A/N: This idea came from... I don't know where it came from. I think it was the shower... Well anyway, I wanted to see what you thought.

Diary, Dairy

Antholl- Camill Road, border close.

Jade Year

I never really understand the things that I go through. The times that I will take as the emperor's only daughter. Misery is ensuing, and I'm sure.

I am only fourteen, and to be wed. I am not sure who the man is. A prince in Eviary. I think that his name was Enishi. Though my memory is faded.

It is said that he is the most handsome thing this side of Gsen. Am I sure? No not all much. But I think that it might be true. It's hard to believe that he could be that beautiful. The reason I say that, is I have seen people that were very nice looking. I will not say if this is true, but what I will say is that this is the last thing I will ever do.

I have no choice though. Since this is for the peace that our countries need, I will have to except my fate and be this man's wife, while my brother, Sanosuke, will take my father's place when he dies. And, again not really wanting to say, I believe my father is real close and all he wants to see is his little girl be happy.

Happy? What does that word mean anymore? I hear it is a smile, that it is a fluttry feeling, but I don't seem to have those about this. I feel my stomach churning in hate. I think it's my age. He is three years older I think, but I don't remember.

The girl stopped her scrathing of the quill when it was taken from her hand. With a scowl the princess put her hands on her hips, her diary sliding off her lap. The man next to her caught the book and set it in his pack turning gently to the girl.

" Stop it," he ordered. " Princess or not, that is annoying,"

Shaking her head, the princess, Kaoru, leaned her head on the horses.

" How droll," she said. The man next to her turned his head.

" Droll? Nothing is better than the forest," he stated.

" Umm..."

" You can't be serious! You don't like the forest?"

" I'd rather poke my eye out with a sword than be out here," she moaned turning over on the horse.

" Your father wouldn't approve of that position,"

" Daddy's not here," she said.

" But I am, and I am a soldier who is to make you follow the rules," he stated and stopped the horse pushing hjer up." Turn around," he commanded.

" No,"

" Turn around, your Highness," he ordered.

" No!"

Kaoru crossed her arms looking over her shoulder to what was ahead. The road was dark and the trees were blocking, but with a hole in trees Kaoru saw the exit to Eviary." Finally!" she exclaimed with wide eyes. The knight next to her shook his head. Well, a knight she thought. There was no doubt that he was of the royal army. Baring their symbol on his armor. However, he was a high rank which was making Kaoru wonder why he was chosen to escort her.

" So knight. Why did you chose this job when subordinates could do it just as simply?" Kaoru asked with a grin.

" I do what I think will be best. It was up to the army to decide your safety, your Grace,"

" Sooooooooooo, you have to obey me since I am high rank than you, correct?" Kaoru asked smiling wider.

" In cases, yes, your Grace," he answered. Kaoru raised a brow, sitting straight from her once improper position.

" Then give me back my diary."

Silence crept from the once ' bustling' conversation. Kaoru cleared her throat and said once more: " Give me the diary," her command was very royal, but the knight at her side stayed silent." Are you deaf?"

" No, your majesty," he answered. " I'm afraid that I must reject your request," he answered matter-of-factly.

" Oh, really?" she asked curiously. " Then I will tell my father about your boarish behavior," she said smuggly. The knight stayed silent. "Aren't you afraid of being downgraded?"

" No," he said sternly. " I have nothing to lose if I lose this position, and I have nothing that I need to support. Since I have a home on the barracks I don't pay for rent. Since they pay for my meals, I will have to find food, but that is not difficult," he answered. Kaoru crossed her arms.

" I liked it better when you were silent," she said. Finally, Kaoru had enough and slipped down the horses side.

" Why do you stop us?" he asked and turned her way. Kaoru noticed that he didn't look much older than she was. Maybe eighteen. " How---how are you an officer?" she asked. Kaoru had never really caught his face at the height she was at on the horse. She did see the crimson locks that was tied neatly at the nape of his neck by a blue bow. The color blue as the symbol of a peace-keeper.

" I made my way up the ranks, your Grace," he answered. " Now, why do you stop our journey?" Kaoru was side-tracked. She wanted her diary, but she wanted this guy more. She didn't know the officers name. But was he ever cute! His face was clear. And his eyes...oh his eyes. They were deep pools of amethyst. " Your Grace," he addressed pulling Kaoru from her day-dream. Where had the meadow gone?

Kaoru shook her head and turned away picking up the many layers of her travel dress and stepping up on the horse. The knight smiled and turned away holding the reins once again and persuading the horse along. He was controlling, and Kaoru would never deny that, but he wanted the best.

Placing her head in her hand Kaoru smiled as she leaned on the horses head. If Enishi was suppose to be handsome, then what would you rate this guy?

After another hour of pulling through the forest they had finally made there way to a clear road. By then Kaoru had gotten over herself, and reclaimed her diary. The problem was the fact that she couldn't write anything. Anything that wasn't pure that is. Even if she was the princess, her diary was like a legal document, it was going to be read and checked and graded, and it was going to be used as instruction and thought, and sooner or later a look upon the past. Little girl or not Kaoru had a very sufficent mind that surpassed most of the lord's and ladies of the court. That was, when she needed to be the royal stuff-shirt that she was surrounded by.

" Your Grace," the knight said clearly. Kaoru turned his way. " The gate needs your conscent to open. I am not authorized," Kaoru raised a brow and looked high up to the men in the tower. There was a man at the bottom.

" Passport miss?" he asked.

" I am Princess Kaoru Kamiya. The daughter of Emperor Kamiya of Antholl, the Sapphire of the West," she announced. Try putting that as a signiture. She had to do it every time.

" Your Highness may enter. I expect this your escort m'lady?" the guard asked. Kaoru gave a small nod as the gate was drawn." Your Majesty, welcome to Eviary," he said and opened the gate.

The blue sky above was sparkling, and only making the large town of Pentrace look like it was paved in golden brick.Tthe sand was glinting and the townspeople were in rich clothing. Pentrace was only the place for high class and wealthy. " Wow," Kaoru was speechless. She had never visited the capitol. " This is..."

" The Golden City," the knight said. Kaoru turned to him. " Droll place really," he said.

" Droll? How can you find this droll? It's so...happy!" she exclaimed. The people were turning to the seal of the Emepror and bowing their heads in appreciation to the Sapphire of the West.

" It gets old your Grace," he said. " You've seen it once, you've seen it a thousand times," he said. Kaoru shook her head.

" You are nuts," she said. The knight pretended not to hear that. She didn't understand the actual financial trouble the city was going through. He sighed and continued easily on the main road stopping another time at the larger, pearl colored gate that entered to the palace that scrapped the skys. There was a balcony resting on a tower, and a man stood there. He was staring at his wife. Staring despartely. For she was beautiful. He signalled the guards to open the gate and the horse continued.

Inside the prince turned to the woman servants that catered to his wim.

" I want you to meet her at the door and make sure she doesn't have to lift a finger," he commanded. They were off and out the large doors that were to his bedroom. The prince once again looked down at his bride and smiled. " Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful," he gaped and felt his heary flutter.

" Remember Highness," the knight began as he lead her in properly. " Etiquette is everything," Kaoru rolled her eyes carrying the man layers as she stepped in one the emerald carpet that welcomed her.

" Princess," a woman bowed.

" Yes?"

" This is from his Highness. As a welcome present," she opened the box while down on one knee. It was a necklace inbedded with the best jewels that was in the country. The woman stood and pulled it from the box placing it on Kaoru.

" I can do it," the young girl said.

" I understand. But Enishi has ordered us to do everything," she said. Kaoru started to walk the knight at her side.

" Warrior. Please come. The general is waiting for you," another woman said. The knight broke from Kaoru and she tunred.

" Can he not come?" she asked as though she harbored feelings.

" No. Highness this is between you and Enishi," she said. And there he was, standing ever so elegantly at the throne with his father and mother sitting in the thrones. There was a woman dressed as fine standing next to him. Her eyes lifeless.

" My queen has arrived," Enishi said clapping his hands together. He had sharp eyes and a wide grin. " My,my. You are the Sapphire of the West. Even more," he walked closer, Kaoru just examining him. He wore satin clothing embrodered with gold. He wore silk gloves as he took Kaoru's hand. His eyes twinkling with delight. Kaoru blushed as he kissed it, but it didn't seem right.

" You're all too flattering Highness," Kaoru said and smiled looking toward the king and queen.

" I will wish you to meet my family Kaoru," he said and turned her to them. His hand was rested on her lower back. Kaoru watched him. Princess or not, she was not going to be degraded. Especially in front of the royal court." My mother, ad my father," he said. The king had weary eeys, creaking a gentle grin an his old features.

" I have heard much on you Sapphire," he said. She was addressed as Sapphire alot by royals. " An intellectual girl to my son," he said and looked to wife.

" Yes. Nice to meet you. A great lady indeed," the queen added. Ensihi then turned his head to the young woman.

" This is my elder sister. Tomoe," he said The woman bowed her head in respect, keeping her hands clasped together at her waist.

" How do you do?" she asked glancing to Kaoru. Taking a step foreward Kaoru and Tomoe looked at each other beofe they cracked wide smiles.

" Fine thank you," she said.

" It seems they will be friends," the king admitted looking at the girls. Tomoe walked backward next to her mother and settled in the smaller throne waiting.

" My bride. Please come. Preperartions are going as we speak. A dress is in need of fitting," The prince took her by the hand and lead her through the door at the side. He seemed to fade somewhat, his smile growing to a frown as though he were dispeased.

" Something wrong?"

" Nothing," his voice ever cold. the servents that followed trembled in fear as they listened and Kaoru noticed.

" Are you ill?" she asked.

" No,"

Kaoru knew not to pester him. Prince Enishi played the goody-two shoes in front of his mother and father, and acted rough away. Kaoru's sense changed that this man was going to be bad. Very bad.

Eviary-Pentrace, Palace Walls

Jade Year

Things have changed. Things have terribly changed. At first my groom was kind and warming and welcoming, now he is cold and bitter and heartless. The man is wanting the throne, and I can see it. He is hissing in his words, and the servents are trembling. Everytime I walk in a room with him it seems the temperature drops.

The rumors of his beauty may be true, but inside you can see he is just as beautiful as a rattlesnack that's been tempted.

The knight that was at my side is no longer with me. And to my hearing, will be heading back to Antholl at dawn. Sad, I say. I had a good time with him. I believe by his manner he is of the Lotus or the Honeysuckle House. They both carry that strict rule, but kind demeanor. The men are all considered perfect canidates for husbands. With having a good perfection in cooking and battle. Most knowing to use variety of weapons. By the features I say he'd be Lotus. The eyes that is. I have never seem eyes amethyst except in the Lotus line. If he is who I think he is, the man that escorted me is called Tiger-Lily by the general, and Battosai by the enemy.

I am rambling about a man who is not my husband. A man that might be betrothed. I must stop. I need to focus on the wedding. But I can't. It's too hard to believe that I have to wed him. Tears fall to think about it. I have a lady who is going to be my friend and my hand-maiden. I except that well.

Kaoru stopped as the girl came up to her.

" Now m'lady," she started in the child voice. " I am Misao. I will help you. The dress has been prepared. Please follow," the young girl said. Kaopru stood from the vanity and walked behind the woman. Well, she was eleven, but she was intellectual for the job that she had. " Come, in here," the girl, Misao, jestered. Kaoru stared. Woman were tayloring the last of the dress. Kaoru marveled. It was made in full silk, the train long after it. It was just her size. Misao presented the crown that held her veil Kaoru falling head over heels aas it was incrusted in icy diamonds. Her fingers laced it as the woman pushed her to a chair. They pulled her to her undergarments and put her in a girdle.( I think that's what it is.) They started with lighter layers on clothing, the dress already reaching past her feet. There was another three layears as she put on the coat and she smiled. It was hot, and would be, but she would take it.

They fixed her hair in a tight bun, little wisps hanging at her neck. Her hair was curled, and decorated with a few sprigs. The crown and veil went on last, after all the make-up. You would never tell that Kaoru was fourteen years old.

They sent her out, the line trailing to the chapel of the palace. Kaoru gulped. There was a silence as several woman went out before her. Waiting at the alter was Enishi, finely dressed. His mother, father and sister all behind.

Kaoru stepped out, the clothing dragging her down as a set of young servants held her train. She struggled a smile as she walked past the people staring at her. They gave awed looks at the young princesses beauty. That made Kaoru's smile seem more real as she made it and stared up into Enishi's eyes.

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The cermeony had practically ended as Enishi said ' I do'. He placed the ring on her finger and as the words were read Kaoru wondered if she should say I do. Her make-up was running as she sweat, and when the bishop asked the qeustion Kaoru had no choice but to say:

" I do," the crowd started clapping as she went on her toes to kiss the prince. It ddin't seem right though. Out of the corner of her eye she saw the red hair, but it disappeared. She dispared, but still smiled as her new husband lead her down the aisle. She was scared. Frightened. For Kaoru had a feeling she knew what was to become of her.

A/N: I will speed up time soon. I needed this though as a start. I hope you enjoyed. Tell me what you think. This will be a longer update then most. I really want to put myself in thsi one. Click that button please. Till next time. KenSan out!