Summary: One of the most auspicious days for weddings is approaching and parents are matchmaking across the country. However there are some people who will do anything to avoid tying the knot. Rated M for safety. Parings include DateSana, NariYasu, MotoMori.

Authors notes: One of my friends was getting pressured by his parents to find a girlfriend and get married, he had other ideas. Some of his antics have inspired this story (which did have a happy ending, though it was quite funny)

Chapter 1 - Auspicious Day

It was that time of year again Kojuurou noted grimly.

He wished that the issue could be resolved one way or another, but you had two of the most stubborn people in the country going head to head.

Every year it was the same, Masamune's mother would pick some poor girl to marry her eldest son and every year Masamune refused, though he'd run out of excuses last year, so Kojuurou was worried about what he would try and do this year.

Everyone in the residence was preparing, only one person had the guts to stand up to Yoshihime, and Masamune knew it.

"Kojuurou, any idea who it is this time?"

"A Megohime, her father Tamura Kiyoaki owns Miharu Castle."

Masamune sighed, "No."

"Please Masamune, you know what your mother is like."

"I said no, I might consider marrying if she gives up, and if you tell her I said that..."

"Don't worry Masamune-sama, I'd rather invade Korea on my own than be in the same room as her if she found that out."

"Good, now I have things to do so I need some peace before she arrives."

-Meanwhile in Kai-

"I'm terribly sorry Ootani-Dono my son appears to have gone missing, we are looking for his as I speak, would you like anything while you wait?" Sanada Masayuki sighed, every year was the same, at least Nobuyuki was already married, and his wife was expecting. Now if only Yukimura would cooperate, things would be much simpler.

"Do not worry, I have been lead to believe that your son is not the only person running off at this time of year, apparantly Motonari has hidden in the same place for the last three years, no one seems to be able to find him though, no matter where they look."

"He runs over to Shikoku and disguises himself as one of Motochika's concubines."

"You are joking right?"

"No, Motochika finds it hillarious, I found out when Yukimura had the same idea, I found him and Motonari hiding at the back, but by the time we returned the date had passed."

Yoshitsugu shook his head, "What will they think of next, hiding in Hideyaki's cooking pot?"

"How is your other charge, any hopes on marrying him?"

"I don't think Mitsunari will be getting married anytime soon, not after what I walked in on the other day." Yoshisugu shuddered at the memory.

"I don't want to know, do I?"

"No."

The two drank their tea in silence for a while.

"Who do you have looking for your son anyway?"

"My eldest Nobuyuki and Sautobi have gone to Yoshiyaki's place to check there, we did think he would be heading to The Date's place, but then I heard about the ongoing struggle to get him married. I have the rest of the Sanada Ten Braves running around the country and Lord Shingen has offered to drag him back here if he finds him. Also, I would have no problems if you stayed until the date."

"Thank you for your hospitality."

-The Date Residence, the next morning-

Yoshihime had arrived durring the night, though she had not asked to see her son, which left Kojuurou relieved; at least he did not have to worry about that confrontation yet.

There were several barricades being set up around Masamune's room, and guards with nets were on standby.

"Are you sure you'll be able to catch him?" Yoshihime questioned.

"We will do everything we can, but please remember what happened last year."

"Kakatura-Dono, Yoshihime-Dono, everyone is ready."

"Well, let's get this over with." Yoshihime growled

Kojuurou sighed, not even he was suicidal enough to go against this woman, where did his lord find the courage?

They approached the door, and everyone took their positions.

"Masamune-sama, it's almost noon and we have guests!" Kojuurou opened the door. "It appears Masamune-sama has tunneled out of the compound." he said to Yoshihime.

"WHAT! FIND THAT UNGRATEFUL BRAT, NOW!" she shrieked.

Kojuurou cringed, this was going to be a long month.