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"Talking"

'Thoughts'

Japanese words

King Keith Kogane of Arus paces outside the Infirmary wing of the Castle of Lions. His wife, Queen Allura, is giving birth and there were complications, causing Dr. Goma to make him leave. And on top of that, the Dimension Keeper has yet to show up to take the child away to safety. Anytime Lotor could show and try to kidnap the newest Kogane. He sees Lance coming up to him, carrying paperwork. 'How can I get anything done in this mood. God! Allura could be dying!' Shaking his head, Keith nods to his best friend, "What now Lance! Is Coran getting after you to make me do paperwork?" "Geez, I bring you good news and you snap at me. I'll leave you alone, then." Keith winces as Lance goes to walk away, 'Damn.' "Lance, come back here," he turns back. "I'm sorry I snapped at you. Now, what's the good news?" Lance smirks, "Someone's restraining order against Lotor was just approved." Keith's eyebrows shot up. Lance chuckles, "Want to see?" He holds out the paper to his friend, commander, and King. With a nod Keith takes the paper. Reading it he finds the paper very comforting, 'Let's see, Keith of Arus has filed a restraining order against Lotor of Doom…It dictates that Lotor may not come within 10 yards of the Castle of Lions…We of the Galaxy Garrison have hereby approved of said order, and will uphold this decision. Finally! We can rest easier here at least.' He looks up at Lance, only to find King Sven and Queen Romelle of Pollux. "Ah! Sven, Romelle! It's good to see you! I wasn't aware either of you were going to be here." Romelle smiles, "Which is what we wanted. It was to be a surprise for you and Allura. I see that it worked." Keith nods. Sven looks at Keith, "You seemed quite interested in what is on that paper, more interested than most men in your situation." Keith rubs the back of his neck and holds out the paper to Sven. Sven takes the paper and looks it over. "What! This is amazing Keith! When did you do this?" "I filed several months ago. Now we can keep Lotor at a distance. I'm still going to send my child away. Just because Lotor can't be here doesn't mean he won't send someone to try and kidnap them." Sven and Romelle nod. At that moment the infirmary doors open and Dr. Goma walks out. "Keith. Oh! Hello Sven, Romelle. I just came to tell Keith that he's now the father of a little girl and Allura's doing well. You can go in and see them." With that Keith, Sven and Romelle go in to Allura and the new princess.

Allura looks up at the sound of footsteps in the hall. She pulls her little princess closer to her. 'I won't let anything happen to my little girl. I'll die before I let that happen!' The door opens to reveal Keith, who rushes in, "Allura!" He hugs her, then moves aside to show Sven and Romelle. Allura gasps, "What are you doing here?" Keith chuckles, "They came to surprise us. I have to say it worked very well." Allura nods, then hands the little girl to Keith. He sucks in his breath as he pick her up, "She has your eyes. And your hair." Romelle frowns, "It looks like she's going to look just like you, Allura." Allura smiles sadly, "Unfortunately. One more reason to have Dimension Keeper Amyntas take her away. Well, Keith. What shall we name her?" Keith looks at his wife, "Will you mind if it is Japanese?" Allura shakes her head. He grins, "Then I suggest Ren. It means Lotus in Japanese." Allura smiles, "Ren. I like that." "It is a beautiful name for beautiful child. Fitting too." Everyone in the room looks up and sees a man with waist length titan hair that is slicked back into a low ponytail, or horsetail, and with clothes reminiscent of Ancient Greece leaning against the doorway. "Amyntas!" "My friends. Once you fill whatever papers you must, I will take her." His eyes fill with sorrow, "I only wish I did not have to." Keith sighs as he and Allura fill out the required papers, "We all feel that way. If only we knew that we could protect her from Lotor…." He shakes his head, "Alas, we can't and the war is getting worse. It's not safe for her." Keith walks over and hands Amyntas the emblem that was given to him. "Here. I've called in my favor. Let my child have it now. Do you know where you're going to put her?" Amyntas nods as Keith returns to the paperwork, "Yes. Well… actually, I know where I want to put her. It's up to Cye Mouri if he will take her." Allura looks up, "What is he like?" "Peaceful, but willing to fight to protect all he cares about. He is referred to as a violent pacifist. He is calm and peaceful, but can explode into violence if pushed too far. He is very trustworthy, his virtue is Shin, or trust. He lives on another Earth, born in Britain, he went to Japan as a foreign exchange student. He made friends, and received an armour to fight in the war against the evil Demon Emperor Talpa of the Nether Realm." He shakes his head, "He hates violence, yet still fought. Together he and his four friends won the war, and freed the poor souls who had been tricked into joining Talpa. Now, that they have peace, I feel he is the best choice." The four royals nod slowly. Keith frowns, "I don't like the fact that you're sending her to a place recovering from a war." Amyntas grins, "Ah, but that's the thing. Since it was a sacred war, the world recovered immediately and no one but those five, their friends Mia and Yuli, the five people tricked by Talpa, and the Nether Realm remember what happened." Sven tilts his head, "That is interesting." Keith nods, as he hands over the finished papers to the people it needed to go to, "And if that's so, then I have no problems with your decision." Amyntas smiles as he take a set of the papers, "Then I shall take Ren and these papers to Cye. I will bring her back when she's grown." With that, Amyntas walks away, fading from sight.

Six little children run around playing tag in the yard of the Sanada manor. The oldest, Daichi Rei Fuan, is the grey-black haired 5 year old son of Kento. Nest oldest is Haru, the dark blue haired 4 year old son of Kayura. Next are the 3 year olds: bright blue haired Hiroto Hashiba, son of Rowen; and black haired tiger-blue eyed pyro Ryuu Sanada, son of Ryo and Mia. Then come the 2 year olds: white haired Natsu, son of Dais; and black haired Fuyu, son of Cale. Sitting near the porch, watched by Mia, are the 1 year olds: blonde haired lavender eyed Kouki Date, son of Sage; green haired Aki, son of Sekhment; black haired tiger-blue eyed Hitomi Sanada, daughter of Ryo and Mia and Ryuu's little sister; and grey-black haired Aoi Rei Fuan, daughter of Kento and Daichi's little sister.

On the porch, the adults stand around. The famous Ronin Warriors and Warlords and their family and friends enjoy each other's company. Ryo Sanada of Wildfire and his wife Mia lean against the railing, watching the 1 year olds. Sage Date of Halo and his wife talk with Rowen Hashiba of Strata and his wife. Cye Mouri of Torrent laughs at Kento Rei Faun of Hardrock's antics, while Ichigo Fujiwara, Cye's girlfriend, chats with Kayura and her husband, Gozo. Dais, Sekhment, and Cale all joke with Yuli and tell him about their lives before Talpa and the Dynasty. Yuli's girlfriend and White Blaze are playing with the older children.

This day marks the anniversary of the Ronins. 20 years ago, the Ronins first met and started the battle against Talpa and his Dynasty. Everyone is having a wonderful time reminiscing, eating, or just plain relaxing in the company of friends. Cye walks down to the lake with Ichigo, hoping to get a chance to propose. Upon arriving, he takes her to his favorite spot. "Um, Ichigo. I, uh, I've been thinking…." He stops to rub the back of his neck. She looks at him worried, "Go on." "Well, you see, we've been dating for over a year, right? Well, I thought-" He drops to one knee, pulling out a ring box, "I'd be a very happy man if you would marry me." Ichigo's eyes widen at the engagement ring, and at Cye's frightened look. "I, oh! Oh, Cye!" She throws herself at him, hugging him for all she's worth. Taking the ring from him, she answers, "Never, ever will there be a woman as lucky as me. Cye, I look forward to our life together." As soon as she puts on the ring, they hug again and head back to the party.

Getting close, they see a new, strange arrival. His waist length titan hair is slicked back into a low ponytail, or horsetail, his clothes are reminiscent of Ancient Greece, and in his arm is an unidentifiable bundle. Cye and Ichigo race over, all joy pushed away at this possible threat. Coming over, they hear the man. "Like I said before, my name is Amyntas Papadopoulos, and I do not mean any harm. I am looking for the man named Cye Mouri of Torrent because I believe he can help me." Kento raises up to his full height, "I wanna know what you want with my little buddy! You-" "Enough!" Cye interrupts. He faces Amyntas and senses no ill-will. "I'm Cye. Now tell me what you want from me." In reply, Amyntas hand the bundle to Cye. It turns out to be a blanket, which Cye moves aside to reveal a newborn girl. Amyntas explains, "Her name is Ren Kogane. Her family is under threat and her father called in a favor I owed. He asked me to take her out of their enemy's reach and put her in a good home. I am now asking you a favor, one I will repay when needed. I am asking you to adopt Ren and give her a new home." Cye stares into the little blonde girl's blue eyes. 'Ren,' her reminds himself, 'her name is Ren.' Ichigo asks, "Why can't you take care of her?" Amyntas gives a wry smirk, "As much as I want to, it would not be wise. My job keeps me from being able to give her the care she deserves." Yuli scratches his head, "What job is that?" Amyntas sighs, "I had a feeling someone would ask that. It's…. complicated. I…. oversee the…. barriers between…. Dimensions, Universes." He rubs the back of his neck, "The barriers make sure everything stay in it's proper Dimension. I'm breaking the rules with Ren, as she's from a different Dimension. But I have a feeling that both Dimensions will benefit in the long run. I am often called the Dimension Keeper, or D-Keeper." He turns to stare into Cye, "Cye Mouri, will you take Ren?" Cye looks up from Ren to Amyntas, then to Ichigo, who nods. Cye grins, "Yes, my fiancée and I will take Ren." "Good," Amyntas holds out two necklaces, with circular pendants.

Looking at them, Cye thinks they seemed to be two concentric circles, creating a circular center and an outer ring. The ring on the first is split in five, each with a Japanese Kanji in the section with a corresponding color: Red Righteousness, Dark Blue Wisdom, Light Blue Trust, Orange Justice, and Green Courtesy. In the center is five colored orb-like spots, by the matching ring part. Also in the center is a shape resembling the Jewel of Life and another like the Ancient's Staff. "That one is the Mystical Armour Dimension Emblem. Hold it and call for help, and I will come. It is yours Cye." Looking up, he nods his understanding. He then examines the other. Like his, it is two concentric circles, the outer ring broken into five parts. No writing on these, just solid colors; black, green, yellow, blue, red. The center has what appears to be a very angular lion's head, roaring. Surrounding it and lining up with the colored sections are five oval shapes with a key coming out of one side. "This one is for Ren. It's the same one I gave her father. The Emblem of the Mecha Lions Dimension. It is used in the same way. Give it to her at age 10." Cye nods, pocketing Ren's emblem and putting on his own. He looks at Amyntas, "Anything else I need to know?" Amyntas shakes his head, "Nothing other than the fact I will have to take her back after she's an adult. And please protect her from harm." Cye and Ichigo nod. Amyntas smiles as he gives them the papers from Arus and waves, "Then my job here is done. Take care Cye, Ronins, friends. Until Ren's grown or I'm needed, Goodbye!" Turning, he walks away, fading from sight.

The other Ronins and their families gather around Cye, Ichigo, and Ren. Kento grins at Cye, "You got your girl and now a little girl too. Got lucky today!" Cye blushes as he hands Ren to Ichigo. "Kento! I-" Ryo slaps Kento upside the head, "Baka! Stop teasing the Fishy!" Sage nods, while Rowen turns to Cye, "Are you sure this was a wise idea? He could have been lying." Cye grins, "He wasn't lying, as far as I could feel. And I'm Trust, remember! Besides, I couldn't leave Ren without a home. Sae's gonna love this!" Cye laughs, and the others grin. Daichi and Haru walk up, "Uncle Cye, can we see the baby?" Cye nods and Ichigo lowers to one knee to show Ren to the boys. Kayura chuckles, "Her name is Ren, so no more of this 'The Baby' stuff. Okay boys?" They nod, "Ren!" Mia sighs, "Come on everyone, let's move this celebration inside. Before anymore uninvited guests show up." Everyone laughs as they gather their children and White Blaze and head inside.

Translations:

Shin- Trust

Kanji- Symbols

Baka- Idiot

Edit: Yeah, I forgot to put a disclaimer, translations and a speech guide. Fixed that. That is what happens when you try to multitask with over five tasks, at least two of which are uber-important. The not-so-important stuff gets missed and messed up. Will be more careful next time. Please review, and feel free to critique NICELY. I do have self-esteem issues I'm still getting over. Enjoy!