Dear lovely readers

This is my second fanfic so please forgive me if the standard is not as good as many other great writers on this site. I hope to be able to complete this story and not leave it hanging like I did with my first Naruto fanfic. Please enjoy ! The setting for this story is kinda like everyone is alive and the rasetsu problem is still going on but Chizuru is already Hijikata's gf.

BTW I do not own Hakuouki or any of the characters except my OCs. Thank you for your support! Comments and reviews much appreciated.

God bless!

Liza

Chapter 1 : Introduction

"Father! I'm not ready to get married and especially not to some stranger!"

"Fumiko, you're old enough to get married. Your mother and I got married when we were 18 too."

"But father at least Mother and you were childhood friends, you know each other. What about me and that Watanabe guy? We never even met each other before. You can't expect us to fall in love just like that?"

"FUMIKO, YOU ARE TO DO AS YOU ARE TOLD. I am the head of this household. If you don't like the way I run this family, you can leave."

"sniff…FINE! I'LL LEAVE AND I WON'T COME BACK!"

It's been days since I left home. I've been travelling to find my most distant uncle Kondou Isami. I used to hear my parents talk about how he rebelled against my grandfather. He wanted to study the art of the sword while my grandfather much preferred him to study politics, just like my dad and the rest of my uncles. Uncle Kondou was the only uncle I had who didn't bothered about how close my father was to the high-ranking officers; my other relatives would have sent me straight home even if I begged them to keep me from this arranged marriage. However, I haven't seen him since he became the head of the shinsengumi. I didn't know what the shinsengumi were or what they did. Maybe they were some dojo organisation or something, something definitely with swords. What if he's the same like the rest of my relatives? Would he send me home too?

I paused and thought for a moment.

"He's my only chance for freedom."

I sighed and continued my way towards the town that was in front of me. Immediately at the front gate, I see men dressed in blue haoris, they stopped every civilian to check identity papers. I joined the queue in front and waited for my turn, rummaging through my rucksack for my identity papers. By the time it was my turn, I was glad I could find it and handed it over the captain in front of me. He smiled warmly and checked them. I couldn't help noticing his dark maroon hair and his sharp beautiful eyes. My eyes caught the sight of swords hanging around his belt; who knew beautiful men were so scary.

I watched as his eyes read through my identity papers, however they widened at last as he spoke my name.

" Fumiko…Isami?" He stared at me. I nodded and smiled back, "Hai, that is my name."

He gestured me to the side and mumbled to his other team mate to take over his position. I was baffled with what was going on, were my papers wrong? Was there something off about it? I started getting a little afraid of what might happen, I never left home alone before so I did not know exactly what to expect.

The captain gestured me to a small wooden booth. I froze up as I felt his hand on my back pushing me towards the booth. There I could see other men drinking tea and chatting away. They stopped as soon as they saw me and the captain entering their booth.

"Woah, Souji. Women so early in the day? Are you sure Hijikata won't mind?" laughed a scruffy-looking guy with huge muscles.

"It's not like that Shinpachi, I think I found someone very interesting. Someone our top boss would like to meet." He sighed at the man. So their names were Souji and Shinpachi.

Souji held out a hand and said as if presenting some exotic animal, "This is Fumiko ISAMI."

The men's eyes shot up at the sound of my name, "NO WAY!" they said in unison, "Another Isami? Are you sure they're related?"

Souji nodded, "Kondou-san said his family was special because their family name is very rare. They are the only Isamis in this country."

I practically jumped with joy and shook Souji's shoulders, "You know my uncle? TAKE ME TO HIM!" I pleaded.

Souji laughed, "So you really are related! Hahahaha! Great, we'll take you to him,love . How about a kiss as thanks ?" He teased.

"K-Kiss? Thanks for what?" I asked , blushing furiously.

"Well, we will be taking you to your uncle. Escorting you and protecting you. That's a lot of work ya know." He winked at me. This man is getting on my nerves.

"Well, you haven't helped me just yet so why should I thank you now. Hmph! Pervert." I retorted.

"Ah so I can expect more later, huh? While we're behind closed doors, who knows I might want more than just a little kiss." He teased some more. He's clearly enjoying testing my patience.

"Just take me to him and we'll see what happens! Let's go already!" I yelled at him, admitting defeat. If I argue more, he'll just keep teasing me.

***Later that day at the Shinsenhumi HQ***

I walked behind the team of men, Souji at the front of the group. Man, he couldn't stop teasing me about this and that. Doesn't this guy ever take a break? I spoke to Shinpachi a few times, he loved showing off his muscles to me. I tried to sound enthusiastic but honestly I was tired and just wanted to go see my uncle.

Finally we reached the HQ and Shinpachi and Souji dismissed their men.

"So you guys are captains? Don't you stay with your team or something like that?" I asked.

"Nope, that's one special thing for us captains, we get our own rooms. The rest of the men have to share dorms and stuff. We get to eat nicer food too, I would say, well that's because Chizuru's a great cook! " said Shinpachi.

"So…now are we gonna see Uncle Kondou." I asked again impatiently.

"Darling, do you want to reward me so badly?" Souji teased AGAIN. This time, he brought his hand up to brush my cheek.

Naughtily, I smiled and walked straight up beside Shinpachi leaving Souji behind me. I grabbed onto Shinpachi's muscular arm and batted my eyes at him, "Yes, I sooooo want to reward Shinpachi-san so badly. His muscles are soooo cool. Not like your scrawny arms Souji-san."

This was like a slap to Souji's face; Shinpachi and I laughed as Souji frowned at my remark. BWAHAHAHAAHAHA TAKE THAT! I thought mentally.

It was already night time. The men brought me into a room filled with the other captains I assumed. However, the only man that caught my eye was the one in the middle. He looked much older than the rest , his face showed kindness and he had an air of fatherliness around him. I stood at the door way and couldn't help but tear up as I saw my Uncle Kondou after so long. Uncle stood up as well and had a shocked expression. He took a few steps towards me, "Fumiko-chan?" . I threw myself at him and started crying like a baby in his arms. Through my sobs and sniffles, I explained my situation back home. Thankfully he could still understand me despite me half-gargling , half-drowning in my tears as I spoke.

"My, my dear. I can't believe Shou-I mean your father could be like that. I mean, at least not to his only daughter." I was still buried in his arms.

I heard a few giggles and coughs from the rest of the crowd. I sat up, a little embarrassed with my sudden outbreak and wiped my tears. "Sorry Uncle Kondou, I didn't mean any disrespect or anything…It was just..I mean I 've never been so far away from home and all.."

He smiled kindly at me, " Not a problem, dear. Come sit beside me. I'll introduce you to the shinsengumi family. Hey, Sannan-san, could you move a little?"

The man with glasses shuffled away to let me have some room to sit next to my uncle.

Oh shoot, I wished I could look a little better in front of everyone. My eyes were probably red and puffy now, not to mention I haven't had a bath since I fled away from home.

"Alright, as you probably know by now this is my niece, Fumiko Isami, daughter of Shou Isami." I bowed towards the men in front of me, "Pleased to make your acquaintance. Thank you for taking care of me."

" This is Sannan Keisuke, Toshizo Hijikata, Okita Souji, Shinpachi Nagakura, Saitou Hajime, Sanosuke Harada and Heisuke Toudou. They are the captains of the Shinsengumi."

"S-SHINSENGUMI?," I yelped by accident, "So this is the group my father's been speaking of. Are you guys like policemen?"

Uncle gave a huge laugh, "Yes, you could say something like policemen, we are a special force group."

"WE'RE BETTER THAN ANY DARN POLICEMEN!" yelled the tiny captain, Heisuke. It was at this moment I got a better look at Heisuke. That ponytail, that rash way of speaking; it all seems so familiar. Instinctively I got up and bear-hugged him. He fell on his back due to the sudden weight as I latched onto him.

"DAICHI-BOU!"

Everyone laughed at the scene except Heisuke who was sprawled on the ground with me hugging him.

"Ie Fumiko-chan, my name is not Daichi! It's Heisuke!" He was struggling to breathe and speak, his face blushing profusely.

I got off him and giggled, "Sorry."

Uncle Kondou explained for me, "Daichi is Fumiko's younger brother. He's very much like you Heisuke, from the last time I saw him that is, he was just four then."

"Oh he hasn't changed at all!" I told Uncle, making him laugh even more.

The night continued with lots of chatter. I met Chizuru, another girl who lived at the Shinsengumi headquarters. She dressed like a man and I couldn't tell that she was a girl at first until I heard her voice. I was given the same room as Chizuru to share. It was so fun having another girl around. Instead of sleeping, Chizuru and I spent most of the night talking. She told me all about the guys and their adventures so far. As we dozed off , I couldn't help but be excited for my life with the Shinsengumi to start.

Thank you to rawrrxixeatxyou for pointing out my silly mistake! Fumiko will be Fumiko Kondou from now on..so please ignore the first chapter's mistake. I am so sorry Hakuouki fans!