Author's Notes: This is my first story and I hope you guys will some what enjoy the first chapter. I "tried." But I know there are a bunch of stories about females joining the Shinsengumi and so on(I know,how unoriginal...) But this was a story that I'm always wanted to may review it,but if you think yours is "too harash," feel free to message ^^

Genres:Drama,action,adventure,friendship,comedy(?),and romance (every story here and there need some romance,right?)

June 10, 1864, two days after the Ikedaya Affair.

Kondo Isami walked into his office with Hijikata Toshizo, and Yamanami Keisuke. The three men settled, facing each other.

"We performed a beautiful job at Ikedaya two days ago," He said smiling, "But we did lose a few of our brave men and I was thinking of recruiting a few and p-"

"Kondo-san, I'm sorry to interrupt-"

"Keisuke please let me finish."

"Yes, sir, I'm very sorry," Yamanami apologized.

"Anyways, I was also thinking of also having a new chef around…" He continued. The two men stared at their commander and both gave each other the "but-what-if?" look.

"Very well then," Hijikata agreed while inhaling the tobacco from his pipe.

"I agree as well," Yamanami said smiling.

"Alright, have Ichimura post our sign around town!" He roared happily and watched as his vice commanders walk out.

As the two men walked out, a small, crimson haired boy ran into the two while chasing a pig. He fell on his bottom and tries searching for the pig as he looked up at Hijikata. Tetsu froze there and looked at his master, "H-Hijikata-san! Forgive me! I didn't see you! I sh-"

"Go make a sign saying we're recruiting some men and a new chef…" He said quietly and walked around Tetsu.

"Yes, Hijikata-san!"He said immediately.

"Here, let me lend you a hand," Yamanami said helping the fifteen-year old holding him in the air like a toddler, smiling.

"Umm… Yamanami-san?"

"Yes, Tetsu?"

"You can let me down now," Tetsu said while Yamanami placed the boy down smiling, "Thank you! I'll be off now!" Tetsu said running off.

"Alright, be careful!"

Tetsu walked out of the gates with a few posters in hand. He posted the boards at the tea shops and stores around the small town. "Finally!" He said setting himself by the tea shop under the umbrella. Tetsu smiled remembering Okita and himself discussing about the Shinsengumi, "Ahh… Memories," he said and looked at a young girl who was sitting next to him looking at the poster. She was wearing an orange kimono with a red obi with a long box next to her. The front of her dark brown hair was long, but the back was fairly short. The girl in orange turned around and looked at Tetsu with a smile. She was wearing orange eyeliner around her dark, orchid eyes, "Excuse me, but do you work for the Shinsengumi?" The girl asked while she took a sip of her tea.

Tetsu nodded his head and smiled at the girl, "Yup!" He said, "Would you like to join?" He asked.

The girl in orange couldn't help, but to giggle, "I'm sorry about that, you just don't really look like a member, but yes, I would love to join the Shinsengumi," She said finishing her tea.

"Alright!" Tetsu cheerfully yelled, "I can lead you there if you want, I was planning on heading back after I've finish posting these."

"That sounds wonderful," She said, "Oh! I'm Tachibana Fuyumi," she introduced herself, "I may not look like it, but I'm twenty- two." Fuyumi said laughing.

"I'm Ichimura Tetsunosuke! But you can call me Tetsu and I'm fifteen!"

"Fifteen? Wow, such a young age to be in the Shinsengumi."

"Yeah, but I'm a page."

"I see," She said smiling, "Anyways are we ready?" Fuyumi asked standing up with her box.

"Yeah!" Tetsu said starting to walk ahead with Fuyumi following him," So Fuyumi, do you like to cook?"

Fuyumi giggled, "Why, yes, I do like to cook," She answered.

"That's good," He said smiling, "So if you get hired, what are you going to make?"

"You truly love to eat don't you?" She asked, "Well, hopefully if I get hired, I would probably make…" She paused there and thought about it for a moment, "Maybe I'll keep that a secret," Fuyumi said winking at Tetsu.

"Why won't you tell me!?" He whined, "I won't sneak in the kitchen and eat it!" He promised.

"Really? Well I don't think I should still tell you!" She said giggling.

The two then realized they're at the gate of the Shinsengumi. Tetsu looked at the two guards with a smile, "This young lady said she'd love to be our new cook!" Tetsu said.

Fuyumi smiled as the guards let them in. Tetsu lead Fuyumi into Kondo-san's office and smiled at her, "Good luck!" He said and walked away.

Fuyumi nodded and watched as the young boy ran off. She presented herself in Kondo and looked at him. Kondo-san smiled at the young girl, "You've seen the signs we've posted up in town I presume?" He asked.

"Yes, I have Kondo-san."

"I see, please do introduce yourself."

"I am Tachibana Fuyumi and I have come here to become the Shinsengumi's new cook…" She stopped there and released a deep sigh.

"I see," Kondo said rubbing his chin, "Th-"

"I also want to become a new recruit to the Shinsengumi."

Kondo was shocked when he heard Fuyumi wanting to become a new recruit. He had never heard such a thing, "I'll let you cook here, b-"

"But what?" She interrupted, "I'm sorry, Kondo-san, but please…"