This is a new story that im creating right now. this is all draft. anyway, im very busy for this past years, months, weeks?hehehe but im trying to write again. unfortunately, i dont know if i can continue my other stories but i will try to update them.

and again, i dont own mai hime, mai otome,

PS.
beware of my grammar. thank you. :)

Summary:

Shizuru was injured when bandits tried to abduct her. Natsuki found her in the forest and tend her wounds. Later, Shizuru was found by her knights and brought back to her castle. Natsuki decided to join the musketeer for the princess, Shizuru. Later, Natsuki met Mai and Nao. The three became famous and was named the three musketeers. Haruka, asked them to be the personal bodyguard of the princess, which the three gladly accepted. Natsuki was elated because ever since the knight took Shizuru, she was doing everything for her to see once again the princess. Shizuru was shocked when the three famous musketeer presented to her and saw the young lady who helped her. She did not know that she will see her again.

Lutesia

1.

On the last day of the month of March, in the year of 1600, panic that was spread in the Zipang country was diminished. Slowly, peace returned in every home. Siege that was took place in the country momentarily forgotten. Some family went back to their homes but not in the castle. The king and queen of Zipang kingdom died in the great war. They died in honor. They were the sacrifice leader that leads for signing the contract for stopping the war. Zipang, was once a great country that was in the middle of the continent now a ghost town for most of its place. War took place mostly in the Zipang between allied and axis nations and people suffered because of hunger in power.

Silver stood in the hill, holding the tilt of his sword, with him a good looking brown haired man stood beside him.

"My king, do you see these ruins? Do you think the cause we fight for is worth it?" said the man wearing a mantle which in the middle of it adorned by a red eyes snake curled in the red cross.

"Silver, you are a great warrior with a great wisdom. You know for yourself this war is definitely worth it. We might be gone in this era but our descendants will continue to maintain what we achieve right now. It is our responsibility for the next generation to continue what we are fighting for." The man with a crown said to his companion.

"Loyalty, honesty and for the kingdom." Silver looked to his king with pure adoration shown in his eyes. The king smiled in return. After the moment of silent thankfulness, the king looked far away where the ruins of zipang lain. He is sure that after this day, this city will be lost with the memories of many knights fought with.

1650

"Your highness, the queen bears you a beautiful daughter," a man with a stoic face whispered to the king who is looking worried at the middle of receiving room in the palace.

"Is my wife okay?" the king asked immediately after hearing the news from his butler.

"Yes your highness. The queen is resting at the royal room. The baby is also well, your highness."

With a curt, the butler and the servant waiting scurried away and the king hurriedly went to her wife. He journeyed the long corridor to their room where his wife is waiting for him. He was worried to death for almost eight hours while her wife is in labor. He can't concentrate in palace court so declared to his subordinates be dismiss.

The king saw his wife in the middle of their bed. She was sleeping peacefully. The king silently cried inside when he realized that his wife is really well. After being married to her for five years, he is contented even though he is always busy with his job as a king. But Shizune understand the situation. With the circumstances like being a king, Majo always escaping his responsibility in the past but when he met Shizune, he transformed into a good king. Shizune helped him a lot to be a good leader.

"My dear wife, you scared me to death." Majo cried when his wife slowly opened her eyes.

"My king, have you seen her?" Shizune asked.

The king shook his head and went near to his wife. He holds her hand and placed it in his heart. "They said that she got my eyes, my wife."

"Yes indeed. What would be her name my king?"

"She would be Princess Shizuru. I know she will inherit the wisdom of the Fujino's and the beauty of the Viola."

1653

"You my child, even though you are a girl, I know you will carry the strength that our ancestors carry. It will not stop in you my child Natsuki. You will become a great leader, I can feel it in my bones," cried the Duke of Kruger.

"Hush, my lord. Natsuki is still a baby. You can't possibly tell her what she would be. Let her decided on her own what she wants in the future. Besides, I want her to be a proper lady not a barbaric." Saeko said sweetly to her husband.

"hehe. I was just delivering a speech which my ancestors always do when a child is born in Kruger mansion." Hiu said.

"I hope I can see now the future that held to Natsuki."

1671

"Do you think the princess will show herself today?" An old lady whispered to another lady besides with her. "I don't know. Maybe she will. This is her sister birthday."

A ball was thrown in the summer palace of the royal family in the city of Cresade. The royal blood and important people of the Garderobe attended the birthday celebration of the youngest daughter of the Royal family. Many people were present and some are there to parade their old ancestor's pride. This is the gathering for the people to show off their new riches found in the west or new technology they discovered.

But in every ball thrown, the favorite topic for the whisperer can't be mention. In every tongue, a name will always be heard.

Silence hung in every place in the court ball when the princess name was announced.

"Princes Alyssa Fujino, daughter of King Majo and Queen Shizune of Garderobe Kingdom, Duchess of Cresade, Countess of Almino." The butler announced. Young men and bachelor gaped at the princess descending in the stairs. Every people watching the princess have a look of adoration in their eyes.

"Allow me princess," a young and a bold man dared to step forward and presented his arms to escort the princess.

"I decline your offer," the princess replied curtly and turned her back to him and was looking for someone.

"I think that was very rude, your highness," said a serious and beautiful lady with a pink hair to the princess.

The princess slightly alarm when she heard the voice which she was waiting to hear for a week now.

"Miyu, I haven't seen you for a week and you dare to talk to me like that," the princess said in a hush voice.

"You know that I'm only kidding your highness," Miyu replied seriously.

Alyssa smiled inwardly. She knows that Miyu not always displaying her emotion but to her, she knows every movement of Miyu's facial expression. And that time she knows that Miyu is only making fun at her.

"Where have you been, Miyu?" Alyssa asked. She was wandering what happened to the girl because Miyu always tells her where she's going. But this time, Miyu just disappear and haven't heard a word from her for a week.

"Forgive me, your highness. I have something to do which is very urgent. I haven't given a time to bid farewell." Miyu bowed her head while she was explaining to the young princess. People in the Garderobe can't understand why Miyu, a princess in the Artai country is always besides with the princess. Some say Miyu is betraying her country but in the eyes of the two kingdoms it is the stability why the two powerful countries still in contact and remained in good terms. But these past few years, the foundation of the two allies was being shaken. There was disagreement between the two leaders. But the friendship of Alyssa and Miyu makes the allies continued. But they know that any days from now, someone from the two parties will disband it.

"Miyu, have you seen my sister? She promised me that she will be here." Alyssa asked the older girl with a hopeful look.

Miyu nodded. She glanced at the direction of the patio. In there, a lady with a brunette hair, with a gown embodied the dresser. The lady in question was standing in the patio holding a wine glass. Someone noticed the lady was there and whispered the news nearby.

Excitement rose in the ballroom when news reached them. Everyone who heard and saw what is happening look at the patio. Some are looking with admiration and some are with contempt.

"Princess, do you think you should join them inside? Your sister might look for you right now." A young handsome man appeared at the lady's side.

"I'm still waiting for the president of the Aries to arrive. Besides, I'm still giving them time to gossip about me." Shizuru replied. She drinks her wine and looked at her companion that night. She admired inwardly when she saw Reito walked in at her place. She, the oldest daughter of the royal family, known as Princess Shizuru, grace amethyst, was silently watching the crowd in the patio.

"I don't think they will stop talking about you. Personally, they will talk more when you get inside." Reito commented while watching the people discreetly looking at them.

"In that case, let them talk more." Shizuru said in a monotone voice with a far away looked in her eyes.

Before Reito can say more, a loud booming voice broke the silence between the two.

"Princess bubuzuke, Yukino is looking for you And what are you doing here?" Haruka said.

"Haruka, what are you doing here? You should guard our important guest tonight," Shizuru replied with sweet smile adorning her face.

"It's okay, your royal highness. I just want to see you and have a little chat before the night ends," timid voice echoed.

"Don't be shy president. I hope our elite knight making your visit here interesting?" Shizuru asked politely.

Yukino Chrysant looked at the princess. She is not complaining with the very well-known princess in the continent of Lutesia. Ever since she ascends being the president of Aries, Lady Haruka was always being assigned with her every time she visits the Garderobe. Sometimes, Lady Haruka was always sent to Aries for helping their country in secret investigation involving the world wide incident and or giving gifts to her. These were happening for almost six years now.

"As always, princess Shizuru. Lady Haruka is being gallant for this night." Yukino smiled at the princess. In return Shizuru bowed her head.

"Lady Haruka, thank you for being a good service to our important visitor." Shizuru said.

Haruka Armitage, with pride and honor gave courtesy to the respected princess of the kingdom. Haruka, the second in command of the Order of Fuuka is loyal with the family.. She served with all her heart to the royal family even her life may cost it. Shizuru acknowledge her for not a loyal knight is bowing at her but because it is Haruka.

Haruka is Shizuru's friend since she was five. They were both raised in the castle because the Armitage family disowned Haruka for being born as a girl. The queen opened her castle for Haruka and she grew living with them.

Haruka entered the knighthood when she was fourteen years old. The king doesn't like the idea but Haruka insisted because it was her dream to protect the royal family. She felt indebted to them so she insisted and the king understands her.

Haruka joined the knighthood without bearing the name of Haruka Armitage but Haruka Suzushiro. She worked diligently being knighted without the helped of her friend's family. She did not receive special treatment but work being number one in their class. But after a year, Shizuru joined the knighthood with a disguise as Shizuru Viola.

Haruka seems reluctant with Shizuru being there but in the end, she accepted that the princess being inside the knighthood academy. Haruka knows that it was Shizuru's wish to become normal person.

They know that they will protect each other even though they were always arguing and bickering.

"President Yukino, do you think that you may able to extend your visit here in our country?" Shizuru asked.

"I don't know. I should consult my secretary. But I don't think it's possible at this moment. And besides, I still need to talk with the queen of Windbloom." Yukino answered after recalling what she needed to do.

"Yes, I guess so. My family also needs to go there. Perhaps we will see you there. The burial of the king will take place this Friday. There are lots of delegates coming; maybe we can send Lady Haruka ahead. What do you think president?" Shizuru eyed the young president with caution.

"If Order of Fuuka permits Lady Haruka to accompany us, then there is no problem with me. It's our pleasure to have her as a companion," answered by Yukino. "And if it's alright with Lady Haruka, of course."

"President, it's my greatest pleasure to serve even for a moment to the great president arises in this century." Haruka said. "And besides, going to the neighboring country is always a pleasant journey for me."

Reito was going to comment when they were interrupted by the youngest daughter and princess of Garderobe.

"Excuse my intrusion, but greetings to the president of Aries, Princess Shizuru, Duke of Kanzaki and Lady Haruka," Alyssa said slightly bowing her head.

The people in the patio bowed in response to the youngest princess of Garderobe. Shizuru approached her sister and gave her a hug and a peck to Alyssa's cheek.

"Mou, Shizuru why you are hiding here? You did not even approach me," Alyssa said playfully to her older sister. She knows that her sister if given a chance will not face the guest who wants to have a look at the grace amethyst.

"Alyssa, dear. Miyu gallantly rescued you. So I think you might not need me earlier." Shizuru smiled to her sister. The people surrounding them were smiling while watching the interaction of the two siblings. "I think our responsibility is needed right now. Alyssa, you as being the center of the attraction right now is needed to perform your duty. I'm hoping Miyu, you will accompany her?" Shizuru asked directly the stoic lady.

Miyu bowed in answer. Shizuru is not one of the people who doubt Miyu. The King himself is a bit hesitant between the closeness of the princess of Artai and the youngest princess of Garderobe. In this era, Garderobe become strong kingdom after the dark era. Through the years, Garderobe invested in economy and in military. But not like the Artai who gathered a heavy army and fortified kingdom. Leaders in Lutesia questioned the purpose of Artai but they did not listened to them. They continue to gather army and make nemesis because of it. Some leaders tried the united to conduct investigation in the Artai but the country did not agree with the United resolution.

Artai argued that they don't have basis why the United need to send investigator. With this decision, some leader was determined to isolate Artai economically. They are afraid that the Dark Era or the Great War will repeat itself. Some think that Artai will revenge for their defeat in the great war. But the country like Garderobe or Windbloom is not giving in with the other countries to strip of the Artai for their rights.

But King Majo is personally hesitant with the things going on inside the Artai. Five years ago, the Artai declared in the United meeting that Artai will be no longer have free access to other countries. With this declaration, tension was built.

Artai still attending the United meeting but with King Leon, king of Artai, declaration, a psyche war was launched between the leaders. Without knowing, Artai become a powerful country despite of their economics being down. In military aspect, they are superb.

"Always Princess Shizuru." Miyu said. Alyssa grab Miyu's hand and the duo went back to the ball.

"I believe in Miyu even though its hard to see it right now. I believe it has a purpose." Yukino remarked.

"Yes, I agree with you Madam President. But I do hope that everyone thinks like that." Reito replied.

Shizuru nodded. She agreed with Reito. But for now they are watching and waiting what would be the next step for them.

-
A tall dark man was walking along the street and the bystander was gawking at him. The man understood this occurrence because they never see in a normal day a man wearing the mantle of Knight Grand Cross. A badge suspended in a ribbon wore in the sash indicates that it was certainly a member of the Garderobe Militia.

The man feels like a prince walking with his subordinates in the public. He just wishes that it was true. He is the very example of a poor knight that was only given by chance of the Duke of Wellington. Duke Arman of Wellington saw something in him, Mitsui Katsuro, whom no one has ever seen. It is the loyalty and bravery that exude in him.

Mitsui promised to serve the Duke and become a full pledge knight. After fifteen years in the service, the King acknowledges Mitsui's accomplishment. With the honor given to Mistui, the Wellington's estate gained another exposure. Duke Arman personally held a ball for Mitsui and honor, with the King's approval, land within the Wellington estate, Arlengton, was given to Mitsui to manage. Mitsui was not only knighted but become Baron Mitsui Arlengton.

Mitsui's reminisce was disrupted when he saw the ruckus near the public market. And he can see very clearly a lady pinning a very big man on the ground. He approached the scene and immediately silence befalls the bystander.

"Young man, call the soldier patrolling in the gate." Mitsui ordered to the young boy watching the scenes.

The young lady heard the given ordered and looked at the man's direction.

"Before everything else, may ask the lady's name?" He asked.

"My name is Natsuki Kuga." The lady answered. "And may I know who are you?"

Mitsui was astonished to learn that this young lady doesn't know who she is talking with. Maybe Natsuki knows he is a military personnel, but the badge, the insignia and the coat of arms of the king doesn't recognized by the lady.

"I am Baron Mitsui Arlengton, Knight Grand Cross of Garderobe Militia. Now tell me what happened in here?" He asked with authority.

Mitsui watched how annoyed Natsuki while stating her story. He watched the different expression presented in the lady's face. He observed that even though Natsuki seems brusque but a finesse is present and with grace. He believes that he found another gem to add in his collection.

The soldier arrived and Mitsui explained the details that Natsuki explained to him. The soldier arrested the man and went on the headquarters.

"Miss Natsuki, may I ask where are you heading off?" Mitsui asked when he saw the lady was walking away already.

"I have an errand to fulfill sir." Natsuki said with annoyance HeHHewaHein her voice.

"Is that an urgent errand?" He asked calmly.

"Yes it is. So excuse me for being rude but I need to go now." She said with finality and turned her back to Mitsui.

Such a lone wolf. Mitsui thought as she watched the figure disappearing in his sight.