Dedicated to all the SouKao fans on the planet... and to my reviewers!

Author's Notes: A new Ficcie from ME! that's what this is! Um, but before you go on... I have a little confession to make... this story has a few darn right OOCness... but please bear with it for a while! It's the whole point of the story anyways... You'll understand me if you read my story. So, on with the FIC!

Disclaimer: Roses are red, Violets are blue. I don't own anything... so please don't sue.

Have fun reading!

My Snow White

By: Orange Strawberry AKA Yumie

Chapter One: 7 Years & 11 Months of Waiting

"I'm sorry to have put you through all this, Kaoru..." a man with purple cloak muttered. "If only I hadn't agreed..."

"Father! No, I'll do it! I'll break the curse and make you proud!" 10 year old Kaoru called out. "I promise..."

The bearded man gave Kaoru a faint smile and brought her into his arms. The father and daughter stayed in that position for the longest time for neither knew when they will see each other again.

8 years... well, 7 years and 11 months later...

The sun was high above the forest and birds were chirping happily away together in pairs. Everything in sight seemed to be in pairs, actually. Even frogs and butterflies were together in couples. All seemed to be in a calm and peaceful behavior... except for one creature. Or need I say one princess...

"I can't believe it! It's already the mating season and still no sign of a prince!" A young girl cried out loud. "I'm getting sick of having to spend all my day and night in this stinky... glass coffin!"

Animals and insects around her ignored her shouts as if it was the most common thing that could happen. The girl heaved a heavy sigh as she took out a book from below her pillow and flipped the pages to about ¾ of the paperback.

"...Seriously, don't people read fairytales anymore today?" she grumbled to herself. "I mean, it's clearly stated here in this book that a young and handsome prince would wake up fair and beautiful princess Snow White from her deep slumber when she turned 16! And I'm turning 18 next month for goodness' sake!"

You all may be wondering, 'Why is this princess so ill-mannered?' The answer is... well, you can't blame her, I guess. This princess has been spending most of her life living in a glass coffin with nothing but a book as her loyal companion. Furthermore, she wasn't allowed to leave the glass coffin except when she does her morning exercises, bathe and other necessary needs. How would you not grow cranky by the years? It was already a miracle that she could survive.

She turned over to a deer who was staring at her little 'drama'. "What're YOU looking at?!"

The deer tilted its head over to the side and gave her a confused look. "Kuu?" (A/N: Is that how a deer talks?)

"I said... What're YOU LOOKING AT?! Haven't you seen a princess in dilemma before?!" The deer just stared silently at the ill-tempered girl and gave her no reply. "URGH! WHATEVER, just SCRAM!!"

"My, my. You seem to be in such a bad mood on a Sunday, Snow White." a short man walked over to the fuming lass. "You keep this up and your beauty will run out 20 years earlier."

"Shut up you dumpy grandpa." She murmured below her nose. "I don't believe in such nonsense."

The old dwarf mused at her attitude, but handed her a mirror anyways.

"Why don't you take a look for yourself then, your highness?" He retorted sarcastically with a sly smirk.

"You know, I don't know how your mother could even THINK to give you the name, 'Wise'. For as in my opinion, you seem to be the most foolish creature I've ever met. You're even foolish enough to talk back to a princess."

"Then I see you and I are no different either. Our mothers may have made the same mistake now haven't they?"

Snow White... or whatever her name is, glared at Wise for a moment before snatching the mirror violently and looked at her reflection. True enough, there was the tiniest pop of nerve on her forehead. It was so tiny that no human with normal eyesight would be able to see. I mean, if that's the case, you and I would just forget about that little vein popping and move on with our lives, yes?

But nooo, this princess just HAD to yell her ass off and freak out.

"HOW COULD THIS BE!!!! NOOOOOOO!!!" She screamed in horror. It was with such an incredible volume that Wise had to thank the gods to still be able to hear after such amount of decibels entered his eardrums.

"Now, that would only make the vein grow more visible, your highness." He said, trying to calm the now terrified princess. "You should change that spiteful attitude of yours into a better one, if so I may say."

The royal highness glared at the dwarf. He had guts, she must admit. "You call my attitude spiteful?" She repeated. "Why don't you recall the attitudes of the Snow Whites before me?"

"Ah, yes. I remember them all clearly. As you can see... your sisters were quite twice as bad as you, however, they all died from a high blood pressure by the age of 20. And you're getting pretty close to inheriting their talents, I must utter."

"True your highness." Another gleeful squat-looking old man joined in.

The girl now we know as Snow White glared at the two piles of fat ball but said nothing. She can't do anything to them anyways... not when she's stuck in a coffin, needless to say.

"But of course, I come here bearing good news. Being the cheerful one in the group, I, Cheery, proudly present to you the newsflash that a handsome young prince named Soujiro Seta will be heading to this forest for some bird-hunting." the perky lump of sunshine stated.

"This, prince, however, after I did a little research is a very... odd one, Lady Kaoru." This time, an elf came into the site of the event. (A/N: Q; What's an elf doing here? A; It's my story here you're reading about... anything can happen in Yumie's world!) "He seems to always have a smile on his face, and he never yells our shouts. You and he are basically quite the South and North pole"

Kaoru smiled a tiny bit at this remark... what am I saying, she was laughing her head off. "Who cares about South, North, West and East poles?! Opposites attract is what they always say!" She looked up at the sky and began to pray out loud. "At last... God... 8 years of waiting... and finally... a prince... a PRINCE you hear me!? Someone who could finally set me free!!"

"Um... It's 7 years and 11 months of waiting, milady." Calculus corrected.

"Oh hush you. Now, just make sure he gets over here or you'll be sorry to you butts that you ever lived!" She called out as she began applying make up from who knows where on her delicate skin. "Oh! For my treatment I want you all to bring me some flowers from the freshest gardens and bathe me in hot water immediately! I have to look my best meeting or I might scare him away."

The trio muttered something about 'if it wasn't for the Book of Prophecy' as they hastened away while another three bunch came along and faced the wistful princess.

"And what can we get you, you're most pleasant highness?" the tallest one of all exclaimed.

"Oh you three can just get me the most beautiful dress in this forest and bring me all my jewelries forth with it"

"J... Jewelry...? Oh b-but... we... we.... we..." the other dwarf stuttered.

"Now just WHAT are you trying to say, my dearest Falt?" The princess glared at the stammering dwarf.

"HE'S TRYING TO SAY THAT WE CAN'T DO WHAT YOU'RE ASKING US TO DO" The grumpiest dwarf named Grouch roared.

Kaoru gave the three a defiant stare while she tried her best to control her temper. ".......Alright. Calm down Kaoru. You wouldn't want to face Soujiro-sama with veins all over yourself now would you..." She noted to herself, breathing in and out to obtain a calmer aura. After being mentally ready, she forced a smile and turned at the three dwarves.

"Then... BRING ME WHATEVER YOU CAN FIND YOU IDIOTIC DUMB-ASSES!! AND MAKE SURE DOPIE DOESN'T GET ANYWHERE NEAR THE PRINCE WHILE YOU'RE AT IT!" A scream echoed.

Knowing that magma would literally burst from the top of Kaoru's head anytime soon, the three dwarves nodded and ran away as fast as their petite legs could carry them.

"Well then, I shall be off, dear father." A boy smiled as he waved goodbye.

"Take care Soujiro."

"Of course."

And with that, the boy we know as 'Soujiro' went away, riding on a black horse.

'I sure hope I'll get my hands on a few falcons. I really want one as a pet.' he thought.

As he rode through the forest he noticed a mysterious path between the tress. Being the curious boy he is, our handsome prince decided to take the path and see what lies ahead.

He walked through the narrow opening cautiously, leaving his trusty horse behind.

'Boy is this passage thorny...' He winced as thorns began slashing his hunting outfit. Taking out hi samurai sword from its pouch, AU: I don't know what you call the thingy samurais put their swords in, sorry! he hacked the thorns away and marched on forward.

"Could that be the prince Calculus prophesized?" Lofty whispered.

"Well, it better be, that's all I'd say. I'm sick and tired of waiting." was the reply from Grouch.

Soujiro's ears perked up as he heard the two voices mutter. Training the art of the samurai had improved his sense of hearing into a very sharp one and he was able to make out what the voices were saying. Only... he wanted to know who.

"Who's there?" He asked, closing his face towards a nearby bush which hid the two shocked dwarves. "Come on, don't be afraid. Show yourselves."

Hearing the calm and reassuring tone Soujiro spoke with, the dwarves agreed to negotiate with the prince to meet their 'ever so beautiful' royal highness.

"Um..."

"We're definitely not afraid of you." Grouch retorted.

"Hush now! Show some respect to this sir you ill-tempered dwarf!"

'Dwarf?' Soujiro mused as he watched the two short-men quarrel. 'They're... dwarves?'

"Excuse me..." The prince said, starting another conversation with the two creatures. "Did you say that you're a dwarf?"

Lofty tilted his head and nodded.

"What? Haven't seen one before?" Grouch grumbled as he gave Soujiro an insulting look. "Princes these days. They don't know anything about the world but money, girls, and money I dare say. Don't you read anymore fairytales these days?"

"Grouch! I told you to pay the prince some respect!" Lofty called out as he hit Grouch on the head. "I'm very sorry, dear sir. He's losing his touch lately."

Soujiro laughed at their actions and smiled. "Well... I must say that half of what your friend said about me is true. Only, they're not exactly all I know about the world"

Lofty stared and tilted his head towards Grouch. "You sure he's the one? He seems too good for our highness..."

The raven haired boy heard this and asked the dwarves politely, "You have a queen?"

"Huh?" Lofty turned around, obviously surprised.

"Oh, I'm sorry; I didn't mean to be eavesdropping or anything. But your words were loud enough for me to hear so... I guess I couldn't help it" Soujiro explained.

"It's a princess. Not a queen" Lofty corrected.

"And a very ill-mannered one at that." Grouch added.

"Hush! Don't speak rudely about our princess. She has a soft heart behind that horrid mask and I know it!" the taller dwarf defended. "You should watch your manners as well before talking about others, you know!"

"Now, now. Please stop quarrelling, and, excuse me but, if I may..." Soujiro interrupted.

"Why, but of course."

"You said that I... was too good for your princess just now. What may that mean?"

"Oh... Um, thaaat...! Yes, yes, of course. Let me show you to our highness. It's easier to explain things that way."

"Excellent idea. I'd be glad to meet this princess of yours." Soujiro said with a smile as the three walked even deeper into the woods.

To Be Continued!

Questions from the author of My Snow White:

- What will happen to Soujiro and Kaoru when they meet?

- Who exactly IS Kaoru? Why is she stuck to play the role of Snow White and never allowed to leave the glass coffin?

- And when shall I, Yumie post the update?

All answers can only be found... on Chapter II of My Snow White!

Character's Costumes;

Seta Soujiro: The exact kimono he wore in the anime, except it's purple in my story, with two samurai swords dangling on each side of the straps. Why? To symbolize the royalty he has in his veins.

Kamiya Kaoru: A white kimono used by young Japanese girls below the age of 20 with cherry blossom petals patterned all over it.

Black (The horse): A silver saddle and a western type of sword on its buckle. -The type Schneider and his Co. used-

Wise: A red traditional dwarf robe with a pocket carrying a pair of glasses.

Cheery: A bright yellow traditional dwarf robe with a pocket carrying three apples.

Lofty: A light green traditional dwarf robe with a belt holding an axe.

Dopie: A dark blue traditional dwarf robe with a pocket carrying... nothing.

Grouch: A purplish pink traditional dwarf robe with a pocket carrying a purple diamond from the mines.

Falt: An orange traditional dwarf robe with an orange hat to match.

Minute: (He'll appear in later chapters) A brown traditional dwarf robe with a pocket carrying a lot of buttons.

Calculus: A lime traditional elf hooded robe with an oak staff.

Author's Notes: Ta-Daa... Now what the hell was that all about, might be questioning your head right now, darou? Well... I just got this crazy idea of making my version of Snow White, borrowing my two most favorite characters from RK; Kaoru and Soujiro!! I really have trouble expressing my story in words, so, I hope you're okay with it. But, critics are really welcomed with open arms and I thank all of you if you bothered to advise me on how to improve my writing! I hope you guys liked this chapter 'cause I'm REALLY eager to continue this if I get good responses. Soo... see you in the next chapter... please? Thanks for your support! RoQ On U Guys!!