Notes: AU in where Caesar takes Ichihime to the West Star. I got this idea from the movie Eloise at Christmas Time. Also Senhime is Ichihime's historical granddaughter, she was quite famous.

Disclaimer: I do not own Nobunaga the Fool.

A Typical Morning

Julia, the five year-old daughter of Caesar and Ichihime was wrapping a string of light bulbs around her younger two year-old sister, Senhime. While Julia was just like Caesar in many ways, Senhime was like their mother and even inherited her pink hair. They were in the main living area of their family's private living quarters and were up to something.

Then there was a knock at the door.

"There he is!" Julia exclaimed and did the finishing touch to Senhime's "bondage". The five year old then ran over to the couch and grabbed a candy cane that was almost as big as a sword. She threw a pink cape over her shoulders and ran to the door; pressing an ear against it. "Who wishes to see the pirate, Julia?" Ever since she heard tales of pirates from her father she loved pretending to be one.

"Your scary-ship, I have brought what you requested in exchange for the prisoner," a man's voice came from behind the door.

Julia thought for a moment and nodded her head. "Very well, uou may enter." She opened the door and allowed Brutus in. He walked stiffly as he carted some food in. "And no funny business," she ordered as she tipped her "sword" towards him.

Brutus soon stopped and turned to Julia. "Now release the prisoner," he demanded.

Julia narrowed her eyes. "Not so fast. What do we have here?" She pointed her "sword" at Brutus's cape, which was unusual for him to wear.

"You mean this?" Brutus asked and flung off the cape to reveal a decorative sword that wasn't real at all.

"Ha, I knew it! A trick!" Julia exclaimed.

Brutus brandished his sword at Julia's candy cane. "En garde, villain!" And with that their "sword fight" was under way.

Senhime started screaming, with giggles here and there. "Help!" she yelled as the lieutenant and princess "fought" around her.

Meanwhile, Caesar, who had his arm wrapped securely around Ichihime, were still in bed. They were still asleep, but that wouldn't last long as the screams from their youngest and the noise Julia and Brutus were making would surely wake them soon.

Caesar opened his eyes half way as he turned his attention to the noise. "Ah, sounds like breakfast is here, my dear."

Ichihime moaned and slowly fluttered her eyes open. "What is it this time?"

"Pirates, I'm sure. And Hime is the prisoner," Caesar replied as he rolled off of his wife. They both then got up to get ready for the day. Caesar smirked as he walked over to his wife. He took her in his arms and kissed her soundly.

"Caesar! Breakfast," Ichihime admonished.

"Hm, from the sound of things I don't think we have to hurry." Caesar smirked as he kissed his wife again while his hands roamed her sides. Ichihime smiled as she wrapped her arms around her husband's neck.

Julia and Brutus's "sword fight" was still in full swing. Their weapons "clashed" and then Brutus intentionally let go of his sword when the candy cane hit it with force. Julia picked it up in a cart wheel and then ran off to a chair so she could be as high as Brutus to fight. She handed Brutus's sword back and the fight was on again! After Julia parried one of Brutus's attacks she held out her candy cane to him.

"Want a lick?" Julia asked as she looked down at her opponent.

Brutus nodded and licked it.

"Tastes good?"

Brutus nodded again. And with that answer Julia "stabbed" Brutus with the candy cane.

"No!" Senhime yelled while Julia smirked at her victory.

The lieutenant let go of his weapon and staggered backwards. He then staggered around the room before collapsing on the ground.

"Good morning Brutus," Caesar greeted as he entered the room and stepped over his subordinate. He was definitely used to the scene that laid before him.

"Good morning, Lord Caesar," Brutus greeted back.

Ichihime then walked in; she was wearing a light pink, lacy dress. She smiled down at Brutus. "Good morning, Brutus."

"Good morning, Lady Ichihime," Brutus greeted back as Ichihime calmly stepped over his stomach.

"I killed him dead!" Julia exclaimed.

Caesar chuckled. "At least you killed him that way." He then looked over at his youngest to see that she was indeed a prisoner. "Now, how about we get your breakfast and you release the prisoner?"

Ichihime walked over and grabbed her daughter's shoulders from behind. "Yes, you have better accept that offer as the mother of the prisoner is way fiercer than the knight."

Julia gave a scream that ended with a laugh. "Aye, aye!" she exclaimed and rushed over to Senhime to untie her.

As soon as Senhime was freed she rushed over to her mother and hugged her legs. "You saved me!" Ichihime laughed and hugged her.

Caesar smirked at Brutus, who had gotten up and was brushing himself off. "So much for the knight."

Brutus chuckled as he walked over to the cart to get the food. "She tricked me."

Caesar laughed as he sat down. "Ah, I feel so at ease with you as my lieutenant."

"It shan't happen again, my lord!" Brutus saluted; joking back.

Julia ran up and held her hand to her heart. "I will teach him all I know," she informed with complete seriousness.

They all laughed at that.

Ichihime, who was carrying Senhime, ruffled her eldest daughter's hair. "But before that a young girl must eat to be healthy and strong."

"Aye, aye!" Julia exclaimed and sat at the table; eagerly awaiting her food.

Ichihime sat down with Senhime in her lap while Brutus got rest of breakfast on.

Caesar watched his family in contentment. Not many years ago he would never have dreamed that his life would turn out this way. He was truly so glad he abandoned his ambitions for Ichihime those years ago.