So sorry for not updating! I only have time to update this story! I'll probably be able to update my other one tomorrow! Yeah very busy weekend, anyways on with this chapter!

Kaito entered he castle and headed into the library. 'Who was she? She looks a whole lot like the princess, but how can I be sure? I mean I don't even know her name for crying out loud-' his trails of thoughts were interrupted when he heard someone calling his name.

"Kaito!"

"Haruto?"

"Kaito!" Haruto said as he caught up to his brother, "What are you doing in the library?"

Kaito looked at his brother and patted his head, "Just doing something."

"Like what?"

Kaito sighed, knowing that his brother wanted an answer, "I'm just researching about the princess."

"What about the princess?"

Kaito turned around and saw Ryoga walking into the room.

"It's nothing." Kaito said as he and Haruto both bowed.

"Tell me Kaito, I know you are keeping something from me." Ryoga spoke as he looked at the knight.

"I just wanted to know more about the princess." Kaito said quietly.

"Oh, well why?" Ryoga asked.

"I… I just want to get something straight in my head." Kaito mumbled.

Ryoga narrowed his eyes, "You don't have time for something like that Kaito. Now go clean up and get ready for your trip tomorrow."

Kaito nodded as his little brother followed him out the door.

Ryoga watched as Kaito walked out the room and shut the door behind him, 'Why does he want to know more about Rio?'

"Your highness, I have a request to make!" The royal priest said as he burst into the room, his white cape floating behind him.

"What is it?"

"My father… he's terribly ill… I want to… visit him… just in case he… dies." The priest said sadly in between gasps of air.

Ryoga looked at him, "I wish you luck, be careful on your journey." He said skeptically.

The priest bowed, "Thank you!" he said as he ran quickly out of the room. 'What a fool…'

Ryoga watched as he went, 'Something just doesn't feel right…'

In a different section of the castle…

"Nii-san… how long will you be gone?" Haruto asked as he watched his brother pack some of their belongings.

"I don't exactly know Haruto." Kaito said as he tossed a neatly folded cotton t-shirt onto the bed.

"Just promise that you won't be gone forever."

Kaito let out a small chuckle, "Haruto, you know that I won't be gone forever."

"I know… it's just that I'm lonely." Haruto said quietly as he plopped himself on top of the fine feather mattress.

"Don't worry Haruto. I'll be fine." Kaito said softly as he lightly ruffled his brother's hair.

"Can I come with you?" Haruto asked.

"Haruto, you know that it isn't safe for-"

"But you're just going to be on the ship and it's not like you're going to be leaving very often." Haruto interrupted.

"Haruto-"

"Please!" Haruto asked with pleading eyes.

Kaito looked into his brother's eyes, "You know I can't let-"

"I promise to be good!" Haruto exclaimed.

Kaito sighed and shook his head in defeat, "I'll ask Ryoga."

"Thank you Nii-san!" Haruto exclaimed as he snuggled up into the blanket.

Kaito shook his head, 'Which would hurt more? Imagining the pain on his brother's face when he discovered he left without him or the feelings of guilt he would feel when he would- no he couldn't think like that.' Kaito sighed and got up to find Ryoga.

The next morning…

"Haruto, get up." Kaito said softly as he gently shook his brother awake.

Haruto slowly opened his eyes and saw a little candle lit in the corner of the room. "But-"

"We need to get the crew ready, so when we leave it'll be morning." Kaito interrupted.

Haruto meekly nodded as he groggily yawned and got up. "Okay Nii-san… did Ryoga said I could go?"

Kaito nodded as he took his baggage and his brother's and walked out the room, "Meet me at the main gate."

Haruto nodded as he yawned once more and went to go clean up.

A little while later…

Haruto scanned the gate for his brother, once he caught sight of his brother, he ran towards him, "Nii-san!"

Kaito turned around and waved.

"Nii-san… is… it… time to… go yet?" Haruto asked as he panted.

Kaito nodded as he scooped his brother up and placed him on top of his shoulders. Haruto looked around and his eyes widened. "Nii-san! The view is beautiful!" Haruto looked around, the castle was shining brightly as the sun shone it's rays on the castle's quartz wall, the windows were gleaming brightly, the ocean was a sparkling blue softly crashing upon the golden banks of sand, and the fresh smell of the flowers blooming nearby,

Kaito nodded as they made their way on top of the ship. A horn blew signaling that it was time to go and they were off.

Somewhere else…

"Master, I have news from Vaporon." A man said, his orange hair gleaming in the light.

"Good, now Vector, are the beasts below still under our command?"

"Of course master,"

"Good, I heard knight Kaito was on his way here; send them out, will you?"

"Of course." And with that, Vector left his white cape flying behind him.

Slyv: Quick preview before Galaxy-chan comes back! Okay, Vector is currently in Vararian and is working for _ and their kingdom is full of monsters and etc. Rio will be appearing soon as a good siren, not like those bad shipwrecking sirens. Although that is her main purpose, she remembers him from that night and-

What are you doing?!

Slyv: *gulps* gotta run.

Get back here! You- *slams the door*

Haruto: Review everyone!