Angel of Light: Okay, this is my second fic! It's mainly Takari, and there's also a bit of Kenyako and Taiora. Tell me what you think of this!

Cody: Once again......she forgets...

Angel of Light: *looks innocent* I didn't forget anything. What are you talking about? *twitches*

Cody: It's called the disclaimer.

Angel of Light: *acts stupid* What's that?

Cody: Never mind...........She doesn't own it, and she never will. On with the fic.

Italics: thinking/emphasized words ~*~ Change in scene/time

War had broken out over the land. The dark forces of Sarizan were taking everything. He had control of most of the east part of the world, and was planning to move to the west. This was perfect, as the west knew nothing about him, and they were weaker than the east. He had but two more kingdoms to conquer, the strongest, but even they were running out of men. Everything was going perfectly.

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"So, what's what's the news?" King Stephan asked one of his knights.

"Well Sir, the battle at the havens has been won, but we are running out of warriors. We won't last another battle." The knight reported.

"Not even with the help of Tetelestai?" The King asked.

"No, Sir. I don't know how long this can last, we're all going to fall." He said gravely.

King Stephan nodded, "Alright, thank you. Return to your post."

The knight bowed, and stepped out of the throne room.

The King looked over to his son. "We're going to need reinforcements."

"But, from where?" The boy asked.

"From the west." His father replied.

"But, how?" He asked

"I will send you and the prince from Tetelestai.You will ask for help." The King informed.

"But father, I can't go. I have to stay and fight. Hikari can do it, she and the younger prince can go. They are strong and can look after themselves, but they can't be used in the war. I'm sure they'll do fine." Prince Tai suggested.

His father pondered this for a second, "Yes, but you know how they feel about eachother."

"They'll just have to get over it." Tai inforced.

King Stephan let out a deep breath, "Alright, but she isn't going to like this. Go get your sister, I'd rather she hear it from me than from you. I'll send a messenger to King Inishou."

With that. Tai left to find his sister. This wasn't hard to do, because she was either in one of two places: The stable, or riding in the fields. Then there was also the castle, but not at this time of day. He found her with ease, just as he had predicted, in the stables.

"Hikari!" He called.

"What?" She demanded form the other side of her horse.

"Father wants to speak with you." Tai informed.

"About what?" She asked coming around to the other side

"You'll just have to go and find out now, won't you." He smiled, he enjoyed torturing his sister.

She frowned at him, and sighed. "Fine, be that way." Hikari quickly put the white mare away, then headed to the castle.

"You wanted to see me?" She asked.

"Yes, yes I did. I need you to go out west and bring back some reinforcements for the war. It's crucial to our survival." The King told her.

"Oh, alright when do I leave?" She asked

"Hopefully tomorrow. It all depends on when Prince Takeru and his brother get here." He said.

"Why would that matter?" She asked, puzzled.

"Because Prince Takeru will be going with you. Now, before you say anything, We needed two representatives from our two kingdoms, and the older Princes need to stay and fight. You two were our only other choices." He explained.

Hikari was horrified "But...Father...I can't do this! I hate him and you know that! I can go on my own!"

"I'm sorry, but I can't allow that. I know you hate him, but you're a big girl, and when people get older, they sometimes have to do things and work with people they don't want to." King Stephan said.

She opened her mouth to speak, but closed it again. Her natural non- selfishness was coming in. If she didn't go, it would mean the end of this land, and possibly the world. She would just have to live with it. Hikari nodded her head, "Alright, I'm still going."

Her father smiled, "Good. Now go pack. Who knows, you may even begin to like him."

The princess shot him a deadly glare before walking down the corridor to her room. She found some casual clothes, to hide the fact that she was royalty. They were also alot more comfortable and easier to travel in. She found some stuff that she would need, and packed them into saddlebags. She also packed a few things in a small sack to carry. Princess Hikari glanced out the window before going to bed. ~*~

Prince Takeru wasn't exactly happy with the fact that he would be travelling with her either. He didn't know exactly why she hated him, he just knew she did. In turn, he hated her back. He also knew that this was for the kingdom, and would save this country. The things he had to do for this place.........

His brother, Prince Yamato, thought it would be a good chance to get to know her. Takeru had to admit, she wasn't all that bad looking, but she had a temper. That's one thing everyone passed by when they first saw her. Of course, Yamato thought this whole thing was a good idea, considering Tai was his best friend.

He too packed and went to sleep. ~*~

In the morning, the two Princes made their way to the kingdom of Paga. It wasn't very far, only about a day's journey. These two kingdom's were close, compaired to the others in the country.

The draw bridge lowered, and they rode into the courtyard. Takeru's mount was a massive black stallion, built for long speedy journeys. Yamato rode a flaming red one, his own battle horse.

Takeru was wearing a breastplate, and armour on his arms and legs. Chain meil brotected the weak spots. He also had a red flowing cape that came down to his ankles. He wore no helmet. A glimmering sword rested by his side.

The trumpets sounded, and King Stephan entered the courtyard, followed by Taichi and Sora, Tai's fiancee, and Hikari. The princess ran to the stables to grab her mare, and emerged a few moments later.

She too was clad with slight armour, but not quite as heavily. Her breastplate was covered by a brown cloak. She also wore chain meil. A sword, not as big as Takeru's, hung in her sheath.

Hikari mounted, then looked to her father.

"Make haste, we aren't sure how long we can last. Find the kingsom's of Tohuw and Asterix. They should be able to bring support. Stay out of trouble, and please, be safe." The king told them. He patted his daughter's hand, then sent them off.

"Goodbye!" Hikari called out, and they rode off.

Even as they left the castle, the pleasantries began.

"Don't think I'm any happy about this either," The Prince stated bluntly.

Hikari didn't even reply, just scowled. 'This is going to fun......." She thought. Of course, this was sarcastic.

Angel of Light: So, that's the first chapter of this one.....it'll problably be a long one, so.....ya.......Please R&R! Thanx!