Disclaimer: I don't own KKJ. I don't own daemons. I own this plot, however, and I just want you to know that I will unleash my power against whoever harms roses. I might cry, sob.

Another daemon fact I forgot to add: daemons are usually a different gender from your own. OOPS! It's rare to have one the same gender as your own. Hey, wait, I've got an idea...

Chapter 1: Miyako's Betrayal

Miyako was visiting Maron in her little cottage.

"Hello, Maron," said Miyako with a smile. Her daemon, Noreen, was a frisky squirrel the color of chestnuts.

Finn, Maron's daemon, transformed into another squirrel and started running around Maron's feet.

"Your Highness," Maron curtsied. Then they both laughed. Princess Miyako sat down in the simple chair carved with plain designs.

"Miyako," said Maron, getting serious. "I have something to tell you." Finn immediately stopped running around. She turned into a purple bunny.

"What is it?" Miyako asked, as she smoothened the dark cloak she had on. She needed to hide the fact that she was friends with a peasant girl like Maron.

"It's about Prince Chiaki's best friend," said Maron.

"You mean Minazuki?" said Miyako, wondering what Maron was getting at. Noreen turned into a snowy-white cat and looked at Maron curiously.

"Yes," said Maron. "See, I heard that he is in love with you and after observing him, it's actually true..."

Miyako stood up so sharply that the chair fell down.

"Lies!" she said. Noreen turned into a hawk and pecked at Finn.

"Miyako, please, listen!" Maron begged. "Don't you see, your country is at war with Minazuki's. If you marry, there would be peace. You're already at peace with this kingdom!"

"You," said Miyako, pointing her finger at Maron. "Are jealous. Why should I believe a ragged peasant? I bet you even want Chiaki for yourself!"

"No!" said Maron. "Miyako, I-"

"Why would he-a great prince-ever love a person such as you?"

Miyako was so angry that she left. She threw her hood over her head and almost forgot Noreen.

"Oh, Miyako," Maron whispered, upset. Finn turned into a white mink and cuddled close to her.

~~~~~~~Chiaki's Palace~~~~~~~~

"Oh, Chiaki!" Miyako called. Chiaki sighed. His wife-to-be wasn't his own choice. Access, Chiaki's daemon, turned into a gray cat and twitched his whiskers at Miyako, clearly annoyed.

"Chiaki," said Miyako brightly. She threw her arms around him.

Chiaki responded by nodding. He was reading a book on healing and medicine.

"Chiaki," said Miyako. "You know that girl Maron, who I've made friends with?"

Chiaki nodded, not quite interested.

"Well, I've found out that she's really jealous," said Miyako. "And she told me all kinds of things. And you know what? She even has this secret..."

~~~~~~~~~Maron's Cottage~~~~~~~~~

"Aren't you angry at her?" Finn whispered to Maron.

"No," said Maron. "Don't you see? She loves him too much. I've upset her, that's all."

"It's time," said Finn suddenly. Maron nodded. She transformed into Jeanne.

~~~~~~~~At town~~~~~~~~

Jeanne was fighting Sinbad.

"Stay away!" Jeanne cried, thrusting a blast of her power at him. It was too reckless. Sinbad jumped aside easily.

Sinbad flipped Jeanne over to the ground.

"Finn!" Jeanne called weakly. Finn would have hit Sinbad but Access defended him just in time.

"Ahh!" Finn screamed. "It's you!" Access grinned. It was infuriating. He was a lion because Finn was a lioness.

"What's going on?" someone shouted. Sinbad called Access quickly and they left. Jeanne had barely enough time to escape.

~~~~~~~~Chiaki's Palace~~~~~~~~~

"Are you planning to do it?" Access asked Chiaki.

"It was wise after all, to know Miyako," said Chiaki. "She gave interesting information."

"She'll be suspicious," said Access.

"Who, Miyako?"

"Yup."

"Too bad. Never was actually in love with her, you know."

"Yes," said Access. "I know."

~~~~~~~~~The Town Water Well~~~~~~~~~

Maron drew water from the well, resting a bit.

"Need a hand?"

Oh no, thought Maron. It was Noin.

"No thank you," Maron said politely. "I'm fine."

Noin's daemon, Galdor, was an ermine. He twirled around in dance and looked expectantly at Finn. But Finn just stared at him through her squirrel eyes.

"I have to go now," said Maron. Finn jumped onto her shoulder and Maron carried the bucket back to her cottage. But a surprising thing awaited her. There, inside the little cottage, was none other than Prince Chiaki.

To be continued! And sorry it took long to upload or whatever you call it. A lot happening in school and stuff...