Since I'm afraid of getting killed, I might as well put up the next chapter! Oh, and I have decided to use Japanese words for the seasons.

Haru- Spring

Natsu- Summer

Aki- Autumn

Fuyu- Winter

Credit to Icy-chan for the endings (-kun, -chan, -san). And I'll start adding more Japanese now…. Just heads up for you people.

If you are wondering about the cities, they are the cities and towns from the games. And I'm including real Japanese cities (like Kyoto).

Contestshippers, I'll have to warn you that this is not a Contestshipping story.

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN POKEMON!


February 27, 1858

Kyoto, Japan

Imperial Palace

Fuyu

Haruka held her breath and bit her lips as the boy walked in. He was about fourteen- years-old. A bit taller than Haruka, and he had green hair and green eyes that sparkled. The youth also had a red rose in his hand.

"This is your future husband Haruka-chan. He goes by the name of…. Syu."

"Konichiwa, Princess Haruka-chan," Syu said as he bowed and threw her the rose. Haruka caught and put on a forced smile. -A very forced smile. Syu smiled back at her. Then, he sat down at one of the chairs.

"Syu-kun is the Prince of the Lilycove Territory. He is the son of Takashi Coordinate," Nagashi explained. "He has a reputation of having the most elegant pokemon."

Haruka was still putting on the forced smile. "Konichiwa Syu-kun. Hajame Mashite."
Syu smiled at her. But there was something disturbing about this smile; he was so….Pompous. 'Humph! What a showoff!' Haruka thought.

"So, show us you skill Syu-kun," one of the court members instructed.

"Gladly," Syu said as he got up and got out his ornament. He sent out a Roselia and slicked his hair. "Roselia, Magical Leaf followed by Petal Dance!" Roselia spun around and around and launched the two attacks in the air. "Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, and finish the performance off with Solar Beam!" While the Magical Leaves and Petals were still in the air, Roselia used sleep powder and stun spore on them to make them look glittery. Then, Roselia prepared for a Solar Beam really fast and launched it in the middle of the leafs, flowers, Stun Spore, and Sleep Powder and everything glowed and glitter. Then, Syu and Roselia ended the show with a bow together. Everyone was impressed and clapped. Even Haruka had to admit it was pretty good. She clapped as well.

"Well, that was impressive Syu-kun," Chikako said. "You would make a fine husband for our daughter. She likes to coordinate and show off her Pokemon's elegance too."

"Well, I'll be sure to teach her a couple of tricks and tips when we get married. But I have to go now. Sayonara everyone," Syu said as he bowed. Then he gave Haruka a quick kiss on the cheek and left the court.

March 6, 1858

Kyoto, Japan

Shinto Temple

Haru

It was springtime now. And today was the day of Yuuki's funeral. Haruka shook her head as tears fell down her face. She took a deep breath, and walked up to the Shinto temple. Following her was her family. Yuuki's family was already in the temple. Haruka bowed respectfully to Yuuki's parents and to the Sun God, Amaterasu Okikami. Then, she took out a prayer stick and chanted a prayer and bowed again. When she was done, she walked up to the casket and looked down at it. "Yuuki…." she sobbed. "If only you know what I'm going through." She placed her hand on his face and took off her ring. She put it on Yuuki's finger.

Everyone else paid their respect and looked at each other. They were going to leave Haruka alone with Yuuki now. They left the temple and waited for Haruka. Haruka continued to sob and tears fell on Yuuki's face. He was lifeless. Oh, so lifeless.

"Yuuki, you left me in this world feeling so weak. I feel like an item, being used over and over. When I was to marry you, I was so happy. But now, I'm forced to marry someone I don't even like! His name is Syu, and he's one of those pompous people! He showed his skills of coordination, and it was effective. At the end, he acted as if he already had total control of me, and gave me a kiss," Haruka said really upset as she touched the cheek Syu kissed her on. "I wish you were back…." she sobbed harder, and said it over again. "Oh how I wish you were back with me!" Haruka began to cry uncontrollably. She put her cheek to Yuuki's cold face. "Yuuki…."

March 9, 1858

Mt. Pyre

At the summit

Mitsuru went up to Mt. Pyre to read the legend that happened many centuries. "Let's see what the legend states. I can't do this without accurate information." Mitsuru put on a smirk and read the legend.

At the beginning of time when Japan was just rising to be an empire, there lived two pokemon who fought on and on. One was the king of the sea, Kyogre. The other was the king of the land, Groudon. Kyogre raised seas and made oceans. Groudon created mountain, land, hills, and places mankind can live on. But while they were doing that, they got into each other's way. Their duel continued as if it had no end. The world was engulfed with storms, infernos, and terror.

Until one girl decided that enough was enough. She was a gifted girl with magical powers and a mysterious necklace that had a symbol of the two Orbs of Hoenn. She can heal injured ones and could possibly stop Groudon and Kyogre with her mystical powers so secret; it's unknown to the universe.

The girl one day went out and located Groudon and Kyogre. They were launching attacks on one another. She watched in despair as they try destroy one another. She went between the two combats and used her power of serenity. Groudon and Kyogre both launched a hyper beam attack the same time the girl sent out her powers. The hyper beam attacks hit her as her power of serenity soothed them both. Unfortunately, the girl was weakened by the attacks. When the dust cleared from the attacks, only two orbs remained.–The Rose and Indigo Orb and the girl was never found again.

Groudon and Kyogre sleep with harmony now. But for the Orbs now rest in Mt. Pyre for peace.

"Hmm….." Mitsuru thought. "It didn't give me any information on the girl. But I already know the descendent of the mystic girl who holds the necklace. Haruka…."

March 13, 1858

Kyoto, Japan

The Imperial Palace

Haru

Everyone was running around the Imperial Palace cleaning everything. Syu was coming today to be engaged to Haruka. He met her about two weeks ago, but he didn't have enough time to get engaged to her. Now, today, he was back for the engagement. Her mother's trusty servant, Satsuki prepared Haruka already. She was wearing a pink kimono with white Sakura blossoms on it and her hair was combed down and held up with ribbons.

Haruka was not looking forward to this. She had always had her heart on Yuuki and always will. Beautifly and Luvdisc showed up.

"Beautifly….. 'I can't believe this! You just went to Yuuki's funeral and now everyone's happy? Despicable!'" Beautifly complained.

"Luvdisc….. 'Tell me about it! Not even I want Haruka to fall in love with the new guy!'" Luvdisc added.

Haruka sighed. "Oh well. It's the Imperial Orders so I have to follow them."

Luvdisc and Beautifly looked at each other. "'Okay… If that's what you want Haruka," Beautifly stated.

"Yeah… But you and Yuuki made a better couple," Luvdisc nodded. Beautifly rolled her eyes saying, "Duh Luvdisc!"

Haruka shook her head and headed out of her quarters. She good-bye to her pokemon friends and headed to the courtroom. She walked in and bowed. Then she walked up to her Imperial seat by the Emperor and Empress.

"Haruka," her father started. "Are you ready for the engagement?"

Haruka took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, I'm ready now."

Nagashi smiled. "Good…. Now Syu will be here shortly and we will begin the ceremony."

Haruka lowered her eyes. 'I don't know about this.' She thought. 'Yuuki….'

Syu walked in and bowed. "It's nice to see everyone again. And I can't wait to start the ceremony of Haruka and my engagement. And you look beautiful Haruka-chan."

'He seems happy about this.' Haruka thought again. She put on another forced smile.

Syu had another red rose again and threw it at Haruka. "For you my love," he said as he winked at her. He stood at the middle of the aisle.

Haruka relaxed a bit and smiled a real smile. But only slightly. She smiled at his comment and for the rose.

"Now let the ceremony begin," Haruka's father said. Haruka got up and walked to the aisle. She stood and looked into Syu's eyes. Syu smiled at her. "Bow once." Haruka and Syu bowed at each other. "Bow again." Haruka and Syu bowed again. Haruka remembered the first time she did this with Yuuki.

Flashback

Haruka bowed at Yuuki and they came so close, they hit each other's head. "Itai!" Yuuki said as he held his head.

"Oh gomen nasai Yukki-kun!" Haruka gasped as he held her head. They both started to laugh.

End flashback

Haruka smiled at this memory. "Bow once more." Syu and Haruka bowed one more time. "Now we bring in the rings and sake'."

A servant brought in two jade rings and two cups of sake, Japanese rice wine. "Put the rings on each other's fingers," Chikako instructed. Haruka and Syu picked up the rings and placed in on each other's fingers. Haruka remembered something; the time she did this with Yuuki.

Flashback

Yuuki picked up the ring and tried to put it on Haruka's finger. "Hey…. This ring's too small!" He pushed the ring into Haruka's finger.

"Itai! Yuuki-kun! That hurts!" Haruka complained. "My fingers are red now!"

"Gomen nasai Haruka-chan! Anybody have a different ring?"

End flashback

She smiled at this memory also. She loved the way Yuuki was so humorous and sweet. "Now you must pick up the cups and drink from each other's hands at the same time."

Syu and Haruka picked up the cups and their arms crisscrossed to reach each other's mouths.

Flashback

Yuuki picked up the cup and clumsily spilled it on Haruka's kimono. "Gomen nasai again Haruka-chan! Omae am so clumsy! Let me get that for you." Yuuki took out a cloth and wiped some of the wet areas.

"It's alright Yuuki-kun. It was a mistake," Haruka smiled at him.

End flashback

After they finished the engagement ceremony, Nagashi announced that the wedding will take place in the Natsu time. Haruka will have only a couple of months to prepare for the wedding that she will never like...

Icy told me to put in a list for Japanese words I use. ;

Gomen nasai- "I'm sorry"

Hajame Mashite- "Nice to meet you"

Omae- "I" used by males

R&R please! And btw, I know I have mistakes in there. Just tell me if you see some! (Notice how I said "some" XD).