Prince Meets Princess

Chapter Ten: Undoing the Shaman King

Asakura Hao sat by a fire, an evil smile on his face as he gazed into the dancing flames. His plans were working perfectly, and his stupid twin didn't even realize it. Hao's pathetic other half had fallen in love with the future Shaman Queen, although it was not his Shaman Queen. All Hao would have to do is kill his other half to claim the throne and his Queen. Of course the younger Asakura would be blind to Hao's plan, he was too busy trying to get the young itako to notice him.

If Asakura Yoh had paid more attention he'd also realize that an old enemy had returned to reap the benefits of the princesses he did not pick. Hao knew that Tao Ren, the heir to the very much esteemed Tao clan, was meeting a certain little Ainu girl almost every night. And that a future king was falling, or already fallen for a shy fortune teller. All of this happing right under his nose.

Hao sighed deeply, the same smile on his face. It was about time he introduced himself to his twin. Then he could take he bride and precede to take over the shamantic world.

But, first a visit was due to a certain shaman that could prove useful when it came time for Hao to became Shaman King.

Hao's plan for take over was simple. All he needed to do was kidnap the itako, then his stupid brother would come to her rescue. That is what love does to humans, it turns them weak. Love was merely a distraction. When his brother would follow his heart and come save the itako, Hao would kill him. Then he could marry his bride and take over the kingdom...but it wouldn't stop there. Hao would expand his power and take over the entire world, killing every weak person that dared to stand in his way.

"Hao-sama?" A meek voice rang out, snapping Hao from his thoughts. Hao glanced behind him to see his small African servant child, "Hmm?" Was all Hao said as he returned his gaze to the fire.

"The Hana-gumi are ready to attack the King." The child said quietly as a group of three girls appeared behind him.

Hao slowly nodded, "Alright then." He said standing in one swift motion, "Just remember..." He said in a warning tone, "...Do not touch Kyouyama Anna and do not kill my other half yet."

The tallest of the girls nodded, her long blue hair falling over her shoulder, "Of course, Hao-sama." She said as she glanced at the other two girls; one with red hair and a broom stick slung over her shoulder, the other with long blonde pig tails and a doll held tightly in her hands.

"All the rest of them are open game..." Hao said before pausing a smirk on his face as he glanced at the trio, "...have fun girls."

The three girls exchanged excited looks as they were teleported to the palace.

Hao smirked as he turned his gaze to his servant, "Well, Opacho...I've never been one to miss a good fight." He said keeling down to pick up the child, "This is the perfect opportunity to test my Otouto." He said as he placed the child on his shoulder. Opacho nodded eagerly.

With a snap of his fingers, Hao summoned his main spirit...Spirit of Fire. With an evil smirk he jumped on top of this giant meca.