Prince Meets Princess

Author's Ramblings: I've had a lot of people ask me if Hao will kidnap Anna soon. Well, he will...eventually. He still has to torture his Otouto! Once again I'd like to make it know that this fic is dedicated to my very close friend...sakurastar!

Chapter Twelve: A Little Closer

Pirika sighed deeply as she pulled her long, flowing blue hair into a pony tail. It had been a rough day for her Onii-chan...first he'd tried to confess his feelings toward Tamao, then a bunch of girls attacked him. But, Pirika hadn't lost faith in her big brother, she knew that sooner or later the shy prophet would know his feelings, and hopefully feel the same for him.

She ran her brush through her long pony tail one last time before beginning to braid it into a long sky blue cord. As she was doing this she was humming softly to her self, a habit she had picked up from her mother...a sad look crossed the young princess' face at the thought of her mother and father. She missed them dearly. She wouldn't seen them for at least another two months, and then maybe longer, depending on her fiancé.

She paused from braiding her hair at the thought of Tao Ren. Was she really doing the right thing, agreeing to marry him? Did he even love her, or at least care for her? She sighed before resuming braiding her hair. Her nimble finger flowing through her long azure hair.

The very person that consumed her thoughts, smirked as he watched his future wife at her task. "I like your hair better down." He said tapping his chin thoughtfully.

Pirika gasped softly, whipping around to see Ren smiling innocently at her, "When did you get here?" Pirika asked, "You really should learn to knock." She added in a disapproving tone.

Ren rolled his eyes, "Well excuse me Princess." He said dryly, absentmindedly playing with random objects on her dresser.

Pirika smiled slightly as she watched Ren gently pick up a small picture, "My parents." She said simply, grinning at Ren's reflection through the mirror.

Ren slowly nodded as he gazed at the smiling parents of Usui Pirika. Both people had the brightest sky blue hair, her mother had a soft smile and bright blue eyes. Her father had a stern look about him, one that suggested power. But, his eyes were full of this soft caring look.

"Onii-chan takes after father..." Pirika said tying the end of her braid "...and I suppose I take after mother...even though I have father's temperament...Onii-chan has mother's." She said fondly.

Again Ren nodded before setting down the picture, his eyes falling on another picture of an ice blue haired shaman grinning madly up at him, "And I suppose this is your brother?" He asked indicating the picture.

Pirika nodded, turning around in her chair, "Hai...that's my Onii-chan." She said proudly.

Ren snorted, "He doesn't look that strong." He mutter, gently touching the cool glass.

Pirika sighed, "But he is." She said.

Ren shook his head, returning his attention to his soon-to-be wife, "There's no picture of you." He said walking over to Pirika.

Pirika smiled, "I'm right here." She replied softly, slowly standing. Once again captured by the beauty of Ren's golden cat like eyes.

Ren slowly nodded, "So you are..." He said softly before leaning into Pirika and gently pressing his lips against hers in a sweet kiss.

OOO

Tamao smiled shyly as she once again pulled a large cookie sheet out of the oven, "Horo-kun...your cookies are ready." She said setting the sheet on the counter.

Horo smiled widely, gazing at the pink headed shaman from the small table on the opposite side of the kitchen.

"I must say Horo-kun, you have quite the sweet tooth." Tamao said fondly as she placed the cookies onto a plate.

Horo grinned, "What can I say? I love sweets!" He said, smiling at the timid girl, who turned a light red.

Tamao slowly smiled, "I hope you like them." She said softly, watching Horo begin to eat a sugary sweet cookie with a small smile on her face.

Horo's grin widened, "I'm sure I'll love them." He said before taking a bite from the cookie.

Tamao smiled widely as she watched Horo eat her cookies.

OOO

Yoh yawned widely as he laid on the slightly wet grass, his gazed lock on the stars and the girl that sat next to him. Her knees pulled up to her chest with her arms draped lazily around them. Her blonde hair gently floating in the light evenings breeze.

It was always a treat to watch the stars for Asakura Yoh, but it was an even bigger treat when Anna agreed to star gaze with him. He felt for sure that he had the two most beautiful things in the world, the stars and Anna.

Anna glanced at Yoh, a small smile graced her lips, unseen by the dark.

"Look Anna!" Yoh said sitting up pointing up at the heavens, "A shooting star!"

Anna returned her gaze to the dark sky just in time to see a soft streak of light flash gently through the sky.

"Make a wish Anna." Yoh said excitedly.

Anna blinked, "Why?"

Yoh smiled softly, "Because it's fun." He said before closing his eyes and he quietly made his wish, 'Please let Anna feel the same way about me...' He thought before opening his eyes with a smiled. He glanced at Anna, who had her eyes closed as well, making a wish.

Anna slowly blinked open her eyes, turning to glance at Yoh. Her face turning a reddish color upon realizing Yoh was looking at her. His large brown eyes were locked on her with such gentle intensity.

Anna slowly looked away as Yoh scooted closed, lazily placing his arm around Anna as the two continued to gaze at the heavens.

Whoa...that's a lot of fluff...never knew I could be so fluffy.

As I look back through this chapter...my favorite part to write was probably Yoh's and Anna's...they really haven't gotten much time to bond. The Ren/Pirika one came from a movie, and the Horo/Tamao one came from my head!