Author's Notes: Oye, well, this is my first story-story. I came up with this idea at the beginning of the month on a VERY long car ride home. It took FOREVER and a day, but it allowed me to organize my thoughts a bit. That is, until it got to dark to see. .;; Anyways, welcome to the first chapter of "Dreamcaster". I hope you enjoy it! Please review when you are done, if it's not too much trouble. I greatly appreciate constructive critisism, comments and ideas, as they are a BIG help! Thank you!

(I am not positive if I have all their original names spelt right. If I need to be corrected please tell me so. Thanks again!)

Disclaimer: sighs No I do NOT own Shaman King or any of it's characters, but the idea for this story and the characters I create ARE mine. So, I guess I do own something. Hey, I have to look at the positive side, right?

Chapter 1: Amethyst

"Congratulations," came the yells of everyone gathered that night in celebration. They were toasting to Anna and Yoh's last night as an engaged couple. Tomorrow would be their wedding and the start of their new life together. All of Yoh's friends had come over to celebrate. Tamao and Horohoro, Ryou, Manta, Lyzerg, Chocolove, Pirika and Ren (who had started dating each other after the Shaman Tournament, much to Horohoro's disbelief), Jun, Li Pai Long, Faust VIII and Eliza, and even Jeanne. (Their spirit partners were celebrating at the gravesite in their own way.)

A tinkling of glass could be heard over the chorus of cheers and laughter.

"Thanks everyone," Yoh called out happily, flashing a large grin, "and a congratulations to Horohoro and Tamao on their engagement, too!"

Another round of cheers went up and the couple began to blush as the toast was made and Horohoro gave Tamao a quick kiss on the cheek. Laughter and jests were made at the sight and Tamao turned even redder.

Anna surveyed the scene indifferently. She was happy, of course, but had never enjoyed big celebrations much. She preferred her peaceful, quiet, easy-going life, and it had always been accepted by others as her norm.

But tonight...tonight was different. Tonight was the first night she began to worry about her indifferent demeanor.

'I'm getting married tomorrow, why can't I be more expressive with my feelings towards Yoh? Why can't I show him how much I care? How much I truly love him and how much I never want to lose him ever again.' She frowned slightly. 'I mean, we haven't even shared our first kiss yet. Not that it matter all that much. I guess our first time at our wedding is a special thing. How many can say they've done that? Plus, it shouldn't matter anyways, so long as we love each other right?Right...'

"I can't believe you're getting married tomorrow! I mean, if I didn't know you guys, I wouldn't even think you two were in love," Chocolove's voice said, cutting through Anna's musing.

Anna tilted her head forward, hiding her expression behind her long bangs. The room suddenly became deathly silent as Anna slowly stood up, waves of strong emotions pulsating off of her. Chocolove began turning pale, knowing he had most likely just signed his death warrant.

"It's late. I'm going to turn in for the night," Anna said before turning abruptly and walking out of the room and out of sight.

When she was gone, the room exhaled the breaths they had been holding. "Me and my big mouth," Chocolove muttered, "I swear I was going to die for a second there, but it was just a joke."

Everyone shook their head in exasperation. Chocolove's jokes weren't all that funny to begin with, and this one looked like it had hit a sensitive nerve in the Itako. Especially as Anna wasn'texactly known for enjoying any jokes, much less his.

Yoh sighed and turned to his friends. "Well, she is right it is getting late. We should all turn in for the night. We have a big day tomorrow," he grinned.

Everyone agreed and headed toward their own rooms. Yoh wished everyone a good night and then proceeded after his fiancee.

He found her already dressed for bed, in her usual off-white yukata and washing her face. He leaned against the door post for a moment and just watched her movements as she gracefully washed the soapsuds away. The water droplets reflected off the bathroom lights and enshrouded her face with a beautiful shine.

A sudden urge to hold her, raced through Yoh's body and he listened without hesitation. He came up behind her, wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled held her close.

"Yoh," she started, midway between drying her face. She hadn't even heard him coming, she had been too preoccupied by the on-going argument in her head. What Chocolove had said mirrored her own thoughts and she hadn't been able to contain them, so she had fled the room. Then proceeded to do exactly what she had said she was going to do; hoping it would distract her thoughts, but to no avail.

"Is everything alright Anna," Yoh asked, his eyes closed and his chin on her shoulder. "You seemed upset in there."

"What he said is true, you know," she replied in a monotone.

Yoh opened his eyes to gaze at her reflection in the mirror. He frowned slightly upon seeing her staring at the sink and looking upset.

"Don't worry about it," he soothed. He let go of his embrace and turned her around to face him. He put his hand under her chin and brought it up gently. "Anna, I love you and that's all that matters. You don't have to worry about doing something you're not comfortable with.

"So what if we're not as openly affectionate as others," he added upon seeing her begin to open her mouth, knowing she was going to voice just that thought. "I like things just the way they are, " he said before giving her a quick kiss on the forehead and grinning at the look on her face.

Her heart was still racing from the kiss, but she managed to smile back upon hearing the exact words that she had needed to hear the most. "Okay," she replied.

"Good! Oh hey, I just remembered...", he said half to himself as he dug into his pockets. After searching for a moment, he found what he was looking for.

Anna's eyes widened when she caught sight of the object in Yoh's hands. It was a small amethyst stone about an inch long and a 1/4 inch wide, cut into the shape of a crystal, dangling on a delicate silver chain. It's smooth purple surface reflected the light around it and brought out a comforting glow.

"Yoh...it's beautiful...,' she breathed in admiration.

"You think so? I found it the other day, and it reminded me of you." Anna blushed at the comment. "Here," he said as he took the chain and put it over her head. It fell gently onto her chest and seemed to glow a little brighter.

"It looks great on you; I'm glad...Well, I'm off to bed. It really is getting late," he yawned.

"Sweet dreams Anna. I'll see you in the morning," he said as he yawned once more and started to walk toward his own room.

"Thank you, Yoh...For everything...," her heard her whisper in return.

He looked back at her, smiled and then drew her into a soft hug. "Good night my koibito," he whispered back. With that he released her, smiled once again and left the room.

"Good night Yoh...dai suki...," she whispered to the empty air as she clung to the amethyst. Sighing she turned back to the sink, brushed her teeth, walked into her own room and climbed into bed. Her thoughts were still trying to argue with her, but they had been silenced into a quiet, background sort-of noise by Yoh's reassurances. She was soon fast asleep, one hand twisted around the chain and drifting toward thoughts of the next days events.

Within a few minutes, all lights had been turned off within the former inn, and all it's occupants were fast asleep andstarting to dream.

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A dark female figure smirked maliciously at the silent house in her mirror.

"Perfect," the figure said as she traced a dark fingernail acrossthe mirrors'surface.

A dark glow began to shine until it engulfed the mirror, reflecting off of cold, pale, violet eyes.

"It's time..."