I DON'T OWN ANYTHING TO DO WITH SHAMAN KING OR A PERFECT CIRCLE!

"You! What are you doing here!" I shouted angrily.

"I could ask the same as you..."

"Where is Saut?"

"Saut? Whose Saut?"

"A baby bear!"

"Oh...the bear..."

"Where is he!"

"I'll tell you if..."

"If..."

PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE BY A PERFECT CIRCLE

People are people
So why should it be

"You come with me."

"And if I refuse...?"

"Your poor...bear dies..."

You and I should get along so awfully
People are people

"You wouldn't..."

"Is that a question or statement?" Houlka said as he snapped his fingers and his men brought out a scared Saut who was in a cage crying. I ran to the cage, but he grabbed my arm. "We wouldn't want him to get hurt, would we?" Houlka snapped his hand and the men shook up the cage making Saut whimper and cry out.

So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully

So we're different colors
And we're different creeds

"..." No one is safe...not even an animal...as long as they're with me... "I'll go, if..."

"If..." Houlka repeated raising an eyebrow.

"If you let him go..."


And different people
Have different needs

"You won't struggle?"

"..." His men rattled the cage again. "Yes..."

"Fine." Houlka said and turned to his men. "Let the rug go."

"But, sir-" One of his men started but he interrupted him.

"I said LET HIM GO!" Houlka said looking at the man. "Do you dare question me?" The man shook his head quickly and opened the cage's door. Saut ran out of the cage and to me. I bent down, hugged, and nuzzled his back while he nuzzled my neck.

"Saut.. You have to run far from here as soon as I let you go." I whispered into his ear. He looked at me curiously. "I might not ever see you again...I hope that you find your mom...and if you do, tell her that she should keep a closer eye on you...I'm going to miss you..." I let go of my hug and tried to pull him away from me. He whimpered, but let go after a while. He stayed looking at me. I shook my head, tears where coming to my eyes. "Go...Just Leave!" I yelled. Saut looked hurt, but stayed. I then remembered something. I pulled out a chocolate bar and broke a piece off, giving it to Saut. He ate it and became a little hyper. I then waved the candy bar in his face. He followed it with his eyes. His tongue was hanging out dripping. I then threw the candy bar as far as I could and he ran for it. I smiled. At least I leave him on a happy note...

"Let's go..." Houlka said walking up to me and grabbing my arm. I winced, because I hurt my arm falling to the ground when I ran into him. He immediately eased his grip on my arm and gently pulled me into a carriage with him. I sat from across him. I felt uncomfortable as Houlka looked me over a couple of times. He then shocked me as he reached over and gently caressed my left cheek with the back of his knuckles. I pulled away from his touch. He frowned slightly.

"You know...I've waited for you...for, for so long..." Houlka said slowly smiling. "Now...I have you..."

"..." I looked out of the window to keep from staring at him.

"You...you've grown even more beautiful..." He said. I looked at him and was surprised when his face had a weird expression on it. "I didn't think. That it was possible...I remember the first time I saw you...I always thought you were beautiful..."

"When I first saw you, I always thought you were an arrogant, selfish, and spoiled brat." I said angrily. He looked at me his face now blank.

It's obvious you hate me
Though I've done nothing wrong

"Do you think that now?" His voice sounded like it had a little hope in it.

"No..." I said and he smiled. "I think you are an arrogant, selfish, and spoiled SOB!" His smile dropped immediately and changed into a deep frown.

I've never even met you
So what could I have done
I can't understand
What makes a man

"..." Houlka remained silent trying to find something to say, then his frown changed into a sly, evil smile.

"What are you smiling about?" I asked curious and afraid.

"Well, if that's what you think...But once we wed you will find out that I only want what's best for shaman kind..."


Hate another man
Help me understand
People are people