Aurora Whisperwind: Hi again people! Your reviews made my day! I'm so happy I could fly! (Jumps off cliff in the attempt, dies and after a brief resurrection) Ok, so I can't fly.

Disclaimer: I'm in a good mood so; I don't own Rurouni Kenshin or the other fairy tale characters, ok!

Yahiko-in-boots: "..."

Aurora Whisperwind: What? What's wrong?

Yahiko-in-boots: "…"

Aurora Whisperwind: Oh, come on, you're not angry are you, she just hugged you, she didn't try to kill you or anything…. (Sees murderous expression) Ok, so maybe she did, but it was an accident. So stop sulking…. (No reaction) Stop sulking or I'll make worse things happen! I control your life here! I'm the ruler of this story! And there's nothing you can do about it! Muhuhahahaha!

Yahiko-in-boots: "Alright, alright, I'll stop ok! Don't do anything stupider, please!

Aurora Whisperwind: I guess I forgive you then. Nothing bad will happen in this chapter to you. On with the fic!

Yahiko-in-boots: Hey, what do you mean by this chapter; huh? What'll happen in the next? Hey answer me!

"We're here! It's on top of that mountain that the All-knowing-seer lives!"-announced Sano in a tone that conveyed that he thought he should be immediately crowned the supreme ruler of the universe. (Back off Sano, that's me! sees people looking on incredulously Ahem, I'm sorry for interrupting, but I was asserting my position) His companions, however, were unimpressed. "It looks like any other mountain. How do you know it's the one?"-taunted Yahiko-in-boots with a smirk on his face. "You'll see wise guy, there's an easy way to identify it, just wait and see"-retorted Sano.

The easy way, turned out to be pretty shocking. For there was a mile long queue from the foot to the top of the mountain. "Hey Sano, what's this queue for? You never mentioned it!"-growled Misao. "Well, the All-knowing-seer is bound to be popular, right? I mean, he knows everything! But you're right; it was never said to be this crowded before"-he mused. "Hey Yahiko"-whispered Kaoru "Is it just me or is everyone in this crowd a girl with a sake jar?" "It's not just you Busu,"-Yahiko replied, looking around. "I kinda feel outta place, you know"

After what seemed like an eternity, an eternity spent in sun and rain, an eternity spent trying to stop Yahiko from showing his resentment, an eternity spent wondering whether a jar of sake was absolutely necessary, an eternity spent cursing Sano, it was their turn next. Kaoru stepped forward and entered the hut. The others followed her. Inside was a tall, broad shouldered man wearing a red and white thing that looked like a trench coat. (He looks nice, but not exactly prince material, thought Misao) The All-knowing-seer looked at Kaoru with a bored expression on his face.

"Where's the sake, girl?"-he asked barely stifling a yawn. "I…um…I…don't have any sake"-Kaoru replied fervently wishing she had some. "Really,"-he drawled, "You'll just have to go back in line again, this time with the sake, alright?"

"WHAT? IS THAT SOME KIND OF PAYMENT?"-screamed Yahiko. "A talking cat, hey that's interesting"-he said, unflinching.

"But the standard book of fairy tale rules, section 5, clause 3, clearly states that All-knowing-seers are supposed to be cloaked, mysterious and they help for FREE!"-argued Yahiko. The All-knowing-seer looked at him in some surprise. "There's a rule like that? I don't remember. Alright, I'll make an exception in your case only because I'm impressed with this cat of yours, so don't you spread this around young lady"- he warned looking at Kaoru. "You, leprechaun, go outside and tell those girls that they have to wait a while, alright?" Sano went outside. All hell broke loose. The All-knowing-seer looked pissed for a while; then gracefully stepped outside. He was back within seconds dragging an unconscious Sano. He looked like someone had hit him on the head with a sake jar atleast twelve times and was drenched in sake. "So, what did you want to know again?"

"I'll go first"-stated Misao. (No one objected, Sano had come to and was nursing his wounds and Kaoru was too busy trying to cure Yahiko's swollen head) "Um…Mr. All-knowing-seer sir…"-she stammered. "Oh, enough of the All-knowing-seer crap, call me Hiko soujiro". "Ok, Mr.Soujiro, I really want to know where my prince is."

"Hmmm….I suppose you'll find him soon…My All-seeing-eye has penetrated into the very heart and soul of this land and I see your prince…he's waiting for you"-he said with a funny smile on his face. He was used to questions like this, every girl had the same question, and many thought he was the one. Of course he was, which prince had his looks or his charisma? ("Enough of that, Hiko…you're not the prince"-hisses the voice of the author and even he has to obey, Muhuhahahaha) Ok, so back to the point, this was only a frog, but obviously that ruse had worked, judging by that happy face, exuberant hopping and the 'my prince, my prince…' chanting. He smiled his smug smile.

"My turn"-said Sano, although no one was interested in him, Misao was too happy to listen and Kaoru was still trying to 'De-swell' Yahiko's head. (Knowing Yahiko it's gonna take a long, long time) "Mr.Hiko, I want to know my real name, please, please tell me you know it"-begged Sano with an earnest look on his face. Hiko looked at him for a long time. "I don't know"-He said casting an irritated glance at Sano.

Deathly silence prevailed for a second or two. Then the storm burst. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'I DON'T KNOW'? YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO KNOW!"-screamed Sano. "Listen young man, I may know everything, but even one such as I cannot know the names of all the morons in the world, alright? Next!"-Hiko explained as Sano sank to the floor and was lost in bottomless misery.

Kaoru cast a sympathetic glance at him and proceeded. "I want to know how to get to the dark forest."-she declared. Even Hiko looked a little surprised. "The dark forest, huh? Why do you want to get there? That place is dangerous, it's not for little girls like you."-he drawled, getting his composure back. "I'm going there to rescue Prince Kenshin! And I'm not a little girl, thank you"-she said glaring a little at him. Hiko laughed. "Rescue him, you? That's the stupidest thing I've heard all day! But then again… Tell me why you want to rescue him, will you?"

Kaoru blushed. Why did everyone want to know this? She explained. Hiko laughed his head off again and abruptly stopped when Kaoru was on the point of letting a rabid dog loose on him. "Let's see… Ok, I'll draw you a map"-he agreed and began to look for a paper. While Kaoru was waiting, the same thing happened again. It became all cloudy and suddenly, without warning, there he was, in all his glory. Prince Kenshin had come again.

"My lady, I'm so grateful to you for all this effort…"-he said smiling. Kaoru mumbled something unintelligible as she was too busy drinking in his features. (To be truthful, I think she was amazing not to faint) "I came to warn you my lady, there are numerous dangers ahead." "Huh? Dangers?"-Kaoru muttered. It didn't make sense. How could there be any when this absolutely stunning man was in front of her? Oh my god, those eyes, that hair… (Sigh)

"Yes and indeed you must be careful; the dark forest is filled with peril, the xnihps for one-"

"The what?"

"The xnihps, it is a dangerous creature, you must ask it a riddle and if it answers right, then you die. Be careful my lady. Many have lost their lives trying to fool it and your life is too precious……Oh and another thing, there is a dr-"

But the connection broke again. Damn it. What the heck was he trying to say? "Hey Busu, you ok? Did you see another vision or something?"-Yahiko asked looking a little concerned. Hiko looked on, extremely curious. "A vision? What did you see? You saw that price Kenky guy? What did he say?"-everyone echoed. "Um…let me see…He told me to watch out for something called xnihps, apparently you're supposed to ask him a riddle, and he also told me to watch out for…well…he couldn't finish what he was saying…he could only say dr-" Kaoru explained.

"Dr-?" asked Yahiko.

"Maybe he meant dream prince"-Misao crooned, with a dreamy look in her eyes. "Don't worry Kaoru; I'll get rid of him for you"

"Don't be stupid, maybe he meant drumstick; Mmmmmm….I'd love a nice fat chicken drumstick"-Sano said, finally getting into the spirit of things.

Kaoru and Yahiko looked at each other. "That can't be….maybe it's…."-they said in unison.

"A drag queen"

"A drain"

"A drama"

"A drawing pin"

And so on and so forth. When they had effectively exhausted all the words with starting with 'dr'; Hiko who had been watching with increasing impatience finally burst in. "You lot are thick, aren't you? I mean, hello! We're in a fairy world! It's obviously a DRAGON!"

"Oh!"-they nodded, understanding. "Thank god! Now go away, your times up!"

"Ok, thank you Mr. All-knowing-seer! I mean, Mr. Hiko Soujiro! Bye!"-and they all left. (Deftly avoiding the mad mob outside) "So, what should we do now, how are we supposed to defeat the dragon? And this weird xnihps?"-asked Misao. "Leave the xnihps to me, I can ask it my name. If the All-knowing-seer can't answer, then no one can!"-Smirked Sano. "Good thinking Sano! Now we just have the dragon to take care of!"-cheered Yahiko. Sano looked visibly happier.

"Don't worry, we'll think of something…now lets get some rest"-assured Kaoru. Everyone agreed. Finally, things were going right.

However, they did not notice the pair of golden eyes which watched them out of the woods. Neither did they notice his smirk. "So, they're going to save that Prince Kenshin, huh? I'll have to watch them closer now…….."-decided Saitoh Bloodlust, Heir of the Bloodlust wolf pack.

So, how was it? I just got this Saitoh idea out of the blue! It's not that funny though…. :( I seem to have some kind jinx. The odd numbered chaps suck! Anyways, what do you guys think of this chap? Read and review please! Thanks to all who've reviewed. It cheered me up like hell :D! Go reviewers! The bestest people in the world!

To lolo popoki: You're the sweetest person in the world! Seriously! Thank you for reviewing from the start! I'm looking forward to your response for this chapter!

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