I don't own Rurouni Kenshin. Ohkami is a friend of mine, ohkamimajin. This is based on an RP that Ohkami, I, and a few other people did a few years ago. In this fic, Saito is not married. Thank you to ohkamimajin for reviewing! Reviews are welcome, flames mean more s'mores! A double line means flash back. Broken line means scene change.

"So this is the portal thingy?" Ohkami stared at a large steel door that sat in the middle of a clearing, somewhere in the forest. "It looks different."

"It is. The other one was a temporary portal." Lord Toshi said, glancing back at us before sneering.

"You seemed to like humans last time." Ohkami growled after noticing his look.

"Last time it was not a matter of the safety of Demon World."

The door opened and the light temporarily blinded me. When it disappeared, we were in front of the castle. Lord Toshi set off at a brisk walk towards it and we had no other choice than to follow. He led us inside and we found ourselves in the Throne Room.

"This is where His Majesty used to sit." Toshi sighed, nodding towards the old throne.

"Who?" Ohkami looked curious.

"The King of Demon World." He stood up straighter. "King Hiroshi."

"What happened to him?"

"Assassinated. A week after your parents disappeared."

"Wait a minute, if I'm the Princess of Demon World, then that guy was related to me, right?"

"He was your Great-Grandfather."

"What happened to her Grandfather?" Sano questioned.

"It was such a tragedy, no one knows the details, but it had something to do with beer, porcupines, and a talking toothbrush."

"Now I know where Ohkami gets it from." I smiled.

"I know what someone would be doing with beer, but porcupines and a talking toothbrush?" Ohkami looked a little bewildered.

"Anyway." Lord Toshi said. "I am sure that Your Majesty would like to know more about Denique Nex."

"Hell yeah."

"I'm afraid it will have to wait though."

"What? Why?"

"We must get ready for the ball."

The look on Ohkami's face was priceless.

After many hours of convincing Ohkami to actually put on the dress, we were finally at the ball. It was very much like the other ones we'd gone to, except this time, there was more of a gloomy feel. I couldn't put my finger on it, but something wasn't right.

"Ohkami, put down the beer."

"But I just want a sip."

There was laughter behind us. It was an elderly man, and for some reason, he was familiar, but I couldn't place him.

"The Princess is just like our former King." He smiled.

"Umm, I don't want to be rude, but who are you?" Ohkami questioned.

"My name is Goro, I was the King's Military Advisor before he was killed."

"Why would a demon need a military advisor?"

"That is a good question."

"So, since you knew my great-grandfather, maybe you could tell me about him."

"You never knew him, did you?"

"Nope."

"He was a great man." I could see his eyes start to get watery. "There was never a hungry child in the country. It was like that for about a thousand years. Then of course, he took in Asesino."

"Asesino, doesn't that mean killer in Spanish?" I asked.

"You're a smart one." He smiled. "Well, the King took Asesino in, thinking that he would become a great artist. A few months later, he was found dead in his room and Asesino was nowhere to be found."

"Bastard." Ohkami whispered.

Something wasn't right; I didn't know why I suddenly felt it. Outside I could hear what sounded like hoof beats. There was a momentary silence before all hell broke loose.

One of the walls exploded and showered people with plaster. I ducked behind a support column while Ohkami did the same. Instinctively, I reached for my sword and cursed when I realized it wasn't there. Out of my good eye I could see Ohkami dart out from behind the column. She must have seen something.

Screams made me look up; the chandelier had been cut from its wires and began swinging precariously. There was a loud snap and it hurtled towards the ground. People scurried away and I nearly got trampled. The chandelier hit the ground with a loud crash and shards of crystal went everywhere. I felt a couple of pieces hit me.

"Izumi, are you alright." Hajime's voice was behind me, and I felt a hand on my arm.

"I'm fine. Are you alright?"

"Fine."

"Well then, let's see if we can find out what's going on."

He went towards the front entrance, while I tried to find Ohkami and Sano. More walls began to crumble and a couple of times I was nearly crushed. There was a stampede of demons, so it was almost impossible for me to move. However, I managed to make my way to the musician's area. It was long since abandoned, so I could move freely.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ohkami dragging Sano though the crowd. I was about to yell to them when something made me stop. Above them was a dragon, much bigger than the one who'd come with Lord Toshi. It smirked before shooting flames at them. They managed to dodge, but barely.

Laughter behind her made Ohkami freeze, and I looked up. Standing not fifteen feet away from her was a young man wearing what looked like an old kimono. He had brown hair and a pair of fox ears. Though evil didn't radiate from him, his smile sent chills down her spine.

"Greetings Princess." His voice was silky.

"Who the hell are you?" Ohkami growled, shoving Sano behind her.

"Asesino is my name."

"You're the bastard who killed my Great-grandfather."

"Please, refrain from using such language. I'm sure Hiroshi is turning in his grave hearing his great granddaughter swearing."

"Bite me asshole. Now tell me why you're here or I'll kill you."

"Temper, temper. I am just here to deliver a message from Denique Nex."

"What does he want?"

"He says that he will find the Kitsune Majin and you will have no choice but to

surrender."

"Tell him that she's dead!" I yelled at him.

"And who are you?" He looked startled at an outsider interrupting the conversation.

"My name isn't important. Just tell Denique Nex that the Kitsune Majin is dead."

"Is that so. Well, whoever you are, you must know that the dead grow restless."

With that, he threw something to the ground and was engulfed by smoke. There were a few screams, but I didn't really pay attention to them. Instead I made my way over to Ohkami, who looked reasonably shaken.

"You okay kid?"

"Fine."

"Sano?"

I didn't get a response.

"Sano?"

"He's drunk." Ohkami informed me.

"Okay, I thought he was hurt."

"This is bigger than we thought, isn't it?" Her eyes were filled with worry.

"Yeah, it is."

"I think we might be over our heads this time."

"Probably."

A/N: I know this chapter is short, but I really just needed a chapter to transition from Human world to Demon world. I hope everyone enjoys, and just to let you know, this is the beginning of the end for Kitsune Majin. It can't keep going on forever, but don't worry, there are six more chapters to go. Anyway, read and review!