"War? You're certain of this?"

"Yes, some of our allies have been asking for our assistance."

"This creates a problem, you want the bureau to diffuse the situation am I correct?"

"Yes Baron, I fear you will be the only one who can bring peace, you're respected in most of the kingdoms involved. Hopefully peace can be brought about before they decide to attack one another."

"Respect only gets you so far Lune."

000

Ume was immediately introduced to Yuki by Haru, being toted along with the cat and human now. They spoke quite a lot, with the occasional question directed at Ume being asked.

"So, where did you originally come from Ume?" Ume looked up and at Haru.

"I was born in Ireland, we moved to America soon afterwards and moved around a lot. So I guess I should say America?"

"I would say America if you spent most of your life there. Wait, why were you in Japan then?"

"Well, I always wanted to visit Tokyo, and when a friend offered to take me I couldnt refuse. When we were done with Tokyo I decided to explore the rest of Japan, however I was separated from him rather quickly. He should be back in the states now, I told him not to worry and that I'd get home on my own. As you can see I easily get lost without help."

"We can help turn you back if you like miss Ume." Yuki smiled and put a paw on her shoulder.

"That's nice but I haven't thought of turning back just yet, like I told Haru this is like a fairytale." Haru just nodded as they reached a large archway with white and red curtains.

"The ballroom?" Ume asked getting another nod in response.

Yuki walked in before Ume and Haru, inside were servants decorating it for the wedding, the reception area done already they were working on the rest now. Haru hugged Yuki with a smile, who quickly returned both.

"I'm still so happy for you and Lune. I have to ask though, what happened to the old king?" Yuki sighed.

"He retired naturally, he spends his days in a small cottage near a lake, says it keeps him calm after everything that happened."

Haru smirked a little. "Well I had secretly hoped he would have gotten in more trouble, but this is just as good. Maybe he will cool off enough to be a decent cat." Ume lifted and eyebrow.

"You paint him as such a bad cat? What exactly did he do that was so upsetting?" Haru huffed lightly.

"You sure you want to hear it? It's a pretty long story." Ume nodded eagerly. "Well it started when I saved Lune from that truck. He said he would return to thank me properly, but trouble at the kingdoms borders took him away. So that same night the old cat king arrived to thank me and shower me with gifts. Which did nothing for me since I am human and the gifts were for cats. Naturo showed up later in the day I received the gifts, told me about the catcat king's plan to marry Lune and I. I usually think out loud and he mistook it for me saying yes. Yuki directed me to the cat bureau, which is why I know Baron. I was still taken here, began turning into a cat, and was almost stuck marrying Lune, had baron not come along, and Lune hadn't of professed his love for Yuki. Then he tried to get me to marry him!" Haru finished a tad angrier than she started. Ume patted her shoulder.

"Well, you can't hold a grudge forever, isn't the cat king getting a bit old? maybe he was going crazy." Yuki giggled.

"No doubt he is going crazy, Natori retired with him and is trying to help him with his problems."

The group was interrupted when a servant came and informed them the ceremony would begin soon. Yuki grabbed Haru's hands in her paws.

"It's happening soon, will you be the maid of honor?" Haru's eyes widened before she smiled and nodded getting a hug from Yuki. "Thankyou!"

000

The ceremony was long and arduous, given that royalty had many extra lines. when the I does were finished most of the cats sighed, and the fun part could begin. Haru was off dancing with quite a few cats, being she had become popular the last time she was there. Baron was watching them along with Muta. Yuki and Lune were dancing slowly ignoring everyone around them. Ume was there, looking awkward in a corner.

'This isn't so bad' she thought 'They're all so kind, except maybe the few cats that tried to get me to dance.' She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't realize Baron was holding his hand out to her.

"Oh no, I really Don't dance. I never learned." Baron smiled gently.

"Trust me miss Ume, and trust yourself." Ume blushed and took his hand standing and letting herself be led to the dance floor.

Ume blushed a deep red the entire time as Baron expertly led her through a simple dance. Surprising herself Ume didn't do as terrible as usual. ending the dance panting lightly from excitement, She could hear Haru clapping quietly in the distance.

"I... didn't think I could do that, even if-" She was cut off by a loud explosion outside the castle. Lune ran to the Ballroom entrance and pulled the curtains away.

"Baron, get those 3 to safety, and meet with me in my study. Our time to choose a side is up." Baron walked over to Lune, Ume behind him. On the other side of the bridge was a crater and a large boulder at it's center.

000

"Are you certain it was that kingdom Lune? It couldn't of been any other kingdom?" Baron asked, Lune sighed.

"No that kingdom was waiting far too long for us to choose a side, their side they had hoped. It's a safe bet to assume that we chose the opposing side instead of their's." Lune looked down. "I had hoped to stay out of this completely. Baron I want you to take Yuki to the human world with you. I will have to lead my troops and want her safe."

"Anything my friend."