"Kaya!"

Kayami stopped walking and before she could look over her shoulder to see who it was, she felt something small and lithe slam into her almost knocking her flat onto her face.

"Oof!"

"Hello, Kaya~"

Kayami looked over her shoulder to see that it was Kouha who had jump-hugged her, "Hello, Prince Kouha..."

"We're alone, Kaya! Call me Kou!" Kouha said smiling up at the young woman.

Flick

"Owww, I didn't say hit me!" Kouha released her and slapped his hands over the spot on his forehead where she had flicked him at.

Kayami lowered her hand and said, "No, that's true you didn't but we're not in a safe area for us to act normal."

Kouha pouted at her and said, "So? Everyone knows that I am eccentric and do whatever I want." He wraps his arms around hers and smiles up at her. "Did you get me anything while you were away, Kaya?"

"I might have," Kayami said with a smile. "Since you found me first, I'll give you your gift first then go look for your sister...come on, let's go to your room."

Kouha let's out a whoop before he led Kayami by the arm to his chambers, smiling and chatting to her about what had happened during her time away from them. It had been boring without her here, she had summarized that from his long talk and happy smile.

They finally arrived at his chambers, he pushed open the door and was surprised to see that his servants weren't waiting for him within the room.

"Where's your servants?" Kayami asked as Kouha sat her down on a cushioned bench before he plopped on a pillow in front of her, looking up at her.

"They're running errands for me at the moment." Kouha said with a smile.

"Ah." was all Kayami said before she untied the bag that was tied to her sash, next to her sword before she untied the cloth and unraveled it to reveal a beautifully crafted mirror

"Oooo, beautiful!" Kouha said as he gently took it from her and looked at her then he puts it down next to him before he hugged Kayami, throwing his arms around her neck and burying his face against her jaw.

Kayami smiled and returned his hug, placing her hand behind his head gently.

"I am happy that you're back...it was boring without you." Kouha whispered.

"I am happy to be back, my Prince." Kayami whispered back with a smile.

They released each other and pulled back, Kouha grabbed her hand in both of his and said, "I hope I can find someone to love me as much as you love En, Kaya!"

Her eyes widen in surprise before she smiled at him and leaned forward, gently resting her forehead against his as she closed her eyes but kept the smile at her lips.

"I am sure you will, Kou...and I am sure, she'll be someone worthy of you too."

Kouha smiled at her, happy.

"She better!"

Kayami pulled back with a smile and said, "I'm sure she will...now excuse me, my Prince, I need to give your sister her gift."

"Alright! I'll see you later, Kaya!"

She waved before she walked out of his chambers and goes straight to Kougyoku's chambers. Kayami kept getting looked as she walked by servants and nobles, most likely because she was still in her armor but she ignored the looks and sneers she was used receiving to them.

The Ki Warrior finally reached her destination and knocked on the door, she heard movement from within and then a loud crash. But before she could push open the door to see if she was alright, Kougyoku pulled the door open and laughed a bit sheepishly, her cheeks pink with embarrassment.

"Sorry about that, I was eager to see you that I totally forgot about that bench that I have at the foot of my bed!"

Kayami chuckled and reached to pat her head, smiling at her and said, "That's nice and all but I don't want you to hurt yourself, Princess."

Kougyoku motioned her inside as she said, "It's fine!"

She laughed as she walked into the room and the Princess shut it behind her before she hugs Kayami, laughing.

"I missed you!

"I missed you too but be careful, your present is under my armor." Kayami said with a chuckle and Kougyoku quickly released her, taking a step back as Kayami reached into her chest armor and gently pulled out a bundle of fabric.

She handed it to Kougyoku without saying a word and the Princess took it and untied it before she slowly unraveled it to reveal a beautiful crafted necklace, she never seen a necklace like it before.

"It's so pretty! Thank you!" Kougyoku praised smiling up at her.

Kayami smiled and says, "Thanks...I had to really look hard for you."

Kougyoku goes to put the necklace gently on her dresser before she walked back to Kayami and took her arm, leading her to the bed. Both girls sit down next to each other.

"Did you get my big brothers anything?"

Kayami looked at her before she smiles, tilting her head and closing an eye, "Of course...I need to give Koumei his gift first then I'll give Kouen's his." She had just seen him but they weren't alone so she couldn't give it to him.

"Brother Koumei should be in the library," Kougyoku said. "You can ask where Kouen is when you get there."

"Alright," Kayami said as she stood up. "I'll see you later." She placed a light kiss on Kougyoku's forehead before leaving the room. Before she went to the library, she had to pick up his gift where she had left it outside...it would have died if she had tried to cover it.

She arrived at the library and just walked in, she knew where the Second Prince will be at. And sure enough, she found him near the back of the room bent over some scrolls and reading.

"You better have eaten otherwise I'd have you pinch you."

Silence.

Koumei started to sweat and make himself appear small, which was amusing since he was taller than she was.

Pinch

Pull

"Ow! Let go, Kayami!"

Though it didn't sound like that because she had pinched his cheek and pulled.

"How many times am I going to have to do this until you remember to eat?" Kayami said with a smile, it was misleading because Koumei could see a hint of malice behind it.

"I'll try to remember! Now let go!"

Kayami hummed before she released him, Koumei rubbed his cheek with pain filled tears in his eyes. She then lifted something off the ground and placed it on the table in front of him. Koumei blinked when he meets the beady black eyes of a colorful bird.

"Your gift...it can mimic our words so watch what you say in front of it."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome...now where's your brother?"

Koumei pointed down a walkway between the shelves and said, "He's that way."

"Thank you...and make sure you eat!" Kayami said before she walks off.

The Second Prince watched her leave before he looked away, if he should ever fall in love with a woman and if that woman should return that love he hopes that she isn't like Kayami at all.

Kayami found Kouen where Koumei had said he'd be and watched him read by candlelight before she goes to replace that dying candle with a new one, causing the Prince to look up to see who it was that was disturbing him.

"I know those scrolls are just fascinating but reading in low light is bad for your eyes, My Prince." Kayami said as she pulled away from the candle and clasped her hands in front of her.

"That was quick...did you see all my siblings?"

"Just the ones that I knew where still here when I left...I got you this." Kayami said as she placed a scroll in front of him. "To add to your already growing collection of the Toran scrolls."

Kouen picked it up and opened it, his eyes scanning over the words.

"I don't have this one." he said in a way of thanks.

Kayami smiled at him and says, "Good, I thought so...now if you'll excuse me, it's about time for me to change out of these clothes and rest. I will see you later, My Prince." She bowed before she walked out of the room, heading to her own chambers that was located on the far side of the palace, away from the Royal Family.