A/N: Here's another one, focusing Akuzetsu. As you read try to figure out who Mi-hi is... I assure you she's in HK but under a different name. If you're a new reader and have no idea what I meant before, then in good time, all will be revealed. Enjoy :)

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Terms used and you should be aware of in this chapter (if not I do elaborate in the chapter, so no worries if it's too much to remember):

Hanbok: Traditional Korean Clothing - in the Land of Honey, everyone wears these.

Women's Hanbok:

Chima - long skirt that's tied from the upper chest area.

Jeogori- is a long sleeved shirt reaches just below the chest, kept closed by a tying ribbon

Dangui-Jeogori - formal long sleeved shirt, reaches above the lower stomach.

Men's Hanbok:

Baji- loose pants and a Jeogori, sometimes worn with a Jokki - Vest, over it.

Durumagi - formal overcoat is worn over the Jeogori and Baji,

Gonryongpo - a fancy dress robe typically worn with a belt around the middle.

Bineyo - Hair stick worn by both males and women.

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STORY TWO: A TALE OF THREE BROTHERS: Jealousy, Love and Rivalries– PART 1

Ages: Jun [16], Mori and Mi-hi [15], Akusetsu [14], Himitsu [12]

Jun was standing over Akusetsu pointing his katana at Akusetsu's chest. This had happed for the third time today. Akusetsu grimaced as he accepted his defeat staring into Jun's dark brown eyes. Jun was always good at everything he set his mind to and it bothered Akusetsu how effortlessly his brother was good at things.

Jun was perfect. He was first born, he had the trademark Hachimitsu looks, long golden hair (typically pulled up in a top knot), a stupid handsome face, not to mention he was the favorite son. Stupid perfect Hwan Wongja, true to the name the citizens of Honey called him. Akusetsu couldn't see where they came up with such a stupid nickname, Bright Prince. More like show off.

"Alright my turn!" Mori jumped up from the sidelines and adjusted his katana that rested on his dark blue hanbok pants. As Mori re-tied his low ponytail and retied the trying ribbon to his black jeogori shirt, Akusetsu got up, by passing Jun's hand and moved over to the sidelines. Unknown to Akusetsu, Jun was watching him carefully.

Akusetsu pulled his hair out of it's messy bun and it shaggily fell down in messy dark layers over his shoulders. As he sulked he felt Jun's light stare, which further irritated Akusetsu. Deciding to cool off, Akusetsu took off his black jokki (vest), leaving his upper body bare.

"Come on Jun! I want to spar, I can't let you keep today's record. I intend to even it out 2-2." Mori fervently declared. Akusetsu wondered how it was that Mori didn't spot the immaculate favoritism their mother had for Jun. Perhaps it was because Mori was second born. He couldn't see it though it was there practically in a neon sign for all to see.

Mori like Akusetsu had dark hair. Except Mori's was wavy and always in pulled into a ponytail. Mori's eyes were grey and almond shape where as Akusetsu, his eyes were dark yellow and there was the simple fact that Akuzetsu preferred to have his hair in shaggy layers and a messy bun. There were also little things like Mori was calm, calculative in combat and had a knack for tactics. Akusetsu, well, his temper was his drive in everything but sometimes it became a problem. Jun though, he was perfect mix of temper and tactics.

As Jun and Mori began to spar, Akusetsu sat on the sidelines brooding. He couldn't see why Jun was the favorite. Jun was no different to himself or Mori so what made Jun so special?

"You're thinking hard again." Akusetsu was taken out of his thoughts as Mi-hi sat beside him. She poked his cheek and then turned to see the fight. Mi-hi had been his and his brother's friend since they were children. Now in their teens, they still remained friends but Jun who use to be very friendly with Mi-hi started to act indifferent. Akusetsu figured Jun was a jerk as he couldn't see how Mi-hi had been getting quite radiant.

Mi-hi had long wavy hair, neatly braided and she had the darkest hazel eyes. She was the best option for Akusetsu to chose as a wife (in the future) as she was the only daughter in the Sen Clan, a noble family and Akusetsu couldn't lie, he was very attracted to Mi-hi but it seemed Mi-hi wasn't attracted to him at all.

Everyday Akusetsu saw how she came over to watch him and his brother's spar but it was only so that she could watch over Jun. Jun who was oblivious to everyone but what really bothered Akusetsu was that Jun never discouraged Mi-hi when she doted on him. Akusetsu clenched his fists at that thought. Mi-hi deserved better not some stupid pompous momma's boy. Focusing back on the fight, Jun disarmed Mori who started to rant how he wanted another round.

"That was amazing. I-ll be back, I made Jun some sweets." Mi-hi stood up and pulled out a little pink silk sack that Akuzetsu assumed held the treats. Akusetsu grimaced as Mi-hi was now running over to share sweets with Jun. Akusetsu's heart stopped as Jun declined to have any sweets and Mi-hi's face fell. She then turned around to return and then she tripped on her teal chima skirt, falling backward. As Akusetsu got up ready to catch her and yell at Jun, Jun had moved rather quickly behind her and gracefully caught her, the candies spilled on the floor. Akusetsu angrily got up and stomped away before he did something he'd regret.

-Later that night-

"Setsu? Are you mad at me for being so rough earlier?" It was Jun. Akusetsu turned and faced away from his bedroom door. Jun didn't come in but Akusetsu knew he was still standing outside the room.

"Look, I apologize for going rough on you today but Mother asked me to-" Akusetsu growled and jumped out of bed and slammed the door open.

"You always do what mother says. You're her favorite how could she not ask you to go hard on me? I know I'm not strong and that I need work in certain areas but lets face it, I'm not you or Mori. I don't have the right affinity for swords like you two. It's bad enough you have Mother's attention do you have to steal Mi-hi's attention too?" Akusetsu's rage settled as he realized what he had said. Jun frowned and didn't look hurt, he looked confused.

"Favorite you say? How am I her favorite? She's pushed everything on me. She expects me to be so many things. I can't say no to her either because I'm her son, the eldest and I'm to set an example for both you and Mori. You're being pitiful because you're not good at the sword. I accept that you aren't no where near Mori and I's level but that doesn't excuse you from working harder." Jun paused and Akusetsu growled.

"What about Mi-hi?"

"What about her?" Jun asked and Akusetsu clenched his fists.

"What are you blind? She loves you. She always has and she's only stuck around for this long with hopes to be with you! She always makes sweets, your favorite if you haven't noticed! You're just so stupidly dull that you can't see beyond your nose. If you don't want her then just tell her because it hurts to see her pine after you when you're so indifferent." Akusetsu felt dread as he saw Jun's shocked face.

"M-Mi-hi loves me?" He asked and Akusetsu felt the blood drain out of his face as he saw a small tint of red on Jun's face.

"You know what, get out of my room!" Akusetsu pushed Jun out and slammed the sliding door. Angrily, mostly at himself, Akusetsu began punching his pillow. He had the dreading sense that his stupid mouth and temper had ruined his chances with Mi-hi but in that moment he swore, he'd do everything he could to win her heart.

-A Week Later-

'White and Gold paper lanterns everywhere; Silk fabrics for decorations hanging here and there, She even imported new plants for decoration and had the new koi pond finished for the event... All for her stupid favorite. And at night time too, his favorite time of the day. Bleh!'

"Stop scowling." Mori whispered next to Akusetsu. Akusetsu grumbled back pulling the white neckline on his dark blue formal hanbok. If there's one thing Akusetsu hated about the Land of Honey, it was the stupid jeogori shirts. He preferred wearing only his pants and a vest, no shirt, no sleeves, this though, the Durumagi overcoat was constricting. Akusetsu didn't care if it was tradition for formal occasions, he wanted out. He didn't care that he had to show off the rose gold and silver stitching on his Durumagi shoulder sleeves. All he wanted right now was to take it off. Who cares if his bare chest was vulgar for this occasion, he knew he couldn't be the only one with this thought.

"I hate wearing this formal thing. I don't care if it's Jun's stupid birthday." A small whack at the back of his head left him glaring at his mother, Kisaki-mama. Kisaki-mama wore a fancy silk teal dangui jeogori with gold on the shoulders and the front of the shirt. The tying ribbon too was teal but from it hung a jade green norigae for luck.

"You couldn't pull up your hair and properly wear the binyeo could you?" Kisaki-mama said through a tight smile. Akusetsu smiled mischievously. One thing was him wearing stupid formal Hanbok another was fully pulling his hair up. He had half is hair up in a bun and the other half was shaggy layers of black that reached just below his shoulders.

"Oh Mother, it's my signature style. Otherwise I wouldn't be known as Kwang Daegun. What's a Wild Prince to do with out his personal hair style?" Akusetsu grinned through his smile as his mother rolled her honey colored eyes.

"Very well, since it's for your personal image, I'll let it slide but next time, I just might not invite Lady Mi-hi." Akusetsu's smiled faded. Kisaki-mama definitely knew he had a thing for Mi-hi but the fact she dared used Mi-hi as a bargaining chip, Akusetsu refrained from glaring and simply tightened his fists at his side.

"Well then lets get started. All the guest are ready." Kisaki-mama said, mostly to herself. His little blonde sister Himitsu nodded at Kisaki-mama.

Akusetsu noted how his mother gracefully walked, radiating authority with each step she took. It was also well to note that not once did she trip on her black silk chima with the golden kanji for heaven stamped all over the skirt. Akusetsu amusedly smirked as his little sister, Himitsu, epically failed to walk at the same pace as Kisaki-mama, probably so she wouldn't trip.

Himitsu was dressed in a bright pink chima skirt with gold flowers on the skirt hems and wore a white jeogori with light pink sleeves and gold decorations on the shoulders. Himitsu's delicate face turned into a soft scowl as her almond shaped brown eyes landed on Akusetsu's dark yellow eyes. Akusetsu relished that he pissed off his little 12-year-old sister but then again, was that not this role as brother?

Himitsu huffed and haughtily raised her head and turned, her gold flowered headband glistened and made Akusetsu's eyes slightly close. Akusetsu could almost swear Himitsu did that on purpose. The little heiress had a knack for annoying him. The only one she wouldn't annoy was Jun.

'Well at least she treats Mori the same.' Akusetsu noted as Himitsu stuck her tongue out at Mori who subtly made a hand gesture that he'd mess up her hair. Akusetsu turned his attention to Kisaki-mama as she beaconed for them, he and Mori to come forward.

As the two brothers settled next to Himitsu, Akusetsu's eyes landed on Mi-hi who stood in the crowd. She sent him a soft smile. He smiled back and took in her beauty. Mi-hi wore a silk grey chima with sliver flowers. Her jeogori colored in a light soft blue with silver and navy on the cuffs. Mi-hi's brown hair neatly braided in a side plait and a silver flower pin he'd never seen her wear held back her bangs, he disregarded it and beamed when he saw the silver ribbon he had given her for her birthday a few months back, tied in her braid.

Akusetsu knew that she'd look radiant in Dangui-jeogori, soon, once he captured her heart and proposed. Only then would she be able to wear it. Dangui-Jeogori were only worn by the nobles and although Mi-hi was of a noble clan, her clan was still a minor clan and held no standing in the courts of Honey.

"Pay attention 'Setsu." Kisaki-mama said through her smile as she stepped forward on the small platform. Akusetsu grimaced but nodded. He noted how Mori with a bored expression stood next to him.

"Friends, Family, today the Hachimitsu Clan proudly announce the coming of age of Hwan Wonja, the bright prince, Hachimitsu Jun." On cue, Jun stepped out of the room he had been waiting in for over hours. Jun, unlike Mori and Akusetsu, didn't have to wear rose gold and silver on his black gonryongpo, a fancy formal dress robe. Jun, as firstborn had the privilege and honor to wear gold. He even proudly wore the gold bineyo with a black gem, shaped like a bee in gold detail that loudly announced his status as the first born son.

Akusetsu felt a little jealous as he noted how Mi-hi stared at Jun in awe and a small blush crept on her cheeks. Jun, of course didn't notice as he was too busy walking forward to reach the podium. Once Jun reached the podium, Kisaki-mama had him stand next to her.

"Today I proudly announce my first born son's rightful place as Head of Internal Affairs for the Hachimitsu. As such, From here on out, he'll proudly wear the gold and silver binyeo to establish his position and earn the respect and power he so rightly deserves." Kisaki-mama stepped back and one of the staff members brought forth a silk red pillow with the famous gold and silver bineyo passed down through the Clan. It was twisted gold and silver and at the decorative end a honeycomb was visible. Kisaki-mama carefully placed it into Jun's topknot, right underneath his black bee gold bineyo.

After the small ceremony, Akusetsu moved to the back of the party, where there were less guests and no one would notice him sulking. Joining him, Mi-hi stood beside him.

"Why haven't you gone to congratulate Jun?" He bitterly asked as he saw how Jun was surrounded by council members and their daughters, no doubt trying to set him up for marriage.

"You know I can't. I-I'll just freeze up and make a fool out of myself. What if I step on my chima again?" Mi-hi admitted. He turned to look at her and mentally growled as he saw longing in her eyes as she stared at Jun.

"You haven't complimented my hanbok today." He changed the subject and Mi-hi smiled and turned away from Jun.

"I didn't think I needed to. Though I am surprised you lasted this long with out tearing your top off." Mi-hi lightly joked and Akusetsu felt his chest warm up as all her attention was on him.

"Eh? You look flustered. Is there a girl you like?" Mi-hi asked and poked his cheek to which Akusetsu simply smiled. He imagined this is how they would be as a couple.

"Ne! If you don't want to tell me then fine! See if I help you with relationship advice, humph." Mi-hi turned away from him and pouted. Akusetsu smiled and inwardly beamed, at least she was mad at him and her attention was all for him. He even relished on the simple fact that she hadn't stared at Jun again.

A/N: Be honest, how did you guy's like this one? Akusetsu is probably one of my favorite of the Hachimitsu simply because I have a thing for bad guys. Next part will be a continuation of this story, set two years after this story. It'll be more drama filled and it's where we'll see how Akusetsu starts to crack. Any guesses as to who Mi-hi is?

Until Next Time!

-Anbu