Title: Fairytales

Pairing: TezuFuji, SanaMaru

Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Rating: G

Summary: Two brothers were forced to separate and look for their own destiny. With only animals as their companion, will they find the fate they are seeking?

A/N: This is the start of Sanada's adventure. He will meet some characters which may seemed random at first. But they will have roles soon. :)

Genichirou continued his journey alone, his only companion were his animals. They traveled far and wide, experiencing the excitement the world has to offer. Yet without Kunimitsu, it became lonely. In the course of time he forgot how to smile, much more to laugh. There was no one to share his happiness with.

The joy of adventure turned boring, and he began wandering aimlessly. He rarely speaks now, and only does so in a serious, commanding voice. His lack of communication led people to misunderstand him. And by a sheer accident a name was given to the silent man, thinking it was actually his. They called him Sanada, which the huntsman did not bother to correct. From then on the name stuck to him, and he grew accustomed to being called that way.

The brothers separated because Sanada said so. He wanted them to find their own destiny, and meet again when they have fulfilled it. But he didn't thought of one thing. He did not actually know what his destiny was. Because of this the separation felt useless. He needed to find what his destiny was, so he can be with his brother again.

"Destiny." He mumbled. "Where can I find it?"

"Do not worry, master." The lion spoke. "We will find it soon."

"Destiny is cannot be found." The fox intervened. "It is carved."

"Carved…" The huntsman repeated. "Should I carve it myself?"

"Yes, master."

"How?"

"Master must know what he wants." The wolf answered. "Then strive to achieve it."

"What is it you desire, master?" The bear asked.

Sanada thought of the question. What does he want anyway? Fame? Riches? Power? Those things meant nothing to him now. He just wished to see his brother again. But without accomplishing anything, he cannot go back. He must do something.

He sat on a stump of wood and gave a small sigh. "I don't know what I want."

The animals circled around him, comforting their master. "Let us travel more." The hare suggested. "Then we might something master will desire." They all agreed and began walking again.

One day, he found himself in a great forest. It was beginning to dark, and Sanada had not found a place to stay for the night. Thinking he will not find any, he was about to settle on a nearby tree when he heard a scream. Sanada rushed to the direction of the voice and saw a man who was about to be eaten by the lion.

"H-help me!" The man pleaded, still backing away. The lion growled at him.

"Don't move." Sanada clicked his gun and aimed at the animal. He was about to shoot when his lion stopped him. "Please don't hurt my brother, master. Let me talk to him."

Sanada lowered his gun and the lion rushed to his kind. After that the beast went away, leaving him with the scared man. He slumped on the ground and sighed in relief. "Thank you. I thought I was going to die."

"Hn." Sanada replied. "You should be able to protect yourself, considering you are a man."

"I was not used to dealing with animals." The stranger said. "I am a servant who had finished my service to a rich merchant after a long time. I was on my way home when that lion appeared."

"I see. You should be careful next time." The huntsman was about to leave when the other stood up and stopped him.

"Wait! I'll come with you."

Sanada turned to him. "Why?"

"I owe you my life. I do not have enough money, but I am willing to be at your service to pay that debt."

"No, thank you." He motioned towards his animals. "I already have a lot."

"I insist. You might need human help in the future, and this is the only way I can repay you."

Sanada glared at him. The man glared back. He continued glaring, and the other did the same. He felt a headache coming now. The stranger was too persistent. Having no choice, he sighed. "Fine. I might as well take you. What is your name?"

"Akaya Kirihara." The man bowed at him. "I will be at your service, master."

He almost winced at the title. "No need to call me that. Call me Sanada."

"But-"

"I need a companion, not a slave."

"Okay." The seaweed haired man consented. After a while he tried again. "Can I call you captain instead?"

"We are not a team." Sanada answered. He was starting to regret his decision of taking the man. But the man kept on calling him that, until he didn't bother to notice it anymore. It was getting late, and neither inn nor house was in sight. Kirihara, who was travelling by horse, offered it to Sanada, which the other man refused.

They were in the middle of arguing when Sanada saw a young man walking. He was certain it was a man, yet he looked beautiful. His beauty was glowing among the woods. He decided to follow him and soon, a cottage came to view. Grabbing the opportunity, he appeared before him and met the man's smiling face.

"You've been following me for a while now." The man spoke. "How may I help you?"

Sanada, despite surprised at the man's sharp observation, continued with his purpose. "I apologize for stalking without permission. I just want to ask if you happen to live in that small house you are going to."

"Why, yes." He answered. "But that house does not belong to me."

He walked closer to the other. "Can my friend and I spend the night in that cottage?"

"Of course." The man said. "You certainly can. But I wouldn't advice it. Don't go in."

Sanada arched an eyebrow. "Why not?"

"My stepmother practices evil arts and is not well-disposed toward strangers."

Sanada then realized that he had come to the house of a witch. However, it was dark and he could not continue. "I'll go."

The man, as if expecting his answer, smiled wider. "I have warned you."

"Having a place to rest is more important than anything else right now."

The man gave a small nod. "Very well, come with me. Call me Yukimura. I hope you can tell me yours."

"…Sanada." He replied as he followed the beautiful man.

A/N: Now i'm typing th enext part. Hopefull i can upload it before the day is over. ^^