Okay! I know I have Moriranger to work on but all of the chapters will be done today! It was supposed to be for English class but she didn't allow it so it's now a fanfic! A decent love story with a surprise ending.

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing from Super Sentai!

**FS**

Pulling the black cloak over her, Princess Kotoha quickly snuck out of the gates about an hour after her friend left. Her mother got the letter from the servant but her father found out and went into a fit. She knew she wasn't allowed to speak her mind because of the rules but wanted someone to hear her out for once. But seeing her father will be on a rant because of that, she had to flee from the palace until he can calm down and send someone to retrieve her.

Kotoha made her way to the river along the wooden fence separating the two countries from contact. She always found it to be somewhere to relax and avoid the drama in the palace as well as her older brother who worries too much. She picked up a small pebble nearby and skipped it across the water before it submerged. She continued doing so until she heard the sound of a shamisen playing.

She looked back at the fence where there were still some spaces for one to see at a larger range for it was poorly built. She took a peek through a hole where a board used to be to find a boy responsible for the music. She went closer to the fence, entranced by his music. His eyes seemed to be closed which gave him the impression of a professional as he fluently played the instrument.

On the other side of the fence, the boy was none other than Takeru who gracefully plucked the strings. Playing the shamisen was only one of two ways to cheer him up if he was in a bad mood. The other was still a mystery but he didn't care. All he wanted was to calm himself down after his outburst with his father. He heard a slight rustle and stopped, only to hear another. He set his shamisen to the side and looked over at the fence, only to find a small figure hide behind it.

He stood up and walked over, only to have a small pebble thrown at him. He dodged and went closer to the fence. There, a young girl peeked out and he sighed in relief. "It's okay. I won't hurt you," he spoke. She stepped out and he smiled at her as she returned the greeting with a shy one. He quickly studied her and noticed she was from the Land of Yellow from the color of her kimono and the family crest on her cloak consisting of a yellow monkey perched on a mountain.

"I'm very sorry I interrupted you…" she said quietly. "Watashi no namae wa Kotoha desu."

"Nice to meet you, Kotoha. I'm Takeru."

"So it's Takeru-san?" she asked, receiving a nod.

"So what brings you here to the river? It's pretty dangerous for a young girl to come out here alone."

"Just tension at home. Unfortunately, no one likes the idea of bringing peace between our homes…"

Takeru sighed. "I know what you mean. You're from the Land of Yellow and I'm from the Land of Red. No one really allows this."

"But I just wish our rulers can come to terms… It's too complicated for things to be this way…"

"At least the two of us aren't fighting." At this, Kotoha couldn't help to giggle, making Takeru laugh as well.

"Kotoha!" a voice called, making the girl stop as she froze in fear. "Kotoha!"

"What's wrong?" Takeru asked.

"That is my brother…" she replied softly. "You must leave. He cannot see you here. If he does-"

"Wait. Will I see you again?" he asked, interrupting her. Kotoha hesitated and held something out in her hand. Takeru took hold of it without looking.

"I'll meet you in the forest at the large sakura tree by 1400 tomorrow. Please hurry." Takeru gave a nod and Kotoha gave a bow before taking her leave, allowing him to head back home as well. He took hold of his shamisen and headed back to the Palace of Red.

Takeru quickly snuck past the guards surrounding the palace who thought he was home. He swiftly entered his bedroom and sighed in relief when no one saw him.

"Where have you been?" a voice questioned, making him jump. He looked around to find his younger sister coming out of the shadows. She had elegant long dark hair and dark brown eyes and wore a pale yellow and light orange kimono.

"K-Kaoru! You scared me!" he exclaimed as he regained his composure.

"Takeru, I've been looking all over for you!" she snapped," Father and Mother wanted a private meeting with you but you've been gone for the past hour! We almost had to send a search party!"

"Sorry, but I just wanted to clear my head." He walked past her and set his shamisen on its wooden stand.

"Well were you near the fence?" He didn't answer. "Takeru! I thought Mentor told us to stay away from the gate!"

"Relax, Kaoru. It's not like I climbed it."

"Well did you?"

He looked back at her in mock anger. "Of course not! I'm not that stupid."

"Well you better not even think about meeting with any of those people from the country of Yellow." She stormed out of his room and slid the door shut.

Takeru sighed but felt something in his other hand. "Oh, that's right," he thought. He unclenched his fist that held the item received before to find a small pendant in the shape of a white lotus flower. He smiled to himself and took out a small silver chain before inserting it into the loop to make a necklace. He carefully placed it in a small box on his desk, happy with his work.

~~FS~~

"You were near the gate?" a voice boomed from Kotoha's bedroom. A boy not much older than her wore a pine green kimono, his hair ruffled as his dark eyes were filled with anger and worry.

"I'm sorry, Big Brother…" Kotoha said," I was at the river and-!"

"The river? Kotoha, you know you're not supposed to be there! People can get you and threaten your life against you! Did you at least have some weapons with you?"

Kotoha sighed and took off her shoe. She showed it to him as it had a dent with two shurikens in the impression. "You had me wear these before I left, Big Brother," she replied," And you also snuck this into my obi." She reached into her obi and fetched out a sheathed dagger.

"Sorry. Just making sure. It's too dangerous for you to go around defenseless."

"I know…"

Chiaki sighed as he noticed the sad look on his sister's face. "I know you want this war to end but right now, it's too dangerous to wander out of the city. Make sure someone is with you or bring your katana. I taught you for a reason. Okay?"

"Okay…"

"Good." He patted her on the head before taking his leave. Kotoha sighed and took a seat on her futon.

"What should I do?" she thought worriedly.