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**

The next day, Kotoha paced her room in worry. She was supposed to meet Takeru in an hour but with the guards on constant watch, she wouldn't be able to leave that easily. However, she couldn't break an unsaid promise so she took hold of the katana under her desk as well as a bento box before heading out.

She snuck past the guards at the gates but stopped when a hand grabbed her shoulder. She reached for the handle of her weapon but she started to shake as she felt someone breathing into her ear.

"Going somewhere?" the person asked. She screamed and was about to swing her still-sheathed katana but heard a soft laugh. She soon noticed it was her brother who scared her.

"B-Big brother!' she cried.

"Sorry, but you were sneaking around." He then spotted the bento. "I thought you already ate."

"I-I did but I might be hungry later during my walk," she half-lied.

Her brother gave her a suspicious look. "Are you hiding something?"

Kotoha stopped and hesitated. "Um… No?"

Chiaki sighed. "Just don't travel too far. We wouldn't want to send a search party."

"I won't… I'll be back before supper…" She gave a small bow before leaving with haste, making her brother suspicious.

~~FS~~

Kotoha looked around the forest as she searched for the tree she wanted to meet Takeru at. She followed a path of leaves and saw small sakura petals on the ground and smiled. She followed the trail to find Takeru sitting against the tree as he waited for her. She ran up to him and took a seat.

"Hello!" she greeted, making him turn to her. He smiled at her presence.

"Did I keep you waiting?" she asked, feeling a bit guilty.

"Not at all. In fact, you came just in time." Takeru reached into the pocket in his sleeve and took out the small box. "Here. I'm sure you want this back."

"Eh?" Kotoha gently took hold of it and opened it to find the pendant she gave him the day before. A smile came to her face as she closed the box and placed it back in his hands, making him look at her in surprise.

"Don't you want it back?"

She shook her head. "I want you to keep it. My mother gave it to me and told me to give it to someone who I would feel comfortable with but can't be with them." As she said that, her cheeks had a rosy hue and looked down with a small smile.

Takeru couldn't help but to smile at the girl's confession and affectionately patted her on the head. He knew love between people from countries at war was forbidden but didn't care. She was different from what he was told about the people of Yellow and she was glowing with pure innocence.

He pocketed the small box and noticed the bento Kotoha was holding. "What's that?' he asked.

Kotoha grew embarrassed as her face turned a bright red. "What if he doesn't like it?" she thought, nervously gripping the box. "Maybe I shouldn't show him…"

"Kotoha? Are you feeling okay?"

"Eh?" Kotoha looked back up to him. "S-sorry… I just…"

He gave her a reassuring grin. "Don't worry. There's nothing to worry about. No need to be embarrassed." He gently took hold of the box and opened it, revealing it to be onigiri with the seaweed to make comical faces. They seemed to be a bit misshapen which meant it was homemade and probably the girl's first time cooking. He smiled at her. "Is this for me?" he asked. Kotoha gave a small nod, looking down so he wouldn't see her blushing face.

"She's so shy…" he thought," It's so… cute."

"Well. Thanks for the food," he said. He took out an onigiri and bit into it. The food had a mysterious taste to it but it was good. "It's good."

"Eh?"

"These are good," he repeated before finishing the first one. Kotoha was a bit shocked at the compliment. It was the first time she has cooked and only managed through a cookbook one of the servants left out for her. Of course, she was scolded by her brother's mentor for not having help but his wife said it was fine. But hearing this from Takeru made her heart race as her face became red.

She looked up to him again to find him eating another and smiled. "Arigato…" He smiled back but the peace was stopped when there was a small grumbling sound. Kotoha's face became red when she found out it was her stomach, making her more embarrassed.

Takeru couldn't help but to hold back a laugh, making her pout. "Sorry, sorry. It's not every day I would hear someone's stomach do that," he said, with a sheepish grin.

Kotoha sighed and looked down. Of course, she did eat before but it wasn't enough since she was a bit too excited to meet up with him. "It's okay…" she said.

Takeru thought for a moment and smiled, making the girl confused. Thinking of something stupid to say, he said," My sister is in love with your brother."

Kotoha just stared at him, a mix of shock and surprise in her eyes. "E-eh?" Takeru took the chance and took another onigiri and put it in the girl's mouth. It was a sad attempt but he had to at least try.

Kotoha took hold of the rice ball and bit into it. After swallowing the first bite, she smiled up at him. "It's good," she said.

Takeru smiled and started to eat as well. From there, the two spent their time eating and talking, both enjoying each other's company.

~~FS~~

Chiaki looked out the window of his sister's room as the sun was close to setting. There was a knock at the door and he closed the window. "Come in," he said, turning to the door.

The door slid open as Mako came in. "Chiaki? Where's Kotoha?" she asked worriedly.

"She said she would be out for the day and be back before supper. She has about an hour but hasn't come back yet. It's making me more worried than ever."

Mako thought for a moment. She remembered her close friend sending a letter to her the night prior about cancelling today's plans and make up for it later on. It's pretty strange since she never cancelled any plans before.

"I'll go look for her then," she said," Surely, it's nothing bad."

"Bring some guards with you. It might be dangerous alone."

"Don't worry. I'll bring her back." Mako got out of the room and gathered the two guards that followed her. "Search the town and river," she ordered," I'll be in the forest."

"Yes, Princess!" A guard handed her a katana as they split up.

~~FS~~

"Kotoha!" Mako called as she ran through the forest. "Kotoha!"

Back at the large sakura tree, the young Princess of Yellow woke up from her sleep. It seemed the two dozed off after finishing their conversation and lost track of time. At least they learned more about each other that day.
Takeru has a muse for music but secretly practices since his mentor thinks it's a waste of time. She already knew he had a sister but found out about her hatred towards the Land of Yellow. He immediately apologized but she told him it was okay.
Takeru learned that Kotoha also has an interest in music but was kept on constant watch so she wouldn't be able to play. She's also a trained swordsman after being taught by her brother.

"Kotoha!" she heard a voice call, interrupting her train of thought.

"Takeru!" another voice shouted.

Panicking, Kotoha shook the sleeping Prince next to her. She then noticed how peaceful he looked when sleeping and blushed.

"Kotoha!" the first voice called again.

"Takeru-san! Wake up!" Kotoha cried as she shook him awake.

He rubbed his eyes and looked at her. "Kotoha? What's wrong?" he asked.

"People are looking for us!" she warned," We can't be seen here!"

"Eh?" He quickly got to his feet and helped the girl up. The two voices came again.

"Takeru!"
"Kotoha!"

"This is bad…" Takeru looked at the worrying Princess. "Kotoha, I'm very sorry. I kept you out so late."

She shook her head. "It's my fault. But… it was fun." She smiled up at him and he smiled back.

"Meet me here at the same time tomorrow. I'll see you then." She gave a nod and he gave her a peck on the forehead before taking his leave.

Kotoha sighed as she watched him leave, hugging the empty bento close as she smiled to herself. "So this is what made you occupied today," a voice said, making her jump. She turned to find Mako behind her.

"Mako-chan!" she cried, surprised to see her friend. Mako smiled as she noticed her friend's blushing face.

"Looks like I caught you and a boy!" she teased," Tell me everything! Chiaki's getting worried and I want to know everything between you and that boy!"

"Mako-chan! Don't say it like that!" Kotoha cried as her face grew even redder.

Mako teasingly rolled her eyes. "Oh, please. I know that look and I want to know every detail of you and that guy being together." She took hold of Kotoha's arm and led the girl back to the palace. "Who knew my best friend would get a boyfriend this quickly?"

"Mako-chan!"

~FS~

"I don't know what you're talking about," Takeru said defensively as he walked home. With him was a boy not much younger than him wearing a gold and black kimono and had wild dark hair.

"Liar!" the boy accused," I saw you with a girl. A girl from the Land of Yellow. The Princess of Yellow!"

"You're just seeing things, Genta. There was no girl."

"Then why did I hear a girl and you being covered in perfume? Tell!"

Takeru sighed. "You're pretty stubborn for being a Prince of Gold. I'll tell if you keep it away from everyone, especially my family."

"Relax. I'll keep it secret. Now tell me who that girl is or I'll be asking nonstop!"

"Okay, okay. Her name's Kotoha and, like you said; she's the Princess of Yellow. She's sweet, caring and shy in a cute way."

"I smell trouble from what you're telling me. This love being forbidden and all."

"I don't care if it's forbidden or not. She's different from what my people were told… And she's interesting…"

"You're crazy in the head!"

Takeru rolled his eyes and ignored the comment. Seeing his young friend won't leave him alone, he might as well get home ignoring him on the journey,