Three weeks past and Chikane was on one knee breathing heavily. She lowered her head when she saw her father come into the room. "I hear you have been non stop training like I ordered." Saito said as he looked at his daughter who was beyond tired. Chikane nodded her head yes since she couldn't bring herself to speak.

"Good I'm glad your starting to listen to me more. That's enough for today as a reward for your hard work you can take the rest of the day off." Saito said with a smirk as he left the room. Otoha went to Chikane's side and helped her to her feet.

"Thank you Otoha." Chikane said with a very weak smile.

Otoha smiled back but was very worried for Chikane. The kind of training her father puts her through in one day makes Chikane weak but it's already been three weeks and Chikane didn't look well at all. Otoha helped her to the bath room were Chikane got to take a nice warm bath to relax her overworked body.

"Umm Chikane would you like to hear about what the solder told your father?" Otoha asked as she was sitting out side of the bath room waiting for Chikane to finish. "How do you know Otoha?" Chikane asked. "Well I over heard them when I was passing by." Otoha said. Chikane couldn't help but smile.

"Alright." Chikane said.

"It seems they have found a opening to attack. They say that one of the princesses loves to come out late at night we just have to find out when and take her prisoner. Once we have one of his daughters that weak human king will have to do what we say." Otoha said. Chikane froze.

O no Himeko. My father wants to capture Himeko. I can't let that happen if my father has Himeko there's no telling what kind of pain he'll put her through. Chikane thought as Otoha's voice snapped her out of thought. "Wouldn't that be great Chikane to finally be done with this war." Otoha said. "Yeah." Chikane said as she lowered her head.

I want this war to end so that I can be with Himeko but I will not allow my father to harm Himeko in anyway. If it comes down to her or him I would protect her. Chikane thought as she tried to think of an idea to keep Himeko safe.

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Meanwhile. "Kazuki come back here." Himeko playfully said as she ran after the little 13 year old. "No way you have to catch me!" Kazuki said as he ran faster. Makoto and Souma where sitting down under a tree watching them.

"The way they act it's like we aren't in the middle of a war." Makoto said with a smile. "You're right about that." Souma said with a smile. "So how are things going? Has you're father gotten any sleep?" Souma asked.

"No. He has been up non stop for the past few days. He always gets this way around this time. Mother loved this time of year and all it does is remind my father of her being gone." Makoto said as she lowered her head. "I see. Sorry." Souma said as he lowered his head as well.

"Don't be. The thing I'm worried about is how Himeko feels. Since spring started my father has been avoiding her. She looks so much like her and to top it all off she acts like her as well. I guess he is trying so hard to forget and looking at Himeko just keeps reminding him." Makoto said as she looked at the happy Himeko as she finally caught Kazuki.

"I guess but Himeko doesn't seem to notice." Souma said.

"O she notices but she just doesn't show it. She tries to spend as much time with dad before spring so that she can get the feeling he still loves her." Makoto said. "But he does love her and you. You're both his whole world." Souma said.

"We know that but how would you feel if for a whole season Tsubasa avoided you. He didn't speak to you. He didn't look at you. He wouldn't even go near you." Makoto said. Souma lowered his head. "I guess you're right it would make me feel like he hates me." Souma said.

"See but even so Himeko doesn't see it that way. I swear her kindness is going to get her killed one day." Makoto said with a smirk. "You know I don't think she would mind dying like that." Souma said with a smirk. They both snapped out of it when Himeko and Kazuki pulled them to there feet and made them play with them as well.

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Meanwhile. Chikane was lying down in her bed trying to rest up since this might be her only day off but the thought of Himeko being captured by her father kept her awake. If that really does happen I can't think of anyway of saving her without fighting my own kind.

I'm stronger then almost everyone the only two I would have to worry about are Girochi and father. But even if I do save her what can I do next. I wouldn't be allowed to return home not without being killed. Knowing Himeko she would make me stay with her.

But then I don't know how her family would react to that and what if I cause trouble for her. Chikane thought as she sighed and closed her eyes. The only way to protect her is to stop seeing her. On the next full moon I'm going to tell her it will be the last time.

It's the only way even though I want to see her it's the only way to protect her without making her feel bad. Chikane thought as she closed her eyes to rest.

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A few weeks past and Chikane was right about that being her only day off.

It was now the night of the full moon and once again they both sunk out and met each other. "Chikane!" Himeko yelled happily as she ran up and hugged Chikane. Chikane smiled and hugged her back. They soon let each other go and sat down.

"Chikane you look tired." Himeko said as she looked at her with her worried violet eyes. Chikane smiled. "I'm alright I've just been doing a lot of training that's all." Chikane said. "I see." Himeko said. "How's Kazuki doing?" Chikane asked changing the subject.

"Great he fits in well with my family." Himeko said with a smile.

"Good I'm glad." Chikane said with a smile. "But he still misses you Chikane he keeps asking me when he will be able to see you again." Himeko said with a smile. "Sorry to say it might be along time before I can see him again." Chikane said with a sigh. "Your probably right." Himeko said.

"Himeko this should be the last time we do this." Chikane said as she lowered her head. "Why?" Himeko asked. "My father found out you like to come out at night. He will be looking for you. If he finds you he'll put you through so much pain. This is the only way to keep that from happening.

If we both stop seeing each other and if you don't come out at night. At lest until my father thinks what he has been told is a lie." Chikane said as she kept her head down she didn't want to look into Himeko's sad violet eyes.

"I see. It does make sense to do that. But not being able to see you will be much worse than any pain he can do." Himeko said. Chikane lifted her head and looked at Himeko. Himeko had lowered her head. "I want to keep seeing you Chikane. I feel like I can be my self around you. Like I can lower my guard. I feel safe when I'm near you." Himeko said.

"Himeko." Chikane said as she went and pulled Himeko into her arms and hugged her tightly. "I feel the same. Like I can be me when I'm around you. But I will not put you endanger. It wont be forever just long enough for my father to lose interest." Chikane said.

Himeko's face was red as she returned the hug.

They both soon let go of each other. "Would it make you happy Chikane?" Himeko asked. "Yes." Chikane said as she made her self smile knowing she just lied to her. "Alright. But how will I know when we can meet again?" Himeko asked.

Chikane smiled as she handed Himeko a pink shell necklace. Himeko took it but looked confused. "This shell will glow when I want to see you. And if you ever want to see me." Chikane and as she pulled out her necklace with a pink shell on it.

"Mine will glow and I'll come as fast as I can all you have to do is wish for it with all your heart." Chikane said with a smile. Himeko put it on and smiled back. They both started talking enjoying every moment of there last night. Later. "It's getting late we should head back now." Chikane said as she was going to get up but felt something pull on her black cape.

She looked to see it was Himeko. "Can't we wait just a little longer? Please Chikane." Himeko said her head down and face red. Chikane smiled and sat back down. "Alright. Awhile longer." Chikane said as they both started talking.

Awhile later they both ended up falling asleep. Chikane was lying her head on the tree they were sitting by and Himeko fell asleep on her lap. They both fell into the most wonderful and safest sleep they have ever had in there life.

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Well what happens when they wake up and return home? Chikane is probably going to get it from Saito. But you'll have to read to find out ^-^ tell me what you guys think and how I did and I'm sorry if there are misspelled words ^-^