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Important NOTE: Go to youtube and type in "Crystal Time" by Tokiya Ichinose. I want you to listen to this song while reading this story. I'll note in the story on which part you should listen to the music, but NOT YET UNTIL I TELL YOU TO! If you want to listen to it that is ^0^

Remember Me

Chapter 2

-Moonlight's Remedy-

Cold wind blow pass the fortress of the surrounding night within thickets of the woods. Hush silence in exception of the rapid wind cycling around the fair maiden as she stand in the middle of the encircled force that befallen on her. Kaguya's glowing emerald eyes meet each and every one of their demonic eyes. Their expression held bewilderment, but lack intimidation. Holding a façade expression of ease on the outside, Kaguya knew damn well that on the inside….she was afraid. Never have the princess encounter this many yokai all in one place or in fact any yokais at all. The princess knew that they are real even though she never met one, she somehow felt them. Always luring around her, out of sight, but they are there. Always watching everyone as they wait for a perfect time to strike. Usually the yokais would travel alone, but this large group look about to be a hundred.

I'm going to die here aren't I…? Kaguya thought to herself as she smiles empathetically. In every size, shapes, and the amount of Fear the yokai gave off sends hysterical tremor in Kaguya's heart. The princess forces her nerves to calm down as she clinches her hands into fists. Taking in a fresh breath of air as she closes her eyes while she soak their surrounding presence.

"What's wrong my child?"

Kaguya's eyes flutter open when her childhood memory invades her vision. Kaguya remember when she was only nine years old, laying down on the veranda in front of her room. She was resting her head on Okina's lap as he gently stroke her raven hair. Droplets of small tears glittered her eyelashes as Kaguya forces her tears back.

"No one wants to be my friend." Young Kaguya said to her father as Okina quietly listen to his daughter. Kaguya softly added, "Every girl hates me because of the way I look. I'm scare, father…I'm scared that they will hate me for a long time."

Kaguya look up to meet her father's meaningful expression. Okina brush Kaguya's tears away with his thumb, but said nothing. Okina was at a lost on how to respond to his daughter's complaint, but the comfort of his fingers combing through Kaguya's hair gave her a little sense of peace. Even with the little comfort Okina is giving his daughter, Kaguya's desire to make friends still linger in her heart. A small drought of despair wash over Kaguya's eyes again. Before the first teardrop could spill, a soft melody escapes Okina's lips.

Kaguya's eyes widen in surprise and she suddenly lifted her gaze up at her father. Okina continue to sing the beautiful tune as he stare up at the sky. A gentle smile curve on his lips as he meet his daughter's eyes. Gradually, a cheerful smile drew on the princess's lips as she listen to the last verse of her father's song. A strange warmth filled Kaguya's heart with pure happiness.

"What was that song called, father?" Kaguya ask Okina when he finish the last verse. Kaguya suddenly sat up and stare at her father with hopeful eyes and Okina chuckles out in amusement.

"It's called Crystal Time*," Okina said as he tuck the loose strands that was covering Kaguya's eyes. "Remember that song if you're ever losing faith. Don't be afraid Kaguya. Face your troubles head on and believe in yourself."

Father… Kaguya thought when her memory ended. A soft smile form on her lips as she turn her gaze back at the yokai. A boost of confidence filled her heart and soul as Kaguya softly hums the tune. Kaguya stand tall and a look of rebellion filled her eyes. Even though Kaguya knew that she doesn't stand a chance, but no matter what the circumstances are, she can't lose heart. No, she's not going to give up without a fight.

I won't cower or run. I'll fight…even if I die trying.

"You want to play?" Kaguya ask the agape face yokais. Her voice leaked of amusement as she said, "Let's play."

What….are you? It was the first thing that came to the demon's mind as he watch from afar. Hiding deep in the darkness of the woods as his subordinate surround the lone traveler. Their temptation to cause mischief during one of our patrolling is no mere misconception. It's too late to already stop this now since they've been seen by this young women with strange colored hair.

The mysterious demon never once encounter a human whose hair changes by the light of the moon. The question of "Is she even human?" lingered in his thoughts. The young woman reminded the ayakashi of someone he once knew. Intrigue by this mystery woman, the ayakashi stay back as he watch his subordinates taunt the woman. His comrades can play mischief all they want, but the ayakashi won't allow them to kill innocent people, especially this woman.

The girl didn't seem that all frighten being surrounded by a bunch of yokais. Is that even normal? To not be frighten by mythical creatures that shouldn't even exist in this world. But the girl is no ordinary human. The young woman's voice ring out, teasing back at the ayakashi's men as they all look startled. She started to hum an unfamiliar tune as a musical voice escapes her lips. The maiden's intimidation irked one of my subordinate, Setsura, as she was the first to make her move.

The Yuki-Ona lash out her ice attack at the young woman, as the spear shape ice fly towards the girl. The young woman seem unfazed and my eyes widen in surprise in those few seconds. Minutes before the ice could scratch the girl's skin, the young woman lash out. Twirling herself as if dancing in the rain and a content smile on her face. A samurai sword held between her hands that the ayakashi didn't notice before. The maiden's footsteps moves in graceful steps that it was hard for the ayakashi to look away. Listening to the girl's humming and her moving feet dancing as she rotate to defend herself. When did she take it out of the sheath? Her reflex must be exceptionally high to pull out the sword in time to deflect my subordinate's attack.

If this wasn't a battle, the ayakashi would have thought that he was watching a theatrical dance of a beautiful geisha. The shattered ice scatter around her like glittering starlight. Her glowing emerald eyes shines brighter than anything else as she stare back the snow maiden, Setsura. The wind scattering the silver hair as droplets of melted ice cling to her silky strands. The ayakashi's one open eye look on in fascination as he arch one of his eyebrow in surprise.

You're an interesting young woman. The ayakashi thought as a playful smile spread on his lips. Within the short time as the silly battle rage on, none of the ayakashi's subordinates can't seem to lay a scratch on the girl. Even though his subordinates only attacks one at a time, the ayakashi still felt that even if his men group up, the girl will find other ways to defend herself with or without that sword in her hand.

Having seen enough of their mischief, the ayakashi whistle out into the night and Setsura stops her pursuit. The young woman did the same and look around the forest in question to where that whistle had come from. The ayakashi absently ignore the curious girl as he drops down from the tree branch he was resting on. Slightly hiding in the shadow of the tree, he walk closer to the circle as his night parade made way for him.

"Sorry to interrupt your little fun, but we must be leaving." The ayakashi said halfheartedly, not meeting the girl's gaze. The ayakashi turn his back to everyone and started to fade back into the forest as they all followed their leader.

"Who are you guys?"

The maiden's voice cause the ayakashi to stop in his track. He contemplates whether he should tell her who he because who knows, they might meet each other again someday. With a slightly turn of his head as he turns his attention to the maiden. A playful smile curve at the corner of his lips as his men line up beside him. Their silhouette outline by the moonlight, overshadowing their body like dark ghost of the night. The ayakashi look beyond his people and stare into the girl's emerald eyes, knowing she couldn't fully see him.

"I'm Rihan Nura, Second Heir of the Nura Clan." The ayakashi announce himself as he fully turn his attention to the young girl. He turn his attention towards all of his demon and stop to stare meaningfully at Setsura who nodded her head in reply. Cold misty fog unshrouded the Night Parade and Rihan look back up to meet the young girls alerted eyes once more. Before the mist could completely cover Rihan, he added, "And this is my One Hundred Demon Night Parade."

"Night parade?" The maiden ask in confusion, and the ayakashi slightly laughs out in a playful. The girl takes one step forward. "Wait! Stop right there!"

The maiden reach out with fingers outstretch toward the ayakashi. Her fingers touching the misty fog and everything else evaporated with it. The ayakashi watch the girl from a little ways where she can't see them as the ayakashi whisper out. His voice trailing against the passing wind.

"So long, fair maiden."

Rihan

Was it wrong to leave that girl alone in the woods? No, it wouldn't be seeing how capable she is in defending herself. It isn't my business to intrude on someone's life anyways. So why is the memory of her still linger? That's a stupid question to ask myself because I already knew the answer. It's because…

"Welcome back, Rihan-sama." Rihan's fiancé, Yamabuki, said with a warm smile spread on her lips. She tips her head forwards and bow as the ayakashi walks up to her and lifted her chin up so she could met his eyes. Rihan's golden eyes soften when he sees a light blush forming on his fiancé's cheeks before chuckling out in amusement. Rihan didn't mind his thoughts was interrupted by his beautiful ayakashi flower. He actual in fact embrace this feelings he have towards his fiancé. What was he thinking about again? Oh well, he'll think about it later, right now he just wants to meet his lips with his lover.

"I'm home, Yamabuki." The Second Heir said as he leans his face closer to hers. Yamabuki's eyes slightly widen when Rihan's was about to meet hers until someone from behind Rihan interrupted him with a loud cough. The Second Heir freezes and quickly turn his glaring eyes at his subordinate whose name is Kubinashi. "Can't you see I'm in the middle of something, Kubinashi?"

"I apologize for interrupting your….private affair," Kubinashi said as he slightly glance over at Yamabuki who looks away shyly. Kubinashi look back at Rihan and continues, "But the Supreme Commander ask to speak with you."

"Can't the old man wait," Rihan said as he sighs out in irritation. The ayakashi scratches the back of his head as he said, "I'm in the middle of an important meeting."

"Well yes, having to see Otome-sama is all well and good but-"

"But the Supreme Commander ask for you to report your outings to him. It is an urgent matter, Nidaime (Second Heir)." Another of Rihan's subordinate's said as she cuts off Kubinashi's sentence.

"Kejoro," Rihan said in acknowledgment as she bows her head back in respect. Rihan reluctantly gave in and nodded his head before finally said, "Alright."

Rihan turn his attention back to his fiancé and place his hands on her shoulders. A reassuring smile plaster on the ayakashi's lips as he said, "It's late out, Yamabuki. Go back to bed and I'll meet you there soon."

Yamabuki nodded in reply and headed back to their room while Rihan headed towards his father's private study. Upon announcing his arrival, Rihan enters Nurarihyon's private room and sat on the cushion across from where his father is sitting. Rihan quietly sits down and look up to meet his father's golden eyes. If Rihan look at this in a third point of view, it would look like he is staring at his own reflection. But of course that isn't the case since their appearance looks almost similar but not the same. Rihan's eyes are gold like his father's, but his hair is raven while his father's is a two tone color mixed with whitish gold on top and black on the bottom.

Nurarihyon's eyes cast over towards his son as he blew out smoke from his lips before inhaling another whiff of his pipe. The long silence linger in the private room as Rihan patiently awaits for his father to speak his mind. Rihan's patience is more stable than his father's knowing this silent game is at his advantage. Although sometimes Rihan couldn't help but speak out and tries to act impressively from time to time, but not this time. The ayakashi was rather exhausted from traveling within the period of three weeks with his Night parade.

Rihan and his One Hundred Demons often go on night patrol around Edo to make sure their territory remain stable if sudden attacks from other clans tries to invade his territory. These night patrols often last a couple of weeks; at most a month. Having been finish early this night, Rihan decided to let his subordinate run throughout the night to do as they please. A little night of mischief now and then isn't so bad. It gives his men a bit of a power boost in their system to recharge for the next night to come. Rihan however, didn't plan on having his men scatter so far away from Edo. That was a mistake for the Second Heir to let his younger followers wander off far into the edge of another city called Yokohama. It was his responsibility of the Head of the Nura Clan to regroup his Night parade before real havoc could occur, but it was already too late when they found that young maiden wandering in the forest.

At first, Rihan thought it was a little strange for a human girl to wander in the woods so late in the night. Maybe it was meant to be, because they have discovered another human being with supernatural powers. So it wouldn't be strange at all if the young maiden might turn out to be one of our kind. But truth be told, she wasn't. That young maiden was a human and with that in mind, Rihan was the first to speak, "There's something I need to ask you about."

"Oh? And what might that be, dear boy?" Nurarihyon ask nonchalantly as he sets his pipe down.

"Have you ever seen any other human with supernatural powers besides mother?"

Nurarihyon thought for a moment as he rubs his chin with his hand in contemplation. Rihan patiently waited for his father to stop looking up at the ceiling before meet his son's eyes and reply, "There is that other princess whose tears turns into pearls. She's one of the land God's now, but what was her name again…?"

"Anyone else besides them? Maybe around this period?" Rihan press further which made the Supreme Commander's eyes fixated on his son's casual, yet demanding tone.

"Why the sudden interest, Rihan?" Nurarihyon ask, while Rihan stiffly sat up straighter and meeting his father's eyes.

"I've met someone, who's just like her." Rihan said almost too quietly, but Nurarihyon heard it as the Supreme Commander leans forward to signal for his son to continue. Rihan finally added, "My Night Parade found a wandering woman on the outskirts of Yokohama. She was…she was…"

"She was…?" Nurarihyon ask as he waves his hand when Rihan cast his eyes down in contemplation. An irritated look form on the Supreme Commander's brow as he said, "What was she boy?"

"She was…" Rihan said as he tries to come up with the right word to describe her. Then Rihan's lips curved up into amusement as he said, "She was fascinating."

Rihan's words causes Nurarihyon's eyebrow to arch up in confusion as he stare at his son. A very strange reaction to comprehend what Rihan meant by "fascinating." Curiosity quip the Supreme Commander's interest as he watches his son's amuse eyes turns sly when a hint of mischief glow in his eyes. Nurarihyon's brow knitted knowing that whatever his son is thinking, it wasn't good news. In fact, the Supreme Commander is already starting to sympathize with the young girl who Rihan had met even though he knew nothing of her.

"Rihan." Nurarihyon says firmly to receive his son's attention. The Supreme Commander place his hands on his folded legs and said, "Don't cause problems for that girl, you here?"

Rihan's face completely fell when his father order him the impossible. Nurarihyon strict order made the Second Heir's shoulders slump in disbelief as he sigh out in defeat. "But I didn't even say anything-"

"You don't have to, my idiot son." Nurarihyon said nonchalantly and Rihan glared back at him in return. "I can see mischief in your eyes."

"Okay fine Oyaji (old man)." Rihan scowl as he crosses his arms over his chest.

Nurarihyon's eyes twitch at his annoying nickname but said nothing of it and continue, "And stop making Yamabuki worry so much about you. It isn't necessary to go out on night patrol every given week. You should spend more time with your fiancé. You're making her worried sick."

"I know. I'll consider more of Yamabuki's feelings." Rihan said as he slowly stood up from his cushion. With a slight bow, Rihan walk out of the room and said, "Well I'm going to retire for the night, excuse me."

"Remember what I said, Rihan." Nurarihyon said before Rihan could disappear down the hallways.

Rihan wanted to quickly get out of there before his father went on a scolding rampage on what not to do and so on. By the time it could all end, daybreak would come and the Second Heir wouldn't get an ounce of sleep. The ayakashi's lost in his own thought as he arrives back to their bedroom as he quietly open the sliding paper door to see a lump of another futon next to his. Rihan's smile grew on his lips once more as he walk over to where his futon is. The Second Heir knelt down on his knees, as his step over his futon and secretly slides into his finance's futon while carefully tries not to disturb her sleep. To no avail it was unsuccessful, when Yamabuki rolled over and meet her surprise eyes with his playful ones.

"Rihan-"Yamabuki started to say when Rihan shush her lips with his index finger. A slight tinge of pink brush across her face at their close proximity when Rihan quietly snake his arm around Yamabuki's waist. Yamabuki let out a startled gasp when Rihan pulls her body close to his as she was being pressed close to his chest.

"Now where were we before?" Rihan tease as he uses his other free hand to cup Yamabuki's chin. His sweet gesture causes the ayakashi flower to blush bright red when her chin was tilted upward. Their lips inching closer until they both cold feel warm breath blowing against their skin. Rihan intently watch Yamabuki's eyes slowly close in acceptance of his actions and the ayakashi moves forth to close the small gap.

"Don't forget to close your door, idiot son." Nurarihyon said as he causally walk pass their bedroom, and disappear through the hallway. Both Rihan and Yamabuki freeze in shock upon being startled by Nurarihyon's interruption. With a quick haste and irritating haste, Rihan shot up and closes the paper door shut. A frustrating sigh escaping Rihan's lips as he slowly turns around with an apologetic look in his eyes.

"U-um, well goodnight!" Yamabuki stutters as she quickly covers herself with her bed cover. Fluster, Yamabuki turn her back to her fiancé as Rihan pouts in disappointment. The Second Heir crawl back into bed and purposely scooted closer to his ayakashi flower which made Yamabuki jump in surprise.

Rihan slightly hover over his fiancé as he leans his lips close to her ears and softly whisper, "Sweet dreams, Yamabuki."

The ayakashi's words brought Yamabuki's ears to change colors into pink hues as she embarrassingly covers her head even more. Rihan couldn't help but chuckle in amusement before settling back down on his futon. Staring up at the ceiling, Rihan's eyes started to drift. Visions slowly blurred until the image of the young maiden in the forest brought his focus back into view. She was a strange girl that Rihan finds her to be interesting enough to want to know more about her. But his father's warning words provoke his head as he remembered what he said.

"Don't cause problems for that girl, you here?"

What does that old think I would do anyways? I'm the Second Heir of the Nura Clan. I wouldn't tarnish our name by doing things recklessly….on second thought, I take back my words. Rihan thought to himself as he consume his mind with thought of what to do. Hours seems to pass and the ayakashi can't seem to want to go to sleep. Too many thoughts are roaming around his mind as the dark ceiling started to change colors. Dew drops of orange and red painted across the paper door. Eventually soft rays of light seeps through slits of the doorframe as the morning sun started to ascend from the horizon.

What the hell am I doing? Rihan thought to himself as he slowly turns his head to the other lump sleeping soundly next to him. The ayakashi's mind was filled with unsettling thoughts and it wouldn't go away until he sees that maiden again. With a mindset, Rihan finally gave up on sleeping and quietly left their bedroom. With an irk feeling in his cloudy mind, Rihan whistle out and call upon his ride.

It will take an hour and a half to fly to Yokohama but it should be enough to for him to come back without anyone noticing he was gone. Rihan made his decision to get on top of the yokai snake's head and road off into the sky with the morning wide flapping his kimono in its wake.

Kaguya

Once the morning sunrise touch the skies, I bolted out of the palace without notice. Quickly running along the dirt road while tying up my raven hair into a small bun with a white cloth. I arrive at the rice farmer's front door before they could walk out and I immediately bow towards them.

"Good morning everyone." I said as I lifted my head back up. A pleasant smile forming on my lips as I said, "can I help you in the fields today?"

"Good morning, Princess." One of the farmer name Todo said. "We appreciate the offer, but I don't think it would be right if we let a princess work in the fields. You'll get your clothes dirty."

"But Todo-sensei," I said with a slight pout of disappointment. Purposely looking down to the floor with slight tears forming at the corners of my eyes. Seeing my expression, Todo suddenly freezes in alarm as I look up in desperation. I softly said, "Then as a princess, will you still say no to me if I demand to work with you?"

"W-well…" Todo nervously says as he looks away in guilt when one of his workers place on a hand on his shoulders.

"You should give up Todo. This always happens and you know you can't win." One of Todo's men said and the others laugh at Todo's scowling at them in irrational.

Yes! Success! I thought and hooted out in my head in triumph when I was handed the supplies. Without holding back, I plunge into my work with mind drifting far away from reality. I didn't want to think about anything at that moment. It was the reason why I wanted to work in the fields with them. Everything from last night slowly coming back to me, but I refuse to let it resurface as I focus on the task in front of me.

A sharp scowl slightly form on my lips as I pull on the roots out of the muddy water. Dirt splatter across my navy blue kimono, but I didn't care as I wipe mud off from my face until I continue to work till the sun is up. That was when Todo's wife came out of their hut and saw me all dirty up in the field. Her voice can be heard when she scolded her husband as he tries to explain the situation. Todo's fluster expression catches my eyes as I stand back up and rush to them to defuse the flames. With a sympathetic apology, I bow towards Todo's wife and scratch the back of my head guiltily as I explain what happen to Todo's wife.

Eventually Todo's wife's' irritation subsided as she drags back in with her inside the hut as she scrubs me clean from dried dirt clinging to my hair and skin. I wince in pain from the hard scolding as her every word reminds me of my caretaker and Sutemaru. But I knew that she's only scolding me because she cares.

"I still can't believe my husband let you work in that dirty field!" Todo's wife said exasperation, as I smiled sheepishly up at her. She shook her head in disbelief as she hands me a new kimono of pink and white. "If Sutemaru saw you in that form, he would probably lock you up in the palace for who knows how long."

"Then I'll find other ways of escaping." I said rebelliously while she shakes her head again before leaving me to change. After putting my new kimono on, I thank Todo's wife and left the hut. I wave to Todo who was walking by with an apologetic smile on my lips. Todo merely smile and ruffle up my hair before continuing on his way to work.

I really love these people, every one of them. I thought as I look around the bustling town with a smile on my face. Last night's memory flash back into my mind and my smile slip for an instant. The faces of different yokais filling my head as I clench my hands into fists.

"I won't forgive them if they come here and attack my people." I said as I look down at the ground. "I'll protect my town even if it cost my life."

I was lost in my own thoughts that I almost didn't hear the sounds of children's laughter in the open field in front of me. I follow their voices as I reach an open field of flowers. A lone camellia tree stand tall next to a small pond where I notice a tiny figure crouching down on the base of the trunk. My curiosity got the better of me as I walk towards the small figure sitting alone under the tree. Other children playing a little ways from the little girl as I seated myself next to her. The girl's face was hidden between her knees and arms as she senses another presence. Her head slightly lifted up and meeting my eyes in surprise. A gasp almost escapes my lips when I meet her violet eyes and flower tattoo at the sides of her temples.

A half-yokai… I thought as I stare at the little girl.

"Princess Kaguya." The little girl said, with wide teary eyes. I stare at the young girl as she ties hide her tears by wiping it away with the sleeve of her yukata. "I'm so happy to have Princess Kaguya sitting next to me. My name is Misaki!"

The little girl name Misaki said in a cheerily tone as possible as she tries to look upbeat in front of me. I didn't know that there are yokai children around as I quietly stare at her as she quickly averted my eyes by turning her head away. Unsatisfied with her action, I reach out and gently place my hand her cheek to make her turn her eyes back to me. Misaki met her eyes back to me and my heart pang when her eyes started to waver.

"Tell me what's wrong." I said softly.

"They told me to go away. They hate me princess, because I'm not human." Misaki said, her words getting weaker as her lips started to tremble. "Why was I not born human? Why? Why won't they play with me…?"

My emotions rang out when her words hit a sore spot in my heart. Just like me when I was little, Misaki….she's… I couldn't hold back the raw emotion as I stare up at the group of children playing farther away. They spotted me sitting next to Misaki and their smiles slowly disappears. A guilty look play in their eyes as they look at one another. I stare at them and nudge my chin down at Misaki with a meaningful smile. The other children's shoulders drop in sympathy and slowly a small smile crept back to their lips. I mouth out a word to them and stare at the grassy floor as they nodded their head in understanding.

Play Crystal Time here and let it run~!

I look back down at Misaki tear streak face before lifting it up with a gentle smile on my lips.

"Do you remember, my princess?
The day we first met
You were all alone
Staring at the sky…"

I started to sing as I wipe her tears away from my thumb. Misaki's eyes widen as I turn her head to the field when a surprise gasp escapes her lips.

"In the depths of your own heart
There's a jewel just for you
You probably just haven't found it yet…"

Children who was playing out in the field stood in front of Misaki with their hands filled with blooming flowers. A smile played on my lips as I continue to sing. Picking up the pace of the lyrics as I stood up off the ground and pulling Misaki along with me.

"The wings on your back are resting,
Just waiting for a breeze
Surrender yourself and close your eyes
And you will feel their warmth"

"Still waiting on that shining hill,
Spreading the wings of your dreams
Now, take my hand and believe
And we'll fly away together"

"I remember (Feel my heart)
Your smile (Feel my love)
This endless music, (Music)
This rainbow's melody, (Melody)
Sparkling for eternity, this stardust song."

With heart filling with uncontrollable warmth, I watch Misaki's smile grew on her lips as I spun her around the field. Singing the song my father once sung to me when I lost faith in people. Filling the words I sing with love and laughter as we ran in the pond. The water fight splash out in gleeful atmosphere as I continue to sing and laugh along with them. The smiles on the children's faces fills me with contentment. I wanted them to understand that friendship shouldn't be based on appearance. Don't judge people by what they look like but what they are from within and maybe that friendship will last a lifetime. Don't be afraid. Always find the positive things in life, but mostly…

Living life to the fullest.

Rihan

I'm in trouble. That was the first thing Rihan thought to himself as he watch the scene before him. Both of his golden eyes open wide in fascination. Mesmerized by the scene of the girl name Kaguya. Her voice was captivating as it rang in his ears as she sings the tune she had hum last night. The lyrics vibrating in the air as she dance around with the children in the field of flowers. Her emerald eyes seems to shine brighter than the sun as the glowing warmth of her words filled her eyes.

Rihan couldn't look away. He was completely captivated by the princess. Who would have thought the wandering girl from last night happens to be a princess? Not even Rihan could have figure that out as his eyes train on the young maiden when they are now playing in the small pound. Her fingers glide through the surface of the water, creating sparkling diamonds shape water droplet to fly in the air. Her smile filled with delight and Rihan's heart thump against his chest seeing her beautiful expression.

"What the hell am I doing?" Rihan spoke to himself in disbelief.

"I should be asking you that, my idiotic son." Nurarihyon's voice startled the ayakashi as he quickly look from the tree branch he's sitting on the see his father. Nurarihyon lazily lay down on the tree branch above his son as he stare out into the field with interest. His chin resting on the palm of his hand as Nurarihyon said, "I can see now why you were so fascinated with her."

"Oyaji…" Rihan hiss out at his father in irritation for startling him. "How long have you been following me?"

"When you left the Nura Gumi." Nurarihyon said nonchalantly when a smile form on his lips upon hearing Kaguya's laughing voice. One of Rihan's eyebrow twitch at his father's casual response as the Supreme Commander continues, "And didn't I tell you not to cause problems for the girl?"

"And I'm not," Rihan snips back, while staring back down at Kaguya finishing up the song. "I just wanted to investigate little about her."

"So you're snooping?"

"I'm not snooping. I'm investigating."

"Same difference." Nurarihyon said while shrugging his shoulders and sitting up. The Supreme Commander slips down from his tree branch and hook his arm around his son's shoulders with a grin on his face. "Well time to go."

"Wait-ack!" Rihan's words was cut off when Nurarihyon cuts him off with a forceful push forward and both of them landed on the snake yokai's head. Their Fear cloaking their visibility as they pass over the girl and the children as they sprawl over the grassy field. As Nura's drifted upward, Rihan couldn't help but look back at the group. His one golden eyes training on the young maiden.

"Focus boy." The Supreme Commander said as he whack Rihan's head with the tip of his pipe. The Second Heir wince in pain and glare at his father. Nurarihyon brush Rihan's glaring eyes away while he intake smoke on his pipe.

Blowing out smoke from his lips, the Supreme Commander said, "We've got work to do."

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