Chapter 1

Two beautiful woman sat in the middle of a colorful garden on a hot summer's day. They were both sitting on a carved oak wood bench. Two of their children played in the field in front of them, a boy and a girl. The ladies exchanged stories and laughs about the two kids.

The lady sitting on the right side of the bench was holding a small toddler. He was a beautiful child and looked just like his father. He had calming, round blue eyes that he got as a mix from both his parents. He had snow white hair sticking up in all directions. Of course the older kids could be play with him right now- if he was up for it. He loves games as much as the next kid but he just likes snoozing around a little bit more. Still, everyone adored him as one of their own.

The mother of the child was also a beautiful sight. She was wearing a ragged but an expensive looking maids outfit. Her usual long brown hair was tied up in a pony tail. Most people would be jealous of her looks and children if it wasn't for their ice cold eyes. Her eyes looked like they could pierce into anyone's heart. Most people avoided her, not wanting a reaction as cold as her eyes. But she was actually a gorgeous person, inside and out. Only a handful would understand that.

One of those handful was the elegantly beautiful women chatting next to her. Her eyes were the opposite of her friend's. She had warm brown eyes with gold specks that invited people in. She was kind to everyone she met and that's what made everyone love her. The lady was wearing a baby pink dress with many frills, flowers, and pearls attached. Her hair was tied with a strand of pearls in a bun and she was wearing a pink hair band.

"How's Jiro doing? He seems to be healthy" the blond said while looking at the sleeping toddler. The other female giggled softly and looked down at her child.

"Healthy as he'll ever be!" She answered and moved a strand of hair out of his face. She looked upwards toward her friend.

"Aren't they sweet kids, Layla? I hope they can adventure outside this home in the future, like we did" said the brunette. Layla nodded with a small smile. Her hands twiddled with a daisy in her hand.

"But you know how husbands are, Corliss. He's so protective over Lucy and doesn't want her outside or near any other children. It's outrageous!" Corliss agreed and turned toward the two children and pointed toward them with a big grin.

A little blond girl with big brown eyes, who's name was apparently Lucy, was trying to place a weaved, multicolored flower crown on top the other child's head. The boy was sputtering and blushing while she was giggling, happily.

The little boy was very handsome for such a young age. He had whitish-silver hair that pointed in wild spikes. His eyes shockingly resembled his mother's, a freezing blue, excepted his eyes were slanted. The boy was wearing a ragged t-shirt and brown cargo pants. He was very pale for a kid that was always playing outside. The only color on his face was the red blush on his cheeks. People would probably think he's an albino if it wasn't for his mother's and sibling's skin tone.

The laughing blond looked like a spitting image of her mother. Big brown eyes, blond hair, and the love for the color pink was dead on center. She was wearing a light-pink plain dress with a white collar. She was very pretty so no wonder the boy was blushing.

There wasn't a big age difference between them. Lucy was at least a year younger then him. While Jiro was at least one or two years younger then the pair.

"Come on Kaede! Please wear it?" She pleaded with big eyes. Kaede was sitting in front of her, crisscross, while folding his arms infront of his chest.

"No way! I'm a guy! Guy's don't wear flowers!" He said while looking away trying to avoid her eyes. Her eyes were pretty much his one weakness.

"Pretty Please? Please~?" She said with the crown placed neatly in her hands. The boy scowled.

"I said no way!" Lucy mimicked his scowl and narrowed her eyes at him. She scrunched her nice shoes into the dirt and pounced onto his chest. She fell on top of him and they both hit the ground with a "thud!". He groaned on impact and glared at her.

"Lucy! You're crushing me!" He whined as she sat on his chest. The blond stuck her tongue out at him cutely and giggled. She tried to force the crown onto Kaede's head but he obviously wouldn't give up without a fight. He held onto her forearms preventing her from putting on the flower crown. He was obviously stronger then her but didn't want to hurt her. The albino started laughing at her annoyed face.

"Kaede~! Come on!" She begged with a pout. Sometimes he can't stand how adorable she can act.

"Nuh-Uh" he teased with a grin. He flipped her over to his right with a huff.

"Kaede-kun~!" She screeched with a grin as big as the moon. Color instantly heated his face when she said the word "kun". Okay, make that two weaknesses. He picked up the crown to inspect it, jokingly. The two shared a fit of laughs.

When the two kids and moms were talking and playing they didn't notice two figures approach the children until a big hand pulled Lucy's forearm up and onto her feet.

"Hey!" Kaede snapped at him. He may be young but he has a big mouth and a quick temper. But one of the men put a soft hand on his chest and shooked his head, indicating that he shouldn't.

The man who stopped the boy look similar to him, obviously related somehow. He had the same hair as Kaede except it was neat and combed. The man had calming violet-blue eyes and pale skin. He was wearing a black tuxedo that looks like something a butler would wear. He had white gloves and dress shoes that would probably be dirty from standing in the grass. He was a mirror image of Jiro.

The man that pulled the confused Lucy back was a clean and cut business man. He had a mustard yellow hair cut and matching mustache. He had rough but sincere brown eyes. He was wearing a sharp business suit and a red tie.

"Lucy? What are you doing? You know you aren't allowed to play with a servants child! You're supposed to be studying with your tutor anyhow!" The man shouted at her. Lucy started to shake a little but stood her ground.

"But- Papa! He's my friend!" She argued. Layla came around and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder, whispering his name calmly into his ear. He turned around and sighed.

"She can play with other kids if she wants! She's young but she can decide for herself!" The little boy growled at the superior man. He looked down at Kaede, obviously annoyed, and shook his head.

"Akio, take control of your children. If you're going to continue being my personal assistant, you'll need to keep your son away from my daughter" he said firmly. Akio looked at his son sympathetically and pulled Kaede away as Lucy was pulled away. Corliss turned and bowed to the blond, apologetically. A sleepy Jiro held her hand while standing next to her, rubbing his eye clearly not knowing what's going on.

"As you wish, Master Jude" he said obediently. The two wives followed their husbands as their older children gave complaints and shouts. The two tried to pull away but to no avail.

"Lucy you are no longer able to see that boy. He's just a nuisance" Jude told his daughter as her eyes started watering. Layla wanted to complain but she knew it would have been overruled. He's done this almost every single time he saw the kids playing together. But this time he was more forceful and she could tell it was the last time Lucy would see Kaede and Jiro.

Or so, she thought.

Uh, Hi. This is my second story and I hope you like it.

So basically you can imagine Shion from no. 6 as Jiro and Tasha from Witch Hunter as Kaede

(kinda they don't resemble that much to them)

So this was just a flash back and the real story will start the next chapter