Princess Shirayuki of Akigaya

A wish 01

Zen Wisteria leaned back on his chair feeling tired from all the paperwork he had finished, which were now pilled up neatly on his desk. He had decided when entering his study room that he would tackle his work full on so that he could free his evening to spend it with his wife Shirayuki. His blue eyes took notice of the clock that was hanging on the wall opposite him. It read midnight, and he groaned frustrated that one whole day was gone just like that.

Zen immediately decided to head upstairs to his bedchamber hoping that he could at least spend a few minutes with Shirayuki before she feel asleep. As he was about to open the door he felt a friendly presence enter the room. Zen turned around to find Obi climbing through the window.

"Master do you have some time to talk?" Obi asked, concerned evident in his voice.

Zen knowing this was important slowly then closed the door behind him. He took a seat on a nearby chair and looked towards his friend who sat opposite of him. He watched Obi concentrate to find the exact words. Obi opened his mouth to speak and then closed. He contemplated for a few more seconds and then opened his mouth to speak again but immediately closed it.

"Is it really something that hard to say?" Asked Zen feeling curious.

Obi looked up to the prince and sighed, knowing that he would never find the right way to ask anyways. "Well, here it goes. Do you know Rin and Annie's relationship status?"

Zen looked back flustered as he responded. "Are you saying that Rin and your daughter are dating? Since when?"

"You don't know anything either?" Asked Obi bewildered. "I am not sure if they have started dating, but I can feel something is happening between the two of them."

Zen chuckled. "Rin just turned eighteen, you know what it is like to be that age."

Obi frowned. "To well my friend and I don't want any of that happening with my daughter."

Zen now laughed. "Yes of course. Rin might be a rascal but you know he is a good boy."

Obi sighed and leaned back defeated. "Yes. I like the kid. You and Shirayuki have raised him to be a gentleman, but not with my Annie. She is off limits to be dating anyone!"

"If it bothers you that much I can ask Rin about it." Zen suggested, wanting to give his friend some piece of mind.

Obi smiled. "Thanks. That would be great."

"I'm feeling exhausted, I'll return to you when I speak to my son." Zen replied as he got up from his seat and started for the door once again. "Good night."

Zen entered his bedroom to find Shirayuki already sleeping. He carefully lay next to her on the bed, but she opened her eyes half way and gave him a small smile. Zen took her in his arms and she pressed against him comfortably. He kissed her forehead and watched her eyes close.

"Dearest, do you know if Rin is dating any girl?" Zen whispered hoping that she was hearing.

Shirayuki mumbled back sleepily. "No, why do you ask?"

"Obi was worried about Annie. He thinks Rin and Annie are in a relationship." Zen chuckled amusedly. "I think Obi should relax a bit."

Shirayuki gave a soft chuckle. "Don't forget your words right now when the time comes for Hannie to start dating."

Zen stiffened and he realized how Obi was feeling. "Dating is off limits for her."

Shirayuki laughed. "Don't worry Zen, she is only seven years old. Now go to sleep."

Zen woke up from a nightmare as the sun rose. He dreamt that his daughter started dating a boy. Not that it was a big problem, but he had never had such nightmares or issues before. Zen cursed Obi for giving him that sort of worries. He immediately then went to find Rin in his room. He knocked before going in to find his son up and getting dressed.