Chapter 1

I was walking slowly towards the main hall of the castle on the second floor. I hadn't the slightest of clue as to why I was going there. Mother said a young maiden will be visiting. I guess I was trying to hide.

How long will she be there? I had no clue. But my plan was to distance myself from her as much as possible. She'd only distract me from my studies and other important things. So I kept my slow pace as I wandered the large castle.

I hadn't been everywhere in this place. It was so big practically no one had. But there might be secrets lurking somewhere deep in this building…

I was broken free of my thoughts when I heard a small voice from behind me. "Excuse me?" The voice said.

I feared that it be the lady mother had spoken of. I dare not turn around.

The voice grew louder. "Excuse me??"

I took my chances. I turned slowly so that only a mere half of my body was turned while my head turned completely. There stood, to my displeasure, a young woman a couple inches shorter than me with brown hair clothed in a beautiful gown. She looked beautiful I had to admit. But I dare not let myself fall. Fall in love.

She spoke. "Would you happen to be V-Vaughn…?" She said stuttering. Nothing much happened then. We were simply looking into each other's eyes. Nothing more than that. I would not allow it.

I turned before things went bad for me. And IF things went bad for me, they would for her too. So I simply nodded and continued on walking. But she would not give up.

"I'm Chelsea…" She stated stepping forward a bit.

I pause for a second and let the name soak in. And then continued to the large door before me.

Why couldn't I fall in love? What would be so bad about that?

I was simply loyal to my family and every one else around me that's why. I had an arranged marriage and would not let my family down. Nor my people.

I was to be king soon. And I will let nothing stand in my way until it's official.

A.n. Ok!!!!! First fanfic on this site. (I have some on deviantart too.) It kinda fails but I just got randomly inspired. Sorry if it's bad!!!

Harvest Moon (c) Natsume