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Title: My Prince
Rating: M
Plot Summary: The prince wants a guard- someone who will protect and take care of him. He intended to keep their relationship as master and servant. But, what if things get out of hand and starts going in direction that His Royal Highness could never imagine? As things unfold, will he still be able to keep their relationship as it is? Or will the unexpected turn of events would tear their bond would be severed into a thousand pieces?
I'm not really sure about this one.. I just hope this turns out well...
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Swords clashed and blood spilt everywhere. The war between the two kingdoms had dragged on for several days. Proof of it was scattered on the ground. Lifeless corpses and abandoned weapons littered the ground. The last wave of attack was commanded, and numerous arrows flew from the home castle. The three commanders, namely the king, the prince and the general, led the troops for the last assault. With a war cry, the final blows were delivered. The three men who stood above all slashed their way to triumph. The last man fell, and the war was over. Three weeks and four days of battle and finally the victor was decided.
The victory of Konohakagure had earned control over Amekagure. With this, the kingdom of Konohakagure (or better known as Konoha) expanded their horizons once again, and retained their title as the biggest kingdom amongst five, or rather, four others. Konoha was headed by a fine king that goes by the name of Namikaze Minato. His name and face were feared among all warriors. It was rumored that other countries have ordered their soldiers to retreat at the mere sound of his name. Minato is a ruthless killer; quick, agile and silent, thus earning him the name Yellow Flash because they could see the trail left behind by his blonde hair. Moreover, as a king, he is a brilliant tactician. He's always a step ahead of his enemies. Victory was won, not because his troops outnumbered the enemy. It's all in the strategy. Overall, Namikaze Minato is a genius of a king. He's the type that shows up once in a blue moon.
"Everyone! Let's get back to the castle and celebrate our victory!" The king's voice resounded through the field.
The troops let out a loud cry, cheering for the victorious king.
"However…" Silence then fell upon the sea of men. "We must first hold the ritual for our dead comrades. Be it ours or the enemies. We have to respect the dead, whoever they are. Understood?"
"Yes, sir!"
The men started to move the bodies one by one. Their bodies were tired and sore, but their dedication for their king has made them move with speed, finishing their work half the time. The king left the supervision to the general as he and the prince left for the castle. The prince kept his head down, as if ashamed to look at the king's face. However, the older man just kept on heading towards the castle, on his horse with his head held high.
"Naruto… What's wrong?" Minato said as soon as they were already in the King's bedchamber.
"Nothing, father…" The younger one said, closing the door behind them and leaning on the frame
"Naruto… You're my son… I know when you're troubled. Now, tell me what's bothering you…" Minato said, walking towards the troubled prince
"It's just that… This war is because of me… If I wasn't captured by those no good Amekagure soldiers, then you wouldn't have to declare war against them… I just…"
"Naruto…" The king sighed, wrapping his arms around his beloved son. "It's not your fault. I've been making arrangements so that we could be allies with each other. But, the king of Amakagure wasn't just going to budge. Sooner or later, we would eventually go to war against them. And, it just so happens that they used a tactic that they know I just couldn't resist."
"But they made you declare the war…"
"It's your safety that's at stake, Naruto. I just couldn't jeopardize it." Minato let go of Naruto and wiped the tears from his eyes. "Now, now… Stop crying… We have a victory celebration later. Surely you'd want to look good."
"Thanks dad… You're the best." The younger boy smiled
"Run along, now. Get ready for later…" The king said as he spun his son around and opened the door for him. Naruto just smiled and ran to his the hallway, bellowing for his servants and asking them to attend to him.
"Really… What am I going to do with him?" Minato said to himself
Uzumaki Naruto is the king's son, the Prince of Konohakagure kingdom. Currently 17, he is the one and only heir to the Konoha throne. His mother died during childbirth; therefore, another candidate for the throne wasn't possible. Minato didn't blame Naruto for his wife's death. In fact, he opted Naruto to bear his wife's name as a remembrance and a sign of being the Queen's son. After all, with Naruto's blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes, even a dumb peasant would know that he is the king's child.
"Your Highness! It's so good that you're back alive!" Naruto's tutor greeted as the young prince reached his room
"Iruka… Wow, you're actually glad to see me?" Naruto said, dropping his sword on one side
Umino Iruka is the king's handpicked private tutor and guardian. He is home schooled by the said gentleman just to ensure that his son is being taught the right way and if being taken care of. Naruto had lessons on Sword fighting, History, Geography, Literature, Ethics, Horseback riding and Botany. Iruka poses more of a second father to the prince than a tutor since he always asks for advice and guidance from him if the king is not available. In return, Iruka had treated Naruto like a real son, often going out of his way for the sake of the young prince. As the time grew that the two spent with each other, a long lasting relationship of trust and love was born.
"Of course, My Prince. Is there a reason for me to be saddened by your safe return?"
"I guess not. Is my bath ready?"
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Good."
The two walked through the vast corridors of the castle to the Royal Bathhouse. Naruto entered first, stripping down to his birth suit before going into the warm and relaxing pool. Once he was settled in, he called for Iruka and his servants. The maids quickly got rid of his soiled clothes and stacked his towel and fresh clothes for him to use while Iruka dragged a chair and sat near the pool side, keeping an eye on the prince.
"Iruka…" Naruto called out
"Yes, My Prince?"
"How many times did I get kidnapped this year?"
"Including this… The third time… Why ask that?"
"I don't really know what's wrong with me. I take your lessons to heart. During practice, I apply those principles. But then, when I'm attacked by surprise, I just can't do anything… It's causing Father great distress when he knows that I got kidnapped again… What should I do, Iruka?"
"You lack more training and experience, My Prince. King Minato has faced countless of battle, that why he's good."
"But that's it… I don't want to depend on Father all the time…"
"May I suggest a personal guard, My Prince?"
"You think Father would agree?"
"If he's from the Army, then I'm sure the King would consent."
"Great!" Naruto stood up and quickly finished his bath. "I'm going to ask Father for a personal guard! Thanks Iruka!"
"200 men died today and the rest of you are severely injured. What do you have to say for yourselves, men?" The General said, his voices echoing throughout the training grounds. "If we didn't call for back up, what face could we show to the King?"
Hatake Kakashi, strict General of the Konoha army. At 29 years old, he had climbed the top of the army ranks. Of course, it wasn't easy for him. Many of his soldiers were a lot older than him and had disagreed with him being placed at the top. They had always thought that Kakashi was no good and he was appointed the position because his father was the former General. But, his skill with the sword had proved them otherwise. Kakashi's skill and quick decision making had made him in to a fine General that even the king acknowledges him.
"Losing men like that in the battlefield… As a General, it pains to see my men die." Kakashi paused, taking his time to breath. "So starting tomorrow, we will train harder to be an army worthy to be of service of the king!"
"Long Live King Minato!" One of the men bellowed whilst all the rest followed.
The General then turned around to retreat to his room. But, as Kakashi stepped from the platform, a sword came flying to his hands. With quick instincts, the General caught it with grace and poise. A soldier then stepped out from the dark, revealing his face to the older man.
"You went to battle and yet you still have your left eye and the lower half of your face hidden." The soldier sighed. "Really… Is that a fashion statement? Along with that leaning tower of silver hair do of yours?"
"Is that the way you speak to your General, Colonel?" Kakashi replied, eyeing the soldier
"No, sir. But it's my way to speak to my father, sir." The Colonel said. "Stingy as always."
"Sasuke…" Kakashi sighed, rubbing his temples with his fingers. "Come on… Let's get back to our room."
The man by the name Sasuke is the 19 year old Colonel. Sasuke is not the real son of the General. Just by looking at the younger boy's raven tresses and obsidian orbs, there resemblance isn't there. Truth and unknown to others is, Sasuke was really a victim of war. It was during the time that the criminal organization called Akatsuki wrecked havoc to all of the kingdoms. As the organization attacked and the Kingdom's army fought, the General managed to let the hostages free, but most of them were eventually killed by the Akatsuki's men. However, a child, merely 12, was able to fight off his assassins, killing them with his swift blows from a sword he randomly picked. As the child collapsed from fatigue and hunger, the General came to his rescue. Since then, Kakashi took care of the child and taught him everything he knew, eventually absorbing him into the army. However, when Kakashi asked about the child's past, all he could remember was that he was given the name Sasuke. Nothing more, nothing less.
"Sasuke… You know you're required to attend the victory party later, right?" Kakashi mentioned as they arrived in their conjoined room
"Yeah, I know… What about it?"
"Don't ever think of escaping…"
"What makes you think I'm planning to escape?"
"How about the fact that half of your body is already out of the window?"
Sasuke suddenly jumped out of the room and ran to the courtyard away from his father's sight. He didn't want to go back, because frankly he didn't want to go to parties. He didn't want the mingling, the socializing and the dress uniforms. Kakashi just sighed as he watched the younger teen run. He knew that Sasuke would eventually go back and attend the party. He had no choice. There was nowhere to hide except the stables. And Kakashi knew well that aside from parties, the smell of horse dung was the next thing Sasuke hated the most.
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