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The Stars Will Smile

Chapter One: The Beginning

Just close your eyes

The sun is going down

You'll be alright

No one can hurt you now

Come morning light

You and I'll be

Safe and Sound

Safe & Sound (feat. The Civil Wars)- Taylor Swift

—x—

The sky was burning with a fiery glaze as bits of ashes fell to the ground. The trees were gone, the land bare. War had destroyed everything in its path; It did everything to keep them apart for so long, and now, it was finally winning.

"Oh god Mikan, please no. You can't be hurt, you can't leave now." A voice desperately let out as a boy sat on the ground, clutching a body to him.

"Shh Natsume. You know I don't like it when people cry." The girl lifted her trembling hand up to his face, gently wiping away his tears. Her voice was barely audible now.

"Don't worry. They won't win." She kept her hand on his cheek and smiled up reassuringly. She could feel her eyes watering up as her vision became blurred, but she couldn't cry. No, not both of them.

"How can you say that? You're dyi-" His voice cracked as his lips refused to let out the words that he saw as the undeniable truth. He gently gripped her other hand and he tried to fight his tears. He couldn't close his eyes though, for the fear of missing a single moment of her life.

"Maybe in this life, yes, but we both knew this was going to happen eventually. Last year, before I met you, I happened to meet someone while walking in the town. She told me something strange." A small chuckle escaped her mouth. "I thought she was crazy, but turns out everything she said was true. I met you, I fell in love with you, and now, I'm going to be leaving you. But she also said that it wasn't the end for us. As long as you keep living, we'll be together again, if not next time, one day." She took a shallow breath as she smiled peacefully up at the sky, as if she knew it was a promise to them.

Natsume stared helplessly as she slowly closed her eyes and fell limp. He pulled her up to his chest and held her tightly, crying into her shoulder. He couldn't ever help her, and she got caught up in his mess.

But he couldn't forget her words.

"As long as you keep living,"

And those words, they would become his resolution.

—x—

"Now then, today we will be studying history, more specifically, the history of the Hyuuga Kingdom. Can anyone generalize the story behind it?" The teacher's eyes looked around the room, his gaze met by nothing but blank stares. He sighed and began to turn around when a hand shot up from the back. "Yes, Mikan. I was surprised that you hadn't said anything earlier. Please, begin."

The brunette stood up from her seat as she spoke. "Well, hundreds of years ago, there was a war between the Hyuuga Kingdom and the Kingdom of Alice. Alice had betrayed the peace between the two by wiping out towns of people, and in response, the Hyuuga began to fire back."

"Very good!" The teacher clapped his hands together in delight. "After the Alice Castle was besieged, The King of Hyuuga was killed by one of the Alice people, and the Prince took over. He proceeded by ending the war. The whole war lasted only 2 months, and after that, the people of Alice quickly scattered themselves amongst the Hyuuga people. And ever since the war, it has been peaceful within Hyuuga lands."

"Now then, we will be starting with the pre-war conditions and this will be part of your final test, so be sure to pay attention."

As Mikan sat back down, she turned over to a girl sitting beside her.

"Hotaru, at least try to look a little interested in what he's saying. This stuff actually counts towards our final exam."

"Dummy. We've been learning this stuff since the third grade." She calmly said without taking her eyes off of the screen in front of her. "Besides, aren't you supposed to be having an Alice examination next period?"

Mikan's eyes widened as she realized. She had completely forgotten all about it and it counted for a good amount of her final grades.

Although the Kingdom of Alice was long gone, the term Alice remained to describe abilities of a handful of people. The Kingdom of Alice was named after the term because of the large number of Alices within it and it would've been too hard to change the name after the war so it stuck.

"Hotaru~ Would you do me a favor?"

"Cover for you as you sneak out of class to practice for the test that you should've been worried about for months? Sure thing, as long as you pay for dinner for the next three days." Again, said without blinking an eye or facing the brunette.

"You never cease to amaze me by reading my mind. Three days though? Isn't that a bit much-" She paused as she realized that arguing would only result in a higher price. "-Fine, done. Thanks Hotaru!" She slid out of her seat as the teacher faced the board and quietly left the room, unnoticed.

Hotaru sat in her chair, shaking her head. It's because you're easy to read, idiot.

—x—

Natsume sat in the courtyard under a tall cherry blossom tree. It was one of the only trees left from the Kingdom of Alice and was only preserved because of its rarity and beauty. He was reading, but only to have been bored to sleep by the book.

"Hey Natsume. Skipping class again?" He heard a voice and lifted up the book cover from over his eyes to see his friend staring down on him.

"Does it matter, Ruka? I'd rather catch up on my sleep out here than in that stuffy room with everyone. Besides, haven't you been doing the same thing? Or were you stalking your mysterious girlfriend?" He smirked before placing the book back over his eyes.

"Dammit Natsume, I'm not obsessed. Besides I heard that she's supposed to marry Mouri family's son."

"And actually, the Alice test is next so I've been somewhat preparing. Some people aren't as brilliant as you are with their Alices." He rolled his eyes at his best friend who was seemingly not paying attention.

"I don't think that the crown prince really has to be worried about grades or tests. These are trivial matters compared to what he should be preparing for." A voice interjected.

"Shit, why do you always find me, Persona?" Natsume removed the book from his face in irritation and stared over at the masked figure.

"Because you always are in the same place every time. It's also my job as your advisor. As much as you don't want to, nor does it really matter, it'd mandatory to go to your next class for the test." He paused, knowing that his reason would not be enough to move the prince. "Besides, aren't you the least bit interested in seeing the abilities of your fellow classmates? They will be working for you one day, and I hear they're quite a talented bunch this year." Hm… still didn't work.

"I also happen to know that the girl Ruka likes is going to be participating in the test." Bingo. Natsume's eyes shut up and Ruka stared wide eyed at the man, who seemed content with his last words.

"You really are an evil bastard..."

-End of Chapter-

Author's Note:/

This is my first story and hopefully it'll turn out all right. I've had a bunch of ideas for awhile but just really wanted to try writing one so this is it. A little cliché, but whatever. It's just being made out of pure enjoyment and entertainment.

I know, it wasn't that long of a chapter and it's still a bit shaky, but I'm not sure whether or not I really like it. Reading and reviews are really appreciated, especially in the beginning chapters! Hopefully you guys will like the story, and if not, tell me what you think~

Until next time,

Crepescule