Right, sorry about the "try to update in a week" and taking like, half a year or so. I forgot her login details (and the use of text-messaging -_-), and the both of us weren't able to go online at the same time, so... yeah. Geeh.

First rewritten chapter of Forbidden Love, enjoy and really very sorry for the long wait.

Once a upon a time, in the faraway land of Japan, there was a high school. But not just any high school, it was Konoha High, Tokyo branch. Now, what was so great about this high school?

It wasn't the place, it was the people. Three groups of people, in fact. The first group consisted of the Principal, the Head of Staff, and the Discipline Master. Known as the "Legendary Three", any school that came under their hands would be ensured of smooth operations, flawless timetables, and naturally, well-mannered students. But everything changed one year ago, when groups Two and Three came into play.

Group Two consisted of four boys, and as time passed they called themselves "Kenbi". The four boys that made up Kenbi were known for being the closest bunch of brothers ever known throughout Konoha High history, even though each boy was unique and they all had their differences.

Group Three, on the other hand, was made up of four girls. They too, had a name – Kokoru. The four of them were like real sisters; they never left any one member alone at any point of time during school curriculum. Each girl had her perfections and her flaws, but like Kenbi, they stuck together.

Now, what about Kokoru and Kenbi?

You see, during their freshman year, a little scuffle broke out between the two leaders. One rude comment led to another, and soon insults and chairs were flying at the other party. After that incident, the both of them rallied their brothers or sisters, and became the two groups that were soon widely feared on campus – especially if both groups were within a four meter radius of one another.

But the next year, by a weird twist of fate, all the members of Kokoru and Kenbi would end up in the same class. There would be protests, there would be complaints, but nothing and absolutely nothing would be able to change the Principal's mind. Why?

"Because… It seems like fun."

Yes, a sadistic Principal. Oh, the joy. But still, despite the fears of more wars breaking out, majority of the school (including teachers) wanted to see more Kokoru VS Kenbi action. Never mind graffiti, flooded or clogged toilets, or food flying in the cafeteria. The school was rich, it could afford the damage money as long as the scuffles kept to within the neighborhood.

So… let the war begin!

"They're coming!"

"Kyaa, Sasuke-kun is as cool as ever!"

"Naruto-kun is so cute!"

"I love Shika's annoyed face!"

"But Neji-sama's annoyed face is hotter!"

The girls screamed wildly as Kenbi entered the classroom one by one, since it was impossible for all four of them to squeeze through the narrow doorway at the same time. The first one to pass through was none other than the leader himself, Sasuke.

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Uchiha Sasuke, the leader and rumored "King of Spades", always kept a stoic face, never changing his facial expression unless it was something that affected him greatly. But him being him, he never took anything to heart, which would explain his inability to shift his face muscles.

He wore the standard black Gakuran-style school uniform, although the uniform top was not buttoned at all, and the first two buttons of the white dress shirt underneath were left undone. His pants were tight, his dark blue school bag was slung over his shoulder, and a silver chain holding his "King" ring hung from his waist, completing his "badass" look.
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"No fair, Sasuke-teme. You always get all the girls' attention." Naruto complained as he walked through the door, folding his arms but unfolding them again to smile and wave at a

lucky girl who caught his eye.

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Uzumaki Naruto was the "King of Hearts", and he lived up to his nickname, always having a smile or grin on his face no matter the circumstances. Out of the four, he was the one who showed the most extreme emotions, so he and Sasuke were always having friendly quarrels due to their contrasting personalities.

He had worn his uniform properly, except for the fact that the top was not tucked in and the first and last buttons were not done, letting his neck and the bottom of the white shirt show. His pants hung low on his hips, so it dragged along on the floor when he walked. He was hugging his orange backpack, the same way you would a stuffed toy, and his "King" ring hung from a string around his neck. Most of the girls described his overall being as "uber-cute", for lack of a better word.
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Upon hearing his complaint, Shikamaru put an arm around Naruto's shoulder and leaned on the boy. "Well, maybe you should unbutton the uniform top, like the rest of us." He suggested, raising an eyebrow when a few of their fans fainted from the mental image of Naruto in the process of unbuttoning his shirt.

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Nara Shikamaru had been Sasuke's best friend for over a decade, and they call him the "King of Clubs". No one knows the real meaning behind the nickname, but they say it was because the Clubs were the only other black suit in a pack of playing cards; which leads back to the fact that the two of them have been long time friends.

Shikamaru defied many of the school's uniform rules. He had a piercing, which was strictly not allowed, he kept long hair, which was also not allowed, and he had his uniform top unbuttoned and his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Like Naruto, his pants hung low on his hips, successfully hiding his rainbow-socks from the rest of the world. His camouflage-print messenger bag was slung diagonally across his shoulders. The "King" ring was pinned proudly on his uniform top, next to the second button.
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Naruto briefly pondered it, before he shook his head no. Neji caught up to the both of them, folding his arms. "Shika, you of all people should remember last year when he got caught by DM Snake-eye. You were there, and you got scolded more than Naruto did."

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Hyuuga Neji wasn't the "King of Diamonds" for nothing. He liked to wield pointy objects, and was skilled in swordplay and taijiquan. Being the martial arts expert that he was, he probably had weapons hidden everywhere in his uniform – and nobody wanted to find out if he really did. He was the quiet one in the group, and also the oldest, because he had been retained due to a sickness that caused him to fail his second year - also the year in which he met Sasuke and joined the Kenbi group.

Neji's uniform top was slung over his shoulders, his white shirt wasn't tucked in, and like Shikamaru, he had long hair, which he kept in a loose ponytail. The only reason why he hasn't been scolded by a teacher for it was because there was a rumor that he kept a penknife in his pocket. His brown satchel bag hung from one shoulder, and his 'King' ring was worn on his middle finger.
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Shika sighed and put his hands behind his head. "Yeah, but still. Who would listen to that old pedophile anyway?" He dumped his bag on the floor next to his chosen seat, and then pulled out the chair and put both feet on the table. Sasuke took a seat on his left, and rested his chin on both of his hands, elbows propped up on the table. Naruto, wanting to stay further away from Sasuke, sat on Shikamaru's right, and Neji sat next to Naruto, who just so happened to have found a coin on the floor.

"Hey Neji, do you think I'll get good luck now that I picked up this coin?" He eagerly asked the boy who was staring at him with a raised eyebrow.

"Naruto, you do know that it's just a children's nursery rhyme, right?" The blonde blinked.

"Yeah, but you never know when fairytales can come true, right?" He grinned at his pale-eyed friend, who merely exhaled loudly and fished out a book from his bag to read. In the meantime, Shikamaru had dozed off while Sasuke was staring at the tree that was placed right next to the classroom block.

Naruto, feeling bored, decided to walk around the school, since class wouldn't start for another fifteen minutes and he wanted to see if any changes had been made to the school over the year-end vacation. As he walked out of the door though, he ran into someone and fell over backwards onto his behind.

"Oof! Ow, that hurt… Oh, I'm so sorry! Are you…" He smirked as he got up. "On second thought, I'm not sorry! So, how was your vacation, Sakura?" Said girl used the door frame as support to stand up, before shooting him a glare and an overly sweet smile.

"Well, hello, Naruto-kun! My vacation was fine, thank you. After all, there weren't any annoying Kenbi boys around to spoil it for me. Right, girls?" She turned to her three friends who were standing behind her.

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Haruno Sakura, dubbed the "Queen of Spades" by her peers. She had a sharp tongue and an equally sharp mind, which befitted her position as leader of Kokoru. She was a toughie, and was known for her strong determination and incredible strength, both of which helped in her role as key player in the school volleyball team.

Her blouse was not tucked in, she wore loose socks that were slightly higher than her ankle, and she had folded her school skirt twice, so it was slightly shorter than what it should have been. Her long, pink-dyed hair was let down, but her fringe was kept back by a red hairband. A pendant in the shape of a Spade hung from a golden chain around her neck, and a red and pink tote bag hung from one shoulder.
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Hinata, the shyest of the group, smiled slightly.

"Well Sakura-chan, the Kenbi boys can provide entertainment sometimes, what with their occasional internal quarrels so… I take a neutral side." She looked down at her hands and started playing with her fingers.

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Hyuuga Hinata, also known as the "Queen of Hearts". Unlike Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts, Hinata was a shy and peaceful person who would never harm a fly. However, she would do anything for the people closest to her, which made her a good ally. Her father was the owner of a huge security company, and hence she was made to learn taijiquan from her uncle for self-defense, along with her cousin, Hyuuga Neji.

Hinata wore her school uniform properly, with the exception of her loose, knee high socks and a yellow hair clip she used to clip her fringe to the left. Her hair was pulled up into a half ponytail. A heart shaped pendant hung from her light purple book bag, which was slung diagonally over her shoulders.
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Sakura, having heard Hinata's opinion, nodded and turned to Ino, who merely scoffed.

"Well, I was overseas for vacation, but Sakura, you obviously know my answer." She grinned, and Sakura grinned back.

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Yamanaka Ino was Sakura's childhood friend, and so she was the "Queen of Clovers". Why clovers and not clubs? Because, as Ino had stated, "Clovers sound less boy-ish than clubs". After all, Ino was everything girly and so on. She knew the latest gossip, the latest fashions, and was voted most popular girl in school.

Ino's uniform toed the line between "acceptable" and "skimpy". Her first two blouse buttons were undone, revealing some cleavage. Her skirt was folded more than three times, so it went down to only mid-thigh. She wore ankle socks, which were not allowed in school, and which allowed her to reveal more of her legs. Her hair was tied up in a high ponytail, with light blue clips parting her fringe to the right. A clover pendant hung from a silver chain around her neck, and a white handbag was slung over her shoulder.
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"So, Tenten, how about you?" Sakura turned to her Chinese friend, who merely chuckled.

"No opinion on this one." She smiled at Sakura, who shrugged and turned back to Naruto.

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Tenten was the "Queen of Diamonds", and she lived up to her name, being skilled in the use of many kinds of weapons and having practiced more than 5 forms of chinese martial arts. She was a transfer student from China, and hence she was one year older than the rest of them. Also, it was because of that that she was able to think through things more clearly and give better advice.

Tenten's hair was tied up into two buns on either side of her head, and her uniform was worn properly, as she placed much importance on respect, and felt that it was necessary to wear the uniform properly in order to show respect to the school. However, she carried around a wooden sword, claiming that it was for self protection. Her diamond pendant hung from the hilt of the sword, which she kept in her dark green duffel bag.
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"So, there you have it. Not counting Hinata and Tenten's neutral opinions, it's an unanimous decision among the Kokoru that you Kenbi boys are unneeded." Sakura smirked into Naruto's face. Naruto just blinked, failing to process the big words before casting glances at the other Kenbi members.

"Uh, guys? I could use some help here." He said, not caring about what others would say about him not being able to take on four girls. Sasuke looked at Naruto, then decided that the tree was more interesting. Neji just shook his head. Shikamaru was the first one to answer his call for help.

"Ugh, how troublesome." He muttered as he stood up and trudged over to the front of the classroom, where a crowd had already gathered. "Ok, so you think that we Kenbi are unneeded? How about you girls, then? After all, we've proven many times that we are the better group…" He yawned, which earned him a glare from Ino.

"That's because we've been going easy on you guys. Didn't you know? Well, of course not, since you guys are probably much more interested in video games or skirt-chasing or whatever it is guys do." She taunted, and Shikamaru narrowed his eyes at her.

"Yeah, we've been going easy too. We are gentlemen after all. We wouldn't want to use full force on a bunch of high-and-mighty girls who think that they're the best…" He paused and looked each one of them in the eye, before smirking.

"Especially since girls know nothing except gossiping, flirting and doing whatever it is girls do."

At that moment, hot-tempered Tenten moved forward and was about to punch Shikamaru for saying such degrading things about girls, when her fist was grabbed by a very pissed off Neji.

"Oh, just as I expected. I'll leave things here to you, Neji. Come on, Naruto-baka…" Shikamaru yawned, then grabbed a protesting Naruto by his collar and dragged him back to their seats. Neji and Tenten then proceeded to have a stare-off.

"So, China girl, I suggest you and your group of noisy friends keep it down. It's annoying, especially when your noise is interfering with my reading." He hardened his stare, which made Tenten shudder a little. Pale eyes can be scary if they belong not to Hinata, but to Neji.

"Well, I'm so sorry for interrupting you and your porn books. Perhaps we'll consider shutting up now so you can go back to having sick fantasies, hmm?" She glared into his eyes, and then ducked to narrowly miss a well-aimed kick to her jaw. After regaining balance, she marched up to him and grabbed his collar.

"What the hell was that for, Hyuuga!" She yelled in his face, only receive a smirk in response.

"Well, sorry to disappoint you, but the book I've been reading is about the 72 shaolin martial arts. I've been particularly interested in one skill that allows the practitioner to cause damage to his enemy's internal organs with just one strike of his finger…" He held up his middle and index finger and, very quickly, covered the little distance in-between them and tapped both of her shoulders. Everyone watched with dropped jaws as Tenten's arms went limp, and then Sakura was the first one to rush forward to her aid.

"Tenten, are you alright? Are your internal organs…" She was cut off by Neji's chuckling.

"Nah, I just tapped her pressure points. But I didn't use much strength, so her arms should be immobilised for about only ten to fifteen minutes." He turned and was about to walk back when Tenten suddenly got up and tried to kick him in the back, but he realized it quickly and managed to block it.

"I'm not done with you yet, Hyuuga." She spat, preparing to kick with her other leg when a loud clapping came from the outside the door. All heads turned to the source of the sound, which turned out to be a brown haired man with a scar across his face.

"Alright, everyone back to their seats! I'm sure this can continue later after school… or three years later.. or never…" The man walked in and dumped a meter-long ruler and a laptop bag onto the teacher's table, before turning and writing something on the chalk board. The Kenbi members exchanged glances. Oh boy. This teacher was…

"I"m Umino Iruka, your form teacher for this year. I expect there to be no troublemaking before class every day, so I do not want a repeat of what happened earlier, am I understood?" He glared at the Kokoru and Kenbi members. Naruto banged his head on the table.

"Of all people…"

"Wait, Iruka-sensei?" Sakura raised her hand.

"Yes, Haruno-san?" He sighed.

"Well, you said that you "don't want a repeat of what happened earlier"… So does that mean that we'll be in the same class as the annoying bas- I mean, the Kenbi guys?" She frowned, hoping the answer to be no. But then again…

"Yes, Haruno-san. Your Kokoru group and the Uchiha's Kenbi group will be in the same class…"

"Tch, I was hoping you wouldn't say that…"

"Hn."

"WHAT?"

"He~h?"

"Aw man…"

"You've gotta be kidding me."

"Che."

"Dammit."

The whole class went into an uproar. Girls were rejoicing at the fact that the Kenbi boys would be in their class, guys were excited that the Kokoru girls would be in their class, and both sexes were surprised at how the principal could let this happen. But none of them knew, and none of them would know, that she wanted this to happen.

And.. that's it!

Don't kill me.

To all you confused people out there: Blur DaydreamerXXX hijacked this story and is now writing in place of Ms cherlyncherryy because the latter didn't want to update.