A/N:Hello again everyone! I sure hope you all like this one. But be warned:This is going to be a long one so,I'm apologizing now for late updates.
You Are The Only Exception
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Chapter 1:Her Choice
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Mikan Sakura Yukihara awoke to a beautiful morning with bright sunlight streaming into her room. She lazily got out of bed and opened some windows to let fresh air enter.
One day closer to freedom,she reminded herself and went to her bathroom to freshen up.
Mikan was no ordinary girl.
She was the Princess of the Yukihara kingdom,one which had been ruled for centuries by her ancestors and till present by her father,the king,Izumi Yukihara. So it was obvious to say that Mikan had been born with a silver spoon;She has grown up in sheer luxury and slendour and was a bright and beautiful sixteen year old.
Although living the splendid life would certainly please most but with Mikan it was the exact opposite. Although she was grateful for being born into such a pretigious life,she had always dreamt of being normal,for being a Princess and the soul heir to the throne,her life was far from it.
But today,things were taking a different stroll.
Mikan had finally convinced her parents to allow her to attend Alice Academy,a prestigious boarding school for Alice weilders in Japan. Being home-schooled for the past thirteen years of her life,she wanted to get the feel of attending an actual school with actual students. Home schooling had its many disadvantages which she was aware of and with extreme persistence and pursuation,she managed to finally rid herself of it.
This would be her first step into normal life.
After a refreshing face wash,Mikan happily rushed down to get some breakfast.
"G'morning everyone!" She greeted her parents as well as the servants and butlers present in the large dining room. The dining table was sprawled with foods of all kinds;Typical for the royal family.
"Goodmorning sweetheart. You woke up on the right side of the bed today!" Mikan's mother Queen Yuka remarked.
"She sure did." King Izumi said smirking from behind his morning newspaper.
"Yep! And that's all because of the two of you!" Mikan said while helping herself to some Cocoa Puffs and some orange juice."I can't wait for school tomorrow!"
Yuka shifted uncomfortably in her seat and looked towards her husband who had put his newspaper down to look at his daughter.
Being a little over-protective of Mikan,this set of parents had an extremely difficult time in choosing to let her attend Alice Academy.
And they had every right to be.
Mikan was the owner of a set of rare and powerful powers or Alices:The Nullification Alice and the Stealing with Insertion Alice. Due to this,she had been the target for many terror groups intending to use her Alices to fullfill their purposes and currently,she was the main target of the Z Organization who threatened to steal the exsisting most powerful Alices using her,and dominate the world.
So sending her alone to the academy would definitely be risky. However,after much discussion and arrangements,they had come up with something to not only appease Mikan and make her happy but to also ensure her safety.
"Mikan,"began Izumi,"You must be knowing how hard it was for your mother and I to let you attend this school".Yuka nodded in agreement.
"I know daddy." Mikan said after gulping down her orange juice."And I will definitely miss the both of you but.."
"That's not the case here. What we want is for you to be safe." Interrupted Yuka. "So,your father and I,as well as the Council of Ministers and Advisers of our kingdom have decided to let you go on one term."
Mikan listened intently to her mother,not liking where she was going with this.
"You're going to be accompanied by a set of bodyguards."
"WHAT!" Mikan stood up in response.
"That's the only way we can be ensured of your safety Mikan." pointed out Izumi. "As the King of this kingdom and your father,my top priorty is to keep you safe. Your mother as well as myself cannot let you go without proper security."
"And let's not forget about the Z who are just waiting on the wings for a chance to kidnap you!" Yuka said exsasperately.
"But dad,mom! I'll be denied of my privacy! One of the main reasons why I even want to go to Alice Academy is to leave all this behind!"
"Your highness.." A man dressed in a black suit appreared adressed Izumi and interupting the family discussion."You have a meeting with the Council in fifteen minutes." The king nodded in response and the suited man disappeared. Mikan on the other hand,sank down in her chair,disappointed.
"We'll leave this decision to you:Either you attend Alice Academy with your bodyguards or you can stay here,home-schooled. Its your choice,sweetheart." Izumi told Mikan. He kissed his wife and daughter before leaving for his meeting.
"You can take as much time as you want Mikan." Yuka said while scanning through the newspaper her husband was reading earlier.
"There's no time mom" Mikan grogily said,her face buried in her palms."School starts tomorrow.I've already made my decision anyway."
"Which is...?"
"I'm going... With the bodyguards.." She sighed in defeat.
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A/N;How was that?! XD Anyway, an update is soon on its way!
