So, this is my first fanfic and I hope you bear with me! Thanks in advance for reading it! :)

Royalty isn't everything

Chapter 1- Wanting Freedom

Mikan's P.O.V

Some of you may think that being a princess is everything, but let me tell you it's not. People keep on expecting you to be prim and proper and blah, blah, blah. Well, it's not easy to meet their expectations, and to add insult to injury, my parents keep on nagging about me being the next heir to the kingdom.

By the way, I'm Mikan Yukihira, 16 years old, next heir of the Yukihira kingdom. One and only daughter of Yuka and Izumi Yukihira and the most tortured teenager in the world. Well, not literally. Some of you may consider me the luckiest girl on earth. I mean, why wouldn't I? I have all the material things I want, all the beautiful shoes and dresses and about everything a normal teenager could ask for. Except for one thing, I don't have FREEDOM.

Just once in my life I want to be free. I want to be able to take walks in the park without my bodyguards following me, to be able to go to a regular school where I can meet many friends (not that I don't have friends). And to be able to walk around without people bowing or addressing you as 'You're Highness' or 'Your Majesty.'

Normal P.O.V

"Mikan-sama, are you listening?" her private tutor inquired, breaking her train of thoughts.

"Huh? Y-yeah," Mikan answered absent-mindedly.

"What are the most important things needed in Commerce?" her tutor asked, raising a brow.

"I don't know… Sorry, I was quite distracted," Mikan smiled sheepishly.

"Please do listen to me, Mikan-sama, it's quite hard to teach a pupil who isn't even cooperating," the tutor said desperately.

"I really am sorry… Can we call it a day? I'm going to ask my parents if I can take a walk in the park," Mikan stated as she stood up.

"Very well You're Highness," the tutor bowed.

"Just call me Mikan," she replied as she walked out the door.

"Hi Mom and Dad," Mikan beamed as she entered the living room.

"Hello darling," Queen Yuka greeted while King Izumi just nodded.

"May I go for a walk in the park?" Mikan asked.

"Yes you may, but bring your body guards with you," Izumi answered.

"Yes dad, I'll be going now," Mikan said as she kissed her parents on the cheek.

Mikan's P.O.V

I put on black jeans and a white shirt under my blue varsity jacket. As much as possible I would want to look normal. Although, I doubt I even look like a normal person when there are many bodyguards around you. Well, a walk in the park is a great chance to escape my body guards. I smirked at that idea.

Normal P.O.V

"You're Highness, shall we go?" Misaki, her most trusted bodyguard asked.

"Just call me Mikan and yes we shall," Mikan answered as she tied her chestnut hair into a simple ponytail. Mikan got her mother's looks, the chestnut hair and the hazel orbs are exactly like Queen Yuka's.

"Mikan-sama, what park shall we got to?" Misaki asked again.

"Same as usual," Mikan answeres, trying to avert her attention anywhere but the stares and the bows of the other people.

Mikan's P.O.V

I have to think of a reason to make an escape. Come on Mikan! Think, think, think. Aha! I got it.

"Misaki?" I asked trying to feign innocence.

"Yes You're High-, I mean Mikan-sama?" Misaki looked at her.

"I need to go to the bathroom, urgently," I said acting as if I needed to urinate.

"Right away Mikan-sama," Misaki answered while signaling the other bodyguards.

Mikan's P.O.V

"Shall I go in with you Mikan-sama?" Misaki asked.

I pretended to blush. "No Misaki, just stay by the door, I wouldn't want you to hear me urinating," I answered 'shyly.' Misaki chuckled and stood by the door as I closed it.

Yes! This is my chance. I searched the bathroom for any windows and Bingo! I found it. I slowly unlocked the screen and raised the glass. It was a good thing that I'm small and was able to slide off the window smoothly. As soon as I was out, I ran to towards the opposite direction to avoid my bodyguards (all 7 of them).

Misaki's P.O.V

"Mikan-sama are you done?" I asked, it was already past five minutes and still Mikan-sama hasn't got out of the bathroom.

There was no answer.

"Mikan-sama?" I tried again.

Still no answer.

I broke down the door , afraid that something happened to the princess. Oh no! She has escaped. I quickly ran out and signaled to the others to find Mikan-sama and promised the saleslady that the kingdom will pay for the damages done.

Mikan's P.O.V

I have to move fast or else they would catch me. I reached the park but I kept on moving. I was too near the area and soon enough they would find me. I was too busy running that I didn't see someone in front of me. BUMP! And I fell butt first. Darn, they'll probably catch me now.

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