I look stupid. Sasuke stared at his reflection in the mirror grumpily and swept his bangs aside. Why do I even have to dress up like this? He frowned. "Darn it!"
"Master Sasuke!" a man in a tux scolded, "That is no way for a high-class Prince of the Leaf Kingdom to speak!" He took out a hankerchief and wiped his hands. "As I was saying, your father wishes to see you."
"Fine," Sasuke mumbled, rolling his eyes.
The butler glared at the young boy. "I beg your pardon?" he toned.
Sasuke sighed and bowed to the older man politely. "My apologies," he said, "I shall go to my father right this instant." He stood up straight and left to the throne. I hate this stupid manners stuff! It's just so... He gritted his teeth. STUPID!
"Ahhh..." Sasuke's father sighed when he saw his son enter the throne room, "Sasuke, there you are." He smiled, yet kept a straight stare. "We have some guests today. I want you to meet them."
Sasuke blew some bangs away from his dull eyes. "Why?"
Fugaku frowned. "It's a courtesy," he said bluntly and led his son to a special chamber across the hall. He opened the door and they found an elegant woman standing before them, hands folded neatly.
Sasuke stared at her. "...??"
"Your Majesty," the woman hummed, her porcelain face impassive, "Fugaku Uchiha."
"Yes?" the king asked.
"I wish to present to you-" The woman stepped aside. "Princess Sakura of the Hidden Kingdom of the Cherry Trees." She pulled long veil aside.
A plump, pink-haired little girl was uncovered and she looked at the two males shyly. "Umm..." she squeaked.
"She's lovely," Fugaku complimented. "She will be spending the summer with us, correct?"
"That is correct," the woman replied and looked down at the young princess.
Sakura blushed a bit when she saw Sasuke and tugged on the woman's dress timidly. "Umm... Miss Yuri?" she asked, "Why does that boy have a mushroom-shaped head?"
Sasuke's body tensed and his eyes widened in surprise. A MUSHROOM?! He glared at her. "Father," he started, "Will you PLEASE tell me why that GIRL over there has ugly pigtails and so many freckles? Not to mention that she is quite puffy- Ow!" He bit his lip as his father pinched his back.
"Sasuke, mind your manners!" Fugaku chastised the boy, "Princess Sakura is a guest and will be spending her summer HERE." He smiled at the girl. "I hope you'll enjoy your stay, Princess."
"Th-thank you," Sakura answered him softly, angered by Sasuke's insults, "I'm sure I will." She finally flashed a sweet smile and walked towards the king and prince. She looked at Sasuke kindly. "I'm sure I'll like YOU."
Sasuke sweatdropped. She's dangerous...
"If that is all," Miss Yuri interrupted, "Then I shall go. Good day to you all." She bowed and took her leave.
"Sasuke," the older Uchiha ordered, "Take Princess Sakura here and give her a tour. Make sure she enjoys it."
"But-" Sasuke tried.
"That's an order." The king nodded and went off to another part of the castle.
Ugh. Fine. He gave Sakura a nasty look and turned around. "Come with me," he finally said.
Sakura faked a smile and brought her hands together. "Why, thank you, Sir Mushroom!" She giggled. "Show me the playrooms, too, okay?" She stuck out her tongue playfully.
Sasuke's eye twitched in irritation. This girl's gonna kill me- I know it! "Just...follow me," he muttered.
"Why are you so grumpy all the time?" Sakura's innocent questions came, "Why are your eyes so dark? Are you always this boring? Where are the treats?! I wanna play dollies, do you like dollies, too? Why is that room there? And that room? And THAT room?"
Sasuke popped a vein and whirled around, eyes red with fury. "Why is the sky blue?" he asked sarcastically. "Why do you ask such stupid questions?!" Geez, for a four year old, she's freakin' annoying!
"Oooooooo!" Sakura tattled, "You said a foul word! And you're only five, too! For all I know that is..."
"So what?"
Sakura pouted. "So what?" she huffed, "That's like asking why your head is so mushroom-y! Why IS your head mushroom-y?"
"Why is your forehead so freakishly wide?" Sasuke shot back.
Sakura gasped, tears forming in her eyes. "Y-you...big..." She sniffed and cried out loudly, "MEANIE!!! Waaah!" She sobbed insanely, her chubby cheeks flushed.
"Shhhhh!" Sasuke chided, panicking a bit and looking around. "Keep it down!" He saw his room nearby and opened the door. "Get inside!" he urged and pushed her in, running in after her. He shut the door behind him and locked it. "Why are you so loud?! You'll get me into trouble!"
Sakura sniveled and wiped her eyes. "Mmmmm..." she whined, "You hurt my feewings..." She looked up at him with green, beady eyes. "Say you're sowy."
"No way!" Sasuke argued.
Sakura flushed again and screamed, "WAAHHHHHHH! You really ARE a big meanie!! Ahhhhhh!" She screamed again and screamed...and screamed.
"Shhhhhh!" Sasuke went over to her and shook her lightly. "Fine! Fine! Sorry for being so mean! There, happy?!"
Sakura looked at him nervously and smiled a bit. "Thank you!" she giggled and and gave him a big hug. "You're so nice!! Heehee!" To her excitement, she gave him a small kiss on the cheek.
Sasuke blushed furiously. "You-!"
"Master Sasuke," a man knocked, turning the locked knob persistently. "Open this door, if you please. I heard some commotions and am here to inspect it."
"L-let go of me!" Sasuke whispered, flustered and bright red.
"Heeheehee!" Sakura held onto him tightly. "I dun wanna!"
The butler used the keys and opened the door and stepped inside. "Master Sasuke, I-" When he saw the scene in front of him, he froze. "Oh, my!" he gasped in shock.
"Wait, Takeshi!" Sasuke assured him, "It's not what it looks like! I-"
"What is all this racket?" Sasuke's mother asked, running into the room. "My goodness!" she yelped when she saw the scene as well. "This is quite a surprise! I must tell my husband right away! Takeshi, go tell of this to the other kingdom. We must tell of this future event!" She smiled happily and ran out of the room with the butler.
"Hold on!" Sasuke cried, "Mom!" He tried to stand up, but fell due to the weight of the girl clinging onto him. "Oof! Ugh, will you let go of me, Sakura? We're in a predicament here!"
"Heehee.." she laughed and gave him another kiss innocently, "You talk funny!"
Sasuke blushed again and gave up. What's the point anymore? "Let go of me!" he tried again.
"I think we've found our son a future bride!" Mikoto's gentle voice drifted into the room, reaching the young Uchiha's ears. "Princess Sakura!"
"WHAT?!" Sasuke shouted in unison with his father.
"I just found our little Sasuke cradling the cute Princess in his arms lovingly," the Queen continued, "And she seemed to return his feelings." She smiled. "So... Why not, right?"
"You have a point there..." Fugaku answered her, deep in thought. "Though they seem young, I think they've developed feelings for each other already." He grinned. "It's decided! We shall arrange an engagement for them! By the ages of either twenty or twenty-one, they shall be wed! And our kingdoms unite!"
The servants cheered at the news.
Sasuke overheard this and glared at Sakura. "Thanks a lot..." he grumbled, full of sarcasm. I don't wanna get married to you when I grow up! NEVER!!! You're an annoying pest! And ugly, too! Get off of me! Ewwww! She has kooodies!!
"You're welcome!" Sakura replied.