Summary: What happens when Sakuno goes to America to become a ballet dancer and then runs into two friends from a while back. The one that broke her heart and the one that comforted her when her heart was broken.

Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis

"Hurry up Sakuno! You're going to miss the plane departure!" Tomoka yelled to Sakuno who was lagging behind her.

Sakuno, who had many suitcases in her hands, nearly tripped while she was running through the crowd of people to try to catch up to Tomoka.

"You could help me, you know!" Sakuno yelled at her friend even though she knew she would ignore her.

They reached the waiting section in time and both of them slumped down in two seats next to each other. Breathing heavily, Sakuno put all of her bags on the floor and then looked up at the ceiling. Both her and Tomoka were now 19 and were living with each other up until now. Sakuno had graduated high school being one of the girl's tennis team regulars but when she started high school she took on a liking for dance and joined the ballet club. But that was also when Ryoma Echizen left and became a famous tennis player. So he traveled around the world and made millions. But he had left on very short notice.

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Flashback

Sakuno walked into class and sat down. Sakuno looked over at Ryoma's desk and saw he wasn't there. Class then started and he still wasn't there.

"Everyone!" The teacher called out to get the class's attention. "I have some sad news for you all. Ryoma Echizen will no longer be enrolled at this school. He is now going to travel around they world as a tennis prodigy." The teacher informed the students.

All of the girls either moaned or started crying but Sakuno just sat there in shock.R-R-Ryo-ma-kun…is no longer…going to school here?! She sat there trying to accept the truth and didn't pay attention for the rest of class.

Once it was lunch she grabbed her lunch and, not knowing where she was going, headed towards the tennis courts. She hid behind some trees and bushes and sat down hugging her knees. Tears came pouring down her face and you could hear her small faint cries.

A certain sadist had just finished tennis practice and was walking to the cafeteria. He heard someone crying a walked in that direction. There he saw 15 year-old Sakuno crying sadly in a ball shape behind some bushes and trees.

"Tears don't suit you, Ryusaki-san," the boy said with a gentle smile after he kneeled down in front of her and wiped the tears off her face.

"I'm fine Fuji-sempai…you don't have to comfort me," Sakuno said faintly as she buried her head further into her knees.

"But I wouldn't leave one of my precious kouhai here to cry her eyes out," Fuji said with another gentle smile as he raised her head up.

Sakuno's big brown eyes met Fuji's beautiful blue eyes. Sakuno blushed slightly and she stopped crying.

"Now tell me Ryusaki-san, why are you crying? Is it because Echizen or something else?" Fuji asked Sakuno curiously.

"The first one…" Sakuno said as she wiped her face off with her handkerchief that was in her pocket.

"Ah," Fuji said even though he knew it was because of Ryoma in the first place. "Ryusaki-san…you can't always rely on a dream that just might come true…you have the choice to keep on dreaming or move on," Fuji said trying to comfort her.

"I know but…but" Sakuno said trying to continue the sentence but it wouldn't come out.

"But what?"

"But…I can't help but miss him!" Sakuno said about to burst into tears again.

"Ryusaki-san…I'm sorry to say he is gone and may not be coming back…so you should do something to get him off your mind…maybe ballet" Fuji said with a smile when he suggested ballet.

"Ballet…That is a wonderful idea Fuji-sempai! Thank you!" Sakuno said as she hugged him, got up and bowed, and went on her way.

"What an interesting kouhai," Fuji said getting up and then going his own way.

"Flight 46 to America is ready to be boarded. Flight 46 to America is ready to be boarded" An airport worker said into the microphone.

"Sakuno! Sakuno!" Tomoka yelled to get Sakuno out of daydreaming. "You're going to miss your flight!" Tomoka said grabbing her once she had all her luggage.

Tomoka pushed Sakuno onto the plane walkway and said goodbye and good luck. Then she backed up so others could get by.

"Goodbye Tomoka," Sakuno yelled and then waved to Tomoka. Sakuno walked into the plane and took her seat next to someone that looked oddly familiar. He was tall, had brown hair, and he was asleep.

Author Notes: Okay this is my first fanfiction so go easy on me. I'll try to make it better and longer next chapter.