Into the street did she run. Her chestnut locks were in disarray and she ran. Her crimson eyes showed fear as someone grabbed her by her chestnut locks, and pulled her back.

"SHIZURU VIOLA!"

The girl known a Shizuru just stood there, or should I say just hanged there. She was held up by her hair and a man with black hair and golden eyes held onto her.

"But Reito..."

"Shizuru, look. I know that you do not want it, and neither do I! But if father says so, we can't deny his request."

"I don't want to go."

"Just go!"

And he dragged her back with him into the street and across the many roads until he reached the one place he wanted, the castle. You see, Shizuru is a princess as in most stories, but it is not Reito who is going to marry her, for he is her brother. But you will soon find out. He stepped before the gates and hollowed.

"Open the gates! I have princess Shizuru in my possession!"

"Open the gates!"

Yelled many men and the gates slowly opened up as Shizuru got dragged even more in. They made their way down many halls until they finally reached the king's room. He sat, an angry face plastered on his olden face as he got even madder when Shizuru came into his view. He abruptly stood up, his hands clenching the throne as he looked directly at her.

"Shizuru!"

Shizuru winced at the sound of her name, for her father hardly had used her name in such a manner.

"Why is it that you run away every time you see the list of names for your suitor?"

"Father, none of those men I like. I have told you before, that there is only one thing that they want, and that is to become king. Why can't I choose who I am to marry?"

"How many times have we gone over on this? You are the eldest, and normally it is to be the eldest son, but Shizuru. If you weren't the one to become queen, then I have no choice but to let you live your life. And I don't want that."

"I do."

"Shizuru!"

"You may be my father, but I loved the kind and gentle father! No wonder why mother left you!"

"By the name of the all mighty God, don't mention your mother when this is all about you!"

"Mother understood, while you just chose for us! I bet that Reito is like that as well!"

And Shizuru turned to him, and yes he agreed with her, but he wanted to be a suck-up and try to take the crown back in his direction. He quickly shook his head no and stood there.

"Look at Reito. You are the oldest by far Shizuru, and here Reito is being the model, unlike you."

"Reito is just a suck-up! He just wants power and fame! While I don't!"

"I don't care anymore!"

"Stop!"

Reito suddenly yelled out and ran in front of the quarreling two.

"Look! This has caused our family too much mishap and broken mends that it's tearing our family apart."

"Shizuru, go to your room."

"Yes, father."

She spat out his name with as much disgust she had and walked to her room.

The sky turned dark, and when the streets are deserted, and then the unknown come out to play. A girl with navy blue hair and emerald eyes stood by a bar, leaning against it as she waited for someone. She wore nothing out of the ordinary, just her regular high school uniform. The uniform was just a red plaid skirt, a white short sleeved shirt, then a red vest over it. She wore long black socks that went up to her thighs. Finally, the sight of a red head with light violet eyes caught her attention as she waved her way over.

"Mai!"

"Natsuki!"

In no time, she caught up to her and was panting and bending over.

"Mai, I don't think that you should bend over."

"Why?"

"Men are looking up your skirt."

"AAAHHH!"

She screamed then covered the bottom of her skirt with her book bag and Natsuki began laughing.

"Very funny."

"Yes it is. But shall we get going? We're going to be late."

"Yeah."

Then they walked off in direction of where a large castle was, and into the halls they went.

"It's always so crowded in here Mai. Why do we have to come this way?"

"Because, the headmaster likes you, and that your grades and magic ability reflect off on everything else. I mean, you get to skip a grade and leave me behind!"

"Alright, I get your point. See you at lunch."

"See you."

And they walked off in different directions and Natsuki found herself in her new class. Just last week she got moved up from the first years, and into the second years. Her magic ability is. Very good for someone like herself. And her grades, also very good. She opened the door and she took a seat. Behind her, a red head with lime green eyes came up from behind and tackled the girl out of her seat.

"Gah!"

When she opened her eyes, the girl was on top of her, staring her down.

"Um. What do you want?"

"Are you the new girl that's coming from the first years?"

"Yes."

The girl got off her and held out her hand as Natsuki got up.

"The name is Nao Juliet. Most people call me Juliet."

"Natsuki Kruger."

"Kruger huh. Well, I'm going to be taking you under my wing and teach you everything that I know in this class."

"Wait a minute! I didn't say that I needed someone like you."

"It's required. And I called dibs on you before anyone else could. And I'm glad that I did."

"Why's that?"

"Think about it. I had a feeling that you would be a hot chick, and good looking, while most thought you were ugly."

"That's messed up."

"And now people are angry. But let's get to it. You'll be moving in to the second year's dorm, with moi and become my new roommate."

"What? That's absurd! I already have Mai!"

"Mai knows this as well. Now suck it up."

And off Nao walked away, leaving Natsuki behind. As the hours passed on, finally lunch came around. Natsuki sat in the courtyard. In this hour, there are no restrictions to friends, and she waited for Mai. The busty red head came bouncing about, and went straight to Natsuki.

"Nat!"

"Hey! Don't touch there!"

Mai had got the navy haired girl in a hug and was really sitting on her. With Natsuki's face stuffed in Mai's breasts, Natsuki had to stick the girl on her sides until the girl finally gave up.

"Wow, never knew that you two really stick to each other."

The two turned around, and behind them was Nao, who pushed up a pair of glasses up father on her nose.

"Nao, I didn't know that you wore glasses."

"Never mind that, but this is Mai, right?"

"Yes. This is Mai Tokiha."

As she said that, Mai extended her hand towards Nao, who shook fiercely back.

"Nao Juliet. I'm the second year that's going to take care of Natsuki now."

"I've heard about you."

"Really? I've got to go. Laters!"

And Nao left the two behind as they looked at each other. More hours passed by and the night school ended as Natsuki made her way to the dorms. Her stuff was already put in Nao's room and her bed was already made, but there was one odd thing. The beds were put together, not an inch separating them.

"What's this?"

"Nothing much."

"I don't trust that sound of mischief in your voice."

"Trust me or not. Who cares?"

And she smiled at that. Natsuki went to sleep, and the sky became bright again as the humans came out. It was only a few hours, and the quarreling began.

"Shizuru come down to breakfast!"

"I'm not hungry!"

"I don't care whether or not if you are! Come down this instant!"

"You said that I have to stay in my room!"

"Forget that!"

Reito sat at the table, waiting for his older sister to come down, and to stop the yelling. But once again, they keep fighting.

"Always have been like this."

Reito muttered to himself as the king sat down, grazing his black hair and crimson eyes.

"Reito, go and get your sister."

"Yes father."

And Reito stood up, and excused himself as he went up the stairs to Shizuru's room. He stopped before the twin doors, and began to knock on the hard wood. No answer was heard and he knocked again.

"Come on Shizuru!"

Finally the door gave away and he walked in, only to find that she wasn't in there. The window was busted open, and drapes hanged from the window. He ran quickly over, and looked out the window, expecting to see a fleeting Shizuru but didn't see anyone in the yard. Pissed, he slammed his fist on her bed before he ran out. Only what he didn't see was the closet door opening very slowly, and Shizuru came out from behind the door. A mischief smile was put on her, and she ran out into the hallway, avoiding the guards. Finally, she made her way out of the castle, and she ran into the town nearby. She raised her hood over her head, and ran to a nearby inn. She walked up to the receptionist and put a bag of gold coins in front of her and requested a room. She sat down on her bed and sighed to herself. She peered out of the window, and what she saw surprised her. Or should I say who she saw. Her navy hair, and that uniform she wore, it was one that she did not know. But for some odd reason, she could not stop watching the strange girl. She felt a strange feeling, and the next thing she knew, she was next to the girl, helping her stand.

"Are you okay?"

Shizuru asked, as she looked into the girl's emerald green eyes. For a minute, they stayed staring at each other until the other girl passed out. Shizuru carried her bridal style back to her room and laid her down on the bed. She looked over at the girl's uniform, and for some odd reason, she couldn't stop staring. Then, she noticed that the other girl was sleeping. She had bags under her eyes. She looked completely tired, and she had scrapes and cuts on her body. Time passed by, and as it got dark, the girl woke up. She looked around and she found herself staring at Shizuru, who just simply smiled.

"Ara, are you okay?"

"How did I get here?"

"I found you asleep in front of the inn, and I brought you here."

She simply looked her up and down before she said anything else.

"And you didn't do anything else? Right?"

"Ara, like what?"

Shizuru asked her curiosity inflaming inside her.

"Nothing important."

And she turned away, blushing. Shizuru caught sight of the blushing and she smiled again, and the girl looked at her even more.

"You did do something!"

"Ara, I wonder what you could be thinking."

Shizuru said, with her index finger against her chin, whilst looking up.

"Baka!"

Shizuru looked at her, and she asked a question.

"What is your name?"

"Natsuki Kruger. And yours?"

Now, you see this surprised Shizuru for everyone knew who she was.

"My name is Shizuru Viola, and I am the next in line for the crown."

"Ah, a stowaway princess huh."

"If you say so."

Natsuki looked at the clock before she exclaimed out.

"Crap! I have to leave!"

She jumped off the bed and tried to run out the door, but had trouble opening the door. As Shizuru was going to question her, she opened the door and ran out. Shizuru ran after her and she lost sight of her. She went back into her room, and she found that Natsuki had left her book bag with her. Natsuki ran and ran, not looking back to see if the girl Shizuru was behind her. Then, the dorms came into her view, and relief flooded into her face as she was pushed to the ground. Her face went in first, and when she looked at her, it was Nao.

"Nao, what do you want?"

"Look, I want to apologize for everything that has happened."

"It's too late to be saying you're sorry."

"You're right. Let's go back to our rooms before the day staff comes!"

And Nao quickly threw her over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes, and ran off with insane speed. The next blink, they were in their room and Nao was back in pjs. Natsuki just scoffed and changed out her uniform before she went to sleep.

"Might as well a few hours of sleep before school."

Natsuki mumbled to herself as she laid down and covered herself