In another life, in another time, my destiny clearly shines.

Narrator P.O.V 9 years ago

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In a kingdom of magical creatures, lived a princess. She was a special princess, being mixed of the most royal and magical blood there was. Her name a Konoe Konoka. Being this important came with its dangerous consequences. Konoka was sheltered in her palace, and quite lonely, since the king trusted no common child to play with his daughter. When Konoka became 7, the King realized she needed to be around another person, she was a sad little girl most days, her only enjoyment coming from talking with her mother or a maid her age, named Otoha.

On Konokas 7th birthday, her father took her to a shimmeryuu school. He told her she was to pick a guard, one that would protect her and always carry out her wishes. The king had 3 top level guards picked for her to choose from. They were all girls of course; the king hated the thought of Konoka being intimate with a mere guard, so he took the liberty of planning ahead and recruiting girl swordsman only. The guards were Konoka's age.

"Introduce yourselves students" said a robed woman to the group of kids

"Ayaka, pleasure to meet you Konoka-sama" said a girl with long blonde hair bowing

"Asuna Sakaragawa. Hello Konoka-sama" said a girl with long organge pigtails bowing

"Sakarazaki Setsuna. Its my honor to meet you Konoka-Ojosama" said a girl with short raven hair bowing

"Daddy, I get to have one of them be my friend forever?" Konoka asked peering up at the king

"They will be your bodyguard Konoka, primarily. If you bond its not an issue as long as duty comes first" The king said looking into all the girls eyes "Now please choose a guard princess"

"Can I play with them first?" Konoka asked

"If it helps with your decision. You have an hour princess" the king said as he turned to his personal guards, ordering them to stay close to the princess.

The girls all played tag for a while. Konoka noticed Asuna was slightly wild, she liked to play rough. Konoka also noticed Ayaka to be similar, Setsuna on the other hand just watched them play while practising with her sword.

Konoka noticed this and frowned, she walked over to Setsuna and pulled her into their game.

After a little while it started to rain.

Not wanting the princess to get wet, Setsuna took off her jacket and held it over her head. Konoka smiled and turning around to thank her, she seen Setsuna's eyes close up for the first time.

They were a deep gold colour, and Konoka found herself gocking straight into Setsunas eyes for a full minute or two.

"Everything okay princess?" Setsuna cocked her head to the side and looked confused.

"Oh…y-yes. We should head to my father now. I think our hour is up" Konoka said to the girls.

Arriving inside the school, Konoka ran and hugged her father.

"Have you made a decision princess?" the king asked turning to the potential guards

"Oh…Uhm, I like them all!-Konoka said pouting, then she caught Setsuna's eyes again- But I like Setsuna the most I think" Konoka finished, blushing a little.

"We will have the arrangments done up. Expect her in a days time" The woman said.

The woman and king sorted some paperwork out while Konoka and Setsuna waited outside.

Setsuna bowed "Thank you for this opportunity Ojosama. Ill protect you with everything I have"

Konoka frowned. "Call me Konochan. Friends call eachother nicknames sometimes. I will call you Secchan okay?"

"Uh…Whatever your desire Ojo-…Konochan" Setsuna said bowing again.

"Okay Konoka, we are going back to the palace. Say your goodbyes" the king said opening the door and walking to their vehicle.

"We will become great friends Secchan. I can't wait for you to come tomorrow! Goodbye for now Secchan" Konoka said hugging her guard quickly and running to her father.