Chapter two has arrived, but still the missing element hasn't. That won't be about for another chapter or two. So sit back and relax. R&R

Summary: AU. In the modern day, even princes and princess exist. A hasty marriage causes a conflict within the palace walls. And what's more, the new princess is falling inlove with the second in line for the crown instead of the one she has married. FujixSakuno, Fujicest, one-sided Sakuno and Yuuta, one-sided Ann and Fuji, and MomoxAnn.

Disclaimer: I do not own prince of tennis. I do not own the song at the beginning, it is Bo nael soo uhb neun sarang (A Love I can't let go) by Just. It's from the Korean Drama Nae Ireumeun Kim Sam-soon (My Name is Kim Sam-soon). It is, of course, translated from Korean to English. The only things I own are Sakuno's friends Akari and Kaori.

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Don't be sad. As time passes we'll become

I can't live without you

I hate you because I love you this much

Without saying anything, just hold my hand

So you don't recognize me, don't keep any memories of me

It was made public only a day ago that the crowned prince would be marrying a commoner, the Queen calling the marriage a way to unite the royal family and the everyday people. It was a pretty cover to hide the true story. What story you ask? The story of how The current Queen's father was rescued by Sakuno's grandfather. The only way the King could repay his friend for the action was by promising their grandchildren to marry. That story is minor in all of the current situation. Yes, a situation has arisen.

Within the walls of the academy, everyone was talking about Sakuno's engagement to Fuji Syuusuke. Every girl was jealous and were slowly outcasting her. She atleast managed to keep her tiny group of friends, who supported her.

"I don't know how much longer I can take this. I'd be ridiculed for declining the prince and I'm getting outcasted for accepting. There's no way to win. And I have to move out of my house and into the palace this afternoon." Sakuno whined in her seat in the auditorium. Last night was the last night she would sleep in her bed. This afternoon would be the last time she saw her house for some time. She was quite sad about it.

"But imagine it. You're going to live in the palace. You'll have maids to clean and your own chef. And you'll be married to such a nice guy." Tomoka whispered.

"Yah. And you'll have to invite us over." Akari winked.

"Kaori, help." Sakuno whined.

"I'm a commoner. You're the crown princess to be." Kaori adjusted her glasses as she was called to the stage to perform her role. Sakuno was left defeated.

The day went by quicker, and Sakuno left with Fuji. She was slowly getting used to going to the car after school, and being greeted by the body guards. But sitting next to the crown prince, and talking to him, were totally beyond her comprehension.

"Are we heading to my house?" Sakuno noticed they weren't going the normal way back to the palace.

"Of course, we're picking up the last of your things that will be moved into the palace." Sakuno bite her bottom lip. Moving her final things would mean that she was officially to the royal family. Fuji watched the female with interest, wishing to be able to read her thoughts, especially when they arrived at the house. It was on the smaller side, but welcoming. He would've expected them to live in an apartment, since they had always seemed more popular in the city. As they (Sakuno and Fuji) got out of the car, Sakuno's family rushed to greet them. Blue orbs just looked around at his environment, it wasn't that bad.

"Your highness, please, come in." Fuji would shake his head.

"This must be kept short, for we're on a tight schedule. I'm sorry about the inconvenience, but possibly another time." The elder couple just nodded. Fuji waited outside, while Sakuno followed her parents inside. She emerged carrying a couple bags, which the body guards took right away. "Is that it?"

"Yes." Sakuno would then turn to her parents and hug them.

"We'll miss you, Sakuno. You be good and stay out of trouble. And don't get lost." Fuji felt the moment to be quite touching. He wondered if all families were like that, and if so, he wondered if his family could be like that if they weren't royal.

"I will. Don't worry." Sakuno reassured them.

"Crown prince, please take good care of our Sakuno." Fuji nodded.

"I will, rest assured." And with that, the two departed for the palace. They didn't go their usual way to see the Queen, instead Sakuno was lead away by Fuji and his attendent. There was a whole new area that was brought to Sakuno's attention. It wasn't connected to the main building like she would've expected, but it was it's own building. There was a small patio, which they arrived at first. Fuji opened the doors and stepped through, Sakuno more captivated by the water fountain.

"Princess, this will be your new home." Sakuno looked to the attendent, quite astonished. Fuji smirked, the female was like a little kid in a candy store. With that he retreated to his room, which was right there. Sakuno blinked at the glass windows that let her see into the other's room. Some were blocked out for some reason or other, but others weren't. "That is the crown prince's room. And this is your's." Sakuno turned her attention to the room to their right, across from Fuji's. It had glass to it as well, but had draw back shades for the glass, minus the door. Sakuno entered the room to find everything there that she had packed, her latest bags already resting in the room. The room was so big. She just fell onto the bed and melted, she could certainly get used to this.

Fuji spun around in his chair. His phone was up to his ear. He was checking his messages, but didn't find anything interesting. He had to pull away his phone when it started to go off.

"Hello?"

"Syuusuke-kun?" Fuji knew the voice of his aunt.

"Have you gotten my emails?"

"Yes. But there's nothing to report on his state. I do my best to try and keep an eye on him, but he has completely left on his own to go to a boarding school in England." Fuji sighed.

"I see. Thanks for the information."

"Crown prince, how are you holding up? How is your brother-in-law? Anything new within the palace?" The woman on the phone was only related to Fuji through the marriage between the king and his sister.

"His health is still poor. I'm getting married and I had hoped he would attend it." Fuji sighed.

"I'm so sorry. Please give my regards to the rest of the royal family."

"Of course. I'll email you if anything else comes up."

"Thank you, as I will you." Both sides hung up. Fuji placed his phone down in time to get a message on his computer. The blue orbed male tugged on his headset, lowering his mic.

"Fujiko-chan"

"Ah, Eiji."

"Hey, you made the news. Did you see?" Fuji would then turn on a small tv next to him. It was playing a story about his marriage to a commoner.

"Once this is over with, possibly they'll get over it and life can go back to normal."

"But you're all over the place, nya."

"Eiji-senpai, being the main attraction isn't always fun... Crap." Fuji blinked at Ryoma speaking.

"Did you just lose your game again, Ryoma?" Momo spoke up. Fuji felt a small smile tug at his lips, his friends were quite entertaining.

"I blame you, Momo-senpai."

"Those two can be left be, but Fujiko-chan, how is that girl?"

"She's in her room right now..." Fuji would roll back in his chair and look through the door. "Yah. She's sleeping."

"Eh? Shouldn't she be spending time with her husband-to-be?" Momo chuckled.

"I'm fine with being left without her."

"I don't understand why Fuji-senpai would agree to marry a common girl instead of Ann-senpai." Fuji began to think about his friends, they were the only ones who didn't use -san, -sama, -dono, or crown prince. Even his family used crown prince. If was suffocating.

"If I married her, she'd be trapped here. I don't want to wish my fate upon her. So it's better this way."

"Fujiko-chan, are you going to be neglecting her?"

"Of course not. I'll pay her her rightful attention." Blue orbs looked up as his attendent walked in.

"Crown Prince, the Queen is requesting you."

"Of course."

"Eh, Fuji-senpai?"

"Nothing. I need to go. I'll return later." Fuji would then tug his headphones up and shut off the communication lines that he had been contacted using. He then followed his attendent to the usual meeting room. His mother was glad to see him, his sister and brother-in-law also there.

"Crown prince, your marriage has been upped. It takes place tomorrow. You both have no school." Fuji blinked. "But the media shall still be watching it." Fuji wanted to smack his forehead.

"Understood."

No one could really believe the tvs, they were actually broadcasting the royal wedding. It was done in an old fashioned style, traditional kimonos. All eyes in Japan were watching the marriage. Some other countries were able to witness the ceremony. It let insiders view parts of the palace otherwise unknown.

By the end, Fuji just wanted back in his room. But he was glad it was all over. He sat comfortably in a chair, just watching his sister talk with his mother. Almost everyone had departed, and he was back to normal clothing, well normal for him. White long-sleeve satin shirt that looked a size too big, and black pants. Blue orbs then looked down to his boots, sighing.

"Um, Fuji-san?" Fuji looked up at Sakuno.

"You don't need to use, -san." Fuji would fake a smile.

"Fuji-kun..." The younger girl would blush. "You seem troubled. Is something wrong?"

"No." At that moment, the elder male's phone would start to vibrate in his pocket. "Excuse me." He would give her a bow before leaving to a bit aways. "Hello?"

"Congrads, Syuusuke-kun. Your wedding made news over here." His aunt was quite cheerful.

"Did he see it?"

"No. I never got any calls about it. Besides, I doubt he'd be up. After all, it's six pm for you and nine in the morning for us. I've been up, and they just played it." Fuji found himself nodding. He couldn't decide if he wanted his long lost playmate to view the footage or not.

"But thank you, for the congratulations."

"Anytime, dear. Please take good care of your wife. She looks so adorable." Fuji would then look at the girl he just recently married.

"Surely. She's kind and well-tempered. For a commoner, she fits the role she's been tossed into." The other one giggled.

"You were married well. Anyway, if I hear anything from him, I'll contact you."

"Thank you. Till another time." Both sides would hang up.

"Crown prince, what were you doing on the phone?" Fuji tucked his phone away as his sister called for him. He moved over.

"Aunt called and congratulated us. It just was aired on tv, since there's a big time difference."

"Oh, it's nice to hear from her." Yumiko smiled.

"Yah." Fuji's attention would turn to his attendent.

"The gate has rung that there are several guests requesting to meet with you." Fuji blinked.

"Do you have names?" The attendent looked at his clipboard.

"Eiji Kikumaru, Ryoma Echizen, Momoshiro Takeshi, and an Ann Tachibana." Fuji nodded.

"Please let them in. I'll meet them in my meeting room." The attendent nodded.

"Yes, crown prince." Fuji would turn to his family, giving a bow.

"Please forgive my rudeness, but I have to meet with some guests. Please excuse me." Fuji had started to walk away, when his mother called to him.

"Why not take Sakuno-chan with you, Crown Prince." Fuji held back a sigh and held out his hand to Sakuno.

"If your majesty requests so, then I will." Sakuno hesitently took Fuji's hand and was tugged right off.

"Do your friends come often to the palace?"

"No. Most outsiders aren't allowed in. Only special cases are allowed in which they can be let in. This can be considered one." Fuji had dropped Sakuno's hand, opening the doors to a large room. It held a large table with chairs, a maid was placing cups of tea down. She bowed as Fuji entered. He then noticed his friends sitting on the couchs. Ryoma, like usual, was playing video games. Momo was sitting next to Ann, both in conversation. Eiji was dictating to Ryoma what he should do. As soon as he entered, the others looked at him.

"So it's mister I'm Married Now." Momo chuckled.

"Fujiko-chan is all grown up." Fuji huffed walked around the table, taking a seat on the other side of Ryoma, leaving Sakuno at the door.

"Fuji-senpai is acting as a prince. But his personality totally sucks at it." All eyes looked at Ryoma.

"Did he just make an insult?!" Ryoma, who had gone back to his game, now looked up.

"I'm not really soft spoken, Momo-senpai." Ryoma went back to his game. "It's too troublesome to fully engage in conversation. It's more interesting listening to you guys."

"So the truth comes out about Ryoma's character. He knows more than just video games." Eiji chuckled. Ann, who had yet to say anything, looked to Sakuno.

"You're free to join us, princess." Sakuno waved her hands.

"No, no, I'll be on my way." Fuji rested his elbow on the arm rest, chin on his hand.

"Fujiko-chan doesn't even invite his wife over?" Eiji was resting on Ryoma's head.

"Sakuno-chan, if you wish to join us, you may." Sakuno shook her head.

"No, no, I'm just going to return to my room." She then departed.

"Timid girl." Ann observed.

"Not at all like what I'd expect. She needs to learn everything to be anything more than a baby cub pretending to be the feared lioness." All eyes, even Ryoma's, looked to Momo. Had he just compared a human to an animal? Yes, he did. And it was a pretty lame comparison.

"Don't talk. You make yourself look stupid, Momo-senpai." Ryoma went back to his game. "Sakuno-chan doesn't seem that bad, but Momo-senpai is right that she doesn't have what it takes to be upper class."

"She'll just need to learn. Anyone can be upperclass with the right training." Ann rested her hands on her lap.

"Ann-chan is right. The elders were already beginning this conversation and Sakuno-chan starts her lessons tomorrow and everyday outside of school." Eiji smirked.

"I wonder how long she'll last. I heard that the royal family is pretty tough on raising it's kids." Fuji nodded.

"It will be difficult on her. I've been trained since I was little. Everything to do about Japan and it's econmy, the way it interacts with the world, and so on."

"I give her a week before she wants on."

"Nya, Momo-chan has no comfidence in Sakuno-chan. I give her a month."

"I give her a month before she realizes that Fuji-senpai is really evil and wants to get away from him." Momo and Eiji started to laugh, Fuji huffing.

"I'm not that evil." Ann giggled.

"I believe in Sakuno-chan and believe she can achieve everything. I also doubt she'll encounter problems with Fuji-kun."

"If we don't move to the table, the tea might go to waste." Fuji tried to change the conversation. They all moved to the table, conversation going to Fuji's married life (Except for Ryoma who was either caught up in his video game, or taking a sip of his tea). They were there for some time before the group dismissed themselves, leaving Fuji to himself. He didn't wish for them to go, but let them.

His room was quiet as he entered it, but then again it usually was. He let a yawn escape his lips as he collapsed onto his bed. Blue orbs moved to look at a picture frame, tracing over his tiny frame, before looking to his companion. When would they be reunited?

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Another chapter down. This is slow moving. I may end up doing a one shot while doing all my other stories. Haha. Anyway, R&R.