Hi guys, I'm sorry this took almost how many years, but am not very much into sasusaku anymore, although I'll still keep trying to think of ideas for this story seeing as many of you have really taken your time to review and add me on their watch lists. Thank you so much! :D

Chapter 3: Bad to Worst

Today is the day. Today is the day that white-eyed arrogant prince was going to come and ruin the fun out of Sasuke's life.

"Why do I have to act as some escort and give this guy some hospitality", emphasizing the word while mimicking his mother's words with a matching waving of the finger.

"Sasuke we have to be good guests, you and Itachi are the princes of this country. We cannot allow ourselves to be embarrassed and be known as inhospitable people who cannot even give their guests proper treatment. And seeing as you and Prince Neji are on the same age bracket, I think it would be a good idea if you give him a tour and make him feel more at home. No buts young man! I can see that scowl on your face. Any complains I hear will subject you to further punishment. Don't think I do not know what you and Naruto did in the work site and how you horrendously abnormalized the construction of your father's nose. "

The last statement was the final warning. As funny as it seems, Sasuke still had to take the blame for what had happened seeing as 'he was supposed to be responsible as a model crown prince'.

"Geez! Don't they ever get tired of making excuses! Everything is all about prince this prince that! There's no fun!"

"Talking to yourself again? I knew you were mad from the beginning Sasuke. But to make yourself sound like a woman? I would've never thought you would jump to the other side! Hahahaha!" Naruto was laughing hysterically at his own joke standing behind one of the pillars located near the entrance of the room.

"Slit yourself and die dobe! Just how long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough to know that you and hospitality have been getting well acquainted with one another. Hahaha!"

A bang was all that was heard after that, with Naurto finding himself lying down amidst ruins of a supposedly whole bust of Sasuke's ancestor.

"Oh no! That's gonna cause you Your Highness!"

"Would you just get out! You're making everything worst! You should know by now that my mood isn't exactly good seeing as there would be a burden named Neji added to my list of troubles." Sasuke was practically purple from the anger that was piling up inside him.

"Geez man! Chill! You would not want that white-eyed freak to see you like this. He would practically be laughing himself off seeing how his mere presence causes you to react!" the blonde was now serious and trying to keep his best friend at bay.

"And besides, I came here to tell you that you have to get ready because that guy and his convoy are coming in an hour. So you gotta start de-stressing now and get a move on." Naruto started pushing Sasuke out the room to prepare for one big pain named Neji.

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"Can't this country get any worse?" A man complained, as a sweat drop had fallen from his forehead. "It's hot and it seems very uncivilized! Look at the people, the land, this weather! What low class lifestyles!"

"We're very sorry Neji-sama, but we would arriving there very shortly." One servant said, while carrying the palanquin in which the prince was riding.

The convoy was nearing the palace, and they were currently passing by the construction site.

"Pfft! What labor! They expect to become an advanced city in that state? They can't even tame their slaves right! Of course everyone knows that bad slaves immediately equate to bad work ethics. We should not follow these barbarians' ways. You hear me Hinata?"

"Y-y-yes Neji-sama." A blue-haired girl stammered while keeping her eyes on the scenery.

Hinata was the cousin of Neji and was tasked to come to the annual assembly as an escort and at the same time for learning experiences as next crown princess.

"See those slaves Hinata, they are nothing but filthy barbarians! This country cannot even tame those types of people well enough!" Neji was ranting on and on about the state of Sasuke's country whereas Hinata was too busy feeling pitiful of the people working their backs off under the hot boiling sun, and at the same time endure countless swears and shouts from the soldiers followed by numerous lashings and beatings.

'How sad… if only I could do something for these people, they don't deserve any of these types of treatments…' The princess thought to herself.

"We are nearing the pharaoh's palace your majesties!" a servant had called form up front stopping Neji and Hinata from their thoughts.

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This was a really really hot day! The sweltering heat, the swaet dripping from the back and forehead, added to that the scorching sand beneath the feet, what could make someone's day any worse?

This was what Sakura was feeling right now. Continuing the task with which the Lord gave her was not easy but there was no complaining seeing as the teen was a faithful follower of Christ and His beliefs. The heat however was really taking its toll on her.

"Dear God, just please give us rain, a shower, a drop, anything but this type of heat!"

Sakura was continuing her daily task of secretly bringing water to the Hebrews being enslaved to work in the construction area. Two huge jars filled with water does not really equate to a proportional balance with her body, thus taking more of her energy along with it than necessary. Added to that, the immense heat was making her more tired than ever.

Running back and forth from the Nile to the site was not easy and Sakura was frantically trying to keep up with the amount of people in need of her help.

"I-I h-have to hu-hu-hurry up, or else o-others with…. die of exhaust--ion and…. dehydration……. f-from this heat." Sakura was gasping and panting.

Picking up the stick holding the two newly filled jars at both ends, Sakura again made her way back to the site, stumbling a few couple of times along the way.

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"WOAH!"

A shout was heard from the front and the entire convoy immediately halted.

"What's going on? Why did we stop? Don't you know how hot it is to stay on the road? What's the hold-up? Did I tell you to stop?" Neji was screaming obviously impatient and ticked off by how things were not exactly going the way he had expected.

"I wonder what's going on?" Hinata on the other hand asked more timidly.

"Your majesties, we're sorry for the sudden interruption, but apparently there was a girl lying unconscious on the road and therefore we cannot proceed."

"The get this girl off immediately! Move her aside or trample over her I don't care. I just want us to get moving NOW!" Neji's anger was rising by the minute.

"Wait! Please bring her in here, I think she needs some help. Maybe we can be of some assistance to her." Hinata interjected.

"WHAT? You're bringing in extra baggage Hinata! Then what are we gonna do with her? It's so cramped and hot here and you're going to add an extra? Just leave her be!"

" But Neji-sama, I think that the girl really needs help. Besides if we leave her or (as you say) trample on her, won't that leave our country an image of being composed of ignorant individuals who do not care for the welfare of the common man. Plus, this girl is a citizen of Egypt, if we just leave her be and anybody witnesses this, it might cause a rift between our countries, resulting to a cut-off of other relations."

Seeing as Hinata's argument was valid, it knocked some good sense into Neji's air of a head.

"Fine! But hurry it up. We can bring her to the palace, they'll decide what to do with her since she is under their rule."

"Ok! Thank you Neji-sama! Guard! Please bring her in!" Hinata immediately ordered with a smile on her face.

The girl was hoisted unto the palanquin and lay there unconcious.

"Oh my! She looks really tired. We should just let her rest up for a bit until she wakes up. Maybe she can answer some questions for us regarding this country."

'What a dumb looking girl!" Neji just replied. "Let's just hurry up and get all of this over with. Cannot this day get any worse? I pick up some slave girl, let her ride with me and I have to see that prince Sasuke."

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"They're here!" Naruto yelled after hearing the sounds of gongs being beaten to announce that the convoy of Prince Neji has arrived.

"Whoo-pee!" Sasuke said, with a sarcastic look on his face. "Let's end our happy times here and start walking the death march with Neji."

Sasuke was determined the smirk of that arrogant prince's face and make him regret staying.

A large hand was suddenly placed on his shoulder.

"Chill Sasuke! You'll get more wrinkles that way. Just try to put a small smile on your face. It may not look real but at least it's cordial and respectable."

Looking up to the speaker, Sasuke saw his brother Itachi whom he had admired and respected since he was young.

"Yes, brother."

"It's time. Let's go Sasuke."

Itachi released his hand and began walking towards his parents and the arriving guests. Sasuke sighed. He obviously had no choice, but to really get this over with and hope that everything would just go as planned and end as soon as possible.

"Welcome Prince Neji and Princess Hinata from the land of Jordan. We welcome you to Egypt. We hope that you will enjoy your stay here." Sasuke's father, the pharaoh's voice boomed as he broke the introductions.

"I'm sure both of you have been acquainted with my 2 sons Princes Itachi and Sasuke?"

Hearing their introductions, the two men immediately bowed and gave their respects, with Neji and Hinata returning the greeting.

"These two would accompany you around the palace and make sure that your stay here would be as hospitable as ever."

"Hah! As if!" Sasuke snorted under his breath.

"We appreciate all the preparations you've done Fugaku-sama." Neji bowed. "However, there is a small matter that we wish to present to you immediately."

Eyebrows were suddenly raised throughout the court at the sudden presence of an impending issue.

"On our way to your palace, we saw this girl lying unconscious on the road. On the gracious goodness of our hearts, we could not bear to leave her be. And seeing as she resides in your land, we assume that she is a citizen of Egypt or one of those Hebrews that you keep as slaves. We would like to confirm this and leave her in your care seeing as she was not feeling well." Neji relayed the story with a seemingly natural look and tone.

"Well! I suppose we should have to see her before we can make any types of judgements Prince Neji." Fugaku replied.

"As you wish your Majesty."

Raising his right hand, Neji ordered his guard to bring the girl out for the whole court to see.

"SAKURA-CHAN!" Naruto's voice cracked the silence.

"Naruto." Sakura's face was a mixture of confusion, trouble, and embarrassment. How in the world did she end up in a predicament like this? God save her.

Sasuke however had a look of utter displeasement and a scowl had immediately formed on his face.

The day had certainly gotten worse than ever.

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There! Haha!  chapter 3! I hope you guys like it. Til next time!  I really thank you again for all those who've reviewed and liked this story.  God bless! :D