HI GAIIIZZZ. Took me a long long long long long long time to update. Yes I know and I am clearly again apologizing. Still having a hard time with my studies lol. Aside from that, being of the debate team, I have a lot of responsibilities and blabalblablab to do. Ok so yea
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The queen almost stumbled when the said girl, Nobara, came into view. Her face went pale as white as a sheet of paper. She doesn't know why her reaction was like that, knowing that she and the lass are very fond of each other, a mother and daughter relationship even. She immediately composed herself then said, "A-ah Nobara-chan. Indeed it is pleasure to see you again. Come, come!" She said.
Nobara gracefully walked inside as if she was entering holy grounds. Kaoru noticed this and the corner of her lips curved up a bit, fully knowing that Nobara and Natsume had once been the best of friends and that she just entered his room. Others would even assume that these two had fallen in love at such a young age, they are in the stage of puppy love, whatsoever. At last, Nobara talked.
"I am sorry my visit had been really sudden. It's just I have heard about the academy opening and…." She trailed off, looking down and staring at her hands as if it's the most interesting thing in this world.
Kaoru smiled, widely now. She knows Nobara so well it would take her just one glance to know what she's talking and thinking about. She replied, "Ah Nobara-chan I apologize to you. You do know that the academy is a tradition, yes? And also, there's no stopping Natsume as to who will he choose to be his bride." Her eyes softened.
Nobara of course knows all about these. One thing is surely bothering her though. That is how Natsume is so dense when it comes to her feelings. He treats her as if she's fragile glass, caring too much but not looking deeper, understanding her better. She also knew that once she enters the palace, all of these forgotten and buried thoughts would arouse and make her confused again. Kaoru was waiting for her reply. She sighed.
"I know that, of course, though I'm still hoping." She answered, a sad smile making its way on her face.
Kaoru patted her shoulder and looked her in the eyes saying, "Hope it is, my dear. It strengthens us not only physically but emotionally. I am hoping the best for you. I'm sure as well that he will always love you."
Nobara just nodded at Kaoru's statement. She was wondering if Natsume loved her like she did. Kaoru heaved an exasperated sigh. She gently grabbed both of Nobara's shoulder and again, looked her straight in the eyes.
"Nobara-chan, I know that you still have feelings for him but please don't let it be a hindrance for you to find the right man for you. I'm definitely not saying he's neither the wrong guy for you nor the right but please don't sulk. It makes me feel really sad. Besides, there's still time, time to make up to him, to know him better again." Her eyes and voice softened with gentleness.
Nobara now smiled happily. She doesn't know if she has the full support of Kaoru but hearing these encouraging words from her, she was really energized. She then slow and gently removed Kaoru's grasp on her shoulders.
As she exited Natsume's humble abode, she looked back at Kaoru and said, "Hope it is, your highness. It always makes its way to you, always and forever."
Kaoru hearing this, smiled. She heard the doors close slowly and she continued on putting the white parcel under Natsume's bed.
It took Natsume a short while, while walking around the Palace. He was inwardly feeling too happy with Mikan's small 'gift' as what he considers it to be. It's beautiful, really. The roses and sakura petals complement each other so much; the red of the roses giving it a shockingly blood red overall and the pink, soft color of the sakura petals gave of a safe, secure and gentle feeling. It smelled really nice too. Even though it's just a handmade wreath, it totally became different since Mikan made and personally gave it. He smirked when he thought about this and went on roaming around. A sudden flash of movement caught his eyes, something long and grey. He quickened his pace and stopped dead on his tracks , staring wide-eyed at the familiar gray strands of hair. It was definitely her. He was taken aback with her presence. How many years had it been? 8 years, 9 years? Her hair color never did made her look old at all, it complemented her gentle, clear blue eyes making her even more attractive and beautiful than ever. His astonishment never left his face though. He flattened himself on the nearest wall to catch any snippets of what's happening. He suddenly heard his mother.
"A-ah w-why hello there Nobara-chan." The queen said. He noticed her tone and it was definitely pure shock. His mother seldom stuttered since she's a strong woman *coughs*.
Nobara then replied, "How have You been Your gracious."
Hearing her sweet, chime-like voice made him shudder. He had no idea why but The Crowned Prince, shuddering, definitely a sight to see. Anyway back at hand, she surely did have this effect over him. It wasn't until she left that he noticed that he'd shudder when he hears her say anything. Even when she was just humming a tune to herself, he'd tend to shudder. Yea Natsume The Shuddering Crowned Prince. He guessed that Nobara went in to whoever owns that room since he could now only hear faint and muffled voices. He decided to leave already not knowing that the room Nobara entered was his.
Mikan was skipping and humming to herself, joy evident in her singsong voice and the aura she's giving off. She definitely enjoyed the trip, selling the flowers and all the other activities they did. It still bothered her though, how familiar the face of the girl with long grey hair is to her. She was trying to figure out who could that girl possibly be. Maybe she looked like someone? Or maybe, just maybe she's really a person from her past. She sighed, slowly realizing that she was pretty much over thinking on what's happening. She decided for now that she would just probably wait for someone or something to trigger anything in her mind that would allow her to remember exactly who the girl is. As she was pondering on her thoughts, she hadn't noticed that she was already nearing the Palace. She suddenly remembered that for today, any of the students from the Academy are allowed to tour around the palace since the rest of the Royal family is having business trips whatsoever. She came across other academy girls as well; almost all of them were admiring and were awed by the amazing and eye-catching grandeur of the palace. A lot of girls were also enjoying themselves while looking and observing paintings and other places in the palace. Mikan enjoyed it too but after thirty minutes or so, she found herself climbing the staircase toward the fourth level, the highest level in the castle. She kept walking in the silent corridor but came across a door. Other doors were present of course, but this door in front of her has a magical pull, calling her. She opened the door and inside was rows upon rows of various paintings and images, hanged on the walls. More of the recent photos were in frames placed on top of small shelves. Name plates were visible too. As she read one of the name plates that read, "King Hatsuhori Sakura", she realized that all of these pictures and paintings were images of the previous Royal Families. Some paintings contained family pictures, others only the face of a king. As she ushered in the room, she stopped abruptly to stare at Natsume's picture. His name was embedded on a golden plate and he was with a shy-smiling girl with a familiar grey streak of hair and cool blue eyes. Mikan's eyes widen at this. It wouldn't be a surprise to know Natsume had any close friend, but a girl? That's just weirdly impossible in a sensible way. He's arrogant, a jerk, stupidly and annoyingly smart and the list goes on! Mikan just continued on staring at the picture until she heard footsteps emitting from behind her. She immediately hid behind a near gigantic pillar and tried to calm herself from the recent shock she felt.
"I met this girl in town. Her face went sour when I told her what I thought." A voice said, Mikan identifying it was a guy.
"What did you told her?" The other voice said, a guy, curiosity creeping over his tone.
"That I thought she wanted to flirt with me. Her face and reaction went insane." The other guy chuckled.
Mikan listened to their conversation realizing she was the girl they were talking about. She guessed that one of them was Yoichi, the guy she some time ago. She realized too that the reason why the other voice was familiar because it was Ruka. She caught a glimpse of a shocking blonde hair and knew that Ruka is the only blonde who has that kind of blonde hair. Back at hand, she heard the rest of their conversation.
"Who wouldn't have a sour reaction over that? Anyway, what did she look like?" Ruka asked.
"She has long chocolate brown hair and hazel eyes. Pretty much the happy go lucky girl." Yoichi replied, attempting to describe the girl he met accurately.
"Hmm was she selling or giving you flowers?" Ruka asked, already having suspicions on who Yoichi was talking about.
"Uh yes. Please don't tell me you already have telepathic powers now, Nogi." Yoichi replied, widening his joking eyes.
"Well the academy girls had their educational trip a while ago when you said you were still out in the town. They had an activity where they'd sell flowers to the townsfolk." Ruka replied.
"Ah, that explains why. She was wearing the signature laced thigh-high boots of the academy and the pale blue dress."
"The girl you met was probably Mikan."
"Oh? Is she your cousin?"
"She is. The Royalties have their eyes on her you know."
"Natsume? Really!? The nerve of that jerk to break my sister's heart." Yoichi replied in a tone of sheer annoyance but at the same time teasing, shaking his head.
"Well Natsume has his own will. He chooses want he wants to. Besides, I said the Royalties not Natsume" Ruka shrugged.
"Oh well. Mikan's pretty charming though."
"Oy, don't be such a pedophile. After all, she's still one of my most treasured relatives." Ruka smiled.
"I wasn't being a pedophile, Nogi. Seriously? And anyway, I wouldn't break her heart, you know that." Yoichi winked.
"Yeah right, like that would happen. God, Yoichi you broke up with tons of girls." Ruka rolled his eyes.
Both men were enjoying their talk, chuckles and laughs emitting from their mouths. Their conversation gradually went from a loud one to muffled voices. Mikan, feeling that they already left, got out off her hiding place. She had no idea what to feel about the overheard conversation. She was flattered but annoyed. Another thing is? She realized something again. Yoichi is the sister of the grey haired girl. She knew it after overhearing Ruka and Yoichi's conversation and base from Yoichi's facial features.
Mikan was definitely realizing tons and tons of realizations, yes?
Natsume was roaming around the palace again. He was still as shocked as ever seeing Nobara. He didn't realize that he was already wandering around the woods in the Palace and stopped when he found himself standing near the small gazebo destined in the middle-most part of the woods. He sat there, resting. As he did, he pondered on his thoughts. He again was confused. Seeing Nobara was a definitely shocking moment for him and pretty much triggered something inside him. Nostalgia? Love? Neither can he understand his feelings nor apprehend what's actually happening with him. He sighed then, he heard a ruffled noise from the bushes. He turned his head and a jumping white bunny came into view. He chuckled. God he's starting to become so oversensitive, mushy and too observant towards everything and everyone. What is he doing with his life? Trying to be sentimental just like the other teens in their kingdom? Or just plainly acting like this since a lot of stuff has been happening? Again, he heard a ruffled noise from behind the bushes. He turned his head sideways, catching a glimpse of a silhouette. He turned his full attention to the silhouette and then it revealed its identity.
"Natsume? Is that you?" It said.
Ha ha ha ha hahi ha ho hu hoyu hw dlfksdf ok so Im getting excited over everythiiiiinggggg. Still having a hangover after reading Fifty Shades Trilogy lmao so...
WAIT FOR IITTT... THE MAGICAL MOMENTOUS EVENT. lol jk
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