Author's Note: I am a new author, so don't flame me too much. Reviews are always welcome! Advice is very much needed…and thanks.

Disclaimer: I don't own Rayearth.



Chapter 1: Just a Fairytale

With a piece of a paper in her hand she looked quizzically up at the dirtied shelves. The sight of all that dust and cobwebs made her feel uneasy and almost disgusted. She then stood on her tiptoes, attempting to grab what she was here for. Finally, she had found it. She grabbed the book from the beat up shelves and read the barely legible title.

"Lizards of ano…word?" she said…not exactly sure since the writing was an old bookman style. She blew the dust off the book to reveal it's true title.

"Legends of Another World." She sighed in relief and nodded her head as if in recognition. She, maybe a little too happily ran out of that old shabby corner. She then entered into a place of light, quite with whispers going around. She went straight to the front desk, not really caring about all the "looks" the guys gave her. She gave the book to the young lady and waited patiently.

"Well nice to see you once again Fuu! You never fail to visit the library every month, or even week." The lady said, cheerfully and a bit sarcastic while scanning the book over a laser censor.

"Yes well…most of the time, the books are due…so I have to come here. Though, I really do love this place. But I agree with you Miss Farhen." Replied Fuu with her trademark smile. She was then handed the book by Miss Kuu.

"Okay dear, the book is due back September 30th. Okay?"

"Goodbye!" said Fuu as she walked out the automatic doors of the Toshiden Library. With a wide grin on her elegant and beautiful face, she raced down the streets, hugging her book. She skidded to a halt as she drew close to a café. It was well over 12:00 on a Tuesday, and hungry couldn't describe what she was feeling. So she went into the café and decided to both fill her stomach and erase her curiosity of the book. She sat down in a booth as a lady came over to her, pencil and paper in hand.

After she ordered her food, she opened the now not so dusty book. On the outside, the book was barely holding on and just plain old and beat up. She was rather surprised as she opened the book to find beautiful gold letters in cursive. She knew this book. There were probably only a few in all of Japan now. Her mother read it to her when she was a little girl. She wanted to read it by herself for the Literature project. It was a simple yet percentage worthy assignment due in a good two months. She traced the beautiful gold and sparkly letterings with her finger, and then flipped a couple pages, then stopped. This particular page had an elegant painting on it. It was a picture of the prince that was described in the book. She looked at the picture as memories of the book flooded back. She remembered the book was about a handsome prince. As a young boy, he had lost his memories and did not know who he himself was. He was raised as an orphan in an orphanage for as long as he could remember. But soon he ran away, tired of not knowing who he was, and was in search for his identity. He learned how to survive, and picked up great swordsmanship on the way. As a young teenager of fourteen, he met a young and beautiful girl. It was love at first sight. The boy having nothing to do, stocked her, and followed her every chance he had. Of course, he had to leave her later on, and forced her to promise to wait for him forever. The times away from his beloved were long…to be exact, he was now eighteen. When he wondered off to another area, many recognized him as a prince, which he just laughed off and said he didn't really quite know who he was himself. But a patrol guard, and a close friend of the queen of this land, insisted him to go straight to the queen. Turns out, the queen was his older sister and that he is the prince of this land. There was a big explanation for why he never knew until now, but Fuu couldn't really remember. But naturally, he returned for the young girl he had fallen in love with and asked for her hand in marriage. Of course, her answer was a yes and they once again, like every fairy tale, lived happily ever after. Fuu remembered the major reason why she liked this romantic story ever since she was a child. It was because the girl the prince had fallen in love with, fit her description nicely. Short blond hair with wide emerald eyes was the description. She sighed a long sigh, thinking about what it would be like to fall in love. She shook her head abruptly to get the thought out. She then flipped back to the first page and started reading. Why waist this time? It's not every day that the school lets you have the day off just because later on, you got to go sign up for a tournament, representing your school. She knew she had to head back soon later, to get her belongings she had left on purpose at school.

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She tried hard…she really did. She did everything in her power to. She attempted to pay attention in class. Its not like Umi Ryuuzaki is one to give up so easily, but she really had enough. She tried once again…but luck just wasn't on her side today. With that one last lingering thought, she slowly drifted off to sle… "RING!" ~Save by the bell~ thought Umi as she bolted out of the history classroom. She covered her mouth and yawned once again. Heading to the lockers, she groaned at the thought of what the next class was. ~Literature, oh joy…Miss Cal said something about a project too~ thought Umi. While passing the halls, she received several stares from the boys and a few jealous and admirable glances from the girls. ~Yep, it's great to be popular, rich, and beautifu~, thought Umi happily. She finally reached her locker and took out her hairbrush and started combing her long and beautiful blue hair. She then got out her Lit book and replaced it with the History stuff. She also took out her progress report and stuck her tongue out at it. It's not that she didn't like school; she just didn't feel so up to it today. She could barely wait for Fencing and Baking class to come. Meeting up with a couple of friends, they walked to class and took their rightful seats. Everyone started talking in his or her own little friend groups until a young, beautiful pink haired, and dark skinned lady walked in.

"Hello class. I must say I am terribly sorry for being late but I was a bit wrapped up talking to my boyfriend." She said in a very casual way. All the girls snickered, but the boys looked…well…a little hurt. "Like I said yesterday, we are going to have our first project. But, I decided that it was a little much, counting the fact that we aren't too far into the school year. So, being the beautiful and kind teacher I am, I will have you write an essay instead. By the way, I will be in the studio waiting for registrations from those who have been chosen. Please kindly tell all your friends that they will be having a sub." With the speech done, she started on the scenario. "Okay…a very long time ago, there was beautiful young maiden. She was actually quite bossy, but had a good heart. During a fieldtrip with her school to the mountains, she got lost and ended up on a cliff. It started raining heavy, and the next thing she knew, she was falling. When she awoke she looked around her surroundings. She was greeted by a young lady who apparently had saved her from getting any sickness, or even eaten by an animal. Now lots of things happen…blah blah blah…and she met this guy that's the woman's son. He brought a friend and it's the women's nephew. She sprained her ankle, so she had to stay. She fell in love with the son, but the nephew fell in love with her. She is unsure about the son's feelings, and hasn't got a clue about the other. Now that I'm done with my long explanation, you can right it on the guy's point of view if you are a guy. You pick, you can even do the mother. I don't care. Okay? Due in three weeks. Oh yeah, and present as the person, like a dramatic monologue." She then took one big breath and sat down. "The whole story is on this sheet of paper." She said while handing the papers to the boy in the first row. "You guys have a few minutes to start and brainstorm." With that she…um…well…left the room. Then, everyone started to talk.

"OMIGHOSH! This is such a big essay. Sounds kinda fun though!" said Tatra while giggling.

"Shut up Tatra…you are such a dork. I am so not related to you." Said Tatra's twin Tarta.

"Oh my! Now watch your accent Tarta!"

"OOO SHUT UP!"

"Hey you guys, it'll be okay. Chill!" Said Umi smiling at her two good friends. With that, she sat and pondered. She wondered what it would be like to be that girl. She imagined the beautiful maiden with long…blue…hair…crystal…blue…eyes. She smiled at that thought.

"So…Umi! What do you think it would be like…ya know, like that girl?" Asked Tatra.

"Yeah! It would be so cool to have two guys hangin on ya! How would you feel?"

Umi's thoughts were jolted away.

"Huh? I wouldn't…have…a…clue." She said as a wide grin settled on her face.

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Looking out the window, she sighed. With this beautiful weather, and a great start of the school year, everything was perfect. Perhaps too perfect for a little nightmare to ruin the day, but it did. ~What is so interesting about the window?~ Thought the girl annoyingly. Why am I in such a…?~ She attempted to answer the question, but instead just stared at the birds outside. She sighed once again. She was even about to fall asleep when…

"MISS HIKARU SHIDOU!" yelled the history sensei.

"Huh? Oh! Hai sensei!" answered the girl carefully.

"I must say I am terribly disappointed in you. I won't lie, you are a great student in this school, but you seem to be always dazing off these past few weeks! Now please answer the question." Replied the sensei.

"Hai! Yeah…um…well…ya know…kinda like…am I right?" asked Hikaru. KONG! She was responded with the whole class with their butts on the floor instead of their seats. She looked up at the board sheepishly.

"SHIDOU-SAN!" yelled the sensei.

"AH!! Gomen ne…demo…what was the question again?" Her good friend leaned over towards her seat and whispered something in her ear.

"Thanks Zazu," said Hikaru with a grin.

"No prob." Answered Zazu with an even wider grin.

"Clears throat Are you ready to answer the question now?" asked the sensei one last time.

"Hai! Okay, the main subject we are talking about is the monarchy. If we were to compare it with the Republic, it is naturally different. Not only is the monarchy a birth thing, but giving full power to one indivual is dangerous and hurtful to the country and the leader." Hikaru finished.

"Very good! Anyways, your assignment will be a little creative. This idea came from your drama teacher Miss Emeraude. I have consulted with her; this will be a double grade. Anyways, you will be making a new kind of 'government'. Now, one chosen individual is to rule a land. This individual is qualified and able to do so under one condition. This individual must think about the country, the people, and the protection of the country. In other words, if this…um…leader thinks about him or herself, the country will crumble. Reflect on this and write a paper on it, then, as a presentation, you will be acting it out. That is, I mean, that you will need to act like you are talking to yourself, you being that particular leader. Come up with a way to name this system and ext. Okay…for the presentation, ask your drama teacher. You guys are dismissed." Said the teacher right when the bell rang. All the students scurried out as fast as they could, but not 'everyone' got out in time. "Miss Shidou, may I have a word with you?" asked the teacher.

"Hai!" she replied while turning to Zazu. "I'll meet ya at my locker." Said Hikaru

"Now…what was I going to say? Oh yes, I have been noticing that you are tripping up a little, especially in my class. Now tell me why you never turn in homework anymore?" asked the teacher.

"Well, Mr. Zagato…I…um…" she took a breath and attempted once again. "You see, I…" ~Forget lying!~ Thought Hikaru. "Mr. Zagato, I have been very worried. As you know, I am a very new student here and to the city of Tokyo. I only have a few friends, and I'm just not trying my hardest. Plus, my father left a few days ago, and the hurt isn't going away. My oldest brother who takes care of the dojo isn't feeling well, and so I have to take care of Kendo lessons. Mother is becoming a real…well…yeah. Hikari has been missing for two days now and no reports on him have been made. I've been having irritating dreams about things I can't remember. And…well…I'm being transferred away from this school to the other one your parents own Mr. Zagato. So as you may have guessed, school isn't exactly a big priority for the time being." She finished and sighed.

"I understand, but it's not like I don't know this. My family has been close friends with yours. So you're transferring to Rayearth? Yes, that is the other school our family owns. It's also right next to Celes, Windam, and Autozam High. We five schools are in great competition when the time comes. I'm not surprised you are being transferred there. I might go myself. I understand your situation and will see to it that you have less homework." Finished the sensei with a slight smirk.

"Really? Thank you!" she jumped up and hugged the teacher, receiving a laugh and a hug back.

"Get outta here Karu!" said the sensei. And with a wink, Hikaru was off. But Hikaru was still thinking as she walked towards her locker. Thinking about the project in general. She started to muse…~how sad, a leader that can never think about her own life. If so, the country will crumble. Who insures the leader's happiness? What would you call someone who supports a whole country? Mm…a pillar! A pillar supports great buildings…but they always need help. When it comes to family, friends, and the one you love…what will happen then? Will the 'pillar' not be able to fall in love? What a tragedy. Someone should definitely abolish it…the next leader to be exact. Qualifications? Capabilities in running a country…what do you need? A strong heart, that's for sure. Yeah…and for sure, if it happened to me…I would be worried about the ones I love. My first act would be to abolish it. The right of the place belongs to no individual. No one should count on that. It belongs…to the people who truly love the country.~

"Hikaru!" yelled Zazu, which jolted her out of her musing.

"Oh, hey!" Hikaru said, realizing for the first time that she was at her locker.

"Let's go grab some food. I'm starving!"

"Sorry I can't. I need to go to Rayearth and talk to the principle there. Hey Zazu, aren't you going to Autozam High? I thought you had the highest GPA and so they transferred you so you could compete with the other four schools there. I mean, here, Cephiro High is pretty good, one of the best like the others, but I guess the others are better."

"Yep and Yeah." Zazu looked at Hikaru's sad eyes. "So…what were you thinking about? Why so pensive?" asked Zazu.

"Oh…just wondering what it would be like to…"

"Have all the power to control a country, but not be able to think about your own happiness?" answered Zazu.

"You can say that again…" replied Hikaru with a slight grin.