The Pixie Princess

Mikan Sakura has only known others from her own kingdom and from the Wizarding kingdom, but now that she has been proposed to by none other than Prince Kaname of the Flower Faeries, she has a chance to see a whole new world where she could have been born and where she may one day live. Is Kaname Mikan's Happily Ever After? NXM

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Chapter Two: Decisions of A Princess

Making a decision isn't always easy; sometimes you have to make sacrifices. So, even when I don't have to make a sacrifice, why is a decision so hard to make? Why do I hesitate to say yes to a proposal from someone as sweet and handsome as Kaname, the prince of the Flower Faeries? Is there something wrong with him, or maybe… maybe my decision lies somewhere else, just like my heart…

Mikan was speechless as Kaname smiled up at her hopefully, standing on one knee as Mikan tried to find the correct words. Everything was silent, until Mikan finally broke the ice.

"Wh-what!? Marry you? I barely even know you! How can I marry someone I don't know?" she cried out, shocking everything, especially Koko, who had expected her to say yes. Normally girls would jump at the chance to marry a prince, but Mikan wasn't exactly what anyone would call normal.

"I… I didn't expect that…" Kaname said quietly, slowly standing as Mikan stood rooted to the spot whilst Natsume stared towards Mikan, a little happy with how the situation was turning out.

"I don't think anyone did," muttered Natsume. Aoi shot him a glare, then turned her attention back to Kaname and Mikan, who were in a pretty awkward situation. Mikan blushed, clutching her dress again, her knuckles turning white.

"I… I mean to say… erm… look, it's not you… it's just that… I can't marry someone I barely know. Prince or not, we barely know each other. As far as I know, you're a prince. I have no idea what you like, who your friends are… and all you know of me is my heritage." Explained Mikan quietly as Kaname stood and took it in. He was silent, then suddenly smiled.

"You're right." He then said. Natsume accidentally knocked his drink over, but he was ignored. "We should get to know each other before marriage, that's always the best option."

"Is it?" Mikan asked, reading Natsume's thoughts as the prince of the Wizarding Kingdom sat there, seething and glaring daggers at Kaname who was oblivious to what was happening. No one but Aoi seemed to notice Natsume's jealousy.

"Yes, it is. I have a plan, Mikan, so that we can get to know each other properly! You can come and live in the Faerie Kingdom for a week, and we'll spend all our time together! It's a great way to meet my people and explore the kingdom! Hopefully it will be your new home, too!" Kaname stated with excitement as Mikan stood there, silent. She then smiled, trying to look as ecstatic as Kaname. She nodded.

"Sure… great." She said with fake enthusiasm as Natsume glared at the two. Kaname smiled warmly, then held Mikan's hands and started to talk to her with excitement about his kingdom as Mikan listened. Natsume never noticed how bored Mikan was by the man, all he saw was a happy couple.

One which he would detest till the end of time…

"Thank you for your visit, Kaname, your highness. It was a... pleasent evening." the King stated as Kaname walked towards the gate, ready to leave as Natsume, Aoi and Mikan all stood there. Natsume looked extremely angry, whilst Aoi was humming to herself. Mikan, however, was thinking over the agreement she had made with Kaname. Why had she agreed? Was a week really long enough?

"Yes, it certainly was." Kaname stated, looking towards Mikan and smiling warmly. The king turned to stare at the pixie winged faerie, who was currently looking to the ground and gripping her dress once again. He then returned his gaze to Kaname and beamed enthusiastically.

"Well, I do wish you a safe and comfortable journey, Kaname! Please, do come again." Natsume's father stated. He knew instantly that Natsume was sending evil glares towards him, then again, Natsume always sent a glare to his father whenever he did something without Natsume's consent. Kaname nodded, waved to Natsume, Aoi and Mikan, then got into his carriage and was soon gone.

Once he was out of earshot, Natsume lost his cool.

"What were you thinking, agreeing to go to his kingdom when you barely even know the guy!" Natsume bellowed as Mikan blinked, surprised that Natsume was yelling at her.

"Wh-what!? It's not like I had a choice, Natsume!" Mikan cried back. Natsume rolled his eyes, storming towards the pixie winged girl as she glared up at him. Mikan fluttered upwards so that she was level with Natsume. He'd grown taller since last year, and it irritated Mikan a little.

"Yes you did, you feather brained faerie! You could have said no and let him go off alone." Natsume told her coldly as Mikan fluttered before him, her cheeks going red with anger as Aoi watched with amusement.

"How could I say no to him? Kaname's sweet, which is more than I can say for you!" Mikan snapped back as Natsume stood there, taking it in. Mikan hadn't really said that to him before, so it was a shock.

"Yeah, well... maybe you belong there, with the pixie winged faeries who are like you. Maybe we don't want you here, anymore." Natsume suddenly retorted, and Aoi gasped as well as Mikan. The two stared at the prince as he glared at Mikan, then turned. His father stopped him shortly,

"Natsume, apologise." his father was being serious, and Natsume had made him mad, a rariety indeed.

"No." Natsume hissed, walking off as Mikan fluttered to the ground slowly, biting her lip. Aoi rushed towards her friend, but Mikan was already drifting away slowly. Aoi sighed, shaking her head. Natsume sure put his foot in it this time...

Later that night Natsume was in his room, sitting on his bed gloomily, glaring at the bloomed rose in the vile. Why had Mikan suddenly swooned over such a man? A prince, no less. If Mikan wanted to fall in love, why didn't she look closer to home? They were friends, right? And she was also very special to Natsume, she had even said so herself. They'd known each other for more than a year, that was enough time to realise that she liked him, right?

Natsume wanted to know exactly why she had chosen the flower faerie prince. He then realised something.

Maybe she wanted to be with someone of her own kind? Maybe that's how she wanted it; to have a Pixie Winged husband, to feel accepted and liked for her wings for once. Natsume then became angry.

Wasn't his kingdom accepting enough? She lived there and had friends. Everyone was polite to her and she loved it in the kingdom. So why didn't she stay there? She loved it, after all.

Maybe it was because the flower faerie kingdom was filled with flowers? Mikan had always had a soft spot for flowers, she loved them. Every day she would visit that field of flowers outside Natsume's kingdom and she'd make him go with her, too. She made everyone go with her. Mikan loved playing in the fields and forcing Natsume to wear a daisy chain necklace, and then she'd throw him in that lake and he'd pull her in for his revenge…

"You're so jealous it's almost funny." Aoi stated, walking into Natsume's room as he looked up at his younger sister, narrowing his eyes. Aoi walked towards Natsume and sat next to him on his bed.

"What do you want, Aoi?" Natsume asked angrily as Aoi stared at him,

"I've come to see how you're doing, because jealousy is such a bad illness, brother dearest. I don't want it getting to your head." Aoi started, poking Natsume's forehead as he glared at her, turning his back on his sister as he stood up and walked to the window.

"I'm not jealous of that dust brained, pixie winged, feather headed girl!" he muttered coldly as Aoi rolled her eyes.

"I never said anything about Mikan, Natsume, but even if I had, you'd still be transparent. Didn't I say before? Love is blind to those who are loved, whilst those who observe are the most knowledgeable. This quote speaks true about you." Aoi stated, standing up and walking towards her brother. Boy, they were moving around a lot.

"Why don't you just tell her? You are so tough on the outside, but really you're a bigger softy than you try not to be." Aoi said quietly as Natsume stared out of the window into the garden.

"Because she might laugh at me," he muttered as Aoi sighed, then sat on the window seat and stared up at her brother.

"Don't think that way. Maybe she likes you too… and if she doesn't, then just stay friends. But I know that Mikan would never hurt you in anyway, Natsume. Just think positively about these things. Being afraid gets you nowhere." Aoi told him, then slid off of the seat and walked towards the door. She turned and stared at her brother, a small smile on her face.

"Mikan's week starts tomorrow. You have all that time to try and figure out how to get her to stay. If you don't… you might lose her forever." She whispered, then paused momentarily before adding; "And talking to her like she's beneath your superior won't keep her here, either." and with that, she left as Natsume sat there, thinking about what his sister had said to him.

Aoi then stood outside of Natsume's bedroom, sighing to herself and shaking her head. She ran her fingers through her hair.

"I should just eat my own words." She muttered, then walked off towards her bedroom for a good nights sleep…

"You're actually going through with this?" Misaki cried out as Mikan nodded, starting to pack her things in a small rucksack as Misaki followed her around the room. Mikan had told Misaki about what was happening. Truthfully, Mikan could hardly believe what she was saying herself.

"Yes, I am… and Prince Kaname seems nice enough, so why not give him a chance? And I've always wanted to see the Flower Faerie kingdom, too. A week's long enough… right?" Mikan asked, looking up at Misaki who sighed, shaking her head.

"I don't know, honestly. I mean you don't know a persons secrets in just a week. You don't know their friends, you won't know their favourite hiding places or where they like to go when they're angry… you don't know much about a person within a week. These things take time." Misaki said, sitting on Mikan's bed and staring up at the pigtailed brunette.

"How long does it take?" she asked.

"A life time. I still don't know everything about Tsubasa. I know what makes him mad and I know what makes him happy. I know he loves me, but I don't know little things like how he likes his hat or how he likes to cast spells. I may not know everything, but… every little imperfection makes him the most perfect guy. And until you realise that the imperfections make your guy perfect… you can't truly be in love with him." She told Mikan who stared at her. She was silent, then broke the silence minutes later.

"But… can't I learn to love Kaname if I do marry him?" she asked. Misaki shrugged.

"Maybe, but your heart would regret it. If you think that you can fall in love within a week, or if you think that it's the right thing to do, then go for it. But if you know you'll regret it and be sad and never fully happy, then don't. You have a week, Mikan. And a week isn't long enough." Misaki answered, she then stood up and hugged Mikan. She stared into her friends' eyes.

"You'll make the right decision. But remember this; you choose your own Happy Ending, and when you choose it, you have to write it on paper for your children and their children to read. No matter what you choose, though… the Wizarding Kingdom will still be your home, and we'll still be your friends." And with that, Misaki left the room as Mikan stood there, wondering what she should do.

Would she choose to be with Kaname when a week was up, or would she stay with her friends?

Whatever she decided, she knew that it would be one of the hardest decisions of her life…

"She's going to the flower faerie kingdom!? Without telling Me!? Who does she think she is, the Queen!?" cried Yuka the minute she found out that her only daughter, Mikan, was going to be journeying to the Flower Faerie kingdom. The former king, Mikan's grandfather, stared at Yuka like she was making some sort of sense for once.

Then Yuka suddenly broke, and crashed to the ground in tears.

"I wanted to goooooooooooooooooooooooo!" she wailed loudly, sniffing and wailing as Mikan's grandfather rolled his eyes. Yuka could be just as childish as Mikan when she wanted to be, and this was one of those days.

"Get yourself together, you're the Angel winged faerie for dusts sake…" he muttered, returning to his daily reading as Yuka sat there, crying and thinking about the flower faerie fields, the flower faeries themselves and then the prince. She wondered if he'd be kind to her daughter? If he wasn't, she'd probably hurt him. Mikan was very precious to her.

Then Mikan's grandfather suddenly turned to Yuka, very wary of her.

"Anyway what are you doing here? This isn't your visiting day." He stated. Busted.

"Er… ehehe… everyone gives me chocolate when I come here, plus… the message was sent to you, seeing as I just travel now." She admitted guiltily. The former King would have yelled at her, but he couldn't be bothered anymore. Yuka would never learn, she'd just act on impulse as always. She was just like a child.

And Mikan was too much like her. He reclined in his chair and stared up at the ceiling.

"I just hope that she makes the right decision." He muttered to himself. Yuka blinked, staring.

"You care about what happens to my darling Mikan-chan? I didn't think you had a heart!" Yuka suddenly cried out. That sent a frying pan to her head.

"I never asked you! And I'm not that old! My heart still beats, you crazy… gah! I don't know what to do with you, I think I've just given up!" he snapped as Yuka smiled, giggling to herself.

"I think you gave up when I had Mikan. I'll never change, you know that… and neither will Mikan." She then sighed, but smiled. "She'll make the right decision, I know she will! I did, and so will she! You'll see, she'll turn into a butterfly before you know it!"

"So she's a caterpillar now, eh? Yesterday, a bud, now a caterpillar? You're more senile than me." The former king joked as Yuka glared at him, suddenly standing and angry.

"Are you calling me a wrinkly old prune, you prune!? WAAAAH, you're bullying me!" wailed Yuka as the King sighed. He would never win against Yuka, not when she acted like such a baby…

"Hm… it seems that Prince Kaname has a new bride in mind." Someone said, and another gasped when they heard their companion . The sound of footsteps were heard, and the second person said to their friend;

"Wha-what!? You can't be serious! Kaname-kun's refused every eligible bacholerette in the kingdom! You said he'd given up hope!" the second one cried out in horror as the other one turned swiftly.

"I know, but he went to another kingdom. He's much more persistent than I thought he'd be… however, we can always change his mind. Depending on how long the girl is staying here." The first stated as the other stood there, shaking their head.

"But what if we can't change his mind!? I'll be doomed to marrying that… that idiot mother and father want me to marry! I can't marry someone like Tono!" the second squealed as the other one sighed to themselves, shaking their head.

"Oh, be quiet! If you didn't whine so much, then maybe, just maybe Kaname would have chosen you as his bride… but if we can't change his mind… then we can change the mind of that excuse of a bride he will be bringing. Women are easier to manipulate when men are involved." Stated the first as the other blinked, then beamed and nodded,

"Oh, Luna, thank you!" she cried, hugging her friend as the russet haired beauty grinned to herself,

"You're welcome, Kina." She stated as her friend held onto her thankfully…

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Okay, so this chapter wasn't as long as I wanted it to be, however, it's as best as I can give you and I hope you appreciate that. Sorry for the shortness and badness of this chapter, anyway, I hope you enjoyed (I say hope) and wish you a wonderful week/day/month etc. Thanks for reading, and lots of love, hugs and kisses.

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