Uchihahazel-chan: Halloooo!! guyz!! sorry if this chappy tooks so long to make but here it is!! Chapter 4!! Yay!! My MQT is over so I can write freely again!! good news? I don't want to brag but ahem . . I Aced it!! haha!! My mom was so happy she bought me 1 gallon of ice-cream and made me 3 huge cakes (Yes, I'm obsessed with sweets)

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Chapter # 4

"Strength is itself victory."

Hikari is still standing near the teacher's table, answering her classmates question. She was very happy, because this class reminds her of her former class. The exciting, thrilling, intriguing, happy, sad and embarrassing times just as before was the same.

But her joyful bliss was destroyed by a sudden intriguing question.

"Your the girl that Sasuke-kun was holding hands earlier right?" a girl with long bangs and a high ponytail asked her, she was looking at her like she would kill her if she would say yes but, she can't lie now. All eyes was on her. There was silence.

"Yep, I was." she replied coolly. Hikari was confident to answer the question cuz she knows that didn't do anything wrong. It made the girl looked stupid, of coarse she was angry. The pink haired girl asked her the next question.

"Do you have any 'special' relationship with Sasuke-kun? is that why his majesty kept you in the royal family?" she was a little different than the girl who asked the question earlier. Hikari can see that she'loves' Sasuke.

Sasuke was still sitting coolly in his chair, ignoring the questions about him and Hikari; she knows Hikari will answer it right.

Poor girl . .

"No!! we don't have! its just a matter with my parents and his majesty thats why I'm living with them. Don't worry." she winked at her. The pink haired was relieved and so as the girl earlier. Sasuke smirked at her, she smiled on him. Her 'favorite guy' asked the next question.

"So the news was wrong Hikari-chan?" Naruto wondered. Hikari was also wondering what the hell is the 'news' told them about her?

"What did the news told you about me?"

"Well Hikari-chan, it was just a rumor but the news said that, you insulted the the crowned prince and you are Sasuke-kun's long term 'girlfriend' that was also a rumor. They also told us that you guys were maybe engaged." Naruto's words made her jaws drop. Where are this things coming from? She felt like an actress being asked about a strange gossip that were merely true. Though the insulting part WAS true. Sasuke was now looking at her.

"Ahuh . . well . . its false . . . I'm not his girlfriend." she stated.

he has a boyfriend though . . his brother . . .

"Though the part about insulting 'his highness' was a little . . true, I don't know who he was and I don't care who he is at that time . . " she looked a little pissed and embarrassed at the same time because she was reminiscing 'it'.

"Alright class! Mashirou-san you can sit next to Sasuke-kun, the one in the back of Naruto." Kakashi told her. Hikari's joyful bliss returned as she saw her seat. An awesome seat if I can say so myself. It was in the last row, nearest to the window. You can see the whole school up there. Nice . .

Moments later, Kakashi was called by Tsunade to come on her office. Class 1-A has no teacher so the students tried to introduce themselves to the new girl.I t was Naruto who introduced himself first.

"My name is Uzumaki Naruto!! Hikari-chan!! Someday I'll be the 'Souban' of all Japan! BELIEVE IT!!" he yelled. Hikari just smiled on him, she don't know what is a Souban though.

SMAAAAACKKKK!!

The pink-haired girl who loves Sasuke punched him in the head, it was so strong that Naruto hitted the ground. Hikari was a little scared.

"SHE DOESN'T CARE FOR YOUR STUPID DREAM!! ahem . . Sorry for that Hikari-chan . . My name is Haruno Sakura, its very nice to meet you." she introduced herself like nothing just happened. Hikari shacked her hand.

The class looks really interesting, and they're looks and personality was very unique too; Like the guy named Shino, he has a black circled shaped glasses who looks very weird. The girls who asked the question about Sasuke; Sakura and Ino. The guy called Kiba who loves animals just like herself. A guy named Shikamaru who was introduced by a fat . . scratch that, chubby guy who was eating potato chips. Prince Sasuke who was still look as handsome as ever. Hikari's favorite guy Naruto. Hinata a shy, timid girl who is a student in the morning and a maid in the evening, and lastly, the very intriguing teacher who wears a mask. Its like the animals in the zoo, they all come from different species but was all joined by one happy zoo.

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The class started when Kakashi went back from the Principal's office, he is their first subject teacher and the with the most heinous subject of all; Math. Hikari hated the subject since kindergarten. She just doesn't like the subject thats all, she gets really sleepy when she sees those formulas. Hikari tried not to sleep. It was the 1st day anyway.

Everything went well on their first 2 periods and know its time for . .

"Recess!!" the blond boy yelled. He just can't sit quietly just like a normal guy would do. That's why Hikari likes him. "Ne? Hikari-chan since you're new here, why don't you let me show you around!!" Naruto asked her. Of coarse she would say yes, she really wanna go around the place.

"Shut up, Usura tonkachi. She's coming with me." Sasuke told him, everybody in the class looked at the scene, especially the girls. Hikari was surprised, Sasuke stood up and looked at her.

"I'll show you around and don't get too close with that idiot." he said, it was a little . . harsh. Hikari made an anime sweat drop reaction and Naruto just errupted. Who wouldn't?

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING AN IDIOT!!" Naruto shouted at him. Sasuke looked at him with his 'I'm-too-cool-for-you-so-stay-away-from-me' look, he replied by saying:

"Who do you think that was it for?"

. . .

And with that Hikari followed the ever so cool Sasuke from behind and said sorry to Naruto. She just promised him that she will go with him later, the boy agreed. The other girls was looking at her especially the two girls who was very in-love with Sasuke, they were somewhat mad . . Hinata just bowed at her when she and Sasuke passed, Hikari told her not to, but she just smiled at her.

Hikari and Sasuke walked the populated halls of the Gakushuin senior high school, all eyes was on them. Whispers can be heard by the students. Hikari was quite irritaed by it, she looked at Sasuke. The man was wearing his emotionless face just like his brother's.

It must be hard to be like this everyday . . people looking at you . .

Now I know why they cherish each other so much . .

Sasuke stopped, Hikari noticed that she was so busy looking at him that she didn't notice that they were outside now. Sasuke looked at her, she blushed.

"Don't mind them." he said "And if I were you, I'm gonna start getting used to it." he added, he looked away. They were standing in the school's open field, it was very peaceful and very beautiful, you can really feel the serenity in the place. She doesn't know why but something triggered her to talk.

"If you're not happy about it you can change it you know." she said.

"Do you think I tried doing that?" he replied. "And If I ever tried doing it what do you think they'll say to us."

She looked at him and smiled.

"You'll never know until you tried. . "

The boy smirked, he looked at her.

"Let's go back."

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The recess was over and everybody was on their class now, waiting for their teacher to arrive. Hinata approached her master. She looked very happy for some reason.

"Hikari-sama!!" she called her, Hikari told her to stop the -sama thing but again she doesn't want too. "I can't believe Sasuke-oujisama approached a girl . . I can't believe it . ." The other girls approached her too, good thing the guy wasn't around. Was that a big deal?

"Yeah . . Sasuke-kun never approached a girl, he just approaches us when it is really needed . ." Sakura looked at her. Hikari felt a little happy.

"Really? why?" she asked the girls.

"We don't know exactly Hikari-chan but . . . are you really sure you're not his girlfriend?" Ino asked her with an intriguing tone, Hikari signed.

"No! I'm not his girlfriend! its just a rumor. The guy just wants me to show me around, was that really a big deal?"

"YES!!" all the girls who was in front of her told her.

Recess was over and the students of class 1-A are sitting on their respective chairs, they're next subject was Science. For Hikari science is one of her easiest subjects, Iruka-sensei was a great teacher too.

The next subject after Science was English, her favorite subject.

"Okay, Mashirou-san can you please translate this sentence in english." Kurenai-sensei called her.

"Hai!" Hikari answered "Strength is Happiness, strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness. When you wage a struggle, you might win or you might lose. But regardless of the short-term outcome, the fact of you continuing to struggle is a proof of your victory as a human being."

Hikari seated down, all eyes was on her.

"Very good Mashirou-san!" Kurenai-sensei complemented her. The class clapped their hands in amazement. Of coarse she'll be very fluent in english, in her country 3 year old kids can be very fluent in english.

Moments later, the English class was over and one of Hikari's favorite subjects has begun.

"Lunchtime!!" Naruto yelled.

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Sakura, Ino and Hinata invited Hikari to join them in the lunch, Hikari happily agreed. She explained to Naruto why she couldn't come to him this lunch and the boy understands, he just joined the other guys and Sasuke.

"So girls, are those guys close?" Hikari asked the others as they walked in the halls.

"You mean Naruto-kun and Sasuke-kun?" Sakura replied, Hikari nodded. "They don't look like it but were all childhood friends." Sakura smiled. Hikari was surprised.

"Really? So why is he cold like you say he is?" she asked again. Hinata answered the question. "Sasuke-oujisama is just like that."

"He's so cool isn't he?" Ino added, she is head-over-heels to him. Hikari just smiled.

The school grounds are really beautiful, students can make a picnic here every time they want. Sakura and Ino placed a clothe in the ground, and the ladies seated side by side to eat. It was then she noticed that she doesn't have a bentou.

"Hikari-sama I brought your bentou!" Hinata happily told her. She was amazed how big is the bentou box she gave her. She really knows her but . .

"Hinata-chan, you don't need to serve me when I'm in school . . and you can stop calling me Hikari-sama too. Your not different for me know." Hikari smiled at her. Hinata didn't agree and just told her she was happy to serve her. Hikari just agreed . . for now. Sakura began to talk.

"Hikari-chan. I'm really glad you don't love Sasuke-kun too. I was really nervous when the two of you came to school holding hands." Sakura told her, Ino agreed.

"It was nothing . . maybe he just doesn't want me to be dragged too." she replied while stuffing herself with rice. Hinata smiled and spoke.

"You don't need to worry Sakura-chan, Ino-chan. Hikari-sama is Itachi-oujisama's."

. . . What?

Hikari's mind went blank.

The two girls began looking at her suspiciously. "Ah . . So the news were really wrong . . " Ino asked her. "Yeah . . why do you like him instead of Sasuke-kun? Is it because you were attracted by him?"

Hikari spitted out the food on her mouth and stood up. She was really angry.

"I NEVER! REPEAT! 'NEVER!' LIKED MR. GIRLY-FACED SADIST EVER IN MY LIFE, 2ND I WILL NOT! REPEAT, 'WILL NOT!' FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM EVEN HE COMMIT SUICIDE, AND 3RD. I DON'T FIND HIM 'ATTRACTIVE', I FIND HIM A 'GAY SADIST WHO LIKES TORTURING PEOPLES MINDS AND A STOIC, EXPRESSIONLESS JERK! HMPP!!"

Hikari smiled at them not realizing her current situation. She was heard by the whole school!

" . . . ah . . Hikari-chan . . ano . ." The 3 of girls who were sitting on the ground nervously told her.

"What is it!?" she was still standing.

"What do you think of me?" A voice coming from her back asked her. Hikari turned backwards.

"I think your-geh . . . . ah-hah . . ah-haha . . "

I'm DOOMED . .

The man was standing 2 meters away from her but, it was still scary. He looked somewhat pissed. What's gonna happen next?

Hikari gathered all her strength to say it . . she doesn't care . . even if she dies after this.

"Y-yeah that's right I mean what I said! I think your a 'GAY SADIST WHO LIKES TORTURING PEOPLES MINDS AND A STOIC EMOTIONLESS JERK." Hikari crossed her arms and ignored all the fear she has inside. It was hard looking at his eyes and all.

Alright! Hikari!! keep it up!

All of the students in the area are watching the scene, the teachers who were also there can't help but to take a peek. This is the first time somebody tried to "insult" a Royal family member without even fearing about going to die in jail. The 3 girls who were sitting on the ground were very scared, not for them but for their friend.

Itachi smirked, he knows that she's afraid. He started walking closer to her. Hikari blushed.

What the hell don't come near me!! you bastard! I'm not gonna lose . .

Hikari stepped backwards but it was too late to make a move now, he was standing right in front of her. Know what?

"W-what!? Am I wrong? you like men right?" Hikari was getting redder, the man held her cheek. His smirk was still there. The crowed was silent, the girls were somewhat excited of what's gonna happen next.

The man leaned forward and whispered into her ear. Hikari's heart was pounding non-stop.

H-he's gonna do it again . . My ears . . they're very sensitive . .

"I'll let you get away with this, for know." he said in a teasing manner.

Itachi looked at her before leaving the scene, the crowed was surprised . . he didn't do anything? Hikari snapped out and looked at the man as he walks away.

"Kisame, let's go . ." he turned his gaze towards her, "See you, Hikari."

Hikari was flustared.

. . .

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Its 3:50 pm, lunch break is over and the schools gonna end soon. The girl was looking outside, remembering what happened after the incident.

"Hikari-sama, are you ok?" Hinata asked her, Hikari was busy stuffing herself with food. She smiled at her.

"I'm okay! you don't have to worry!"

"Hikari-chan what did he told you Kyaaaaaa!! I want to know!!" Ino excitedly asked her. The scene was a little . . romantic?

"Yeah, and Itachi-san didn't do anything to you after what you said to him . . I want to know too!" Sakura told her. Hikari's face turned red.

"I-its nothing r-really!!"

"See I told you Hikari-sama is Itachi-oujisama's!!" Hinata hapily told them. Hikari looked depressed.

"But if its nothing why does you face was all red huh??" Sakura teased her.

"huh!! what are you talking about!!

"admit it . ." the 2 said teasingly. They continued this until they reached their classroom.

You don't get . . I'm in big trouble . .

When they reached the classroom, Hikari was again asked a thousands of question. As she answers their question, she noticed that Sasuke was not happy.

Of coarse he will . .

The school bell rang and the students bid farewell to their teacher and their classmates. Hikari wanted to stay in the school longer but . .

"Hikari-chan hurry up . ." Sasuke called her. she has no choice but to come home.

. . .

Inside the limousine, the most awkward group called 'silence' was reunited . . and as the name implies there was silence . .

Hikari noticed that the two men weren't talking at each other, she felt guilty for some reasons. She knows Sasuke is angry with Itachi because of what he did earlier and its all her fault.

"Sasuke-kun! Can I ask you a favor?" Hikari asked Sasuke, he didn't look at her but she continued. "Can you teach me today's Math lecture? I didn't actually get it . . can you teach me?" she smiled at him.

"Whatever." he replied. Hikari was about to talk but she was cut off.

"No." Itachi said. Hikari's plan was working. "If you want to study then do it alone." Itachi was somewhat angry, Sasuke looked at his brother. Hikari smiled.

"Alright if his highness said so . ."

Something is gonna happen again tonight . . Kyaaaaa!! I can't believe I'm happy about it . .

When they reached the palace, Hikari was greeted by Sai and Hinata. Hikari also noticed that after they went out of the car, Itachi and Sasuke began talking at each other happily. She was happy . . .

He smiled . .

How come he can smile only just for him . .

Why do I feel sad? . .

End of chapter 4

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Next chapter preview:

Its a happy Saturday morning and Hikari had a great sleep. Its just 5:30 am but who cares? Its great to go outside this early and besides nobody will be outside today. His majesty was a funny man too, her 1st day of Senior High was friday? She laughed as she remembers it.

Hikari arranged her bed and changed her clothes, she looked at her window and saw a very foggy scene, Autumn is coming .

Hikari walked through the halls of the palace and it seems like a lot of maids and men in black was already awake, keeping the place neat and secured is a tough a job. No wonder Sai is so busy. Hikari went to the palace kitchen and get some food from Teuchi, the palace's head chief. They became friends since last night.

"Hikari-sama its very foggy outside, are you sure you want to go?" The old man said as he gave her a sandwich and a bottle of water. Hikari put the food inside in her bag.

"A huh! don't worry if anything happens to me I'll call right away!" the girl assured him.

Hikari was finally outside, she was so excited. The fog was not that thick so she walked further. As she was walking, Hikari heard a familiar running water she heard from before, the girl followed it.

Out of excitement Hikari walked faster to reach her destination.

. . .

Hikari's eyes cannot believe on what she saw, there was a huge fall in the palace grounds! The place looked really romantic, there was a traditional japanese bridge, colorful trees and a variety of flowers all over the place . Hikari was so happy!

She walked towards the bridge and from there she saw the entire beauty of the scene "I can't believe I didn't have my camera with me . ." she was a little sad.

As the fog was starting to fade Hikari decided to look at herself in the water.

"Hn, I was only doing it because she said something that might ruin everything . . I wouldn't even talk to her if it weren't for grandfather . . . she's nothing to me . ."

Tears started to roll down on her as she remember what he said.

Why am I remembering it . .

Uchihahazel-chan: Chapter 4 is finished! hope you guys like it!! I'll be posting chapter 5 soon! so stay tuned!!

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