CRASH!

Expensive tea sets flew all around the courtyard and women-guests screamed and ran in a panic as three children charged into their tea party and broke everything in sight. They gasped and watched on in horror, murmuring and shaking their heads.

"Get back here!" Sakura cried, climbing on top of a fallen table. She picked up a small teacup and threw it at the boys angrily.

Sasuke and Naruto ducked, the delicate item missing their heads and breaking on a wall nearby. "Oh, snappers!" Naruto gasped, he and his companion taking cover behind another table. "She's finally lost it!"

"Dude!" Sasuke took a saucer and threw it back, nearly hitting Sakura's face. "She lost it a long time ago!"

Sakura snuck up on them and rose her wooden sword. "Prepare to get hurt!" She brought it down, but gasped when she felt herself being stopped by strong hands. She turned around stiffly to find Kakashi behind her, glaring at...her. She gulped and dropped her sword. "..."

When Sasuke and Naruto heard nothing happening, they poked their heads out and came face-to-face with the angry, older male. They turned pale and shrunk. "Uh-oh... We're busted..."

"I was wondering what was all the ruckus," Kakashi said calmly, looking around and seeing the frightened women in the sidelines. "And I see the Prince and Princess battling it all out." He shook his head. "Your parents will NOT be happy one bit."

"We're sorry," Sasuke and Sakura uttered guiltily and looked down at their feet. Naruto looked away and hid behind the table.

"I see you...Naruto."

Darn it! Naruto sweatdropped and looked up at Kakashi. "I-I see," he laughed nervously, "Well, I hear my mother calling. So I guess I'm off. See ya, Sasuke! And uh... Princess Sakura." He bowed in respect and ran off, shaking.

"Now, for you two." Kakashi turned to the royal offsprings. "I believe Queen Mikoto will provide the lecturing."

Sasuke and Sakura glared at each other and then looked away with a huff. "!!"

"I can't believe you two!" Mikoto scolded, waddling her finger crossly at the two kids before her. "How could ROYALTY be so wreckless?" She sighed in aggravation and placed her slender index fingers on her temples. "Now I have a terrible headache! And especially YOU, Princess! How could you act so...so... BARBARIC?! I am very disappointed in you. And you too, Sasuke! You do not have a Prince's manners!"

"I'm sorry, Queen Mikoto," Sakura said sorrowfully, bowing, "I promise to try and not make a fool of myself. I feel so ashamed."

Kakashi smiled. Good to know.

"Sorry," Sasuke mumbled through gritted teeth, blushing with embarassment. I can't believe I'm being scolded at! It's not my fault this day was wrecked by the ugly little witch! "I shall have my bath." He turned and made his exit.

"Please excuse me," Sakura smiled, "But I must do the same as well. Hehe..." She grinned and went the opposite way...to the other bathroom.

Mikoto shook her head. "Why do they detest one another?" she asked Kakashi, "They're engaged for heaven's sake!"

"They're still children, my Queen," Kakashi reasoned, "Do not forget that one detail about their young lives."

"You have a point there, my friend."

In the bath...

Sasuke stripped himself of his clothes and stepped into the warm water. Sighing, he buried himself half-way. I wished she'd just go away. That girl's too troublesome. He closed his eyes...

"Yayyy!" Sakura cheered and jumped into the springs, sending water flying all over the place. She failed to notice the young boy behind a rock and continued to bathe herself, trying to wash off all the honey in her hair. "Ahhhh, this is so relaxing!"

Sasuke clung onto the rock, blushing insanely. What is she doing HERE?! He clutched the towel hanging on his waist tightly and shook his head. "GET OUT!" he roared, "I WAS HERE FIRST!"

Sakura jumped in surprise. "Huh? Who's there?" She looked around and saw Sasuke step out into the opening. She gasped and drowned her body underwater, leaving only her neck and head on the surface. "Sasuke!"

"I was here first!" Sasuke insisted, "And I want my bath so get out!" He cocked an eyebrow. "Besides, I thought you were in the other Springs? In the West Wing?"

"Those Springs weren't working! It was messy! And, hey, I'm a girl!" Sakura shuddered. "And I care about hygiene! So YOU get out!"

"No you!"

"No you!"

"You!"

"You!"

"YOU!!!!!"

"No, YOU!!!!"

The two glared at each other icily, thinking up of mishievous plans and strategies. Sasuke looked around with his sharp eyes and spotted an overlooking frog on the rock he was holding on to. He smirked and picked it up. "Well, if I can't make you get out of here..." He threw the green amphibian at the lingering female. "Then maybe HE can!" He snickered.

The frog landed on Sakura's wide forehead and croaked. Sakura's eyes widened in shock and she screamed, "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Get it off me! Get it off me!" She stood up and flailed her arms about. "Wahhhhhhh!"

Sasuke's intense blush came back when he saw her exposed flesh and he dove underwater, blocking his own gaze. "...!!" At least the honey's off now.

Tears appeared from the corner of Sakura's eyes as she pried the frog off of her face and threw it over the fence behind her. "Ewwwwwewwewewewewewwww!" She took her towel, wrapped it around herself, and ran back into the castle's East Wing. "Meanie!"

Realizing she was gone, Sasuke popped out from the water and coughed. "Great," he groaned, "Now I have blisters on my face." He stepped out of the water and put on his cobalt robe. "Whatever," he shrugged and left to the East Wing as well.

In her bedroom, Sakura dressed herself quickly and dried her hair. "That insensitive boy!" she pouted at the mirror, "I just can't believe him sometimes!" She picked up her brush and ran it through her hair delicately. "That was just going too far!" She heard a knock and asked, "Who is it?"

"Uhh..." The person coughed. "I-I am... I mean.. Ahem. I am the great person you seek."

Sakura lit a hopeful smile and ran over to open the door. "Really? Are you-" When she opened it, to her disappointment, she found a laughing Naruto. "Naruto." She frowned. "What do you want?"

"Just wondering if you knew where Sasuke was." Naruto grinned and placed his hand on his head. "See? I washed off all the honey."

"I see. Well, I don't know where in heaven's name Sasuke may be. I could care LESS of what may become of him in the near future!"

Naruto rolled his eyes. "Whatever you say, PRINCESS." He laughed one last time and ran down the stairs.

Sakura glared after him. "I can't believe they let that CREATURE in."

"Hey," a stoic voice snapped.

Sakura turned to her left and frowned even more when she saw her most hated. "Sasuke," she stated. When he didn't respond, she added, "Naruto was looking for you. He just went downstairs."

"Good," Sasuke smirked and walked past her. "You're learning your place. One that's inferior to mine."

"I dare you to say that again in my face!"

Sasuke stopped, went over to her, and leaned close, their noses almost touching. "You're learning your place," he repeated in a lucid voice, "One that's inferior to mine."

"You bad...PIG!"

"Flat-faced monkeybutt."

Sakura popped a vein, her teeth gritted and fists clenched. That's it. No one makes fun of my forehead and gets away with it! On three... THREE! She rolled up her kimono sleeves and jumped at him.

Sasuke mirrored her and they grabbed each other's necks and sleeves and rolled on the floor, kicking and spitting. "Let go, fish-head!" he growled and flipped them over, him being on top.

"No, YOU let go, Pinecone-for-brains!" Sakura reversed their positions and continued to rip his sleeves and and squeeze the life out of him.

"THAT IS ENOUGH!!" a strong voice ordered.

The kids released each other and scampered to their feet, looking up at the King- Fugaku. "This isn't good..."

"Why are you two fighting?" Fugaku asked, his tone serious and strict. "You are to be married at some point. I don't wish to see you two rule the United-Kingdoms-to-be wrecklessly. What do you have to say for yourselves?!" He folded his arms and watched them expectantly. "Well?" When nothing came, he looked at his son. "Sasuke, YOU start. It's your duty as a Prince."

Darn it! Sasuke hesitated, but then turned to Sakura and bowed. "My apologies, Princess," he said. He looked up at his father, who was still expecting him to do the next thing. He groaned and took her hand. "I hope I have not upset you," he continued, his voice cracking in disgust.

Oh, foofie! Do I have to? Well, I don't wish to be scolded at anymore so... Sakura turned to Sasuke and flashed a fake smile. "Why," she replied, "I accept your humble apology, my Prince."

THIS IS SO DARN STUPID!! The two grinned at each other...staring awkwardly.

"Sasuke," Fugaku urged.

Sasuke held back a whine and kissed her hand briefly. He pushed it away after standing back straight and wiped his lips. Yuck! Talk about nasty!

Sakura wiped her hand with her sleeves and rolled her eyes. I hate it when he does that.

"Good," Fugaku nodded in approval. "Now that you two have made up, it's time for dinner." He smiled and left. Ahhhhhh, young love.

"I'm still gonna hurt you," Sakura whispered to Sasuke's ear and followed suit.

"Touche," Sasuke remarked.

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