A/N: Wow! I didn't think I would get so many reviews that fast! Thanks a bunch! I would also like to say, that I always reply to a person that reviews. It makes them feel loved, and useful. If you have an account, I reply via pm. If you don't, I reply to you like this:

Anonymous: Yeah, I know they're on other sides of Mt. Coronet, but I was thinking in terms of the game, and when playing it, it takes me like 5 minutes. I wasn't thinking of how far it would be in real life. Thanks for the heads up, I'll remember to ….. remember that. Lols, thankies for reviewing.

See, if you don't have an account, I reply to you via the next chapter. Now as most of you know, this is an AU. MAJOR AU. Okay, Let's begin.

Hikari Hikuru: Part 1

"Oh, princess Hikari, you look enchanting!" a pink-haired servant tending to a girl standing tall on a pedestal chimed. The girl on the pedestal played with her blue locks.

"I suppose, Kimmika." The blue-haired girl mused. She gave a small smile. "You have been a loyal servant, but an even better friend."

Tears filled up in the pink-haired girl's yellow eyes. "Thank you, Princess Hikari. I am so terribly sorry that you have been sentenced to this." Kimmika slipped a black dress over Hikari's head. Hikari turned and looked at her reflection. Hikari, now dressed,examined her self. The dress fitted at the top, the skirt reminding her of an upside-down teacup. There was pink ribbon crossed at the top of the dress, and pink lace trailing along the bottom. Her hair was as it was usual, placed carefully in a gold clip on each side of her head, trailing back to the clip resting at the back of her head. She fingered the small diamond crown plaited into her hair. "You shouldn't have to have an arranged marriage. And I hear that he is an uncaring and rude man." Kimmika mumbled to herself.

"It does not matter. I am doing this for Hikuru, my one true home, and the people of Hikuru that are in a time of great depression. We need the money of the Prince of Reiju." Hikari smiled grimly. No, she did not want to marry a man that was rumored to be so cruel and unloving. But she had her people to think of. She had her family's noble name to live up to. She was Hikari Hikuru, after all, the heir to the Hikuru throne, if she was to be married to someone in the Kingdom of a worthy value, that is. She had desired to rule the land of Hikuru, and she had nursed ad idea of a worthy husband over her years as a knowledgeable princess. Kengo was her best friend, and would make a noble king. But, now she had no chance to be at the head of Hikuru. She would be the unwilling Queen of Reiju.

A bell tolled, and Kimmika gave a weak smile. "Goodbye, my dear friend. I will miss you." Kimmika squeezed the princess in a hug, then let go, waving goodbye with teary eyes. Hikari was directed to a carriage pulled by magnificent Rapidash. She fished in her little bag for her trusted friend and pulled out a round object, red on top, white on bottom.

"At least I have you, Piplup." She kissed the pokeball. She solemnly sat in the carriage, tensely preparing for the long journey to the Kingdom of Reiju. She saw fields that seemed to stretch endlessly. Soon the carriage made way to a towering mountain. The shadow engulfed the carriage, and it was quite some time before the sun blessed Hikari with its merciful rays again. Hikari loved the light, and it was what she was named for.

Soon, she saw the telltale gates of Reiju. She had made it. Breathing in slowly, she wiped away a stray tear and tried desperately to hold her self together.

When the carriage stopped, a man with mauve hair greeted her. "Hello, I am Reiji Reiju. The older brother of the Prince. It is nice to meet you, Princess Hikari." The man bowed.

"Oh, no, the pleasure is mine." Hikari curtsied. As she did so, her eyebrows rose in confusion, for she had not expected for her greeting to be so hospitable and kind. "It truly is a pleasure to meet you, Reiji-san."

"No, no. Just Reiji, please Princess." Reiji smiled, waving his hand awkwardly.

"Then, just call me Hikari, please." Reiji nodded and beckoned for the princess to follow him. Her black heels made a tedious rhythm against the cobblestone paths, which she tried to focus on. But the kingdom stole her attention. The houses were bright and marry, another thing the princess had not expected. The townspeople talked and laughed, and some stared as the princess passed. A group of young boys ran around her, squealing in delight as their game continues. Then, she felt a tugging on the back of her dress. Looking over her shoulder, she spotted a little girl, blonde and bog blue eyes.

"You're really pretty." She whispered. Hikari couldn't help but smile at the young girl.

"Why thank you." the princess smiled.

"Are you the princess that has to marry our Prince?" she little girl asked, all smiles.

Hikari's throat tightened, but she masked her pained emotions, something she had learned to do as a princess. "Yes darling." The little girl's smile melted into a frown.

"Oh. I'm sorry." the little girl sighed and ran off. Hikari stared in shock, totally perplexed as to what just happened.

"Princess, are you coming?" Reiji called. Turning around, Hikari saw Reiji standing at the gates of a magnificent castle.

Hikari smiled and followed Reiji to the beautiful castle. The doors opened, and she barely had any time to register her surroundings before she was taken from Reiji's guide, and given to the maids.

They led her through the halls into a great bathroom. Stripping her off her dress, they placed her in a grand bath. They washed her midnight hair, using all sorts off fancy conditioners and liquids. Pulling her out of the bath, they through a towel around her and made fast with drying her. Still in a trance, Hikari was then dressed in a traditional kimono, representing the clothes of this land, which differed from the regal look of her's. The kimono was pale pink, and decorated with gold swirls, running up and down her body. The maids brushed her midnight-terraces, swept it back into a ponytail, and plaited her diadem in. She was then ushered out to the hallway that led to the dining room.

"Good luck." A maid whispered before disappearing behind a corner. Hikari braced herself and waited for the doors to swing open.

A/N: CLIFFY! Dun, Dun, Dun! Yeah, I know that this one wasn't that much Ikarishipping, but don't worry; it'll get there. Actually, the second part of this story won't be the next one out. I'm gonna do a few more stories, then come back to this one. And yes, their last names are made up. Their last names are the names of the Kingdoms they rule.

ONLY READ THIS IF YOU WANT A LITTLE, TEENY WEENY SPOILER FOR NEXT STORY: Let's just say, trouble comes when Kengo comes into the picture.