CHAPTER 2

TOWNSPEOPLE FOR HIRE

"Mizore! Please stop harassing Yukari!" Tsukune cried out. Mizore was chasing Yukari in circles around the square, Yukari wailing for big brother to come save her from the mean stalker girl. They were causing such a commotion that some of the other townspeople had stopped what they were doing in order to watch, laughing at the scene as they did. Suddenly, their laughter was cut short as they someone very important enter the area. The townspeople dropped whatever they were holding and bowed deeply, as was custom when in the presence of the princess.

Everyone except Mizore, Yukari, and Tsukune, that is.

"Hey! Townspeople!" Moka called out. The three troublemakers stopped when they heard the voice that was filled with authority. When they turned to see who it was, they were stunned to see their beautiful princess in all her glory. She was wearing a dress that was form-fitting and left very little to the imagination. It was a beautiful scarlet red colour that matched her eyes. Beside her, a servant wore a royal green suit that was embroidered with blue around the hems. However, they only thing that they were concerned about was the fact that the princess was seeing them act like children. They quickly stopped running around in circles and bowed as deeply as they could. "Hello, Princess Moka." They said in unison, acting like they weren't just acting like complete morons in front of the princess. Moka looked at them all bowing down and decided to have a little fun.

"Why were you all running around and causing a ruckus?" Mizore looked up and spoke.

"Some of the local idiots were torturing my beloved, so I stopped them, then the little girl-" she gestured to Yukari, who at this point had looked up as Tsukune did the same "- started chasing me around. So, it is all the idiots and the little girls fault." Mizore said.

"Really?" Moka asked, raising an eyebrow. With a mischievous smirk she turned to Yukari. "What`s your name?"

"Yukari-chan, your highness!" Yukari said chipperly. "What really happened is that some bullies were picking on my brother. Just when he was about to fight back, this meanie girl-" She pointed at Mizore, who ignored it. "Came in and the boys saw how ugly she was, then they ran away because of how hideous she was. In order to protect Tsukune`s eyes, I started chasing after her. So, it`s all Mizore and those bullies fault!" When she finished, Mizore suddenly started chasing her around saying "I am not hideous" With anger in her monotone voice. Tsukune started after them, but was stopped when he felt a strong hand grab the collar of his worn shirt. He turned around and saw Moka holding him back.

"You must be Tsukune." She said. Tsukune nodded. "Tsukune, I noticed that the commonality in those two stories was you being picked on. Care to explain?" Her tone of voice let Tsukune know that he did, indeed care to explain. She let him go then crossed her arms and waited for the answer.

"Well, you see, your highness," Tsukune shakily stared. "There is a group of boys who are jealous of me because they think that Mizore and I are dating, even though I've told them time and time again that we aren`t. Today, they were about to attack me, Mizore came and scared them away before they hurt me or Yukari. So, Mizore actually saved us." Tsukune finished speaking. There were sounds of bickering and general mayhem being caused in the silence. "Excuse me, your highness." Tsukune bowed, then turned and went to settle the dispute between Mizore and Yukari. Moka watched the three of them with interest. They were the first "common" people that she had ever met, and they only proved what she had suspected: you were free if you were ordinary. Suddenly, she had an idea. She turned to Corma.

"Corma, go back to the castle. I wish to spend the remainder of the day here."

"B-but your highness!" Corma stuttered out, stunned. "Why on Earth would you want to do that? These common people are so unruly and-"

"Are you suggesting that I can`t take care of myself Corma?" Moka asked, letting him know that she was insulted by the very inference. Corma turned pale.

"N-no your highness!"

"Then what is the issue?"

"But, you are the princess! Why would you want to spend a day with the townspeople?" Corma asked, genuinely curious.

"Well, if I am going to rule them one day, I would like to get to know them so as to better myself when I become the queen."

"You have servants for that!"

"Nothing beats firsthand experience Corma."

"But-"

"Corma, are you arguing with me?" Moka asked with a menacing undertone in her voice.

"Of course not, your highness!"

"Then I will see you back at the castle." Moka turned and walked away without so much as a second glance. She strolled towards the trio that she had been talking to earlier and saw that Tsukune had managed to calm down the two girls, and was now staring at her as she approached them. "Good news!" She said to them. "You will all be my guides for the day!" She saw their eyes widen as they heard the news and smirked to herself as she thought this is going to be fun.

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Sorry if the chapter is a little short; I just figured that this is the best way to leave off.

Anyway, please R&R!

Next time: A DAY OF FREEDOM!