◤ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴛᴀɴɢʟᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ◢ ( ᶠˡᵒʳᵉᵘˢᵇᵉˡˡᵃᵗᵒʳ & ᵘᶻᵘᵗᵗᵉᵇᵃʸᵒ )

▌♚ floreusbellator

          _{The Kingdom of Konoha has been ruled by the Haruno family for centuries. Portraits of Kings and Queens could be found all around the castle. Biographies were known by most. Tales about their leadership, their battles, their wins and loses told many many times. Different types of people on the throne, with different ways of leading the Kingdom, the people; some right and some wrong. Where one would fall, the next would rise; where one would break, the other would mend. No matter what tests were put up against them, they prevailed.} 

          _{Currently, Kizashi Haruno ruled along with his wife Mebuki. The two were loved by all. His strict policy and logical thinking were complimented by her kind nature and great heart. Like all their ancestors, they had provided Konoha with a heir. Though that story was a bit different. Usually, the first born child would be the next ruler, the child being a male in all cases up until now. This time, the Queen had given birth to a beautiful baby girl. The people were shocked, counselors scheduling meeting after meeting, all with the same conclusion- a woman can not lead the Kingdom. The married couple had given up after trying to conceive another child after 7 years of trying, and made the people accept the fact that their daughter would one day rule, but be fully prepared for the task.} 

          _{Haruno Sakura, a Princess, the heir to the throne has lived her life inside the castle walls. It was always revolved around learning things needed for the current and future position. One class after the other. Monotone really. But it was her duty to one day lead the people, and for that, she would obey rules and do whatever necessary.} 

          _{At the age of 16, she was the embodiment of grace and elegance, with her mothers posture and articulate speech, combined with the sharp mind shaped by her father. Truly, a sight to see. Always on point, always PERFECT.} 

          _{Just like at this very moment, sitting in a beige colored dress with elbow length sleeves, back straighten up and gloved hands resting on the lap. Dinner was being served, many kinds of rich food placed onto the table and the combined aroma filling the dining room. It was large, yet consisted of a long rectangle shaped table and chairs. Most of the time, it would be just the royal family,but exceptions were made from time to time, especially for relatives. Tonight, would definitely be an exception. A new face would be joining them, a man who would become a part of her every day life. Someone to watch over her, to protect her at any cost, even if it was his own life. Such things was necessary, her father said, and with no protest she nodded, knowing that he was correct. From now on, she could be in danger from people wanting to harm her family or the entire Kingdom. And it was up to the new guard to prevent that from happening.} 

                              _{“He is a fine, capable young man Sakura.} 

                                _{I chose the best.”} 

          _{, the Haruno male reassured her just before two servants opened the door to let their guest inside.} 

               _{“I believe you father.} 

                 _{And i look forward to meeting him.”}

♚ —— THE RED STREAKS _{that smeared themselves
across the sky were quick to alert him the the time was very close to
sundown, which meant that there was only an hour left before he could
report to the palace for the dinner in which he would be meeting the royal
heir he would serve under & protect for as long as he was deemed capable
& necessary.} 

          _{A soft sigh spilled from his lips as he fastened the buttons of
          his coat. It was fancier & more expensive than his usual attire,  
          only to be worn on special occasions. & it wasn’t everyday one
          dined with royalty. The cerulean silk felt soft against his tan
          skin, the golden embroidery threads decorating the clothing. 
          His sword looked extremely out of place against his outfit, but
          being armed was something he always felt compelled to do, even
          if it meant possibly compromising on being presentable.}

_{The walk to the palace wasn’t long, considering his cottage was quite deep
into the forest behind the palace, which incidentally lead him to entering the
palace through the back entrance which was mostly used by workers such as
himself. He didn’t remember the last time he had used the main gates. The cooks
& maids shot him odd glances, eyeing his outfit with confusion, to which he simply
shrugged. The news would spread around the palace soon anyway.} 

       _{Tanned digits momentarily rested on the golden handle of the door.
       He had never seen the princess before. What if she was a brat ?
       What if she was useless & was incapable of swordfighting. The king
       would have his head. The thought made him gulp. He shook the 
       thought out of his head, sighing before gently knocking, ignoring the
       strange looks the two guards on either side of the door shot him.}

❛ —— GOOD EVENING, _{your majesties. ❜ he bowed down respectfully,
down on one knee, as the royal family came into view, seated on a table that was
loaded with enough cuisines to serve a small village, before rising on the king’s orders,
azure orbs widening upon landing on the roseate. She looked polite, much to his relief.
But that wasn’t the first thought that popped up in his head. She looked pretty, even for
a princess. He gave her a quick nod, before taking his designated seat to the right of the
king, who sat at the head of the table with the queen, who had the princess to her left,
right across him.}

      _{The king introduced the princess to him. Sakura was an apt name for her,
      considering how her pink locks would remind anyone of the sakura blossoms
      that bloomed in the palace courtyard. He had the decency to blush as the
      king introduced him as the finest swordsman & trainer he had ever seen, as
      the man shot him an expectant glance, to which the blond blinked in confusion 
      at the royal before realization dawned on him, biting back a sheepish grin.}

❛ —— I-IT IS AN HONOUR _{to meet you, princess Sakura. If you could tell
me the hours during which you will be available, I could make the necessary preparations
tonight for your training tomorrow, since I will be spending the entire day…on duty. ❜}