A/N: Hello every one.T his is my first fanfiction in English.After reading many wonderful works I decided to gather my courage and write a fiction in English. I have always refused to do so afraiding to make too many English errors But well my friends told me to stop being a coward and post one. So here it is. Please be kind and forgive my mistakes. I'll be gratefull if u point them out though. This story is based on Asian fairy tales.(Remember, only based! )So read and pleaseeeeeeee review!Nothing matters to a writer more than review.Even few words!
Summary: It is time for prince Sasuke and his brother to choose they brides according to the tradition of their country.With using sacred red apples.What happens when Sasuke's bride is not what he was expecting.Not even human?...Warning Yaoi…Sasuke x Naruto!R&R please
Edit: hehe …This chapter is now Beta'ed thanks to wonderful eTerNaLzAnzI98 !
Chapter one: The Chosen Bride
The sun was already in the middle of the sky when Prince Sasuke slowly opened his eyes. Thanks to the thick blue and golden curtains, he had no idea how
late it was. He blinked a few times to adjust his eyes. Then he heard very gentle knocks on the door. He growled in annoyance.
An elderly woman's voice spoke from behind the door, "Prince Sasuke? Are you awake sire? Your Highness, you really need to wake up. You have a very special
meeting with His Majesty, the King. He will arrive soon if you don't hurry!"
Sasuke growled again, his onyx eyes glaring at the double doors wishing his deadly gaze go through the wooden barriers and strike the stupid maid. He
sighed in resignation and slowly got out of the bed. The maid was still,
unfortunately alive, behind the door, "Your Highness, will you allow us entrance? We need to…"
Sasuke cut in, "No! How many times do I have to repeat myself? I am quite capable of putting my clothes on. By. My. Self. So stop bugging me every
single minute in the morning Mira!"
"Yes, Your Highness. I apologize."
Sasuke sighed and put on his royal blue and red uniform. He stared at his pale face in the mirror. For some reason he was feeling really ... empty. More
than usual, that is.
The maid knocked again: "Your Highness?"
"I'm coming!" he called out, then muttered, "Damn!"
He opened the door wide while glaring at the elderly maid and the few female Servants surrounding her. The girls were blushing and at the same time trying
to avoid his glare being directed at them. Unfortunately, the kind face of the elderly maid remained unchanged, having been already used to the Prince's
temper and behavior.
She lowered her face in respect and said, "Everyone is waiting master."
All she received was another growl and then the Prince walked slowly but with an air of importance, towards the main hall.
When he entered, he immediately saw his older brother, Crown Prince Itachi, who was already in his rightful place. Damn, he was really late. He would
definitely be scolded again.
Itachi looked at Sasuke and nodded. Sasuke did the same and walked towards the table. Before slowly sitting on his own appointed seat, he took a quick
glance around the table.
Wow, this smells like trouble. Some of the most important people in the court are all here.
They were all talking in whispers; once in a while stealing glances at Sasuke and his brother.
Sasuke growled as quietly as he could and stared at the front wall, ignoring everyone else. A few moments later, his parents the King and Queen of Uchiha Kingdom finally arrived.
After exchanging normal greetings and conversatons, the King began to speak in a powerful voice, echoing through the hall,
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Today we have gathered here to discuss a matter much more important. The future of my
sons, one of whom will be your future King!"
Sasuke shivered. Here it comes!
The King turned to his sons: "Itachi, Sasuke. It is time for both of you to
choose your brides."
Sasuke froze in his place with his eyes opened widely. Trouble? No, this is far more than trouble. This is a disaster!!
He shot a quick glance at his brother but Itachi, ever the perfect Uchiha, was showing absolutely no reaction; having a blank face as usual. There's no
way in Hell he was gonna lose to his stony faced brother.
So he switched his gaze to his parents, showing no expressions as well.
"You will choose your brides according to our sacred ancient tradition. So no complains, changes or such things! This gives every single girl in the Uchiha
kingdom a chance. You two will marry the bride that your fate will choose for you."
Sasuke's eye twitched. Wonderful. Exactly what he needed. An annoying for the rest of his life.
Oh God! Please turn me to stone right here and now!
The Queen smiled lovingly at her sons and continued her husband's words,
"Each of you will be given an apple from the Sacred Tree and by throwing it,
your fate will show itself. The girl whom the apple goes to will be your
chosen bride."
The King glared at his sons, "And that will be final!"
...
Sasuke sat in his balcony staring at the huge city in his view. The whole city was changed. Almost everyone were preparing for the ceremony and for some
reason all he could hear were annoying female squeals and giggles. It was like the whole population was female! He sighed.
Nothing could be changed now, but things wouldn't get worse; in other words
he wouldn't allow such thing happen. First chance he gets, he would scare the hell out of the girl, showing her the limits and boundaries for her and then
by giving her whatever dress or jewel she might desire he would keep his privacy safe. Well, the girl wouldn't have any complains too!
He smirked. Yes! Perfect plan.
A stupid apple cannot change a thing; not his fate, his life, nor anything!
Even a sacred one!
Finally it was time.
Sasuke and Itachi were standing in front of the castle's main gate.
Each holding a shiny red apple in their hands. Both sides of the street were crowded. As far as Sasuke could see people were everywhere. Horns began to
blow. Sasuke, and even Itachi, both gulped in silence. Slowly, they threw their apples.
The whole city went silent. Both apples fell to the ground slowly rolling on towards it's fated destination. They began to swirl around themselves.
Sasuke was staring at his apple whilst unconsciously holding his breath. But it
wasn't moving, just swirling in one place. What the hell?
Suddenly, Sasuke was striked with a great idea.What if the apple was not going to move at all? Does that mean no bride? Wonderful!
A loud gasps from the crowd brought him back to reality. Itachi's apple was rolling towards a street, people made way for it. Girls it went past stared
with longing in their eyes and some covering their mouths with their hands
while some others mumbling prays. Then a loud cheer was heard.
Itachi lifted an eyebrow and slowly made his way toward that street. Sasuke could no longer
see him but soon everyone was cheering and shouting .Appearantly,
Itachi's bride was chosen!
Itachi reappeared holding the hand of a raven haired woman with the same blank face. Both showed no expression at all. The woman was holding an apple
without anymore swirls, meaning she is the chosen one.
If not the apple will still be swirling. Sasuke had a sweat drop. Such a perfect couple!
Maybe letting the apple choose was not a bad idea after all?
Now all the attention were pointed at Sasuke.
He stared down at the apple. Still no sign of moving. Sasuke kept waiting in annoyance.
Ok its not moving! Can we get this overwith!?
He looked at his father hopefully; but the King, knowing exactly what his son meant shook his head. Sasuke growled.
Damn! He huffed before sitting on the ground with his arms crossed. So they want to wait? Let them wait!
Three hours passed. People were squirming around and no one was silent anymore.
They were talking with each other in loud voices, wondering what this could mean?
Finally, Sasuke snapped, "Can someone please tell me how much longer I have to wait here? The sun is setting already!!"
A guard opened his mouth to answer but no voice came out, because he was staring at the apple with wide eyes. The whole crowd was silent again. The
little apple was finally moving again and was actually in hurry!
Sasuke jumped from his seat, quickly following the apple. He just wanted to get over this damn thing. The apple rolled and rolled, leaving behind streets
and alleys. Once in a while a girl's scream could be heard, thinking the apple was heading their way.
But no, apple kept going; ignoring the broken hearts it was leaving behind.
Soon, they were out of the city!
Sasuke thought, 'What's the meaning of this? How much more will this damn
thing keep going!?'
But suddenly near a big rock, the apple stopped and then slowly slipped behind the it. Sasuke carefully approached the rock while holding his breath.
Behind the rock, a very small fox with nine tails was sleeping, curled around his own body. The apple stood still under his little paw and just then the fox
slowly opened his eyes. Staring at Sasuke were two big blue eyes.
All Sasuke was able to do was stare back with an open mouth, completely dumbfounded!
Guards were approaching him and soon they too, were frozen in shock.
No voice was coming out of any throat.
The apple was not swirling anymore!
The Bride was chosen!
And so the King growled in fury:
"Is this what you are worthy of!? ...
"... An animal!? ...
"So be it!"
TBC
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