Hi, although you all know me, let me say it once again. I am Ema, a girl who is interested in anime and who has a strong liking for people who are friendly. I am absolutely interested in akagami no Shirayuki hime and I hope my fanfics can produce a similar effect on you which the manga/anime had done. I hope my readers would patiently read my fanfic and give their valuable suggestions.

Before, I start my fanfic, there are some rules which I want you to know. I know that that's not how you introduce yourself, but I would love to say, fan fiction. net is lacking in wonderful fanfics. Only a few has touched my heart. But I wouldn't say my fanfic is wonderful either. I always try writing without disturbing the real plot of the story. I would just love to let you all know, I hate making love and I have no intention of making my characters have sex either. I am totally against it. My readers may want that but I don't. Moreover, for my fanfic anyone is welcome to produce his/her idea for me to note. Either through review or through PM, that's your choice. If you are interested, you are welcome and please tell me my grammatical errors. So without any delay, let's start an Akagami no Shirayukihime fanfic. Here you go.

Far away in a beautiful kingdom called Clarines, lived a beautiful, rare, red-haired girl called Shirayuki. She was a herbalist who took care of the people of the palace. She was a kind hearted, strong willed girl who tried to do everything right, but she often screwed up. She had but a vast knowledge of herbs, and she learned more from Ryuu and Garack, the chief herbalist. She was interested in the field and she hoped her herbs would make people happy and well.

Shirayuki had feelings for the second prince of the kingdom, Zen Wisteria, and she hoped she can do something to make him happy. The prince loved her too, but both of them had hidden this feeling from the common people, since it might be disastrous for both of them. Although the first prince Izana, was well aware of the fact that his brother loved Shirayuki, he didn't want him to. Even lord Haruka was against it, but later consented.

The truth is, a girl without a social status cannot love a prince since she has nothing to give in return. Each day, lots of princesses of foreign countries came to meet Zen, but it was in vain. He met them but was never attracted towards them.

The days passed quite peacefully for both of them. Only sometimes Shirayuki had to fall in trouble because of her beautiful red hair, but the prince always rescued her. But this couldn't go on long. Zen had his own responsibilities and she was not always under his protection. So he appointed Obi, his trusted friend to look after her. And everything went well ever after.

No. It didn't.

Shirayuki was once walking through the palace corridors, with her beautiful red hair blowing in the wind. Her hands were full of the pharmaceutical books and a bottle of some herbs. She melodiously hummed a beautiful song. Her heart was happy, so was she. It was her birthday. She expected no one to remember her birthday, but a faint hope remained she would be wished by Zen and all her friends. She tried to calm herself as she hummed that song. She loved it. It was taught to her by her grandmother. She softly walked on. Suddenly, she felt someone call her name from behind, "Shirayuki!"

She turned around and smiled, "Zen, good morning. How do you do?"

"I am fine. I want to ask you something." He said in a serious mood.

"Yes, what is it?"

"Shirayuki, actually, I, Mitsuhide and Kiki are going for an excursion outside to roam around the kingdom. Will you come with us? And if you do can you ask Obi to come too?"

Shirayuki was a bit surprised. She nodded at that but she wanted to ask, why an excursion all of a sudden. But she kept quiet. She rather smiled.

The time passed quite fast. It was a nice weather. Shirayuki heard the prince has completed all his work and was waiting outside the palace for her. She immediately wore a neat dress and went outside.

"Thanks for having us." She said as she bowed. Obi was standing beside the prince in a bored way, as if he was uninterested. Mitsuhide smiled and Kiki stood, with a faint happiness. Zen didn't speak. Neither did he smiled.

Shirayuki was on Obi's horse as he caught the reins. Kiki and Mitsuhide were riding on their horses. Zen too, but he was in an angry mood. He hasn't spoken a bit today. Nor had he shown any interest in the excursion. Shirayuki was a bit puzzled. But she didn't ask Zen anything.

The spot they had chosen was a beautiful one. Beautiful cherry blossoms swayed in the air, producing a lovely mood. No one seemed to dislike the spot. Spreading a fresh picnic cloth, Kiki and Mitsuhide sat down while Shirayuki opened the basket in which she had brought her food for everyone. They smiled and laughed and chatted. Then lying down, they looked at the sky.

"Its a lovely place. I am so happy. I wonder whose idea it was." Shirayuki thought. Mitsuhide seemed to read her thoughts and said, "Zen was restless from yesterday to give a birthday present to you. He thought to bring you here."

Shirayuki blushed. Kiki said, "Yes, he was acting like a baby."

Zen seemed a bit irritated. "Hey, I was not."

"No one will believe that, master." Obi retorted. Everyone smiled. Shirayuki smiled too. She stood up and took slow steps toward Zen. Looking at him from above she said in a slow voice, "Thanks Zen. It is the best birthday present ever." Zen heard her and blushed. Then a soft smile crept on his face. But when he realised he was smiling, he quickly lowered his face. But Obi noticed that. A suspicious look spread on his face.

The cherry blossoms kept falling when that planned to go home. Zen was about to mount his horse when Shirayuki asked him, "Can I sit with you Zen?" He looked at her. His face became a bit unhappy as he slowly nodded. She smiled. "Thanks."

Riding his horse slowly, Zen felt her hands wrapping around his torso as she rested her head on his back. A warm feeling spread on his cheek, but he didn't show it. He seemed unhappy at the happenings.

Shirayuki stretched on her bed as she felt the morning sunshine creeping up her room. She smiled at the sparrows outside her window and tidied her bed. Then, washing her face and putting on her identification chain on her nech and her white cloak on her, she went towards the pharmacy with her books. While she was walking she suddenly heard Obi's voice.

"Master, you may hide it from anyone, even from miss, but I know you well. You were quite unhappy yesterday at the picnic. Tell me your problem and you might feel lighter."

Shirayuki felt shocked! Yes, now she did remember, Zen was quite unhappy yesterday. She listened with eager ears.

Zen was reluctant but at last gave in. "Actually, a few days ago, lord brother told me something. He warned me about her. He told me he knows my feelings well for Shirayuki, as well as her's for me. But he said, that as he had endured it, now he won't any longer. He told me to myself order Shirayuki to leave. Or he'll ban her from the kingdom."

Zen's eyes were hidden from the shadow his bangs produced. Obi was alarmed. Shirayuki heard everything. Her eyes enlarged. Obi enquired him if he refused. Zen said that he had, but Izana gave him just a week's time to reconsider. Just then they heard a noise outside the room. Obi rushed out to check. He found no one. But he saw a herb's bottle lying down.

Shirayuki ran. She stifled her mouth as well as held her mouth tightly not to cry. But her tears came. She ran to her own room and locked the door. Pressing her head on her pillow, she cried her heart out. "Sorry Zen. I am so sorry."