[The Forgotten Princess] Chapter 1!
HI! I'm finally back with another fic! WOO! I'm really excited for this one, because after several tries with the plot line, I got it just right! Even now, I'm still thinking of things to add and whatnot hehe So I hope you'll find it as enjoyable to read!
And I just wanna say I really love how this banner came out *proud of herself* haha :P
Chapter One
I let my head fall into my old stuffed penguin and began thrashing my arms and legs around. I could hear my sister complaining next to me as she was trying to watch TV.
I lifted my head, my hair all tangled in my face, "What am I supposed to do Tara?"
She snacked on some chips, "Just go tell them the truth, simple as that!"
"Don't make it sound so easy," I complained as I brushed my long hair aside and turned to lay on my back.
She turned off the TV and put the chips away, "Look, Aya, it's your dream right? How could they say no to your dream?" I looked at her and pouted. "Don't be so timid! Besides you've been saving money for it right? And you're grades are the best at your school, I don't see why it couldn't happen."
I nodded frantically, then attacked my sister with a hug, "You're the best older sister in the world!"
We started laughing as we fell on the floor. Tara really was the best. She's always looked after me for as long as I could remember; eight years to be exact.
Our mother called us from the kitchen telling us dinner was ready, so we hurried out of Tara's room and ran to the table. Dad was already there, reading the newspaper as he always did. And Mom was placing the last big plates of sidedishes in the middle of the table.
"Ok Dad, time to put away the newspaper," my mom said sweetly as she sat down. "Itadakimasu."
Tara and I yelled at the same time, "Itadakimasu!"
We all started eating, my mother's cooking was the best. But even so, I was eating really slow because I knew I was going to bring the topic up after dinner. Tara openly teased me about eating so slow, which naturally caught my parents attention.
I poked her in the side and gave her a worried look, but she just winked in encouragement. I took a deep breath, "Mom, Dad, I'd like to talk to you about something important."
They both looked at me curiously, my Mother more so than my Father had a worried look in her eye, "What is it?"
"I've thought a really long time about this, it's a dream of mine since I started highschool... So this year will be my last year, and I wanted to spend it at..." I worriedly look back and forth between them, "I want to attend Saotome Academy." My Dad choked a bit on his drink, while my Mom tried to hide her shock. "I-I know it's expensive and really hard to get into! But I've been saving these past two years, and I have the money! And actually... I've already taken the entrance exam. Look, I know I should have told you, but-"
My Dad cut me off, "Why is it your dream to go there?"
I looked away from his eyes and looked down as I twirled my thumbs, "To be honest, I don't know why. Two years ago I saw a picture of the Academy and I felt like that was where I belonged... it's hard to explain." I looked up and was shocked at what I saw, my Mother crying. "M-Mom!?"
She left the table, I stood up to go after her but Tara put her hand on my arm stopping me. She shook her head to signal for me to stay here as she left after our mom. I couldn't help but tear up as well. I didn't know she really disapproved of my dream of going there. I felt heartbroken. I sat back down slowly and wiped my tears.
My Dad cleared his throat, his voice serious, "You feel like you belong there?"
"I know it sounds weird, but-"
He crossed his arms, "Perhaps...have you been getting some of your memories back?"
Why would he ask me that all of a sudden... "No...? Why would you-"
"It's nothing." He got up and walked over to me, "I'm sorry but I don't think you should go."
My worst fears, realised. What could I do to try and convince him?
"But Dad, I don't see why you can't support me on this! I've already saved up the money so you and Mom wouldn't spend a dime, and I plan on buying a bike soon to help with travel costs. I'll still have my job at the grocery store... And.. And Saotome Academy is famous! If I graduate from there, think of the opportunities! All I see are pro's to attending that school!"
My Dad couldn't argue my logic, "Aya, I'm sorry, but I don't want you going to that school. That's final."
"Dad?!"
But he walked away to his room, where I'm sure Mom and Tara were. I was left alone at the table, with nothing but my frustration and tears.
"This isn't fair..." I cried into my hands.
Before I knew it, I was up and headed towards the door. Being outside would help me clear my head. The sun was already coming down, so I shouldn't really be outside by myself. But at the moment, I didn't care. I unconsiously started walking towards my work, a route my body took several times a week.
Something bothered me as I thought about what my Father said. Why of all times would he bring up my memories? Did the school have something to do with my past? My childhood? I stopped just outside of the grocery store and closed my eyes. Think! THINK!
Nothing.
It's been eight years, and not a single memory has returned.
"What are you doing?"
I opened my eyes and saw Subaru standing right in front of me, "Oh, uh, what?"
He grinned, "A little lost there Aya?"
I looked around, and for the first time realised where I was, "Oh Subaru! Y-You just getting off?"
"Uh.. yeah?"
I nervously laughed, "Well, um, I'm here to, uh, pick you up! Yeah!"
He put his hand up to my forehead, "No... you don't seem to have a fever..."
I pushed him away and started walking so he wouldn't see me blush, "Oh shut up."
He caught up to me and grabbed my arm, stopping me in place, "What's wrong Aya?"
I was never strong enough to hide anything from him. So naturally the tears started coming again. He was the one person who I could cry in front of, and I wasn't ashamed too. He was always like a big brother to me, so it was comforting to have him here with me now.
He dropped the plastic bag that carried his dinner and quickly wrapped his arms around me. Even though he wasn't a big guy with muscles or anything like that, I still felt so secure in them. I nuzzled my head into his neck, inhaling the mixed smells of cigarette smoke, his shampoo, and his cologne. I naturally started to calm down, he's had that effect on me ever since I met him two years ago.
He pulled away and wiped the stray tears falling down my cheek, "Better?"
I nodded, "Thanks for not asking why I was crying."
"I can kinda guess why, but no problem." He picked up his bag, "Now c'mon, I'll walk you home."
I don't know how long he was holding me, but the street lamps were already on. It's gotten a lot darker. But with Subaru by my side, I had nothing to fear. We both walked in silence, comfortable enough with each other that it didn't feel awkward. He's probably the only one, besides my sister, that I can do it with.
I met Subaru two years ago when I started working at the small grocery store my first year in highschool. He was two years my senior, so I greatly respected him. Because of that, it took a month for me to work up the courage to talk to him. For him, he was just a shy person, so he hardly talked to anyone.
But within a week, I was able to convince him I was trustworthy as a person, and as a friend. Ever since then, I've kept him close as a friend, a best friend; and I think it's the same for him.
My smile returned as we got to my house, "Thank you Subaru. You're always helping me."
I could tell he was getting embarrassed, "Mm, well, I'll always be here for you."
I hopped a step and kissed him on the cheek, "See you tomorrow. And don't forget, 8 o'clock!"
He waved bye as I got the courage again to walk inside and talk to my parents again. Surprisingly enough they were all there waiting for me. The air felt thick, but I wouldn't let this deter me.
"Mom, Dad!" They sat at the table, my Mother looking more calm, and my Father looking more at peace. "I want to keep discussing this matter, I-"
"We've agreed to let you go to Saotome Academy," my Father said with a stern voice, "But on one condition."
I was happy, but nervous, "W-What?"
He smiled,"That you let us buy you a bike."
I looked from one to the other, making sure it wasn't some kind of bad joke. But my Mom smiled as she got up to hug me, "I'm sorry for crying earlier, I was just being emotional."
"It's ok Mom," I couldn't help but laugh from being so happy. "Thank you so much! I promise I won't let you guys down."
My Dad joined us, putting his hand on my shoulder, "We know you won't kid, and, I'm sorry for earlier. You're our little girl. It was hard for us to hear that you're growing up."
All the stress was finally released as I hugged my Dad, "Thank you Daddy."
Tara suddenly joined in, "Congrats Aya! Now you just have to see if you actually made it!"
I smacked her ligtly on the arm, getting a chuckle from her, I laughed too, "Oh trust me! I will make it in! Just you wait!"
They started to laugh together happily. I had the best family a girl could ever ask for.
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WEE! first chapter you guysssss~~~~ What do you think of Aya??? And Subaru of course! ^^ ain't he a cutie? :3
See you next time!
And I just wanna say I really love how this banner came out *proud of herself* haha :P
Chapter One
I let my head fall into my old stuffed penguin and began thrashing my arms and legs around. I could hear my sister complaining next to me as she was trying to watch TV.
I lifted my head, my hair all tangled in my face, "What am I supposed to do Tara?"
She snacked on some chips, "Just go tell them the truth, simple as that!"
"Don't make it sound so easy," I complained as I brushed my long hair aside and turned to lay on my back.
She turned off the TV and put the chips away, "Look, Aya, it's your dream right? How could they say no to your dream?" I looked at her and pouted. "Don't be so timid! Besides you've been saving money for it right? And you're grades are the best at your school, I don't see why it couldn't happen."
I nodded frantically, then attacked my sister with a hug, "You're the best older sister in the world!"
We started laughing as we fell on the floor. Tara really was the best. She's always looked after me for as long as I could remember; eight years to be exact.
Our mother called us from the kitchen telling us dinner was ready, so we hurried out of Tara's room and ran to the table. Dad was already there, reading the newspaper as he always did. And Mom was placing the last big plates of sidedishes in the middle of the table.
"Ok Dad, time to put away the newspaper," my mom said sweetly as she sat down. "Itadakimasu."
Tara and I yelled at the same time, "Itadakimasu!"
We all started eating, my mother's cooking was the best. But even so, I was eating really slow because I knew I was going to bring the topic up after dinner. Tara openly teased me about eating so slow, which naturally caught my parents attention.
I poked her in the side and gave her a worried look, but she just winked in encouragement. I took a deep breath, "Mom, Dad, I'd like to talk to you about something important."
They both looked at me curiously, my Mother more so than my Father had a worried look in her eye, "What is it?"
"I've thought a really long time about this, it's a dream of mine since I started highschool... So this year will be my last year, and I wanted to spend it at..." I worriedly look back and forth between them, "I want to attend Saotome Academy." My Dad choked a bit on his drink, while my Mom tried to hide her shock. "I-I know it's expensive and really hard to get into! But I've been saving these past two years, and I have the money! And actually... I've already taken the entrance exam. Look, I know I should have told you, but-"
My Dad cut me off, "Why is it your dream to go there?"
I looked away from his eyes and looked down as I twirled my thumbs, "To be honest, I don't know why. Two years ago I saw a picture of the Academy and I felt like that was where I belonged... it's hard to explain." I looked up and was shocked at what I saw, my Mother crying. "M-Mom!?"
She left the table, I stood up to go after her but Tara put her hand on my arm stopping me. She shook her head to signal for me to stay here as she left after our mom. I couldn't help but tear up as well. I didn't know she really disapproved of my dream of going there. I felt heartbroken. I sat back down slowly and wiped my tears.
My Dad cleared his throat, his voice serious, "You feel like you belong there?"
"I know it sounds weird, but-"
He crossed his arms, "Perhaps...have you been getting some of your memories back?"
Why would he ask me that all of a sudden... "No...? Why would you-"
"It's nothing." He got up and walked over to me, "I'm sorry but I don't think you should go."
My worst fears, realised. What could I do to try and convince him?
"But Dad, I don't see why you can't support me on this! I've already saved up the money so you and Mom wouldn't spend a dime, and I plan on buying a bike soon to help with travel costs. I'll still have my job at the grocery store... And.. And Saotome Academy is famous! If I graduate from there, think of the opportunities! All I see are pro's to attending that school!"
My Dad couldn't argue my logic, "Aya, I'm sorry, but I don't want you going to that school. That's final."
"Dad?!"
But he walked away to his room, where I'm sure Mom and Tara were. I was left alone at the table, with nothing but my frustration and tears.
"This isn't fair..." I cried into my hands.
Before I knew it, I was up and headed towards the door. Being outside would help me clear my head. The sun was already coming down, so I shouldn't really be outside by myself. But at the moment, I didn't care. I unconsiously started walking towards my work, a route my body took several times a week.
Something bothered me as I thought about what my Father said. Why of all times would he bring up my memories? Did the school have something to do with my past? My childhood? I stopped just outside of the grocery store and closed my eyes. Think! THINK!
Nothing.
It's been eight years, and not a single memory has returned.
"What are you doing?"
I opened my eyes and saw Subaru standing right in front of me, "Oh, uh, what?"
He grinned, "A little lost there Aya?"
I looked around, and for the first time realised where I was, "Oh Subaru! Y-You just getting off?"
"Uh.. yeah?"
I nervously laughed, "Well, um, I'm here to, uh, pick you up! Yeah!"
He put his hand up to my forehead, "No... you don't seem to have a fever..."
I pushed him away and started walking so he wouldn't see me blush, "Oh shut up."
He caught up to me and grabbed my arm, stopping me in place, "What's wrong Aya?"
I was never strong enough to hide anything from him. So naturally the tears started coming again. He was the one person who I could cry in front of, and I wasn't ashamed too. He was always like a big brother to me, so it was comforting to have him here with me now.
He dropped the plastic bag that carried his dinner and quickly wrapped his arms around me. Even though he wasn't a big guy with muscles or anything like that, I still felt so secure in them. I nuzzled my head into his neck, inhaling the mixed smells of cigarette smoke, his shampoo, and his cologne. I naturally started to calm down, he's had that effect on me ever since I met him two years ago.
He pulled away and wiped the stray tears falling down my cheek, "Better?"
I nodded, "Thanks for not asking why I was crying."
"I can kinda guess why, but no problem." He picked up his bag, "Now c'mon, I'll walk you home."
I don't know how long he was holding me, but the street lamps were already on. It's gotten a lot darker. But with Subaru by my side, I had nothing to fear. We both walked in silence, comfortable enough with each other that it didn't feel awkward. He's probably the only one, besides my sister, that I can do it with.
I met Subaru two years ago when I started working at the small grocery store my first year in highschool. He was two years my senior, so I greatly respected him. Because of that, it took a month for me to work up the courage to talk to him. For him, he was just a shy person, so he hardly talked to anyone.
But within a week, I was able to convince him I was trustworthy as a person, and as a friend. Ever since then, I've kept him close as a friend, a best friend; and I think it's the same for him.
My smile returned as we got to my house, "Thank you Subaru. You're always helping me."
I could tell he was getting embarrassed, "Mm, well, I'll always be here for you."
I hopped a step and kissed him on the cheek, "See you tomorrow. And don't forget, 8 o'clock!"
He waved bye as I got the courage again to walk inside and talk to my parents again. Surprisingly enough they were all there waiting for me. The air felt thick, but I wouldn't let this deter me.
"Mom, Dad!" They sat at the table, my Mother looking more calm, and my Father looking more at peace. "I want to keep discussing this matter, I-"
"We've agreed to let you go to Saotome Academy," my Father said with a stern voice, "But on one condition."
I was happy, but nervous, "W-What?"
He smiled,"That you let us buy you a bike."
I looked from one to the other, making sure it wasn't some kind of bad joke. But my Mom smiled as she got up to hug me, "I'm sorry for crying earlier, I was just being emotional."
"It's ok Mom," I couldn't help but laugh from being so happy. "Thank you so much! I promise I won't let you guys down."
My Dad joined us, putting his hand on my shoulder, "We know you won't kid, and, I'm sorry for earlier. You're our little girl. It was hard for us to hear that you're growing up."
All the stress was finally released as I hugged my Dad, "Thank you Daddy."
Tara suddenly joined in, "Congrats Aya! Now you just have to see if you actually made it!"
I smacked her ligtly on the arm, getting a chuckle from her, I laughed too, "Oh trust me! I will make it in! Just you wait!"
They started to laugh together happily. I had the best family a girl could ever ask for.
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WEE! first chapter you guysssss~~~~ What do you think of Aya??? And Subaru of course! ^^ ain't he a cutie? :3
See you next time!