Where am I?

It's so dark and cold. 

"Hello?" My voice echoes throughout the emptiness, "Is there anyone that can help me?" I hug myself, trying to give myself some warmth. 

I shouldn't just stand around. I have to get out of here.

The sound of footsteps interrupts my thoughts as I quickly look around. Nothing- it's just pitch black. My heart starts to beat through my ears as I feared the worst. It got louder and louder, coming closer to me. I crouch down with my hands up to my ears and eyes clenched shut. 

Why does it have to dark?  I'm not too fond of this... I want to wake up from this nightmare.

"There, There," I felt a pat on top of my head, freezing my body, "Did you have another nightmare, my little princess?" I open my eyes to see two pairs of shoes, more importantly, my father's. 

"F-Father?" I whispered. Father knelt to my level and lifted my head with one of his hands. My eyes widened, seeing his face illuminated by the lit lantern. His bright (e/c) doe eyes stared at me with a smile on his face. 

"My little (Y/N), look how much you have grown since I have last seen you." 

Am I still dreaming?

Tears rush down my face as I stared at the man in front of me. His soft hands gently grab my face as he wipes my tears. I lowered my hands from my ears before placing them on top of his. 

"H-How are you here?" I finally choked out, "Aren't you-" My father puts his hand in front of my mouth to shush me. Frantically he looks around in the darkness before looking back at me. 

"Listen to me (Y/N). You are in danger; He is looking for you." The sounds of tapping boots ring through the emptiness. 

Are there more people coming?

"Look, sweetie, I don't have much time to explain. Just get your mother and leave this place." Father's eyes harden in seriousness. The sound of a door breaking fills my ears. 

(Y/N)?

"Halt, Sir (L/N)! The court warrants you and your family to be arrested for treason." The head guard states, aiming a rifle towards us. "There will be no bloodshed if you guys come peacefully with us."

(Y/N)!?

"When I tell you to run, run," My father whispers to me before turning towards the guards. He raises his hands above his head to surrender. They quickly run over towards father before cuffing his hands behind his back. 

"(Y/N)! Get your butt out of bed!" I felt a pillow smack my face, jolting me awake. "You are going to be late for school." 

"Give me five more minutes," I mumbled, bringing the blanket up to my face. Before I could do anything, my blanket was ripped away from me. I opened my tired eyes to see my annoyed mom.

"No, I gave you five minutes an hour ago." My mom folds the blanket before walking out of the room, "Don't forget to put on your contacts, sweetie."

Sighing, I lift myself from my comfortable bed onto the cold hardwood floor. My eyes dart around my room before walking over to my closet. I quickly grab a beige buttoned-up shirt, a green checkered necktie, a blue blazer, and a purple skirt with pink flower patterns. After putting on my school uniform, I walk over to my vanity. There laid my makeup, boxes of (de/c) colored contacts, and my favorite long (dh/c) wig.

Note: (de/c) means different eye color from your original eye color. (dh/c) means different hair color from your long original hair color. 

I sat down on my (f/c) chair and looked at myself in the mirror. My doe (e/c) like eyes stared backed at me with my long messy (h/c) hair framing my face. It has been 10 years since I have gone out like this- the last time I saw my father.

10 years ago, (Y/N) (L/N) disappeared.

I brushed through my hair, making sure that there are no tangles, before putting it in a hair net. Grabbing and opening my contact case, (df/c) contacts stared at me. The color eyes that I have been wearing since that day. After putting on my contacts, I grab my wig and place it on my head. It took a while to fix it the way I wanted to, but gladly it looks natural. 

Instead of (Y/n) (L/N), there sat (Y/N) Sasori. 

"(Y/N)! Hurry up!" Mom called out from the bottom of the steps. I force myself to look away from the mirror before walking out of my room. I quickly walk down the steps remembering that I have school.

"I'm coming- AH!" I felt my foot slide from underneath me as I got halfway down the stairs. I closed my eyes, waiting for the pain. It wasn't the first time that I've done this- me being a clutz as usual. 

"Falling for me already, princess?" I open my eyes to particular worried brown eyes, which held a smirk. His arms snaked around my waist, holding me up from the ground. The position we are in isn't the best, but I'm comfortable.

"You know, if you can say that sort of thing to Ryoko, she will definitely fall for you." I smiled before lifting my arm to play with his brown hair.

"So fluffy," I whispered in admiration. He laughs at my comment, making me smile more. Before I knew it, I was lifted into a bridal style. 

"Joe, let me down," I whined.

"Not a chance. If you can't walk down the stairs, you might as well give up walking in general." Joe jokes while walking us the rest of the way down where my mom is.

Did she see what happened?

"Oh, Joe, I wouldn't know what I'll do if you weren't around." My mom gushes with her phone in her hand. 

Yep, she had her phone out too. Damn it...

"I bet you would do fine without me, Mrs. Sasori." Joe looks down at me, "Though I'm not sure about (Y/N)..."

"Hey! I can take care of myself, you know. I don't need a knight and shining armor to rescue me every time." I yawned, "Besides, I'm just tired because I didn't sleep well last night."

"You're always tired, though," Joe jokes.

"Shut it, pretty boy." I punch his arm playfully, "I still need to get ready, so if you don't mind..." His cheeks become a bright hue of pink before he helped me onto my feet. 

I wonder what time it is...

"What time is- AH! We are going to be late!" I ran around the house, getting all my stuff together. Picking up a piece of toast, I bid my farewell to my mom before grabbing Joe's hand, dragging him along with me.

Why now of all times to be running late?

"(Y/N)! Slow down!" I slow down to a walk after being a couple of blocks away from the school.

"(Y/N) why were we running." Joe puts his free hand on his leg while trying to catch his breath. I let go of his hand before taking a bite of my toast.

"It's so I have time to eat my toast before class starts," I replied, taking another bite, "Besides, don't you want to see Ryoko before your date tonight?" I look over toward a puzzled Joe who just stood up. 

Don't tell me?

"Did you seriously forget your date tonight?!" Joe raises his hand to his neck, nervously, as I scold him, "I can't believe you, Joe. How can you forget something so important?"

"Forgot what?" I jumped before turning around. That voice is no other than Ryoko Hirose herself. Her medium-length black hair fell gracefully, framing her face perfectly. Her dark brown eyes stared at us curiously, trying to interrupt our conversation. I don't blame him for falling for her; she is gorgeous. 

Next to her was our other friend, Sara Chidouin. She is more of the group's mom, always scolding us when we get out of hand. Her golden hair makes her stand out against everyone else. Not to mention she has these pretty violet eyes-

Wait! Ryoko asked a question...

"He forgot to get you flowers for your guy's date!" I quickly replied before Joe could say anything, "He was planning on bringing you them before school, but he ran out of time to buy some..." 

"Wait, they have a date today?" Sara interjects. 

Oh shit, I forgot that it was a secret between Joe and I. Ryoko isn't suppose to know that Joe told me...

"Well, that is what I think it is. He was mumbling to himself about flowers and something about Ryoko." I lied, "So I just kinda assumed." I looked over to Joe with a nervous look, hoping that he won't be mad at me later on. He is scary when he is pissed off- I know because I was on that end once...

"Yeah, apparently (Y/N) figured me out," Joe nervously rubs the back of his neck, "I'm sorry, Ryoko..."

I walk over where Sara is, watching the love birds communicate. They looked perfect for each other, no doubt that they will last. Ryoko giggled before bringing Joe into an embrace, making my heart swell in happiness. 

I hope that one day, I can encounter my prince...

 "Come on, guys, let's go to class before we are late." Sara states to us, "(Y/N), you better finish your toast before we even enter school grounds."

"Don't rush me!" I pout. Ryoko, Joe, and Sara both look at each other before laughing. I take another bite of my toast before following everyone to school.

"Look's like I am going home by myself," I mumbled to myself before yawning. The school day slowly passed by, making me impatient to go home. Now that school is done, I can finally go back to my beloved bed. I packed my supplies into my bag before walking out of the hall. 

"Come on, Joe, let's go!" I turn my head towards the sound, seeing Ryoko dragging Joe out by the hand. Giggling at their silliness, I finally walk out to my locker, putting on my outdoor shoes. 

"Hold on. (Y/N)!" Joe runs over to me. I tip my head to the side, wondering what was so important. 

"Do you want me to walk you home before going with Ryoko?" He places his hands on his hips, looking at me with worry. I smile, remembering the first time he asked me to walk with him. For the first time in our friendship, I will be walking home alone. Though he is so caring as to ask me before he left- he is too good for this world. 

"No, it's fine. I don't need a knight and shining armor to keep an eye on me at all times. I can take care of myself just perfectly fine." I joked. 

"Okay, Princess. I get your point," Joe turns his back towards me but still looks over his shoulder to see me, "Call if you need any help?" I nodded.

"Alrighty, I'll talk to you later!" Joe was about to walk away, but I quickly grab his exposed ear down to my level. I whispered a piece of advice into his ear before he could complain. His face turns into a deep shade of red, looking at me with a surprised look. Letting go of his ear, I smiled and winked.

"Have fun~" I teased before walking towards Sara, who was watching the whole scene. She raises an eyebrow at me, waiting to comment.

"What did you do?" I giggled at Sara's question.

"I told him a piece of advice."

"And that is?"

"To remember to wrap it before you tap it." I saw her expression change from shock to embarrassment. 

"(Y/N)!"

I grabbed my keys out of my pocket and unlocked the front door. 

"Mom, I'm home!" I shouted, dropping my keys in the little bowl. There was nothing but silence throughout the house. I called out for her again, but no response. I set my bag down by the door and took off my shoes. Walking towards the kitchen, I saw a note with an envelope in my name. Picking it up, I recognized it as my mother's handwriting.

I am going to be out for a little bit. Grandma needed a couple of ingredients for her famous (f/f). Just in case if you get hungry before I get home, I left money in the envelope for ya. Remember to finish your homework before you go to your 'beloved bed.' ~Love Mom

 Oh, okay. 

It looks like I'm going to be here alone for a little bit longer. 

Should I text Joe?

I shouldn't; he is on a date with Ryoko...

"Uggg," I flop onto my bed in exhaustion, "Finally finished my homework." I turn my head towards my phone in my hand. I haven't gotten a call from my mom nor Joe. Mom is usually home by now. 

I'm starting to get worried. 

I feel my phone buzz in my hand. Looking at my screen, I see that I got a text from Joe.

"He is done with his date, already?" My phone starts ringing, scaring the shit out of me. 

Oh, it's Joe

I clicked accept and put my phone to my ear.

"Hey, how was the date?" I heard him sigh in relief.

"It wasn't too bad. Ryoko is such a good girl! I'm Moved!" I giggled at his response.

"So how is she such a good girl?" I teased.

"Like today, she ate a doner kebab in one bite! She's such a glutton, huh~!" He sighs into the phone, admirably, "She is so sweet." 

"What do you mean by doner kebab? Are you sure that you are using the right word?" I started to laugh uncontrollably.

"I meant what I- Princess, you are too dirty minded for your own good." Joe mumbles, "I can't believe you sometimes."

"As I said earlier, you got to wrap it before you tap it."

"Huh? Did you hear that, Joe?" I ask worryingly.

Who was that?

"Hear what?" Joe asks, "(Y/N) is everything okay?" 

"Y-Yeah. I'm alright- don't worry about me." I stuttered, "Where are you right now?" 

"I'm waiting for Sara at school since she is done doing clubs," Joe tells me worryingly, "You sure that you are okay?" 

"Yeah, I'm okay" I laugh nervously, "Remember, I don't need a knight and shining armor to rescue me every time."

"Do you need me to come over now?" 

"No!" I exclaimed, "You don't need to come over. I'm fine."

Who is this person?

"If you insist," Joe sighs, "Oh, hey, I see Sara!"

"What is it?" I whispered.

"Huh? What was that, Princess?" 

If only you knew, Joe.

"It's nothing, just talking to my mom," I lied. 

"Do you want me to hang up?" Joe asks. I could faintly hear Sara's voice in the background. 

Okay, that is good that he is with Sara.

"No, it's fine." I replied, "Just put me in your pocket or something, so you don't have to keep your phone up to your ear." 

"Alright, I'll do that then."

"Hey, Joe," I grab my phone tightly, "Thank you for always being there for me." There is a moment of silence.

"Anytime Princess," He chuckles, "I am your knight and shining armor after all." I smiled at his little juster. 

"Shut up," I growled, "Why are you doing this?"

Wha? Is he mocking Joe?

"I have no idea what you talking about." I scoff, "You must have got the wrong person."

I growled into the phone. Whatever this person is, I wouldn't say I like it one bit.

"What the fuck!" I yelled, "What do you want with me?!"

"(Y/N). I'm letting you know that I am at Sara's house." Joe interrupts, taking deep breaths, "We had to run away from her stalker."

I felt my blood go cold.

"I'm on my way to your house check up on you." 

"No!" I yelled, "Stay with Sara! You said that she has a stalker?! So stay there until it is safe!" I yelled in horror, "I'm on my way."

I grabbed my favorite sweatshirt before running out of my room. 

"Wait (Y/N). What's going on?" 

"Joe! Whatever happens, don't leave Sara's side!" I rush down the stairs and out of my house, "Call 911 Now, Joe!"

"But you-"

"FUCKING DO IT, JOE! If you don't, you guys will die!" I heard the phone call end, making me a little relieved. 

Thankfully, Sara's house doesn't live that far from me. I ran, I'm running out of time. 

Please Be Okay!

I could finally see her house, with Joe in the front looking around worriedly. He soon spots me and runs towards me.

"(Y/N) what's going on?!" Joe yells in worry.

"Where is Sara?"  

"She is upstairs, looking for-" I run past Joe to the entrance of her house.

"(Y/N)!" I could hear Joe's voice behind me.

"Sara!" I yell, running up the stairs, "Get away from the door!" I could finally see her; her body turned towards me with a shocked look on her face. Pairs of hands grab her, trying to pull her into the darkroom. 

Come on (Y/N). You can save her!

"Let her go!" I yelled, swinging my hand for her to grab. She grabbed my hand. Then I pulled with all my might to get her freed.

"She isn't what you want!" I cried, "I'm here! I promise that I will go with you. Just let them go!" 

"(Y/N)?!" 

"Please! Just let her go!"