A/n: I'm back people! I wrote this story during the time I had no internet. I hope this story will make up for my absence.

Summary: New ladies come to the court of the Queen of England. Meanwhile, prince Natsume won't cease arguing with his sister, the Queen over a tragedy that had plagued them since before. The ladies reach out to the queen and she to them. As for the prince and his men, it's hate at first sight. NatsumeXMikan, HotaruXRuka, AnnaXKoko, NonokoXYuu

I DO NOT own GA

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Lady-in-Waiting

A few years ago, we all came to England to be ladies-in-waiting to the Queen. It was an honor, really. But it was quite hard to leave Japan, our motherland.

We arrived not knowing anything about court life, including the intrigues of the court. but we became the Queen's favorites and friends. But the Prince was another problem. He and his friends didn't like us. It was hard at first, but we worked it out.

And, of course, who could forget the Hyuuga family's mystery?

Our story is full of twists and turns, but there was always a lesson learned from every experience we had.

So we, the nobles of the court of the Queen of England, will share with you our story.

Chapter One: Arrival

Mikan Sakura and Hotaru Imai arrived at the Queen's palace in England. They rode in a closed litter after traveling for days on the Golden Lily, a boat that took them from their Japan homeland to England. They were there to serve the Queen as her Ladies-in-waiting.

"It's huge," Mikan murmured.

"We need to go now, Mikan," her companion said emotionlessly.

"Of course."

The two ladies hurried to their chambers to unpack their trunks. When they reached their chambers, they found two girls—one with pink hair and one with black hair. They were told earlier that they were special ladies requested by the Queen herself. The Queen was half English. She grew up in Japan believing that she was just a normal girl. They also heard of a Prince. But wasn't there another Princess? They vaguely wondered about her.

"Hello," the pink-haired girl greeted, "I'm Anna. I'm from Japan."

"And I'm Nonoko." The black-haired girl smiled. "You two are the others from Japan as well?"

"Why, yes," Mikan answered.

"Ladies, welcome to the palace!" A voice cried. The girls turned around to see a woman who was at least eighteen years of age. Her skin was pale and her black hair was loose upon her shoulders. Her black eyes shone happily as she continued, "I am Lady Sylvia who will guide you throughout your first year as ladies-in-waiting to the Queen. There are many things you need to learn and many hardships you must go through but I assure you that you will master them in not time. Rest assured that the Queen will only show you anger when needed. She is a very kind person."

"What must we do as ladies-in-waiting?" Anna asked.

"Oh yes. You must assist the Queen whenever she asks for your help, which will be often. You must accompany the Queen during formal events and sometimes during important meeting or audiences. You will be treated like friends, but you must still show some respect. Lastly, you will keep the Queen company. Since you are always in the Queen's presence, many will approach you. Be wary and be careful of yourselves. Some may be friends." She eyed them each. "And some will be foes."

"Lady Sylvia, how do we remember all those lessons you speak of?' Hotaru asked, looking emotionless as usual.

"I will remind you. Now get dressed, ladies. We'll have to meet the Queen."

Maids entered, the door closed and Lady Sylvia, Mikan, Hotaru, Anna and Nonoko were left in the chamber.

"I guess we should obey," Anna said as her maid helped her take off her dusty gown and put on a new one.

The rest nodded and started to dress as well.

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A/n: Chapter one is DONE!! If you want to know who the Queen is, READ CHAPTER TWO!!

Please review!

--SAKURA—

PS- Sorry for the weird beginning!