Hello everyone, I know, I'm really late but I'm going to restart this fic and make some major changes. I read all of you comments and I must say, I love all of you suggestions. Those comments I speak of inspired me to rewrite this. I'm sorry to all who what me to continue but look at it this way, if I continue writing the bad version, I can't write a good story.
A Dragon's Flame, An Angel's Revenge
By Angels Gift
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Cardcaptor Sakura.
Summary: CCSHP A new year has started as six foreign guests are invited to stay at the Headmaster's wish. Everything changes with their coming and will the four diverse houses learn to finally get along as the new guests case a shift in the tide?
A year before Harry's Sixth year. . .
Everywhere in the castle was bustling with energy. Whether it was cleaning, guarding, walking, among other things, it was all business. That is, except one lone room. At first glance, the door seemed normal. It was a fine oak door, carved and decorated with gold in its edges. Inside, it was even more grand. Everywhere was decorated with silks, finely carved furnitures, cushions, pillows, hand-woven rugs and other things.
There, near the center of the room was a teenage boy. He had nervous, cold amber eyes and messy brown hair. His name was Syaoran Li, the future Leader of the Li Clan and Master of the Elements. Near the window on the far side of the room stood a figure of a girl. She was petting a small bird and staring at the sky and nothing else.
" What if she doesn't like me anymore? What if she found another? What if-" the boy started, but was but off by the patient figure.
" Xiao Lang Li. You have been having this rant with me for the past 5 years, regularly. I, like all of the palace, have noticed you breaking every engagment you find and continued to love that Japanese girl you met. You may not show it but I know that you still love her dearly. I know already that all those years of training was because of her. You want to go to Japan, you want to see her even though your duty and destiny is here. You still want to defy your duty and marry this girl!" lectured the nearly frustrated girl. " I am guessing that you will and do risk everything for her, I am very proud of you."
Syaoran stopped. Huh?
" Judging by your expression, you don't know what I'm talking about? Very well. When you first went to Japan to capture the Clow Cards, you were a hard block of ice. You came back in love, risking and testing your limits, just for her. You learned that life is not all about your title in the Li Clan, you learned what it's like to be a normal human, with feelings, things you didn't have before. I always wanted you to have a nice, kind wife who's not a freak or a retarded annoyance. You have my blessing, just don't screw up your relationship."
Syaoran smiled. It was rare that the young lady before her gave compliments, let alone an approval. Hugging her, but carefully avoiding the bird, he thanked her. " But how will I see her? It's not like I can up and leave China!"
Just then, the bells rang. " Can you get the door? I need to speak with Aunt Yelen," the girl replied, carefully avoiding the question. The boy nodded, turning sharply toward the door, robes billowing around him. The young girl smiled mysteriously and eyes flashed in an intelligent glint as the boy left. The girl turned, bending down, the bird took this sign as a good-bye. Wings slightly spread, the figure lifted up her arm as the bird perched there flew. " I shall see you soon, little one." The bird nodded and disappeared from sight.
Hey Syao-kun!" greeted a bubbly figure as Syaoran walked down the stairs. She had long, raven hair, put up in two buns, the rest fell down to her waist, and fiery ruby eyes. Her name was Meiling Li, cousin of Syaoran Li.
The amber eyed boy nodded as they walked down the Grand Hall. The guards bowed respectfully as they pulled the doors open. It revealed three figues.
The first was a young man, around 16, 17, wearing round specticals. He had neat, blue-ish hair and wore a mysterious smile, matching his blue eyes that sparkled with intellect and childish evil.
The second was a girl. She was around 16 and had amethyst eyes. She had raven hair like Meiling, only her's was down. She held a camera in her hand and with the other, waved at the two stunned figues.
The last was by far the most stunning. Her emerald eyes sparkled childish innocence. She had long, auburn hair that went to her waist also. She waved shyly and a hint of pink touched her cheeks.
Coming inside, the doors closing, the guards going outside, the three smiled at the two. " Hiiragizawa? Daidouji? Sakura?"
" Yes?" the three said, amused at the stunned face Syaoran had.
" Why are you here? Why aren't you shocked, Meiling? Were you in on this?" yelled a frustrated and very confused future clan head.
" A. They are here because I invited them. B. I'm not shocked because I planned and thought of this plan first and she helped. C. Look back at B," answered a giggling Meiling, stressing the word 'she'.. She hugged Sakura and Tomoyo. Turning to Eriol, she lifted her hand which he took, shaking it. " Haven't had the pleasure to meet you. I'm Meiling Li, cousin of Syaoran. I heard about you but you don't look as evil as my cousin described. Half reincarnation of Clow, right?"
" Pleasure to meet you, too. I'm Eriol Hiiragizawa. I suppose my cute little desendent told you about me? I suppose he did and yes, I am," he said, smiling.
" Back to the topic, who's 'she'?" asked Tomoyo, worried that Syaoran found another, breaking Sakura's heart.
" You mean you don't know?" asked Meiling. They nodded 'no'. " Opps, sorry. I forgot to tell them, didn't I? 'She's', Railin."
" Railin? Who's she?" asked Sakura.
" My twin sis, Syao-kun's cousin also."
" Who's talking about me?" asked a faint, calm voice. Walking down the grand staircase and down the Grand Hall was a regal, calm figure. Dressed in simple robes, she had calm, cool eyes, reminding the trio of a cool, calm ocean when the water was a clear, deep blue. Her face was tanned, a little more than Meiling's but still smooth and silky. Her hair was straight, pure black and ended nowhere, as it was hidden behing her back, tied in a low, loose ponytail.
" Syaoran?" questioned Sakura nervously. " Who is that?"
" My cousin, Railin. She's Meiling's older sister, the elder twin of the two."
" I think I can handle introducing myself, thank you though," Railin said calmly. " As Syaoran said before, I am Railin Li, pleasure to meet all of you."
The others were stunned. Meiling had a twin? " Well, why didn't you tell us Meiling? And why weren't you here to help capture the Clow Cards, Railin?" asked Tomoyo.
" Meiling didn't tell you because she must have forgotten, like all the other things that enter her mind. I didn't go because I wanted to do extra training. I wasn't here here when you visited 5 years ago because I needed to travel to America to handle some business, if you're wondering," answered Railin. " Come, we can't talk near a door, can we? Let's go to the sitting room."
The others nodded, following Railin as she turned around, her hair following her. The others, excluding Syaoran and Meiling were at awe at how long her hair was! There was about an inch on the floor, flowing down like a waterfall. Sakura, ever the nice and innocent one, caught up to the emotionless girl and smiled. " Hi Railin-san!" she greeted bubbly. The other just nodded. " I'm Sakura Kinomoto!" This time, Railin looked at her for a second, then blinked and nodded. " Can I be your friend?" Sakura asked kindly.
Railin stopped, staring at her with a confused expression. Syaoran and Meiling froze in their tracks, staring at Sakura with an amused yet in awe expression on their faces. " You want to be friends with me?" asked Railin, never taking eyes off of the smiling girl before her, who nodded cheerfully. " Why?"
" Because you seem really nice, Railin-san. I want to be your friend as much as I wanted Syaoran and Meiling as friends!"
Railin stared at her blankly. Slowly a small curve graced her lips, a small smile. " Please call me Railin. You are a nice person, Kinomoto-san. I can tell from your eyes and your attitude. No wonder my cousin changed so much after meeting you," said Railin softly. Syaoran colored and both Li's watching stared at Sakura in complete awe as she remarked to let Railin call her by her first name.
" Why are you two so surprised?" asked Tomoyo out loud.
" Railin barely ever smiles! Let alone let a person she just met call her Railin! Or compliment anyone!" shreiked Meiling.
Railin smirked. " Just because I do that to all of Syaoran's stalkers and annoying fan girls doesn't mean that I'll do that to Sakura, here. She is different. Not like those snobbish freaks out there who thinks that they're get my cousin," said Railin absently.
" You know Railin, your hair really reminds me of my moon guardian," remarked Sakura.
" You mean Yue, the Judge? Yes, I suppose I look like him. I suppose I act like him too," said Railin with a small smile as they sat down in the sitting room couches.
" How did you know who Yue is, how he acts?" asked Tomoyo curiously.
" Don't think that I let my cousin and sister go to Japan without proper watching. I used a spell to watch over you and all your many adventures," said Railin, pouring some tea into decorated cups for the others.
" You were spying on us?" screamed Syaoran.
" No. I merely just watched your adventures, nothing more than just the adventures. You can trust me, Syaoran. You know you can."
The other boy nodded as Eriol turned to the calm teen. " Railin, how did you manage to do the spell?"
" A spell I found in the Li library. It was one of Clow's own. I convinced Aunt Yelen to teach it to me. I just had to report to her what every adventure was and how well it went. That's how I learned of your personalities and how you all acted. I haven't performed that spell in 5 years, ever since Syaoran came back. Before you interrupt Meiling, I didn't tell you because I knew that you'd use it for you're benefit."
Meiling nodded, although a little anger showed on her face, disappearing after a minute. Eriol nodded. " So you had some magic when you were a kid?"
" Yes. Although the rest surfaced after the Elders informed Meiling and I about our real powers. Meiling's surfaced a month before Syaoran came back," answered Railin.
" So what are your powers?" asked Eriol.
" Funny you asked that. It goes back a long time, when we were about 5. Well, that's a long story there, so I'll just tell you about the powers," said Meiling. " I have the powers of Fire and Earth. Railin has the power of Water and Wind. We are Royal Fighters, personal protecters and guards of the Clan Leader. Since Syaoran's not leader yet and we aren't of age yet, we're training together."
" That's cool, Meiling! You found your power," said Sakura. She shot a smile at Tomoyo and began to speak again. " Tomoyo-chan found her power as an enchantess."
" Really?" asked Railin. " A person with an enchantess power is very rare. You must have a lovely voice then, Tomoyo-san."
Tomoyo smiled and nodded. " Thank you, Railin-san. It's thanks to Sakura-chan that I discovered it."
" Now, before I forget, Aunt Yelen needs to see us. She mentioned that it was of importance but can wait if you all were hungry," informed Railin.
The rest nodded. Eating the sandwiches, biscuts and other snacks quickly, they left for the Main Meeting Room. A regal figure was in a throne like chair, the five Elders were behind her, on floating cushions. Syaoran, Railin and Meiling walked before the other three, kneeling before the six. " We have been informed that a new evil is threatning the world. His name is Cronus, evil itself. You must find him and destroy him, or he will kill all and inslave the free world."
One year later. . .
Syaoran, Railin and Meiling stood before the Elders and Yelen, their friends, Sakura, Eriol and Tomoyo behind them. They bowed and stiffened as they faced the Elders.
" Today children, we have received letters from England. From a school called Hogwarts."