Chapter 1: Syaoran's Decison

Iroel's Note: Please know that this is a work that has been developed by two people (the other two would like to be known as Fir3 Element and Summontearz), myself included. Also, this is my first fanfic I've (along with the other two) ever submitted. (Yes, I decided to use French, so, no, nothing's wrong with your computer).

Disclaimer: We do not own Tsubasa or the characters (except for one we've made that you will see later on), but I do own the plot starting from this point.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prélude:

If there are individuals who are unlike one another, it is certain that their fates are different as well. But what if, a collision occurred bringing individuals, very different from each other, together. Most likely, we think that these people, very unlike from one another cannot possibly be companions, friends, or even lovers for their fates will ultimately separate them in the end...

However,

Here we have five very different people: a grumpy ninja, a cheerful magician, an innocent princess, a small white creature, and a young archeologist. The ninja, grumpy with the white creature for eating his food, the magician laughing at the mischief caused by the creature, and the brown-haired boy and girl, just looked at each other and simply smiled…

Et donc il commence/And so it begins

Chapitre un: Syaoran Décision

"So," Fai started as he took some food and ate it (the chopsticks were very hard to use for him), "what world are we on now?"

"Probably another weird one… (Why do you take food from only my plate white manjuu?)" Kurogane responded.

"Mokona feels a strange power." the white little creature spoke after some time. It seemed rather sudden and random, but everyone knew what it meant.

"We should probably start looking for the feather on this world." Syaoran started.

"And how do you know where the feather is on this world?" Fai asked.

"I overheard a few men talking about a power that's at a nearby castle. Even though it's completely devastated by the enemy, they're saying that there's a princess who is still alive in that castle, holding off the invaders with that power."

"We should start off towards the castle. The sooner we find the feather, the sooner I can get back to my world." A thought occurred to Kurogane, "By the way, did you happen to catch the name of the castle we should be looking for?"

"I think they called it the Shirasaki castle. But it probably won't do us any good-" Syaoran didn't have time to finish. Instantly, Kurogane dashed off towards the door, he had to get to that castle.

"Hell, I probably said something I shouldn't have." Syaoran thought as they took off after Kurogane.

Behind them, though no one took notice, the waitress yelled for them to pay for the food, but it wasn't any good, they were gone.

"How could I have not noticed?" Kurogane glanced around as he ran, everything seemed so familiar now.

"God dammit."

The sun was out, revealing the beautifully landscaped world. Tall looming mountains in the horizon, and thick forests dotted the land. Perhaps if Kurogane wasn't in a rush, they would all enjoy some time relaxing, after it's been a while since they've been on this journey. However, Kurogane continued on to the woods, still maintaining his speed.

"Wait up!" Fai yelled as Syaoran and Sakura were struggling to catch up while Mokona sat on Syaoran's head.

Kurogane did wait, but not because of Fai's request. In front of him were five ninjas, clad in black and uniforms marked with in a style which Kurogane knew very well. Strangely, Kurogane was surprised, perhaps too focused on reaching the castle to pay attention to the men jumping from tree to tree. The rest caught up only to find Kurogane pull his sword from his sheath, poised to attack. Syaoran put Mokona on top of Sakura's head and followed in suit, pulling Hien from his sheath and stood ready, knees bent and sword pointing straight at the enemy. If these men were in any way a threat, he would have to protect Sakura.

"Remember Kurogane-san," Syaoran whispered, but, as usual, he doesn't get to finish. The men lunged forward, daggers in their hands. Faster than Syaoran had ever seen, Kurogane swung Sôhi as he flew forward, its cold grey steel dismembering the attackers. Blood flew in the air as the sword was sheathed, but Kurogane did not kill them, he couldn't afford to, but with the amount of blood lost already, they'd be dead anyway.

Syaoran walked up to the struggling men on the floor, Hien still in his hand, and the memory of a conversation with Kurogane in his head. Five times the tip of the blade went towards the ground, and each time, one would no longer struggle.

"Syaoran-kun…" Sakura trembled.

"Let's move on." Syaoran barely whispered as Fai walked by without his facade of smiles.

Kurogane didn't feel weird, or strength leaving him, hell, the kid had saved him. Kurogane felt sorry for the kid, being forced to kill, possibly, for the first time in his life. No doubt Sakura was still horrified by Syaoran's actions, still unjustified to her, after all, she didn't know.

"Damnit," Kurogane thoughts shifted as he walked by the corpses, "The enemy's still persistent."

It seemed strange. No one spoke for a while, but what would there be to talk about? Sakura was still trembling inside.
"Syaoran-kun is gentle, no, he's not a murderer, he had to kill those men didn't he? Sakura still couldn't shake off the feeling, the feeling that everyone was changing, not in the terms of strength, but their soul. Often she wondered in what way they would change and now… No, Sakura couldn't bring herself to even thinking that.

The moon was out when they finally stopped. Standing high on the edge, Kurogane looked down to see the very castle which he had gaurded for so long. And now before him was a sight of splintered wood and blood were strewn across the floor. Corpses of the ninjas who fought to protect their beloved hime along with the enemy, who were bent on destroying the palace, lay on the ground, rotting and covered in blood. Kurogane started towards the castle, only to be stopped by Fai.

"That wouldn't be wise Kuro-run."

"Dammit, this isn't the time. Let me pass."

"I can't let you go down to that palace, not today. The enemy may be lingering. Seeing how they're ninjas, I assume it'll be safer to go in daylight when they won't have an advantage over us. Also, didn't you mention there being monsters here?"

"I agree with Fai-san. We should camp here and wait until tomorrow to enter." Syaoran looked with curiosity at Sakura, who still hasn't said a word after the encounter with the ninjas.

"Is there something wrong, Sakura-hime?"

"No, I'm just tired." She responded.

"Mokona feels tired too!" Mokona interrupted.

So as Kurogane reluctantly agreed, they all sat, not daring to light a fire, for fear it would give them away to the enemy. With the little food Mokona had stolen from the restaurant, they filled their hunger slightly. Sakura took this rare time to talk to Syaoran, who sat against a tree, and perhaps comfort him if he needed it.

"Syaoran-kun?" the boy's thoughts suddenly interrupted by the small voice, "Is there something wrong?"

"No, Sakura-hime. I'm just thinking…"

"Thinking of what?"

"Nothing…"

Sakura thought about this and would have responded, but her shyness kept her back.

"Are you injured, Sakura-hime?" Syaoran noticed her eyes were troubled.

"I'm fine, but… Umm, Syaoran-kun… can you call me Sakura-chan…?"

"Hai, Sakura-h…chan." For a moment, Syaoran remembered a moment in their childhood which was soon interrupted by another question.

"Syaoran-kun, why did you kill those men like that?"

Syaoran wondered here whether or not Sakura would believe him or think he was just making this up to justify himself. But, hell, being the person he is, he couldn't resist Sakura's request.

"Before Kurogane-san left this world, his hime put a curse on him, causing him to lose his power and strength for every person he kills. Those men back there would have died by Kurogane-san's hand, I couldn't let that happen; Kurogane-san told me that his goal in life was to be as strong as he could."

Before Sakura knew what she was doing, she leaned forward on her knees and gave a small kiss to Syaoran's cheek while barely whispering the words, "Thank you", which in turn resulted in both of them to have deep red blushes on their faces and caused both of them turning away from each other in embarrassment.

Everyone sat quietly in the darkness without noticing Syaoran and Sakura's odd behavior. Finally the silence was broken.

"Kuro-puppy, it's time to eat." Fai patted Kurogane on the head.

"Kuro-puppy!" Mokona repeated.

"God dammit, STOP CALLING ME WEIRD NAMES!" The words left him louder than he intended.

"Shit..."

From a distance a man stood on a high cliff with an enormous sword across his back. Turning his gaze from the people, he whispered into his headset...

"They're here."

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Iroel's Note: Yea so first chapter's over, hopefully we haven't bored you, have we? (If we did we would like to remind you that this is still the first chapter and we're slowly developing the characters, please be patient). Not sure when the next chapter will be finished, but we'll try to get it to you asap. We try to make our fanfics as long as possible to keep you guys entertained for a bit (trying to buy time to get next chapter out). How bad wuz this first chapter? Plz review, I could use whatever advice I can get. (If there are words that are merged together, gomennasai, we must've missed it).