Bounty for a Mistress
By: Heatherherri
Disclaimer: Heather: I do not own CCS! Though I'm wondering if I could buy if for $25? **gets down on knees and begs** Pwease? Syaoran: WE'RE WORTH MORE THAN THAT! Heather: Eep!
Chapter One: Mistress of the Forest
(A/n: This is set in medieval times.But there are clocks and showers.But they are Sakura's creation! So don't bug me about it! **raises fist**)
"Sakuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuraaaaaaaaaaaa" A voice called. The beautiful auburn haired girl moved in her sleep.
"Sakura-chan! You have to get up! Don't you remember? We're going for a picnic after you try on some kawaii clothes!" A pretty raven haired girl with amethyst eyes poked Sakura with her finger. She rolled over and opened her emerald eyes, looking all around her. She looked at her clock.
"TOMOYO! I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE UP AT DAYBREAK!" she shrieked, birds flying out of the trees around them. Tomoyo looked at Sakura.
"I know Sakura-chan! But you just looked so kawaii sleeping! I didn't have the heart to wake you up!" she pleaded with Sakura, making puppy-dog faces at her. Sakura sighed. She didn't have to wake up at dawn, but she liked to try to.
"Well, if we hurry we might be able to find a really great picnic spot! Just let me get ready, okay Tomoyo-chan?" Tomoyo nodded. It wouldn't take Sakura long to get ready.
~~~~A few minutes later~~~~
Sakura stepped out of the bathroom, her hair dripping water onto the floor. She went up to her mirror, and began to brush out her hair. It was beautiful waist-length auburn hair, with honey tints in it. She stared at her reflection for a few seconds, thinking about how much she had grown. She had filled out quite nicely. Her curves filled out perfectly. She slipped on a simple dress, knowing that Tomoyo would give her one to wear for the picnic.
~~~~Somewhere very far away~~~~
A chestnut haired man slammed his fist on the table, knocking several papers off it.
"Dammit Eriol! Why do I have to go after her?" The amber eyed youth yelled. His companion just stared at him, his sapphire eyes watching his every move.
"Calm down Syaoran! Why are you so angry?" he asked the frustrated man.
"Because I now have to go to Tonakatta Forest! Do you know how far that is?" he yelled at the dark haired boy. Eriol nodded. It was pretty far.
"But Syaoran.Can't we just teleport there?" he asked quietly. Syaoran pulled his fists to his sides. He had forgotten about that. "Er.Yes, we could do that." he muttered, trying to not further embarrass himself.
"Yes, so who is it that you're now going after?" Eriol asked, hoping for more adventures than last time. That had been pretty boring.
"Her name is Kinomoto Sakura. Auburn hair, green eyes. Supposedly has magic." He muttered, mostly to himself. Eriol grinned.
"Is she pretty?" he asked. Syaoran stared at him.
"Eriol, we're going to find and kill this girl! Not date her!" he yelled. Eriol covered his ears.
"I know, I know! But the whole job will be a lot more fun if there's a beautiful girl involved!" he replied. Syaoran smirked. Eriol was always thinking about girls.
"Well," Syaoran started. Eriol looked at him expectedly. "She's supposed to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. I believe she's about our age." He said, watching as Eriol grinned.
"Well then. Shouldn't we be heading off now?" Eriol asked, still grinning. Syaoran smirked.
"Yes, yes. Our things are all packed?" Eriol nodded, saying something about maids packing them.
"But we can't teleport into the forest remember? We'll have to teleport outside the forest, and then walk in." Syaoran nodded. Supposedly Tonakatta Forest was enchanted, and even had a witch to protect it. He snorted. Like some witch could protect a whole forest. Tonakatta Forest was huge, with several lakes, rivers, and woods.
"Let's go then." They both grabbed their bags, and with a few quick words, were off.
~~~~Back to Sakura and Tomoyo~~~~
Sakura stood in front of a closet, her arms piled with several items of clothing, Tomoyo adding more every second.
"But Tomoyo." she tried to say something but Tomoyo cut her off.
"No buts Sakura-chan! You are the Mistress of the Forest, and you deserve the best clothes of all! Besides, you're just so kawaii!" Tomoyo went off in her own dream world, leaving Sakura holding all the clothes. Sakura tipped slightly because of all the weight.
"TOMOYO!" Sakura yelled, falling over.
"Sakura-chan! Where are you?" Tomoyo called, searching through all the clothes on the floor. She found Sakura sprawled under a white dress embroidered with cherry blossoms.
"Tomoyo.You really have to stop making me so many clothes." Sakura said, staring at her friend who was now looking through the pile once again. Tomoyo squealed in delight when she picked up a emerald green dress with gold lining. (A/n: Think Princess Fiona from Shrek!)
"Oh the perfect dress for my kawaii Sakura-chan!" She yelled. Sakura just smiled weakly, and then went to put it on.
"So how does it look Tomoyo? Tomoyo?" Sakura asked, but Tomoyo was too busy giggling and saying kawaii to herself to hear.
"You look so.So.Kawaii!" She shouted happily. "You look good too Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura stated. Tomoyo was wearing a light violet dress, with splits up to her knees for easy movement.
"Thank you Sakura-chan! We both look very kawaii! Though you are more so!" Tomoyo said, giggling when Sakura hit her playfully.
"Come Kero, you too Yue" Sakura called. Suddenly two wildcats appeared. One golden like the sun, and the other white as the moon. (A/n: Ooooh.Guess which is which?) They padded off after Sakura and Tomoyo. Tomoyo carried a big picnic basket full of all sorts of goodies.
~~~~Syaoran and Eriol~~~~
Eriol held his feet in his hand. He was sitting on the ground, moaning.
"Come on you asshole. We have to keep going." Syaoran muttered, kicking Eriol.
"But I'm too tired! Can't we take a break? I'm starving! Can't we eat?" Eriol whined. Finally Syaoran gave in.
"Fine, but if you don't have anything to eat later, don't blame me!" He stopped and pulled stuff out of their packs. Eriol jumped hungrily onto the food, ripping it apart with his teeth. When he was finished he grinned at Syaoran.
"You gonna eat that?" he asked, pointing to Syaoran's food. He sighed and handed it to him. Eriol grinned again and began to eat Syaoran's food. Syaoran sighed then stood up.
"We'd better get going now. It's already noon." He said, looking up at the sky. Eriol sat up reluctantly and packed the rest of the food away.
"Let's go" he murmured, pulling the pack onto his shoulders.
~~~~Sakura and Tomoyo~~~~
Sakura skipped along the path, Tomoyo smiling behind her.
"Isn't it beautiful Tomoyo-chan?" she asked, staring at the wonders around her. Tomoyo looked at the forest.
"Yes, it is Sakura-chan.But not as beautiful as you!" Tomoyo replied, sighing happily. Sakura blushed at the comment.
"I still can't believe I'm in charge of protecting it! I mean, it isn't easy!" Sakura said, still skipping. Kero and Yue followed closely behind, glaring at the bushes.
"Kero, Yue! Don't frighten the animals!" Tomoyo teased. The two wildcats stopped glaring and looked at her.
"We aren't frightening them on purpose Tomoyo-chan!" They one named Kero said. The white one, Yue nodded in agreement.
"Can we help it if we seem to be.More dignified than the other animals?" He said. Sakura grinned. She loved it when they went out on picnics. It was always so much fun. Suddenly she stopped.
"What is it Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo asked, getting worried. Sakura walked up to a tree, and placed her hand on its trunk. She stayed like that for a minute or so, and then took her hand away.
"It said people were coming. Two men, carrying packs." Sakura looked at Tomoyo.
"Maybe we should see what they want." Tomoyo said. Sakura nodded.
"Yes, but don't say your real name. I will not either." Sakura said, thinking.
"Okay Sakura-cha.I mean.Er, what do I call you?" Tomoyo asked, totally confused.
"I'll be.Ying Fa! What will your name be Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura asked, wondering what her name would be.
"Hmmm.I think it will be Linka." Sakura nodded.
"Maybe you should stay out of sight until I find out what they want. Oh, and I'll use my illusion charm to make us look different, in case it's another one of those "Bounty Hunters" looking for us again." Tomoyo nodded at what Sakura said. It made sense. People were always coming in and looking for Sakura, so they could claim her bounty. She stood back as Sakura began her chant.
"O key of my Forest! Under contract of Earth, Fire, Water and Wind! Your mistress calls! Release!" Sakura stood there, and suddenly a long white staff appeared in front of her. It had a small hole in the top, where Sakura placed her charms. She placed the one for illusion in it.
"Illusion! Make both of our hair black! Illusion! We are thankful!" Sakura said. Tomoyo's hair stayed it's natural color, but Sakura's seemed to now be the same color as hers. Sakura could still see her hair, but to others it would seem that it was black. They continued walking, now searching for the mysterious men.
~~~~Syaoran and Eriol~~~~
They both stopped. They had felt a strong magical surge throughout the forest. Eriol looked at Syaoran, worried.
"You don't think that.That was her? The witch?" he asked, getting somewhat scared. Syaoran snorted.
"I don't think she'll be attacking us anytime soo" But was cut off when a girl with waist length black hair stepped in front of them. She tilted her head and looked at them.
"Who are you?" They asked. She smiled and giggled.
"Who are you?" She asked them. She giggled again, laughter showing in her emerald eyes.
"We asked you first." Syaoran stated, getting somewhat annoyed. She giggled again.
"But I live here, so I should know who the trespassers are." She peered at them under long eyelashes. Both were extremely handsome. One with bluish- black and, with matching mischievous eyes, hidden behind glasses. The other with messy chestnut hair, and piercing amber eyes. They seemed to go straight to her soul. She shivered at the thought, but kept smiling.
"You live here?" They both asked exasperated. She nodded.
"Well, then you must know where the Mistress of the Forest is!" Syaoran declared. Sakura looked at him.
"I might." She stated. Then turned away and started skipping down the path. Syaoran hurried up to run beside her.
"Who are you?" he practically shouted. She stopped and then giggled at him.
"My name is Ying Fa. And who may you be?" She asked.
"My name is Li Syaoran, and this is my companion, Hiirigazwa Eriol." He said, staring at the giggling girl the whole time.
"What is your business with the Mistress?" she asked, suddenly serious.
"We need to meet with her. Will you take us to her?" Syaoran asked, hoping she would. Sakura giggled again.
"That depends." She said, giggling.
"On what?" Syaoran asked. He didn't know what this girl was on, but she definitely needed to get off it.
"If you can answer my riddle." She asked. Syaoran glanced at Eriol, who smirked. They had traveled the world, and knew hundreds of riddles. They nodded, and waited for the riddle.
"There will be three riddles. Riddle number one: The beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end, and the end of every place. What is it?" she asked, smiling widely. They thought to themselves silently. Suddenly, Eriol had an answer.
"Could it be.The letter 'e'?" he asked. She smiled wider.
"Very good. Now for the second riddle: At night they come without being fetched, and by day they are lost without being stolen. What are they?" she asked. The riddles were not impossible. They were fairly easy. Syaoran looked thoughtful. He took a guess.
"The stars?" he asked. Her smile grew.
"Very good. Now for the last riddle: I never was, am always to be, no one ever saw me, nor ever will, and yet I am the confidence of it all, to live and breathe on this terrestrial ball. What am I?" She asked. Syaoran and Eriol couldn't think of anything. It was a good 10 minutes before they said anything. Suddenly, Syaoran got an idea.
"Could it be.Tomorrow?" he asked. Sakura's smile grew. He knew he had got it.
"Very well done. Though those were not the hard riddles. I'll save those for later!" she said, while giggling. Syaoran stared at her expectantly.
"Well, did we earn the right to see her?" he asked. She smiled at him impishly.
"No." she stated. Syaoran and Eriol looked at her in shock. "You already did" she said, still smiling. Syaoran and Eriol looked at her in disbelief.
"You.You.You are the Mistress of the Forest?" Eriol said. Syaoran stared at her. She smiled at them.
"Yes? Now what was it that you wanted to see me about?" she asked, staring at them puzzled. Syaoran came out of the trance.
"We were wondering if you." but were cut off.
"Oh, I'm so sorry! Linka, you may come out." She said softly. Tomoyo came out of the bushes, Kero and Yue following her. Eriol stared at her. She was beautiful! Not as beautiful as the Mistress, but beautiful all the same. Eriol went up and kissed her hand.
"Oh, Linka! Fair and beautiful Linka!" he said. Syaoran rolled his eyes. Tomoyo stood there nervously, thinking he was crazy. Sakura giggled at it all. Syaoran faced her.
"There's no way you can be Mistress!" he exclaimed. Sakura looked at him puzzled.
"Oh? And why not?" she asked. Syaoran didn't know.
"Because you.Because.You are too young!" he shouted. Sakura glanced at him, giggling.
"I believe I am 20, almost as old as you. That's not so young Li Xiao Lang." she stated, smiling. He stared at her confused. She had read his mind? He shook his head in frustration. Sakura smiled and held out her hand.
"Come, my friend and I were about to have a picnic. You are welcome to join us." She said, before walking away up the path, Kero and Yue following her. Tomoyo ran to catch up. Eriol looked at Syaoran.
"Should we go?" he asked. Syaoran stared at him.
"Well, we still don't know where this Kinomoto Sakura is.So I guess we go and maybe find out." He said, before setting off behind the girls. Eriol quickly followed.
~~~~At the lake~~~~
Sakura, Tomoyo, Kero and Yue stopped in front of the lake. It was a clear crystal blue, and had a small island in the middle. Syaoran stared at her.
"Where are we going to have this picnic?" he asked her. She glanced at him.
"On the island of course!" she said, giggling. He looked at the water. There was no boat. Maybe she would conjure one up or something. She stared at him, laughing softly, then took out her staff.
"Freeze" was all Syaoran heard, before he saw a huge line of ice leading from the shore to the island. He stared at her nervously, but she began to walk across it. Tomoyo, Eriol, Kero and Yue followed. Syaoran followed closely behind.
Heather: Whew! That was over 2000-2500 words!
Syaoran: Yeah, right.
Heather: It was! Don't be such a meany!
Syaoran: Or what? Heather: Or I'll turn you into a goat!
Syaoran: **glares** You wouldn't dare!
Heather: Oh wouldn't I? **looks at audience** Well, thank you and goodnight peoples! You've been a wonderful audience! **blows kisses and bows**
By: Heatherherri
Disclaimer: Heather: I do not own CCS! Though I'm wondering if I could buy if for $25? **gets down on knees and begs** Pwease? Syaoran: WE'RE WORTH MORE THAN THAT! Heather: Eep!
Chapter One: Mistress of the Forest
(A/n: This is set in medieval times.But there are clocks and showers.But they are Sakura's creation! So don't bug me about it! **raises fist**)
"Sakuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuraaaaaaaaaaaa" A voice called. The beautiful auburn haired girl moved in her sleep.
"Sakura-chan! You have to get up! Don't you remember? We're going for a picnic after you try on some kawaii clothes!" A pretty raven haired girl with amethyst eyes poked Sakura with her finger. She rolled over and opened her emerald eyes, looking all around her. She looked at her clock.
"TOMOYO! I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE UP AT DAYBREAK!" she shrieked, birds flying out of the trees around them. Tomoyo looked at Sakura.
"I know Sakura-chan! But you just looked so kawaii sleeping! I didn't have the heart to wake you up!" she pleaded with Sakura, making puppy-dog faces at her. Sakura sighed. She didn't have to wake up at dawn, but she liked to try to.
"Well, if we hurry we might be able to find a really great picnic spot! Just let me get ready, okay Tomoyo-chan?" Tomoyo nodded. It wouldn't take Sakura long to get ready.
~~~~A few minutes later~~~~
Sakura stepped out of the bathroom, her hair dripping water onto the floor. She went up to her mirror, and began to brush out her hair. It was beautiful waist-length auburn hair, with honey tints in it. She stared at her reflection for a few seconds, thinking about how much she had grown. She had filled out quite nicely. Her curves filled out perfectly. She slipped on a simple dress, knowing that Tomoyo would give her one to wear for the picnic.
~~~~Somewhere very far away~~~~
A chestnut haired man slammed his fist on the table, knocking several papers off it.
"Dammit Eriol! Why do I have to go after her?" The amber eyed youth yelled. His companion just stared at him, his sapphire eyes watching his every move.
"Calm down Syaoran! Why are you so angry?" he asked the frustrated man.
"Because I now have to go to Tonakatta Forest! Do you know how far that is?" he yelled at the dark haired boy. Eriol nodded. It was pretty far.
"But Syaoran.Can't we just teleport there?" he asked quietly. Syaoran pulled his fists to his sides. He had forgotten about that. "Er.Yes, we could do that." he muttered, trying to not further embarrass himself.
"Yes, so who is it that you're now going after?" Eriol asked, hoping for more adventures than last time. That had been pretty boring.
"Her name is Kinomoto Sakura. Auburn hair, green eyes. Supposedly has magic." He muttered, mostly to himself. Eriol grinned.
"Is she pretty?" he asked. Syaoran stared at him.
"Eriol, we're going to find and kill this girl! Not date her!" he yelled. Eriol covered his ears.
"I know, I know! But the whole job will be a lot more fun if there's a beautiful girl involved!" he replied. Syaoran smirked. Eriol was always thinking about girls.
"Well," Syaoran started. Eriol looked at him expectedly. "She's supposed to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. I believe she's about our age." He said, watching as Eriol grinned.
"Well then. Shouldn't we be heading off now?" Eriol asked, still grinning. Syaoran smirked.
"Yes, yes. Our things are all packed?" Eriol nodded, saying something about maids packing them.
"But we can't teleport into the forest remember? We'll have to teleport outside the forest, and then walk in." Syaoran nodded. Supposedly Tonakatta Forest was enchanted, and even had a witch to protect it. He snorted. Like some witch could protect a whole forest. Tonakatta Forest was huge, with several lakes, rivers, and woods.
"Let's go then." They both grabbed their bags, and with a few quick words, were off.
~~~~Back to Sakura and Tomoyo~~~~
Sakura stood in front of a closet, her arms piled with several items of clothing, Tomoyo adding more every second.
"But Tomoyo." she tried to say something but Tomoyo cut her off.
"No buts Sakura-chan! You are the Mistress of the Forest, and you deserve the best clothes of all! Besides, you're just so kawaii!" Tomoyo went off in her own dream world, leaving Sakura holding all the clothes. Sakura tipped slightly because of all the weight.
"TOMOYO!" Sakura yelled, falling over.
"Sakura-chan! Where are you?" Tomoyo called, searching through all the clothes on the floor. She found Sakura sprawled under a white dress embroidered with cherry blossoms.
"Tomoyo.You really have to stop making me so many clothes." Sakura said, staring at her friend who was now looking through the pile once again. Tomoyo squealed in delight when she picked up a emerald green dress with gold lining. (A/n: Think Princess Fiona from Shrek!)
"Oh the perfect dress for my kawaii Sakura-chan!" She yelled. Sakura just smiled weakly, and then went to put it on.
"So how does it look Tomoyo? Tomoyo?" Sakura asked, but Tomoyo was too busy giggling and saying kawaii to herself to hear.
"You look so.So.Kawaii!" She shouted happily. "You look good too Tomoyo-chan!" Sakura stated. Tomoyo was wearing a light violet dress, with splits up to her knees for easy movement.
"Thank you Sakura-chan! We both look very kawaii! Though you are more so!" Tomoyo said, giggling when Sakura hit her playfully.
"Come Kero, you too Yue" Sakura called. Suddenly two wildcats appeared. One golden like the sun, and the other white as the moon. (A/n: Ooooh.Guess which is which?) They padded off after Sakura and Tomoyo. Tomoyo carried a big picnic basket full of all sorts of goodies.
~~~~Syaoran and Eriol~~~~
Eriol held his feet in his hand. He was sitting on the ground, moaning.
"Come on you asshole. We have to keep going." Syaoran muttered, kicking Eriol.
"But I'm too tired! Can't we take a break? I'm starving! Can't we eat?" Eriol whined. Finally Syaoran gave in.
"Fine, but if you don't have anything to eat later, don't blame me!" He stopped and pulled stuff out of their packs. Eriol jumped hungrily onto the food, ripping it apart with his teeth. When he was finished he grinned at Syaoran.
"You gonna eat that?" he asked, pointing to Syaoran's food. He sighed and handed it to him. Eriol grinned again and began to eat Syaoran's food. Syaoran sighed then stood up.
"We'd better get going now. It's already noon." He said, looking up at the sky. Eriol sat up reluctantly and packed the rest of the food away.
"Let's go" he murmured, pulling the pack onto his shoulders.
~~~~Sakura and Tomoyo~~~~
Sakura skipped along the path, Tomoyo smiling behind her.
"Isn't it beautiful Tomoyo-chan?" she asked, staring at the wonders around her. Tomoyo looked at the forest.
"Yes, it is Sakura-chan.But not as beautiful as you!" Tomoyo replied, sighing happily. Sakura blushed at the comment.
"I still can't believe I'm in charge of protecting it! I mean, it isn't easy!" Sakura said, still skipping. Kero and Yue followed closely behind, glaring at the bushes.
"Kero, Yue! Don't frighten the animals!" Tomoyo teased. The two wildcats stopped glaring and looked at her.
"We aren't frightening them on purpose Tomoyo-chan!" They one named Kero said. The white one, Yue nodded in agreement.
"Can we help it if we seem to be.More dignified than the other animals?" He said. Sakura grinned. She loved it when they went out on picnics. It was always so much fun. Suddenly she stopped.
"What is it Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo asked, getting worried. Sakura walked up to a tree, and placed her hand on its trunk. She stayed like that for a minute or so, and then took her hand away.
"It said people were coming. Two men, carrying packs." Sakura looked at Tomoyo.
"Maybe we should see what they want." Tomoyo said. Sakura nodded.
"Yes, but don't say your real name. I will not either." Sakura said, thinking.
"Okay Sakura-cha.I mean.Er, what do I call you?" Tomoyo asked, totally confused.
"I'll be.Ying Fa! What will your name be Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura asked, wondering what her name would be.
"Hmmm.I think it will be Linka." Sakura nodded.
"Maybe you should stay out of sight until I find out what they want. Oh, and I'll use my illusion charm to make us look different, in case it's another one of those "Bounty Hunters" looking for us again." Tomoyo nodded at what Sakura said. It made sense. People were always coming in and looking for Sakura, so they could claim her bounty. She stood back as Sakura began her chant.
"O key of my Forest! Under contract of Earth, Fire, Water and Wind! Your mistress calls! Release!" Sakura stood there, and suddenly a long white staff appeared in front of her. It had a small hole in the top, where Sakura placed her charms. She placed the one for illusion in it.
"Illusion! Make both of our hair black! Illusion! We are thankful!" Sakura said. Tomoyo's hair stayed it's natural color, but Sakura's seemed to now be the same color as hers. Sakura could still see her hair, but to others it would seem that it was black. They continued walking, now searching for the mysterious men.
~~~~Syaoran and Eriol~~~~
They both stopped. They had felt a strong magical surge throughout the forest. Eriol looked at Syaoran, worried.
"You don't think that.That was her? The witch?" he asked, getting somewhat scared. Syaoran snorted.
"I don't think she'll be attacking us anytime soo" But was cut off when a girl with waist length black hair stepped in front of them. She tilted her head and looked at them.
"Who are you?" They asked. She smiled and giggled.
"Who are you?" She asked them. She giggled again, laughter showing in her emerald eyes.
"We asked you first." Syaoran stated, getting somewhat annoyed. She giggled again.
"But I live here, so I should know who the trespassers are." She peered at them under long eyelashes. Both were extremely handsome. One with bluish- black and, with matching mischievous eyes, hidden behind glasses. The other with messy chestnut hair, and piercing amber eyes. They seemed to go straight to her soul. She shivered at the thought, but kept smiling.
"You live here?" They both asked exasperated. She nodded.
"Well, then you must know where the Mistress of the Forest is!" Syaoran declared. Sakura looked at him.
"I might." She stated. Then turned away and started skipping down the path. Syaoran hurried up to run beside her.
"Who are you?" he practically shouted. She stopped and then giggled at him.
"My name is Ying Fa. And who may you be?" She asked.
"My name is Li Syaoran, and this is my companion, Hiirigazwa Eriol." He said, staring at the giggling girl the whole time.
"What is your business with the Mistress?" she asked, suddenly serious.
"We need to meet with her. Will you take us to her?" Syaoran asked, hoping she would. Sakura giggled again.
"That depends." She said, giggling.
"On what?" Syaoran asked. He didn't know what this girl was on, but she definitely needed to get off it.
"If you can answer my riddle." She asked. Syaoran glanced at Eriol, who smirked. They had traveled the world, and knew hundreds of riddles. They nodded, and waited for the riddle.
"There will be three riddles. Riddle number one: The beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end, and the end of every place. What is it?" she asked, smiling widely. They thought to themselves silently. Suddenly, Eriol had an answer.
"Could it be.The letter 'e'?" he asked. She smiled wider.
"Very good. Now for the second riddle: At night they come without being fetched, and by day they are lost without being stolen. What are they?" she asked. The riddles were not impossible. They were fairly easy. Syaoran looked thoughtful. He took a guess.
"The stars?" he asked. Her smile grew.
"Very good. Now for the last riddle: I never was, am always to be, no one ever saw me, nor ever will, and yet I am the confidence of it all, to live and breathe on this terrestrial ball. What am I?" She asked. Syaoran and Eriol couldn't think of anything. It was a good 10 minutes before they said anything. Suddenly, Syaoran got an idea.
"Could it be.Tomorrow?" he asked. Sakura's smile grew. He knew he had got it.
"Very well done. Though those were not the hard riddles. I'll save those for later!" she said, while giggling. Syaoran stared at her expectantly.
"Well, did we earn the right to see her?" he asked. She smiled at him impishly.
"No." she stated. Syaoran and Eriol looked at her in shock. "You already did" she said, still smiling. Syaoran and Eriol looked at her in disbelief.
"You.You.You are the Mistress of the Forest?" Eriol said. Syaoran stared at her. She smiled at them.
"Yes? Now what was it that you wanted to see me about?" she asked, staring at them puzzled. Syaoran came out of the trance.
"We were wondering if you." but were cut off.
"Oh, I'm so sorry! Linka, you may come out." She said softly. Tomoyo came out of the bushes, Kero and Yue following her. Eriol stared at her. She was beautiful! Not as beautiful as the Mistress, but beautiful all the same. Eriol went up and kissed her hand.
"Oh, Linka! Fair and beautiful Linka!" he said. Syaoran rolled his eyes. Tomoyo stood there nervously, thinking he was crazy. Sakura giggled at it all. Syaoran faced her.
"There's no way you can be Mistress!" he exclaimed. Sakura looked at him puzzled.
"Oh? And why not?" she asked. Syaoran didn't know.
"Because you.Because.You are too young!" he shouted. Sakura glanced at him, giggling.
"I believe I am 20, almost as old as you. That's not so young Li Xiao Lang." she stated, smiling. He stared at her confused. She had read his mind? He shook his head in frustration. Sakura smiled and held out her hand.
"Come, my friend and I were about to have a picnic. You are welcome to join us." She said, before walking away up the path, Kero and Yue following her. Tomoyo ran to catch up. Eriol looked at Syaoran.
"Should we go?" he asked. Syaoran stared at him.
"Well, we still don't know where this Kinomoto Sakura is.So I guess we go and maybe find out." He said, before setting off behind the girls. Eriol quickly followed.
~~~~At the lake~~~~
Sakura, Tomoyo, Kero and Yue stopped in front of the lake. It was a clear crystal blue, and had a small island in the middle. Syaoran stared at her.
"Where are we going to have this picnic?" he asked her. She glanced at him.
"On the island of course!" she said, giggling. He looked at the water. There was no boat. Maybe she would conjure one up or something. She stared at him, laughing softly, then took out her staff.
"Freeze" was all Syaoran heard, before he saw a huge line of ice leading from the shore to the island. He stared at her nervously, but she began to walk across it. Tomoyo, Eriol, Kero and Yue followed. Syaoran followed closely behind.
Heather: Whew! That was over 2000-2500 words!
Syaoran: Yeah, right.
Heather: It was! Don't be such a meany!
Syaoran: Or what? Heather: Or I'll turn you into a goat!
Syaoran: **glares** You wouldn't dare!
Heather: Oh wouldn't I? **looks at audience** Well, thank you and goodnight peoples! You've been a wonderful audience! **blows kisses and bows**