Hello other CCS fans!
This is my first CCS fiction. I've written other stuff before, but I've kinda stopped and now I'm picking up with one of my favorite animes in the world. This is my first story after about a year of not writing, so my skills are pretty rusted. The first few chapters might not be up to parr, but I promise that this story will get better.

So please enjoy and please review!

Note that I do not own any material but the plot changes that I made to the original story of RomeoXJuliet. All original copyright belongs to the original owner, in this case, it's CLAMP and the scriptwriters at GONZO.

"For the past 14 years, Sakura has been living disguised. Once she turned 16, she learned everything about her tragic past. She vows to reclaim the throne and restore her family's honor. But what happens when she meets Syaoran, her enemy's son?"

1. A Fateful Encounter

Prologue
Rain poured through the streets, bounced off the windows, and slid down the blood-stained steel of a sword. The wielder had a crazed look about his face.

"Kinomoto," he said, advancing toward a long-haired woman and her husband, "you've held the throne for far too long…"

"But Li-san," the man pleaded, "What have we done to you?"

"Everything," he answered before plunging the weapon through the couple and withdrawing it.

Sakura, a little girl, wandered through the hallways, accompanied by Touya. In her hands, she held a yellow beast-like stuffed animal with wings. The pair stumbled into the room.

"Okasan?" the girl whispered, peering into the dimly-lit room.

"Sakura!" Touya quietly said, pulling her away.

Their father heard their voices. So did the murderer. "Quickly," their father said, "Son! Take Sakura and escape! Run to his place and hide!"

"Otosan?" Sakura quietly whispered. But she was quickly silenced as the sword pierced through her father's heart.

Touya took Sakura by the hand and ran toward the stables. Rapidly, he put her atop a pegasus, climbed on, and flew off into the darkening night sky. A blood-curdling scream followed them as they escaped.

"KINOMOTO!!"

12 years later
"Sakura…" someone roughly called, nudging the peacefully sleeping girl. "Wake up…it's already morning."

The young teenager waved the hand away, turning to her other side. "Give me five more minutes, Touya. I'm still tired from last night."

"Whose fault is that for staying up late and playing dress-up?" Touya Kinomoto, Sakura's older brother, retorted. "And it's your fault that my back hurts now. Geez…you're a stubborn girl…"

With that, Touya snatched the blanket from Sakura's hands and promptly left the room. Sunlight filtered through the slim blinds on the window as Sakura sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"Sorry onii-san," she whispered, "and thanks."

As Touya dropped the blanket into the next load of laundry, he heard Sakura's whisper, as if it was carried down by the wind.

"You're welcome, little sis."

Outside, smog filled the sky, contrasting against the white clouds. The inhabitants of the city lived in old homes, most already falling to pieces. The streets were filthy and the roads uneven. This city was Neo-Tomoeda.

A grand palace lay centered in the city. Magnificent marble walls guarded the royal family within. Standing atop the walls, guards dressed in armor bearing the green symbol of the noble family supervised the daily activities. Other soldiers patrolled the city, making certain that the orders of the Grand Duke were carried out. They were ordered to arrest anyone plotting against the Grand Duke.

Those were the orders…and they made sure that they were followed. Anyone suspicious was taken in, no matter the age or gender.

Touya raped on the wooden door of Sakura's room loudly. "Hey, kaiju, hurry up! We need to head out into the city and get supplies."

"I'm not a monster!" Sakura retorted from inside her room. "Oy, 'nii-san, can you come in here for a minute?"

"Is it alright for me too?"

"Don't worry. I haven't changed yet."

The door creaked quietly as Touya opened the door. Sakura sat at the weathered vanity, her hair pulled underneath a wig. Touya took a seat on the bed, folding his arms across his chest.

" 'Nii-san," Sakura said quietly, "Why is it that I have to hide who I am? Why do I have to disguise myself outside of this room?"

"You know I can't tell you," Touya replied, "at least not until you're…

"Sixteen," Sakura finished. "I already know that."

"Then why did you ask if you already knew the answer," her brother replied sharply.

With her eyes cast down, Sakura whispered, "Why?"

Touya got up, went over to his little sister, rested a gentle hand on her shoulder, and in a calming voice, said, "You'll find out soon enough."

A loud piercing screaming broke the brother-sister moment. Both Sakura and Touya stood up.

"Don't think about it," Touya commanded sternly, heading out the door.

As soon as the door closed, Sakura went over to the small dresser in the corner of the room. "Blehhhh," she stuck her tongue out at the door and started shuffling through her clothes.

"No, please!" a young woman cried out, defending her ill father. "If you take our store, how will I afford my dad's medicine?"

Touya pushed forward through the crowd that started to accumulate around the scene.

The guard rose his hand to strike the young woman. "This is what happens when you don't pay your taxes to the Grand Duke."

Watching the whole scene, Touya gripped his hand around the hilt of his hidden sword. "It's a good thing Sakura isn't here," Touya thought.

"Pay up now or else…" the guard snarled, striking the young daughter across the face.

Touya's grip on the sword tightened, his fingers itching to pull the sword from its sheath. The crowd became unsettling, but nothing could be done to save them. No one could save them, no one but…

"It's the Red Hurricane!"

Heads in the crowd turned quickly to try to get a glimpse of their hero.

A figure in a deep red stood atop the adjacent building. A red hat and mask hid most of the mysterious figure's face. The concealed figure leapt, his cape flowering from behind.

"Not again," Touya cursed under his breath. Instinctively, he drew his sword and joined the Red Hurricane's side.

The guards in the area immediately flocked to the scene, surrounding both of them with spears.

"How can you do this?" the Red Hurricane cried out, "Without money, this man will die from illness!"

"They need to pay the taxes or else we take their shops," a guard responded.

"Red Hurricane," Touya urgently whispered, "You need to get out of here. If you get injured, all hope of restoring the city could be lost if it's fatal."

"But…!" he replied quickly.

"But nothing. Go make your escape, I'll distract them."

"No, if I'm running, you're coming with me."

"Red Hurricane," a guard shouted, "Surrender now. You're completely surrounded. There's no way out."

The unsettling crowd began to become unruly, pushing toward the scene. Guards had to restraint them, most directing their attention away from their true target.

"Go now," Touya told the Red Hurricane, standing his ground. "I stop them if they try to go after you."

The Red Hurricane grabbed Touya's hand. "You're just as stubborn as I am," he said with a smirk, pulling Touya along as they fled the scene.

"After them!" someone shouted.

"You just never learn, do you?" Touya questioned, retracting his hand and following the Red Hurricane.

"Syaoran!" Takashi Yamazaki shouted, "Are you sure this is okay with your dad?"

"I don't see why not," Syaoran answered, adjusting the strap on his pegasus.

"But won't the Grand Duke…"

"Listen, Yamazaki, if I'm going to rule this land in the future, I have to get to know its people, don't I?" the royal sixteen-year-old replied, "What better way than actually meeting them?"

"I guess you're right," Yamazaki hesitated, "but, still…"

"You don't have to come," Syaoran called, already in the air on his trusted white pegasus, Hien.

Yamazaki quickly climbed on his pegasus and followed his best friend. After flying through the skies and performing a couple of aerial stunts, Syaoran decided to descend. It was then that Yamazaki noticed a strange commotion from underneath.

"What's going on?" he inquired, watching the guards chase someone.

"I dunno," Syaoran answered, commanding his pegasus to head down, "but I'm going to find out!"

"There's no use!" Touya shouted, surveying the distance between themselves and the guards.

"There!" the Red Hurricane yelled, pointing to a narrow pathway ahead of them, "Turn there!"

Touya took a glimpse at the path chosen. That path led to a collapsed bridge over a deep chasm. "Bad choice," Touya thought, but before anything could be said, a scream came from ahead.

"HELP!!" echoed from the walls of the deep hole.

Running to the edge of the bridge as quickly as he could, Touya fell to his knees, tears in his eyes. On the verge of following, he stood up, only to see a blur of white speed downward past him.

"Touya!!" the Red Hurricane cried, falling fast.

"Got'cha," someone said, catching the out-stretched hand. "Daijoubu?"

Thanks to everyone reading so far. I hope that you're enjoy this!!

A little questioning to get give you some insight on the next chapter: What is the story behind Sakura and Touya's past with the Li family? Just who is this Red Hurricane? And how saved him...or her?

Please review! It would be very nice if you did!! ;) Arigatou minna-san!!

-lotta love
-KAT aka. Cherry Blossom's Aroma