A/N: Ah, this my first clamp fic and my first multi-chapter story so please don't be afraid to give me advice or correct anything^^'
pat on the back if you can ever guess what anime i was watching when i got this idea
Kamui will probably show up around chapter 3(which i'm in the middle of writing)
The main characters in this fic are more based on their trc personalities rather than their TB and X ones
you may also see a few other clamp characters here and there in the story
Feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from or by the lovely ladies of clamp
The cold dewy morning at Clow Orphanage was welcomed with bright smiles. Summers in the countryside could be especially hot, so the volunteers are sure to shoo most of the kids outside to play before the sun is too high in the sky.
Subaru was wandering aimlessly around the front yard yawning and attempting to rub the sleep out of his eyes while the other children were scattered around playing jump rope and jacks.
The coal haired 11 year old shuffled his feet in the freshly cut grass before the kids got called back inside for breakfast. "Can you help out with the laundry later, little Subaru? I'm afraid Sakura's still got the flu and Syaoran won't leave her side so we're a little short on hands today," Clow, the owner and head of the orphanage, asked while Subaru was in the middle of chewing on his scrambled eggs.
Clow Orphanage rarely had enough funds to pay people, so many of the older kids helped around the house and people from the little town nearby were more than happy to help out and donate when they could. Subaru only had to do the dishes after dinner and make sure all the younger kids' toys were put away before he went to bed today.
He swallowed and replied: "Sure. I want to go exploring today, so can I help in the evening?" Subaru asked politely, wiping his mouth with a napkin and taking his dishes to Watanuki, the person in charge of dishes for the morning. "Need some help Watanuki?"
"You're too nice for your own good, Subaru," the 13 year old chaffed. "I'll just get that oaf Doumeki to help out in a bit," he snickered.
Subaru chuckled and headed for the door.
"I wish you'd take someone with you," Clow was helping the younger kids carry their dishes to the sink.
"You of all people know I'm okay on my own, but I guess I should. I'm sure Syaoran could use some fresh air down by the stream," Subaru smiled and grabbed his black hat with the red ribbon around it, his personal favorite that was almost a little too big for him.
"Perfect then. When the younger ones are all up and dressed I'll go keep an eye on Sakura so he doesn't have to worry so much."
Subaru, light jacket on, stomach filled and shoes tied, started back towards and up the stairs to go collect his surely exhausted morning companion.
