Twisted Fairytale
-- Sakura- a princess destined to wed a prince and live happily ever after. But what if she fell in love with a pauper[Syaoran]? Will the ending of a romance fairytale be altered forever? How much is one really willing to risk for the love of their life? [ S/S ][ E/T ] Please R&R
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the CCS characters so please don't sue me.
Author's Note: Sakura is not a clow mistress and none of the characters are aware of the cards. The storyline is slightly altered so that it is mainly based on Sakura and Syaoran.
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The first thing she saw was his winning smile,
Ebony locks,
Cryptic dark-brown eyes,
His mystifying features blinded her for the
first time when
she first opened her eyes.
His welcoming hands held her
as she curled into a ball,
Leaning,
Leaning on his chest,
She felt like an angel,
Slowly drifting into heaven,
the first time she laid eyes upon him.
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Chapter I -- [ The Connection B e t w e e n Eyes]
[ S a k u r a ]
I watched. I watched the delicate rain beat against my bedroom window. I couldn't believe it. I was engaged, engaged to a handsome, skilled man, but was also the son of High-Priest Clow Reed[who died a couple of years back], the best friend of the emperor.
"Sakura-San, something troubles you?" My cousin and bestfriend, Tomoyo inquired with concern.
I shook my head slowly. "It's probably just wedding jitters."
She smiled. "You should feel lucky to have finally found someone as decent as Eriol-Sama. He is extremely valiant, and kind, not to mention totally cute."
Girlish giggles permeated the air.
"Thanks Tomoyo, I needed that."
"The wedding is only one week away, and there's so much to be done," Tomoyo sighed heavily, "Have you thought of a maid-of-honor yet?"
"I don't know. I was thinking maybe you could be, if you want to."
"Me? Well, I guess so." Her sincere smile let me know that she was expecting it.
Tomoyo was also at the age of seventeen, and had been my closest friend ever since we were both babes. We shared everything together and with each year that passed, our bond tightened. Her mother was a cousin of mine and when their land went into chaos, they fled to live with us.
I suddenly stopped and my ears perked up.
Tomoyo looked at me funny as if she thought I had gone completely insane.
"Listen," I said, "...the rain, it stopped."
I stared out the window and indeed, the once pouring water gradually faded into drizzle and then sunshine.
Underneath the blanket of the clouds, a shade of multi-colors formed. A rainbow, clear as the sky itself materialized.
"Its beautiful," I whispered.
Then I saw him. Far across the rose-covered garden, over the wired fence, stood a young man, dressed in ragged clothes, and about my age. It was hard to tell from a long distance away, but it was obvious that he had fine features.
"Who is he?" I asked Tomoyo, full of curiosity.
She squinted her eyes, trying to observe the mysterious figure.
"Truthfully, I have no clue. But it seems like he's a pauper."
I kept silent, but inside, I felt a little guilty thinking of a mere country boy when I was engaged to a man of nobility.
A knock on the door. It was my brother, Touya, older than me by 7 years. His raven hair was cut short and slicked back behind his ears.
"Eriol is outside waiting for you," he announced.
I nodded. "I'm suddenly having second thoughts though."
"Oh?"
"I mean, I've known him like all my life but I don't really connect with him THAT much."
Touya chuckled. "Father wouldn't be pleased to know that."
"Yea, he really likes Eriol-kun, but there must be other good guys out there."
"Like that peasant boy you saw?" Tomoyo teased.
"Pleasant boy?" Touya questioned with his brow raised high. "You mean the one that keep hanging out around the courtyard?"
"You know him?"
"Nah. But I heard some guards talk about how he loiters there all day. Even when they try to push him away, he never leaves."
"Oh." I acted like I didn't care, but the image of the boy gnawed on my mind.
I walked out into the hall to greet my fiance with a peck on the cheek.
"How are ya, my bride-to-be?"
I smiled sweetly, "A little nervous."
"Don't fret. You'll be fine. I have to go out of the city, back to England for a few days, but I will be back in plenty of time for the wedding."
"Alright. Be careful." I kissed him softly and left.
[ T o m o y o ]
"Tomoyo-Sama!" I heard a deep voice bellow from far away. A guard came running up to me, panting heavily.
"What is it?"
"Fujitaka-Sama. He needs you to dress up and meet him at the main lobby. Visitors from England are here to accompany Eriol-Sama back, and he would like for them to meet you.
"Ok. Thanks."
Quickly, I rushed to my room and found a silk maroon dress. Just as I walked into the lobby, I spotted my uncle sitting comfortabily on the golden throne.
I sat in the ivory chair next to Touya and my mother.
Moments later, several men walked in, dressed in all white with black sashs. I scanned their faces, and saw him. The noble one. He was blessed with loose ebony hair and pale skin. His deep enigmatic eyes, covered by his spectacles stared directly at me with amenability. The corners of my mouth curved. I couldn't believe Sakura-San even wavered at all before answering to his proposal. I was happy for her, but also filled with envy.
"Gentlemen," the emperor spoke politely, "I understand that you have important matters to finish before ensuing with the wedding, but please come back enough time prior to the ceremony. Sakura is my only daughter and this wedding means much to her."
"I completely understand, Fujitaka-Sama and this wedding means as much to her as it does to me. I'll try to come back as soon as can, I promise," Eriol replied.
"Very well. Your horses and provisions are already settled for the journey, and Tomoyo-San and everyone else here will finish planning the wedding by the end of this week."
They thanked him, bowed and left.
As I walked down the garden path to my room, I thought I heard something trailing behind me. But everytime I turned around, it hid. And for a second, I even thought I felt strands of obsidian hair brush past my face. Finally as I stopped, a callous hand tapped my shoulder. Immediately, I jumped and spun around.
It was him.
"Eriol-Kun, is there something you need?"
"Actually, I just had to thank you in person for planning everything."
I smiled slightly, "It's no problem at all, Sakura-San is my best friend and I want this wedding to be perfect."
"It means a lot to her and myself as well that you are personally doing this. It is a lot of work."
I attempted to hide my face so that he would not see the continuous blushing, but it was of no use. Finally, sensing an awkward aura between us, I rapidly turned away and quickened my pace down the path.
"I'm sorry, Eriol-Kun, but uh..I have to go to plan, thanks for stopping by."
I heard no footsteps except for my own, and knew that he was still there, standing silently, with his dark eyes staring.
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Author's Note: So, how do you like the story so far? I really don't know how to continue this chapter, but I'll think of something. ::wink:: Please review, arigato!
-- Sakura- a princess destined to wed a prince and live happily ever after. But what if she fell in love with a pauper[Syaoran]? Will the ending of a romance fairytale be altered forever? How much is one really willing to risk for the love of their life? [ S/S ][ E/T ] Please R&R
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the CCS characters so please don't sue me.
Author's Note: Sakura is not a clow mistress and none of the characters are aware of the cards. The storyline is slightly altered so that it is mainly based on Sakura and Syaoran.
--------------------------------------
The first thing she saw was his winning smile,
Ebony locks,
Cryptic dark-brown eyes,
His mystifying features blinded her for the
first time when
she first opened her eyes.
His welcoming hands held her
as she curled into a ball,
Leaning,
Leaning on his chest,
She felt like an angel,
Slowly drifting into heaven,
the first time she laid eyes upon him.
--------------------------------------
Chapter I -- [ The Connection B e t w e e n Eyes]
[ S a k u r a ]
I watched. I watched the delicate rain beat against my bedroom window. I couldn't believe it. I was engaged, engaged to a handsome, skilled man, but was also the son of High-Priest Clow Reed[who died a couple of years back], the best friend of the emperor.
"Sakura-San, something troubles you?" My cousin and bestfriend, Tomoyo inquired with concern.
I shook my head slowly. "It's probably just wedding jitters."
She smiled. "You should feel lucky to have finally found someone as decent as Eriol-Sama. He is extremely valiant, and kind, not to mention totally cute."
Girlish giggles permeated the air.
"Thanks Tomoyo, I needed that."
"The wedding is only one week away, and there's so much to be done," Tomoyo sighed heavily, "Have you thought of a maid-of-honor yet?"
"I don't know. I was thinking maybe you could be, if you want to."
"Me? Well, I guess so." Her sincere smile let me know that she was expecting it.
Tomoyo was also at the age of seventeen, and had been my closest friend ever since we were both babes. We shared everything together and with each year that passed, our bond tightened. Her mother was a cousin of mine and when their land went into chaos, they fled to live with us.
I suddenly stopped and my ears perked up.
Tomoyo looked at me funny as if she thought I had gone completely insane.
"Listen," I said, "...the rain, it stopped."
I stared out the window and indeed, the once pouring water gradually faded into drizzle and then sunshine.
Underneath the blanket of the clouds, a shade of multi-colors formed. A rainbow, clear as the sky itself materialized.
"Its beautiful," I whispered.
Then I saw him. Far across the rose-covered garden, over the wired fence, stood a young man, dressed in ragged clothes, and about my age. It was hard to tell from a long distance away, but it was obvious that he had fine features.
"Who is he?" I asked Tomoyo, full of curiosity.
She squinted her eyes, trying to observe the mysterious figure.
"Truthfully, I have no clue. But it seems like he's a pauper."
I kept silent, but inside, I felt a little guilty thinking of a mere country boy when I was engaged to a man of nobility.
A knock on the door. It was my brother, Touya, older than me by 7 years. His raven hair was cut short and slicked back behind his ears.
"Eriol is outside waiting for you," he announced.
I nodded. "I'm suddenly having second thoughts though."
"Oh?"
"I mean, I've known him like all my life but I don't really connect with him THAT much."
Touya chuckled. "Father wouldn't be pleased to know that."
"Yea, he really likes Eriol-kun, but there must be other good guys out there."
"Like that peasant boy you saw?" Tomoyo teased.
"Pleasant boy?" Touya questioned with his brow raised high. "You mean the one that keep hanging out around the courtyard?"
"You know him?"
"Nah. But I heard some guards talk about how he loiters there all day. Even when they try to push him away, he never leaves."
"Oh." I acted like I didn't care, but the image of the boy gnawed on my mind.
I walked out into the hall to greet my fiance with a peck on the cheek.
"How are ya, my bride-to-be?"
I smiled sweetly, "A little nervous."
"Don't fret. You'll be fine. I have to go out of the city, back to England for a few days, but I will be back in plenty of time for the wedding."
"Alright. Be careful." I kissed him softly and left.
[ T o m o y o ]
"Tomoyo-Sama!" I heard a deep voice bellow from far away. A guard came running up to me, panting heavily.
"What is it?"
"Fujitaka-Sama. He needs you to dress up and meet him at the main lobby. Visitors from England are here to accompany Eriol-Sama back, and he would like for them to meet you.
"Ok. Thanks."
Quickly, I rushed to my room and found a silk maroon dress. Just as I walked into the lobby, I spotted my uncle sitting comfortabily on the golden throne.
I sat in the ivory chair next to Touya and my mother.
Moments later, several men walked in, dressed in all white with black sashs. I scanned their faces, and saw him. The noble one. He was blessed with loose ebony hair and pale skin. His deep enigmatic eyes, covered by his spectacles stared directly at me with amenability. The corners of my mouth curved. I couldn't believe Sakura-San even wavered at all before answering to his proposal. I was happy for her, but also filled with envy.
"Gentlemen," the emperor spoke politely, "I understand that you have important matters to finish before ensuing with the wedding, but please come back enough time prior to the ceremony. Sakura is my only daughter and this wedding means much to her."
"I completely understand, Fujitaka-Sama and this wedding means as much to her as it does to me. I'll try to come back as soon as can, I promise," Eriol replied.
"Very well. Your horses and provisions are already settled for the journey, and Tomoyo-San and everyone else here will finish planning the wedding by the end of this week."
They thanked him, bowed and left.
As I walked down the garden path to my room, I thought I heard something trailing behind me. But everytime I turned around, it hid. And for a second, I even thought I felt strands of obsidian hair brush past my face. Finally as I stopped, a callous hand tapped my shoulder. Immediately, I jumped and spun around.
It was him.
"Eriol-Kun, is there something you need?"
"Actually, I just had to thank you in person for planning everything."
I smiled slightly, "It's no problem at all, Sakura-San is my best friend and I want this wedding to be perfect."
"It means a lot to her and myself as well that you are personally doing this. It is a lot of work."
I attempted to hide my face so that he would not see the continuous blushing, but it was of no use. Finally, sensing an awkward aura between us, I rapidly turned away and quickened my pace down the path.
"I'm sorry, Eriol-Kun, but uh..I have to go to plan, thanks for stopping by."
I heard no footsteps except for my own, and knew that he was still there, standing silently, with his dark eyes staring.
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Author's Note: So, how do you like the story so far? I really don't know how to continue this chapter, but I'll think of something. ::wink:: Please review, arigato!