She opened the book, "Love at first sight is a very strange thing. The first time you meet the other, you would just know…know that he or she is the one. That was how it was like for the two in the book…" Memories flowed back into her head as she told this to her grandchildren.
"Hai!" A pair of sparkling, green eyes glittered as she picked up her long dress and walked out of her room. Her soft – shoulder length – auburn hair swayed slightly as she quickened her pace towards Queen Nadeshiko.
"Yes, mother – you wanted to see me?" Princess Sakura curtsied, smiling.
"Come up here, Sakura, I want to show you something."
As the Princess approached her mother, Queen Nadeshiko took out a beautiful diamond ring, which sparkled brightly in the light. "This ring was given to me from my mother, and now I pass it onto you. For the past few generations, we have worn this ring on the day we become a queen. Keep it safe." And with that, the Queen walked away, escorted by a maid, leaving Princess Sakura dazed at the beauty of the ring.
12 year old Prince Syaoran from the Li Kingdom lay in his big, sapphire-coloured bed, staring up blankly. A gentle breeze blew in through the open window; Syaoran's brown hair swept against his face, making his cool amber eyes glow with attraction. He raised a hand to brush his hair back, making it fall perfectly into its original place.
One had shimmering green eyes; one had hot amber eyes…
They stood opposite each other, staring into the other's eyes…
He took her hand and held it close to his chest…
His heat beat faster; her heart beat faster…
They took a step close to each other…
A dark aura rose from below, pushing them away from another…
"Nooooo" They shouted and grabbed for the other, but could not reach…
"I will find you…"
"Find me…"
Princess Sakura and Prince Syaoran sat up at the same time as they awoke from the mysterious dream they had each had.
"Sakura-chan…sakura-chan…?" A girl with long, black hair was shaking Sakura.
"Huh…uhh…yes, Tomoyo-chan?"
"Finally. What's wrong? Is something bothering you?"
"Oh. No, I'm all right. By the way, what are you doing here?"
Tomoyo raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean what am I doing here? This is my room, of course I'm in here. You sure you're OK?"
"Haha, oops I'm sorry. So, how's Aunt Daidouji?"
"Mother is fine, still a bit sick. You know, we are cousins, so you can tell me anything you want…"
There was silence between the two. Sakura kept thinking about the dream she had.
"I had a dream." Tomoyo listened carefully. "I was there…with a boy – and rather good looking too – we were holding hands…"
Sakura's cheeks slowly turned pink as she described her dream to her cousin.
"Do you think the dream may come true, Tomoyo-chan…?" She only shrugged.
Meanwhile, Prince Syaoran was also deep in thought about his dream.
She was…beautiful…who was she?
He remembered the same lines: I will find you…Find me…I will find you…
Knock knock
The sudden knocking on his door interrupted his thoughts. "Come in."
"Konnichiwa big brother. I ordered these lovely peaches, which just came in today. Try some." Prince Eriol had midnight-blue hair and cheerful eyes. He handed one to his brother.
"Thanks." Syaoran bit deep into the peach, juice was squirting out. "I had a … umm …interesting dream…weird rather…about a girl with me…" he said in between bites.
Eriol listened with interest, nodding occasionally.
"It felt real, Eriol…" He closed his eyes, imagining her face. "…I don't know."
Eriol put a hand on Syaoran's shoulder, "I'm sure destiny will reveal it all soon."
Later that night…
A soft sound of music filled the air:
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
Yes, I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem
But if I know you, I know what you'll do
You'll love me at once, the way you did once upon a dream
They listened to the lovely song as they danced a ballroom dance, moving to the beat of the song, smiling to each other. She placed her head on his shoulder.
"My dear Princess, it is your 11th birthday in two days. Your mother and I have decided to hold a party for you." King Fujitaka told his daughter.
Sakura hugged the King, "Thankyou father!"
"We will be inviting royal families from other kingdoms here to celebrate with you."
Princess Kinomoto ran up to tell Tomoyo the exciting news.
King and Queen Li sat on their royal throne when a man approached them holding an envelope. He bowed in front of them and said, "Your majesty, King and Queen Kinomoto has sent an invitation. They wish for your majesties to attend a celebration for Princess Kinomoto Sakura's birthday." Queen Yelan took the pink invitation decorated with printed purple love hearts and a blue ribbon…
"Yes mother?" Prince Syaoran and Prince Eriol bowed in front of their parents.
"We have been invited to a party at Kinomoto Kingdom tomorrow evening. Prepare for it and we shall leave at 3 tomorrow afternoon."
The two Princes turned to face each other, grinning. "Hai!"
A/N: Well that's the end of the first chapter! Is it too short? Please REVIEW! Tell me what you think!