Author's Note: Okay, so here's the edited version of chapter one, although not many things have changed. That's all I have to say for now, Enjoy and thank you to those who have reviewed.
Disclaimer: I do not own CCS.
It
started normal, actually. Sun shining brightly, birds chirping
happily, and of course, you can't forget the -
"HHHHOOOOEEE I'M LATE!"
Yeah...that.
Eighteen year old Sakura Kinomoto was known for her kind and gentle spirit, -
"ONII-CHAN I'M GOING TO KILL YOU FOR TAKING MY ALARM CLOCK!"
-her flowing shoulder-length auburn hair, -
"GREAT! MY HAIR IS TOTALLY SCREWED! ONII-CHAN WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY SHAMPOO AND BRUSH!"
-the smile that could brighten up any room, -
Touya looked at her sister's face and almost got scared of her expression. Her teeth were clenched.
-and of course, those deep emerald eyes that could captivate anyone.
He saw her eyes full of anger. Oh boy was he in for it...
BOOM!
SMASH!
CRASH!
"I'm sorry I'm so late!" Sakura exclaimed as she barged into a meeting room. Already there were people who seem to have expected her to come in late. The room was fairly large with a rectangular table in the middle along with roughly twenty chairs. On one end of the room was a big screen that was currently off. Even for a room quite big, there were only three people waiting for her, who were all waiting on one side. The man at the end of the table chuckled at her. He had long, silver hair that he tied into a ponytail and such icy blue eyes.
"It's alright, Sakura," he reassured, even his voice seemed icy.
"I'm still sorry, though, Yue," Sakura said quickly before bowing, then taking a seat.
Yue Tsukishiro, 29 years old, was also Sakura's manager.
"Did Touya do something stupid again?" the amethyst-eyed girl giggled beside her. Sakura groaned before slamming her head onto the desk.
This girl had long violet hair that curled near the end, and ended at her lower back. She also had the complexion of a porcelain doll. Tomoyo Daidouji, same age as Sakura, and also her fashion designer. Of course, she had a fashion line of her own that was known world-wide. She was also Sakura's best friend.
"I take that slam on the desk as a yes," He said as he adjusted his full spectacles.
"You shush, Hiiragizawa," Sakura lifted her head and glared at him. He merely laughed.
Eriol Hiiragizawa, 22 years old, he had midnight blue hair and had cobalt eyes (that was now filled with amusement) behind his spectacles. He was currently dating no other than Tomoyo. Eriol was also, in charge of Sakura's money.
If I'm correct, you guys are wondering wtf is with these jobs and stuff? Well...Sakura had one secret.
She was a famous song artist!
BUT! No one knew that it was Sakura. She took the name of P.S. - short for Pink Sakura.
"If you guys are done bickering...may I start?" Yue raised an eyebrow at the three. They all nodded.
"Alright then," Yue turned around and pointed a remote at the huge screen. There appeared Sakura, singing one of her songs.
"This song reached number one in a matter of days, correct?" Yue turned to them, and they all nodded. He pressed a button, and another music video of her played. The only difference of Sakura was that she was wearing different things to cover her identity. From long black hair and pale blue eyes, to fiery red hair to brown eyes, everyone knew that she was hiding herself, though. Most of her fan mail was asking to reveal who she really was.
"Now look at this," Yue said, clicking another button. Loud, upbeat music instantly filled their ears, but it was catchy to them. The video was a guy, looking the same age as Eriol.
"Whoa," Sakura said as her eyes widened. She stared at the man in the music video. He had messy chocolate coloured hair that was indeed sexy and his intense, amber eyes that showed how serious he was and yet showed how soft he was inside. Sakura was also able to tell that he had a built body...because of the tight black t-shirt he wore. She actually blushed slightly.
"Isn't that Xiao Wolf, the famous hidden song artist in China?" Tomoyo asked after Yue shut the screen off. He nodded.
"He's the one that sang that song, right?" Sakura looked at Tomoyo, "The one I always listen to?"
"Yeah, that's him," Tomoyo nodded.
"But Xiao Wolf is as a secret to the music world as you are, Sakura," Eriol said, arms behind his head as he leaned back, "No one really knows who he is."
"That's where you're wrong," Yue added, making the three look at him, "In that video we just saw, that's how he really looks like."
"WHAT?" Sakura and Tomoyo exclaimed as Eriol sat there, sweat-dropping.
"Yep, that's really him," Yue nodded.
"HOW DO YOU KNOW?"
"We've been digging for information about him, and well, that's him for sure." Yue replied, "You might know him, but I'll leave it to you guys to figure it out."
"He's hot..." Tomoyo said, hands her hands clapped together with stars in her eyes.
"Excuse me?" Eriol coughed and looked at her from across the table.
"After you, of course, dear," Tomoyo giggled nervously. Eriol raised an eyebrow at his girlfriend.
"Yue, why are you showing Xiao Wolf's music videos?" Sakura looked at him with wonder.
"Ah, I was waiting for you to ask that," Yue said, smirking slightly. Sakura got a bad feeling from all this...
"Sakura, you have a meeting with Clow Reed tomorrow morning," Yue said, elbows on the table and his chin resting on his linked hands. They're eyes all widened, and jaws dropped at the news.
"Clow Reed!" Sakura managed to breathe out, "Wow..."
Clow Reed was the owner of Clow Inc., obviously. He was known worldwide for the biggest music company throughout Asia. All of the song artists he asked to meet had successful music careers; he also had the best ideas for any song or song artist.
"If I'm correct, I think he wanted to do something about your music, because to others, you and Xiao Wolf are tied for the top spot. But honestly, you're falling behind by a bit…" Yue said slowly. Sakura nodded at it, "But, I'm afraid you're not going to meet Clow alone."
"What do you mean?" Sakura asked.
"You're going with Xiao Wolf."
"Xiao Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaang!"
He sat up quickly, awakening from his deep slumber. He grumbled as he scratched the back of his head before opening his bedroom door, only to be welcomed by his four sisters and cousin.
"Holy shit! What are you guys doing?" Xiao Lang exclaimed, jumping aside quickly as they ran to his bed and sat on it.
"Shh! Listen!" One of his sisters said, turning on the big screen TV. Xiao Lang walked near his bed, and leaned against the wall.
"What's this a-"
"SHH!"
He groaned and watched the program. It was the MWW. (Music world wide) (A/N – Just made it up…so don't sue me! -sweat drop-)
"Some shocking news was discovered when Xiao Wolf's latest music video was aired. Apparently, some of his fans have had an assumption that this new song artist has a resemblance to our prince of China, Li Xiao Lang." Two pictures appeared on the screen, one of Wolf close up during his music video, and one of the prince. Their pictures were side by side. It wasn't that visible to see that they looked alike, but with a good eye, you were able to see the resemblance.
"So you ladies think that Xiao Wolf could be the prince of China?" asked one of the hosts, pointing his microphone to the crowd of screaming and squealing fan girls.
"YES!" They all screeched out.
"How is that possible? You know that the prince hasn't been seen for quite the time now…What makes you think that it's him?"
"BECAUSE OF HIS NAME!" One girl yelled out, holding up an 'OMG I LOVE YOU XIAO WOLF!' sign.
"Interesting…Xiao Lang…Xiao Wolf…But it has to be a coincidence. Does the prince really have the time to make music? Maybe Xiao Wolf just wanted to sound cool or something…"
"…" Now all the girls were thinking and surprisingly, it went quiet.
"Don't forget, he has to find a bride, so now he really doesn't have the time,"
"…I'LL BE HIS WIFE!" They all yelled out, the signs going up in the air again and random screaming was being yelled.
"Well folks, as you can see…these girls suspect that Xiao Wolf could be –
Click.
"XIAO LANG!"
He shrugged and ran his hand through his messy hair. His amber eyes blinked at them.
"What?" He shrugged casually.
"Don't you see? They're already suspecting that Xiao Wolf is you!" Xiefa exclaimed.
"Yes, I do see that," He rolled his eyes, "But you saw them, that host made it seem that I was too busy to be a song artist."
"Xiao Lang…some girls would do whatever it takes to find out who you are," Fuutie explained, "And I mean whatever it takes." The other girls nodded in agreement, causing him to grunt and roll his eyes again, something he often did.
"So what the heck do you suggest I do?" He spat, getting really annoyed at what was happening. He was still the same Xiao Lang, always cold and serious. Unless it came to music, was when he sort of softened up and got to work. He really was into his music, and wanted it to be heard. Everyone may be used to his cold exterior, but they never really liked to see him like that…however, they couldn't change him if they tried…
"I got a call from the 'stuffed animal'," his cousin spoke up, "Says he's gotta talk to you about something."
Xiao Lang growled at this, "Any idea what it's about?"
"No, but I suggest you get ready now. He wants to see you in two hours." Meiling finished. Xiao Lang was about to get clothes from his dresser, until he stopped and stared at his four sisters and his cousin.
"What?" They all chirped.
"Get out of here, I don't feel comfortable with you guys in my room…" he grumbled. His four sisters gone back to hyper mode and squealed out the door, Meiling waved bye and shut his door. Sighing, he got his things and walked to his bathroom…that was in his room…
Yes, he has a bathroom in his room…
"Ah Xiao Lang, you're here," said the man in front of the computer. He quickly glanced at him and motioned him to sit down. "I apologize that we're not in the meeting room, I'm afraid my brother didn't maintain it well after his last meeting…"
"Well, I prefer Spinel than you…" Xiao Lang mumbled to himself, crossing his arms.
"What was that?" he quirked his eyebrow.
"Nothing, stuffed animal," he answered, his voice monotone. Cerberus was his manager, and his brother, Spinel, managed his bills and whatnot. Cerberus had shaggy blonde hair, and really dark eyes, unlike his brother who had black hair, in a small ponytail and had ice blue eyes. Nakuru was the secretary, and also quite a really hyper one too…She had long, maroon hair and dark magenta eyes.
"Do you have any idea why you're here, gaki?" Cerberus asked him, clearly irked with his attitude. The singer grunted a no. "Well, as you saw it this morning, people are already suspecting that the prince of China is Xiao Wolf."
"Well then, they're assumption is right, is it not?" Xiao Lang rolled his eyes, annoyed once again.
"You have your reason why you became a singer, Li," his manager said sternly, "You were lucky your mother let you do this. Unless you want to do what your mother has planned for you- which I know you don't- then I suggest you listen." Cerberus folded his arms and glared at the kid.
"Fine, bite me," Xiao Lang grumbled.
"Well, Clow Reed has decided to meet you in person," His manager had a grin on his face seeing the look on the singer's face.
"Really?" He stood up without knowing it, and his eyes were wide, "I swear Kero, if you're lying, I will get the damn clan to – "
"No lies about it, Li," He put his hands up in defense. Xiao Lang sat down once again. "But it's about your identity remaining hidden, you know that, right?" Xiao Lang sniffed, and turned away.
"And can you please stop calling me by my childish nickname? It's Cerberus," he muttered to himself somehow trying to hide the pulsing vein in his forehead by massaging his temples. Xiao Lang pretended he didn't hear this and listened as he put his hands down and continued, "You're also going with that famous song artist from Japan." Cerberus explained.
"What? What does she gotta do with this?" Xiao Lang roared, slamming his fists on his desk. Cerberus remained unfazed at his action.
"No need to get so angry," He said calmly, "And I do not know what she has to do with it. Now do you decline meeting him or what?" Xiao Lang thought for a moment, and then nodded slightly, still pissed off though. Cerberus pressed a button on the intercom.
"Nakuru, call Clow and tell him that the Wolf is going to meet him." He said with a smirk.
"WHOOHOO! I'M ON IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!" Nakuru's voice rang through the office, making Xiao Lang raise an eyebrow.
"Isn't he in Tomoeda right now, though?" He kept his raised eyebrow up.
"Yep, which is why you have to start packing, your flight leaves tomorrow morning."
"Perfect…"
"XIAO LANG!" Rang four identical voices.
"Looks like I'll never use my alarm clock…" Xiao Lang said groggily to himself before sitting up. He read his unused alarm clock that said 5:30 am, and his flight left in three hours. He looked over to his closet. In front of the door was his luggage that he was going to bring. Knowing what was going to happen next, he slid off his bed and sat on the ground. As soon as his butt hit the ground, his door barged open and his sisters made a big leap and-
-Landed right on his bed.
"AWW! WE MISSED!" they cried out.
"You guys seriously need to stop that…" he said, a vein appearing on his temple.
"BUT WE'RE GOING TO MISS YOUUUUUUUUUUUU" They sniffed, Xiefa holding a tissue box.
He chuckled quietly and ran his hand through his hair, "Yeah, same." His sisters giggled. Although he was mostly mean and whatnot, there were times when he just softened up just a tad bit. And it was mostly around family members.
"Xiao Lang." said a stern, strong voice.
He immediately stood up tall. Back straight and chin up. His mother walked into his room with strong strides, she glanced at her daughters who were now giggling quietly amongst themselves. She walked in front of her only son, and looked at him straight in the eye. He tensed under her gaze, until…
She smiled.
"I wish you good luck, my son," she said softly, the smile remaining on her face, "And do you think you can bring back a bride?"
"Mother…" he grumbled.
"Please Xiao Lang, just try. I will understand if you don't." She said softly.
"…fine…"
After byes and cries, Xiao Lang was able to go onto his private jet with the company of his personal butler, Wei.
"Xiao Lang, why don't you do what your mother wishes?" He asked, looking at the tired boy.
"Because," he closed his eyes, "My music comes first…Besides; you've seen all those girls. I can choose one blind-folded if I wanted to." His butler kept his gaze on him, before turning away and getting into a comfortable position.
It was lie.
But it also held the truth. Part of it.
'Maybe my music doesn't really come first…' he thought as he was starting to get tired, 'but then…what does come first…?' Before he could answer it, he fell asleep.
"Come on! I don't want to be late!" Sakura exclaimed at her brother.
"Kaijuu…you never want to be late, you always are late!" He laughed, earning a kick in the shins.
"Let's gooooooooo, Yue's outside already!" Sakura grabbed her purse and ran out the door, leaving her brother to limp out the door.
"I can't believe that your brother's finally coming back!" Sakura squealed, as they continued driving to the airport.
Yue chuckled, "Yeah, Yukito said that he couldn't wait to come back." He hit the brakes on a red light, and took that chance to glance at Touya. "Touya, you missed him, didn't you?" Yue laughed, earning a glare from Touya. Ever since they found out about Yukito's and Touya's relationship (with approvals, of course), they always had fun teasing them. They especially liked poking fun at Touya.
"Where could he be…his flight landed a few minutes ago…" Yue mumbled to himself as he searched around.
"Hopefully he's not eating somewhere…" Touya guffawed.
"I'll look around the corner," Sakura said, pushing past the people. She ignored her brother yelling at her, and continued to push past people until –
Crash.
"Oww…" Sakura said as she hit the ground, "Oh gosh, sorry!" She quickly stood up and bowed to the person. It seemed that his bump partner had fallen too. It was also a guy.
"Here, let me help you," Sakura bent down and picked up the things that he was holding.
"Thanks…" he mumbled, rubbing his head and sitting up. He took back the things that fell from him. "Shoot…where are my shades?" He hissed to himself, but Sakura heard it.
"Here they are…" she said about to pick them up, until their hands touched. They're hands stayed like that for a split second, before looking at each other, then turning away quickly. Sakura was red and he was slightly blushing.
"Ah, sorry about that miss," he said before putting his shades on. Unknown to him, Sakura caught a glimpse of his eyes.
'Amber…' Sakura thought, surprised. She shook the thought away, "No, no, I should've been watching where I was going. I'm sorry," she bowed again. He chuckled quietly.
"No harm done, miss," he bowed back.
"Kinomoto Sakura or you can call me Sakura if you wish," she smiled, and he smiled back.
"I'm Li Syaoran," he held out his hand, and they shook hands, "So I guess I'll see you around." He walked away, winking at her before he disappeared into the crowd. Sakura was still in…well, thought. But her thoughts were broken when she heard her brother yelling her name.
"Who was that guy you were with?" Touya held up a fist and glared at everyone, but everyone just moved away from him and thought that he was mental or something…
"I just bumped into him by mistake," Sakura reassured.
"Liar!" Touya barked.
"Calm down, Touya," Yukito said from behind him, his brother Yue by his side. Touya's fist went down, but he still growled…and everyone was still walking away slowly…
"Yuki!" Sakura jumped and hugged him.
"Hi Sakura," he emphasized, whilst hugging her back. Sakura turned around and folded her arms with an 'hmph!' Yukito and Yue laughed.
"C'mon, let's get out of here before he blabs everything out," Sakura started to walk towards the exit, with the guys walking behind her.
'Damn, that girl was hot…and her eyes were so…gorgeous…' Syaoran thought to himself and ran his hand through his hair.
"Anything bothering you?" asked Wei.
"No…" Another lie.
'Amber…I wonder if he's…Nah, that's too much MWW I've been watching…' Sakura thought to herself as she stared out the window.
"Thinking about Clow?" Yue asked, looking at Sakura through the mirror.
"It's nerve-racking." Sakura said nervously. She was nervous, but she wasn't really thinking about Clow.
'I can't wait to meet Xiao Wolf though…'
Author's Notes: And there you go, I'm sorry if updates are taking a long time, too much school things and whatnot. And remember, it's only the first chapter too so it's only introducing them. If you're confused or anything, feel free to PM me or leave it in your review. Don't forget to review, too!
-AngeL
