Of Suns, Moons, and Stars
By moonlight ray
Chapter 1
An Attack in the Alley
Disclaimer: I do not own CCS, but I do own a few major characters of my own in this story. Their names haven't been decided yet, but will be revealed soon. If you're interested in using any of them, just ask, okay?
[A/N: Guess what? I have two new characters that I need names for. If anyone's interested in suggesting names, I'll PM you the details about the characters, so not to spoil them here. And if I use any of the names suggested, I'll dedicate a chapter to you! Please R I'm not getting many reviews lately. Domo arigato!]
Sakura was cornered. The vines of deadly black thorns were blocking her only exit, and growing steadily towards her. Clutching her Staff and Cards, the young girl tried to think of a way to escape. If she used Fly, she'd have to risk being spotted. Besides, chances were that the vines would just follow her up into the sky. What about Shield? Sakura dismissed the idea; Shield couldn't hold out forever. She tried offending it with Wood, but the Card was too gentle and the inky black thorns pierced the vivid green vines of its opponent, turning them dry and lifeless. What could she do? Trapped in the dead end of the alley, Sakura's time was running out. The thorns were advancing.
That's it! She could use Sword! But she realized it too late. The tips of the black vines were already brushing her skin and Sakura didn't have time to pull out the Card. Sakura clutched the Star Staff to her chest, squeezing her eyes shut, waiting for the vines to strike. Without realizing it, her magic circle flared bright and something appeared amid the blinding light.
Sakura held her hand in front of her eyes, forcing them open a slit. Her vision was blurry, due to the insanely bright light, but she could make out a cocoon of feathers. It looked strangely familiar, and that sensation grew as the wings snapped open and a being stepped out.
"Hoe?" Sakura whispered. The figure couldn't be seen as more than a silhouette, but Sakura could at least make out that it was humanoid. The light died down, and the amber eyes of the being opened. The being, Sakura thought, was beautiful. It was female, as far as the Card Mistress could tell; with golden waves of hair cascading down her back like a waterfall, and silver highlights, like shooting stars, glistening among the waves. The wide amber eyes reflected bravery and determination. Her skin was as smooth and white was polished marble, seemingly able to shatter any second because of its fragility. She was dressed in a silver and gold gown, swishing around her feet like a crush of stars. Her feet were bare, except for a small silver anklet around her right ankle, with a tiny charm shaped like the Star of David dangling from it. Pure white wings spread from her back, arching just below her head.
The being formed a golden orb of light in her hands, and shot it at the still vines. The tangle of black thorns disappeared almost immediately after coming in contact with the ball of magic. Sakura could only stare, wide-eyed, as the golden figure fainted and collapsed onto the ground. Unsure what to do next, she pulled out her cell phone called for Kero.