Sugar Pink: Hi everyone! I just had this story stuck in my head for a long time, that I just had to get it down on paper!...Or maybe on computer? LOL! Either way, as I was saying, I had this story stuck in my head and I just REALLY want to write it out...just to see if it works. I will try my best to make this story fascinating...and it will be full of romance.

Please R/R to tell me if this story is worth continuing!

Summary: Syaoran and Meiling were orphans who was adopted by a famous and skilled swordsman. Both of them became the swordsman's disciples at a young age. When Syaoran's master died of old age, he had one last wish: for Syaoran to kill the master of their enemy's clan and get the magical ring that the enemy had stolen. The rings were suppose to be in pairs, and when the two rings are united, the owner of the rings are granted one wish. However, the enemy had stolen one of the two rings. Along with Meiling, Syaoran set off on the journey to locate the enemy. Along the way, he encountered and experienced things he had never experienced before, including love. What happens if the girl he had fallen for, Sakura Kinomoto, was the daughter of the enemy?

One Wish

Chapter One: The Past

"Syaoran, I'm cold." a little girl with black pigtails, around the age of seven, whimpered as she clung onto the torn blanket.

"It's okay, Meiling. We'll be fine." a little boy, the age of eight, one year older than the little girl, reassured. His name was Syaoran Li. At least, that's what he's been told. He was an orphan and never saw his parents before. Everyone at the orphanage told him his family were the Li's, who own huge restaurants and were very rich. Until one day, his family went bankrupt, and lost everything and was forced to give little Syaoran to the orphanage.

"Why did they throw us out?" Meiling asked, tears threatening to spill. Meiling had a sad family history also. Her father refused to take the responsibility of a husband, and abandoned her mother when she was pregnant. Meiling's mother died while giving birth to her.

"Because they're mean people, Meiling." Syaoran said. Even he had no idea why the orphanage had thrown them out.

Elsewhere

A tall man with dark black hair and bright blue eyes walked on the deserted road. It was frosty, and it was about to snow any day now. The man had a long sword slung across his back, carrying the sword as he walked. His steps were confident and bold.

His name was Chie-Zong, a famous swordsman with brilliant skills when it comes to the sword and martial arts. As he walked pass an alleyway, he noticed a bundle curled up, trying to keep warm. Curious, he walked over. He was surprised to find two small children. A boy with messy chestnut hair and bright amber eyes, and a girl with short black pigtails and ruby eyes filled with tears.

"What are you children doing out at this time of night? Where are your parents?" Chie-Zong asked.

"We're orphans. We don't have parents." the boy replied boldly.

"Shouldn't you be in the orphanage then?"

"They threw us out." the boy replied again.This boy has the quality to become a great swordsman. He isn't even afraid during a time like this. Perhaps I should take them both in as my disciples? Yes, I shall, but first, I must test them to see if they are capable. A good swordsman should have a heart of gold and always be loyal and faithful to friends, Chie-Zong thought, feeling sympathy towards the children.

"How about I take you in? I'm Chie-Zong, I'm a swordsman, and I'm looking for disciples." Chie-Zong replied.

The boy's eyes grew wide. "Chie-Zong? I've heard of you! The one who killed eighty bandits who tried to rob a family!"

Chie-Zong chuckled. "Yes, that's me. I am quite old, and like any other human, shall die one day. I need a disciple to carry on my skills for many generations. You are capable of that job." Chie-Zong said to Syaoran. "What is your name, boy?"

"My name is Syaoran Li. I've been told my family went bankrupt and were forced to give me up. And this is Meiling Rae. Her dad left her mom and her mom died." Syaoran explained.

"How sad..." Chie-Zong sighed, feeling a pang of sadness hit him.

"You would really take us in?" Syaoran asked tentatively.

"Now, now, I said I'll take you in, little Syaoran. Meiling, however, will have to stay here."

Syaoran looked up immediately. "What?! Can't you take Meiling with you too, Mr. Chie-Zong?" Syaoran asked.

"Absolutely not! Come on, Syaoran, let's go."

"No." was all the little boy said.

"Pardon?"

"I said no." Syaoran repeated, his voice steady. Meiling looked up softly at her friend.

"Syaoran-kun, you should go with Mr. Chie-Zong. He'll teach you great sword skills and you will not have to be cold and hungry anymore."

"I won't leave you, Meiling! You're my best friend! If Mr. Chie-Zong won't take you, then I'm not going either!" Syaoran said stubbornly.

"Good job, little Syaoran." Chie-Zong laughed. Syaoran looked up at the laughing swordsman.

"Huh?"

"I was merely testing you. A good swordsman should have loyalty and faith in their friends and never let them go. You proved yourself to be a good swordsman. Come on, let's go now, both of you. Syaoran, Meiling, I doubt you two would ever be cold or hungry from now on."


An amber eyed boy around the age of 23 sighed as he looked out to the wide blue sea and the orange glowing sunset. The boy was the same orphan 15 years ago, cold and hungry on the streets, Syaoran Li. He had grown up to be a handsome young swordsman, learning from his master, Chie-Zong.

It had not been easy, learning all the skills that were taught to him. However, Syaoran tried hard and succeeded. Meiling, who was also Chie-Zong's disciple, had tried her best, and she and Syaoran were the best of friends.

Unfortunately, Chie-Zong had fallen ill. All the herbalists who came to check him out said he only had a limit of 5 years to live. Syaoran is trying his best to find the cure for his master, but so far, he was failing. Looking at the big blue sea helped him relieve his stress.

"Syaoran!!" a voice called. Syaoran opened his amber eyes at the voice of Meiling. "Syaoran!!"

"What is it, Meiling?" Syaoran asked. Meiling, at 22 years of age, was quite beautiful. Her dark black hair flowed freely in the wind.

"Syaoran, Master Chie-Zong wants to speak with you." Meiling said. Syaoran immediately stood up. It must be serious if Chie-Zong wish to speak with him. Rushing back, he burst into the room of his master.

"Master Chie-Zong, what is it?" Syaoran asked worriedly as Chie-Zong laid in the bed, looking pale.

"Syaoran, you are my strongest disciple. I wish for you to complete a task for me, seeing that I cannot do so myself."

"What is it? Whatever it is, I promise I shall complete it."

"Take this ring." Chie-Zong placed a golden ring in Syaoran's hand. Syaoran had always seen Chie-Zong wore it for as long as he had known him, but Syaoran never knew what it was for. He assumed it must be a sign of significance.

"It's a magic ring. My master had given it to me. There are two of them, and the owner of them are granted one wish. I made my wish. However, the other ring was stolen by the enemy's troop. I always tried to retrieve it, but I cannot. I want you to take Meiling and try to retrieve the other ring back. Then, you shall have one of your wishes granted. If possible, try to make it back within 5 years, because I wish to see the two rings united before I die." Chie-Zong said, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Okay, Master Chie-Zong. I retrieve the other ring. I promise." Syaoran vowed.

"The other ring was taken by the Kinomoto clan. They always travel around, so it will be hard trying to find their exact location."

"It doesn't matter. I shall have the two rings united within 5 years."

Next day

Syaoran slipped the gold ring onto his finger. He looked out at the bright glowing sun.

"Meiling?" Syaoran turned to his friend, slinging his sword and bag over his shoulders. "Are you ready to go?"

"Of course." Meiling said, slinging her bag over her shoulders. "Let's go. We have to find the other ring. For Chie-Zong."

Nodding, the two of them set off.

"Where are we going to start looking?" Meiling asked.

"I'm not sure. But I will find it, even if it means risking my life." Syaoran said.

"You won't die!" Meiling said sharply. Unknown to Syaoran, Meiling had developed a crush on him since they were kids. He had always been the only one there for her when the orphanage people won't allow her dinner. He was the one who didn't abandon her when Chie-Zong said he will only take Syaoran in. As the grew up, Meiling's crush for Syaoran grew stronger, developing into love. However, she would not allow Syaoran to find out, because she doesn't want to ruin the friendship they share now.

Syaoran chuckled. "Of course, I won't Meiling." he reassured. "We're going to have to find a place to stay for the night."

"We can try searching the market place." Meiling said.

"Yeah."

So the two of them strolled on.

Later

"My legs are so tired." Meiling sighed.

"Want to sit down for tea and dumplings?" Syaoran suggested, pointing to a nearby tea shop.

"Sounds good to me." Meiling grinned. Once seated at a table, Syaoran took his sword from his back and set it down on the table. He glanced at his sword, which looked more like sabre. It was silver with ambers and emeralds set into the handle. The blade of the sabre is sharp and dangerous. It was also very heavy, given to Syaoran by Chie-Zong. A picture of a wolf was also engraved on the handle.

Don't worry, Master Chie-Zong. I'll help you unite the two rings, Syaoran thought. Suddenly, loud clangs and clings of swords were heard outside the tea shop, along with loud voices.

"What do you think is going on?" Meiling asked worriedly, her hand clutching her sword, in case whatever dangers outside comes bursting into the shop.

"Let's go see." Syaoran said, and the two of them dashed out.

Outside

"Give it back, I know you took it!" a girl, at the age of 22(Meiling's age) with silky auburn hair and clear emerald eyes, shouted angrily. She was using a long slim, yet heavy, silver sword with pink stones set into the handle to attack another girl.

"I told you, I do not have your stupid jade!" the other girl, at the age of 22, with midnight blue hair and stunning lilac eyes fought back just as fiercely, using her long sword.

"I saw you took it! Now give it back!" the girl with the auburn hair said.

"I didn't take anything! Can we please stop this?" the girl with the midnight blue hair said.

Syaoran glanced at the two girls. He was charmed by the cuteness and beauty of the girl with the shining auburn hair. Just another female dispute, he sighed, glad it was nothing big. Suddenly, he heard a yelp and immediately turn his attention back to the dispute.

The girl with the midnight blue hair had lost her balance and tripped. Immediately, Syaoran caught her in his arms, preventing her from hitting the hard cement. The girl opened her lilac eyes, and Syaoran felt his heart stop beating.

She was the most beautiful girl he ever saw.

"Syaoran, are you okay?" Meiling's voice snapped Syaoran out of his thoughts.

"Huh? Oh, I-I'm fine." Syaoran said, a slight blush on his cheeks as he helped the girl stand up.

"Thanks for...um...catching me." the girl said with a friendly smile. "What's your name?" she caught a glimpse of Syaoran's heavy sabre. "Oh! Are familiar with swords and martial arts too?"

"Uh...yeah, you could say that. My name is Syaoran Li."

"My name is Hikaru Tsunako." Hikaru smiled.

"Enough chitchatting, where's my jade?" the girl with the auburn hair marched up to the small group in a huff.

"I didn't take it!" Hikaru said once again.

"I said give it back!" the auburn hair girl said fiercely, raising her silver sword again.

"Hey!" Syaoran interrupted. "She said she didn't take it."

"How would you know?"

"She looks too gentle to do such a thing! Unlike you, always speaking in term of violence." Syaoran said in a harsh tones. Turning to Hikaru and Meiling, he nodded.

"Let's go." and the three of them walked away.

"Not so fast! Nobody leaves until I get back what's mine!" the auburn haired girl exclaimed.

"Who do you think you are anyway?" Syaoran asked.

"My name is Sakura. Yu have no need to know my last name." the girl's emerald eyes shone. Sakura rose her sword, and aimed it at Hikaru. "That girl took my family heirloom."

"You will not hurt Hikaru. If it's a duel you want, then I'll be more than happy to give you one." Syaoran said, unleashing his sabre.

"If duelling with you is the only way I can get my heirloom back, I'll be more than happy to as well." Sakura said defensively.

Their swords clanged together loudly. Meiling and Hikaru watched worriedly.

This girl has a lot of strength and has great sword skills, Syaoran thought. He had to be more careful.

He's not as easy as he looks, Sakura thought. Unfortunately, at that moment, Sakura lost her balance. Syaoran, not knowing that Sakura would lose her balance so sudden, cut her arm, causing a wound and blood to leak out.

Sakura winced as she held her right arm. She looked at the wound. It was pretty deep.

Syaoran's amber eyes widen. "I'm sorry! I didn't know that you would lose your balance! I didn't mean to hurt you, are you okay?"

"Back off and go away! You probably did that on purpose. Let me tell you, one day, you'll regret ever helping Tsunako Hikaru!" Sakura said. Grabbing her sword, she ran off.

"Are you okay, Syaoran?" Meiling rushed up to him, worried.

"I'm fine, Meiling." Syaoran sighed. "I hope that Sakura girl is okay though..."

Later

"So, Hikaru-chan, why don't you tell us about yourself?" Meiling asked.

"Well okay. I'm the daughter of Azuka Tsunako, leader of the Tsunako clan. Sakura always disliked me for one reason or another. What about you two?"

"I'm Syaoran Li, and this is Meiling Rae. We're both disciples of Chie-Zong, the famous swordsman." Syaoran explained.

"Oh! I've heard many legends about him! I heard he's fallen ill."

"Yes, that's true. We're on a mission." Syaoran said. And he told Hikaru about the two rings that he was suppose to reunite.

"I've heard the legend of that too. It might take a long time to find the other ring. Say, if you two don't mind, why don't you stay over at my place for tonight? My parents would be more than happy to let you." Hikaru said.

"Do you want to Meiling?" Syaoran asked.

"Sure." Meiling smiled.

Later

"Ah, so you were the one who saved my daughter from Sakura today." Azuko smiled. He was a man in his middle ages.

"It was nothing, Tsunako-san." Syaoran replied.

"It was something." Azuko insisted. "That Sakura had always been a trouble maker. You two are more than welcome to spend the night, and as long as you wish."

"Thank you."

"I'll show you to your rooms!" Hikaru said. "This is your room, Meiling."

"Wow...it's...huge..." Meiling glanced at the fancy room.

"I'll show you to your room now, Li-kun." Hikaru said. Taking Syaoran by the hand, she pulled him to find his room. Syaoran blushed as he noticed that Hikaru was holding his hand.

"Li-kun?" Hikaru's soft voice said.

"Yes?"

"Thanks again for saving me today." Hikaru smiled softly. "This is your room, and I hope you have a good sleep."

"It was nothing, Hikaru-chan. And you can call me Syaoran, if you wish."

"Well...okay then. Sweet dreams, Syaoran." and with that, Hikaru walked back to her own chambers.

Syaoran entered his room. There was a huge window. He looked outside and glanced at the stars.

Chie-Zong-san, how are you right now? I hope you're feeling better, Syaoran sighed. An image of Hikaru's face flowed through his mind. Syaoran shook his head. No, no! I can't develop feelings for Hikaru-chan! I...can't...

Syaoran sighed. An image of Hikaru's face flowed through his mind. Syaoran shook his head.

Flashback

"Are you sure you wish to be my disciple, Syaoran?" Chie-Zong asked an eight years old Syaoran Li.

"Of course! I would love to be a swordsman and defend the good and vanquish evil, just like you!" Syaoran said. Chie-Zong chuckled.

"Being a swordsman is tough, little one."

"I'll try very hard and practice all the skills you teach me everyday. I promise!"

"It's not that, Syaoran. Being a swordsman will earn you a lot of enemies. It will be hard for you to find the girl of your dreams, for you will not be sure if she is related to one of your enemies. If she is, you will have a tough choice to make, Syaoran. You will either have to give up on being a swordsman, or kill the enemy, and hurting the girl you love." Chie-Zong said with a sad sigh. "I've experienced that myself when I was young."

"What did you choose?" Syaoran asked.

"I made the wrong choice, and to this very day, I still regret it, even though it is too late. Do you understand, Syaoran? It's a complicated world out there, and you might fall in love with your enemy, without knowing it..." Chie-Zong said.

"Then I will not fall in love with anyone."

"That's what you say now, but love is a very powerful thing. If it comes, you won't be able to control it."

"Yes, I will be able to!"

"That's what I said too, Syaoran, that's what I said to myself too." Chie-Zong chuckled. "Very well, if you wish to be a swordsman, then I shall teach you. Go get Meiling in here and we will start our first lesson."

End of flashback

Syaoran stared into the violet starry sky as he remembered his old talks with Chie-Zong-san.

Next day

Syaoran strolled through the marketplace by himself. It was still early, and he wanted to take a walk, without waking up the Tsunako's or Meiling. He'll be back soon.

Finding the Kinomoto's will be more difficult than I though, Syaoran thought to himself as he walked to a nearby lake. Now how did I wander over here? He wondered to himself. Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of a figure.

Syaoran thought to himself as he walked to a nearby lake. He wondered to himself. Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of a figure.

It was Sakura.

Great, he just had to run into her again. Was it fate? Was it destiny? He noticed that her right arm was bandaged and he felt a wave a guilt rushed through him. He had never hurt a girl before! Not even by accident! He should go and apologize.

"I know you're there, so why don't you come out?" Sakura's melodic voice said sternly.

Ah, so she sensed my presence, Syaoran chuckled. This girl was skilled. Slowly, he stepped out.

"Hi," he said.

"Hello to you too." Sakura replied, glancing at the lake, not looking at him.

"Um...your arm...?"

"Yes, no thanks to you." Sakura said.

"Hey, you were the one who attacked Hikaru."

"Because she stole my family heirloom."

"She said she didn't!"

"Because you were stupid enough to believe her."

Syaoran let out an exasperated sigh. This conversation was giving him a headache. "Fine, fine. I guess we had a misunderstanding. Let's all start over and be friends, okay?"

"We'll talk about the friendship thing, after I get my heirloom back." Sakura said, turning around, meeting his eyes the first time since their conversation.

"What do you want me to do??"

"Get it back from Hikaru for me."

"No way. Hikaru didn't take it and she's my friend!"

"You owe me." Sakura shrugged, a smile appearing on her cute face.

"How so?"

She glanced at her bandaged arm. Syaoran got the hint.

"Okay, fine. I will not get it back from Hikaru because I know she didn't take it. But I will owe you three wishes because of what I've done to your arm. Happy?"

"Very much so."

"So, what's your first wish, your highness?" Syaoran smirked, crossing his arms and leaned back against a nearby tree.

Sakura ignored his question. "My name is Sakura, age 22, and I've been practicing with swords and martial arts since I was 10 years old. You?"

"My name is Syaoran Li, age 23, and I'm an orphan. My master, Chie-Zong, took me in when I was 8 years old, and I've been practicing with swords and martial arts ever since."

"Impressive. I've heard may stories about Chie-Zong. He's a good guy." Sakura smiled. "I guess I'll see you around, Syaoran Li."

"Wait!" Syaoran said.

"Yes?"

"What are your three wishes? I want to get them over with."

"I'll tell you when I think of one. Until then, I'll see you around." Sakura said, going out of the wooded area, and back into the marketplace.

Maybe this Sakura isn't so bad after all, Syaoran smiled to himself.

Sugar Pink: Okay, I know this chapter was bad, but I just wanted to write the story haha. Please drop a review if you want. It really helps me think. I will update my other stories soon, including The Bet I Bet You Wish You Never Have Made.

Okay, I know this chapter was bad, but I just wanted to write the story haha. Please drop a review if you want. It really helps me think. I will update my other stories soon, including .

R/R and tell me if this story is worth continuing!!