The four figures went inside the room, only to be halted by a tiny creature.

"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU TWO BEEN?!" It yelled at the two girls, "YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERE AN HOUR AGO!"

Sakura looked at the creature with narrowed eyes before saying, "Big words for such a small creature, Kero."

Kero glared at her and went into a stream of curses and unintelligeble words, but then seemed to remember something. "Why are you here anyway?"

When Sakura and Tomoyo had finished their story, Kero's annoyed and exasperated expression turned to excitement. He wasn't in the captain's fanclub either. "Ooooo! Maybe the King and Queen will get rid of him!! But it's too good to be true. If only I could change into my beloved form and heat the sense out of him." KEro shook his head, bitterly disappointed.

"You may come in now!" The Queen called out.

They stumbled inside the room.

"So what were you going to discuss with us?" The king asked, already knowing what they were going to complain about.

Sakura then started to explain te day's events, cringing when she told the wooden cart incident, and the look on Touya's face that clearly said we-are-going-to-talk-after-this-whether-you-like-it-or-not-young-lady. But she only stopped when she had finished, and Touya then explained how the captain had had simply broken atleast ten rules.

Their majesties were deeply shocked. They had never known that the captain could do such horrible things, and even though they knew that their two children along with their most trustworthy friends would never lie, it was still unsettling for them to hear it. All in all, they had to do something about it.

"So what are you going to do with him?" Kero asked excitedly, "Get rid of him? Make him a dung cleaner? Feed him to the crockodiles?"

The Queen shook her head. "No, we are going to give him another chance, and if he ruins it it, then he will lose his position as captain, and intead be something lower than a dung cleaner, because of not only having a whip, but trying to use it on a child."

The king looked deep in thought, "We are also going to talk to him. This is a behaviour that can not be ignored."

The four along with Kero, looked as though christmas had been cancelled. But the thought that the captain only had ONE chance left cheered them up.

They walked outside the palace gardens, thinking of what they were having for lunch. Touya then remembered what Sakura had said earlier, and started his lecture. But Sakura had long ago learned how words can go through one ear, and out the next, so if Touya asked what he had just said, she would simply conjure up her magic, and tell him, his exact words.

She now finally had time to think things through, without Tomoyo reading her eyes.

The boy which had saved her, had had the most beautiful eyes she had seen. It was hard to forget the large amber eyes, and it made Sakura miserable knowing that she wouldnt be able to see him again. They had been so guarded and mysterious. Unlike her own expressive eyes that could tell anyone what she was thinking. Sakura then wondered what the boy would be doing tomorrow, and made her way towards the palace kitchens, along with Tomoyo, Touya, Yukito and Kero.

* * *

Li looked at the seemingly sleeping figure of his cousin. He already knew that his mother was asleep, but you could never make sure when it came to Eriol. Patting his sword,Li made his way out, and walked to the forest. The sun was beginning to appear in the sky.

Eriol would kill him if he knew what Li was doing, but it was worth it. The funny thing was that his mother didnt mind, but his older annoying cousin did.

Li found his favourite tree and sat, leaning against it, and closed his eyes.

He always brought a book to read, but today Li wanted to think. Yesterday, he had saved not one, but two lives from that horrid captain. It made him smile smugly, when the captain's face kept popping up in his mind. But that wasnt thee only thing Li couldnt forget.

A pair of bright green eyes kept finding their way into his brain, and distracting him from his work. Li wondered when he would see them again.

* * *

Sakura gritteed her teeth in anger. She should have seen this coming.

Tomoyo bit her lip, trying to to giggle, but in a vain attempt.

Kero grinned and complimented the fine job Touya had succeeded to do.

They now stood, opposite an enormous baby pink coloured carriage, drinking it all in. Sakura knew her brother would be going psycho about the cart incident, but she never knew he was capable of THIS!

"It looks very you Sakura."Kero said, smirking.

"If you would like to keep your head on," Sakura snapped, "I suggest you keep your mouth closed!"

Kero rolled his eyes, but the smirk stayed on his face.

"Will you be coming with me Tomoyo?" Sakura asked, her voice barely louder than a whisper.

"I cant," Tomoyo admitted, "I promised the queen that I would help with the designing for the ball."

"But that's in three months!" Sakura exclaimed.

"Tell me about it," Tomoyo sighed. "Anyway, gotta go." and with that, the girl with long black hair and lavender eyes ran inside the castle.

Sakura's light brown hair was hung loose, which was why the wind kept blowing it into her face. She took hold of Kero's arm tightly, and went inside the stupid carriage. BUt before she left, Sakura ordered for a maid to bring her horse out and let it walk alongside them.

They took the path they always did when going into the forest, which was the furthest away from the small village that was practically next to the forest. As they reached the forest Sakura finally got out of the ridiculous carriage and onto her horse, with Kero on her shoulders.

She started a conversation with the elderly carriage rider, who Sakura knew very well, and liked.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, an arrow flew across to the clearing, obviously meant for the carriage rider, but it missed him by an inch. Sakura looked at it with narrowed eyes, and then heard a shout froom nearby.

A few horses appeared from the trees, and immediately Kero changed his forms, standing protectively in front of Sakura.

Sakura's angry thoughts then turned to concern for the elder man whowas sitting on the carriage defenseless.

"Listen, I will send you back to the main road," Sakura said urgently.

The carriage rider looked as though he was going to complain, but before he could say anything, Sakura clapped her hands, and he was gone, along with the pink carriage.

The men on the horses whispered excitedly, and looked at Sakura with a terrifying interest that suggested they weren't obssessing over her new shoes. Nontheless, Sakura kept her head high, and dismounted. Having an older brother raise you, made a girl tough.

"I suggest you turn and go away right now before you regret anything you have done." Ssakura said loudly enough for them to hear. She glared with full force at their direction, but them men's grins just got wider.

"That is a bit too harsh for a lovely lady like yourself." One of the men said, smirking like the idiiot he was, "If you come over here, we may consider setting your horse loose."

Sakura rolled her eyes, then raised her hands. She then turned it into a fist, and the person who had spoken fell off his horse. Sakura then slapped her own horse, not too hard, but with enough force to let the animal see the danger.

The horse immediately went into a gallop, clearing s way for his mistress, who was also running at full speed behind him, but still a good length men on the horse sat patiently on their horses. Allowing their would-be prisoner a few minutes head start.

This woild be fun, they thought. And then they ran after the extremely pretty teenager.

* * *

Li had his eyes closed, but his ears were still wide open, and somehow, today was just too noisy.

A thunder of hooves made him snap his eyes open and scramble to his feet After a while Li spotted a pretty black horse, running this way, but it ws riderless.

The horse was in obvious panic, and so Li reached out his hand, causing the horse to stop. It snifed the air, and seemed to recognise him, so Li walked slowly to the animal, and patted him gently on the head, letting it calm down.

"Good boy," Li whispered.

But then he heard someone, from not so far away, running and panting hard at the same time. He looked up and saw an extremely fragile and vulnerable looking person head their way. But the person obviously wasnt looking very closely, because when they were a metre away from Li, the person tripped over something.

Li shot his hands out, catching the person when he realised it was only a girl. She opened her eyes, revealing a bright green colour, so unexpected, Li nearly dropped her.

Sakura froze completely at the sight of warm amber, which was staring at her the same way she was staring at them.

Li quickl helped Sakura to her feet. "What are you running away from, your majesty?" he asked, looking at the place she had entered from.

"A couple of idiots."she muttered. Li looked at her questioningly,but then simething dawned on him.

Suddenly the beating of hooves distracted them, and Li quickly picked up his sword, bow, and arrows and motioned for Sakura to get behind him. Sakura looked a bit confused, but also very greatful, and immediately got behind him, trying to hide her slim body behind his lean but muscuar one.

The men stopped in front of Li, not noticing the small figure behind him, but seeing the black horse next to him.

"Hey, hey Li!"the leader shouted, smiling widely at him, "Have you seen a gorgeous girl walking near here? If you show her to us, I promise we will share." The man laughed, completely oblivious to the digusted growl Li made.

"since when do you think doing these to young woman, or teenage girls is allowed?" Li said quietly.

"Since I was born" the leader said cheerily, "Now have you seen her, or not?"

Li glared at him, but still didnt answer.

The small group seemed to be getting impatient, and one of the meenn whi had been literally scrutinizing Li spotted Sakura behind him.

"THERE!" the man shouted, pointing behin Li, "THERE SHE IS!"

An arrow immediatey sprouted in his chest, and the man fell dead. The others looked with surprise at Li, who had his bow and next arrow ready already. Sakura gaped at his fast reflexes, but smiled all the same, knowing that she could trust him.

The leader scowled. He only had five men left now, and every body in the village knew about Li's brilliant and legendry fighting skills. But then again, he thought stubbornly, he had five men, and with him counted, that would mmake six. The kid had no chance.

They circled around the two, trapping them. Li glared around, trying to keep an eye on them all, but then four of them attacked him, slowly leading Li away from Sakura, who stood there cursing mentally. The leader and one other stood back, waiting as Li got further and further away from their prize. The two then made their way towards the girl, who was busy watching the boy to realise them. But then, a small creature that resembled a stuffed toy shot out of nowhere and occupied the man who had been in front of the leader, for his protection.

Though the leader kept on going, and when he reached the girl, he kicked her to the ground, knowing she would be more vulnerable in that position.

Sakura fell down on her rear end, cussing, and then glaring daggers at the hideous man. The saying 'if looks can kill' ran through her mind, and she wondered how many time over she couls have killed the leader by glaring at him.

The man smiled as he realised he had her cornered, and took out his sword, preparig to cut her clothes off her. But as his sword went down, it made contact with another sword, and before he knew what was happening, he was thrown off his horse.

Sakura opened her eyes when she didnt feel the cold swrod on her flesh, and was surprised to see a tall figure with chocolate brown hair gasping for breath with a sword in his hand, and when his amber eyes looked back at her, Sakura smiled widely.

Li looked at her with surprise written all over his face. Didnt she realise the danger she was in? But couldnt help himself against the brightness of those green eyes, so he grinned a small smile back.

Though his attention was then drawn to the man who was struggling to get back to his feet.

"What kind of a man are you, attacking girls when they aret even looking," Li spat, "Wait, I am thinking that you are afraif they will outsmart you. But then again, who wouldnt, with the amount of brain you have."

Sakura tried to suppress her giggle, knowing that this wouldnt help the situation much.

The leader looked at where his men where. He couldnt see them any where.

"Oh, they ran away." Li answered for him, "I suggest you do the same."

the latter didnt need telling twice, as he broke into a run into the opposite direction. Sakura ot to her feet and walked towards the person who had saved her life twice in two days.

"Thank you," she whispered, " I owe you heapes."

Li glanced at her, and saw how much she meant it. "Dont worry about it," he said shyly, "You dont owe me anything. Remember, you saved me from that snake, and then from my cousin, so we are even." He smirked at her, making a simple gesture with his hands.

Sakura laughed, "What wouls he have dne to you?" she asked, giggling, when she saw him shudder.

"I dont know how I am still alive." he said. Then his eyes came to the thing that had just landed on her shoulder. "Is that a toy?"

Sakura giggled, but Kero looked livid.

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