The Rules of Engagement Chapter 2: The Victims!, a card captor sakura fanfic

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Chap. 2: "The Victims…"

Sorry about the delay…but here is chapter two!! I hope you like.

Directly after the gathering, the parents scheduled a lunch, to catch up and hint about their hidden desire for set-ups. Sipping on her tea, Kaho glanced around Fujitaka's colorful backyard, knowing his daughters' touches lingered.

For almost an hour they had been catching up on personal life. "Sad how we've all lost our significant others," Aden said, sadly, thinking about his wife. "And how hard life's been."

"It has been hard, but our children made it bearable," Yelen agreed, forlornly. She thought about her son, who was trying to get a failing company back on its feet.

"They do, don't they?" Fujitaka spoke, thoughtfully. "It shall be a blessing when they find love," he sighed, trying to lead into such a discussion.

"My Eriol will never find a wife if he doesn't open his eyes. He's trying to save the world," Kaho spoke, tiredly. "At the rate he's going, he'll never give me a grandchild."

"He couldn't be as bad as my Syaoran. He finds women, but doesn't seem to come across the right one. He's wants a hard working woman, but there isn't a lot of those around," Yelen said, knowing Fujitaka's daughters were very hard working.

"My son just needs someone to care for. I also desire grandchildren, and he's hopeless," Aden stated, and Fujitaka knew it was his turn when all eyes turned to him. He was glad they were finally venting their frustrations about their children.

"My daughters have never been in relationships," He sighed, staring into his tea. "With such high expectations, they've chased the weak men away, and so far I haven't found any willing to fight for their affections. They have a lot of love to give," he explained, lifting his eyes to theirs. "I just need to find men willing to get through their barriers, to discover it."

"We understand," Kaho spoke, with sympathy. "We too desire spouses for our children."

"But we know it's only wishful thinking. They would never agree to it," Yelen sighed, thinking about her stubborn son. "Syaoran would never allow me to push him towards a woman, he wasn't interested in first."

"Maybe that's his problem. A parent knows what is best for her child, I know what's best for my Eriol," Kaho spoke, "And it's your daughter, Tomoyo," she informed, having made up her mind already. "She's the artist, isn't she?" she inquired, looking at the paintings in the room.

"Yes," Fujitaka answered, nodding.

"Well if you must know, I've been thinking about Mei Lin and my son," Aden started, making Yelen know her son would have the baby if they went ahead with this scheme. "She's strong willed, a fiery one, I can tell. Just the thing he needs," he explained, knowing his son wouldn't appreciate it, but would grow to live with it. He needed a strong woman to take care of him.

"Yelen?" Fujitaka raised his brow when she failed to say anything concerning her son and Sakura.

"I hadn't really thought about it," she admitted, smiling. "I just want a woman, who can give my son love and care for him, that's all," She explained, thinking about him. "I'm the only one who has ever given him that." They knew about her past situation and understood perfectly what she meant.

"And my Sakura has a lot of love to offer, she hasn't wasted any on another man, just like my other daughters. The only problem your sons shall face is opposition. I believe they have far too much free will in deciding who they want to be with, and thus are unable to find the right person," he explained, not clearly understanding why they hadn't dated.

"All this planning will be for nothing unless we can convince them to go along with it," Aden pointed out, making each grow a firm look.

"Oh we'll find a way…"

Later…

Returning to the penthouse he and his mother shared, Syaoran tried to hide the scowl on his face. Today, he realized how badly in shape the company was. If he didn't do something fast, it would have to file for bankruptcy, something he couldn't afford to do. "Xiao Lang?" the moment his mother used his given name, he knew something was up.

"Yes?" He asked, entering the living area. "Is something the matter?"

"Why on earth would you think that?" she asked, looking up from her cup of tea to his face. "Come sit beside me," she told him, moving over on the sofa. Knowing she wasn't offering him, he sat down feeling the command. "How was the office?"

"Not good, we're in more trouble than I originally thought," He answered, frowning. This was something she wanted to hear. "A lot of money is needed to get it back on its feet. And I need backing to get the fleet in action."

"What if I told you, I had the perfect way to get you the money and backing you needed," she murmured, so low that he almost didn't hear her. He gave her a strange look wondering what she was talking about.

"How?" he raised his brow, turning fully to her.

"Do you remember Fujitaka?" she asked, making him nod. "And his daughters?" Again he nodded wondering what she was getting at.

"Yeah, why?" Placing her tea on the table, she turned and grew a serious expression.

"He's agreed to help us if you become engaged to one of his daughters," she explained, gently, and waited for a reaction. He sat there wondering if his mother had completely lost it. "Xiao Lang?" she said, wondering what was wrong.

"What?" When she opened her mouth to repeat it, he cut her off. "I heard you, but are you serious?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" She asked, strangely. He returned the look reaching out to feel her forehead, but she slapped his hand away. "I haven't completely lost it."

"Are you sure?" He removed himself from the sofa, and walked towards the window. "Mother, you just asked me to marry someone in order to get backing," he pointed out, turning to her as he pushed his hands into his pockets.

"Not marry." 'That comes later,' she thought, getting ready to defend her idea. "Just get engaged to her for six months. He'll give us the backing we need to get back on our feet, and if it doesn't work out, you don't have to marry her." 'Even though I would rather you did, and give me plenty grandchildren,' she thought, giving him a hopeful look, and a scary smile. She frowned seeing the look of disgust that crossed his face.

"I can't do something like that," he spoke, not agreeing. "Do you know how I would feel knowing that I'm with her for her father's money? Mother how could you suggest such a thing?" he cried, getting very angry with her.

"But I didn't suggest it, he did!" She cried in return, folding her arms over her chest. "I was only thinking about you!"

"I don't need charity!"

"It's not charity!" She snapped, glaring at him. He returned it, reminding her where he got it. "I knew you wouldn't listen to me."

"Of course I won't, this is a crazy idea," he spoke, loudly. Hearing her gasp, he watched the heartbroken look that crossed her face. "I didn't mean you were crazy," he quickly defended himself.

"Well that's how you made it sound!" she snapped, getting to her feet. "This is how he's going to repay me after all I've done for him. Because of his pride he's going to turn down a chance at happiness," she spoke, as if he wasn't even there. "After all I've done for him, ungrateful child."

"Have you forgotten that I'm right here?" He drawled, making her turn a saddened expression to him. He knew she would change tactics.

"No I haven't, but I'm far too disappointed to look at you. Out of three men, my son is going to be the one to run with his tail between his legs. How embarrassing," she howled, falling upon the sofa in agony. He watched her dramatics, not moving to change his mind. "You'll join the hundreds of men terrified of the Kinomoto girls, not make an example."

"No mother."

"It's completely fine if you're afraid. I understand perfectly," she shifted her stance, sounding understanding, even though he knew she wasn't. "I could only hope, right?" she looked into his eyes, watching them harden. "I had thought my son could make a woman bend to his will, but I was sadly mistaken."

"What are you getting at?"

"I'm merely saying that Kaho and Aden's sons have already agreed to take up this challenge. And they promise to be the first men not to run from the Kinomoto sisters. How am I to feel when I have to tell them that my son can't stand up to the challenge?" she asked, sounding mortified at the prospect of doing so. "I haven't been here but a week, and already you make me the outcast, how thoughtless," she crowed starting to fan herself.

"Mother, please," he begged, wanting her dramatics to come to an end.

"Please, leave me so that I might wallow in my shame," she shooed him away. And standing there, he scowled knowing his mother could lay on the guilt in thick coats when she wanted to. And right now, he was starting to feel it. He knew she was only thinking about his will being, but the thought of getting engaged was ludicrous.

Not hearing anything, she peeked in his direction, and saw that his head was hung and he was clenching his fist. "I thought you loved impossible tasks?" she continued, sounding hurt.

"You know what, fine. Okay! But if this blows up in our faces I want to see how you're going to get us out of it," He cried, knowing he wouldn't be able to live with her if he didn't agree. The last time they had a misunderstanding, he heard about it for two months before he apologized and got her to stop, even though he hadn't been wrong.

"Tonight we go to the Kinomoto house at seven, for dinner and the announcement," Her cheerful voice reached him. He felt like tearing out his hair in frustration…

Kaho…

Glancing at her watch, she took her seat after her son pulled out her chair. "Thank you, darling," she smiled, reaching up to remove her hat. Resting it carefully on the chair next to her, she turned her bright brown eyes to her son's unsuspecting form. "How was work?" she asked, getting his attention.

"Same as any other day," he answered, knowing there was something a little off with his mother. Since they met, she hadn't mentioned a single thing about a woman. "Are you feeling ill, mother?" he asked, before they placed their orders.

"Ill? Heavens no, I'm feeling alive," she answered, giving a bright smile. "Why would you ask such a question?" Lifting her glass, she took a drink of her iced tea.

"Well…" he paused, not wanting to get her started. "It's nothing," he lied, trying to relax in his chair. Placing his drink down, he asked. "Have you anything planned?"

"Well dinner at the Kinomoto's tonight," she answered, softly, not making eye contact. "What do you think?"

"I think you catching up with old friends is very good," he answered, knowing it might steer her away from finding him a wife.

"I do as well." He felt a chill at the look she gave him. "And from speaking with Fujitaka, I've found that you and the second love to play the piano," she informed, making him suppress a groan when their food was placed in front of them.

"Really?" he asked, not at all excited. He prayed she wasn't harboring the idea of getting him hooked up with a Kay Sister, because he hadn't heard good things about them.

"Yes." She watched him take a bite of his food. "And it's from this discussion that I've taken it upon myself to affiance you to one," she explained, making his eyes widen. She gasped in alarm when he started to choke on his food.

Hearing the words that left her mouth made the food lodge in this throat. Coughing uncontrollably, he tried to get himself under control. "Oh my son is choking!" Kaho cried, getting from her seat. "Oh Eriol!" Workers rushed over to them, and one gave him a hard hit on the back making the piece of meat fly out of his mouth, and land on the table. "Are you okay?"

"What?" he cried, loudly, making people jump in the restaurant. Glancing around, he tried to compose himself, taking a seat. "I'm fine," he told the manager, wanting to get privacy with his mother. "Mother, what did you do?" he asked, having lost his appetite.

"I simply got you engaged to the second daughter," She explained, simply and in a low voice. "Was I in the wrong?"

"Yes!" Getting control of himself, he spoke, softly. "I'm a grown man, I don't need you to find me a wife," he explained, firmly.

"But you do!" she replied, looking extremely hurt. "All you have to do is stay with her for six months, and if it doesn't work we'll simply break it off," she explained, wringing her napkin in her hands. "You look at me as though I had committed an unspeakable crime."

"You have, you've sold out your own son," he agreed, but his face grew worried when she started to sniffle. "Mother, please don't do this, we're in public," he begged, knowing they were drawing attention.

"Don't do what?" She cried, getting emotional. "Can't a mother look out for her son's well being? All I want is for you to be happy!" she wailed, dabbing away imaginary tears. "But no, you can't give me one thing, when I've given you everything!" her voice grew high pitched, and annoyingly squeaky.

"Mum, please don't do this," he pleaded, feeling angered eyes aimed at him from guests.

"You're doing everything. Well let me tell you something Hirragizawa John Eriol. If you don't do as I desire, I won't give you the company. And we'll see how you'll fund all of your foundations," she threatened, making him frown. "All I'm asking is for six months."

"You wouldn't," he spoke, in a low voice.

"Try me," she replied, narrowing her eyes. "Mothers get what they want one way or another, and I'm getting what I want today or you're going to be a very busy man in finding people to fund your children's organization. And when you can't, and children get hurt because of it, who will you blame?" she asked, making him match her hardened look.

"You!"

"Me? When you could have prevented it by giving me, your mother, who was in labor for three days, just six months!" She knew she was exaggerating the three days, which was really three hours, but he didn't have to know that.

"I will give you your six months, but after that I don't want you getting involved in my personal life," he agreed, sounding very grave.

"Deal." For now she would agree, but she was going to do everything in her power to make sure this engagement lasted. And if it didn't, he couldn't stop her from meddling in his personal life. It was her job as his mother! "Tonight, we join the Kinomoto's for dinner. Come now son, eat up," her motherly voice, chided, a smile growing on her once angry face.

Aden…

Unfortunately, he wasn't a mother and couldn't lay down such a guilt trip. So when his son joined him in his office, in their new building, he wondered exactly how he was going to approach this. "You wanted to see me?" Jamie asked, making his father stand from behind his desk.

"Yelen, and Fujitaka would like our company to represent their companies in the legal world. It'll be a good start for this branch, wouldn't you agree?" he asked, glancing at Jamie, who rested against the window.

"Yes, a great start. Why such a sudden shift?" he asked, picking lint from his jacket arm.

"They believe keeping it in the family is best," Aden choked, not looking at Jamie, who turned towards him, raising a brow.

"I hadn't known we were related to them," he spoke, feeling that something wasn't right.

"Not yet," he answered, lifting firm blues to Jamie's face. "I've taken it upon myself to find you a fiancee," he explained, watching the expression that dawned his face. "One of the Kinomoto girls," he informed, making the faces flash in Jamie's thoughts.

"Do you desire to have a dead son?" he asked, his father, who grinned.

"No, I desire to have healthy grandchildren," Aden replied, "And if I were to wait on you, I would sooner die than receive any."

"Father, if you want grandchildren, I can give you those without getting married," Jamie replied, not believing it was the right time to get engaged to anyone.

"Legitimate grandchildren, not bastards!" he snapped, coldly. "The deal is, if you remain engaged to her for six months and eventually marry her, I will sign over this part of the company to you," he explained, trying to bait his son. "And eventually the other part when I get my first grandchild, preferably a boy."

"You can't get me to agree to something like this," Jamie spoke, calmly, knowing it wasn't safe to get upset. "I won't do it."

"I knew my son would be afraid. I've heard the stories as well," Aden informed, turning his back to Jamie. "She'll be a bundle to handle, and if you don't want the challenge then it's fine. Kaho and Yelen's son have already agreed," He informed, shame coating his words.

"They are healthy and stupid," he replied, arms folded over his chest.

"And you're not?" Aden cried, "You're my son, and I know what you're capable of! But now it seems as if you don't believe in yourself," he spoke, disappointedly. "My son, the coward." Hearing this Jamie frowned, knowing he'd always been limited to what he was capable of doing, because of his heart condition.

His mother died giving birth, and his father was the only one who grew him. Even with such a setback, Aden made sure he had a good life, and enjoyed it with sports that wouldn't cause him harm. He wasn't the son fathers would be proud of, but he knew his father was very proud of him. "Fine," he sighed, wanting to give him this one thing. "But if it doesn't work out, I still want this company signed over," he informed, making Aden turn, with a grin.

"Deal. And I want you to sign a contract, six months, no sooner…"

Kinomoto House…

Back to back, he received news that each man had agreed to the task of courting and eventually marrying his daughters. Now all he had to do was get them to go along with it, and he knew it wasn't going to be a pretty sight.

Seated in the backyard, he watched Tomoyo do laps in the pool, getting her exercise. Soon Sakura and Mei Lin would arrive, and then he would have the little talk with them. And if everything went according to plan, they would join the others for dinner.

When she started her eighth lap, he felt Sakura's arms wrapped around him from behind. "Hello father," she greeted, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Sakura," he smiled, when she moved around him. "Busy day?"

"No, fun day," she answered, when a helper placed lemonade in front of her. "Thank you, May," she smiled, reaching for it.

"You're welcome, ma'am."

"Mei Lin, should be here soon," she spoke, when Tomoyo finished her last lap. Usually she would go to her club, but since their father wanted to have a talk with all of them, she decided to swim here. Getting out of the water, she saw Sakura had finally arrived. "Water feels good?"

"Of course," Tomoyo answered, loving to swim. "You just arrived?"

"Yeah." Taking a seat, she reached for her glass, and took a long drink, feeling the sun's rays wash over her body. A moment later, Mei Lin appeared in the door, still dressed in work clothing, her long black tresses pinned up in a bun.

"I'm not late am I?" she asked, sounding like a professional woman.

"Nope, I'm just early," Sakura clarified since she was the one who was always late.

"Good." Mei Lin gave her father a peck on the cheek, before taking a seat. "You wanted to see us?" she asked, hoping it wasn't something serious.

"Yes," Fujitaka answered, knowing they were going to hate him for a while, but eventually they would get over it and know he did this for them. "When your mother died, I promised her I would grow you girls to be strong, witty and loving women," he explained, getting their attention. "As the years passed I saw that I was doing exactly as she wanted, but something was missing." Sadly he glanced over his three successful girls. "You are strong, intelligent, and loving women, but what will happen when I'm gone?"

"But you aren't going anywhere father," Sakura told him, smiling.

"One doesn't live forever," he replied, making them start to worry. "And even though you've made me very proud, I can't help but feel as though I've failed you."

"Why?" Tomoyo asked, knowing he'd never failed them.

"Because I've made you so independent that you believe you don't need a man in your life," He explained, watching their expressions closely. "And I know I won't succeed in your mother's wish, until all three of you have found someone to love, and be loved by a man other than I." Mei Lin held a slight frown, not liking the way this was heading. "So taking it upon myself, I've found three men, one for each of you. The best Tokyo has to offer," he explained, shocking all of them, into silence. "And I've given them your hands in marriage, engagements lasting for six months."

"What?" Mei Lin asked, finding her voice first. Sakura and Tomoyo glanced at each other, wondering if their father was pulling their legs. "Father, surely you can't be serious." But the look he held was a grave one.

"I am," he answered, firmly. "I will not leave my daughters alone, shunned by people because they are too headstrong to realize that everyone needs someone."

"And we have each other," Mei Lin inputted, not wanting to be pushed at a man.

"That's not enough!" He snapped, raising his voice at them, for the very first time in their whole lives. He sighed holding a sad expression, "There is no room for protest, you will do this," he informed, showing another side of him.

"You can't just push us at total strangers. We're grown women, it's our decision, father," Tomoyo spoke, not raising her voice. "Father, please," she was very upset, but not like Mei Lin. Sakura sat there not wanting to go against her father or sisters.

"And you aren't fit to make it since none of you have dated anyone in your whole lives. Do you want to end up alone? Relying upon each other for comfort for the rest of your life?" he asked, speaking firmly, and with experience. "I merely want the best for you."

"Best is making us decide who we want to be with," Mei Lin informed, frizzled at what he was suggesting. "It's not going to happen father, so please don't try to force us." But when her father's eyes lifted to hers, she saw a determination she'd never seen before.

"It is going to happen or I will remove you, Tomoyo and Sakura from work, claiming each company. And I will never speak to any of you, nor allow you access into the accounts, I will cut you off completely," he explained, shocking each of them. They never believed their father had it in him to be this cruel. "All I ask is for you to try to make this work, and if it doesn't the engagement will be broken but only after six months," he explained, not wavering from the hurt and astonished looks all aimed at him.

"But father," Sakura cried, reaching for his hand.

"Sakura, believe that I'm doing this in consideration of your best interests," he explained, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "Is it too much to ask my daughters for just six months of companionship with a man?" They knew he wasn't asking much, but Mei Lin didn't want some man to interfere with her perfectly laid out life.

"Just six months?" Tomoyo asked, ignoring the look Mei Lin shot her.

"Just six months," he agreed, glad that this wasn't going as bad as he thought it would. "But if I feel as though you girls aren't trying to make it work, all deals are off. And that's it," he spoke, giving them an early warning. "I want to feel as though you are trying with these men." Mei Lin looked down, having an inner battle with herself. She didn't want to agree, but couldn't find it in her heart to go against her father when he'd given them all his love and attention. "Mei Lin?"

"Yes father," she agreed, weakly. "I promise." And hearing their elder sister agree, both Tomoyo and Sakura felt it was okay.

"As do I," Both spoke at the same time, making him sigh, though he knew he wasn't out of the woods as yet.

"Don't worry, these men are the best, and I wouldn't have agreed if I didn't believe they were right for each of you," he explained, when they looked at him, with uncertainty. "A good match."

"Who are they?" Sakura asked, wondering which fools would actually attempt to tame them. She was sure all of the men in Tokyo steered clear of them. And Mei Lin, who also knew this wondered what exactly their father had offered in order to get them to agree.

"Jamie, Eriol and Syaoran…" He watched their expressions, and was pleased to see utter shock and surprise. "Now they'll join us for dinner tonight. Please, make me proud," He begged, getting three stupefied nods.

Later…

Getting out of his car, Eriol stared at the house in front of him, wondering if he was walking to his death. Closing his door, he looked at the front door when it opened to reveal a helper. "Come Eriol," Kaho called, beaming with happiness. He swallowed, going to walk off when another car drove through the gates.

Joining his mother, he watched when Jamie and his father got out of the car. Both men looked at each other, realizing they were the unfortunate victims of their parent's schemes. "Kaho," Aden greeted, charmingly.

"Aden."

"Do you know which sister you have?" Jamie asked Eriol, turning when another car drove through the gates, heading slowly towards them.

"Nope. I believe they want to surprise us," Eriol answered, when Syaoran got out of the car, and walked to his mother's side. Helping her out, they walked to the others who were waiting for them. He looked at Jamie and Eriol, having a feeling they were the unfortunate men. "Hey."

"I see you're walking to your deaths as well," he commented, making both grimace. "Might as well get it over with," he sighed, dressed in brown slacks and a plain white shirt unlike Jamie and Eriol's white shirt and black slacks.

They watched their parents enter the house, voices filled with happiness of their victory over their offspring's, who dragged themselves behind with regret. Fujitaka appeared, with a smile that matched the others. "Come right this way, the girls are waiting in the music room…"

Seated quietly in various areas, the girls sat in silence, not wanting to admit they were scared about what was about to happen. Mei Lin held a frown, wearing plain taffy colored pants and cream loose fitting silk blouse. As usual her long black tresses were pulled off her face, pinned in a neat bun.

Tomoyo was across from her wearing a knee length gray skirt and a white button front shirt; her long tresses pulled off her face in a single French braid. Her hands were clasped together as what Mei Lin told them traveled through her mind. She sighed lifting her eyes to the door, wondering what was taking her father so long.

Glancing at Sakura, she saw her sister was staring at the stars. Sakura didn't want to let Mei Lin down, so she was going to do exactly as she told her, she promised herself. She wore simple pink Capris and a matching floral top that hung on the edge of her shoulders. Her hair was pulled into a messy bun, and as she moved her hair behind her ears, she closed her eyes.

Hearing movement in the room, she ended her prayer to her mother. "Girls," her father's voice, reached her. Turning from the window, she stared at the three men, wondering which one was going to be her fiancé.

Jamie and the others looked at the young women in front of them, finding each had a different style of their own. The parents shifted wondering if this was how it was going to be all night. "Upon deciding who would be better with each other, we also had to consider the ages of each of you," Kaho started, breaking the silence. "Doing this we found each of you was only a year apart, oddly enough." Hearing this, the guys didn't waste any time in figuring out who they were going to be paired with, remembering Fujitaka had introduced his daughters in age order.

Staring at Mei Lin, Jamie felt his heart race, wondering why he had to get the most aggressive. He glanced at his father wondering if the man wanted him to drop dead. Eriol found himself staring at a woman, who appeared to be very sophisticated, and very beautiful. Syaoran on the other hand found himself looking at a child, and frowned wondering why he had to be the youngest.

The girls on the other hand, hadn't any idea who was older or younger, and stood waiting to be filled in. Fujitaka knew they were lost, and went to introduce them to their significant others. "Mei Lin," he started, getting her attention. "Jamie." Hearing this, she stared at him, eyes scrutinizing every part and deciding how long it would take to drive him away. "Come." He called them, holding out his hands.

Lifting her foot that felt like lead, she walked to her father, and allowed him to place her hand in Jamie's large one. Staring into her crimson pools, cool dark blues knew he was in over his head, seeing a fierce determination glistening in them. "Come Tomoyo," he called to his second, making her walk for him, with poise. Taking her hand, he smiled, "Eriol."

Lifting her eyes, she stared into his light blues, finding him to be very handsome. Sakura stared at Syaoran not believing her father actually paired her up with him. When he saw her expression, he sighed knowing this one wasn't going to be easy. "Sakura, darling," he called, making her start for him.

"Syaoran," Yelen spoke, when he failed to move. Each time they moved away, the girls would steal their hands away. Hearing his name, he sighed walking towards Fujitaka. Holding out his hand, he felt when hers was placed upon his.

When she looked into his eyes, she became trapped surrounded by his unseen air of authority. Steely ambers stared into her uncertain emeralds, momentarily losing reality. "Sakura," Mei Lin spoke, breaking the eye contact. Looking at her sister, she removed her hand from his hold, and turned her back to him, walking towards them.

"Since as we are all together," Aden started, knowing this wasn't going to be easy at all. "We might as well go over what we expect from each of you," he explained, getting their attention. "Everyone has something to loose if one decides to call it quits without even trying to get to know each other or making this work," he explained, gravely, knowing they were planning on putting up a fight.

"That is why, we expect you to spend time with each other," Yelen continued where he left off. "Meaning there will be lunches together, dinner plans and activities just like a regular couple. If you believe you're going to avoid each for this six months, you have another thing coming." Finding their parents had anticipated their plans, they weren't too happy. "More so for you girls." She gave them a stern eye, one they had never received from a mother.

"This is harder for us than you," Kaho spoke, ignoring the skeptical look Eriol shot her. "This can either be painful, or fulfilling." The girls looked at the guys, knowing it was going to be painful for them, and nothing less.

The guys in turn, knew they were going to prove to all the men in Tokyo that they could date the Kay Sisters for six months and come out of it alive. Matching the looks they received, they made themselves a promise to come out on top. "Understood?" Fujitaka asked, knowing his daughters would cause the most trouble. "Girls?"

"Yes father," All three answered, not meaning a single word.

"Gentlemen?"

"Hai, Fujitaka-san."

"Good, then let's dine." And when each attempted to walk away from their partner, a cough from Aden made them think otherwise. Mei Lin and Jamie were the last to the leave the room, and when she came to a stop, he looked at her questioningly.

"You had better give up now," she told him, bitingly.

"No, you had better prepare, because I'm not going anywhere," he replied, evenly, matching her nasty tone. "I'm going to prove to men, that you're not as scary as they believe. And when I leave, you won't be feared," he explained, knowing he would take all she threw at him, and return it.

"You sound so sure," she spoke, staring into his eyes.

"I am, come darling, let's join the others," he grinned, placing his hand on her back to lead her forward. When she tried to stop, he placed force, and moved her forward against her will. "Remember, I'm not the only one with something to lose," He hissed, when she spun around, and got ready to strike him down.

Hearing this, she paused, feeling eyes on her. Turning she noticed everyone was looking at her raised hand that was itching to slap Jamie silly. Looking into his eyes, she saw he dared her to slap him. And with gritting teeth, she rested her hand gently upon his arm, and soothed out his sleeve. "Come along you two," Aden called, grinning widely.

"Yes, I know this means war," Jamie grinned, seeing rage in her crimson eyes. "But you had better believe I am ready for it as is Eriol and Syaoran. So dish out as much as you can." And hearing this challenge, she gave him a wicked grin.

"As you wish, darling," her voice was dripping with vengeance…

I know there might be mistakes STILL…I tried editing, but sometimes I miss stuff…so I'm sorry…I hope you enjoyed…I will try to update again soon. JA.