A/N: I'll admit, I never thought my story would get much hits. I was actually surprised that it got past 10, let alone get to the hundreds. Thank you to all who alerted/favorited it! My head was just buzzing with ideas and I couldn't help but just start typing. For those who don't know, I like to humor you guys and myself with parellels and irony. Do note that I haven't watched or read the entire series. If you haven't watched/read the Tsubasa Chronicles, you don't really need to. It's just that you might notice some similarities.
If you just want to get some things, here's a basic summary: Tsubasa Chronicles is another Clamp creation which used characters from animes, including Card Captor Sakura, and used them in another plot. Sakura is a princess and Syaoran is the adopted son of an architect. Sakura and Syaoran are the main characters. Syaoran and Sakura grew up together. Sakura was intrigued by Syaoran and kept trying to get him to be less distant. Somewhere in the process, they fell in love. Syaoran confessed it first and just as Sakura was going to confess it while visiting him as he was working in the ruins, everything took a turn for the worst. Sakura looked at the ruin design and was practically possessed. She grew these wings and as she was being engulfed by the ruins, Syaoran stopped her, shattering her wings. The wings became feathers and scattered across the dimensions. These feathers held memories and her life force. Sakura was left in this catatonic, dying state without them so Syaoran meets the dimension witch to collect the feathers. She agreed to help, but at the price that Sakura would never remember him, even when all the feathers were collected. He agreed and the journey began. To find out why everything happened and what happens next, watch/read it yourself! Now on with the story.
Sakura's P.O.V - 10 years later
My last day of music lessons and music theory is finally over. I looked down at my twitching fingers. Seven hours of torture. They were pale and looked almost contorted as they slightly jerked into the air. I could feel my eye twitching along with them. It's not that I hate it. I actually love music, but every song they've ever taught me was from that damned series. I've spent 11 years of my life dedicated music: piano, violin, singing, guitar, drums, glockenspiel, flute, etc. What did I have to show for it, though? A bunch of Tsubasa songs known by heart. Sure, I knew other songs, but I had to figure those out myself.
I could swear I hear those songs in my nightmares or even just in my head when it's dead quiet. I sighed and glanced at the clock. Three pm already. That means I have two hours before martial arts and weapons training and six hours until I'm finally moving out of the house. College near home was nice and all, but I needed to get out. I called for my beloved German Shepard, Kero and the count of paws against marble floors echoed the room. I sat down on the couch and sighed as he jumped up and curled up next to me. I started to stroke the fur on his back. I closed my eyes, finding a bit of peace. Suddenly, I heard robotic Mandarin conversations echo through the halls. My eyes flew open with annoyance.
"Mom, I know Mandarin enough already. I don't need to practice anymore." I groaned as the conversation kept going.
"You never know if you missed something! Plus, wouldn't it be impressive to your fiance if you could say your vows in his first language?" my mom called back in a singsong voice.
"For the last time, I'm not marrying that man!"
"Honey, I know I let you date other men, and occasionally a woman, but you have to face the fact that you and Syaoran are destined for each other!" She proudly announced as she walked into my room. I felt my face heat up at the women comment and turned away from her glance. She was still leering at me. I could feel it.
"That was just a phase..." I mumbled. It couldn't be helped. I started to repeat the phrases the recording would say. She grinned in triumph and walked away. Only 6 more hours of this. Then I'm free to do whatever I please. Kero saw me distressed and placed his head on my lap, looking up at me with his big brown eyes. I smiled at him and he took his leave, making his way outside to do whatever he does when he's out.
The two hours passed and I got ready for my martial arts and weapons training lessons, the one thing I actually look forward to in my busy schedule. I slipped into grey sweats and a white tank top before putting on a grey jacket and a pair of green Toms. I refused to be the weak princess who needed to be protected and took up martial arts for as long as I can remember. Although my mother detested it, she saw that it made me happy and agreed. Sometimes I feel guilty about being so hard on her for being a crazy fanatic. I mean, skin cancer at such a young age must be bad enough. It's no wonder that while she was cooped up in a hospital bed, she enjoyed to divulge herself into this fantasy world where there were so many sights to see. The lesson practically flew by and I made my way back home.
Third Person P.O.V
A chubby middle aged man smiled contently as he was driving from his rewarding job of animal rescuer. He rescued a litter of kittens in a disintegrating building downtown and shut down a puppy mill today, so he decided to reward himself by going to a slightly fancy restaurant. He lived a modest life: two kids, a lovely wife, and a quaint little house in the outskirts of town. His car was equally modest, but it was covered with painted on paw prints and other animal tracks. The man was just minding his own business, when suddenly, a certain German Shepard happened to run in front of his car. Instinctively, he swerved. Unfortunately, he rammed into another car. The car of a certain green eyed girl. He looked over at the girl, who was now bleeding from a head injury. She wasn't moving. He sat there in shock as the German Shepard ran towards the car, scratching at the window as he barked and whined. Then, without any further hesitation, took out his phone and called 911.
At the Hospital
Sakura was rushed to the emergency room. Kero followed but stayed behind the room's doors. He just sat up as he stared and waited. Her family soon barged through the doors. Among them, the most furious was Nadeshiko.
"WHERE IS SHE? WHERE IS SAKURA KINOMOTO? " She exclaimed at the nurse behind the counter, who jumped back a little. She was trembling as she pointed down the hall to where the doctors were examining Sakura. In the blink of the eye, the family dashed to that direction in unbelievable speed. A bit of wind flew in the lobby following them. A few papers flew around and the poor nurse was frantically trying to collect them.
"I knew this whole martial arts thing was a bad idea!" Nadeshiko started rambling as she paced in front of the doors. Fujitaka was slouching on a chair, smiling at his wife. Touya was in the same position, except his head was down and his hands were intertwined with each other. He was silent as it seemed like he was praying. There were no sounds of operating inside anymore, worrying the family even further.
"Maybe this was an attempt to assassinate her!" Nadeshiko said and she abruptly ended her pacing and rambling. Her eyes were wide as all the possibilities ran through her head.
"Now honey, I'm sure it was an accident. The man said so herself that Kero ran in front of his car so he swerved to save him, but didn't see Sakura on the opposite lane." Fujitaka said in a calming voice.
"No! It had to be! Yes. We'll start a full investigation." and the rambling started again. Her husband sighed in defeat. It couldn't be helped. Suddenly, the doors flew open and everyone turned their attention towards the doctor approaching them, looking a little troubled, but assuring. Fujitaka took his wife's hand and squeezed it. She looked back at him and gave a weak smile.
"She's fine. The operation went well, but..." he started. They all braced for the worst.
"She's suffering from post-traumatic amnesia. She's showing symptoms for only retrograde amnesia, though. Ordinarily, she should only be suffering from slight whiplash and only forget the accident itself, but it's a bit more severe than that. It seems that she doesn't remember the past 11 years of her life. She may regain her memory, but since amnesia is so tricky, we're not sure. It would be best if you all just monitored her and hope for the best." they all looked at him with shock.
"Can we... can we see her?" Touya said to break the silence. The doctor smiled at them and nodded. They all slowly approached Sakura who was sitting on the side of her bed. She smiled at all of them, a bit confused but glad at the same time.
"How are you feeling kaiju?" Touya smirked at her. She instantly glared at him. The parents smiled at them. Maybe the situation wasn't as bad as they thought. She was still Sakura. She still knew them.
"I have a little headache, but I'm fine. I just don't feel 24." Sakura sighed. Kero joined them and jumped on Sakura, licking her cheeks.
"What a precious dog! Who's is he?" Sakura squealed as she started to pet the dog.
"He's yours. His name is Kero. You found him on the streets as a puppy 5 years ago and insisted on keeping him. You two have been inseparable since." Fujitaka said softly. Sakura frowned a little, but kept stroking Kero's fur.
"Oh." she examined the animal before her, emotionless. Then, she broke out laughing and rubbed Kero's face. They all began to tell her events that happened through the years, hoping to jog her memory, but with no such luck. Sakura was obviously becoming frustrated that she couldn't remember anything. Yelan eventually entered the room. She happened to be in town for a business deal.
"Hello Sakura, do you remember me?" Sakura looked at the woman in front of her, examining the woman who had hopeful eyes.
"...No? I'm sorry." Sakura looked down, ashamed.
"Oh, it's fine. It's not your fault. I actually would've been shocked if you did. Now, if you don't mind, can I borrow your mom?" Yelan beamed at her reassuringly. Sakura nodded and Nadeshiko left the room with Yelan.
"So I heard you're going to open an investigation into this on the animal rescuer?" Yelan started once they were out of earshot. Fire returned into Nadeshiko's eyes.
"Of course! Obviously, someone was after her! They may have failed, but who knows if they'll try again? What if they do and succeed?" Nadeshiko said, clenching one fist in the air with a menacing look in her face.
"Fine, fine. I'm guessing you'll send her away while this 'investigation' takes place?"
"Yes, about that... Can she stay with you guys in Hong Kong?" Nadeshiko said, switching into a gentle persona. Yelan sighed and took out her cellphone.
"Wei?"
"Syaoran! We need you to get a guest room ready in your house. Sakura is coming there and you need to be her bodyguard. Also, show her around and introduce her to some friends."
"WHAT?"
"Relax! This will only be temporary. She has amnesia so she doesn't even remember you or your... mishaps."
"Mother, why doesn't she just stay in the main house? Why mine?"
"She needs a bodyguard around her 24/7 as soon as possible and who else is better qualified than you?"
"I don't know, anyone?"
"Syaoran."
"Fine, but only until you find another bodyguard for her."
"Thank you! She'll be there in 3 days!" Yelan smiled as she hung up, looking at her dear friend and nodding.
"Oh my. Syaoran is going to protect Sakura, who just lost her memory?" Nadeshiko said and put her hands on her face dreamily as she reentered her daughter's room to announce her plans. Yelan snickered and had stars in her eyes as she followed her. It seems they have ran into a blessing in disguise.
A/N: DUN DUN DUNNNN. Okay I'll admit I'm still getting some background done and this chapter probably wasn't that entertaining, but the good news is the third chapter definitely goes somewhere! If not, it's going to be longer since I've noticed everyone's chapters are 10 times longer than mine. Btw I've been wondering this in the fanfics I've been reading since I got back on this site: Where's Kero? Before he'd play a role, but now it's like he's erased. Plus there is an even bigger wave of ExT than before. I got this all in my head already so have no fear that I'll get writer's block. School just started again, so updating might not be as fast as I planned, but I'm going for at least one chapter a week. For those wondering about the rated M part... don't worry just YET. (; So what do you guys think so far? Review please!
