Disclaimer: I don't own CCS. CLAMP does
Title: Ancient Hope
Summary:In the year 1070 B.C. the half a century rule of the Lian kingdom came to an end. Darkness has corrupted light. Hope has been lost along withits rulers- the Li's. Xun Zi the murderer of the last king now rules the lands and skies as King. There is no longer light, but now in the darkest hour, there has been a shift in time and light shines again . AU
Genre: Romance/Adventure/Some Humor
R&R
Chapter 2
So it begins
Tomoeda High
Lunch
''Hoee'' Sakura squealed as both of her close friends Rika and Naoko told her about the morning incident.
''What an act Sakura'' Rika joked as they sat around the school trees eating their lunch like they always did since kindergarden.
Rika Sasaki was Sakura's friend since their kindergarden years. She had beautiful short burgundy hair that reached her shoulders. She was slim and curvy and had a tan color with burgundy eyes. Like Sakura she was a cheerleader and nice person to all, but was shy and quiet. She enjoyed making people happy and helping teachers out especially Terada-Sensei. She was a very talented young woman when it came to cooking and sewing.
''I agree Sakura, I can use these morning acts as an ideas for my books'' Naoko said as she fixed her glasses and smiled.
Naoko Yanagisawa like Rika was one of Sakura's close friends. She had short light brown hair that reached her chin and grew down to her neck. She was slim and curvey in the right places. Her skin was light tan and wore glasses that covered her light brown eyes. Like Sakura and Rika she was nice to all, and loved sharing her ideas of books she read. She was one of the top rated smart students in her Tomoeda High. Her talent was writing stories and reading as many books she could get.
''I can't believe this happened'' Sakura said as she opened her lunch box.
''I can, I told you the rumor was true'' Naoko smiled as she took a piece of her lunch.
''Hai, if only Terada-Sensei wouldn't have opened the door you two would have kissed'' Rika giggled as Sakura blushed.
''Hai, I think we would have'' Sakura blushed as she remembered how close he was.
''Hoee'' she said making them laugh.
''Now we all have dates to the dance'' Naoko squealed clapping her hands as Rika's face saddened.
''I don't think I'm going'' Rika whispered as she placed her food down making Sakura and Naoko look at her.
''Nani why not'' Sakura asked as Rika slightly smiled.
''Oh Sakura, you know guidelines ban teachers and students from having a relationship'' Rika whispered as her eyes watered. Rika had been going out with Terada-Sensei since junior year. The only ones who knew were Sakura and Naoko. Terada-Sensei was 23 and Rika was 17 so school rules banned them from having a relationship.
''Oh Rika I'm so sorry'' Naoko said as she hugged her friend.
''Its fine, we talked about this and decided it was for the best'' Rika said but sighed.
''But then I start thinking about so many things, like what about prom. I want to go to prom with him, but I can't...'' Rika said as she cried silently.
''Rika'' Sakura whispered feeling bad for her friend.
''Well we don't have to go to prom'' Naoko said as she released Rika from the hug.
''Yeah we can have our own party'' Sakura said smiling.
''With food, soda, music'' Naoko added.
''Yeah screw prom'' Sakura laughed as the three of them laughed and lied down on the grass.
''What would I do without you guys'' Rika giggled brushing away her tears as she looked up to the sky.
''I really do love him you guys'' Rika whispered feeling a warm feeling just saying those words.
''Yea my thing for Mika is growing as well'' Naoko whispered thinking about her date. Mika was a very nice and handsome boy. He had spiking black hair and beautiful brown eyes. He was in the soccor team and in her standards a perfect body. He had met her in science and had fallen for her ever since. Unlike Tenchi, Mika was a really nice guy to everyone, not only did he have the looks or attitude but he also had brains like she did and shared many things in common. This was her dream boy and maybe future husband.
''I mean anything could happen, we can run away and get married and have kids'' Naoko said making Rika laugh.
''You and your fancies'' Rika giggled as they continued talking, not noticing Sakura silence.
''Love huh'' Sakura thought to herself watching the clouds. All Sakura did was listen to her friends relationship's. She wondered when she was going to experience it. She knew she liked Tenchi, but didn't know if she felt the four letter word for him yet. And what if he didn't like her that way. Sighing she began to think of other things… like her dream
''I wonder who they were''
''Who was that boy''
''And why am I dreaming about them''
She could still remember how the fires burned, and how the people died and screamed in agony. She even remembered the smell of the blood and flesh. But what she remembered the most was the dark man with his blood red eyes.
''What scary eyes'' Sakura whispered , dazed.
''Sakura'' Rika and Naoko's shout brought her out of her thoughts. Looking up at them she noticed they were sitting up and looking down at her seemingly worried.
''Hai'' Sakura asked as she sat up.
''We have been calling you for like five minutes now'' Rika said worried as Sakura looked at them confused.
''You have'' Sakura asked.
''Are you feeling alright?'' Naoko asked.
Sakura scratched her head and smiled. "Hai, just a little tired." Her friends looked at her, unconvinced.
''Ok'' Naoko said exchanging uneasy looks with Rika who nodded.
''So what was today's lecture about?'' Sakura asked.
''Oh it was interesting today'' Naoko said, taking out her notes.
''Hai it was'' Rika said smiling.
''We were talking about unknown kingdoms'' Naoko said.
''That sounds cool'' Sakura said as she moved in closer, her curiosity drawing her to the conversation.
''Yea… there was this one kingdom that was sucked in by water I think'' Naoko said, looking in her notes.
''Atlantis'' Rika giggled.
''Yea that's what it's called, it was so beautiful but the gods flooded it'' Naoko said as Sakura gasped.
''Why would they do that'' Sakura asked.
"Its one of does mythology stories''
''According to Plato for generations the people lived simple, virtuous lives. But slowly they began to change. Greed and power began to corrupt them. When Zeus saw the immorality of the people he gathered the other gods to determine a punishment. The rest is needless to be said''. Rika said as Naoko raised her eye brow impressed.
''Guess you paid attention to the lecture Rika, not just to Terada-Sensei'' Naoko smirked as Rika blushed.
''Oh shut up, I read it some where'' Rika said making them laugh.
''This does sound interesting'' Sakura said while Naoko flipped through her notes.
''This one gave me the chills'' showing it to Rika.
''Yea'' Rika agreed.
''What's it's about?'' Sakura asked nervously, suddenly feeling a burning sensation in the pit of her stomach.
''Well this kingdom has no name. The documents were burned, left to ash'' Naoko said as Sakura's eyes widened.
''Burned as in fire, right?'' Sakura asked, thinking about her dream.
''Hai what else would burn be'' Naoko laughed.
''You see by how this story goes, this kingdom had ruled for a pretty long time, but they were in war with some other wanna-be king, so in the end the wanna-be king won and burned all the people in the kingdom alive. With the rulers he was much crueler, he tortured them and decapitated them. No one survived, it was a massacre'' Naoko said, shivering slightly.
DIIIING
The bell rang causing the girls to jump.
''Pretty exciting, huh?'' Naoko said as Sakura felt chills run down her spine.
''I hate that story'' Rika said, picking up their stuff.
''Here Sakura you can copy my notes'' Naoko said handing her the notes.''Make sure to look at the pictures, there really intense'' Naoko said with stars in her eyes.
''H...Hai thanks'' Sakura answered as they walked to class.
''So you didn't talk to Tenchi'' Rika said as they walked up the steps.''No, he was probably busy'' Sakura sighed, while Rika giggled.
''He'll probably call you'' Rika winked making Sakura turn to her, shocked.
''You didn't'' Sakura said, surprised.
''Yes I did, he should be calling you tonight'' Rika and Naoko laughed stopping in the hall before going their separate ways.
''What would I do without you guys'' Sakura squealed giving them a hug.
''Oh you guys…remember to watch the stars today'' Naoko said excitedly as Rika nodded her head.
''Nani, why?'' Sakura asked.
''Why am I not surprised Sakura?'' Naoko laughed.
''The planets line up tonight'' Rika answers as Sakura giggles.
''Oh I remember now'' Sakura said blushing slighty at her forgetfulness.
''Yea who knows when it's going to happen again, that's why I'm taking pictures and video tapping it'' Naoko squealed clapping her hands.
''Hai, hai lets go to class already'' Rika said shaking her hand. ''Hai, Ja'ne Sakura'' Naoko smiles as they walk off.
''I'll see you guys tomorrow'' Sakura laughs as she walks off.
After School
Putting on her skates, Sakura skated home. Stopping by the Penguin Park, she looked around as little kids played and ran around. This park held many memories for her.
''Oi Sakura-chan'' came a male voice making her turn and smile.
''Yukito-san'' Sakura smiled as she hugged him.
Yukito Tsukishiro was Touya Kinomoto's best friend. He was 6'0, he had dark grey messy hair with a light snow like tan with dark brown eyes that were covered with his glasses. Like Touya he was 23 and went to college and shared part time jobs with Touya. He had met Touya when he was 16 in Tomoeda High and was best friends ever since. He had been Sakura's old childhood crush as well, but she soon learned she liked him as she liked her father and brother. She only held strong family feelings for him. He was very nice and helped Sakura every time he could.
''What are you doing here?'' he asked smiling.
''Just skating around,are you just coming from my house'' Sakura asked.
''Hai Touya's home, we just came back from school'' Yukito smiled making Sakura groan, hearing her brother's name.
''Are you going to Nakura-chan house?'' Sakura asked. Yukito had been going out with Nakura Akizuki for a year now. She was one of the jumpiest women Sakura had ever met.
''Hai, I think Touya's going out with Kaho tonight'' Yukito grinned at the smile on Sakura's face . Touya had been going out with Kaho Mizuki for four years now. She was a very nice, weird lady. She was sure her brother was going to propose very soon.
''Hai'' Sakura said looking down to her watch.''I'm late'' Sakura sighed knowing today was her turn to cook.
''I see it's your turn to cook tonight, well I won't keep you then'' Yukito asked as she smiled giving him a hug.
''You can come and eat if you want'' she asked as he shook his head.
''Arigato, but Nakura is cooking me a meal tonight'' Yukito answered.
''Ok then'' Sakura said.
''Ja'ne Yukito-san, say hi to Nakura-chan for me'' she giggled as she skated off.
'' Hai, Ja'ne Sakura-chan'' he called out.
Smiling she continued skating until she got home. Taking of her skates she unlocked the door and stepped in placing her stuff aside. Quickly she ran to the kitchen.
''I'm home'' Sakura yelled as she walked to the kitchen and prepared herself to cook.
''Oi Sakura'' came Touya voice.
''Hai, what is it Onii-chan'' Sakura said turning on the fire.
''I want noodles, don't burn them kaijuu'' he yelled back.
''BAKA'' she yelled back trying to surpass a giggled.
''Aren't you going to Kaho-san tonight'' Sakura called out.
''You ran into Yuki didn't you'' he asked as he walked in the kitchen. ''Hai'' Sakura said boiling the water.
''Hai I am, but want to eat first'' Touya said as she nodded.
''I'm taking her a plate so don't burn the food kaijuu'' he smirked as he saw steam burn out of her ears.
''ONII-CHAN YOU BAKA''
Later
Sakura, Fujitaka, and Touya sat in the table as they ate their noodles.
''This is good Sakura, arigato'' Fujitaka said making Sakura smile and nod.
Touya heaped his fork with Sakura's cooking and began eating with exaggerated care. "Hai, I guess it's pretty good…" Sakura smiled in response to the compliment, but Touya continued. "For a Kaijuu". For that remark, Touya earned himself a nice, painful stomp on his left foot, and he dropped his fork down in pain.
''Sakura'' Touya gritted through his teeth as Sakura grinned at him.
''Otou-san I have news '' Sakura said ignoring Touya's glares as he continued to eat.
''Oh?'' Fujitaka asked.
''I got a date to the dance'' Sakura said eating more of her noodles and smiled.
''That's nice to hear, with who?'' he asked.
''Tenchi Su, who's in senior year'' she smiled at how calm the conversation was going but winced as she heard a fork hit the plate hard. Fujitaka stopped eating and turned to his son who was gripping onto the table cloth hard. Turning she looked at Touya as his bangs covered his eyes.
''You're going with Su'' Touya asked looking up and startling her with his eyes.
''H...Hai'' Sakura answered uneasy.
''No your not'' Touya said as he began eating again. Angry at his out burst Sakura dropped her fork hard as well and glared at him as he looked up and met her blazing emerald eyes.
''And why not?'' she argued.
''You don't know that boy Sakura, I've heard and seen many things and I don't want you with him'' he said back placing his fork down.
''Touya you don't want me with any guy'' she yelled. Yes she was angry now.
''Stop it you two'' Fujitaka said softly as they ignored him.
''No I don't, and that's because boys these days only think about getting in your pants'' he yelled as Sakura smirked.
''So you're including yourself too right'' Sakura snarled back as Touya looked at her shocked.
''Sakura'' Fujitaka said also shocked. Banging his fist on the table and making Sakura jump, Touya glared at her.
''If I find out you go with him I swear to our mothers grave I will find him Sakura, and will take pleasure beating the crap out of him'' Touya spat as Sakura's eyes widened in shock.
''Enough'' Fujitaka yelled banging both his fist on the table.
''Insulting each other like that was bad enough but bringing your mother into this has crossed the line'' Fujitaka said as Touya look down shamefully and Sakura's eyes watered. ''I want you two to apologize for how disrespectful you were to each other, is that clear'' Fujitaka yelled. ''I said is that clear'' Fujitaka yelled once more. Both Touya and Sakura where shocked at their father's outburst, he was usually calm but not today.
''Hai'' Touya said as he looked to Sakura.
''I'm sorry for what I said Sakura, but I know I'm right about this one and you'll understand when you're older and for your sake I'm not taking back what I said'' Touya said as he closed his eyes and waited to hear her yells.
''I hate you'' she whispered as his eyes opened in shock and stared into her's, wanting to know if she truly meant it. Standing up, she ran to her room and ignored her father's cries.
Later
The sun had gone down as the stars shined through Sakura's window. Sitting up she wiped her tears. Touya was not going to mess up her chances with Tenchi. He didn't know what he was talking about. Tenchi was nice, smart and everything she wanted. Sighing she went to her desk top and sat on her chair and looked outside. Touya had tried to come in but Sakura had locked her door and ignored his calls.
''What time is it'' Sakura said as she looked to her watch.
10:00
''Hoee'' she whispered. She had fallen asleep for a pretty long time.
Ding Ding
Sakura's cell rang as she picked it up.
''Moshi Moshi, Sakura speaking'' Sakura said.
''Hey Sakura-chan, its me Tenchi'' Tenchi said through the line.
''Tenchi'' Sakura said smiling.
''Hai, I wanted to call you and see if you still wanted to be my date'' Tenchi said as Sakura's smile faded remembering what Touya said.
''Sakura are you still there'' Tenchi asked.
''Hai, hai'' Sakura said as she grabbed her bag and took out Naoko's notes.
''Touya'' she thought.
''I would like that'' Sakura said.
''Hai, well see you tomorrow'' Tenchi said making Sakura smile.
''Hai Ja'ne'' Sakura said.
''Ja'' he said as he hung up. Sighing Sakura placed her phone down.
She wanted him to talk to her, but she guessed he was busy. Looking back to the notes she began to copy. As she flipped the pages she found a note from Naoko.
''Sakura remember to watch the planets line up to night ''
Giggling she moved her chair to the window and opened it as she sat down. Flipping to more pages she saw the shape and sizes of the buildings of the unknown kingdoms. Stopping she looked at the burned unknown kingdom, for some reason it gave her the chills. Flipping once more she gasped bringing her hands to her mouth.
''Is this some kind of joke?'' Sakura whispered as she stared at the picture.
In the page was a picture of her necklace or her mother's necklace. Quickly she read Naoko's note about it.
The only carving found
''That's it'' Sakura whispered in frustration as she sat back on her chair holding onto her necklace.
''Just a weird coincidence'' Sakura whispered to herself looking at her ceiling and down to her necklace.
''It has to be'' Sakura said as she looked up to the book and reached for the notes once again. Sighing she looked at the picture. Naoko was a very good drawer, especially when it came down to copying down notes. This was no mistake. That had to be how the necklace looked like. It looked exactly like the one she was wearing. The five petal heart necklace on the notes and around her neck were exactly the same.
''What's going on'' Sakura thought as she traced the picture with her finger tip. Suddenly a thunderbolt cracked in the sky scaring Sakura off her chair. Standing up quickly she looked out her window.
''Hoee'' Sakura screamed watching the sky filled with dark gray clouds as another bolt cracked on the ground sending a white flash of light thundering to the ground. Blinded by the light Sakura closed her eyes and crouched down trying to avoid it. As it faded away she opened them and stared back out her window.
''What the...'' she muttered to herself as she stared down from her window to the street. The white light poured into the gray haze and instantly a glowing purple color appeared in the center of the street. It looked like some kind of portal she had seen in movies.
''This is a dream'' Sakura said to herself as she saw it grow 10 times it size. Her eyes widened as she saw a stranger jump out the portal and run away from it and stop only to turn around and face whatever was going to come out.
''This is dream, this is a dream'' she whispered to herself as she saw a larger figure emerge from the purple light.
''Oh my god, why does this happen to me'' Sakura thought as she stood up and ran out her out of her room, running down the stairs she noticed no one was awake.
''Oh yea go to sleep when all the weird stuff happens'' Sakura said to herself running out of her house. Bringing her hands to her face to prevent herself from yelling she fell back in shock.
Standing in front of her had to be the biggest, ugliest thing she had ever seen. It reminded her of a troll, very tall like around 12 feet, with a long face and large nose, and rotting teeth that were gritted towards its enemy. It had no hair on its head, its eyes were red with a black pupil in the center of it making him look even more dangerous since his complication was a dark gray/black color. He wore ripped pieces of gray clothing covering his upper body and south section. In his hand he held a 6 feet wooden stick that had silver spikes engraved in it, begging to stab someone with it.
Sakura had never seen nothing like it. This was definitely a kaijuu. Feeling bad for the creature's opponent, Sakura turned to the person. Being closer now she could tell the person was a male as his chestnut hair came out of his hood and a cloak, but his face was hidden in the shadows of it. The guy stood bravely a couple of feet away from the creature. From where Sakura sat the guy wasn't even half the size the creature was. Trying to figure out if this was a dream Sakura stood as neither of them sent her a glance.
(A/N: this is going to be an ancient language, you will learn what it is later on)
''Hvat's nema þat vörð Tipto''(You chose the wrong day to chose a fight with me Tipto) The young man said getting in his stance.
''Tungl sjötrungnis Li'' (What are you doing in this time Li) The creature named Tipto chuckled.
''Elsólar böl hjálm ok bryn'' (That is none of your concern) The young man gritted out.
''Tungl sjötrungnis'' (It may not be mine, but to my master it is)Tipto snarled back as the young man glared at him.
''En æsir urðu illa við hvarfhjálm ok brynju'' (You and your master and his servants can go burn in hell for all I care) The young man spat out as Tipto growled in fury.
''Þat hafði Xun ok í sættargerð sinni'' (Respect master Xun you bastard) Tipto yelled as he ran to the young man causing small earthquakes to happen as the floor cracked slightly.
Sakura stared in horror as she watched the creature run towards the stranger. One minute they where talking in some weird language and a minute later the creature launched himself towards the stranger.
''What is going on'' she whispered hiding behind a bush.
''Var þá ger sætt af ásanna hendi við hana''(What kind of man hides in his castle while his servants fight all his battles, he's a coward) The young man smirked as he flipped over him, in mid air and reached into his cloak and pulled out a sword landing behind the Tipto.
''Þenna kýs ek'' (It ends here) The young man said. Tipto turned around and threw his stick full speed towards him as the stranger suddenly disappeared and reappeared on it, he did that step again but appeared in front of the creature and slashed his stomach. Green blood started to ooze out of the wound.
''Tók hjálm'' (Damn..you) Tipto growled as he held onto his wound but suddenly smirked.
''Þá buðu þessir at spyrja kynni hann'' ( What are you smiling about, happy you're going to die or just enjoying the pain) The young man smirked as Tipto chuckled and spat out blood.
''En er þeir fóru fyrir land fram, reru dvergarnir á boða ok hvelfðu skipinu'' (Big talk little wolf, but i was just remembering the day your father died, don't you remember) Tipto chuckled as the young man gripped onto his sword.
''Sættargerð''(Bastard) The stranger hissed as a dark green aura arised and surrounded him.
Sakura was confused, but suddenly felt something evil approach them as chills went down her back. Turning back to the portal that was still there she noticed black smoke emerged and slowly floated towards the warrior. Her gut screamed danger as it got closer to him and he seemed not to notice.
Without the stranger noticing Tipto moved his fallen weapon up from the ground. Satisfied that his master's energy had come to aid his attack Tipto prepared the last attack.
''Oh no'' Sakura thought as she saw it get closer to him. Not knowing if she should scream or run back in her house where she should have stayed, she did the most stupidest thing she could have possibly done. She ran towards the stranger hoping to get there before it did.
''Þá spurði Fjalarr'' (You die tonight) The warrior snarled as his sword glowed a darker green never noticing the weapon and dark energy behind him.
''Þá er Þa'' (So do you) Tipto yelled as he monitioned his weapon forward expecting it to hit him straight on.
''Nani'' The warrior said as he turned and prepared to block the attack with his sword but was startled as a female voice yelled out.
''Look out'' Sakura yelled tackling the stranger to the floor, nearly missing the attack. Not wasting anytime Sakura stood up and grabbed the guys hand and ran as fast as she could to Penguin Park.
''I hope this guy has a plan'' Sakura thought as they reached a corner but she was suddenly pulled back and thrown against the wall harshly.
''Þá mælti'' (Who are you) The guy yelled at her as he pressed his sword on her neck. Shaking, Sakura took a good look at the stranger. He definitely had messy chestnut hair. His skin seemed smooth and tan, but was harsh and firm at this time. Looking into his eyes for the first time she found intense amber eyes gazing down at her frightened emerald ones. She felt as if she had seen him before, and it suddenly hit her.
''You're the guy from my dream'' Sakura whispered as he raising his eyebrow at her.
''Þá mælti'' (Who are you) he said once again as she closed her eyes just to avoid his gaze. She had a small pink aura surrounding her body, he was surprised he didn't notice her at all.
''Look I don't know who you are or even if you understand me but that thing is going to kill you. We have to get away'' Sakura whispered hoping he could understand her as she opened her eyes and found him walking back towards where they had come from.
''Hey...stop he's over there'' Sakura said running and stood in front of him before he could reach the corner. Suddenly she felt so small as his amber eyes gazed down at her harshly.
''Move'' he hissed making her eyes widen. This was the first time she had heard him talk in normal language beside the weird one he had been speaking in.
''Iie'' Sakura whispered very slowly as his grip on his sword tightened making her gulp. Sakura realized the stranger was eyeing her and looked down just to blush. She was wearing her pjs. Looked down, blushing as she noticed she was still wearing her pj's; A pink spaghetti shirt that gave him a good view of her cleavage, with her matching pants as she stood bare foot. His gaze had stopped in her chest area making her blush harder.
''Perver..'' she yelled as she brought her hands up her chest but were grabbed as she gasped in shocked. He lowered his face to her chest as he held her hands tightly, not allowing her to escape as she tried to move away.
''Where did you get that'' he said letting her go as she placed distance between them.
''Get what'' Sakura yelled still mad he had the nerve to talk to her.
''Your necklace'' he said making her expression change to a surprised one.
''Hoe'' Sakura said confused as she felt something wrap around her waist only to look down to giant fingers.
''HOEEEE'' Sakura yelled as she was lifted in mid hair only to come face to face with the creature.''Oh god'' Sakura whispered in horror as she saw her life flash in his eyes in seconds.
''Nú hykk Tipto segja'' (Put her down Tipto) The stranger yelled as his aura surrounded him again, getting back in his stance.
''þýtr Alföður Li'' (I don't think so Li) he yelled launching his weapon at him once again causing him to move back while Tipto took the opportunity and ran towards the portal.
''Oh no'' Sakura whispered in terror seeing he was running towards the portal.
''Let me go'' Sakura yelled struggling but only caused the creature to tighten his grip on her.
''Please let me go'' Sakura yelled as tears fell down her eyes. She wished the stranger or her family would help her. Reaching the portal the creature jumped in making Sakura's eyes widen in shock and fear.
''NOOOOO'' she yelled as darkness surrounded them but then colors bursted out of no where causing her eyes to close as they floated deeper and deeper into the mouth of the portal.
Her day had just gotten worse...
Till next time
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