When you start this fanfic chapter, this is still the same fic I assure you! And I'm sorry I don't update like everyday, so lets just say I hate High School, and chances are afterThursday, I'm going to be grounded from the comp. after report cards, so be aware if I dont updatefor a while. Thank yas! And plus... lotsa romance in this chapter! w00t! -TowaNoshibwa
"Damn that Space Time Witch." Fei Wang Reed swore to himself, staring at the magically conjured portal in front of him, seeing Yuko and the Mokona Modoki's planning something. "And she know's those children's fates."
The sorcerer from Ceres would be a minor threat to his plans, but also a tool, as was young Syaoran, but the skilled ninja known as Kurogane would only be a threat, Reed mused. "After I dispose of the dimension travelers before there quest for the Tsubasa begins, I must get rid of the witch." He smirked, then waving his fingers at his minions at his feet. "Instead of attacking the Clow Ruins as planned, attack Shirasaki Castle.
"Really? You think that Kurogane-san is in love with my sister?" Amaterasu asked flatly.
"Yes, your majesty." Soma nodded, kneeling before the imperial ruler. "It's like a shojo manga, your majesty."
Amaterasu frowned doubtfully/ "When Tsukuyomi eventually becomes the ruler of this country, do you think that Kurogane-san would be... suitable for her? My time as ruler is soon coming to an end soon, so my sister must be happy when she takes charge, correct?"
"You aren't sure if he'd make her happy, right your majesty? His nobility is good enough, considering he was the young master of Suwa and the do seem very suitable for one another." Soma tried to rationalize, slightly disturbed by Amaterasu's "My time is coming to an end." comment. "Its almost like a match made in heaven, if I may your majesty."
"That may or may not be true, but you never know when destiny takes a turn for the worst..." She sighed, placing her hands on the terrece overlooking the courtyards. "Soma."
"Yes, your majesty?"
"I want you seek out Kurogane-san and find out if his feelings for Tsukuyomi are true, considering from what you said about there 'encounter' yesterday" She commanded sternly.
"But why, your majesty?" Soma frowned, but was dully ignored. "...yes, your majesty."
Kurogane stood once again in front of his mother's grave, but this time, not to grieve, but to vent. "...how...do people fall in love?" He murmured to himself, taking what Soma said into consideration. No matter what, he'd told himsaelf that he would never get close to anyone, in case something bad would happen to them, but he meant it with all of his heart when he told Tomoyo he'd protect her. And also, every time he was with her, his heart ached. "So why..."
"Kurogane!" Soma shouted upon entering. "I have to talk to you about her highness."
"Can't you see I'm busy? And shut up when your in the shrines." Kurogane twitched, this not being the first time she'd interrupted his train of thought.
"Hey, as much as I lovedragging you back to Princess Tomoyo's side, I have to ask you something. Her majesty's orders." Soma frowned. "And I'm not sure if you even know the answer."
"...answer to what?" He asked, interested in spite of himself, but immediately regretted it.
"Are you in love with Princess Tomoyo?" Soma asked in all seriouisness, wincing at his pained reaction.
"How is that any concern of Amaterasu?" Kurogane asked carefully, masking his emotions.
"Kurogane, her majesty has a bad habit of jumping to conclusions, so you should be lucky that she's not making wedding plans right now." Soma sighed, then returned to the current subject. "So I really need you to answer me."
"You said yourself to keep my personal problems off the job."
"Answer me."
"No."
"'No,' as in you don't lo-"
"I didn't say that! Stop asking me this."
"Kurogane."
"No, God dammit, shut up!!" He shouted. Maybe he did love her, but Soma would be the last person he'd admit it to.
"Kur-"
"If I say I love her, something bad is bound to happen to her!"
"...bound to happen to who?"
"Ah!! Your highness!!" Soma shouted, bowing akwardly as the little princess walked passed.
"Soma, is something wrong with Kurogane?" She asked in concern at the breaking down ninja.
"I think that would be best for you to determine his condition, Tsukuyomi-sama, if you give me leave."
"Yes, you may go." Tomoyo nodded, as the female ninja walked out of the temple, leaving her and him. "Kurogane..."
"I'm sorry, princess. Please disregard what I was saying." He tried, hoping that she hadn't heard he and Soma's conversation.
"I'm afraid I can't disregard that because it concerns me." Tomoyo said flatly. "And I did hear you and Soma's conversation."
He winced as he turned to face her. "...I'm sorry, princess."
She smiled sadly. "You don't have to apologize for anything."
"Tomoyo..."
"-your highness! Her majesty wants to see you!" Soma shouted from the outside of the shrine, obviously eavesdropping.
"Oh... I guess I have to go." Tomoyo smiled again, when Soma called once again. Kurogane frowned as she passed, then he grabbed her shoulder.
"Tomoyo, wait." He sighed, as she turned around.
"I'm sorry, but I really have to-" She started, but was cut off when he suddenly pulled her her by the shoulder, pulling her to him, closing the little space that was in between them.
"Um... Kurogane?" Tomoyo breathed in surprise, her heart pounding, as he embraced her."What are you-" The little princess was once again cut off, as he tenderly silenced her with a kiss. She blinked in pure surprise, gripping his sleeve as he held her even closer to him.
"Soma-san, where is Tsuku-" A voice sighed from the door, walking inside.
"Y-your majesty, don-" Soma tried to stop her, but was to late.
"...yo...mi... um..." Amaterasu finished weakly as she walked into the room.
"...damn." Kurogane flinched, letting go of the startled princess.
"Oh my god..."