H DUDES! I take forever, don't I. Well, here we go!
"..." talking
'...' thinking
(...) me talking
change in scene/time
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'What on Earth?' Sakura stared at the letter with the request. Why would anyone want to marry her?
"Maybe it's a mistake?" a very uncertain Tomoyo suggested, unsure about the whole thing. She could see why someone would want to marry Sakura, for she is beautiful. But isn't Sakura a little young? "Or maybe it's a trap. You are powerful, perhaps someone wants to trick you into giving you their powers. I dunno. Is there a return address?"
"Hai, there is. It's from a Magashi Yoshiro. Have you heard of anyone called that, Tomoyo?"
"Iie. How weird. Why would someone you've never heard of want to ask you to marry them?" A shadow loomed over them.
"Well, she is the cardmistress you know. To the magical community, that's like being a celebrity in itself."
"Syaoran!" Sakura jumped in surprise.
"You should always be paying attention to what's going on around you, Sakura. You need to do it all time, even in your sleep, but even now when you're talking, it's important to make sure no one sneaks up on you," scolded Syaoran. His expression softened. "Did you miss me?" Tears welled up in Sakura's eyes.
"Hai," she replied softly. Suddenly, she jumped up and hugged him soundly. "Oh, Syaoran, you came back! Why didn't you write to me?"
"I was so busy with the training the Elders gave me. I'm sorry, Sakura. I didn't mean to make you worry."
"Do you still love me?" Sakura looked away. Why did she just ask that! It just popped out of her mouth. She felt her face turning red. 'Oh, Kami-sama, don't let him think I'm stupid.'
"Well... yes. I suppose I do still." Syaoran blushed fervently. "Ano... do you?"
"Are you kidding! Sakura-chan was depressed without you around. All moping and no smiles, I thought she was sick!" Tomoyo exclaimed, holding her trusty camera to get all of Sakura-chan's kawaiiness with Syaoran on tape. "Ohohohohohoho!"
"Aaaahhhh..." Syaoran and Sakura sweatdropped. Then both realized that they were in each others arms. Jumping back, Syaoran turned to Tomoyo. "I see you haven't changed much Daidouji-chan."
"Nope. Say, when did you get here, Li-kun?"
"An hour ago. My things were taken to my apartment by the servants. I came to see you first. I'll only be staying a couple days though."
"Oh. You can't stay any longer?" Sakura didn't want him to leave so soon. Why wouldn't the Elders let him be with her?
"No. I'm finished my training, but I jointly rule the clan with my mother now that I'm nearly an adult. I'm here on business with the Japanese banks."
"Oh. Hey, do you know a Magashi Yoshiro? He's the one who sent the roses and marriage proposal to me."
"What! That guy's a perverted slimeball. He's a sorcerer too. My suggestion is to throw out the whole gift and forget it. Don't even bother replying. He keeps on trying to get powerful sorcerers, men and women alike, to marry him. He's power-hungry."
"Oh, Kami. That's just great. Thank you Syaoran. How long do you have until you have to go to your apartment?" asked Sakura, hoping that he didn't have to leave soon.
"None of my meetings start until the day after tomorrow."
"Sugoi! We can hang out and see all our friends again!" Sakura jumped up and raced for the door of Tomoyo's trailer.
"So, cardmistress, your wolf did come to you. No matter. I will have you for my own. You don't know how persistent I am. When I want someone, I get them." The shadowed man glared into his seeing glass and glared at Li Syaoran greeting Touya and Keroberos again and having a glaring contest with both of them. An evil smile pulled across his face. "You just watch me." Turning away, he snapped his fingers at the servant nearby. "Send for the twins. I need to have release tonight."
The servant shivered, feeling pity for the poor boy and girl that would have to pleasure the man. "Yes, Magashi-sama."
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