I'm so sorry… I haven't been able to update for so long…. sobs My stupid computer has been down and I haven't been able to get onto the Internet. Anyway here are a few responses to reviews and questions.

Dark- Cherry Angel – I am so very sorry to hear that you feel that way, I think this will be a very good story. And at the beginning of every chapter I state that I do not own either Cardcaptor Sakura or the Tamora Pierce books. And I actually am not cutting out things in the book, I am borrowing. Besides this is a fanfiction site, hence most of the stories have been taken from other books, animes, mangas, t.v. shows, or movies. Also this is my first serious story and I want to make sure that I do it correctly so I am basing it off a story created by an excellent writer. I will finish this story and try to make something a little more original for you.

Story Weaver1 – LOL yes I am very happy with the Hiroshi and Meiling fluff. I'm not sure if Eriol has anything planned for them or not, so keep reading and find out.

crystalstarlight – yes, actually I was planning on changing the pairing because in my story as you can see there is no George, there is Tomoyo. Thank you for mentioning this, I forgot to put it in the first chapter.

Phantom Demon – I know, I absolutely love when the females are the heroines also because it shows that not only men can be all strong and powerful.

Starlight – My Chosen Destiny – thank you for noticing I was trying to go for more humor in this chapter. And for a little help on the upcoming chapters, what was quick about this one? So that I can fix it for the future.

The Amazing Aliano – I AM SO SORRY! I was originally going to have you as a girl but there are no girls allowed at the castle for training as a knight. And yes there are a lot of plans for you in the future chapters.

Crayon Eater Aya – Yes I will bring you into the story but you might not have a major part, but you will for sure get in the story. Would you like to be female or male?

So yes thank you all so very much for reviewing. Tomoyo makes her grand appearance in this chapter. YAY! On with the story!

A Girl in Boys Armor

A fanfiction by Mars-Child

Chapter Title: Letters and New Friends

Chapter 4

Sakura woke up one morning to hear Yue at the door, yelling for her to let him in. Sakura got out of bed and pulled the blanket around her and went to answer the door.

"What is it, Yue?" She asked.

"You have a letter from your brother. I didn't want to read it before you so I brought it here." Yue answered.

Sakura grabbed the letter from Yue and was almost jumping from anticipation. She hadn't heard from her brother in almost a month. She wondered how he was doing at the missionary and at becoming a sorcerer. She ripped open the letter and started reading it.

Dear Arukas,

I am very sorry that I have not been able to write for awhile, but I have been very busy here. I have been learning all sorts of magic and sorcerery while at the Missionary. I can't wait to see you again and show you all that I've learned. How are you there at the castle, I hear that knight training is very difficult. I hope that you are not having too hard of a time. I look forward to your return letter.

Your loving brother,

Sohma

Sakura was pleased that her brother remembered not to ask any personal questions in case that her mail was read by someone in the castle. She knew that he would be having a great time at the missionary, but couldn't understand why he would want to learn magic and use his powers in the first place. After all magic is what killed their mother.

About two months after Sakura had been at the castle she was allowed to go into the village. She borrowed one of the castle horses and rode off accompanied by only Yue. She was riding through the village and decided to stop and get a drink at one of the small bars. She got off of her horse and walked in casually. She was amazed at the noise and at how many people could fit into such a small area. Sakura went up to the bar and ordered a lemonade.

"Well how ya doin there youngun." The barmaid asked.

"I'm doing just fine, thank you." Sakura remembered to be polite.

The barmaid winked at her and went back to serving the rest of her customers. Sakura was looking around the bar, when she heard yelling and scuffling in the back of the bar. Two rather large men, who drank a little too much, were yelling at each other over a card game. Sakura was curious and decided to check it out. One of the men grabbed his glass and threw it at the other man. Sakura was standing right behind the man and got soaked with a very foul smelling liquid. Sakura yelled in disapproval and the man she was standing behind turned and glared at her.

"What are you complaining about, laddie? You weren't cheated out by this here cheater." He screamed at her spraying spit all over her face. Sakura was becoming angry not to mention rather disgusted.

" What the hell are you talking about! I never cheated." The other man said coming over.

Sakura was caught in the middle of the two men who had brought switchblades (A/N I don't know if those were around back then but this is my story and well they were) from their pockets. Sakura was trapped because there were people packed on both sides and the men were advancing on each other from the opposite sides. Now she was not only angry, but also a little frightened. Her eyes, unknown to her, were started to glow bright green. She was looking all around her trying to find a way out before the two men lunged at each other, harming her. She was just about to give up when a woman in bright red came out of no where and grabbed her arm, saying, "Come with me."

The woman took her out of harms way and pushed through the crowd to a flight of stairs. She led Sakura up the stairs to a door that led into a room. The woman pushed Sakura into the room and closed the door behind her.

"Who are you." Sakura asked eyes still glowing slightly.

"I was just about to ask you the same thing." The girl's voice was light but very strong.

Sakura was staring at the girl and decided she was not a threat. "I am Arukas, a page at the Tokyo Castle."

"You are no boy. You are hiding your true gender. Why?" The girl asked.

"I am too a boy." Sakura replied indignantly.

The girl just nodded her head as she walked around Sakura looking her over from head to toe. "You do not seem like much of page. You are scrawny and small. How do you manage to keep up with the bigger boys?" She asked.

"I can keep up just fine thank you." Sakura responded. She knew she was little but she didn't think she was scrawny.

"I see. Well then page, my name is Tomoyo. I live up above the bar." Tomoyo was rather tall. She had a slim figure and long grayish hair tied up in a pony tail. Her eyes were a strange amethyst color. She was wearing a modest peasant top, the sleeves only went to her elbows. She also had a darker red pair of riding pants on, and some high black boots that went to her knees. Sakura felt very intimidated by this woman, who even though she was not a part of the royal family had a strange royalness to her. "What did you think you were doing getting into the middle of that fight? Someone as small as you couldn't have taken on those two men." Tomoyo asked.

"I wasn't trying to get into the middle. It just sorta happened. And I'm not that small." Sakura said with a scowl.

"Of course, of course. Well Arukas, I believe it is time you returned to your friend he is looking anxiously for you. If you ever need me, just say something to Tohru, she and I are very good friends." Tomoyo said as she ushered Sakura out of the room. "Also please don't mention me to your friend Eriol, he and I have quite a long history together and I don't think he would be very pleased to know that you and I were around each other."

Sakura found herself outside of the bar, looking into the face of a very angry Yue. She got on her horse and rode alongside Yue very quietly lost in thought.

'I wonder what history she has with Eriol?' She thought. 'But she asked me not to mention her to him and I gave my word.'

Sakura reached the stables and took both her and Yue's horse back to their stalls. Tohru came in with her pet rat and cat sitting on both her shoulders. She took out a grooming brush and started to brush Sakura's horse down. Sakura was getting ready to go back into the castle when she heard a very familiar voice.

"So, back from your little frolic? I've had no one to pick on for the last two or so hours and I'm ready to make up for some lost time." Nakoto was leaning against the stable wall with a large grin on his face.

Sakura said nothing, but kept walking forward. Nakoto stuck his foot out and Sakura tripped over it falling on her face. Nakoto started to laugh hysterically. Sakura got up and brushed herself off, but Nakoto was right there and hit her square in the face. Sakura immediately began to bleed from her nose and a cut on her lip.

"That is for making look like an ass in front of the prince for a second time. Next time I won't be as easy on you." Nakoto hissed right in her face.

Sakura was very dizzy from blood loss, but she saw Nakoto walk away toward the castle. She too started to walk that way, but her knees started to shake and then finally collapsed. She laid on the ground unconscious for many hours until a group of people saw her and ran to her side. The group was none other than Hiroshi, Aliano, Eriol, Takashi, and Syaoran.

Syaoran examined her lip and then ordered Hiroshi to pick her up.

"Whoever did this is really going to get it." He muttered.

"Really who would pick on such a small boy?" Aliano asked.

"I don't know, but when he regains consciousness we will be sure to ask Arukas." Syaoran answered him.

The group walked up to Yue's room, and Eriol knocked on the door. Yue opened the door and was rubbing his eyes.

"What is it laddies?" He asked confused.

"We found him knocked out in front of the stables." Aliano replied. "We didn't know where else to take him so we brought him to you."

"Smart choice laddies. Bring him in here and lay him on my bed." Yue opened the door wider.

Hiroshi walked into the room and laid Sakura down on the bed. Then the four of them left. Yue wet a towel and started to wash away some of the dried blood.

"Who in the world did this to ya lad?" he asked out loud.

Mars: so that's the next chapter, hope you like this one.

Kero: IM STILL NOT IN THIS ONE! sobs

M: OH! Kero I'm so sorry, here have some cake.

K: YAY! CAKE!

M: So yes, review review review! Also Crayon Eater Aya, very sorry I couldn't get you in this chapter, you will come in in like three or so chapters. Ja ne!