Moonlit Rose

Summary: A prince, cold and dark, ruling a country happier than light. An orphan, cautious and feisty with a secret she doesn't even know herself. These two paths destined not to meet, but a rose changes it all.

Disclaimer: Card Captor does not belong to thy.

Author's notes are now at the bottom.

And by the way, one quote to keep in mind when you're reading the story

Never judge a book by its cover.

And without wasting more time, onto the chapter!

Chapter 9

"And," Syaoran's voice was hard and felt Sakura cringe, "Thank you... for your support."

Sakura looked up at Syaoran, "Your welcome."

As the trio was flying back home, Sakura asked into the silence, "Prince?"

Syaoran gave no acknowledgment of hearing her.

"Your highness?" She asked again.

Once again, Syaoran ignored her.

Sakura poked his back. He turned around and glared at her. She smiled sheepishly, "I apologize, but can I ask you something?"

Syaoran looked at her, wondering how it was that this girl had so much courage in her. Any other normal girl would have immediately quieted down. He turned back.

Sakura took this as a signal to let her ask away, "Why did you kill that goblin so relentlessly?" She felt Syaoran stiffen.

The Wolf Prince stayed quiet and Sakura assumed that he would not answer, but Syaoran surprised her.

"Why you ask..." He stated in a way that made Sakura gulp.

"Hoe... you don't need to answer!" She quickly said.

"I killed that goblin because goblins destroy humans," he replied coldly.

Eh? That doesn't answer my question. Sakura thought, but answered a "thank you" anyway. Goblins destroy humans?

The following silence was so tense that Sakura thought she would faint. She decided to break it, "Your highness?"

But Syaoran beat her to it, "You."

Sakura felt like chucking a stone at him, but said and did nothing.

"Peasant!"

Sakura glared at his back and questioned sullenly, "What." Not even in question form, but in a flat way of speaking.

The prince's ears seemed to tint slightly and Sakura thought he was embarrassed for quite awhile, seeing the prince wasn't speaking. But as words started shooting from his mouth, she realized it was anger. She managed to catch on to the last bit of his angered rambling.

"I don't quite know what happened last night. All I can comprehend at this moment is that I did a few un-royal like things and I would like to know what I did." This was a demand.

Sakura recalled the event on the night before and stammered, "W-what do you remember?"

Syaoran turned around to glare at her, "You haven't been listening, have you? After I drank a goblet or two of the steaming fairy juice, everything became a blur. I remember seeing your blurry face coming towards me and everything went black. Then this morning- " He stopped and turned around, ears once again tinted.

Sakura felt herself blushing, "Well. I'm not quite sure what happened either. But-"

Syaoran inturrupted her, murmuring coldly, "If you reveal anything, peasant, I will make sure that your picture will be on every post, saying "Wanted for raping the prince.""

A hurricane of flames burst from Sakura, "WHAT!?"

A smirk could be heard from his voice, "Your heard me, you disgraceful girl."

Sakura fumed, "Why you!" She tried to punch the prince, but he turned around and caught her wrist just in time.

"Attempt murder," he said deadly, "horrifying consequences." And turned to face the front.

The rest of the trip back to the castle was accompanied by ear-piercing silence.

All the while, Sakura was furious. This prince! What do girls find themselves drawn to him? He's nothing, but...but a pile of scum! How dare he! And just as I thought we were getting along!

Her thoughts were inturrupted by the gentle landing of Kero. She quickly jumped off of him and prepared to stalk off.

"Wait," Syaoran said. She turned. Was he going to apologize? Nah, he was handing her the reins of Kero.

She stared at it, "What is this for?"

Syaoran glared, "Don't forget. You serve me. Go put Kero back into his stable. My room is where you shall be next." And with that, he walked away.

Sakura felt her hairs rising with anger. She started pulling Kero in a direction, then realized she had no idea where the stables were.

As Sakura started wandering around cluelessly she heard, "Ah, Miss Sakura, we meet again." Sakura jumped slightly at the unexpected voice.

What a familiar voice.

Navy blue eyes twinkled at her, "Ah, are you lost?"

Sakura huffed, "No, I am not."

"Ah, mad at the prince?" Eriol asked.

Sakura stopped in her tracks and looked the cold prince's cousin, "How would you know?"

Eriol chuckled a deep, boyish chuckle. Ironic. "Ah, I have been watching you two since Kero has landed. Come, I will lead you to the stables."

Sakura gratefully followed him. As they walked, Eriol striked conversation, "Ah, How is my cousin treating you?"

"Eh. Just great."

"Ah, not too well is he? He doesn't usually, but if you succeed in talking to him, it means he has a type of liking towards you"

"He has a great way of showing his kindness," Sakura pointed out thoughtlessly.

Eriol chuckled again, "Ah, here we are. This is where Kero rests."

A gorgeous, black pegasus appeared next to Kero. "Ah, this is my pegaus, Spindel Sun."

"Why is his name Spindel Sun if he's black?" Sakura asked, then realized her boldness and quickly curtseyed, murmuring "Forgive me."

"Ah, it is nothing. On his nose, see there, is a golden spot that represents the sun."

Sakura stared, blinking. How could she have missed that? "I better be going then. Thank you..." she was searching her memory boxes, this sire's name was nowhere to be found.

"Eriol," he offered. "Just, Eriol."

Sakura curtseyed again, "Thank you Eriol-sama." And with that, she dreadfully went up to where the sun never reaches his rays to, his room.

Syaoran trudged into the castle, thinking. Soon, he ran into a certain someone. He looked up and groaned.

"What is it you want, Eriol?"

"Ah, my dearest cousin. How has your night been?" Eriol asked, innocently with a knowing look.

Syaoran groaned and aimed a punch at Eriol's shoulder. He just nimbly dodged it.

"Get away from me." And walked away from his amused-looking cousin.

"Ah, If you won't take that amazing girl, Sakura. I will," Eriol called to Syaoran.

Fighting the urge to run back and kick him, Syaoran walked away.

--

An athmyst head popped out from the shadows. "Are you really going to take away the prince's servant?"

"Tomoyo-chan, of course I'm not. I already have you, don't I?" Eriol smiled.

Tomoyo still looked confused, "Then why..."

"It's obvious our little prince is dealing with some unknown feelings. I just thought it would be fun to..."

Tomoyo finished his sentence for him, slightly laughing, "Provoke him?"

Eriol smirked. "Exactly."

--

Syaoran felt his anger boil up as he remembered Eriol mentioning his servant.

What still stumped him was the question 'What had he done last night?' He slightly remembered holding something warm and soft and then this morning, when he woke up... He felt himself redden. Was he holding this girl, the whole night? His heart quickened. He shook his head, disgusted at himself. What should he care? This girl was nothing, but a servant to him.

But this girl... she was so mysterious. So brave. So annoying. So confusing. So beautiful.

Syaoran halted in his step. Did he just think she was so beautiful? No. This could not be happening. He was definitely not feeling any sort of attraction to this pathetic servant girl.

"Syaoran-sama! Where have you been?" Wei rushed up to him.

"Did mother even notice my absense?" Syaroan knew the answer before it even came out of Wei's lips.

He shook his head, "No, your prince."

Syaoran left, not caring about how he suddenly felt so hurt. He smirked as he walked up the stairs to his room. She didn't notice, huh?

Just as he walked into his room, a pile of auburn hair also bounced in. He looked up. There was the girl that sent his heart beating. He just stared at her. Her emerald eyes peered at him, concernly. "Are you alright?"

Syaoran snapped out of his little trance and snarled, "I was, up until now." He saw her face fall with hurt and felt a slight tug on his heart. He sighed. "Just go."

"You don't need me?"

Syaoran glared at her, "If I did, I would ring for you and if you weren't... well," he trailed off threatenly.

Sakura glared back, "If I wanted to leave, I would walk away right now." Sakura stalked off.

Syaoran stared daggers into the door that was just shut. She wouldn't dare leave.

Sakura angrily stomped into the library. She had to get information, but the prince was so aggravating.

"Alright. Goblins, goblins, goblins..." she murmured to herself. "Goblets, G Aha."

She quickly flipped through the page.

Goblins

One of the most cunning species known to men. Greedy and green, these creatures are found in forests, where they mostly reside. Their worst enemy is the troll. For more information, turn to page 42

Sakura followed the instructions.

Trolls

Often thought of as 'hideous, horrible, or horrifying'. Many trolls actually have soft hearts and are lenient in the case of life or death. Enemies with the goblin.

Sakura stared at the book. Was this it? She reached for another book.

History on Goblins. This title looked promising. An article catched her eye.

Queen Yelan's Distraught

Full moon- Recently our queen's husband has been slaughtered during the night of celebration. The question is why? Many experts say farmers were unhappy with the life they have been leading, but sources prove them wrong. After talking to many farmers, they all agree our former king was the 'best they've seen in several years'. After many, many searches and history-checks, a conclusion has been made.

Goblins. These little creatures came in during the night and assassinated the king. The question why is still at large. Why would they kill our great leader?

A furthur note was, when his father was killed, it was the prince's 8th birthday. He was seen chatting happily to any servant who would listen about the promise his father made. His father's promise? On the very next day, after being away from home for a whole year, he would take his son out for a whole day, just the two of them. But, this has never happened...

Sakura stopped reading, horrified. Goblins destroy humans. Now, she fully understood why the prince seemed so cold to the goblins.

There was more to the prince then I realize, she thought. Thinking of the prince brought a flush to her face. Why did her heart quicken so? Suddenly, Sakura recalled a pair of warm arms around her. How she felt so safe, so warm. She mentally scolded herself.

Suddenly, the door slammed shut and she whipped her head up and gulped.

It was the prince.

Sakura stared at him and quickly stood up. "Your highness. I didn't hear the bell. I'm so sorry!" She prepared herself for the harsh aftermath.

Syaoran wilted down, "You didn't leave." He muttered.

Sakura heard what he had just said and felt her stomach twist.

"Didn't I tell you I would stay?" She whispered.

He looked at the floor, slightly remembering, "You did. If you break that promise...I could care less. Bring me my dinner, wench."

Sakura saw through his tone and smiled. Maybe this prince did have some good qualities in him, after all.

-

-

-

-

-

Wahh! So much emotions stirring up! So, so sorry for the slow update!! I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

Oh, a serious question.

Are you all ok with me adding some fantasy twists to it? I thought it would be funner to write and read? Tell me! Also, please drop off a review.

Reviewing is amazing, constructive critism would much be appreciated. I want to know what I'm doing wrong!

Please Review