A Card Captor Sakura Fan fiction

Written By:Darknessdragonz

Recipe Called Love

Eriol Hiiragizawa/Sakura Kinomoto/Syaoran Li

Disclaimer:I DO not own CCS characters!!

Darky Notes:Hiiiiiieexxx!! Chapter 11!! I know last chapter was a bit too evil. But today is a bit more light hearted.. For once no killing!! TT So...forgive my very bad grammar and all and 'ENJOY' this chapter.

Summary:Prince Li is in need of a personal cook to cook for him. Sakura Kinoto is one of the most talented cooks among the participants. Eriol Hiiragizawa is our dear prince's personal servant and announcer. Put them all together with a little dash of secrecy in Sakura's part, we have one big delicious meal. But the only thing is..Who will be the perfect match for the other?

"Hihihihi" Talking

'Hihihihi' Thinking

...Main Casts...

Syaoran Li- 18 years old

Sakura Kinomoto/Kinoto- 18 years old

Eriol Hiiragizawa- 18 years old

Tomoyo Daidouji- 18 years old

Touya Kinomoto- 23 years old

Fujitaka Kinomoto- 48 years old

Yelan Li- 40 years old

Hiroku Li- 47 years old

Meiling Sae- 18 years old

Chae HaeKyung- 20 years old

...-Xox0Xox0-...

Syaoran will be damn shocked when he hears this.

Sakura will be even more shocked.

But the one who will be the most shocked is Eriol.

For his wish had come true..

He was getting...

Sakura

--Chapter 11--

--Make it happen?--

After a practically half a day washing up the children, Sakura and Eriol needed a change in their clothes for the upcoming. Sakura had changed into a hot pink, strapless, dress which reached her feet. It has small, sparkling diamonds attached to it, making it look like snow on her dress. She had a cherry pink shall wrapped loosely around her shoulders. She was combing her hair and looking at the mirror. She look gorgeous without make-up – Because last time their make up is very very small in variety and colors-

She picked up her cherry pink lipstick and applied it on her lips. She then placed a piece of tissue in between her lips to smear off some of the lipstick so it was not so thick. Her shoulder length auburn hair had grown slightly longer and now had passed her shoulders slightly. Sakura merely sighed and placed her tiara on her head. She looked at herself in the mirror and her eyes started to dull.

'Dinner at the Li Castle...Of all places,' Sakura thought as she stood up and whirled around. The bathroom door clicked open and Eriol emerged out of the room wearing something which was much more nicer than his usual servant clothes. He wore a black tuxedo with the white inner shirt. He had a pink tie with Sakura petals on it. At the top of the tie, there was a Kinomoto crest pin to show he was from the Kinomoto castle. He had a full Sakura flower on his pocket.

He also wore smart black pants and shiny black shoes His hair was still neat and his glasses in place. Sakura smiled up at him.

"Are you ready, Eriol-kun?" Sakura asked. Eriol merely nodded and smiled at her, noticing her dull eyes. She was back to being the princess. Eriol then offered his arm to Sakura whom wrapped hers around it. They then walked out of the room and down to the front gate were her father and her brother waited patiently. Eriol was blushing slightly as they walked down the steps. Sakura was so beautiful and was so close to him that it made his heart thump so quickly.

Sakura did not notice how she was affecting Eriol. All she could think of was why they needed to have dinner there and not at the castle. Has it got something to do with the betrothal? Are they going to spread the word again and now hasten the preparations? Sakura just let out a sigh of defeat. She has no way to run now. She was trapped in between the Kinomoto and the Li merger. She was suffocating.

Eriol heard Sakura sigh and felt his heart breaking. She was probably thinking of the Li Prince right now and how suddenly their relationship had collapsed. Even though he wanted Sakura, Eriol cannot stand seeing Sakura not happy because of it. He wanted Sakura to accept it willingly, without it being forced upon her like a bunch of rules which would only make her suffer. He merely look to the front as he opened the front door for her. They went out and went up to her father.

Fujitaka smiled at the the moment they came out of the door. The both of them looked perfect together. The two of them then stopped in front of him.

"Are you ready, Sakura?" Touya asked from behind him. Sakura just looked up at him and nodded slowly. The carriage driver opened up the door for the family to go into the carriage.

'Since when am I never ready for such things?' Sakura thought.

Li Castle...

Syaoran fiddled with his neck bow. The Kinomoto family was coming for dinner and he was rather uninterested because he knew that they would probably talk about the betrothal between him and that Kinomoto princess. He let out a long sigh and leaned back on his chair and looked up at the ceiling. It was useless to try to run away. Sakura did it once and she failed. Syaoran then placed his head on the table in front of him. He needed to prepare to meet the family.

An hour later...

The Kinomoto carriage stopped in front of the front gates. Almost immediately the guards drew their weapons, thinking it was another ambush. But when Yelan went out to greet them personally, they sheathed back their weapons. Fujitaka came out first, followed by Touya, then Sakura and lastly Eriol. One of Yelan's eyebrows quirked when she saw Eriol coming out of the carriage. She dismissed it and smiled when Fujitaka came to her. Yelan and Fujitaka shook hands and muttered a few things. Yelan nodded and looked at Eriol and Sakura.

"If you do not mind, Sakura, but would you , Touya and Eriol wait for us in the dining room with Xiao Lang?" Yelan asked, her smile still plastered on her face. Sakura recognize Xiao Lang was Syaoran's Chinese name and nodded. She, Touya and Eriol then walked into the castle first. Fujitaka just smiled at their retreating figures. Yelan then looked at Fujitaka.

"Shall we go to the study as you wished?" Yelan asked. Fujitaka just nodded and walked in with her. Eriol and Sakura walked knowingly towards the dining room. As the passed, maids and servants looked at Sakura with fear and at Eriol with shock in their eyes. What was Eriol doing with a murderer like her? Soon they reached the door of the dining room. Sakura just sighed as she knew that Syaoran was sitting at one of the seats at the table. Eriol looked at Sakura and smiled.

"Let's go in shall we?" Eriol asked. Sakura nodded and looked at her brother. His face was still emotionless, not showing how much dislike he is feeling as he needed to meet the gaki again. Eriol opened the door at the dining room came to view. Sakura's eyes were the ones which instantly got glued to Syaoran's figure at the table. He had his head on the table and looked as if he was asleep. Touya scoffed.

"The nerve of that brat. Sleeping when he is expecting guests," Touya commented loudly. He knew that Syaoran was not asleep at all. He was merely resting his head. Syaoran's eyes twitched as he heard footsteps coming into the room and the comment made by Touya. Sakura noticed that their seats was assigned. Sakura went to find her seat and her eyes narrowed when she saw it. It was right across Syaoran's. She sat on her seat and looked around. Eriol had to sit beside Sakura and Touya had to sit beside Syaoran.

Touya looked at Syaoran whom still had his head on the table. He really get annoyed when people do this thus he pushed Syaoran's head roughly to the table.

"If you love the table so much, might as well kiss it!" Touya growled. Syaoran's forehead hit the table and he immediately jerked up. His forehead had a slightly red spot as he growled dangerously at Touya.

"What are you doing ..you...you...baka?!" Syaoran shouted. Touya merely smirked.

"Waking you up, gaki," Touya replied, calmly. Syaoran had steam coming out of his ears as he glared at Touya menacingly who gave him a taunting smirk. Syaoran was about to strangle him when Sakura feign coughed. Syaoran stopped mid way from Touya and turned to look at her. Sakura was giving him glare which was way colder than his. He suddenly had the urge to gulp due to fear.

"I appreciate it if you would not act violently towards my brother or I am forced to punch you," Sakura stated, her voice cold and her eyes unmoving. Syaoran looked into her eyes and found that her emotions are truly blocked now and sighed. He sat back on his seat and looked at anywhere but the two of them. Then his gaze landed on Eriol whom was sitting rather nervously beside Sakura.

"Eriol... You are with the Kinomoto now?" Syaoran asked the obvious when he saw the pin on Eriol's neck tie. Eriol just nodded and looked down at the table. Syaoran gave him a hateful glare. He hated everyone in this room. Especially that damn Kinomoto princess whom was staring a him with those dull orbs. So dull that it sent shivers up his spine.

Study...

"WHAT?!" Yelan exclaimed. Fujitaka just smiled at her nervously as he looked up at her very very surprised look.

"You wish to cancel the betrothal?! But why?!" Yelan asked exasperatingly. She did not want that to happen and that will cause the merger between them to fall. Fujitaka just let out a sigh.

"Can't you see how miserable our children are? They rebel against the idea of that marriage. Sakura even ran away because of it. We can still continue on with the merger but not this way. In my opinion, Sakura looked like she like being with Eriol more than Syaoran," Fujitaka said. Yelan sighed and plopped back on her seat.

"I guess that can be arranged. I hope this decision is wise. Xiao Lang has been complaining about having to marry a Kinomoto. No offense intended," Yelan said. Fujitaka nodded his head knowingly. He then stood up.

"I suggest we go to the dining room. I have a bad feeling about something and I do not know what," Fujitaka said. Yelan just laughed and stood up as well. Well nothing serious was happening in the dining room. It was just that Sakura had got so bored she started to fall asleep and Syaoran was still angry with Touya and was now taking advantage of Sakura's nap to strangle Touya. When the door knob clicked, Touya and Syaoran let go of each other's necks and sat up straight at their seats but Sakura was not awake. Touya knew the perfect way to wake her up.

"Kaijuu...Wake up!" Touya whispered loudly. Almost instantly Sakura woke up and glared at Touya. He merely signaled to the opening door. She got the message and sat up straight. Eriol was quite amused on how Touya woke Sakura up. Calling her a monster. The door opened fully and Fujitaka and Yelan stepped in looking rather forbidding to them suddenly. They sat at the two end seat and smiled at the children. The maids brought out the food.

"Let's eat," Yelan said. The rest nodded and started eating. Syaoran would occasionally look up to see Sakura not even glancing at him and that Touya kept on staring at him with those death glares of his. Then Fujitaka tapped on his wine glass to gain the attention of the people. They all looked at Fujitaka.

"Actually, why we have dinner here is we have an announcement," Fujitaka stated. Thats the cue for Touya to stand up and walked towards his father and passed him something. It was also the cue for Sakura and Syaoran to dread.

"We have decided to cancel the betrothal. However Sakura will be betrothed to Eriol Hiiragizawa," Yelan announced. Almost instantly, she got three different reactions. Sakura choked on the water she was drinking, Syaoran looked to his side where Touya once sat and sputtered out the wine he was drinking and Eriol dropped his spoon into his bowl of soup, shock. Instantly Sakura and Syaoran stood up and banged the table.

"WHAT?!" the two of them shouted. Sakura started coughing due to the water and Syaoran was ruffling his hair. Fujitaka was really confused of their reaction.

"What is wrong, Sakura? Syaoran? I thought you two wanted this?" Fujitaka asked. Instantly he got glares from the two of them.

"Yes that may be so but..." Syaoran started.

"Why must be betrothed to Eriol instead?" Sakura finished his sentence for him. Fujitaka just laughed lightly.

"Sakura needs to be married to ensure that the royal line is continued quickly," Fujitaka said. At this Sakura and Eriol blushed hard. Syaoran just glared at Eriol in anger and he did not why. Yes he wanted this but it was too much to let Sakura marry Eriol. It was like taunting her in front him. He merely banged the table with his fist and left without saying anything. Sakura knew something wrong. She may hate being the princess but she was not heartless. He may have hurt her before but she had forgiven him.

"Excuse me for a while," Sakura said as she left. She walked up to Syaoran's room, bowing to all the maids whom smiled nervously at her.

"Syaoran?" Sakura asked as she knocked on the door. She heard a mutter to come in and thus she pushed his door opened. Syaoran was on his bed , his face in his pillow.

"You gonna suffocate yourself if you that," Sakura said as she laughed. Syaoran just looked up at her and merely ignored her and looked back at the pillow.

"What are you doing here?" Syaoran asked, his voice rather cold. Well he was not in the mood to be lectured by this princess which had killed practically all of his guards. Sakura merely shrugged to herself as she walked to his side drawer. She saw the pendant on it and fingered it as she touched her neck with her free hand.

"I thought you wanted this since...I do not know..Forever?" Sakura asked as she sat on the edge of the bed , right below Syaoran's feet. Syaoran muttered something into his pillow and Sakura could not hear it because it was muffled.

"Pardon me?" Sakura asked as she stared at the back of Syaoran's head. Syaoran raised his head slightly and look at her.

"Leave me alone," Syaoran said, his voice unmoving. Sakura's eyes went back to its dull self as she stood up. Her eyes was slightly clouded with anger but she merely bowed and stomped out of the room. Syaoran stared at her retreating figure before falling back into his pillow.

'I'm such an idiot. She wanted to still stay friends and forget what had happened between us and you just threw her side like thrash,' Syaoran thought as he growled. He punched the head board of the bed in frustration. He turned to look at the necklace on the side drawer and sighed yet again.

This was going to be hard.

Dining room...

Sakura went in to see that Fujitaka was talking to Eriol and he was rather happy. Sakura's eyes softened for a split second before changing back to its dull self. Touya was the first one to notice her.

"So how is Prince Syaoran?" Touya asked with mock concern. Sakura plastered a fake smile on her face.

"He is fine. Just a bit tired so he decided to rest in his room," Sakura said as she walked to the seat beside Eriol. Fujitaka and Yelan just nodded and continued talking to Eriol. Sakura continued to finish her food on her plate. Her head was not with her father chat with Eriol but with Syaoran's voice. It was so cold towards her. Yes, she did kill those guards but it was out of self defense and it was partially his fault as well as he was the one who wanted to behead Tomoyo.

Sakura finished up the food in her plate,still in her reverie when Fujitaka called out to her. She merely glanced at him, showing that she was paying attention to him.

"We have decided to have the wedding next month on May," Fujitaka said. Sakura did not care when the wedding was. All she knows that she have no say in her life and who she was going to marry. She did not even care whether she will be happy when she ever get married.

"Yes, father," Sakura said, half heartedly. Eriol heard her tone and stood up abruptly.

"I would like to speak to Sakura outside for a while. Please excuse us, Kinomoto-san, Li-san," Eriol said as he offered his hand to Sakura. Sakura took it and stood up as well and followed him to the door. They went out and Sakura looked at him with a confused face on.

"What is it that you wished to speak about?" Sakura asked. Eriol just let out a sigh of slight frustration.

"You aren't liking the marriage aren't you?" Eriol asked Sakura. Sakura gasped fakely and looked at him with wide eyes which held nothing.

"Oh no..I am delighted that I am not marrying that cold prince," Sakura said as she went to the door again to run away from his questions but he was too fast. He grabbed her wrist and pull her away from the door.

"I can see it in your eyes Sakura...You do not like it one bit," Eriol said. Sakura just sighed and let her pretense fall. She just looked away from Eriol's face and gripped her fist tight.

"I do not like it when they decide who I should marry. I want to make that decision on my own," Sakura said as she looked at Eriol with teary eyes. Eriol just gave her a look of heart break.

"Listen Sakura..I got something which I never did tell you," Eriol said as he held Sakura on her shoulders. Sakura looked up at him, her eyes full of questions.

"I loved you since the day you came to the Li castle as Sakura Kinoto," Eriol confessed. Sakura's eyes widened in shock and a gasp escaped her lips. She was about to say something but was interrupted when Eriol placed a finger on her lips.

"But I know you love Prince Syaoran Li. Please..Just bear with me for that month and you'll be free from me. You'll be free to marry Prince Syaoran Li for all I care. But remember that you still have my heart and that I would never leave you there to cry alone. So please, if you have anything that is bothering you, please come to me and I'll try my best to comfort you," Eriol said. Sakura's eyes was brimming with tears as she hugged Eriol. Tears was streaming down her eyes ans she sobbed into his shirt.

"Thank you Eriol for being such a great friend," Sakura said as she tighten her hug. Eriol returned the hug and just smiled rather sadly. He was giving up his opportunity to have Sakura as he know that she will never be happy with him.

The next day...

One word describes the situation in the Kinomoto castle. Chaotic. Maids running everywhere cleaning the place, making sure everything was of tiptop condition. Tomoyo was busy in her room making Sakura's wedding dress and Eriol's tuxedo. Fujitaka was busy looking at the decoration plans the royal designers had and the food the royal cooks had planned to make for the wedding next month. Yes the wedding was still far away from near but the Kinomoto likes to be ready in advance.

Sakura sat on her room looking out of her window, seeing all her maids running around like rabbits with chores needed to be attended to. Only the servants were quite relaxed. Their jobs was to make sure that the invitation cards are properly written and to find a pianist to play during the wedding. Sakura just sighed and gripped her curtain.

"Why are they so busy when I am up here with nothing to do?" Sakura asked to no one in particular.

"It's because it's your big day not theirs," a female voice said. Sakura turned and smiled at Meiling, whom was standing at her door way with a letter in her hands. Meiling walked towards Sakura and curtsied when she was in front of Sakura.

"A letter from...Prince Syaoran Li," Meiling said as she passed the letter to Sakura. Sakura smiled at her and patted the seat beside her. Meiling slowly sat beside her as she opened the letter and started reading to the two of them.

Princess Sakura Kinomoto,

I deeply apologize for my rude behavior last night and would really like to made it up with you. I am aware that you are currently betrothed to Eriol Hiiragizawa and would rather not be seen with a Prince at night time but I would really appreciate it if you would meet me at Tomoeda at night fall. I understand if you do not show up for this meeting. If you could, I would like you to bring along Takeshi, Cho, Kazuki, Ai, Sora, Hiroaki, Takayuki, Katsumi, Satoshi, Kokoro, Mamoru, Minako, Chiyoko, Akihiro, Masaru, Masato, Shizuko, Shizuka, Kiyoshi and Kenta. Please dress them appropriately. Thank you.

Yours

Prince Syaoran Li.

Sakura finished reading and Meiling smiled.

"He wants to meet up with you. Are you going?" Meiling asked. Sakura thought about it briefly. Will she go? She was supposed to hate the Prince for not understanding how she feels but it was really sound important.

"Nope. I am not going," Sakura said as she tore the paper in half. Meiling just shrugged and stood up.

"I would like to stay here and chat with you, Sakura-chan but I have chores to finish. The flowers will not volunteer themselves for the decorations," Meiling joked as she walked out. Sakura just nodded and looked out of the window yet again. She was not going and that was final.

That night...

Sakura looked out of the window and saw the stars shimmering in the night sky. They were like jewels on a blue satin dress. Then her thought drifted to Syaoran's letter. Was he waiting for her? Sakura grumbled to herself on how easily touched she is and stood up. She was going after all but first she needs to go get the children.

Syaoran sighed as he stood at the entrance to Tomoeda. He looked at the town and saw that Sakura was not coming at all. He just sighed yet again. Guess she was still angry at him. He looked at the decorations he had placed on the village. Lights on the roofs of each hut with a large flower tower which was made out of Sakura flowers. It was a shape of a birthday cake. The Cake itself was about 19 feet and so gigantic and bright that it was the center of attraction of the village. He himself was rather shock at how big it was. And it's all going to waste. The villagers was overjoyed to help out and it's all going to be wasted by Sakura.

"Li-sama!!" a shrill girl voice reached his ears. He turned to see 20 children running to him. A smile suddenly stretched onto his face when they reached him and hugged his legs. Sakura came shortly and Syaoran's breath got caught in his lungs. She was wearing a knee length sun dress which was cream in color and a small sweater on her shoulders. She looked pretty casual for a princess. And so was he. He was wearing a simple forest green shirt and baggy brown pants and black shoes.

"You came," Syaoran said when Sakura stopped in front of him. Sakura just gave him a small smile.

"Well you apologized. It's only fair if I give you a chance, " Sakura said as she pulled 10 of the children off of him. She then looked at the gigantic flower cake.

"Is it me or is that cake made out of cherry blossoms just gigantic?" Sakura asked. Syaoran chuckled.

"It is gigantic. I made it with some help," Syaoran said as they walked into the brightly decorated village. He then reached for Sakura's hand and intertwined his fingers with hers. Sakura let it be as she looked around the village in awe. The villagers then came out with platters of food when she came and smiled at her. They then walked nearer to the structure where a table full of food sat with chairs all around.

"What is the occasion?" Sakura asked Syaoran who she caught staring at her. Syaoran smiled at her and chuckled.

"A belated birthday party. We did not celebrate it because you were too depressed remember?" Syaoran asked. Sakura giggled and nodded. The 20 children was awed at the bright lights and the many people in the village. They ran around and played with the villagers' children which were once their friends before they left for the castles. Syaoran led the Sakura to the table and led her to a seat. When she sat, Syaoran sat beside her and the rest too. Then Syaoran remembered something and stood up. He walked into one of the huts.

The villagers sat on the sears as well and so did the children.

"Sakura-sama, close your eyes. WE have a surprise for you," one of the villagers said. Sakura placed her hands over her eyes and waited. Then she heard a whisper beside her ears to open them. She did and she gasped. There in front of her was a large Sakura petal shaped cake with pink icing. Sakura looked to her side and saw that Syaoran smirking at her.

"Did you..." she said, her voice not working. Syaoran nodded triumphantly. He then lit the 15 candles on it and smiled at her. The villagers sang the birthday song for her and she blew out all the candles. She then cute the cake slightly and giggled. Then the cake was cute by the maids which was there and was placed in another table as cake comes last. They started eating.

Sakura was happy. The villagers of the Tomoeda is much more livelier than the maids in the castle and they are willing to give her all the attentions. The maid in the castle was too busy with their chores and the wedding preparations. Syaoran looked at Sakura and smiled. Even if it was for a while, at least she was truly happy. Then it was time for cake. Sakura was delighted at how it tasted. It was very good for someone whom had never baked anything in his whole life.

"This cake is delicious, surprisingly," Sakura joked. Syaoran mocked hurt and chuckled.

"You do not know how many cakes I've burnt before this one," Syaoran said. Sakura just laughed and continued eating her cake. After the cake was the gifts. Even though Sakura did not ask for any, the villagers had prepared her present out of their kind hearts. Sakura had tears in her eyes when she opened their presents. Hand made dolls, shirts, scarves, mittens, skirts and a picture of her, Hikaru and the 20 children.

Sakura just thanked the villagers with tears in her eyes. She did not expected any of this from them. Suddenly music flowed through the room as the musicians played slowly. The villagers danced and so did the children, leaving Sakura and Syaoran at the table.

"Thank you Syaoran-kun. For this," Sakura said. Syaoran just smiled at her and stood up. He then offered his hand.

"May I have this dance with you?" Syaoran asked. Sakura nodded and took his hand. Syaoran brought her with to the other villager and danced with her. The song was slow and almost magical sounding. Sakura placed her head on his chest as he placed his on her head.

"Tell me Syaoran-kun...Do you still love me?" Sakura asked. Syaoran was rather shocked at her question but merely hugged her tighter. He placed his head at the crook of her neck.

"Yes I do," Syaoran said. Sakura hugged him tighter.

"So do I...I do not want to get married to Eriol-kun, Syaoran-kun," Sakura said. Syaoran sighed and look at her eyes.

"It's your father's choice. It's better if you follow it," Syaoran said. Sakura sighed and looked up at him with teary eyes. She might regret this for all she care. She tiptoed and kissed him on the lips. Syaoran's eyes widened but then he quickly responded, attacking her lips with his tongue. As the two of them shared the kiss, fireworks burst in the night sky. It was like a photograph taken from a fairytale.

Unknown to both of them, from the shadow of the huts stood a boy with neat blue hair and blue eyes. He smiled when he saw the kissing couple. He stepped out slightly and he came to view. He was Eriol. And he was staring at them with a smile on his face and tears trickling down from his.

"Remember that I always love you Sakura...I'm letting you go soon...Soon..." Eriol said as he turned and walked away.

It may hurt him bad.

It may drive him mad..

But he knows...

That the man she loves...

Is there with her...

Sakura belonged to Syaoran..

...-Xox0Xox0-...

--End of Chapter 11--

Yea!! Eriol is not a bad man!! You gotta love him for doing that!! But It's not over still. Sakura isnt going to get Syaoran without a fight from Shyre. Opps I shall not reveal too much...If you wanna find out..Read and Review. If you don't review, I wont post. If I wont post, you will be angry.. If you get angry, you'll hate me...If you hate me..I'll get sad...If I get sad...I will stop writing. And don;t make me do that!! So listen to me..READ AND REVIEWWW

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