Fallen Through
Okay, minna-san, you want me to write longer chapters. You want me to update regularly.
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I just want to know because I want some direction in how I should write chapters. It's hard to write longer chapters because it all comes from inspiration. And I'm busy.
Anyway, here's a hopefully long and decent chapter for you guys. (Eyes Greenleaf Blossom, FlowerLover, miz-annonymouz04, and Mary33 suspiciously out of the corner of my eye, hoping they won't kill me for short chapters.)
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-Chapter 15-
-Revelations: Hidden Talent-
-Syaoran-
Listening to her sing was a comforting and yet familiar experience.
I could have sworn she looked exactly like a rock star onstage.
But where have I seen that casual stance? The baggy outfit? Where have I heard that voice?
According to students who have gone to school with Kinomoto, they had never heard her sing solo.
But that voice...it was like any professional singer who can actually sing.
Time for a little investigation.
And no one can hide anything from me.
-The Next Day-
When I arrived at school the next day, all students were talking about was the release of Sakura Athene's latest CD, Hidden Secrets. She was an excellent singer; she really does have an amazing voice.
Meiling gave me an article about the young singer later on in the day. When I got home, I pulled out Tomoeda Talks magazine, an elusive magazine that nobody really reads. There, on page 32, was a huge picture of Sakura Athene. I studied her face closely. You could tell she was wearing light green eye shadow, a light blush, and shimmering clear lip-gloss. She smiled without showing her teeth, and her emerald eyes sparkled in the light. I read the article on the next page. It said:
Hidden Secrets: Sakura Athene Miralni
By: Akizuki Nakuru
Young Japanese pop star takes the charts at number one again! With the release of her latest album, Hidden Secrets, it clear that Sakura Athene Miralni, or Sakura Athene, is ensured a successful future if she continues in the music industry.
However, not much is known about the young singer. There are many things about her that are shrouded in mystery. However, in a recent interview, Tomoeda Talks, managed to get the young artist to tell a little bit more about herself.
T: So, Sakura Athene, do you plan on making any more platinum records?
SA: I do plan on recording some more albums but my music comes from my heart and soul. I don't try to create platinum record music, it just happens.
T: Are you currently enrolled in a school?
SA: Yes, I am. I go to Seijuu High.
T: Do you often get swarmed by fans at school?
SA: No, not really. I try to stay hidden in the shadows.
T: Are you currently interested in someone?
SA: Me? Not in this lifetime!
T: So you're not really like other girls?
SA: What do you mean?
T: Like you're not all boy crazy.
SA: Oh that. Well, I believe that everybody's unique. They just choose not to fully be themselves.
T: So you have a philosopher's side too, huh
SA: Yeah. It comes from habit.
T: Can I ask you a personal question?
SA: Well, that depends on the question.
T: Do you have any siblings?
SA: Yeah, I have an older brother, who's really annoying and overprotective.
T: When's your birthday?
SA: Mine? August 13
T: How old are you really? You look so young, many sources say you are twelve, others thirteen, and yet another eleven!
SA: Well, I prefer not to reveal my age. It helps keep away stalkers. But, I'm older than you think I am.
T: What do you like to do in your spare time?
SA: I like to read, play video games, watch TV, go outside, and listen to music. Not my own music, though.
T: Oh, it looks like we're out of time. Thanks for the interview and I wish you luck with your successful career.
SA: Hey, it was nice to meet you too. Thanks for inviting me.
I stared at the article. It seemed the young singer wasn't like other pop stars, full of themselves and always flaunting. Well, not all pop stars are like that, but a lot of them are. She just seemed like a normal person.
I wonder...
"Hey Li-kun!"
Watanabe Mika called my name. I hurriedly stuffed Meiling's article in my locker, before turning to answer her.
"Watanabe."
She looked at me coyly. "I heard you're in Kenji's Morality class. And you're in a group with the kaijuu."
I tuned her out by the third word. "Uh huh."
"Must be terrible to have to work with her." The girl continued. "You'd probably be terrified all the time that she'd kill you during class."
"Totally. Scared shitless. She's such an ice bitch." I answered half-heartedly.
Watanabe softly drew circles on my arm. "You know... you could always intimidate her to obey."
That startled me. "Like what?"
She smiled cruelly. "Blackmail. I know where to get all the blackmail on Kinomoto Sakura. An extremely reliable source."
I doubted it.
"Yeah, you just send me your contact whenever I feel like I have to whip her back into shape. You know how rebellious outcasts are- they never want to obey the rules of society. That's what makes them rebels." I said in an effort to get her off my back.
I heard a book drop and someone swear. Turning around to help them, I picked up the book and handed it back to its owner.
"Ice bitch huh?" She repeated coldly.
I held out her book dumbly. "What?"
"Don't play games with me Li. I don't have the time or the patience to put up with you and your ego." Kinomoto snapped before she snatched her book from me and walked away.
"I DIDN'T MEAN IT!" I hollered at her. "I WAS ONLY KIDDING! I WAS JUST TRYING TO GET HER OFF MY BACK!"
She stopped, turned around and gave me a "Go to hell" look.
I slouched, visibly defeated.
Damn it.
-Sakura-
I sat in my little clearing with my cards in my hands. The Sakura Cards will tell me all that I need to know.
The Sakura Cards are a special deck of Tarot cards I created myself. There are 54 cards, instead of the standard 72 (or however many there are), and instead of the standard suit, cards were individualized and tied to the Chinese elements and the concept of ying and yang. My own unique creation, its meanings understood only by myself.
I pulled out six cards: Light, Dark, Fiery, Watery, Earthy, and Windy. Shuffling the six cards with my right hand, I laid them out facedown on the ground in a 2x3 pattern.
Closing my eyes, I chose any three cards. Flipping them over, my eyes widened in shock and fear. I stared at the cards, silently interpreting them.
Light: Hope and love are there.
Earthy: Logic and nature shall guide you.
Windy: Someone knows you are there.
Someone knows about my secret. Someone knows outside the circle knows the truth.
Growling in annoyance, I flipped open my phone and dialed a long-memorized number.
"Yes Sakura-san?"
"Yuki-" I snapped. "Conduct an investigation. Make it quick. I want to know of any possible leaks in the security system and who's been snooping around. I have a feeling someone's been doing some research on Sakura Athene."
My cousin cleared his throat. "Any suspects?"
My gaze slipped out of focus, watching the koi swim in circles. "Try Daidouji Tomoyo, Hiiragizawa Eriol, Rae Meiling, and Li Syaoran. Watch for their trail especially."
"What about her?"
I focused my angry glare at a nearby squirrel. It squeaked in terror, scampering up into its arbor nest.
"You know to always check for her Yukito."
My cousin hung up the phone after reassuring me that he would take care of any possible leak. Turning around, I stared at the pool of water near my clearing.
"This will succeed. No one will ever know." I said coldly. The wind blew through my hair, as if it were reassuring me that everything would be all right.
But everything was not all right.
No, nothing at all.
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