Thank you guys for your wonderful reviews. Please enjoy this next chapter and after this I think there is only one chapter left for this part of the story. The next story I post is going to be the second part of this one alright?! Bye!! Bridge of Lakes
Sakura ran away from the green house not daring to look back at the place where the lifeless man stood. That couldn't have been Aniue. Aniue, he was so gentle and kind, she saw that the first day they met. But she knew that was not the first day they had seen each other. By the way he acted to casually with her and treated her. There was no way the memories she had seen were her imaginations. It was real!! But the Aniue she just left, wasn't the one she had met. Her heart swelled with sadness and confusion as she ran back to the palace. Tears still streamed down her cheeks and the icy wind slapped them making them burn. The cloak she drooped on the way out of the green house, just for right now she wanted nothing to do with him. She need to sort out her thoughts, but one thought remained dominant in her 'I will never be happy, in any world. I'm a tragedy!!'
She burst through the doors of the palace ignoring every gasp and looks of concern coming her way. All that was in her mind was to run, run away from all the hurt that was coming back and from the new hurt forming. Syaoran came down the hall looking like new but when he saw her he instantly went serious. Sakura stopped running when she saw him. She felt horrible, she had betrayed him by kissing another. She had almost completely given herself to another man. Syaoran approached her and a flash of her and Aniue came into her mind. She stepped back and started to run again. She heard Syaoran calling her but did not listen. He shouted her name and this made her run faster. Sakura was almost to the other side of the castle when she ran into someone. She was knocked to the floor and the person grunted from the impact. She scrambled to her feet and tried to get away but the person held her arm firmly.
"Sakura!! Sakura!!" She looked up through her blurry eyes. The person she recognized as her brother. Beside him were the triplets along with Akemi. They all looked down at her in concern She buried her head in his robes shaking with tears.
"Mommy, she's crying again." Akemi said tugging at his mother's dress. All Juliet did was nod. Akemi looked at her in confusion, why wasn't she paying any attention to him? Then his eyes drifted back to his aunt. He walked towards her and patted her leg. "Don't worry, everything is going to be okay. My mommy always gives me ice-cream when I'm sad, maybe your mommy will do it too." Sakura looked down and smiled shakily and the little boy.
"Thank you A-Akemi." He kissed her cheek and smiled.
"No more crying 'kay? After ice-cream everything will be okay." Sakura smiled and looked up at her siblings.
"So, is ice-cream okay?" She asked her sisters and brother. Ringo smiled softly.
"Ice-cream it is then." She said picking up her nephew.
The group went to the kitchen and asked the chef to serve them ice-cream in the Akemi's playroom. Sakura and Akemi were having a wonderful time playing hide n' go seek. Currently Sakura was looking for Akemi while the triplets and Touya watched and spoke about other matters. Sakura was seeking Akemi behind a cushion behind the door. She was so close but suddenly the door opened and Sakura jumped back in surprise. Into the room came Aniue their cups of ice-creams in a silver platter. Sakura's heart stopped, she dropped her head finding the floor more interesting at that point. Aniue set the platter down then strode out. He glanced at Sakura for half a second and the room filled with tension. Then he left without a single word leaving Sakura having a war inside of herself. Juliet and Touya saw this simple confrontation and glanced at each other to make sure. The others were already deep in their treats to even notice what had happened. Juliet picked up her son who was beside Sakura tugging at her dress.
"Sakura," She whispered gently to her sister. "It is better to keep your distance from Aniue-san. You're hurting already for being with him for so long."
"I know." Was all Sakura could say. They went to the table to try and enjoy their treats.
Sakura ate hers slowly taking a small spoon. Small scoops came into her mouth as the scene replayed in her mind. Though she had not lifted her eyes she saw through the magic she had, the rage and disgust. Turmoil began in her mind and heart. The look Syaoran had given her replayed in her mind as well, he was worried and concerned. Why should he be worried about her? She had betrayed his trust and love, how could she face either of them again?
"See? All better right?" Akemi said smiling. Dimples appeared on his cheeks and a light red hue appeared on his cheeks. The coldness of the ice-cream made his cheeks red and he looked absolutely adorable.
"Y-Yeah…" She said reluctantly. "All better." Akemi beamed.
With a cheerful laughter he started to speak about his newest topic of study with his tutor. Sakura giggled when she heard how excited the little boy was. He should come over to her world and see how much fun he would have there. But there he would have a hard time convincing people he was a prince. She asked him about other things like his friends or new toys. Then Akemi got on the attack and went to tickle his aunt. The boy was ruthless with it, she laughed so hard tears came to her eyes. When he slowed she went to attack him and they both laughed hard. Touya and his sisters watched in amusement as they played. Ringo eyed her sister and brother and they did the same. They were happy that Sakura was laughing at least for a moment. But the exchange with Aniue was disturbing and someone had to speak to her about it.
Akemi began to doze off in his seat. Though he tried hard not to eventually he did fall asleep. Juliet said it was most likely time for his nap. The ice-cream may have had something to do with it as well as all the playing. She picked up her son and kissed Sakura's head. She whispered get well soon. Then with her sleeping son she left. Sakura stared at the floor tears welling up again. The rest of them quickly left leaving Touya alone with his sister. She sat back down and began playing with her left over ice-cream.
"Sakura-"
"I don't want to talk about." She quickly cut him off. Touya sighed.
He sat down in his own seat. Then without hesitation he pulled her into his lap. She didn't move an inch. Now instead of playing with her ice-cream she played with the buttons of his shirt. They sat in silence. Touya looked down at her in concern. Why was she like this? Wasn't she happy, well not happy, but satisfied just this morning? His heart broke when he saw her like this. She had suffered more than her own country and still more grief was coming upon her. Couldn't everyone just give her a break, she needed time to heal from her past wounds. But that didn't seem like it was going to happed anytime soon. The door quietly opened. Aniue came in to recollect the glasses that no longer had ice-cream. Almost robotically he took them up, one by one ever so slowly. Sakura went rigid on her brothers lap. She stopped playing with his buttons. Her eyes slightly widened and her pupil dilated.
"Leave." She whispered. But it was loud enough for Aniue to hear. He smirked turing to her.
"Is that an order?" His voice held a mocking tone. Sakura stood from her brother and walked to him. They stood face to face.
"Yes! It was an order!!! Leave!" She practically shouted at him.
A cruel smile replaced his over confident smirk. He placed a hand to her face pulling her closer. Their lips were barely millimeter apart. She shook as he held her. She couldn't break away from his grip. No matter how much she wanted to she just couldn't. Something was holding her back from doing so.
"Are you sure about that?" He murmured before grazing her lips.
In an instant he was against the wall. The tip of Touya's sword to his neck. A small trickle of blood flowed from where the sword and his skin connected. Sakura instantly dropped to the floor her body still shaking violently. Touya's eyes had gone dangerously dark as he stared Aniue. Aniue returned his gaze but could not keep it up for long.
"You stupid dog." He seethed through clenched teeth. "Who do you think you are? I will make sure that you be killed by me." He lifted his sword ready to strike when a scream stopped him.
"DON'T HURT HIM!!!" Sakura shouted. His sword suddenly floated over to her and dropped with a loud 'clank'. Touya turned to his sister. She sat there crying like the world was ending. "Onii-chan, please…don't hurt him…"
"Sakura…" He looked down at her sadly. Aniue scoffed and pressed a finger to the small whole in his neck.
"You have no clue what you want." He spat harshly. "You couldn't even turn away from me just now! Honestly, it does not seem you want your other lover. It looks more like you want-" Sakura covered her ears pressing on them hard. Then she shook her head furiously.
"SHUT UP!!"
"I wonder how you will tell your precious lover what you have done with me." He said cruelly then he chuckled.
"I said," Sakura stood and quickly walked to him. She raised her arm high in the air. Then with a whoosh of wind landed it on Aniue's left cheek. A red mark radiated hot red boiling blood. Aniue held his cheek staring at his princess in disbelief. "Shut up." She said then pointed to the door. "Leave." He looked her square in the eyes. There was not an ounce of rage or hatred. It seemed there was only room for love and sorrow in her emerald seas. That's what he saw, love and sorrow then some confusion. For at least a second he forgot he was supposed to act like a cruel jerk towards her.
"Sakura…" He murmured sadly about to touch her face.
But he stopped himself and dropped his arm. He glared at her. Then with a short laugh grabbed her wrist. She cried out in pain as he slammed her to a wall. In a matter of seconds Touya was on top of him his sword horizontally and held to Aniue's neck. Sakura tried to sit up from the wall but winced. When she examined her wrist it was broken. Touya pressed the blade to Aniue's neck. Blood began to ooze slowly from it. At the sight of blood Sakura went hysterical. With a piercing scream Touya suddenly found himself a few feet away from Aniue. Sakura ran in front of the wounded man and put one arm up.
"Stop!! Onii-chan!!" Touya looked at his sister in frustration. But that look disappeared once he saw her face. She quickly turned away from him and did the unthinkable. She kissed Aniue on his lips. Both men stayed in silence. Then she pulled away from him. Aniue staring up at her in awe. "Onegi Iue…leave…" She whimpered.
Touya lifted her sister from Aniue. Gently he cradled her in his arms. He gave Aniue a hatred filled glare then exited the room. He headed out of the castle. A carriage awaited them there. With swift agility he jumped onto the carriage getting inside it. Almost immediately the driver whipped the horses for them to go. Someone gasped it sounded like the person was sitting across from them. Sakura buried her head into her brothers robes. She wanted to forget what had happened. She couldn't believe she acted on impulse and kissed the jerk!! But somehow she knew that all that had happened would stop if only she would kiss him. When their lips connected it felt like she was putting out a wild fire that was ragging and burning inside of him. Then Syaoran snapped into her head and immediately she pulled away. She loved Syaoran, she loved him and only him!! She loved him so much that if he asked she would marry him!! But Aniue…Aniue…Aniue…but Syaoran…..'I DON'T WANT TO BE CONFUSED!!!!!!!!!!'
"He's going to hate me!!" She cried. "Onii-chan, Syaoran h-he's…"
"I'm right here, love."
Sakura's cries stopped. Though her tears still flowed without disruption. She pulled her face away from her brother then slowly turned to Syaoran. He sat across from them a worried expression on his face. Though his eyes showed an entirely different emotion. Her eyes widened in horror. She wanted to jump out of the carriage so she wouldn't have to face him. But there was no escape. The carriage was in motion and she wasn't going to get herself killed. Syaoran reached out to her. When he almost touched her cheek she cringed away as if he had a disease. Syaoran's had stayed where she had left. The two stared at each other in silence.
"Your Majesty." They all looked at the carriage driver. None of them had noticed that it had stopped. The driver bowed in respect and motioned to the other carriage that was behind him. "Your carriage awaits."
Touya nodded in acknowledgment. He set his sister down on the seat. About to exist he turned and kissed her on her head. She held onto his robes. He noticed she was shaking. He gave her a kind smile then hugged her.
"D-Don't leave." She whimpered pleadingly to him. His embrace tightened hearing the fear and anguish in her voice.
"Blossom listen to me." She nodded. "I do not understand what has happened between you and Aniue. In all reality if I did I would have never hesitated to kill him minutes ago." He paused allowing the information to sink into her head. But she stayed silent still trembling. "You and Li are destined to be with each other. Though I do not like that fact I can not alter destiny. He is the only one who will and can understand you. Tell him what has happened and if you wish when you return tell me or your sisters. But you have three hours. Do not waste them." He sighed. "I love you and I can not stand to see you suffer this way." He pulled away and this time kissed her cheek. Then his gaze fixed on Syaoran who was staring right at her. A blush came across her cheeks and she looked away embarrassed and ashamed. Touya pulled out a small dagger from his robes and directed it to Syaoran.
"ONII-CHAN!!" Sakura shouted standing up. But he ignored her.
"Listen Brat. If you hurt her and give her grief I promise you, me and my sisters will make sure your death is long and you suffer." He smirked. "Berry especially. Mark my words if she comes back crying you will regret it." He lowered his dagger and got out the cart. "Do as you please. The city is yours to explore. Be careful." He turned back and eyed his sister sternly. "You especially Sakura."
Then he left. The two sat in the carriage in silence. The driver began to take them to the city. Outside could be heard the moving of people, paper boys shouting the latest news, some young girls giggling coming from school, mothers chasing after their young ones and much more. But the carriage stayed silent void of all the cheer that radiated on the outside. Sakura glanced up and squirmed uncomfortably under Syaoran's unchanging gaze. She couldn't recognize the emotion in his eyes. They almost seemed like Aniue's but she refused to think of him. With a deep breath she ventured forth.
"A-are you angry with me, Syaoran?" She whispered tenderly saying his name. She wanted to shoot herself!!! After all she had done how could she express such love for him?!
"Should I be, Princess?" He said shrugging a bit. She glanced up at him, still his gaze remained unchanged.
"Y-You should be…" She couldn't help but stutter. Aniue's face came to her mind but quickly she shook her head to clear it. She wouldn't allow him to ruin this.
"Why?" He asked.
He gazed at her intently. Though he knew something important was about to be revealed to him he couldn't be angry at her. He was looking at her this way because he did not want her decision to be swayed because of his emotions. He needed to know the truth of what was happening between them. But unfortunately he already knew her answer. She had not decided. It broke his heart that she had not. But it was to be expected. He was gone for far too long leaving her vulnerable to others. Now they were in a different world and things had become just that, different. He never intended this to happen but it had already. All he could do was remained her. She took a deep breath and he closed his eyes.
"Syaoran…m-me…I…we…" She sniffled. "I kissed Aniue." His hands folded together and he clutched them tightly. His nails dug into his skin. and some blood oozed from them.
"Is that all?" She winced at his cold voice but shook her head none the less.
"N-no, I…Syaoran…" He growled in frustration. She shut up unable to speak any more. She was afraid that he would reject her. But she deserved it.
Syaoran lifted the small flap that speared them from the driver. He gave him instructions to get them to a secluded area. The driver nodded. Suddenly the carriage speed up. In no time they reached an area. Sakura could hear waves outside. With a violent tug he took her out of the carriage and told the driver to allow them two hours here. With another nod the driver sped off. Sakura was confused but did not speak. Instead he allowed Syaoran to lead her towards a small pound. Lush green grass surrounded it with small flowers blooming at the end. Though it was the middle of winter in this world the small area was warm. Sakura took of her coat and dropped it on the floor. Syaoran did the same. They stood in silence for a long while. The sun began to set. Beautiful colors filled the sky. Some wind blew gently passed them. Faintly she could hear birds singing their young to sleep. Suddenly an image flashed in her mind. It was her and Aniue in this same place. The dress incident. She shook her head. It was not right to think of him while she was with Syaoran!!!!
"S-Syaoran…."
He grabbed her hand again. She cried out in pain and took it back. That had been the wrist Aniue had broken. Syaoran turned around took her back and pushed her to the grass. She tried to get up but it was no use. Syaoran already had her pinned to the floor. His knees held her waist in place and his hands her wrists. She winced trying to wiggle away from him. All he did was hold her much more firmly. Then his lips came crushing onto hers. She lay limp under him for a second. Then like nothing she had ever felt before she responded to him. Stronger than how she did with Aniue. She kissed him, she wanted him more than Aniue. Much, much more. Syaoran unzipped the side of her dress and touched her. She cried out but still kissed him. Finally he let her hands free. Her wrist didn't hurt anymore so she could grabbed hold of him. He had healed her. Though this fact alone wasn't enough to stop the passion beginning to rise in them. It burned and cooled them at the same time. The passion that radiated from them was like a magical fire. Was this held up since he had left? Then there was the coolness of the kiss. It countered the magically burning passion. It tamed them and let their minds see how beautiful and wild they were being. Before she knew it her dress was at the base of a tree and his shirt was with it. She lay under him in her undies and bra. Then he pulled away. He looked down at her body. A craving suddenly added to the fire that was already burning widely. He had never seen her body. But he knew for sure that it was much more beautiful and sweet than before. He was breathing harder than she was but none the less he tried to smile. She lifted her healed wrist to his face caressing it a bit. He closed his eyes and kissed her once more.
"Was that enough?" He asked through ragged breaths.
"What do you mean?" She asked still holding his cheek. When his eyes reopened they were intense like before. She shivered under his gaze as they moved down her body then back up.
"Was that enough to make you decided on the one you love?" Her heart stopped. She stared up at him with unbelieving eyes.
"S-Syaoran? What…I don't understand…" She looked away her hand dropping to her chest. She was shaking again. Syaoran came off her then pulled her onto his lap. He embraced her kissed her neck gently. This time when she shook it wasn't of fear.
"Yes you do understand Sakura. You were confused about me and Aniue. I saw it." She went rigid. "I don't know what you two had in the past but I won't allow it to intervene with our future."
"Our?" She asked innocently confused. He reached into his pocket taking out a small box. She stared at it her eyes began to glaze over.
"I can also sense that what was between you and him died long ago. But I can not force you to believe that." He held the box tighter.
'I've changed.' Aniue's voice rang in her head. Then she realized why he had said that. Though she knew that before long ago they were lovers, they couldn't be now. He wanted her to be with him, badly he wanted it but he knew it was impossible. It was because she no longer loved him, her love for another was deeper and more passionate then theirs was. Sure he was her first love but what she felt for him and Syaoran was entirely different. She could not allow memories and events of the past to interfere with her happiness of her future. She understood as well why he was being a total jerk. He wanted her to stay away from him. Though he did that it hurt her. She still loved him but not as she loved Syaoran. She loved him like her brother and father of before. But she had confused that love therefore confusing herself further. She couldn't allow herself to do that. She could not make everyone happy by doing what they wanted. She had to make her own descions even if it would hurt others, eventually she knew it was for the best.
"You don't have to." She whispered. Syaoran looked down at her with surprise. She turned to him and kissed him gingerly. "I can not allow things of the past to cloud my future. My love for you two is too different and I'm sorry for being confused by it." His eyes widened.
"Sakura…" She smiled.
"So aren't you going to ask me?" He smiled as well.
"Put on your dress." He said giving her body one last lustful glance.
They both dressed once again. Syaoran led her to the pond. They faced each other tender love in their eyes. Sakura nodded to herself as Syaoran kneeled down on the grass. Yes, she could not allow her emotions to manipulate her. She loved Syaoran and Aniue. But Syaoran was someone that had completely captured her heart. She was miserable for years because she was waiting for him. She had lost hope but he had returned to her no matter if it was because of a spell. He was here now, right now was the moment.
Syaoran's head was bowed as he took the ring from the box. He looked to the pond then lifted his head to face Sakura. She was so beautiful to him. He smiled to himself remembering her birthday had just passed. Now she was a nineteen year old women. His heart sped up as he realized something, she was his from now on. He wouldn't share her with anyone, she was all his no matter what.
"Kinomoto Sakura," He began. "Or better known as Princess Kinomoto Sakura of the Star Lake Kingdom. The women who has taken my heart and won't allow it to be free, I love you more than life itself, I want to be with you for the rest of my mortal life. As your husband by your side, the day you take the throne I will still be there supporting and loving you, if you allow it, will you marry me?"
A tear fell from her cheek. This time they were tears of happiness instead of despair. She knelled down and nodded. She couldn't believe he had asked her. Never had she imagined that Li Syaoran would ask her to marry him. But he had, and now her descion must be made now and forever never to go back. She smiled tearfully.
"Yes, I will." He took her left hand and placed the ring on her middle finger. It sparkled to life as if challening the sun itself. His smile grew as Sakura stared at it in awe.
"That ring contains some magic. My grandfather mined it from our prescious rock cave in China. It will tell you when I am near as well as protect you. A symbol of my love and of my possesion of you." Sakura giggled. He sounded like such a machist.
Then she turned to the pond. She smiled taking his hand. They wadded into the pond holding each others hands. Sakura turned to him and they faced each other.
"I remember this pond. A spirit lives here. Miyu told me when we were in the library but my memories came along with it. The spirit is for love, harmony and peace. Those who are in love came here to make vows unto each other. Those vows can never be broken and will forever bind the two as well as the spirit." She squeezed his hands gently and he returned the gesture. "Will you make a vow with me?" He nodded and smiled. He let go of her and walked deeper into the pond. Some fish began to circle his legs and they began to glow unnaturally.
"I, Li Xiao Lang will make a binding vow to Kinomoto Sakura the Princess of this Kingdom."
The pond glowed softly. The fish along with it. A small rainbow of light sparked in front of him. It sparkled and shined. A feeling of warmth, peace, love, harmony, and serenity came over him. He closed his eyes and envisioned Sakura. He took deep breaths waiting for the words to came to him.
"Speak Prince of the Constellations, speak the vow you will promise the Princess of the Star Lake. I will witness to it and my magic will bind us with it." With another deep breath he began.
"I, Li Xiao Lang vow under your witnessing vow that I will forever love the Princess of Star Lake, forever be at her side to guide and aid her in her status as Princess and reign as Queen. No matter what will happen my love for her will never fade, she will be my life and forever I will love her." He finished and bowed. He felt a hand on his shoulder but knew it was not Sakura's. He backed away from the spirit and Sakura gave him a confused gaze.
"I couldn't hear a word." She said. He smiled.
"Don't worry, the spirit of this pond heard, if she wishes she will tell you. Hurry and make yours our two hours are almost up." He said ushering her forward. She nodded smiling again. He could tell she was beginning to trust him again.
Sakura stepped forward a bit. Then she walked to the spot Syaoran was previously in. She gasped in amazement. Syaoran only saw a sparkle of rainbow light. What she saw was much more magnificent. A young women stood in front of her. She had long flowing blond hair. Her eyes were wide and the color of blue sapphires. Her body was slim fitting her into her dress perfectly. She held hands with another person. A young man with a strong built body. His hair was tied into a pony tail, his face was lean and a smile graced it. Both glanced at each other with love. Sakura bowed giving them a smile.
"Hime-sama you can see us can you not?" The women asked. Sakura nodded not speaking. She wanted to save her words for her vow. The women held out her left hand. Sakura took it graciously. The women's smile brightened. "We will make a special bond for you two. My husband and I do not usually attend to vows together. It is one or the other. But you and your lover have broken our routine. That man loves you more than you can ever imagine. Treat him well, he will never leave your side. You will face many hardships but please remember the vows you have made. We will help you remember by giving the ring another magical ability." She tapped the small golden band that had a small red ring held in place. She chanted something in some other language that Sakura did not recognize. To her it sounded like just vowels and occasional consonants in no particular order. The man knelled down touching the water with his palms down.
"Make your vow, Young Princess." Sakura nodded. She took a deep breath and began.
"I, Kinomoto Sakura Princess of the Star Lake Kingdom ask you to witness to the binding vow I will make. I vow that never will I leave the side of the man who has just made a vow on my behalf. Always my love will be for him. I will love no other man but him. I will allow him to be at my side as my loving husband and nothing less. He shall be King as I shall be Queen. He will rule by my side and I by his. My love, my heart, and my soul, are forever bound to him. I love him with all I am and so it will stay."
The man stood, a small sphere of water in his hands. The women opened her eyes and kissed the ring. The man put the particle of water to her chest. It melted inside of her and she breathed in deeply. The women stepped back and the man continued forward. Another particle of water in his palm. He approached Syaoran and the ball entered his chest. His eyes darted to Sakura. She gave him a reassuring smile.
"Now we are all bound. This is different from the other witnessing we have down, this time we actually participated in this. Your bond will is unique and no one can break it except for those who are in the bond. Be sure not to break it because if you do, me and my mate will not take a liking to it. We are loving but incredibly destructive." She said then she gave Sakura a hug. "Be safe, take care, and rule this kingdom like we now you can. You are the most powerful Queen for millennia's. Make us proud." She whispered gently. Sakura noticed her breath smelled of cherries and strawberries. She returned the embrace.
"Arigato. Will you be able to tell Syaoran what I said?" The man came and touched her shoulder.
"When you sleep in the same bed we will visit you and show you what has happened to your lover while he was making his vow. The same will be done for you." His breath smelled like chocolate. She suddenly had a craving for sweet things.
Sakura stepped away from them waved and went back to Syaoran. She ran to him and he welcomed her with open arms. He kissed her briefly before taking her from the pond. They held hands as they walked out of the small area. Syaoran placed her coat on her shoulders. Then with a new tenderness he slowly kissed her neck. He went up nibbling her ear. She giggled.
"Syao…stop…the driver will be here soon." He nipped her ear. She yelped and backed away. But he held her in place.
"Does it look like I care? You're mine aren't you?" She sighed playfully.
"That may be but I do want to maintain a sense of respect with him." She said very matter-of-factly. Syaoran sighed.
"Yeah, yeah, future queen and what not."
"Exactly." He smirked.
"But that doesn't mean I care."
Syaoran pinned her to a tree and his lips captured hers. He stayed there for a while. Then his knee forced her legs open and his hand touched her most intimate part. She moaned and tried to pull away but he wouldn't allow it. He was making her know how much he meant that she was his and he would not share with anyone. Someone coughed awkwardly, she heard horses and finally had the strength to push him away. Their driver was looking in the opposite direction. Sakura blushed and shoved Syaoran hard. He chuckled apologizing to the man. The driver just gestured for them to get in the carriage. Sakura climbed inside with her fiancée helping her in. Once inside she hid her face in Syaoran's neck a dark blush forming on her cheeks. On the opposite side Miyu and Nadeshiko sat smiling broadly. All except Berry who glared a hole in Syaoran's head.