Cards, Love, war, and rebellion
Author's note: word of warning here, This chapter has got some suggestive outfits. If any of you readers who are below the age of 18 I suggest that you don't look up any of these outfits for your own sake. This story is rated M so there will be violence and some sexual content (though I should have warned y'all earlier but what the heck) also this scumbag has nothing to do with the main antagonist. Don't worry he'll make his comeback in a few chapters. Also the money converging thing was something I made up. Also I am using ancient style currency that uses coins, ingots, and primitive forms of paper money.
(flashback):That's how we are going to use flashbacks
Chapter 2
POV Meiling
This little bounty job that we are doing took me a solid 5 months to prepare. I couldn't get in his gambling house because it only accepts adults for players, no academy students of any sort. However I soon found out that he forcefully "hires" young girls as servers and "entertainers". Clearly this man is scum of the earth, how can he sleep at night with all this going on? Turns out his name was Jiang Ping, a loan scammer and big time crook. He's got a 500 gold yuanbao bounty on his head. Normally a gold yuanbao is only meant for imperial usage but it looks like they were desperate. Lucky for me this guy was the one who scammed my parents, he's in town doing an illegal business and I'm friends with the local royalty AKA princess Daidouji Tomoyo. Now I did some research on the joint itself with a little bit of help. You see I managed to get the pitboss to work with me, nad no I didn't use blackmail.
(Flashback)
I Was following the pitboss during the night as he escorted a young girl about my age out of the building. It took a few good minutes to see where they were going. Turns out the building he is using is housing all the poor girls who worked there. It's totally disgusting to see sweet girls such as them being used and abused for a man's "entertainment". As the next day came, it was past lunch time when I confronted him. He was bringing food to the girls in the building. As he walked out I made my presence known.
"Does Jiang Ping know you're taking away his girls? Mamoru san?" Mamoru turned and looked at me. Mamoru is a man in his late twenties, He has long black hair which is common in the countryside. His hakama is tied on the lower parts of the leg below the knee.
"How do you know my name?"
"I know alot about you." I answered. It took me 3 days to know his name and his family. As well as to why he was working for that scumbag. Also he is in it because his wife is a distant relative of Jian Ping. So he must have used Blackmail or something. Now Mamoru wanted to get out for sometime now.
"I know your wife Natsuki which is a cover for her true name Suyin. Your two daughters Ai and Yuko. And I know you're the pit boss of the gamble house owned by Jiang Ping."
"Look I don't want-"
"Hey I'm not here to hurt you. I wanna help you. We're gonna get the girls out of there, and we're gonna get you a new job with better pay. All in one night." I interrupted
"What do you want me to do?" Mamoru asked
"First Right now I want you to come with me, I know a classmate of mine. His parents own a resort in Okinawa and they're looking for a new manager. Second I want the schematics of the interior of the gambling house, every back door entrance and exit hidden or not. Third and more importantly just do what you always do, your job and everything. I'll let you know the rest in 3 weeks from now." I answered him seriously with a smile
"Is that all?"
"That's all Mamoru san, deal?"
"Deal!" We shook hands and our deal was set. As we walked off to find my classmate for his future.
(End flashback)
My plan is in motion right now and everyone is in place doing their part. Xiao lang and Yamazaki are playing as dealers at the tables. Yamazaki is really good with the dice apparently, while Xiao lang is handling the mahjong tables (The only game he has experience with). While me and the girls minus Naoko were playing the part as servers. boy did Daidouji san do a great job with all of our disguises, our makeup and wigs help us from being recognized, and the boys look funny in their facial hairs. I wonder if that's what they would look like when they're older? While the boys look like regular dealers, us girls work as servers. The major difference with us is the uniforms. The boys wear green trousers and blue silk shirts and a green cap to cover their hair. For us girls Our dresses are as raunchy as we allow it to be for it to work out. Each of us have different styles in colors and designs, but one thing we have in common is that our uniforms are modified sleeveless Cheongsams. The skirts of our dresses go above the knees and have slits on the hips that go up to our waist, especially for Rika and Akiho. Mine and chiharus however goes all the way up to the armpits and it's only held together with strapped laces. while sakuras and tomoyo go up to their breast, lucky for them they have straps laces just like mine and Chiharu. Another common element is that we have the top parts expose some of our cleavages. Some more than others like Akiho and sakuras. Also the color pattern differs from wearers. Mine is red, sakura is pink and green. Akiho is blue and white, Rika is yellow and orange, tomoyo is black and violet, while Chiharu is white all the way. As for our wigs we went with long hair with brown and black colors with ornaments in them.
It took an hour before our players arrived. I saw Yukito, Touya and Naoko walk in as potential players. Yukito is wearing a grey Hakama and his main kimono shirt is blue with a white cloud pattern embroidery and a black haori with a red demon head (oni head in this case) with a yin yang background on the back of it. Naoko is dressed in Black and white yukata and a cylindrical container holding various scrolls. And Touya looks like a shinobi in full on black. His black hakama was tied by black suneate shin guards, and his hands were covered by black tekko gauntlets, to make him look more intimidating he wears a black Oni style menpo mask and a hachigane or hitai-ate with the same symbol on Yukito's haori, and a kodachi on the back of his waist. These three are playing the part of a Yakuza who likes to stay in the shadows. In short They play the bait for us. Now that we got everyone on the paying field, it's time to wait for our prey. I walked over to Mamoru san to let him know that everything was in place.
"Everythings ready. The leash is off. After we got them in our trap, you tell the guards ok?" I whispered. Part of our plan is have the guards arrest anyone who is a part of
"Good. When I find him I'll bring him to our big players." Mamoru answered
3RD POV
Mamoru walked through the tables like he had always done for years. A few years back Jiang ping had just arrived in Tomoeda so he could hide and make more money. So He made an illegal gambling house. After learning that Mamoru has married a relative of his, he went over to his house and threatened him. And Mamoru has been Jiang ping's errand boy ever since. He tried to ruin Jiang Ping's business by freeing his female "toys" as they were called, which he was disgusted about. Now he has a chance to get out of it and make things right. It took 30 minutes for Jiang Ping to arrive at the building. Jiang Ping has a shaved head with his hair growing from the back into a braided ponytail known as a Ming cut in Han-cho. He wears a silver silk changpao with tiger embroidery and black trousers and black cotton shoes. Unsurprisingly Mamoru saw him Sexaully harassing one of the girls however little did Jiang ping know that it was Rika in disguise. He was touching her ass and saying suggestive things to her. Lucky for poor Rika Mamoru came immediately when Jiang ping started to touch her ass.
"Ahem pardon me Ping san?" Mamoru asked
"What do you want? Can't you see I'm busy?" Ping retorted
"Sorry sir but there's something that needs your attention urgently."
"Can it wait?" Ping ask frustratingly
"I'm afraid it can't, sir" Mamoru told him. Reluctantly Ping stopped his harassment on rika and followed Mamoru to the tables. Little to his knowledge a disguised Rika was plotting some revenge. As the two men arrived at the tables Mamoru pointed to Yukitos group who were playing at a disguised Syaorans table.
"Yamamoto Itachi san over there wants to have a few words with you." Mamoru pointed
"Who is he?" Ping asked
"The young man with the silver hair and the black Haori. The one next to the girl with the glasses and the scary looking bodyguard in black. He's the leader of a yakuza known as the sun-and-moon-onis" Mamoru answered.
"Never heard of him." Ping told Mamoru
"I didn't expect you to, He likes to keep his activities in the shadows. Away from prying eyes and ears if you know what I mean." explained mamoru
"So he's the secretive type heh? My kind of scum." Ping walked over there happily taking the bait. As he got within arms length of Itachi/Yukito, ping decided to greet him.
"Mr Yamamoto, it's an honor to meet you in person"
"The honor is all mine Ping san." Itachi/Yukito greeted
"Thank you. I've heard that you want to do business with me, now do you mind we take this elsewhere? You know from prying eyes." Ping suggested
"That would be fine." Itachi/Yukito answered
"Perfect!" Ping smiled, as he looked over yukito towards his companions he couldn't help but ask "Will your friends be joining us? And is your scarry friend in black gonna keep his weapons?" Ping pointed at the two.
"That I'm afraid is inevitable." Yukito answered with a smile.
"All right!... Mamoru bring me a drink… follow me lord Yamamoto." As the 4 headed to the Office Syaoran gave the signal to the girls serving. Chiharu has to nudge Yamazaki and remind him with a glare. Mamoru walked to the back to get the guards as they had planned. While Meiling grabbed a box and some drinks. She took one look inside the box to confirm it was what she needed. Meiling smiled as she knew that this will be the day she will give her parents justice. Meanwhile Ping and Yukitos group arrived at the lounge part of the office. As they took a seat on the lounge benches ping couldn't help but be curious.
"Forgive me for being rude and ignorant Mr Yamamoto. but I've never heard of you, much less your organization."
"I don't expect you to Ping san. I prefer to keep all my operations on the down low and stay in the shadows. Much easier to keep any info about me from being leaked." Yukito answered.
"Smart… But you seemed young for a crime boss." Ping observed.
"My father died around 2 years ago during a war with a rival gang. and I took over as leader some time after his funeral." Yukito lied. Ping couldn't tell that Itachi/Yukito was lying. His face always seems to smile and you don't know if he's happy or angry.
"Makes sense."
"Demo Ping san what about you? You don't seem to be from here. Are you by chance an Han-cho by chance?" Yukito asked.
"Indeed, I was the 4th son of the head of the tiger triad that was operating in Hong kong and the northern provinces." Ping answered
"Was?" Naoko asked
"You see young lady, my fathers triad was one of the biggest till it collapsed but Imperial dogs. I had to scam my way back... your assistant sure asks a lot doesn't she?"
"Akito Chan (Naoko alias) can be curious at times but I trust her abilities and loyalty. And you said you have to scam your way back up?" Yukito said.
"My last victims were a couple from a prestigious mage clan, Li I believe it was? I got more than enough money to start on a small scale. Then I fled here to rebuild the gang." Ping bragged as Touya was walking around.
"Is your black friend always this scary?" Ping asked
"Youma here can be serious when he's doing his job. But he's a big softy every now and then." Yukito answered. As they talked A disguised Meiling entered the room with the drinks.
"Come in my dear." Ping said.
"Before we go to business may I give you a word of advice?" Yukito asked
"And what would that be?" Ping asked
"You seem pretty lax even around your business. It's best to stay within the shadows. You may not know who will be after you." Yukito told Ping.
"Oh please, who would dare to go after My head? Hahahaha!" Ping laughed
"Like me for example." Meiling answered while pointing a small loaded crossbow at Ping (think of it as an assassin's crossbow). Ping looked up at Meling as she Removed her wig revealing her black buns. Ping Immediately pulled the security bell, however he was met with a sharp Kodachi at his neck.
"I shouldn't have done that if I were you." Touya threatened.
"You see Ping san we have been watching you for about a month. And you may not know but the girl with the crossbow is the daughter of the Li couple you have scammed." Yukito smiled dangerously. Ping Got so scared he nearly wet his own pants.
"Don't think you lot will get away with this! My men will come here and kill you all, saving the girls for my own pleasure." Ping remarked with a cocky attitude. However little to his knowledge, he jinxed it. Across the door loud bangs, smashing, crashing and a lot of yelling can be heard. Everyone in the room but Ping knows what is going on. Outside of the office was chaos, from broken tables to knocked out guards. Syaoran was giving one of the two remaining guards a set of rapid punches to the chest, knocking him to the ground. Yamazaki with his eyes open threw the last stunned guard chiharu, who proceeded to whack the guard across the face with a makeshift club from a broken table. Every guest and staff looked at the carnage with fear in their eyes wondering what's going on. That is until the gang took off their disguises and the guards came in, it was a bust. Those who recognized Tomoyo as the princes immediately bowed, some thanking while others begged for mercy. Meanwhile at the office everybody listened to the aftermath as the guards arrested any one who was considered an accomplice.
"Hear that Ping san? Mamoru has brought the guards in to take care of you." Yukito said smiling
"Mamoru?... That traitor! Once I get My hands on him-"
"Don't even think about it Ping! He may be an unwilling associate to you but once we get his testimony he will be scot free while you will be tried for all your crimes here in the kingdom." Meiling interrupted Ping
"Yeah, your illegal gambling operation here will be added to your list of crimes! Oh the scenario would be perfect for my novel" Naoko added with some commentary.
"Not to mention selling and prostituting young underaged girls for the sex market will surely get you a nice record. You're lucky you didn't kidnap my sister or any of her friends for that matter. Cause if you did? Oh I would have hunted you down like a wolf." Touya growled as Ping shivered with fear.
"Oh and don't worry you'll have it light with us compared to what will happen to you after we tried you" Yukito smiled "Once we're done with you, we will send you home to Han-cho. I'm sure the Emperor will have a field day with you. But don't worry about transportation… It's already arranged for you." Yukito's smile was so terrifying one could swear that an oni's head appeared behind him.
"HHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII" Ping screeched in fear. Touya yanked the Scumbag off his seat and the four dragged him out of the office while Ping begged for mercy. As they were about to hand him over to the guards, Rika walked over to Ping. Everyone looked cuffussed till she shouted.
"HENTAI!" She reared her leg and drove her foot into Pings Jewels. Every man winced as ping screamed and wheezed in pain as he was kicked in the balls. In Rikas eyes he definitely deserved it for sexually harassing her.
"Boy that would have hurt my marble sack." a guard commented.
POV: Tomoyo
"Aahh… Kimochi!" I said in bliss as I walked out of the women's bath with Meiling chan in tow. It was 5 hours in the afternoon and We all decided to wash up and have dinner and stay the night at a local Onsen. Those sexy dresses were some of my first revealing sets of clothes I have ever created. Of course it was for today's operation but still I felt a little embarrassed wearing them. But in the end there is one less bad guy off the street, and scumbag for once. Meiling chan and I were walking down the hall discussing today's event
"So as you mentioned earlier. Mamoru san is still gonna answer for being an associate?" Meling asked me.
"At most he's probably going to have community service. But the others who were willingly will be fined and jailed for prostituting young girls." I answered
"Ugh I can't imagine what they went through. And nor do I wanna know what they did to them. I mean the basement was a torture dungeon it self." The disgust meiling showed was definitely evident. The more I think about it, the more I hope that my future husband would be more caring and loving like Li kun to Sakura chan.
"So Tomoyo, how are you going to send Ping to the Emperor anyway?" Meiling asked. I looked at her with a mischievous smile while raising a curled fist to my chin.
"We're going to send him home in a box. Ohohohohohohohoho!" I laughed.
"Please tell me you're joking." Meiling asked with a sweat drop. As we walked up we see Kero chan outside of Sakura chan's room eating sweets.
"Kero chan why are you outside?" I asked
"Sakura told me she wanted some alone with the Li brat, so she gave me these sweets as a bribe!" Kero chan mumbled with a few bites in his mouth. Meiling and I looked at each other with a mischievous smile. We quickly kneeled to the door and slightly opened a bit to see what was going on. I immediately pull out my recording crystal to see what's going down. we see Syaoran kun hugging Sakura who is red with embarrassment. I must admit I feel guilty for making the girls wear something so embarrassingly revealing for the operation. I can tell Meiling feels just as guilty, maybe more than me. cause she asked me to make them.
"I know that it was an job but still hazukashidesu!" Sakura cried.
"I know that it was embarrassing for you Sakura, I bet some of the other girls are getting over it." Li kun comforted her. He's right though, even I felt embarrassed wearing that dress.
"Demo on the bright side it's over. The man is caught, Meiling has gotten justice after years." Sakura summed.
"And in a couple of days the Heavenly emperor will send us the bounty. Each with and equal share." Li Kun added.
"Ano Syaoran kun." Sakura chan asked.
"Nani" Li kun asked. His Ni-hon-kaido was getting better and better as he's with us.
"Is what Meiling said true that you're gonna use that money for my dowry?" SaKura asked. I looked at Meiling chan who's now smiling like she's been caught. While Kero chan looked at Meiling like a disappointed uncle.
"Ah about that." Li kun began to confess "It's common in Han-cho for the groom's family to pay a certain price for the bride depending on the region and provinces. Money is the most common method of payment, sometimes they throw in food items like boxes of pastries, tea and liquors. In Hong-kong they throw in jewelry. Like rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and tiaras."
"Maybe I went to far" Meiling whispered
"But don't get me wrong Sakura! I do intend to marry you!" Syaoran exclaimed. With that I became really happy that I placed a hand on my cheek. I'm sure I have my mouth open and stars in my eyes, cause all I could think of was 'KAWAII, KAWAII, KAWAII!'. Meiling had a similar reaction with two of her fists together up to her chin, and was smiling with sparkles in her eyes. Kero chan was gawking with his mouth touching the ground as Li kun confessed to his mistress.
"But I want to wait until after we graduate. Cause I don't feel confident or ready for that yet. I want children as well but that further down the line. Right now I want to be with you, I want to spend my time with you, And I want to make you happy." told Li kun
"Syaoran kun." Sakura chan said.
"Also what happened today I was itching to pommel those old geezers who were looking at you with those indecent eyes. I must admit you looked good in that dress but I can't stand it when other men are eyeing you, and trying to make a move one you. I want you for myself because I love you. Cause you are the only one who makes me feel complete, my other half, my true soulmate. And I would never betray you. You are mine as I am yours." Li kun admitted. My heart was over the moon, I wanna burst out and scream kawaii. I want to set up a wedding ceremony for them now and get it over with. But I have to respect their decision.
"Syaoran kun." Sakura chan said in a blissful tone. As she said that her eyes began to glow as green as her eyes. As soon as I saw that I knew what was probably happening. Li Kun looked at Sakura confused but was cut off as Sakura chan planted a kiss on him, And she was kissing him passionately with no care in the world. As she was kissing Li Kun her back began to glow a bright pink.
"What's going on?" Kero chan panicked. He had known sakura for years and he'd never seen this.
"My god it's happening!" I exclaimed "and I thought it was a myth!"
"What is?" Meiling asked.
"You see this is something that was considered to be a trait that runs in the family. Primarily among girls" I explained "however this hasn't been seen for decades and it's been considered a family tall tale!" As I explained, two slits in sakura's yukata begin to form.
"What is it?" Kero chan asked confused
"What I'm saying is that it turns out that sakura chan is a flower fairy!" I answered. As if on cue a pair of cherry pink translucent wings spread out of Sakura's back. Now Sakura chan kawaii level is through the roof. As the two seperate from the kiss Li kun looked confused.
"Sakura. Your a-" Li kun didn't finish his answer.
"Hoe?" Sakura looked confused. Then she looked at her back twice, first to the left, then to the right. Then she start to touch her wings and they fluttered a bit. Sakuras face turned blue at the eyes till she let loose
"HOOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" she screamed. We didn't notice at the time but everyone rushed and broke the door open.
"Sakura what's wrong?" Touya yelled with worry.
"What happened?" Akiho asked.
"Nani nani?" Naoko wondered. As we all looked at the situation everyone seemed to understand what was going on, probably with a few misunderstandings here and. I'm sure Touya was fuming to see Sakura chan cuddling with Li kun. I may have been too early But I made a joke.
"Ara ara! It seems that sakura chan has finally grown, don't you all think?"
AU: ok that's the end of the chapter and sorry for the cliffhanger. Some of you are asking what a flower fairy is. In Chinese mythology a flower fairy is a minor deity worshiped in a certain month depending on the flower. My first impression of Sakura was that she would have made a wonderful fairy character, but sadly she isn't. So since I'm making this with asian folklore, myths and legends in mind, making sakura a flower fairy is a no brainer. Took me a while to learn about it. Also I'm planning chapter 2.5 to let y'all know what happened during preparations for this chapter's set of shenanigans, a behind the scenes type of thing. For those who want to see Jiang Ping punished, please wait until chapter 3.