Daphne: "Hi! I managed to finally get this chapter done, and I hope that
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Forced to Love by: Daphne Li Chapter 9.
*From chapter seven* "We are in my home. Open your eyes, Sakura, and see the wonder that few are lucky enough to even glimpse." Gue ordered. Sakura opened her eyes slowly, and then gasped. *End chap. seven*
Sakura opened her eyes and gasped. Before her was the most beautiful place that she had ever seen. The two girls were now in the middle of a flower- filled meadow, with butterflies of all shapes and colors dancing in the air. Deer were scattered here and there, grazing on the seemingly never- ending supply of grasses and flowers. They did not seem to mind their visitors. Little rabbits bounded around them, making Sakura laugh in delight at their antics. Surrounding the meadow was a grove of tall aspens and other such trees. High above the girls, glided robins, finches and sparrows, all twittering and singing in the crisp, fresh air. "Come, Sakura. I want you to see my home." Gue said, taking Sakura's hand and starting to run towards the aspen trees. Sakura giggled happily and ran along. It had been so long since she had been allowed to run and have fun, that she had nearly forgotten what it meant to do so. The girls skipped through the grove of trees, and suddenly, Gue stopped, pointing to something below her. "There! That is where I live!" She said reverently. Sakura looked and then caught her breath. It was lovely! Even more lovely than the meadow! Below them was a large valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides but this one. Directly to their right, at the base of one mountain, stood a large majestic palace, with tall towers that boasted lovely flags of blue, green, purple, and pink. The palace itself was pure white, and looked as though it was made out of marble (which, she later learned, it was!). The rest of the valley was filled with rich looking mansions and healthy looking cottages. People were moving around in the cobbled streets, and children were laughing happily. Dogs barked, cows mooed, and other animals adding their voices to the din. Evergreens, aspens, pines, spruces, and many other trees were prominent everywhere, practically hiding the houses from view. Clear rivers and streams cut through the town, their source being a tall, magnificent waterfall that fell from the very top of one of the mountains on the side of the valley opposite of the castle. There were farms and more meadows to be seen, and tiny lakes dotted the valley floor. Again Sakura gasped in delight, as her wide emerald eyes feasted upon the calm and peaceful place. Never before had she ever been in a place so.wonderful. So dear to her heart. "Oh, Gue! How lucky you are! Where are we, and where do you live?" Sakura asked breathlessly. Gue smiled distantly. "We are in the land of Wyngardium Hollow, my birthplace. No one can possibly find it without the help of one of the natives here. That includes the fairies and the elves." She answered. "Fairies?! Elves?" Sakura gasped. "Oh yes! In fact, the King and Queen of this land are fairies. They have only one daughter, the heir to the throne." Gue said. Then she grinned. "We should go now. I want you to meet my family." Gue said, leading Sakura to a small path that wound down into the valley. Sakura walked carefully, taking in all the sights and sounds of this new and wonderful place. The sky was cloudless and bright, but it was comfortably warm, and not at all too hot. Sakura followed Gue past the town, and closer to the palace. "Oh! Are we going there?" Sakura questioned. Gue nodded. "I.work there, you could say. Come!" Gue cried, taking Sakura's hand and pulling her nearer. The girls finally reached the decorative wall surrounding the palace, and Gue ushered Sakura through one of the fancy metal gates. Then she led Sakura into the palace itself, through a side door. Inside, it was bright and airy, with a slight scent of roses and pine trees carried in the air. They were in a long hallway, that boasted white marble floors, and blue marble walls. They passed several large doorways, before they came upon one that suited Gue. The servant girl smiled happily, and then threw open the double doors. "I'm home!" She exclaimed, her voice ringing with joy. Inside the room sat three people, one of which, Sakura knew all to well. ~*~*~*~
A/N:
Daphne: "Should I leave it here? Torture you until you review more??????? I think I will!"
Just kidding!!!! ~*~*~*~
"Tomoyo?!" Sakura shrieked, her eyes widening. Even Gue looked shaken. "Tomoyo? What are you doing here?" She asked, frowning slightly. The girl with long raven hair and amethyst eyes stood up, her eyes horrified. "Sakura?! You are here?! You are safe!" Tomoyo shrieked, throwing herself into Sakura's arms. Gue's face cleared, and a happy smiled came to her face. "Oh! Tomoyo, you never said that *Sakura* was your cousin! How could I have been so dumb?!" She exclaimed. Then another voice spoke up. "You are not dumb, darling! You are a dear thing, and I am so happy to have you home!" A tall woman, with dark blonde hair and green eyes stood up and rushed to hug Gue. The woman was dressed in royal robes and had a crown topping her head, and Sakura guessed her to be the queen. "Sakura, I would like to introduce you to my mother, Queen Betina of Wyngardium Hollow." Gue said. Sakura's mouth dropped. "But you said.all you did.you are the Princess?!" She stuttered. Tomoyo smiled. "You didn't tell her, did you? Yes, Sakura, she is the Princess. Princess Alongue (a/n: pronounced Ah-long-gwee) of Wyngardium Hollow." Tomoyo introduced. Then a man, with rich brown hair and blue eyes stood up and hugged Alongue. "Did you have a good time?" He asked, his voice deep and rich. Sakura liked him instantly. Gue winced at his words. "Not really. I will tell you about it later. Right now, I think we should tell Sakura why Tomoyo is here, and how she knew about this place." Alongue said. The king nodded, and then ushered the three girls into comfortable seats. When they were settled, Alongue and Tomoyo began their story. "The first time I came here, was when I was six. I had been lonely for quite some time, because you, Touya, and Uncle were on that year-long trip to India. I must admit that I fell into a sort of depression, not having my best friend there, and one day, it became too much for me and I ran into the forest to cry." Tomoyo began. Gue took the next part. "It was my first time outside my own world, and I was quite excited. My father allowed me to go alone into a forest, just to give me some freedom. I had become quite bored where my parents were staying, so he let me. I had only gone a little ways in, when I heard someone crying. I went towards the noises, and found.Tomoyo! I was thrilled to meet a human my own age, so I sat down and comforted her. She told me everything, and when my parents came to find me, they found her too. Being so young, I had told her where I was from as well, which was something that we were forbidden to do. My parents were quite angry, but they allowed Tomoyo to get off without anything but a warning. She couldn't tell anyone about our world." Gue said. Tomoyo smiled. "I still remember how frightened I was. I thought that your father was going to behead me or something!" Tomoyo giggled, flashing a warm look to the King. He smiled and patted her hand understandingly. "We couldn't do away with such a pretty little thing like yourself!" He chuckled, making Tomoyo blush, and then continue with the story. "After that, you came home, and I was quite happy. I almost forgot about Alongue and her world, but a year later, when Randor started to stalk you, I didn't know what to do. One night, I went back into the forest, and got horribly lost. I found my way to a beautiful waterfall and then climbed behind it into a cave. I sat down, too tired to continue on, and leaned back against the wall.and I fell right through it! The wall of the cave was simply a magical image, that hid this world from sight. When I finally realized where I was, I got up and searched the other cave that I had fallen into. I came upon another waterfall, a bigger one this time, and went around it, and to my surprise, I found this place!" Tomoyo said, gesturing out the window. Sakura smiled delightedly. "Oh, I wish I could have been here with you!" She murmured, her eyes getting dreamy. "I just happened to be out ridding my pony when I saw Tomoyo wandering around. I was shocked, and rode over to her, demanding that she tell me why she was there. She did, and then I brought her back to the castle. She stayed with us a few days, and then we sent her back home.with a present." Gue said. Tomoyo nodded and pulled the gold necklace out of her dress, showing Sakura the amethyst at the end. Sakura gasped and then turned to Gue. "You have one just like that, except yours is a sapphire." She said. Gue nodded and smiled. "Everyone in this world has one. It helps us get from one world, to the other without any complications. It is like a mini transporter, and they are really quite useful." Gue said. Tomoyo sighed. "After that, I never got the chance to come back and visit. But after you were kidnapped, Prince Eriol made me promise that I would come here and stay here until they found you. Unfortunately, I found you before they did!" She giggled. Sakura sighed. "You mean *he* did. There is no *they*. Syaoran died." Sakura said softly, sadly. Tomoyo gasped and clutched her fist to her mouth, shaking her head. "No! It is impossible!" She breathed. Alongue frowned. "Sakura, who told you that?" "Randor." Was all the other girl said. Gue shook her head. "He was lying. Syaoran is quite alive, and searching for you now, along with Eriol and Tarren. They should be here soon, if they do not get lost." Alongue said. Sakura's eyes lit up and her hands fluttered to her throat. "He is alive?! Are you sure?" She gasped, hope flooding her eyes. Gue simply nodded and smiled. "Well, now that that is taken care of, shouldn't we be showing our guest to her room? You both must be exhausted." The queen said, standing up. Gue nodded and started to get up, but her father took hold of her shoulder and grinned. "You might want to take a bath first, and take that horrible thing off your hair. We do not want you mistaken as an elf, now do we?" He teased playfully, making her giggle and hug him. "I love you daddy!" She quipped, and then hugged her mother. "Come on! I will show you your room, Sakura! Wait till' you see it!" She cried, taking Sakura's hand and racing out of the room, with Tomoyo on their heals. ~*~*~*~ "Wow!" Was all Sakura could say, when they entered the room. It had a white marble floor that was strangely warm and not cold as she had expected. The walls were even more shocking. The were made completely out of some sparkly light pink stone, and quite smooth. One wall of the room, however, was not stone, but all glass windows, with a set of french doors that opened onto a luxurious white balcony. The bed was placed on a platform that had three steps leading up to it, and the platform was covered with light pink velvet. The bed itself was a queen sized, four-poster bed with pink and white hangings and a thick pink bedspread. Alongue showed Sakura the closet, which resembled a small room itself. Along the walls there was rack after rack of dresses and other such things. Along the far wall were shelves that held accessories and other feminine things. Lined along the bottom of the 'closet' were slippers of every color, all in Sakura's size. Back in the bedroom, Sakura noted the large vanity that stood near the platform, and the small side room, that held many books in large, fancy bookshelves. There were also couches and chairs in this room, all colored pink, and green. Then the Gue lead them to another door and opened it, revealing a lovely pink and white bathroom. There was a tub in the very center of the room, that sunk down below the floor level, and had stairs leading down into it. It was quite large, large enough to have several people fit in it at once, and gold taps surrounded the outside of the tub. There was a small walk-in restroom, and a long mirror along one of the walls. A fancy sink stood near the mirrored wall, and fluffy pink and white towels were placed around the room. When they were done exploring, they made their way back into Sakura's bedroom. "Oh, it is lovely!" Tomoyo gasped, looking around with wide eyes. Alongue smiled. "My rooms are right next door, and Tomoyo's are on the other side." Gue explained. "They are exactly the same, except my room is mostly purple, and has purple stone for the walls. Alongue's room is a little bit of pink, green, purple, and blue. The walls are made entirely of opal!" Tomoyo mussed. Sakura gasped and then looked out her window. "How soon is supper?" Sakura asked, changing the subject. Tomoyo rolled her eyes and Alongue smiled. "Just as soon as we are ready, but first, I have to take a bath!" Alongue reminded them, fingering the cloth over her hair. The girls giggled and hurried to their own rooms to prepare. ~*~*~*~ "When we return home.to our world, do you think that Randor will try to kidnap me again?" Sakura asked later, when the three girls had met in her room after supper. The meal had been a happy affair, with the king keeping the girls laughing, and the queen telling lovely stories about Wyngardium Hollow. "I really don't think so. He wouldn't dare, with all the people looking out for him." Alongue said, tossing her long hair over her shoulder. When she had arrived down for supper, Sakura was amazed at her new friend's appearance. Alongue still had her ice-blue eyes and lips redder than any Sakura had ever seen, but now hair was added to the picture. Her hair color was odd, though. It seemed to be a mix of brown, blonde and red normally, but when the sunlight hit Alongue's hair, is shone a bright red and gold color. It reached to her waist, and ended in frilly curls. "I wouldn't put it past him. He kidnapped her once, he can do it again." Tomoyo warned. Alongue had to agree. "But he won't. We will not let him. Our world has spies everywhere, and they can make sure that he will not hurt you. If we had known that you were in any danger before, we would have watched out then, but there was no warning that he was going to attack. It just happened." Alongue said apologetically. Sakura smiled. "Well, on to my next question.tomorrow, may we take a walk in that darling grove of trees and then visit the meadow?" She begged eagerly. Alongue and Tomoyo burst out laughing and gave the affirmative. ~*~*~*~
Forced to Love by: Daphne Li Chapter 9.
*From chapter seven* "We are in my home. Open your eyes, Sakura, and see the wonder that few are lucky enough to even glimpse." Gue ordered. Sakura opened her eyes slowly, and then gasped. *End chap. seven*
Sakura opened her eyes and gasped. Before her was the most beautiful place that she had ever seen. The two girls were now in the middle of a flower- filled meadow, with butterflies of all shapes and colors dancing in the air. Deer were scattered here and there, grazing on the seemingly never- ending supply of grasses and flowers. They did not seem to mind their visitors. Little rabbits bounded around them, making Sakura laugh in delight at their antics. Surrounding the meadow was a grove of tall aspens and other such trees. High above the girls, glided robins, finches and sparrows, all twittering and singing in the crisp, fresh air. "Come, Sakura. I want you to see my home." Gue said, taking Sakura's hand and starting to run towards the aspen trees. Sakura giggled happily and ran along. It had been so long since she had been allowed to run and have fun, that she had nearly forgotten what it meant to do so. The girls skipped through the grove of trees, and suddenly, Gue stopped, pointing to something below her. "There! That is where I live!" She said reverently. Sakura looked and then caught her breath. It was lovely! Even more lovely than the meadow! Below them was a large valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides but this one. Directly to their right, at the base of one mountain, stood a large majestic palace, with tall towers that boasted lovely flags of blue, green, purple, and pink. The palace itself was pure white, and looked as though it was made out of marble (which, she later learned, it was!). The rest of the valley was filled with rich looking mansions and healthy looking cottages. People were moving around in the cobbled streets, and children were laughing happily. Dogs barked, cows mooed, and other animals adding their voices to the din. Evergreens, aspens, pines, spruces, and many other trees were prominent everywhere, practically hiding the houses from view. Clear rivers and streams cut through the town, their source being a tall, magnificent waterfall that fell from the very top of one of the mountains on the side of the valley opposite of the castle. There were farms and more meadows to be seen, and tiny lakes dotted the valley floor. Again Sakura gasped in delight, as her wide emerald eyes feasted upon the calm and peaceful place. Never before had she ever been in a place so.wonderful. So dear to her heart. "Oh, Gue! How lucky you are! Where are we, and where do you live?" Sakura asked breathlessly. Gue smiled distantly. "We are in the land of Wyngardium Hollow, my birthplace. No one can possibly find it without the help of one of the natives here. That includes the fairies and the elves." She answered. "Fairies?! Elves?" Sakura gasped. "Oh yes! In fact, the King and Queen of this land are fairies. They have only one daughter, the heir to the throne." Gue said. Then she grinned. "We should go now. I want you to meet my family." Gue said, leading Sakura to a small path that wound down into the valley. Sakura walked carefully, taking in all the sights and sounds of this new and wonderful place. The sky was cloudless and bright, but it was comfortably warm, and not at all too hot. Sakura followed Gue past the town, and closer to the palace. "Oh! Are we going there?" Sakura questioned. Gue nodded. "I.work there, you could say. Come!" Gue cried, taking Sakura's hand and pulling her nearer. The girls finally reached the decorative wall surrounding the palace, and Gue ushered Sakura through one of the fancy metal gates. Then she led Sakura into the palace itself, through a side door. Inside, it was bright and airy, with a slight scent of roses and pine trees carried in the air. They were in a long hallway, that boasted white marble floors, and blue marble walls. They passed several large doorways, before they came upon one that suited Gue. The servant girl smiled happily, and then threw open the double doors. "I'm home!" She exclaimed, her voice ringing with joy. Inside the room sat three people, one of which, Sakura knew all to well. ~*~*~*~
A/N:
Daphne: "Should I leave it here? Torture you until you review more??????? I think I will!"
Just kidding!!!! ~*~*~*~
"Tomoyo?!" Sakura shrieked, her eyes widening. Even Gue looked shaken. "Tomoyo? What are you doing here?" She asked, frowning slightly. The girl with long raven hair and amethyst eyes stood up, her eyes horrified. "Sakura?! You are here?! You are safe!" Tomoyo shrieked, throwing herself into Sakura's arms. Gue's face cleared, and a happy smiled came to her face. "Oh! Tomoyo, you never said that *Sakura* was your cousin! How could I have been so dumb?!" She exclaimed. Then another voice spoke up. "You are not dumb, darling! You are a dear thing, and I am so happy to have you home!" A tall woman, with dark blonde hair and green eyes stood up and rushed to hug Gue. The woman was dressed in royal robes and had a crown topping her head, and Sakura guessed her to be the queen. "Sakura, I would like to introduce you to my mother, Queen Betina of Wyngardium Hollow." Gue said. Sakura's mouth dropped. "But you said.all you did.you are the Princess?!" She stuttered. Tomoyo smiled. "You didn't tell her, did you? Yes, Sakura, she is the Princess. Princess Alongue (a/n: pronounced Ah-long-gwee) of Wyngardium Hollow." Tomoyo introduced. Then a man, with rich brown hair and blue eyes stood up and hugged Alongue. "Did you have a good time?" He asked, his voice deep and rich. Sakura liked him instantly. Gue winced at his words. "Not really. I will tell you about it later. Right now, I think we should tell Sakura why Tomoyo is here, and how she knew about this place." Alongue said. The king nodded, and then ushered the three girls into comfortable seats. When they were settled, Alongue and Tomoyo began their story. "The first time I came here, was when I was six. I had been lonely for quite some time, because you, Touya, and Uncle were on that year-long trip to India. I must admit that I fell into a sort of depression, not having my best friend there, and one day, it became too much for me and I ran into the forest to cry." Tomoyo began. Gue took the next part. "It was my first time outside my own world, and I was quite excited. My father allowed me to go alone into a forest, just to give me some freedom. I had become quite bored where my parents were staying, so he let me. I had only gone a little ways in, when I heard someone crying. I went towards the noises, and found.Tomoyo! I was thrilled to meet a human my own age, so I sat down and comforted her. She told me everything, and when my parents came to find me, they found her too. Being so young, I had told her where I was from as well, which was something that we were forbidden to do. My parents were quite angry, but they allowed Tomoyo to get off without anything but a warning. She couldn't tell anyone about our world." Gue said. Tomoyo smiled. "I still remember how frightened I was. I thought that your father was going to behead me or something!" Tomoyo giggled, flashing a warm look to the King. He smiled and patted her hand understandingly. "We couldn't do away with such a pretty little thing like yourself!" He chuckled, making Tomoyo blush, and then continue with the story. "After that, you came home, and I was quite happy. I almost forgot about Alongue and her world, but a year later, when Randor started to stalk you, I didn't know what to do. One night, I went back into the forest, and got horribly lost. I found my way to a beautiful waterfall and then climbed behind it into a cave. I sat down, too tired to continue on, and leaned back against the wall.and I fell right through it! The wall of the cave was simply a magical image, that hid this world from sight. When I finally realized where I was, I got up and searched the other cave that I had fallen into. I came upon another waterfall, a bigger one this time, and went around it, and to my surprise, I found this place!" Tomoyo said, gesturing out the window. Sakura smiled delightedly. "Oh, I wish I could have been here with you!" She murmured, her eyes getting dreamy. "I just happened to be out ridding my pony when I saw Tomoyo wandering around. I was shocked, and rode over to her, demanding that she tell me why she was there. She did, and then I brought her back to the castle. She stayed with us a few days, and then we sent her back home.with a present." Gue said. Tomoyo nodded and pulled the gold necklace out of her dress, showing Sakura the amethyst at the end. Sakura gasped and then turned to Gue. "You have one just like that, except yours is a sapphire." She said. Gue nodded and smiled. "Everyone in this world has one. It helps us get from one world, to the other without any complications. It is like a mini transporter, and they are really quite useful." Gue said. Tomoyo sighed. "After that, I never got the chance to come back and visit. But after you were kidnapped, Prince Eriol made me promise that I would come here and stay here until they found you. Unfortunately, I found you before they did!" She giggled. Sakura sighed. "You mean *he* did. There is no *they*. Syaoran died." Sakura said softly, sadly. Tomoyo gasped and clutched her fist to her mouth, shaking her head. "No! It is impossible!" She breathed. Alongue frowned. "Sakura, who told you that?" "Randor." Was all the other girl said. Gue shook her head. "He was lying. Syaoran is quite alive, and searching for you now, along with Eriol and Tarren. They should be here soon, if they do not get lost." Alongue said. Sakura's eyes lit up and her hands fluttered to her throat. "He is alive?! Are you sure?" She gasped, hope flooding her eyes. Gue simply nodded and smiled. "Well, now that that is taken care of, shouldn't we be showing our guest to her room? You both must be exhausted." The queen said, standing up. Gue nodded and started to get up, but her father took hold of her shoulder and grinned. "You might want to take a bath first, and take that horrible thing off your hair. We do not want you mistaken as an elf, now do we?" He teased playfully, making her giggle and hug him. "I love you daddy!" She quipped, and then hugged her mother. "Come on! I will show you your room, Sakura! Wait till' you see it!" She cried, taking Sakura's hand and racing out of the room, with Tomoyo on their heals. ~*~*~*~ "Wow!" Was all Sakura could say, when they entered the room. It had a white marble floor that was strangely warm and not cold as she had expected. The walls were even more shocking. The were made completely out of some sparkly light pink stone, and quite smooth. One wall of the room, however, was not stone, but all glass windows, with a set of french doors that opened onto a luxurious white balcony. The bed was placed on a platform that had three steps leading up to it, and the platform was covered with light pink velvet. The bed itself was a queen sized, four-poster bed with pink and white hangings and a thick pink bedspread. Alongue showed Sakura the closet, which resembled a small room itself. Along the walls there was rack after rack of dresses and other such things. Along the far wall were shelves that held accessories and other feminine things. Lined along the bottom of the 'closet' were slippers of every color, all in Sakura's size. Back in the bedroom, Sakura noted the large vanity that stood near the platform, and the small side room, that held many books in large, fancy bookshelves. There were also couches and chairs in this room, all colored pink, and green. Then the Gue lead them to another door and opened it, revealing a lovely pink and white bathroom. There was a tub in the very center of the room, that sunk down below the floor level, and had stairs leading down into it. It was quite large, large enough to have several people fit in it at once, and gold taps surrounded the outside of the tub. There was a small walk-in restroom, and a long mirror along one of the walls. A fancy sink stood near the mirrored wall, and fluffy pink and white towels were placed around the room. When they were done exploring, they made their way back into Sakura's bedroom. "Oh, it is lovely!" Tomoyo gasped, looking around with wide eyes. Alongue smiled. "My rooms are right next door, and Tomoyo's are on the other side." Gue explained. "They are exactly the same, except my room is mostly purple, and has purple stone for the walls. Alongue's room is a little bit of pink, green, purple, and blue. The walls are made entirely of opal!" Tomoyo mussed. Sakura gasped and then looked out her window. "How soon is supper?" Sakura asked, changing the subject. Tomoyo rolled her eyes and Alongue smiled. "Just as soon as we are ready, but first, I have to take a bath!" Alongue reminded them, fingering the cloth over her hair. The girls giggled and hurried to their own rooms to prepare. ~*~*~*~ "When we return home.to our world, do you think that Randor will try to kidnap me again?" Sakura asked later, when the three girls had met in her room after supper. The meal had been a happy affair, with the king keeping the girls laughing, and the queen telling lovely stories about Wyngardium Hollow. "I really don't think so. He wouldn't dare, with all the people looking out for him." Alongue said, tossing her long hair over her shoulder. When she had arrived down for supper, Sakura was amazed at her new friend's appearance. Alongue still had her ice-blue eyes and lips redder than any Sakura had ever seen, but now hair was added to the picture. Her hair color was odd, though. It seemed to be a mix of brown, blonde and red normally, but when the sunlight hit Alongue's hair, is shone a bright red and gold color. It reached to her waist, and ended in frilly curls. "I wouldn't put it past him. He kidnapped her once, he can do it again." Tomoyo warned. Alongue had to agree. "But he won't. We will not let him. Our world has spies everywhere, and they can make sure that he will not hurt you. If we had known that you were in any danger before, we would have watched out then, but there was no warning that he was going to attack. It just happened." Alongue said apologetically. Sakura smiled. "Well, on to my next question.tomorrow, may we take a walk in that darling grove of trees and then visit the meadow?" She begged eagerly. Alongue and Tomoyo burst out laughing and gave the affirmative. ~*~*~*~