Daphne: "Yay! I am almost done! I hope that you like this story so far, and
will keep reviewing! I like this chapter, because.well, you will just have
to find out. Lets just say that it has something to do with Tomoyo and
Eriol! Anyway, enjoy the chapter!!
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Forced to Love by: Daphne Li Chapter 12.
".I went into Sakura's room this morning, and she wasn't there.although that was not a surprise. But when I went to Tomoyo's room, her door was locked! She never locks her door." Alongue mussed the next morning. She and Tarren were sitting in a morning room, eating breakfast, while they talked about their friends.
"Syaoran was in his room, and the door was locked, but Eriol wasn't. I think he may have taken an early morning walk." Tarren commented, looking out the window. Alongue sighed and pushed a lock of her hair behind her ear.
"I am sure that Kero will be pleased to know that Sakura and Syaoran are now officially a couple." She said sarcastically, thinking of the little creature who was now sleeping in her room. He had come in there last night, complaining that Sakura had left him alone. In pity, she had invited him to stay in her room for the night, and she had even given him an offering of pudding as a distraction.
"When do you think that we should go home?" Tarren asked. Alongue looked thoughtful. "Mother and father want us to go as soon as possible so Sakura can contact her father and brother, but I think that we should wait another day, just to be sure that Randor doesn't try anything fast. You didn't tell Sakura that he has magic, did you?" Gue asked. Tarren shook his head.
"No. I saw no reason to. He is not stronger than her, and she could beat him easily, with one hand tied behind her back." He said, going back to looking out the window. Ever since he had come here, Tarren had become silent and thoughtful. He hardly talked to her, and when he did, it was usually only to answer or comment on something she had said. He had grown distant from her, and she was becoming quite annoyed with him.
"You will be staying with us when we get back, right?" She questioned. His eyes widened and his head whipped around to look at her.
"You are coming with us?!" He asked, incredulous. She rolled her eyes.
"What did you expect? Tomoyo and Sakura are my friends, and I am not going to leave them until this is all over, and Randor is either in jail or dead." She said. He stared at her for a moment, and then quickly looked away. With an exasperated sigh, she got up and walked over to the door of the room.
"I am going for a walk. If Tomoyo or Sakura ask for me, tell them I will be back by lunch." She snapped, and then shut the door behind her, a little harder that necessary. He winced and looked at the door helplessly.
"Forgive me, Princess, but I can't help it." He whispered, looking guiltily down at the rest of his breakfast that he had hardly touched.
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Syaoran woke up to next morning to something soft and warm pressing to his lips. For a moment, he simply lay still and relished the sensation. A warm pink aura surrounded him, mixing and twining delightfully with his green one. Soft hands crept up his bare chest, tickling him. With a chuckle, he opened his eyes and met his wife's emerald orbs. She smiled impishly.
"Did you dream about me?" Sakura teased, her eyes sparkling warmly. He grinned at her. "Actually, I did. And it was quite a nice dream, until you interrupted it with all those kisses and such." He answered, tickling her. She squealed and kissed him on the nose.
"You are ridiculous!" She laughed, climbing out of bed, taking one of the green sheets to wrap around her body. He groaned and followed her with his eyes. "Do we have to get up?" He whined, flashing her an absurd pout that was very un-like him. She giggled, and then walked over to him, kissing his lips. He deepened it, and for a moment, she stood still, reveling in it. Then, without warning, she grabbed his hands and pulled him out of the bed, causing him to fall to the floor.
"Sakura! You little monster!" He laughed getting up and chasing her around the room, with her giggling the whole time. When he finally caught her, he kissed her thoroughly and then let her go, watching with a smile as she slowly got dressed. (a/n: Come on! They *are* married after all!). When she was through, she retreated to the tiny library that he had in his room, while he took a quick bath and got dressed. When he was finished, the two slowly made their way down to the morning room, where they met Tarren, who was looking preoccupied.
"Princess Alongue went out for a walk. She said that she would be back by lunch time." The black haired boy said. Sakura smiled at him.
"Thank you. I was wondering where she was." Sakura commented. Tarren's gaze became sly.
"She was wondering the same thing about you! So tell me.did you have a good night's sleep?" Tarren teased, making both Sakura and Syaoran blush. They didn't answer, but sat down next to him and ordered their breakfasts from a passing servant.
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Sunlight streamed into a bedroom, covering its occupants in bright morning light. One stray sun-beam hit a pair of sensitive eyelids, and they slid open, revealing dark blue orbs. For a moment, Eriol lay in confusion, wondering where he was. There was a pair of warm, silky arms around his waist, and a head was buried in his shoulder. When his eyes caught sight of the pale, angelic face beside him, he remembered all of the night before and its happenings. A smile appeared on his lips as his eyes roved the lovely girl's face, below him.
Tomoyo's eyes were closed in a peaceful sleep, and her breathing was soft and regular. Her cheeks were flushed pink from sleep, making her face seem even more delicate. Her long violet-raven locks spilled out behind her, like a silk sheet. A small smile hovered over her rosy lips. Eriol's eyes lapped up the sight in delight, and he allowed one of his hands to trail down her cheek and into her silky hair. He smiled as his fingers began to gently brush through it, making her quiver in her sleep. With a tiny moan, Tomoyo stirred and let go of him, stretching like a cat. Then her amethyst eyes opened and met his cerulean blue ones. A smile appeared on her lips.
"Eriol." She said, her still-sleepy voice soft and warm. He smiled and caught her lips with his, kissing her thoroughly. As he did, he felt something strange, deep inside her. It was a just little spark.but it was there. Knowing that he must be mistaken, he pulled back and smiled at her.
"How did you sleep?" He asked tenderly, brushing a strand of her hair back. She smiled up at him cheekily.
"Very well, and you?" She asked, catching her breath, as his lips began to caress the skin of her neck.
"Never better." He murmured, causing her to blush a bit. Then, she jumped.
"Eriol! Sakura is going to wonder where I am! Oh, and won't they realize that you were gone?" She asked frantically, her voice shaking a bit. He released her neck, and then comfortingly stroked her cheek with his fingers.
"Tomoyo, I think that they already know. And if they do not, they soon will. Things like this can't be hidden. I know for a fact that Sakura never returned to her own room last night." He said soothingly, the last part making her giggle.
"Poor Kero will be so disappointed!" She laughed, but then became sober again.
"Eriol.what happened between us? I mean, I know what *happened*, but what." She couldn't find the words to go on. He stroked her cheek and looked into her eyes.
"Don't you know, Tomoyo? I love you more than anything." He whispered. She put her arms around his neck and hugged him close.
"And I love you. But what happens now?" She asked softly. His look became sly and naughty.
"Well, this is the part when I ask you to be my wife." He said. For a moment, it seemed like she hadn't heard, but then her eyes widened and she gasped, her eyes meeting his in astonishment.
"Eriol.I.how." She stammered, choking on each word. He smiled and waved his hand, in which appeared a beautiful gold ring, with a large diamond in the center, which was surrounded by amethysts. Tomoyo gaped at the ring as he gently slipped it onto her fourth finger, and then tears filled her eyes.
"Oh Eriol! Of course I will. But how did you get it?" She asked.
"It was my grandmother's. She gave it to me before she died.for you." He answered, kissing her fingers gently and then placing a soft kiss on her lips. She giggled.
"When will you marry me?" He asked eagerly, like a little boy. She pretended to look thoughtful.
"Today, tomorrow, anytime! I don't care, as long as I'm with you." She whispered, kissing him again. His heart leapt and he sat up.
"Today! In that lovely cathedral next to the palace!" He stated, looking at her for permission. She grinned and nodded.
"You will have to ask the King and Queen, though. I think that they do marriages differently here." She said. He shrugged and then got out of bed, pulling her with him and just barely giving her enough time to snatch a sheet off the bed.
"As long as I'm with you, I don't care." He said, teasing her. She laughed and walked towards the bathroom after he kissed her once more. She took a quick bath, got dressed, and then met Eriol out in the hall; while she took her bath, he had snuck down to his own room to prepare.
"We cannot even tell Syaoran and Sakura. It has to be a complete secret until the right time." Eriol reminded her. She nodded understandingly, and then he led her into the throne room to talk with the King.
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"Where have you been?! We have been worried sick! You told Tarren that you would be home by lunch time!" The king yelled, as Alongue came in late that night. He, Sakura, Syaoran, Tomoyo, Eriol, Tarren and her mother were sitting in one of the drawing rooms, all looking a mixture of upset, anxious, and worried. She turned dull, uncaring eyes toward them and shrugged.
"I took a walk." She said simply, monotonously, leaving the room. They stared after her in confusion, and then looked at each other.
Once back in her room, Alongue stopped and took a deep breath, leaning against the door for support. Her day had been quite eventful, actually. She had indeed gone on a walk that morning, straight to the cathedral next to the palace. She had been talking with one of the men who ran it, when she had heard voices in the chapel. She had snuck over to see who it was, and she was astonished to witness the last part of the marriage ceremony between Prince Hiiragizawa Eriol, and Princess Daidouji Tomoyo!
Stunned beyond belief, Alongue ran out of the cathedral and to the huge waterfall clear at the other end of the valley. It had taken her quite awhile to get there, and by the time she had reached it, she was too tired to think about her problems. With a sigh she had dropped down in a deep patch of grass and fallen asleep. She was woken up hours later when a worried guard had come looking for her. He told her that her parents were frantic, and they had the whole village searching for her. She had shrugged carelessly and then mounted his horse behind him, and they had ridden back home. She had not felt like talking to anyone when she got there, so she said as little as possible and fled to her room.
"Finally! I have been waiting all day.hey, what's wrong?" Kero asked, flying up to her, his face worried. Alongue looked at him and sighed.
"Do not worry about me, Kero. I just need some time alone. I am feeling rather melancholy right now." She whispered, dropping down on her bed and turning so she could gaze out the windows. Her mind was reeling at a mile a minute, and she was no longer sleepy.
"Well, I am going to see Sakura." Kero said hesitantly. That roused her. With a yelp, she sat up and held out a hand imploringly to him.
"NO! You don't want to do that, Kero. Sakura and Syaoran need some quality time alone, and besides. I need someone here with me." Alongue's voice was pleading, and the guardian immediately set out to comfort her. He quickly flew to her and snuggled in her arms.
"What is the matter, Lina?" Kero asked, using his pet-name for her. She frowned.
"Well, it is not really with me. It is Tarren. Whenever I come into a room, or try to talk to him, he just goes silent and won't look at me. It is getting annoying, and I hate it. We used to talk so freely with each other, like friends, but ever since I told him that I was a princess, he just.closed up." She whispered, holding him close and gazing at the moon which was just rising. He lay still for a moment, thinking about it.
"I think that he is in love." Kero said slowly, thoughtfully. Alongue jumped in surprise and a rush of something like jealousy filled her.
"Oh, with who?" She asked naively. He sweatdropped and sighed.
"Think about it." Was all he answered. She frowned at him playfully, but nodded.
"It is nothing against you, I promise. Just keep being your sweet little self. He will come around eventually." Kero stated, making her smile.
"I will.that reminds me! I have a little blackmailing to do!" Alongue squealed, jumping off the bed and rushing out of the room. Kero watched her leave, chuckling. The old Alongue was back!
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"All right, spill it!" Alongue commanded, blocking Tomoyo and Eriol as they walked down the hall towards Tomoyo's room.
"What do you mean?" Tomoyo asked, looking confused. Gue rolled her eyes.
"Come on, Tomoyo, you can't hide things like this from me!" She said, taking Tomoyo's left hand and pointing to the gleaming ring on her fourth finger. Tomoyo turned pale and Eriol jumped.
"I was visiting the cathedral this morning when I heard the ceremony. So tell me! Eriol really didn't get up early this morning to take a walk, did he? I bet you anything that he walked right out of Tomoyo's room, quite soon after I left." Alongue stated, causing Tomoyo and Eriol to blush. Without a word, the two of them shoved Alongue into Tomoyo's room and slammed the door.
"Please don't tell anyone! No one is supposed to know yet." Tomoyo begged. Alongue's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she hugged her friend.
"I won't, I promise. Congratulations, Tomoyo! You deserve it." Alongue whispered, causing her friend to hug her tighter. Eriol pouted.
"I want to be a part of this too!" He whined, slipping his arm about Tomoyo's waist, and hugging Alongue as well. Finally, after a lot of laughing, Tomoyo pulled back and looked at her friend seriously.
"Alongue, what was wrong? You seem fine now, but when you came in.why were you so late?" Tomoyo asked. Alongue sighed and looked at her hands.
"I just needed some time to myself.and a pep talk from Kero. It was nothing, really." She said. Eriol, who was gazing into her eyes, saw the truth but said nothing.
"Well, you sure had us worried there for a while. Tarren was practically having a conniption fit." He said tactfully. Alongue blushed.
"Yah, he kept blaming everything on himself. Why that is, I will never know." Tomoyo mussed, causing Alongue to go even redder.
"Well, I had better go. It is late and Kero is waiting for his dinner." She said, rolling her eyes. Eriol and Tomoyo laughed, as she left the room and headed for the kitchen, her heart much lighter.
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Forced to Love by: Daphne Li Chapter 12.
".I went into Sakura's room this morning, and she wasn't there.although that was not a surprise. But when I went to Tomoyo's room, her door was locked! She never locks her door." Alongue mussed the next morning. She and Tarren were sitting in a morning room, eating breakfast, while they talked about their friends.
"Syaoran was in his room, and the door was locked, but Eriol wasn't. I think he may have taken an early morning walk." Tarren commented, looking out the window. Alongue sighed and pushed a lock of her hair behind her ear.
"I am sure that Kero will be pleased to know that Sakura and Syaoran are now officially a couple." She said sarcastically, thinking of the little creature who was now sleeping in her room. He had come in there last night, complaining that Sakura had left him alone. In pity, she had invited him to stay in her room for the night, and she had even given him an offering of pudding as a distraction.
"When do you think that we should go home?" Tarren asked. Alongue looked thoughtful. "Mother and father want us to go as soon as possible so Sakura can contact her father and brother, but I think that we should wait another day, just to be sure that Randor doesn't try anything fast. You didn't tell Sakura that he has magic, did you?" Gue asked. Tarren shook his head.
"No. I saw no reason to. He is not stronger than her, and she could beat him easily, with one hand tied behind her back." He said, going back to looking out the window. Ever since he had come here, Tarren had become silent and thoughtful. He hardly talked to her, and when he did, it was usually only to answer or comment on something she had said. He had grown distant from her, and she was becoming quite annoyed with him.
"You will be staying with us when we get back, right?" She questioned. His eyes widened and his head whipped around to look at her.
"You are coming with us?!" He asked, incredulous. She rolled her eyes.
"What did you expect? Tomoyo and Sakura are my friends, and I am not going to leave them until this is all over, and Randor is either in jail or dead." She said. He stared at her for a moment, and then quickly looked away. With an exasperated sigh, she got up and walked over to the door of the room.
"I am going for a walk. If Tomoyo or Sakura ask for me, tell them I will be back by lunch." She snapped, and then shut the door behind her, a little harder that necessary. He winced and looked at the door helplessly.
"Forgive me, Princess, but I can't help it." He whispered, looking guiltily down at the rest of his breakfast that he had hardly touched.
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Syaoran woke up to next morning to something soft and warm pressing to his lips. For a moment, he simply lay still and relished the sensation. A warm pink aura surrounded him, mixing and twining delightfully with his green one. Soft hands crept up his bare chest, tickling him. With a chuckle, he opened his eyes and met his wife's emerald orbs. She smiled impishly.
"Did you dream about me?" Sakura teased, her eyes sparkling warmly. He grinned at her. "Actually, I did. And it was quite a nice dream, until you interrupted it with all those kisses and such." He answered, tickling her. She squealed and kissed him on the nose.
"You are ridiculous!" She laughed, climbing out of bed, taking one of the green sheets to wrap around her body. He groaned and followed her with his eyes. "Do we have to get up?" He whined, flashing her an absurd pout that was very un-like him. She giggled, and then walked over to him, kissing his lips. He deepened it, and for a moment, she stood still, reveling in it. Then, without warning, she grabbed his hands and pulled him out of the bed, causing him to fall to the floor.
"Sakura! You little monster!" He laughed getting up and chasing her around the room, with her giggling the whole time. When he finally caught her, he kissed her thoroughly and then let her go, watching with a smile as she slowly got dressed. (a/n: Come on! They *are* married after all!). When she was through, she retreated to the tiny library that he had in his room, while he took a quick bath and got dressed. When he was finished, the two slowly made their way down to the morning room, where they met Tarren, who was looking preoccupied.
"Princess Alongue went out for a walk. She said that she would be back by lunch time." The black haired boy said. Sakura smiled at him.
"Thank you. I was wondering where she was." Sakura commented. Tarren's gaze became sly.
"She was wondering the same thing about you! So tell me.did you have a good night's sleep?" Tarren teased, making both Sakura and Syaoran blush. They didn't answer, but sat down next to him and ordered their breakfasts from a passing servant.
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Sunlight streamed into a bedroom, covering its occupants in bright morning light. One stray sun-beam hit a pair of sensitive eyelids, and they slid open, revealing dark blue orbs. For a moment, Eriol lay in confusion, wondering where he was. There was a pair of warm, silky arms around his waist, and a head was buried in his shoulder. When his eyes caught sight of the pale, angelic face beside him, he remembered all of the night before and its happenings. A smile appeared on his lips as his eyes roved the lovely girl's face, below him.
Tomoyo's eyes were closed in a peaceful sleep, and her breathing was soft and regular. Her cheeks were flushed pink from sleep, making her face seem even more delicate. Her long violet-raven locks spilled out behind her, like a silk sheet. A small smile hovered over her rosy lips. Eriol's eyes lapped up the sight in delight, and he allowed one of his hands to trail down her cheek and into her silky hair. He smiled as his fingers began to gently brush through it, making her quiver in her sleep. With a tiny moan, Tomoyo stirred and let go of him, stretching like a cat. Then her amethyst eyes opened and met his cerulean blue ones. A smile appeared on her lips.
"Eriol." She said, her still-sleepy voice soft and warm. He smiled and caught her lips with his, kissing her thoroughly. As he did, he felt something strange, deep inside her. It was a just little spark.but it was there. Knowing that he must be mistaken, he pulled back and smiled at her.
"How did you sleep?" He asked tenderly, brushing a strand of her hair back. She smiled up at him cheekily.
"Very well, and you?" She asked, catching her breath, as his lips began to caress the skin of her neck.
"Never better." He murmured, causing her to blush a bit. Then, she jumped.
"Eriol! Sakura is going to wonder where I am! Oh, and won't they realize that you were gone?" She asked frantically, her voice shaking a bit. He released her neck, and then comfortingly stroked her cheek with his fingers.
"Tomoyo, I think that they already know. And if they do not, they soon will. Things like this can't be hidden. I know for a fact that Sakura never returned to her own room last night." He said soothingly, the last part making her giggle.
"Poor Kero will be so disappointed!" She laughed, but then became sober again.
"Eriol.what happened between us? I mean, I know what *happened*, but what." She couldn't find the words to go on. He stroked her cheek and looked into her eyes.
"Don't you know, Tomoyo? I love you more than anything." He whispered. She put her arms around his neck and hugged him close.
"And I love you. But what happens now?" She asked softly. His look became sly and naughty.
"Well, this is the part when I ask you to be my wife." He said. For a moment, it seemed like she hadn't heard, but then her eyes widened and she gasped, her eyes meeting his in astonishment.
"Eriol.I.how." She stammered, choking on each word. He smiled and waved his hand, in which appeared a beautiful gold ring, with a large diamond in the center, which was surrounded by amethysts. Tomoyo gaped at the ring as he gently slipped it onto her fourth finger, and then tears filled her eyes.
"Oh Eriol! Of course I will. But how did you get it?" She asked.
"It was my grandmother's. She gave it to me before she died.for you." He answered, kissing her fingers gently and then placing a soft kiss on her lips. She giggled.
"When will you marry me?" He asked eagerly, like a little boy. She pretended to look thoughtful.
"Today, tomorrow, anytime! I don't care, as long as I'm with you." She whispered, kissing him again. His heart leapt and he sat up.
"Today! In that lovely cathedral next to the palace!" He stated, looking at her for permission. She grinned and nodded.
"You will have to ask the King and Queen, though. I think that they do marriages differently here." She said. He shrugged and then got out of bed, pulling her with him and just barely giving her enough time to snatch a sheet off the bed.
"As long as I'm with you, I don't care." He said, teasing her. She laughed and walked towards the bathroom after he kissed her once more. She took a quick bath, got dressed, and then met Eriol out in the hall; while she took her bath, he had snuck down to his own room to prepare.
"We cannot even tell Syaoran and Sakura. It has to be a complete secret until the right time." Eriol reminded her. She nodded understandingly, and then he led her into the throne room to talk with the King.
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"Where have you been?! We have been worried sick! You told Tarren that you would be home by lunch time!" The king yelled, as Alongue came in late that night. He, Sakura, Syaoran, Tomoyo, Eriol, Tarren and her mother were sitting in one of the drawing rooms, all looking a mixture of upset, anxious, and worried. She turned dull, uncaring eyes toward them and shrugged.
"I took a walk." She said simply, monotonously, leaving the room. They stared after her in confusion, and then looked at each other.
Once back in her room, Alongue stopped and took a deep breath, leaning against the door for support. Her day had been quite eventful, actually. She had indeed gone on a walk that morning, straight to the cathedral next to the palace. She had been talking with one of the men who ran it, when she had heard voices in the chapel. She had snuck over to see who it was, and she was astonished to witness the last part of the marriage ceremony between Prince Hiiragizawa Eriol, and Princess Daidouji Tomoyo!
Stunned beyond belief, Alongue ran out of the cathedral and to the huge waterfall clear at the other end of the valley. It had taken her quite awhile to get there, and by the time she had reached it, she was too tired to think about her problems. With a sigh she had dropped down in a deep patch of grass and fallen asleep. She was woken up hours later when a worried guard had come looking for her. He told her that her parents were frantic, and they had the whole village searching for her. She had shrugged carelessly and then mounted his horse behind him, and they had ridden back home. She had not felt like talking to anyone when she got there, so she said as little as possible and fled to her room.
"Finally! I have been waiting all day.hey, what's wrong?" Kero asked, flying up to her, his face worried. Alongue looked at him and sighed.
"Do not worry about me, Kero. I just need some time alone. I am feeling rather melancholy right now." She whispered, dropping down on her bed and turning so she could gaze out the windows. Her mind was reeling at a mile a minute, and she was no longer sleepy.
"Well, I am going to see Sakura." Kero said hesitantly. That roused her. With a yelp, she sat up and held out a hand imploringly to him.
"NO! You don't want to do that, Kero. Sakura and Syaoran need some quality time alone, and besides. I need someone here with me." Alongue's voice was pleading, and the guardian immediately set out to comfort her. He quickly flew to her and snuggled in her arms.
"What is the matter, Lina?" Kero asked, using his pet-name for her. She frowned.
"Well, it is not really with me. It is Tarren. Whenever I come into a room, or try to talk to him, he just goes silent and won't look at me. It is getting annoying, and I hate it. We used to talk so freely with each other, like friends, but ever since I told him that I was a princess, he just.closed up." She whispered, holding him close and gazing at the moon which was just rising. He lay still for a moment, thinking about it.
"I think that he is in love." Kero said slowly, thoughtfully. Alongue jumped in surprise and a rush of something like jealousy filled her.
"Oh, with who?" She asked naively. He sweatdropped and sighed.
"Think about it." Was all he answered. She frowned at him playfully, but nodded.
"It is nothing against you, I promise. Just keep being your sweet little self. He will come around eventually." Kero stated, making her smile.
"I will.that reminds me! I have a little blackmailing to do!" Alongue squealed, jumping off the bed and rushing out of the room. Kero watched her leave, chuckling. The old Alongue was back!
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"All right, spill it!" Alongue commanded, blocking Tomoyo and Eriol as they walked down the hall towards Tomoyo's room.
"What do you mean?" Tomoyo asked, looking confused. Gue rolled her eyes.
"Come on, Tomoyo, you can't hide things like this from me!" She said, taking Tomoyo's left hand and pointing to the gleaming ring on her fourth finger. Tomoyo turned pale and Eriol jumped.
"I was visiting the cathedral this morning when I heard the ceremony. So tell me! Eriol really didn't get up early this morning to take a walk, did he? I bet you anything that he walked right out of Tomoyo's room, quite soon after I left." Alongue stated, causing Tomoyo and Eriol to blush. Without a word, the two of them shoved Alongue into Tomoyo's room and slammed the door.
"Please don't tell anyone! No one is supposed to know yet." Tomoyo begged. Alongue's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she hugged her friend.
"I won't, I promise. Congratulations, Tomoyo! You deserve it." Alongue whispered, causing her friend to hug her tighter. Eriol pouted.
"I want to be a part of this too!" He whined, slipping his arm about Tomoyo's waist, and hugging Alongue as well. Finally, after a lot of laughing, Tomoyo pulled back and looked at her friend seriously.
"Alongue, what was wrong? You seem fine now, but when you came in.why were you so late?" Tomoyo asked. Alongue sighed and looked at her hands.
"I just needed some time to myself.and a pep talk from Kero. It was nothing, really." She said. Eriol, who was gazing into her eyes, saw the truth but said nothing.
"Well, you sure had us worried there for a while. Tarren was practically having a conniption fit." He said tactfully. Alongue blushed.
"Yah, he kept blaming everything on himself. Why that is, I will never know." Tomoyo mussed, causing Alongue to go even redder.
"Well, I had better go. It is late and Kero is waiting for his dinner." She said, rolling her eyes. Eriol and Tomoyo laughed, as she left the room and headed for the kitchen, her heart much lighter.
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