Hidden_Truth:
Chapter 3
Li and Madison finally arrived at the cave where Li felt Sakura. But something felt different. Sakura's aura felt smaller somehow. Like she was in a deep sleep or....dea
No. Li couldn't think she was gone. He would never have a chance to tell her. He had to keep hope. He would find Sakura, and he would make sure she was alright. Even if it meant he wasn't.
When they got to the cave, Li stopped. He turned to Madison. "You stay here, for now."
"But..." She started.
Li looked her straight in the eye. "I know you promised to bring her out and you will, but I should go in first and then you can follow later. I don't want anything happening to you if I get captured."
Madison shook her head. "She's my friend too and if you think I'm staying out here you're wrong. I'm going with you. If anything happens I'll take cover. But I will bring her and you out of there safely."
"This isn't about me....."
"Oh, yes it is. Because I know for a fact that even if Sakura did come out of this cave, if she had to live without you in her life, it wouldn't be worth living."
Madison's words hit Li in the heart. He smiled. "You truly are a good friend and Sakura and I are very lucky to have you at our side." Madison smiled. "Now let's go in there together." He pulled out his trusty sword and started into the cave.
Madison went after him. 'Don't worry Sakura. We'll get you out of there.' Madison thought.
In the cave, Li could sense no other life forces besides Sakura's and one other. They were deeper in the cave. He and Madison continued into the cave. They turned around a bend and found a large cavern. At the far end stood Shaulin. And above him was Sakura. She was encased in what seemed to be a crystal. She was staring straight ahead. Not noticing anything. She didn't move a muscle when Li approached Shaulin. Li turned around and was relieved Madison had found a large boulder to hide behind. When the time came, Li was confident she would come out and help in what ways she could.
Shaulin rose from his thrown and bowed to Li. "I'm glad you could make it."
Li didn't buy it. He held his sword out in a defensive position. "What do you want." He demanded.
Shaulin held his hands out. "Isn't it obvious? I want your body. I'll need to get my revenge."
"Why do you need me?" Li asked.
"You are of the Clow Reed family, are you not? I need someone of the same blood line to use as a host."
Shaulin's words caught Li off guard. "What do you mean!" Now Li was mad. How dare this evil creature even think he was related to the Clow?
"That's right. You think your great ancestor made the Clow Cards don't you? Well, I got news for you young man. He didn't. I did." Shaulin replied.
"How dare you insult the honor that Clow Reed stole the magic from a creep like you! Clow Reed.."
"Clow Reed was a fool!" Shaulin bellowed. "That old man wouldn't know how to pull a rabbit from a hat. I was the one who harnessed the energy. All he did was place them in the Clow Cards. He got all the fame and glory, while I stayed in the shadows. He would betray his own brother for fame!!"
Li was shocked. Shaulin was Clow Reed's brother? It couldn't be. "You lie! Now I demand you let Sakura go!"
Shaulin laughed. "I will do no such thing, unless you agree to turn over your body to me! Other wise I will kill her!" To emphasize his point, Shaulin sent a lightning bolt towards the crystal that held Sakura. She yelled out in pain. Li immediatly felt the pain in his stomach. "Sakura!!!!" He fell to his knees.
Shaulin stopped and turned towards Li. "What will it be? The girl for you. A fair trade."
Li used his sword to push himself back to his feet. He held his stomach with his left while trying to hold up the sword in his right. "You promise to let her go."
"Of, course. I'll let her and your other friend leave this cave unharmed." He replied.
Li gasped. He knew about Madison and hadn't done anything. But could he be trusted? Li looked over at Sakura. She had her eyes closed, he saw a single tear fall from her cheek. "Sakura." He whispered. He turned towards Shaulin. "You have a deal. Now let her go."
Shaulin nodded. He made a gesture with his hands and the crystal that held Sakura prisoner disappeared. She floated down to the ground where she collasped. Li glanced back to where Madison was hiding. She caught the hint and ran out to Sakura's side. Sakura groaned as Madison pulled her head onto her lap.
Li walked over to the two girls and bent down on one knee. "Sakura." He whispered. She looked up at him. "I wanted to tell you that.....I love you. I had to tell you now because I won't get a chance to later."
Sakura reached over and grabbed his hand. "No Li don't. He told me. Don't do it."
Li closed his eyes and tried to keep the tears from falling out. "I'm sorry." He said. Li bent down and kissed Sakura on the forhead. He pulled back and looked into her beautiful green eyes. They were filled with pain and worry. He couldn't look anymore. He glanced away.
He then nodded to Madison, who pulled one arm of Sakura's over her shoulder to help her up. Madison mouthed a thank you towards Li and he nodded. Madison turned to leave, but Sakura stopped. "Li, please don't. You can't!!"
Li couldn't help but let the tears fall now. "I have to. The Showrun clan keeps their word. Now Madison, get her out of here." He then turned to Shaulin. "You kept your end of the bargain, now I will keep mine." Li said and he placed his sword back in it's sheath.
Shaulin smiled. "Very well." Shaulin began chanting a spell and wind quickly grew in the room. Parts of Shaulin's body seem to disintagrate in the flow. The wind twirled around Li and he began to feel himself be invaded by Shaulin's presense. Pure agony ripped through him and he fell to his knees.
Sakura, having regained her strength renched herself free from Madison's hold. "Li!! No!!"
Li held his stomach with both hands. "Sakura get out of here!! Now!!!"
"No I won't leave you!" She yelled.
"Sakura!!!" Li yelled one last time before the wind died down.
The cave was dead quiet. Sakura wanted to run up and see if Li was alright. Madison came up behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Sakura..."
"I have to know if he's alright." Sakura said, cutting her off. She stepped forward. "Li?" She called out.
Li was still on his knees when he looked up. He smiled a sinister smile and pulled his sword out as he stood up. Sakura took a step back.
Li's eyes glowed red. "Force know my blight. Release the light. Lightning!!" His sword came forward.
"Sakura!" Madison yelled. She ran up and pushed Sakura out of the way. The blast went right past where Sakura had been just a moment before and hit the rock behind it, spraying chips of rock all over the two girls.
Sakura looked up and saw Li advancing. "Li? What's happened to you?"
Madison got up and helped Sakura up. "That's not Li. That's Shaulin now."
Li/Shaulin smiled. "Very good, young lady."
"But you said you'd let me go!" Sakura said.
"Why would I let you go? Now that I have a flesh and blood body, my powers are immense! If I take care of you, nothing will stand in my way!" He slashed his sword down and caused both girls to dive to opposite sides.
Madison landed hard and felt something hard in her pocket. She put her hand in her pocket and pulled out Sakura's key and necklace. She quickly got up and threw the key towards Sakura. "Sakura catch!"
Sakura looked up just in time to see her key come towards her. She reached out with her right hand and caught it. It turned into a staff and Sakura now faced Li/Shaulin with renewed convindence. "You will let Li go now!"
Li/Shaulin laughed and replied with a slash of his sword. Sakura used her staff and parried the blow. "Li! I know you're in there! Fight it!" Sakura yelled as Li/Shaulin tried another blow. This time Sakura used jump to get out of the way.
"Li's not in at the moment, please leave a message after the beep." He replied and sent another bolt of electricity at her. "You think you can stand up against me? I created the Clow Cards. I know what they can do!"
Sakura couldn't fight Shaulin without hurting Li. She had to get through to Li. It was the only way. She had to find a way to make him remember that he loved her. And how much she loved him.
"Sakura be careful!" Madison yelled.
Sakura looked over at her friend. "I have to make him remember!" She yelled back.
Madison thought for a moment and then it came to her. "Sakura! Here!" She threw the object into the air.
Sakura used fly and flew up to catch it. She opened it and found her necklace. It must've fallen off when Shaulin had kidnapped her in the park. Sakura made a plan in her head. 'It might just work' She thought.
Sakura flew down and landed a ways away from Li/Shaulin. She pulled out the illusion card. "Illusion! Release and dispell! Make more than the eye can see!"
The room was instantly filled with more Sakuras. All identical to the real one. Li/Shaulin stopped and looked around. He didn't know which one was real so he slashed his sword wildly in a vein attempt to hit the real one.
But the real one was sneaking up behind him. Without warning Sakura pulled one of Li/Shaulin's shoulders around so he was facing her. Before he could do anthing, Sakura threw her arms around him and kissed him passionatly on the lips. All the while putting her necklace around his neck. She just closed the clasp behind, when Li/Shaulin pushed her away.
Sakura fell to the ground and looked up at Li/Shaulin as he approached her, sword raised. "Any last words?"
Sakura felt a tear fall from her cheek. "Yes. I love you Li." Sakura said as the sword came down and...
CLIFFHANGER!!!! SORRY, I COULDN'T HELP IT!!!! Watch out for Hidden Truths: Chapter Four. Coming soon!!!
Chapter 3
Li and Madison finally arrived at the cave where Li felt Sakura. But something felt different. Sakura's aura felt smaller somehow. Like she was in a deep sleep or....dea
No. Li couldn't think she was gone. He would never have a chance to tell her. He had to keep hope. He would find Sakura, and he would make sure she was alright. Even if it meant he wasn't.
When they got to the cave, Li stopped. He turned to Madison. "You stay here, for now."
"But..." She started.
Li looked her straight in the eye. "I know you promised to bring her out and you will, but I should go in first and then you can follow later. I don't want anything happening to you if I get captured."
Madison shook her head. "She's my friend too and if you think I'm staying out here you're wrong. I'm going with you. If anything happens I'll take cover. But I will bring her and you out of there safely."
"This isn't about me....."
"Oh, yes it is. Because I know for a fact that even if Sakura did come out of this cave, if she had to live without you in her life, it wouldn't be worth living."
Madison's words hit Li in the heart. He smiled. "You truly are a good friend and Sakura and I are very lucky to have you at our side." Madison smiled. "Now let's go in there together." He pulled out his trusty sword and started into the cave.
Madison went after him. 'Don't worry Sakura. We'll get you out of there.' Madison thought.
In the cave, Li could sense no other life forces besides Sakura's and one other. They were deeper in the cave. He and Madison continued into the cave. They turned around a bend and found a large cavern. At the far end stood Shaulin. And above him was Sakura. She was encased in what seemed to be a crystal. She was staring straight ahead. Not noticing anything. She didn't move a muscle when Li approached Shaulin. Li turned around and was relieved Madison had found a large boulder to hide behind. When the time came, Li was confident she would come out and help in what ways she could.
Shaulin rose from his thrown and bowed to Li. "I'm glad you could make it."
Li didn't buy it. He held his sword out in a defensive position. "What do you want." He demanded.
Shaulin held his hands out. "Isn't it obvious? I want your body. I'll need to get my revenge."
"Why do you need me?" Li asked.
"You are of the Clow Reed family, are you not? I need someone of the same blood line to use as a host."
Shaulin's words caught Li off guard. "What do you mean!" Now Li was mad. How dare this evil creature even think he was related to the Clow?
"That's right. You think your great ancestor made the Clow Cards don't you? Well, I got news for you young man. He didn't. I did." Shaulin replied.
"How dare you insult the honor that Clow Reed stole the magic from a creep like you! Clow Reed.."
"Clow Reed was a fool!" Shaulin bellowed. "That old man wouldn't know how to pull a rabbit from a hat. I was the one who harnessed the energy. All he did was place them in the Clow Cards. He got all the fame and glory, while I stayed in the shadows. He would betray his own brother for fame!!"
Li was shocked. Shaulin was Clow Reed's brother? It couldn't be. "You lie! Now I demand you let Sakura go!"
Shaulin laughed. "I will do no such thing, unless you agree to turn over your body to me! Other wise I will kill her!" To emphasize his point, Shaulin sent a lightning bolt towards the crystal that held Sakura. She yelled out in pain. Li immediatly felt the pain in his stomach. "Sakura!!!!" He fell to his knees.
Shaulin stopped and turned towards Li. "What will it be? The girl for you. A fair trade."
Li used his sword to push himself back to his feet. He held his stomach with his left while trying to hold up the sword in his right. "You promise to let her go."
"Of, course. I'll let her and your other friend leave this cave unharmed." He replied.
Li gasped. He knew about Madison and hadn't done anything. But could he be trusted? Li looked over at Sakura. She had her eyes closed, he saw a single tear fall from her cheek. "Sakura." He whispered. He turned towards Shaulin. "You have a deal. Now let her go."
Shaulin nodded. He made a gesture with his hands and the crystal that held Sakura prisoner disappeared. She floated down to the ground where she collasped. Li glanced back to where Madison was hiding. She caught the hint and ran out to Sakura's side. Sakura groaned as Madison pulled her head onto her lap.
Li walked over to the two girls and bent down on one knee. "Sakura." He whispered. She looked up at him. "I wanted to tell you that.....I love you. I had to tell you now because I won't get a chance to later."
Sakura reached over and grabbed his hand. "No Li don't. He told me. Don't do it."
Li closed his eyes and tried to keep the tears from falling out. "I'm sorry." He said. Li bent down and kissed Sakura on the forhead. He pulled back and looked into her beautiful green eyes. They were filled with pain and worry. He couldn't look anymore. He glanced away.
He then nodded to Madison, who pulled one arm of Sakura's over her shoulder to help her up. Madison mouthed a thank you towards Li and he nodded. Madison turned to leave, but Sakura stopped. "Li, please don't. You can't!!"
Li couldn't help but let the tears fall now. "I have to. The Showrun clan keeps their word. Now Madison, get her out of here." He then turned to Shaulin. "You kept your end of the bargain, now I will keep mine." Li said and he placed his sword back in it's sheath.
Shaulin smiled. "Very well." Shaulin began chanting a spell and wind quickly grew in the room. Parts of Shaulin's body seem to disintagrate in the flow. The wind twirled around Li and he began to feel himself be invaded by Shaulin's presense. Pure agony ripped through him and he fell to his knees.
Sakura, having regained her strength renched herself free from Madison's hold. "Li!! No!!"
Li held his stomach with both hands. "Sakura get out of here!! Now!!!"
"No I won't leave you!" She yelled.
"Sakura!!!" Li yelled one last time before the wind died down.
The cave was dead quiet. Sakura wanted to run up and see if Li was alright. Madison came up behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Sakura..."
"I have to know if he's alright." Sakura said, cutting her off. She stepped forward. "Li?" She called out.
Li was still on his knees when he looked up. He smiled a sinister smile and pulled his sword out as he stood up. Sakura took a step back.
Li's eyes glowed red. "Force know my blight. Release the light. Lightning!!" His sword came forward.
"Sakura!" Madison yelled. She ran up and pushed Sakura out of the way. The blast went right past where Sakura had been just a moment before and hit the rock behind it, spraying chips of rock all over the two girls.
Sakura looked up and saw Li advancing. "Li? What's happened to you?"
Madison got up and helped Sakura up. "That's not Li. That's Shaulin now."
Li/Shaulin smiled. "Very good, young lady."
"But you said you'd let me go!" Sakura said.
"Why would I let you go? Now that I have a flesh and blood body, my powers are immense! If I take care of you, nothing will stand in my way!" He slashed his sword down and caused both girls to dive to opposite sides.
Madison landed hard and felt something hard in her pocket. She put her hand in her pocket and pulled out Sakura's key and necklace. She quickly got up and threw the key towards Sakura. "Sakura catch!"
Sakura looked up just in time to see her key come towards her. She reached out with her right hand and caught it. It turned into a staff and Sakura now faced Li/Shaulin with renewed convindence. "You will let Li go now!"
Li/Shaulin laughed and replied with a slash of his sword. Sakura used her staff and parried the blow. "Li! I know you're in there! Fight it!" Sakura yelled as Li/Shaulin tried another blow. This time Sakura used jump to get out of the way.
"Li's not in at the moment, please leave a message after the beep." He replied and sent another bolt of electricity at her. "You think you can stand up against me? I created the Clow Cards. I know what they can do!"
Sakura couldn't fight Shaulin without hurting Li. She had to get through to Li. It was the only way. She had to find a way to make him remember that he loved her. And how much she loved him.
"Sakura be careful!" Madison yelled.
Sakura looked over at her friend. "I have to make him remember!" She yelled back.
Madison thought for a moment and then it came to her. "Sakura! Here!" She threw the object into the air.
Sakura used fly and flew up to catch it. She opened it and found her necklace. It must've fallen off when Shaulin had kidnapped her in the park. Sakura made a plan in her head. 'It might just work' She thought.
Sakura flew down and landed a ways away from Li/Shaulin. She pulled out the illusion card. "Illusion! Release and dispell! Make more than the eye can see!"
The room was instantly filled with more Sakuras. All identical to the real one. Li/Shaulin stopped and looked around. He didn't know which one was real so he slashed his sword wildly in a vein attempt to hit the real one.
But the real one was sneaking up behind him. Without warning Sakura pulled one of Li/Shaulin's shoulders around so he was facing her. Before he could do anthing, Sakura threw her arms around him and kissed him passionatly on the lips. All the while putting her necklace around his neck. She just closed the clasp behind, when Li/Shaulin pushed her away.
Sakura fell to the ground and looked up at Li/Shaulin as he approached her, sword raised. "Any last words?"
Sakura felt a tear fall from her cheek. "Yes. I love you Li." Sakura said as the sword came down and...
CLIFFHANGER!!!! SORRY, I COULDN'T HELP IT!!!! Watch out for Hidden Truths: Chapter Four. Coming soon!!!