Double Jeopardy
Sakura walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. "Hi dad!" She greeted.
Her father looked up from reading the newspaper. "Good morning Sakura. Why are you up early?" He asked.
Sakura opened the refrigerator and started taking things out. "I'm making cookies for a ....friend. He's....not feeling well." She explained. She took the ingredients and placed them on the counter.
Her father smiled. "This friend is a boy?"
Sakura blushed and quickly opened the cabinet door to cover her face. "Yes." She reached in and brought out sugar and flour and added them to the other ingredients.
"Well, try not to make too much of a mess." Her father got up. "Even though it's Saturday, I have work I have to do, so I'm going to to the library."
"Okay. Bye dad." She said as he left the room. She heard a knock at the door and left the kitchen to go answer it. Madison was standing there with her video camera at hand. "Oh hi Madison! Come on in. I'm just starting."
Madison walked inside and Sakura closed the door behind her. "While I'm setting everything up can you tell Kero he can come out of my room. Tori left early for practice, (I don't know what sport) and dad's in the library."
"Sure, no problem." Madison said as she left up the stairs towards Sakura's room. She came back with Kero flying over her shoulder. They entered the kitchen, just as Sakura was starting to mix the ingredients.
"Boy, how I love chocolate!" Kero said wide eyed. He started to drool over the bowl, so Sakura shooed him away.
"Come on Kero, these cookies are for Li. I want to thank him for what he did the other day." Sakura said. She stopped stirring and started staring out into space. 'If it hadn't been for me then Li woldn't have been hurt like he was....'
Madison walked up and put a hand on her shoulder. "Hey," She said solemly. "Li's gonna be just fine. We'll go and deliver these cookies as soon as theit done." She comforted.
Sakura smiled and nodded. "Right. Let's get to it!" She started stirring again. 'This will make Li feel better in no time.'
Two figures watched as the female card captor walked about her house as if it were just another normal day.
"I can't believe this little brat took out our sister!" One said.
"Now, now, sis, don't get all worked up." The other one said.
"Worked up! Our sister was slain at the hands of this...." The other replied.
"She wasn't slain by this girl. She was slain by her protector. The descendant of Clow Reed. I belive she said his name was Li." The other reasoned. "Besides, it's her own fault for being over confindent. A mistake we will not duplicate today."
"But brother! How can we take revenge on the cherry blossom if her little wolf is always there to help her!" The female voice whined.
"That's why were going after him first. I believe he is the card captor's weakness. He will be our first target." The male voice explained.
The female smiled. "Can I have him? Please?"
The male raised an eyebrow. "I thought you hated him."
"His courage...intrigues me. I want to have him. I must have him. I want to see how long it will take to break him." She said.
The male sighed. "Very well."
The female smiled. 'Now the hunter becomes the hunted.'
Li laid down in bed and stared at the ceiling thinking. 'Did she really kiss me? Does that mean she likes me? Do I like her? Of course I do.'
Li shook his head. "I've gotta stop this and just tell her." He told himself.
He then heard a soft knock on his bedroom door and turned his head to see Meilin enter. She smiled and sat at the foot of his bed. "How are you feeling?"
He smiled. "Just fine thank you. Why'd you come in here?"
She shrugged her shoulders. "Just wanted to make sure you're okay." Then they heard someone outside the door clear thier throat. Meilin rolled her eyes. "Oh, alright. And you have some visitors."
On cue, Kero flew in, followed by Sakura and Madison. Li's smile widened. "Sakura. You came to visit?" He tried to sit up and fell back down in pain.
Sakura rushed to his side. "Don't try to get up. Just stay there." She smiled down at him. She brought out a plate with colored saran wrap on it. "I brought you some double-chocolate chip cookies to make you feel better." She said.
Li's eyes widen. "Sakura you shouldn't...." But Li was cut off by two Sakura placing two fingers on his lips.
"Shhhh. It's the least I could do." She replied.
Madison butted in. "Ummm, Meilin. Could I talk to you outside for a minute?" She asked.
Meilin rolled her eyes, but got up off the bed and left the room. Madison winked at Sakura and grabbed Kero as she closed the door. "Hey!" Kero protested. "I want some of those cookies!!!" He said, but was cut off by the door.
Sakura chuckled. Then she turned to Li. He was look ing at her in admiration. She blushed. "Li, I.." She started, but paused. 'How do you thank someone who saved you life?' She pondered. "Li, I wanted to thank you for what you did before." She said. "But I can't help but balme me for your injuries. If I hadn't...."
Li smiled and wrapped his hand around hers. "Sakura know this now. I don't regret what I did, nor will I ever regret it. I wanted to save you. I wanted to make sure you were safe. I'd hate to know you got hurt when I could have done something to prevent it."
Sakura smiled and felt tears roll down her cheeks. "Oh, Li..."
Outside, Madison tried to keep Meilin busy so Sakura could have enough time to tell Li what she came here to say. That she loves him. But It wasn't easy. Meilin didn't like to be away from Li. Especially knowing he was alone with Sakura.
"Meilin, do you ever think Li could love someone else?" Madison said.
Meilin seemed shocked at the question. "Why on Earth would he fall in love with someone else when he has me?" She said. "Who else can compare with my beauty, my skills, my.."
"Think about it Meilin.: Madison said.
Meilin's eyes went wide. "That little brat!" She yelled. "Who does she think she is to take Li away from me!" She got up and started towards the room.
Madison grabbed her arm and pulled her back. "Wait Meilin! Just listen!" Meilin turned and Madison couldn't have sworn she saw fire in her eyes. "It didn't happen on purpose. It just happened. I think Li has fallen inlove with Sakura, just like she's fallen inlove with him." Madison explained.
"But he's supposed to be with me!" She said.
"You can't regulate love. It just goes by what fate commands. Fate brought them together and not you or me can change that." She said.
Meilin stared at the ground. Madison walked Meilin back to the living room and sat her down. "Look, Meilin. I think what you should be more concerned about is Li's happiness. If he's happy then that should make you happy."
Meilin sniffed and nodded. "I do want to see him happy."
The two figures followed the girl named Sakura to the little wolf's house. "I knew that boy was her weakness." The male said.
"Can we go in there and get them already?" His sister asked.
He sighed. "Very well."
Sakura smiled at Li and Li took a deeo breath. "Sakura, wanted to tell you something."
"You can tell me anything Li." Sakura assured. 'Why is he so nervous?' She thought.
"I-" Suddenly Li's head was filled with pain. Pure agony ripped through him. He screamed out. "Ahhh!!!" And grabbed his head with both hands.
"Li!" Sakura yelled as she tried to see what was wrong. Then she heard screaming outside the door.
She turned to see Li went unconscious and ran outside. When she got there, she saw a dark figure throw Madison across the room and into the wall. She slumped down to the floor. "Madison!" She cried.
Meilin got mad and attacked. She threw a punch, but the figure dodged that and back handed her, sending her reeling to the ground. She too, went out. Kero flew over to Sakura's side and nodded.
Sakura nodded back and brought out her key. "Key of Clow. Power of magic. Power of light. Surrender the wand. (Yes it's wand, I know I put Lon in my other fics, but now I know) The force ignite. Release!"
Her key turned into a wand and she pulled out a card. "Sword card! Release and dispell!" She called. The sword appeared in front of her and she charged at the dark man.
He brought out his own sword which had in it a blue crystal. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks. "You! You're part of the Ri Lon Clan!"
The figure smiled. "I am. My name is Dengwar. And you have been causing too much trouble for your own good."
"Yah well I'm good at that! Now I demand to know what you did to Li! If it's me you want, come and get me!" She raised her sword. Kero stayed by her side.
Dengwar smiled. "I have done nothing." He said as a matter of fact. "My sister is having her fun with him." He said.
Horror crossed Sakura's face. She turned and ran back to the room. When she got there, Li was gone. "No!"
"Oh, yes. Unless you give yourself up now, you'll never see Li again." He decreeded.
Sakura looked at where Li's sleeping form had been. 'I shouldn't have left him. But I can bring him back.' She turned to Dengwar. "Fine. You have a deal." She turned sword back into card form and her wand back into a key. She took out all her cards and placed both on the bed along with the key.
"Sakura! What do you think you're doing?!" Kero said frantically.
"I can't let Li get hurt because of me." She turned to Dengwar. "I surrender."
Dengwar smiled. "I knew you would." He threw his hands forward and a small bubble appeared around Sakura. "You are now my slave."
"You have me, now bring back Li!" She cried.
Dengwar went to the bed and picked up her magical tools. He then turned to Sakura and smiled. "I would, but unfortunatly, I promised my sister could have him."
"Liar!" She pounder on the barrier. Dengwar laughed and placed one hand on the edge on the barrier. Lightning streaked across the surface and striking Sakura many times. She screamed out in pain until she too was unconscious.
Kero got made and charged at Dengwar, but he simply hit him with a energy bolt, sending Kero to the floor. He walked over and removed the barrier. He loomed over Sakura's small form.
Dengwar smiled again. "Now I have both of you."
Meilin was the first to wake up. She looked around to see the apartment totally thrashed. She slowly got up and heard a moan behind her. She turned to see Madison also coming to. She went over and placed a hand on her shoulder. "You okay?" She asked.
Madison's eyes opened alowly and she nodded. Meilin got up. "Okay then. I'm going to go see is Li okay." She turned to leave.
"What about Sakura?" Madison said slowly getting to het feet.
Meilin rolled her eyes. "Yes her too." She left the living room and went to the bedroom. She didn't find them and quickly checked the rest of the house. She ran back to Madison, who was sitting on the couch. "There not here!" She said frantically.
Madison looked up. "What do you mean there not here!"
"What do you think I mean. They've been kidnapped!" Meilin said. Now panicking.
Kero flew in shaking his head. "She surrendered." He said softly.
Meilin turned to him. "What do you mean you little stuffed doll!"
Kero popped a vein. "What do you think I mean! She gave herself up for that chinese brat! Now both of them are gone!"
Meilin growled and ran to the bedroom. Madison got up and followed her. "Where are you going!" She yelled.
Meilin came back with Li's sword and her chinese battle robe. "What do you think! I'm going to go get Li back!" With that she ran through the living room and out the door.
Madison grabbed her coat and followed. "I'm coming with you!" She said.
Kero flew after Madison. "I can tell you where they are!" He yelled.
Then out of nowhere, Meilin's hand came back and snatched Kero out of the air. "Come on!" He yelped and she started to run. Madison ran to keep up. 'Hang on Sakura. We're coming!' She thought.
Sakura slowly opened her eys and found herself on a .......table? She tried to move her hands and feet, but found she was strapped down.
She looked up to see what she thought was Eriol. It was a statue of him, a little older. But wait. If Eriol was grown up then that would mean that he was...Clow Reed! There's a stutue of Clow Reed.
Sakura heard a noise to her left and turned to see a figure approach her.
It came into the light and she saw it was...Li? He came over and looked at the bonds. "Are you okay?"
She nodded. "How can you walk? Your ribs were broken."
"I..uh...woke up and found that I could move just fine." He looked down at her and smiled.
"I just had to come to make sure you were okay." He said. "Cause I love you."
She opened her mouth in shock. Li loved her? Did she hear right? He leaned in and kissed her on the lips. She was still strapped down so she couldn't move away. But when he kissed her she didn't feel the warmth and familiar tingle that she felt when their skin touched. Instead, she felt coldness run through her.
She turned her head violently to the side and broke the kiss. Li raised his head and frowned. "What's the matter?"
She turned back to him and spat in his face. He staggered back in discust and whipped his face with his sleeve. "You're not Li!!!" She accused.
'Li' smiled and his features changed to reveal dengwar. "Very good cardcaptor."
"Where's Li and why am I strapped to this table!!" She demanded.
Dengwar laughed. "As I said you are my slave. As for your love..." He paused. "He's with my sister. Ha Ha Ha!!!"
Sakura felt anger rise in her. She had to get out and save Li.
Li woke up and found himself in a large bedroom, obviously not his own, and he was on a large bed. He moved around and found his ribs weren't sore anymore. But where was Sakura? And where in the world was he?
"Sakura? Where are you?" He asked slowly sitting up.
"You don't have to think of that Sakura any more. Now you have me." A voice said. Li narrowed his eyes and tried to see into the corners of the room at who the voice belonged to. It was definalty female.
"Who are you?" He asked.
A figure came out of the shadows and approached him. "My name is Temptra. And I'm here to take care of you." She started onto the bed. She wore a deep green dress and she had on a necklace that had a red charm.
Li frowned at her. "Where's Sakura?" He asked again.
"Don't think about that Sakura. You have me now." Temptra advanced and started to crawl towards him. Little did Li know was that the charm was releasing a red mist, and that he was falling influence under it's powers. 'I've got him to get him to forget about his girlfriend.' She thought.
Li felt his head get a little dizzy and he shook to clear it. Temptra put on a worried face. "Are you alright?" She said. 'He must be falling under my spell.' She smiled. "Maybe you should lie down." She put a gentle hand on h is chest and laid him down.
Her hand crept up and she started to play with his hair. 'I know I should be thinking about Sakura, but I can't stop thinking about how .....beautiful Temtpra is.' Li thought
She smiled. "Tell me what hurts."
Li tried to think, but his head was fuzzy. "My...uh..head." He replied. He stared into her eyes. They were a lovely brown.
"What do you want me to do to make it better?" She asked suductively.
Li had this unnatural feeling, driving him to kiss her. He fought it, but it was a loosing battle. He threw his hands around her head, closing his eyes, and pulled her into a kiss. She seemed surprised at first, but then went with it.
Li pulled away and opened his eyes. Just then he saw her necklace glowing. 'Something about that charm.' Li thought. Then it came to him. It was the color of the third class of the Ri Lon clan.
With this in mind, Li started to see the mist around him. 'So. She thinks she can trick me hmmm? Well we'll see about that. The only one I love is Sakura. But then how to get out of this?'
"How dare you give Li up to your sister!" Sakura yelled. She pulled on the straps, but found them to be unbreakable.
"I don't think you should be worried about your boyfriend, so much as for your own safety." Dengwar replied. "You see that statue? That is Clow Reed, but I guess you already knew that. You are to be a sacrifice to our ancestors, right under Clow Reed's nose."
Sakura pulled on the bonds again and tried to break them. They started to tear into her skin, but she paid no heed. "Li is all that I'm worried about."
Dengwar got closed and whispered in Sakura's ear. "Don't worry. My sister's only having a little....fun with him." He started to laugh.
Something in Sakura snapped and she found godly strength. 'Li with another girl?' Thought Sakura. She pulled on the bonds and the strap on her right hand broke. Her fist came up and hit Dengwar square in the nose.
He staggered back and Sakura used her time to unstrap herself. After, she swung her feet over the table and saw her magic tools on a table nearby. "Cards! I am your master! Come to me!" She commanded. The cards and key floated over to her,
Dengwar got mad and started walking towards her. Sakura smiled and gave him a roundhouse to the chest. He flew back down the small flight of stairs and landed at the bottom.
He looked up, holding his stomach. "Our ancestors said nothing about you being able to fight!"
Sakura shrugged. "Then maybe your ancestors didn't know that my brother is a secong degree black belt. He taught me a few moves."
Sakura smiled and broought out her key. "Key of Clow. Power of Magic. Power of Light. Surrender the Wand. The force ignite. Release!!" Her key turned into a wand and she brought our a card. She hit it. "Sword Card! Release and dispell!" A sword appeared in front of her and she went into a defensive postition, facing Dengwar. "Now I believe we have some unfinished business."
Dengwar smiled and brought out his blue-studded sword. He charged at Sakura and their swords met with a loud clank.
Meanwhile....
"Meilin slow down! We don't even know where we're going!" Madison said. Meilin had started running at a fast face, but now was still going at a fast walk. She seemed determined to get to Li.
"Hey are you saying I don't know where I'm going?!" Kero shouted.
Madison smiled. "Not at all Kero. I trust you completely. But if we keep going like this, we'll be too tired to help at all." She repleid.
Meilin turned around. "But Li was captured by our ancient rival clan. I don't want him to get hurt."
Madison placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "And he won't. He's strong. The strongest boy I know. Plus, he has Sakura with him. She won't let him get hurt either."
Meilin glared at Madison. "I don't see why she had to get in the way of Li and me. We were happy in China, before we came here."
Madison shook her head. "She didn't do it on purpose. But now that it's happened, you have to think about what would make Li happy."
Meilin started down at the ground and turned her head away. "Come on. Let's go. Lead the way, furball."
Kero flew up. "I'll get you later for that one, chinese brat!" He started flying again, where he felt Sakura's presense. He didn't say anything before. but he could tell something was not right.
Li was laying on the bed, with a beautiful suductive woman, and was only thinking about one person. Sakura. He knew he had to get to her and fast.
'But how?' Li thought. Temptra thought he was still under her spell, but now he knew who she was and that it was her necklace that made him kiss her before. Now he had to get out and help Sakura.
'She thinks I'm under her spell' He thought. 'Maybe I can trick her.'
Li looked at Temptra and smiled. 'Think of something romantic!" He thought. "You're so beautiful." He said. 'Yeah, great job Romeo. No wonder Sakura never liked you.'
Temptra smiled and blushed. 'It's working like a charm.' She thought.
Li had to get her distracted. Li mentally braced himself and pulled her in for another kiss. She closed her eyes and gave in. He kept his eyes open and looked past her. There was a door at the far end of the room. But he had to get to it first.
Temptra was loving every minute of this and thought she might go further. She kept kissing him, but moved her hands under his shirt. She started messauging his chest.
Li's eyes went wide. 'What the heck! She's nuts! I'm only ten years old!' He thought. "This has to end now!' Li broke the kiss and smiled. "Uh..I love you... and I.. uh..want to give you something. But you have to close your eyes."
Temptra bought into it and sat up and closed her eyes. Li quietly got off the bed and walked slowly to the door. 'Guess her ancestors didn't teach her common sense.' He quietly turned the knob...
"You wouldn't happen to be leaving now would you little wolf?" Temptra said from behind him.
Li turned around and saw her up and off the bed. She crossed her arms waiting for an answer.
'Think quick Li!' Li smiled and opened the door and ran out.
"You imbisile!!" Temptra screamed and she ran off to follow him. He ran through the halls until he came to a dead end. "So I see my spell didn't work on you. A pity. You would have been happy with me."
"I only love Sakura!!" Li retorted. "I'l never have it in my heart to love a witch!!"
Temptra growled and threw an energy bolt at him. He was struck in the chest and was slammed against the wall. He looked up to see Temptra closing in. "I'll just have to turn up the power." Her necklace started to glow and Li felt the urge again to make love to her.
She raised up off the ground and Li saw his chance. When she floated high enough, he got up and rolled under her. She turned and tried to attack him again. This time, Li moved behind one of the connecting hallways. The blast hit the corner and stone chipped off.
Li looked around for a weapon. 'Gods, I wish I had my sword!' He thought. Li saw on the wall a staff. He took it down. 'Well, at least it's something.'
He ran out from his hiding place and faced Temptra with renewed confindence. This time when she attacked with an energy bolt, Li reflected it with his staff. The blast bounce back and struck her. She flew back with such force that she broke through the wall of the dead end.
Sakura swiped at Dengwar again, but he jumped over the blow. Sakura followed up with a jab of her elbow to his stomach. He doubled over and she kneed him. (You know where). Using the hilt of her sword, she bashed him in the head and he fell to the ground.
Suddenly there was a great crash and Sakura saw a woman come through the wall. Then she saw Li jump on the rubble, holding a staff. "Li!" She cried and ran over to him.
"Sakura!" He ran and they embraced. "I was so worried."
Sakura smiled. "I can handle myself."
"Sister!" Dengwar cried and ran to Temptra's side. He helped her up and smirked. "So you said you can handle him?" He teased.
She elbowed him in the ribs. "And you were going to destroy the cardcaptor! What happened to that!" She turned to Li. "You will be mine!"
Sakura stepped in front of Li and help up her sword. "Sorry witch! But Li's already seeing someone. So but out!"
Temptra growled and jumped into the air. She came down and tried to kick Sakura, but she saw it coming and moved out of the way. She turned to Li. "Li catch!" She threw her sword and blocked a punched from Temptra.
Sakura's leg came out and tripped Temptra. She went down. Sakura did a back flip to gain some distance. "How dare you try to take advantage of Li!"
"Hey I can take care of myself!" Li said, but Sakura paid no attention.
"I had him right where I wanted him!" Temptra said.
"Until he got away!" Dengwar said, but Temptra didn't hear.
Both guys looked at each other and sweatdropped. The woman started going at it and fought the ultimate cat fight. Temptra would attack with a kick, Sakura would dodge and followed up with a jab.
Dengwar chuckled and glanced at Li. "Bet you didn't think you'd have two woman fighting over you at the age of ten did you?"
Li shook his head. "Not really." He looked at his sword. "Care to?"
Dengwar smiled. "Why not? They're going at it and completely ignoring us. Let's have some fun." He charge at Li with his sword held high and Li met it with his sword.
Sakura on the other hand was still fighting Temptra. She tried to remember everything, but it was difficult. Temptra aimed a kick at her chest, but Sakura caught it and twisted. Temptra fell to the ground.
"That one I learned from Meilin." Sakura said remembering Meilin's fight against her double.
Temptra got to her feet and wipped some blood from her mouth. "I still have one trick up my sleeve. Brother!" She cried.
Dengwar kicked Li away and looked over at her. She nodded and he smiled.
Sakura ran over to Li and helped him up. She looked up and saw Temptra, along with Dengwar fly into the air. They started to twirl around each other, causing a whirlwind.
Their evil laughter filled the room and Sakura closed her eyes against the wind. They wind died down and Sakura looked up. What she saw made her take a step back.
Above the ground, high in the air, was Dengwar and Temptra.....together. They some how formed into one body. One half was him and the other hers. They laughed. "With our combined strength, there's no way you can defeat us!" They said and raised both hands above their heads. A large black ball of energy began to build.
Sakura's eyes went wide as she saw them get ready to attack.
Li saw it be released right at Sakura. "No Sakura!" He cried and ran up to her, pushing her out of the way. He saw the blast come then....
"No Li!" Someone said, and Li felt himself get pushed out of the way too. The blast came and hit the person, they fell to the ground.
Kero flew until he came to a cave, just beyond the outskirts of the city. "She's in there!" He said.
Meilin nodded and entered. Madison followed. Kero flew above them.
They entered right in the middle of two different fights. Li was fighting the same man that had attacked them before and Sakura was fighting a woman, that Meilin had never seen.
Suddenly the woman flew into the air with the man and they somehow combined into one! Meilin watched in horror as they built up an energy blast at Sakura. Li pushed Sakura out of the way and was ready to take the blast.
'He would give up his life for her.' Meilin thought. 'Think of his happiness.' Madison's voice echoed in her head. 'His happiness.'
"No Li!" Meilin said and ran like she never ran before. She pushed Li out of the way and felt her get hit. Pain erupted throughout her whole body and she fell to the ground.
Li fell to the floor. He heard the blast hit, but not him. He turned his head to see.."Meilin!" He yelled. He ran to her side and saw her side was oozing blood from the blast.
He bent down next to her and held up her head. He eyes were closed. He thought, 'No Meilin. You can't be dead!' He felt hot tears run down his face.
Sakura saw what happened and ran over to the two of them. She turned to see another blast, not as big as the first one, be release. "Shield card!" She called. "Release and dispell!" The shield card protected them while Sakura ran to Meilin's other side.
"No Meilin." Sakura said softly. She too began to cry.
Meilin groaned and slowly opened her eyes. She saw Sakura and Li crying over her. She smiled up at Li. "I'm..sorry." She managed.
"Oh, Meilin. Why?" Li croaked.
"I want ...you to be ....happy. It's something..... a friend .....told me." She replied. At the entrance to the cave, Madison started to cry at hearing this. "I ...love ....you... Li, and .I ....just want ....you to be happy." She reached over and held Li's hand. She then got Sakura's hand and held them together. "This.... is what will make...... everyone...... happy." She said with a smile.
Sakura cried some more. Meilin looked up at her. "Sakura."
"Meilin. I'm sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen." She said.
Meilin smiled. "Don't be. Just... promise me ...one thing. Take ....care of him.... for me."
Sakura gasped. "Meilin..."
"Promise me." Meilin repeated. Sakura cried but nodded. "I promise."
Meilin smiled and felt a tear run down her cheek. "I'll .....miss you...... Li, .....but remember .....I'll always love ....you." With that Meilin closed her eyes, for the last time.
Sakura cried, but soon hurt a crack. She turned to see the shield card was breaking under the enemies barrage of attacks. "Li! We have to take care of this once and for all!" She said.
Li looked into her eyes and saw a fire he had never seen before. He looked down on Meilin's seemingly sleeping form. He felt uncontrolled anger and turned to Sakura. "'Let's do it." He gently laid Meilin down and got his sword from her hand.
Sakura undid shield and called fly. She flew up and took to the air. Li followed her towards Temptgwar(Temptra and Dengwar). She called out both Firery and Earthy and they attacked together. Firey melded with Earthy causing lava to be fired at Temptgwar. The blast hit them in the chest and they fell from the air.
Li clenched his sword and jumped onto them. He sliced off their hands, then their feet. He heard them scream, but he didn't stop. He slashed at thier eyes, blinding them, and slashed off their legs and arms. They screamed in pain, but Li yelled above it. "Now you will feel my pain! You will know what it means to suffer!" He brought his sword down and stabbed it through the heart. With one last death cry, they disappeared.
Li stood there, showing no emotion at all. Sakura held onto his hand and they watched Meilin Li be buried. Madison was present, along with Kero. Sakura stepped forward and layed red roses on her gravestone. It read: 'In memory of Meilin Li. May the gods watch over her and she over us.'
Sakura looked over to Li, but he just stared at the grave, non-responsive. She wipped some tears away and left with Kero and Madison, so Li could say his own last good-bye.
Li felt Sakura leave and let his knees collapse under him. He fell down and cried. His grief turned into sorrow. Li slowly pulled out his sword from his back and wrapped his hand araound it. He pulled the blade and made a deep gash on his hand.
He made a fist and let the blood fall onto her grave. Then he said. "Meilin. I swear this now and seal it with blood. I will make the Ri Lon Clan pay for taking you away. They will pay."
He put his sword back in it's sheath and with one last look, walked away. Li now had a new mission. Find the last survivor of the Ri Lon Clan and get revenge.
Sakura walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. "Hi dad!" She greeted.
Her father looked up from reading the newspaper. "Good morning Sakura. Why are you up early?" He asked.
Sakura opened the refrigerator and started taking things out. "I'm making cookies for a ....friend. He's....not feeling well." She explained. She took the ingredients and placed them on the counter.
Her father smiled. "This friend is a boy?"
Sakura blushed and quickly opened the cabinet door to cover her face. "Yes." She reached in and brought out sugar and flour and added them to the other ingredients.
"Well, try not to make too much of a mess." Her father got up. "Even though it's Saturday, I have work I have to do, so I'm going to to the library."
"Okay. Bye dad." She said as he left the room. She heard a knock at the door and left the kitchen to go answer it. Madison was standing there with her video camera at hand. "Oh hi Madison! Come on in. I'm just starting."
Madison walked inside and Sakura closed the door behind her. "While I'm setting everything up can you tell Kero he can come out of my room. Tori left early for practice, (I don't know what sport) and dad's in the library."
"Sure, no problem." Madison said as she left up the stairs towards Sakura's room. She came back with Kero flying over her shoulder. They entered the kitchen, just as Sakura was starting to mix the ingredients.
"Boy, how I love chocolate!" Kero said wide eyed. He started to drool over the bowl, so Sakura shooed him away.
"Come on Kero, these cookies are for Li. I want to thank him for what he did the other day." Sakura said. She stopped stirring and started staring out into space. 'If it hadn't been for me then Li woldn't have been hurt like he was....'
Madison walked up and put a hand on her shoulder. "Hey," She said solemly. "Li's gonna be just fine. We'll go and deliver these cookies as soon as theit done." She comforted.
Sakura smiled and nodded. "Right. Let's get to it!" She started stirring again. 'This will make Li feel better in no time.'
Two figures watched as the female card captor walked about her house as if it were just another normal day.
"I can't believe this little brat took out our sister!" One said.
"Now, now, sis, don't get all worked up." The other one said.
"Worked up! Our sister was slain at the hands of this...." The other replied.
"She wasn't slain by this girl. She was slain by her protector. The descendant of Clow Reed. I belive she said his name was Li." The other reasoned. "Besides, it's her own fault for being over confindent. A mistake we will not duplicate today."
"But brother! How can we take revenge on the cherry blossom if her little wolf is always there to help her!" The female voice whined.
"That's why were going after him first. I believe he is the card captor's weakness. He will be our first target." The male voice explained.
The female smiled. "Can I have him? Please?"
The male raised an eyebrow. "I thought you hated him."
"His courage...intrigues me. I want to have him. I must have him. I want to see how long it will take to break him." She said.
The male sighed. "Very well."
The female smiled. 'Now the hunter becomes the hunted.'
Li laid down in bed and stared at the ceiling thinking. 'Did she really kiss me? Does that mean she likes me? Do I like her? Of course I do.'
Li shook his head. "I've gotta stop this and just tell her." He told himself.
He then heard a soft knock on his bedroom door and turned his head to see Meilin enter. She smiled and sat at the foot of his bed. "How are you feeling?"
He smiled. "Just fine thank you. Why'd you come in here?"
She shrugged her shoulders. "Just wanted to make sure you're okay." Then they heard someone outside the door clear thier throat. Meilin rolled her eyes. "Oh, alright. And you have some visitors."
On cue, Kero flew in, followed by Sakura and Madison. Li's smile widened. "Sakura. You came to visit?" He tried to sit up and fell back down in pain.
Sakura rushed to his side. "Don't try to get up. Just stay there." She smiled down at him. She brought out a plate with colored saran wrap on it. "I brought you some double-chocolate chip cookies to make you feel better." She said.
Li's eyes widen. "Sakura you shouldn't...." But Li was cut off by two Sakura placing two fingers on his lips.
"Shhhh. It's the least I could do." She replied.
Madison butted in. "Ummm, Meilin. Could I talk to you outside for a minute?" She asked.
Meilin rolled her eyes, but got up off the bed and left the room. Madison winked at Sakura and grabbed Kero as she closed the door. "Hey!" Kero protested. "I want some of those cookies!!!" He said, but was cut off by the door.
Sakura chuckled. Then she turned to Li. He was look ing at her in admiration. She blushed. "Li, I.." She started, but paused. 'How do you thank someone who saved you life?' She pondered. "Li, I wanted to thank you for what you did before." She said. "But I can't help but balme me for your injuries. If I hadn't...."
Li smiled and wrapped his hand around hers. "Sakura know this now. I don't regret what I did, nor will I ever regret it. I wanted to save you. I wanted to make sure you were safe. I'd hate to know you got hurt when I could have done something to prevent it."
Sakura smiled and felt tears roll down her cheeks. "Oh, Li..."
Outside, Madison tried to keep Meilin busy so Sakura could have enough time to tell Li what she came here to say. That she loves him. But It wasn't easy. Meilin didn't like to be away from Li. Especially knowing he was alone with Sakura.
"Meilin, do you ever think Li could love someone else?" Madison said.
Meilin seemed shocked at the question. "Why on Earth would he fall in love with someone else when he has me?" She said. "Who else can compare with my beauty, my skills, my.."
"Think about it Meilin.: Madison said.
Meilin's eyes went wide. "That little brat!" She yelled. "Who does she think she is to take Li away from me!" She got up and started towards the room.
Madison grabbed her arm and pulled her back. "Wait Meilin! Just listen!" Meilin turned and Madison couldn't have sworn she saw fire in her eyes. "It didn't happen on purpose. It just happened. I think Li has fallen inlove with Sakura, just like she's fallen inlove with him." Madison explained.
"But he's supposed to be with me!" She said.
"You can't regulate love. It just goes by what fate commands. Fate brought them together and not you or me can change that." She said.
Meilin stared at the ground. Madison walked Meilin back to the living room and sat her down. "Look, Meilin. I think what you should be more concerned about is Li's happiness. If he's happy then that should make you happy."
Meilin sniffed and nodded. "I do want to see him happy."
The two figures followed the girl named Sakura to the little wolf's house. "I knew that boy was her weakness." The male said.
"Can we go in there and get them already?" His sister asked.
He sighed. "Very well."
Sakura smiled at Li and Li took a deeo breath. "Sakura, wanted to tell you something."
"You can tell me anything Li." Sakura assured. 'Why is he so nervous?' She thought.
"I-" Suddenly Li's head was filled with pain. Pure agony ripped through him. He screamed out. "Ahhh!!!" And grabbed his head with both hands.
"Li!" Sakura yelled as she tried to see what was wrong. Then she heard screaming outside the door.
She turned to see Li went unconscious and ran outside. When she got there, she saw a dark figure throw Madison across the room and into the wall. She slumped down to the floor. "Madison!" She cried.
Meilin got mad and attacked. She threw a punch, but the figure dodged that and back handed her, sending her reeling to the ground. She too, went out. Kero flew over to Sakura's side and nodded.
Sakura nodded back and brought out her key. "Key of Clow. Power of magic. Power of light. Surrender the wand. (Yes it's wand, I know I put Lon in my other fics, but now I know) The force ignite. Release!"
Her key turned into a wand and she pulled out a card. "Sword card! Release and dispell!" She called. The sword appeared in front of her and she charged at the dark man.
He brought out his own sword which had in it a blue crystal. Sakura stopped dead in her tracks. "You! You're part of the Ri Lon Clan!"
The figure smiled. "I am. My name is Dengwar. And you have been causing too much trouble for your own good."
"Yah well I'm good at that! Now I demand to know what you did to Li! If it's me you want, come and get me!" She raised her sword. Kero stayed by her side.
Dengwar smiled. "I have done nothing." He said as a matter of fact. "My sister is having her fun with him." He said.
Horror crossed Sakura's face. She turned and ran back to the room. When she got there, Li was gone. "No!"
"Oh, yes. Unless you give yourself up now, you'll never see Li again." He decreeded.
Sakura looked at where Li's sleeping form had been. 'I shouldn't have left him. But I can bring him back.' She turned to Dengwar. "Fine. You have a deal." She turned sword back into card form and her wand back into a key. She took out all her cards and placed both on the bed along with the key.
"Sakura! What do you think you're doing?!" Kero said frantically.
"I can't let Li get hurt because of me." She turned to Dengwar. "I surrender."
Dengwar smiled. "I knew you would." He threw his hands forward and a small bubble appeared around Sakura. "You are now my slave."
"You have me, now bring back Li!" She cried.
Dengwar went to the bed and picked up her magical tools. He then turned to Sakura and smiled. "I would, but unfortunatly, I promised my sister could have him."
"Liar!" She pounder on the barrier. Dengwar laughed and placed one hand on the edge on the barrier. Lightning streaked across the surface and striking Sakura many times. She screamed out in pain until she too was unconscious.
Kero got made and charged at Dengwar, but he simply hit him with a energy bolt, sending Kero to the floor. He walked over and removed the barrier. He loomed over Sakura's small form.
Dengwar smiled again. "Now I have both of you."
Meilin was the first to wake up. She looked around to see the apartment totally thrashed. She slowly got up and heard a moan behind her. She turned to see Madison also coming to. She went over and placed a hand on her shoulder. "You okay?" She asked.
Madison's eyes opened alowly and she nodded. Meilin got up. "Okay then. I'm going to go see is Li okay." She turned to leave.
"What about Sakura?" Madison said slowly getting to het feet.
Meilin rolled her eyes. "Yes her too." She left the living room and went to the bedroom. She didn't find them and quickly checked the rest of the house. She ran back to Madison, who was sitting on the couch. "There not here!" She said frantically.
Madison looked up. "What do you mean there not here!"
"What do you think I mean. They've been kidnapped!" Meilin said. Now panicking.
Kero flew in shaking his head. "She surrendered." He said softly.
Meilin turned to him. "What do you mean you little stuffed doll!"
Kero popped a vein. "What do you think I mean! She gave herself up for that chinese brat! Now both of them are gone!"
Meilin growled and ran to the bedroom. Madison got up and followed her. "Where are you going!" She yelled.
Meilin came back with Li's sword and her chinese battle robe. "What do you think! I'm going to go get Li back!" With that she ran through the living room and out the door.
Madison grabbed her coat and followed. "I'm coming with you!" She said.
Kero flew after Madison. "I can tell you where they are!" He yelled.
Then out of nowhere, Meilin's hand came back and snatched Kero out of the air. "Come on!" He yelped and she started to run. Madison ran to keep up. 'Hang on Sakura. We're coming!' She thought.
Sakura slowly opened her eys and found herself on a .......table? She tried to move her hands and feet, but found she was strapped down.
She looked up to see what she thought was Eriol. It was a statue of him, a little older. But wait. If Eriol was grown up then that would mean that he was...Clow Reed! There's a stutue of Clow Reed.
Sakura heard a noise to her left and turned to see a figure approach her.
It came into the light and she saw it was...Li? He came over and looked at the bonds. "Are you okay?"
She nodded. "How can you walk? Your ribs were broken."
"I..uh...woke up and found that I could move just fine." He looked down at her and smiled.
"I just had to come to make sure you were okay." He said. "Cause I love you."
She opened her mouth in shock. Li loved her? Did she hear right? He leaned in and kissed her on the lips. She was still strapped down so she couldn't move away. But when he kissed her she didn't feel the warmth and familiar tingle that she felt when their skin touched. Instead, she felt coldness run through her.
She turned her head violently to the side and broke the kiss. Li raised his head and frowned. "What's the matter?"
She turned back to him and spat in his face. He staggered back in discust and whipped his face with his sleeve. "You're not Li!!!" She accused.
'Li' smiled and his features changed to reveal dengwar. "Very good cardcaptor."
"Where's Li and why am I strapped to this table!!" She demanded.
Dengwar laughed. "As I said you are my slave. As for your love..." He paused. "He's with my sister. Ha Ha Ha!!!"
Sakura felt anger rise in her. She had to get out and save Li.
Li woke up and found himself in a large bedroom, obviously not his own, and he was on a large bed. He moved around and found his ribs weren't sore anymore. But where was Sakura? And where in the world was he?
"Sakura? Where are you?" He asked slowly sitting up.
"You don't have to think of that Sakura any more. Now you have me." A voice said. Li narrowed his eyes and tried to see into the corners of the room at who the voice belonged to. It was definalty female.
"Who are you?" He asked.
A figure came out of the shadows and approached him. "My name is Temptra. And I'm here to take care of you." She started onto the bed. She wore a deep green dress and she had on a necklace that had a red charm.
Li frowned at her. "Where's Sakura?" He asked again.
"Don't think about that Sakura. You have me now." Temptra advanced and started to crawl towards him. Little did Li know was that the charm was releasing a red mist, and that he was falling influence under it's powers. 'I've got him to get him to forget about his girlfriend.' She thought.
Li felt his head get a little dizzy and he shook to clear it. Temptra put on a worried face. "Are you alright?" She said. 'He must be falling under my spell.' She smiled. "Maybe you should lie down." She put a gentle hand on h is chest and laid him down.
Her hand crept up and she started to play with his hair. 'I know I should be thinking about Sakura, but I can't stop thinking about how .....beautiful Temtpra is.' Li thought
She smiled. "Tell me what hurts."
Li tried to think, but his head was fuzzy. "My...uh..head." He replied. He stared into her eyes. They were a lovely brown.
"What do you want me to do to make it better?" She asked suductively.
Li had this unnatural feeling, driving him to kiss her. He fought it, but it was a loosing battle. He threw his hands around her head, closing his eyes, and pulled her into a kiss. She seemed surprised at first, but then went with it.
Li pulled away and opened his eyes. Just then he saw her necklace glowing. 'Something about that charm.' Li thought. Then it came to him. It was the color of the third class of the Ri Lon clan.
With this in mind, Li started to see the mist around him. 'So. She thinks she can trick me hmmm? Well we'll see about that. The only one I love is Sakura. But then how to get out of this?'
"How dare you give Li up to your sister!" Sakura yelled. She pulled on the straps, but found them to be unbreakable.
"I don't think you should be worried about your boyfriend, so much as for your own safety." Dengwar replied. "You see that statue? That is Clow Reed, but I guess you already knew that. You are to be a sacrifice to our ancestors, right under Clow Reed's nose."
Sakura pulled on the bonds again and tried to break them. They started to tear into her skin, but she paid no heed. "Li is all that I'm worried about."
Dengwar got closed and whispered in Sakura's ear. "Don't worry. My sister's only having a little....fun with him." He started to laugh.
Something in Sakura snapped and she found godly strength. 'Li with another girl?' Thought Sakura. She pulled on the bonds and the strap on her right hand broke. Her fist came up and hit Dengwar square in the nose.
He staggered back and Sakura used her time to unstrap herself. After, she swung her feet over the table and saw her magic tools on a table nearby. "Cards! I am your master! Come to me!" She commanded. The cards and key floated over to her,
Dengwar got mad and started walking towards her. Sakura smiled and gave him a roundhouse to the chest. He flew back down the small flight of stairs and landed at the bottom.
He looked up, holding his stomach. "Our ancestors said nothing about you being able to fight!"
Sakura shrugged. "Then maybe your ancestors didn't know that my brother is a secong degree black belt. He taught me a few moves."
Sakura smiled and broought out her key. "Key of Clow. Power of Magic. Power of Light. Surrender the Wand. The force ignite. Release!!" Her key turned into a wand and she brought our a card. She hit it. "Sword Card! Release and dispell!" A sword appeared in front of her and she went into a defensive postition, facing Dengwar. "Now I believe we have some unfinished business."
Dengwar smiled and brought out his blue-studded sword. He charged at Sakura and their swords met with a loud clank.
Meanwhile....
"Meilin slow down! We don't even know where we're going!" Madison said. Meilin had started running at a fast face, but now was still going at a fast walk. She seemed determined to get to Li.
"Hey are you saying I don't know where I'm going?!" Kero shouted.
Madison smiled. "Not at all Kero. I trust you completely. But if we keep going like this, we'll be too tired to help at all." She repleid.
Meilin turned around. "But Li was captured by our ancient rival clan. I don't want him to get hurt."
Madison placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "And he won't. He's strong. The strongest boy I know. Plus, he has Sakura with him. She won't let him get hurt either."
Meilin glared at Madison. "I don't see why she had to get in the way of Li and me. We were happy in China, before we came here."
Madison shook her head. "She didn't do it on purpose. But now that it's happened, you have to think about what would make Li happy."
Meilin started down at the ground and turned her head away. "Come on. Let's go. Lead the way, furball."
Kero flew up. "I'll get you later for that one, chinese brat!" He started flying again, where he felt Sakura's presense. He didn't say anything before. but he could tell something was not right.
Li was laying on the bed, with a beautiful suductive woman, and was only thinking about one person. Sakura. He knew he had to get to her and fast.
'But how?' Li thought. Temptra thought he was still under her spell, but now he knew who she was and that it was her necklace that made him kiss her before. Now he had to get out and help Sakura.
'She thinks I'm under her spell' He thought. 'Maybe I can trick her.'
Li looked at Temptra and smiled. 'Think of something romantic!" He thought. "You're so beautiful." He said. 'Yeah, great job Romeo. No wonder Sakura never liked you.'
Temptra smiled and blushed. 'It's working like a charm.' She thought.
Li had to get her distracted. Li mentally braced himself and pulled her in for another kiss. She closed her eyes and gave in. He kept his eyes open and looked past her. There was a door at the far end of the room. But he had to get to it first.
Temptra was loving every minute of this and thought she might go further. She kept kissing him, but moved her hands under his shirt. She started messauging his chest.
Li's eyes went wide. 'What the heck! She's nuts! I'm only ten years old!' He thought. "This has to end now!' Li broke the kiss and smiled. "Uh..I love you... and I.. uh..want to give you something. But you have to close your eyes."
Temptra bought into it and sat up and closed her eyes. Li quietly got off the bed and walked slowly to the door. 'Guess her ancestors didn't teach her common sense.' He quietly turned the knob...
"You wouldn't happen to be leaving now would you little wolf?" Temptra said from behind him.
Li turned around and saw her up and off the bed. She crossed her arms waiting for an answer.
'Think quick Li!' Li smiled and opened the door and ran out.
"You imbisile!!" Temptra screamed and she ran off to follow him. He ran through the halls until he came to a dead end. "So I see my spell didn't work on you. A pity. You would have been happy with me."
"I only love Sakura!!" Li retorted. "I'l never have it in my heart to love a witch!!"
Temptra growled and threw an energy bolt at him. He was struck in the chest and was slammed against the wall. He looked up to see Temptra closing in. "I'll just have to turn up the power." Her necklace started to glow and Li felt the urge again to make love to her.
She raised up off the ground and Li saw his chance. When she floated high enough, he got up and rolled under her. She turned and tried to attack him again. This time, Li moved behind one of the connecting hallways. The blast hit the corner and stone chipped off.
Li looked around for a weapon. 'Gods, I wish I had my sword!' He thought. Li saw on the wall a staff. He took it down. 'Well, at least it's something.'
He ran out from his hiding place and faced Temptra with renewed confindence. This time when she attacked with an energy bolt, Li reflected it with his staff. The blast bounce back and struck her. She flew back with such force that she broke through the wall of the dead end.
Sakura swiped at Dengwar again, but he jumped over the blow. Sakura followed up with a jab of her elbow to his stomach. He doubled over and she kneed him. (You know where). Using the hilt of her sword, she bashed him in the head and he fell to the ground.
Suddenly there was a great crash and Sakura saw a woman come through the wall. Then she saw Li jump on the rubble, holding a staff. "Li!" She cried and ran over to him.
"Sakura!" He ran and they embraced. "I was so worried."
Sakura smiled. "I can handle myself."
"Sister!" Dengwar cried and ran to Temptra's side. He helped her up and smirked. "So you said you can handle him?" He teased.
She elbowed him in the ribs. "And you were going to destroy the cardcaptor! What happened to that!" She turned to Li. "You will be mine!"
Sakura stepped in front of Li and help up her sword. "Sorry witch! But Li's already seeing someone. So but out!"
Temptra growled and jumped into the air. She came down and tried to kick Sakura, but she saw it coming and moved out of the way. She turned to Li. "Li catch!" She threw her sword and blocked a punched from Temptra.
Sakura's leg came out and tripped Temptra. She went down. Sakura did a back flip to gain some distance. "How dare you try to take advantage of Li!"
"Hey I can take care of myself!" Li said, but Sakura paid no attention.
"I had him right where I wanted him!" Temptra said.
"Until he got away!" Dengwar said, but Temptra didn't hear.
Both guys looked at each other and sweatdropped. The woman started going at it and fought the ultimate cat fight. Temptra would attack with a kick, Sakura would dodge and followed up with a jab.
Dengwar chuckled and glanced at Li. "Bet you didn't think you'd have two woman fighting over you at the age of ten did you?"
Li shook his head. "Not really." He looked at his sword. "Care to?"
Dengwar smiled. "Why not? They're going at it and completely ignoring us. Let's have some fun." He charge at Li with his sword held high and Li met it with his sword.
Sakura on the other hand was still fighting Temptra. She tried to remember everything, but it was difficult. Temptra aimed a kick at her chest, but Sakura caught it and twisted. Temptra fell to the ground.
"That one I learned from Meilin." Sakura said remembering Meilin's fight against her double.
Temptra got to her feet and wipped some blood from her mouth. "I still have one trick up my sleeve. Brother!" She cried.
Dengwar kicked Li away and looked over at her. She nodded and he smiled.
Sakura ran over to Li and helped him up. She looked up and saw Temptra, along with Dengwar fly into the air. They started to twirl around each other, causing a whirlwind.
Their evil laughter filled the room and Sakura closed her eyes against the wind. They wind died down and Sakura looked up. What she saw made her take a step back.
Above the ground, high in the air, was Dengwar and Temptra.....together. They some how formed into one body. One half was him and the other hers. They laughed. "With our combined strength, there's no way you can defeat us!" They said and raised both hands above their heads. A large black ball of energy began to build.
Sakura's eyes went wide as she saw them get ready to attack.
Li saw it be released right at Sakura. "No Sakura!" He cried and ran up to her, pushing her out of the way. He saw the blast come then....
"No Li!" Someone said, and Li felt himself get pushed out of the way too. The blast came and hit the person, they fell to the ground.
Kero flew until he came to a cave, just beyond the outskirts of the city. "She's in there!" He said.
Meilin nodded and entered. Madison followed. Kero flew above them.
They entered right in the middle of two different fights. Li was fighting the same man that had attacked them before and Sakura was fighting a woman, that Meilin had never seen.
Suddenly the woman flew into the air with the man and they somehow combined into one! Meilin watched in horror as they built up an energy blast at Sakura. Li pushed Sakura out of the way and was ready to take the blast.
'He would give up his life for her.' Meilin thought. 'Think of his happiness.' Madison's voice echoed in her head. 'His happiness.'
"No Li!" Meilin said and ran like she never ran before. She pushed Li out of the way and felt her get hit. Pain erupted throughout her whole body and she fell to the ground.
Li fell to the floor. He heard the blast hit, but not him. He turned his head to see.."Meilin!" He yelled. He ran to her side and saw her side was oozing blood from the blast.
He bent down next to her and held up her head. He eyes were closed. He thought, 'No Meilin. You can't be dead!' He felt hot tears run down his face.
Sakura saw what happened and ran over to the two of them. She turned to see another blast, not as big as the first one, be release. "Shield card!" She called. "Release and dispell!" The shield card protected them while Sakura ran to Meilin's other side.
"No Meilin." Sakura said softly. She too began to cry.
Meilin groaned and slowly opened her eyes. She saw Sakura and Li crying over her. She smiled up at Li. "I'm..sorry." She managed.
"Oh, Meilin. Why?" Li croaked.
"I want ...you to be ....happy. It's something..... a friend .....told me." She replied. At the entrance to the cave, Madison started to cry at hearing this. "I ...love ....you... Li, and .I ....just want ....you to be happy." She reached over and held Li's hand. She then got Sakura's hand and held them together. "This.... is what will make...... everyone...... happy." She said with a smile.
Sakura cried some more. Meilin looked up at her. "Sakura."
"Meilin. I'm sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen." She said.
Meilin smiled. "Don't be. Just... promise me ...one thing. Take ....care of him.... for me."
Sakura gasped. "Meilin..."
"Promise me." Meilin repeated. Sakura cried but nodded. "I promise."
Meilin smiled and felt a tear run down her cheek. "I'll .....miss you...... Li, .....but remember .....I'll always love ....you." With that Meilin closed her eyes, for the last time.
Sakura cried, but soon hurt a crack. She turned to see the shield card was breaking under the enemies barrage of attacks. "Li! We have to take care of this once and for all!" She said.
Li looked into her eyes and saw a fire he had never seen before. He looked down on Meilin's seemingly sleeping form. He felt uncontrolled anger and turned to Sakura. "'Let's do it." He gently laid Meilin down and got his sword from her hand.
Sakura undid shield and called fly. She flew up and took to the air. Li followed her towards Temptgwar(Temptra and Dengwar). She called out both Firery and Earthy and they attacked together. Firey melded with Earthy causing lava to be fired at Temptgwar. The blast hit them in the chest and they fell from the air.
Li clenched his sword and jumped onto them. He sliced off their hands, then their feet. He heard them scream, but he didn't stop. He slashed at thier eyes, blinding them, and slashed off their legs and arms. They screamed in pain, but Li yelled above it. "Now you will feel my pain! You will know what it means to suffer!" He brought his sword down and stabbed it through the heart. With one last death cry, they disappeared.
Li stood there, showing no emotion at all. Sakura held onto his hand and they watched Meilin Li be buried. Madison was present, along with Kero. Sakura stepped forward and layed red roses on her gravestone. It read: 'In memory of Meilin Li. May the gods watch over her and she over us.'
Sakura looked over to Li, but he just stared at the grave, non-responsive. She wipped some tears away and left with Kero and Madison, so Li could say his own last good-bye.
Li felt Sakura leave and let his knees collapse under him. He fell down and cried. His grief turned into sorrow. Li slowly pulled out his sword from his back and wrapped his hand araound it. He pulled the blade and made a deep gash on his hand.
He made a fist and let the blood fall onto her grave. Then he said. "Meilin. I swear this now and seal it with blood. I will make the Ri Lon Clan pay for taking you away. They will pay."
He put his sword back in it's sheath and with one last look, walked away. Li now had a new mission. Find the last survivor of the Ri Lon Clan and get revenge.