Proposal 2:
Telling the Family
Sakura and Syaoran enclosed their wings once again and began walking home from the beach, which was now dark from the absence of the sun's light.
"Who should we tell first?" Syaoran inquired.
Sakura grimaced. "I'm not looking forward to telling Touya.
Syaoran nodded, fully understanding. Though Touya knew about Sakura's powers and about Syaoran's role in helping her, he still didn't approved of Syaoran being around Sakura. "Hai. Let's tell Malus and the others. Though I think he already knows." Syaoran added thinking back to when Malus had seen him earlier that day. Even as Reiko, he couldn't hide anything from his oniichan.
Sakura smiled. "I can't wait!"
Syaoran smiled back and squeezed her hand as they continued to walk to his apartment.
Sakura and Syaoran stood at the door, unsure about what to do next. Both of their hearts beat double time as their anxiety rose in anticipation of what was to come.
Syaoran took a deep breath. "Well, here goes." He opened the door.
When the two entered, seven heads turned to look at them, Sakura suddenly got nervous, but Syaoran squeezed her hand for reassurance.
With Mizu's attention on the couple, Yochi wrenched the nintendo controller away from him. Mizu turned to glare at her and they began a glaring contest.
Meiling frowned, knowing something was up, while Tomoyo gazed at the scene with her violet-eyed gaze, keen eyes taking in every detail.
Malus stood up and looked hopefully at Syaoran. "Well?"
Syaoran ran a hand through his hair. "Um…" He turned to Sakura.
"We're going to get married!" She said excitedly.
Tomoyo immediately shot up and ran to her best friend. "I'm so happy for you!" They embraced in the excitement.
Malus shook his congratulations to Syaoran and was soon joined by Enkou. "Best wishes, Master." Syaoran rolled his eyes. Even after all this time, the guardians still called him "Master".
Meiling gave her hug of congrats to Sakura as well. "Congratulations."
Sakura nodded. "Thank you."
Yochi and Mizu dropped the controller and went to offer their congratulations.
Fuu was the only one who stood back. Enkou noticed this and went over to her. "It was bound to happen sooner or later." Fuu looked up at him and slowly nodded. "The best thing you can do for him is offer your congratulations."
Fuu took a deep and sighed. She stood up and joined the group huddled around Sakura and Syaoran. Enkou followed her and after the news had settled in, everyone was asked to be seated.
Sakura and Syaoran remained standing and addressed everyone. "As our closest friends, we would like you to be apart of the wedding." Everyone's eyes went wide at Syaoran's words.
Sakura smiled. "Tomoyo. Being my best friend, I can find no other person more suited to be my Maid of Honor."
Tomoyo's eyes sparkled with excitement, but for once she held it in. "I'd love to."
Sakura nodded. "Meiling, Fuu, Yochi, will you be my bridesmaids?"
Meiling smiled. "Alright."
Yochi smiled. "Me too!"
Fuu looked up. She turned to Enkou, who nodded slightly, and Fuu put on a fake smile. "Of course."
Syaoran stepped forward. "Malus, brother, will you…be my best man?"
Malus smiled. "I'd be happy to, Syaoran."
Syaoran turned to the others. "Mizu? Enkou? Will you accompany me at the alter?"
Mizu and Enkou smiled and nodded.
Sakura frowned. "We're still one short."
Syaoran rubbed his chin in thought. "Who else could go…?"
Tomoyo smiled at Sakura. "I have an idea of someone."
Sakura opened her mouth in shock. "Oh no. He'd never agree to it!"
Meiling frowned. "Who?"
Sakura grimaced. "Touya."
Syaoran's eyes went wide. "What?! No way! Anyone but him!"
"But he is her brother." Malus pointed out.
Yochi nodded. "And he's probably going to insist he be included anyway."
Syaoran sighed in defeat. "Alright." Then he turned to Sakura. "When are we going to tell him?"
"How about tomorrow? It's too late to go now. Plus, I think we need some time to prepare." Sakura suggested.
Syaoran nodded. "Tomorrow."
"WHAT!" Touya boomed. "HAVE YOU GONE COMPLETELY NUTS?!!!!!!"
Sakura shot up from her seat. "Will you stop treating me like I'm ten years old! I'm seventeen and old enough to make my own decisions!"
"Yeah right!" Touya said. "Like picking out which short goes with what skirt! Not something like this!"
Syaoran glared at Touya and fought with himself to remain seated and not beat Touya down. "She isn't a child anymore. She's a young lady. Now we came here asking for your cooperation in the wedding. You could at least be mature and consider it." He said through clenched teeth.
"I did consider it you Chinese brat!" Touya retorted.
"Will you stop that?!" Sakura yelled.
Touya turned to his sister. "Gomen. It's just that, you don't know what you're doing." Touya said in a more normal tone.
Sakura smiled. "I know you care for me and that you always looked out for me. But Syaoran and I love each other. Not you or anybody else can make us think other wise." She took Touya's hand and held it in hers. "Now will you join us at the alter?"
Touya sighed in defeat. "You know I will. I'm not thrilled about the idea." He glared at Syaoran. "But I will do what you want, if it'll make you happy."
Sakura smiled and pulled Touya into a hug. "Arigato Oniichan. It will make me very happy."
Syaoran finally stood up and held Sakura's hand. He looked Touya right in the eye. "Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to her. I'll take care of her."
Touya just glared at Syaoran. "You'd better."