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When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Six
Sakura woke up pretty early that morning, considering the fact that it was a Saturday morning.
"Are you coming with me Kero?" Sakura asked recalling the winter carnival.
"Depends," Kero scratched his chin. "What do you have for lunch?" he concluded as he rubbed his stomach.
"Kero," Sakura rolled her eyes as he packed her bag.
"What?!" Kero flew over. "You asked me didn't you?"
"Are you coming or not?" Sakura asked putting her hands on her waist.
"Alright I'm coming," Kero laughed. "Plus, I think you'd miss me too much," he sighed. Sakura took one look at Kero, then he stopped smiling.
"C'mon get in my bag, I'm going to eat first," Sakura instructed as she opened her bag for him.
"Great, I get to be stuffed in a bag, while you eat some yummy breakfast," Kero pouted as he made his way to the bag.
"It's just the way it is Kero," Sakura laughed, then closed the bag. When she was finished upstairs, she headed downstairs for a bite to eat before meeting up with Madison.
"Morning," Sakura greeted her family.
"Morning sweety," Mr. Kinomoto greeted back.
"Hey squirt," Tori greeted as he messed up her hair.
"Don't do that," Sakura muffled through her hair.
"So, are you going to the festival today?" Mr. Kinomoto asked as he packed her lunch.
"Yep," Sakura replied as she grabbed a pancake from the table. "After I eat, I'm going to meet up with Madison," she informed her father.
"Is the brat going to be there?" Tori asked casually.
"His name is Li," Sakura corrected.
"Yeah...is he going?" Tori ignored her correction.
"Yeah, he's going," Sakura thought nothing of it.
"Who else is going?" Mr. Kinomoto asked in curiosity.
"Um..." Sakura thought. "Well...Meilin's coming too," Sakura concluded.
"Oh so, it's Madison, the squirt, and the two Chinese brats," Tori concluded.
"Ugh!! Tori!!" Sakura yelled in annoyance. "Why do you like to bother me so much!?" she whined.
"Because it's fun," Tori laughed. "I mean, look at you," he continued still laughing. "You're acting like a baby," he concluded chuckling a bit.
"Oh Tori," Mr. Kinomoto sighed. "Now c'mon you guys," he patted them on the back trying to calm them down.
"That's it," Sakura sighed. "I'm going to meet up with Madison," she concluded and grabbed her bag.
"Don't forget your lunch!" Mr. Kinomoto reminded. "And have fun," he concluded.
"I will," Sakura waved. "Bye," she closed the door.
"Finally!" Kero popped out of the bag, grasping for air. "What took you so long?" he asked as he flew beside her.
"Traffic," Sakura concluded still walking to Madison's house.
"Oh, Tori, right," Kero thought.
"He's so annoying," Sakura grumbled at the thought. "But deep down inside, I know he cares about my well-being," she sighed.
"Even though I'd hate to see it happen," Kero began. "I know somene else who fits that description," Kero teased.
"Huh?" Sakura asked cluelssly.
"Nothing, nothing," Kero shook his head. "So...what do you have for lunch?" he asked as he licked his lips.
"I don't know, but you can have it," Sakura shrugged.
"Really?!" Kero asked surprised.
"Yeah, I'm just going to buy lunch," Sakura smiled.
"Alright!" Kero cheered happily.
"Shh...get in the bag," Sakura opened her bag. "We're at Madison's house now," she said closing the bag.
Knock! Knock!
"I'll get it!" Madison yelled as she ran to the door.
"Hi Madison," Sakura greeted as Madison opened the door.
"Hey there Sakura," Madison smiled.
"Are you ready to go?" Sakura asked looking behind Madison.
"Just about," Madison replied as she ran to her table to grab her camera, coat and bag. "Now I'm ready," Madison smiled as she locked her door.
"Alright then let's get a move on," Kero said sarcastically as he again popped out of the bag. Then he began to fly beside the two walking girls.
"Oh, hello to you to Kero," Madison greeted sarcastically.
"Oh, that was my stomach speaking," Kero rubbed his tummy.
"Oh Kero, you're so adorable," Madison smiled as she stretched his cheeks.
"Are we talking about the same Kero?" Sakura asked in shock.
"Yep, this cute and adorable Kero right here!" Kero yelled proudly as he pointed to himself.
"I only see a stuffed animal," Li said sarcastically as he turned the corner.
"Oh hi Li," Sakura greeted as she walked beside him.
"Hi Sakura," Li smiled.
"Hey kid," Kero yelled. "You ruined my fun you know,"
"Oh sorry," Li put his hands up. "Please, do continue,"
"Where's Meilin?" Madison asked as she looked around.
"Uh, well, she's sick," Li said looking at the ground.
"Oh well," Madison shrugged.
"Poor Meilin," Sakura shook her head sadly.
"Ah, good ridence," Kero waved his hands. "One Chinese brat down, one left to go," he concluded.
"Kero!" Sakura yelled.
"What?!" Kero asked surprised. "We can speak our minds," he reminded.
"What's wrong with her?" Madison asked trying to ignore Kero.
"A few things," Li sighed.
"You can say that again," Kero rolled his eyes.
"That's it," Sakura said as she stuffed Kero into the bag.
"She has a cold, cough and a fever," Li concluded.
"She developed this over night?" Sakura asked in confusion still trying to stuff Kero in the bag.
"Yeah, I guess so," Li shrugged.
"Oh c'mon you guys, it's the Halloween festival!" Madison cheered as she ran towards the crowd of people.
"Don't worry she'll be fine," Sakura smiled as she ran after Madison. Li sighed and followed Sakura.
Madison was right, the Halloween festival was full of activities. The place was crowded with people. Every stand had a different activity to do. There were also shows going on, adults, teens, and children were performing to entertain the people of Tomoeda.
"What should we do first?" Madison asked in excitement as she clapped her hands together.
"I don't know," Sakura replied as she looked around. "How about you Li?"
"I doesn't matter to me," Li shrugged.
"Well, I think we should eat first!" Kero interrupted.
"Kero!" Sakura yelled.
"Well I didn't eat this morning," Kero crossed his arms.
"What time is it anyway?" Sakura asked looking at everyone's wrists.
"Uh...almost 2:30pm," Li replied as he read his watch.
"I guess we could eat," Madison agreed.
"I don't mind," Li nodded.
"See Sakura," Kero stuck his tongue out.
"Alright, alright, I give up," Sakura put her hands in the air in defeat.
"Let's eat over there," Madison pointed.
"Yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah," Kero nodded with drool coming out of his mouth.
"Hey!" Li yelled after him. "Don't you think people will get kind of umpy if they see a flying and eating stuffed animal?" he grinned with his arms crossed.
"Listen kid," Kero began as he put his index finger in the air.
"I'm serious," Li interrupted.
"He's got a point," Madison joined in.
"So get back in the bag," Li smiled and headed to one of the tables.
"One day, I swear you brat," Kero mumbled as he flew inside the bag. After they ordered and received their food, they went to find a private place to eat. Soon, they found a picnic bench near a tree far away from the crowd to eat.
"This is a nice spot," Sakura smiled as she looked around.
"Yeah, kinda romantic don't you think?" Madison grinned at Li. Li just blushed for a moment and sat on the bench.
"Yeah, very romantic," Sakura agreed cluelessly.
"Romantic or dead I'm starving," Kero flew out of the bag and began to eat. Everyone else just shrugged at Kero and began to eat.
"Careful Kero," Sakura began. "Don't chew too fast," she reminded.
"Yeah, you might choke and die," Li smiled at the thought.
"I'll show you choke and die," Kero warned as he held up a big spoonful of rice in the air.
"Rice..." Li laughed observing the spoon.
"Careful you two," Sakura warned. "You both might choke and die," she mocked Li. Kero and Li just glared at her.
"Hurry up you guys," Madison rushed her words out of her mouth. "I want to make some scare-crows," she concluded anxiously.
"We have one right here," Li began.
"Huh?" Madison asked in confusion.
"Just stick that stuffed animal over there on a poll and you have the scariest scare-crow ever," he concluded seriously.
"That's it you brat!" Kero attcked Li with a spoonful of rice.
"No, anything but the rice!" Li laughed as he ran around.
"Shut up!" Kero flew faster.
"Please somebody help me!" Li screamed. "I'm being chased by a stuffed animal," he continued. "And it's armed with a spoonful of rice!" he concluded still laughing and running.
"And believe me, I will use it!" Kero continued to chase him.
"Honestly you two," Sakura rolled her eyes as she separated them. "You're both acting like a bunch of babies," she complained.
"Or...more like...a...bunch of...stuffed animals," Li spoke between laughs.
"Since you two are running and arguing, I suppose you're done eating," Madison smiled. "So let's go and make those scare-crows," she nodded and headed for the stand where the scare-crows were being made.
"C'mon you two," Sakura sighed as she dragged them both. When they caught up with Madison, she was already working on a part of her scare-crow.
"Take a seat you guys," Madison smiled as she patted a few seats next to her.
"Sorry, no stuffed animals allowed," Li said as he flicked Kero off the seat.
"So what do we do first?" Sakura asked as she rolled up her sleeves.
"Well take the head, and put the different expression on it's face," Madison instructed as she pointed to all the expressions.
"Oh okay," Sakura nodded and began to work.
"Huh?" Li asked in confusion as he picked up a mouth and dangled it in the air.
"Like this," Sakura smiled. She put down the head of her scare-crow and began to show him how to do his. Li just smiled and listened to her instructions. As she moved around gluing the different pieces together, Li could smell the cherry blossom scent in her hair. He just smiled, but didn't know why. Everytime she moved it looked like she was in slow motion. 'She's so beautiful,' Li thought. 'Wait, what am I saying? Sakura? Beautiful?' he continuted.
"Hey Li, you listening?" Sakura waved her hand infront of him.
"Oh, yeah," Li replied snapping out of his thoughts.
"Alright, go ahead then," Sakura smiled and left Li to work on it himself.
'Oh great,' Li thought. 'What do I do?' he sighed. Li began to work on his "scare-crow."
"Yeah! I'm done!" Madison cheered as she held up her creation proudly.
"Wow, that looks great Madison," Sakura complimented.
"Thanks," Madison smiled happily. "How are you doing Li?" she asked as she tried to look over to what he was doing.
"Fine," Li mumbled as he turned away so Nobody could see what he was doing.
"Whoa, he's working pretty heard over there," Madison whispered to Sakura.
"Yeah, I know," Sakura scratched her head. After that, Sakura began to work on her scare-crow again, while Madison kept on swaying hers beck and forth with pride.
"Finally I'm finished," Sakura sighed.
"Really? Let me see," Madison leaned over. "Wow that's cool too,"
"You really think so?" Sakura asked as she eyed her scare-crow.
"Yeah," Madison smiled. "How about you Li? You almost done?" she tried to take a peek at what he was doing.
"No not yet," Li mumbled as he turned away.
"Alright," The two girls sighed.
"Don't worry, I'm almost done," Li said quietly.
"Uh-huh, take your time," Sakura quickly replied.
"No way, you're taking too long, hurry up," Kero complained through the bag.
"Shh..." They all whispered.
"Sorry, it's just a tad bit hot in here," Kero grumbled.
"Okay, quit whining, I'm done," Li sighed in relief.
"Really? Let's see," Sakura asked anxiously. Li turned around slowly, trying his best not to wreck it. When he finally turned around everyone was trying their best not to laugh.
"What?" Li asked in confusion.
"It's..." Sakura mumbled trying not to laugh.
"It's..." Madison began trying not to laugh.
"It's what?" Li asked still confused.
"Kero!" Sakura and Madison blurted out at the same time, then they broke down in laughter.
"What?!" Kero flew out in shock.
"It's not Kero!" Li argued.
"Yeah it is!" Madison said pointing to the wings.
"Huh? Those?" Li asked looking at the "wings." "Those aren't wings, those are it's arms!" Li corrected a little offended.
"But then why does it have feathers on it?" Madison asked still confused.
"What!?" Li asked in shock. "Those aren't feathers, those are fingers," Li once again corrected.
"Well there are five of them," Sakura shrugged.
"Ugh!" Li pouted in embarrassment.
"You suck!" Kero laughed. "It's so ugly!"
"I wouldn't laugh," Li grinned. "They said it look like you, UGLY!" Li laughed feeling a little better. Kero grumbled at the remark, but didn't say anything.
"You know what?" Li began as he admired his creation. "I think I'm going to like this thing," he concluded happily as he stared at Kero.
"Now don't go all cookoo on us Li," Madison laughed. "Let's get a move on," she concluded.
"What time is it?" Sakura asked as she looked at everyone wrist again.
"Uh...3:30pm," Li replied trying to control his laughter.
"Well what do we do next?" Sakura asked looking at Madison.
"Hmm..." Madison thought as she looked at the brochure. "How about pumpkin carving?" she shuggested.
"That sounds like it'll take awhile," Li sighed.
"Like how long do you think?" Sakura asked turning her attention to him.
"Maybe, an hour or two," Li shrugged.
"Well are we up to it?" Sakura asked everyone.
"No," Kero pouted.
"Stuffed animals don't count!" Li repeated.
"Who asked you!" Kero asked putting up his fist.
"I'll take that as a yes," Sakura quickly said as she dragged the two to the next stand.
"Great, this looks like fun," Li said sarcastically as he stared at the various pumpkins around him.
"I know, doesn't it?" Madison smiled.
"I was being sarcastic," Li mumbled.
"C'mon, let's waste no time," Sakura said as she picked up a pumpkin from the batch.
"What do we do with these?" Li asked as he poked his pumpkin.
"Carve them," Madison answered rolling her eyes.
"No, I mean, afterwards," Li rephrased.
"Oh," Madsion sighed.
"Well I hear that we take them out into the fields with the rest of the carved pumpkins," Sakura jumped in.
"What for?" Li asked in confusion.
"Because they say the pumkins guide the dead to peace," Sakura concluded.
"Aw cute," Madison giggled.
"Cute? There's one I'd never think of," Li thought outloud.
"So let's get to it," Madison said with excitement. She began to carve her pumkin.
"Uh...how do you carve a pumpkin?" Li asked in embarrassment.
"Take the insides out," Sakura instructed as she opened her pumkin.
"Uh, how?" Li added still poking his pumpkin.
"Here," Sakura smiled as she took his pumpkin. She cut off the top first.
"Here, now look inside," Sakura said as she tipped the pumpkin towards Li. As Li leaned forward to look inside, she caught a wiff of his hair. 'Wow, he smells so nice,' Sakura thought. 'What an adorable guy,'
"That looks cool," Li smiled as he took a closer look at the insides.
"Well too bad," Sakura grinned. "Now you have to take all that out," Sakura laughed.
"Eww!" Li stuck out his tongue in disgust. "Do I have to?" Li whined.
"Yes you do," Sakura replied putting down the pumpkin. "You have to put the candle in there,"
"Darn..." Li moaned as he took out a spoonful of pumpkin seeds out. Sakura just laughed then went back to her pumpkin.
"Hey are those things edible?" Kero asked as he peeked out of the bag.
"You really want to eat this?" Li asked as he stuck a spoonful of pumpkin seeds infront of his face.
"Yuck!" Kero screeched and went back inside the bag.
"I thought so," Li concluded proudly.
"I'm done taking out the seeds," Madison sighed in relief.
"What are you going to do now?" Li asked as he scraped some seeds out.
"Well, I have to think of what face I want now," Madison replied staring at the pumpkin in different angles.
"I don't know about you, but I think I'm going to do Kero," Li grinned as he admired the plain pumpkin.
"Not funny," Kero muffled through the bag.
"Honestly Li," Sakura sighed. "Sometimes I think you're asking for it,"
"Yeah brat, I didn't do anything," Kero pouted in the bag.
"Sure, just keep it down," Li ordered. "People think we have a talking bag," he warned as he went back to work.
"Li's right," Madison agreed. "Keep it down," she whispered.
"But which is more odd," Li began as he put down his spoon. "A talking stuffed animal, or a talking bag?"
"If you don't be quiet I'll become a walking talking bag!" Kero warned as the bag moved.
"That looks so weird!" Li laughed at the sight of the moving bag.
"The pumpkin Li, just concentrate on the pumpkin," Sakura grumbled as she shoved the bag under the table.
"Alright," Li sighed.
"I'm almost done taking out the seeds," Sakura eyed Li.
"Hmph..." Li pouted. "If you wanted to make a point, just come out with it," he continued still pouting.
"Yeah, that's what Tori says," Kero muffled again.
"Tori..." Li shuddered, and went back to scraping the last few seeds out of his pumpkin.
"I'm done!" Sakura cheered.
"Cheerleaders..." Li shuddered.
"That looks so professional Sakura," Madison complimented. "Can I take a picture?" she asked taking out her camera.
"But it's not even carved," Sakura pointed out.
"Still, it looks so perfect," Madison shrugged as she held her camera infront of her face.
"Photographers..." Li shuddered.
"If you're going to take a picture, do it now and fast," Kero complained. "The faster, the sooner you finish, the sooner you finish the sooner we can eat," he continued to whine.
"Talking stuffed animals..." Li shuddered.
"Oh calm down Li," Sakura rolled her eyes.
"Well I'm done with the seeds anyway," Li mumbled as he took out the last few seeds.
"Good, now we can carve out pumpkins together," Madison smiled jumping for joy.
"Oh! Fun!" Li jumped for joy mocking Madison, but then rolled his eyes.
"But now what do we carve?" Sakura asked bursting Madison's bubble.
"Oh...right..." Madison thought.
"Why do you guys just carve your names, it's so much faster!!!" Kero yelled impatiently.
"Well it is 5:30pm" Li agreed with Kero as he looked at his watch.
"Wow, you're agreeing with Kero for once," Sakura said surprised.
"Ah, he just wants to get out of here," Kero corrected.
"Exactly," Li crossed his arms.
"Ah, you see!" Kero pointed out.
"Well, I think it'll take about half an hour if we're just carving our names," Madison shrugged.
"Good, just in time for dinner," Kero said rubbing his stomach.
"Alright, let's get to it," Li said picking up and knife.
"You sure you know how to do this part?" Sakura asked worried.
"Me? Knife?" Li asked surprised. "It's easier than a sword," he grinned.
"Oh, right," Sakura blushed.
'Did I just see Sakura blush?' Madison asked herself.
"Do you want me to carve yours Madison?" Li asked holding up his knife. "I mean, your name has seven letters,"
"Uh, sure" Madison replied still thinking of Sakura.
"Alright!" Li cheered in excitement.
"Him and his swords," Sakura smiled.
"Do you want me to do yours too Sakura?" Li asked holding two punpkins and a knife in the same hand.
"I you can handle it," Sakura smiled.
"Easy as pumpkin pie," Li grinned.
"Mmm...pumpkin pie..." Kero drooled. Li immediately went to work.
"I'll finish this before you can say stuffed animal," Li laughed.
"Stuffed-" Kero began, but then realized that Li used that as an example just so Kero can't say it.
"I thought so," Li smiled as he chopped all three pumpkins at the same time. He carved them so easily. He carved all three of them at the same time, as if they were carrots or something. He looked like a true fighter.
'Wow, he looks so cute,' Sakura smiled as she admired Li's skills.
"I spy with my little eye, something that begins with a L," Madison teased as she nudged Sakura. Sakura blushed for a moment, then pushed Madison.
"Alright, I'm finished," Li sighed as he put away the knives.
"Already?" Sakura and Madison asked in shock.
"Yeah, and before anyone said stuffed animal," Li grinned at the bag.
"Ugh!!" Kero complained in annoyance.
"Wow, these actually look good Li," Sakura complimented as she picked up her pumpkin.
"Of course they look good," Li sighed proudly.
"They look so professional," Madsion added as she held hers in the air. "How about a picture?" Madison asked as she took out her camera.
"No!!" Kero yelled. "Eat, eat, eat, now!!" he chanted.
"Fine," Madsion groaned and put her camera away.
"What time is it Li?" Sakura asked looking at his watch.
"Uh...5:45pm," Li replied.
"Good, we have an hour to eat!" Kero cheered.
"Then it'll take us fifteen minutes to get to the field right Sakura?" Madison asked turning towards her.
"Yeah, the town is suppose to gather in the field at 7:00pm," Sakura concluded.
"Sure, let's waste no time," Kero insisted. "Move, move!"
"Alright," Sakura said picking up her bag. The trio left all holding up their pumpkins proudly in the crowd. They searched around for a place to eat. Most of the places were already full of people, so they had to find a small place to buy food, and bring it over to another picnic bench.
"Man, that food took long enough to buy," Li groaned along with his stomach.
"You're telling me!" Kero yelled flying out of the bag.
"Wow, look at the different color leaves on the tree," Sakura smiled pointed to the leaves above them.
"Yeah," Madison agreed.
"Well, I'm starving, let's dig in!" Kero cheered as the food began to fly around him.
"Oh, Kero," Sakura sighed.
"What?" Kero asked looking up with full cheeks.
"Ha! Now he really looks like a "stuffed" animal!" Li joked as he pointed at Kero's cheeks.
"Just eat your food brat!" Kero muttered as he waved his spoon in the air.
"Whatever," Li shrugged as he began to eat his food.
"Today was pretty fun huh?" Madison asked everyone as she ate her food.
"Was?" Sakura's eyes widened. "We still have one more event to go," she continued. "Plus, it's the main event," she continued proudly.
"Oh yeah, right," Madison nodded in argeement.
"Well, in my schedule, dessert comes first," Kero rubbed his stomach.
"You know what comes first in my schedule?" Li grinned at Kero.
"You be quiet," Kero pouted.
"I have an idea what comes first Li," Madison smiled at Li then at Sakura then back at Li again. Li just blushed, then turned red because he wanted to pound Madison for saying that in the first place.
"What?" Sakura asked cluelessly. "What comes first?"
"Uh..." Li stuttered. "Making a fool out of this stuffed animal of course!" Li quickly made up an excuse. Madison just pouted.
"I'll show you a fool!" Kero threatened with a spoon.
"Uh-oh, it's the spoon again!" Li bit his nails.
"Not just any spoon," Kero warned as he pick up some rice.
"No, not the spoonful of rice!" Li cried as he began to run for cover behind Sakura.
"Oh, so you think your princess will save you," Kero grinned. Li dropped his jaw in shock.
'How could Kero possibly know?' Li thought in confusion.
"Kero, only I do the winkie wink thing!" Madison complained.
"Well it seems to be the only thing that gets through this Chinese moron!" Kero rolled his eyes.
"That's Chinese Brat to you!" Li backfired. Kero and Madison gave Li the eyebrow.
"What are you guys talking about?" Sakura asked looking back and forth. "Winkie wink?"
"Uh..." Madison said looking at Li.
"Nothing..." Kero shook his head looking at Madison.
"Nothing..." Madison continued still looking at Li.
"Nothing..." Kero continued agreeing with Madison. Then everyone looked at Li.
"Uh..." Li studdered. "Yeah what they said," he quickly answered looking at everyone back and forth.
"Smooth..." Madison tried not to laugh.
"Very..." Kero added.
"Hey!" Li began. "I didn't hear any of you say anything!" he pouted with his arms crossed.
"Would you like us to?" Madison asked intrigued.
"Uh, no thanks," Li said covering her mouth.
"Well well well," Kero began rubbing his chin. "So the brave warrior does have a weak spot," he concluded looking at Sakura.
"Huh?" Sakura blinked in confusion.
"Slow!" Kero coughed the words out.
"Hmm...look at the time, why don't we make our way to the fields before we get late?" Li asked as he picked up his pumpkin.
"And so the warrior retreats," Kero shook his head sadly.
"Now that was smooth," Madison complimented.
"Oh yeah, the gathering of the pumpkins!" Sakura remembered as she picked up her pumpkin beside Li. "What time is it anymway?"
"Uh..." Li began as he covered his watch with his sleeves. "Time to go..." he concluded as he headed towards the fields.
"Li the fields is that way!" Sakura called after him pointing in the opposite direction he was heading in.
"Oh right," Li blushed in embarrassment and began to run. Sakura and Madison began to laugh.
"Run Romeo run!" Kero laughed.
"I heard that!" Li yelled without looking back.
"Poor guy," Sakura shook her head. "I wonder what's eating him?"
"I don't know Sakura," Madison smiled.
"I just don't know," Kero smiled.
The three followed Li to the fields. Li was already there waiting for the rest of the group to show up. He lay down in a plain area where there were no trees, just grass.
'Why is everyone ganging up on me?' Li complained to himself. 'Why does it bother me so much?' he continued. 'I mean, I don't like Sakura,' Li concluded shaking the "evil" thoughts out of his mind.
"Hey Li," Sakura waved as she approached him.
"What took you guys so long?" Li asked as he sat up.
"Actually I think the real question is," Madison began. "How did you get here so fast?" she teased.
"I ran," Li gave her the "duh" look.
"Why?" Madison backfired.
"What is wrong with you guys today?" Sakura asked the whole gang.
"Yeah I know," Li began as he stood beside Sakura. "What's wrong with you guys?" he asked pretending he didn't know what it was.
"It's like you want us to say it," Madison said putting her hands on her waist.
"Say what?" Sakura asked getting a little embarrassed.
"Yeah what?" Kero added also pretending he didn't know.
"Quiet you!" Li yelled trying to smack Kero to the ground.
"Forget it," Madison grumbled.
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen to the Tomoeda Annual Halloween Festival!" The Mayor began as the crowd cheered. "This event is the last but main event of the festival," he continued. "The Gathering of the Pumpkins!" he concluded as he clapped his hands. The crowd cheered again. "You may begin!"
"Where are we going to place them?" Li asked as he lit his pumpkin.
"Let's put them here," Sakura suggested as she pointed to a path leading to the moonlight.
"Yeah that looks perfect," Madison cheered as she gently placed her pumpkin down.
"Wow it's beautiful," Sakura smiled. "You see how the moon-rays reflect on the pumpkin to the grass?" she asked as she looked at the grass.
"Hey you're right," Madison agreed as she took out her camera. Li wasn't paying attention though. He was amazed on how the rays shone against Sakura's hair. It looked like there was a white ora around her. Her face was in a shadow, her hair was surrounded by a white ora, and her emerald eyes were glowing in the middle of it all.
"Yeah, it's very beautiful," Li said agreeing with the two girls.
"Which one?" Kero asked noticing her was looking a both the pumpkin and Sakura.
"The pumpkin," Li quickly replied as he placed his pumpkin next to Sakura's.
"It looks so wonderful," Sakura said looking at the two pumkins. "Li and Sakura," she concluded as she read the two pumpkins.
"Hey where's yours Madison?" Li asked noticing what Sakura just read.
"Oh, it's over there," Madison smiled and pointed to a pumpkin far away from the two.
"I wish you were that far," Li mumbled as he glared at Madison.
"Wish on a star my freind, wish on a star," Madison suggested as she smiled at the sky.
"I just may do that," Li warned as he looked up.
"Don't wish about that Li," Madison teased as she thought about Sakura. Li groaned in annoyance, but continued to stare at the pitch black sky.
"Let's go home," Sakura sighed as she looked at the pumpkins they made.
"Alright," Li agreed as he stood beside her. Sakura took one last look at the glowing field fill of pumpkins. The whole land was lit up with names and faces. The moon shone wonderfully on the pumpkin field, reflecting each and every pumpkin. The stars lit up the sky, while the pumpkins lit up the dark green field. The a soft wind blew across the field, blowing the grass a bit, but not enough to blow out the light.
"They look like lanterns," Sakura sighed and headed towards the exit. They all walked in silence until they reached the entrance of the festival.
"Do you want me to walk with you?" Li asked Sakura casually.
"Why would she when she's got me?" Kero budded in.
"Oh right," Li scratched his head.
"You just walk Madison home," Kero ordered.
"Well, bye Li," Sakura sighed as she wrapped her arms around his neck for a hug.
"Bye Sakura," Li sighed then slid one hand around her waist to hug her. Then Sakura got a tingle where his hand was and just smiled. She didn't really know what that feeling was, but she didn't mind or think anything of it because it was just Li. Then they parted. Li and Madison watched and waited until Sakura and Kero were out of sight.
"I know you like Sakura," Madison smiled as she walked home.
"Give it up Madison," Li begged in annoyance as he walked along beside her.
"Oh well, Monday is another day," Madison sighed.
"Oh boy," Li rolled his eyes.
"Or maybe tomorrow," Madison grinned in the shadows.
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I had a feeling that you people were getting bored again because I didn't have this
little reviews since my FIRST chapter! So I just had to post this chapter up because its kawaii.
Anyway, how did you like this chapter? I thought it was pretty cute so ha! Oh well still not
enough kawaii stuff if you ask me. but promise, much more kawaii stuff to come in just a few
chapters. Most of you guys requested kawaii stuff, so I tried my best to put some in here.
Please review and leave a long one if possible. Sorry if I'm being too demanding her but
I just want to know what you liked, or didn't like. You can also give me an idea of what you'd
like to happen. People told me to write more kawaii scenes, so I tried. Your wish is my command.
In the next chapter Sakura makes a mistake in calling the wrong person, hmmm who did she
call? And what will happen? Besides that, the next day is the test, what will become of that? and
at the end, Li finally makes a move, but does he know what he's doing? stay tuned!
When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Six
Sakura woke up pretty early that morning, considering the fact that it was a Saturday morning.
"Are you coming with me Kero?" Sakura asked recalling the winter carnival.
"Depends," Kero scratched his chin. "What do you have for lunch?" he concluded as he rubbed his stomach.
"Kero," Sakura rolled her eyes as he packed her bag.
"What?!" Kero flew over. "You asked me didn't you?"
"Are you coming or not?" Sakura asked putting her hands on her waist.
"Alright I'm coming," Kero laughed. "Plus, I think you'd miss me too much," he sighed. Sakura took one look at Kero, then he stopped smiling.
"C'mon get in my bag, I'm going to eat first," Sakura instructed as she opened her bag for him.
"Great, I get to be stuffed in a bag, while you eat some yummy breakfast," Kero pouted as he made his way to the bag.
"It's just the way it is Kero," Sakura laughed, then closed the bag. When she was finished upstairs, she headed downstairs for a bite to eat before meeting up with Madison.
"Morning," Sakura greeted her family.
"Morning sweety," Mr. Kinomoto greeted back.
"Hey squirt," Tori greeted as he messed up her hair.
"Don't do that," Sakura muffled through her hair.
"So, are you going to the festival today?" Mr. Kinomoto asked as he packed her lunch.
"Yep," Sakura replied as she grabbed a pancake from the table. "After I eat, I'm going to meet up with Madison," she informed her father.
"Is the brat going to be there?" Tori asked casually.
"His name is Li," Sakura corrected.
"Yeah...is he going?" Tori ignored her correction.
"Yeah, he's going," Sakura thought nothing of it.
"Who else is going?" Mr. Kinomoto asked in curiosity.
"Um..." Sakura thought. "Well...Meilin's coming too," Sakura concluded.
"Oh so, it's Madison, the squirt, and the two Chinese brats," Tori concluded.
"Ugh!! Tori!!" Sakura yelled in annoyance. "Why do you like to bother me so much!?" she whined.
"Because it's fun," Tori laughed. "I mean, look at you," he continued still laughing. "You're acting like a baby," he concluded chuckling a bit.
"Oh Tori," Mr. Kinomoto sighed. "Now c'mon you guys," he patted them on the back trying to calm them down.
"That's it," Sakura sighed. "I'm going to meet up with Madison," she concluded and grabbed her bag.
"Don't forget your lunch!" Mr. Kinomoto reminded. "And have fun," he concluded.
"I will," Sakura waved. "Bye," she closed the door.
"Finally!" Kero popped out of the bag, grasping for air. "What took you so long?" he asked as he flew beside her.
"Traffic," Sakura concluded still walking to Madison's house.
"Oh, Tori, right," Kero thought.
"He's so annoying," Sakura grumbled at the thought. "But deep down inside, I know he cares about my well-being," she sighed.
"Even though I'd hate to see it happen," Kero began. "I know somene else who fits that description," Kero teased.
"Huh?" Sakura asked cluelssly.
"Nothing, nothing," Kero shook his head. "So...what do you have for lunch?" he asked as he licked his lips.
"I don't know, but you can have it," Sakura shrugged.
"Really?!" Kero asked surprised.
"Yeah, I'm just going to buy lunch," Sakura smiled.
"Alright!" Kero cheered happily.
"Shh...get in the bag," Sakura opened her bag. "We're at Madison's house now," she said closing the bag.
Knock! Knock!
"I'll get it!" Madison yelled as she ran to the door.
"Hi Madison," Sakura greeted as Madison opened the door.
"Hey there Sakura," Madison smiled.
"Are you ready to go?" Sakura asked looking behind Madison.
"Just about," Madison replied as she ran to her table to grab her camera, coat and bag. "Now I'm ready," Madison smiled as she locked her door.
"Alright then let's get a move on," Kero said sarcastically as he again popped out of the bag. Then he began to fly beside the two walking girls.
"Oh, hello to you to Kero," Madison greeted sarcastically.
"Oh, that was my stomach speaking," Kero rubbed his tummy.
"Oh Kero, you're so adorable," Madison smiled as she stretched his cheeks.
"Are we talking about the same Kero?" Sakura asked in shock.
"Yep, this cute and adorable Kero right here!" Kero yelled proudly as he pointed to himself.
"I only see a stuffed animal," Li said sarcastically as he turned the corner.
"Oh hi Li," Sakura greeted as she walked beside him.
"Hi Sakura," Li smiled.
"Hey kid," Kero yelled. "You ruined my fun you know,"
"Oh sorry," Li put his hands up. "Please, do continue,"
"Where's Meilin?" Madison asked as she looked around.
"Uh, well, she's sick," Li said looking at the ground.
"Oh well," Madison shrugged.
"Poor Meilin," Sakura shook her head sadly.
"Ah, good ridence," Kero waved his hands. "One Chinese brat down, one left to go," he concluded.
"Kero!" Sakura yelled.
"What?!" Kero asked surprised. "We can speak our minds," he reminded.
"What's wrong with her?" Madison asked trying to ignore Kero.
"A few things," Li sighed.
"You can say that again," Kero rolled his eyes.
"That's it," Sakura said as she stuffed Kero into the bag.
"She has a cold, cough and a fever," Li concluded.
"She developed this over night?" Sakura asked in confusion still trying to stuff Kero in the bag.
"Yeah, I guess so," Li shrugged.
"Oh c'mon you guys, it's the Halloween festival!" Madison cheered as she ran towards the crowd of people.
"Don't worry she'll be fine," Sakura smiled as she ran after Madison. Li sighed and followed Sakura.
Madison was right, the Halloween festival was full of activities. The place was crowded with people. Every stand had a different activity to do. There were also shows going on, adults, teens, and children were performing to entertain the people of Tomoeda.
"What should we do first?" Madison asked in excitement as she clapped her hands together.
"I don't know," Sakura replied as she looked around. "How about you Li?"
"I doesn't matter to me," Li shrugged.
"Well, I think we should eat first!" Kero interrupted.
"Kero!" Sakura yelled.
"Well I didn't eat this morning," Kero crossed his arms.
"What time is it anyway?" Sakura asked looking at everyone's wrists.
"Uh...almost 2:30pm," Li replied as he read his watch.
"I guess we could eat," Madison agreed.
"I don't mind," Li nodded.
"See Sakura," Kero stuck his tongue out.
"Alright, alright, I give up," Sakura put her hands in the air in defeat.
"Let's eat over there," Madison pointed.
"Yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah," Kero nodded with drool coming out of his mouth.
"Hey!" Li yelled after him. "Don't you think people will get kind of umpy if they see a flying and eating stuffed animal?" he grinned with his arms crossed.
"Listen kid," Kero began as he put his index finger in the air.
"I'm serious," Li interrupted.
"He's got a point," Madison joined in.
"So get back in the bag," Li smiled and headed to one of the tables.
"One day, I swear you brat," Kero mumbled as he flew inside the bag. After they ordered and received their food, they went to find a private place to eat. Soon, they found a picnic bench near a tree far away from the crowd to eat.
"This is a nice spot," Sakura smiled as she looked around.
"Yeah, kinda romantic don't you think?" Madison grinned at Li. Li just blushed for a moment and sat on the bench.
"Yeah, very romantic," Sakura agreed cluelessly.
"Romantic or dead I'm starving," Kero flew out of the bag and began to eat. Everyone else just shrugged at Kero and began to eat.
"Careful Kero," Sakura began. "Don't chew too fast," she reminded.
"Yeah, you might choke and die," Li smiled at the thought.
"I'll show you choke and die," Kero warned as he held up a big spoonful of rice in the air.
"Rice..." Li laughed observing the spoon.
"Careful you two," Sakura warned. "You both might choke and die," she mocked Li. Kero and Li just glared at her.
"Hurry up you guys," Madison rushed her words out of her mouth. "I want to make some scare-crows," she concluded anxiously.
"We have one right here," Li began.
"Huh?" Madison asked in confusion.
"Just stick that stuffed animal over there on a poll and you have the scariest scare-crow ever," he concluded seriously.
"That's it you brat!" Kero attcked Li with a spoonful of rice.
"No, anything but the rice!" Li laughed as he ran around.
"Shut up!" Kero flew faster.
"Please somebody help me!" Li screamed. "I'm being chased by a stuffed animal," he continued. "And it's armed with a spoonful of rice!" he concluded still laughing and running.
"And believe me, I will use it!" Kero continued to chase him.
"Honestly you two," Sakura rolled her eyes as she separated them. "You're both acting like a bunch of babies," she complained.
"Or...more like...a...bunch of...stuffed animals," Li spoke between laughs.
"Since you two are running and arguing, I suppose you're done eating," Madison smiled. "So let's go and make those scare-crows," she nodded and headed for the stand where the scare-crows were being made.
"C'mon you two," Sakura sighed as she dragged them both. When they caught up with Madison, she was already working on a part of her scare-crow.
"Take a seat you guys," Madison smiled as she patted a few seats next to her.
"Sorry, no stuffed animals allowed," Li said as he flicked Kero off the seat.
"So what do we do first?" Sakura asked as she rolled up her sleeves.
"Well take the head, and put the different expression on it's face," Madison instructed as she pointed to all the expressions.
"Oh okay," Sakura nodded and began to work.
"Huh?" Li asked in confusion as he picked up a mouth and dangled it in the air.
"Like this," Sakura smiled. She put down the head of her scare-crow and began to show him how to do his. Li just smiled and listened to her instructions. As she moved around gluing the different pieces together, Li could smell the cherry blossom scent in her hair. He just smiled, but didn't know why. Everytime she moved it looked like she was in slow motion. 'She's so beautiful,' Li thought. 'Wait, what am I saying? Sakura? Beautiful?' he continuted.
"Hey Li, you listening?" Sakura waved her hand infront of him.
"Oh, yeah," Li replied snapping out of his thoughts.
"Alright, go ahead then," Sakura smiled and left Li to work on it himself.
'Oh great,' Li thought. 'What do I do?' he sighed. Li began to work on his "scare-crow."
"Yeah! I'm done!" Madison cheered as she held up her creation proudly.
"Wow, that looks great Madison," Sakura complimented.
"Thanks," Madison smiled happily. "How are you doing Li?" she asked as she tried to look over to what he was doing.
"Fine," Li mumbled as he turned away so Nobody could see what he was doing.
"Whoa, he's working pretty heard over there," Madison whispered to Sakura.
"Yeah, I know," Sakura scratched her head. After that, Sakura began to work on her scare-crow again, while Madison kept on swaying hers beck and forth with pride.
"Finally I'm finished," Sakura sighed.
"Really? Let me see," Madison leaned over. "Wow that's cool too,"
"You really think so?" Sakura asked as she eyed her scare-crow.
"Yeah," Madison smiled. "How about you Li? You almost done?" she tried to take a peek at what he was doing.
"No not yet," Li mumbled as he turned away.
"Alright," The two girls sighed.
"Don't worry, I'm almost done," Li said quietly.
"Uh-huh, take your time," Sakura quickly replied.
"No way, you're taking too long, hurry up," Kero complained through the bag.
"Shh..." They all whispered.
"Sorry, it's just a tad bit hot in here," Kero grumbled.
"Okay, quit whining, I'm done," Li sighed in relief.
"Really? Let's see," Sakura asked anxiously. Li turned around slowly, trying his best not to wreck it. When he finally turned around everyone was trying their best not to laugh.
"What?" Li asked in confusion.
"It's..." Sakura mumbled trying not to laugh.
"It's..." Madison began trying not to laugh.
"It's what?" Li asked still confused.
"Kero!" Sakura and Madison blurted out at the same time, then they broke down in laughter.
"What?!" Kero flew out in shock.
"It's not Kero!" Li argued.
"Yeah it is!" Madison said pointing to the wings.
"Huh? Those?" Li asked looking at the "wings." "Those aren't wings, those are it's arms!" Li corrected a little offended.
"But then why does it have feathers on it?" Madison asked still confused.
"What!?" Li asked in shock. "Those aren't feathers, those are fingers," Li once again corrected.
"Well there are five of them," Sakura shrugged.
"Ugh!" Li pouted in embarrassment.
"You suck!" Kero laughed. "It's so ugly!"
"I wouldn't laugh," Li grinned. "They said it look like you, UGLY!" Li laughed feeling a little better. Kero grumbled at the remark, but didn't say anything.
"You know what?" Li began as he admired his creation. "I think I'm going to like this thing," he concluded happily as he stared at Kero.
"Now don't go all cookoo on us Li," Madison laughed. "Let's get a move on," she concluded.
"What time is it?" Sakura asked as she looked at everyone wrist again.
"Uh...3:30pm," Li replied trying to control his laughter.
"Well what do we do next?" Sakura asked looking at Madison.
"Hmm..." Madison thought as she looked at the brochure. "How about pumpkin carving?" she shuggested.
"That sounds like it'll take awhile," Li sighed.
"Like how long do you think?" Sakura asked turning her attention to him.
"Maybe, an hour or two," Li shrugged.
"Well are we up to it?" Sakura asked everyone.
"No," Kero pouted.
"Stuffed animals don't count!" Li repeated.
"Who asked you!" Kero asked putting up his fist.
"I'll take that as a yes," Sakura quickly said as she dragged the two to the next stand.
"Great, this looks like fun," Li said sarcastically as he stared at the various pumpkins around him.
"I know, doesn't it?" Madison smiled.
"I was being sarcastic," Li mumbled.
"C'mon, let's waste no time," Sakura said as she picked up a pumpkin from the batch.
"What do we do with these?" Li asked as he poked his pumpkin.
"Carve them," Madison answered rolling her eyes.
"No, I mean, afterwards," Li rephrased.
"Oh," Madsion sighed.
"Well I hear that we take them out into the fields with the rest of the carved pumpkins," Sakura jumped in.
"What for?" Li asked in confusion.
"Because they say the pumkins guide the dead to peace," Sakura concluded.
"Aw cute," Madison giggled.
"Cute? There's one I'd never think of," Li thought outloud.
"So let's get to it," Madison said with excitement. She began to carve her pumkin.
"Uh...how do you carve a pumpkin?" Li asked in embarrassment.
"Take the insides out," Sakura instructed as she opened her pumkin.
"Uh, how?" Li added still poking his pumpkin.
"Here," Sakura smiled as she took his pumpkin. She cut off the top first.
"Here, now look inside," Sakura said as she tipped the pumpkin towards Li. As Li leaned forward to look inside, she caught a wiff of his hair. 'Wow, he smells so nice,' Sakura thought. 'What an adorable guy,'
"That looks cool," Li smiled as he took a closer look at the insides.
"Well too bad," Sakura grinned. "Now you have to take all that out," Sakura laughed.
"Eww!" Li stuck out his tongue in disgust. "Do I have to?" Li whined.
"Yes you do," Sakura replied putting down the pumpkin. "You have to put the candle in there,"
"Darn..." Li moaned as he took out a spoonful of pumpkin seeds out. Sakura just laughed then went back to her pumpkin.
"Hey are those things edible?" Kero asked as he peeked out of the bag.
"You really want to eat this?" Li asked as he stuck a spoonful of pumpkin seeds infront of his face.
"Yuck!" Kero screeched and went back inside the bag.
"I thought so," Li concluded proudly.
"I'm done taking out the seeds," Madison sighed in relief.
"What are you going to do now?" Li asked as he scraped some seeds out.
"Well, I have to think of what face I want now," Madison replied staring at the pumpkin in different angles.
"I don't know about you, but I think I'm going to do Kero," Li grinned as he admired the plain pumpkin.
"Not funny," Kero muffled through the bag.
"Honestly Li," Sakura sighed. "Sometimes I think you're asking for it,"
"Yeah brat, I didn't do anything," Kero pouted in the bag.
"Sure, just keep it down," Li ordered. "People think we have a talking bag," he warned as he went back to work.
"Li's right," Madison agreed. "Keep it down," she whispered.
"But which is more odd," Li began as he put down his spoon. "A talking stuffed animal, or a talking bag?"
"If you don't be quiet I'll become a walking talking bag!" Kero warned as the bag moved.
"That looks so weird!" Li laughed at the sight of the moving bag.
"The pumpkin Li, just concentrate on the pumpkin," Sakura grumbled as she shoved the bag under the table.
"Alright," Li sighed.
"I'm almost done taking out the seeds," Sakura eyed Li.
"Hmph..." Li pouted. "If you wanted to make a point, just come out with it," he continued still pouting.
"Yeah, that's what Tori says," Kero muffled again.
"Tori..." Li shuddered, and went back to scraping the last few seeds out of his pumpkin.
"I'm done!" Sakura cheered.
"Cheerleaders..." Li shuddered.
"That looks so professional Sakura," Madison complimented. "Can I take a picture?" she asked taking out her camera.
"But it's not even carved," Sakura pointed out.
"Still, it looks so perfect," Madison shrugged as she held her camera infront of her face.
"Photographers..." Li shuddered.
"If you're going to take a picture, do it now and fast," Kero complained. "The faster, the sooner you finish, the sooner you finish the sooner we can eat," he continued to whine.
"Talking stuffed animals..." Li shuddered.
"Oh calm down Li," Sakura rolled her eyes.
"Well I'm done with the seeds anyway," Li mumbled as he took out the last few seeds.
"Good, now we can carve out pumpkins together," Madison smiled jumping for joy.
"Oh! Fun!" Li jumped for joy mocking Madison, but then rolled his eyes.
"But now what do we carve?" Sakura asked bursting Madison's bubble.
"Oh...right..." Madison thought.
"Why do you guys just carve your names, it's so much faster!!!" Kero yelled impatiently.
"Well it is 5:30pm" Li agreed with Kero as he looked at his watch.
"Wow, you're agreeing with Kero for once," Sakura said surprised.
"Ah, he just wants to get out of here," Kero corrected.
"Exactly," Li crossed his arms.
"Ah, you see!" Kero pointed out.
"Well, I think it'll take about half an hour if we're just carving our names," Madison shrugged.
"Good, just in time for dinner," Kero said rubbing his stomach.
"Alright, let's get to it," Li said picking up and knife.
"You sure you know how to do this part?" Sakura asked worried.
"Me? Knife?" Li asked surprised. "It's easier than a sword," he grinned.
"Oh, right," Sakura blushed.
'Did I just see Sakura blush?' Madison asked herself.
"Do you want me to carve yours Madison?" Li asked holding up his knife. "I mean, your name has seven letters,"
"Uh, sure" Madison replied still thinking of Sakura.
"Alright!" Li cheered in excitement.
"Him and his swords," Sakura smiled.
"Do you want me to do yours too Sakura?" Li asked holding two punpkins and a knife in the same hand.
"I you can handle it," Sakura smiled.
"Easy as pumpkin pie," Li grinned.
"Mmm...pumpkin pie..." Kero drooled. Li immediately went to work.
"I'll finish this before you can say stuffed animal," Li laughed.
"Stuffed-" Kero began, but then realized that Li used that as an example just so Kero can't say it.
"I thought so," Li smiled as he chopped all three pumpkins at the same time. He carved them so easily. He carved all three of them at the same time, as if they were carrots or something. He looked like a true fighter.
'Wow, he looks so cute,' Sakura smiled as she admired Li's skills.
"I spy with my little eye, something that begins with a L," Madison teased as she nudged Sakura. Sakura blushed for a moment, then pushed Madison.
"Alright, I'm finished," Li sighed as he put away the knives.
"Already?" Sakura and Madison asked in shock.
"Yeah, and before anyone said stuffed animal," Li grinned at the bag.
"Ugh!!" Kero complained in annoyance.
"Wow, these actually look good Li," Sakura complimented as she picked up her pumpkin.
"Of course they look good," Li sighed proudly.
"They look so professional," Madsion added as she held hers in the air. "How about a picture?" Madison asked as she took out her camera.
"No!!" Kero yelled. "Eat, eat, eat, now!!" he chanted.
"Fine," Madsion groaned and put her camera away.
"What time is it Li?" Sakura asked looking at his watch.
"Uh...5:45pm," Li replied.
"Good, we have an hour to eat!" Kero cheered.
"Then it'll take us fifteen minutes to get to the field right Sakura?" Madison asked turning towards her.
"Yeah, the town is suppose to gather in the field at 7:00pm," Sakura concluded.
"Sure, let's waste no time," Kero insisted. "Move, move!"
"Alright," Sakura said picking up her bag. The trio left all holding up their pumpkins proudly in the crowd. They searched around for a place to eat. Most of the places were already full of people, so they had to find a small place to buy food, and bring it over to another picnic bench.
"Man, that food took long enough to buy," Li groaned along with his stomach.
"You're telling me!" Kero yelled flying out of the bag.
"Wow, look at the different color leaves on the tree," Sakura smiled pointed to the leaves above them.
"Yeah," Madison agreed.
"Well, I'm starving, let's dig in!" Kero cheered as the food began to fly around him.
"Oh, Kero," Sakura sighed.
"What?" Kero asked looking up with full cheeks.
"Ha! Now he really looks like a "stuffed" animal!" Li joked as he pointed at Kero's cheeks.
"Just eat your food brat!" Kero muttered as he waved his spoon in the air.
"Whatever," Li shrugged as he began to eat his food.
"Today was pretty fun huh?" Madison asked everyone as she ate her food.
"Was?" Sakura's eyes widened. "We still have one more event to go," she continued. "Plus, it's the main event," she continued proudly.
"Oh yeah, right," Madison nodded in argeement.
"Well, in my schedule, dessert comes first," Kero rubbed his stomach.
"You know what comes first in my schedule?" Li grinned at Kero.
"You be quiet," Kero pouted.
"I have an idea what comes first Li," Madison smiled at Li then at Sakura then back at Li again. Li just blushed, then turned red because he wanted to pound Madison for saying that in the first place.
"What?" Sakura asked cluelessly. "What comes first?"
"Uh..." Li stuttered. "Making a fool out of this stuffed animal of course!" Li quickly made up an excuse. Madison just pouted.
"I'll show you a fool!" Kero threatened with a spoon.
"Uh-oh, it's the spoon again!" Li bit his nails.
"Not just any spoon," Kero warned as he pick up some rice.
"No, not the spoonful of rice!" Li cried as he began to run for cover behind Sakura.
"Oh, so you think your princess will save you," Kero grinned. Li dropped his jaw in shock.
'How could Kero possibly know?' Li thought in confusion.
"Kero, only I do the winkie wink thing!" Madison complained.
"Well it seems to be the only thing that gets through this Chinese moron!" Kero rolled his eyes.
"That's Chinese Brat to you!" Li backfired. Kero and Madison gave Li the eyebrow.
"What are you guys talking about?" Sakura asked looking back and forth. "Winkie wink?"
"Uh..." Madison said looking at Li.
"Nothing..." Kero shook his head looking at Madison.
"Nothing..." Madison continued still looking at Li.
"Nothing..." Kero continued agreeing with Madison. Then everyone looked at Li.
"Uh..." Li studdered. "Yeah what they said," he quickly answered looking at everyone back and forth.
"Smooth..." Madison tried not to laugh.
"Very..." Kero added.
"Hey!" Li began. "I didn't hear any of you say anything!" he pouted with his arms crossed.
"Would you like us to?" Madison asked intrigued.
"Uh, no thanks," Li said covering her mouth.
"Well well well," Kero began rubbing his chin. "So the brave warrior does have a weak spot," he concluded looking at Sakura.
"Huh?" Sakura blinked in confusion.
"Slow!" Kero coughed the words out.
"Hmm...look at the time, why don't we make our way to the fields before we get late?" Li asked as he picked up his pumpkin.
"And so the warrior retreats," Kero shook his head sadly.
"Now that was smooth," Madison complimented.
"Oh yeah, the gathering of the pumpkins!" Sakura remembered as she picked up her pumpkin beside Li. "What time is it anymway?"
"Uh..." Li began as he covered his watch with his sleeves. "Time to go..." he concluded as he headed towards the fields.
"Li the fields is that way!" Sakura called after him pointing in the opposite direction he was heading in.
"Oh right," Li blushed in embarrassment and began to run. Sakura and Madison began to laugh.
"Run Romeo run!" Kero laughed.
"I heard that!" Li yelled without looking back.
"Poor guy," Sakura shook her head. "I wonder what's eating him?"
"I don't know Sakura," Madison smiled.
"I just don't know," Kero smiled.
The three followed Li to the fields. Li was already there waiting for the rest of the group to show up. He lay down in a plain area where there were no trees, just grass.
'Why is everyone ganging up on me?' Li complained to himself. 'Why does it bother me so much?' he continued. 'I mean, I don't like Sakura,' Li concluded shaking the "evil" thoughts out of his mind.
"Hey Li," Sakura waved as she approached him.
"What took you guys so long?" Li asked as he sat up.
"Actually I think the real question is," Madison began. "How did you get here so fast?" she teased.
"I ran," Li gave her the "duh" look.
"Why?" Madison backfired.
"What is wrong with you guys today?" Sakura asked the whole gang.
"Yeah I know," Li began as he stood beside Sakura. "What's wrong with you guys?" he asked pretending he didn't know what it was.
"It's like you want us to say it," Madison said putting her hands on her waist.
"Say what?" Sakura asked getting a little embarrassed.
"Yeah what?" Kero added also pretending he didn't know.
"Quiet you!" Li yelled trying to smack Kero to the ground.
"Forget it," Madison grumbled.
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen to the Tomoeda Annual Halloween Festival!" The Mayor began as the crowd cheered. "This event is the last but main event of the festival," he continued. "The Gathering of the Pumpkins!" he concluded as he clapped his hands. The crowd cheered again. "You may begin!"
"Where are we going to place them?" Li asked as he lit his pumpkin.
"Let's put them here," Sakura suggested as she pointed to a path leading to the moonlight.
"Yeah that looks perfect," Madison cheered as she gently placed her pumpkin down.
"Wow it's beautiful," Sakura smiled. "You see how the moon-rays reflect on the pumpkin to the grass?" she asked as she looked at the grass.
"Hey you're right," Madison agreed as she took out her camera. Li wasn't paying attention though. He was amazed on how the rays shone against Sakura's hair. It looked like there was a white ora around her. Her face was in a shadow, her hair was surrounded by a white ora, and her emerald eyes were glowing in the middle of it all.
"Yeah, it's very beautiful," Li said agreeing with the two girls.
"Which one?" Kero asked noticing her was looking a both the pumpkin and Sakura.
"The pumpkin," Li quickly replied as he placed his pumpkin next to Sakura's.
"It looks so wonderful," Sakura said looking at the two pumkins. "Li and Sakura," she concluded as she read the two pumpkins.
"Hey where's yours Madison?" Li asked noticing what Sakura just read.
"Oh, it's over there," Madison smiled and pointed to a pumpkin far away from the two.
"I wish you were that far," Li mumbled as he glared at Madison.
"Wish on a star my freind, wish on a star," Madison suggested as she smiled at the sky.
"I just may do that," Li warned as he looked up.
"Don't wish about that Li," Madison teased as she thought about Sakura. Li groaned in annoyance, but continued to stare at the pitch black sky.
"Let's go home," Sakura sighed as she looked at the pumpkins they made.
"Alright," Li agreed as he stood beside her. Sakura took one last look at the glowing field fill of pumpkins. The whole land was lit up with names and faces. The moon shone wonderfully on the pumpkin field, reflecting each and every pumpkin. The stars lit up the sky, while the pumpkins lit up the dark green field. The a soft wind blew across the field, blowing the grass a bit, but not enough to blow out the light.
"They look like lanterns," Sakura sighed and headed towards the exit. They all walked in silence until they reached the entrance of the festival.
"Do you want me to walk with you?" Li asked Sakura casually.
"Why would she when she's got me?" Kero budded in.
"Oh right," Li scratched his head.
"You just walk Madison home," Kero ordered.
"Well, bye Li," Sakura sighed as she wrapped her arms around his neck for a hug.
"Bye Sakura," Li sighed then slid one hand around her waist to hug her. Then Sakura got a tingle where his hand was and just smiled. She didn't really know what that feeling was, but she didn't mind or think anything of it because it was just Li. Then they parted. Li and Madison watched and waited until Sakura and Kero were out of sight.
"I know you like Sakura," Madison smiled as she walked home.
"Give it up Madison," Li begged in annoyance as he walked along beside her.
"Oh well, Monday is another day," Madison sighed.
"Oh boy," Li rolled his eyes.
"Or maybe tomorrow," Madison grinned in the shadows.
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I had a feeling that you people were getting bored again because I didn't have this
little reviews since my FIRST chapter! So I just had to post this chapter up because its kawaii.
Anyway, how did you like this chapter? I thought it was pretty cute so ha! Oh well still not
enough kawaii stuff if you ask me. but promise, much more kawaii stuff to come in just a few
chapters. Most of you guys requested kawaii stuff, so I tried my best to put some in here.
Please review and leave a long one if possible. Sorry if I'm being too demanding her but
I just want to know what you liked, or didn't like. You can also give me an idea of what you'd
like to happen. People told me to write more kawaii scenes, so I tried. Your wish is my command.
In the next chapter Sakura makes a mistake in calling the wrong person, hmmm who did she
call? And what will happen? Besides that, the next day is the test, what will become of that? and
at the end, Li finally makes a move, but does he know what he's doing? stay tuned!