AN: Welcome back! Hey peeps, this is AnimePrincess here with the third chapter of my first posted fanfiction ever. I appreciate and enjoy reading reviews so keep them coming. A quick note to a few authors like Sakura1301 and Enchantress101 and the authors of "Mission of the Heart", "Love at First Sight", "Dimensions", and "Duty of a Servant" (Sorry, I forgot your names) keep writing. I swear you people can't write quick enough.
(Anime)Warrior: Shut up Tiff! You aren't any better!
(Anime)Princess: Ladies and gentlemen my sweet, charming, beautiful, and mentally ill best friend!
Warrior: Sweet talk will get you nowhere! No quit blabbing about other authors and worry about your own story!
Princess: I'm sorry Ash it will never happen again. Due to forceful demand here is the fic!
Warrior: Yo, Your Majesty, did you forget a little something that if you don't have you'll get sued?
Princess: No! You just didn't read before you opened your big mouth. :)~ (to readers) To tell the truth I really did forget, but don't tell Warrior or I'll never hear the end of it. Then I'll be forced to stop writing, you'll be forced to stop reading, it'll be anarchy!
Disclaimer: If you think I own CCS or CC then you're crazier than AnimeWarrior (and believe me that is quit an impossible task, many have tried and been slain on the battlefield). In actuality I am nothing, but a mere wanna-be, writing only for the enjoyment of you fine people. If you'll excuse me, I must go cry for the ruins my life has become. I have been reduced to a wanna-be, that's all I have managed to become (keeps mumbling to herself)
Warrior: Tiff! you're only fifteen!
Princess: Leave me alone and let me mourn the shambles of my life.
Warrior: (behind her hand whispers to readers) Aren't we just the best of friends? (back to Princess) Tiff, please continue with the story. And stop crying!
Princess: All right. *sniff* Now on with the story! :)
Warrior: That girl has the strangest mood swings...
Getting Back to the Basics...or Not
Chapter 3: The Conspiracy
By: AnimePrincess
*~* Meilin
Li was saying good-bye to his mother and sisters before we headed to the airport. Of course I had said my good-byes ahead of time just so we could get underway on schedule. We had everything planned and nothing was going to spoil our plans. By the time we were through Li would be where he belongs. Our plan was laid out, we just had to make sure everything fell into place. Fate had planned this long ago, so everything had to go perfectly, didn't it?
These thoughts brought fears, doubts ,and questions into my mind. What if it really wasn't meant to be? Would I be ruining his life forever? What if something goes wrong and he falls for someone else?
"Meilin, ready to go?"
My heart practically jumped out of my chest at the sudden voice right in my ear.
"You meant to do that!" I rightfully accused. Li just grinned evily and walked out the door to the limo that would take us to the airport. I looked after him for a second wondering why he was happy enough to grin, even if it was an evil one. I quickly came back to the real world and jogged to catch up to him.
"Li, why are you so happy all of a sudden?" I questioned curious as to his sudden change in disposition.
We had reached the airport, giving him an escape from answering my question, for now.
It took forever to get settled in and then to take off. I'm glad we got to ride first class, coach must have been much worse.
I was settled into take a nap all the way there, but right as my eyes were about to slide shut, Li nudged me.
"Meilin can I confide in you?" He must have seen the anxiety on my face for he paused, just like I did to him when he would get excited about what I was going to say. But revenge will be sweet. "Well I'm really happy and nervous about seeing Sakura again. What if she doesn't remember me? Or she found someone else?" Li went on and on with his trepidation.
"Li will you ever be able to forget her?" I asked somewhat annoyed, but him expressing emotion was good, very good.
"Meilin can you not judge my feelings?" he retorted.
"Tou che." I said under my breath, but I still saw his lips curve into a smile.
The rest of the trip was relaxing, with not a word said between us.
*~* Madison
So far, so good. The plan was falling into action perfectly. Soon she would be in the arms of the one who was meant for her, I hope. Sakura was still reluctant to go to the charity ball. She says she doesn't belong, but my parents can't go and I was not going by myself. It hurt to see her so depressed for so many years, but Saturday was just around the corner and so was her happiness.
"Sakura we're going to be late for the movie if you don't hurry up!" I called form outside her bathroom door. I had spent the night and we decided, to go see "The Mummy Returns" starring Brendon Frasier.(Warrior: Not that movie again. You are obsessed. Princess: So, it's a cool movie. I highly recommend it to anyone who has seen the first.)
"I'm coming. I'm coming." Sakura mumbled as she came out of the bathroom. Why it took her so long I'll never know. All she did was take a "quick" shower, dress in her "weekend" clothes, and do her hair.
"Well are you coming or not?" Sakura asked heading out of the door.
I could have strangled her as I silently followed.
"So Sakura, are you ready for the ball tomorrow?" I asked slyly as we walked to the theaters.
"I know you have something planned," she paused thoughtfully, "I know, you're trying to set me up with somebody. Okay spill it, who?"
Sakura's conclusion surprised me. I didn't expect for her to be right. But of course, being as smooth as I am, I denied this convincingly.
"N..No of course not S...Sakura." I stammered lamely.
"Smooth Madison, real smooth." she said rolling her eyes.
"Wow what a great movie!" I exclaimed happily. Sakura just half-smiled and nodded.
"Okay Sakura, I've put up with your depression for long enough. I don't even remember the last time you genuinely smiled. What's wrong? What's with the sudden mood swing?"
"That movie just reminded me of our card captoring days and how much I miss Li..." When she saw the look on my face she quickly added, "and Meilin."
"Smooth Sakura, real smooth."
We walked the rest of the way in silence. My house came up first, so I bid good-bye to my friend and went home a little depressed myself. I felt so bad for Sakura, but soon things would be all better again. Tomorrow Sakura was going to find the happy, perky, determined girl she thought she had lost forever.
*~* Sakura
I knew Madison would try this stunt again. She lives by her motto: "If at first you don't succeed, try try again." Someone should shoot the person who said that. Something is going on. Not just with Madison, but I can feel that something big is going to happen. And soon, very soon. The strangest thing is I feel no danger in this upcoming event. Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions, or thinking on instinct, but my magical sense isn't just intuition and it's going crazy with ...anticipation? I think this incident might be just the thing we need to bring about peace. All I know is, life will never be simple and basic again.
AN: I'M SO SORRY FOR IT BEING LATE!! Please forgive me, I had no time to even write between visiting friends, singing solos in choir, doing homework, and preparing for a lot of tests. As I promised this one was a little longer. The more reviews and e-mails, the more confidence I have to write. So, keep those reviews and e-mails coming! A huge thanks to ChetteTeng for e-mailing me some suggestions! Of course as always, thanks to AnimeWarrior! I don't know what I'd do without you Buddy! Thank you to all of you who continue to read my story. In case you're wondering I'll be starting a new story so check it out when it's posted. E-mail me at Princessmeatballhead2003@yahoo.com or Forerunner2000@juno.com or CLynn5749@hotmail.com. See ya!
(Anime)Warrior: Shut up Tiff! You aren't any better!
(Anime)Princess: Ladies and gentlemen my sweet, charming, beautiful, and mentally ill best friend!
Warrior: Sweet talk will get you nowhere! No quit blabbing about other authors and worry about your own story!
Princess: I'm sorry Ash it will never happen again. Due to forceful demand here is the fic!
Warrior: Yo, Your Majesty, did you forget a little something that if you don't have you'll get sued?
Princess: No! You just didn't read before you opened your big mouth. :)~ (to readers) To tell the truth I really did forget, but don't tell Warrior or I'll never hear the end of it. Then I'll be forced to stop writing, you'll be forced to stop reading, it'll be anarchy!
Disclaimer: If you think I own CCS or CC then you're crazier than AnimeWarrior (and believe me that is quit an impossible task, many have tried and been slain on the battlefield). In actuality I am nothing, but a mere wanna-be, writing only for the enjoyment of you fine people. If you'll excuse me, I must go cry for the ruins my life has become. I have been reduced to a wanna-be, that's all I have managed to become (keeps mumbling to herself)
Warrior: Tiff! you're only fifteen!
Princess: Leave me alone and let me mourn the shambles of my life.
Warrior: (behind her hand whispers to readers) Aren't we just the best of friends? (back to Princess) Tiff, please continue with the story. And stop crying!
Princess: All right. *sniff* Now on with the story! :)
Warrior: That girl has the strangest mood swings...
Getting Back to the Basics...or Not
Chapter 3: The Conspiracy
By: AnimePrincess
*~* Meilin
Li was saying good-bye to his mother and sisters before we headed to the airport. Of course I had said my good-byes ahead of time just so we could get underway on schedule. We had everything planned and nothing was going to spoil our plans. By the time we were through Li would be where he belongs. Our plan was laid out, we just had to make sure everything fell into place. Fate had planned this long ago, so everything had to go perfectly, didn't it?
These thoughts brought fears, doubts ,and questions into my mind. What if it really wasn't meant to be? Would I be ruining his life forever? What if something goes wrong and he falls for someone else?
"Meilin, ready to go?"
My heart practically jumped out of my chest at the sudden voice right in my ear.
"You meant to do that!" I rightfully accused. Li just grinned evily and walked out the door to the limo that would take us to the airport. I looked after him for a second wondering why he was happy enough to grin, even if it was an evil one. I quickly came back to the real world and jogged to catch up to him.
"Li, why are you so happy all of a sudden?" I questioned curious as to his sudden change in disposition.
We had reached the airport, giving him an escape from answering my question, for now.
It took forever to get settled in and then to take off. I'm glad we got to ride first class, coach must have been much worse.
I was settled into take a nap all the way there, but right as my eyes were about to slide shut, Li nudged me.
"Meilin can I confide in you?" He must have seen the anxiety on my face for he paused, just like I did to him when he would get excited about what I was going to say. But revenge will be sweet. "Well I'm really happy and nervous about seeing Sakura again. What if she doesn't remember me? Or she found someone else?" Li went on and on with his trepidation.
"Li will you ever be able to forget her?" I asked somewhat annoyed, but him expressing emotion was good, very good.
"Meilin can you not judge my feelings?" he retorted.
"Tou che." I said under my breath, but I still saw his lips curve into a smile.
The rest of the trip was relaxing, with not a word said between us.
*~* Madison
So far, so good. The plan was falling into action perfectly. Soon she would be in the arms of the one who was meant for her, I hope. Sakura was still reluctant to go to the charity ball. She says she doesn't belong, but my parents can't go and I was not going by myself. It hurt to see her so depressed for so many years, but Saturday was just around the corner and so was her happiness.
"Sakura we're going to be late for the movie if you don't hurry up!" I called form outside her bathroom door. I had spent the night and we decided, to go see "The Mummy Returns" starring Brendon Frasier.(Warrior: Not that movie again. You are obsessed. Princess: So, it's a cool movie. I highly recommend it to anyone who has seen the first.)
"I'm coming. I'm coming." Sakura mumbled as she came out of the bathroom. Why it took her so long I'll never know. All she did was take a "quick" shower, dress in her "weekend" clothes, and do her hair.
"Well are you coming or not?" Sakura asked heading out of the door.
I could have strangled her as I silently followed.
"So Sakura, are you ready for the ball tomorrow?" I asked slyly as we walked to the theaters.
"I know you have something planned," she paused thoughtfully, "I know, you're trying to set me up with somebody. Okay spill it, who?"
Sakura's conclusion surprised me. I didn't expect for her to be right. But of course, being as smooth as I am, I denied this convincingly.
"N..No of course not S...Sakura." I stammered lamely.
"Smooth Madison, real smooth." she said rolling her eyes.
"Wow what a great movie!" I exclaimed happily. Sakura just half-smiled and nodded.
"Okay Sakura, I've put up with your depression for long enough. I don't even remember the last time you genuinely smiled. What's wrong? What's with the sudden mood swing?"
"That movie just reminded me of our card captoring days and how much I miss Li..." When she saw the look on my face she quickly added, "and Meilin."
"Smooth Sakura, real smooth."
We walked the rest of the way in silence. My house came up first, so I bid good-bye to my friend and went home a little depressed myself. I felt so bad for Sakura, but soon things would be all better again. Tomorrow Sakura was going to find the happy, perky, determined girl she thought she had lost forever.
*~* Sakura
I knew Madison would try this stunt again. She lives by her motto: "If at first you don't succeed, try try again." Someone should shoot the person who said that. Something is going on. Not just with Madison, but I can feel that something big is going to happen. And soon, very soon. The strangest thing is I feel no danger in this upcoming event. Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions, or thinking on instinct, but my magical sense isn't just intuition and it's going crazy with ...anticipation? I think this incident might be just the thing we need to bring about peace. All I know is, life will never be simple and basic again.
AN: I'M SO SORRY FOR IT BEING LATE!! Please forgive me, I had no time to even write between visiting friends, singing solos in choir, doing homework, and preparing for a lot of tests. As I promised this one was a little longer. The more reviews and e-mails, the more confidence I have to write. So, keep those reviews and e-mails coming! A huge thanks to ChetteTeng for e-mailing me some suggestions! Of course as always, thanks to AnimeWarrior! I don't know what I'd do without you Buddy! Thank you to all of you who continue to read my story. In case you're wondering I'll be starting a new story so check it out when it's posted. E-mail me at Princessmeatballhead2003@yahoo.com or Forerunner2000@juno.com or CLynn5749@hotmail.com. See ya!