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No Longer a Child
The Final Sentence
by BlahBlahBlah136
Mao stood before Syoaran will remorse in his eyes. Syoaran felt the same. Mao had always been the nicest of his family and he loved him like a brother. Straight as boards the two clan members expressed their sorrow at the situation with out words or movement. Both knew the ways of the clan and neither was excepting of them. There was no way out. One would have to die.
"Begin," The largest Elder shouted. The boys raced at each other in silence. The only sound on the arena was the ring of metal on metal of the swords. The swift, sleek movements of the warriors were so fluid and quick on the ones with magic and training could see them. Sakura watched the lethal dance in horror. Syoaran was disadvantaged because of the wound the beast had caused.
Syoaran stumbled and Mao slashed his shoulder. Sakura cried out, expecting it was the final blow. Syoaran heard her cry and thought, "I have to survive. Without her safe, my heart will break into pieces so fine they could be passed through the holes of a pin through glass. Every day she doesn't feel as if she is flying on wings lighter than air would be a new sorrow and torment. Dying now would be like being trapped in a cage with iron bars and having to watch WW2 from inside. This must end," "NOW," He screamed aloud was the freezing wind blew through the oaken doors.
Syoaran spun around and in the blink of an eye, literally, Mao was on the ground, Syoaran's sword at his throat and his own sword on the ground. "It is a stalemate," Syoaran stated, "Mao cannot kill me, and I cannot kill him." The Elders looked at each other in confusion. "He was not won, so that must mean he lost," said one. "But, he is not dead, so therefore he won the whole challenge," argued another. There was much arguing and agreement before the consensus was reached. The Eldest and most respectable Elder stood up. "We have come to decide, after a vote by the Elders, that Syoaran has lost the Challenge of Appeal." No one spoke or even breathed "He is hereby sentenced to isolation training until he becomes leader of the clan. If you have any objections, speak now, or forever hold your peace." There was silence. What could anyone say to change it. It was inevitable.
Syoaran had explained this to Sakura, but she could not stay at peace in her silence. "This isn't fair. He didn't do anything really wrong!!! If anything should be changed it should be these stupid rules! Just because he didn't come home and do what you wanted he isn't allowed to talk to anyone for four years! That's wrong. How would you feel if that happened to you, huh!? You wouldn't like it very much, would you!? What you're doing is meaningless! How much stronger can Syoaran get!?" She yelled out. "You do not understand, Kinomoto-san. That was not Xiao Lang's only crime. He did not keep in touch with the clan, and was romantically involved with someone not approved by the clan. Yes, Kinomoto-san, he was breaking the laws for becoming your boyfriend," argued a cross-looking Elder. "What does that matter. Who did he hurt by that? How is that worth four years with no human contact?" Sakura's eyes filled with tears. "He will not only train in isolation training, he will relearn the clan rules," said the same Elder.
"But.."
"Sakura," Syoaran shouted quickly, staring at his feet. He looked up into her glistening jade eyes. "Stop," he said sadly.
"Does anyone have a justified objection?" said one of the Elders. Syoaran spoke up, " I have no objection. I have an unfinished task to complete in Japan. I promised it to myself to finish it. Allow me 5 days to complete it, and then I'll come back and then you can inflict any punishment you like upon me." "It shall be granted. I trust you will leave at once. If you are not back in 5 days, we'll bring you back. Now go." Syoaran dropped his sword and ran out of the ring.
(A few Minutes Later)
Sakura exited out of the back entrance. No one would bother her out that way. She could not put up with the more malevolent clan members. She closed the door behind her. Slimy arms rapped around her waist. "We have five days together. In that time, we've gotta destroy Harrison, and I've gotta run from Touya." Syoaran said in a thick voice. Sakura giggled. "What!?" Syoaran asked in surprise. "Your still covered in monster guts. I thought you were the boogie man or something." "I can fix that" Syoaran said slyly. He picked her up and started to run. Sakura wondered where he was going, but she was laughing anyway. They reached the edge of the cliff over-hanging the South China Sea, but Syoaran didn't stop going. He leapt into the air with Sakura still in his arms.
About four meters from the edge of the cliff they began to fall, Sakura screaming and laughing all the way down. They hit the water with a giant splash. The water was about 9 meters deep and was of a deep blue color. Syoaran let go of Sakura when they hit the water. Both came up laughing. "You jerk,...haahaa... I was...haahaa...wearing my best...haahaa...kimono." Sakura laughed. "Gomen...haahaa...but isn't that...haahaa... the Card Captor motto? ...Haahaa...Expect the....haahaa...unexpected." They both laughed for a while longer. "Hey, Sakura. I'll race you to the guest house!" And with that Syoaran took off toward the beach. "No fair," Sakura shouted after him, then took off also.
(The edge of the cliff)
"What does she have that I don't?" Tsu Ling complained. "Nothing sweetheart. Syoaran would be over her in a moment, and he was a fool to fall in love with her. Your stupid cousin Meiling was a better choice. Don't worry, we'll get him to notice you," Tsu Ling's mother, Xwo Jai, comforted. "I'll just have to eliminate the distraction. These two people Xiao Lang spoke of, Touya and Harrison, they might be powerful allies." Tsu Ling smirked. 'I'll get her. Xiao Lang is mine, and then comes the rest of china, and maybe the world. I'll have to dig up more info.'
(Guest House)
"I beat you!!!" Sakura shouted and jumped up and down energetically. "Ahh, I let you win. Pack when you get in your room and be ready to wake up early." "No problem. See you tomorrow." Sakura gave him a quick peck on the cheek and raced upstairs. Syoaran smiled and walked the other way.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I know, I know it's short. I just thought I'd end the Chapter there. I have the next few chapters planned out.
Ch.14- The Battle Begins
Ch.15- The Battle Ends
Ch.16- Good-bye Syoaran
Ch.17- Epilogue
*All titles are subject to change any time I feel like it. Please Review. ~BlahBlahBlah136
No Longer a Child
The Final Sentence
by BlahBlahBlah136
Mao stood before Syoaran will remorse in his eyes. Syoaran felt the same. Mao had always been the nicest of his family and he loved him like a brother. Straight as boards the two clan members expressed their sorrow at the situation with out words or movement. Both knew the ways of the clan and neither was excepting of them. There was no way out. One would have to die.
"Begin," The largest Elder shouted. The boys raced at each other in silence. The only sound on the arena was the ring of metal on metal of the swords. The swift, sleek movements of the warriors were so fluid and quick on the ones with magic and training could see them. Sakura watched the lethal dance in horror. Syoaran was disadvantaged because of the wound the beast had caused.
Syoaran stumbled and Mao slashed his shoulder. Sakura cried out, expecting it was the final blow. Syoaran heard her cry and thought, "I have to survive. Without her safe, my heart will break into pieces so fine they could be passed through the holes of a pin through glass. Every day she doesn't feel as if she is flying on wings lighter than air would be a new sorrow and torment. Dying now would be like being trapped in a cage with iron bars and having to watch WW2 from inside. This must end," "NOW," He screamed aloud was the freezing wind blew through the oaken doors.
Syoaran spun around and in the blink of an eye, literally, Mao was on the ground, Syoaran's sword at his throat and his own sword on the ground. "It is a stalemate," Syoaran stated, "Mao cannot kill me, and I cannot kill him." The Elders looked at each other in confusion. "He was not won, so that must mean he lost," said one. "But, he is not dead, so therefore he won the whole challenge," argued another. There was much arguing and agreement before the consensus was reached. The Eldest and most respectable Elder stood up. "We have come to decide, after a vote by the Elders, that Syoaran has lost the Challenge of Appeal." No one spoke or even breathed "He is hereby sentenced to isolation training until he becomes leader of the clan. If you have any objections, speak now, or forever hold your peace." There was silence. What could anyone say to change it. It was inevitable.
Syoaran had explained this to Sakura, but she could not stay at peace in her silence. "This isn't fair. He didn't do anything really wrong!!! If anything should be changed it should be these stupid rules! Just because he didn't come home and do what you wanted he isn't allowed to talk to anyone for four years! That's wrong. How would you feel if that happened to you, huh!? You wouldn't like it very much, would you!? What you're doing is meaningless! How much stronger can Syoaran get!?" She yelled out. "You do not understand, Kinomoto-san. That was not Xiao Lang's only crime. He did not keep in touch with the clan, and was romantically involved with someone not approved by the clan. Yes, Kinomoto-san, he was breaking the laws for becoming your boyfriend," argued a cross-looking Elder. "What does that matter. Who did he hurt by that? How is that worth four years with no human contact?" Sakura's eyes filled with tears. "He will not only train in isolation training, he will relearn the clan rules," said the same Elder.
"But.."
"Sakura," Syoaran shouted quickly, staring at his feet. He looked up into her glistening jade eyes. "Stop," he said sadly.
"Does anyone have a justified objection?" said one of the Elders. Syoaran spoke up, " I have no objection. I have an unfinished task to complete in Japan. I promised it to myself to finish it. Allow me 5 days to complete it, and then I'll come back and then you can inflict any punishment you like upon me." "It shall be granted. I trust you will leave at once. If you are not back in 5 days, we'll bring you back. Now go." Syoaran dropped his sword and ran out of the ring.
(A few Minutes Later)
Sakura exited out of the back entrance. No one would bother her out that way. She could not put up with the more malevolent clan members. She closed the door behind her. Slimy arms rapped around her waist. "We have five days together. In that time, we've gotta destroy Harrison, and I've gotta run from Touya." Syoaran said in a thick voice. Sakura giggled. "What!?" Syoaran asked in surprise. "Your still covered in monster guts. I thought you were the boogie man or something." "I can fix that" Syoaran said slyly. He picked her up and started to run. Sakura wondered where he was going, but she was laughing anyway. They reached the edge of the cliff over-hanging the South China Sea, but Syoaran didn't stop going. He leapt into the air with Sakura still in his arms.
About four meters from the edge of the cliff they began to fall, Sakura screaming and laughing all the way down. They hit the water with a giant splash. The water was about 9 meters deep and was of a deep blue color. Syoaran let go of Sakura when they hit the water. Both came up laughing. "You jerk,...haahaa... I was...haahaa...wearing my best...haahaa...kimono." Sakura laughed. "Gomen...haahaa...but isn't that...haahaa... the Card Captor motto? ...Haahaa...Expect the....haahaa...unexpected." They both laughed for a while longer. "Hey, Sakura. I'll race you to the guest house!" And with that Syoaran took off toward the beach. "No fair," Sakura shouted after him, then took off also.
(The edge of the cliff)
"What does she have that I don't?" Tsu Ling complained. "Nothing sweetheart. Syoaran would be over her in a moment, and he was a fool to fall in love with her. Your stupid cousin Meiling was a better choice. Don't worry, we'll get him to notice you," Tsu Ling's mother, Xwo Jai, comforted. "I'll just have to eliminate the distraction. These two people Xiao Lang spoke of, Touya and Harrison, they might be powerful allies." Tsu Ling smirked. 'I'll get her. Xiao Lang is mine, and then comes the rest of china, and maybe the world. I'll have to dig up more info.'
(Guest House)
"I beat you!!!" Sakura shouted and jumped up and down energetically. "Ahh, I let you win. Pack when you get in your room and be ready to wake up early." "No problem. See you tomorrow." Sakura gave him a quick peck on the cheek and raced upstairs. Syoaran smiled and walked the other way.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I know, I know it's short. I just thought I'd end the Chapter there. I have the next few chapters planned out.
Ch.14- The Battle Begins
Ch.15- The Battle Ends
Ch.16- Good-bye Syoaran
Ch.17- Epilogue
*All titles are subject to change any time I feel like it. Please Review. ~BlahBlahBlah136