I have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to write about in the next few chapters… I planned it! I'm so proud of myself :) Anyway, this is to the people who have read my other story the Master's Stone. The Master's Stone was my very first story. I didn't really plan out what I was going to write in each chapter. When I started to write it, it became very tough because the story line to me was simply.. : Syaoran has to get the Master's Stone and that Sakura is in trouble and Syaoran has to save her from some evil dude. when I made the plot up, I really had no idea what was going to be in the middle! AHH!! Help??? Please??
I'm so sorry to all the people who have just read this! I messed up my own fic! I put East instead of West in this chapter for the poem! Sheeeeeeesh…
Anyway… So! Here's the next chapter to….
The Land of Rubia - The Lost Princess
Chapter 4
By: AznTiGeR1628
Sakura and Syaoran were just about to leave when Yalia called out to them.
"Do not tell anyone about your mission. Unless it is absolutely necessary because if word gets around, which might happened, the Dark one might find out and you might be targeted by his officials or monsters."
Sakura shivered at that thought but spoke out. "Don't worry. We will be careful."
Yalia nodded as she was sure that they would be careful. "Kirrim? Koryn?"
Obediently they came in and Yalia told them to help Sakura and Syaoran pack for their adventure. Yalia thought for a minute before she put her hand in front of her. On her hand appeared a tiny ring.
"This ring will only fit one thing. I will give you a clue that I had been given from Queen Tiara herself. It might not be a finger that it fits." Yalia handed it to Sakura. Yalia then closed her eyes as she said a long unspoken poem.
" 'One of the four fingers will show the way,
To a face with hands that never tire.
Look at its face, then to its mouth,
Its tongue sticks down from its shining smile.
Look at the mouth and you will see,
The treasure of The West if only the Princess stands at the circle.
She will know its her when she does this herself.' "
Confused, Sakura looked over at Syaoran for an answer. He looked confused too.
Then Yalia put her hand out again. This time, an animal hide appeared, rolled up and tied at the middle by a piece of string. Yalia took the string off and the skin unrolled. On it was a map drawn by hand. It still looked new but in reality, it was very old.
"This was given to me by King Eron. He said it shows all of Rubia but it also has a secret of its own." Yalia also gave it to Sakura. "I do not know what secret he means but it will show itself in due time.
"Now you'll have to go pack for your mission." Yalia walked back to her throne as Kirrim and Koryn led them away.
Sakura and Syaoran studied the ring. It was very tiny. Too small for any finger, even a baby's finger. The map was old but it didn't look like it was going to break anytime soon.
When they reached their room, Kirrim and Koryn helped them pack. They packed all the necessary things such as clothes, towels, soap, and etc. They also packed some travel food.
"Do you want to stay for one more night before you start off or are you going to leave now?" Kirrim asked.
Syaoran looked at Sakura. "I think we should leave now."
Sakura nodded. "Yeah. I think so too."
Koryn looked disappointed. "Okay. Then we'll show you to the gates of the city and then you can start."
Sakura and Syaoran walked out of the guest rooms and followed Kirrim and Koryn down the hall. After a few more turns, they reached the palace doors. The guards let them out and into the wide bustling marketplace. There were many shops selling a wide variety of goods. There were some shops that sold food or clothing. Other shops sold weapons, or magical items. Finally they reached the gate of the city.
Kirrim hugged Sakura and Koryn shook Syaoran's hand.
"We will see each other again right?" Kirrim asked.
Sakura smiled. "Of course we will!"
Sakura and Syaoran were just about to ask the guards to open the gates when they heard a cry behind them.
"Wait!"
It was Yalia! She was riding a white horse and trotting over. Beside her was the most beautiful creature Sakura has ever seen.
The creature was a white unicorn. Its horn and eyes were a rainbow of different shades of blue. Its hooves were a golden yellow and its mane and tail was white. White wings were folded on its side.
"This is Halleia (hal LAY ah). She is still a young unicorn but I know she'll be of some use on your journey. She can't fly yet since she is still so young but she has some surprises of her own." Yalia got off her horse when she was in front of the group.
"She's so beautiful!" Sakura exclaimed.
Sakura advanced quietly as she extended her hand. Yalia laughed.
"She doesn't hurt anyone unless they hurt her first. Hallie (nickname) is very friendly. Flying unicorns are very rare. Hallie was abandoned when I found her. I don't know why but she was. You can tell what her emotions are by the different colors her horn or eyes are. Blue is calm, purple is happy, and green is when she's tired, sleepy or sleeping. Orange is usually when she's cautious. You better watch out when you see red though! Red is like.. irritated, angry,.. yeah. You get the picture right?" Yalia said.
Sakura laughed too. "Yes we do."
Just then the guard called out and everyone turned to look at him. "Are you leaving? We are going to close the gate soon if you're not leaving."
Sakura and Syaoran turned to look back at the group. "We'd better leave now." Syaoran said.
"Help them as much as you can Hallie." Yalia whispered as she hugged Halleia for the last time before pushing her to them. Yalia bent down to Sakura and Syaoran's ears before they took Halleia. "Good luck on your mission Cardcaptors."
"We will try as hard as we can." Sakura replied.
Sakura and Syaoran waved back at the group before the gates closed behind them.