The Sacred Blossom

Author's Note: Wow! I can't believe all the positive feedback I'm getting! Thank you all sooooooo much! ^^ And to all the threats I got, you got what you wanted, the third chapter! I'll try not to make this chapter a cliffhanger, but only reading can tell…


Chapter 3 "The Impossible Starts…"

"Syaoran… you came back… like you said you would…"
Sakura's mind was a total jumble as she stared at the young man in front of her. He still had the amber eyes and the messy brown hair. Yet he had grown in a way that was unexplainable.
"Sakura, I-"
That one unfinished sentence snapped her out of her dream state. And she realized the situation she was in. Here stood the love of her life in front of her doorsteps. And she had no idea how to react. Should she be happy that he finally returned after nine years of total ignorance? Or should she be mad and slap him for doing something like this to her? But before she could do any of those things, she should invite him in.
"Oh where are my manners!" she said quickly, "come in, please…"
She let him in and led him to the living room.
"Take a seat."
They sat down across from each other.
Sakura started to ramble. "Would you like some tea? It must have been a long trip, do you need a place to stay? I'm sure Tomoyo would have enough room for you. I would let you stay, but my house is really nothing compared to her mansion and-"
"Sakura!"
She stopped talking.
"It's okay, I can handle everything myself."
"Really eh? I bet you could handle yourself for the past few years. Nine years if I'm not mistaken." Sakura's voice was getting harsh.
Syaoran winced. He knew this was coming.
"I couldn't come back Sakura… I just couldn't…"
"And why is that?? Oh, let me guess! The elders and the clan wouldn't let you? Right? It's always the same stupid excuse!" Sakura's anger flared up. She was about to kick him out of the house if the door hadn't burst open at that moment.
"Sakura!" a half delirious Tomoyo burst through her door, along with two bodyguards. "Where were you?! I thought something had happened to you! It's not the best to have a supermodel live in a house with no protection! And where's Hiroshi?? I'm gonna fire him the minute I see him again! Now you've totally screwed up the photo shot. I'm going to-"
Only then did Tomoyo notice the guest in Sakura's living room.
"Li!" she gasped. "OOOOHHHHH!!!! You're back!!!!!" In a millisecond, Tomoyo whipped out a camera. "How KAWAII!! I'm gonna call this 'Li's Return!'"
*everybody falls down anime style*
"Tomoyo will you give the camera a rest?" Sakura asked.
"But he's finally came back, after nine years!!" Tomoyo said excitedly. "Oh, I'm so sorry Li," she turned off the camera. "You must be exhausted after that long trip. You can stay at my place."
"No it's okay-"
But it was too late. Tomoyo snapped her fingers and the two bodyguards walked up.
"Please take Mr. Li's luggage and put it in the limo, he'll be staying for a while." Tomoyo told them.
The two bodyguards each took one of the suitcases.
"No, it's okay, I can do it," Syaoran said as he struggled to get the suitcase with the weapons out of the bodyguard's hand. But during the struggle Syaoran's hand hit the clasp of the suitcase, and it flew open. Weapons flew out.
Syaoran fell back onto the floor, and found two guns pointing at his head and two very shocked girls staring at the weapons strewn on the floor.
"NO!" Tomoyo said. "Don't hurt him. I'm sure he has a reason. I want the two of you to stand guard outside."
"Bu-But Ms. Daidouji…" one of the bodyguards argued.
"No buts. Now GO!" Tomoyo pushed them outside.
She closed the door after them, turned around, crossed her arms and stared hard at Syaoran. "Explain yourself."
Syaoran could not believe this was the same Tomoyo of nine years ago. Her attitude had a major change. But it was for the best…
Syaoran bent down to start picking up the weapons. "I'm here to be Sakura's bodyguard." He said simply without looking up.
"And how did you hire yourself into my company, Mr. Syaoran Li?" Tomoyo asked.
"The clan wanted me to. They have resources that say Sakura has been stalked by some of the world's most famous criminals. They wanted my experience to protect the Clow Mistress." Syaoran looked up and saw Sakura's shocked face.
"But… But it can't be…"
"Sakura," Tomoyo said. "You're on the cover of practically every fashion magazine in Japan. Of course you would have stalkers. But what about the clow cards Li? They were always useful allies."
"This is the year of Clow's death. The clow cards are weakest at this time. They long to return to their master, so the seal on them is weakest at this point. It is impossible for Sakura or me to use magic this year."
"I'm sorry Li, but Sakura already have a personal bodyguard. Hiroshi Takahashi. He's one of the best."
"I hope you do know what danger Sakura is in. And I don't think this Hiroshi of yours has had training since he was a child. I only want the best for Sakura. I hope you do too," Syaoran said.
"I… I," Tomoyo bit her lower lip, he had caught her off guard. "Alright, I guess. I'll have to assign Hiroshi to another model, can't exactly lose one of the best bodyguards in my company."
"Wait a sec," Sakura stepped in. "You guys are talking about me here. You should at least get my opinion Tomoyo. Hiroshi was a very good bodyguard, and I may not want to lose him."
"But-"
Sakura turned towards Syaoran. His heart picked up speed. He prepared for the worst.
But instead, she smiled at him. "I guess this means your gonna have to live here and be around me 24/7 eh?"
Syaoran nodded.
A sly smile appeared on Sakura's face. "Well, I guess I could use somebody to carry my bags and cook me dinner. You're hired!" And she walked off to her room.
Syaoran and Tomoyo stared dumbstruck at Sakura's retreating back.
"Last time I checked, I was hiring the guys," Tomoyo shook her head. "I would be careful Li, Sakura's not always like this, she just wants to get even with you."
"I kinda figured."
"Oh! I want to introduce you."
Tomoyo walked out of the house and came back with the two bodyguards.
"Guys, I want you to meet Ms. Kinomoto's new bodyguard, Syaoran Li!"
The two guys just stared at him, without a word.
"Um… never mind," Tomoyo said uncertainly. "Come on, I still have to preplan the photo shot and sign some papers." And she walked out the door.
The two bodyguards followed her.
"To bad for Hiroshi, he's wanted to get his hands on that chick ever since day one," a bodyguard said.
"I know, but this Li guy is weird, he just appeared out of nowhere with a case of guns…"
Syaoran heard the small conversation, and narrowed his eyes. Whoever this Hiroshi was, he wasn't going to like him.

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Well, well. All finished with the third chapter! Hope you guys like it! It seems like my writer's block has worn off. And that's super good! ^^ The next chapter will probably be like, three month later of something. I want to get it out as soon as possible. And please review and tell me what you think!

Disclaimer: I don't own Cardcaptor Sakura