Wanted Man

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Sakura Voice-Over: Well, I went undercover to kill known terrorist Syaoran Li. I met him, but I didn't realize it until we met outside a hospital. I chased him, and he finally told me what was really going on. Then, we went and told everybody at the office what was going on, but Syaoran's brother Kinto trashed everything and now he and Syaoran are locked in battle. *pulls out a little flag with an S on it* Go Syaoran!

Chapter 2

Kinto's POV

Syaoran tackled Kinto into the ground and pummeled him repeatedly before being knocked off. Kinto spun on his back, letting his legs fly, knocking Syaoran around. "Syaoran, be careful!" Kinto looked to where the voice had come from and found a very desirable woman standing there. Suddenly, a sharp pain flared as Syaoran's leg caught Kinto right in the crotch. Kinto rose into the air, a dull look in his eyes, but he regained his senses and turned it into an opportunity to do some damage. The air around him seemed to tingle with energy, and a white aura engulfed him. He whirled around, connecting his foot with Syaoran's head, and spun rapidly, repeatedly striking Syaoran's head. When he stopped, he gripped Syaoran's head with one hand, and pulled him up into the air with the other. He slammed Syaoran into the ground, creating a small crater. Syaoran slowly stood up, and glared at Kinto. "Two can play at that game, my friend." Syaoran said, and his unruly brown hair flared into a golden color. He charged a stunned Kinto, and tackled him, ramming him through the walls of the mayor's office, and through the fires. Syaoran landed a brutal kick to the jaw, then knocked Kinto back and concentrated. "Hadoken!" He shouted, and threw his hands forward. He let fly a ball of energy that slammed hard into Kinto. Kinto flew back and through a wall, and landed heavily on the ground. He stood up, bleeding from a few wounds. He watched as Syaoran walked toward him, a spark in his amber eyes reflecting the rage and sorrow he felt.

Gypsy, sittin lookin pretty

A broken rose with laughing eyes

You're a mystery, always runnin wild

Like a child without a home

Syaoran's POV

Syaoran flew back as his little brother landed a kick square on his chest. "They kept you from me, told me you were dead. I should have known!" He said, throwing punches wildly at Kinto, who was having a hard time blocking. Syaoran dodged one of his punches and back flipped, catching him in the jaw. He followed up with a roundhouse that sent his brother through a wall. Panting slightly, he began to move towards the pile of rubble. Before he could reach it, Kinto emerged holding a metal beam in his hands, rage in his eyes. Syaoran's eyes widened, and he immediately drew his sword. Kinto smirked. "That's all you're going to use. Really, Syaoran. Pure power is better than skill. You'll learn that, and then I'll take that little prize you have your sights set on." Syaoran's eyes narrowed, knowing he meant Sakura. "You'll never take Sakura-chan!" He shouted, and rushed Kinto, dodging the beam as he raced towards him. Kinto brought the beam down, but Syaoran fended off the blow, though not easily. He slashed at the beam, and carved a piece of it off. Kinto stood there, stunned by the display of skill and strength. "Heh. I see you've not met someone better than you." Syaoran taunted Kinto. Kinto snarled and hurled the beam at Syaoran. He dodged it barely, but didn't see Kinto in front of him. Kinto grabbed Syaoran's head and held him up high for everyone to see. Sakura gasped when she saw how totaled they were. "Well well, she's actually worried about you Syaoran. Too bad." And with that Kinto slammed Syaoran's head into the gravel. Sakura stood in shock as she saw this act of violence.

You're always searching,

Searching for a feeling,

But it's easy come and easy go

Kinto's POV

Kinto strode over to where the FBI officers stood shocked and kissed Sakura full on, wrapping her tightly in his arms. He smirked to himself when Sakura didn't move to separate it. He didn't see Syaoran glance up at them, then let his head drop again to the ground. (Insert "Rhythm Emotion" music here)

Narrator POV

Two months after the fight, Krytos Emporium BioMedical Center is about to debut their 'perfect human'. Also, Syaoran has joined the FBI, and is working alongside Touya in the office, and they organize strikes against Krytos. Syaoran has avoided Sakura, even when she tries to explain to him what was happening. She's begun dating Kinto, and Syaoran can't do a thing about it. He still works with Wei as a side job, and Wei knows everything, and only him and Touya know how much grief Syaoran has kept inside of himself. Now, they are finally ready for their first strike...

Syaoran's POV

Syaoran glanced at Sakura as Touya gave the briefing for their strike. "All right folks. We're hitting the research facility in NYC. We want to avoid civilian casualties, but chances of that happening are slim. Also, Wei is supplying us with explosive charges and weapons for the assault." Syaoran grinned, despite himself. "I finally get to pay them back for the hospital incident." Touya nodded, and Sakura stared at Syaoran. Syaoran stood up and walked downstairs, and everyone followed him. Once outside Syaoran walked to his car and opened it up. "We can't barge in there in FBI clothes." He said, tossing civilian garbs to each of them. "Mission begins in 0200 hours. Be there." And with a sidelong glance at Sakura, he got into his car and drove off for NYC.

Why can't I tell her what I feel? Oh right...she's not interested in me. She's in love with that bastard, Kinto. Syaoran sighed, then glanced at the building. That's why I'm doing this. I planned all those strikes in advance because I wouldn't be there, and no one has my knowledge of those facilities. Suicide to escape reality...seems rather unfitting for one such as myself, but with the emotional skeleton ripped out of me, no reason to live anymore. Syaoran smiled grimly at the resolve, and drove even faster towards the fountain. As he hit it, the car shot up into the air, and rammed through the window. Once inside, Syaoran jumped out and sprayed fire with the M-16A1 Grande. The unlucky lab technicians were filled with lead, and Syaoran discharged one of the grenades into a hallway. He ducked under a desk as the security guards returned fire, and drew another of his cards. He struck the card with the tip of his finger and whispered "Windy!" A celestial creature rose from the card and flew into the corridor, and a strong gust of wind followed. The guards' guns flew out of heir hands, and Syaoran jumped up and perforated their bodies with bullets. He ran through and over to an elevator. He pressed a button and rode it to the basement. He ran into a small room and walked downstairs into a much larger room where the support beams stood. He walked to each, and planted a charge on each one, when he heard voices in the room above him. He hid behind a pillar, and listened. "Well, how's your girl doing?" "Sakura? Oh, she's fine. You were right. She's gorgeous, close to Syaoran, though not anymore, AND she's the right one in which to plant the seeds of the future generation of perfect humans." Syaoran stiffened. I thought he took her because she was the one person I've ever cared about, but they had other reasons. Oh well, I'm dead anyways. Sakura didn't overhear our conversation during the fight, so she has no idea he's my brother. He silently moved and activated the silent countdown on each of the devices. After a minute passed, he blasted a way out of there, just to attract attention, then ran out and shot grenades into the higher levels. Terrified screams rang from the building, and the explosions were magnificent. As the others arrived to see Syaoran standing there, Sakura ran towards him. The C-4 devices exploded, and argent fire headed towards Syaoran. Sakura tackled him before he could be burnt, and both of them toppled onto the sidewalk. Syaoran cursed loudly and tried to head back towards the fire, but Sakura pulled him down again. "What're you trying to do, get yourself killed?!" She cried. "Yeah, I am. Why not?! I don't have anyone to live for, so why the hell should I live?! Answer that, Sakura. Answer why I should love someone who doesn't love me? Why should I suffer the pain of living without that one person? Why should I live without you, Sakura? I love you, but you love my brother, the one who works for them. In a sense, Sakura, you're working for the enemy." Sakura's eyes widened, and Syaoran stood up and walked towards the collapsing building. "I did this in hopes of dying, because I'd rather be dead than live without you." He let an anguished roar hang in the air as he discharged grenades into the pile of rubble, angry tears falling down his face. "Syaoran..." Sakura said, but Syaoran darted away from her. "Stay away...you supported the enemy and broke my heart. I wish I'd never met you!" And with that he tore off, leaving her and everyone else behind.

He ran into the shop and grabbed many items, then jumped in another car and held the clutch down until it was over 100, and tore off into the night.

I'm sorry but it's true

You're bringin on the heartache

Takin on the best of me

Oh can't you see

You got the best of me

Woah, can't you see

Sakura's POV

Sakura dove onto her bed, teary eyed as she remembered the anguish on his face. Various scenes flashed through her mind and she saw how his face was pained every time she mentioned Kinto. She also thought about what he had said. He loves me? But...how...he loved me. He loved me since that night...it's what he wanted to tell me. Shit. I've been an idiot for not realizing it sooner. If I can find him...I can tell him. I love him...I just don't know why I went with Kinto in the first place. She began to calm, but not easily. I have to find him. I have to find him and set things straight. Why didn't I listen to my heart. I acted with my mind. I left emotions out of my thinking process. That's why Syaoran is the way he is. Cold yet kind, he refuses to show anyone the kind side of him. All most people can see is the ruthless fighter, but he factors emotions into every choice he makes. That's why...that's why he tried to kill himself. He can't bear the pain I've caused him. I will find him and apologize. She stood up and wiped her face, and dressed herself in formal clothes. She walked to Wei's shop to ask him a few questions. "Wei, please. Tell me where he went." Wei shook his head. "Please Wei...please tell me where he went." Sakura pleaded. Wei threw a hammer at the ground in rage. "He put up with your crap dating Kinto for two months. He can't stand the kid, and every time you brought up a date I saw what it did to him. You must have been blind, to think Syaoran was all right with your decision. After you got the better of him, you take someone you just met. HOW THE HELL DO YOU EXPECT ME TO FORGIVE YOU AND TELL YOU WHERE THE MAN YOU TORMENTED FOR TWO DAMN MONTHS WENT?! HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BETRAY A CLOSE FRIEND SO THE TORTURER, THE ONE HE LONGS FOR, CAN TALK TO HIM AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS FOR SOMETHING SHE DID DELIBERATELY?!" Wei shouted, and stopped, panting. Sakura stared at him, her eyes filled with tears. "I will never betray him. He was my one true friend. I will never tell you where he went unless he asked me to." Wei gave her the finger and turned back to his work, tears now streaming down his face. Sakura stood in shock, and dropped to her knees and sobbed. "I can't say I'm sorry, because it's too trite. Wei, I wanted to live. He scared me. He still does. I hoped that by staying with him he'd change. He hasn't, though, and I want to kill him because he did this to Syaoran's life." Wei stopped working and listened. "When Syaoran first stepped into my life, I hated him because I thought he was a terrorist. I bumped into him twice, and the second time we talked. That night the hospital was attacked, and I tracked him here and he told me everything. The next day Kinto practically killed Syaoran and we began to date. Wei, I wanted to live! He would have killed me if I hadn't gone with him!" Wei glared at her, a cold fire in his eyes that made her shiver. "So, to save your on life you trash another's. Selfish, and, from what Syaoran's told me, not like you at all. You practically kill Syaoran, just to make sure you don't die. Well, now he's gone and it's your fault. I won't help you, and if I did, Syaoran would hate me. That's my resolve, and I stand firm. I will never tell you where Syaoran Li went." And Wei turned back to his work, leaving a teary-eyed Sakura behind him. She silently walked out and back to her house.

Touya stood at the gateway, frowning. "Sakura, you want to know where Syaoran went?" She nodded vigorously. "I'm thinking about telling you. But the problem is, you've been tormenting him the past two months. He's only told me and Wei so far, though I'm still considering telling those in the office what happened." Touya's watch beeped, and he silently cursed to himself and ran into the house, followed by Sakura. He turned on the TV and turned it to a news channel. He pointed to a corner of the large building. "There, you want to find him, I suggest you get the fastest car you can find and get down to New Jersey. This ceremony lasts until midnight, when they unveil their 'perfect human'. You've got five hours. Go, now!" As he finished that sentence, Sakura was already running down the driveway.

You're bringin on the heartbreak

Bringin on the heartache

You're bringin on the heartbreak

Bringin on the heartache

Syaoran's POV

Syaoran stood against the wall, letting the shadows conceal him. He had to wait another two hours before they unveiled Kinto, and that's when he'd step in. He'd kill off the scientists, and then Kinto, and finally himself, but not before making the world realize he wasn't the bomber. He slid down onto the ground and began to unpack everything. He didn't notice anything until he heard a soft breathing sound in front of him. He looked up and saw the one person he hadn't wanted to see. Kinto. Kinto brought his foot up and sent Syaoran flying out of the alleyway and onto the street. "I thought I smelled a rat, and look. The biggest rat ever." Syaoran blocked the next blow, and countered by flipping Kinto. Kinto landed on his feet, albeight awkwardly, and delivered a swift roundhouse that sent Syaoran into the sea of heads and bodies. A huge cry of surprise erupted as Syaoran dodged and darted between people, Kinto not far behind. The vice-president had started delivering his speech when Syaoran jumped up onto the stage. "Looks like I'm early." He muttered, and flipped backwards as Kinto hopped onto the stage. Syaoran turned and ran straight up the wall, then pushed off. He knew Kinto had to be wondering what he was doing, jumping off from a wall 100 feet in the air. He caught hold of one of the ropes dangling and slid down as the force of the jump started the rope swinging. He wrapped his legs around the rope, then flipped upside down as he streaked in at Kinto. Kinto never saw it coming, and was caught by extreme surprise when Syaoran pummeled him with punches. As the rope swung back and Kinto got into a fighting posture, Syaoran had already charged a blast of energy. "Hadoken!" He cried, releasing the energy in a fit of rage. Kinto jumped over the blast, but unfortunately didn't notice Syaoran flying towards him. Syaoran let his legs lose the rope, and rammed into Kinto at over 70 MPH and drove them both into a wall. Syaoran dropped down to the ground, and collapsed. He couldn't see Kinto preparing the final move, Kinto jumping down, hoping to smash Syaoran's face in, and Kinto's blood spilling as AK-47 bullets flew through his body. Syaoran felt liquid hit his head, but assumed it was rain. He felt warmer when another body pressed against it, but frowned when he heard a feminine voice ring out. "Syaoran! Please, be all right..." Silence. "Syaoran, please...talk to me." Silence. "Syaoran...I love you. Always have," He heard her voice crack. "always will. Please, Syaoran. Talk to me." Syaoran's head slowly came up and he smiled despite himself. He gently brushed his hand across her face and murmured "aishiteru" before collapsing in Sakura's arms.

Those summer nights, I do remember, in my youth

I do recall, those were the best times, most of all

(I'm switchin tunes because the one previously doesn't suit the situation. So sue me if you don't like getting tunes switched in the middle of the story *gets handed 50 lawsuits* ehehe *goes to hire the guy who got O.J. Simpson off*)

Sakura's POV

Sakura arrived at the ceremony two hours before it actually started. She pulled the AK-47 out of the car and ran to the back of the crowd as Syaoran and Kinto began to fight. She popped open the chamber and slid a magazine in, then closed it and waited. She suddenly felt an arm close around her neck. She shoved the butt of the rifle into the man's stomach, then whipped around and shoulder-checked him. She turned to see Kinto preparing the final blow, then furiously pulled it up into place and pulled the trigger as Kinto jumped. She pinned him to the wall for a few seconds, the bullets perforating his body, his blood raining down the wall. She immediately ran up to the stage and pulled Syaoran's body to hers, tears streaming down her eyes. "Syaoran! Please be all right..." No response. "Syaoran, please...talk to me." Again, no response. "Syaoran...I love you" her throat gave way, but she forced her voice through. "Always have, always will. Please, Syaoran. Talk to me" His face surfaced, bloody and beaten, and his hand brushed her cheek "Aishiteru", and then fainted.

In the heat with a blue jean girl, burnin love comes once in a lifetime

She found me singing on a railroad track, she took me home, we danced on the moonlight

Syaoran's POV (First person for good reasons)

Three weeks after my fight with Kinto and Kinto's death, I'd recovered fully from my injuries. And, as luck would have it, Sakura's brother was out of town helping their father, leaving the house empty except for myself and Sakura. We sat cuddled up on the couch. "Do you believe in god?" she asked, stroking my cheek. "I guess so." "Some guy on the radio says God sees every little thing and never forgets." "Makes God sound like an elephant with a telescope." We chuckled for a few minutes. "Is sex bad, d'you think?" she asked, playing with my hair. Well, the question surprised me, but I responded truthfully "No." She smiled, closing her eyes "Me either." Now I won't say that it was like in those movies where the clothes magically float off, but after the stuck zippers and buttons, we went farther, faster, and harder than we had gone before. The only thing I can tell you is that Sakura grabbed me like she was panic-shifting an 18-wheeler (^.~).

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??? Voice-over: Well, after Sakura and Syaoran run into someone a bit odd. He has magical powers and steals Syaoran's cards, then transforms them into monsters that begin rampaging amongst the city. Syaoran joins the Air Force to stop these monsters, and I won't tell you any more for fear I won't be in the next chapter!!! All this and more next time on Wanted Man!