Yay, I'm so happy! I have so many reviews that are good, that I decided to really get a start on Ch. 2!^^

Story Key:

" " = Speech

' ' = Thoughts

A/N = Author's Note(s)

A King and a Card mistress >> Finding the Mistress

"Alright, slave! Get in your cell!" A big man pushed Tomi deeper into the depths of the dungeon. Tomi's entire body was aching, just hoping that she would get to sit down soon, so she cooperated.

"Sir. Li, the prisoner is in the dungeon. Is there anything else you wish of?" asked a small man in front of Syaoran. Syaoran thought for a moment. "What is next on the list for today?" he replied. The figure pulled out a sheet of paper. "It's currently 2:05 p.m., oh, Sir, we must get you ready for the meeting with Miss. Li. She will be waiting for you in approximately forty-five minutes in the Tea Room #4. She seemed most anxious to see you again." Syaoran grunted out a "yes".

'Meiling. She always comes to visit every month. I can never get any peace when she stays. I wish I did not have to marry her, but the time is coming soon. I must become a true king. I just wish someone else.' He fingered a small box inside the pocket of his long coat.

"Ooh! Syaoran-kun Sir is very handsome today!" squealed Meiling, running towards her future-husband, wrapping him in a tight squeeze. "Meiling! It's nice to see you too." Syaoran sat down, Meiling letting go. Meiling put her hands on her hips. "Syaoran! When we are married, you must be a little more enthusiastic than that! I am, after all, to be your bride some day!" Syaoran sighed.

"I am sorry, Meiling. It's just that there is so much work to be done these days." Meiling put on one of her bright smiles. "It's O-Kay! Just as long as you are here!" Syaoran sighed again. 'Meiling is nice, but when will this ever end?'

Somewhere, in the darkness of the dungeon, a certain green-eyed girl was fast asleep. It was night, and all of the other prisoners were asleep as well. Suddenly, a tiny creature swept in, calling softly, "Mistress... Mistress... Mistress, where are you?" Tomi stirred slightly. "uh..." Not able to recognizing anyone in the pitch-blackness, the creature left. 'Must have just been a cat or something' Tomi thought, half asleep.

"Master Li, there are people waiting for you outside" a butler said to Syaoran as he passed, just on his way to the employees room. He stopped. "I do not believe that they had an appointment with me. Please tell them to make an appointment first. Then I shall see if they are worthy enough to meet with me." The butler, Wei, stood back. "Yes, Master Li." Walking away to give the announcement, Wei thought, 'he used to be such a good boy... Such a kind boy. Silent still, but kind. It is most unfortunate, what happened to him some seven years ago.'

Now currently in the employees room, he talked to the head. "Yes, the new girl, Suzuhara Tomahura is very aggressive in ways, but she does her work well! Stays on task, never wavering off. Excellent girl." Syaoran nodded, pleased that she could handle the work load. "Very good. May I have a talk with her?" The head smiled.

"Of course. First days are always important." Syaoran went inside. He walked until he found her cell and stood in front. "Suzuhara-chan." She looked up. "Well, look who's here." She stood up in front of Syaoran as well. "What do you want, you miserable man?" Syaoran jerked. "I just wanted to see if you could handle first day's work." Then he noticed Tomi's deep cuts she'd gotten, probably when on the run. "You have some nasty cuts. Come, I will have someone fix you up." Tomi didn't like the idea of following Syaoran, but her wound did hurt badly. She took care of most of the little ones, but some of the larger ones were not so easy. So she followed.

Syaoran walked back to his room. 'That Suzuhara is really alright, sometimes... Someone just needs to tame her attitude. Maybe if that is fixed, I can make her a maid in the upper levels...' He hummed the rest of the way and slipped into bed. The night was full of shining stars. The moon was bright. Syaoran could hear the tune of songbirds outside his window. For the first time in years, he was able to enjoy nature when it glowed. Syaoran smiled. 'Tomorrow is another day. I wonder what will happen then?'

Night fell as two creatures stood hidden in the shadows, watching closely over the Li palace. A voice said, "I don't trust that place... How can you? Our mistress is in there!" Another voice, this time much deeper, replied, "It's just for a little while... She can get some peace, hopefully. I had not found her, it's not official that she is inside." The first sighed. "I guess we will see... Hopefully, we can find her tomorrow..."

{End of Chapter 2} So, who are these creatures watching? Are they Cerberus & Yue? Who knows? What does Tomi and Syaoran have to do with them? Maybe next chapter^^ (Yes, I know... That was very short... I'll get working on Chapter three later... ) Thankies for reading, bai for now!