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Sakura Golden Wolf: Konnichiwa! This is Sakura Golden Wolf! I'm taking a break from the guests today, because they're all pooped out. Anyway, I just wanted to thank everybody that reviewed. I'd also like to say, li2004(), no worries! It eventually happens! Well, this chapter might be a bit longer or shorter. I haven't decided. Here's chapter 8 of At The Water's Edge!
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1 Chapter 8
Tomoyo's POV:
It was night time, and Syaoran-kun had just built a fire, and was setting Sakura-chan on the ground near the fire, when I noticed it. The trees whispered, and soon a figure materialized by the fire. Looking up sharply, Syaoran-kun acknowledged her.
"Hello, Mei Lien. Why has Mother sent you?"
Sitting on a rock near the fire, her eyes took in the campsite.
"I see you have found the card mistress, Prince Li."
Frowning, Syaoran-kun shoved another stick into the fire.
"Yes, what about it?"
Turning to face him, Mei Lien spoke.
"The cards themselves have enemies, why should the Mistress not? What dangers may she face?"
Dangers, what does she mean, dangers?
"Yes, I know. She fought one today."
Mei Lien chewed on this thoughtfully.
"Then you must know that, since you travel with her, that her enemies will become your own?"
"Yes, I know this."
"Then I'll tell you. Spies and thieves await you; in the kingdom. Where do you go now?"
Sighing, he stirred the fire.
"I suppose we'll go to Hiiragawza's. That's what Mother sent you here for, isn't it?"
Smiling, Mei Lien rose.
"Yes. Take care of the Cherry Blossom. They tend to be a fragile flower. Farewell, Little Wolf."
Hugging him, she left into the forest.
"Syaoran-kun, who was that?"
Frowning again, he stirred the fire.
"She was my mother's maid. We're going to my cousin's tomorrow."
Turning, he threw a blanket over Sakura-chan.
"Good night, Tomoyo-chan."
Sakura's POV:
When I woke, I could feel the sun on my face. Without opening my eyes, I could feel Syaoran's arms around me, making sure I didn't fall off the horse. Opening my eyes, I looked up into his amber eyes.
"Ohayo. I like riding like this much better."
"Morning Sakura. Feeling better?"
He looked so cute like this, looking down at me, his hair illuminated by the blazing sun. His amber eyes were smiling, and his lips were curled in the Kawaiist smile I've ever seen.
"Hai. I'm just fine, Syaoran." Sitting up, I noticed we weren't in the middle of the forest anymore.
"Hoe? Where are we?"
Riding up beside us, Tomoyo-chan answered me.
"We had a visitor last night, and she told us not to go to the Li Kingdom. So now we're going to Syaoran-kuns' Kingdom."
Stopping at a bridge, Syaoran hopped off the horse. Picking me up, he swung me onto the other horse.
"The village is right over the next hill. It might make a bad impression if we ride in with three horses and only riding two."
Nodding, he hopped back on his horse.
"What's the name of the village, Syaoran-kun?"
"The village we're staying in is called Arukas. The people there are kind, and there's a respectable inn there."
Topping the hill, I gasped. The village stretched from hill to hill, and the sunlight glinted off the windows.
"It's beautiful."
Tomoyo-chan handed me my satchel, and Kero-chan popped his head out.
"About time we got here! Buy me food!"
Sweatdropping, we descended the hill.
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In the village, it all hustle and bustle. Syaoran went down the street and turned left, then right. Helping us off the horses, he handed them over to stable hands and gave them each a coin.
"Take good care of these horses."
Nodding, the stable hands led them to stalls.
"I didn't know you hand money, Syaoran."
"I'll have enough, Sakura, don't worry."
Entering the inn, Syaoran approached the counter.
"I'll take two rooms, please."
The girl behind the counter was pleasant, and chirped,
"Certainly, sir. I'll send sheets up in a few minutes. Your rooms are up the stairs, first and second doors on the left."
Handing her some coins, she gave him the keys.
"If you like, we could bring some hot water in for you bath. That's no charge."
Looking at Syaoran hopefully, Tomoyo-chan looked ready to kiss the girl.
"All right, thanks."
Bowing, the girl ran off toward the kitchen.
"Thank you, Syaoran. I'd love to be clean again."
Stepping across the room, Syaoran ushered us up the stairs.
"You two can have this room. I'll take this one. After we take our baths, we'll go to the market."
Syaoran had started blushing and dove into the safety of his room. Looking at each other, Tomoyo-chan and I giggled.
"Kawaii!"
Syaoran's POV:
I was toweling off my hair when I heard her humming.
"When I'm lost in the rain
In your eyes I know
I'll find the light to light my way
When I'm scared, losing ground
When my world is going crazy
You can turn it turn it all around and when I'm down, you're there
Pushing me to the top
You're always there, giving me all you've got
For a shield, from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I turn to you
When I lose the will to win
I just reach for you
And I reach the sky again
I can do anything
'Coz your love inspires me
And when I need a friend
You're always on my side
Giving me faith taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For the everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
For the arms to be my shelter
Through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For the one that I can run to
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you………"
Mesmerized, I listened to her singing. A tap on my shoulder brought me back to life.
"Syaoran-kun, we're ready to go. Are you?"
"Hai. Just a minute. Ano… You can tell Sakura we're leaving."
Sakura's POV:
In the marketplace, people were busy. Turning to us, Syaoran handed us each a handful of coins.
"I want you both to buy yourselves two pairs of clothes, and some food for a few days. If you have extra money, you can buy something else, but don't worry about it. Mei Lien has given me enough for a while. I'll meet you here in an hour."
Giving me a peck on the cheek, he rushed off. Blushing, Tomoyo-chan giggled.
"Kawaii…."
Ignoring her, I asked where she wanted to go first.
"The tailor's. We're getting new clothes for Sakura-chan!"
Steering me off into the crowd, she pushed me inside a store that had a sign of scissors and thread.
The bell above the door tinkled, and an elderly man stepped out of the back room.
"Hai? How may I help you?"
Smiling, Tomoyo-chan happily told him.
"We need four dresses. Two in these measurements, and two in these."
Handing him a piece of paper, she went on.
"May I see your fabric?"
Smiling, the old man hobbled off to the back room and came back with several bolts off cloth. Rifling through them with amazing speed and accuracy, Tomoyo-chan pulled out three bolts.
"I'll want two of the last one. Could you design them like the ones we have on? Thanks. When can you have these done?"
Speechless, the man managed to get out,
"I could have these done by tomorrow morn, Lady. My assistant, Rika, shall help."
"Thanks so much!"
Handing him several coins, she paid him and pulled me outside. Surprised at her speed, I barely caught up with her, buying lots of bread and cheese.
"Tomoyo-chan, what's the hurry?"
Smiling, she dumped the food in my arms.
"No hurry. I just saw a trinket shop. I LOVE trinkets!"
Putting the food in my satchel, she pulled me off again.
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In the shop, Tomoyo-chan slowed down finally.
"Oh! Sakura-chan! Look! Isn't this adorable!"
It was a beautiful satchel, light pink with a star clasp. Looking down at my old, worn out satchel, I took the pink one.
"Yes it is."
Searching around the shop, she found a hair net.
"Come on, let's buy these things, and meet Syaoran."
Pulling my arm, she was moving fast again.
Syaoran's POV:
After I had dropped off my measurements, and bought food, I stopped off at the glass-blowers' shop. Stepping in, I felt the intense heat hit me. Watching, the blower turned the rod and shaped the pendant with a tiny pair of tweezers. Setting it down on a flat rock, he got up.
"How can I help you, young man?"
"I was wondering if you could make a special pendant for me in an hour."
Eyeing me, he said,
"Sure. What would you like?"
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An hour later, he handed me a wrapped package. Handing him six coins, I looked out the door.
"Arigato! Thank you, sir!"
Seeing, Sakura and Tomoyo-chan, I stuffed the package in my pocket and caught up with them.
"So, did you get what you needed?"
Smiling, Sakura handed me two coins.
"This is what's left. Thanks Syaoran."
Kissing me on the cheek, she hugged me.
"That's for earlier."
Blushing, I hugged her back.
"Come on, it's getting dark. We need to get back."
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At the inn, it was quiet. Making sure the girls gotten their room and locked the door, I dressed for bed. Placing the package on the dresser, I smiled.
"Good night, Sakura."
With that, I fell asleep.
Tomoyo's POV:
Soon after Sakura-chan went to sleep, I sat in the window, watching the stars twinkle. Tonight, there seemed to be one star that stood out as the brightest. Twinkling, the star seemed to wink at me. Startled, I blinked.
"'Kaa-san….Don't make me….I don't want to leave you…..No! Otou-san! Don't leave me!"
Turning, I saw Sakura-chan, with tears trailing down her face. Getting up from the window, I sat down on her bed and stroke her hair softly.
"'Nii-chan! Where's 'Nii-chan? Don't….leave…..me……"
Softly crying, she held my hand in her sleep. Humming softly, I waited for her to stop crying before I went back to bed.
"Good night, Sakura-chan."
Sakura's POV:
I had just fallen asleep when I began to dream. I wasn't actually in the dream, I was just an observer. I was in this giant castle, and there were servants running around, screaming. A little girl was standing off to the side, sucking her thumb and holding onto a stuffed animal. I couldn't quite make out her features, but she was at least three or four. Suddenly, a beautiful woman ran down the hall and picked up the little girl.
"Come, we must get you out of here, dear heart."
Running outside, I could see that buildings were burning, and soldiers were running around, fighting. Staying in the shadows, the woman met two men and a little boy at the stables. The little girl had stopped sucking her thumb and started crying. Handing the little girl to the mounted man, the woman kissed the child.
"Be good, dear heart. We love you."
Crying, the little girl reached for her parents.
"'Kaa-san! 'Tou-san! Don't leave me!"
Wailing, the child bawled. Before the mother could hand the little boy to the mounted man, soldiers came from the corner.
"Get them! They must not survive!"
Turning quickly, the woman screamed.
"Go! For God's sake! Get her out of here!"
Rearing, the horse sped off with the silent man and the crying child.
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So? Was that good? R+R! I personally think this is the best chapter yet! Ja ne!
Sakura Golden Wolf: Konnichiwa! This is Sakura Golden Wolf! I'm taking a break from the guests today, because they're all pooped out. Anyway, I just wanted to thank everybody that reviewed. I'd also like to say, li2004(), no worries! It eventually happens! Well, this chapter might be a bit longer or shorter. I haven't decided. Here's chapter 8 of At The Water's Edge!
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1 Chapter 8
Tomoyo's POV:
It was night time, and Syaoran-kun had just built a fire, and was setting Sakura-chan on the ground near the fire, when I noticed it. The trees whispered, and soon a figure materialized by the fire. Looking up sharply, Syaoran-kun acknowledged her.
"Hello, Mei Lien. Why has Mother sent you?"
Sitting on a rock near the fire, her eyes took in the campsite.
"I see you have found the card mistress, Prince Li."
Frowning, Syaoran-kun shoved another stick into the fire.
"Yes, what about it?"
Turning to face him, Mei Lien spoke.
"The cards themselves have enemies, why should the Mistress not? What dangers may she face?"
Dangers, what does she mean, dangers?
"Yes, I know. She fought one today."
Mei Lien chewed on this thoughtfully.
"Then you must know that, since you travel with her, that her enemies will become your own?"
"Yes, I know this."
"Then I'll tell you. Spies and thieves await you; in the kingdom. Where do you go now?"
Sighing, he stirred the fire.
"I suppose we'll go to Hiiragawza's. That's what Mother sent you here for, isn't it?"
Smiling, Mei Lien rose.
"Yes. Take care of the Cherry Blossom. They tend to be a fragile flower. Farewell, Little Wolf."
Hugging him, she left into the forest.
"Syaoran-kun, who was that?"
Frowning again, he stirred the fire.
"She was my mother's maid. We're going to my cousin's tomorrow."
Turning, he threw a blanket over Sakura-chan.
"Good night, Tomoyo-chan."
Sakura's POV:
When I woke, I could feel the sun on my face. Without opening my eyes, I could feel Syaoran's arms around me, making sure I didn't fall off the horse. Opening my eyes, I looked up into his amber eyes.
"Ohayo. I like riding like this much better."
"Morning Sakura. Feeling better?"
He looked so cute like this, looking down at me, his hair illuminated by the blazing sun. His amber eyes were smiling, and his lips were curled in the Kawaiist smile I've ever seen.
"Hai. I'm just fine, Syaoran." Sitting up, I noticed we weren't in the middle of the forest anymore.
"Hoe? Where are we?"
Riding up beside us, Tomoyo-chan answered me.
"We had a visitor last night, and she told us not to go to the Li Kingdom. So now we're going to Syaoran-kuns' Kingdom."
Stopping at a bridge, Syaoran hopped off the horse. Picking me up, he swung me onto the other horse.
"The village is right over the next hill. It might make a bad impression if we ride in with three horses and only riding two."
Nodding, he hopped back on his horse.
"What's the name of the village, Syaoran-kun?"
"The village we're staying in is called Arukas. The people there are kind, and there's a respectable inn there."
Topping the hill, I gasped. The village stretched from hill to hill, and the sunlight glinted off the windows.
"It's beautiful."
Tomoyo-chan handed me my satchel, and Kero-chan popped his head out.
"About time we got here! Buy me food!"
Sweatdropping, we descended the hill.
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In the village, it all hustle and bustle. Syaoran went down the street and turned left, then right. Helping us off the horses, he handed them over to stable hands and gave them each a coin.
"Take good care of these horses."
Nodding, the stable hands led them to stalls.
"I didn't know you hand money, Syaoran."
"I'll have enough, Sakura, don't worry."
Entering the inn, Syaoran approached the counter.
"I'll take two rooms, please."
The girl behind the counter was pleasant, and chirped,
"Certainly, sir. I'll send sheets up in a few minutes. Your rooms are up the stairs, first and second doors on the left."
Handing her some coins, she gave him the keys.
"If you like, we could bring some hot water in for you bath. That's no charge."
Looking at Syaoran hopefully, Tomoyo-chan looked ready to kiss the girl.
"All right, thanks."
Bowing, the girl ran off toward the kitchen.
"Thank you, Syaoran. I'd love to be clean again."
Stepping across the room, Syaoran ushered us up the stairs.
"You two can have this room. I'll take this one. After we take our baths, we'll go to the market."
Syaoran had started blushing and dove into the safety of his room. Looking at each other, Tomoyo-chan and I giggled.
"Kawaii!"
Syaoran's POV:
I was toweling off my hair when I heard her humming.
"When I'm lost in the rain
In your eyes I know
I'll find the light to light my way
When I'm scared, losing ground
When my world is going crazy
You can turn it turn it all around and when I'm down, you're there
Pushing me to the top
You're always there, giving me all you've got
For a shield, from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I turn to you
When I lose the will to win
I just reach for you
And I reach the sky again
I can do anything
'Coz your love inspires me
And when I need a friend
You're always on my side
Giving me faith taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For the everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
For the arms to be my shelter
Through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For the one that I can run to
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you………"
Mesmerized, I listened to her singing. A tap on my shoulder brought me back to life.
"Syaoran-kun, we're ready to go. Are you?"
"Hai. Just a minute. Ano… You can tell Sakura we're leaving."
Sakura's POV:
In the marketplace, people were busy. Turning to us, Syaoran handed us each a handful of coins.
"I want you both to buy yourselves two pairs of clothes, and some food for a few days. If you have extra money, you can buy something else, but don't worry about it. Mei Lien has given me enough for a while. I'll meet you here in an hour."
Giving me a peck on the cheek, he rushed off. Blushing, Tomoyo-chan giggled.
"Kawaii…."
Ignoring her, I asked where she wanted to go first.
"The tailor's. We're getting new clothes for Sakura-chan!"
Steering me off into the crowd, she pushed me inside a store that had a sign of scissors and thread.
The bell above the door tinkled, and an elderly man stepped out of the back room.
"Hai? How may I help you?"
Smiling, Tomoyo-chan happily told him.
"We need four dresses. Two in these measurements, and two in these."
Handing him a piece of paper, she went on.
"May I see your fabric?"
Smiling, the old man hobbled off to the back room and came back with several bolts off cloth. Rifling through them with amazing speed and accuracy, Tomoyo-chan pulled out three bolts.
"I'll want two of the last one. Could you design them like the ones we have on? Thanks. When can you have these done?"
Speechless, the man managed to get out,
"I could have these done by tomorrow morn, Lady. My assistant, Rika, shall help."
"Thanks so much!"
Handing him several coins, she paid him and pulled me outside. Surprised at her speed, I barely caught up with her, buying lots of bread and cheese.
"Tomoyo-chan, what's the hurry?"
Smiling, she dumped the food in my arms.
"No hurry. I just saw a trinket shop. I LOVE trinkets!"
Putting the food in my satchel, she pulled me off again.
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In the shop, Tomoyo-chan slowed down finally.
"Oh! Sakura-chan! Look! Isn't this adorable!"
It was a beautiful satchel, light pink with a star clasp. Looking down at my old, worn out satchel, I took the pink one.
"Yes it is."
Searching around the shop, she found a hair net.
"Come on, let's buy these things, and meet Syaoran."
Pulling my arm, she was moving fast again.
Syaoran's POV:
After I had dropped off my measurements, and bought food, I stopped off at the glass-blowers' shop. Stepping in, I felt the intense heat hit me. Watching, the blower turned the rod and shaped the pendant with a tiny pair of tweezers. Setting it down on a flat rock, he got up.
"How can I help you, young man?"
"I was wondering if you could make a special pendant for me in an hour."
Eyeing me, he said,
"Sure. What would you like?"
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An hour later, he handed me a wrapped package. Handing him six coins, I looked out the door.
"Arigato! Thank you, sir!"
Seeing, Sakura and Tomoyo-chan, I stuffed the package in my pocket and caught up with them.
"So, did you get what you needed?"
Smiling, Sakura handed me two coins.
"This is what's left. Thanks Syaoran."
Kissing me on the cheek, she hugged me.
"That's for earlier."
Blushing, I hugged her back.
"Come on, it's getting dark. We need to get back."
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At the inn, it was quiet. Making sure the girls gotten their room and locked the door, I dressed for bed. Placing the package on the dresser, I smiled.
"Good night, Sakura."
With that, I fell asleep.
Tomoyo's POV:
Soon after Sakura-chan went to sleep, I sat in the window, watching the stars twinkle. Tonight, there seemed to be one star that stood out as the brightest. Twinkling, the star seemed to wink at me. Startled, I blinked.
"'Kaa-san….Don't make me….I don't want to leave you…..No! Otou-san! Don't leave me!"
Turning, I saw Sakura-chan, with tears trailing down her face. Getting up from the window, I sat down on her bed and stroke her hair softly.
"'Nii-chan! Where's 'Nii-chan? Don't….leave…..me……"
Softly crying, she held my hand in her sleep. Humming softly, I waited for her to stop crying before I went back to bed.
"Good night, Sakura-chan."
Sakura's POV:
I had just fallen asleep when I began to dream. I wasn't actually in the dream, I was just an observer. I was in this giant castle, and there were servants running around, screaming. A little girl was standing off to the side, sucking her thumb and holding onto a stuffed animal. I couldn't quite make out her features, but she was at least three or four. Suddenly, a beautiful woman ran down the hall and picked up the little girl.
"Come, we must get you out of here, dear heart."
Running outside, I could see that buildings were burning, and soldiers were running around, fighting. Staying in the shadows, the woman met two men and a little boy at the stables. The little girl had stopped sucking her thumb and started crying. Handing the little girl to the mounted man, the woman kissed the child.
"Be good, dear heart. We love you."
Crying, the little girl reached for her parents.
"'Kaa-san! 'Tou-san! Don't leave me!"
Wailing, the child bawled. Before the mother could hand the little boy to the mounted man, soldiers came from the corner.
"Get them! They must not survive!"
Turning quickly, the woman screamed.
"Go! For God's sake! Get her out of here!"
Rearing, the horse sped off with the silent man and the crying child.
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So? Was that good? R+R! I personally think this is the best chapter yet! Ja ne!