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Sakura Golden Wolf: Konichi wa! HEE HEE HEE HEE!!!!!!!!! Tzao-kun is bloating up right as we speak! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Camera zooms out and focuses on SGW, who's perched on top of a giant box. In the box, there's a mountain of food, and Tzao's stuffing food in his mouth.)
Sakura Golden Wolf: Hey! You weren't supposed to see that!
(Pulls a pencil out and erases the camera guy, penciling in a replacement.)
Sakura Golden Wolf: AHEM….. Anee-wayz….. I was thinking about how many reviews I've gotten, and oh my gosh! I can't believe how many I've gotten! You must really like my story! Although… (Dum dum duuuuuuuummmmmmmm…) I've decided to test your devotion! If I don't get at least…. Five reviews after each chapter, I won't post another chapter! This is effective as of this chapter! ^_~ So, here's chapter…. 12 of At The Water's Edge!
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1 Chapter 12
3rd POV:
Today Tzao was pacing, in a bad mood.
"I can't believe it. She beat Yun, Yu, AND Huo. I must stop her from finding out. LI YIN! "
"Yes, brother?"
"Send Shi and Ishiko after the Mistress. See if THEY can stop her."
"Yes, brother."
Throwing a powder over the stone, Li Yin blew breath onto it and sent it off.
"It's done, sweet Tzao-kun."
"Good."
Sinking into his chair, Tzao smiled.
"She is beautiful."
Sakura's POV:
In the morning, I zoomed about my room, pulling my clothes on. Picking up my satchel, I picked Kero-chan up by the tail.
"Kero-chan, wake up! It's time to go!"
Clattering down the stairs, I burst into the kitchen, nearly knocking Syaoran's face into his breakfast.
"HOE! Gomen nasai, Syao-kun! Sorry I'm late. Kero-chan chose to sleep in today."
Sitting down, Tomoyo-chan laughed.
"It's all right, Sakura-chan. We were just getting ready to go."
Handing me some bread, Nakuru-chan hugged me.
"You're so cute, Sakura-chan!"
"Nakuru, let go of Sakura-chan, and we can leave."
Instantly, Nakuru-chan let go of me and dragged Spinel-chan outside.
"Come on, Minna! Let's go!"
Following behind her, we sweatdropped.
"Well? Come on!"
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We all had gotten new horses, leaving the old ones at Eriol-kuns'. My horse was a beautiful sandy-colored mare, with a near-white mane. Syaoran's was brown, and Tomoyo-chan was riding a strawberry roan. Eriol-kun's horse was dark black, with a white streaked forehead. When Nakuru-chan finally came out of the stables, she was riding a grey mare.
"Eriol-kun, what are the Ruins?"
Turning to Tomoyo-chan, he answered.
"They're the ruins of the Kinomoto castle. The one the Li Kingdom destroyed years ago."
"Oh."
As we rode out the gates, I noticed that there was no one opening it Then I realized that the only servant I had seen had been that one man. Everything seemed operated by magic. Eriol-kun MUST be a strong magician. No servants and all that castle! Riding out onto the grass, we crossed the stream, keeping close to the forest. I was thinking so much, I didn't notice 'till my horse stumbled and jumped. In front of me, a wall grew thirty feet into the air. Whinnying, my horse tossed her head. On the other side, I could hear the other.
"Sakura? What happened? Are you okay?"
"Sakura-chan?"
"Ano, I'm fine, for now, anyway. What's going on?"
Suddenly, three more walls popped up, thirty feet wide, thirty feet tall. Screaming, my horse panicked and threw me off, running through the wall.
"Hoe?"
"Sakura! Are you okay?"
"Hai. I'm fine."
Rubbing my knee, I stood up. If the horse could do it…. Touching the walls, they felt solid.
"Oh no! Not another challenge!"
stepping back from the wall, I watched as two people stepped out of the stone.
"Don't worry, we don't want any cards. We just want to FIGHT!"
Striking an offensive position, he continued.
"I am Shi, creature of stone. Fight me!"
Panicked, I called my key.
"Key of the Star
With Powers Burning Bright
Reveal the Staff
And Shine your Light
RELEASE!"
Smacking a card, I used it.
"Jump! Release and dispel! Jump!"
Jumping, I dodged Shi's attack, landing behind him.
"Mist! Release and dispel! Mist!"
Gracefully sliding from the card, Mist wrapped around Shi. Bulging, Shi popped up more stones, for he seemed to be made of them.
"Wrong! Mist doesn't hurt me!"
What could, then? Throwing rocks at me, Shi pounced. Jumping, I pulled out….
"Earthy! Subdue Shi! Release and dispel! Earthy!"
Coming from the card, Earthy smiled and threw rocks at Shi. Snapping her hand, she grew trees around him, moving them closer, so he can't move. Howling, he disappeared. As I was about to catch Earthy, the other being took it and threw it against the wall, where it stuck.
"I am Ishiko, sister of Shi. I shall avenge him without hindrance!"
Clapping her hands, she conjured stones and threw them at me. Humping out of the way, I tackled her.
"Screw this! It's now physical!"
Raising her fist, she jabbed at me.
"Fight! Power! Release and dispel!"
Joining me, I felt myself strengthen. Punching her in the stomach, I rolled around and kicked her over. Somersaulting, she jumped up. Punching me in the stomach, I countered with a blow to her jaw. Flipping her over, I slammed her into the ground, where she didn't move.
"We've failed. Master will be most displeased. You'll get yours, Mistress."
Disappearing, she left behind a stone shaped as the Fight. Looking around, I called back my cards. Picking up Earthy, I placed the cards back in the book, then pulled out Through.
"Through card! Allow me to move through the wall, Through!"
Syaoran's POV:
I was starting to get frantic when Sakura stepped through the wall. Putting the card back in the book, and the key around her neck, Sakura smiled faintly.
"I'm going to fall over now, 'Kay?"
Knees buckling, she fell to her knees. Catching her arms, I threw one over my shoulder. Her new dress was torn, and she was already bruised. Walking unsteadily, Nakuru and I helped her onto her horse.
"Syaoran?"
"Yes, Sakura?"
"I'm fine, just…. Do…. You have extra pants?"
Surprised, I gaped at her. Smiling feebly, she chuckled.
"I can't fight very well in a dress now, can I"
Blushing, I got on my horse.
"Are you sure you're all right, Sakura-chan?"
"Hai, I'm fine, Tomoyo-chan. We can go on."
Not convinced, I kept an eye on her.
Sakura's POV:
I could feel my head bobbing up and down, but I barely noticed, for my roaring headache. Shaking my head, I tried to pay attention to what Syaoran was saying, but I couldn't quite.
"Sakura, just ride with me. Then you could sleep."
Looking up, I put my arms out. Yes, sleep would help. Picking me up, Syaoran placed me in front of him. I was instantly asleep.
Eriol's POV:
I had seen her fight, through magic, of course. I was certainly curious. How had she been able to use magic like that? That was advanced stuff. And here she was, only bruises and scratches. Just who was she? Where did she come from? No one knew, not even Syaoran. I doubted that even SAKURA-CHAN knew. She was right about the pants, though. They would allow her movement. Thinking about this I called me descendant over.
"Syaoran, if Sakura-chan is willing, I think we should let her wear your clothes. The less women the better. It would be much safer if we appeared to have less women. If we went somewhere with three women and two men, some people might get suspicious. We could say that you and Sakura-chan are brothers, and Nakuru's your sister. Tomoyo-chan can be my sister, and we're friends visiting our settlements up north. WE could use this in villages and with anyone we meet."
Shifting Sakura-chan slightly, he nodded.
"Hai. If Sakura-chan agrees."
Opening her eyes slightly, she yawned.
"Fine. I don't mind."
Falling asleep again, Syaoran and I smiled at her cuteness.
"Now don't get any ideas, Hiiragawza. Focus on Tomoyo-chan. Why don't you go tell them?"
Blushing, I moved my horse over to the others.
Syaoran:
Ha! I was right! He did like Tomoyo-chan!
Tomoyo's POV:
When Eriol-kun rode over and explained things to us, I reluctantly agreed.
"Only if Sakura-chan agrees."
"She did."
"All right."
Nakuru-chan was willing to do whatever her master said. It didn't matter much to her.
"Sure, Eriol-sama!"
Syaoran's POV:
That night, after setting up the fire, I woke Sakura so she could lay down. Spreading a blanket over her, I watched her sleep contently, a small smile perking her lips. Handing blankets to the others', I lay down myself. Wonder what Sakura was dreaming about?
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Please review! R+R! Remember, five reviews, or I won't paste another chapter! BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R+R!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^_~
Sakura Golden Wolf: Konichi wa! HEE HEE HEE HEE!!!!!!!!! Tzao-kun is bloating up right as we speak! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Camera zooms out and focuses on SGW, who's perched on top of a giant box. In the box, there's a mountain of food, and Tzao's stuffing food in his mouth.)
Sakura Golden Wolf: Hey! You weren't supposed to see that!
(Pulls a pencil out and erases the camera guy, penciling in a replacement.)
Sakura Golden Wolf: AHEM….. Anee-wayz….. I was thinking about how many reviews I've gotten, and oh my gosh! I can't believe how many I've gotten! You must really like my story! Although… (Dum dum duuuuuuuummmmmmmm…) I've decided to test your devotion! If I don't get at least…. Five reviews after each chapter, I won't post another chapter! This is effective as of this chapter! ^_~ So, here's chapter…. 12 of At The Water's Edge!
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1 Chapter 12
3rd POV:
Today Tzao was pacing, in a bad mood.
"I can't believe it. She beat Yun, Yu, AND Huo. I must stop her from finding out. LI YIN! "
"Yes, brother?"
"Send Shi and Ishiko after the Mistress. See if THEY can stop her."
"Yes, brother."
Throwing a powder over the stone, Li Yin blew breath onto it and sent it off.
"It's done, sweet Tzao-kun."
"Good."
Sinking into his chair, Tzao smiled.
"She is beautiful."
Sakura's POV:
In the morning, I zoomed about my room, pulling my clothes on. Picking up my satchel, I picked Kero-chan up by the tail.
"Kero-chan, wake up! It's time to go!"
Clattering down the stairs, I burst into the kitchen, nearly knocking Syaoran's face into his breakfast.
"HOE! Gomen nasai, Syao-kun! Sorry I'm late. Kero-chan chose to sleep in today."
Sitting down, Tomoyo-chan laughed.
"It's all right, Sakura-chan. We were just getting ready to go."
Handing me some bread, Nakuru-chan hugged me.
"You're so cute, Sakura-chan!"
"Nakuru, let go of Sakura-chan, and we can leave."
Instantly, Nakuru-chan let go of me and dragged Spinel-chan outside.
"Come on, Minna! Let's go!"
Following behind her, we sweatdropped.
"Well? Come on!"
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We all had gotten new horses, leaving the old ones at Eriol-kuns'. My horse was a beautiful sandy-colored mare, with a near-white mane. Syaoran's was brown, and Tomoyo-chan was riding a strawberry roan. Eriol-kun's horse was dark black, with a white streaked forehead. When Nakuru-chan finally came out of the stables, she was riding a grey mare.
"Eriol-kun, what are the Ruins?"
Turning to Tomoyo-chan, he answered.
"They're the ruins of the Kinomoto castle. The one the Li Kingdom destroyed years ago."
"Oh."
As we rode out the gates, I noticed that there was no one opening it Then I realized that the only servant I had seen had been that one man. Everything seemed operated by magic. Eriol-kun MUST be a strong magician. No servants and all that castle! Riding out onto the grass, we crossed the stream, keeping close to the forest. I was thinking so much, I didn't notice 'till my horse stumbled and jumped. In front of me, a wall grew thirty feet into the air. Whinnying, my horse tossed her head. On the other side, I could hear the other.
"Sakura? What happened? Are you okay?"
"Sakura-chan?"
"Ano, I'm fine, for now, anyway. What's going on?"
Suddenly, three more walls popped up, thirty feet wide, thirty feet tall. Screaming, my horse panicked and threw me off, running through the wall.
"Hoe?"
"Sakura! Are you okay?"
"Hai. I'm fine."
Rubbing my knee, I stood up. If the horse could do it…. Touching the walls, they felt solid.
"Oh no! Not another challenge!"
stepping back from the wall, I watched as two people stepped out of the stone.
"Don't worry, we don't want any cards. We just want to FIGHT!"
Striking an offensive position, he continued.
"I am Shi, creature of stone. Fight me!"
Panicked, I called my key.
"Key of the Star
With Powers Burning Bright
Reveal the Staff
And Shine your Light
RELEASE!"
Smacking a card, I used it.
"Jump! Release and dispel! Jump!"
Jumping, I dodged Shi's attack, landing behind him.
"Mist! Release and dispel! Mist!"
Gracefully sliding from the card, Mist wrapped around Shi. Bulging, Shi popped up more stones, for he seemed to be made of them.
"Wrong! Mist doesn't hurt me!"
What could, then? Throwing rocks at me, Shi pounced. Jumping, I pulled out….
"Earthy! Subdue Shi! Release and dispel! Earthy!"
Coming from the card, Earthy smiled and threw rocks at Shi. Snapping her hand, she grew trees around him, moving them closer, so he can't move. Howling, he disappeared. As I was about to catch Earthy, the other being took it and threw it against the wall, where it stuck.
"I am Ishiko, sister of Shi. I shall avenge him without hindrance!"
Clapping her hands, she conjured stones and threw them at me. Humping out of the way, I tackled her.
"Screw this! It's now physical!"
Raising her fist, she jabbed at me.
"Fight! Power! Release and dispel!"
Joining me, I felt myself strengthen. Punching her in the stomach, I rolled around and kicked her over. Somersaulting, she jumped up. Punching me in the stomach, I countered with a blow to her jaw. Flipping her over, I slammed her into the ground, where she didn't move.
"We've failed. Master will be most displeased. You'll get yours, Mistress."
Disappearing, she left behind a stone shaped as the Fight. Looking around, I called back my cards. Picking up Earthy, I placed the cards back in the book, then pulled out Through.
"Through card! Allow me to move through the wall, Through!"
Syaoran's POV:
I was starting to get frantic when Sakura stepped through the wall. Putting the card back in the book, and the key around her neck, Sakura smiled faintly.
"I'm going to fall over now, 'Kay?"
Knees buckling, she fell to her knees. Catching her arms, I threw one over my shoulder. Her new dress was torn, and she was already bruised. Walking unsteadily, Nakuru and I helped her onto her horse.
"Syaoran?"
"Yes, Sakura?"
"I'm fine, just…. Do…. You have extra pants?"
Surprised, I gaped at her. Smiling feebly, she chuckled.
"I can't fight very well in a dress now, can I"
Blushing, I got on my horse.
"Are you sure you're all right, Sakura-chan?"
"Hai, I'm fine, Tomoyo-chan. We can go on."
Not convinced, I kept an eye on her.
Sakura's POV:
I could feel my head bobbing up and down, but I barely noticed, for my roaring headache. Shaking my head, I tried to pay attention to what Syaoran was saying, but I couldn't quite.
"Sakura, just ride with me. Then you could sleep."
Looking up, I put my arms out. Yes, sleep would help. Picking me up, Syaoran placed me in front of him. I was instantly asleep.
Eriol's POV:
I had seen her fight, through magic, of course. I was certainly curious. How had she been able to use magic like that? That was advanced stuff. And here she was, only bruises and scratches. Just who was she? Where did she come from? No one knew, not even Syaoran. I doubted that even SAKURA-CHAN knew. She was right about the pants, though. They would allow her movement. Thinking about this I called me descendant over.
"Syaoran, if Sakura-chan is willing, I think we should let her wear your clothes. The less women the better. It would be much safer if we appeared to have less women. If we went somewhere with three women and two men, some people might get suspicious. We could say that you and Sakura-chan are brothers, and Nakuru's your sister. Tomoyo-chan can be my sister, and we're friends visiting our settlements up north. WE could use this in villages and with anyone we meet."
Shifting Sakura-chan slightly, he nodded.
"Hai. If Sakura-chan agrees."
Opening her eyes slightly, she yawned.
"Fine. I don't mind."
Falling asleep again, Syaoran and I smiled at her cuteness.
"Now don't get any ideas, Hiiragawza. Focus on Tomoyo-chan. Why don't you go tell them?"
Blushing, I moved my horse over to the others.
Syaoran:
Ha! I was right! He did like Tomoyo-chan!
Tomoyo's POV:
When Eriol-kun rode over and explained things to us, I reluctantly agreed.
"Only if Sakura-chan agrees."
"She did."
"All right."
Nakuru-chan was willing to do whatever her master said. It didn't matter much to her.
"Sure, Eriol-sama!"
Syaoran's POV:
That night, after setting up the fire, I woke Sakura so she could lay down. Spreading a blanket over her, I watched her sleep contently, a small smile perking her lips. Handing blankets to the others', I lay down myself. Wonder what Sakura was dreaming about?
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Please review! R+R! Remember, five reviews, or I won't paste another chapter! BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R+R!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^_~