Author's notes: Hell-o!!! Minna-san, this is chapter 1 of TOTAL DISASTER! This chapter is improved…so please…please…review! I don't want all the sweat and energy I released to go to waste! I want to make myself satisfied and your reviews can satisfy me. That's all…
Disclaimer: Card Captor Sakura is CLAMP's property. Unfortunately, it can't be mine…sheesh! But, hey! All made up characters are mine.
TOTAL DISASTER A Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction By Momosuke Sakura
CHAPTER 1: AN UNACCEPTABLE TRUTH
Hong Kong China
Li Mansion
The skies are really black, similar to Syaoran's feelings right now. It's 12:00 A.M. He recently had a nightmare. He looks at the window then huskily rubbed it. He abruptly saw Sakura's pained face. She's crying and hurt. Her eyes are not emerald anymore…they're imperfect and tears endlessly flowed down it. He felt an intense dart of pain stung him. Suddenly, everything became clear and Syaoran realized he's gazing at the mist outside his window. He sat on his bed, staring lifelessly on the floor. What's the meaning of that nightmare? What's it trying to impart? He wondered. I must see her. She's still my girl friend and even though we've been apart for 2 years now, I haven't forgotten her and… I still love her He became tired of thinking and soon went back to sleep.
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Morning…
Sakura's moans awakened Tomoyo. She's holding Sakura's bruised hands firmly. She lets go of it then looked at her. Sakura's face is completely covered with bandages. Tomoyo rubbed her eyes. "Sakura-chan… what's the matter?" Tomoyo asked softly placing a strand of Sakura's hair behind her ears. "I'm going to die!!!!! NOOOO!!!!" Sakura desperately screamed at the top of her voice, pulling her hair brusquely. "Shhh Sakura-chan, you're okay now. Calm down!" Tomoyo told her. However, Sakura kept on shouting hysterically. Frantic, she skidded out the room then called the doctor.
Soon…
The room is quiet now. "What happened to my best friend, Doctor?" Tomoyo queried worriedly. The doctor shook his head after taking Sakura's blood pressure. "Miss Kinomoto is still in a state of shock. Her accident is still lingering in her mind that's why she got so hysterical. I've given her medicine to calm her," the doctor explained. Touya and Fujitaka entered the room. Fujitaka caressed Sakura's hair. He looked at Tomoyo. "What happened?" he asked her. She shrugged. "She got so hysterical a while ago. I nearly panicked because…she's out of control," was the reply. Kaijuu (monster)… onegai (please) be okay… Touya's mind said. He's crying again. Tomoyo patted his soldiers then nodded. As if reading his mind, she said, "Take it easy, Touya-kun. Sakura-chan will be all right." Touya smiled in certainty.
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Meanwhile…
Li Yelan smiled enjoyably, watching Syaoran practicing handling his sword again. He tossed one of his cards, uttered some chants and then suddenly, his sword fired up. Yelan clapped her hands distracting Syaoran's focus. Syaoran heaved a sigh seeing her Mom approaching. "Practicing again I see. Here, I brought you coffee. Come on. Have a break," she said. "Mom, don't stun me again like that, huh? You're scaring me. And I was supposed to blast this can by means of my sword's power," Syaoran complained, scratching his head. Yelan giggled then apologized.
"Mom… can I ask a favor? Something… serious?" Syaoran asked. Yelan's face became staid. "No problem…but…I'm not so sure if I can give it to you," Yelan answered. Syaoran nodded, meaning he agreed. He stood up then gazed into space. He pictures Sakura's hurt face. "I want to go back to Japan and finish my studies there." Yelan's mouth opened but no sound came out. She stood up then walked near her son. She rested her hands on his broad shoulders. "Why, son? Is it because of this girl, Sakura?" she inquired. Syaoran closed his eyes then nodded. He turned around to look at his mother's reaction. "I miss her…whatever happens, she's still my girl friend. And I love her so much," he said. "I just want to see her. I'm afraid something happened to her. I-I can feel her aura and right now…I…I can't explain it's…it seems… dead."
Yelan smiled firmly. "Why didn't you ask me before about that? I know you miss her so much and I know…you're not…happy here in Hong Kong. You're not happy with us, your family," she said sadly. "Mom, don't talk like that. You know that's not true. I love Sakura the same way I love all of you but…she's expecting me there. I promised her that I'll come back," he explained. "And…I didn't tell you before because I know you wouldn't let me. My training is not yet finished and my powers hasn't advanced yet but now, I can say I'm much more powerful. I can say I'm a better sorcerer." (A.N. Sorry if this is to some extent, THE SAME OLD STORY.)
2 days later…
Evening…
Syaoran intently stares at his mother. Until now, he hasn't received a response from his mother. She acts normally as if nothing happened. Syaoran just sighed staring at his food. Yelan looked at his son and breathed deeply. I don't know what I will do…but Xiao Lang doesn't seem too well. I can sacrifice my happiness and can be sad without him. I can't see him like that Yelan thought. "Mom…look at Xiao Lang…he's not eating…just staring lifelessly at his food…better watch out…I noticed he's been a freak these days," Fuutie, one of Syaoran's four sisters whispered to Yelan. "Shut up!" Yelan retorted.
Later…
A knock was heard at Syaoran's room. Syaoran scratched his head huskily, not wanting to open the door. He lazily opened it and Yelan's face surprised him. "Mom! Come in!" he said. Yelan sat on the bed enjoying the spring scent of Syaoran's perfume all over the room. "Xiao Lang, sorry. I know you've been waiting for my response. It took some time for me to decide," Yelan apologized. Syaoran nervously looked at her.
"You wouldn't let me, right?" Syaoran asked with a big frown on his face.
Yelan laughed. "You're the one who said that, not me."
"So? What now?"
"Your ying fa (cherry blossom) is waiting for you…you're so slow. You better pack your things quick! Or else…"
"You mean…you're allowing me?!"
"What do you think?"
Syaoran jumped around the big room for joy. "Thank you mom!!" he yelled. Her mom's eyes are widening. She never saw her son so happy since he went back from Japan. Now she believed that her decision was never wrong. She tapped her son's back. "But be sure to finish your studies and when you come back here in Hong Kong, you're already a complete person that we will be proud of." Syaoran nodded. "I swear."
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Tomoeda Medical wing…
Touya spotted Tomoyo weeping softly. She heard the sound of footsteps. She quickly wiped her little tears then turned to see who it is. "Touya!" she gasped. He just grinned. He's holding a cup of coffee and a loaf of bread. He gave it to her. Tomoyo thanked him. "Arigato (Thanks). What about you?" "I already ate with Yuki," he responded. "Why are you crying a while ago?" Touya asked. Tomoyo gulped, "Ano…chigau (no). I'm not crying, Touya-kun," she lied. Touya eyed her in disbelief then shook his head. "Don't lie to me, Tomoyo-chan. It's still pretty obvious. Your eyes are still puffy," he said. "No, it's nothing really. Just worrying about Sakura-chan…like you, that's all," she replied in a low tone. "Don't worry. I know that she'll survive all this," Touya assured her.
After 3 days…
The sound of the air conditioner is heard in the whole room. Sakura partially opened her eyes. The sun's rays hit it making her totally awake. She realized she's in the hospital. Sakura began to think for a while then remembered why she is there right now. When she rubbed her eyes, she knew her face is completely covered with bandages except her nose and her eyes. What happened to my face? She questioned herself.
Sakura grew more curious hence, she decided to know exactly what happened. She quickly removed her dextrose then dashed to the lavatory. Trembling, she slowly took off the bandages one by one. Her eyes almost drooped seeing the half part of her face. Gulping, she continued removing all the bandages. In a little while, she completely removed the bandages. Her whole body stiffened… seeing the person gazing at her in the mirror…mixed emotions mount in her. Her whole world stopped. She stroked her right cheek… My face…is ruined! she knew. She buried her face with her hands. I don't want to see it!!!! I don't want to!!!! This is a dream!! she anxiously convinced herself. Chill out…this…is…a dream! A nightmare!! More tears welled up her eyes. She's trembling and she felt she wants to die. She slowly stood up again to see the hideous face she saw a while ago. She pinched her shoulders and it hurt her realizing it's certainly NOT A DREAM. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sakura's tormented yells were heard which astounded the people inside the hospital.
Touya, Fujitaka and Tomoyo hurried to Sakura's room. They saw Sakura's bed empty and her dextrose removed. "Sakura!!! Sakura doko imasu ka (Where did you go)?!!" Touya shouted, terrified. They searched her inside the room. Tomoyo found her lying on the lavatory floor, badly crying. She noticed her bandages were removed and her damaged face is revealed. She now knew what happened. She embraced her tightly calming her. Touya and Fujitaka's eyes are widening. Touya breathed deeply, soothing his shocked nerves. Fujitaka cried at the poor sight of her daughter. Touya carried her and laid her carefully on the bed. Sakura's whole body is still shaking.
"I wish I just died…how I wish I was stabbed by my car's broken glasses and killed," she murmured and cried again. "Sakura-chan! Don't say that!" Tomoyo cried, holding her hands tightly. Sakura yanked her hands away. "There's no reason for me to live! Syaoran-kun will reject me for sure! He will reject me! He will reject me!" Sakura yelled. "Sakura-chan…your face is not badly damaged. There may have been some changes demo (but) you're still kirei (beautiful)… and Li-kun loved you not because of your beauty. He simply loved the whole you regardless of your physical appearance," Tomoyo reassured her. "Onegai (please) leave me alone…please…" Sakura whispered. The moment Touya and the others went out, Sakura continued to sob. Soon, the doctor came. Then, he gave the patient medicine to calm her.
After 1 week…
Tomoyo's car honked noisily in front of Kinomoto Residence. Touya welcomed her. "Ohayo (Morning). Kaijuu is still fixing herself. Come in," Touya greeted. Tomoyo entered the house feeling at home. Touya prepared Japanese green tea for her while waiting for Sakura. "Thanks. I just thought of hanging out with Sakura-chan. That way, she may perhaps forget all that had happened to her. By the way, how's she?" she said, sipping the green tea enjoyably. "She's still adjusting. I think what happened to her is already acceptable on her part," Touya breathed. Tomoyo smiled being satisfied with his answer. Suddenly, someone called out. "Ready! Shall we, Tomoyo-chan?" Sakura exclaimed. Tomoyo looked up. Sakura looks happy but deep inside she's not. She covered the damaged part of her face with her long, tangled bangs. She breathed deeply trying hard to be gay. She noticed that Touya is blushing. She then chuckled. "Do you want to come with us, onichan to spend time with Tomoyo-chan? You don't know…Mizuki-sensei will be replaced in your heart in few years…I mean few months or weeks or days time!" she whispered to Touya. "Knock it off, kaijuu!" Touya retorted. There's a huge question mark above Tomoyo's head but she just tittered. "AHEM! Ano, you both have fun okay? And never mind your curfew, kaijuu," Touya spoke.
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Hong Kong China
Airport
Yelan hugged her son for the last time. Wei handed him his huge briefcase. "Don't forget son. Finish your studies and keep practicing," Yelan reminded Syaoran for the 8th time. Syaoran sighed then nodded in response. His sisters and Meilin were also there to accompany Syaoran. "Take care of *sob* yourself, Xiao Lang," Siefa told him. Syaoran will leave them again. "You sure you don't want to come with me?" he asked Meilin again. Meilin shook her head. "My Diao (Meilin's new boyfriend) won't let me. Have fun and tell Daidouji-san and Kinomoto-san that I miss them." Syaoran nodded in reply. He kissed his mom for the last time and went off for his ying fa.
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Tomoeda Shopping Center…
Tomoyo shopped lots of clothes for Sakura. And she's so delighted about it. All the clothes perfectly suited her best friend. Meanwhile, Sakura sweat drops at the sight of the elated Tomoyo. Her best friend's eyes are twinkling and she's so excited to see her wear those clothes. "Arigato, Tomoyo-chan. These clothes are all expensive. You sure you won't let me pay ALL THESE?" Sakura asked. Tomoyo made a big smile. "Of course! I can't wait to see you in those sexy clothes. But *groan* I wish I just made some outfits for you. Much beautiful than these! Don't worry I will, okay?" Tomoyo said. Sakura smiled faintly. "S-sure," she assented, in a stifled voice. Tomoyo spotted her favorite restaurant. She quickly nudged Sakura. "Neh (Hey) wanna eat?" she asked her. Sakura nodded.
After…
"Daijoubu (Are you all right), Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo inquired, placing the payment on the table. Sakura sighed sadly. "I will lie if I say I am," she replied, feeling dizzy. Tomoyo frowned; disappointed at the thought that she's all right now. "Why's that black cloud not letting go of you? Come on. What's bothering you?" she queried, extremely worried of her best friend. Sakura put her hands on her head. She bit her lip then, she began to sob. "I wish Syaoran-kun will just stay in Hong Kong forever. I don't want him to see me," Sakura sobbed, feeling desperate. Tomoyo can't believe her ears. Sakura…doesn't want Li to come back when since he left, her best friend's talking nonstop about him, telling how much she wish that he will come back. "I never thought you're such a WIMP, Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo snapped. Her words are ringing in Sakura's ears. She lifted her head to see Tomoyo's face. Tomoyo looks dismayed. Her eyes are widening at Tomoyo's words but she managed to say, "Sou desu ne (You're right)! I'm a wimp! I'm a total wimp!!" she cried which caught the people's attention.
All the people inside the restaurant stared at her…confused. "Eto (um)…nan demo nai (nothing)! Don't mind," Tomoyo told them. She sat again to comfort Sakura. She spoke, "Shirimasen (Sorry). I don't really mean what I said, Sakura-chan. I just want to…" Sakura interrupted, "Iie (no). I really mean it. I'm a wimp because I don't want to deal with my problems… and one of my problems is Syaoran-kun. I know…*sob* he will lose his love for me…the moment she saw me! Hora (look)! Look at this hideous mark at my face! It's horrible, ne (right)?" she said sarcastically. Tomoyo scowled even more. She's getting angry now. "Sakura-chan, you're not ugly! How many times would I have to convince you about that?! And…Li-kun will never stop loving you! He loves you very much…more than his life!" she protested, yelling at her. Tomoyo breathed deeply to clear her mind. "Let's not fight, Sakura-chan." Sakura stayed silent, then, she wiped her tears. "Let's go. I want to go home, Tomoyo-chan," Sakura whispered. Tomoyo nodded sadly.
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Tomoeda Japan
Syaoran's Apartment
Syaoran yawned noisily. He's so tired of the trip but he's very happy now because, he will spend his life again with his ol' friends and most especially, his lover, Sakura. He's so excited to see her. He forgot to tell her that he's coming back. She'll flip. Syaoran supposed. He took a look at his tiny home. It's very clean and serene. But it's definitely sad to live all alone in there. He almost forgot where his bedroom is. Soon, he found it and plunge himself on his bed. He closed his eyes then tried to sleep but he can't. What if…that's right! His mind shouted. He grabbed his jacket quickly then raced off the apartment.
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Tomoyo's brakes screeched loudly in front of Sakura's house. "I'm sorry for what happened, Tomoyo-chan," Sakura apologized, holding her left hand. Tomoyo nodded, smiling. "There's your house. See you tomorrow," she said. Seeing Sakura's sad face again, she didn't forget to say, "Cheer up!" Sakura smiled as soon as she said that. Sakura was about to push the car's door when she paused. "Nani?" Tomoyo asked. "I still want to go somewhere. How 'bout…the Penguin park?" Sakura demanded. "Message received!" Tomoyo exclaimed then she turned the ignition.
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This place really changed a lot. 2 Swings are added and there are 5 empty food stands. Syaoran thought admiring the much beautiful Penguin Park. He strolled further to see more. Then, he spotted a bench and decided to take a break. He recalled all the times, good or bad that he and Sakura had shared. They've been through many ups and downs and his being the future leader of the Li clan had been one of them. He's glad obstacles aren't able to break them. He won't let that happen, ever. He's happy that his family accepts Sakura and agrees to be a part of their family. What if we're married? What will our honeymoon be like? Syaoran sighed and pushed her dirty thoughts away. All of a sudden, he sensed a very familiar aura… so warm and tender.
Sakura and Tomoyo began to walk about. Sakura felt so peaceful and calm, breathing in the fresh and breezy air. This is one of the places where she and Syaoran spent their memorable childhood days where they have a good time and plan how to capture the Clow cards. "Why do you want to go here, Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo asked her. Sakura snapped back to reality. Tomoyo's question confuses her. Yeah. Why does she really want to go here? "I don't know. Something urged me. Hoe…that's so strange," Sakura replied very puzzled. "O-okay," Tomoyo said, confused at her weird answer. Suddenly, she felt a familiar aura. Her whole body stiffened in shock. She knows whose is that strong green aura. Static, she tried to settle herself. Syaoran-kun won't go here. He can't! But she knew she's only deceiving herself. She all ready saw him, seating on the bench about 40 centimeters away from Tomoyo and her. She walked quietly backward. "Tomoyo-chan…let's go…" Sakura muttered. Tomoyo eyed her in confusion. "What?" she asked. She marched more steps backward. "I said let's go!" she hissed at her. Too late, Syaoran turned his head around. His mouth opened, but no sound came out. There's Sakura and Tomoyo in the view. Tomoyo's eyes are widening while Sakura can't move. Her world fall down and she doesn't know what to do. Hot tears rose up her eyes, she blinked them rapidly.
Syaoran ran toward the two of them. He embraced Sakura very tightly but Sakura didn't respond to that embrace. Her tears uncontrollably rolled down her emerald green eyes. Tomoyo's not smiling too. Sou na (Oh no)! What will happen now? she thought. "Sakura!!!! Honey! I'm back from Hong Kong! I came back for you!!!" Syaoran exclaimed, shaking her. Still, she's crying and speechless. Syaoran smiled at the thought that the tears rolling down her eyes are tears of joy. Suddenly, the wind lashed through her long bangs, showing her devastating secret. Terrified, Sakura opted to run but before she could take a step, she tumbled down unconscious.
Author's notes: Ah, ah, ah…leaving? Don't forget to review this chapter! The 2nd chapter is coming up. Just tell me if you liked this fic! Whatever you reviewed, I'll finish this fan fiction.
If you had read my first fan fic, Whom the heart desires, you will notice there are some scenes similar to this story. Never mind that, okay? This fan fiction is entirely different. And not to mention, this is better than my first fic.