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~thoughts~ - character thoughts
" "- quotes
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Chapter 9 - On Her Own
"He's coming" Re watched as the girl on the bed murmured a name "Guang"
~ There it is¡the indistinct figure with the long hair¡who is that? ~
Taeia opened her eyes, it was just a dream. She got out of bed and proceeds to dress. It was a beautiful Sunday morning without a cloud in the sky, perfect weather for a picnic, but every other Sunday means¡
"Taeia-chan! Remember, we have training today!" Ming knocked on his roommate's door
"Yes sir!" She replied sarcastically
The girl sighted. She hated training every other Sunday mornings!
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(Sakura's house)
"Who are you calling this early in the morning, Kaijuu (monster)?" Touya stood in the doorway watching his little sister "Better not be the brat"
"I'm not a Kaijuu" Sakura replied, irritated "and Syao-kun is not a brat!"
Sakura dialed Syaoran's number
"Moshimoshi, Li residence" A voice came from the other line
"Ohayo Syao-kun!" Sakura replied
"Ohayo Sakura" Syaoran perked up at his girlfriend's voice
"It's such a nice day out," The Cherry Blossom stated, "so I wonder if you want to go on a picnic with us"
"'Us'?" The little wolf echoed, confused
"Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun and I" She clarified "I try to reach Taeia-chan and Ming-kun, but there was no one home"
"Sure" Syaoran agreed "Where?"
"Penguin Park" The card mistress replied
"I'll see you there" Syaoran responded, "Love you"
"Ashiteru" Sakura whispered blushing
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(At Hiiragizawa Manor)
"Master, Daidouji-san," Spinel flew to give the message to his master "Phone call form the Card Mistress. She informs you and Daidouji-san to go to Penguin Park for a picnic"
"Thank you Spinel" Eriol replied
"Oh Suppi-chhhhaaaaaaannnnn!!!" Nakuru calls out from the kitchen in a singsong way "I made coookkieeess! Where are youuu?"
"Gia! Hide me! The guy is like a walking maniac!" Spinel zoomed around the room trying to hide
"Don't worry Spinel," Tomoyo hold out her purse "You can hide in here"
Spinel dove into the purse trembling
"Master, Tomoyo-chan, have you seen Suppi-chan any place?" Nakuru poked his head inside the room
"No, we haven't" Eriol replied
"Oh Suppi-chan! I'm coming!" Nakuru began to climb the stairs
"Is he gone?" Spinel climbed out of Tomoyo's purse
"Yes" She said, amused
"I'm forever in your debt Daidouji-san!" Spinel purred against Tomoyo's hand then flew to the kitchen
"Your guardians are very cute" She commented
"Cuter than me?" Eriol asked faking hurt
"No one is cuter than you" the girl smiled
The couple shared a few kisses before heading to Penguin Park
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(Penguin Park)
"Konnechiha Sakura-chan, Syaoran-kun" the couple have arrived at the park
"Konnechiha Eriol-kun, Tomoyo-chan" Sakura and Syaoran are beginning to search for a good picnic spot
The two couple are finally finished with spreading out the food when Ming and Taeia arrived
"Ohayo, what are you guys doing here?" the girl asked
"We're here for a picnic" Sakura responded, "I called you and Ming-kun, but there was no one answering"
"That's because we always come for training every other Sunday" The jade-eyed boy explained
"Training?" Tomoyo inquired
"Yes, we get a chance to brush up on our martial art skills" Taeia clarified
"We should probably begin" Ming suggested
"We'll let you start," Eriol said "Let's see what you can do"
"We'll start with 20 push-ups" Ming said to Taeia
"20?!" She sighted and dropped to the ground to do the exercise "1, 2, 3, 4¡20!"
By the end of the warm up exercise that consists of 20 push-ups, 20 sit-ups and 2 rounds of gymnastics, sweat was literately pouring off of Taeia's forehead
"Which one do you prefer to practice first," Ming asked holding up his sword "martial art or sword play?"
"How about a break?" Taeia sat on the grass panting slightly, "I'm not a machine you know"
"A Clow card is not going to give you a break. Now, get up" Ming extended a hand to the exhausted girl
"With training like that it's tiring just to watch her" Tomoyo remarked
"I'm sorry if I push you too hard Taeia-chan," Ming apologized gazing at the girl on the ground "but the Clow cards are getting more dangerous, and I don't¡want to lose my best friend"
"I know" Taeia answered miserably ~what do you expect? I'm just going to be a best friend, that's all~ "I think we can do martial arts first"
"You sure your up to it?" Ming smirked "After all, I always outdo you in it¡"
"Well, not this time" Taeia retort
The brown-haired boy bowed to his opponent. Taeia did the same. They face each other. The girl initiates the first punch, but it was quickly blocked
Meanwhile, the four having the picnic watch amusingly as their children spar. Unknown to all six people in the park, a figure also watches behind a tree.
With a few kicks and blocks from Ming, Taeia was quickly retreating.
"Don't just defend" He advised as he dodges a swipe from Taeia "Attack"
Ming throws a low kick as she flips into the air, but her landing was miscalculated as she tumble on her back, also trips Ming who fell on top of her. Their faces are only inches apart. Neither moved.
"Better watch that landing next time" Ming whispered huskily
"Yeah¡" Taeia said softly
"Do you think they're hurt?" Sakura asked worriedly "Maybe we should see what's going on"
"I think they have everything handled" Eriol reassured
"Hoe?" She questioned confused "Why do you say that Eriol-kun?"
"Call it a hunch if you will" He smiled mysteriously which caused Syaoran to shiver
"Sakura, did you sense that?" the little wolf suddenly asked
the card mistresses closed her eyes in concentration
"Yes" She whispered "A Clow card"
"Hey you two! Enough with the love fest already!" Syaoran shouted to the two card captors "We've got a problem"
Ming and Taeia quickly stood up both scarlet. The blue-eyed girl transformed her key into a wand waiting for any danger.
A girl walked toward them. It wore a black martial arts uniform with a Yin Yang sign in the middle. It bowed to Taeia
"It's the Fight card" Re poked out from the blue-haired girl pocket "and it's challenging you, Taeia. If you win, the card will admit defeat."
"Then I will claim victory" She placed her wand on the grass and face the Fight.
"Taeia-chan, it's not easy to win form this card" Ming tried to convince her
"Ming-kun, I can do this" Taeia narrowed her eyes in determination "In the past you always helped me with the cards. It's about time I did something on my own"
"You have nothing to prove, but I know I can't convince you" Ming realized "so good luck"
"Arigotou (thanks)" She said
Taeia bowed to Fight. The card did the same. The Fight throws the first punch, Taeia blocked. She gave a roundhouse kick toward the cards head, but the card was quicker to react and dodged. The Fight reacts with a punch to Taeia's stomach. The punch landed, and the girl was temporarily stunned.
"Taeia-chan!" Ming and the other card captors cried in horror. Each could only watch and do nothing, they know that she has to do this on her own.
Taeia retort with a low kick, which knocked the Fight on its back. While the card is on the ground, she quickly flings a few punches. The card got back on its feet and soon it began to hurl kicks so fast that Taeia could only block. The Card's punches are beginning to land more and more. Rapidly, Taeia was covered in bruise.
~I don't think I can take anymore of this~ Taeia suffered another punch to her jaw ~I can only muster another attack, but what? ~
She quickly gathers her concentration and did a fly kick. The Fight Card paused for a moment, then collapsed.
"Fight card! Return to your powers confined! Fight card" Taeia sealed the Clow card
Immediately, she found herself surrounded by five very concerned people.
"You did it!" Ming shouted hugging the girl
"Hai! I did" Her smile suddenly turns to an expression of pain "Your hurting me"
"Gomen" Ming blushed and let go of the girl in his arms
"Are you alright, Taeia-chan?" Tomoyo asked worriedly
"Hai, I'm fine Okaasan (mother)" She smiled "I think I broke a rib, though"
"You did it! I'm proud of you" Eriol said
"Thanks Otousan (father)" Taeia grinned
Unexpectedly, another person walked on in the scene.
"Who are you?" Ming glared at the figure
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To Be Continued
A Cliffhanger, always want to do one of those. Who do you think it is? Anyway, the next chapter will come soon, R&R Plez!
~thoughts~ - character thoughts
" "- quotes
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Chapter 9 - On Her Own
"He's coming" Re watched as the girl on the bed murmured a name "Guang"
~ There it is¡the indistinct figure with the long hair¡who is that? ~
Taeia opened her eyes, it was just a dream. She got out of bed and proceeds to dress. It was a beautiful Sunday morning without a cloud in the sky, perfect weather for a picnic, but every other Sunday means¡
"Taeia-chan! Remember, we have training today!" Ming knocked on his roommate's door
"Yes sir!" She replied sarcastically
The girl sighted. She hated training every other Sunday mornings!
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(Sakura's house)
"Who are you calling this early in the morning, Kaijuu (monster)?" Touya stood in the doorway watching his little sister "Better not be the brat"
"I'm not a Kaijuu" Sakura replied, irritated "and Syao-kun is not a brat!"
Sakura dialed Syaoran's number
"Moshimoshi, Li residence" A voice came from the other line
"Ohayo Syao-kun!" Sakura replied
"Ohayo Sakura" Syaoran perked up at his girlfriend's voice
"It's such a nice day out," The Cherry Blossom stated, "so I wonder if you want to go on a picnic with us"
"'Us'?" The little wolf echoed, confused
"Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun and I" She clarified "I try to reach Taeia-chan and Ming-kun, but there was no one home"
"Sure" Syaoran agreed "Where?"
"Penguin Park" The card mistress replied
"I'll see you there" Syaoran responded, "Love you"
"Ashiteru" Sakura whispered blushing
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(At Hiiragizawa Manor)
"Master, Daidouji-san," Spinel flew to give the message to his master "Phone call form the Card Mistress. She informs you and Daidouji-san to go to Penguin Park for a picnic"
"Thank you Spinel" Eriol replied
"Oh Suppi-chhhhaaaaaaannnnn!!!" Nakuru calls out from the kitchen in a singsong way "I made coookkieeess! Where are youuu?"
"Gia! Hide me! The guy is like a walking maniac!" Spinel zoomed around the room trying to hide
"Don't worry Spinel," Tomoyo hold out her purse "You can hide in here"
Spinel dove into the purse trembling
"Master, Tomoyo-chan, have you seen Suppi-chan any place?" Nakuru poked his head inside the room
"No, we haven't" Eriol replied
"Oh Suppi-chan! I'm coming!" Nakuru began to climb the stairs
"Is he gone?" Spinel climbed out of Tomoyo's purse
"Yes" She said, amused
"I'm forever in your debt Daidouji-san!" Spinel purred against Tomoyo's hand then flew to the kitchen
"Your guardians are very cute" She commented
"Cuter than me?" Eriol asked faking hurt
"No one is cuter than you" the girl smiled
The couple shared a few kisses before heading to Penguin Park
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(Penguin Park)
"Konnechiha Sakura-chan, Syaoran-kun" the couple have arrived at the park
"Konnechiha Eriol-kun, Tomoyo-chan" Sakura and Syaoran are beginning to search for a good picnic spot
The two couple are finally finished with spreading out the food when Ming and Taeia arrived
"Ohayo, what are you guys doing here?" the girl asked
"We're here for a picnic" Sakura responded, "I called you and Ming-kun, but there was no one answering"
"That's because we always come for training every other Sunday" The jade-eyed boy explained
"Training?" Tomoyo inquired
"Yes, we get a chance to brush up on our martial art skills" Taeia clarified
"We should probably begin" Ming suggested
"We'll let you start," Eriol said "Let's see what you can do"
"We'll start with 20 push-ups" Ming said to Taeia
"20?!" She sighted and dropped to the ground to do the exercise "1, 2, 3, 4¡20!"
By the end of the warm up exercise that consists of 20 push-ups, 20 sit-ups and 2 rounds of gymnastics, sweat was literately pouring off of Taeia's forehead
"Which one do you prefer to practice first," Ming asked holding up his sword "martial art or sword play?"
"How about a break?" Taeia sat on the grass panting slightly, "I'm not a machine you know"
"A Clow card is not going to give you a break. Now, get up" Ming extended a hand to the exhausted girl
"With training like that it's tiring just to watch her" Tomoyo remarked
"I'm sorry if I push you too hard Taeia-chan," Ming apologized gazing at the girl on the ground "but the Clow cards are getting more dangerous, and I don't¡want to lose my best friend"
"I know" Taeia answered miserably ~what do you expect? I'm just going to be a best friend, that's all~ "I think we can do martial arts first"
"You sure your up to it?" Ming smirked "After all, I always outdo you in it¡"
"Well, not this time" Taeia retort
The brown-haired boy bowed to his opponent. Taeia did the same. They face each other. The girl initiates the first punch, but it was quickly blocked
Meanwhile, the four having the picnic watch amusingly as their children spar. Unknown to all six people in the park, a figure also watches behind a tree.
With a few kicks and blocks from Ming, Taeia was quickly retreating.
"Don't just defend" He advised as he dodges a swipe from Taeia "Attack"
Ming throws a low kick as she flips into the air, but her landing was miscalculated as she tumble on her back, also trips Ming who fell on top of her. Their faces are only inches apart. Neither moved.
"Better watch that landing next time" Ming whispered huskily
"Yeah¡" Taeia said softly
"Do you think they're hurt?" Sakura asked worriedly "Maybe we should see what's going on"
"I think they have everything handled" Eriol reassured
"Hoe?" She questioned confused "Why do you say that Eriol-kun?"
"Call it a hunch if you will" He smiled mysteriously which caused Syaoran to shiver
"Sakura, did you sense that?" the little wolf suddenly asked
the card mistresses closed her eyes in concentration
"Yes" She whispered "A Clow card"
"Hey you two! Enough with the love fest already!" Syaoran shouted to the two card captors "We've got a problem"
Ming and Taeia quickly stood up both scarlet. The blue-eyed girl transformed her key into a wand waiting for any danger.
A girl walked toward them. It wore a black martial arts uniform with a Yin Yang sign in the middle. It bowed to Taeia
"It's the Fight card" Re poked out from the blue-haired girl pocket "and it's challenging you, Taeia. If you win, the card will admit defeat."
"Then I will claim victory" She placed her wand on the grass and face the Fight.
"Taeia-chan, it's not easy to win form this card" Ming tried to convince her
"Ming-kun, I can do this" Taeia narrowed her eyes in determination "In the past you always helped me with the cards. It's about time I did something on my own"
"You have nothing to prove, but I know I can't convince you" Ming realized "so good luck"
"Arigotou (thanks)" She said
Taeia bowed to Fight. The card did the same. The Fight throws the first punch, Taeia blocked. She gave a roundhouse kick toward the cards head, but the card was quicker to react and dodged. The Fight reacts with a punch to Taeia's stomach. The punch landed, and the girl was temporarily stunned.
"Taeia-chan!" Ming and the other card captors cried in horror. Each could only watch and do nothing, they know that she has to do this on her own.
Taeia retort with a low kick, which knocked the Fight on its back. While the card is on the ground, she quickly flings a few punches. The card got back on its feet and soon it began to hurl kicks so fast that Taeia could only block. The Card's punches are beginning to land more and more. Rapidly, Taeia was covered in bruise.
~I don't think I can take anymore of this~ Taeia suffered another punch to her jaw ~I can only muster another attack, but what? ~
She quickly gathers her concentration and did a fly kick. The Fight Card paused for a moment, then collapsed.
"Fight card! Return to your powers confined! Fight card" Taeia sealed the Clow card
Immediately, she found herself surrounded by five very concerned people.
"You did it!" Ming shouted hugging the girl
"Hai! I did" Her smile suddenly turns to an expression of pain "Your hurting me"
"Gomen" Ming blushed and let go of the girl in his arms
"Are you alright, Taeia-chan?" Tomoyo asked worriedly
"Hai, I'm fine Okaasan (mother)" She smiled "I think I broke a rib, though"
"You did it! I'm proud of you" Eriol said
"Thanks Otousan (father)" Taeia grinned
Unexpectedly, another person walked on in the scene.
"Who are you?" Ming glared at the figure
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To Be Continued
A Cliffhanger, always want to do one of those. Who do you think it is? Anyway, the next chapter will come soon, R&R Plez!
