1.1.1 Chap. "Black out…Meeting the family…Graduation…"
1.1.2 AUTHURS NOTE: I hope you like this chapter. I'm trying to post the chapters faster please be patient. Exams are starting soon well at least in my school. Ne ways remember to REVIEW ONEGAI ^_^
"Sakura…you're beautiful" Syaoran stated finding his voice. She was wearing a long sparkly golden gown that trailed behind her, it hugged her curves perfectly. The front of the dress was a low cut showing cleavage and was held up by two very thin straps that tied round her neck, the back of he dress was backless all the way down to her lower back.
"You really think so?" Sakura asked uncertain, she had never worn anything like this before.
"Of course but the question is if you like it?" Syaoran answered walking over to her.
" I do, it's absolutely beautiful" Sakura stated as Syaoran led her to a full mirror " You look handsome too"
"Thank you, here I bought this for you" Syaoran said opening the box.
"Oh my god it's beautiful Syaoran you shouldn't have" Sakura said as she looked at the diamond set which was earrings, a bracelet and a necklace that was covered with diamonds except for the neck lace that had emeralds too.
"Here let me" Syaoran said taking the necklace out of the box putting it on her neck (you know the necklaces that look like it's more then one chain that are different sizes but it's actually one chain) "Do you like them?" he asked after putting them on.
"Yes I love them" Sakura answered planting a kiss on his lips.
"Come on lets go" Syaoran said taking her hand " I guess the others are already downstairs" he added when they got out to the living room there was no one there.
"Syaoran what if I mess up or trip over my dress?" Sakura asked nervously she was silenced by his lips, she wrapped her arms around his neck to deepen the kiss, which made all her butterflies vanish.
"Your gonna blow them away" Syaoran said when the elevator dinged.
"It's about time you got here and I see it's a good thing she's wearing long lasting lipstick" Tomoyo said seeing them in an embrace.
"Shall we get going" Eriol said walking off with Tomoyo at his side and the others behind.
The ride to the hotel wasn't that long, when they arrived the placed was lighted by camera flashes and it was swarming with security.
"Here comes the sucking up, boring conversations and cigar smoke" Yang said when the limo door was opened..
"It will be all right just don't let go of my hand" Syaoran said as the others got out. Sakura did exactly as he said because when they got out she swore she was blind by all the flashes going off but she made sure to smile and not frown.
"That wasn't soo bad" Naoko said to the others.
"I feel like I'm blind" Sakura said as she tried to stop seeing colors floating around.
"By the looks of it I would say that you lovely young ladies have never been to a party like this. Have any thoughts" a reporter asked, "By the way what's your names?" he added but then looked at Tomoyo "I know you, aren't you Daidouji Tomoyo?"
"Hai, this is Kinomoto Sakura and Yanagisawa Naoko. We were overwhelmed by the photographers outside" Tomoyo stated smiling as the guys took notes.
"I'm afraid that I haven't heard of you too ladies, what is it that your families own?" he asked.
"Our families don't own anything" Naoko answered.
"Then if you don't mind who is it that you're here with?" he asked.
"Since as your allowed to attend the party, I'm sure you'll find out who their here with" Tomoyo and answered "We must be going now"
"Yes ma'am, Miss Kinomoto can I take a picture of you, your gown is quite lovely who's the designer?" the man asked
"Ok. Tomoyo's my designer" Sakura answered as the man called his photographer.
"I see, smile please" he said when the photographer got ready. Sakura gave them her most dazzling smile ever.
"What beauty, I wish I was the one taking you. Thank you Mi lady" the guy said bowing making Sakura blush.
"Thank you" Sakura said before leaving, the photographer took a picture of her back as she walked away.
"So what do you think? Front page?" he asked the reporter.
"Definitely. Now if we could find out who she's here with and that's just what I'm gonna do" he answered smiling.
"Shall we?" Syaoran asked they were in the elevator going to the top floor, which was way up.
"We shall" Sakura answered taking his hand when the doors opened. The site before them was beautiful; the room had paintings of ancient Japan on the walls, with red and white ribbons making waves on the ceiling with some hanging down. And there was pretty flower decorations surrounding the round tables in the middle of the room and one long table in the front. There was band playing soft Japanese music with dancers moving to it
"I can't believe I don't have my camera" Tomoyo whined, Eriol had forbid her to bring it. Men looked at the girls with lustful eyes while women were well the opposite.
"I'm so glad we're sitting together" Sakura whispered to Tomoyo who nodded in agreement.
"Excuse me Mr. Li, Mr. Hark would like you and the miss to sit with them" a waiter whispered to him.
"Sakura one of my mother's friend wants us to sit with him but you can stay here if you want" Syaoran said to them but mainly her.
"No it wouldn't be right for me not to come" Sakura said getting up with him "I'll see you guys later"
"Yeah have fun" Tomoyo said smiling as they left. They followed the guy through the tables and to the one in the front.
"Ah Li its good to see you again, what I fine young man you've grown into but I see you still have that serious expression" a man in his fifties said getting up "and who might this fine young beauty be?"
"It's good to see you again Hark and this is my fiancée Kinomoto Sakura, Sakura this is Hark Tsui and his wife Nina" Syaoran answered.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. And Mrs. Hark" Sakura said smiling as she bowed her head to show respect.
"No the pleasure is all mine" Hark said smiling as he kissed her hand.
"Don't let Romeo here get to you and you can call me Nina, Sakura" Nina said smiling as they shook hands, she had salt and pepper hair that was up in neat bun.
"Come now sit so we can get this dinner over with, then I want you meet the Mayor and commissioner, their at the other end" Hark said sitting down, he was at the end, with Syaoran and Sakura on his left and his wife on his right. "Why is it that Li men get all the beauty's? That's why I moved here to Japan where I found my own. By the way how is your lovely mother doing?"
"Mother is doing fine now that I run the company but she still helps" Syaoran answered.
"I think you mean companies, I don't see how she could have done it by her self" Hark said as they ate "How are you handling the stress?"
"Fine. As I said mother still helps and Sakura makes sure I don't over do it" Syaoran answered squeezing her hand under the table, which made her smile at him.
"She must be a very head strong girl to get you to listen" Hark joked
"She IS very head strong" Syaoran replied knowingly.
"Your knew to this world aren't you" Nina asked
"Yes, and I'm nervous" Sakura answered.
"I remember when I was the same way but you are a lot better at hiding it then I was. I'll show you around and introduce you to the nice people here" Nina stated.
"Thank you"
"So how long have you know Li?"
"Since we were ten" Sakura answered remembering how he used to glare at her.
"Wow that's really long," Nina said smiling.
"Please everyone move to the room where dancing and socializing will commence" a mans voice said over a Mic. They everyone started move towards the doors and into another room much like the first but with out tables
"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Hark said standing the on the stage where the band and dancers were. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at him. "As you all know we are here to celebrate the mayors birthday and the opening of my new Hotel but I've been asked why is the celebration being held here and not at the hotel? Well that's because I wanted it here" he said making everyone laugh " but also because this room has this" he added pressing a remote control that made the roof open up to reveal the beautiful night sky above.
"Wow it's so beautiful," Sakura said, Syaoran and Nina who nodded in agreement.
"Before we get into celebrating the mayors birthday I have a small announcement to make. I'm sure everyone here has heard of the Li Corporations or the famous Li Clan of China, heck even some our business depend on them" Hark said, people nodded yes. "The last Li man any us have meet passed so many years ago but now that's all going to change because three years ago they appointed a new Leader, many of you have no clue what he looks like" he added.
"Hark don't" Syaoran whispered but Sakura heard him and reached for his hand.
"It's ok" Sakura said reassuringly.
"I'd like all of you to meet the very young but wise Li Xiao Lang and his gorgeous Fiancée Kinomoto Sakura" Hark said winking at Sakura which made her blush as all the lights went off with only one light on them everyone looked closely at them.
"So that's who she's here with" the photographer said taking pictures of them.
"She's his fiancée?" Ruijang whispered not believing what he was hearing.
"And this is my gift this is my gift to the Mayor" Hark said as fireworks went of forming beautiful designs in the sky.
"Sakura?" Tomoyo said as she and Naoko walked up to her.
"Hey Tomoyo wasn't the fire works amazing" Sakura stated "I would like for you to meet Nina, Nina these are my friends Daidouji Tomoyo and Yanagisawa Naoko"
"Nice to meet you Naoko, and how is your mom doing Tomoyo?" Nina asked.
"She's doing well and was sorry that she couldn't be here" Tomoyo answered smiling "Where's Syaoran?"
"He went with Mr. Hark to meet some people, I guess the guys did the same" Sakura answered.
"Come on girls let's go mingle, they won't be finished for awhile" Nina said the girls nodded yes and followed. The girls thanked god they had worn comfortable shoes as they went from women to women, Eriol and Yang had come and ask Tomoyo and Naoko to dance leaving her with Nina and some women because Syaoran wasn't back yet.
"I'd like for you my daughter Tonya, Tonya sweetie this is Kinomoto Sakura Mr. Li's fiancée" Mrs. Dell said introducing the same girl they bumped into at the store. Sakura could see the shocked look on her face.
" Hello Tonya" Sakura said politely shaking her hand.
"Hello Sakura" Tonya said.
"Sakura was telling us about a rude girl she and her friend bumped into, there is so few well minored ladies left in Japan" Mrs. Dell said "Thank god my Tonya is well trained"
"Good evening ladies, Miss Kinomoto" Ruijang said walking up to them, the ladies just smiled at him "I met miss Sakura on Thursday with Mr. Li she was his assistant" he added, the ladies looked at Sakura with questioning eyes.
"Is that so?" Tonya said smiling.
"I'm sure that there's a perfect explanation," Nina said helping Sakura out.
"And there is, well Saturday night my school's Soccer team and Cheerleading Squad was at a club celebrating because we had won the championships and Syaoran and I being captains had to go. When the earthquake hit he was caught under debris, but I was able to get him out some of my friends weren't that lucky" Sakura said sadly holding back her tears remembering Tai and Lita. " He was fine though he just had a minor concussion, Sunday he told me that he had to go to a meeting with you Mr. Ruijang and then to a factory. I pleaded with him to stay home and rest but he was too stubborn. So we made a deal that I would go with him, as his assistant because it wouldn't have looked right for him to have his fiancée at an important meeting, to make sure he didn't work too hard" Sakura concluded.
"See I told you, Mr. Ruijang you should be ashamed bringing that up. I'm sorry about your friends" Nina said to Sakura comforting as the others nodded in agreement.
"Yes indeed he should be. This is suppose to be a celebration Mr. Ruijang" Mr. Hark said walking up with Syaoran who wasn't looking too please.
"And I will make sure your boss hears about this" Syaoran added in mandarin "can I steal you away" he added this time looking at Sakura warmly.
"If you'll excuse me" Sakura said to the ladies taking Syaoran's hand "What took you so long?"
"I'm sorry the mayor wouldn't stop talking" Syaoran replied pulling her to him. They got in the proper positions for the waltz that was playing. Everyone on the dance floor merged into nothingness as they danced together.
"Are you having fun?" Syaoran asked Sakura who was now resting her head on his shoulder as they danced.
"Yes I've met some nice people especially Nina. What bout you" Sakura replied.
"It's ok I guess but I still don't like gatherings" Syaoran answered.
"Hoe?" Sakura spoke when all the lights suddenly went out "The lights never go out"
"Yeah I know don't worry it'll come back on"
"Do you think it's only this part?"
"I don't know but it seems that all of Tokyo is out" Syaoran stated holding on to her, a few seconds later the lights came back on and everything started up again.
"Hey guys we're heading out, Tomoyo's tired" Eriol said walking up to them. It was already eleven thirty.
"Are you ready?" Syaoran asked Sakura who was talking to Nina.
"Yeah if your ready" Sakura answered.
"Ok. It was nice seeing you again Hark, Nina" Syaoran said getting up.
"Yeah you too, don't let this lovely girl out of your site. She has a lot of suitors," Hark said whispering the last part. Sakura and Nina said their good byes before they headed to the elevator to meet the others.
"We're not that tired yet and since as we leave tomorrow afternoon I was thinking that we could go to this hot club" Yang said when the limo pulled into the hotel.
"I think we're gonna pass on that" Eriol said looking at Tomoyo who was resting her head on his shoulder trying to keep awake.
"Well what bout you two, too tired?" Yang asked Syaoran and Sakura.
"I'm not tired yet, are you Syaoran?" Sakura asked.
"No why you want to go?" Syaoran asked as they walked to the elevator.
"Well if you want to, we really haven't been any where" Sakura answered taking off her shoes in the elevator.
"Yeah we'll go with you, who's car?" Syaoran asked.
"Mine I already had the guy bring it in the front. We'll meet you down stair in 15" Yang said as they walked in opposite directions. They changed out of what they were wearing into more comfortable clothes, Syaoran into dark blue jeans and a white shirt. Sakura changed into blue Capri's and white spaghetti strap shirt and pulled her hair down into a ponytail. They then headed downstairs to meet the others. When they got to the club it was already past twelve and the bouncer just let them right in apparently they knew that they were coming because Yang had called ahead. The guys headed to the bar while the girls headed to the dance floor they tried continuously to get them to dance but they refused.
"Mou Syaoran we come to a club and you don't want to dance. Please just before we leave" Sakura begged giving that 'you can't say no to me look'
"Ok. Ok. But you know that I don't like dancing" Syaoran said getting up. When they got to the dance floor they went beside Yang and Naoko who were doing more then just dancing.
"Just let yourself go…dance on the floor… No bodies stopping you, do what you want to do" Sakura sang as they dance to the music. "Let the music take control…you can feel it in your soul, come on and move your body to the grove" she continued, then started to dance around him when only the beat of the music was playing.
"Ok people this is the last song of the night, we ain't gon be here when the sun rise and I hoped that you enjoyed yourselves. With all that dancing I think it's time to get washed up" the Dj yelled as he started to play 'ray of light'. All the lights started to flash wildly, poles came up out of the floor and before they knew it, they were being soaked with water and sod from the poles and some from the ceiling.
"Hoeeee" Sakura exclaimed as everyone started to slip and fall on each other.
"Whoa.." Syaoran yelled as he fell bringing Sakura down with him "How come your always on top?" Syaoran asked smiling.
"Because I rather being on top, you can't always be in control" Sakura replied before she leaned in and kiss him. When they got up both were soaked to the bone, Yang got them some towels from the manager.
"Well that was certainly fun" Yang said as they drove back to the hotel.
"It certainly was, when we come back to Tokyo we have to go there again" Sakura stated cuddling up to Syaoran.
"That's a must, I can't believe it's already 6 in the mourning, there's no way I'm getting out of bed early" Naoko said stretching.
"Don't worry you won't be getting out of bed anytime before 12" Yang said mischievously smiling making Naoko blush, Sakura and Syaoran just smiled at each other.
NEXT DAY….
Tomoyo, Eriol and Syaoran were the only ones that woke up early the others were still way too tired to get out of bed. At about noon Sakura finally came about
"Hey sleepy head" Syaoran said caressing her face.
"Hey why didn't you wake me up?" Sakura asked lying in bed.
"Because I didn't have the heart to wake you, nothing really happened but there is something someone thought that you would like to see" Syaoran answered giving her a magazine, her mouth dropped open when she saw the front "I did the same exact thing" he added laughing.
"I can't believe this but how? On the cover?" Sakura asked speechless, there on the cover of one of japans most popular magazine was a full-length picture of her smiling.
"I guess who ever took it really liked it, look on page 45. It's a favorite for me too, I'd like to thank the person who sent me copies" Syaoran said showing her a folder. She turned to the page and there she was again but this time there was one of her back and front. They had even gotten a picture of her and Syaoran hugging with an article saying her name and the she was the fiancée of Li Xiao Lang of the Li Co.
"That's just my luck, hey Tomoyo and Naoko are in here too" Sakura said seeing her friends. She got out of bed and took a shower, she put on a pink baby doll dress and left her hair lose. "Hmmm. What's that smell?" Sakura asked walking out of the room.
"Lunch since as you missed breakfast hours ago" Syaoran said from the balcony. Sakura sat down and started to eat but she mostly had the fruits.
"Where is everybody at?" Sakura asked finishing up.
"I think that Yang and Naoko are still in bed and Eriol and Tomoyo had to leave early cause she's in charge of getting everything ready for tomorrow. We should be leaving soon too" Syaoran "she left that box for your dress"
"Yeah. My stuff is already packed and I don't want us to get home late" Sakura said getting up.
"Aren't we in a hurry, is there something I should know about?" Syaoran asked raising a brow 'oh great nice going' Sakura thought grimly.
"No. No it just that tomorrow is the big day for all us and I don't want us to be tired" Sakura blurted out trying to sound convincing but she could see that Syaoran didn't buy it 'please don't ask' she repeated over and over.
"If you say so, get our stuff while I call and check us out" Syaoran said not pushing the subject but he knew she was hiding something he just couldn't figure out what. Sakura nodded leaving to the bedroom in relief. She hurried and their stuff together before the bag boy came for them.
"Come on slow poke you were the one that wanted to leave early," Syaoran yelled standing at the door.
"Hai. Hai I'm coming" Sakura yelled back picking up her bag with Syaoran present from last night, she still couldn't believe he bought her that. She ran out to the door were they left hand in hand, when they reached down stairs where the car was already waiting for them with their stuff packed in and ready for them.
"It was a pleasure having you here mister Li and Misses please do come back, this next time is one the house" the manager said sucking up.
"We'll think about it" Syaoran said before driving off for their tiring ride home, half way home Sakura insisted that they switch so he could rest.
Construction site in central Tokyo…
"I'm telling that wasn't there and it seems like its pretty big" a man yelled pointing to a black stone that looked like a small triangle.
"I don't care just build over it, we must have this finished in time" the second guy stated "don't dig anymore just leave it has it is" he added walking away.
"You heard him get back to work" he yelled to his workers standing around "and fill hole back up," he added taking one last look at the stone that seemed to shine in the sun.
A farm land to the east of it…
"Mama there's a pretty looking stone sticking out of the ground in the field can I dig it up" a little boy yelled pointing towards the field.
"No your papa said that he doesn't want you digging in the vegetable patch now go wash up for lunch" his mother replied.
"It's not fair its so pretty" the little boy whined running up the stairs.
A park to the north…
"Owww mummy" a little girl yelled holding her foot that was bleeding.
"Oh Sweetie are you ok? How you get that?"
"It happened on that black thing there" she answered through tears as her mother picked her up.
Camp site to the south… (I hope ya'll catching the drift here)
"Man this sucks I can't believe I let you talk me into this" a guy whined to his girlfriend sitting.
"Oh come on honey, it isn't so bad up here…Ouch" she exclaimed when she felt something stick her as she was sitting down. She looked down at the ground to see what it was.
"What is it?" he asked getting.
"It looks like a stone, it's so pretty…it won't come" she said digging around but still couldn't find the end "There's no end and I wanted it too I bet it's worth something"
"Yeah looks valuably, lets go call some of the guys to help us dig it up" he said helping her up.
When they reached to Tomoeda it was already quarter to six, they stopped at Syaoran's apartment first to rest but for Sakura it more like steal a call from the bathroom to see if it was alright for them to come over. Apparently Eriol and Tomoyo was all ready over there with Sakura's father, Touya and Fasmine decided to meet them at the ceremony tomorrow cause Touya was tired. All she had to do was get Syaoran over there.
"Syaoran honey you busy" Sakura asked walking out in his room, they had both decided to shower.
"No not really, why" Syaoran asked from the bathroom.
"Well I want to show you something, why don't we go for a ride" Sakura answered leaning on the bathroom door taking in his perfect body (he had a towel on peeps, naughty lol).
"Ok but you drive I'll be ready in a few" he replied.
"Great, I'll be waiting" Sakura exclaimed before leaving. Syaoran was ready in a few and they left towards his surprise. The whole way Sakura was nervous her mind racing would he be thrilled or angry? She prayed to god that he would be thrilled she couldn't take him being mad at her. Syaoran couldn't figure where she was taking him but he could feel that she was nervous.
"We're here" Sakura said turning, she drove slowly up to the house. 'A house?' Syaoran thought as she turned the car off.
"Sakura?" Syaoran spoke looking at her.
"Come on it's inside," Sakura said giving a kiss before they got out unaware of the five pair of eyes watching them and a beeping red light. They all ran into the living room where they were suppose to be, when the couple walked up to the door.
"This place is something," Syaoran said looking around as Sakura lead him to their destination.
"Yeah isn't it, the girls and I cleaned it up a bit" Sakura answered "Now please don't freak out" she added looking him in the eye.
"Don't worry I won't" Syaoran reassured as Sakura opened the door, he looked towards the room and his mouth literally dropped open.
"Mo. Mother and…" Syaoran started to turned and ran away before his sisters could touch him.
"Little brother" they squealed running after him, Syaoran ran up the stairs and into the closest room.
"Syaoran…" Sakura yelled turning around "I'm…"
"It's quite all right he'll be down soon, they just missed him that's all," a female voice said walking up to Sakura. She had black hair that was pulled in a neat bun and almost the same brown eyes as Syaoran, Sakura thought she was beautiful, Sakura watched her mutter something barely audible "He'll be down right now, come lets talk" she added smiling. Sakura was about to ask her something when Syaoran dropped through the ceiling.
"Ahhh. Oof, Mother don't do that" Syaoran whined getting to his feet.
"Are you ok?" Sakura asked giggling not able to hold it back.
"That's not funny" Syaoran said trying to sound serious but ended up smiling instead.
"Syaoran there you are" a girl yelled as the others came up behind her, he hid behind Sakura for cover.
"Oh look he's hiding behind Ying Fa" one squealed making everyone wince.
"Come girls leave your brother alone" Yelen said, Tomoyo and the others were on the side watching, of course was video taping with a big smiled on her face as she thought of what to call this one.
"Oh Ying Fa your soo Cute" one screamed running up to Sakura as the others followed.
"Her hair is so soft and long," one said.
"Her eyes are so pretty," another said looking Sakura in the eyes.
"I see why our little brother fell in love with her" one said making them blush.
"Girls stop hovering over Ying Fa this instant" Yelen's voice rang out making them stop.
"Sorry mother" they said backing away from Sakura and Syaoran.
"Aren't you going to introduce me to your sister's" Sakura whispered to Syaoran.
"Oh Yeah" Syaoran said sheepishly scratching the back of his head "Sakura in age order Xiefia, Fanfren, Fuutie, and Fiemie (if I don't have them in the right order please tell me!) And of course my mother, you already know Wei" he said pointing at them, they all had brown hair and eyes and were very pretty.
"Pleased to meet you" Sakura said smiling as she bowed her head in respect, the girls did the same.
"I'll go make some tea" Wei said "It's good to see you again master Li and you too Miss Sakura" he said before leaving. Everyone took a seat and started to talk about nothing particular, in the middle of the conversation Yelen and Sakura's dad left to talk privately, Eriol went to drop off Tomoyo and his sister's to her house to see Sakura's old battle costumes and videos.
"Thank you" Syaoran said walking up behind Sakura who was on the porch.
"It was nothing really, I wanted your family to be here for your grad." Sakura answered facing him "it's a beautiful night isn't it" Sakura said looking up at the sky.
"Yeah beautiful" Syaoran replied not looking at the sky. She turned and smiled at him as he enclosed his arms around her waist.
"Can you believe it tomorrow we're free, we're adults" Sakura stated smiling up at him.
"Yeah and it's about time too no doubt that my mother is discussing you know what with your father" Syaoran said resting his chin and her head as they rock to their own music.
"Yeah. We have to get married in china right?" Sakura asked, since they have been engaged they really hadn't talk about anything and with his mother here they would have to discuss it.
"Yeah" Syaoran said looking her, he could not resist kissing her right, the moons pale light made her glow, they lips met in a soft kiss.
"I'm afraid the clan will not approve of them living here after their married, I know that they will probably want to" Yelen said looking out the window at the two. She smiled inwardly at the site 'so in love' she thought "I never expected the day I would see my only son show emotions openly, he was so very cold" she added.
"Yes I know that she will have to move and I accept that, I would never do anything to separate them" Fujitaka replied looking out the window too "She is my only daughter and youngest child the same as you. I'm glad they have each other, you should have seen her after he left," he added. Both parents smiled looking at their babies in love (isn't that cute?!?! Well kind a)
"You have done a very good job bringing up your daughter" Yelen commented Fujitaka nodded proudly. It was getting late so Fujitaka said that it was time for them to be going, Syaoran was going to stay for a while longer to talk to his mother while Wei used his car to pick up his sisters. When Sakura got home, she got changed for bed, then got her graduation robes from her closet and hung them on her closet door.
"Night dad" Sakura said giving him a good night kiss.
"Night Sakura, is Kero home?" he asked
"No he's been spending a lot of time with Spinal" Sakura replied (I guess ya'll have figured out the dad and Touya know bout the whole magic thing) before going upstairs. She left the window open so he could get in when he came home. She was about to get in bed when the phone rang.
"Moshi Moshi" Sakura said
"Sakura"
"Hi Tomoyo, what's up?" Sakura asked sitting on her bed.
"Well I was meaning to ask you if you would like to sing with us tomorrow, we're doing a tribute to those whom…" Tomoyo answered trailing off.
"Yeah what song" Sakura answered sadly.
"Well we decided to sing 'count on me' by Whitney Houston, maybe it will help their families to open up, come by my house in the mourning so we can go through it" Tomoyo answered.
"OK bye Tomoyo" Sakura said before having hanging up 'I hope you are guys are happy where you are' she thought before turning her light out.
2 Dream…
Sakura opened her eye to notice that she wasn't in her room, this room was more elaborate and…ancient. She slowly looking around, She yelped in surprise when a figure walked right through her, she noticed it was a woman and she could feel her sadness..
"Are you awake Queen Mononoke?" came a squeaky voice. 'Mononoke?' Sakura thought looking at the women before her, she had very long chocolate brown hair and the blackest eyes ever, Sakura thought she was beautiful..
"Yes" the lady answered. When a blonde hair girl walked in the room bowing.
"Come mistress the King wishes to see you, his new priest has arrived and I must say he is quite dashing" the girl helping her to change into something more presentable 'why do they look so familiar?'. "I know this arrange married with my lord wasn't a thrilling idea to you, but he loves please just smile"
"I wish not to smile I have nothing to smile for, now lets get this over with" Mononoke stated leaving the room, Sakura just stood there watching her leave before she knew it she was in the court with them. The guy she was suppose to meet was very cute indeed.
"It's a great honor meeting you my Queen" the guy said bowing, Sakura could tell that he was very powerful by his but his aura wasn't pleasant it sent shivers down her back.
"Likewise Jin Tao" Mononoke said smiling.
"I'm glad to see that you too get along cause he'll be teaching spells now if your excuse us, come my Queen" the king said walking away.
"The court yard at midnight" Jin Tao whispered to her before she left smiling. Sakura was about to fellow her when the scenery changes to the garden at night. It creped Sakura out but her was drawn to two figures in the dark
"I love you so much I thought that you wouldn't come" Mononoke exclaimed hugging him as she kissed him deeply.
"I would never go back on my word but we can't leave I have better idea" Jin Tao stated kissing her back. He was about to tell her when Sakura was startled out of her sleep by a ring sound.
She reached to the side to her nightstand and turned it off. Stretching she got out if bed, she opened Kero's drawer and saw him still snoring.
"Sakura honey breakfast will be ready in ten" Fujitaka yelled from the stairs.
"Ok dad" Sakura yelled back before she went to shower still thinking about the dream. She put on a floral dress, slippers and wrapped her hair in a bun before going to breakfast, during her meal she noticed that her dad was looking tired so she did the dishes before she left for Tomoyo's.
"Hey guys" Sakura said walking in Tomoyo's room "Did I miss anything?" she asked sitting down next to them on the floor.
"No Chiharu was just telling us that they found the perfect apartment but unfortunately they have to leave Sunday after grad." Rika answered.
"Oh that's great that ya'll found an apartment but why so soon?" Sakura said looking at her friend.
"They think that's it's best if we come there as soon as possible" Chiharu stated sadly.
"That's why we're gonna have the sleep over on Friday cause they leave Sunday mourning" Tomoyo stated happily.
"Oh ok that's great, well shall we get started on the song" Sakura spoke. Tomoyo got up and retrieved a tape player and the words.
"I set it up the way you guys said, Sakura and I have one verse each, Rika has small one and Chiharu and Naoko help us with back up, you know chorus" Tomoyo said handing them out. They girls all looked them over before they started to sing, at school they would have the band accompanying them.
Seijou High Courtyard…
Tomoyo had done a really good job with fixing the place up, there was a section for the parents and one for the students, in the front was the stage were they would get their diplomas, for most it was a ticket of freedom. Everyone was now in the back getting ready to go out to where they were suppose to sit, the parents and guest were already seated even Yang's parents had flown in and they were going to have dinner at Naoko's house. When Touya meet Syaoran's mother and sister's he was actually nice they didn't know if it was because he wanted to be or if he was too tired, the weird thing was that they hadn't bring Sabria.
"I can't believe he's gonna be on the stage" Rika exclaimed, she had just found out that Terada was sitting on the stage.
"Don't let that get to you besides Yukito is here" Tomoyo chided "just look at him, if you ask me Yuki is a way better choice now come on and smile"
"Your right" Rika said as they did a group hug then they got wit their partners (can you guess who?) Rika went with Wendy. When they came out the crowd applauded and of course mostly every single parent had a camcorder.
"These are the fine graduates of Seijou High, we sad to be losing such fine young students that made our school the best, here is Daidouji Tomoyo an honor student and President of Student Body" The principal said before sitting down. Everyone gave applause as she came down.
"Thank you and as Mister Jud said this is the best senior class ever, not only is our school the best in academic achievements but we have the best teams around, honors go the Captain of the soccer team Li Syaoran and the Co-captain Hirragizawa Eriol for their great skill. They've brought our team to the championship every year, and might I add winning it too. Our regards go out to the family of Sao Tai who was also an exceptional player. Honors go out to the Captain of our All Star Cheerleading team Kinomoto Sakura and Co-captain Mihara Chiharu, our regards also go out to the family of Wong Lita. To Yamazaki Takashi in Debate and Yanagisawa Naoko in writing, and again Hirragizawa Eriol and Li Syaoran in performance arts, Sasaki Rika, Mihara Chiharu and Kinomoto Sakura in Gymnastics. Thank you" Tomoyo said leaving, as mister Jud came back.
"We will start with our honor student's first go in alphabetical order Chan Yang, Daidouji Tomoyo, Hirragizawa Eriol, Kinomoto Sakura" when he said that Touya yelled "that's my Kaijou" making everyone laugh and Sakura blush. "Li Syaoran" of course Syaoran's sisters couldn't help but squeal and "yell that's our little brother" making him curse under his breath. "Mihara Chiharu, Sasaki Rika, Yamazaki Takashi the school best fibber we will miss you, Yanagisawa Naoko…" she continued on and on but I won't get into that. "Our school has been affected by the terrible earthquake that rocked Japan Saturday night taking some of our young ones with them, unfortunately our Soccer and cheerleading teams were both out celebrating victory when disaster struck taking four of our hard working students. Some of the girls at the last minute were able to put together a song for them, their families and friends" Principal stated as they got on stage "Here are Chiharu, Naoko, Rika, Sakura and Tomoyo performing 'Count on me'.
"Thank you and we hope that our friends souls are at rest," Tomoyo said in the Mic, she Rika and Sakura had their own in their hands while the others were on the stand. Sakura was dead nervous to be singing in front of all the different faces especially Syaoran's mom and sisters who were looking intently at her. The band started to play the music to the song signaling them to get ready.
Tomoyo: count on me through thick and thin…. A friendship that will never end
Rika: When you are weak… I will be strong
Chiharu: Helping you to carry…. Call on me, I will be there
Naoko: Don't be afraid… Please believe me when I say
All: Count on...
Sakura took a deep breath when her turn came, and let all her emotions guide her…
Sakura: I can see it's hurting you… I can feel your pain
It's hard to see the sunshine through the… rain
I know sometimes it seems as if…It's never gonna end
But you'll get through it…Just don't give in
Cuz you can….
2.1 Her voice rang through the school came yard touching everyone's heart…
All: Count on me through thick and thin… A friendship that will never end
When you are weak… I will be strong, Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there… Don't be afraid
Naoko: Please believe me when I say…Count on...
Chiharu: You can count on me…Oh yes you can
Rika: Oo, I know sometimes it seems as if… We're standing all alone
But we'll get through it…Cuz love won't let us fall
When she sang she got the attention of everyone and most of all a handsome silver hair fellow who became hypnotized with her enchanting voice. He couldn't help but smile at her. Rika blushed when she saw him smiling at her, and of course all the girls noticed and smiled.
All: Count on me…. (Sakura: count on me, I'll be there) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end…. When you are weak
I will be strong… (Tomoyo: I'll be strong)
Helping you to carry on (Rika: yes, you know)
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid… Please believe me when I say
Count on...
Count on...
Eriol sat on the edge of his seat when it was Tomoyo's turn to sing.
Tomoyo: There's a place inside all of us…Where our faith in love begins
You should reach to find the truth in love… The answers' there within, oh
I know that life can make you feel… It's much harder than it really is
But we'll get through it (Sakura: we'll get through it)
(Just) Just (don't) don't give in
By now the words of the song and the captivating voices of the girls moved everyone the crowd.
All: Count on me (count on me) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end (it'll never end)
When you are weak (you)
I will be strong (I will be strong)
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid (don't be afraid now)
Please believe me when I say
Count on… Count on
Count on… Count on
Count on… Count on me
Tomoyo: Oh yes you can
Sakura: I know I can
Tomoyo: Yes you can
Sakura: Well… So glad I can,
All: count on me……
"Thank you" they said bowing as everyone applauded, the principal came back on the stage as they went off.
"Beautiful, absolutely beautiful" She said smiling "But it seems that the weather isn't on our side, the weather guy is never right these days" she added looking at the sky that was once blue and sunny was now gray and windy. You could smell the rain on the breeze "Thank you all for attending and we the staff of Seijou High wish all of our Graduates the best of luck. We hope to some day be teaching your children" she stated summoning up everything, all the graduates got together for their last photograph together, there were all lined up in straight lines and standing up properly. Sakura and the guys were all in the front line and right before they camera guy took the picture all the guys picked up the girls in their arms while others just posed or throw their hats in the air. The adults just smiled at their not babies but now young adults.
"Come kids get together" Fujitaka ordered to them, he wanted to take a picture of all of them together. They all got lined up the girls in the front with the guys behind them "Now look like the adults of the future and say cheese" he added as the other parents got ready to take the picture.
"Cheese" they said as their parents took the picture, of course they all changed positions, Tomoyo and Eriol were smiling evilly at each other, Sakura and Syaoran in each others arms smiling at the other loving. Yang was pushing Naoko's glasses up and she was blushing, Takashi was pulling on Rika's hat string and Chiharu was hitting him on the head for doing it, and that's exactly how they were in real life.
"I want a copy" they all said at the same time then burst out laughing.
"We're free, we're free" the girls squealed jumping up and down before hugging each other and then the guys.
"No more being late for class or the torture of math" Sakura said giggling.
"Yeah" the others said laughing.
"No more video taping the Kawaii moments" Tomoyo whined.
"Don't worry there will always be the weddings or pregnancy" Chiharu reassured.
"No more getting slapped on the head" Takashi said "No wait I'm gonna be living with her" he corrected getting a slap on the head from Chiharu making everyone laugh.
"No more of your lies is more like it" Rika stated.
"Hey they aren't lies… well at least not all of it" Takashi countered.
"No more Library flirting" Yang stated acting sad, making Naoko blush.
"All our memories forever embedded in the walls of this school, from first crush to love, fighting and making up, happiness and sadness, making friends and losing them" Syaoran stated looking at the school were his new life began. Everyone looked at the school and nodded remembering all the good times.
"Yeah, we're no longer teens but adults. We're all leaving so much behind in this school," Eriol said hugging Tomoyo.
"One chapter closes and a new one opens. We now begin a new journey," Naoko concluded holding Yang's hand.
"We'll see you guys tomorrow," Takashi said taking Chiharu hands when he heard his parents calling.
"Yeah Chiharu remember 6 at Tomoyo's house" Rika said before they left.
"What?" Takashi asked clueless like all the guys.
"Oh we're having a sleep over, ALL girls" Chiharu clarified.
"So we can have a all guys at Syaoran's place" Eriol countered.
"Why mine?" Syaoran asked.
"Because…" Eriol stated looking at him, Syaoran got the idea.
"Yeah my place is cool" Syaoran stated.
"I'll bring the supplies," Yang said before Takashi and Chiharu left. Yang and Naoko were the next to leave followed by Rika, they were all leaving to go out with their parents to celebrate even Yang's parents had flown in (if I already said that too bad). Sakura and the others were the last to leave, they were all going to have dinner together at the rented house because it had an even bigger dinning room then Tomoyo's house and they would need it with all the people. The cooks were all ready the house cooking so by the time they got there it was almost time to eat. They were now all the dinner table, Fujitaka was at the end with Yelen on his right, followed by Sakura, Syaoran, Eriol, Tomoyo, Fanfren at the end. Sonomi was at the other end, on the other side of the table going back up towards Fujitaka was Fiemie, Fuutie, Yukito, Xiefia who didn't feel comfortable sitting next to Fasmine, then it was Touya. Everything was going fine during dinner except for the one and two glares exchange between Syaoran and Touya, Fasmine also seemed nervous under the watchful eyes of the Yelen and Xiefia who she could feel didn't like sitting next to her.
"So what are You and Sakura planning to do now?" she asked trying to draw Yelen's attention from her. They looked at each before Syaoran answered.
"We haven't really had time to talk about anything as of yet" Syaoran answered holding Sakura's hand under the table.
"Yelen and I have talked about it, they will have a wedding in China so that Sakura can meet the elders and get comfortable to her new home" Fujitaka answered smiling. Sakura looked at her dad and smiled, Syaoran had told her that they would have to move to China but she really didn't mind at all, she would go anywhere to be with him.
"The Elders patience is I'm afraid wearing off, they want to meet their leaders bride and have them in China as soon as possible" She added, everyone at the table became silent and continued to eat, when they were almost finished Fujitaka broke the silence.
"I want to make a toast" he said raising his wine glass, the others did the same "a toast to these four amazing young adults for completing their high school educations" he felt a little light head, he placed his hand on the table for support before continued. Everyone noticed and became worried but before they could ask he spoke. " And to the engagement of my only and of course amazing daughter Sakura, to the most incredibly guy Syaoran," he finished smiling.
"Indeed and if I met add to the future wife of my only and incredibly stubborn son" Yelen said getting up.
"To Syaoran and Sakura" the other said drinking to the two lovebirds.
"And I might I add" Tomoyo said standing up smiling her incredibly evil smile, Sakura and Syaoran looked at the other preparing themselves for what she would say because they knew it would definitely embarrass them " That they give you a lots grand children" she added. Sakura turned bright red and hid her face in Syaoran's shirt while he hid his head in her neck. Everyone except and Touya and Fasmine smiled at the lovely couple.
"Who said I wanted to be a uncle" Touya spoke.
"Well we can't wait to be Aunties" the sisters retorted.
"And I can't wait to make them Kawaii clothes" Tomoyo squealed all starry- eyed making everyone sweat drop. They all left to the living room to have tea and talk.
"Before I forget, I want to give Sakura this gift for her graduation present" Fujitaka stated giving her the black box as Fasmine started to smile. Sakura took the box slowly the last time she had a gift in a box it turned out to be diamonds, she opened it to reveal a golden bracelet with a oval shaped pearl in the middle.
"Otou-san it's beautiful" Sakura stated giving him a hug.
"Then what are you waiting for put it on, here let me" Fujitaka said putting it on her wrist, she thought she saw it glowed but shrugged it off. Everyone gathered around to look at the jewel and they equally thought that it was beautiful.
"Looks like the weather guy was wrong yet again," Fanfren said looking out the window at the dark gray sky as lightening flashed and the thunder rumbled.
"He seems to be getting he the weather wrong a lot lately" Tomoyo commented as another lightening flashed.
"The gods are angry at someone or something" Yelen commented taking a sip from her cup.
"Tomoyo sweetie we should get going so we can beat this rain, it was nice having dinner with you Yelen. We must get together when I visit China" Sonomi stated getting up.
"Yes we should" Yelen said resting her cup on the coffee table.
"Goodnight Mrs. Li, Fanfren, Xiefia, Fiemie, and Fuutie, tell Wei I said good night" Tomoyo said "Night you guys, Eriol are coming" Tomoyo added to the others.
"No not yet, I'll see you in the mourning" Eriol said giving her a peak on the cheek before they left.
"We should be going too" Touya said getting up "It was a pleasure meeting you all, come on dad and Sakura we don't want this rain to catch us"
"Ok, Touya goodnight Yelen, girls" Fujitaka said getting up. Sakura was about to protest but when she saw the tired look on her brother's face she decided against it, the others left them and went to the door.
"I wanted to stay with you but Touya and dad look so tired" Sakura said sadly looking at him.
"It's ok, I'll see you tomorrow. My mom and sisters have decided to spent an extra day here, I think she needs to talk to your dad more" Syaoran replied "just make sure that they are ok and have a goodnights rest my cherry blossom" he added caressing her face.
"I will, and you should get some sleep too, bye my Little Wolf" Sakura said as they kissed, she rested her head on his chest and sighed in satisfaction. It was funny how just being wrapped in his arms could make her feel so content of course Touya had to ruin it by calling Sakura. "Tomorrow" she said giving him one last kiss before pulling away halfheartedly. Syaoran watched her go before he turned his attention back to the window where it seemed as if a war was being fought in the heavens.
"I know something is not right but I don't know what" Syaoran stated looking out the window, when his mother, Eriol and his sisters turned to the room.
"I know my son and from the looks of it this is merely the beginning" Yelen said sitting down "Who is this Fasmine character?"
"Well as you know she's Touya's wife, they have a daughter Sabria but we haven't seem much of her lately. I think they met when he was out of town, round the same time when that minor earthquake hit" Syaoran answered facing them.
"I feel it too but it doesn't seem as if Sakura feels it yet, but if you have noticed Yukito thinks that Touya's and Fujitaka's fainting spells and tiredness is anything but normal. All we can do it wait for a better sign until then we're in the dark" Eriol said his clow reed side showing more "I'll see you all tomorrow"
"Hai, Eriol goodnight" Yelen said getting up.
"Bye man" Syaoran added before he left.
"Everything will be all right my son do not worry your self," Yelen said touching his face.
"Goodnight mother" Syaoran said before she left leaving him to his thoughts.
When Sakura got home her dad and brother went straight to bed, she talked with Fasmine for a while but she soon left to bed. She went to her room and showered, when she got out of the tub Kero was all ready sleep so she got in bed and turned the light out falling right asleep.
"Soon my love soon…" a voice whispered in the dark. Sakura's bracelet started glow, releasing a bright light that slowly moved it's way up her body to her face were it started to draw her essence slowly…
End…
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"Sakura…you're beautiful" Syaoran stated finding his voice. She was wearing a long sparkly golden gown that trailed behind her, it hugged her curves perfectly. The front of the dress was a low cut showing cleavage and was held up by two very thin straps that tied round her neck, the back of he dress was backless all the way down to her lower back.
"You really think so?" Sakura asked uncertain, she had never worn anything like this before.
"Of course but the question is if you like it?" Syaoran answered walking over to her.
" I do, it's absolutely beautiful" Sakura stated as Syaoran led her to a full mirror " You look handsome too"
"Thank you, here I bought this for you" Syaoran said opening the box.
"Oh my god it's beautiful Syaoran you shouldn't have" Sakura said as she looked at the diamond set which was earrings, a bracelet and a necklace that was covered with diamonds except for the neck lace that had emeralds too.
"Here let me" Syaoran said taking the necklace out of the box putting it on her neck (you know the necklaces that look like it's more then one chain that are different sizes but it's actually one chain) "Do you like them?" he asked after putting them on.
"Yes I love them" Sakura answered planting a kiss on his lips.
"Come on lets go" Syaoran said taking her hand " I guess the others are already downstairs" he added when they got out to the living room there was no one there.
"Syaoran what if I mess up or trip over my dress?" Sakura asked nervously she was silenced by his lips, she wrapped her arms around his neck to deepen the kiss, which made all her butterflies vanish.
"Your gonna blow them away" Syaoran said when the elevator dinged.
"It's about time you got here and I see it's a good thing she's wearing long lasting lipstick" Tomoyo said seeing them in an embrace.
"Shall we get going" Eriol said walking off with Tomoyo at his side and the others behind.
The ride to the hotel wasn't that long, when they arrived the placed was lighted by camera flashes and it was swarming with security.
"Here comes the sucking up, boring conversations and cigar smoke" Yang said when the limo door was opened..
"It will be all right just don't let go of my hand" Syaoran said as the others got out. Sakura did exactly as he said because when they got out she swore she was blind by all the flashes going off but she made sure to smile and not frown.
"That wasn't soo bad" Naoko said to the others.
"I feel like I'm blind" Sakura said as she tried to stop seeing colors floating around.
"By the looks of it I would say that you lovely young ladies have never been to a party like this. Have any thoughts" a reporter asked, "By the way what's your names?" he added but then looked at Tomoyo "I know you, aren't you Daidouji Tomoyo?"
"Hai, this is Kinomoto Sakura and Yanagisawa Naoko. We were overwhelmed by the photographers outside" Tomoyo stated smiling as the guys took notes.
"I'm afraid that I haven't heard of you too ladies, what is it that your families own?" he asked.
"Our families don't own anything" Naoko answered.
"Then if you don't mind who is it that you're here with?" he asked.
"Since as your allowed to attend the party, I'm sure you'll find out who their here with" Tomoyo and answered "We must be going now"
"Yes ma'am, Miss Kinomoto can I take a picture of you, your gown is quite lovely who's the designer?" the man asked
"Ok. Tomoyo's my designer" Sakura answered as the man called his photographer.
"I see, smile please" he said when the photographer got ready. Sakura gave them her most dazzling smile ever.
"What beauty, I wish I was the one taking you. Thank you Mi lady" the guy said bowing making Sakura blush.
"Thank you" Sakura said before leaving, the photographer took a picture of her back as she walked away.
"So what do you think? Front page?" he asked the reporter.
"Definitely. Now if we could find out who she's here with and that's just what I'm gonna do" he answered smiling.
"Shall we?" Syaoran asked they were in the elevator going to the top floor, which was way up.
"We shall" Sakura answered taking his hand when the doors opened. The site before them was beautiful; the room had paintings of ancient Japan on the walls, with red and white ribbons making waves on the ceiling with some hanging down. And there was pretty flower decorations surrounding the round tables in the middle of the room and one long table in the front. There was band playing soft Japanese music with dancers moving to it
"I can't believe I don't have my camera" Tomoyo whined, Eriol had forbid her to bring it. Men looked at the girls with lustful eyes while women were well the opposite.
"I'm so glad we're sitting together" Sakura whispered to Tomoyo who nodded in agreement.
"Excuse me Mr. Li, Mr. Hark would like you and the miss to sit with them" a waiter whispered to him.
"Sakura one of my mother's friend wants us to sit with him but you can stay here if you want" Syaoran said to them but mainly her.
"No it wouldn't be right for me not to come" Sakura said getting up with him "I'll see you guys later"
"Yeah have fun" Tomoyo said smiling as they left. They followed the guy through the tables and to the one in the front.
"Ah Li its good to see you again, what I fine young man you've grown into but I see you still have that serious expression" a man in his fifties said getting up "and who might this fine young beauty be?"
"It's good to see you again Hark and this is my fiancée Kinomoto Sakura, Sakura this is Hark Tsui and his wife Nina" Syaoran answered.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. And Mrs. Hark" Sakura said smiling as she bowed her head to show respect.
"No the pleasure is all mine" Hark said smiling as he kissed her hand.
"Don't let Romeo here get to you and you can call me Nina, Sakura" Nina said smiling as they shook hands, she had salt and pepper hair that was up in neat bun.
"Come now sit so we can get this dinner over with, then I want you meet the Mayor and commissioner, their at the other end" Hark said sitting down, he was at the end, with Syaoran and Sakura on his left and his wife on his right. "Why is it that Li men get all the beauty's? That's why I moved here to Japan where I found my own. By the way how is your lovely mother doing?"
"Mother is doing fine now that I run the company but she still helps" Syaoran answered.
"I think you mean companies, I don't see how she could have done it by her self" Hark said as they ate "How are you handling the stress?"
"Fine. As I said mother still helps and Sakura makes sure I don't over do it" Syaoran answered squeezing her hand under the table, which made her smile at him.
"She must be a very head strong girl to get you to listen" Hark joked
"She IS very head strong" Syaoran replied knowingly.
"Your knew to this world aren't you" Nina asked
"Yes, and I'm nervous" Sakura answered.
"I remember when I was the same way but you are a lot better at hiding it then I was. I'll show you around and introduce you to the nice people here" Nina stated.
"Thank you"
"So how long have you know Li?"
"Since we were ten" Sakura answered remembering how he used to glare at her.
"Wow that's really long," Nina said smiling.
"Please everyone move to the room where dancing and socializing will commence" a mans voice said over a Mic. They everyone started move towards the doors and into another room much like the first but with out tables
"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Hark said standing the on the stage where the band and dancers were. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at him. "As you all know we are here to celebrate the mayors birthday and the opening of my new Hotel but I've been asked why is the celebration being held here and not at the hotel? Well that's because I wanted it here" he said making everyone laugh " but also because this room has this" he added pressing a remote control that made the roof open up to reveal the beautiful night sky above.
"Wow it's so beautiful," Sakura said, Syaoran and Nina who nodded in agreement.
"Before we get into celebrating the mayors birthday I have a small announcement to make. I'm sure everyone here has heard of the Li Corporations or the famous Li Clan of China, heck even some our business depend on them" Hark said, people nodded yes. "The last Li man any us have meet passed so many years ago but now that's all going to change because three years ago they appointed a new Leader, many of you have no clue what he looks like" he added.
"Hark don't" Syaoran whispered but Sakura heard him and reached for his hand.
"It's ok" Sakura said reassuringly.
"I'd like all of you to meet the very young but wise Li Xiao Lang and his gorgeous Fiancée Kinomoto Sakura" Hark said winking at Sakura which made her blush as all the lights went off with only one light on them everyone looked closely at them.
"So that's who she's here with" the photographer said taking pictures of them.
"She's his fiancée?" Ruijang whispered not believing what he was hearing.
"And this is my gift this is my gift to the Mayor" Hark said as fireworks went of forming beautiful designs in the sky.
"Sakura?" Tomoyo said as she and Naoko walked up to her.
"Hey Tomoyo wasn't the fire works amazing" Sakura stated "I would like for you to meet Nina, Nina these are my friends Daidouji Tomoyo and Yanagisawa Naoko"
"Nice to meet you Naoko, and how is your mom doing Tomoyo?" Nina asked.
"She's doing well and was sorry that she couldn't be here" Tomoyo answered smiling "Where's Syaoran?"
"He went with Mr. Hark to meet some people, I guess the guys did the same" Sakura answered.
"Come on girls let's go mingle, they won't be finished for awhile" Nina said the girls nodded yes and followed. The girls thanked god they had worn comfortable shoes as they went from women to women, Eriol and Yang had come and ask Tomoyo and Naoko to dance leaving her with Nina and some women because Syaoran wasn't back yet.
"I'd like for you my daughter Tonya, Tonya sweetie this is Kinomoto Sakura Mr. Li's fiancée" Mrs. Dell said introducing the same girl they bumped into at the store. Sakura could see the shocked look on her face.
" Hello Tonya" Sakura said politely shaking her hand.
"Hello Sakura" Tonya said.
"Sakura was telling us about a rude girl she and her friend bumped into, there is so few well minored ladies left in Japan" Mrs. Dell said "Thank god my Tonya is well trained"
"Good evening ladies, Miss Kinomoto" Ruijang said walking up to them, the ladies just smiled at him "I met miss Sakura on Thursday with Mr. Li she was his assistant" he added, the ladies looked at Sakura with questioning eyes.
"Is that so?" Tonya said smiling.
"I'm sure that there's a perfect explanation," Nina said helping Sakura out.
"And there is, well Saturday night my school's Soccer team and Cheerleading Squad was at a club celebrating because we had won the championships and Syaoran and I being captains had to go. When the earthquake hit he was caught under debris, but I was able to get him out some of my friends weren't that lucky" Sakura said sadly holding back her tears remembering Tai and Lita. " He was fine though he just had a minor concussion, Sunday he told me that he had to go to a meeting with you Mr. Ruijang and then to a factory. I pleaded with him to stay home and rest but he was too stubborn. So we made a deal that I would go with him, as his assistant because it wouldn't have looked right for him to have his fiancée at an important meeting, to make sure he didn't work too hard" Sakura concluded.
"See I told you, Mr. Ruijang you should be ashamed bringing that up. I'm sorry about your friends" Nina said to Sakura comforting as the others nodded in agreement.
"Yes indeed he should be. This is suppose to be a celebration Mr. Ruijang" Mr. Hark said walking up with Syaoran who wasn't looking too please.
"And I will make sure your boss hears about this" Syaoran added in mandarin "can I steal you away" he added this time looking at Sakura warmly.
"If you'll excuse me" Sakura said to the ladies taking Syaoran's hand "What took you so long?"
"I'm sorry the mayor wouldn't stop talking" Syaoran replied pulling her to him. They got in the proper positions for the waltz that was playing. Everyone on the dance floor merged into nothingness as they danced together.
"Are you having fun?" Syaoran asked Sakura who was now resting her head on his shoulder as they danced.
"Yes I've met some nice people especially Nina. What bout you" Sakura replied.
"It's ok I guess but I still don't like gatherings" Syaoran answered.
"Hoe?" Sakura spoke when all the lights suddenly went out "The lights never go out"
"Yeah I know don't worry it'll come back on"
"Do you think it's only this part?"
"I don't know but it seems that all of Tokyo is out" Syaoran stated holding on to her, a few seconds later the lights came back on and everything started up again.
"Hey guys we're heading out, Tomoyo's tired" Eriol said walking up to them. It was already eleven thirty.
"Are you ready?" Syaoran asked Sakura who was talking to Nina.
"Yeah if your ready" Sakura answered.
"Ok. It was nice seeing you again Hark, Nina" Syaoran said getting up.
"Yeah you too, don't let this lovely girl out of your site. She has a lot of suitors," Hark said whispering the last part. Sakura and Nina said their good byes before they headed to the elevator to meet the others.
"We're not that tired yet and since as we leave tomorrow afternoon I was thinking that we could go to this hot club" Yang said when the limo pulled into the hotel.
"I think we're gonna pass on that" Eriol said looking at Tomoyo who was resting her head on his shoulder trying to keep awake.
"Well what bout you two, too tired?" Yang asked Syaoran and Sakura.
"I'm not tired yet, are you Syaoran?" Sakura asked.
"No why you want to go?" Syaoran asked as they walked to the elevator.
"Well if you want to, we really haven't been any where" Sakura answered taking off her shoes in the elevator.
"Yeah we'll go with you, who's car?" Syaoran asked.
"Mine I already had the guy bring it in the front. We'll meet you down stair in 15" Yang said as they walked in opposite directions. They changed out of what they were wearing into more comfortable clothes, Syaoran into dark blue jeans and a white shirt. Sakura changed into blue Capri's and white spaghetti strap shirt and pulled her hair down into a ponytail. They then headed downstairs to meet the others. When they got to the club it was already past twelve and the bouncer just let them right in apparently they knew that they were coming because Yang had called ahead. The guys headed to the bar while the girls headed to the dance floor they tried continuously to get them to dance but they refused.
"Mou Syaoran we come to a club and you don't want to dance. Please just before we leave" Sakura begged giving that 'you can't say no to me look'
"Ok. Ok. But you know that I don't like dancing" Syaoran said getting up. When they got to the dance floor they went beside Yang and Naoko who were doing more then just dancing.
"Just let yourself go…dance on the floor… No bodies stopping you, do what you want to do" Sakura sang as they dance to the music. "Let the music take control…you can feel it in your soul, come on and move your body to the grove" she continued, then started to dance around him when only the beat of the music was playing.
"Ok people this is the last song of the night, we ain't gon be here when the sun rise and I hoped that you enjoyed yourselves. With all that dancing I think it's time to get washed up" the Dj yelled as he started to play 'ray of light'. All the lights started to flash wildly, poles came up out of the floor and before they knew it, they were being soaked with water and sod from the poles and some from the ceiling.
"Hoeeee" Sakura exclaimed as everyone started to slip and fall on each other.
"Whoa.." Syaoran yelled as he fell bringing Sakura down with him "How come your always on top?" Syaoran asked smiling.
"Because I rather being on top, you can't always be in control" Sakura replied before she leaned in and kiss him. When they got up both were soaked to the bone, Yang got them some towels from the manager.
"Well that was certainly fun" Yang said as they drove back to the hotel.
"It certainly was, when we come back to Tokyo we have to go there again" Sakura stated cuddling up to Syaoran.
"That's a must, I can't believe it's already 6 in the mourning, there's no way I'm getting out of bed early" Naoko said stretching.
"Don't worry you won't be getting out of bed anytime before 12" Yang said mischievously smiling making Naoko blush, Sakura and Syaoran just smiled at each other.
NEXT DAY….
Tomoyo, Eriol and Syaoran were the only ones that woke up early the others were still way too tired to get out of bed. At about noon Sakura finally came about
"Hey sleepy head" Syaoran said caressing her face.
"Hey why didn't you wake me up?" Sakura asked lying in bed.
"Because I didn't have the heart to wake you, nothing really happened but there is something someone thought that you would like to see" Syaoran answered giving her a magazine, her mouth dropped open when she saw the front "I did the same exact thing" he added laughing.
"I can't believe this but how? On the cover?" Sakura asked speechless, there on the cover of one of japans most popular magazine was a full-length picture of her smiling.
"I guess who ever took it really liked it, look on page 45. It's a favorite for me too, I'd like to thank the person who sent me copies" Syaoran said showing her a folder. She turned to the page and there she was again but this time there was one of her back and front. They had even gotten a picture of her and Syaoran hugging with an article saying her name and the she was the fiancée of Li Xiao Lang of the Li Co.
"That's just my luck, hey Tomoyo and Naoko are in here too" Sakura said seeing her friends. She got out of bed and took a shower, she put on a pink baby doll dress and left her hair lose. "Hmmm. What's that smell?" Sakura asked walking out of the room.
"Lunch since as you missed breakfast hours ago" Syaoran said from the balcony. Sakura sat down and started to eat but she mostly had the fruits.
"Where is everybody at?" Sakura asked finishing up.
"I think that Yang and Naoko are still in bed and Eriol and Tomoyo had to leave early cause she's in charge of getting everything ready for tomorrow. We should be leaving soon too" Syaoran "she left that box for your dress"
"Yeah. My stuff is already packed and I don't want us to get home late" Sakura said getting up.
"Aren't we in a hurry, is there something I should know about?" Syaoran asked raising a brow 'oh great nice going' Sakura thought grimly.
"No. No it just that tomorrow is the big day for all us and I don't want us to be tired" Sakura blurted out trying to sound convincing but she could see that Syaoran didn't buy it 'please don't ask' she repeated over and over.
"If you say so, get our stuff while I call and check us out" Syaoran said not pushing the subject but he knew she was hiding something he just couldn't figure out what. Sakura nodded leaving to the bedroom in relief. She hurried and their stuff together before the bag boy came for them.
"Come on slow poke you were the one that wanted to leave early," Syaoran yelled standing at the door.
"Hai. Hai I'm coming" Sakura yelled back picking up her bag with Syaoran present from last night, she still couldn't believe he bought her that. She ran out to the door were they left hand in hand, when they reached down stairs where the car was already waiting for them with their stuff packed in and ready for them.
"It was a pleasure having you here mister Li and Misses please do come back, this next time is one the house" the manager said sucking up.
"We'll think about it" Syaoran said before driving off for their tiring ride home, half way home Sakura insisted that they switch so he could rest.
Construction site in central Tokyo…
"I'm telling that wasn't there and it seems like its pretty big" a man yelled pointing to a black stone that looked like a small triangle.
"I don't care just build over it, we must have this finished in time" the second guy stated "don't dig anymore just leave it has it is" he added walking away.
"You heard him get back to work" he yelled to his workers standing around "and fill hole back up," he added taking one last look at the stone that seemed to shine in the sun.
A farm land to the east of it…
"Mama there's a pretty looking stone sticking out of the ground in the field can I dig it up" a little boy yelled pointing towards the field.
"No your papa said that he doesn't want you digging in the vegetable patch now go wash up for lunch" his mother replied.
"It's not fair its so pretty" the little boy whined running up the stairs.
A park to the north…
"Owww mummy" a little girl yelled holding her foot that was bleeding.
"Oh Sweetie are you ok? How you get that?"
"It happened on that black thing there" she answered through tears as her mother picked her up.
Camp site to the south… (I hope ya'll catching the drift here)
"Man this sucks I can't believe I let you talk me into this" a guy whined to his girlfriend sitting.
"Oh come on honey, it isn't so bad up here…Ouch" she exclaimed when she felt something stick her as she was sitting down. She looked down at the ground to see what it was.
"What is it?" he asked getting.
"It looks like a stone, it's so pretty…it won't come" she said digging around but still couldn't find the end "There's no end and I wanted it too I bet it's worth something"
"Yeah looks valuably, lets go call some of the guys to help us dig it up" he said helping her up.
When they reached to Tomoeda it was already quarter to six, they stopped at Syaoran's apartment first to rest but for Sakura it more like steal a call from the bathroom to see if it was alright for them to come over. Apparently Eriol and Tomoyo was all ready over there with Sakura's father, Touya and Fasmine decided to meet them at the ceremony tomorrow cause Touya was tired. All she had to do was get Syaoran over there.
"Syaoran honey you busy" Sakura asked walking out in his room, they had both decided to shower.
"No not really, why" Syaoran asked from the bathroom.
"Well I want to show you something, why don't we go for a ride" Sakura answered leaning on the bathroom door taking in his perfect body (he had a towel on peeps, naughty lol).
"Ok but you drive I'll be ready in a few" he replied.
"Great, I'll be waiting" Sakura exclaimed before leaving. Syaoran was ready in a few and they left towards his surprise. The whole way Sakura was nervous her mind racing would he be thrilled or angry? She prayed to god that he would be thrilled she couldn't take him being mad at her. Syaoran couldn't figure where she was taking him but he could feel that she was nervous.
"We're here" Sakura said turning, she drove slowly up to the house. 'A house?' Syaoran thought as she turned the car off.
"Sakura?" Syaoran spoke looking at her.
"Come on it's inside," Sakura said giving a kiss before they got out unaware of the five pair of eyes watching them and a beeping red light. They all ran into the living room where they were suppose to be, when the couple walked up to the door.
"This place is something," Syaoran said looking around as Sakura lead him to their destination.
"Yeah isn't it, the girls and I cleaned it up a bit" Sakura answered "Now please don't freak out" she added looking him in the eye.
"Don't worry I won't" Syaoran reassured as Sakura opened the door, he looked towards the room and his mouth literally dropped open.
"Mo. Mother and…" Syaoran started to turned and ran away before his sisters could touch him.
"Little brother" they squealed running after him, Syaoran ran up the stairs and into the closest room.
"Syaoran…" Sakura yelled turning around "I'm…"
"It's quite all right he'll be down soon, they just missed him that's all," a female voice said walking up to Sakura. She had black hair that was pulled in a neat bun and almost the same brown eyes as Syaoran, Sakura thought she was beautiful, Sakura watched her mutter something barely audible "He'll be down right now, come lets talk" she added smiling. Sakura was about to ask her something when Syaoran dropped through the ceiling.
"Ahhh. Oof, Mother don't do that" Syaoran whined getting to his feet.
"Are you ok?" Sakura asked giggling not able to hold it back.
"That's not funny" Syaoran said trying to sound serious but ended up smiling instead.
"Syaoran there you are" a girl yelled as the others came up behind her, he hid behind Sakura for cover.
"Oh look he's hiding behind Ying Fa" one squealed making everyone wince.
"Come girls leave your brother alone" Yelen said, Tomoyo and the others were on the side watching, of course was video taping with a big smiled on her face as she thought of what to call this one.
"Oh Ying Fa your soo Cute" one screamed running up to Sakura as the others followed.
"Her hair is so soft and long," one said.
"Her eyes are so pretty," another said looking Sakura in the eyes.
"I see why our little brother fell in love with her" one said making them blush.
"Girls stop hovering over Ying Fa this instant" Yelen's voice rang out making them stop.
"Sorry mother" they said backing away from Sakura and Syaoran.
"Aren't you going to introduce me to your sister's" Sakura whispered to Syaoran.
"Oh Yeah" Syaoran said sheepishly scratching the back of his head "Sakura in age order Xiefia, Fanfren, Fuutie, and Fiemie (if I don't have them in the right order please tell me!) And of course my mother, you already know Wei" he said pointing at them, they all had brown hair and eyes and were very pretty.
"Pleased to meet you" Sakura said smiling as she bowed her head in respect, the girls did the same.
"I'll go make some tea" Wei said "It's good to see you again master Li and you too Miss Sakura" he said before leaving. Everyone took a seat and started to talk about nothing particular, in the middle of the conversation Yelen and Sakura's dad left to talk privately, Eriol went to drop off Tomoyo and his sister's to her house to see Sakura's old battle costumes and videos.
"Thank you" Syaoran said walking up behind Sakura who was on the porch.
"It was nothing really, I wanted your family to be here for your grad." Sakura answered facing him "it's a beautiful night isn't it" Sakura said looking up at the sky.
"Yeah beautiful" Syaoran replied not looking at the sky. She turned and smiled at him as he enclosed his arms around her waist.
"Can you believe it tomorrow we're free, we're adults" Sakura stated smiling up at him.
"Yeah and it's about time too no doubt that my mother is discussing you know what with your father" Syaoran said resting his chin and her head as they rock to their own music.
"Yeah. We have to get married in china right?" Sakura asked, since they have been engaged they really hadn't talk about anything and with his mother here they would have to discuss it.
"Yeah" Syaoran said looking her, he could not resist kissing her right, the moons pale light made her glow, they lips met in a soft kiss.
"I'm afraid the clan will not approve of them living here after their married, I know that they will probably want to" Yelen said looking out the window at the two. She smiled inwardly at the site 'so in love' she thought "I never expected the day I would see my only son show emotions openly, he was so very cold" she added.
"Yes I know that she will have to move and I accept that, I would never do anything to separate them" Fujitaka replied looking out the window too "She is my only daughter and youngest child the same as you. I'm glad they have each other, you should have seen her after he left," he added. Both parents smiled looking at their babies in love (isn't that cute?!?! Well kind a)
"You have done a very good job bringing up your daughter" Yelen commented Fujitaka nodded proudly. It was getting late so Fujitaka said that it was time for them to be going, Syaoran was going to stay for a while longer to talk to his mother while Wei used his car to pick up his sisters. When Sakura got home, she got changed for bed, then got her graduation robes from her closet and hung them on her closet door.
"Night dad" Sakura said giving him a good night kiss.
"Night Sakura, is Kero home?" he asked
"No he's been spending a lot of time with Spinal" Sakura replied (I guess ya'll have figured out the dad and Touya know bout the whole magic thing) before going upstairs. She left the window open so he could get in when he came home. She was about to get in bed when the phone rang.
"Moshi Moshi" Sakura said
"Sakura"
"Hi Tomoyo, what's up?" Sakura asked sitting on her bed.
"Well I was meaning to ask you if you would like to sing with us tomorrow, we're doing a tribute to those whom…" Tomoyo answered trailing off.
"Yeah what song" Sakura answered sadly.
"Well we decided to sing 'count on me' by Whitney Houston, maybe it will help their families to open up, come by my house in the mourning so we can go through it" Tomoyo answered.
"OK bye Tomoyo" Sakura said before having hanging up 'I hope you are guys are happy where you are' she thought before turning her light out.
2 Dream…
Sakura opened her eye to notice that she wasn't in her room, this room was more elaborate and…ancient. She slowly looking around, She yelped in surprise when a figure walked right through her, she noticed it was a woman and she could feel her sadness..
"Are you awake Queen Mononoke?" came a squeaky voice. 'Mononoke?' Sakura thought looking at the women before her, she had very long chocolate brown hair and the blackest eyes ever, Sakura thought she was beautiful..
"Yes" the lady answered. When a blonde hair girl walked in the room bowing.
"Come mistress the King wishes to see you, his new priest has arrived and I must say he is quite dashing" the girl helping her to change into something more presentable 'why do they look so familiar?'. "I know this arrange married with my lord wasn't a thrilling idea to you, but he loves please just smile"
"I wish not to smile I have nothing to smile for, now lets get this over with" Mononoke stated leaving the room, Sakura just stood there watching her leave before she knew it she was in the court with them. The guy she was suppose to meet was very cute indeed.
"It's a great honor meeting you my Queen" the guy said bowing, Sakura could tell that he was very powerful by his but his aura wasn't pleasant it sent shivers down her back.
"Likewise Jin Tao" Mononoke said smiling.
"I'm glad to see that you too get along cause he'll be teaching spells now if your excuse us, come my Queen" the king said walking away.
"The court yard at midnight" Jin Tao whispered to her before she left smiling. Sakura was about to fellow her when the scenery changes to the garden at night. It creped Sakura out but her was drawn to two figures in the dark
"I love you so much I thought that you wouldn't come" Mononoke exclaimed hugging him as she kissed him deeply.
"I would never go back on my word but we can't leave I have better idea" Jin Tao stated kissing her back. He was about to tell her when Sakura was startled out of her sleep by a ring sound.
She reached to the side to her nightstand and turned it off. Stretching she got out if bed, she opened Kero's drawer and saw him still snoring.
"Sakura honey breakfast will be ready in ten" Fujitaka yelled from the stairs.
"Ok dad" Sakura yelled back before she went to shower still thinking about the dream. She put on a floral dress, slippers and wrapped her hair in a bun before going to breakfast, during her meal she noticed that her dad was looking tired so she did the dishes before she left for Tomoyo's.
"Hey guys" Sakura said walking in Tomoyo's room "Did I miss anything?" she asked sitting down next to them on the floor.
"No Chiharu was just telling us that they found the perfect apartment but unfortunately they have to leave Sunday after grad." Rika answered.
"Oh that's great that ya'll found an apartment but why so soon?" Sakura said looking at her friend.
"They think that's it's best if we come there as soon as possible" Chiharu stated sadly.
"That's why we're gonna have the sleep over on Friday cause they leave Sunday mourning" Tomoyo stated happily.
"Oh ok that's great, well shall we get started on the song" Sakura spoke. Tomoyo got up and retrieved a tape player and the words.
"I set it up the way you guys said, Sakura and I have one verse each, Rika has small one and Chiharu and Naoko help us with back up, you know chorus" Tomoyo said handing them out. They girls all looked them over before they started to sing, at school they would have the band accompanying them.
Seijou High Courtyard…
Tomoyo had done a really good job with fixing the place up, there was a section for the parents and one for the students, in the front was the stage were they would get their diplomas, for most it was a ticket of freedom. Everyone was now in the back getting ready to go out to where they were suppose to sit, the parents and guest were already seated even Yang's parents had flown in and they were going to have dinner at Naoko's house. When Touya meet Syaoran's mother and sister's he was actually nice they didn't know if it was because he wanted to be or if he was too tired, the weird thing was that they hadn't bring Sabria.
"I can't believe he's gonna be on the stage" Rika exclaimed, she had just found out that Terada was sitting on the stage.
"Don't let that get to you besides Yukito is here" Tomoyo chided "just look at him, if you ask me Yuki is a way better choice now come on and smile"
"Your right" Rika said as they did a group hug then they got wit their partners (can you guess who?) Rika went with Wendy. When they came out the crowd applauded and of course mostly every single parent had a camcorder.
"These are the fine graduates of Seijou High, we sad to be losing such fine young students that made our school the best, here is Daidouji Tomoyo an honor student and President of Student Body" The principal said before sitting down. Everyone gave applause as she came down.
"Thank you and as Mister Jud said this is the best senior class ever, not only is our school the best in academic achievements but we have the best teams around, honors go the Captain of the soccer team Li Syaoran and the Co-captain Hirragizawa Eriol for their great skill. They've brought our team to the championship every year, and might I add winning it too. Our regards go out to the family of Sao Tai who was also an exceptional player. Honors go out to the Captain of our All Star Cheerleading team Kinomoto Sakura and Co-captain Mihara Chiharu, our regards also go out to the family of Wong Lita. To Yamazaki Takashi in Debate and Yanagisawa Naoko in writing, and again Hirragizawa Eriol and Li Syaoran in performance arts, Sasaki Rika, Mihara Chiharu and Kinomoto Sakura in Gymnastics. Thank you" Tomoyo said leaving, as mister Jud came back.
"We will start with our honor student's first go in alphabetical order Chan Yang, Daidouji Tomoyo, Hirragizawa Eriol, Kinomoto Sakura" when he said that Touya yelled "that's my Kaijou" making everyone laugh and Sakura blush. "Li Syaoran" of course Syaoran's sisters couldn't help but squeal and "yell that's our little brother" making him curse under his breath. "Mihara Chiharu, Sasaki Rika, Yamazaki Takashi the school best fibber we will miss you, Yanagisawa Naoko…" she continued on and on but I won't get into that. "Our school has been affected by the terrible earthquake that rocked Japan Saturday night taking some of our young ones with them, unfortunately our Soccer and cheerleading teams were both out celebrating victory when disaster struck taking four of our hard working students. Some of the girls at the last minute were able to put together a song for them, their families and friends" Principal stated as they got on stage "Here are Chiharu, Naoko, Rika, Sakura and Tomoyo performing 'Count on me'.
"Thank you and we hope that our friends souls are at rest," Tomoyo said in the Mic, she Rika and Sakura had their own in their hands while the others were on the stand. Sakura was dead nervous to be singing in front of all the different faces especially Syaoran's mom and sisters who were looking intently at her. The band started to play the music to the song signaling them to get ready.
Tomoyo: count on me through thick and thin…. A friendship that will never end
Rika: When you are weak… I will be strong
Chiharu: Helping you to carry…. Call on me, I will be there
Naoko: Don't be afraid… Please believe me when I say
All: Count on...
Sakura took a deep breath when her turn came, and let all her emotions guide her…
Sakura: I can see it's hurting you… I can feel your pain
It's hard to see the sunshine through the… rain
I know sometimes it seems as if…It's never gonna end
But you'll get through it…Just don't give in
Cuz you can….
2.1 Her voice rang through the school came yard touching everyone's heart…
All: Count on me through thick and thin… A friendship that will never end
When you are weak… I will be strong, Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there… Don't be afraid
Naoko: Please believe me when I say…Count on...
Chiharu: You can count on me…Oh yes you can
Rika: Oo, I know sometimes it seems as if… We're standing all alone
But we'll get through it…Cuz love won't let us fall
When she sang she got the attention of everyone and most of all a handsome silver hair fellow who became hypnotized with her enchanting voice. He couldn't help but smile at her. Rika blushed when she saw him smiling at her, and of course all the girls noticed and smiled.
All: Count on me…. (Sakura: count on me, I'll be there) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end…. When you are weak
I will be strong… (Tomoyo: I'll be strong)
Helping you to carry on (Rika: yes, you know)
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid… Please believe me when I say
Count on...
Count on...
Eriol sat on the edge of his seat when it was Tomoyo's turn to sing.
Tomoyo: There's a place inside all of us…Where our faith in love begins
You should reach to find the truth in love… The answers' there within, oh
I know that life can make you feel… It's much harder than it really is
But we'll get through it (Sakura: we'll get through it)
(Just) Just (don't) don't give in
By now the words of the song and the captivating voices of the girls moved everyone the crowd.
All: Count on me (count on me) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end (it'll never end)
When you are weak (you)
I will be strong (I will be strong)
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid (don't be afraid now)
Please believe me when I say
Count on… Count on
Count on… Count on
Count on… Count on me
Tomoyo: Oh yes you can
Sakura: I know I can
Tomoyo: Yes you can
Sakura: Well… So glad I can,
All: count on me……
"Thank you" they said bowing as everyone applauded, the principal came back on the stage as they went off.
"Beautiful, absolutely beautiful" She said smiling "But it seems that the weather isn't on our side, the weather guy is never right these days" she added looking at the sky that was once blue and sunny was now gray and windy. You could smell the rain on the breeze "Thank you all for attending and we the staff of Seijou High wish all of our Graduates the best of luck. We hope to some day be teaching your children" she stated summoning up everything, all the graduates got together for their last photograph together, there were all lined up in straight lines and standing up properly. Sakura and the guys were all in the front line and right before they camera guy took the picture all the guys picked up the girls in their arms while others just posed or throw their hats in the air. The adults just smiled at their not babies but now young adults.
"Come kids get together" Fujitaka ordered to them, he wanted to take a picture of all of them together. They all got lined up the girls in the front with the guys behind them "Now look like the adults of the future and say cheese" he added as the other parents got ready to take the picture.
"Cheese" they said as their parents took the picture, of course they all changed positions, Tomoyo and Eriol were smiling evilly at each other, Sakura and Syaoran in each others arms smiling at the other loving. Yang was pushing Naoko's glasses up and she was blushing, Takashi was pulling on Rika's hat string and Chiharu was hitting him on the head for doing it, and that's exactly how they were in real life.
"I want a copy" they all said at the same time then burst out laughing.
"We're free, we're free" the girls squealed jumping up and down before hugging each other and then the guys.
"No more being late for class or the torture of math" Sakura said giggling.
"Yeah" the others said laughing.
"No more video taping the Kawaii moments" Tomoyo whined.
"Don't worry there will always be the weddings or pregnancy" Chiharu reassured.
"No more getting slapped on the head" Takashi said "No wait I'm gonna be living with her" he corrected getting a slap on the head from Chiharu making everyone laugh.
"No more of your lies is more like it" Rika stated.
"Hey they aren't lies… well at least not all of it" Takashi countered.
"No more Library flirting" Yang stated acting sad, making Naoko blush.
"All our memories forever embedded in the walls of this school, from first crush to love, fighting and making up, happiness and sadness, making friends and losing them" Syaoran stated looking at the school were his new life began. Everyone looked at the school and nodded remembering all the good times.
"Yeah, we're no longer teens but adults. We're all leaving so much behind in this school," Eriol said hugging Tomoyo.
"One chapter closes and a new one opens. We now begin a new journey," Naoko concluded holding Yang's hand.
"We'll see you guys tomorrow," Takashi said taking Chiharu hands when he heard his parents calling.
"Yeah Chiharu remember 6 at Tomoyo's house" Rika said before they left.
"What?" Takashi asked clueless like all the guys.
"Oh we're having a sleep over, ALL girls" Chiharu clarified.
"So we can have a all guys at Syaoran's place" Eriol countered.
"Why mine?" Syaoran asked.
"Because…" Eriol stated looking at him, Syaoran got the idea.
"Yeah my place is cool" Syaoran stated.
"I'll bring the supplies," Yang said before Takashi and Chiharu left. Yang and Naoko were the next to leave followed by Rika, they were all leaving to go out with their parents to celebrate even Yang's parents had flown in (if I already said that too bad). Sakura and the others were the last to leave, they were all going to have dinner together at the rented house because it had an even bigger dinning room then Tomoyo's house and they would need it with all the people. The cooks were all ready the house cooking so by the time they got there it was almost time to eat. They were now all the dinner table, Fujitaka was at the end with Yelen on his right, followed by Sakura, Syaoran, Eriol, Tomoyo, Fanfren at the end. Sonomi was at the other end, on the other side of the table going back up towards Fujitaka was Fiemie, Fuutie, Yukito, Xiefia who didn't feel comfortable sitting next to Fasmine, then it was Touya. Everything was going fine during dinner except for the one and two glares exchange between Syaoran and Touya, Fasmine also seemed nervous under the watchful eyes of the Yelen and Xiefia who she could feel didn't like sitting next to her.
"So what are You and Sakura planning to do now?" she asked trying to draw Yelen's attention from her. They looked at each before Syaoran answered.
"We haven't really had time to talk about anything as of yet" Syaoran answered holding Sakura's hand under the table.
"Yelen and I have talked about it, they will have a wedding in China so that Sakura can meet the elders and get comfortable to her new home" Fujitaka answered smiling. Sakura looked at her dad and smiled, Syaoran had told her that they would have to move to China but she really didn't mind at all, she would go anywhere to be with him.
"The Elders patience is I'm afraid wearing off, they want to meet their leaders bride and have them in China as soon as possible" She added, everyone at the table became silent and continued to eat, when they were almost finished Fujitaka broke the silence.
"I want to make a toast" he said raising his wine glass, the others did the same "a toast to these four amazing young adults for completing their high school educations" he felt a little light head, he placed his hand on the table for support before continued. Everyone noticed and became worried but before they could ask he spoke. " And to the engagement of my only and of course amazing daughter Sakura, to the most incredibly guy Syaoran," he finished smiling.
"Indeed and if I met add to the future wife of my only and incredibly stubborn son" Yelen said getting up.
"To Syaoran and Sakura" the other said drinking to the two lovebirds.
"And I might I add" Tomoyo said standing up smiling her incredibly evil smile, Sakura and Syaoran looked at the other preparing themselves for what she would say because they knew it would definitely embarrass them " That they give you a lots grand children" she added. Sakura turned bright red and hid her face in Syaoran's shirt while he hid his head in her neck. Everyone except and Touya and Fasmine smiled at the lovely couple.
"Who said I wanted to be a uncle" Touya spoke.
"Well we can't wait to be Aunties" the sisters retorted.
"And I can't wait to make them Kawaii clothes" Tomoyo squealed all starry- eyed making everyone sweat drop. They all left to the living room to have tea and talk.
"Before I forget, I want to give Sakura this gift for her graduation present" Fujitaka stated giving her the black box as Fasmine started to smile. Sakura took the box slowly the last time she had a gift in a box it turned out to be diamonds, she opened it to reveal a golden bracelet with a oval shaped pearl in the middle.
"Otou-san it's beautiful" Sakura stated giving him a hug.
"Then what are you waiting for put it on, here let me" Fujitaka said putting it on her wrist, she thought she saw it glowed but shrugged it off. Everyone gathered around to look at the jewel and they equally thought that it was beautiful.
"Looks like the weather guy was wrong yet again," Fanfren said looking out the window at the dark gray sky as lightening flashed and the thunder rumbled.
"He seems to be getting he the weather wrong a lot lately" Tomoyo commented as another lightening flashed.
"The gods are angry at someone or something" Yelen commented taking a sip from her cup.
"Tomoyo sweetie we should get going so we can beat this rain, it was nice having dinner with you Yelen. We must get together when I visit China" Sonomi stated getting up.
"Yes we should" Yelen said resting her cup on the coffee table.
"Goodnight Mrs. Li, Fanfren, Xiefia, Fiemie, and Fuutie, tell Wei I said good night" Tomoyo said "Night you guys, Eriol are coming" Tomoyo added to the others.
"No not yet, I'll see you in the mourning" Eriol said giving her a peak on the cheek before they left.
"We should be going too" Touya said getting up "It was a pleasure meeting you all, come on dad and Sakura we don't want this rain to catch us"
"Ok, Touya goodnight Yelen, girls" Fujitaka said getting up. Sakura was about to protest but when she saw the tired look on her brother's face she decided against it, the others left them and went to the door.
"I wanted to stay with you but Touya and dad look so tired" Sakura said sadly looking at him.
"It's ok, I'll see you tomorrow. My mom and sisters have decided to spent an extra day here, I think she needs to talk to your dad more" Syaoran replied "just make sure that they are ok and have a goodnights rest my cherry blossom" he added caressing her face.
"I will, and you should get some sleep too, bye my Little Wolf" Sakura said as they kissed, she rested her head on his chest and sighed in satisfaction. It was funny how just being wrapped in his arms could make her feel so content of course Touya had to ruin it by calling Sakura. "Tomorrow" she said giving him one last kiss before pulling away halfheartedly. Syaoran watched her go before he turned his attention back to the window where it seemed as if a war was being fought in the heavens.
"I know something is not right but I don't know what" Syaoran stated looking out the window, when his mother, Eriol and his sisters turned to the room.
"I know my son and from the looks of it this is merely the beginning" Yelen said sitting down "Who is this Fasmine character?"
"Well as you know she's Touya's wife, they have a daughter Sabria but we haven't seem much of her lately. I think they met when he was out of town, round the same time when that minor earthquake hit" Syaoran answered facing them.
"I feel it too but it doesn't seem as if Sakura feels it yet, but if you have noticed Yukito thinks that Touya's and Fujitaka's fainting spells and tiredness is anything but normal. All we can do it wait for a better sign until then we're in the dark" Eriol said his clow reed side showing more "I'll see you all tomorrow"
"Hai, Eriol goodnight" Yelen said getting up.
"Bye man" Syaoran added before he left.
"Everything will be all right my son do not worry your self," Yelen said touching his face.
"Goodnight mother" Syaoran said before she left leaving him to his thoughts.
When Sakura got home her dad and brother went straight to bed, she talked with Fasmine for a while but she soon left to bed. She went to her room and showered, when she got out of the tub Kero was all ready sleep so she got in bed and turned the light out falling right asleep.
"Soon my love soon…" a voice whispered in the dark. Sakura's bracelet started glow, releasing a bright light that slowly moved it's way up her body to her face were it started to draw her essence slowly…
End…
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