I can't stand it. I. AM. OBSESSED. WITH. A. SONG. Its is sooooooo kawaii! I can't stop listening to it! No matter what, I can't force myself to press stop. I listen to it over and over again. I LOVE THIS SONG. In case your wonder what this totally kawaii song is, let me just say one big plus about it is that its SUNG BY SHAORAN LI! Its so cute! And has a great beat. I downloaded it, not knowing who sang it, but then the Chinese bells go off, and the beat goes on a little more, with more bell, then he starts signing! It's so cute, even if it sounds like they slightly electronically altered his voice a bit. Who cares? Shaoran is singing. And there is only one word in the whole song I understand, cause its in Japanese. He's signing I LOVE YOU! Its soooo cute! I found the song under "I Cannot Ignore Her." I mention this song in my other fanfic, but I have to mention it again. I can't help it, Shaoran is signing! I have to share it.
Kendo & Bokken history and anime lesson: Some people where asking about bokkens, and I'll explain. First off, let me say I'm a complete idiot. I got bokken and Kendo mixed up. I updated the last chapter, so now they are taking KENDO lessons. I was completely brain dead at the moment for mixing them up. O.K., here's what a bokken is. A bokken is a wooden katana (Japanese sword) that is used for practice. I have one, and its fun to go against other people who have one, but they hurt like hell when you get hit by it. (I have lots of bruises) Now Kendo is pretty much the same thing. A kendo is a also a practice katana, except made of strips of bamboo, and its light and hollow. (So when you get hit by it, it doesn't hurt so much.) Kendo I believe is more traditional in the Japanese sword arts as the main practice sword. I case your wondering, here's some anime's I've seen them in. Utena: In her first duel, she used one against Shaongi. It broke cause she used it against a real sword, but she still won. Shaongi was also the kendo team captain. Didgimon: total luck I saw this, cause I rarely watch didgimon because I don't like it. The kid with the armadillo practices kendo. You can see him swing it in the opening. I've also seen him teaching kendo to other didgimon, those whacked out rabbits I think. Ruroni Kenshin (Samurai X): That kid in the group that is too young for a real katana, so he carries a kendo stick with him, which is always strapped to his back. Magic Knight Rayearth: O.K., I didn't see it in the anime, but I've seen a manga Picture of Hikaru in kendo gear with a kendo stick.
Like the lesson? Thanks everyone for all the great reviews. A lot of people really seemed to like the last couple of chapters. Also, from now on, I'll try to make it so you don't get confused to which Shaoran and Sakura I'm talking about. Now on with the story!
Chapter 5
Way of the Kendo! Shaoran's pride.
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"Hoeeeeeee. He's soo cute." Sakura, like the rest of the female population of the class, she was in awe of the young instructor.
"Sakura, your mouth's hanging open..." Teased Tomoyo. After she got the "kawaii" shot of Sakura's open mouth, she returned her attention, and camera lens, back to the hot instructor.
'To bad I still like Yukito... and this guy hasn't smiled yet. In fact, now that I think about it, he looks mean. Is he going to put us through a ton of hard training for hours on end?! Is he one of those horrible sensei you hear about in stories?!' Sakura was now getting more and more nervous thinking about the nature of the instructor.
'At least the other teacher is smiling...' Sakura looked over to the pretty lady with long aurban hair that Sakura assumed waist to the length of her waist. 'She reminds me of my mother...' The young woman was now giving the other instructor a lovely smile, which seemed to help him loosen up... slightly. 'Ohhhh, they must be a couple! Now THEY are kawaii!'
"Kawaii! I could almost start filming THEM, 24-7!" Gasped who else? Tomoyo.
The man looked at Tomoyo with an odd look on his face that could almost be described as shock. 'I guess he heard her.'
"Would everyone please grab some padding and a kendo stick, then get into two lines facing me and Hana-san." He said while gesturing to the two boxes to the left, which was assumed to be their equipment.
The whole class (except for a lone girl with a camera who continued to sit of the bleachers) went to the pile in a rush of excitement. When they where done, the class was in two lines. However, to the obvious dismay of the instructors, the class had split up into boys and girls, the girls all on the side with the Kazama-sensei, and the boys with Hana-sensei. However, there was one boy on Kazama's side. Shaoran Li. Sakura who was standing next to him with a kendo stick in hand, saw that Shaoran was sending his infamous death glare at Kazama. However, to her shock and surprise, she saw Kazama returning him the same exact glare. 'Hoeeeeeee! Shaoran has finally met his equal.' she shrieked in her head.
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After showing them the basic blocks and swings, Shaoran told them to to pair with a partner to spar with. Everyone moved to a partner, but his younger self stood where he was, continuously glaring at him. The class number was odd, and soon it was apparent little Shaoran didn't have a partner. Sensei Shaoran looked for the younger Sakura, and noticed she was with Naoko. 'So much for her being his partner.' Older Sakura was walking around, overlooking the other students. No way was he getting left with his younger self.
"Sa-" Shaoran stopped himself in time. "Hana-san. Would you come spar with this one over here while I overlook the other's and correct their mistakes?" he yelled while pointed to an enraged younger Shaoran, who apparently wanted to challenge the sensei. Sakura (the older one) looked up, glanced at younger Shaoran, then older, and comprehended the situation. She nodded a big smile as she came over. When she reached them, she had already placed the protective helmet over her head. Younger Shaoran was beat red with this unexpected turn of events.
"Konnichiwa! Ready to spar? You'll have to be light on me, I'm very new to it."
Shaoran stared for a minute, his face turning a deeper shade of red, before nodding and placing his helmet over his head. Sakura noticed his eyes attempt to turn from giant saucers to his original glare. She saw from the corner of her eye her boyfriend walking backwards, watching them, with a slight smirk on his face.
'Oh he thinks this is funny? Just wait till later when I kick his butt for letting his younger self kick my butt.' She thought playfully, before going into attack position. Younger Shaoran did the same. 'Now lets see how much of Shaoran's lesson's from yesterday I remember.'
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'I don't want to go against her!' He saw the girl smile at him through the mask. A smile which made his knees weak. 'Why did that guy do that! Sending his girlfriend to go against me! Yah, so what if she was a few feet taller than him. He could still beat her, especially if she was as inexperienced as she said she was. What a coward.' Shaoran then remembers the man fighting the card from last night with much skill, which he quite respected. 'It couldn't be cowardice. It had to be something else.'
His thoughts came back to the girl in front of him. 'I don't want to-'
His thoughts where cut off by her charge at him. He was caught off guard, but still was able to block the attempt easily. She stepped back, and attacked again, this time targeting his head, which he ducked, and rolled back. He wasn't going to hit a girl, especially her. He jumped up, deciding to take only defensive moves.
This time the girl charged with much aggression. She swung, he blocked, she jabbed, he parried, she trust, he jumped back. To his dismay, it seemed the girl was only warming up, because soon her blows became more precise, and they came faster.
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"Hey, Sakura, Naoko, look at Li-kun and the other teacher." Cried Tomoyo to the two girls sparring.
They stopped, turned and took in the scene with amusement. Shaoran was backing away from the female teacher, perfectly blocking every move she sent him. Yet he wasn't attacking. 'Wonder why not.' Sakura thought, thinking it rather amusing seeing Shaoran reduced to just blocking, an backing off.
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Shaoran watched as his younger self was nervously blocking everything Sakura threw at him. 'I knew he wouldn't fight back. Unless of course she actually does lay a hit on him.' Shaoran felt himself grin (unseen to anyone) as he saw Sakura finally hit his younger self in her head. 'Nice to see that she was paying attention to last night's lesson.' Shaoran watched with further anticipation of entertainment.
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The young Li stood in total shock for a few seconds. 'She.. she.. hit me!' :pause: 'And in the head!' He could now see through her caged helmet a smug grin appear on her face. 'A very inexperienced girl just hit me in the head with a kendo stick! Me! Shaoran Li! No way in hell!'
He advanced on her. He stepped forward in the blink of an eyes, raised his kendo stick and took a swipe at her. He could see by her wide jade eyes that he had caught her by complete surprise. However obviously not enough surprise, for his attacked missed as she jumped back, blocking it with her kendo meeting his. This block only encouraged Shaoran. This time he slashed from above, which she obviously had a hard time to block. There kendos where thrashed against each other. Now it was a show of strength. Sakura pushed harder on the bamboo of the handle, the two kendo became dangerously wobbly. At that point, Shaoran pushed all his weight forward. Kendo sticks separated. Sakura's flew out of her hand as she stumbled back, tripped, and fell on her butt. Shaoran stood over the older girl, his kendo pointed to her face. He blushed at the awkward position he caused the older teen to be in. After a moment when the loss sunk into her head, Sakura gave him a smile. His stern look at her softened, and he felt himself turn a shade darker.
All of a sudden, Shaoran could hear clapping. He turned his head, only to see that the whole class had been watching. Tomoyo of course with her video camera.
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"That there, class, was a perfect example by Li in defensive blocks, and what to do when you find yourself and your opponent in close combat with your swords. Hana gave a perfect example of what not to do. She should of jumped back when their kendo met in that situation." Tutored the older Shaoran.
At this comment, Sakura sent Shaoran (the older one) a death glare, which made him cringe. 'Opps. Maybe I should of left that last thing out...'
"Mr. Kazama! Can you yourself show us another example?" Shaoran looked down to who he recognized as Chiharu.(A/N: Sorry if I spelt it wrong.)
"Yah, could you..." another girl asked while moving closer to him, wide eyes emploring. Rika he believed.
To his horror, all girls in the whole class came closer, asking for him to give an example. Shaoran sweat dropped, looked at Sakura (the older one). She was still sitting, but had her helmet off. Her hair damp with sweat covered her head as she watched his reaction to all his little admirers.
"Oh, look at the time!" stated Shaoran as he looked at his watch. They had a good 15 minutes left of class, but that wasn't stopping him. "Maybe I'll give one tomorrow. Right now you all better put all the equipment and kendos back into the box. Its about time to leave.
"Awwwwwwwww." All the girls, obviously.
As the students returned the equipment, his Sakura approached him, a mischievous look plastered on her face. When she came closer to the male instructor, the whole class watched in surprise and to some, disappointment, as she gave the young man a light kiss on the cheek. A couple of giggles, and a giant "Kawaii" erupted from the class as they saw their serious instructor turn totally red in the face. (There yah go Sakura1301, thanks 4 your idea.)
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"Li-kun!"
Shaoran looked behind him when he heard his named called, already knowing who it was. He watched as the aurban hair and green eyed card-captor run to him to catch up. He felt his heart skip a beat.
She took a moment bent over to catch her breath, the stood up strait, and faced him.
"You need to excersize more, Kinomoto."
"Li!" she yelled as her eyes went wide, then mad. "And to think I ran all the way over here to compliment you on the great job you did in the kendo class."
He looked at her expressionless. "Yeah. So what?"
She looked back at him for a second, a giant sweat drop appearing on her head before continuing, after falling to the side, anime style.
"I just wanted to say it was very impressive."
"That all?"
"Well, yeah."
Shaoran then turned around, and started to walk away. "Bye, Kinomoto."
Sakura watched as he disappeared down the street.
"I wonder if he ever said anything like "thanks" or "hi" in his life."
"Nahhhh. He just does it to you because he likes you."
"Tomoyo!"
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