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Lenna: Thank you for all the reviews!! We really,
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Lenna: And as we said, this will have some more T+E
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Hurt of love, reborn as an Angel
Chapter
eight
Sakura crept through the dark
corridors in the castle, carefully sneaking past the silent hallways, without
awakening anyone. She was still breathing slightly erratically, nervous and
even a little confused about her second encounter with Syaoran.
Those had been the most forbidden
and yet probably most wonderful moments she ever underwent. Even though she had
never really talked to the amber-eyed boy, it was as if this was
destined to be. She felt so complete in his arms, safe and protected from any
harm. As if she knew him all along, as if she already loved him.
She cringed at this. Love? How
could she be thinking about love in a moment like this? She didn't really know
anything but the name of the mysterious boy, how did she expect herself to fall
in love with him? She shook her head, confused at her feelings. Yes, she had
only seen him twice, and already had feelings for him. How could that be? Why
did she like this one male so much?
She felt a strong magic radiating
from him. Now if she concentrated, she could remember that his aura was green.
She was able to sense all his powers from the embrace he held her, and she was
absolutely sure that his magic was pure and kind. Nadeshiko always described
men's auras to be cruel and cold, and very dark.
Sakura smiled. But she knew that
Syaoran was different. Any other male in his place wouldn't have hesitated to
kill her. He was in an enemy territory, and any other female could easily
denounce him. So the least any man would do was to erase her memory, but he
didn't. He had somehow trusted her, as she had him. Sakura smiled to herself again.
Yes, perhaps this was really meant
to be.
Tomoyo: Sakura! – A harsh whisper
broke off Sakura's thoughts. Her head jerked up, and she stared wide-eyed at
the Princess in front of her. Purplish-blue eyes stared half angrily, half
worriedly at her. Oh god, Tomoyo had found her. What now? She was like a living
lie-detector, and would easily realize if Sakura lied to her.
Sakura: Hi… T-Tomoyo… - Sakura
stammered with a mumble, embarrassed. Tomoyo held a grumble back, but since
fashion wasn't exactly what she came here to talk about, she spared her comment
about Sakura's clothes.
Tomoyo: Sakura, you are coming with
me. – Tomoyo whispered in a tone that made Sakura get very nervous. A glare
wouldn't be scarier if coming from Tomoyo. She didn't get mad very often, but
right now she was definitely irate. Gulping, Sakura followed her sister.
She led Sakura into a dark room,
and closed the door behind her. The young sorcerer created a little glowing orb
of light with her magic, and placed it in the middle of the room, as to
illuminate the two.
Sakura: Ehm… Tomoyo, is something…
wrong? – Sakura muttered, looking down. She tried to hide her eyes, since her
best friend would probably be able to read in them what she was hiding.
Tomoyo: Actually Sakura, besides
the fact that you aren't wearing a proper dress, yes. What exactly were you
doing, hugging and doing whatever you were doing, with that stranger? – Tomoyo
looked seriously at Sakura, a mix of concern and disappointment in her eyes.
Sakura's own emerald ones widened, and a blush came to her already flushed
cheeks.
Sakura: Oh… My… God… T-Tomoyo… -
Was all she was able to choke, blinking shocked a few times. How was it
possible that Tomoyo had seen her?! And… Why didn't she automatically scream
for the guards?
Tomoyo: Sakura, please tell me the
truth. There is no way you're going to be able to hide this from me. – Tomoyo
placed a hand on the other Princess' shoulder, frowning.
Sakura took a deep breath. 'Now, think Sakura. What will be the
consequences if you tell her? Um… she will probably yell that I'm in great
danger, and following our mother's wrong steps… But…' Sakura gulped, anxiously.
'But if I don't tell her, it will be worse…' She looked up, meeting Tomoyo's
totally worried facial expression.
Sakura: I… I-I… - She closed her
eyes and sighed deeply, preparing herself to say something that would change
her life perhaps forever. Tomoyo glanced apprehensively at her, and saw just
how hard it was for her to tell the truth. She looked away, a sad look on her
eyes, but then smiled slightly.
Tomoyo: No… No, wait Sakura. –
Tomoyo put a hand on her shoulder, shaking her head. Sakura looked at her,
inquisitively.
Tomoyo: You don't need to tell me.
I prefer that you don't tell me anything than that you tell me a lie. I understand.
– She smiled at her sister, and stood up to leave the room. Sakura gazed
confused at her, then smiled a little.
Sakura: Arigato… Tomoyo-chan… - She
whispered, and Tomoyo nodded almost unnoticeably.
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Sakura jumped down the stairs
bright and cheerful, earning a comment from Meilin about how noisy kaijuus
were. It was a beautiful spring morning, and the sun shone peacefully above the
gardens. The weather was warm and balmy, a perfect day for a swim. The young
Princesses had decided to go to a lake not very far from the castle, to enjoy
the day to the fullest. However, persuading their mother to let them go wasn't
that easy.
She was obsessed with a stupid idea
that the mystical field around the castle was perturbed. Something was
apparently wrong with the equilibrium of the magical atmosphere there, which
meant that males were around. Well, or so Nadeshiko thought. And this was
oh-so-terribly-annoying for the girls, since they weren't allowed anymore to
exit the palace without a guard or somebody able to protect them. They tried in
vain to convince their mother that it wouldn't be of any use to bring the
guards, as they were much more powerful than them anyways, but nothing worked.
After MUCH talking, they were permitted to go, as long as they brought at least
four more women with them.
Right now, the two were discussing
who would be available. Unfortunately, only Meilin was able until now, and they
had run out of friends that their mother trusted.
Sakura: Um, now let's see… Meiya
can't go, neither does Kalia, neither Ririka, not even Yasami… Saoi can't, Mera
is sick, Haiisa is busy, Harika doesn't want to, Miagete can't, not even Naomi
is able! – Sakura threw her arms in the air in frustration.
Tomoyo: Yeah… I guess we won't be
able to go, after all… - Tomoyo sighed sadly, and the two walked silently
through the corridors of the castle, gazing disappointedly at the ground.
Suddenly, Tomoyo bumped into
someone, hitting her head on something metallic. She stumbled back, and when
she was about to fall she grabbed the first thing in front of her, namely a
shirt, sending them both to the ground. She rubbed her head, mumbling an
apology.
Eriol: No, it's fine… AH, Y-YOU! –
Eriol shouted, blushing furiously when he realized that he had fallen on top of
her. With a startled jump, he made sure he was at least five meters away from
her. When the girl looked up, she saw her martial arts instructor staring
shakily at her. She frowned.
Tomoyo: Is something wrong with your
voice, Eriola? – She asked, cocking her head to one side. Eriol slapped his
hand over his mouth, sweatdropping. He had forgotten to adjust his voice, and
shouted loud enough for anyone to hear. He shook his head frantically, causing
Tomoyo to look questioningly at him.
Sakura: AH! I KNOW!! – Sakura
shouted unexpectedly, stars that usually belonged to Tomoyo twinkling in her
eyes. Hopping up and down with excitement, she seemed to have just found out
how to create gold out of sand. Tomoyo stood up, and stared at her sister
confused.
Tomoyo: Nani? – She scratched her
head, tilting it to the other side. Sakura was grinning broadly, giggling
insanely with an expression of someone who won the lottery for the sixth time
in a row.
Sakura: Eriola!! She, Xialing and
Kiiwa can come with us!! – She burst out animatedly. When the words struck her,
Tomoyo's face lit up, and in a totally unexpected move, glomped Eriol.
Tomoyo: Yay!!
Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease say that you can come!! – She
implored, as if her life depended on it. She looked at him with pleading puppy
dog eyes, which made poor Hiiragizawa almost lose control over himself. The guy considered perfect simply couldn't
find his voice anymore, which seemed to be hidden deep within his lungs and refused
to come out. His face was glowing red, contrasting wonderfully with his
dark blue wig.
Sakura: Yes!! Please, please,
please, you don't have anything else planned, do you?? – Sakura joined Tomoyo
in her begging, clutching Eriol's arm.
Syaoran: What does this mean?! –
Syaoran's voice bellowed, and the three turned to look at him. He was simply
incapable of hiding his jealousy (typical Syaoran…). Sakura smiled, let go of
Eriol, and with a giggle decided to do the same Tomoyo was doing with her dear
sensei. She jumped up, literally flying towards him.
Sakura: Please, can you three come
with us?? Please?? You don't have anything prepared for today, do you?? – She
glomped him happily, something that caught him totally off guard. The already
well-known heat rushed up to his cheeks, and this time he was pretty sure his
whole face was red. Very, very red.
Syaoran: Wh-Wh- y-you – Was all he
was able to choke, embarrassed above all, but also kind of scared of what would
happen if she ever recognized him. With her eyes closed and a HUGE grin
plastered on her face, the Princess didn't look into his eyes yet.
Syaoran: L-Lo-Look, P-Prin- gasp –
I-I – cough – The boy still didn't find his voice, subconsciously wondering if
every male lost the speaking faculty in the presence of the one girl they
loved. Yes, now he knew and admitted it without any doubt. He loved her. He
loved the charming emerald-eyed Princess more than he could have ever imagined
possible.
Tomoyo: Yes, Xialing!! Please,
would you two and Kiiwa come with us to the lake?? – Tomoyo still had her arms
around Eriol's neck, while she continued her influencing process. She didn't
quite realize how scarlet he was, neither how embarrassed he looked.
Eriol: L-Look, I-I didn't get
w-what – deep breath – what are you asking us to do? – Eriol looked away when
Tomoyo turned to look at him again, to make sure he didn't do something utterly
embarrassing with her. She was smiling largely, and didn't notice his
uneasiness.
Tomoyo: We are going to a swim in a
lake, in a forest not far from here!! But mom wants at least four women to go
with us, or else we aren't allowed to go!! Can you three come with us??
Please?? – She begged, causing Eriol to gulp nervously.
Eriol: Well, um, I-I g-guess… I
d-don't think there is a-any problem… - He stuttered, not very positive of his
choice. But he simply wasn't able of declining such a clear plea from his cute
dark-haired student. Tomoyo and Sakura beamed, letting go of their teacher's
throat. Eriol sighed, half of relief and half of, he was forced to admit,
disappointment.
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Tomoyo: This is a paradise!! –
Tomoyo giggled to herself, gazing marveled at the wonderful view in front of
her.
The group had just arrived at a
clearing in a forest close to the castle. It was a breathtaking vision, a
perfect place for every occasion. The lake had changed somewhat since the last
time the two went there, but seemed just more beautiful and refreshing. Now it
appeared to be halfway engulfed by the forest, giving it a wild, and yet
attractive aspect. To the left, many huge rocks bordered the water, making it
almost impossible to leave the place in case something happened, but none of
them cared. A few trees with pretty, perfumed flowers gave the place a touch of
exquisite and yet simplistic beauty. Sakura smiled at their gorgeous
surroundings, but had to sweatdrop when she heard some furious protests coming
from behind.
Sakura: Uh, Tomoyo… Don't you think
we should help them…? - Eriol and
Syaoran had been able to drag a very unwilling Kwaai Wo to the trip, with some
help of Meilin. But he struggled desperately to get free from their grasp,
mainly Meilin's, because he couldn't stand the fact that a woman was able to
force him to do something he didn't want to.
Meilin: Argh, will you stay still?!
I've never seen such a blockhead! – Meilin grumbled, her hands clamped around
his wrists. He jerked his body violently to one side, freeing himself from
Eriol, but not from Syaoran and Meilin, something that clearly exasperated him.
Kwaai Wo: My dear Xialing… - he
growled between his gritted teeth - WILL YOU LET ME STAND UP ON MY OWN?!? – He
hollered, enraged. Syaoran sighed and released his foot, making him fall down.
He muttered some harsh curses under his breath, clumsily standing up. He glared
at his arms, then at the hands holding his wrists, and his gaze shifted to the
girl squeezing them, not letting go. To his surprise, he found that she was
glaring at him just as angrily.
Meilin: You definitely NEED to learn
some good manners! – She snapped, and tossed his hands away as if disgusted. He
gaped speechlessly at her; never, ever imagining a female would dare to be as
disrespectful as her.
Kwaai Wo: How DARE you talk to me
like that?! – He snarled, indignant. She smirked knowingly at him.
Meilin: I can talk to you the way I
want to! You're not my superior, or are you? – She barked and turned away,
joining Sakura and Tomoyo. He was about to reply, but caught himself before he
revealed his rue intentions. 'OK, just calm down… That girl will regret saying
this, I promise!' He crossed his arms, and childishly turned around, grunting.
Meilin: Say, Tomoyo, Sakura, why
did we have to bring this girl with us? – She rolled her eyes annoyed at
him. Sakura and Tomoyo shrugged.
Sakura: We needed four women to
come with us, he was the fourth. – Sakura smiled, shrugging.
Meilin: Oh well, guess it's fate. –
Meilin grumbled to herself. The two eyed her strangely, but she didn't notice.
Meilin: Hey, how about we go
swimming? It's getting hot! – She suggested, being rewarded with cheers of the
two Princesses. Tomoyo nodded joyfully, and without any words pushed Meilin
into the lake. Gasping for air and soaking wet, Meilin stumbled out of the
water, with a vengeful grin and an evil glint in her eyes. Before she was
pushed into the lake as well, Sakura happily ran over to Syaoran and Eriol, who
had been just watching them.
Sakura: Xialing, Eriola, how about
we go swimming?? – Sakura grinned especially at Syaoran, and he soon found himself
in denial. Swimming? With her? He doubted he would survive this without kissing
her at least once… He swallowed hard, and was about to decline the offer, when
she grabbed his hand and dashed towards the water.
Syaoran: No, no, no WAIT!! – But
before he could say anything else, she tripped, and both ended up… in the
water.
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Lenna: We're sorry it
took longer, but we had to work on the Light Guardians!
Nelly: Argh, and we're
sorry if there isn't too much romance or T+E, we really tried to put more, but…
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Lenna: I guess we aren't
very good T+E writers… - sweatdrop -
Nelly: Well, next
chapter, Sakura finds out something Syaoran had been trying to hide… Will she
discover that Xialing is Syaoran? Or is it something… else? Mwahaha, read and
find out!!
Kyra: You are evil,
Nelly.