Title: Cindersakura chapter 3
Author: Darkness of death
Author's notes: Hi everyone, I am so glad that you guys likes my fics. It's really hard pleasing everyone! But I try my best so I hope you will enjoy it!!!!!!! Great, now on with the story. Oh yeah Sakura arrives to the ball in this chapter. So get ready for some S+S romance. *Cough* excuse, me C+C, get it? Cindersakura + Charming?! Okay that was just LAME! Okay, this time I am NOT going to use Prince charming. Instead I would use Prince Syaoran.
Disclaimer: I do not I repeat I DO NOT own any of the characters in CCS. I don't own the thing at all. If I did, you people would be getting much more than just CCS dubbed versions!
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I can not believe my old horse flew! All the way to the castle. I felt like a real princess, and the best part hasn't arrived yet! I was so excited. In no time, my beautiful horse arrived at the castle. My servant opened the door as I walked out facing the castle. It was beautiful, all glimmering with light.
I knew I was late, but I tried my best not to stand out. As I walked in I found people calling names. And right in front of the handsome prince. Were my sisters, Meilin and Mindy. Mother was in the audience watching.
"NOW PRESENTING MEILIN AND MINDY." The announcer's voice was indeed loud. The prince looked tired after he faced Meilin and Mindy.
I didn't know if I have a chance against all the other girls. I looked around trying to find a line or something. But I found nothing, even mother. She was eating. Yeah I guessed it!
But then, the prince turned his head and his eyes were looking exactly at mine. He was looking at me. How exciting that was! But was he looking at me? I turned around and saw no one. I smiled gently and stood exactly where I was. The prince walked slowly toward me. I stood there waiting thinking if it was true.
The prince carefully took my hand and kissed it. Just like I dreamt. It was real this time. The room darkened. As the prince took me to the center of the dance floor. My glass slippers clinked as I walked around. It was magical, the whole room was quiet as the first song started. I could hear whispers all around me. I was having a fantastic time.
We twirled and danced going all across the room. Soon the dance ended, we bowed and the room lightened up again. As everyone else stepped into the dance floor.
"Who is that girl dancing with MY prince?" Mindy asked.
"I don't know. Some rich princess I bet." Meilin answered.
"You're probably right. But it's still not right to steal him in front of me." Mindy glared.
"Oh shush!" Meilin signaled her to go away.
The prince let me to the balcony where the stars are. The balcony had a clear view of the beautiful stars. I smiled as he took my hand once again and we began to dance.
"What's your name?" He asked.
"Uh, well my name is Cindersakura." I smiled. It was a stupid name but it's the only thing I could think of.
"My name is Syaoran." He smiled.
"Oh shouldn't I call you Prince Syaoran?" I asked..
"Oh drop the prince." He laughed. His laughter is gentle and soft.
"What a magical night this is." I smiled.
"Oh yes. Indeed. I am having a fine time. You?"
"I am have a great time too!"
I sounded stupid next to the prince. But it didn't matter then.
We continued on talking about many different things, like family, pets, books and many other intelligent subjects. But, when it came to family. I had to lie. I didn't want to. But I had to.
**Ring** **Ring**
That was the twelve o'clock bell. I could hear it. My face showed I was in a hurry to get somewhere.
"It's nice talking to you and dancing with you Syaoran. But I have to leave right now!" I hurried on without glancing back.
"But wait, can't you stay longer?"
"I am sorry. But I can't." I hurried down the stairs. I dropped one of my glass slippers. I wanted to get it back. But, he was catching on to me.
"Thank you for a lovely evening. But I have to leave I am sorry!" I ran and ran until I reached the carriage. But when I got there, it was back to a pumpkin. And my beautiful gown was back to my old rag. I didn't care, I still danced with the most handsome prince on earth. I carefully rode my horse back with my dog by my side. I quickly reached home right before my sisters did.
"Did you have fun?" I asked as I scrubbed the floor.
"No! It was awful! The prince didn't even bother to look at me!" Meilin screamed.
"Yeah me too!" Mindy replied.
"Now girls. Calm down, take a hot bath and calm down." Mother said.
"And who on earth is that princess?" Mindy demanded to know.
"I don't know." Meilin replied. "Some princess she is, she hogged the prince ALL night. So not fair!"
I smiled when I heard that. It was true, but that will be the only time I am able to dance with the prince. I didn't feel like sharing.
"What are you smiling about? Back to your scrubbing!" Mother demanded. I did as told, I kept on scrubbing, but now I have a warm feeling inside that I never had before.
**Where the prince is probably at the castle**
"Prince Syaoran, why are you pacing?" The servant asked.
"Ohhhh! That girl, she ran away from me!"
"Oh are you talking about the girl that danced with you all night?" The servant asked.
"Oh yes! She is the one. All I have of her is her glass slipper!" The prince looked horrified.
"Um, may I make a suggestion?"
"Sure, anything's helpful right now."
"We could take the glass slipper to every girl that attended the ball and let them try it on. And the one that fits is probably the princess." The servant said proudly.
"Good idea indeed. Please get right on it!" The prince said.
"Yes Prince Syaoran! I will get into it right away!" The servant backed away.
**The next day**
The servant traveled all around town. But no girl can fit into that glass slipper. It's either TOO big or TOO small. Finally, the arrived at Sakura's house.
**knock**
"Oh hello Sir. Can I help you?" Sakura glanced at the servant carrying the glass slippers. She gasped.
"Oh hi, young lady. Can we come in please? We're in a royal business." He said.
"Oh fantastic! I knew the prince would see me through eventually." Mindy grinned.
"Yeah right!" Meilin replied coldly.
Mother stepped into the living room and invited the servants in.
"What's the business sir?"
"Oh yes, the prince asked me to let every girl in town try this glass slipper on." The servant looked sleepy.
"Oh fantastic! We have two great and beautiful girls here."
"Great, who's first?"
"Me!" Meilin shouted.
"No me!" Mindy replied.
"Oh let Meilin go first Mindy!" Mother demanded.
"Okay fine!" Mindy was MAD!
Meilin sat down as the servant bend down and carefully placed the glass slipper on. It was too small. Meilin's foot was way too small for it.
"Are you sure? Because I think my feet shrunk last night. I took a really long bath!" Meilin tried to convince the servant.
"Uh Mindy is it?" The servant ignored Meilin's comments and got on with his work.
"Okay, here." The servant bend down again carefully and placed the glass slipper, unfortunately it was way too small.
"WHAT? I can't believe my foot grew SO much in one night!"
"Sorry, is there anyone else in this house that attended the ball?" The servant asked.
"No, not that I can think of." Mother replied.
I lost my hopes, but suddenly I blurted out. "I went to the ball!"
"What?" Mindy and Meilin bother cried out.
"Now dear, you did not go to the ball. You were at home scrubbing the floor remember dear?" Mother tried her best to sound nice.
"Well, I want to try the glass slipper on." I said.
"Well, if the lady asks. I shall deliver." The servant walked to me. But mother tripped him and the glass slipper broke into million of pieces.
"Oh dear!" The servant cried. "The prince will want my head!"
"Wait!" I said, I pulled out another glass slipper out of my pocket and showed to the servant.
Meilin, Mindy and mother were astounded.
"What? You have the other slipper?'' Meilin asked.
"Yes." I replied quietly.
The servant bend down making sure no one's tripping him. He bend down and carefully placed the glass slipper on to my foot. It fitted perfectly.
"WHAT?" Meilin yelped.
"Oh my lord!" Mindy added.
"Of course, how could I forgot our favorite daughter? Sakura is it?" Mother wanted to be royalty too.
"You don't even know my name." I replied.
"Yes I do it's Sakura." Mother smiled fakely.
"Now, Sakura , step on to the carriage with me and I will take you to the castle to meet the prince." The servant added.
"What? You can't just take her! Who's going to do our laundry? Wash our dishes?" Mindy demanded.
"Try doing it yourself." The servant smiled. He took me onto the royal carriage and carried me to the castle. I watched as Meilin, Mindy and mother stared. They couldn't believe their eyes.
Soon, we arrived at the castle. It was as beautiful as last night. Maybe even brighter this time. I looked down at myself. Realizing I was in a bunch of rags. How can I meet the prince this way?
"Sakura, don't worry about your clothing. We will get you a new dress and shoes." The servant took me to a changing room.
I was wearing a beautiful elegant black gown. And black heels too. I was so excited to see the prince again.
"Nice to see you again Prince Syaoran." I bowed and smiled.
"Cindersakura?" He asked.
"Yes, that was last night. My real name is Sakura." I smiled.
"Sakura………What a magnificent name!" The prince signaled for the servants to leave. "I would love it if you could stay in the castle for a week. And I would like you to marry me."
I was shocked. The prince gave me a week to make my decision? I could make it now and say yes. But I didn't want to seem to hesitated. So I said.
"Thank you Syaoran."
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Wow! What do you think? This fic would be short, I could have ended right there. But, now I have an idea! I am gonna extended until their wedding. That means another week of or another few fics on Prince Syaoran and Sakura. This time now evil sisters around or mean step mothers. Oh yeah e-mails and stuff.
Welcome Sakura to our talk show today! *Applause*
Sakura: Hello, darkness-san. How are you?
Darkness: Fine, except for the million pains on my back.
Sakura: What happened?
Darkness: I went skiing. *LOL*
Sakura: Oh! *sweat drops* Well, do you have any questions for me about Cindersakura?
Darkness: Yes, I hope you don't mind extending the fic for ONE more week!
Sakura: No problem darkness-san. I would love it! I like wearing puffy dresses you know.
Darkness: You wear them a lot for you card captures. It looks fantastic!
Sakura: *blush* Really?
Darkness: Yeah!
Well the conversation never ends. Well eventually it will. But you get the idea. I am thinking of doing fairy series. Like this is Cindersakura. And I might do a one called Sakura white or something. I love fairy tales. You know this might never end since there is a gazillion fairy tales out there! Oh well. I am blabbing again aren't I? Well, you can purchase earplugs from me right here!? 
Isn't this pic KAWAII?~*~*~*~*~*~