*I don't own Card Captor Sakura or any of the original characters.
*Keep in mind that everyone is 17.
Destiny Challenged
Chapter 7
Amora
Split Fractions
*********Under Tokyo Tower**********
"Kiryle you fool!" Apsu yelled at the kneeling man before her. She was absolutely vivid after his failed attempts to accomplish anything and the fact that he had one of her secret weapons killed. Kiryle was unfazed at this show of emotion.
"I'm sorry, Apsu-sama," he replied calmly. His dark brown eyes met icy blue. He could see the fury that the usually stonic Apsu hid within. "The conditions were most unfortunate. It seems that Cannibus was unable to sense the involvement of a third party, namely Li Xiao Lang. He has hid himself well and even as we speak, we are having a hard time locating his present position."
"I want him found within the hour. If you fail again, I shall erase you from existance!"
"Of course Apsu-sama," Kiryle said with respect that he didn't truly feel. With that, Apsu disappeared. "Stupid bitch..." Kiryle mumbled. "I'm not afraid of her. She can't change what was meant to be. I was destined to kill her and take her place."
Kiryle had visions almost every night. Often the visions come with the death of Apsu by his hands. Unfortunately, the visions also told him of another problem. He would be unable to obtain his power if another powerful sorcerer of old magic exists. Only one person came up to his mind. Li Xiao Lang would have to die.
'What better way to eliminate him than to lure him here?' Kiryle thought. 'Now what to use as bait? Sakura Kinomoto? No that would be too much trouble as she also has powerful magic.'
Kiryle pondered the question for a while before coming up with a solution. He needed someone that Li Xiao Lang would definitly come rescue but not someone who could resist magically. He knew that Li cared for the Card Mistress and wouldn't want to see her upset. That gave him an idea.
'That's it! I'll use someone close to the Card Mistress.' Kiryle planned without delaying. 'Touya Kinomoto. Perfect! But first I have to make sure the Card Mistress herself is unable to rescue him.'
"Shinjee! Report!" He ordered a follower as he pondered his ideas. The more he thought about them the more appealing they were. Surely, Li Xiao Lang will come to the aid of his beloved Card Mistress's brother?
"Yes sir?" Shinjee saluted as he appeared.
"I want you to injure a girl named Sakura Kinomoto so she will be inactive for a few weeks. Make sure she is unable to support herself let alone fight again."
"Of course sir. It shall be done." With that, Shinjee left to complete the request.
'Soon Li Xiao Lang. But you first Touya Kinomoto! Hahaha...'
********Kinomoto Residence*********
"Do you ever feel like you're being watched Yuki?" Touya asked his long time best friend. Lately, his senses had been on edge.
"I don't think so. What's this all about?" Yukito responded confused.
"You do know that there are unexplained happenings that have been going on right? I think my sister has something to do with it." Touya explained.
"I'm not following. How can your sister be a part of everything?"
"I've suspected for some time now. Ever since she met that Chinese gaki, everything's changed. I sense something different about her. Not only that, she sneaks off in the middle of the night to some sort of battle. I know this because I've seen what she looks like when she gets back. She's all bruised and cut but in the morning she's absolutely fine. That and she keeps a live stuffed animal in her room. She constantly brings it food and I've caught it talking to her before and walked out before they noticed. I even started making extra dessert so she can keep it fed without too much trouble."
"That's hard to believe Touya." Yukito stated. "But why bring this up now?"
"Things got calmer about 7 years ago. Sakura stopped fighting her midnight battles and started living like a normal kid. About the same time, I stopped sensing magical forces in Tomoeda. I think it's too much of a coincidence for that's exactly when the gaki left. I was happy at first but then I realized that my sister actually liked him. That bastard left and made her miserable! If I ever see him again I'll..." Touya trailed off and made hand gestures resembling that of him crushing someone's throat.
"So your sister has magic? And she is fighting other magical beings?" Yukito asked startled.
"Unfortunately, yes. I know that no matter how hard I try, she won't change. I have a feeling that something will happen. And soon."
********Seijou*********
"So do you have a soccer team?" Syaoran asked his newly appointed tour guide. The two of them were walking to their last class of the day, chemistry. Syaoran tried to keep conversation to a general topic. He didn't want to rush things.
"Our soccer team is the best! We are the national runner up. If you want to join then you really should talk to-" Sakura started to reply.
"Me!" interrupted Jutsun as he caught up to the pair and reached out to take hold of Sakura's hand. "I'm the best at soccer in this school and I decide who plays or not."
"Really? Then it's nice to meet you. I'm Li Shaolang," Syaoran said as he offered his hand.
"I know who you are," Jutsun sneered looking at the offered hand and ignoring it. "By the looks of it, I don't think you'll be playing soccer anytime soon."
"Jutsun-kun! Don't be mean! Li-kun is new and he should feel welcome here." Sakura reprimanded.
"Hmph! Well if loser-boy here really wants to embarass himself, then tell him to be at the field at 4." Jutsun said storming off.
After Jutsun disappeared from sight, Sakura turned and apoligized.
"I'm sorry Li-kun. He normally doesn't act like that. I really don't know what's the matter with him today. Ever since math class, he's been like that," Sakura stated exasparated.
'Still as naive as ever aren't you Sakura?' Syaoran thought with a grin. "Don't worry about it Kinomoto-san. I'll be there at 4 to try out for the team. I hope I'm good enough," Syaoran said smiling.
Sakura blushed when she saw the smile. 'So much like the dream...' she thought. 'How can it be that I dreamed about Li Shaolang before I met him? Yet there is no mistake about his smile. Or those eyes...'
"I'll be there to cheer you on Li-kun," she stated.
******
"Okay class. Today we will perform a titration of strong acids with weak conjugate bases." The chemistry teacher stated. "Each of you will need a partner for this lab. As a reward for your good work last week, you may choose your partners."
There was a general scuffle as people paired up with the ones they always wanted to. Sakura watched as the ones she usually work with pair up with others. Tomoyo with Eriol. Chiharu with Yamazaki. The entire single girl population of the class flocked to Syaoran who politely ignored them and turned to Sakura.
"Will you be my partner Kinomoto-san?" Syaoran asked silently pleading with his eyes. Sakura saw his predicament and giggled. She nodded and received a sigh of relief from Syaoran and glares from the rest of the girls.
From across the room, Eriol watched the pair as they started their experiment. He had noticed something about this Li Shaolang but couldn't put his finger on it. He was so familiar. Why? The only possibility was that this was actually Syaoran, his "cute little descendant". The hair color was changeable as were eye color. But the thing that bothered him the most was that this Li has no aura. Erasing the possibility from his mind, he went back to concentrating on chemistry.
"I'd really like to thank you for showing me around today Kinomoto- san," Syaoran said as he wrote out his lab report.
"Sure. It's the least I could do because you agreed to tutor me in math. So when is a good time?" Sakura asked.
"Well any Wednesday and Thursday would be fine Kinomoto-san. Can I call you Sakura?" Syaoran asked. Sakura blushed but slowly nodded.
"Only if I can call you Shaolang." she requested. After he agreed, she noticed the time. "Soccer practice starts immediately after school. I have a short cheerleader practice today so I won't be able to take you there. Eriol-kun can show you there since he is also on the team. I'll come watch as soon as I get out from practice."
Sakura pointed out Eriol for Syaoran's benefit. Syaoran went over and introduced himself.
"Hi. I'm Li Shaolang. Sakura told me that you were on the soccer team. I want to try out today," Syaoran said as he held out his hand.
Eriol shook the offered hand. As soon as he made contact, he felt a tingle in his magical senses. 'How can this be?' he thought. 'He has no detectable aura! Yet my senses don't react like that unless the person is very powerful.'
"It's nice to meet you Li-kun. I'll show you where tryouts are after school," Eriol said quickly hiding his surprise. "Let me warn you though. The coach requires almost perfection from his players and you'll have to be good to join after the season started."
Syaoran nodded his thanks. Walking back to Sakura, he noticed Eriol examining him for traces of magic. He was hiding his power from the magic eye but even if they did see something, it would be void of color. A black shadow that surrounds him. Anyone with a black aura is said to be lacking in every magical power or extremely evil. Hopefully, it would be the first they assume if it came to that. Thankfully the bell saved him from further examination.
*****
As they were walking to the field, Eriol and Syaoran engaged in various small talk. Eriol managed to "learn" that Syaoran came form a rich family in Hong Kong with a stepdad who neglected him. He managed to save up for a trip here to Tomoeda Japan in hopes of getting away from the problems at home. Syaoran also claimed that there wasn't so much nonsense as magic and sorcery in Hong Kong and everyone who believed in that was stupid. Eriol raised his eyebrow at that.
When the field came into view, they saw the team getting warmed up. The coach was standing off to the side and screaming orders. The two approached him and he turned towards them.
"Hiiragizawa, what are you doing? Get your ass on the field!" The coach shouted at Eriol completely ignoring Syaoran.
"Yes sir. But first I would like you to meet Li. He wants to try out for the team."
The coach snorted as he looked Syaoran over. "You don't look like much kid. If you're any good at all then today is the day to prove it. Now get on the field!"
Syaoran nodded and approached the other players. When Jutsun saw him, he cracked up.
"Well look who's here! Didn't I tell you boys that we had some loser novice trying for the team today? Look at him. He's gonna get walked on!"
Others immediately agreed with Jutsun and started laughing. They continued to do so until the coach blew a whistle and began giving orders.
"Everyone shutup!" He yelled and waited for the team to calm down. "Li here is trying out for the team today. You guys know what to do. I want you to scrimage and then a little one on one with the new guy. Any comments?"
Jutsun spoke up. "I don't think he should be allowed to play coach. He might get hurt or even worse, humiliated. And I don't think he would be any asset to the team on game days. That is unless distracting the other team with his ugly mug counts!" With that he ended with a smug look on his face. Others started snickering and even the coach laughed a little. His team needed a morale boost and that was a good one even if it did come at some new kid's expense. Besides, Jutsun was his number one player and he let him have a little fun.
"Okay that's enough. Now get in your positions," the coach said then turned to Syaoran. To his surprise, Syaoran's face lacked all emotion. It wasn't the flustered or angry face he was expecting. It was completely placid.
"I want you to take Hiiragizawa's place today. Now show me whatever skill you may have if any."
Syaoran nodded and ran on the field. The coach actually felt sorry for him. Li was going to get trampled on. Or so he thought. Eriol came back from the locker room but was told to sit on the sidelines. His place would be taken to test the new kid he had been told.
The whistle blew and the scrimage started. Syaoran was surprised to get hostile looks from even his own teammates. They never passed him the ball even when he was clearly open to score a goal. A member from his own team even tried to steal the ball from him when he had it.
Syaoran groaned inwardly. 'So this is how they want to play it?' he thought. 'Everyone against me. I can handle that.' Even as he was thinking, he saw Jutsun trying to drive past him and score. With one swift motion, he ran in and stole the ball. Dodging the surprised defenders, he sped past all of them and to the goal. Faking left then faking again, he kicked it with the goalie diving the other way. A perfect goal.
"Good job Shaolang-kun!" Syaoran heard as soon as he scored. He looked over and was surprised to see Sakura sitting next to Eriol waving at him. Grinning slightly, he waved back. Slowly, he turned to see Jutsun furious and surprised. Not only was Sakura watching him and cheering him on, she had called him by his first name. Jutsun looked ready to kill him.
"You bastard!" Jutsun growled at him. Syaoran just smiled innocently. "How about a little one on one?" Syaoran suggested. Jutsun glared at him and gritted his teeth.
"Fine," he spat back. "I'll destroy you on the field. Then Sakura will see who is truly number one." The entire team sensed the tension and walked off the field. By now, the coach was interested in the new kid and wanted to see what he could do.
The entire field was cleared and the two met in the center. The rules were simple. Best two out of three with no ties possible. Syaoran started with the ball on his side and started moving it down the field. Jutsun tried to steal it away as soon as he could. Syaoran saw him coming and kicked the ball in the air. Jutsun's momentum propelled him past Syaoran who jumped over his approaching form with ease. Running down a now open field, Syaoran had no trouble scoring his first goal. 1-0.
Sakura cheered once more when she saw the goal. Jutsun saw this and became even more enraged. He snarled as he dribbled the ball from his side to the other end. He was being aggressive. Too aggressive. He tried to fake left but Syaoran saw it coming and managed to kick the ball from his possession.
'Oh no you don't you son of a bitch!' Jutsun thought to himself and kicked Syaoran as hard as he could in the knee. To a normal person, such a kick would have broken a bone if not permenantly disabled that leg. But Syaoran felt nothing. His magical abilities protected him from the physical assault. He simply continued on as Jutsun stared in shock and scored the final goal. 2-0.
The reaction to the past few seconds were mixed. Sakura was angry and worried at the same time. She had seen the kick and rushed up to Syaoran and asked if he was okay.
Eriol was an entirely different matter. In the second that Syaoran was kicked, his aura flared. Even if it was half a second, he managed to pick up the color. It was green. With this final piece of evidence, Eriol put the puzzle together. Li Shaolang was no other than Li Syaoran of the Li clan from Hong Kong. Eriol smiled in wonder at how well Syaoran managed to fool everyone. One question still lingered on his mind. Why?
'So you've come back my cute little descendant. We've got some catching up to do.'
A/N: Eriol is very perceptive and I think it's fitting to have him recognize Syaoran first.
Please review. I really appreciate it. Thanks.
*Keep in mind that everyone is 17.
Destiny Challenged
Chapter 7
Amora
Split Fractions
*********Under Tokyo Tower**********
"Kiryle you fool!" Apsu yelled at the kneeling man before her. She was absolutely vivid after his failed attempts to accomplish anything and the fact that he had one of her secret weapons killed. Kiryle was unfazed at this show of emotion.
"I'm sorry, Apsu-sama," he replied calmly. His dark brown eyes met icy blue. He could see the fury that the usually stonic Apsu hid within. "The conditions were most unfortunate. It seems that Cannibus was unable to sense the involvement of a third party, namely Li Xiao Lang. He has hid himself well and even as we speak, we are having a hard time locating his present position."
"I want him found within the hour. If you fail again, I shall erase you from existance!"
"Of course Apsu-sama," Kiryle said with respect that he didn't truly feel. With that, Apsu disappeared. "Stupid bitch..." Kiryle mumbled. "I'm not afraid of her. She can't change what was meant to be. I was destined to kill her and take her place."
Kiryle had visions almost every night. Often the visions come with the death of Apsu by his hands. Unfortunately, the visions also told him of another problem. He would be unable to obtain his power if another powerful sorcerer of old magic exists. Only one person came up to his mind. Li Xiao Lang would have to die.
'What better way to eliminate him than to lure him here?' Kiryle thought. 'Now what to use as bait? Sakura Kinomoto? No that would be too much trouble as she also has powerful magic.'
Kiryle pondered the question for a while before coming up with a solution. He needed someone that Li Xiao Lang would definitly come rescue but not someone who could resist magically. He knew that Li cared for the Card Mistress and wouldn't want to see her upset. That gave him an idea.
'That's it! I'll use someone close to the Card Mistress.' Kiryle planned without delaying. 'Touya Kinomoto. Perfect! But first I have to make sure the Card Mistress herself is unable to rescue him.'
"Shinjee! Report!" He ordered a follower as he pondered his ideas. The more he thought about them the more appealing they were. Surely, Li Xiao Lang will come to the aid of his beloved Card Mistress's brother?
"Yes sir?" Shinjee saluted as he appeared.
"I want you to injure a girl named Sakura Kinomoto so she will be inactive for a few weeks. Make sure she is unable to support herself let alone fight again."
"Of course sir. It shall be done." With that, Shinjee left to complete the request.
'Soon Li Xiao Lang. But you first Touya Kinomoto! Hahaha...'
********Kinomoto Residence*********
"Do you ever feel like you're being watched Yuki?" Touya asked his long time best friend. Lately, his senses had been on edge.
"I don't think so. What's this all about?" Yukito responded confused.
"You do know that there are unexplained happenings that have been going on right? I think my sister has something to do with it." Touya explained.
"I'm not following. How can your sister be a part of everything?"
"I've suspected for some time now. Ever since she met that Chinese gaki, everything's changed. I sense something different about her. Not only that, she sneaks off in the middle of the night to some sort of battle. I know this because I've seen what she looks like when she gets back. She's all bruised and cut but in the morning she's absolutely fine. That and she keeps a live stuffed animal in her room. She constantly brings it food and I've caught it talking to her before and walked out before they noticed. I even started making extra dessert so she can keep it fed without too much trouble."
"That's hard to believe Touya." Yukito stated. "But why bring this up now?"
"Things got calmer about 7 years ago. Sakura stopped fighting her midnight battles and started living like a normal kid. About the same time, I stopped sensing magical forces in Tomoeda. I think it's too much of a coincidence for that's exactly when the gaki left. I was happy at first but then I realized that my sister actually liked him. That bastard left and made her miserable! If I ever see him again I'll..." Touya trailed off and made hand gestures resembling that of him crushing someone's throat.
"So your sister has magic? And she is fighting other magical beings?" Yukito asked startled.
"Unfortunately, yes. I know that no matter how hard I try, she won't change. I have a feeling that something will happen. And soon."
********Seijou*********
"So do you have a soccer team?" Syaoran asked his newly appointed tour guide. The two of them were walking to their last class of the day, chemistry. Syaoran tried to keep conversation to a general topic. He didn't want to rush things.
"Our soccer team is the best! We are the national runner up. If you want to join then you really should talk to-" Sakura started to reply.
"Me!" interrupted Jutsun as he caught up to the pair and reached out to take hold of Sakura's hand. "I'm the best at soccer in this school and I decide who plays or not."
"Really? Then it's nice to meet you. I'm Li Shaolang," Syaoran said as he offered his hand.
"I know who you are," Jutsun sneered looking at the offered hand and ignoring it. "By the looks of it, I don't think you'll be playing soccer anytime soon."
"Jutsun-kun! Don't be mean! Li-kun is new and he should feel welcome here." Sakura reprimanded.
"Hmph! Well if loser-boy here really wants to embarass himself, then tell him to be at the field at 4." Jutsun said storming off.
After Jutsun disappeared from sight, Sakura turned and apoligized.
"I'm sorry Li-kun. He normally doesn't act like that. I really don't know what's the matter with him today. Ever since math class, he's been like that," Sakura stated exasparated.
'Still as naive as ever aren't you Sakura?' Syaoran thought with a grin. "Don't worry about it Kinomoto-san. I'll be there at 4 to try out for the team. I hope I'm good enough," Syaoran said smiling.
Sakura blushed when she saw the smile. 'So much like the dream...' she thought. 'How can it be that I dreamed about Li Shaolang before I met him? Yet there is no mistake about his smile. Or those eyes...'
"I'll be there to cheer you on Li-kun," she stated.
******
"Okay class. Today we will perform a titration of strong acids with weak conjugate bases." The chemistry teacher stated. "Each of you will need a partner for this lab. As a reward for your good work last week, you may choose your partners."
There was a general scuffle as people paired up with the ones they always wanted to. Sakura watched as the ones she usually work with pair up with others. Tomoyo with Eriol. Chiharu with Yamazaki. The entire single girl population of the class flocked to Syaoran who politely ignored them and turned to Sakura.
"Will you be my partner Kinomoto-san?" Syaoran asked silently pleading with his eyes. Sakura saw his predicament and giggled. She nodded and received a sigh of relief from Syaoran and glares from the rest of the girls.
From across the room, Eriol watched the pair as they started their experiment. He had noticed something about this Li Shaolang but couldn't put his finger on it. He was so familiar. Why? The only possibility was that this was actually Syaoran, his "cute little descendant". The hair color was changeable as were eye color. But the thing that bothered him the most was that this Li has no aura. Erasing the possibility from his mind, he went back to concentrating on chemistry.
"I'd really like to thank you for showing me around today Kinomoto- san," Syaoran said as he wrote out his lab report.
"Sure. It's the least I could do because you agreed to tutor me in math. So when is a good time?" Sakura asked.
"Well any Wednesday and Thursday would be fine Kinomoto-san. Can I call you Sakura?" Syaoran asked. Sakura blushed but slowly nodded.
"Only if I can call you Shaolang." she requested. After he agreed, she noticed the time. "Soccer practice starts immediately after school. I have a short cheerleader practice today so I won't be able to take you there. Eriol-kun can show you there since he is also on the team. I'll come watch as soon as I get out from practice."
Sakura pointed out Eriol for Syaoran's benefit. Syaoran went over and introduced himself.
"Hi. I'm Li Shaolang. Sakura told me that you were on the soccer team. I want to try out today," Syaoran said as he held out his hand.
Eriol shook the offered hand. As soon as he made contact, he felt a tingle in his magical senses. 'How can this be?' he thought. 'He has no detectable aura! Yet my senses don't react like that unless the person is very powerful.'
"It's nice to meet you Li-kun. I'll show you where tryouts are after school," Eriol said quickly hiding his surprise. "Let me warn you though. The coach requires almost perfection from his players and you'll have to be good to join after the season started."
Syaoran nodded his thanks. Walking back to Sakura, he noticed Eriol examining him for traces of magic. He was hiding his power from the magic eye but even if they did see something, it would be void of color. A black shadow that surrounds him. Anyone with a black aura is said to be lacking in every magical power or extremely evil. Hopefully, it would be the first they assume if it came to that. Thankfully the bell saved him from further examination.
*****
As they were walking to the field, Eriol and Syaoran engaged in various small talk. Eriol managed to "learn" that Syaoran came form a rich family in Hong Kong with a stepdad who neglected him. He managed to save up for a trip here to Tomoeda Japan in hopes of getting away from the problems at home. Syaoran also claimed that there wasn't so much nonsense as magic and sorcery in Hong Kong and everyone who believed in that was stupid. Eriol raised his eyebrow at that.
When the field came into view, they saw the team getting warmed up. The coach was standing off to the side and screaming orders. The two approached him and he turned towards them.
"Hiiragizawa, what are you doing? Get your ass on the field!" The coach shouted at Eriol completely ignoring Syaoran.
"Yes sir. But first I would like you to meet Li. He wants to try out for the team."
The coach snorted as he looked Syaoran over. "You don't look like much kid. If you're any good at all then today is the day to prove it. Now get on the field!"
Syaoran nodded and approached the other players. When Jutsun saw him, he cracked up.
"Well look who's here! Didn't I tell you boys that we had some loser novice trying for the team today? Look at him. He's gonna get walked on!"
Others immediately agreed with Jutsun and started laughing. They continued to do so until the coach blew a whistle and began giving orders.
"Everyone shutup!" He yelled and waited for the team to calm down. "Li here is trying out for the team today. You guys know what to do. I want you to scrimage and then a little one on one with the new guy. Any comments?"
Jutsun spoke up. "I don't think he should be allowed to play coach. He might get hurt or even worse, humiliated. And I don't think he would be any asset to the team on game days. That is unless distracting the other team with his ugly mug counts!" With that he ended with a smug look on his face. Others started snickering and even the coach laughed a little. His team needed a morale boost and that was a good one even if it did come at some new kid's expense. Besides, Jutsun was his number one player and he let him have a little fun.
"Okay that's enough. Now get in your positions," the coach said then turned to Syaoran. To his surprise, Syaoran's face lacked all emotion. It wasn't the flustered or angry face he was expecting. It was completely placid.
"I want you to take Hiiragizawa's place today. Now show me whatever skill you may have if any."
Syaoran nodded and ran on the field. The coach actually felt sorry for him. Li was going to get trampled on. Or so he thought. Eriol came back from the locker room but was told to sit on the sidelines. His place would be taken to test the new kid he had been told.
The whistle blew and the scrimage started. Syaoran was surprised to get hostile looks from even his own teammates. They never passed him the ball even when he was clearly open to score a goal. A member from his own team even tried to steal the ball from him when he had it.
Syaoran groaned inwardly. 'So this is how they want to play it?' he thought. 'Everyone against me. I can handle that.' Even as he was thinking, he saw Jutsun trying to drive past him and score. With one swift motion, he ran in and stole the ball. Dodging the surprised defenders, he sped past all of them and to the goal. Faking left then faking again, he kicked it with the goalie diving the other way. A perfect goal.
"Good job Shaolang-kun!" Syaoran heard as soon as he scored. He looked over and was surprised to see Sakura sitting next to Eriol waving at him. Grinning slightly, he waved back. Slowly, he turned to see Jutsun furious and surprised. Not only was Sakura watching him and cheering him on, she had called him by his first name. Jutsun looked ready to kill him.
"You bastard!" Jutsun growled at him. Syaoran just smiled innocently. "How about a little one on one?" Syaoran suggested. Jutsun glared at him and gritted his teeth.
"Fine," he spat back. "I'll destroy you on the field. Then Sakura will see who is truly number one." The entire team sensed the tension and walked off the field. By now, the coach was interested in the new kid and wanted to see what he could do.
The entire field was cleared and the two met in the center. The rules were simple. Best two out of three with no ties possible. Syaoran started with the ball on his side and started moving it down the field. Jutsun tried to steal it away as soon as he could. Syaoran saw him coming and kicked the ball in the air. Jutsun's momentum propelled him past Syaoran who jumped over his approaching form with ease. Running down a now open field, Syaoran had no trouble scoring his first goal. 1-0.
Sakura cheered once more when she saw the goal. Jutsun saw this and became even more enraged. He snarled as he dribbled the ball from his side to the other end. He was being aggressive. Too aggressive. He tried to fake left but Syaoran saw it coming and managed to kick the ball from his possession.
'Oh no you don't you son of a bitch!' Jutsun thought to himself and kicked Syaoran as hard as he could in the knee. To a normal person, such a kick would have broken a bone if not permenantly disabled that leg. But Syaoran felt nothing. His magical abilities protected him from the physical assault. He simply continued on as Jutsun stared in shock and scored the final goal. 2-0.
The reaction to the past few seconds were mixed. Sakura was angry and worried at the same time. She had seen the kick and rushed up to Syaoran and asked if he was okay.
Eriol was an entirely different matter. In the second that Syaoran was kicked, his aura flared. Even if it was half a second, he managed to pick up the color. It was green. With this final piece of evidence, Eriol put the puzzle together. Li Shaolang was no other than Li Syaoran of the Li clan from Hong Kong. Eriol smiled in wonder at how well Syaoran managed to fool everyone. One question still lingered on his mind. Why?
'So you've come back my cute little descendant. We've got some catching up to do.'
A/N: Eriol is very perceptive and I think it's fitting to have him recognize Syaoran first.
Please review. I really appreciate it. Thanks.