*I don't own Card Captor Sakura or any of the original characters.
*Keep in mind that everyone is 17.
***IMPORTANT***: I've decided to DOWNRATE this story to PG-13 because ffnet's new search engine is unfair to authors using R ratings. Their stories aren't seen 3/4 of the time because people often forget to set the search to "All Ratings". The only question about this fic was chapter 2 but I think I gave fair enough warning for that in the summary and the beginning of that chapter. The rest is okay and I'll restrain from putting too much in later chapters.
Also: Thanks to SajikoNaredasa for pointing out my mistake in Ch5. My apologies for a mis-translation.
Destiny Challenged
Chapter 12
Amora
Confusion
********
'How could I have been so stupid? What kind of friend am I to let him sacrifice himself?' These were the questions running through Eriol's head as he and Touya slowly walked back. In the midst of the chaos, both had rushed to help the people injured by flying glass and debris. Fortunately, only a few casualties were reported.
'If Syaoran hadn't set off the fire alarm, the number of lives lost would have been catastrophic.' Eriol thought grimly. His mind wandered back to his descendant. The sincerity of Syaoran's eyes during those final moments burned into his mind. They were so honest and calm as if he were expecting this to happen. Eriol choked back a sob.
"Hiiragizawa," Touya said breaking the silence. "What was the ga-Li doing in Japan?" He bit his tongue while correcting himself. Some habits were hard to change, but that's the least he could do.
"Clan business." Eriol responded slowly. At Touya's inquisitive look, he began to explain. "Syaoran was next in line as the leader of the Li clan. He was everything a leader could be. Smart, determined, honest, and most of all powerful. Unfortunately, the elders saw him as a threat and decided to get rid of him."
Touya's eyes widened at this piece of information. He clenched his jaw and growled. Sure he didn't like Syaoran, but that was one thing. Being hunted by your own family was another. Even the gaki didn't deserve that.
"So his clan is behind all of this?" Touya demanded. If this were so, he was ready to go to Hong Kong and cause havoc. They would pay for hurting his sister and kidnapping him.
"I don't think so," Eriol responded. "There is no way that the clan summoned some of the monsters we've faced."
"Damnit!" Touya growled. "This is just perfect. We're back at square one. Wait...maybe not. I think I met the leader of my kidnappers when they threw me into that throne room the first time. And then Shinjee said something about a 'Master Kiryle' when addressing a group to capture me. I guess that would be him."
"Kiryle...Kiryle...nope. Never heard of him." Eriol said shaking his head. The situation looked bleak. They were up against an unknown enemy with hidden motives and powers. On top of that, Kiryle probably had many subordinates. And it had taken all three of them to defeat Shinjee.
"So what do we do now?"
Eriol pondered for a few seconds before responding. "Someone has to inform Sakura what happened. You're her brother, so you should tell her."
"What! And cause her more pain? I don't think so! Besides, she doesn't need to know about Li. She doesn't even know he's in Japan! Right?"
"Well, technically no. But..." Eriol trailed off. New tears were forming as he thought about what Sakura's reaction would be. She would be devastated.
"But what? There's absolutely no reason why we should burden her with the knowledge of the gaki who left 7 years ago." Touya reasoned.
"It's not as simple as that." Eriol shook his head and continued. "Didn't you notice the dark texture of his hair? Or his blue eyes?"
"What's your point? I don't s- Hun? Doesn't Li have brown hair? And I know for a fact that he doesn't have blue eyes. So that wasn't Li?"
Eriol nodded. "It was. But he wasn't known as Li Syaoran to anyone else except me. He hid his identity for physical and emotional security. The only way I found out was the fact that I was carefully examining his aura during a soccer game. Even that was due to a mistake though. He even hid his magical abilities."
Touya merely raised an eyebrow. So what if the gaki changed his appearance? As long as nobody knew of his presence then he wouldn't be missed. Yet here was Eriol telling him that things were far more complicated. Why? He racked his brain for an answer but could only come up with one event of minor significance. That couldn't be it. Could it?
"Umm.what name did the gaki go by while in Japan?" Touya asked a little uncertain. He had that one nagging suspicion and it wouldn't go away.
"He changed his name to Li Shaolang. Why?" Eriol asked curiously. Touya's eyes instantly narrowed as his fears were confirmed.
********Flashback*********
"Shaolang-kun..." she whispered softly to herself but also loud enough for Touya to hear.
"Eh? So you know this kid?" He questioned.
"Hai!"
'He really did save me!' She thought happily. "Hanyaaannnnn..."
"Hun? Why are you so 'Hanyan'?"
"Shaolang-kun..." she whispered dreamily. "He's so kawaii. Sweet. And caring..."
********End Flashback*******
"Goddamnit!" Touya growled. " I should have known that stupid baka was the gaki in disguise! When I get my hands on him I-" He stopped abruptly as Eriol glared at him. "Kami-sama.I didn't realize."
"The least you could do is show a little respect to the departed." Eriol whispered harshly. "What did Syaoran do that makes you hate him so much?"
"He tried to beat up my sister! And besides that, he's a gaki with absolutely no manners. I don't know why Sakura even talks to him." Touya shook his head in wonderment.
"You have no idea." Eriol started softly trying to hold in his emotions. When he saw Touya unconvinced, he exploded. "YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO FUCKING IDEA HOW MUCH HE LOVES HER!" Eriol screamed at the taller man beside him with fresh tears streaming down his cheeks.
Touya stood there silently and too stunned to speak. Eriol's outburst and vulgarity shocked him. He didn't see Eriol often, but when he did, Eriol always displayed the same placid and jovial mask with the trademark innocent smile. Now, however, every bit of that mask has been stripped off.
Eriol attempted to calm his emotions before continuing. Taking three deep breaths, he looks away from the older man. "She is everything to him. He denied it but it still showed blatantly." He turns back to Touya and stares him right in the eye. "That was back in fourth grade Kinomoto-san. Do you know how much seven years of unrequited love hurts?" Eriol finished softly.
Touya's mouth hangs open as he digests this bit of information. "But he-" he starts to respond but is cut off. Eriol holds up his hand to signal that he isn't finished.
"I'm sure that either Kero or Sakura has told you about the Clow Cards and about Clow, my past reincarnation." Eriol stated and waited for an answer. Touya nodded.
"Good." Eriol continued. "Now I'll tell you all about my descendant and why he acts the way he does."
"Descendant?" Touya interrupts startled. "You have kids already?"
"Not of me but of my predecessor. Of Clow." Eriol smiled for the first time in a long day. "My descendant was destined to lead his people to greatness; to protect those who suffer from tyranny and oppression. You knew him simply as.'the brat'"
********Kinomoto Residence********
"Don't worry Sakura-chan. Everything is going to be just fine." Tomoyo reassured Sakura as she paced around the room nervously. She hated this feeling. The feeling of utter helplessness and vulnerability. She wanted desperately to go with Eriol and 'Shaolang' to rescue her brother but relented because she knew she would only slow them down. The risk wasn't worth it. Her brother's life was on the line. Suddenly, her thoughts turned to the mysterious boy who had crashed into her life.
'Shaolang-kun' She thought with a dreamy look plastered on her face. Tomoyo caught that look and grinned mischievously.
"So Sakura-chan.what are you thinking about? Or should I ask who?"
"Um.Eriol!" She said in a hurry without thinking.
"WHAT!"
Realizing her mistake, she blushed furiously while waving her arms around frantically. "I'm sorry Tomoyo-chan! That's not who I meant. Honest!"
"Really.So who did you have in mind eh?" Tomoyo said with a smirk on her face. Sakura groaned as she realized that she gave herself away. Trying not to further incriminate herself, she kept silent.
"This wouldn't have to do with a certain new transfer student from Hong Kong would it?" Tomoyo asked with a glint in her eye. Sakura's eyes widened. How could she possibly know already? Blushing, she lowered her head and nodded.
"I knew it!" exclaimed Tomoyo with anticipation in her voice. The camera was out instantly and she zoomed in for a close-up of her friend's embarrassed facial expression. "Kawaii! I'll call this Sakura's Rebound Confession!"
"Tomoyo-chan."
"This will be so kawaii! I haven't had an opportunity to tape my favorite subject in a long time!"
"But-"
"I can see it now! I'll tape every minute of Li-kun's romantic confession of his undying love for you! This will be my best tape yet!" Tomoyo said elated with stars in her eyes.
"Hoeeeeee."
Tomoyo continued her ramblings for a few minutes before noticing the serious look on Sakura's face. She raised an eyebrow.
"I sense a magical aura approaching." Sakura said simply while trying to concentrate. Tomoyo bit her lip. She knew what this could mean.
"It's Eriol!" Sakura cried almost jumping up with excitement. "And Onii-chan is with him!" No sooner had she said that then the front door opened and two wary figures stepped inside. Sakura immediately got up and hugged Touya who looked a bit disoriented.
"Onii-chan! I'm so glad you're okay!" she said happily. He hugged her back and ruffled her hair a bit but didn't say anything. His voice would betray his emotions and ruin her good mood.
"I knew you could do it Eriol-kun!" Tomoyo cried and threw herself into his arms. She hugged him tightly as he leaned down and kissed her softly. The kiss deepened when he let out all of his emotions from the previous hour. The pain, regret, guilt, and love made him kiss her with more fervor than ever before. They stayed like that until their lungs burned from the lack of oxygen and forced them apart gasping for air.
"Wow." Tomoyo sighed happily. "Aishiteru Eriol-kun."
"Aishiteru Tomoyo-chan." Eriol said with a small smile for her benefit. Tomoyo immediately caught the tone of his voice and looked at him quizzically.
"What's wrong?" She asked in concern. Eriol pulled her into a tight embrace and held her before looking at Touya expectantly. Tomoyo sighed and laid her head on his chest. Something was wrong. She could feel it. But what?
"Eriol-kun, where's Shaolang-kun?" Sakura asked as she realized he was missing. Eriol looked at her sadly and Touya came over and put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She stared at them in confusion.
"Kaijuu, he." Touya paused trying to choose the best words to put the situation in. "He has gone back to where he belongs."
"He went back to Hong Kong?" Sakura asked incredulous.
"No Kaijuu." Touya said softly. "He is now watching over you from afar."
"What are you trying to say Onii-chan? I don't understand."
"He sacrificed himself so Eriol and I could escape. We hung on till the very end."
"S-sacrificed? B-but doesn't that mean." Sakura said unsure of what to make of her brother's words. Her brain understood perfectly but her heart couldn't take it.
Touya nodded. "I'm sorry Kaijuu. But in the end, all he wanted was your happiness." He looked down at her face examining the various emotions going through her. Anger. Fear. Disbelief. They all showed themselves for a fraction of a second before being overwhelmed by sadness.
"NO!" She screamed vehemently as tears streamed down her cheeks. "It's not true. I don't believe it! SHAOLANG-KUN!" She turned and ran up the stairs to the comforts of her own room ignoring the sharp pain in her leg.
"Kami-sama." Eriol whispered holding a shocked and silent Tomoyo. "When she finds out the truth she'll be beyond devastation."
"T-the truth? There's more?" Tomoyo asked quietly.
"Hai. Li Shaolang is the future leader of the Li clan from Hong Kong. You knew him simply as.Syaoran-kun."
Tomoyo's eyes were as wide as saucers as she learned the truth. How could she have not recognized him? "No! This can't be happening!" Tomoyo said sobbing into Eriol's shirt. "Poor Sakura-chan."
Eriol wrapped his arms around her in a comforting gesture and buried his face in her hair. "I know koishi.I know."
*********Hong Kong**********
"Kiryle-sama! We have the base of operations up and running. There shouldn't be any problems utilizing this city's resources by means of osmosis. I'll start the probe for high-energy deposits that we can use to refine."
"Excellent." Kiryle nodded. Everything was on schedule. The energy extracted would serve to make weapons that would draw its power from magical sources. Weapons that would be more powerful than anything made previously by the human race. With the elements on his side, he would be invincible. Suddenly, he was snapped out of his revere.
"Kiryle-sama, there seems to be something blocking our psychic probing near the outskirts of town. It seems to be a person standing outside a large house. Wait.this can't be right. The house itself contains magic!"
"Hmmm.put that person on the view screen."
"Yes sir!" A picture suddenly appeared as a hologram in front of Kiryle.
"Identify this person Huang." Kiryle instructs the probe operator.
"Hai. Identifying." As Huang uses the magical database, Kiryle scrutinizes the person on the screen. She was in her early twenties and breath takingly beautiful. Her dark mahogany eyes shinned in the sunlight and the depth of her hair was further outlined by the robes she wore. Jade robes made of the softest silk outlined her feminism.
"She is Li Fuutie, older sister of Li Xiaolang. That's the Li Mansion that's blocking our psychic probes!"
"Bring her to me." Kiryle said grinning. "Even with all this power, ruling can be boring and tedious. She'd make a perfect companion."
"Of course Kiryle-sama. But what about the other occupants of the house? Surely they wouldn't just let us take her."
Kiryle's grin turned into a smile of pure malice. Anyone getting in his way would be made an example of. The Li clan was no exception.
"Slaughter them all!"
A/N: As clarification on the "elements" part, I've decided to use a system of "power stones". They contain magical energy waiting to be extracted and used. I've read many fics where the 'bad guy' wants to take over the world and tries to do it by themselves. I just can't imagine this. The world wouldn't bow that easily. Even with all that power, I still think Kiryle needs supporters with enough firepower to carry out his plans.
As always, your reviews are appreciated and used to their full advantage when writing this fic.
*Keep in mind that everyone is 17.
***IMPORTANT***: I've decided to DOWNRATE this story to PG-13 because ffnet's new search engine is unfair to authors using R ratings. Their stories aren't seen 3/4 of the time because people often forget to set the search to "All Ratings". The only question about this fic was chapter 2 but I think I gave fair enough warning for that in the summary and the beginning of that chapter. The rest is okay and I'll restrain from putting too much in later chapters.
Also: Thanks to SajikoNaredasa for pointing out my mistake in Ch5. My apologies for a mis-translation.
Destiny Challenged
Chapter 12
Amora
Confusion
********
'How could I have been so stupid? What kind of friend am I to let him sacrifice himself?' These were the questions running through Eriol's head as he and Touya slowly walked back. In the midst of the chaos, both had rushed to help the people injured by flying glass and debris. Fortunately, only a few casualties were reported.
'If Syaoran hadn't set off the fire alarm, the number of lives lost would have been catastrophic.' Eriol thought grimly. His mind wandered back to his descendant. The sincerity of Syaoran's eyes during those final moments burned into his mind. They were so honest and calm as if he were expecting this to happen. Eriol choked back a sob.
"Hiiragizawa," Touya said breaking the silence. "What was the ga-Li doing in Japan?" He bit his tongue while correcting himself. Some habits were hard to change, but that's the least he could do.
"Clan business." Eriol responded slowly. At Touya's inquisitive look, he began to explain. "Syaoran was next in line as the leader of the Li clan. He was everything a leader could be. Smart, determined, honest, and most of all powerful. Unfortunately, the elders saw him as a threat and decided to get rid of him."
Touya's eyes widened at this piece of information. He clenched his jaw and growled. Sure he didn't like Syaoran, but that was one thing. Being hunted by your own family was another. Even the gaki didn't deserve that.
"So his clan is behind all of this?" Touya demanded. If this were so, he was ready to go to Hong Kong and cause havoc. They would pay for hurting his sister and kidnapping him.
"I don't think so," Eriol responded. "There is no way that the clan summoned some of the monsters we've faced."
"Damnit!" Touya growled. "This is just perfect. We're back at square one. Wait...maybe not. I think I met the leader of my kidnappers when they threw me into that throne room the first time. And then Shinjee said something about a 'Master Kiryle' when addressing a group to capture me. I guess that would be him."
"Kiryle...Kiryle...nope. Never heard of him." Eriol said shaking his head. The situation looked bleak. They were up against an unknown enemy with hidden motives and powers. On top of that, Kiryle probably had many subordinates. And it had taken all three of them to defeat Shinjee.
"So what do we do now?"
Eriol pondered for a few seconds before responding. "Someone has to inform Sakura what happened. You're her brother, so you should tell her."
"What! And cause her more pain? I don't think so! Besides, she doesn't need to know about Li. She doesn't even know he's in Japan! Right?"
"Well, technically no. But..." Eriol trailed off. New tears were forming as he thought about what Sakura's reaction would be. She would be devastated.
"But what? There's absolutely no reason why we should burden her with the knowledge of the gaki who left 7 years ago." Touya reasoned.
"It's not as simple as that." Eriol shook his head and continued. "Didn't you notice the dark texture of his hair? Or his blue eyes?"
"What's your point? I don't s- Hun? Doesn't Li have brown hair? And I know for a fact that he doesn't have blue eyes. So that wasn't Li?"
Eriol nodded. "It was. But he wasn't known as Li Syaoran to anyone else except me. He hid his identity for physical and emotional security. The only way I found out was the fact that I was carefully examining his aura during a soccer game. Even that was due to a mistake though. He even hid his magical abilities."
Touya merely raised an eyebrow. So what if the gaki changed his appearance? As long as nobody knew of his presence then he wouldn't be missed. Yet here was Eriol telling him that things were far more complicated. Why? He racked his brain for an answer but could only come up with one event of minor significance. That couldn't be it. Could it?
"Umm.what name did the gaki go by while in Japan?" Touya asked a little uncertain. He had that one nagging suspicion and it wouldn't go away.
"He changed his name to Li Shaolang. Why?" Eriol asked curiously. Touya's eyes instantly narrowed as his fears were confirmed.
********Flashback*********
"Shaolang-kun..." she whispered softly to herself but also loud enough for Touya to hear.
"Eh? So you know this kid?" He questioned.
"Hai!"
'He really did save me!' She thought happily. "Hanyaaannnnn..."
"Hun? Why are you so 'Hanyan'?"
"Shaolang-kun..." she whispered dreamily. "He's so kawaii. Sweet. And caring..."
********End Flashback*******
"Goddamnit!" Touya growled. " I should have known that stupid baka was the gaki in disguise! When I get my hands on him I-" He stopped abruptly as Eriol glared at him. "Kami-sama.I didn't realize."
"The least you could do is show a little respect to the departed." Eriol whispered harshly. "What did Syaoran do that makes you hate him so much?"
"He tried to beat up my sister! And besides that, he's a gaki with absolutely no manners. I don't know why Sakura even talks to him." Touya shook his head in wonderment.
"You have no idea." Eriol started softly trying to hold in his emotions. When he saw Touya unconvinced, he exploded. "YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO FUCKING IDEA HOW MUCH HE LOVES HER!" Eriol screamed at the taller man beside him with fresh tears streaming down his cheeks.
Touya stood there silently and too stunned to speak. Eriol's outburst and vulgarity shocked him. He didn't see Eriol often, but when he did, Eriol always displayed the same placid and jovial mask with the trademark innocent smile. Now, however, every bit of that mask has been stripped off.
Eriol attempted to calm his emotions before continuing. Taking three deep breaths, he looks away from the older man. "She is everything to him. He denied it but it still showed blatantly." He turns back to Touya and stares him right in the eye. "That was back in fourth grade Kinomoto-san. Do you know how much seven years of unrequited love hurts?" Eriol finished softly.
Touya's mouth hangs open as he digests this bit of information. "But he-" he starts to respond but is cut off. Eriol holds up his hand to signal that he isn't finished.
"I'm sure that either Kero or Sakura has told you about the Clow Cards and about Clow, my past reincarnation." Eriol stated and waited for an answer. Touya nodded.
"Good." Eriol continued. "Now I'll tell you all about my descendant and why he acts the way he does."
"Descendant?" Touya interrupts startled. "You have kids already?"
"Not of me but of my predecessor. Of Clow." Eriol smiled for the first time in a long day. "My descendant was destined to lead his people to greatness; to protect those who suffer from tyranny and oppression. You knew him simply as.'the brat'"
********Kinomoto Residence********
"Don't worry Sakura-chan. Everything is going to be just fine." Tomoyo reassured Sakura as she paced around the room nervously. She hated this feeling. The feeling of utter helplessness and vulnerability. She wanted desperately to go with Eriol and 'Shaolang' to rescue her brother but relented because she knew she would only slow them down. The risk wasn't worth it. Her brother's life was on the line. Suddenly, her thoughts turned to the mysterious boy who had crashed into her life.
'Shaolang-kun' She thought with a dreamy look plastered on her face. Tomoyo caught that look and grinned mischievously.
"So Sakura-chan.what are you thinking about? Or should I ask who?"
"Um.Eriol!" She said in a hurry without thinking.
"WHAT!"
Realizing her mistake, she blushed furiously while waving her arms around frantically. "I'm sorry Tomoyo-chan! That's not who I meant. Honest!"
"Really.So who did you have in mind eh?" Tomoyo said with a smirk on her face. Sakura groaned as she realized that she gave herself away. Trying not to further incriminate herself, she kept silent.
"This wouldn't have to do with a certain new transfer student from Hong Kong would it?" Tomoyo asked with a glint in her eye. Sakura's eyes widened. How could she possibly know already? Blushing, she lowered her head and nodded.
"I knew it!" exclaimed Tomoyo with anticipation in her voice. The camera was out instantly and she zoomed in for a close-up of her friend's embarrassed facial expression. "Kawaii! I'll call this Sakura's Rebound Confession!"
"Tomoyo-chan."
"This will be so kawaii! I haven't had an opportunity to tape my favorite subject in a long time!"
"But-"
"I can see it now! I'll tape every minute of Li-kun's romantic confession of his undying love for you! This will be my best tape yet!" Tomoyo said elated with stars in her eyes.
"Hoeeeeee."
Tomoyo continued her ramblings for a few minutes before noticing the serious look on Sakura's face. She raised an eyebrow.
"I sense a magical aura approaching." Sakura said simply while trying to concentrate. Tomoyo bit her lip. She knew what this could mean.
"It's Eriol!" Sakura cried almost jumping up with excitement. "And Onii-chan is with him!" No sooner had she said that then the front door opened and two wary figures stepped inside. Sakura immediately got up and hugged Touya who looked a bit disoriented.
"Onii-chan! I'm so glad you're okay!" she said happily. He hugged her back and ruffled her hair a bit but didn't say anything. His voice would betray his emotions and ruin her good mood.
"I knew you could do it Eriol-kun!" Tomoyo cried and threw herself into his arms. She hugged him tightly as he leaned down and kissed her softly. The kiss deepened when he let out all of his emotions from the previous hour. The pain, regret, guilt, and love made him kiss her with more fervor than ever before. They stayed like that until their lungs burned from the lack of oxygen and forced them apart gasping for air.
"Wow." Tomoyo sighed happily. "Aishiteru Eriol-kun."
"Aishiteru Tomoyo-chan." Eriol said with a small smile for her benefit. Tomoyo immediately caught the tone of his voice and looked at him quizzically.
"What's wrong?" She asked in concern. Eriol pulled her into a tight embrace and held her before looking at Touya expectantly. Tomoyo sighed and laid her head on his chest. Something was wrong. She could feel it. But what?
"Eriol-kun, where's Shaolang-kun?" Sakura asked as she realized he was missing. Eriol looked at her sadly and Touya came over and put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She stared at them in confusion.
"Kaijuu, he." Touya paused trying to choose the best words to put the situation in. "He has gone back to where he belongs."
"He went back to Hong Kong?" Sakura asked incredulous.
"No Kaijuu." Touya said softly. "He is now watching over you from afar."
"What are you trying to say Onii-chan? I don't understand."
"He sacrificed himself so Eriol and I could escape. We hung on till the very end."
"S-sacrificed? B-but doesn't that mean." Sakura said unsure of what to make of her brother's words. Her brain understood perfectly but her heart couldn't take it.
Touya nodded. "I'm sorry Kaijuu. But in the end, all he wanted was your happiness." He looked down at her face examining the various emotions going through her. Anger. Fear. Disbelief. They all showed themselves for a fraction of a second before being overwhelmed by sadness.
"NO!" She screamed vehemently as tears streamed down her cheeks. "It's not true. I don't believe it! SHAOLANG-KUN!" She turned and ran up the stairs to the comforts of her own room ignoring the sharp pain in her leg.
"Kami-sama." Eriol whispered holding a shocked and silent Tomoyo. "When she finds out the truth she'll be beyond devastation."
"T-the truth? There's more?" Tomoyo asked quietly.
"Hai. Li Shaolang is the future leader of the Li clan from Hong Kong. You knew him simply as.Syaoran-kun."
Tomoyo's eyes were as wide as saucers as she learned the truth. How could she have not recognized him? "No! This can't be happening!" Tomoyo said sobbing into Eriol's shirt. "Poor Sakura-chan."
Eriol wrapped his arms around her in a comforting gesture and buried his face in her hair. "I know koishi.I know."
*********Hong Kong**********
"Kiryle-sama! We have the base of operations up and running. There shouldn't be any problems utilizing this city's resources by means of osmosis. I'll start the probe for high-energy deposits that we can use to refine."
"Excellent." Kiryle nodded. Everything was on schedule. The energy extracted would serve to make weapons that would draw its power from magical sources. Weapons that would be more powerful than anything made previously by the human race. With the elements on his side, he would be invincible. Suddenly, he was snapped out of his revere.
"Kiryle-sama, there seems to be something blocking our psychic probing near the outskirts of town. It seems to be a person standing outside a large house. Wait.this can't be right. The house itself contains magic!"
"Hmmm.put that person on the view screen."
"Yes sir!" A picture suddenly appeared as a hologram in front of Kiryle.
"Identify this person Huang." Kiryle instructs the probe operator.
"Hai. Identifying." As Huang uses the magical database, Kiryle scrutinizes the person on the screen. She was in her early twenties and breath takingly beautiful. Her dark mahogany eyes shinned in the sunlight and the depth of her hair was further outlined by the robes she wore. Jade robes made of the softest silk outlined her feminism.
"She is Li Fuutie, older sister of Li Xiaolang. That's the Li Mansion that's blocking our psychic probes!"
"Bring her to me." Kiryle said grinning. "Even with all this power, ruling can be boring and tedious. She'd make a perfect companion."
"Of course Kiryle-sama. But what about the other occupants of the house? Surely they wouldn't just let us take her."
Kiryle's grin turned into a smile of pure malice. Anyone getting in his way would be made an example of. The Li clan was no exception.
"Slaughter them all!"
A/N: As clarification on the "elements" part, I've decided to use a system of "power stones". They contain magical energy waiting to be extracted and used. I've read many fics where the 'bad guy' wants to take over the world and tries to do it by themselves. I just can't imagine this. The world wouldn't bow that easily. Even with all that power, I still think Kiryle needs supporters with enough firepower to carry out his plans.
As always, your reviews are appreciated and used to their full advantage when writing this fic.