Cardcaptor Sakura: A New Adventure
Chapter 5: The 3Rs, part 2.
Konnichi wa, mina-san! Just so you know, I'll try to get out each chapter before each Saturday. This is so that I can have two days rest before starting the next chapter. A small side-note: just like in the Anime, they'll be chapters of them in their daily lives. An example would be this very chapter. Please do read and review! Also, I'll be bringing in monsters from the table-top game "MageKnight". Usual disclaimer applies
Disclaimer: Cardcaptor Sakura is a copyright of CLAMP. I do not any of the characters in the story except those of my own creation. MageKnight and MageKnight figure names are copyrighted trademarks of WizKids Games.
"these" means speech.
'these' mean thought
[these] mean sounds
{these} mean author's note
*****these***** means elasped time
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{This takes place before the knock on the door of S+S bedroom}
Eriol smiled slightly as he surveyed the room. He was actually in the bedroom of Tomoyo Daidouji, the love of his life. After Tomoyo had let the group know that there wasn't enough rooms to go around, Sakura had volunteered to share a room with Syaoran. Tomoyo had whispered into his ears, "You're staying with me tonight, koibito," Eriol had blushed and when he had turned to look at her, she was not only blushing, but acting coy as well.
'Now I know she has been spending too much time with me,' he had thought as he had followed her to her room. He had already changed out of his evening wear into something more suitable for sleeping. He was now wearing shorts and a plain, white T-shirt. He wondered what Tomoyo was doing in the bathroom. He didn't have to wonder long. "Uh-oh, I think I am in deep trouble," he said out loud as Tomoyo stepped out of the batroom wearing nothing but an over-sized, button-down shirt and her underwear.
"And what do you mean by that, Eriol-kun?" she asked, her voice soft and surprisingly seductive. Eriol felt a shiver down his spine as she walked towards the bed, walking in the most suggestive manner. This was a side of Tomoyo Eriol had never seen before. 'What scares me is the fact that I like this side of her,'he thought as he let his eyes wonder over her body. She wasn't very well endowed, bring only thirteen, but what she did have was enough for Eriol to make his nether-regions uncomfortable in their confinement in his underwear {phew! that's a lot of words to put in a sentence!}. Not forgetting the fact that Tomoyo's legs were just barely covered.
Eriol swallowed hard as Tomoyo sat down on the bed beside him. He quickly regained his composure, earning him a raised eyebrow from Tomoyo. "Trying to stay cool?" "Ano..." Tomoyo rolled her eyes. "No need to explain yourself to me, Eriol-kun. I know that it's just the way you are." Eriol let out a sigh of relief and proceded to use the I'm-so-evil look on Tomoyo. She could feel a wave of pleasure cascade over her, the look saying "I know what you want. I just have to get you to admit it".
Without warning, Tomoyo decided to take the initiative, pushing a very surprised Eriol back onto the bed, and laying down on top of him. Mock shock showed on Eriol's face, "Whatever happened to my sweet, innocent Tomoyo-chan?" he said, pinning the 'chan' nick on her, something he used only when they were alone. Tomoyo whispered seductively into his ear, "She left when you came along," sending shivers along Eriol's spine. He could feel her legs rubbing along his own, causing his body heat to rise. She leaned closer; he could feel her breath on his face.
Just as they were about to kiss...Tomoyo got up on her knees and gasped. "Oh no! I almost forgot! Eriol, get up quickly" she said, putting on a robe. Eriol got up, groaning. "What is this about?" "This about helping a couple of friends together, or do you not want that?" Eriol sighed, wrapping his arms around her waist, "There you go again, Tomoyo-chan, putting others before yourself," Tomoyo just grinned, tapping his nose, "You'll get you fair share of loving after I'm done with this little 'project'" Eriol shook his head, knowing full well he could never resist the charms of his koishii.
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Syaoran opened the door to see Tomoyo and Eriol standing at the door. He glared at Eriol before turning his attention to Tomoyo. "What is it, Daidouji-san?" "I have to speak to Sakura-chan." Syaoran sighed, thinking 'The quicker we get this over with, the better.' "Alright, come in." Eriol and Tomoyo entered the room, taking the seats near the vanity. Sakura came out of the bathroom, wearing a pink bathrobe. "Tomoyo-chan! What are you doing here?" "I have a favour to ask you, Sakura-chan, and it's a big one"
Sakura replied cheerfully, "Don't worry, Tomoyo-chan. Anything for my ichiban friend." Tomoyo smiled, getting a slightly Hiragizawa-type look, causing the other three to get uncomfortable. "Here's the plan" she said, as she told them of her plans to help push Dalong and Meiling's relationship one more step up the ladder.
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"Nani!? You want me to do WHAT!?" Sakura exclaimed as Tomoyo finished. "You have to put Chiharu-chan and Yamazaki-kun to sleep. Then give Meiling-chan a horrible nightmare. The rest is up to Dalong." "Hooeee...I don't think I could do that to Meiling-chan..." Sakura said, nervously fiddling with the Key. Syaoran pondered upon this, his hand rubbing his chin. He snapped his fingers as he came to a realization, "So that's why you put Dalong and Meiling in adjoining rooms. Daidoji-san, I officially declare that you've been spending to much time with Hiragizawa"
"I second that." They turned to see Eriol raising his hand. This earned him raised eyebrows from the three of them. "Nani!? It IS a fact, you know?" "Okay Sakura-chan, time for you to do your magic!" Tomoyo said,winking at her. Sakura just sighed and took out the Key, chanting the incantation that would transform it into the wand.
"O Key which holds the power of the stars, show thy true form to me. I, Sakura, your mistress, order you under our contract. Release!"
Grabing the wand, she twirled it around doing her pose. "Sakura, you son't need to do that you know," Syaoran said. Sakura just sweatdropped, scratching the back of her head, "Erhehe...force of habit" "Cut!" "Hoe?" Sakura turned towards the sound, only to see Tomoyo video-taping her. "To-tomoyo-chan" Tomoyo just flashed her I'm-so-cute smile, stating, "Like you said, Sakura-chan. Force of habit"
Sakura sweatdropped, then took out the Dream. "Dream, give Meiling-chan her worst nightmare. Dream!" Bringing down the wand, she released the Dream, who swiftly made it's way to Meiling's room. "Now all we have to do is wait," Tomoyo said matter-of-factly.
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'What? Where am I?' she thought, looking around. She was in the middle of the school field in the midst of what appeared to be a raging battle between her friends and Ashura's forces. 'What am I doing here? Aren't I suppose to be in Tomoyo's house?' She looked around for the grey haired videographer. Sure enough, the blue-eyed girl was fliming the battle a safe distance away.
Sakura was battle what looked like a large creature made purely from bone. Even it's sickle-like weapon was made of bone. The armour pads on its shoulders were a dark black, with sharp spikes sticking out. But even then there was no mistaking it for anything else but bone. It's sharp canines and eyeless sockets gave it a fearsome look as it brought down it's sickle hard on Sakura, who was just barely able to dodge it.
Looking around, she saw Syaoran fighting a monster who seemed like the Grim Reaper himself. A cold blue light shone from it's eyes, or where the eyes should have been, for the creature was a skeleton dressed in a hooded cloak. It swung and swung it's large sickle with incredible ease, but Syaoran was dodging it all the while. Meiling wanted to run her friends aid, but she found she couldn't move!
Before she could look for the others, an evil laughter rang out. She turned her head to see Ashura pointing his wand at her. "Muuhahahaha. Your friends should thank me for this, getting rid of the weak link. You will be the first to die, you who has no magic. Black Flame!" A fireball erupted from his wand, one made of dark energies. She closed her eyes and braced herself for what was to come. "No! Meiling!" She opened her eyes just in time to see Dalong throw himself in front of her and head on into the fireball. "DALONG!!! NOOOOO!!!!"
She woke up and shot up straight, screaming at the top of her lungs, cold sweat dripping across her forehead. The connecting door to the next room slammed open, and Dalong ran towards the bed and held her in his arms, stroking her long, raven hair. "Shssh. I'm here now. There's nothing to worry about", he cooed to her, like she was a small child. She buried her face in his chest and cried her terracotta eyes out.
"I..I saw you get killed, Dalong-kun," she burst out between sobs. Dalong held her thightly, "Shush now. This dragon isn't going any where. At least, not without you" She looked up, surprise showing in her watery eyes. Dalong smiled down at her. "I guess now's a good time as any to tell you," he said, his natural bravery shining true. The fact that this confession could change their lives forever had little effect on him. "When we were four and just started training at the Acedemy, you and Syaoran were the first two people I made friends with. I didn't really notice you at first, seeing you as the third wheel."
Dalong paused for a breath, looking to see what her reaction was. She was listening intently now, and had stopped crying. He held her face in his hands, causing her to blush, and rubbed away the tear stains. Then he continued as Meiling layed her head against his chest.
"As time went by though, I grew to like you more and more through our adventures. And truth be told, I had always thought that you were the cutest girl in our class. By the end of our first year together, I fell in love with you. But I didn't tell you back then because I knew how much you loved Syaoran, even though I knew he didn't love you back in the same way. We were the best, taking two years to complete a three-year course."
"After saying goodbye to the two of you, I decided to fade away for a while, moving to Singapore. I learnt a lot there. Muay Thai boxing, Wushu, Tea-kwon-do, even a variation of Ninjitsu. I even learnt to use herbs and healing potions from the local witch-doctors and senseis. But no matter what I did, I never could get you off my mind. I always carried that picture we took on graduation day." Taking out his wallet and flipping it open, she saw the picture thay had taken that day so long ago.
The picture was off them in their fighting 'gi', a traditional Chinese pant-suit, the boys shirts with their buttons down the centre and the girls a little off to the right. The buttons are covered and the collar hooked together by a button and string {for pictures, refer to Ep43: "Sakura's Farewell to Meiling}. Meiling was in the middle and she had her arms hanging around Dalong's and Syaoran's necks. Dalong had his arms folded across his chest and his body tilted to the side while Syaoran was being choked to death by Meiling's grip.
She looked up and him and saw something she had never noticed in those brown eyes before, and it was something she had hoped would be there. It was love, pure, untainted love. "Aishiteru, Meiling." Meiling's eyes started to water again as she buried her face in his chest again. "Kami-sama, I'm such a fool. I should have known back then that you loved me, what with all the gifts from you and the clues my friends gave me, but I was to smitten with Syaoran to realise it." She looked again into his loving eyes. "Aishiteru, Dalong".
They looked into each other's eyes, terra-cotta meeting dark brown. Dalong made the first move, pulling her close and lowering his head. Finally, their lips met as Meiling wrapped her arms around his neck. A kiss, the mere brushing of skin against skin, but such a wonderful, special experience when shared with the one you love the most.
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Tomoyo just had to scream! She just had to! But noooo! Sakura had to sick the Silent on her so they wouldn't be detected. 'Big deal! They are going to owe me one after this!' she thought, as she videotaped the brand new couples first kiss. She then felt herself being dragged away by Eriol, who had her by the arm. She looked at him with pleading, puppy-dog eyes, but he shook his head sternlt. "Not this time, Tomoyo-san," he whispered, "It's time we gave the new couple sometime alone."
Tomoyo pouted, but knew it wouldn't be of any use. When Eriol makes up his mind once and for all, you couldn't budge him with a nuclear warhead. So poor Tomoyo was dragged away to her room, denied yet another blackmail tape. Syaoran and Sakura watched the pranksters as they head towards their room. "I call back Silent after she goes back into her room" Sakura said. Syaoran's eyes twinkled mischievously. "I think it's time we went back to our room, Sakura." "Hai," she said, smiling.
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The next morning everyone was treated to a gastronomic delight. A tradiational American breakfast with the works. Other then the usual sausages, bacon and eggs, there was also pancakes with honey, french toast, sugared biscuits, a sweet sponge cake and, in keeping with the Japanese healty lifestyle, a serving of salad served in a light vinergrette. There was free flow of milk for all. {their thirteen, what did you expect?}
"Itatakimas!" rang the cry as they began to eat. Among the eight of them, Syaoran, Sakura, Dalong and Meiling where eating like they hadn't eaten in days, chomping down on the food like Yukito himself. Chiharu cocked an eyebrow, "What did you guys do last night?" she said. Syaoran choked on his food, Sakura turned red, Meiling's eyes grew wide and Dalong...well, Dalong was grinning. Grinning confidently I might add. "Nothing special, Mihara-san," he said, his face a little more serious, "Let's just say all of us a still virgins. Ne, mina-san?", he looked specifically at the three seated beside him.
Sakura blushed even harder while Meiling's eyes grew even wider! 'What is he doing!' she thought, 'He's going to give us away to soon!' Just as she was thinking this, Dalong wraped his arms around her shoulder, tapping his glass with a spoon. "Mina-san, I have an announcement to make," he said in a lound and clear voice, "Meiling and I are finally a couple" Chiharu and Takashi gasped, Eriol smiled slightly, Sakura, Tomoyo and Meiling's mouths dropped to the floor in shock at what Dalong had just done, and Syaoran was just....grinning and shaking his head. 'Same old Dalong. He'll never change', he thought as he looked upon the shocked faces of his friends. {Well, most of them anyway}
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Yo, mina-san! Instead of writing a third part, I decided to continue the story. Ariagtou to Umi-chan for that great comment on MediaMiner.org. It really did inspire me to write.
A small side note: The series was origianlly called 'A New Adventure' but I renamed it to the current title because it sounds better and gives me more room to be creative.
The next chapter is called 'Dreams' and focuses on the nightmare Meiling had when Sakura released the Dream. We all know that the Dream sometimes gives prophetic dreams, but is Meiling's dream prophetic?
Find out in the next chapter off Cardcaptor Sakura: The New Adventures! Until then, keep your light shining bright. Ja-ne!
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