A Little Lost
By: Time Warp
Disclaimer: I don't own Card captor Sakura. CLAMP does
Summary: Sakura is a princess with a father who wants her to marry. Once she finds out about her former betrothed who disappeared years ago she makes up the excuse that she wants to find him, so she could avoid marriage. But what happens when she finds a cold fighter who looks just like the lost prince? S+S
I would like to take this time to apologize if the wait was sort of long. I was halfway done with this chapter, when my disk got totally wiped clean. All my work and stories were gone. Including ones that I hadn't even posted... Dumb disk. *Throws* it on the floor and stomps on it* Anyway please enjoy this story.
The crowd cheered and ranted as he entered the arena. His eyes were vivid amber, yet they were emotionless at the same time. Another man stared at him with malice in reflecting in his eyes. The man charged at him.
He studied the man as he raced toward him. He had a large build and was quite slow. He knew he could kill the man within a foot's distance. He averted his eyes to the crowd. Their loud cheers and rants would decide both their fates. It did every time they stepped into the arena. They wanted a show. They wouldn't be satisfied with a quick painless death; they wanted a slow pain filled one. If they wanted a show, a show they would get.
The man finally reached him and threw a punch. He easily caught the attempted attack. He held the man's fist tight without letting it go. The man let out a yelp. A loud snapped noise filled the air, as the man's yelp soon became an agonized scream. The yells of the crowd instantly grew in volume. The man recoiled as he cradled his now broken hand. He turned back and using his free hand grabbed one of the two swords that were lying on the ground in the middle of the arena. He yelled in anger as he charged again at the amber-eyed figure.
The amber eyed figured easily avoided the attack as he jumped over the man with ease. He landed near the remaining sword so he grabbed it. The man once again charged. He tried to slice and hurt the amber eyed fighter with all his might, but didn't land a blow. In anger he threw his sword at the figure. The figure blocked the flying sword with his sword. The sword fell toward the ground, but the fighter caught it before it actually did. The man soon realized he would die; the match wasn't a fair one... So he did what came natural to him, he ran.
The fighter's amber eyes followed the retreating man. They narrowed. He wouldn't get away that easily. He followed the running coward with more speed and agility. With each hand armed with a sword, he jumped and sliced with a clean, yet bloody swipe at the man's head.
The crowd broke out into cheers.
~*~
Sakura stared at the sight happening before her eyes. Yelan stood there as Sheifa ran up to her and hugged as tightly as she could.
Sheifa broke into tears, "Everyone said you were probably dead, but I knew you weren't. I'm so happy."
Yelan smiled, "You became the strong woman I knew you would be. I'm very proud."
Sheifa pulled back and smiled. She turned to her three sisters that Yelan had arrived with. She ran embraced them as well.
Sakura's eyes shined at the sight of the reunited family. She felt overwhelmingly happy for them. She frowned once the thought of her engagement to Satashi. Then she remembers the fact that Yelan had a son. Touya said he disappeared during the siege, but surely he would be with Yelan, since she was captured and not seen since.
Being as young as she was and not experienced as others she foolishly asked, "Where is your son?"
Silence suddenly lulled over the room. Sakura soon realized her mistake and instantly felt guilty. Fujitaka gave Touya a look as soon as he figured out that Sakura knew about the Li Kingdom.
Sakura let her gaze hit the ground in shame.
"I do not know my son's whereabouts" Yelan murmured quietly.
"Yelan, I apologize for my daughter's rash behavior," Fujitaka said quickly, "May I see you in my planning room?"
Yelan nodded soundlessly. Sakura felt her heart sink as Fujitaka mentioned for her to follow. She followed the pair into a room behind Fujitaka's throne. She was nervous and excited. She had never entered that room before. Hardly anyone had.
The room was dimly lit when the entered. Sakura had to squint her eyes when Fujitaka pulled back the silk curtains, allowing light to flood the room.
Fujitaka turned to Yelan, "Yelan, I know the subject of your son is a difficult one, but it would have come up sooner or later."
Yelan nodded, "I understand, but you must know I place full belief in the fact that my son is alive."
Fujitaka sighed, "He has been missing for years. The chances of his survival are nil."
"I refuse to believe that my son is dead, until I see proof of it," Yelan said boldly.
"If the same thing happened to myself I would also do the same, but I'm afraid I must cancel the betrothal between my daughter and your son. She has been promised to another," Fujitaka said after a brief contemplation.
"I see, but I know my son is alive. I have three goals. To find my son, regain my kingdom, and avenge my late husband. I will accomplish these things. When my son is found before this marriage, then will it be safe to say that it is canceled?" Yelan questioned.
"I understand these goals and if I were in the same position I would do the same, and I will do anything to aid you but the issue on the betrothal..." Fujitaka looked at Sakura, "That depends on my daughter. It is her life and her choice to make. Not mine."
Sakura had been silent the whole time as she tried to decide whether she should speak. Now the attention was on her and she was suddenly very uneasy. Wait. This was the chance she needed! If they found this lost prince then she wouldn't have to marry that snotty prince Satashi!
"I think you should allow miss Yelan to search for her son... after all you two are old friends right?" Sakura asked.
Fujitaka frowned, "I see... You have six months. That's when my daughter is marry."
"I understand, you will not regret your decision," Yelan said as she bowed.
Sakura couldn't believe she was to marry in six months. That soon? When was her father going to tell her? Six fleeting months of freedom. Then she again had another idea. If she only had six months then she would spend them outside of the castle, "Father I want to help in the search. Let me go too."
Fujitaka shook his head, "You are a princess. You have responsibilities in the castle. I won't allow it."
"But-"
"No buts, you are excused. Return to your room."
Sakura left and marched to her room in annoyance. She frowned as she entered the room. One of her guardians, Cerberus, looked and her and asked, "What's wrong with you? It's your birthday shouldn't you be happy?"
Sakura explained the whole situation to Kero.
"I don't see the problem," Kero said without a care.
"Hello? Have you been listening to me for the last few minutes?" Sakura questioned in annoyance.
"Hello? Am I not looking at the Card Mistress, the single most powerful sorceress in the world? The girl who has magical cards that would do every wish and whim for her?" Kero asked with sarcasm.
"Okay, I get your point. And you know what? I'll do it! I'm going to run away and look for this prince myself. I'm not going to waste my last six months of freedom stuck here," Sakura announced.
"Okay! Then it's my duty as your guardian to come along! Yue should stay here. He can report the castle's happenings," Kero said in excitement.
"Then it's decided! We're going to look for this prince!" Sakura said.
She packed all her money, cards, clothes, and other needed items. She then wrote a letter explaining her actions. She went to her mother's former treasure room and look at the picture. Using the small card she shrunk the card to the size of a wallet sized photograph.
She and Kero informed Yukito of what they were going to do. He didn't seem to like the idea, but when Sakura set her mind to something there was no changing it so he let her go.
Sakura hopped out of her bedroom window with the help of the jump card. She landed in the courtyard.
"Okay! We're ready to go!" a voice behind her announced.
"Hoe!" Sakura spun around to see Tomoyo and Meiling ready and packed, "How did you-"
Meiling cut her off, "Come on! Do you think we're dense or something? The way you marched off to your room explained everything."
"You guys can't go! It's too dangerous!" Sakura said with worry laced in her voice.
"You forget Kero is coming. Meiling has traveled many places and can help in navigation. Not to mention she knows kung fu between the both of them we all set," Tomoyo said with a cheery voice, "Now hurry! I hear a guard in the distance. Lets go."
Before Sakura could say anything else Tomoyo pulled her behind a bush. Soon after the guard passed they left the castle without a glance back.
Walking, walking that's all they did. Sakura felt like her feet would explode, "When will we reach town?"
"Soon," Meiling said as she looked forward, "Speaking of town..."
Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero instantly knew she wanted something.
"Okay, what do you want?" Tomoyo asked.
"Well, I wanted to go see the Fights... They're only staying for a few weeks and they leave. So..."
Sakura frowned. She thought the so-called Fights were barbaric. Two men were placed into an arena and they would fight. Usually to the death.
"I don't think we should go..." Sakura said.
"I agree, it's horrible what they do there," Tomoyo said in agreement.
"Come on! I only want one thing! One of the fights that's all. I wanted to see the Wolf..." Meiling said.
"The Wolf?"
Meiling instantly grew excited, "Yeah, he's never been defeated! I want to see him fight!"
"I don't know..."
"Please?"
"Well, fine. But only one fight!" Sakura said as she got a look from Tomoyo.
They were all a little happy because they had brightened Meiling's day. The three of them weren't nearly as happy as Meiling was.
~*~
Sakura sighed as she sat in the stands of a large arena. Hoots and yells filled the air. The gates opened and a fairly large man walked out. Then a young male fighter walked out of the opposite gate. He had fiery amber eyes and frown on his face.
Sakura's eyes widened. She shuffled through her belongings until she found the shrunken version of the painting. There was no mistaking it. He was the spitting image of the lost prince... ~*~
Thanks you for reviews! I enjoy reading them. As for the question of Meiling's relation to Syaoran... Well, she isn't related in this fic. Anyway, please review. The more reviews the faster I work.
-Time Warp
Disclaimer: I don't own Card captor Sakura. CLAMP does
Summary: Sakura is a princess with a father who wants her to marry. Once she finds out about her former betrothed who disappeared years ago she makes up the excuse that she wants to find him, so she could avoid marriage. But what happens when she finds a cold fighter who looks just like the lost prince? S+S
I would like to take this time to apologize if the wait was sort of long. I was halfway done with this chapter, when my disk got totally wiped clean. All my work and stories were gone. Including ones that I hadn't even posted... Dumb disk. *Throws* it on the floor and stomps on it* Anyway please enjoy this story.
The crowd cheered and ranted as he entered the arena. His eyes were vivid amber, yet they were emotionless at the same time. Another man stared at him with malice in reflecting in his eyes. The man charged at him.
He studied the man as he raced toward him. He had a large build and was quite slow. He knew he could kill the man within a foot's distance. He averted his eyes to the crowd. Their loud cheers and rants would decide both their fates. It did every time they stepped into the arena. They wanted a show. They wouldn't be satisfied with a quick painless death; they wanted a slow pain filled one. If they wanted a show, a show they would get.
The man finally reached him and threw a punch. He easily caught the attempted attack. He held the man's fist tight without letting it go. The man let out a yelp. A loud snapped noise filled the air, as the man's yelp soon became an agonized scream. The yells of the crowd instantly grew in volume. The man recoiled as he cradled his now broken hand. He turned back and using his free hand grabbed one of the two swords that were lying on the ground in the middle of the arena. He yelled in anger as he charged again at the amber-eyed figure.
The amber eyed figured easily avoided the attack as he jumped over the man with ease. He landed near the remaining sword so he grabbed it. The man once again charged. He tried to slice and hurt the amber eyed fighter with all his might, but didn't land a blow. In anger he threw his sword at the figure. The figure blocked the flying sword with his sword. The sword fell toward the ground, but the fighter caught it before it actually did. The man soon realized he would die; the match wasn't a fair one... So he did what came natural to him, he ran.
The fighter's amber eyes followed the retreating man. They narrowed. He wouldn't get away that easily. He followed the running coward with more speed and agility. With each hand armed with a sword, he jumped and sliced with a clean, yet bloody swipe at the man's head.
The crowd broke out into cheers.
~*~
Sakura stared at the sight happening before her eyes. Yelan stood there as Sheifa ran up to her and hugged as tightly as she could.
Sheifa broke into tears, "Everyone said you were probably dead, but I knew you weren't. I'm so happy."
Yelan smiled, "You became the strong woman I knew you would be. I'm very proud."
Sheifa pulled back and smiled. She turned to her three sisters that Yelan had arrived with. She ran embraced them as well.
Sakura's eyes shined at the sight of the reunited family. She felt overwhelmingly happy for them. She frowned once the thought of her engagement to Satashi. Then she remembers the fact that Yelan had a son. Touya said he disappeared during the siege, but surely he would be with Yelan, since she was captured and not seen since.
Being as young as she was and not experienced as others she foolishly asked, "Where is your son?"
Silence suddenly lulled over the room. Sakura soon realized her mistake and instantly felt guilty. Fujitaka gave Touya a look as soon as he figured out that Sakura knew about the Li Kingdom.
Sakura let her gaze hit the ground in shame.
"I do not know my son's whereabouts" Yelan murmured quietly.
"Yelan, I apologize for my daughter's rash behavior," Fujitaka said quickly, "May I see you in my planning room?"
Yelan nodded soundlessly. Sakura felt her heart sink as Fujitaka mentioned for her to follow. She followed the pair into a room behind Fujitaka's throne. She was nervous and excited. She had never entered that room before. Hardly anyone had.
The room was dimly lit when the entered. Sakura had to squint her eyes when Fujitaka pulled back the silk curtains, allowing light to flood the room.
Fujitaka turned to Yelan, "Yelan, I know the subject of your son is a difficult one, but it would have come up sooner or later."
Yelan nodded, "I understand, but you must know I place full belief in the fact that my son is alive."
Fujitaka sighed, "He has been missing for years. The chances of his survival are nil."
"I refuse to believe that my son is dead, until I see proof of it," Yelan said boldly.
"If the same thing happened to myself I would also do the same, but I'm afraid I must cancel the betrothal between my daughter and your son. She has been promised to another," Fujitaka said after a brief contemplation.
"I see, but I know my son is alive. I have three goals. To find my son, regain my kingdom, and avenge my late husband. I will accomplish these things. When my son is found before this marriage, then will it be safe to say that it is canceled?" Yelan questioned.
"I understand these goals and if I were in the same position I would do the same, and I will do anything to aid you but the issue on the betrothal..." Fujitaka looked at Sakura, "That depends on my daughter. It is her life and her choice to make. Not mine."
Sakura had been silent the whole time as she tried to decide whether she should speak. Now the attention was on her and she was suddenly very uneasy. Wait. This was the chance she needed! If they found this lost prince then she wouldn't have to marry that snotty prince Satashi!
"I think you should allow miss Yelan to search for her son... after all you two are old friends right?" Sakura asked.
Fujitaka frowned, "I see... You have six months. That's when my daughter is marry."
"I understand, you will not regret your decision," Yelan said as she bowed.
Sakura couldn't believe she was to marry in six months. That soon? When was her father going to tell her? Six fleeting months of freedom. Then she again had another idea. If she only had six months then she would spend them outside of the castle, "Father I want to help in the search. Let me go too."
Fujitaka shook his head, "You are a princess. You have responsibilities in the castle. I won't allow it."
"But-"
"No buts, you are excused. Return to your room."
Sakura left and marched to her room in annoyance. She frowned as she entered the room. One of her guardians, Cerberus, looked and her and asked, "What's wrong with you? It's your birthday shouldn't you be happy?"
Sakura explained the whole situation to Kero.
"I don't see the problem," Kero said without a care.
"Hello? Have you been listening to me for the last few minutes?" Sakura questioned in annoyance.
"Hello? Am I not looking at the Card Mistress, the single most powerful sorceress in the world? The girl who has magical cards that would do every wish and whim for her?" Kero asked with sarcasm.
"Okay, I get your point. And you know what? I'll do it! I'm going to run away and look for this prince myself. I'm not going to waste my last six months of freedom stuck here," Sakura announced.
"Okay! Then it's my duty as your guardian to come along! Yue should stay here. He can report the castle's happenings," Kero said in excitement.
"Then it's decided! We're going to look for this prince!" Sakura said.
She packed all her money, cards, clothes, and other needed items. She then wrote a letter explaining her actions. She went to her mother's former treasure room and look at the picture. Using the small card she shrunk the card to the size of a wallet sized photograph.
She and Kero informed Yukito of what they were going to do. He didn't seem to like the idea, but when Sakura set her mind to something there was no changing it so he let her go.
Sakura hopped out of her bedroom window with the help of the jump card. She landed in the courtyard.
"Okay! We're ready to go!" a voice behind her announced.
"Hoe!" Sakura spun around to see Tomoyo and Meiling ready and packed, "How did you-"
Meiling cut her off, "Come on! Do you think we're dense or something? The way you marched off to your room explained everything."
"You guys can't go! It's too dangerous!" Sakura said with worry laced in her voice.
"You forget Kero is coming. Meiling has traveled many places and can help in navigation. Not to mention she knows kung fu between the both of them we all set," Tomoyo said with a cheery voice, "Now hurry! I hear a guard in the distance. Lets go."
Before Sakura could say anything else Tomoyo pulled her behind a bush. Soon after the guard passed they left the castle without a glance back.
Walking, walking that's all they did. Sakura felt like her feet would explode, "When will we reach town?"
"Soon," Meiling said as she looked forward, "Speaking of town..."
Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero instantly knew she wanted something.
"Okay, what do you want?" Tomoyo asked.
"Well, I wanted to go see the Fights... They're only staying for a few weeks and they leave. So..."
Sakura frowned. She thought the so-called Fights were barbaric. Two men were placed into an arena and they would fight. Usually to the death.
"I don't think we should go..." Sakura said.
"I agree, it's horrible what they do there," Tomoyo said in agreement.
"Come on! I only want one thing! One of the fights that's all. I wanted to see the Wolf..." Meiling said.
"The Wolf?"
Meiling instantly grew excited, "Yeah, he's never been defeated! I want to see him fight!"
"I don't know..."
"Please?"
"Well, fine. But only one fight!" Sakura said as she got a look from Tomoyo.
They were all a little happy because they had brightened Meiling's day. The three of them weren't nearly as happy as Meiling was.
~*~
Sakura sighed as she sat in the stands of a large arena. Hoots and yells filled the air. The gates opened and a fairly large man walked out. Then a young male fighter walked out of the opposite gate. He had fiery amber eyes and frown on his face.
Sakura's eyes widened. She shuffled through her belongings until she found the shrunken version of the painting. There was no mistaking it. He was the spitting image of the lost prince... ~*~
Thanks you for reviews! I enjoy reading them. As for the question of Meiling's relation to Syaoran... Well, she isn't related in this fic. Anyway, please review. The more reviews the faster I work.
-Time Warp