Thanks for being patient with me. I know it took a long time to write this chapter, but I had a mental block and stuff. Or maybe it was the back to school blues……Anyway. It makes me really happy that I actually have ppl reading this fanfic, so thank you so much for giving it a go. I am fully aware that I SUCK at writing (even though I'm in the top English class…..) So sorry if it's bad writing. Wait….what am I blabbering on about for? I should say A BIG, BIG thank you to my best buddy Princess Boom for helping me write this chapter! So everyone give an applause, 'cause she did a great job.
Chapter 13 – Too much sun-cream and the Maze card
"But before we do anything to little wolf, we need to draw the others away!" The Black Pharaoh, explained thoughtfully. "But how are we to do that Master Urashima?" Chloe asked, twirling a strand of lush gold hair, around slim fingers. "Leave that to me M'lady." The Black Pharaoh said deviously, smiling at the blonde woman. "That's all very well Black Pharaoh, but the little wolf, isn't exactly a push over!" Kai's grandfather said impatiently. Chloe scowled, "Watch out for his spit!"
The three of them were currently sitting around a long black table, The Black pharaoh, also know as Motoko Urashima, was sitting at its head, while the other two, sat next to him. The Black Pharaoh stared deep in thought, looking at the table, where it disappeared in unfriendly shadows. The Black Pharaoh pulled his eyes away, and focused them on Chloe. He stared into her deep aqua eyes. In them, he saw both anger and uncertainty. "Don't worry Chloe. Both little wolf and Kai will be distracted, for our plan to properly unfold. She smiled at him and he flirtingly smiled back. Kai's grandfather coughed loudly, to bring their attention back to the situation at hand. They both looked at him sheepishly. "So what is the wolf doing now?" Kai's grandfather asked. The Black Pharaoh held out an arm and clicked his fingers twice. Immediately a small circle appeared. Kai's grandfather looked down into it, as it revealed Syaoran's face.
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Syaoran and his friends arrived at the beach. Tahoka squealed in delight and ran ahead of them. Sakura hurriedly ran after him, while Syaoran helped Kinako and Kai carry all the beach gear. Syaoran grumbled, "I need a little help here!" his voice rang out, muffled from behind the boards and his separate esky, which was filled to the brim, with chocolate bars. "What a wuss! So much for muscles!" Kinako teased and laughed as he watched Syaoran collapse onto the sand. Tahoka ran up to Syaoran and jumped onto his back, pinning Syaoran down again and started to pile sand on his head. Sakura laughed and picked Tahoka up, to free Syaoran. He was NOT amused and impatiently flicked his head, from side to side, causing sand to fly in all directions. Kinako shielded his face from the flying sand and yelled out, "Stop that you dipstick!" Kai also yelled out angrily, "You'll PAY for ruining my hair!"And started chasing Syaoran! He finally finished the job by tackling Syaoran to the ground angrily. Syaoran grinned in surrender and Kai let him free.
Mean while, Sakura was busy putting sunscreen on Tahoka. When she was done, she looked up at the two boys in the sand. "Sorry to ruin your fun, but do you mind, giving me some help here?!" She called out. Kai looked at Syaoran and held up his hands, "Don't look at me!"
Kinako grinned, "I'll do it!" Syaoran glared at him, "Don't even think about it Daehara!" And dusted himself off. He knelt beside Sakura and grabbed the sun-cream. He blushed as he rubbed the cream on her back. Tahoka grabbed the sun-cream bottle out of Syaoran's hand saying, "I don't want Syao to get burnt either!" And to Syaoran's horror he felt a Tahoka squish half the bottle onto his back. Tahoka immediately began to try and rub it in. Sakura held her hand to her mouth, to stop from laughing and hurriedly tried to fix it up.
The two queers, rolled their eyes and busied themselves (GROSS ^_^) with applying the cream on each other. Tahoka grinned happily at the rather shiny Syaoran and slapped a hand full of cream on his nose. Syaoran recovered from his shock and struggled to remove the extra sun-cream. He groaned unhappily as Tahoka helped him rub in the remaining cream. "I, er think that was a bit too much Taho." Syaoran said sarcastically. The little boy grinned, "But you won't get burnt now!"
"Yeah……FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!" Syaoran pointed out, and Sakura giggled.
"How Immature!" Kai and Kinako muttered at the same time, putting their sunglasses on and lying down to sun bake in exact sync with each other.
"Can we go in the water now?" Tahoka pleaded. "If you can survive ME first!" Syaoran said slyly. Tahoka shrieked as Syaoran lifted him into the air, and charged into the water with him. Sakura ran after them, as Syaoran lifted Tahoka onto his back. Syaoran and Sakura walked out far into the waves to the delighted horror of Tahoka. "No Syao!" he squealed as Syaoran grinned evilly and tried to shake Tahoka off. He squealed as he struggled to hang on. Syaoran laughed and gently tossed Tahoka into the water. Sakura saw Tahoka scowl as he emerged. "That's unfair! You're a meanie!" he said to Syaoran. When he reached Syaoran, he stuck a tongue out at him and all three of them walked closer towards the shore, so Tahoka could stand properly. After a few minutes Tahoka was content searching the water for shells and of course fish. Syaoran smiled at the small boy and then turned his head to the side, thoughtfully. Sakura shrieked in surprise as she was scooped up into Syaoran's strong arms. He grinned at her surprised expression, and then moved towards an upcoming wave. She tried to free herself, but Syaoran refused to let go, so she almost got drenched. He eventually let her go and she playfully punched him on the arm. For a few minutes, auburn eyes locked onto emerald ones. Syaoran slowly moved closer and gently traced her cheek with his finger. He cupped her chin in his hand forcing her to move closer. Sakura happily closed her eyes as Syaoran smoothly kissed her. Her heart started racing as she moved her hand onto Syaoran's wet neck.
Syaoran felt someone cling onto his board shorts and the two broke apart startled. He looked down at Tahoka who was hugging onto his legs. "I wanna hug too!" he said. Syaoran raised his eyebrows, and then grinned. He bent down to pick Tahoka up. "Are you so sure Taho?" Syaoran asked wickedly. Tahoka's bright blue eyes looked up at Syaoran confused. Sakura smiled, as she realized what Syaoran meant. At the same time Sakura and Syaoran leant forward and each kissed Tahoka's cheeks. He spluttered in annoyance when they were finished. "Yuck!" he exclaimed, frowning. Sakura laughed and Syaoran carefully put Tahoka pack down. He wrapped his arms around Tahoka's waist and pulled him close. With one hand he tickled Tahoka's chest. Tahoka squirmed and giggled helplessly. "That's for not appreciating the Sakura and Syaoran special!" he said, then kissed the boy on the cheek again. Tahoka scrambled free from Syaoran's hold and smiled up at him. "You kiss like a girl!" Tahoka told Syaoran smugly. He opened his mouth in mild amusement and outrage. "I'll let that one go! But do you want to do something fun?" he asked Tahoka. Tahoka nodded, "Yup!"
"Okay. Here's what we're going to do…" Syaoran leant forward and whispered something into his ear. Tahoka giggled and disappeared into the water. "What did you tell him to do?" Sakura asked suspiciously. Syaoran stood up and winked, "you'll see!" Sakura folded her arms across her chest and raised an eyebrow at Syaoran. He grinned, "Unfortunately, you are NOT the target... this time!" Syaoran told her. "Oh, that makes me feel a LOT better!" Sakura said sarcastically, but looked away at Tahoka, as he walked out of the water holding a large piece of seaweed in his hands.
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"What on earth is that little boy going to do with that?" Chloe asked, slightly amused. The Black Pharaoh shrugged and raised both eyebrows. "I…guess we'll just have to see…" he replied. "Knowing that wolf, it's going to be something cruel!" Chloe spat, remembering all too well his arrogant attitude, towards her. She still recoiled when she thought about the time he had smugly spat in her face. Motoko angrily exhaled. "How dare he say that my outfit looked like something out of Cinderella?!" Kai's grandfather snickered and Motoko shot him a look. "Yes. We're going to use Syaoran's weak spot against him."
"And what exactly is his weak spot?" Kai's grandfather asked. "That emerald-eyed beauty and the little boy, of course." Chloe smirked and nodded. "You are brilliant Black Pharaoh!"
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Kai sat up with a start as he felt something slimy and wet land on his chest. [In a place miles away, Kai's grandfather laughed cruelly] Kai scowled as he saw the long seaweed fall to the ground. "Ergh!" He exclaimed as he tried to rub the slime off. When he was unsuccessful, he glared down at Syaoran's figure in the water. "I KNOW YOU HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THIS!" he yelled out angrily. He saw Syaoran look up innocently. "What do you mean Kai?" he asked. Kai glared at him and Kinako smiled. He didn't see Syaoran turn to high-five the small boy. "You better wash that off Kai!" Kinako said, trying hard not to laugh at the poor frustrated boy. Kai groaned unhappily as he got up to his feet. He felt slightly better at the look on Kinako's face, when he had flung the seaweed onto Kinako. The two boys put their glasses down and walked to the waters edge.
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Sakura leapt up to hit the ball high in the air. The volley ball flew swiftly towards Kai and Kinako. Kinako grinned and easily sent it back over. This time Syaoran attempted to catch it, but tripped over Sakura. The two fell into the sand with a thud. Syaoran's head was an inch away from Sakura's face. He lovingly stared into her deep emerald eyes, completely in a trance. Loud coughing interrupted his thoughts and he looked up. "Are you two finished?" Kai asked. Syaoran blushed and hurriedly got up. Sakura slowly sat up also embarrassed. She looked around, to stop the excitement from running all over her body. She noticed Taho carefully digging a hole a few metres away. She excused herself and went over to him.
"What are you doing?" Sakura asked curiously. "Digging a hole" He answered, not even looking up. "Wanna help me Sakuwa?"
"Sure. Does it have to be any particular length?"
"Yep. Big enough to fit Syao in." he answered matter-of-factly.
"You want to bury him in sand?"
"Yup!"
"Then I think I WILL help you!" Sakura winked at him. "We're kinda cruel though, for always picking on Syaoran…"
"He doesn't mind…does he?" Taho asked worried.
"I don't think so."
"That's good. Hey Sakuwa?"
"Yeah?" She asked while digging deeper.
"Do you love Syao?"
"What! Why?"
"Well, he's always looking at you and kissing you." Sakura blushed and kept digging.
"Yeah, I DO love him. What about you?"
"I love Syao too. He's funny and keeps me company, even though I know that sometimes he doesn't want to."
"What makes you think that?" Sakura asked kindly.
"I dunno."
"I'm sure he loves being around you. You're a really nice boy. Do you get lonely?"
"Yeah. Mum says that when I start school I'll find more friends, but I don't believe her."
"Why not? She's right." Tahoka kept digging tears in his blue eyes. "Tell you what Taho. You can play with us anytime, even if you DO make friends, which I know you'll find!" Sakura said determinedly. Taho slowly nodded and then looked up, smiling. "Thanks Sakuwa!" And he hugged her. She gladly hugged him back. "How about if we try and finish this hole faster. I really want to see Syaoran's face!" Sakura said cheerfully. Tahoka grinned at her and the two of them went back to work. (A/N * wipes eyes on a tissue* ^_^)
After a while Sakura stood up and walked over to Kai. "Can you do me a favour?" She whispered when Syaoran wasn't looking.
"What?"
"Well, when I lure Syaoran over there, can you push him in that hole?" Kai grinned. "Sure thing. It's pay back time!"
"Great!" Sakura walked over to Syaoran and started talking to him. Kai watched as Sakura gave him the thumbs up and he quietly snuck up behind them. He heard Sakure say "Really?" and quickly shoved Syaoran forward.
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"I say that it's about time our plan should be put to work. You guys know the signals, so make sure you DO NOT FAIL ME!" Chloe and Kai's grandfather, (How about if we call him Voltaire? ^_~) nodded at The Black Pharaoh. "Let's do it!" The Black Pharaoh cried determinedly. The other two grinned and then nodded.
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"Hey! Can one of you boys take a picture for us?" A man called. Kai and Kinako stopped laughing at Syaoran and turned around. "Sure." Kinako politely answered, dragging Kai with him. "Thankyou so much. We're tourists and we want everyone in the picture." Kainko nodded in agreement and the man ran to get into position. "Say cheese!"
BACK TO EVERYONE ELSE: "Sakuwa! Can we go look at those caves?" Tahoka asked, pointing in front of him. "Sure!" She said. She glanced at Syaoran wickedly, "See you soon Syaoran." Syaoran glared at her. "Don't even think of it!" he growled (everything below his neck, was buried in the sand. Sakura smiled and walked away teasingly. "You coming Taho?" She called.
"Yep." Tahoka walked up to Syaoran's head. "Don't worry Syao. You can just use a Tsuki card!"
"W-What?"
"That's what Sakura said…" Tahoka answered. And kissed Syaoran's cheek. "Bub bye!"
"Hey wait! You guys can't just leave me here!" Syaoran desperately called after them. "Oh, can't we?" Sakura called back and kept walking. Syaoran sighed and though of a way to free himself. He made note that no-one was looking then concentrated really heard. JUMP! He though, summoning it out of his emerald band. Something must have distracted him, because he accidentally sent the Windy card loose too. The results - He managed to jump free of the sand, but was immediately blown sideways. I'm beginning to think that Windy has something against me! He inwardly sighed and crashed into Kai, causing the domino effect. Kai banged into Kinako who fell onto the tourists. "I'm so sorry!" Kinako said as he took the picture – of everyone sprawled in the sand. "Syaoran! What was that for?" Kai hissed. "It wasn't my fault!" Syaoran argued back and was about to give him more, when he stopped as he saw the look on Kai's face. "What's wrong Kai?"
"Can you feel it?"
"Feel what?"
"There's a Tsuki card nearby!"
"Serious?" Kai glared at him and Syaoran nodded slowly. "I think it's coming from that cave." Syaoran felt his heart freeze.
"Hey isn't that the cave that Sakura and Tahoka went?" Kinako asked walking up to them.
"SAKURA!" Syaoran yelled in alarm and started running down the beach. Kai caught up to him, and forced Syaoran to the ground. "What the hell Kai!" Syaoran spluttered angrily. "Don't be an idiot Li. It's too dangerous just to barge straight into it." Kai reasoned (Why you ask? I have no idea! ^_^)
The three boys looked as the cave's shape changed. "It's the MAZE CARD!" Syaoran exclaimed, even more worried, running towards it. The other two boys ran after him. "Let's split up." Kinako suggested. Kai and Syaoran nodded.
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"W-What's happening Sakuwa?" Tahoka asked alarmed as he saw the cave change. Sakura charged at Tahoka and pushed him out of the cave. He landed with a thud on the rocky ground. Sakura, was pulled into the maze. "Sakuwa!" Takoka screamed, and started running towards her. "Stay back Tahoka! It's too dangerous fro you to follow!" She worriedly called back. "Is it magic?" Tahoka asked nervously, but before Sakura could reply, he ran into the maze too. "TAHOKA!" Sakura screamed, as the opening closed. "I want to help get this card, and anyway, I want to help Syao!" Sakura sighed for there was nothing she could do now.
*GRRRRRRRR*
"What, wh-what was that?" Tahoka whispered. Sakura slowly turned around and screamed.
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"Can you get any readings?" Kai asked Kianko. The boy nodded. "Why aren't you talking to her then?"
"Because, She isn't in the mood for mind-to-mind talk."
"How can you NOT be in the mood?" Kinako shrugged. "She's too preoccupied." He helplessly told him.
"What about Syaoran then? We should tell him."
"Are you mad Li Kai! And worry him even MORE?!" Kai sighed at his stupidity. Kinako grimly smiled at Kai. "Chill Out!"
***
Sakura backed into the corner as the huge spider approached them. (A/N: I think the maze card has been reading the 4th Harry potter book WAAAAAY too many times! ^_^)
"S-Sakuwa! Do something!" Tahoka squeaked, completely terrified. Sakura numbly nodded. "Freeze!" She shouted, and sighed as the Freeze card froze the huge spider. "C-Close one!"
They both started walking again, but stopped as huge dog came around the corner. He was growling dangerously and showing off his sharp teeth. "I think that doggie's bigger than me!" Tahoka whispered. "ILLUSUION! Make that dog think that he's seeing a cat!" Sakura watched as the dog hesitated then started chasing the 'cat' away. They started walking again and managed to avoid a few more creatures hidden in various corners. "We haven't been attacked by an animal in a while!" Sakura said to herself out loud. "Yeah, but that's a good thing." Tahoka answered. (He spoke to soon for….) A Boa Constrictor came slithering towards them. Sakura gulped as she remembered her science lesson: "The Boa Constrictor can suffocate its victim by wrapping themselves around it and therefore constricting…"
I've got to get it away from Tahoka! Sakura desperately thought. "Take me!" She screamed loudly at the dangerous snake. It stared up at her and then swiftly moved up to her. Think Sakura, THINK! The snake was about a metre away when, "Sword card!" Sakura's staff transformed into the sword and she shakily swung at it. (If you hate details avoid this next sentence….) She neatly chopped it in too. (You can also imagine that lots of blood would be involved, but you hopefully have enough common sense to know that, so you can just imagine it yourselves! ^_~)
Sakura collapsed exhaustedly onto the maze floor. "Are you alright Sakuwa?" Tahoka shakily squeaked. "Yeah, just a little shocked. But thanks for you-"
But wasn't able to finish her sentence as she saw a flash of claws and heard Tahoka scream in pain.
Sakura gasped as she saw blood running through Tahoka's T-shirt. 'The creature with big claws' was about to swipe at Sakura too. She shrieked and flung her arms over her head to protect herself when she heard another male gasp, apparently in a pain. She looked up and saw that Syaoran had blocked the attack. But to her horror, she also saw his blood dripping on the ground. "SYAORAN!" She screamed in horror.
TO BE CONTINUED…
So how was that? In the next chapter, How will the guys get out of the maze? And also, Syaoran's gonna let out his temper on poor Sakura. He seriously needs anger management! ^_^
Please review and tell me any ideas, comments, blah, blah, blah *Starts sleeping before she finishes sentence*
Anyway, what did you think? Did Princess Boom and I suck completely at writing that, or should we pat ourselves on our backs? I gotta go because I've got bloody school again tomorrow and I gotta pack my bag and stuff….NOOOO! Help me! It's going to be boiling tomorrow, and on my 1st day back at High School too. Please have pity on me! ^_^