AN: I haven't seen any of the CCS movies, so I'm not sure if the names of
Syaoran's family members are correct. Please tell me if there are any
mistakes.
Thank You Little Blossom, delusional_lady, Silver-Cherry, Lizzy, Angelic, sourmuggie, ~*~ blue angel 101 ~*~, Jane, KyteAura, sakuras_best_friend, Loney Tenshi, Ti'ana, Silver Star, brittany, and anyone else who might review.
Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, but the plot is mine, well, I think. ~_^
Symbols:
1 "talking"
2 -thinking- ***I changed it from 'thinking' to make it easier to read. Thanks Jane!***
3 *physically happening*
(AN: Author's mindless babble)
You Can't Stop Fate
By: Keri (aka Li Blossom)
Chapter 2: So Much For First Impressions…
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is Syaoran's Point Of View (before coming to the Kinomoto Kingdom)
"but Mother-"
"No Xiaolang, you must go. I have just found out that the Kinomoto Kingdom have the Clow cards."
"You can't force me." He stated stubbornly. He knew he was acting childish, but going to a foreign kingdom to marry some snobby princess just wasn't on his to-do list.
"This or your engagement to Meiling is back on." He couldn't believe it. It took him many years to drive his annoying cousin away.
"Fine." Syaoran muttered under his breath.
"You may go now, Xiaolang."
He bowed and stalked of furiously. -Just for one day, I want to run my own life.-
On the way to his room he unfortunately ran into his sisters. -How can they be so happy all the time?-
"I can't wait till we meet your future bride, Xiaolang." Feimei said giggling.
"What! Your going!"
"Of course. We have to make sure she's kawaii enough for our Xiao De De. (little brother in Chinese.)." Xiefa teased. It was as if their main purpose in life was to make him miserable.
"So they will have kawaii children." Fuutie finished.
Then they burst into a fit of giggles. -Women.- He thought as he pushed past them.
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The next morning…
Syaoran looked out from his window of the carriage. -This is the Kinomoto Kingdom?-
The peasants wandered around the markets looking very happy and cheerful, unlike his kingdom. When he was younger, he wasn't even aloud to go into the garden without the supervision of a knight.
He remembered the endless riots held outside the castle. One of which still stood out in his mind.
~~Flashback~~
4-year-old Syaoran was standing in front of a window watching in awe as thousands of people stood in front of the gate. They were throwing tomatoes and shouting things Syaoran couldn't understand.
Soon they became more violent and began throwing rocks at the knights standing by the gate. The men became aggravated and shot fireballs into the crowd expecting them to scatter.
Only men with magic became knights. Strong magic.
Ten people were caught in the blasts. He could clearly see the screaming bodies disintegrate, until one of his sister's closed the curtains.
"Xiao De De, don't watch. It will give you nightmares."
But he had seen enough to give him nightmares for years.
~~End Of Flashback~~
"Xiaolang, please try to think before speaking. We have agreed that Princess Sakura has the right to break the engagement at anytime." Yelen spoke sharply.
He nodded. -So her name's Sakura. Well Sakura, let's see how long you'll be able to stand me.-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At the Kinomoto Kingdom…
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
"If Sakura doesn't like the idea, then we'll call it off."
"but you know how she hates disappointing you."
"hmm… I know she'll make the right choice, Touya." Fujitaka said. "Nashu, (AN: I making up names, because I have very little understanding of Japanese. Chinese and Japanese are two different things entirely.) please wake Sakura."
"I've heard that Prince Syaoran is cold hearted. I think they just want the Clow Cards from Sakura."
"Nonsense. I'm sure Syaoran is a fine young fellow."
-I doubt it.-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"We've arrived." Said the coachman.
Syaoran looked out at the magnificent castle. He felt a very strong aura radiating from one of the towers. It was pink and soft, yet generated immense power. -Could it be… the card mistress?-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In the castle, the Li family was greeted by King Fujitaka and a glaring prince Touya. His glares directed to Syaoran.
"I'm sure your trip was long and tiring. Rika, please get some tea for our guests."
"So where is your daughter, Princess Sakura?" Yelen asked hinting that she wasn't a patient woman.
"Kaijuu's usually sleep until noon." Touya said. Fujitaka sent a warning glance at Touya which made him shut up.
Syaoran wasn't the type to take things lightly. –Kaijuu means monster. Does that mean she's hideous?-
Then he saw an angel glide down the stairway. She had beautiful golden hair that went down to her waist, and the most radiant emerald eyes, not to mention a perfect figure. –I guess not.-
(AN: This is where the two chapters meet.)
"Ohayou Sakura." Fujitaka greeted.
"Ohayou Oii-chan! Ohayou Oni-chan!" Sakura said cheerfully.
"The Kaijuu finally woke up." Touya teased. Sakura stuck her tongue out at him. Syaoran was surprised by this gesture. It was a sign of disrespect, but Fujitaka didn't seem to care.
"Very ladylike for a Kaijuu."
-I guess that's just a nickname.- he thought.
"ahem" Fujitaka said. "I would like to introduce you to the Li heir of the Li Kingdom…"
Their was a moment of silence before Syaoran realized he was suppose to say something.
"Konnichiwa, Princess Sakura, my name is Li Syaoran. "
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sakura froze. –Li Syaoran? He can't be, no, it's just a coincidence.-
But his appearance was identical to the dream.
She curtsied and said. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Li-kun. Please call me Sakura."
"Then you can call me Syaoran."
-Whoa! Déjà vu.- Sakura thought.
"Sakura, I have something to tell you." She looked at her father. "You know your 17th birthday is in six months and you must be wed before that. You know the consequence if you don't."
She nodded. –Execution.-
The law was first proposed 200 years ago, when a king's daughter refused to marry. So instead of living as a spinster (AN: For those of you who don't know, spinster means unmarried person.) she was executed. That was when women were nothing in society, but a law's still a law.
"Well, I have arranged with Queen Yelen your engagement with Syaoran."
Sakura stood there shocked.
Seeing her reaction, he quickly said, "but you may break it anytime."
When she regained her composure she asked, "When will it be?"
"Three months from now. Prince Syaoran will be staying here until then."
Syaoran cringed. –Only three months to break this engagement.-
Then four very hyper women attacked her.
"She's so kawaii!"
"Perfect for Xiao De De!"
"I bet their children will have green eyes."
*blush* from Sakura.
"And chestnut hair."
"Girls, please, clam down." Yelen said strictly.
After they finally stopped tackling Sakura, Yelen introduced them. "These are my daughters, Fanren, Xiefa, Fuutie, Feimei. They will be staying also to ehh… supervise Xiaolang."
Syaoran and Sakura blushed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Somewhere unknown…
"The first step was a success, Master. What will you do now?"
"We'll wait and see how it goes from here."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Back To The Kinomoto Kingdom…
After breakfast, Fujitaka told Sakura to show them around, since they'd be staying for quite a while.
She sighed and stood up. Then the four sister's declined leaving Syaoran and Sakura alone. (AN: hee… hee…)
Time Skip…
After showing him around the castle, they found themselves in the garden.
They didn't have such a good time. Syaoran was cold and mean. Nothing like in Sakura's dream.
Syaoran had to admit, he hadn't been as nice as he could have been. –Maybe there's an easier way to get out of this engagement than being rude-
Sakura sighed and sat under a big cherry blossom tree. She closed her eyes and let the breeze blow her hair. With a shadow hiding half her face and cherry blossoms falling around her, Syaoran thought. –My sisters are right about one thing she is kawaii. Maybe I don't want to break it…-
Syaoran sat down next to her. For a while they sat in silence. Then he said, "Gomen for being cold to you."
She looked surprised, he didn't look like the kind of guy to apologize. "Hoe?"
"I was hoping you would break the engagement."
"You never agreed to this?"
"I didn't even know about it until yesterday. Well, you just found out this morning."
"If you don't want to get married, I'll go and cancel it now."
-Wow, any other princess would have locked me in a closet until the wedding day.-
"But I really wanted this to work." She said a small tear slid down her cheek.
-Kind, beautiful, loving, yet strong. Yup, she's defiantly the card mistress. Maybe this could work after all.-
"I'm willing to try." He whispered into her ear while wiping the tear off her cheek.
It not only shocked Sakura and himself, but it also shocked the giggling girls in the bushes.
"I never knew Xiao De De was romantic."
"I never knew he could smile."
"Do you think it's love at first sight?"
"Like in a fairy tale."
"How about we help them along a little."
"I love playing matchmaker."
The four girls broke into a new fit of giggles.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Back to somewhere unknown…
"Have your time now, card mistress, but the ends not far for you."
Then the shadow crackled a bone chilling laughter.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AN: The classic villain. Well, that's all for now. Now that I've done my part, do yours and REVIEW.
Thank You Little Blossom, delusional_lady, Silver-Cherry, Lizzy, Angelic, sourmuggie, ~*~ blue angel 101 ~*~, Jane, KyteAura, sakuras_best_friend, Loney Tenshi, Ti'ana, Silver Star, brittany, and anyone else who might review.
Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, but the plot is mine, well, I think. ~_^
Symbols:
1 "talking"
2 -thinking- ***I changed it from 'thinking' to make it easier to read. Thanks Jane!***
3 *physically happening*
(AN: Author's mindless babble)
You Can't Stop Fate
By: Keri (aka Li Blossom)
Chapter 2: So Much For First Impressions…
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is Syaoran's Point Of View (before coming to the Kinomoto Kingdom)
"but Mother-"
"No Xiaolang, you must go. I have just found out that the Kinomoto Kingdom have the Clow cards."
"You can't force me." He stated stubbornly. He knew he was acting childish, but going to a foreign kingdom to marry some snobby princess just wasn't on his to-do list.
"This or your engagement to Meiling is back on." He couldn't believe it. It took him many years to drive his annoying cousin away.
"Fine." Syaoran muttered under his breath.
"You may go now, Xiaolang."
He bowed and stalked of furiously. -Just for one day, I want to run my own life.-
On the way to his room he unfortunately ran into his sisters. -How can they be so happy all the time?-
"I can't wait till we meet your future bride, Xiaolang." Feimei said giggling.
"What! Your going!"
"Of course. We have to make sure she's kawaii enough for our Xiao De De. (little brother in Chinese.)." Xiefa teased. It was as if their main purpose in life was to make him miserable.
"So they will have kawaii children." Fuutie finished.
Then they burst into a fit of giggles. -Women.- He thought as he pushed past them.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next morning…
Syaoran looked out from his window of the carriage. -This is the Kinomoto Kingdom?-
The peasants wandered around the markets looking very happy and cheerful, unlike his kingdom. When he was younger, he wasn't even aloud to go into the garden without the supervision of a knight.
He remembered the endless riots held outside the castle. One of which still stood out in his mind.
~~Flashback~~
4-year-old Syaoran was standing in front of a window watching in awe as thousands of people stood in front of the gate. They were throwing tomatoes and shouting things Syaoran couldn't understand.
Soon they became more violent and began throwing rocks at the knights standing by the gate. The men became aggravated and shot fireballs into the crowd expecting them to scatter.
Only men with magic became knights. Strong magic.
Ten people were caught in the blasts. He could clearly see the screaming bodies disintegrate, until one of his sister's closed the curtains.
"Xiao De De, don't watch. It will give you nightmares."
But he had seen enough to give him nightmares for years.
~~End Of Flashback~~
"Xiaolang, please try to think before speaking. We have agreed that Princess Sakura has the right to break the engagement at anytime." Yelen spoke sharply.
He nodded. -So her name's Sakura. Well Sakura, let's see how long you'll be able to stand me.-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At the Kinomoto Kingdom…
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
"If Sakura doesn't like the idea, then we'll call it off."
"but you know how she hates disappointing you."
"hmm… I know she'll make the right choice, Touya." Fujitaka said. "Nashu, (AN: I making up names, because I have very little understanding of Japanese. Chinese and Japanese are two different things entirely.) please wake Sakura."
"I've heard that Prince Syaoran is cold hearted. I think they just want the Clow Cards from Sakura."
"Nonsense. I'm sure Syaoran is a fine young fellow."
-I doubt it.-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"We've arrived." Said the coachman.
Syaoran looked out at the magnificent castle. He felt a very strong aura radiating from one of the towers. It was pink and soft, yet generated immense power. -Could it be… the card mistress?-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In the castle, the Li family was greeted by King Fujitaka and a glaring prince Touya. His glares directed to Syaoran.
"I'm sure your trip was long and tiring. Rika, please get some tea for our guests."
"So where is your daughter, Princess Sakura?" Yelen asked hinting that she wasn't a patient woman.
"Kaijuu's usually sleep until noon." Touya said. Fujitaka sent a warning glance at Touya which made him shut up.
Syaoran wasn't the type to take things lightly. –Kaijuu means monster. Does that mean she's hideous?-
Then he saw an angel glide down the stairway. She had beautiful golden hair that went down to her waist, and the most radiant emerald eyes, not to mention a perfect figure. –I guess not.-
(AN: This is where the two chapters meet.)
"Ohayou Sakura." Fujitaka greeted.
"Ohayou Oii-chan! Ohayou Oni-chan!" Sakura said cheerfully.
"The Kaijuu finally woke up." Touya teased. Sakura stuck her tongue out at him. Syaoran was surprised by this gesture. It was a sign of disrespect, but Fujitaka didn't seem to care.
"Very ladylike for a Kaijuu."
-I guess that's just a nickname.- he thought.
"ahem" Fujitaka said. "I would like to introduce you to the Li heir of the Li Kingdom…"
Their was a moment of silence before Syaoran realized he was suppose to say something.
"Konnichiwa, Princess Sakura, my name is Li Syaoran. "
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sakura froze. –Li Syaoran? He can't be, no, it's just a coincidence.-
But his appearance was identical to the dream.
She curtsied and said. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Li-kun. Please call me Sakura."
"Then you can call me Syaoran."
-Whoa! Déjà vu.- Sakura thought.
"Sakura, I have something to tell you." She looked at her father. "You know your 17th birthday is in six months and you must be wed before that. You know the consequence if you don't."
She nodded. –Execution.-
The law was first proposed 200 years ago, when a king's daughter refused to marry. So instead of living as a spinster (AN: For those of you who don't know, spinster means unmarried person.) she was executed. That was when women were nothing in society, but a law's still a law.
"Well, I have arranged with Queen Yelen your engagement with Syaoran."
Sakura stood there shocked.
Seeing her reaction, he quickly said, "but you may break it anytime."
When she regained her composure she asked, "When will it be?"
"Three months from now. Prince Syaoran will be staying here until then."
Syaoran cringed. –Only three months to break this engagement.-
Then four very hyper women attacked her.
"She's so kawaii!"
"Perfect for Xiao De De!"
"I bet their children will have green eyes."
*blush* from Sakura.
"And chestnut hair."
"Girls, please, clam down." Yelen said strictly.
After they finally stopped tackling Sakura, Yelen introduced them. "These are my daughters, Fanren, Xiefa, Fuutie, Feimei. They will be staying also to ehh… supervise Xiaolang."
Syaoran and Sakura blushed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Somewhere unknown…
"The first step was a success, Master. What will you do now?"
"We'll wait and see how it goes from here."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Back To The Kinomoto Kingdom…
After breakfast, Fujitaka told Sakura to show them around, since they'd be staying for quite a while.
She sighed and stood up. Then the four sister's declined leaving Syaoran and Sakura alone. (AN: hee… hee…)
Time Skip…
After showing him around the castle, they found themselves in the garden.
They didn't have such a good time. Syaoran was cold and mean. Nothing like in Sakura's dream.
Syaoran had to admit, he hadn't been as nice as he could have been. –Maybe there's an easier way to get out of this engagement than being rude-
Sakura sighed and sat under a big cherry blossom tree. She closed her eyes and let the breeze blow her hair. With a shadow hiding half her face and cherry blossoms falling around her, Syaoran thought. –My sisters are right about one thing she is kawaii. Maybe I don't want to break it…-
Syaoran sat down next to her. For a while they sat in silence. Then he said, "Gomen for being cold to you."
She looked surprised, he didn't look like the kind of guy to apologize. "Hoe?"
"I was hoping you would break the engagement."
"You never agreed to this?"
"I didn't even know about it until yesterday. Well, you just found out this morning."
"If you don't want to get married, I'll go and cancel it now."
-Wow, any other princess would have locked me in a closet until the wedding day.-
"But I really wanted this to work." She said a small tear slid down her cheek.
-Kind, beautiful, loving, yet strong. Yup, she's defiantly the card mistress. Maybe this could work after all.-
"I'm willing to try." He whispered into her ear while wiping the tear off her cheek.
It not only shocked Sakura and himself, but it also shocked the giggling girls in the bushes.
"I never knew Xiao De De was romantic."
"I never knew he could smile."
"Do you think it's love at first sight?"
"Like in a fairy tale."
"How about we help them along a little."
"I love playing matchmaker."
The four girls broke into a new fit of giggles.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Back to somewhere unknown…
"Have your time now, card mistress, but the ends not far for you."
Then the shadow crackled a bone chilling laughter.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AN: The classic villain. Well, that's all for now. Now that I've done my part, do yours and REVIEW.
