A/N: Teehee =P I noticed that I had 110 reviews....you know what that means right? Yes, I will commit to my promise and release two chapters every month (possibly more...) Hehe...oh and a fan named Rynne emailed me =P hehe, if I get POSITIVE responses other than reviews (that means EMAILING ME...my inbox feels lonely ^^;) (It's a nice feeling to know your fans are hooked and want more. =)) Yes, that makes me want to write more and more quickly as well. As for Himako Hime and Meddly...you're really weird--but that's cool! (weirdness not pertaining to Medly, you made more sense in your explantion =P) Yes thanks for being critical of my work cuz' that helps me and I don't mind people writing things like that as long as I don't recieve flames for NO reasons =) Infact, Hime-san and Medly-san, you can help me with the Chinese words if you don't mind =P Alright, stop reading my notes and go on with the story! Oh and, Travis, I'm writing this one for you =)
Sheng Xin (Sacred Heart)
Chapter 17: A Li family Reunion
Silence filled the Li family living room. Suspicion hung about within the air. Sakura peeked out from the kitchen doorway. Things between the guests were too quiet and still. Ming and Syaoran's father perfectly still sipping tea and continously staring around the room. Taking a quick glance at the grandfather clock, there was only 48 minutes left until Yelan was supposed to arrive. The clock ticked away, minute by minute, second by second. Waiting seemed like an eternity.
Ming's eyes squinted as she studied the portraits displayed upon the mantle. A twinkle of curiousity lit through her face. The picture to the right portrayed no one other than the recent Li family: Siefa and Feimei to the left, Fanren and Fuutie to the right, Syaoran in the middle, and Yelan behind Syaoran. The women were all dressed elegantly in American style dresses and and the young Syaoran in a suit attempting to smile as the rest of his family had wide grins on their faces. The one to the left pictured Siefa, Feimei, Fuutie, and Fanren sitting in the center and Yelan next to what appeared to be Syaoran's father dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. Their faces were neither smiling or unhappy, rather emotionless.
The Meiling look alike tilted her head as she stepped up to the picture. "Father?"
"Yes?"
"Is that you?" She asked gently lifting the picture from it's place.
The man nodded. "That was quite some time ago..."
Ming gazed at the picture fondly, "Ah, your wife is very beautiful." and sighed, "I'll never fit into this family until I defeat her....and when I do, I will relcaim our honor, pride and right to the head of the clan." she stated with a firm tone that superheroes use when justifying evil villians then smiled wanly.
He smiled at Ming's enthusiasm and nodded again. "I have all confidence within you my daughter."
Ming smirked, satisfied with her Father's answer, "I won't you down, I promi--" She stopped short. Ming stood beside Li-san, bent over and whispered into his ear "do you sense anything?"
He shook his head, "My magic aura wasn't ever as strong as Yelan. I can only use magic and sense magic when it's being used. Perhaps you have overcome that default...."
"I was not speaking about magic father." her eyes rolled, "that maid is awfully suspicious." She scanned the room over and looked over into the direction of the kitchen.
"She's gone for now."
"Why is she so suspicious?"
"I don't know why. Maybe it's because she doesn't wear traditional maid clothes? Or is it the fact that the Li family has a maid that young? Or it's something about her face...no, that's isn't it. Or is it the Japanese accent she has when she speaks Cantonese..." Then it clicked inside her head. 'Clow Mistress....'
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sakura eyes wandered trying to keep herself preoccupied with menial house chores. She held the glass plate up against the light. It shined in the late morning sun. Pleased with her own work of cleanliness, Sakura placed the dish upon the rack to let it dry. Again, she stared at the clock in paranoia, "10:37am....7 more minutes..."
Sakura leaned over and glanced into the Living room again. She could see their patience wearing thin. She left the kitchen and brought them some more tea and cake. "Anou, I'm sorry. Can you wait any longer?"
Ming shook her head understandlingly, "No, it's quite alright. We'll just wait here until they all come home."
Sakura nodded, "Very Well...." and began to walk away toward the courtyard..
Ming suddenly stood up, "Oh, could you escort me to the bathroom?"
Sakura winced then faced Ming, "But of course, all you have to do is say so." She plastered another smile to her face. "Come this way." She began to saunter at a slow pace down from the hallway and Ming followed from behind. Taking a left, she lead her to the guest bathroom farthest on the other side of the house to delay more time. Sakura stopped in front of the bathroom's doorway. "Here it is. Just ask if you need anything else..." and turned around to leave her behind. She glanced at her wrist watch'4 more minutes....'
"Oh, and one more thing..." Ming mentioned in front of the doorway.
"Yes?" Sakura asked and stepped forward.
She didn't hesitate. She pinned her against the wall by the collar, "Why is the clow mistress pretending to be a maid?"
"Clow mistress? What is that?!" Sakura acted with ignorance and fear.
"You know what I'm talking about!" Her eyes glared.
The sound of a car screeched into the driveway interrupting Ming's inquiry. The rush of running feet and sound of slamming doors could be a heard throughout the neighborhood. Syaoran dashed into the house feeling for Sakura's aura. It's pink tenderness was pressured and pained. Another aura was angry and vengeful with it's purple flare. He ran faster.
Heading for the hallway he spotted Sakura and an unfamiliar girl holding against the wall. His face reddened with anger. "Release her. Now." Ming's eyes widened in shock then narrowed with embarassment for her improper appearance. Her hands let go of Sakura's neck and she blushed looking away in a feeling of shame.
"I'm sorry." Ming held her head low.
"No, it's really okay..." Sakura smiled reassuringly.
"I am not speaking to you, MAID." she responded coldly, "I am speaking to Master Syaoran, my future husband."
Syaoran's face grimaced at the very remark of 'future husband' to his own half sister.
The sudden loud honk of a horn beeped throughout the neighborhood. Chinese swearing from a familiar female voice could be heard a mile away. "Well we're here aren't we? I said when I'm flooring it I'm gonna floor it!"
Meiling, Wei and Yelan zoomed into the house into the strangest predicament. Everyone was staring dumbfounded with shock. Awkard silence hung about the air with tension and astonishment. Today was a unexpected Li family Reunion.
A/N: How do you like it? Good? Bad? Need more zest? Is it suspenseful? TELL ME!!!! Oh....you know what I just realized...Syaoran's daddy doesn't have a name....hmm...any suggestions? Well you know where to find me =) Sana_Hayama87@hotmail.com
And gomenasai for the delay, I had fun and relaxed at the beach earlier this week =P Excuse the briefness of this chapter as well, I moving into my new bedroom and the cable line couldn't be delt with at the time...oh and also, I'm heading my posterior to the Keys to relax later this week! Authors are allowed to have a little summer fun ne?
