Chapter 6 -The Evil Guys
After the brief encounter with Syaoran, Sakura went back into her room and came out as Yue. Breakfast had already been and gone and Yue was quite angry at having missed his food, luckily for him though, Satou had saved some rice.
After eating the little breakfast, Yue stepped outside to find all the boys stretching and practising. Syaoran ran up to Satou and bowed, his face a little red.
"Uh. I'm sorry about, um, what happened with your sister." He murmured. Satou gave him a confused look and immediately turned it into an innocent smile.
"What happened with my sister? As far as I know, she was talking to you. Did something happen that I should know about?" He questioned Syaoran with one eyebrow raised.
Syaoran went really red at that comment and started to shake his head vigorously.
"No! Nothing at all! Hahahaha." He trailed off and bowed again. Yue saw this as a chance to get Syaoran off Sakura's back.
"Oh Satou kun!" He exclaimed, winking. "Your sister, Sakura, is she here?"
Satou's smile got wider and he nodded. "Hai, she'll be leaving at the end of the week."
Yue put a finger on his chin and grinned. "Sakura's a fine one isn't she? Lovely hair, nice emerald eyes." Out of the corner of his eye, Yue could see Syaoran getting redder and a frown was forming on his face.
"Yes.perhaps your dad and my dad could do some talking.She looks good for bearing sons."
A low growl could be heard from Syaoran's throat and he stormed off, leaving a trail of dust behind him. Yue and Satou broke out laughing.
"Yue kun, do you think that was clever though?" Satou said, wiping his eyes.
"I can't have Syaoran trying to find Sakura, I've gotta keep my distance from him or else." Yue's eyes became glazed over and he blushed. "Oh Yue! Don't tell me you.. You." Satou groaned and slapped his hand to his forehead.
"This is very dangerous Yue kun, that Meilin girl likes him too! Plus, if he finds out!"
"But he won't Satou kun, I'll make sure of it!"
Half way through the day, the villagers started to get panicky, they wrung their hands and shifted about on their feet looking anxious.
The boys got a little worried about this sudden change in atmosphere and Satou started to mime cutting the air. Sakuya bonked him on the head and asked what Satou was doing.
"I'm cutting the tension." Came the reply and he continued.
Tokio ran up to the group and shook his head.
"Ahahaha.I guess I forgot to brief you guys. I just came out from talking to the governor. Around four times a week, this gang sort of shows up, demanding money and women. Uh.today just happens to be their second visit. We've been instructed to protect this village."
Syaoran and Meilin came running up to the group and handed them all Bo staffs and some swords. As he gave Yue his sword, Syaoran gave him an evil glare and shoved it in Yue's hands. Yue gulped.
"These guys are good, so you've gotta be better! You've been hired to protect this village so don't screw up!" Then he and Meilin stood with the group, Syaoran was next to Tokio and Sakuya, Meilin was wedged beside Yue and Satou.
Horse's hooves were heard in the distance and Yue could just make out a bunch of black dots coming over a mountain pass, whoops and yells could be heard faintly and the whole village was silent as women and children hurried into the small houses, sweat was dripping from the Governor's forehead and Yelan stood there, tall and proud as ever.
As the gang got closer, Yue's heartbeat got faster. He looked over to Syaoran who's eyes were scanning the village, a flash of concern darted through them.
He was looking for Sakura.
The gang was finally in full view. At least ten of them, minimum, all with long swords and heavy armour. Their hair was tied up but falling out, whipping around their ugly faces. As they screamed, horrible, dirty teeth were visible and their horses were frothing at the mouth.
They arrived at the village entrance and slowed down, the horses parted, letting a tall man with what seemed like animal skin wrapped around his head and neck. He surveyed the newcomers and laughed.
"I see we have some guest lads!" He bellowed and the whole gang laughed. The man stepped down from his horse and walked up to the Governor.
"What's the meaning of bringing this foreign scum over to our village eh?" He spat, his face up close to the Governor's.
When he didn't get a reply, he turned to the band of boys.
"How rude of me! Allow me to introduce myself! I am Zháo." He gave a mock bow. " I own this town, my word is law." He walked straight up to Shizukana and shoved him. "So you stupid Japanese better piss off before I hurt you all!"
He scanned the group and his eyes fell on Meilin. He slowly strutted up to her and gave her a toothy grin.
"Well well, what do we have here?" He teased, rubbing his chin.
Meilin didn't even blink, she stared at him straight in the eyes, no emotion played on her face, everyone was quiet, hoping a miracle would happen.
Zháo inched closer to Meilin and took her hair in his hands.
"You're a pretty one aren't you sweetheart?" He played with Meilin's hair, twirling it around his thick, gloved fingers.
Yue saw Meilin's hand twitch and before he could even blink, a slap rang out, braking the silence. Everybody gasped and stared at Meilin who resumed the position she was in before she had slapped Zháo.
He held his face and glared at her, anger filled his yellow eyes and he put his hand up and started to bring it down on Meilin.
An inch away and he stopped; a hand was holding his back. Satou stood there, his hand gripping Zháo's, his face was full of rage but he didn't move, he just stared at the gang leader, brown on dirty yellow. It stayed like that for a few seconds but of course, to the whole village, including Satou, it felt like years. Zháo forced his hand out of Satou's grip and smirked.
"I see you've hired some impressive dirt bags." He retorted, walking back to his horse.
"Don't get all excited though. We'll be back in three days to tear this town apart!" He made a yipping sound and the gang rode off leaving the village in a state of shock.
The first to speak was the Governor. He cleared his throat and stepped over to where Satou and Meilin were stood, still in their original positions.
"Thank you, Master Satou, Meilin dear, are you okay?"
Meilin snapped out of her trance, she had been expecting a hard, heavy blow to her face but instead she got this.this.quite good-looking boy saving her!
"I'm fine, um."She turned to Satou and bowed quickly, blushing. "A...ri...ga...too." She stammered. Satou smiled at her attempt to learn his language and bowed back.
"Dou ittashimashite." He replied and Meilin gave him a confused look.
"It means you're welcome." He whispered to her, winking and making her blush again.
The village had returned back to normal, Meilin and Satou were getting better acquainted, Tokio was discussing yet even more plans with the Governor, Sakuya and Shizukana were playing in the lake with some of the local boys.
And Sakura was washing her hair.
She knew it was dangerous, someone could come along any minute but she refused to go a whole week without washing her hair. As if it wasn't bad tempered enough! Having it greasy and dirty was too much. Her bindings were still on so maybe she could pretend to be Yue if someone came, but nobody had showed up and she was nearly finished. She flicked up her hair, letting water splash everywhere, and combed it with her fingers. Smiling at her discreetness and not getting caught she laughed and whirled around, ready to go back to being Yue.
Syaoran was standing behind her.
She gave out a yelp and fell over. Again.
He blushed like mad and helped her up. Again.
"Hello.Sakura." He mumbled, keeping his eyes down.
"You were watching me!" She yelled.
"Well.I wanted to see if you were okay. I didn't see you when Zháo came." He sounded so innocent! Sakura couldn't help but calm down, even if it was just a little bit.
"You could've warned me you peeping tom!" She said, smiling.
He looked up at her and smiled back.
"Uh, sorry about this morning. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." He scratched the back of his head and laughed nervously.
"Do you forgive me?" He asked, extending his hand.
Sakura rolled her eyes and shook his hand.
"Whatever gaki." She murmured. He quickly squeezed her hand, making her yell.
"What was that for?" She screamed.
"You called me a gaki! I heard you!" He laughed. It was all happening again.
"Gaki gaki gaki gaki gaaaaaaaakiiiiiiiii." She taunted, watching his face go red.
He took her hand, which was still in his and pulled her right up close to him. She could hear his heart beat, it was going fast. Ba-bumpba-bumpba- bump. His eyes softened like they did last time they met and he leaned closer. "Say that again," He whispered. "And I'll kiss you."
Sakura blink a few times and stuck out her tongue. "BAKA!" She yelled and pushed him over. He stared at her wide-eyed as she twirled around him.
"Gaki gaki gaki gaki gaki!" She sung again before running off.
Syaoran sat there, not believing his behaviour around Sakura. He would NEVER do that to any other girl! He breathed in and out before standing up and going home.
Sakura ran around the corner and into her bedroom. She calmed herself and flopped on her bed. What the hell? She thought. Kamisama! He just goes straight from the intros and onto the romance! I think he could be rushing it just a tad! She closed her eyes and sighed. What would've happened if I did kiss him? She smiled and shifted her position. I bet his lips are real soft. She snapped open her eyes and jumped out of bed. That is NOT something I should be thinking about! I need something to take my mind off this guy! She did up her hair and was Yue yet again. He got out some paper and some ink and started to do some writing. He didn't know what he was writing but anything would be good to take his mind of that gaki!
He stared at the paper and groaned.
All over it was Syaoran's name.
Ripping it up and throwing it away, he hugged his pillow. What am I supposed to do? He thought as his eyelids became heavy. The room blurred and Yue fell into a deep sleep.
My fingers hurt! Sometimes I don't know what's worse, typing or writing! Any hoo, it appears quite a few people like Inu Yasha! And there's the matter of that crazy Miroku fan. I guess my fave characters are of course the looooovely Inu Yasha himself, cute lil' Shippou and Kagome's brother (I've forgotten his name! Sota?) and, not forgetting, Miroku. He is VERY cool, I gotta admit. Hahaha a bit perverted though ne? Well, I'm going, my holiday is almost over! It's Saturday and I have to go back to school on Monday! Nooooo! Ja ne
Sakura Clover.
After the brief encounter with Syaoran, Sakura went back into her room and came out as Yue. Breakfast had already been and gone and Yue was quite angry at having missed his food, luckily for him though, Satou had saved some rice.
After eating the little breakfast, Yue stepped outside to find all the boys stretching and practising. Syaoran ran up to Satou and bowed, his face a little red.
"Uh. I'm sorry about, um, what happened with your sister." He murmured. Satou gave him a confused look and immediately turned it into an innocent smile.
"What happened with my sister? As far as I know, she was talking to you. Did something happen that I should know about?" He questioned Syaoran with one eyebrow raised.
Syaoran went really red at that comment and started to shake his head vigorously.
"No! Nothing at all! Hahahaha." He trailed off and bowed again. Yue saw this as a chance to get Syaoran off Sakura's back.
"Oh Satou kun!" He exclaimed, winking. "Your sister, Sakura, is she here?"
Satou's smile got wider and he nodded. "Hai, she'll be leaving at the end of the week."
Yue put a finger on his chin and grinned. "Sakura's a fine one isn't she? Lovely hair, nice emerald eyes." Out of the corner of his eye, Yue could see Syaoran getting redder and a frown was forming on his face.
"Yes.perhaps your dad and my dad could do some talking.She looks good for bearing sons."
A low growl could be heard from Syaoran's throat and he stormed off, leaving a trail of dust behind him. Yue and Satou broke out laughing.
"Yue kun, do you think that was clever though?" Satou said, wiping his eyes.
"I can't have Syaoran trying to find Sakura, I've gotta keep my distance from him or else." Yue's eyes became glazed over and he blushed. "Oh Yue! Don't tell me you.. You." Satou groaned and slapped his hand to his forehead.
"This is very dangerous Yue kun, that Meilin girl likes him too! Plus, if he finds out!"
"But he won't Satou kun, I'll make sure of it!"
Half way through the day, the villagers started to get panicky, they wrung their hands and shifted about on their feet looking anxious.
The boys got a little worried about this sudden change in atmosphere and Satou started to mime cutting the air. Sakuya bonked him on the head and asked what Satou was doing.
"I'm cutting the tension." Came the reply and he continued.
Tokio ran up to the group and shook his head.
"Ahahaha.I guess I forgot to brief you guys. I just came out from talking to the governor. Around four times a week, this gang sort of shows up, demanding money and women. Uh.today just happens to be their second visit. We've been instructed to protect this village."
Syaoran and Meilin came running up to the group and handed them all Bo staffs and some swords. As he gave Yue his sword, Syaoran gave him an evil glare and shoved it in Yue's hands. Yue gulped.
"These guys are good, so you've gotta be better! You've been hired to protect this village so don't screw up!" Then he and Meilin stood with the group, Syaoran was next to Tokio and Sakuya, Meilin was wedged beside Yue and Satou.
Horse's hooves were heard in the distance and Yue could just make out a bunch of black dots coming over a mountain pass, whoops and yells could be heard faintly and the whole village was silent as women and children hurried into the small houses, sweat was dripping from the Governor's forehead and Yelan stood there, tall and proud as ever.
As the gang got closer, Yue's heartbeat got faster. He looked over to Syaoran who's eyes were scanning the village, a flash of concern darted through them.
He was looking for Sakura.
The gang was finally in full view. At least ten of them, minimum, all with long swords and heavy armour. Their hair was tied up but falling out, whipping around their ugly faces. As they screamed, horrible, dirty teeth were visible and their horses were frothing at the mouth.
They arrived at the village entrance and slowed down, the horses parted, letting a tall man with what seemed like animal skin wrapped around his head and neck. He surveyed the newcomers and laughed.
"I see we have some guest lads!" He bellowed and the whole gang laughed. The man stepped down from his horse and walked up to the Governor.
"What's the meaning of bringing this foreign scum over to our village eh?" He spat, his face up close to the Governor's.
When he didn't get a reply, he turned to the band of boys.
"How rude of me! Allow me to introduce myself! I am Zháo." He gave a mock bow. " I own this town, my word is law." He walked straight up to Shizukana and shoved him. "So you stupid Japanese better piss off before I hurt you all!"
He scanned the group and his eyes fell on Meilin. He slowly strutted up to her and gave her a toothy grin.
"Well well, what do we have here?" He teased, rubbing his chin.
Meilin didn't even blink, she stared at him straight in the eyes, no emotion played on her face, everyone was quiet, hoping a miracle would happen.
Zháo inched closer to Meilin and took her hair in his hands.
"You're a pretty one aren't you sweetheart?" He played with Meilin's hair, twirling it around his thick, gloved fingers.
Yue saw Meilin's hand twitch and before he could even blink, a slap rang out, braking the silence. Everybody gasped and stared at Meilin who resumed the position she was in before she had slapped Zháo.
He held his face and glared at her, anger filled his yellow eyes and he put his hand up and started to bring it down on Meilin.
An inch away and he stopped; a hand was holding his back. Satou stood there, his hand gripping Zháo's, his face was full of rage but he didn't move, he just stared at the gang leader, brown on dirty yellow. It stayed like that for a few seconds but of course, to the whole village, including Satou, it felt like years. Zháo forced his hand out of Satou's grip and smirked.
"I see you've hired some impressive dirt bags." He retorted, walking back to his horse.
"Don't get all excited though. We'll be back in three days to tear this town apart!" He made a yipping sound and the gang rode off leaving the village in a state of shock.
The first to speak was the Governor. He cleared his throat and stepped over to where Satou and Meilin were stood, still in their original positions.
"Thank you, Master Satou, Meilin dear, are you okay?"
Meilin snapped out of her trance, she had been expecting a hard, heavy blow to her face but instead she got this.this.quite good-looking boy saving her!
"I'm fine, um."She turned to Satou and bowed quickly, blushing. "A...ri...ga...too." She stammered. Satou smiled at her attempt to learn his language and bowed back.
"Dou ittashimashite." He replied and Meilin gave him a confused look.
"It means you're welcome." He whispered to her, winking and making her blush again.
The village had returned back to normal, Meilin and Satou were getting better acquainted, Tokio was discussing yet even more plans with the Governor, Sakuya and Shizukana were playing in the lake with some of the local boys.
And Sakura was washing her hair.
She knew it was dangerous, someone could come along any minute but she refused to go a whole week without washing her hair. As if it wasn't bad tempered enough! Having it greasy and dirty was too much. Her bindings were still on so maybe she could pretend to be Yue if someone came, but nobody had showed up and she was nearly finished. She flicked up her hair, letting water splash everywhere, and combed it with her fingers. Smiling at her discreetness and not getting caught she laughed and whirled around, ready to go back to being Yue.
Syaoran was standing behind her.
She gave out a yelp and fell over. Again.
He blushed like mad and helped her up. Again.
"Hello.Sakura." He mumbled, keeping his eyes down.
"You were watching me!" She yelled.
"Well.I wanted to see if you were okay. I didn't see you when Zháo came." He sounded so innocent! Sakura couldn't help but calm down, even if it was just a little bit.
"You could've warned me you peeping tom!" She said, smiling.
He looked up at her and smiled back.
"Uh, sorry about this morning. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." He scratched the back of his head and laughed nervously.
"Do you forgive me?" He asked, extending his hand.
Sakura rolled her eyes and shook his hand.
"Whatever gaki." She murmured. He quickly squeezed her hand, making her yell.
"What was that for?" She screamed.
"You called me a gaki! I heard you!" He laughed. It was all happening again.
"Gaki gaki gaki gaki gaaaaaaaakiiiiiiiii." She taunted, watching his face go red.
He took her hand, which was still in his and pulled her right up close to him. She could hear his heart beat, it was going fast. Ba-bumpba-bumpba- bump. His eyes softened like they did last time they met and he leaned closer. "Say that again," He whispered. "And I'll kiss you."
Sakura blink a few times and stuck out her tongue. "BAKA!" She yelled and pushed him over. He stared at her wide-eyed as she twirled around him.
"Gaki gaki gaki gaki gaki!" She sung again before running off.
Syaoran sat there, not believing his behaviour around Sakura. He would NEVER do that to any other girl! He breathed in and out before standing up and going home.
Sakura ran around the corner and into her bedroom. She calmed herself and flopped on her bed. What the hell? She thought. Kamisama! He just goes straight from the intros and onto the romance! I think he could be rushing it just a tad! She closed her eyes and sighed. What would've happened if I did kiss him? She smiled and shifted her position. I bet his lips are real soft. She snapped open her eyes and jumped out of bed. That is NOT something I should be thinking about! I need something to take my mind off this guy! She did up her hair and was Yue yet again. He got out some paper and some ink and started to do some writing. He didn't know what he was writing but anything would be good to take his mind of that gaki!
He stared at the paper and groaned.
All over it was Syaoran's name.
Ripping it up and throwing it away, he hugged his pillow. What am I supposed to do? He thought as his eyelids became heavy. The room blurred and Yue fell into a deep sleep.
My fingers hurt! Sometimes I don't know what's worse, typing or writing! Any hoo, it appears quite a few people like Inu Yasha! And there's the matter of that crazy Miroku fan. I guess my fave characters are of course the looooovely Inu Yasha himself, cute lil' Shippou and Kagome's brother (I've forgotten his name! Sota?) and, not forgetting, Miroku. He is VERY cool, I gotta admit. Hahaha a bit perverted though ne? Well, I'm going, my holiday is almost over! It's Saturday and I have to go back to school on Monday! Nooooo! Ja ne
Sakura Clover.
