Hi…my name is Denise and I decided to make a prologue because the way I started this story might be a little strange without one…unless this just makes things more confusing! Hehe. Enjoy!
Prologue:
"Yatta! I finally changed all the cards!" Sakura jumped up with joy and happiness and Sakura felt so relieved. "Kero-chan! Can you believe it? I did it!"
"Ohh, Sakura-chan I knew you could do it." With that, Kero crossed his arms and looked smug. Sakura couldn't help but burst out laughing at him. "Hey! What's so funny?"
""Nothing Kero. Let's go home before onii-chan finds out I'm not in bed." She took out The Fly and asked it to give her wings to fly home. She soared above the clouds, past the Tokyo towers, and headed for her little neighborhood. Sakura wore yet another one of Tomoyo's creations. This one however, fit perfectly at the moment. She wore an off-white dress, made toga-style except for a few changes that made it seem more elegant and flowing. Sequins and rhinestones were strewn all over her dress and sparkled in the moonlight, creating a serene, yet powerful picture. Sakura also seemed to glow in the moonlight as her emerald orbs twinkled with joy, as she flew among the stars and the beautiful moon looming in the sky. It cast its glow everywhere and reflected Sakura's emotions perfectly. She was happy. Hoe…my destiny is finally fulfilled at last. Now I can live a normal life but I will miss the adventures I had capturing each and every card. Sakura started to tear up at the thought that she wouldn't see her cards again. She thought they would be sealed up when she caught them all. She looked down at the slim book that held her powerful cards. Are my adventures over? A lone tear found its way down her cheek and fell on the book. Suddenly the book began to glow a subtle pink and Sakura stopped flying and looked down in wonder at the book. The clasp unexpectedly flew open and all 52 cards floated up and whirled in a circle around her. Kero, who flew alongside Sakura, stopped also but was calm. He knew this day would come and the cards, specifically the Hope card, would give Sakura a warning or an advice for her future.
The Hope card flew up in front of Sakura's face and transformed to her true form. It was a beauty, with long golden tresses, deep, penetrating brown eyes, and an icy blue gown. She smiled down at Sakura, who looked in wonder at her card of hope. The Hope's pupils disappeared as she went into a trance. Her prophecy was this:
-Fear not, young Mistress, your life will not be without adventures
-A life to live to its fullest with no regrets
-Although at times you will feel that a part of you is missing
-When love comes unto your heart you will become whole
-A half and a half will become a whole
-Two searching souls to be united
-But heed all warnings when danger strikes
-For your love will bring danger and safety
-But do not worry too much
-If it is meant to be, then nothing will go amiss
The Hope's pupils returned, as she came back from her trance. I hope that would be of help to you, Mistress. She smiled at Sakura, now at eye level with her. I speak for all of us when I say that you can come to us anytime when you're in trouble. Please do not think that we will be gone from your life forever now that you have sealed us all. It has just begun for you, young one. With that, the card dissolved into mere particles and formed back into a card. Sakura caught it as it floated on her open palm. She smiled and whispered, "Thank you all."
Later that night
Sakura sat up in her bed, thinking of the card's words. It's true, my heart feels empty although it's full of happiness and content. Why? I'm 15 and living a great life with great friends. What am I missing? As she thought of the prophetic words, she did not see someone else looking at her, from a distance…
Hong Kong
"Yes, she is the one. Quickly, bring in Xiao Lang," ordered the wise Elder, Sujaki Hakuu, who had far-sight, giving him the power to find and see other magical people with ability to do great good or great evil. He knew that Sakura would be the one in the legend along with his great grandson, Li Xiao Lang. Xiao Lang was a formidable opponent and had always been training, never giving himself a chance to experience life. It was as if he had built a barrier around his heart, letting no one in and no one out, ever since that fateful day that left Xiao Lang without of a father figure. It will be a wonder if such a girl can be able to tame a heart like Xiao Lang's. Well that will be up to the legend, if it is true.
The doors suddenly opened and in came Xiao Lang, with a blank look on his face, showing no emotions. He grew into his body as hard training gave him the body of an athletic guy. He had piercing amber eyes that could penetrate even the strongest man's mind. His hair was another story. It was neither piercing nor cold. Rather, it was tousled and it seemed to be extremely hard to tame as well. He looked rugged and handsome, with all the looks that could capture a girl's heart. Sixteen years old now although he acted more and more as a man. Predictable with the life he lived. He walked up to the front of the room, where all the Elders of the Li clan sat in a semi-circle. Xiao Lang bowed respectively and said, "Hello, Sujaki-san. Do you have a mission for me?"
"Yes, Li-san, I do. There is a girl in Japan, living in Tomeoda. She is the Cards Mistress. Does that sound familiar to you?" Hakuu inquired.
"Hai, Sujaki-san. What does she have to do with the clan?" Xiao Lang looked up at the figure in the middle of the circle.
"She has plenty to do with the clan. You must find her and bring her here by the end of two years time." As he stated Xiao Lang's mission, Xiao Lang frowned.
"I do not understand. Why must she come here? To Hong Kong?"
"Patience, young one, patience. You will know in due time," replied the Elder calmly. "We hope that finding her will not be a problem for you?" Finding will not be the problem.
"No, Sujaki-san, it is not. I will find her within two years. I swear it as my duty as the future clan leader." With that, Xiao Lang left the room.
"Are you sure that the young Li will be able to fulfill this quest?" asked Hanika Tanawa, the youngest of the Elders.
"Yes, Tanawa, I am confident that he will be able to do it. It's just a matter of time until he falls in love with the Mistress, when he finds her." All the Elders looked shocked as he said that.
"No, Sujaki-san. That cannot be true. You know Xiao Lang well. He is but a stone. Can you be so sure a mere girl can capture his heart?" asked Tanawa doubtfully.
"Oh, no Tanawa, she is not just a mere girl. She is the one who can save and seal the Sujeta Cards, which, at this moment, are about to be released."
All the men gasped. They began to murmur, talking amongst themselves.
"The Sujeta Cards are powerful but a legend."
"Can you be certain that she is the one to do this correctly?"
"This is madness. The cards are only meant for ones who are powerful enough to capture these strong cards."
"Quiet! Would you like to challenge my decision? I have the far-sight and I have faith that Li Xiao Lang and the Mistress are quite powerful enough to handle these cards when the time comes. Would you believe otherwise?" demanded the head Elder.
Everyone quieted down and replied, "No, we do not. We have our doubts but we will follow your lead."
"Good. Until the time comes for us to act, we will watch over the two chosen ones as they learn about each other."
Syaoran's room-
Great. Now I have to go to Japan to retrieve a girl who probably can't even control her own cards. I should be training not looking for a girl. As theses thoughts flew by in his head, he packed all his belongings in his two suitcases.
A couple minutes later, the door flew open. Meiling barged in and cried, "Why are you going to Japan?! Don't you want to stay here and marry me?" At fifteen years old, Meiling had long, silky raven-black hair with fiery amber eyes that could frighten anyone, even Syaoran.
He just rolled his eyes. "Meiling, you know the only reason I have to marry you is because of the Elders and my mother. Nothing else. Now leave me and knock next time."
"Hmph! I'll have you know that Aunt Yelan is allowing me to go with you to Japan," said Meiling with a haughty smile. "Even if I don't know what you're up to, I'm still going."
"Meiling, you can't. It could be dangerous for a girl like you." He smirked, knowing that would infuriate her.
"A GIRL LIKE ME!!! Li Xiao Lang, if you weren't my cousin and future fiancé, I would have beaten you up for saying that! The nerve you have." She stormed out of the room, slamming the door closed.
She will never change He smiled. Then he remembered what she said and frowned. Time to have a talk with Mother. He stepped out of his room and walked down the stairs to the library, where his mother was. She was sitting at her desk, looking over papers. She smiled when she saw her son. She stood up and said, "Why, hello Xiao Lang, my son. Is there something wrong?" knowing fully well what he was about to say.
"Mother, why did you give Meiling permission to tag along? This is a secret mission I'm going on."
"Well I believe the experience will be good for Meiling. You do know how she is."
"But, Mother, she will be in my way and she's always getting in trouble."
"Which is why you will watch over her so she won't," Yelan said, smiling. "I'm counting on you, Xiao Lang. Don't disappoint me."
Syaoran sighed and replied, "Yes, Mother."
The next day
Syaoran and Meiling looked back at the large crowd that showed up to see them leave. There were reporters everywhere, trying to pump some information from the famous Li's. Bodyguards surrounded Yelan and the few Elders that were there. Syaoran and Meiling waved at Yelan and went through the hanger, which lead to the small areoplane.
Yelan thought, their journey has now begun. I wish them both luck.
Tomoeda, Japan
"We're here!" said Meiling joyfully. "Lots of shopping, fun, and new friends."
"Don't forget school. We'll be registering at Tomoeda High School. There's an apartment building called Hinaka Apartments where the Elders have for us. We'll be living there. Wei will be there soon too."
"Oh, Syaoran, you're too serious. Loosen up a bit why don't you?" She spun around in a circle. "This is soo exciting! I can't wait to meet the people at our school. This is so different than Hong Kong!"
"Come on Meiling, let's go. The taxi's here." He dropped his two suitcases and Meiling's six suitcases in the taxi. The driver thought he felt his side lift a couple inches after Syaoran put the 8 suitcases in the trunk. Strange. What are these young kids carrying?
"Hinaka Apartments, please," said Syaoran, after getting in the taxi. "Meiling, come on!" Meiling stopped staring and frowned. She climbed into the taxi and said, "Syaoran, don't order me around!"
Syaoran sighed. This is going to be one long day. The taxi drove away.
A couple days later
They settled in and Syaoran felt tired after being dragged around by Meiling so she could shop. He groaned. "Meiling, no more shopping! School starts tomorrow!"
"What! Syaoran, why didn't you tell me!?" cried a shocked Meiling.
"That's what I've been telling you for the past week!" said Syaoran, amused at the freaked-out Meiling.
"Oh, no! I don't have anything to wear!" wailed Meiling.
"Yes, you do." He magically pulled out a school uniform from behind his back and handed it to Meiling. "Here."
Meiling just blinked at the uniform. Then she screamed. "AHHHHH!!"
Syaoran smirked and walked away, finding a seat on an empty bench. He left Meiling there to let it all out. This was bound to happen. So he just sat there waiting, not even blinking at the fact that Meiling looked ready to explode. Just as she was in the middle of another scream, Syaoran asked "So, Meiling, ready to go now?"
She suddenly stopped and smiled, "Yep! Let's go." And so they left all those innocent mall rats staring at the two kids, one who suddenly started screaming and suddenly stopping and the other who looked like there was nothing new.
In the car [yep! Syao-kun can drive!]
"So you up for school tomorrow, Meiling?"
"Sure, sure. I just need some school supplies."
"I had Wei prepare everything for us so we're good to go."
Meiling sighed in relief. "Oh, that's great. No worries."
Syaoran drove the car into the Hinaka Apartments, parked and turned off the engine. They got out of the car and Syaoran helped Meiling take everything out of the trunk. They walked up to the third floor, with poor Syaoran carrying the heaviest of the bags. "Kami, Meiling! What did you buy?" he asked as they went into their apartment.
"Oh, shoes, shirts, dresses, pants, skirts, makeu-" she rambled.
"Well, time to sleep. I better go." With that Syaoran dumped her accessories on the floor and fairly flew to his room. He flopped on the bed and breathed a sigh of tiredness that only a guy can get after a whole day of shopping with a girl. It's time to stop playing around and start searching for the Mistress…after I get some sleep… and Syaoran just drifted off, sleeping in his clothes. Tomorrow…comes a new day. I wonder what will happen?
There, done! Just at 3 am in the dark dark morning too! Hope you liked it. Working on chap 2 now… ja!