A fanfic by Kawaii Sakura-Chan
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Chapter Two
Michael and Sakura entered their new home. Their superiors had given them a beautiful beach house on a secluded part of the nearby beach in Anaheim, California The school they were meant to attend was only a block away. Sakura had just gone into her room and put her suitcases on the bed and was entering the living room.
"Man, you gotta love it here. The sunshine, the warmth, nothing like home," said Michael sitting on the couch, "thank goodness."
"I miss home," said Sakura sitting down in an armchair.
"How could you miss that place?" asked Michael.
"I miss my brother, I miss my friends and I really miss my nephew," said Sakura.
"You don't need to!" said a voice.
Sakura turned around and looked to her bedroom. She got up and went to her big suitcase. She opened it and her nephew was in it.
"Toshio? What are you doing here?!" said Sakura.
"Daddy said you were going on an adventure for the big boss guy and that I wouldn't see you for a long time so I jumped in the suitcase to come with you," said Toshio.
"This is a very important and dangerous adventure. I'm going to have call back home and have someone pick you up," said Sakura.
"But I want to stay here with you," said Toshio.
"And in normal situations, I would love that so much, but we're on a mission. If anything goes wrong and you were here, something might happen to you. You surely don't want that do you?" said Sakura.
"What's going on?" said Michael from the living room.
"Come and take a look," said Sakura.
Michael came up to her door and looked, "Oh no. Toshio!"
"Yes?" he said innocently.
"You had better phone home," said Michael.
"I was just about to do that," said Sakura, "Watch him."
"Yeah, of course," said Michael, "Now Toshio, sit on that bed and do not move. You be a good boy."
"Yeah Michael," said Toshio.
"Why did you sneak in Sakura's bag?" asked Michael.
"I wanted to have fun," said Toshio.
"Don't you think that your parents will be worried about you?" asked Michael.
"They'll be fine. They're not scared of anything," said Toshio.
"Sure they are. They're probably scared right now," said Michael.
"Really?" said Toshio, "Why?"
"You're not there. Did you leave them anything to know where you were?" asked Michael.
"Yup, I left them a note," said Toshio.
"What did you say in the note?" asked Michael.
"I said, Sakura, Suitcase, Bye," said Toshio, "I was very discreet so the enemy won't know where I am if they got hold of it."
"Promise me that you will never do this again," said Michael.
"Oh, I promise, this hasn't been much fun. I like the sunshine and the warmth though," said Toshio.
"Yeah, I love the sunshine," said Michael.
"Do you think Auntie Sakura is mad at me?" asked Toshio.
"You'll have to ask your aunt that," said Michael, "I have no clue."
Meanwhile Sakura was on the phone calling back home.
"Hi, this is an emergency. I have Private Toshio Kinomoto with me," said Sakura.
"Akemi and Touya's Toshio?" said the person on the other line.
"Yes!" said Sakura.
"How did he get there?" asked the person.
"He was hiding in my suitcase. Just please give me to my superior Sergeant Roshner," said Sakura.
"Yes Corporal Kinomoto," said the person.
A few minutes later Sergeant Roshner picked up the phone.
"Hello?" he said.
"Hello Sergeant, it's Kinomoto here," said Sakura.
"What's wrong?" said Sergeant Roshner.
"My nephew is here with me," said Sakura.
"Private Kinomoto?" said Sergeant Roshner.
"Yes," said Sakura.
"HOW IN THE WORLD DID HE GET THERE? WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING ALL OVER FOR HIM!" yelled Sergeant Roshner.
"Yes sir, I figured so," said Sakura.
"HE IS IN SO MUCH TROUBLE. HIS PARENTS ARE SO WORRIED!" yelled Sergeant Roshner.
"Yes, I figured my brother and sister in law would be worried," said Sakura, "Please could you not yell sir?"
"I WILL---, Sorry Kinomoto. This is just very distressing," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Why? Can't you just pick him up?" asked Sakura.
"It's not that easy. You see, we can't just pick him up. We can't send anybody right now and unfortunately we can't send our plane over again as it may cause suspicion. You are just going to keep him there," said Sergeant Roshner.
"WHAT?" yelled Sakura, "I CAN'T DO AN ASSIGNMENT AND LOOK AFTER AN OVER-ACTIVE FOUR YEAR OLD!" yelled Sakura in frustration.
"TONE YOUR VOICE DOWN," yelled Sergeant Roshner.
"Yes sir, very sorry sir," said Sakura.
"So you'll have to look after him till you've completed your mission," said Sergeant Roshner.
"What am I going to tell the people I have bond with when they come to the house and find that I have a small child with me?" asked Sakura.
"Tell them that he's yours," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Excuse me sir?" said Sakura.
"Tell them that he is your sun," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Sir, that is un humanly possible. Sir, I was ten when he was born. Since we have the same birthday, I turned ten as he was born. That would have made me 9 when I conceived him. It is impossible for me to give birth then," said Sakura.
"Then we'll have to make you seem older," said Sergeant Roshner.
"How much older sir?" asked Sakura.
"We'll put you in gr. 11," said Sergeant Roshner, "So you'll be 16."
"That still makes me 12 when I had him, and eleven when I conceived him. Sir, I don't think so," said Sakura.
"Then well make you older," said Sergeant Roshner.
"I don't know how much older I can pull off," said Sakura.
"Do you think you can pull off grade 12?" asked Sergeant Roshner.
"I am 14 years old. How am I going to pull of 3 extra years?" asked Sakura, "I'm tall for my age but don't you think 3 if pushing it?"
"I think you could. When you were in grade four you looked as if you were in grade seven. We'll try it. Wait. Don't try it. We'll say that Toshio is 3 years old. He's pretty small. I think he gets it from him mom. Yeah we'll say he's 3 years old and you are in grade 11" said Sergeant Roshner.
"So if I'm 16 going on 17 that makes me 13 when he was born. Sir, I don't think this is going to work," said Sakura.
"Deal with it Kinomoto. Use the make up set we gave you to make yourself look older alight? Deal with it. Now you are Erica Collins, grade 11 student with a child. Aaron, your brother, helps you. The father is gone," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Yes sir," said Sakura wearily.
"Put Toshio on the phone. His parents want to talk to him," said Sergeant Rosher.
"Yes sir," said Sakura walking with the cordless phone to her bedroom and handed the phone to Toshio, "Your parents want to talk to you honey."
"Thank you," said Toshio taking the phone.
As Toshio talked on the phone Sakura went out onto the deck that went out from room and Michael followed.
"What did the Sergeant say?" asked Michael.
"I just got a son," said Sakura.
"You're not serious are you?" said Michael.
"I'm dead serious. He wants me to be in gr. 11 with a three year old son," said Sakura.
"Toshio is four," said Michael.
"He's three now, according to him," said Sakura.
"This is horrible," said Michael.
"What do I do with him during the day?" asked Sakura, "I won't be able to my job the way I should because I'll be watching him in my spare time."
"This is crazy, what was the sergeant thinking," said Michael.
"I can't handle this," said Sakura her eyes starting to tear.
"It's alright Sakura," said Michael.
"I thought I could do this, but I can't. I miss my brother, I miss my friends and I with all my training, I can't look after a four year and I should be expected to at this age. I love my nephew dearly, but this is too much," said Sakura.
"Well manage somehow," said Michael.
"And how will this be believable?" asked Sakura, "No mom, no dad here. That's how most single mom's get by. Parents away on a business trip would be hard enough to handle. I just, don't know what to do."
"We'll put Toshio in a daycare," said Michael.
"I don't want him to always been in daycare. What if one night someone asks both of us to go somewhere with them? What do I do with Toshio?" asked Sakura.
"Chances are they won't ask both of us," said Michael.
"I can't do this," said Sakura.
"Listen here," said Michael he said putting his hands on her shoulders and looking her straight in the eye, "You are one of the strongest people I have ever known. You can get through this."
"Thank you," said Sakura.
"No problem," said Michael.
"Auntie?" said Toshio who still had the phone in his hand.
"Yes?" said Sakura turning away and wiping her tears.
"Sergeant Roshner wants---Are you crying?" asked Toshio.
"I'm fine, what does Sergeant Roshner want?" asked Sakura wiping her eyes.
"He wants to talk to you," said Toshio holding the phone as high as he could.
"Thank you honey, did you mom and dad or sergeant tell you what you were supposed to do?" asked Sakura.
"Yes, I know. I'm your son and I'm 3 years old," said Toshio, "And my name is Josh."
"Good boy," said Sakura putting the phone up to her ear, "Yes sir?"
"I have some good news. This is your lucky day," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Could of have fooled me," muttered. Sakura.
"What was that?" asked Sergeant Roshner.
"Nothing sir," said Sakura.
"Well it just so happens that we have an agent in Baja California Norte, Mexico. She can come up by commercial flight and look after young Toshio," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Oh Really?" said Sakura happily.
"Yes, but only one some nights. She will look after him on Tuesday and Thursday from the 8:45am just before you go to school until 10:30pm. Then 8:45am to 3:30, Monday-Friday. Then they will look after then from 12:00am-11:59 on Saturday.
"That will help greatly, who is it?" asked Sakura.
"Kaho Mizuki," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Oh I remember her. She was the one who taught me grades 4-7. But then she went off on an assignment," said Sakura.
"Yes, well her assignment just ended and she should be up there within hours," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Thank you so much sir, but I have a question," said Sakura.
"What?" asked Sergeant Roshner.
"Why doesn't she look after Toshio all the time.
"Because then you would seem like an unfit mother. Actually Sergeant Mizuki could pose as your mother. Yes. All of this sudden changing is giving me a headache. Man, Toshio is going to be working his little butt off when he gets back. You tell him that," said Sergeant Roshner.
"Yes sir," sighed Sakura.
"Well that is all for now. I hope you finish you assignment soon. Good luck finding him," said Sergeant Roshner hanging up the phone.
"What did he say? You look happier," said Michael.
"Yeah, but still. I find this incredibly hard for my first assignment," said Sakura.
"Nobody said this would be easy," said Michael.
"Yes, but this? This was just supposed be like, find the guy and bring him back," said Sakura, "Now it's that, plus look after a small child that is 'mine'."
"But you're great with kids. Especially Toshio. I see the way you look at him. You have so much love in your eyes," said Michael.
"I love Toshio with all my heart. When I look at him I see Touya and I even see a bit of my dad in him," said Sakura.
*RING RING*
"I wonder who that could be?" said Sakura picking up the phone, "Hello?"
"Sakura?" said a voice.
"Touya!" said Sakura, "It's so nice to hear from you."
"How are you with the sudden turn of events?" asked Touya.
"I'm fine," said Sakura.
"Your not are you?" said Touya.
"No, not really," said Sakura.
"I know you'll look after Toshio for us and love him as much as we do," said Touya.
"I'll always love Toshio and I will take care of him. Touya, I just wish I was home," said Sakura.
"I'm sorry for all of this. We should have been watching Toshio more carefully. Your first assignment should be somewhat fun. But this isn't going to be much fun for you at all," said Touya.
"Oh it'll be fun sometimes," said Sakura, "I can do things with Toshio. Family bonding time."
"Good luck Kaijuu," said Touya.
Sakura clenched her teeth trying to keep calm, "Touya, this is not an appropriate time to be calling people names."
"Sorry Kaijuu," said Touya.
"TOUYA!!!" yelled Sakura.
"Bye," he said hanging up the phone.
Sakura just stood there fuming. You could see the smoke coming from her ears.
"Are you alright Sakura?" asked Michael.
"Fine, I'm fine," said Sakura turning from her mad self to her happy self.
"So what do we do now?" asked Toshio.
"You should be getting to bed," said Sakura.
"It's still light out,' said Toshio.
"Yeah, but it's 7:30, your mom usually puts you to bed around now," said Sakura.
"Please Auntie Sakura, please let me stay up longer," said Toshio.
"Do you think you deserve to Toshio after what you did today?" asked Sakura.
"No," said Toshio sadly.
"Then it's to bed with you," said Sakura, "Where will we put you?"
The house consisted of two floors, well sorta. On the first floor was basically just the foyer, the laundry room, a bathroom and an Extra room. The second floor consisted of three rooms, a living room, their kitchen and their deck.
"Well put you in this room," said Sakura opening the door to the only room that was left in the suit. There was a bed in there with a dresser, a night table, a few lamps and that was it.
"We'll go to the mall tomorrow and buy some other stuff," said Sakura.
"Alright," said Toshio.
"But you must go to bed right now," said Sakura.
"Okay Auntie Sakura, will you read me a bedtime story?" asked Toshio.
"I don't think I have any here," said Sakura.
"Could you make one up then? Or maybe remember from memory?" asked Toshio.
"I can do that, you just go and crawl into bed. I need to talk to Michael for awhile," said Sakura.
"Alright Auntie," said Toshio climbing in bed.
Sakura closed his door slightly and flopped down on the couch in the living room.
"I can do this, I can do this, I can do this," chanted Sakura over to herself for about a minute.
"I know you can do it," said Michael sitting down beside her, "With all your training in everything."
Sakura sighed, "Why couldn't I be just a normal teenager? I'd give anything not to have all this training and information. I wouldn't mind taking martial arts but still. Oh well, no time for regrets, this is life fate has chosen for me."
"You had better go make up a story for Toshio," said Michael.
"Yeah," said Sakura leaving the living room and walking into Toshio's room.
"So what story are you going to tell me?" asked Toshio.
"What would you like?" asked Sakura.
"A spy story. With everything, suspense, martial arts and even a little bit of romance," said Toshio.
"You want something with romance?" said Sakura.
"Yeah, a little bit of Romance," said Toshio.
"Well let's see," said Sakura, "Oh I know. Alright, but you try to go to sleep as I tell you this alright?"
"Alright," said Toshio.
"My story starts like this. There once was a girl named Lisa. She was a spy for the good side. She was on a mission to capture an ancient scroll in Egypt before the bad side. Then there was Alex. He was on the bad side and trying to capture the scroll before her. This scroll was very important. It held a magical spell that could start an apocalypse. Which is the destruction of the whole entire world. Anyways Lisa was very close to the sight but she had to be careful for there were lots of traps all over the place set up by the ancient Egyptians. Little did Lisa know that Alex was close behind her. He was letting her do all the work. For every trap she got over, Alex was there to go over it after her without putting himself in any danger. Finally she reached the room that it was in. It shined in a light. Lisa didn't know where the light came from. The scroll was in a gold case. She picked up the scroll looking for an opening. There was no opening.
"I'll take that," said Alex coming up behind her trying to grab the scroll
"No you won't," said Lisa moving away.
Then all around them shook. Lisa read the hieroglyphics on the scroll. They translated to be, 'those who disturb the scroll shall never again see the light of day'. Lisa and Alex ran through the temple and barely got out alive. Unfortunately for them their horses had ran off since they were scared. They were out in the middle of the desert with no way of getting out. If they walked non stop they could get home within a day and still be found alive since you can live without water for two days. So the two started to walk across the desert. They talked and found out lots about each other. They also argued a lot because of course they were enemies. They suddenly became really tired. They were tired from the walking but they became unusually sleepy and they fell asleep. Then the ground swallowed them whole. They found themselves in a whole different world when they woke up. When they woke up there was a guy in front of them. He told them that fighting was not what they should be doing. They were destined to be together for the rest of their lives. Then he took the scroll and left them. They walked around the new world and found a tap. They turned it on a cold water came from it. They drank and drank and drank until suddenly they found themselves back in their world. They were replenished of their water supply so they walked on thinking about what the man had told them. Finally they found themselves back in the main part of town. They still had their loyalties lying with each side so they knew that if they were to be together they could never return home. So the two got a couple of camels and road off not knowing where life would take them but knowing that they would be together. The End."
Toshio had fallen fast asleep by the time Sakura had finished her story.
"Interesting story," said Michael.
"You were listening?" asked Sakura.
"Yeah, you always were a good story teller," said Michael.
"Thank you," said Sakura, "I'm tired."
"You have to get used to the time change still," said Michael.
"I think I'm going to go to sleep now though," said Sakura.
"Goodnight Sakura," said Michael giving her a hug.
"Night," said Sakura going into her room.
Michael sighed. =She wasn't excited about this assignment to begin with and now that she had to play mother to Toshio she's even less excited. In fact I think she hates it. If only her father and mother hadn't been killed on assignments. Maybe she would have a better perspective on them.=
Michael decided he would stay up for awhile and watch some TV. But after a few hours the time change took it's toll on him to and went to go to bed. He was just about to the close his bedroom door when,
*KNOCK KNOCK*
"Who could that be?" said Michael wearily.
Michael trudged down the stairs and to the foyer. He opened the door and Kaho Mizuki was standing there.
"Did I wake you?" she said sweetly.
"Not exactly," said Michael, "I was just going to bed."
"Oh, I'm sorry," said Kaho.
"No, it's nothing to be sorry for. I knew you were coming somewhere back in my subconscious," said Michael, "please come in."
"Thank you," said Kaho with her suitcases in her hand.
"We have a room for you on this floor," said Michael, "this is it. I'm not quite sure what's in it. I haven't been able to go through out the whole house yet."
Michael walked opened a door just off to the side of the foyer. Inside was a bed, a night table, a dresser and that was pretty much it.
"You'll have to go shopping for something other stuff, sorry this is all they gave us," said Michael.
"Oh that's alright," said Kaho, "this will be fine. How are you and Sakura holding up?"
"This was supposed to be an open and shut case. Right now the case is so open it's going to break," said Michael.
"I heard," said Kaho, "Sakura is officially a mom."
"I think that now you are here, she'll be better. She went to sleep pretty early tonight," said Michael.
"I'm not a escape rope," said Kaho, "I'm here to look after Toshio when Sakura is at school."
"I know, it's just, she's got a lot on her plate. She doesn't even want to be here," said Michael.
"Then why did she accept it?" asked Kaho.
"Kaho, you and I both know that they never ask us if we are going or not. They tell us that we are going. Do you not remember the mission impossible that they gave Sakura's dad?" asked Michael.
"I remember," said Kaho, "He was all she had and they still made him go."
"I guess you kinda forgot that," said Michael.
"Yeah, I've always been asked you see. Since I'm also a teacher I don't have to do assignments as long as I teach. But I wanted the assignments," said Kaho.
"Well, I'm sure you'll like this one," said Michael.
"I'm sure I will," said Kaho, "I'm going to go to sleep now. Goodnight."
With that Kaho closed the door behind her. Michael went back up stairs to his room. The moon was high in the sky and it shone through his window into his room.
=Beautiful, too tired, can't think= thought Michael.
Michael laid down on his bed and was soon asleep.
Meanwhile in Anaheim there was another guy in his own private apartment still awake.
"This is going to be easy, I just find her, get her and bring her back home. I wonder who she could be?" he said.
This guy was Syaoran Li. Grown up and trained in everything. There was nothing he couldn't do.
"She's definitely someone smart. Not something to mess with," said Syaoran.
Syaoran was worried, he had not gotten a call from his superiors yet and it was already 11:30pm.
*RING RING*
"Oh I hope that's them," said Syaoran.
"Hello?" said Syaoran.
"Are you alright?" asked the person on the other line.
"Yeah, I'm fine mother," said Syaoran.
"You'll need to be careful," said Yelan.
"Why?" asked Syaoran.
"Because, there are two of them against just you. Are you sure you don't want me to send someone?" asked Yelan.
"I'm fine, mom," said Syaoran, "I can handle this open and shut case."
"That's what you say now. You don't know the complications of assignments," said Yelan, "When feelings are exchanged and emotions are brought up. That's when we start to have complications."
"I'm not going to fall in love with anybody mom. I'm working here on assignment. I'm strictly professional. Besides you know I can't stand girls," said Syaoran sighing, "all they are giggly little creatures that can't shut up."
"That's just Meiling dear," said Yelan, "other girls aren't like that. Besides the only reason she's like that is because she loves you and hasn't had the proper up bringing that you had."
"True," said Syaoran, "still I'm looking for love. I'm here to get the girl bring her back and torture her till she tells us everything."
"And you have all the information right?" asked Yelan.
"Yeah, I'm a gr. 9 boy at Seagrove High," said Syaoran, "and my name is Christopher Williams but my friends call me Chris."
"Yes, there's been a slight change," said Yelan.
"What are they?" asked Syaoran.
"You are now in gr. 11. Sources who have told me that, that's what grade she is in. Both her and her partner," said Yelan.
"Alright then, I have schooling up to there so I'm fine," said Syaoran.
"I'm sure you'll be fine," said Yelan, "Your first assignment. This is so special."
"Right, yeah, yeah it is," said Syaoran.
"Don't give me that tone," said Yelan.
"Sorry," said Syaoran.
"Anyways, good luck and remember, your father and I love you very much," said Yelan.
Yelan hung up the phone. She was Yelan Redford now. She had married him only two years after she had switched sides.
"Are you worried?" asked George, for that was Sergeant Redford's first name.
"Yes and No," said Yelan, "We have trained him well and he can do anything include kill someone is less than 20 seconds. So in that aspect I do not worry. But he does not know the complications love brings and in that aspect, I worry."
"He will be fine. His heart is harder than any substance in this word," said George.
"I know," said Yelan, "but that can change."
"Chances are that it will not," said George.
"You changed," said Yelan.
"What do you mean?" asked George.
"You used to be pretty cold and cruel," said Yelan, "I was cold and cruel and that's why you fell in love with me. As time when on we both softened. Now we are a happy couple who love each other."
"True, true," said George, "I supposed I'm quite different from my years of brainwashing people. Remember the day we brainwashed your son?"
"Yes, like it were yesterday. Changed him from one of them to one of us," said Yelan.
"Best day of my life," said George, "I was so happy. He was only four and he could kill a man in less than 20 seconds."
"I'm very proud of my sons accomplishments," said Yelan.
"Though I worry," said George.
"Why?" asked Yelan.
"Because he could easily over take me. He has far more training than I do," said George.
"Why would he do that? He inherits your position anyways," said Yelan.
"True, true," said George.
"Oh well, we should go to bed now dear. We have a big day ahead of us," said Yelan.
"What? There's nothing planned," said George.
"Precisely. There's nothing to do and Syaoran isn't here," said Yelan going into the bedroom.
George sighed and went into the bedroom after his wife.
Soon the morning came. It was Sakura and Michaels first day of school.
"School, I wonder what it's like?" said Sakura who had always spent her days being taught for whole days.
"It's probably something like what they show on the television," said Michael.
"I don't like what I see on the television. All these girls who are mean to the geeks who aren't really geeks but fascinating people," said Sakura.
"Just don't worry, we'll be fine," said Michael.
"Oh, I don't want to do this," said Sakura.
"It's too late now, you should have declined it," said Michael.
Sakura stared at him with that 'now that was a dumb statement to make' look.
"You know full well we have no choice," said Sakura.
"I know, I'm just tired. I got some sleep but I spent a lot of my night watching TV.
"Tsk tsk," said Sakura, "not smart 'brother' dear."
"But 'sister' dearest, why do you always have to be the perfect one?" asked Michael.
"I am not," said Sakura
"Yes you are," said Michael
"No," said Sakura
"Yes," said Michael.
"No," said Sakura
"Yes," said Michael.
"No," said Sakura.
"No," said Michael.
"Yes," said Sakura.
"See you agree?" said Michael laughing.
Sakura laughed, "I don't think I mind being your sister."
"This'll be fun, see?" said Michael.
"I guess," said Sakura.
"You two are going to be late for school. Go see the principal Mr. Milne," said Kaho.
"OH right, I forgot," said Sakura, "thanks, bye."
Sakura and Michael hurried out of the house and down the street.
"You know where the school is right?" said Sakura.
"Of course," said Michael, "It's uh, down the road, keep going straight and we'll find it."
"You're right," said Sakura.
Michael sighed, "Passed the test. Good."
"Do you think it's hard?" asked Sakura.
"Do I think what's hard?" asked Michael.
"High school," said Sakura, "Do you think it's hard?"
"We've finished high school already so it's all stuff we've done before," said Michael, "plus a bit more."
"More as in?" asked Sakura.
"Extra stuff, drama, choir, sewing, cooking," said Michael.
"Oh, that kinda stuff, that'll be cool," said Sakura.
"Yeah, I imagine it will be," said Michael.
"Here we are," said Sakura.
"Where do we go?" asked Michael.
"I think 'mom' said the principal's office," said Sakura.
"Oh right," said Michael.
So the two walked through to doors and up the stairs to the office. They were late.
"Hello," said Sakura in the office.
"Oh hi," said the secretary, "who are you guys?"
"I'm Erica Collins and this is my brother Aaron Collins," said Sakura.
"Oh right you two, the new ones. Gr. 11 right?" asked the secretary.
"Yes," said Sakura.
"Mr. Milne is expecting you go right on in," said the secretary.
Just as they were about to open the door a boy with messy brown hair and amber eyes rushed in. This guy was Syaoran.
"Now, who are you?" asked the secretary.
"I'm…Christopher…Williams," he said panting.
"Mr. Milne is waiting for you too," said the secretary, "all you go right in."
"Hi, I'm Erica," said Sakura.
"Christopher, but my friends call me Chris," said Syaoran.
"I'm Aaron," said Michael.
"Nice to meet you," said Syaoran.
"Welcome students," said Mr. Milne, "please have a seat."
Mr. Milne was a middle-aged man. He like most men was starting to lose his hair on top. His eyes were brown and he had a round sort of face. He looked very kind.
"All three of you are now registered in classes. I do not have the information with me, as it is not my job. I just wanted to welcome you to the school and I hope that you be able to stay with us," said Mr. Milne, "Now if you would, please go see your counsellor, Mr. Wood. He has your schedules and everything you need to know. His office is down the hall to your right. His name is on the door. Nice to meet you and have a nice day."
So then the three proceeded down the hall to their counsellor's room. Sakura knocked on the door.
"Come in please," said a voice.
The three opened the door and was welcomed by a young brown haired man with blue eyes.
"Hi, welcome to Seagrove High, I will be your counsellor till you leave, now what are your names?" asked Mr. Wood.
"My name is Erica Collins," said Sakura
"I'm Aaron Collins," said Michael.
"I'm Christopher Williams," said Syaoran.
"Pleasure to meet all of you," said Mr. Wood, "All of you have come at a good time during the year. Semester two of our school year has just started so we can get most likely get you into the classes that you prefer."
The three just sort of gave a weak smile and waited for Mr. Wood to continue.
"I have entered your applications in the computer so I have all your classes ready for you. Here are your schedules," said Mr. Wood handing them each their personalized schedule.
"Thank you," they all said.
"Anyways the period is almost over. So go to lunch and then go to your afternoon classes," said Mr. Wood.
"Yes sir!" they all said saluting.
All noticed they had used something they would have used when on base. To cover up they all laughed nervously.
"Strange," said Mr. Wood, "well off with all of you now."
So the three left the office and headed down the hall. Syaoran went one way and Sakura and Michael went the other.
"That was awkward," said Sakura.
"Yeah, I know," said Michael. =A little too awkward.=
"So what do we do now? Do you remember when he said class was over?" asked Sakura.
*DING DING*
"Right now apparently," said Michael.
"Yeah," said Sakura, "Michael."
"Yeah?" said Michael.
"I'm scared," whispered Sakura.
"Don't be and if you are, don't show it," said Michael.
"Everything is so new to me," said Sakura.
"It's fine. Besides, you'll be fine. You're a tough girl and an guy would die for a date with you," said Michael smiling, "A good combination."
"Uh thanks bro," said Sakura.
"Don't worry," said Michael, "everything will work out."
The two ate lunch together then went off to their two afternoon classes. The classes passed slowly but finally they were over and Sakura was sitting on the steps outside waiting for Michael.
"Hey," said Michael.
"Long day," said Sakura.
"True," said Michael.
"Hey Erica!" yelled someone.
"Oh hey Stacy," said Sakura smiling.
"We're going to the mall, wanna come?" asked Stacy.
"I would…" started Sakura, but then she remembered Toshio, "I can't, sorry."
"That's fine," said Stacy, "maybe next time?"
"Yeah, maybe," said Sakura trying to keep the smile on her face which was quickly fading.
"You okay?" asked Michael.
Sakura nodded, "let's…let's just go."
"Good idea," said Michael.
So the two walked home in silence. Sakura was sad. She loved Toshio but she wanted to have some fun too. Finally the two found themselves back at home. Sakura walked wearily into the house.
"Auntie Sakura!" yelled Toshio running up to her.
"Hey Toshio," said Sakura forcing a smile.
"Wanna hear about my day?" asked Toshio.
"Sure," said Sakura, "let's sit on the couch and we'll talk."
Author's Note: So that's where this chapter ends. Sorry for such a long wait. I have such a writer's block, too much homework and no inspiration to write at all. Gomen ne to all my loyal readers because this truly is unfair to you.
Kawaii Sakura-chan