AN: Sorry for the late update. My parents dragged me to the province to spend the Holy Week there. So I'm just writing on scratch paper and now transferring it to the computer. Hope you'll like this chapter.
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Disclaimer: All the characters used in this fic belong to someone else. They don't belong to me so please don't sue. I'm just writing a story borrowing the characters of Card Captor Sakura.
Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted With The Enemy
"Ah yes Syaoran Li, a name which means little wolf, with a name like that, no wonder every women would SWOON over him." Sakura said keeping a snide remark from coming out of her mouth.
"So… What did he do for a living?" Sure she knew she just wanted to hear it with someone else. He is a famous attorney that never looses in any case he handles. She had read about him in newspapers and magazines, only to keep updated in current events of course.
"He is a famous lawyer." Tomoyo responded. "I had over heard a while ago that his mother reprimanded her son to go home as soon as possible. It seems he's as stubborn and dedicated to work as you are." She chuckled inwardly. This should be fun to watch.
"Don't you DARE, ever compare him to me. I didn't even know him to well and we're not even friends." Sakura said defensively.
"Pu-please, you've known him since you were just a child. You've been childhood rivals since then. My mother has given me the privilege to be informed of something about you two competing for almost everything, like good grades, for example. Tomoyo stated in a matter-of-factly tone. It's only fair for her to know.
Uh-oh. Damn it. I can't believe she'd seen right through me. "Hehehe… And how's my rival doing." Sakura said ignoring that she'd been caught.
"He's still not here. Like as I was saying earlier, he's being lectured by his mother on the phone to get his butt here immediately." Tomoyo answered.
Oh great, his Almightiness wants to have a grand entrance. Not that she's already there with her family.
"Kaiju, get your own butt here this instant. Grandma is getting worried about you." Touya cut in breaking the train of thoughts of Sakura.
"Ok. See you soon." Shit. I want to know more about HIM. Oh well, better get packed and went to hell.
December 24
"Syaoran Li, where in the seven hells are you?" his older sister screamed on the phone.
"On the road going there SISTER, and if you don't shut up maybe I'll be lucky enough to end my Christmas in the hospital" Syaoran said grumpily.
"Don't speak to me with that tone young man. Our mother has been worried sick about you."
"Oh all right, I'll be there in 45 minutes." Syaoran said giving up the chance to being left alone.
"You'd better be. We have guests staying here for this Christmas season." His sister threatened.
"And WHO are these important guests might I ask?" Syaoran asked sarcastically, focusing his attention on the road.
"Our GRANDMOTHER has invited the Kinomoto family to stay here for the holiday greetings."
HER. He would finally meet HER. I hope she's as good as my grandma described or I'll feel silly competing all these years for an illusion that didn't even exist.
"Sorry, but got to go. I've run out of battery."
After 45 minutes
Syaoran arrived at the Li mansion in less than 45 minutes. He was welcomed by his pestering sisters. (AN: Does anybody know the names of Syaoran's sisters? Please tell me through your reviews.)
"Welcome home DEAR brother." His sisters said in unison.
"Oh, it's good to see you again my cute little descendant." Someone familiar said.
"Cut that crap Eriol." Syaoran snapped.
"I'm offended. How can you say that to your dear old friend?" Eriol said good-naturedly.
"Whatever. I want to rest." He retorted back heading for the stair to his room. On the way there, he heard someone talking about a PERSON… or to be certain… about a GIRL.
"What time did Sakura said she'd be arriving?" A man with brown hair in his late 40's said to some man with black hair.
"Ah, KAIJU! She mentioned arriving around this time. Maybe within ten minutes, if she'll be true to her words." The man with black hair in his late 20's said.
So kaiju and Sakura is the same person. HER. That should be interesting. He thought continuing his route to his room.
After a few minutes, a honey brown haired girl entered the foyer.
"KAIJU, so NICE of you to be on TIME." Touya said mockingly.
"Touya, be nice to your sister." Fujitaka reprimanded his son. "Welcome back Sakura." He greeted giving his daughter a warm hug.
"Hello dad, I'm so happy to see you. It's been so long." Sakura said hugging back her father. "And it's also good to see you ONICHAN. Where's grandma?"
"I'm here sweetie." Her grandmother responded appearing from a doorway leading to the living room.
"I'm so delighted to see you again, grams." Sakura said.
"Sweetie, you're just in time. Do you know that Syaoran is already here?"
HIM. Is my grandma implying something about what she just said or on her tone?
She shook her head in reply.
"Oh, you should see him, sweetie. You two would be perfect for each other."
Yeah. A hint of matchmaking. Why can't just my grandma let me decide who I want to date and stop interfering and setting me up with some other guy she's in favor with.
"We have talked about this topic over and over again grams. You know I don't want to be set up with some bachelor even if he's as qualified as yo – "
"I'm growing old. My time here on earth is getting near. I don't want to live my granddaughter here alone, with no one." Her grandmother started. "I wish for you to have a husband that would care for you, cherish you and lov – "
"Ok grams, I give up. I get your point." Sakura said exhausted clearly written on her face.
"Good. You two would be dancing partners for the party." Her grandma smiled giving her granddaughter a satisfied smile. "Tomoyo dear. Could you please show Sakura to her room?" Her grandmother requested ushering Sakura to the front of the stairs.
"Sure grams." Tomoyo replied getting hold of Sakura's left hand and slightly dragging Sakura towards their destination. "It's about time we are left alone Sakura-chan. It's impolite of me to suddenly just butt in to your family reunion so… I just waited for the right moment." Tomoyo said excitedly. "I can't wait to tell you about THIS guy I just met here. He's so kawaii and nice. Just what I dreamed of my ideal man." Tomoyo uttered dreamily, starry eyed.
I'm a teensy bit jealous of Tomoyo. She sure is lucky. I hope I find my ideal man soon.
"Lucky you." Sakura muttered.
"Did you just say something, Sakura?" Tomoyo inquired, noticing the strange way her friend is acting.
"Iie, I'm just tired and needed a bit of sleep. Would it be okay for you for me to sleep a while and maybe we'll catch up later on what's going on?" Sakura asked feeling a bit drowsy.
"Sure, Sakura. Anything for you." Tomoyo agreed directing Sakura to the second room before the end of the right hallway of the second floor. "Have a nice nap and we'll catch things up later. Lunch will be served at exactly 12 noon. A servant will knock to your door to inform you. And… You know, grams is right. You and Syaoran look kawaii together." Tomoyo said as an after thought before leaving Sakura to her own room.
"TOMOYO!"
At Lunch
Both Syaoran and Sakura are informed that lunched would be served about five minutes after. Their rooms are only adjacent to each other.
When Syaoran was about to walk out of the door, he bumped up with a honey brown haired girl.
"I'm sorry." The girl apologized meekly. She was wearing a straight sleeveless light green dress just below her knees. The dress hugged every curve of her body. When he looked up, he saw the most mesmerizing and unique emerald eyes he had ever seen. My favorite color. He noted.
"It's alright. No harm done." Putting a tiny grin on his lips.
Oh he looks good when he smiles. What am I thinking? It's not like I'm thinking he's my IDEAL man or something. I must be getting crazy. "Hello, my name's Ying Fa." Sakura said feeling friendly all of a sudden, offering her right hand for a handshake to the stranger with deep amber orbs. Why did I just introduce myself in the Chinese translation of my name? I guess… it just kind of slipped my mouth?
"And my name's Xiolang." The man with hazel nut hair replied accepting the handshake, extending his right hand forward.
AN: So… what do you think? Should I continue? I hope I can get more than 10 reviews for this chapter. My dad's been pestering me to start on studying for a subject for the next semester. What should I do? Write or study? Reviews please… Not that I'm saying I'll not study. I'm almost through with it.
Ja ne!!!