Chapter 8: "I have been waiting a long time for this, Li Syaoran."
Disclaimer: *Peeks out from her hiding place* Is it okay to come out? Skye: Sure. Sasha: I don't trust that. Skye: Yes. It's okay. The reviewers aren't going to kill you for that cliffhanger. Sasha: Says you! Anyways, this is the chapter in which I answer that all mighty question: Is Hikari stronger than Syaroan? And who is this person, and what do they want with our dear Syaoran? Skye: HIS HEAD! Sasha: *kix Skye* Shush. That's not it. Honest. Or is it? *dramatic music plays* Okay, standard stuff. Don't own CCS, only Hikari, and the person that is the 'bad guy'. Skye: Although we're not sure. Sasha: -_-* Read and review please? 25 and counting! YAY!
Kinomoto Sakura, the Card Mistress of the Clow Cards, sat on her bed, and stared at the wall. Kero-chan, who was throughly involved in his game, didn't notice Sakura's zombie-like state. "Awww noo!" Kero-chan wailed, as the screen proudly displayed GAME OVER in bright pink letters with a white border. "I was at the LAST level! This is unfair! This is an Injustice! This is---"
"Kero-chan," Sakura interrupted. Kero-chan abruptly stopped in his melodramatic act and turned his attention to her. "I've been doing some thinking. If Syaoran has a Guardian now, did she have a place in the Judgement? But wasn't awakened until now? Or was it only Yue who held the position to judge?"
"Well, in the Judgement, the final judgement, by tradition is Yue's. Although, Kiseki is ruled by the same being that governs Yue. The moon. So that binds them in the way of Clow's Magic. I noticed it wasn't the sun by the aura that surrounded her. But while we're on that, I feel a new force. Definately not good. And they are definately after Syaoran," Kero-chan told Sakura. "And I don't know if you can do anything about it."
"I have to!" Sakura suddenly exclaimed, surprising the small yellow beast. "I won't let... whatever it is to harm Syaoran! He's helped me through so much, I don't want him to get hurt!" (That sounded a lot more than just gratitude, Kinomoto.)
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Hikari, when she regained conciousness, felt a cold breeze in the room, although she was pretty certain it was still May. When her vision focused, she saw Syaoran in a defensive position, and a very out-of-focus person standing on the windowsil. The person was too tall to be Eriol, but it was roughly the same height as Ruby Moon. They wore cerimonial robes, with a crest that she was not familar with. (Wait. I reconize that crest now. That's the Chang clan crest. Grandfather warned me about them. I had no idea what threat they could pose to me, or my family, but maybe it wasn't the family, but me. My pendant is the key to all of this. I transformed. Kiseki. . .that means Miracle in Japanese. This person...whoever they are. They are the reason I transformed. To protect Syaoran.)
"Who are you?!" Syaoran demanded, as he quickly summoned his sword. He couldn't tell if this person was male or female, as they were heavily shadowed. The voice sounded female, but it could be just a trick, to cause him to lower his guard. Unknown to him, Hikari sat up, and was now attempting to stand up. She still felt weak, but the power soon returned to her.
The person merely smiled, their white teeth gleaming. "I have been waiting a long time for this, Li Syaoran." The person lightly stepped down from the windowsil, and Syaoran saw that it was a woman, with long black hair that went to her knees, with white streaks. Her eyes were crimson red, which added to the black robes that had red designs all over. [If anyone's wondering, just picture Meiling's outfit with a longer skirt, with longer slits, and without the ying-yang, replaced by the crest I mentioned above.]
"Chang Liu!" Hikari exclaimed, surprising Syaoran slightly. The woman also looked surprised that Hikari called her name. "You...you were the one I was warned about as a child. What do you want here? What does the Chang clan want with Syaoran?"
"Ah, you must be the one destined to defeat me," Liu mused, walking with lithe grace a little closer to the two. She eyed Hikari up and down, a skeptical look clearly in her eyes. "You don't look like much. But looks can be decieving. Clearly you are stronger than Syaoran, but then again, I am much stronger than you can imagine. As for what I want with him? That's simple. I want his blood."
"His BLOOD?" Hikari echoed, looking at Liu like she had three heads. Syaoran looked to be at a cross between scared and curious. (What would she want with his....of course! That's it. That *has* to be what she wants! But she won't succeed. I won't let that gate open. Syaoran's blood won't be used for this.) "I won't let you open that gate with Syaoran's blood."
"What?" Syaoran asked, looking throughly confused; a look that rarely came across his face. (My blood can open a gate? I wonder, does my family know about this? My sisters? My mother? Do they know? Or is it something that only Hikari and this Chang Liu know? Chang Liu is very strong. Far stronger than I am. I don't have the Clow Cards to protect me. Only Hikari. She's the only means I have of living. She knows it. And so does Chang Liu.)
"You have spirit, I'll give you that much," Liu admitted, a thin smile on her red lips. Then her expression turned serious. "But it won't do anything against me. Li Syaoran's blood is as good as mine, if you're the only thing standing in my way."
"No!" Hikari protested, glaring at Liu. "You will not get Syaoran's blood. Not if I have anything to do about it. You may be powerful, Chang Liu, but it's not always power that wins the battles." She closed her eyes briefly, and took a deep breath. "Dark light mixed with twin partner of ancient times. Bring forth the protector of Xiao Lang. Release!" This surprised Chang Liu to a degree, as she shielded her eyes from the bright flash. In the place of Hikari Reed, stood Kiseki, Guardian of Li Syaoran.
There was a flash of concern on Chang Liu's face, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared. Syaoran caught it, and forced down the smile that was tugging at his lips. "Your power certainly increased a lot, but it's still not enough to defeat me." Meiling, who had heard something going on in Syaoran's room, burst into the room. "Oh, is this your backup? A little girl?"
"Little girl?!" Meiling demanded, her eyes blazing. "I'll show you!" She went to charge at Chang Liu, but Kiseki held her in place with her magic. "Kiseki! Let me at her!" Meiling was angry, but now she was furious at the fact that Kiseki was holding her back.
"You are going to get killed," Kiseki told her, and Meiling's eyes widened. "If you charge recklessly at Chang Liu. Right now, I am the only one that has the means to defeat her. But you do not. Control your anger, Meiling Rae." Meiling nodded, and when Kiseki released her magical hold on Meiling, the blue haired Li stayed where she was. Chang Liu looked amused with the situation, but turned concerned/serious when Kiseki formed black versions of Yue's ice crystals in her right hand. Quickly, Liu sent a black beam at Kiseki, but it was cancelled out by Syaoran's Guardian. Immediately, Kiseki sent the crystals at Liu, and the other woman managed to deflect most of them, but one managed to penetrate into her right arm. Red blood {which surprised Meiling and Syaoran} began to trickle from the wound.
"Damn you, Kiseki," Chang Liu cursed, as she removed the crystal from her arm, and putting her other hand over the wound. "You'll pay for this, and with your life! Syaoran's blood will be mine, and the gate will open! And then....ha-ha-ha, you'll all be my slaves for all eternity!" As soon as she finished saying this, Chang Liu dissapeared in a puff of red smoke.
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Author's notes: How was that? Too short? Are you curious as to what Hikari and Chang Liu are talking about? You're probably saying "What the heck is she talking about? Blood? Gates opening? Is she ever gonna explain ANYTHING about that?" Well, yes, I am going to explain what the heck I am talking about, it may be in the next chapter, or after that, we'll see. There *is* a method to my madness, people. I'm serious. Review please! Anything that can help this story be better would be greatly appriciated!
Disclaimer: *Peeks out from her hiding place* Is it okay to come out? Skye: Sure. Sasha: I don't trust that. Skye: Yes. It's okay. The reviewers aren't going to kill you for that cliffhanger. Sasha: Says you! Anyways, this is the chapter in which I answer that all mighty question: Is Hikari stronger than Syaroan? And who is this person, and what do they want with our dear Syaoran? Skye: HIS HEAD! Sasha: *kix Skye* Shush. That's not it. Honest. Or is it? *dramatic music plays* Okay, standard stuff. Don't own CCS, only Hikari, and the person that is the 'bad guy'. Skye: Although we're not sure. Sasha: -_-* Read and review please? 25 and counting! YAY!
Kinomoto Sakura, the Card Mistress of the Clow Cards, sat on her bed, and stared at the wall. Kero-chan, who was throughly involved in his game, didn't notice Sakura's zombie-like state. "Awww noo!" Kero-chan wailed, as the screen proudly displayed GAME OVER in bright pink letters with a white border. "I was at the LAST level! This is unfair! This is an Injustice! This is---"
"Kero-chan," Sakura interrupted. Kero-chan abruptly stopped in his melodramatic act and turned his attention to her. "I've been doing some thinking. If Syaoran has a Guardian now, did she have a place in the Judgement? But wasn't awakened until now? Or was it only Yue who held the position to judge?"
"Well, in the Judgement, the final judgement, by tradition is Yue's. Although, Kiseki is ruled by the same being that governs Yue. The moon. So that binds them in the way of Clow's Magic. I noticed it wasn't the sun by the aura that surrounded her. But while we're on that, I feel a new force. Definately not good. And they are definately after Syaoran," Kero-chan told Sakura. "And I don't know if you can do anything about it."
"I have to!" Sakura suddenly exclaimed, surprising the small yellow beast. "I won't let... whatever it is to harm Syaoran! He's helped me through so much, I don't want him to get hurt!" (That sounded a lot more than just gratitude, Kinomoto.)
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Hikari, when she regained conciousness, felt a cold breeze in the room, although she was pretty certain it was still May. When her vision focused, she saw Syaoran in a defensive position, and a very out-of-focus person standing on the windowsil. The person was too tall to be Eriol, but it was roughly the same height as Ruby Moon. They wore cerimonial robes, with a crest that she was not familar with. (Wait. I reconize that crest now. That's the Chang clan crest. Grandfather warned me about them. I had no idea what threat they could pose to me, or my family, but maybe it wasn't the family, but me. My pendant is the key to all of this. I transformed. Kiseki. . .that means Miracle in Japanese. This person...whoever they are. They are the reason I transformed. To protect Syaoran.)
"Who are you?!" Syaoran demanded, as he quickly summoned his sword. He couldn't tell if this person was male or female, as they were heavily shadowed. The voice sounded female, but it could be just a trick, to cause him to lower his guard. Unknown to him, Hikari sat up, and was now attempting to stand up. She still felt weak, but the power soon returned to her.
The person merely smiled, their white teeth gleaming. "I have been waiting a long time for this, Li Syaoran." The person lightly stepped down from the windowsil, and Syaoran saw that it was a woman, with long black hair that went to her knees, with white streaks. Her eyes were crimson red, which added to the black robes that had red designs all over. [If anyone's wondering, just picture Meiling's outfit with a longer skirt, with longer slits, and without the ying-yang, replaced by the crest I mentioned above.]
"Chang Liu!" Hikari exclaimed, surprising Syaoran slightly. The woman also looked surprised that Hikari called her name. "You...you were the one I was warned about as a child. What do you want here? What does the Chang clan want with Syaoran?"
"Ah, you must be the one destined to defeat me," Liu mused, walking with lithe grace a little closer to the two. She eyed Hikari up and down, a skeptical look clearly in her eyes. "You don't look like much. But looks can be decieving. Clearly you are stronger than Syaoran, but then again, I am much stronger than you can imagine. As for what I want with him? That's simple. I want his blood."
"His BLOOD?" Hikari echoed, looking at Liu like she had three heads. Syaoran looked to be at a cross between scared and curious. (What would she want with his....of course! That's it. That *has* to be what she wants! But she won't succeed. I won't let that gate open. Syaoran's blood won't be used for this.) "I won't let you open that gate with Syaoran's blood."
"What?" Syaoran asked, looking throughly confused; a look that rarely came across his face. (My blood can open a gate? I wonder, does my family know about this? My sisters? My mother? Do they know? Or is it something that only Hikari and this Chang Liu know? Chang Liu is very strong. Far stronger than I am. I don't have the Clow Cards to protect me. Only Hikari. She's the only means I have of living. She knows it. And so does Chang Liu.)
"You have spirit, I'll give you that much," Liu admitted, a thin smile on her red lips. Then her expression turned serious. "But it won't do anything against me. Li Syaoran's blood is as good as mine, if you're the only thing standing in my way."
"No!" Hikari protested, glaring at Liu. "You will not get Syaoran's blood. Not if I have anything to do about it. You may be powerful, Chang Liu, but it's not always power that wins the battles." She closed her eyes briefly, and took a deep breath. "Dark light mixed with twin partner of ancient times. Bring forth the protector of Xiao Lang. Release!" This surprised Chang Liu to a degree, as she shielded her eyes from the bright flash. In the place of Hikari Reed, stood Kiseki, Guardian of Li Syaoran.
There was a flash of concern on Chang Liu's face, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared. Syaoran caught it, and forced down the smile that was tugging at his lips. "Your power certainly increased a lot, but it's still not enough to defeat me." Meiling, who had heard something going on in Syaoran's room, burst into the room. "Oh, is this your backup? A little girl?"
"Little girl?!" Meiling demanded, her eyes blazing. "I'll show you!" She went to charge at Chang Liu, but Kiseki held her in place with her magic. "Kiseki! Let me at her!" Meiling was angry, but now she was furious at the fact that Kiseki was holding her back.
"You are going to get killed," Kiseki told her, and Meiling's eyes widened. "If you charge recklessly at Chang Liu. Right now, I am the only one that has the means to defeat her. But you do not. Control your anger, Meiling Rae." Meiling nodded, and when Kiseki released her magical hold on Meiling, the blue haired Li stayed where she was. Chang Liu looked amused with the situation, but turned concerned/serious when Kiseki formed black versions of Yue's ice crystals in her right hand. Quickly, Liu sent a black beam at Kiseki, but it was cancelled out by Syaoran's Guardian. Immediately, Kiseki sent the crystals at Liu, and the other woman managed to deflect most of them, but one managed to penetrate into her right arm. Red blood {which surprised Meiling and Syaoran} began to trickle from the wound.
"Damn you, Kiseki," Chang Liu cursed, as she removed the crystal from her arm, and putting her other hand over the wound. "You'll pay for this, and with your life! Syaoran's blood will be mine, and the gate will open! And then....ha-ha-ha, you'll all be my slaves for all eternity!" As soon as she finished saying this, Chang Liu dissapeared in a puff of red smoke.
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Author's notes: How was that? Too short? Are you curious as to what Hikari and Chang Liu are talking about? You're probably saying "What the heck is she talking about? Blood? Gates opening? Is she ever gonna explain ANYTHING about that?" Well, yes, I am going to explain what the heck I am talking about, it may be in the next chapter, or after that, we'll see. There *is* a method to my madness, people. I'm serious. Review please! Anything that can help this story be better would be greatly appriciated!