Chap. 11: "Flying."
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* Author's note: here is the next installment and I hope that you guys like it a lot, a lot. I really do, I mean I would die if you didn't Hahaha. Girl dies suddenly because reviewers hated chapter. I can see it now. Whelp here goes nothing. *
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* Birds' tweeted signaling that morning was upon them, Syaoran's eyes opened when he didn't feel Sakura next to him and he got up thinking she was sick. He looked at her sitting beside his packed suitcase looking at something. Getting out of bed he saw that she was looking at the picture of Kris. "Why are you sitting on the cold floor?" he asked bending down beside her. Sakura looked up and smiled sadly closing the album before she got up.
"Sorry" she apologized walking over to the bed. Syaoran stopped her by holding unto her hand.
"What's the matter? Don't tell me your worried about Kris?" he asked making her look down. "Sakura, Kris married my cousin Xin Tao"
"She did but she was engaged to you" Sakura said in disbelief making him smile shaking his head.
"That shows you she was only engaged to the title, she must have wanted to be a princess" he mused touching her cheek. Sakura placed her hand on his bare chest not knowing if she was being silly. "That title is yours, you are my princess and soon my Queen"
"I'll look like a bush woman standing next to her" Sakura pointed out making him laugh raising a brow at her. "No really when you stand next to her people will see money, college degree, beauty and class. And with me they'll see sick, poor, home taught, from an island no one has ever heard about, shall I go on?"
"No, and they'll see a very beautiful person inside and out. And they'll see a princess, you'll walk with your head held high and they'll know to watch what they say" Syaoran stated firmly holding her face. "You understand?" she nodded resting her head on his chest not sure if she did. She really didn't know what his family really thought about her, they all acted nice last night but how would they act when they arrived in Hong Kong?
"Come we've got to get to my father's house" she whispered softly making him nod. *
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Mei Lin walked out on the porch of Rika's house looking up at the sky. She had showered and dressed ready to meet the others at the Kinomoto's but they would leave their bags here until they passed back. "It's beautiful here isn't it?" she whispered to her husband who wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Yes, truly beautiful I know why Syaoran loved it here so much" he answered placing a kiss on her cheek. "Maybe we should build ourselves a house here, I'll be fisher man and you can clean the house and work the field," Mei Lin laughed turning to face him.
"I've never cleaned a house before, and I think I would burn the house down trying to cook. I don't believe they have take out here" she mused making him laugh nodding in agreement. They looked down the street when Eriol and Tomoyo appeared on their hover boards.
"Stop cuddling and let's go" Tomoyo teased taping them. They nodded getting their boards as well. "I wish I could have seen more of the island" she whispered to her husband who nodded.
"Well Syaoran has a tie to this island now so we could always come back" Eriol stated making her nod smiling at that.
"Yeah she's going to need all the help she can get adjusting to life in Hong Kong and it won't help that she's sick either" Tomoyo sighed adjusting her visor. She had on short jeans shorts and blue tank top. Mei Lin had on black and a red shorts since, as it was so hot out. They all started to move towards the house when Mei Lin and Jamie joined them. *
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* She packed very little clothing like the queen had ordered after seeing what Sakura's room consisted of. "She won't have enough clothing to wear with what I'm told to pack" she whispered placing a framed photo of the family on the top of Sakura's bag.
"They'll get her more clothing, do not worry" Wei said from behind making her jump spinning around. "Didn't mean to scare you" he apologized.
"It's okay, what's wrong with her clothing?" Rosa asked placing her hands on her hips.
"Well um they are more Galatians fashion" he answered uncomfortably. Rosa sighed knowing he was right, she could see from the way they all dressed that what Sakura had wasn't of the latest. She looked at the pink dress Sakura would be wearing and sighed thanking god she had bought it from the main land as Sakura's birthday gift.
"Right, well this shouldn't be hard for anyone to bring. It's like a hand bag" Rosa sighed when Fiemie walked into the room and looked at the bag.
"Aren't you going to pack her make up?" she asked having slept in the brother's room last night. She couldn't take the heat, the next time they came back she would have bring an extension cord all the way across the ocean.
"She doesn't have any make up, we don't wear make up" Rosa answered making her gasp running out of the room. "His sisters are some bunch, so full of life"
"Yes, do you want me to take the bag now ma'am?" Wei asked walking over to pick it up. Rosa nodded when Sakura walked into the room looking apprehensive. "Your highness," he bowed walking out of the room out of the room with her tiny bag.
"Rosa, I'm scared is that all the clothes I'm bringing?" she asked closing the door. She was trying her hardest not to cry not but she was failing, she had never been away from home. The farthest she had ever gone was Yukito's house to sleep with Syaoran but she would return home the next day. Today she was going to leave on a seaplane to one of the large islands then off to Hong Kong.
"I was told by the Queen only to pack those after she looked through all your clothes herself. She's a very authoritative person" Rosa sighed as she began to help Sakura change. "You have showered?"
"Yes, but why can't I bring the rest of my things?" Sakura asked when she pulled her dress over her head.
"Because they are going to buy you new clothing" Rosa answered picking up the dress she was going to wear. "Come now child, the planes are already at the docks waiting" Sakura stood still as Rosa helped her dress then started to brush her hair out. "No shawl for you, I'm going to miss you baby"
"I'm going to miss you too" Sakura whispered hugging Rosa tightly.
"Come now, eat some food before you go" Rosa said walking to the door with Sakura's hand in hers. Sakura looked one last time at her room before closing the door. *
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* * "These are all her important documents" he said handing Syaoran a small leather bag. He couldn't believe his daughter was leaving right now, "How will be get news?"
"I'll send you a package every single week special delivery" Syaoran answered as they walked out the door for downstairs. "I'll take care of her" he said softly holding the bag.
"I know you will, it's just that she's never been too far from home" Fujitaka replied softly. "I hope she won't get homesick"
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* Jin Su sat on his porch looking down at the road as they all headed towards the docks. His hands clenched but he held himself in place, he had heard that the entire island was surrounded by military. "So she's leaving ay?" his mother said beside him. She touched her son's leg and smiled sadly. "She has to go, she's sick and need help. I heard it's too late for her"
"I hope it's too late, when she dies he'll know what it is that I'm feeling" Jin Su spat angrily. Looking out at the ocean, his mother shook her head knowing he was only feeling grief.
"Non sense boy, you don't wish the death of anyone. You can't change the way things are to happen" Mame stated knocking him on the head with her cane. "I knew how sick her mother was, you don't want Sakura to go through the same thing. Her mother was a really nice lady"
"He's just upset because she didn't just dump him for a poor man but a prince whose about to become a king" Angel laughed from behind him. "Don't worry brother, Alexis wants you" she soothed. She laughed when Jin Su got up and walked away. *
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* People watched as one of their own was leaving the island to get medical help. They all wished her the best as they watched her say a very teary eyes good bye. Mei Lin and the other's except for Sakura and Syaoran boarded the plane after saying their good byes. Tomoyo looked on sadly as she taped the site before her, the Li sister's plane had already pulled out and was getting ready to take off.
Sakura hugged her brother tightly letting her tears go freely. "I'm going to miss you Kaijuu, you get better and come back to visit fast" he whispered hugging her tightly. Sakura nodded when he sat her down.
"Kai" Sakura said through tears hugging her little sister who was crying. Naoko and the others had already said their good byes to them and wiped their tears away.
"Oh Sakura, remember to have enough fun for the both of us and take pictures" Kai whispered hugging her sister tightly. "I'm going to miss you"
"I'm going to miss you too" Sakura replied when Kai kissed her on the cheek. She smiled going to hug Rosa. Syaoran stood on the side watching the exchange wondering if she was going to be able to survive being away from them. He prayed that she wouldn't get too homesick.
"Get better, so you and Syaoran can give me children to care for" Rosa stated making Sakura laugh blushing. "Don't be modest"
"Rosa!" she laughed giving the woman a kiss on the cheek. She nodded moving to her father, saying bye to him would be the hardest thing ever.
"You take care of my Sakura" Rosa stated looking at Syaoran sternly.
"I will and I'll miss you and your cooking" Syaoran said making her smile hugging him followed by Kai.
"I'll miss you Syaoran" Kai said sincerely hugging him around the waist.
"I'll miss you too Kai" Syaoran replied patting her on the head. "And I'll see if I can find you a duke or something like that" she giggled nodding eagerly.
Sakura hugged Fujitaka tightly not saying anything; she didn't know what to say. She didn't want to leave her father but knew they wanted her to go and get better and she was going to do that for them. "I love you father" was the only thing she could think of to say.
"I love you too Sakura, come now you two have to go" Fujitaka replied getting emotional. Sakura nodded stepping back, she gave her father a kiss before taking Syaoran's hand. "Hurry back"
"I'll do that" Sakura said taking the handkerchief Syaoran handed her. Kaho stepped forward holding Kero in a straw bag. Smiling Sakura took him gratefully.
"Be good" Kaho said hugging Touya, Sakura nodded before she turned around with Syaoran.
"Bye Sakura, Syaoran!" they all yelled waving to her. Sakura waved by before getting in the plane that would be carrying her Syaoran and one of the guards. She waved bye when their plane pulled out following behind the one carrying Mei Lin and the others. She looked at her family one last time before the plane got ready to take off.
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* Fujitaka and the others looked up at the sky when the last plane took off. They all waved until they disappeared out of site. Wiping his eyes he hugged Kai and Rosa to him as they tried to stop their tears. "Don't worry she'll be back soon" Touya whispered holding his wife who was wiping her tears away. "And the kid will make sure she's okay"
He looked at all the people and mostly all the females were wiping tears away knowing that they were going to miss Sakura. "Yes he'll make sure she's okay, all we have to do now is count the days until a week arrives" Fujitaka whispered walking off for his home. *
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* They all walked up the hill heading towards the house that would seem empty without Sakura but they would have to make the best of it. "We don't even have a picture of Syaoran" Rosa sighed shaking her head.
"We'll just have to write them demanding pictures when they send the package to us" Kai stated sitting on the sofa. She looked out the window at the hammock that Sakura loved very much. "Please get better sister" she whispered softly holding her cross. *
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* He held a sleeping Sakura to his side, after taking off from Galatea she looked back until the island disappeared out of site still crying. She had cried her self to sleep; he looked at her knowing she was exhausted. "How long before we reach?" he asked looking at the pilot as the seaplane followed behind the others.
"About five minutes your majesty" he answered softly. The guard sitting behind them yelped when Kero latched unto his finger. Pulling the dog off he looked at his finger wincing. Syaoran turned to look at him and smirked shaking his head.
"Don't put your finger near his mouth, he's hungry," he said resting his head against the window. The guard glares at Kero who snarls showing his fangs before placing his two paws on the window looking out the window. All the special training he had and he as put in charge of watching a mutt.
Sakura felt someone shaking her lightly making her cuddle up to Syaoran more, seeking warmth. "No more sleep" she muttered making him smile.
"Come on we've got to switch planes" Syaoran whispered looking up at the reporters that weren't far away. So much for keeping everything a secret, he didn't know how they found out but figured it had to do with all the military surrounding Galatea or the fact that the new Li jet was parked here. "Sakura?"
Sakura giggled feeling something warm rubbed against her cheek. Opening her eyes she saw Kero looking at her and looked up to see Syaoran. "What's the matter?" she asked softy sitting up.
"We've got switch planes, come on" Syaoran answered making her nod getting up. She took the guards offered hand and got looking around, the only thing that was different in this place that they had paved roads, tall buildings and lights.
"Where are we?" she asked when Syaoran got out holding Kero and the straw bag. She looked at everyone who was sitting on a long funny looking golf cart.
"Okinawa, we'll fly out from here to Hong Kong" Syaoran answered walking beside her to their ride. He got on after Sakura who was tired; he knew she would be sleeping all the way to Hong Kong.
"Why are they so many?" she whispered making Mei Lin laugh turning to look at her pulling up her shades.
"Well since as he's supposed to be dead, they are naturally curious just wait till we arrive home, there will be five times this much reporters" she answered making Sakura looking away from the people who were taking pictures. She covered her face with her hair not wanting them to take pictures of her.
"We should reaching home Hong Kong by or before nightfall" Syaoran said making Sakura nod. "Why are you hiding your face?"
"I don't know, I don't like to have my picture taken" Sakura replied making him laugh holding unto Kero. Kero's ear stood up and he looked out the moving cart only to see a cat, his eyes narrow and he sprung off Syaoran's leg. "Kero!" Sakura yelled looking at the puppy.
"Stop" Syaoran ordered making the cart come to an abrupt halt. He got off; followed by guys, "Stupid mutt" He grumbled shaking his head. "Come on he shouldn't be far" he said seeing him run towards the fence. Sakura beat them to it though cause she was already running after him yelling.
"Well isn't this entertaining" Fanfren laughed looking at her brother and other men run after Sakura who was running after her pet. The others shook their heads in agreement while Wei and Yelen sat in silence watching the site.
Kero yelped getting caught in the fencing right before the reporters, he snarled seeing the cat disappear. Sakura yelled his named seeing him get caught, thinking he was hurt she ran faster ignoring all the reporters. "Oh Kero you naughty boy" she spoke bending down to get him unhook. Getting him off she hugged him to her getting up. She gulped looking at all the lens stuck in her face as they went off practically blinding her, shooting questions at her. "What's your name? What's your relation to the prince? Where are you from? And so on.
Syaoran ran up to her covering her face, he turned around with her and walked back to the others. "Is he all right?" he asked making Sakura nod. "Come on let's get out of here"
"Yeah, sorry about running off" Sakura said making him smiles when they came to the cart. They got on and it started again heading towards the jet.
"Is he okay?" Tomoyo asked turning around with her camera.
"Yeah he's fine, just a little scared. I don't think he'll be going around fences for a while" Sakura smiled rubbing Kero's ears. She looked at the large back jet when it came into view; well it was the largest plane she had ever seen she knew there was bigger ones. When the cart came to a stop they got off and walked towards it following Yelen. "Its beautiful" she whispered making Mei Lin and Tomoyo laugh.
"It's new since as Syaoran killed the first one" Mei Lin teases getting a glare from him. When they got on the girls sighed feeling how cool it was in side, Sakura on the other hand was cold. She rubbed her shoulders sitting down; she didn't think it look anything like a plane. It looked like small living room with very expensive furnishings. She looked up when Syaoran placed a blanket around her shoulders, and sat beside her.
"Good afternoon your majesties, we'll be heading out in five minutes" the captain said when the door closed. Sakura buckled her seat belt pulling it tightly, and held Kero close to her. Tomoyo sat on the opposite side of her with Mei Lin; she smiled at them making them smile.
"You're going to love it in Hong Kong, its just a beautiful as Galatea but in it's own special way" Mei Lin stated making her nod in understanding.
"Her mother is Chinese so she speaks it" Syaoran said making them brighten.
"Really, oh cool" Tomoyo beamed in Chinese making Sakura laugh. "That means we can call you Ying Fa instead of Sakura" Sakura nodded. "Oh this is so neat, we're going to take you all over and show you all the spots"
"Oh no I think you've awaken the old Tomoyo" Eriol laughed sitting beside his wife when the jet started to move.
"And what's that supposed to mean?" she asked him angrily making him laugh shaking his head in defense. Sakura laughed watching them bicker like real couples as she rested against Syaoran. The only person she would have to get to accept her would be Yelen.
"Don't mind those two, they fight a lot but always make up" Mei Lin stated resting against Jamie. "It'll be good to get home, there's a lot that needs to be taken care of"
"Yeah poor Xiao Lang, I don't think we'll see a lot of him when he reaches. He has so many loose ends to tie up, we'll be lucky to see him for one hour in a day" Jamie stated. Sakura looked up at Syaoran wondering if he was going to leave her alone by her self.
"Not going to leave you alone by your self, you'll always be with me and if not with my then I'm sure Mei Lin and Tomoyo won't mind having you over" he explained making them nod.
"Don't worry we'll keep you so busy that when asked about Xiao Lang, you'll say Xiao Lang who?" Sakura laughed at the audacity of the statement making Mei Lin smile when the plane took off.
At the beginning of the flight Sakura talked with Mei Lin, Tomoyo and the Li sisters then they were served lunch that was pretty good. Sakura feeling exhausted slept for the rest of the flight while Syaoran spoke with his mother. Kero rested on his mistress's lap watching everyone moved about taking his or her seats since as the plane was going to land.
Syaoran pressed the button to the seat rose up; he took Kero in his arms and sat next to Sakura buckling his seatbelt. "Promise me you won't bit anymore people" Syaoran spoke looking at Kero who looked at him with golden eyes.
"If you're waiting for an answer I don't think he'll give you one" Sakura smiled waking up. Syaoran nodded in agreement, Sakura looked out the window at the tall buildings in the distance as they turned towards the airport. She took Syaoran's hand absently. He closed his around hers comfortingly as the sun descended behind the buildings.
"I would have been shocked if he gave me one" Syaoran replied making giggle as he raised her hand to his lips and kissed it. "Welcome to my village"
"It's nothing like a village" she pointed out moving closer to him. Syaoran nodded in agreement giving a lingering kiss making Sakura smiled in it.
"So right, Ying Fa" he murmured when the plane touched down on the runway. Kero yelped moving closer to Syaoran. Sakura petted him when the plane slowed, she looked at all the large planes they passed and at the airport 'this is it Sakura, no backing out' she thought.
"Hah we're home," Fiemie exclaimed when the plane taxied towards the private section. She looked at her mother and smiled sheepishly putting her hands down and looked away.
"Why are there so many cars?" Sakura asked counting at least seven limos excluding the police cars and two bikes.
"For my sisters they have husbands believe it or not" he answered sweat dropping, Sakura laughed shaking her head at him. The when the engines dead down they all got up stretching.
"We'll come by tomorrow Sakura," Tomoyo said giving her a hug followed by Mei Lin.
"Okay bye" Sakura smiled when they headed towards the door. She bent down and picked up Kero off the seat. "Come Kero it's time to leave," she whispered stepping in front of Syaoran who followed her from behind. She stepped down the stairs slowly noticing that all the men were looking at her, probably wondering who she was.
She followed Syaoran to the second limo; a man opened the door and helped her in. She waited for Syaoran to talk with Eriol and Jamie before he got in and the door closed. She let Kero down on the floor then began moving the air conditioning sockets off her legs. Syaoran picked up a phone and pressed a number, when the limo pulled off behind his mothers. "Turn the air off and unlock the windows" he said before hanging up. He pressed a bottom and the windows opened halfway letting the warm air in.
"Sorry, I'm not used to that kind of air" she apologized sheepishly. Syaoran hugged her to him running his hand through her hair.
"Not a problem. Now do you want to stay in my room or do you want one of your own?" he asked outlining her cheek with his finger.
"Is a problem for us to have the same room?" Sakura asked thoughtfully. She didn't see any problem with it because they were married but they hadn't gotten the chance to move into the same room.
"No but since as Tomoyo and Mei Lin are going to bring you shopping. I'll give you the room next to mine for your clothing" Syaoran explained making her nod. "They are really nice so don't feel shy around them, out of everyone except my sisters they are the best females to be with" she nodded listening to him. "And Eriol and Jamie and Wei are the only males I want you getting friendly with. Don't go around my cousin Xin Tao, understand?"
"Hai, what do I call you?" Syaoran laughed hearing her question.
"You can call me Syaoran or Xiao Lang or husband because you are my wife. My rule of not using my name doesn't ever count in your case, my mother, Galatians, sisters and close friends" she nodded watching Kero jump around. She laughed when he slid across the seat when the limo slow then slid towards them when it sped up.
"Xiao Lang?"
"Hmmm?"
"Can I learn to drive?" she asked knowing that it must be fun because everyone here had a car.
"Sure" he answered resting back. He was home but it was different from any other time he came home. This time he had a wife who loved him, this time he was prepared for what they threw at him. And he was going to deal with them but his top priority was getting Sakura help. "How do you feel?" he asked caressing her arms.
"I'm fine, I haven't done anything tiring today" Sakura answered looking out the window at all the buildings they past. She couldn't believe she was actually in a real city; she couldn't wait to look around.
"Good, I'm going to make an appointment for tomorrow so we can see what the problem is"
"Aren't you afraid?" Sakura whispered making him look at her. "I mean that you married me and I might" she stopped because he placed his fingers on her lips.
"Don't" he spoke looking into her eyes. Sakura nodded placing her palm on his cheek. Smiling she moved her hand into his hair, "Liked it when it was long?"
"As long as you don't go bald I'm happy I love running my hand through your hair" Sakura answered making his eyes turn teasing.
"I know, and digging your finger nails into my back, shall I go on?" he asked Sakura nodded no turning to keep her blush down. "At least I know you enjoy your self"
"Syaoran!" she gasped burying her head in his chest giggling. "I know I can't help my self" he heard her say. "Hmmm, you know what?"
"What?"
"I'm hungry,"
"We'll have dinner when we arrive I'm sure the cooks have already started" he spoke making her nod. Sakura stayed in his arms watching Kero play, a smile touched her lips but it faltered wondering what her family was doing. She missed them already and she hadn't even been here for a day. She started to nod off but before she could fall into a deep sleep the limo slowed though she didn't move.
She watched as the car drove through high walls then saw trees in the distance looking up she noticed that they had arrived. "We're here?"
"Yeah," Syaoran answered when they turned towards the house. She couldn't see the house because the window leading to the driver's section was closed.
"Come Kero" Sakura called making Kero run to her when the limo stopped, he jumped into her arms when the door opened. Syaoran got out first then held his hand for her; she placed Kero into the bag before getting out. She looked up at the large house that seemed to tower over her; she had to break her neck off to see the very top. She didn't know why anyone would want a house so large when it was obvious that they didn't have a large family. "Wow" she gasped in awe.
The servants at the door looked at Sakura wondering who she was, and why was she dressed like that. They nearly had a heart attack seeing Syaoran smile looking up at his home. "It's beautiful" she smiled looking at Syaoran who didn't at all seemed in awe at it.
"Wait till you see inside" he mused taking her hand. Sakura looked around as they headed towards the doors, when she looked at the servants she looked down seeing the looks they gave her. 'They are probably wondering why I'm not in the kitchen' she thought sadly. She eyes went bright seeing the house that glowed like it was made of gold. "Well what do you think?" he laughed making Sakura glare at him mildly.
"Don't make fun of me" she replied jokingly. "It's amazing and you know it, humph" she spun around on her heels taking in all she was looking at. She spotted Yelen and Wei up ahead of them.
"Your highness were shall I put the misses bags?" a man asked meekly behind them. She looked at him seeing that he was about Syaoran's age and was dressed nicely.
"The bags, both of them goes into Master Li's room" Wei spoke walking towards them. "And you'll address her not a misses but her highness" he continued looking the man up and down, the man nodded vigorously walking off with both bags. "I'm afraid they don't know who you are yet but I'll have a meeting with all of them tonight" he smiled.
"Oh but that's not necessary I don't mind being called Sakura" Sakura objected making his eyes twinkle.
"No one but family shall call you Sakura, you're a princess" Wei replied before looking at Syaoran. Sakura gulped looking around at all the maids and butlers she guessed in a way it was good she didn't have to learn their names now but she would make it something to do. "Her majesty would like to see you"
"Okay, could you bring Sakura to my room?" Syaoran asked softly looking at Sakura apologetically. She smiled at him before he walked off; she walked behind Wei as he led her up the large staircase.
"Wei-san, how many rooms are in this house?" she asked softly when they turned the corner and headed down a long hallway.
"About four hundred ma'am, this was built like a Victorian palace three decades ago" he answered making her nod looking at all the furniture in the hall way.
"It's beautiful, I guess it's a good thing I'm not on the second or third floor because I would get lost every single morning" she stated making him chuckle when they came to Syaoran's room. He opened the door and allowed her to walk in before he joined her.
"This is Master Li's room, this has been his from since he was child. He'll move to the master's room soon it's a lot bigger" Wei stated making Sakura look at him oddly.
"Any larger and we'll be able to put in two more rooms and another bathroom. Why would he need so much room?" he held back a laugh at her outrageous comment loving her life.
"He likes space and he spent most of his time inside here when he was home" Wei answered when Sakura sat Kero down. "Has he had his shots?"
"No I'm afraid not, does he need shots?" she rested her bag down and walked over to the window and pulled the curtains back. Her eyes widen looking at the large backyard that seemed to go on for miles with luxurious gardens but unfortunately no hammock.
"Hai ma'am I'll bring him personally to the best vet tomorrow and he'll need a tag as well. We can't have your pet running around the house without a tag he might get lost and fall in the wrong hands" Sakura laughed nodding in agreement.
"I would really appreciate that Wei-san"
"Yes Sakura-san, I shall leave you to relax" she watched him leave sighing when the door closed. Walking over to the hallway in his room she walked into what seemed like a part of the bathroom. She opened on of the doors only to see an endless closet of clothing, closing that she walked further and opened the next-door coming upon a walk in bathroom.
"They must like everything in large quantities" she muttered seeing that the shower and bath were separate. She left the door cracked and started the shower, she yelped feeling the hot water. Looking at the color codes she diluted it and sighed cooling her hand. Stripping down, she grabbed a washcloth and gets in sighing in content. *
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* He walked down the hall having heard what his mother said, she was right everyone would come running over here now that he was alive. He really wasn't in the mood to see anyone and knew that she would deal with it. He didn't even want to think about how they would double their speed when they found out that he was married and to a woman who was from an island no one knew about. "Well they'll know about it soon enough" he mused shaking his head.
He had also made an appointment for tomorrow morning at eight then he would drop her off with Mei Lin and Tomoyo so they could get her some more, lot's more clothing. He opened his door and had to move out of the way when Kero high tailed it out. "Oh no" he muttered hoping he would find his way outside before nature couldn't hold it anymore. Shrugging he walked in and closed the door making sure to latch not wanting anyone to walk in. "Sakura?"
"Yeah?" she appeared out of the bathroom wearing his rob that seemed to engulf her. "I hope you don't mind" she smiled sheepishly drying her hair out.
"Not at all, we're going to have dinner in about half n' hour" he answered walking into the bathroom. "We've got an appointment for eight tomorrow morning with the family doctor"
"Okay" she looked through her small bag taking out a simple beige dress and underclothing. She took out the small picture of her family and smiled looking them over. "Thank you Rosa" she whispered holding it to her heart. "Which side is mine?"
"Which side of what?" he asked holding a glass of water and two of her tablets.
"The bed, Rosa packed a family portrait for me" Sakura beamed showing him. She rested her clothing down and took the tablets then the water.
"Left, it doesn't really matter because there isn't a corner," Sakura laughed placing the glass on a small table.
"I don't have to hide in corners anymore" she replied making him smile starting to take his shirt off.
"I'm going to shower, if you want you can go down and join Wei and my mother in the library" she watched him go knowing she was going to wait for him. She knew that his mother wasn't too keen with her. She placed the picture on the nightstand before getting dressed. Half way through braiding her hair she noticed that Kero wasn't in the room, she didn't want him to get lost in here.
"Oh Kero" she whispered going through the door. She pulled it closed and ran down the hall since, as they were nobody in the hall. "Kero?" she called softly looking for him. She walked down the stairs slowly looking around for him, seeing someone walk out of a room she smiled hurrying down the stairs. "Excuse me, have you seen a white puppy running around?"
"No, shouldn't you be in the kitchen and not running about the house?" the woman asked making Sakura flush.
"But" shaking her head she excused her self-heading the way the woman came. She knew she was going to get that a lot but she didn't care, finding Kero was all the mattered. "Kero?" she called looking under the table. "Oh excuse me," she gasped bumping into a young man.
"It's all right, are you looking for something?" he asked steadying her. He looked at her and figured she was a new maid or something seeing the way she was dressed.
"Yes have you seen a white puppy I seem to have lost him?" Sakura answered brushing her hair off her face and the guy thought he was seeing stars. "Are you alright?" she asked worried seeing him turn red.
"Yes is he your dog? He's in the kitchen eating come I'll show you. My name is Ken" he smiled leading her to the kitchen.
"Oh hi I'm Sakura" Sakura replied walking down the long dining room. She looked at the large clean kitchen seeing people scurry about fixing dinner. "Kero" she called seeing her dog. He looked up and wagged his tails walking over to her, "I guess he found the only door leading out side"
"Yeah, all the others are kept closed except for this one. Dogs aren't allowed inside this house, no one is allowed to bring their pets here," Ken stated pulling out a chair for Sakura who sat down. She nodded looking at what they were cooking and wondered if they new any Galatian dishes. *
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"No I thought she was with you" Yelen replied looking up from the book she was reading. Syaoran shook his head turning to walk out of the room. "I'm sure she's around here somewhere"
"I'm going to find her, I don't want her wondering around alone" Syaoran replied disappearing. She looked at the door wondering how this girl was able to awaken emotions such as love in her son.
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* "Wei have you seen Sakura?" Syaoran asked having checked all the front rooms.
"No master Li, have you check with your mother?" Wei asked holding the letters he was bringing to Yelen.
"Yes, help me look for her. I'll look down here you and some men check upstairs" Syaoran said running off towards the dining room. Wei nodding watching him runs off before doing as he was told. Since he had known Sakura, he had felt so many emotions he never knew he would be feeling in his life.
He knew he shouldn't be getting so worried because she was somewhere in this house but he couldn't help himself. He burst through the kitchen door shocking everyone, seeing Sakura sitting at the table laughing with some maids and a butler he sigh. "Your highness" a man gasped walking over to Syaoran but the look he got made him stop dead in his tracks.
"Don't get up Sakura" Ken said holding Sakura's arm this didn't go good with Syaoran. He was holding his wife and calling her by her first name, which was forbidden in the house, and they knew it.
"Get back to work all of you" he spoke looking at everyone who was still staring at him like he was a ghost. He thinks in his whole life that this was the first time he had been in the kitchen.
"Syaoran!" Sakura exclaimed getting up. People looked at her then at Syaoran, Ken looked at her then Syaoran with a frightened face.
"Madam, you gave me a scare" Syaoran spoke when she got up. "I told you to stay with my mother, it's not good to wonder off alone. The kitchen is the last place I would expect you to be in"
"I'm sorry I was looking for Kero, I guess he came here because it has the only door" she said holding pup in her arms.
"That's okay but the kitchen is off limits to you" Syaoran said looking at her. He knew now he would have to get her out of those dresses before the men for in the house started to ask her out thinking she's a maid. "Go the library my mother is inside there, I'll be right along"
"Okay, um bye" she waved to Ken who was scared stiff. When she disappeared through the door Syaoran waited a few moments before speaking.
"When Cerberus comes in here to get outside let him out, once he is finished show him back into the house. I don't my wife coming to the kitchen, and refrain from calling her by her first name" with that said he walked out of the room leaving the place in a dead silence. Slowly everyone turned to look Ken who promptly passed out. *
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* Birds' tweeted signaling that morning was upon them, Syaoran's eyes opened when he didn't feel Sakura next to him and he got up thinking she was sick. He looked at her sitting beside his packed suitcase looking at something. Getting out of bed he saw that she was looking at the picture of Kris. "Why are you sitting on the cold floor?" he asked bending down beside her. Sakura looked up and smiled sadly closing the album before she got up.
"Sorry" she apologized walking over to the bed. Syaoran stopped her by holding unto her hand.
"What's the matter? Don't tell me your worried about Kris?" he asked making her look down. "Sakura, Kris married my cousin Xin Tao"
"She did but she was engaged to you" Sakura said in disbelief making him smile shaking his head.
"That shows you she was only engaged to the title, she must have wanted to be a princess" he mused touching her cheek. Sakura placed her hand on his bare chest not knowing if she was being silly. "That title is yours, you are my princess and soon my Queen"
"I'll look like a bush woman standing next to her" Sakura pointed out making him laugh raising a brow at her. "No really when you stand next to her people will see money, college degree, beauty and class. And with me they'll see sick, poor, home taught, from an island no one has ever heard about, shall I go on?"
"No, and they'll see a very beautiful person inside and out. And they'll see a princess, you'll walk with your head held high and they'll know to watch what they say" Syaoran stated firmly holding her face. "You understand?" she nodded resting her head on his chest not sure if she did. She really didn't know what his family really thought about her, they all acted nice last night but how would they act when they arrived in Hong Kong?
"Come we've got to get to my father's house" she whispered softly making him nod. *
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Mei Lin walked out on the porch of Rika's house looking up at the sky. She had showered and dressed ready to meet the others at the Kinomoto's but they would leave their bags here until they passed back. "It's beautiful here isn't it?" she whispered to her husband who wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Yes, truly beautiful I know why Syaoran loved it here so much" he answered placing a kiss on her cheek. "Maybe we should build ourselves a house here, I'll be fisher man and you can clean the house and work the field," Mei Lin laughed turning to face him.
"I've never cleaned a house before, and I think I would burn the house down trying to cook. I don't believe they have take out here" she mused making him laugh nodding in agreement. They looked down the street when Eriol and Tomoyo appeared on their hover boards.
"Stop cuddling and let's go" Tomoyo teased taping them. They nodded getting their boards as well. "I wish I could have seen more of the island" she whispered to her husband who nodded.
"Well Syaoran has a tie to this island now so we could always come back" Eriol stated making her nod smiling at that.
"Yeah she's going to need all the help she can get adjusting to life in Hong Kong and it won't help that she's sick either" Tomoyo sighed adjusting her visor. She had on short jeans shorts and blue tank top. Mei Lin had on black and a red shorts since, as it was so hot out. They all started to move towards the house when Mei Lin and Jamie joined them. *
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* She packed very little clothing like the queen had ordered after seeing what Sakura's room consisted of. "She won't have enough clothing to wear with what I'm told to pack" she whispered placing a framed photo of the family on the top of Sakura's bag.
"They'll get her more clothing, do not worry" Wei said from behind making her jump spinning around. "Didn't mean to scare you" he apologized.
"It's okay, what's wrong with her clothing?" Rosa asked placing her hands on her hips.
"Well um they are more Galatians fashion" he answered uncomfortably. Rosa sighed knowing he was right, she could see from the way they all dressed that what Sakura had wasn't of the latest. She looked at the pink dress Sakura would be wearing and sighed thanking god she had bought it from the main land as Sakura's birthday gift.
"Right, well this shouldn't be hard for anyone to bring. It's like a hand bag" Rosa sighed when Fiemie walked into the room and looked at the bag.
"Aren't you going to pack her make up?" she asked having slept in the brother's room last night. She couldn't take the heat, the next time they came back she would have bring an extension cord all the way across the ocean.
"She doesn't have any make up, we don't wear make up" Rosa answered making her gasp running out of the room. "His sisters are some bunch, so full of life"
"Yes, do you want me to take the bag now ma'am?" Wei asked walking over to pick it up. Rosa nodded when Sakura walked into the room looking apprehensive. "Your highness," he bowed walking out of the room out of the room with her tiny bag.
"Rosa, I'm scared is that all the clothes I'm bringing?" she asked closing the door. She was trying her hardest not to cry not but she was failing, she had never been away from home. The farthest she had ever gone was Yukito's house to sleep with Syaoran but she would return home the next day. Today she was going to leave on a seaplane to one of the large islands then off to Hong Kong.
"I was told by the Queen only to pack those after she looked through all your clothes herself. She's a very authoritative person" Rosa sighed as she began to help Sakura change. "You have showered?"
"Yes, but why can't I bring the rest of my things?" Sakura asked when she pulled her dress over her head.
"Because they are going to buy you new clothing" Rosa answered picking up the dress she was going to wear. "Come now child, the planes are already at the docks waiting" Sakura stood still as Rosa helped her dress then started to brush her hair out. "No shawl for you, I'm going to miss you baby"
"I'm going to miss you too" Sakura whispered hugging Rosa tightly.
"Come now, eat some food before you go" Rosa said walking to the door with Sakura's hand in hers. Sakura looked one last time at her room before closing the door. *
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"I'll send you a package every single week special delivery" Syaoran answered as they walked out the door for downstairs. "I'll take care of her" he said softly holding the bag.
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* Jin Su sat on his porch looking down at the road as they all headed towards the docks. His hands clenched but he held himself in place, he had heard that the entire island was surrounded by military. "So she's leaving ay?" his mother said beside him. She touched her son's leg and smiled sadly. "She has to go, she's sick and need help. I heard it's too late for her"
"I hope it's too late, when she dies he'll know what it is that I'm feeling" Jin Su spat angrily. Looking out at the ocean, his mother shook her head knowing he was only feeling grief.
"Non sense boy, you don't wish the death of anyone. You can't change the way things are to happen" Mame stated knocking him on the head with her cane. "I knew how sick her mother was, you don't want Sakura to go through the same thing. Her mother was a really nice lady"
"He's just upset because she didn't just dump him for a poor man but a prince whose about to become a king" Angel laughed from behind him. "Don't worry brother, Alexis wants you" she soothed. She laughed when Jin Su got up and walked away. *
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* People watched as one of their own was leaving the island to get medical help. They all wished her the best as they watched her say a very teary eyes good bye. Mei Lin and the other's except for Sakura and Syaoran boarded the plane after saying their good byes. Tomoyo looked on sadly as she taped the site before her, the Li sister's plane had already pulled out and was getting ready to take off.
Sakura hugged her brother tightly letting her tears go freely. "I'm going to miss you Kaijuu, you get better and come back to visit fast" he whispered hugging her tightly. Sakura nodded when he sat her down.
"Kai" Sakura said through tears hugging her little sister who was crying. Naoko and the others had already said their good byes to them and wiped their tears away.
"Oh Sakura, remember to have enough fun for the both of us and take pictures" Kai whispered hugging her sister tightly. "I'm going to miss you"
"I'm going to miss you too" Sakura replied when Kai kissed her on the cheek. She smiled going to hug Rosa. Syaoran stood on the side watching the exchange wondering if she was going to be able to survive being away from them. He prayed that she wouldn't get too homesick.
"Get better, so you and Syaoran can give me children to care for" Rosa stated making Sakura laugh blushing. "Don't be modest"
"Rosa!" she laughed giving the woman a kiss on the cheek. She nodded moving to her father, saying bye to him would be the hardest thing ever.
"You take care of my Sakura" Rosa stated looking at Syaoran sternly.
"I will and I'll miss you and your cooking" Syaoran said making her smile hugging him followed by Kai.
"I'll miss you Syaoran" Kai said sincerely hugging him around the waist.
"I'll miss you too Kai" Syaoran replied patting her on the head. "And I'll see if I can find you a duke or something like that" she giggled nodding eagerly.
Sakura hugged Fujitaka tightly not saying anything; she didn't know what to say. She didn't want to leave her father but knew they wanted her to go and get better and she was going to do that for them. "I love you father" was the only thing she could think of to say.
"I love you too Sakura, come now you two have to go" Fujitaka replied getting emotional. Sakura nodded stepping back, she gave her father a kiss before taking Syaoran's hand. "Hurry back"
"I'll do that" Sakura said taking the handkerchief Syaoran handed her. Kaho stepped forward holding Kero in a straw bag. Smiling Sakura took him gratefully.
"Be good" Kaho said hugging Touya, Sakura nodded before she turned around with Syaoran.
"Bye Sakura, Syaoran!" they all yelled waving to her. Sakura waved by before getting in the plane that would be carrying her Syaoran and one of the guards. She waved bye when their plane pulled out following behind the one carrying Mei Lin and the others. She looked at her family one last time before the plane got ready to take off.
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He looked at all the people and mostly all the females were wiping tears away knowing that they were going to miss Sakura. "Yes he'll make sure she's okay, all we have to do now is count the days until a week arrives" Fujitaka whispered walking off for his home. *
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"We'll just have to write them demanding pictures when they send the package to us" Kai stated sitting on the sofa. She looked out the window at the hammock that Sakura loved very much. "Please get better sister" she whispered softly holding her cross. *
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"About five minutes your majesty" he answered softly. The guard sitting behind them yelped when Kero latched unto his finger. Pulling the dog off he looked at his finger wincing. Syaoran turned to look at him and smirked shaking his head.
"Don't put your finger near his mouth, he's hungry," he said resting his head against the window. The guard glares at Kero who snarls showing his fangs before placing his two paws on the window looking out the window. All the special training he had and he as put in charge of watching a mutt.
Sakura felt someone shaking her lightly making her cuddle up to Syaoran more, seeking warmth. "No more sleep" she muttered making him smile.
"Come on we've got to switch planes" Syaoran whispered looking up at the reporters that weren't far away. So much for keeping everything a secret, he didn't know how they found out but figured it had to do with all the military surrounding Galatea or the fact that the new Li jet was parked here. "Sakura?"
Sakura giggled feeling something warm rubbed against her cheek. Opening her eyes she saw Kero looking at her and looked up to see Syaoran. "What's the matter?" she asked softy sitting up.
"We've got switch planes, come on" Syaoran answered making her nod getting up. She took the guards offered hand and got looking around, the only thing that was different in this place that they had paved roads, tall buildings and lights.
"Where are we?" she asked when Syaoran got out holding Kero and the straw bag. She looked at everyone who was sitting on a long funny looking golf cart.
"Okinawa, we'll fly out from here to Hong Kong" Syaoran answered walking beside her to their ride. He got on after Sakura who was tired; he knew she would be sleeping all the way to Hong Kong.
"Why are they so many?" she whispered making Mei Lin laugh turning to look at her pulling up her shades.
"Well since as he's supposed to be dead, they are naturally curious just wait till we arrive home, there will be five times this much reporters" she answered making Sakura looking away from the people who were taking pictures. She covered her face with her hair not wanting them to take pictures of her.
"We should reaching home Hong Kong by or before nightfall" Syaoran said making Sakura nod. "Why are you hiding your face?"
"I don't know, I don't like to have my picture taken" Sakura replied making him laugh holding unto Kero. Kero's ear stood up and he looked out the moving cart only to see a cat, his eyes narrow and he sprung off Syaoran's leg. "Kero!" Sakura yelled looking at the puppy.
"Stop" Syaoran ordered making the cart come to an abrupt halt. He got off; followed by guys, "Stupid mutt" He grumbled shaking his head. "Come on he shouldn't be far" he said seeing him run towards the fence. Sakura beat them to it though cause she was already running after him yelling.
"Well isn't this entertaining" Fanfren laughed looking at her brother and other men run after Sakura who was running after her pet. The others shook their heads in agreement while Wei and Yelen sat in silence watching the site.
Kero yelped getting caught in the fencing right before the reporters, he snarled seeing the cat disappear. Sakura yelled his named seeing him get caught, thinking he was hurt she ran faster ignoring all the reporters. "Oh Kero you naughty boy" she spoke bending down to get him unhook. Getting him off she hugged him to her getting up. She gulped looking at all the lens stuck in her face as they went off practically blinding her, shooting questions at her. "What's your name? What's your relation to the prince? Where are you from? And so on.
Syaoran ran up to her covering her face, he turned around with her and walked back to the others. "Is he all right?" he asked making Sakura nod. "Come on let's get out of here"
"Yeah, sorry about running off" Sakura said making him smiles when they came to the cart. They got on and it started again heading towards the jet.
"Is he okay?" Tomoyo asked turning around with her camera.
"Yeah he's fine, just a little scared. I don't think he'll be going around fences for a while" Sakura smiled rubbing Kero's ears. She looked at the large back jet when it came into view; well it was the largest plane she had ever seen she knew there was bigger ones. When the cart came to a stop they got off and walked towards it following Yelen. "Its beautiful" she whispered making Mei Lin and Tomoyo laugh.
"It's new since as Syaoran killed the first one" Mei Lin teases getting a glare from him. When they got on the girls sighed feeling how cool it was in side, Sakura on the other hand was cold. She rubbed her shoulders sitting down; she didn't think it look anything like a plane. It looked like small living room with very expensive furnishings. She looked up when Syaoran placed a blanket around her shoulders, and sat beside her.
"Good afternoon your majesties, we'll be heading out in five minutes" the captain said when the door closed. Sakura buckled her seat belt pulling it tightly, and held Kero close to her. Tomoyo sat on the opposite side of her with Mei Lin; she smiled at them making them smile.
"You're going to love it in Hong Kong, its just a beautiful as Galatea but in it's own special way" Mei Lin stated making her nod in understanding.
"Her mother is Chinese so she speaks it" Syaoran said making them brighten.
"Really, oh cool" Tomoyo beamed in Chinese making Sakura laugh. "That means we can call you Ying Fa instead of Sakura" Sakura nodded. "Oh this is so neat, we're going to take you all over and show you all the spots"
"Oh no I think you've awaken the old Tomoyo" Eriol laughed sitting beside his wife when the jet started to move.
"And what's that supposed to mean?" she asked him angrily making him laugh shaking his head in defense. Sakura laughed watching them bicker like real couples as she rested against Syaoran. The only person she would have to get to accept her would be Yelen.
"Don't mind those two, they fight a lot but always make up" Mei Lin stated resting against Jamie. "It'll be good to get home, there's a lot that needs to be taken care of"
"Yeah poor Xiao Lang, I don't think we'll see a lot of him when he reaches. He has so many loose ends to tie up, we'll be lucky to see him for one hour in a day" Jamie stated. Sakura looked up at Syaoran wondering if he was going to leave her alone by her self.
"Not going to leave you alone by your self, you'll always be with me and if not with my then I'm sure Mei Lin and Tomoyo won't mind having you over" he explained making them nod.
"Don't worry we'll keep you so busy that when asked about Xiao Lang, you'll say Xiao Lang who?" Sakura laughed at the audacity of the statement making Mei Lin smile when the plane took off.
At the beginning of the flight Sakura talked with Mei Lin, Tomoyo and the Li sisters then they were served lunch that was pretty good. Sakura feeling exhausted slept for the rest of the flight while Syaoran spoke with his mother. Kero rested on his mistress's lap watching everyone moved about taking his or her seats since as the plane was going to land.
Syaoran pressed the button to the seat rose up; he took Kero in his arms and sat next to Sakura buckling his seatbelt. "Promise me you won't bit anymore people" Syaoran spoke looking at Kero who looked at him with golden eyes.
"If you're waiting for an answer I don't think he'll give you one" Sakura smiled waking up. Syaoran nodded in agreement, Sakura looked out the window at the tall buildings in the distance as they turned towards the airport. She took Syaoran's hand absently. He closed his around hers comfortingly as the sun descended behind the buildings.
"I would have been shocked if he gave me one" Syaoran replied making giggle as he raised her hand to his lips and kissed it. "Welcome to my village"
"It's nothing like a village" she pointed out moving closer to him. Syaoran nodded in agreement giving a lingering kiss making Sakura smiled in it.
"So right, Ying Fa" he murmured when the plane touched down on the runway. Kero yelped moving closer to Syaoran. Sakura petted him when the plane slowed, she looked at all the large planes they passed and at the airport 'this is it Sakura, no backing out' she thought.
"Hah we're home," Fiemie exclaimed when the plane taxied towards the private section. She looked at her mother and smiled sheepishly putting her hands down and looked away.
"Why are there so many cars?" Sakura asked counting at least seven limos excluding the police cars and two bikes.
"For my sisters they have husbands believe it or not" he answered sweat dropping, Sakura laughed shaking her head at him. The when the engines dead down they all got up stretching.
"We'll come by tomorrow Sakura," Tomoyo said giving her a hug followed by Mei Lin.
"Okay bye" Sakura smiled when they headed towards the door. She bent down and picked up Kero off the seat. "Come Kero it's time to leave," she whispered stepping in front of Syaoran who followed her from behind. She stepped down the stairs slowly noticing that all the men were looking at her, probably wondering who she was.
She followed Syaoran to the second limo; a man opened the door and helped her in. She waited for Syaoran to talk with Eriol and Jamie before he got in and the door closed. She let Kero down on the floor then began moving the air conditioning sockets off her legs. Syaoran picked up a phone and pressed a number, when the limo pulled off behind his mothers. "Turn the air off and unlock the windows" he said before hanging up. He pressed a bottom and the windows opened halfway letting the warm air in.
"Sorry, I'm not used to that kind of air" she apologized sheepishly. Syaoran hugged her to him running his hand through her hair.
"Not a problem. Now do you want to stay in my room or do you want one of your own?" he asked outlining her cheek with his finger.
"Is a problem for us to have the same room?" Sakura asked thoughtfully. She didn't see any problem with it because they were married but they hadn't gotten the chance to move into the same room.
"No but since as Tomoyo and Mei Lin are going to bring you shopping. I'll give you the room next to mine for your clothing" Syaoran explained making her nod. "They are really nice so don't feel shy around them, out of everyone except my sisters they are the best females to be with" she nodded listening to him. "And Eriol and Jamie and Wei are the only males I want you getting friendly with. Don't go around my cousin Xin Tao, understand?"
"Hai, what do I call you?" Syaoran laughed hearing her question.
"You can call me Syaoran or Xiao Lang or husband because you are my wife. My rule of not using my name doesn't ever count in your case, my mother, Galatians, sisters and close friends" she nodded watching Kero jump around. She laughed when he slid across the seat when the limo slow then slid towards them when it sped up.
"Xiao Lang?"
"Hmmm?"
"Can I learn to drive?" she asked knowing that it must be fun because everyone here had a car.
"Sure" he answered resting back. He was home but it was different from any other time he came home. This time he had a wife who loved him, this time he was prepared for what they threw at him. And he was going to deal with them but his top priority was getting Sakura help. "How do you feel?" he asked caressing her arms.
"I'm fine, I haven't done anything tiring today" Sakura answered looking out the window at all the buildings they past. She couldn't believe she was actually in a real city; she couldn't wait to look around.
"Good, I'm going to make an appointment for tomorrow so we can see what the problem is"
"Aren't you afraid?" Sakura whispered making him look at her. "I mean that you married me and I might" she stopped because he placed his fingers on her lips.
"Don't" he spoke looking into her eyes. Sakura nodded placing her palm on his cheek. Smiling she moved her hand into his hair, "Liked it when it was long?"
"As long as you don't go bald I'm happy I love running my hand through your hair" Sakura answered making his eyes turn teasing.
"I know, and digging your finger nails into my back, shall I go on?" he asked Sakura nodded no turning to keep her blush down. "At least I know you enjoy your self"
"Syaoran!" she gasped burying her head in his chest giggling. "I know I can't help my self" he heard her say. "Hmmm, you know what?"
"What?"
"I'm hungry,"
"We'll have dinner when we arrive I'm sure the cooks have already started" he spoke making her nod. Sakura stayed in his arms watching Kero play, a smile touched her lips but it faltered wondering what her family was doing. She missed them already and she hadn't even been here for a day. She started to nod off but before she could fall into a deep sleep the limo slowed though she didn't move.
She watched as the car drove through high walls then saw trees in the distance looking up she noticed that they had arrived. "We're here?"
"Yeah," Syaoran answered when they turned towards the house. She couldn't see the house because the window leading to the driver's section was closed.
"Come Kero" Sakura called making Kero run to her when the limo stopped, he jumped into her arms when the door opened. Syaoran got out first then held his hand for her; she placed Kero into the bag before getting out. She looked up at the large house that seemed to tower over her; she had to break her neck off to see the very top. She didn't know why anyone would want a house so large when it was obvious that they didn't have a large family. "Wow" she gasped in awe.
The servants at the door looked at Sakura wondering who she was, and why was she dressed like that. They nearly had a heart attack seeing Syaoran smile looking up at his home. "It's beautiful" she smiled looking at Syaoran who didn't at all seemed in awe at it.
"Wait till you see inside" he mused taking her hand. Sakura looked around as they headed towards the doors, when she looked at the servants she looked down seeing the looks they gave her. 'They are probably wondering why I'm not in the kitchen' she thought sadly. She eyes went bright seeing the house that glowed like it was made of gold. "Well what do you think?" he laughed making Sakura glare at him mildly.
"Don't make fun of me" she replied jokingly. "It's amazing and you know it, humph" she spun around on her heels taking in all she was looking at. She spotted Yelen and Wei up ahead of them.
"Your highness were shall I put the misses bags?" a man asked meekly behind them. She looked at him seeing that he was about Syaoran's age and was dressed nicely.
"The bags, both of them goes into Master Li's room" Wei spoke walking towards them. "And you'll address her not a misses but her highness" he continued looking the man up and down, the man nodded vigorously walking off with both bags. "I'm afraid they don't know who you are yet but I'll have a meeting with all of them tonight" he smiled.
"Oh but that's not necessary I don't mind being called Sakura" Sakura objected making his eyes twinkle.
"No one but family shall call you Sakura, you're a princess" Wei replied before looking at Syaoran. Sakura gulped looking around at all the maids and butlers she guessed in a way it was good she didn't have to learn their names now but she would make it something to do. "Her majesty would like to see you"
"Okay, could you bring Sakura to my room?" Syaoran asked softly looking at Sakura apologetically. She smiled at him before he walked off; she walked behind Wei as he led her up the large staircase.
"Wei-san, how many rooms are in this house?" she asked softly when they turned the corner and headed down a long hallway.
"About four hundred ma'am, this was built like a Victorian palace three decades ago" he answered making her nod looking at all the furniture in the hall way.
"It's beautiful, I guess it's a good thing I'm not on the second or third floor because I would get lost every single morning" she stated making him chuckle when they came to Syaoran's room. He opened the door and allowed her to walk in before he joined her.
"This is Master Li's room, this has been his from since he was child. He'll move to the master's room soon it's a lot bigger" Wei stated making Sakura look at him oddly.
"Any larger and we'll be able to put in two more rooms and another bathroom. Why would he need so much room?" he held back a laugh at her outrageous comment loving her life.
"He likes space and he spent most of his time inside here when he was home" Wei answered when Sakura sat Kero down. "Has he had his shots?"
"No I'm afraid not, does he need shots?" she rested her bag down and walked over to the window and pulled the curtains back. Her eyes widen looking at the large backyard that seemed to go on for miles with luxurious gardens but unfortunately no hammock.
"Hai ma'am I'll bring him personally to the best vet tomorrow and he'll need a tag as well. We can't have your pet running around the house without a tag he might get lost and fall in the wrong hands" Sakura laughed nodding in agreement.
"I would really appreciate that Wei-san"
"Yes Sakura-san, I shall leave you to relax" she watched him leave sighing when the door closed. Walking over to the hallway in his room she walked into what seemed like a part of the bathroom. She opened on of the doors only to see an endless closet of clothing, closing that she walked further and opened the next-door coming upon a walk in bathroom.
"They must like everything in large quantities" she muttered seeing that the shower and bath were separate. She left the door cracked and started the shower, she yelped feeling the hot water. Looking at the color codes she diluted it and sighed cooling her hand. Stripping down, she grabbed a washcloth and gets in sighing in content. *
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He had also made an appointment for tomorrow morning at eight then he would drop her off with Mei Lin and Tomoyo so they could get her some more, lot's more clothing. He opened his door and had to move out of the way when Kero high tailed it out. "Oh no" he muttered hoping he would find his way outside before nature couldn't hold it anymore. Shrugging he walked in and closed the door making sure to latch not wanting anyone to walk in. "Sakura?"
"Yeah?" she appeared out of the bathroom wearing his rob that seemed to engulf her. "I hope you don't mind" she smiled sheepishly drying her hair out.
"Not at all, we're going to have dinner in about half n' hour" he answered walking into the bathroom. "We've got an appointment for eight tomorrow morning with the family doctor"
"Okay" she looked through her small bag taking out a simple beige dress and underclothing. She took out the small picture of her family and smiled looking them over. "Thank you Rosa" she whispered holding it to her heart. "Which side is mine?"
"Which side of what?" he asked holding a glass of water and two of her tablets.
"The bed, Rosa packed a family portrait for me" Sakura beamed showing him. She rested her clothing down and took the tablets then the water.
"Left, it doesn't really matter because there isn't a corner," Sakura laughed placing the glass on a small table.
"I don't have to hide in corners anymore" she replied making him smile starting to take his shirt off.
"I'm going to shower, if you want you can go down and join Wei and my mother in the library" she watched him go knowing she was going to wait for him. She knew that his mother wasn't too keen with her. She placed the picture on the nightstand before getting dressed. Half way through braiding her hair she noticed that Kero wasn't in the room, she didn't want him to get lost in here.
"Oh Kero" she whispered going through the door. She pulled it closed and ran down the hall since, as they were nobody in the hall. "Kero?" she called softly looking for him. She walked down the stairs slowly looking around for him, seeing someone walk out of a room she smiled hurrying down the stairs. "Excuse me, have you seen a white puppy running around?"
"No, shouldn't you be in the kitchen and not running about the house?" the woman asked making Sakura flush.
"But" shaking her head she excused her self-heading the way the woman came. She knew she was going to get that a lot but she didn't care, finding Kero was all the mattered. "Kero?" she called looking under the table. "Oh excuse me," she gasped bumping into a young man.
"It's all right, are you looking for something?" he asked steadying her. He looked at her and figured she was a new maid or something seeing the way she was dressed.
"Yes have you seen a white puppy I seem to have lost him?" Sakura answered brushing her hair off her face and the guy thought he was seeing stars. "Are you alright?" she asked worried seeing him turn red.
"Yes is he your dog? He's in the kitchen eating come I'll show you. My name is Ken" he smiled leading her to the kitchen.
"Oh hi I'm Sakura" Sakura replied walking down the long dining room. She looked at the large clean kitchen seeing people scurry about fixing dinner. "Kero" she called seeing her dog. He looked up and wagged his tails walking over to her, "I guess he found the only door leading out side"
"Yeah, all the others are kept closed except for this one. Dogs aren't allowed inside this house, no one is allowed to bring their pets here," Ken stated pulling out a chair for Sakura who sat down. She nodded looking at what they were cooking and wondered if they new any Galatian dishes. *
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* When Syaoran came out of the shower and didn't see Sakura, he figured she had gone downstairs. When he walked into the room and saw his mother and no Sakura he got worried. "Have you seen Sakura mother?" he asked walking into the library.
"No I thought she was with you" Yelen replied looking up from the book she was reading. Syaoran shook his head turning to walk out of the room. "I'm sure she's around here somewhere"
"I'm going to find her, I don't want her wondering around alone" Syaoran replied disappearing. She looked at the door wondering how this girl was able to awaken emotions such as love in her son.
"I wonder" she whispered sitting down. *
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* "Wei have you seen Sakura?" Syaoran asked having checked all the front rooms.
"No master Li, have you check with your mother?" Wei asked holding the letters he was bringing to Yelen.
"Yes, help me look for her. I'll look down here you and some men check upstairs" Syaoran said running off towards the dining room. Wei nodding watching him runs off before doing as he was told. Since he had known Sakura, he had felt so many emotions he never knew he would be feeling in his life.
He knew he shouldn't be getting so worried because she was somewhere in this house but he couldn't help himself. He burst through the kitchen door shocking everyone, seeing Sakura sitting at the table laughing with some maids and a butler he sigh. "Your highness" a man gasped walking over to Syaoran but the look he got made him stop dead in his tracks.
"Don't get up Sakura" Ken said holding Sakura's arm this didn't go good with Syaoran. He was holding his wife and calling her by her first name, which was forbidden in the house, and they knew it.
"Get back to work all of you" he spoke looking at everyone who was still staring at him like he was a ghost. He thinks in his whole life that this was the first time he had been in the kitchen.
"Syaoran!" Sakura exclaimed getting up. People looked at her then at Syaoran, Ken looked at her then Syaoran with a frightened face.
"Madam, you gave me a scare" Syaoran spoke when she got up. "I told you to stay with my mother, it's not good to wonder off alone. The kitchen is the last place I would expect you to be in"
"I'm sorry I was looking for Kero, I guess he came here because it has the only door" she said holding pup in her arms.
"That's okay but the kitchen is off limits to you" Syaoran said looking at her. He knew now he would have to get her out of those dresses before the men for in the house started to ask her out thinking she's a maid. "Go the library my mother is inside there, I'll be right along"
"Okay, um bye" she waved to Ken who was scared stiff. When she disappeared through the door Syaoran waited a few moments before speaking.
"When Cerberus comes in here to get outside let him out, once he is finished show him back into the house. I don't my wife coming to the kitchen, and refrain from calling her by her first name" with that said he walked out of the room leaving the place in a dead silence. Slowly everyone turned to look Ken who promptly passed out. *
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* Author's note: Well what did you think? I thought Sakura was all cute in this chapter LOL I remembered the first time I flew, it was so cool!!!!!!!!!!! Review okay? Please!!!!!!!!!