Chap. 14: "Problems arise"
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* Author's note: I'm sorry if this chapter might seem sad but I can't stop it it's the way the story is written. Well thank you for reviewing everything, I really appreciate it a lot a lot. *
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* He bent down to her scooping her into his arms, he could see that she was sweating her breathing was very faint. He walked over to a sofa when Mei Lin and Tomoyo showed up. "Call an ambulance," he ordered making her nod getting out her phone.
"Right" she mumbled, as he looked Sakura over trying her to her to wake up.
"Sakura" he whispered caressing her face, he wanted he to wake up so he could see her gorgeous eyes. "Hey come on" taking her hand he took her pulse and sighed feeling it. All he had to do now was wake her up, "Ying Fa, come on" people were now starting to gather around. "Tell them to move back dammit" he growled angrily. He wondered what Kris had to say to her, he knew that they had something to do with this.
The crowd moved back hearing his cold tone, a man walked up telling Mei Lin that he was a doctor. "Let me see her" he spoke walking to the other side of them. Syaoran nodded resting her fully on the sofa, he couldn't remove the expression of worry no matter how much he tried. "Is she sick?"
"Yeah," he answered softly making the man look at him. "She has fainting spells due to this"
"Do you know with what?" Syaoran shook his head sadly as the man checked Sakura's pulse again. He looked up when a younger boy walked up holding a black bag. He opened the bag and took out a small bottle and opened it.
"We're having tests done, what's that?" he answered watching him very closely.
"Smelling salt," he answered moving it towards Sakura's face. He moved to it to Sakura's nose making her instantly wake up. She looked at the light when the man moved it into her face. "Follow the light" he spoke and she did so wincing. "She seems fine but I would take her to the hospital just to make sure"
"Xiao Lang?" she whispered fearfully, she started to cry not hearing or seeing him.
"I'm here, right here Ying Fa" she turned her head and saw him worried expression and all the other people looking at them. She felt really bad now because she had let him down.
"I'm sorry" she spoke shocking him. What did she have to feel sorry about? "I didn't hold my head high and make you proud" she whispered making him feel with remorse.
"Shhhh, don't be silly woman" he spoke smiling lovingly. They all looked back when a stretcher broke through the crowd. He picked her up and placed her on it softly. He walked through as they headed for the front, holding Sakura's hand in his. *
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* People in the room watched them and it was clear how much he loved her. Some prayed that nothing would happen to her, she didn't seem all that bad. *
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* Hospital.Syaoran *
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He looked the door when Avalon walked in holding some papers; he didn't like the look that was on his face. "Well what's the news?" he asked trying to get the angry tinge out of his voice. Sakura looked at Avalon's face and knew what he had to say but she held back tears. She wasn't going to cry, she could see the same look that the doctor who worked on his mother had.
"We are going to have to operate on her. We need to stop the cancer from spreading, it started to move faster," he explained making Syaoran gasp he wouldn't believe it.
"How long?" Sakura asked calmly. Syaoran looked at her wondering who she could be so calm at a time like this.
"What the hell do you mean how long?" he bit out shaking his head at her. "Don't ask such a question. Don't answer that"
"No answer it, I need to know" Sakura objected painfully making Syaoran look at her with haunted eyes. "Please, I need to know" she begged and he couldn't deny her. He had never been able to deny her, and he couldn't start now.
"At the rate it's going I would say a month, with the operation we should be able to stop it's advance" he explained making her nod slowly.
"And if it doesn't?" Syaoran whispered he could barely get it out. He felt like he wanted to die right now, he felt like-he could feel nothing. Avalon shook his head not able to get the words out, Sakura looked down. Syaoran walked over to the window and placed his hand against the frame. "When can we have the operation performed?" his voice was void of any emotion. Sakura looked at his back knowing that instead of making him happy, she was causing him much more pain.
"In about a week, we need time to order all we need and to have the specialist flown in. This can't have more than one operation to stop it, we have to do it in one" Avalon explained softly feeling regret. He didn't want to be the one to deliver such news; he knew what he was doing to them. "I need both of you to sign"
"I'll go first," Sakura said folding out her hand. He walked over to her and showed her where to sign, her hand moved across the paper before she handed him back the pen smiling weakly.
"Your highness?" Syaoran took it without even looking at him, he looked down at the paper and sighed feeling numb.
"Thank you, I'll start to put everything together now" Avalon walked silently out of the room. Sakura looked at her husband who still hadn't looked at her, she removed the cords she was hooked up to and got out of bed. Walking over to him, she touched him on the arm making him flinch.
"Xiao Lang" she whispered brokenly, trying to get her voice under control. "Please look at me," she begged wanting to see his eyes. "Please"
"I can't" was his response making her feel like she wanted to cry. "I can't because I don't want you to see how weak I am" she placed her hand on his shoulder and slowly turns him towards her. She felt her heart stop, and she couldn't hold the tears back anymore. Seeing the devastated look on his face, she burst into her own tears, never in her life had she wanted to see him cry.
"Don't, please don't," she begged wiping his tears away quickly, frantically but they came just like hers. "Please I don't want to see you cry"
"I can't stop, I was supposed to bring you here to get better but I've done nothing" his voice cracked. Syaoran looked at her, and he knew he would give his soul to the devil just so she could live. "This isn't supposed to be happening, and I'm trying to be strong. I'm trying to tell my self that this operation will go great and you'll be strong and healthy and we'll live happily ever after"
"Then why can't you?" she sobbed; she needed something to hold unto. She needed to know that he believed she was going to live, and they would be together forever.
"Because I'm selfish," he yelled angrily filling with pain. "I need you more than life, Sakura I can't live without you. I love you so much, you've given me a life and you've showed me how to love. And I can't bare the thought of you going through something like this; I should be in your spot. I'm afraid!" he confessed breaking down. Sakura wrapped her arms around him, holding unto him she was doing this to him. This was all her fault, Kai was right, she should have left him alone because now she was causing him pain that he didn't need to feel.
"Don't be afraid, please seeing you like this makes me afraid. Xiao Lang I need you to assure me that everything will be fine" he listened to her words and held unto her. He tried to get him self under control. "We don't know anything yet, doctors are never right you know" she was trying to lighten the mood but was failing because she was crying. They sank to the ground still holding each other, he leaned against the wall both not caring about anything than holding the other.
"You're right, I'm being stupid. This will go right, and you'll be fine" he whispered caressing her hair making Sakura nod. "They've got the best of technology, and they are going to have the best fly in. I'm sorry for breaking down" he apologized making her look at him. Syaoran looked at with her with moist eyes, he smiled weakly. "Don't tell anyone that you've seen me cry," she laughed at his joke nodding slowly.
"I won't," she whispered as they wiped each other's tears away. Pushing her self up, she kissed him lightly on the lips. He moved and deepened the kiss holding her closer to him. They were very afraid he was afraid to lose her; he knew that she should have a chance to grow old. She deserved to do so more than anyone else, he needed her to be with him. She was afraid to leave him; she didn't want to cause him pain. She had accepted her faith but she didn't want to cause him pain, she didn't want him to go through what her father had to go through.
"I love you Ying Fa," he whispered when they broke the kiss. Sakura looked at him and smiled lovingly, "I love you so very much"
"I know, I love you too" she replied giving him another kiss. "Xiao Lang?" he looked at her wanting to know what she had to say. "Can we go home? I don't want to be here"
"I'm not so sure" he didn't like her leaving the hospital it wasn't safe.
"Please, I'm going to be in and out of this place. This could be the last night we'll have to each other. Only a week before the operation, please" she begged looking sad.
"Fine" he sighed getting up, taking her with him. *
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* He looked out the window when lightening streaked across the sky. He didn't know where this hurricane had come from it was weird. He looked at Rosa when she stopped beside him. "You have very weird weather here" he commented softly.
"I know but this kind of storm only means that something bad is going to happen. Let's hope I'm wrong" she spoke shaking her head slowly. "I wonder how my baby is doing"
"I'm sure she's fine, and when this storm has passed Kai and I will leave" he spoke knowing that Syaoran was probably growing impatient. *
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* He couldn't get to sleep no matter how much he tried, he laid there with Sakura's naked body cuddled up to his. Looking at her face, he brushed her tousled hair off her face. "You are not going to leave me," he whispered firmly. He wasn't going to make them take her away from him. "I need you" and he knew that he was being selfish but he needed her. *
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* Sakura sighed in her sleep cuddling up to him; he didn't how she could just act so calm when he was going out of his mind. He didn't want to think about it but he knew that she had long ago accepted her fate. He on the other hand couldn't accept such a fate; if there was a way to save her he was going to find it. "Xiao Lang go to sleep, you've got the fitting for your coronation early in the morning" he heard her say looking down he saw that she was awake and looking at him with concern.
"I'm sorry, I can't get to sleep," he admitted touching her cheek, 'I want to see your face always' he thought she smiled at his touch. "You go back to sleep, don't let me keep you up"
"I'm not going to sleep unless you go too mister" she replied stubbornly making him smile softly. He chuckled lightly when she poked him on the nose with her pointer finger. "Let's see, what are we going to go tomorrow?"
"What would you like to do?"
"How about we go for a walk in the park? I've never been to a park here or maybe a movie. I've always wanted to see a movie in a real theater," she answered listening all the things she had always wanted to do. "And ice skating, my mother told me that it was amazing" his chuckling broke her off. "What's so funny?"
"Nothing, you just look so cute when you think" he answered making her flush cutely smacking him on the arm playfully. "So beautiful" he whispered outlining her jaw. He moved and kissed her lightly on the lips, Sakura moved her hand to his cheek returning the kiss. He moved his fingers against her ribs making her start to giggle in the kiss then laugh.
"Stop" she complained trying to kiss him but he continued. "Xiao Lang!" she giggled trying to grab a hold of his hand but he was too quick. "Hahaha please" he moved over her placing her on her back.
"You're going to have to beg, I'm a king I never surrender," he stated like a King who was going to War would. She giggled trying to form a straight face.
"And I'm a Queen, I never yield" she declared democratically making him grin raising his brows.
"Then I hope you know this means war" he declared starting his attack on her side making her burst into giggles. *
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* They weren't the only ones in the large house who couldn't sleep. Yelen lay in her bed writing in a book, finishing up she closed the gold cover. "I hope that my son and his Queen don't go through this sort of pain. Lian it'll devastate him, it will," she whispered before turning her light out. *
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"How come there aren't any pictures of her in the museums?" she asked softly making him look at her sadly.
"They've forgotten but I haven't," was all he said, Ying Fa looked at the picture in her hand. She frowned moving her thumb over the face of the amazingly beautiful woman. "Let me see, hearing that news devastated many of us but Sakura was determined not to make it affect our moods. *
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* Sakura giggle as she placed her hand over her mouth trying to hold it in. Syaoran gave her an annoyed look; "It's not funny" Sakura not able to hold it in any longer burst into fits of, giggles making her husband glare at her. She couldn't believe he had just fallen into the bath water. "You're supposed to get Kero in, not the other way around" she teased when he stood up covered by sod. They were currently trying to get Kero into the bath but Syaoran had fallen in. Kero barked obviously not agreeing with the whole prospect of getting a bath.
"Hand me a towel please my Queen" she nodded placing down the camcorder he had bought. Taking a towel handed it to him, Syaoran grabbed a hold of her hand making her eyes widen.
"Xiao Lang no, I'm supposed to go out with your mother today remember. And you've got to get your fitting" she spoke as he pulled her towards the large tub. Kero barked when pulled her into, she screamed being covered by the water. Getting up she moved the bubbles off her face. "That was mean," she yelled frowning but he was laughing. "Xiao Lang, it's not funny"
"Yes it is" he replied trying to get a hold of him self. He walked over to her wiping the sod off her face. "I'm sorry but look on the bright side at least now you can help me bathe Kero" they turned to look at the spot where a dry Kero was only to see an empty spot.
"Oh no" they groaned looking at each other, suddenly both smiled evilly at each other. Sakura giggled when he raised his brows suggestively, she returned the look and jumped on him capturing his lips in a sweet kiss. *
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* Yelen looked at the men before her, "My son will be down soon he's busy at the moment. Set up" she spoke making them nod. She didn't know why the future King and Queen of Hong Kong had to give their dog a bath. It was utterly unheard of; she smiled at the thought she looked at the door when a dry Kero ran in. "Well what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be getting a bath?" Kero barged shaking his head not agreeing with her. Yelen shook her head wondering how a dog could be so smart. "I suggest you make your selves comfortable, my son won't be down for a while" *
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This was going to be the last fitting, he had two suits but one was for the coronation and the other was for today. "Your majesty, we have the princesses dress as well for the painting"
"Good, it'll be nice to have the painting done today" she nodded making them nod. She looked at the spot where Sakura and Syaoran's painting would rest for generations. They would be right next to the painting of her and her husband, she missed him so. *
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* Sakura walked out of bathroom wrapped in robe with Syaoran following behind. A knock came from the door making them look at it, "Come in" she said softly making it open.
"I'm sorry your majesty but your dress for the painting has arrived" a woman spoke walking into the room. Two others walked in carrying a large bag with them, Sakura looked at it wondering why it was so big.
"Today?" she asked making them nod. She didn't want to stand for a painting today, she and Syaoran were going to see a movie.
"Yes ma'am,"
"It won't take long, they move fast. I've had to do at least four of them," Syaoran stated making her nod. "Eriol and Tomoyo will be over later so we can go out" he continued making her smile nodding. The women walked through the other door leading to her rooms. They had moved into the room belonging to the King and Queen a few days back.
"I hope you're right, I don't think I can stay in one position to take a picture for that long" she sighed making him smile when some other men walked into the room with another large bag, no doubt Syaoran's clothing.
"I'm right" He gave her a soft kiss on the lips making her smile as she left to her room to get ready for the painting. She didn't like the whole idea of being dressed, but she had no choice but to allow them to help her into the dress. It was breathtakingly beautiful, down in sparkling white material and light pink. She sat still as they did her hair up elegantly, half way through Yelen walked in with three men following behind her carrying small boxes.
"Wonderful" she smiled making Sakura flush. This was the first time she had said something to her, and felt great. She was doing her best to take her mind off what was going on in her body. "Come Tao, open the box" the man nodded placing it down. He opened it and took out a large crown making Sakura's eyes widen.
"Ma'am" Yelen took it and the girls moved as she placed it over Sakura's large bun. The girls fastened it down; Sakura still couldn't believe the size of it.
"It's beautiful," she whispered in awe making Yelen smile nodding in agreement.
"A gift from the King of England over a centuries ago, a sign of peace. Every Queen has worn it, and it now belongs to you my dear" she stated proudly when the other boxes were opened. "These are also yours, specially crafted according to the designs of Xiao Lang" Sakura was speechless looking at the large diamond clad necklace, earrings and bracelets.
"I-I" she was speechless, never in her life had she worn anything so gorgeous and he had made it especially for her.
"Tell him my child," Yelen spoke making her nod standing up. Yelen looked over the beautiful young lady before her and knew that her son had chosen right. It was a shame they had to go through this though, hopefully all would turn out right. *
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* Syaoran stood with a frown on his face; he kept on tugging at the collar of his jacket. He felt so uncomfortable, "Don't tug Xiao Lang" Eriol teased making him glare at them. "Look on the bright side, at least they are only going to take pictures and then do the painting.
"He's right-" Tomoyo stopped and placed her hand over her mouth looking at the door. She grabbed her camera and started to take pictures continuously making Eriol and Syaoran turn to look. Syaoran's breath caught looking at the figure at the door she was like an angel. Sakura looked at Syaoran's smiling face and smiled brightly as she looked him over. He was dressed in all white just like her, except on his shirt had different medals. She couldn't make them out from where she was though.
"Wonderful let's begin your majesties" the artist spoke excitedly clasping his hands together. "You're crown, oh she's gorgeous" Sakura giggled at how he reminded her of Pierre. A man walked over to a box and took out a crown for Syaoran, "Now this isn't that one for the coronation this is yours. You'll be getting your father's then" he explained making Syaoran nod even though he already knew this.
Sakura thought it was just as gorgeous as hers, and he was so very handsome. She wanted to remember him like this always, she looked at the door when two men walked in carrying two long cape made of royal blue, fit for a king. "Come now," she walked over to Syaoran and smiled shakily at him. "I'll only need to take about ten pictures of the two of you, then five by your selves" he explained making them nod.
Tomoyo was still taking pictures away; at least she was until Eriol took the camera away making her growl at him. "Oh" she gasped when they latched the cape unto her, she never would have guessed it to be so heavy.
"Don't fall, they are really heavy" Syaoran grinned making her flush from embarrassment as his got clipped on.
"Right, I'll have to remember that" she smiled making him wink at her. They stood the way the man told them, and tried not to smile. Sakura didn't know why they couldn't smile. She felt like she was blind when the flash went off numerous times, shaking her head she tried to focus with difficulty.
"Okay remove the capes, now you two just act normal. Like a married couple" he ordered making her smile brightly and Syaoran smile turning to face the other. Kero ran up sitting in front of them with a family crest around his neck. Sakura and Syaoran face each other, like they were at alter saying vows. Then after that Sakura sat on a chair with him behind her, and finally they took their individual ones. "Oh that was wonderful, I'll most in enjoy painting such a beauty"
"Come on Sakura, lets get you changed we don't wan to miss the movie" Tomoyo exclaimed making her nod.
"Tomoyo, slow down, this thing is heavy" Sakura whined making her stop and laugh sweat dropping.
"Oh yeah, I forgot how heavy they can be" she admitted making everyone sweat drop. Sakura came to a stop in the hall when the door open and in walk Xin Tao and Kris. Kris looked at how Sakura was dressed and her eyes narrowed, Syaoran and Eriol walked in at the same time.
"Well I can see that you've just gotten your pictures taken for the paintings" Xin Tao smiled walking up to them, with Kris who didn't return it.
"Yes, what do we owe this visit?" Syaoran asked coldly stopping beside Sakura, and that made her feel a lot better.
"Just wanted to see how her majesty was doing but I can see that she's well" he looked at Sakura who smiled weakly.
"If that is all then I know you know the way out. She's fine, we've got a lot to do before the coronation tomorrow" Syaoran spat not at all hiding how he felt about having them in the same room with them. "Go change," he spoke to Sakura who nodded. He raised her hand to his mouth and kissed it making Sakura flush, for joke she did a perfect curtsy.
"As you wish" she smiled making him grin. He watched her go with Tomoyo and when they were out of site he gave them a glacial look.
"Whatever it was that you said to her last night cause that" he spoke tightly looking at Kris. "If you ever do that again, and anything happens I will personally hold you responsible" Kris looked at him wondering why he was being so.
"I did nothing, it isn't my fault you married a nobody" she replied stupidly. "The women were only making her see that" Syaoran's jaw tighten and his eyes narrowed.
"Remember something, this might be 2003 but the rules still apply. And she is the Queen, you put it together" he looked at his cousin. "I suggest Tao that you have a serious talk with your wife. I'm still the same Xiao Lang don't push it. Excuse me, I've got to change" with that said he turned on his heels and walked up the steps leaving them with Eriol.
"You wanted to see if she was fine and you've seen that, she's as healthy as ever. I know you know the way out," Eriol spoke before turning on his heels and returning to the room with Yelen. Xin Tao turned to Kris and scowl; he raised his hand and hit her across the jaw. The sound echoed through out the room as her head snapped sideways.
"Come on, I need to speak with you in private" he ordered walking to the door. Kris held her head high and followed him knowing what she was going to get but cared not. *
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* A woman with blues eyes examined the movie poster closely, with her hands clasped behind her back. It was hard but they had snuck out of the palace acting like commoners. "Here you go ma'am" a man spoke in deep voice making her turn and smile. She looked into his silver eyes as she took the soda, "Ready?" she looked at his mustache shaking her head when their other companions walked up.
"Yep, this is so cool" she whispered making him smile and their friends laugh. They were all wearing disguises so they could watch a movie in peace.
"Oh I haven't been to the movies in so long" Tomoyo spoke looking at them, she was wearing reading glasses and Eriol was wearing green contacts with a goatee.
"This should be interesting" Eriol grinned as they gave the guys their tickets, the man looked at them oddly before letting them pass. When they entered the room people were still finding their seats.
"Let's go to the front," Sakura said pulling Syaoran along as he carried the popcorn. He chuckled at her enthusiasm finding seats he handed her glasses; she looked at them before putting it on.
"You are going to love this Sakura," Tomoyo spoke brightly making her nod when the lights dimmed. Sakura wondered why they needed glasses, when the movie started she was in awe. She didn't know that Syaoran, Eriol and Tomoyo were waiting for a certain part of the movie.
"Oh wow!" Sakura exclaimed making them laugh along with the audience when the 3D went into affect. "Xiao Lang it's amazing" she whispered wishing she could have reached out and touched the waves. He smiled looking at his wife with love in his eyes. *
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* * He opened the package that was sent to him from Xiao Lang. Slowly he opened it feeling all eyes on him; he wondered why Syaoran would have sent him something with such urgency. He took out the letter and slowly looking briefly at the two officers. "There has been change of plan" he read aloud not looking at the people in the room. "Last night Sakura had another attack and we had to rush her to the hospital" He paused hearing them gasp. "You are to return immediately with the entire family. She's fine at the moment but we'll have to have an operation, the cancer is spreading faster than we had thought"
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* Author's note: I hate to say this but hey I'm sorry, only two more chapters to go. I'm so sorry if it's sad or anything, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter and remember to review and tell me what you think. Even though it's a sad story I want to know if it's good as well.JA.
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* He bent down to her scooping her into his arms, he could see that she was sweating her breathing was very faint. He walked over to a sofa when Mei Lin and Tomoyo showed up. "Call an ambulance," he ordered making her nod getting out her phone.
"Right" she mumbled, as he looked Sakura over trying her to her to wake up.
"Sakura" he whispered caressing her face, he wanted he to wake up so he could see her gorgeous eyes. "Hey come on" taking her hand he took her pulse and sighed feeling it. All he had to do now was wake her up, "Ying Fa, come on" people were now starting to gather around. "Tell them to move back dammit" he growled angrily. He wondered what Kris had to say to her, he knew that they had something to do with this.
The crowd moved back hearing his cold tone, a man walked up telling Mei Lin that he was a doctor. "Let me see her" he spoke walking to the other side of them. Syaoran nodded resting her fully on the sofa, he couldn't remove the expression of worry no matter how much he tried. "Is she sick?"
"Yeah," he answered softly making the man look at him. "She has fainting spells due to this"
"Do you know with what?" Syaoran shook his head sadly as the man checked Sakura's pulse again. He looked up when a younger boy walked up holding a black bag. He opened the bag and took out a small bottle and opened it.
"We're having tests done, what's that?" he answered watching him very closely.
"Smelling salt," he answered moving it towards Sakura's face. He moved to it to Sakura's nose making her instantly wake up. She looked at the light when the man moved it into her face. "Follow the light" he spoke and she did so wincing. "She seems fine but I would take her to the hospital just to make sure"
"Xiao Lang?" she whispered fearfully, she started to cry not hearing or seeing him.
"I'm here, right here Ying Fa" she turned her head and saw him worried expression and all the other people looking at them. She felt really bad now because she had let him down.
"I'm sorry" she spoke shocking him. What did she have to feel sorry about? "I didn't hold my head high and make you proud" she whispered making him feel with remorse.
"Shhhh, don't be silly woman" he spoke smiling lovingly. They all looked back when a stretcher broke through the crowd. He picked her up and placed her on it softly. He walked through as they headed for the front, holding Sakura's hand in his. *
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He looked the door when Avalon walked in holding some papers; he didn't like the look that was on his face. "Well what's the news?" he asked trying to get the angry tinge out of his voice. Sakura looked at Avalon's face and knew what he had to say but she held back tears. She wasn't going to cry, she could see the same look that the doctor who worked on his mother had.
"We are going to have to operate on her. We need to stop the cancer from spreading, it started to move faster," he explained making Syaoran gasp he wouldn't believe it.
"How long?" Sakura asked calmly. Syaoran looked at her wondering who she could be so calm at a time like this.
"What the hell do you mean how long?" he bit out shaking his head at her. "Don't ask such a question. Don't answer that"
"No answer it, I need to know" Sakura objected painfully making Syaoran look at her with haunted eyes. "Please, I need to know" she begged and he couldn't deny her. He had never been able to deny her, and he couldn't start now.
"At the rate it's going I would say a month, with the operation we should be able to stop it's advance" he explained making her nod slowly.
"And if it doesn't?" Syaoran whispered he could barely get it out. He felt like he wanted to die right now, he felt like-he could feel nothing. Avalon shook his head not able to get the words out, Sakura looked down. Syaoran walked over to the window and placed his hand against the frame. "When can we have the operation performed?" his voice was void of any emotion. Sakura looked at his back knowing that instead of making him happy, she was causing him much more pain.
"In about a week, we need time to order all we need and to have the specialist flown in. This can't have more than one operation to stop it, we have to do it in one" Avalon explained softly feeling regret. He didn't want to be the one to deliver such news; he knew what he was doing to them. "I need both of you to sign"
"I'll go first," Sakura said folding out her hand. He walked over to her and showed her where to sign, her hand moved across the paper before she handed him back the pen smiling weakly.
"Your highness?" Syaoran took it without even looking at him, he looked down at the paper and sighed feeling numb.
"Thank you, I'll start to put everything together now" Avalon walked silently out of the room. Sakura looked at her husband who still hadn't looked at her, she removed the cords she was hooked up to and got out of bed. Walking over to him, she touched him on the arm making him flinch.
"Xiao Lang" she whispered brokenly, trying to get her voice under control. "Please look at me," she begged wanting to see his eyes. "Please"
"I can't" was his response making her feel like she wanted to cry. "I can't because I don't want you to see how weak I am" she placed her hand on his shoulder and slowly turns him towards her. She felt her heart stop, and she couldn't hold the tears back anymore. Seeing the devastated look on his face, she burst into her own tears, never in her life had she wanted to see him cry.
"Don't, please don't," she begged wiping his tears away quickly, frantically but they came just like hers. "Please I don't want to see you cry"
"I can't stop, I was supposed to bring you here to get better but I've done nothing" his voice cracked. Syaoran looked at her, and he knew he would give his soul to the devil just so she could live. "This isn't supposed to be happening, and I'm trying to be strong. I'm trying to tell my self that this operation will go great and you'll be strong and healthy and we'll live happily ever after"
"Then why can't you?" she sobbed; she needed something to hold unto. She needed to know that he believed she was going to live, and they would be together forever.
"Because I'm selfish," he yelled angrily filling with pain. "I need you more than life, Sakura I can't live without you. I love you so much, you've given me a life and you've showed me how to love. And I can't bare the thought of you going through something like this; I should be in your spot. I'm afraid!" he confessed breaking down. Sakura wrapped her arms around him, holding unto him she was doing this to him. This was all her fault, Kai was right, she should have left him alone because now she was causing him pain that he didn't need to feel.
"Don't be afraid, please seeing you like this makes me afraid. Xiao Lang I need you to assure me that everything will be fine" he listened to her words and held unto her. He tried to get him self under control. "We don't know anything yet, doctors are never right you know" she was trying to lighten the mood but was failing because she was crying. They sank to the ground still holding each other, he leaned against the wall both not caring about anything than holding the other.
"You're right, I'm being stupid. This will go right, and you'll be fine" he whispered caressing her hair making Sakura nod. "They've got the best of technology, and they are going to have the best fly in. I'm sorry for breaking down" he apologized making her look at him. Syaoran looked at with her with moist eyes, he smiled weakly. "Don't tell anyone that you've seen me cry," she laughed at his joke nodding slowly.
"I won't," she whispered as they wiped each other's tears away. Pushing her self up, she kissed him lightly on the lips. He moved and deepened the kiss holding her closer to him. They were very afraid he was afraid to lose her; he knew that she should have a chance to grow old. She deserved to do so more than anyone else, he needed her to be with him. She was afraid to leave him; she didn't want to cause him pain. She had accepted her faith but she didn't want to cause him pain, she didn't want him to go through what her father had to go through.
"I love you Ying Fa," he whispered when they broke the kiss. Sakura looked at him and smiled lovingly, "I love you so very much"
"I know, I love you too" she replied giving him another kiss. "Xiao Lang?" he looked at her wanting to know what she had to say. "Can we go home? I don't want to be here"
"I'm not so sure" he didn't like her leaving the hospital it wasn't safe.
"Please, I'm going to be in and out of this place. This could be the last night we'll have to each other. Only a week before the operation, please" she begged looking sad.
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"I know but this kind of storm only means that something bad is going to happen. Let's hope I'm wrong" she spoke shaking her head slowly. "I wonder how my baby is doing"
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"I'm sorry, I can't get to sleep," he admitted touching her cheek, 'I want to see your face always' he thought she smiled at his touch. "You go back to sleep, don't let me keep you up"
"I'm not going to sleep unless you go too mister" she replied stubbornly making him smile softly. He chuckled lightly when she poked him on the nose with her pointer finger. "Let's see, what are we going to go tomorrow?"
"What would you like to do?"
"How about we go for a walk in the park? I've never been to a park here or maybe a movie. I've always wanted to see a movie in a real theater," she answered listening all the things she had always wanted to do. "And ice skating, my mother told me that it was amazing" his chuckling broke her off. "What's so funny?"
"Nothing, you just look so cute when you think" he answered making her flush cutely smacking him on the arm playfully. "So beautiful" he whispered outlining her jaw. He moved and kissed her lightly on the lips, Sakura moved her hand to his cheek returning the kiss. He moved his fingers against her ribs making her start to giggle in the kiss then laugh.
"Stop" she complained trying to kiss him but he continued. "Xiao Lang!" she giggled trying to grab a hold of his hand but he was too quick. "Hahaha please" he moved over her placing her on her back.
"You're going to have to beg, I'm a king I never surrender," he stated like a King who was going to War would. She giggled trying to form a straight face.
"And I'm a Queen, I never yield" she declared democratically making him grin raising his brows.
"Then I hope you know this means war" he declared starting his attack on her side making her burst into giggles. *
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"How come there aren't any pictures of her in the museums?" she asked softly making him look at her sadly.
"They've forgotten but I haven't," was all he said, Ying Fa looked at the picture in her hand. She frowned moving her thumb over the face of the amazingly beautiful woman. "Let me see, hearing that news devastated many of us but Sakura was determined not to make it affect our moods. *
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* Sakura giggle as she placed her hand over her mouth trying to hold it in. Syaoran gave her an annoyed look; "It's not funny" Sakura not able to hold it in any longer burst into fits of, giggles making her husband glare at her. She couldn't believe he had just fallen into the bath water. "You're supposed to get Kero in, not the other way around" she teased when he stood up covered by sod. They were currently trying to get Kero into the bath but Syaoran had fallen in. Kero barked obviously not agreeing with the whole prospect of getting a bath.
"Hand me a towel please my Queen" she nodded placing down the camcorder he had bought. Taking a towel handed it to him, Syaoran grabbed a hold of her hand making her eyes widen.
"Xiao Lang no, I'm supposed to go out with your mother today remember. And you've got to get your fitting" she spoke as he pulled her towards the large tub. Kero barked when pulled her into, she screamed being covered by the water. Getting up she moved the bubbles off her face. "That was mean," she yelled frowning but he was laughing. "Xiao Lang, it's not funny"
"Yes it is" he replied trying to get a hold of him self. He walked over to her wiping the sod off her face. "I'm sorry but look on the bright side at least now you can help me bathe Kero" they turned to look at the spot where a dry Kero was only to see an empty spot.
"Oh no" they groaned looking at each other, suddenly both smiled evilly at each other. Sakura giggled when he raised his brows suggestively, she returned the look and jumped on him capturing his lips in a sweet kiss. *
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This was going to be the last fitting, he had two suits but one was for the coronation and the other was for today. "Your majesty, we have the princesses dress as well for the painting"
"Good, it'll be nice to have the painting done today" she nodded making them nod. She looked at the spot where Sakura and Syaoran's painting would rest for generations. They would be right next to the painting of her and her husband, she missed him so. *
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"I'm sorry your majesty but your dress for the painting has arrived" a woman spoke walking into the room. Two others walked in carrying a large bag with them, Sakura looked at it wondering why it was so big.
"Today?" she asked making them nod. She didn't want to stand for a painting today, she and Syaoran were going to see a movie.
"Yes ma'am,"
"It won't take long, they move fast. I've had to do at least four of them," Syaoran stated making her nod. "Eriol and Tomoyo will be over later so we can go out" he continued making her smile nodding. The women walked through the other door leading to her rooms. They had moved into the room belonging to the King and Queen a few days back.
"I hope you're right, I don't think I can stay in one position to take a picture for that long" she sighed making him smile when some other men walked into the room with another large bag, no doubt Syaoran's clothing.
"I'm right" He gave her a soft kiss on the lips making her smile as she left to her room to get ready for the painting. She didn't like the whole idea of being dressed, but she had no choice but to allow them to help her into the dress. It was breathtakingly beautiful, down in sparkling white material and light pink. She sat still as they did her hair up elegantly, half way through Yelen walked in with three men following behind her carrying small boxes.
"Wonderful" she smiled making Sakura flush. This was the first time she had said something to her, and felt great. She was doing her best to take her mind off what was going on in her body. "Come Tao, open the box" the man nodded placing it down. He opened it and took out a large crown making Sakura's eyes widen.
"Ma'am" Yelen took it and the girls moved as she placed it over Sakura's large bun. The girls fastened it down; Sakura still couldn't believe the size of it.
"It's beautiful," she whispered in awe making Yelen smile nodding in agreement.
"A gift from the King of England over a centuries ago, a sign of peace. Every Queen has worn it, and it now belongs to you my dear" she stated proudly when the other boxes were opened. "These are also yours, specially crafted according to the designs of Xiao Lang" Sakura was speechless looking at the large diamond clad necklace, earrings and bracelets.
"I-I" she was speechless, never in her life had she worn anything so gorgeous and he had made it especially for her.
"Tell him my child," Yelen spoke making her nod standing up. Yelen looked over the beautiful young lady before her and knew that her son had chosen right. It was a shame they had to go through this though, hopefully all would turn out right. *
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* Syaoran stood with a frown on his face; he kept on tugging at the collar of his jacket. He felt so uncomfortable, "Don't tug Xiao Lang" Eriol teased making him glare at them. "Look on the bright side, at least they are only going to take pictures and then do the painting.
"He's right-" Tomoyo stopped and placed her hand over her mouth looking at the door. She grabbed her camera and started to take pictures continuously making Eriol and Syaoran turn to look. Syaoran's breath caught looking at the figure at the door she was like an angel. Sakura looked at Syaoran's smiling face and smiled brightly as she looked him over. He was dressed in all white just like her, except on his shirt had different medals. She couldn't make them out from where she was though.
"Wonderful let's begin your majesties" the artist spoke excitedly clasping his hands together. "You're crown, oh she's gorgeous" Sakura giggled at how he reminded her of Pierre. A man walked over to a box and took out a crown for Syaoran, "Now this isn't that one for the coronation this is yours. You'll be getting your father's then" he explained making Syaoran nod even though he already knew this.
Sakura thought it was just as gorgeous as hers, and he was so very handsome. She wanted to remember him like this always, she looked at the door when two men walked in carrying two long cape made of royal blue, fit for a king. "Come now," she walked over to Syaoran and smiled shakily at him. "I'll only need to take about ten pictures of the two of you, then five by your selves" he explained making them nod.
Tomoyo was still taking pictures away; at least she was until Eriol took the camera away making her growl at him. "Oh" she gasped when they latched the cape unto her, she never would have guessed it to be so heavy.
"Don't fall, they are really heavy" Syaoran grinned making her flush from embarrassment as his got clipped on.
"Right, I'll have to remember that" she smiled making him wink at her. They stood the way the man told them, and tried not to smile. Sakura didn't know why they couldn't smile. She felt like she was blind when the flash went off numerous times, shaking her head she tried to focus with difficulty.
"Okay remove the capes, now you two just act normal. Like a married couple" he ordered making her smile brightly and Syaoran smile turning to face the other. Kero ran up sitting in front of them with a family crest around his neck. Sakura and Syaoran face each other, like they were at alter saying vows. Then after that Sakura sat on a chair with him behind her, and finally they took their individual ones. "Oh that was wonderful, I'll most in enjoy painting such a beauty"
"Come on Sakura, lets get you changed we don't wan to miss the movie" Tomoyo exclaimed making her nod.
"Tomoyo, slow down, this thing is heavy" Sakura whined making her stop and laugh sweat dropping.
"Oh yeah, I forgot how heavy they can be" she admitted making everyone sweat drop. Sakura came to a stop in the hall when the door open and in walk Xin Tao and Kris. Kris looked at how Sakura was dressed and her eyes narrowed, Syaoran and Eriol walked in at the same time.
"Well I can see that you've just gotten your pictures taken for the paintings" Xin Tao smiled walking up to them, with Kris who didn't return it.
"Yes, what do we owe this visit?" Syaoran asked coldly stopping beside Sakura, and that made her feel a lot better.
"Just wanted to see how her majesty was doing but I can see that she's well" he looked at Sakura who smiled weakly.
"If that is all then I know you know the way out. She's fine, we've got a lot to do before the coronation tomorrow" Syaoran spat not at all hiding how he felt about having them in the same room with them. "Go change," he spoke to Sakura who nodded. He raised her hand to his mouth and kissed it making Sakura flush, for joke she did a perfect curtsy.
"As you wish" she smiled making him grin. He watched her go with Tomoyo and when they were out of site he gave them a glacial look.
"Whatever it was that you said to her last night cause that" he spoke tightly looking at Kris. "If you ever do that again, and anything happens I will personally hold you responsible" Kris looked at him wondering why he was being so.
"I did nothing, it isn't my fault you married a nobody" she replied stupidly. "The women were only making her see that" Syaoran's jaw tighten and his eyes narrowed.
"Remember something, this might be 2003 but the rules still apply. And she is the Queen, you put it together" he looked at his cousin. "I suggest Tao that you have a serious talk with your wife. I'm still the same Xiao Lang don't push it. Excuse me, I've got to change" with that said he turned on his heels and walked up the steps leaving them with Eriol.
"You wanted to see if she was fine and you've seen that, she's as healthy as ever. I know you know the way out," Eriol spoke before turning on his heels and returning to the room with Yelen. Xin Tao turned to Kris and scowl; he raised his hand and hit her across the jaw. The sound echoed through out the room as her head snapped sideways.
"Come on, I need to speak with you in private" he ordered walking to the door. Kris held her head high and followed him knowing what she was going to get but cared not. *
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"Yep, this is so cool" she whispered making him smile and their friends laugh. They were all wearing disguises so they could watch a movie in peace.
"Oh I haven't been to the movies in so long" Tomoyo spoke looking at them, she was wearing reading glasses and Eriol was wearing green contacts with a goatee.
"This should be interesting" Eriol grinned as they gave the guys their tickets, the man looked at them oddly before letting them pass. When they entered the room people were still finding their seats.
"Let's go to the front," Sakura said pulling Syaoran along as he carried the popcorn. He chuckled at her enthusiasm finding seats he handed her glasses; she looked at them before putting it on.
"You are going to love this Sakura," Tomoyo spoke brightly making her nod when the lights dimmed. Sakura wondered why they needed glasses, when the movie started she was in awe. She didn't know that Syaoran, Eriol and Tomoyo were waiting for a certain part of the movie.
"Oh wow!" Sakura exclaimed making them laugh along with the audience when the 3D went into affect. "Xiao Lang it's amazing" she whispered wishing she could have reached out and touched the waves. He smiled looking at his wife with love in his eyes. *
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* Author's note: I hate to say this but hey I'm sorry, only two more chapters to go. I'm so sorry if it's sad or anything, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter and remember to review and tell me what you think. Even though it's a sad story I want to know if it's good as well.JA.