Behind the Scenes
Disclaimer: The CCS and MKR characters are owned by CLAMP, not me. But the twisted personalities of the CCS characters in this fanfic are all proud creations of my warped mind - *Mwahahahahaha*
Warning: There will be shounen-ai, shoujo-ai and a teeny weeny bit of cussing. So this fic is PG-rated. If you are offended by any of the three things I just said, simple, just DON'T READ this fic. But true fans of CCS will never be offended by shounen-ai and shoujo-ai because they are hinted in the original CCS works, ne? Oh, and of course there will be normal boy-girl couple pairings, only that it won't be really normal.
Summary: It's about the CCS characters as actors in the CCS series, and what their lives/personalities are really like after they get off the screen into the real world. Lots of humor and surprises to be expected! Their ages and genders will be exactly the same as they are in the original CCS series. With the exception of Nakuru, who IS a girl in my fic. And also except for Sakura, Meiling, Tomoyo, Syaoran and Eriol, who are fourteen years old, but playing a younger age in the CCS TV series.
Yup, and there will be a few anime characters from other manga/anime, such as MKR. I hope you are familiar with the characters in MKR, but it's not all that important because I will describe the appearance of those characters in my fic.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review, I'm open to any suggestions as long as they are constructive, and of course, I hunger for praise! ^_^ If you got a particularly long review to make, or just want to e-mail me for confession of undying love (^_^), here's my e-add: kath_windy@yahoo.com.
And finally, please enjoy my crazy fanfic!
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ACT ONE======
"Cut! Good take! And that's a wrap. See you all tomorrow, at 9.00am SHARP!" The director of the CardCaptor Sakura TV series, Mace, shouted cheerfully, apparently in one of his good moods. The actors and actresses of the CCS TV series were grateful that their director seem to be on cloud nine, but they couldn't help but wonder how long this would last. Mace is an unpredictable person, with mood swings that can rival both a pregnant woman who somehow still gets PMS and high on drugs. And despite his moods and his young age (he's twenty-one), Mace's brilliant, and nobody can refute his ingenuity and skills with a camera. That's why he's the overall in charge of the CCS series that has started screening months ago.
The only person that Mace is always nice to, no matter what his moods are, is Tomoyo Daidouji, daughter of the Daidouji Works, the organization that's coming up with the funds and every other resource for the filming of the CCS TV series. And Mace is not the only person nice to Tomoyo, all the cast are. Not because she's nice or friendly; in fact she's a real brat sometimes, but simply because she has the power to scrap any actor or actress off the CCS series, and probably from the Anime World with the snap of her fingers. Her parents dote on her, their only daughter to the point of worship. What she wants, she only has to open her mouth and before her sentence ends, it would be in front of her, with a bow and ribbon on it. The only thing she wanted, but couldn't have, is Sakura Kinomoto, her classmate since kindergarten.
Tomoyo couldn't have Sakura because she's not that way. And Tomoyo loves Sakura so much that she couldn't bear to use her powers over the CCS cast to force Sakura do anything she doesn't want to. In short, Tomoyo's crush on Sakura in real life is reflected as it is in the CCS series. Originally, the Daidoujis wanted their little princess to play the role of Cardcaptor, but after Tomoyo had seen the script, she just knew that the role of the Cardcaptor's best friend is created for her and her alone. Of course, it goes without saying that the Cardcaptor has got to be Sakura Kinomoto then. Besides, Tomoyo has never been much of an athletic, and didn't want to do any of the stunts that the main actress got to do. She had insisted on a stunt double for Sakura in the dangerous scenes, but the director, Mace, wouldn't hear of it. No matter how powerful Tomoyo or the Daidoujis are, they respected the way Mace produces his film. And Mace's one policy is NOT using any stunt doubles in his films.
Thinking about Sakura, Tomoyo's eyes starting shining with stars in them. "Kawaii little Sakura!" Tomoyo did really design all Sakura's costumes in the series, since her aspiration is to be a fashion designer someday. She had even decided on the name of her boutique, which is Sakura Dreams. Tomoyo was snapped out of her revere, by someone mumbling and shuffling pass her.
"Got to get to the dressing room and get outta these ridiculous clothes…..damn freaking short skirt……" Nakuru grumbled with her head down, dragging her feet behind her. She was wearing the school uniform of Seijou High, and she hated it. Nakuru is a cross-dresser and a lesbian, even in school, pretending to be a boy instead of the girl that she is born as. She hated her parents for making her a girl, and was forced into this role in CCS series because she really needed the money. Besides, her scenes are few, and she kind of like the character she plays, which is genderless. But the one thing she can't stand is having to wear short skirts that threatened to display her underwear to anyone who cares to see it when the wind blows. She couldn't even wear her boxers, which is what she normally wears. For when she has to wear this stupid uniform, her boxers are longer than the damn skirt. Though she had on gym shorts under the confounding skirt, she still feels pretty uncomfortable. The worst thing is the attention that her absurd clothes draw from the hot-blooded males on the cast. Well, mainly one hot-blooded actor who seems to be behind whenever she turns around. And speaking of the devil………….
"Yo, babe! How's it going?" Touya strolled confidently towards Nakuru, hands in his pocket with a cocky grin. "Shit, there he is again, that egoistic, arrogant SOB who thinks he's god's gift to all women in the Anime World." Nakuru muttered under her breath vehemently, causing the nearby Tomoyo to smirk, as that was the perfect summary of Touya. Tomoyo shook her head in wonder, at how such a personality could act the part of Sakura's brother in the CCS series. "You have to admire his acting skills though, if not his high level of restrain, to act annoyed every time a cute girl classmate shouted his name in Seijou High." Tomoyo thought aloud. "I bet he's actually wanting to jump into the sack with the cheering girls and admiring fans, but that would be really out of character in the series and probably earn his a whap on the head from Mace. Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho!"
Nakuru nodded as she caught Tomoyo's words. Touya IS a good actor, and that's why he's in CCS even though he's a pain-in-the-ass. The irony is that though she detests Touya, her role in the CCS loves him, or at least pretends to love him with her clingy hugs. Thinking about how she had pressed her body to that playboy, she shuddered. She picked up her pace and headed to the dressing room, avoiding Touya and his obnoxious pick-up lines and sick, perverted puns. Heaving a sigh of relief as the door of the dressing room closed just in time, Nakuru hurried to the nearest cubicle to change to her normal clothes.
"EEEEEEEEEEEK!" A girl shrieked, as Nakuru whipped the curtain of her cubicle to one side. Wide emerald eyes filled with surprise stared at a shocked Nakuru. The owner of those gorgeous eyes blushed as she tried to cover her naked body from Nakuru's view. "Sa-sa-SAKURA! Gomen!" Nakuru flushed with embarrassment and apologized profusely. "I didn't know anyone was in this cubicle, I ah……….." She turned even redder when her eyes unconsciously roamed over Sakura's developing breasts that were usually bind tightly because of the age she has to play in the CCS, which was eleven. Sakura covered her chest with her small hands, and asked, "It's ok Nakuru. Do you think you can leave now? I still need to get some clothes on, ne?"
"Huh? Ya-a-a-a-of-course……….GOMEN!" Nakuru closed the curtain and stepped away, sinking weakly onto a wooden bench nearby. "This must be my lucky day." Nakuru thought with a dreamy look on her face. She absolutely adores Sakura, even though Sakura has no idea at all. It was love at first sight for Nakuru, who has first seen Sakura on the set in her cute cardcaptor costume. She was just so lovely, sweet and cheerful that her brilliant smile knocked the wind out of Nakuru, not to mention love into her heart. Of course, like Tomoyo, Nakuru knows that Sakura doesn't swing that way, so she's just got to be contented to be Sakura's friend and co-worker.
Sakura sniggered quietly at Nakuru's reaction to seeing her nakedness. Unlike the clueless and innocent character she plays in the CCS, Sakura is perceptive, and knows more than she lets on. She's fully aware of Nakuru's crush on her, as well as Tomoyo's ever-lasting love towards her. Since they both thought that she doesn't like girls in that way, she let them be. Sakura have no feelings toward Tomoyo except those of friendship, but she kind of admires Nakuru's pretty face and willowy figure. Though Sakura's bisexual, she has no urge to make the first move, since it's just not her style. Besides, acting demure and innocent will only help her gain points with her objects of affection. Yes, objects (plural), since Sakura also likes Yukito. Thinking about Yukito makes her blush, again. He's just such a handsome little thing, gentle and kind. And utterly delectable, thought Sakura with a sly smile. Then she frowned, remembering that shadow of Yukito's, that brother of his that follows Yukito wherever he goes. Yue, just a year older than Yukito, is an over-protective brother that keeps all members of the opposite sex away from Yukito, and even some of the same gender who seems overly fond of him. Unlike his character in the anime, Yue is an impulsive and rash person, who never hesitates to let anyone knows exactly what he thinks of them. His mouth has gotten him into trouble more than once, but Yukito has always been the peace-maker in these situations. And who could resist that pretty bishounen?
Wearing her faded azure jeans and a sky-blue sleeveless top, Sakura left the cubicle, searching for Nakuru. She seemed to be gone, and Sakura's the only person in the dressing room. Grabbing her navy blue backpack, Sakura walked out of the room wearily. She had been in a couple of tiring scenes today, having to hop from roof to roof, battling a gigantic teddy bear that's actually a robot. She rubbed the nape of her neck, brushing away her honey-brown hair that's tied up with two aqua-blue ribbons. Sakura loves blue color; it's just so peaceful. But unfortunately, she has to wear a lot of pink in the series, her least favorite color. Not to mention spending time in her pink-colored bedroom in the show. "Wonder who's the idiot that thought of having so much pink in the show…..bloody……" She was about to unleash a string of cusses at the person who think that the cardcaptor will love pink when Tomoyo called out to her.
"Sakura-chan!"
"Hi Tomoyo!" She perked up at seeing her best friend. "What's up?"
"Oh, we were just going for dinner, with Syaoran, Meiling and Eriol. Please join us!" Tomoyo put on pathetic puppy eyes, shimmering with tears.
"Ok ok, I'll join you guys." Sakura sighed in defeat. She could never reject Tomoyo when she launched her puppy eyes at her. Though she looked forward to a long, hot bath, she's got to eat, anyway.
Tomoyo waved to Syaoran and Eriol, who were smiling lovingly at each other and walking hand-in-hand, with a exhausted looking Meiling behind. Syaoran had been overjoyed when his boyfriend, Eriol, was selected to be in the second season of CCS TV series. The couple had been in the showbiz since they were five, and nobody dared to ostracize the young teenage couple that had been together since they were babies. Perhaps its due to Yelan, who had a great influence in the Anime world, being the sole owner of a line of Chinese fashion that caters specifically to the rich and famous, and therefore having many contacts and favors.
Moreover, Eriol's mum and Syaoran's mum were good friends, and they had promised to betroth their children to each other. Imagine the disappointment when both had been boys. But they weren't disappointed for long, as the boys quickly become friends, then lovers. It's a good thing that both Syaoran's and Eriol's parents are so open-minded, as they themselves are also that way. Yelan's husband had died a few years ago, and it was her best friend, Eriol's mother, Joyce who comforted her throughout the grieving period. Eriol's father is a wanderer, and had abandoned Joyce when he discovered she was pregnant. Since then, Joyce had never trusted another man. And so it was not surprising when the two best friends decided to take their relationship to a new level. And they were overjoyed when Syaoran and Eriol not only accepted their parents' strange relationship, but started one of their own as well.
Meiling, however, had been depressed at the role she got in the CCS. She hated fags, homos, whatever you call them. Brought up in a traditional Japan family where the slightest oddity is frowned upon, she had grown up to be rather narrow-minded. Acting being her only passion, besides kungfu which she had learned on the sly, Meiling had moved out when her frigid parents rejected her request to be an actress. Though she was still young, she had no problem living on her own, having a nifty inheritance from her late aunt, who had been the black sheep of the family. And when she got a call from the Daidouji Works, she had been filled with ecstasy at the invitation of playing the role of a Chinese Kungfu girl. However, that ecstasy soon died down to ashes of sorrow when she discovered that Syaoran would be her main co-actor in the series. He and Eriol are famous in the showbiz, and their relationship a known fact. And being the homophobic she is, Meiling dreaded being so close to one, and having to hug and cling to him like a leech throughout a large part of the show. But when she got to know Syaoran better, she discovered her dislike for homos fading, as he is truly a nice person. Eriol, on the other hand, is a different story altogether. Exactly like the character in CCS, Eriol is a cunning and infuriating jerk that likes to play his so-called pranks on anybody unfortunate enough to be with a one metre radius of him. And it is one of his recent pranks that made Meiling so exhausted today.
She had greeted Syaoran with warmth and Eriol with barely suppressed contempt this morning, and proceeded to the restroom for a quick pee. Halfway through, there was the sound of something scrapping on the floor, and someone sniggering, someone that sounded suspiciously like Eriol. Meiling had hurried finished doing what she was doing, and tried to open the door, only finding it stuck, jammed from outside with a mop. Screaming for help, she struggled with the door, hoping that her brute strength would open it, but to no futile. And nobody was coming to help her either, because Eriol had painstakingly spread the rumor that the girl's restroom was haunted. Her screams only served to confirm the validity of his rumor. At last, not wanting to be scolded by the temperamental director for being late, Meiling had climbed out of the cubicle, but not before falling flat on her face for a few times and bruising herself in the process. Since there was no proof that Eriol was the one who caused her suffering but the sniggering she heard, Meiling had no choice but to let it go, and giving death-glares at Eriol whenever she had the chance.
Like Sakura, Meiling had wanted to head straight back home for a relaxing bath, but the thought of joining her two female co-workers, and Syaoran was temptation enough. Though she disliked Eriol, she enjoyed the other three's company. Besides, when Tomoyo invited you to anything, be it a simple dinner or a all-girls night out in a gay bar, it's best to accept. And so the four headed for their regular hang-out, The Nadeshiko Restaurant. (A/N: I know I got the spelling wrong, but I can't remember what Sakura's mum's name is, sorry)
The restaurant's owner was a young beautiful lady, Nadeshiko, who also had a small part in the CCS. When Mace had set eyes on this ethereal creature during one of his lunches in the restaurant, he had pleaded for her to play the part of Sakura's mother. Being the ever-helpful and kind person she is, Nadeshiko had agreed almost immediately. That is, after her boyfriend, Fujitaka, insisted he gets the part of her husband in the series. Fujitaka is a part-time model who writes books in his free time, and one of his recent books needed some research on the Anime World. Thus he had grabbed the chance to be in CCS, to write a more realistic plot. Mace had agreed only because Nadeshiko wouldn't be on the show if he hadn't, and besides, Mace kind of like Fujitaka's books. Well, some of the more interesting ones anyway.
Nadeshiko was not in the restaurant, and the gang settled down at their usual corner table for some privacy. Ordering the dinner specials and waiting for their food to arrive, the group started catching up with the latest news; in other words, gossiping.
"Hey, do you guys have any idea why Mace was so bloody cheerful today?" Meiling asked, curious why the usual moody director had not reprimanded her when she had been late due to Eriol's prank. Remembering his prank, she shot him another disgusted glare, to which he just smiled that infuriating and seemingly innocent smile of his.
"I'm not sure, but I guess it could have something to do with the fact that he picked up a cute girl last night." Tomoyo replied knowingly.
Four pairs of eyes turned and gave Tomoyo their full attention. She took out her V8 (that's a video-camera) and flipped open the small screen. Eriol, Syaoran, Meiling and Sakura crowded around Tomoyo to look at the screen, which is starting to show something VERY interesting.
===TBC===
A/N: SO? How is it? Want me to write more? Or want me to stop this crazy fic? Then REVIEW!
And please don't kill me for their personalities ok? It's not what it seems to be, you'll see……………..
