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More Than Siblings

By kawaiisakura

Last Chapter:

"Li, WHO is it that you already like?"

He stares at the ground intently. "It's… Sakura.." he closed his eyes tightly, preparing for the worst.

Yelan stares at him, eyes wide.

Silence..

"Mother.. I.." Syaoran started to explain.

Yelan sighed. "Son.. Do you remember that Sakura is adopted?" her face was more serious than he'd ever seen.

"Yes, mom, I'll never forget that day when she came.." he answered, thinking back.

"Li, you know it's against our traditions and many other traditions to marry anyone from our own family." Syaoran did not like her tone of voice. She definitely didn't like the situation.

"But Sakura isn't really blood-related to us right? So then-" he tried to argue.

"No Li." Yelan interrupted firmly. "No, she isn't. However, what do you think the people outside of our family will think?" she stared at him strictly, seeing if he knew the answer.

And Syaoran did.

Still in the living room, Meilin was planning on how to impress Syaoran enough to make him like her.

Sakura just sat there, frowning and looking down at the ground.

"..And then I'll finally win Syaoran's heart!" she exclaimed triumphantly.

Sakura sighed and couldn't help but murmur, "But you won't be able to."

Meilin's smile faded and whipped around and demanded, "What do you mean?!"

Sakura looked up from where she was sitting at Meilin's mad and confused expression.

"Meilin.. I think I should tell you something." Her serious voice made Meilin finally sit down in the chair next to her from the previous excitement.

Sakura took a deep breath and looked at Meilin. "The one who Syaoran likes.. is me." Her expression was of mixed emotions, sad, serious, happy, and mad all at once.

Meilin's eyes widened unbelievingly. She jumped up from her chair.

"But Sakura! You.. you're Syaoran's sister! How could you, and him.." she was so confused.

"I'm adopted, Meilin, and I guess.. just recently Syaoran and I realized we're more than just friends, more than siblings also." She looked down, smiling a bit at the memories, the sparkle in her eyes coming back.

Meilin stared at her, not quite understanding it.

"..So you're saying I have to choose?" Syaoran frowned deeply and looked down, frustrated.

"Yes Li. It's either the Li Clan or Sakura." Yelan replied solemnly.

"But there has to be some way that I can marry Sakura in the future, and still have the Clan!" he protested angrily.

His mother shook her head. "No Li, there is no other way. You must choose which one is more important to you." With that, she left the room to let him think it over.

Syaoran sighed and bowed his head down, feeling as if the world had just ended. It was just too hard to choose between the two.

An hour later..

He still didn't make his choice yet.

Syaoran sunk down on the couch in the room, his head feeling very heavy from everything that was going on.

He closed his eyes deep in thought, ready to make probably the most important choice he will ever have to make.

The Clan..

All his life, Syaoran devoted his time and energy into preparing to be the future Li Clan leader. From tough training in the martial arts to learning more than 10 languages, he had to be able to do everything. He had looked forward to being Clan leader since he was little, but that time he had not known what love was.

Sakura..

Sakura is his sister, his friend, and the one he loves. He knew that if he chose Sakura, he would definitely be very happy. He didn't want to see Sakura suffer like they were now, and he wanted to always be at her side to care and protect her. They would be able to share their whole lives together in peace, with nothing to worry them in the world.

Syaoran sighed deeply. This was definitely a really hard choice to make.

"Meilin, I hope you're okay with this, I mean.. me and Syaoran."

Sakura glanced at Meilin with uncertain eyes, just to be sure. She didn't want Meilin to be mad at her just when they had become friends.

Meilin looked down, her face not particularly sad or mad, just expressionless. She paused a little before speaking.

"I was.. so excited when my mom told me that she had found someone for me." She grinned a bit. "I thought I'd truly find happiness.." Meilin sighed. "But I was wrong.."

Sakura suddenly felt very guilty, hearing her say that. "I'm sorry.. Meilin, if you really want to marry Syaoran," she hesitated. "I.. I guess I'll back off and let you.." Sakura bowed her head down.

Then she looked up with all the courage she had, and said with determination, "Meilin, I won't interfere, as long as this is what you want and what's for the best of this family." Sakura tried hard to hide the sadness in her eyes, and even forced a tiny smile.

Meilin gasped, completely not expecting this from her. She couldn't even begin to understand how someone would let his or her loved one go for the happiness of another. 'She is such a kind-hearted person..' she thought.

Meilin smiled back and shook her head. "No Sakura, I don't want to force Syaoran into loving me, because I know he would never be truly happy."

She took a deep breath and said, "I want you and Syaoran to be happy. I know now that Syaoran's not the one for me." She smiled whole-heartedly.

Sakura's eyes widened a little in surprise when she heard this. She smiled back and nodded silently. 'Meilin is an understanding friend..

Yelan came back into the room. "So Syaoran, have you decided yet?" she looked at him expectantly.

Syaoran stood up from the couch, a very serious expression on his face. "Yes, I've decided."

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12/16/02

VOTE!! What do you want Syaoran to choose? The Clan or Sakura? Please tell me in your review! ^__^ Either way, the ending will be nice and sweet! ^_~

Well, the date I wrote up there probably doesn't match the date that it says I updated, because the Internet wasn't working today so I couldn't post it up. SORRY!!!! X_X But at least this time I've updated in less than a month's time! :] that's an improvement. Well I hope this chapter wasn't too boring or lame, please stay tuned for the next chapter!! And don't forget to review!!! ^o^

Preview for the next chapter:

What will Syaoran choose?

If he chooses the Clan, he will lose Sakura forever.

If he chooses Sakura, he will never be able to become leader of the Li Clan.

And.. what will Yelan and the Elders do about his decision?

What's Sakura's reaction to Syaoran's decision?