THE EMPEROR'S PAINIST
Chapter 13: Syaoran Tells Sakura A Story
By: THE CANADIAN GAKI
Summary: A pianist falling in love with the Emperors daughter, Sakura. Not even able to have eye contact with her, they embark on a mission with tears, pain, loss...the dreadful game of love. Nothing will stop Syaoran from getting his Cherry Blossom...S+S R+R!!!
DiScLaImEr: I dO nOt OwN cCs Ok? BuT i OwN tHe StOry lInE... :D
Key Notes
'Thinking'
"Speaking"
(A/N) Author's notes
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PrEvIoUs ChApTeR
"The story hasn't ended yet Ying Fa." She was confused by this and glared at him. "Ahuh, but I must admit you can sure tell a story. It seems almost as if, you were that litle kid Syaoran."
'If only you knew...' He thought sadly.
EnD oF pReViOuS cHaPtEr
ElLo AnD yEs Im BaCk! WaS tHaT a FaSt UpDaTe Or WaT?! hMmMmMmMm... Id LiKe AtLeAsT 108-110 rEvIeWs... Ok?
It EnDs WiTh A cLiFfY, i KnOw ThAt'S eViL, bUt HeY, wHo SaId Im NiCe?
Im HaViNg TrOuBlE oN wHeRe To PlAce THE LEMON oK?
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"Syao, can we go and eat now? I'm starving." She smiled at him and he just shook his head.
"Sometimes Kini, you can never just, eh NOT eat. Why do you want to eat so much!?" She giggled at him. His facial expression could put anyone in tears from laughing.
"I love food, and when we were travelling I didn't get much of it. I'm not complaining or anything, but does this Kingdom have any speacial types of meals? Like, mmmmmm desert..." Syaoran laughed at her and she just giggled.
"Sure sure."
"But Syaoran, can we go and walk about the town? I would like to go to a bakery and all."
Syaoran was unsure of this. What if somebody recognized Sakura? Not many in his kingdom had seen Syaoran, only close family. He thought about it for a moment.
"Well, ok we may go-" Sakura squeeled jumping up and down-But we must cover our faces." He knew she would disapprove.
"Why? There's no danger, I didn't even see any people out when we arrived." She began to whine, hoping he would re-consider.
"That's because it was the VERY early morning. There are going to be many people, and some might rocognize you." He loved to bother her.
"And no one would recognize you?" Sakura asked annoyed partially.
"No no, i'm going to wear a hood over my head also. It'll be alright." He assured her.
"Okay, but i'm NOT keeping that hood on that whole time we're out."
And so they made their leave out of the library. Syaoran was off to tell his mother that he was leaving and would probably miss some of dinner to take Sakura and show the place.
"You're taking a princess out in the city, alone? Do you plan on covering your selves up? The time is drawing nearer to darkness, my son. Why couldn't you wait till tomorrow and take her?" A glint in Yelen's eyes.
"Well, she's very perswasive mother. I can't help it, she'll bother me all day until I do take her." Syaoran sighed.
"Be careful my son. When you return I would like to talk to you about-"
Syaoran stopped her sentance, finishing it off for her. "I know... For my 18th birthday." He turned on his heel and made his exit out the door.
Sakura came skipping down the stairs in a happy mood.
"Sorry Syaoran, I couldn't find a cloak." She smiled evilly. She had found one, but hid it under the matress of her bed so he couldn't make her wear it.
"That's alright, there are many more where that came from." He smiled and Sakura groaned. "Do I HAVE to? It seems pretty stupid."
"Stupid? Ahhh... Ying Fa!" She was getting a bit on his nerves, as did everyone else. "Listen, its getting a bit dark out there, that means there are going be robbers out there waiting to take our money."
Sakura shivvered from the last experience she had with those criminals. Almost killing Syaoran on their way to the Kingdom. That was a fear that had scared her to death. She was just happy she had never seen them again.
"It is NOT late, looks to be around 5 o'clock. Look at the sun. It's fine, I don't think we'll be out that long. I'll wear the stupid cloak, but you have to promise and stay near me."She grabbed it from his hand, he helped to place it around her.
Syaoran agreeed and they made their way out. A slight breeze ran over them and cherry blossoms fell. They wizzed through the air, covering the motion of the breeze. Sakura giggled trying to catch a few, Syaoran just sighed. She was so childish, and yet she was going to have to rule a kingdom one day.
"Ying Fa, you're very childish." He teased. She tensed up and glared at him. "So, atleast I'm not like you. You're always thinking about negatives and qualities that seem wrong."
"Don't get all crazy on me. You are going to rule a kingdom, you need to be more serious."He began to lecture her. Some how, he sort of sounded like his mother, without noticing it.
Sakura didn't agree to that. "Maybe that's what's wrong with everyone. They think the best way to rule a kingdom is being serious all the time. May be they need a litte bit of a giddish side like me! It would serve them a great breath of air." She twirrled in the air and caught a cherry blossom.
Syaoran considered it, but then brushed it off. His eyes wondered to her, the sight was breathtaking. The sun was going down slowly, painting the sky with it's yellows, purples and oranges. Sakura's green eyes seemed even more beautiful when the sun shone on them. Parts of her bangs hung out at the front, covering her gems partially. A few cherry blossoms made it to her face.
"And why do you care? I-I never said I was going to rule any time soon." Sakura slipped her arm into his, she felt safer that way. Syaoran gulped hard and noticed there were many people on the road giving them looks. Syaoran's amber eyes scanned the scene, it still seemed safe.
He looked down and Sakura was closer to him, he felt like he was getting redder in the face again.
"Eh, Ying Fa you're not pre-pressured to become a Q-Queen any time soon?" He asked her, looking away from her. Everytime he did look her over, he wanted to embrace her in a hug and lock with her pink lips. They just screamed to be taught.
"Well i'm not pressured to become a Queen just yet. I have other matters that are really annoying me greatly. My father wants me to have a prince, to marry." Syaoran scowled at that. "I mean it would be nice to have a man around, to love and and..." Her voice trailed off.
"And?" Syaoran asked very interested.
"Nothing Syaoran. It's just a lot of pressure on me to find one. My birthday is coming up very soon, Syaoran, do you ever dread your birthday coming up? I know you're not a prince or anything- Her smiling fading -But would you?"
"Well, if it means I'm getting older, yes I would hate it." Sakura shook her head, laughing.
"No, say you were a prince, ok?" Her smile growing even larger. If only he was a prince, and not a pianist. An idea came to her mind, maybe on her birthday, she could have that one wish. And she knew what she would use it on.
Well, actually Syaoran was to become a king, so pretending about it wouldn't be so tough. He closed his eyes momentarilly.
"Ok, I see it." Syaoran's legs walked him off the side of the road. Slowly, Sakura began to notice he was going to hit a near by horse coming.
Sakura giggled, she grabbed his arm and pull him back with a strong heave. She pulled him so hard, he ended up ontop of her. They fell to the floor, but his strong arms stopped him from squishing her, making her flat. They're eyes met, and for a moment Syaoran felt this is how it should be. Him, having her under himself. "Syaoran, keep you eyes open! You almost walked into a passing carrige." She held him closer. Somehow, it just felt right.
He helped her up and put her hood back on. He looked to the ciragge about to apologize when he saw the three men.
"Eh, W-WHAT?!" He looked behind him, three men were sitting inside. Syaoran knew one of them, the back of his head.
"Ying Fa, keep back..." His arm outstreched to keep her shielded.
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"Sooo, this is the room I get to stay in, huh Larance?" Larance walked to a candle and lit it to lighten the room.
The room was huge, the walls painted a rich gold and brown. The windows the size of doors that had a balcony you could walk out from and gaze at the gardens. The drapes covering the windows sides were white and hung loosley. The bed, which was right up against a wall, was large with dark blue sheets. There was a little table beside the bed, that held roses, Larance's favourite flowers. A medium, sized silver chandalier hung above the bed with silver chains holding it to the roof. A carpet that lay under the bed, with designs of lions and flowers.
"Yes King Fujitaka. I hope it's at least decent. If we did know you were arriving, this place would've been more to your aquiring taste."(A/N I WOULD SAY... ITS PRETTY DECENT!)
Fujitaka smiled. "You know Larance, you are quit the gentleman."
"I had good role models." He said while placing the candle on the table.
"Role models? And who migh they be?"
"Well, my father and you of course." The boys crystal eyes changed to a light green because of the flame of another candle he lit. The light, reflecting off of it to his eyes.
"My dear boy, I was one of your role models? May be you should teach my boy a thing or two." He joked. Touya could be a gentleman if he wanted to be, but usually that wasn't the case.
"Yes well, Touya is quite head strong, if I should say so my self."
"Head strong? The boy is stubborn, gets it from my wife's side." They both shared a heart felt laugh.
"Really? I don't find Queen Nadeshiko horrible, stubborn or anything like that at all. She's a very beautiful lady, dear Fujitaka. You have great taste." He said congratualting him on his woman.
"Well, it wasn't my choice in finding her actually. Due to my parents we wed. And, it turned out wonderfully. See, I have a motto..." Fujitaka explained while sitting on the large bed.
"What may that be? May be I could follow it in the future." A little glint in his eye.
"The motto was, well not really a motto actually. Just a rule my parents and their parents before them set. The parents are always right in finding their children the right partner. My father did the same as I am doing now." One of the reasons why he thought it was ok to find Sakura a suitor, even though she knew nothing about it.
Larance smiled his white smile. "Well, I will keep that in mind. But tell me, what is Sakura like? Is she still in her tomboyish way? Threatening to hurt people if she was dressed in a dress?" He chuckled.
"O yeas my son! My daughter is a rebel without a cause! She only lets Tomoyo, her cousin to dress her for anything. Even great Tomoyo has troubles dressing her."He said slapping his knee.
"Really? How is Tomoyo? Has she found a man yet for herself?"
"My my, Tomoyo is the same as Sakura. But not as hard headed, she's the exact opposite. Light headed. She tried to get Sakura to go for some nice boys, but of course, somehow they end up running away. Now, I don't see what is wrong with my daughter. Those men came back with bruises and cut shirts. I don't know how it ever happened. But sometimes I have this crazy idea, that my daughter know's martial arts!!!"
That broke them out into a hard laugh. They shook uncontrollably, Fujitaka near the edge of the bed, when he rolled off the bed with a THUMP.
"THUMP"
"Ohh! Fujitaka, are you alright!?" Larance asked worried. He helped the elder man up to the bed.
"I haven't laughed that hard in a while." He said, trying to fix his hair that was on end. "I'm too old for this."
"Oh, you're not old." There was another voice at the door. "Nakuru, well my it's a pleasure to see you dear!" He yelled while hugging her.
"Sister..." Larance said annoyed.
"Brother..." She glared. That was the way how they said, hello.
Nakuru and Larance looked totally different. She didn't have the same coloured eyes, her's of a red. Her hair was a burgendy unlike the usual blonde of the rest of the family.
"How is Touya doing? I do want to know more about him." Nakuru turned her gaze to Fujitaka who was sitting on a red chair, rimmed with gold.
"Need *puff* to catch my *puff* breath!" He heaved dryly.
"Are you alright!?" The two of them asked worried that Fujitaka would hyperventalate.
"Perfectly fine children!" He got up quit quickly, amazing both of the children."My, you have grown into a beautiful young women." Fujitaka hollered while getting up from the chair.
She giggled. "Give me your hand, spin around for me." He held her hand and she spinned around. Her simple blue dress, swaying as she twirrled.
"Beautiful. May be I could fit you in with Touya, how about that hmm?" He said, smiling sheepishly.
She smiled so widly, and latched onto Fujitaka's neck giving him a hug. "I wouldn't mind at all." She smiled and skipped out of the room.
"Women..." Larance rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"Ahhh, but they are the finest creatures on this earth. Well, most of them."
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"Hey baby, would you like a round?" The drunk man asked while looking the woman over.
"Go away, I think your mother is calling you." Her crimson eyes fixed on her knife.
"How dare you-" The man was so drunk that he fell back wards into a nearby table.
"Ooooooooooooooooo!!!" The crowd of men boomed.
She flipped her silky black hair back and smiled, mischeviously.
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Sakura looked at Syaoran. "W-what is it?" He growled deeply and crept up behind the men. His arm outstreched, he wrapped it around one of the fat men's neck and pulled back.
"ACKH!" The man hollered.
Syaoran pulled him down and gave him a death glare.
"Holy shit! It's that guy we jumped in the forest!!!" Rekunisha screamed. He knew it was, because he still remembered those penetrating amber eyes.
"Hey boys, i'm baaaaaaaaaack." He said it teasingly, pulled Akutenshit out of the wagon and threw him to the cobblestone floor.
"Ah, shit." He wiped his mouth with his dirty sleeve.
"How did you find us?!" Akuntenshit tried to get up, but Syaoran placed a leg on his back pushing him down painfully.
"You almost hit me, again." Syaoran said.
Sakura's curiosity got the best of her, she moved forward and almost screamed.
"Oh, my gosh. Syaoran... Can we get away from them, please!?" She asked desperate.
Syaoran looked back at her and winked. "They're getting what these low life's deserve." Rekunisha saw Syaoran turn, he made a jump and grabbed onto his strong neck.
"Gotcha!" Syaoran could smell strong alcohol from these low life's, he twisted from under the man. His left hand went under his stomach and through to Rekunisha's.
"Ahhh, errr." The man's legs left the floor for a second, Syaoran's punch was that strong. Spit left his mouth and he fell to the ground, howling in pain.
Sakura was horrified, how could Syaoran do this when there were still some people around, watching them? Luckilly, his and her hood's were up.
Akutenshit picked his fat self off the floor and kicked Syaoran's leg, from behind. His leg bent and he fell to the floor on one knee.
The man's blade glinted in the dying sun's light. Sakura had to act fast or Syaoran would be cut up, and this time she knew he wouldn't survive it.
Syaoran grabbed the man's feet and pulled him down. Rekunisha under him, Syaoran setting punch after punch into his face. Akutenshit creeped slowly, raised the knife. Syaoran saw it, but couldn't move. Rekunisha had his arms and legs around Syaoran!
"Dammit!" Syaoran cursed.
"There's no one to help you now, fag." Akutenshit raised the knife, but a searing pain hit his hand.
"What the-!?" He dropped it, painfully is hand burned.
Sakura took a deep, horrified sigh. She had just drop kicked Akutenshit's hand and hit it out of his hand.
Syaoran punched Rekunisha one last time, the man's jaws snapped with a sickening sound.
Sakura was flabbergahasted. She had never seen this side of Syaoran, they didn't deserve such a beating, for almost no reason.
Syaoran's hands made it into Akutenshit's pockets, he pulled out a sack of gold coins. He felt it was lighter.
"You owe me, about 100 gold coins." He spat. He grabbed Sakura and they both walked off.
Sakura pulled back, she was angered at Syaoran.
"Syaoran! How-how could you do that to them!?" She finally yelled when they made it to an alley.
He looked at her, amazed on how she could still think they didn't deserve it. "What?! How could I? They almost killed me and could have hurt you! Look, I got our money back." He said while throwing the money up and down.
Sakura's anger raised. She couldn't take him any more.
"You changed so fast, it was scary!" She yelled it in his face, theyre eyes locked in anger.
"Hey, listen I took you out so we could go and eat something. That's what you wanted right?" He said it louder than he wanted to.
"Syaoran, I'm leaving. Take me back to the castle this instant!" She demanded.
"You can't order me around like that. Sure you're a princess but-" He stopped. He couldn't tell her he was a king. His anger was getting the best of him.
Sakura turned on her heel and made a run for it. But before she could, he grabbed her wrist making her flail and fall back into his arms. He embraced her in a hug, but she didn't return it. She just wanted to hug him back, but then that would make it seem like everything was ok.
Syaoran held her there, just hoping she'd forgive him. But knowing Sakura and her stubborn self, it kust wouldn'te not work.
She began to sob and fell to the ground on her knees. Syaoran was shocked at her change in attitude. First she was strong telling him that is was wrong. But now she was crying o him? "You could have died..." She whispered through tears.
"Ying Fa?" He asked, more gentle. "I-" He bent down.
The tears just kept on coming, she couldn't hold them back. Suddenly everything began to twist and turn infront of her teary eyes.
"You could have died..." She fainted, the ordeal was too much for her.
"Sakura!?" He picked her up in his arms. The gold coins, he forgot on the floor. He moved her auburn hair back from her face, her body motionless, but he could still hear her light breathing.
"Oh my god." He whispered. Afraid she had suffered something, maybe a concussion. But how could she? Nothing happened to her.
That's when it hit him. His outburst against the other men that had attacked them. That was why when he had said criminals, she was so close to him. She was always afraid, after what happened that it might've happened to Syaoran, again. His eyes began to sting, how stupid could he have been?!
It was a good thing they hadn't walked far from the castle. He knew his way and took alley's and shortcuts. The moon was by now in the sky, it illuminated Syaoran's way.
Suddenly, a crash was heard and Syaoran looked up.
"No, not now!" He cussed. A thunder cloud bellowed, and it began to rain. He knew it was getting colder in the night, she would freeze if he didn't get her inside fast enough.
The sky began to cloud over the moon's light vanishing. The thunder was his only source of light to follow.
The freezing rain fell, and it fell hard. Syaoran arms were beginning to hurt slightly, holding her and keeping his exhausted self awake. After they had come back from the long, and sleepless trip he hadn't tooken a rest. And it was taking it's toll on him.
"Sakura, wake up." He murmured.
Her face was soaked and he could see, she was getting colder. Her body shivvered violently.
He made it down the wet cobblestone road, taking his cloak off and putting it on her to keep her warm. As long as she was safe, he was happy.
Greatfully, the castle appeared infront of him. He stormed through the gates, running up the stairs with Sakura in his arms.
Eriol's ears pricked up. There was an aura in the castle that was disturbed. It flashed green. Lightening flashed
"Syaoran!" The sound of his voice was muffled from the thunder. He scrambled out of the chair and closed the door. He saw him, walking in all wet and soaked to the bone. He had something in his arms, a hand showed itself through the coverings of the thin cloaks.
"Ying Fa..." Syaoran passed him, his face showing no emotion.
He walked in his room, since it was the closest and placed her on the bed. Syaoran's room had walls painted a sweet green. The large bed facing to the window, which was closed, showing the rain hitting it. The beds covers were green silk with silver lining. There were pictures sewed in of peony flowers and wolves. A large mirror in a corner and a whole wardrobe on the other end of the big room.
"Eriol, can you help her?" He asked, not daring to even take his eyes off her. Afraid she would leave him.
"Yes I can. But, you need to go in the library and get me a book."
"What is it called?" He asked eagerly.
He looked down at Sakura. Her face was paling and she was shivvering. Syaoran moved his arm, and pointed at the fireplace.
A flash of red went by their eyes and a huge fire was burning. Syaoran had used his magic to warm up the room, instantly.
"Healing Potions." Eriol said.
"I'll be back as quickly as possible. Take care of her Eriol."He ran out of the room.
Eriol waited until he left. He looked down at Ying Fa, sadness rushed over him. The rising and falling of her chest was becoming more laboured. "Syaoran better hurry, she's having a lack of vitamins, they didn't eat good on their trip here."He whispered. Her body shook again and he placed his hand on her forhead.
"Calm down Ying Fa, stay with us." He closed his eyes, ready to read her mind, what could she have seen that caused her to faint like this? Even with the lack of vitamins, she would still be awake. The memories showed her life when she was younger. "Pass that." He mumbled. He passed many years of her life, then he saw it. It was a picture of Syaoran, being beaten to a bloody pulp. His side had a large gash and she was trying to help him. He went on and saw the most recent. Syaoran, beating up the criminals that had done it. They were the ones that haunted her.
He kept looking, seeing the fear she had. She never wanted to see something like that again. "She's afraid to lose Syaoran!" He yelled, amazed. "That means she fainted because he could've hurt himelf again, and she would go through that whole ordeal once again. It just had to rain, freezing at a time like this!" He hissed.
Syaoran ran and ran. He didn't know why she fainted, but he could tell it had something to do with him.
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Chapter 13: Syaoran Tells Sakura A Story
By: THE CANADIAN GAKI
Summary: A pianist falling in love with the Emperors daughter, Sakura. Not even able to have eye contact with her, they embark on a mission with tears, pain, loss...the dreadful game of love. Nothing will stop Syaoran from getting his Cherry Blossom...S+S R+R!!!
DiScLaImEr: I dO nOt OwN cCs Ok? BuT i OwN tHe StOry lInE... :D
Key Notes
'Thinking'
"Speaking"
(A/N) Author's notes
~^~^~^~^~ Change of Scene
PrEvIoUs ChApTeR
"The story hasn't ended yet Ying Fa." She was confused by this and glared at him. "Ahuh, but I must admit you can sure tell a story. It seems almost as if, you were that litle kid Syaoran."
'If only you knew...' He thought sadly.
EnD oF pReViOuS cHaPtEr
ElLo AnD yEs Im BaCk! WaS tHaT a FaSt UpDaTe Or WaT?! hMmMmMmMm... Id LiKe AtLeAsT 108-110 rEvIeWs... Ok?
It EnDs WiTh A cLiFfY, i KnOw ThAt'S eViL, bUt HeY, wHo SaId Im NiCe?
Im HaViNg TrOuBlE oN wHeRe To PlAce THE LEMON oK?
sO... mIgHt Be SoMe TiMe BeFoRe I wIlL uPdAtE nExT, uNleSs ThEsE iDeAs CoMe EaSiEr To Me... ok?
REMEMBER REVIEWS = MOTIVATION
Make me happy, and maybe the chapter might be there quicker.. and maybe EVEN LOOOONGER!
Oooooooooo... Continue and READ
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"Syao, can we go and eat now? I'm starving." She smiled at him and he just shook his head.
"Sometimes Kini, you can never just, eh NOT eat. Why do you want to eat so much!?" She giggled at him. His facial expression could put anyone in tears from laughing.
"I love food, and when we were travelling I didn't get much of it. I'm not complaining or anything, but does this Kingdom have any speacial types of meals? Like, mmmmmm desert..." Syaoran laughed at her and she just giggled.
"Sure sure."
"But Syaoran, can we go and walk about the town? I would like to go to a bakery and all."
Syaoran was unsure of this. What if somebody recognized Sakura? Not many in his kingdom had seen Syaoran, only close family. He thought about it for a moment.
"Well, ok we may go-" Sakura squeeled jumping up and down-But we must cover our faces." He knew she would disapprove.
"Why? There's no danger, I didn't even see any people out when we arrived." She began to whine, hoping he would re-consider.
"That's because it was the VERY early morning. There are going to be many people, and some might rocognize you." He loved to bother her.
"And no one would recognize you?" Sakura asked annoyed partially.
"No no, i'm going to wear a hood over my head also. It'll be alright." He assured her.
"Okay, but i'm NOT keeping that hood on that whole time we're out."
And so they made their leave out of the library. Syaoran was off to tell his mother that he was leaving and would probably miss some of dinner to take Sakura and show the place.
"You're taking a princess out in the city, alone? Do you plan on covering your selves up? The time is drawing nearer to darkness, my son. Why couldn't you wait till tomorrow and take her?" A glint in Yelen's eyes.
"Well, she's very perswasive mother. I can't help it, she'll bother me all day until I do take her." Syaoran sighed.
"Be careful my son. When you return I would like to talk to you about-"
Syaoran stopped her sentance, finishing it off for her. "I know... For my 18th birthday." He turned on his heel and made his exit out the door.
Sakura came skipping down the stairs in a happy mood.
"Sorry Syaoran, I couldn't find a cloak." She smiled evilly. She had found one, but hid it under the matress of her bed so he couldn't make her wear it.
"That's alright, there are many more where that came from." He smiled and Sakura groaned. "Do I HAVE to? It seems pretty stupid."
"Stupid? Ahhh... Ying Fa!" She was getting a bit on his nerves, as did everyone else. "Listen, its getting a bit dark out there, that means there are going be robbers out there waiting to take our money."
Sakura shivvered from the last experience she had with those criminals. Almost killing Syaoran on their way to the Kingdom. That was a fear that had scared her to death. She was just happy she had never seen them again.
"It is NOT late, looks to be around 5 o'clock. Look at the sun. It's fine, I don't think we'll be out that long. I'll wear the stupid cloak, but you have to promise and stay near me."She grabbed it from his hand, he helped to place it around her.
Syaoran agreeed and they made their way out. A slight breeze ran over them and cherry blossoms fell. They wizzed through the air, covering the motion of the breeze. Sakura giggled trying to catch a few, Syaoran just sighed. She was so childish, and yet she was going to have to rule a kingdom one day.
"Ying Fa, you're very childish." He teased. She tensed up and glared at him. "So, atleast I'm not like you. You're always thinking about negatives and qualities that seem wrong."
"Don't get all crazy on me. You are going to rule a kingdom, you need to be more serious."He began to lecture her. Some how, he sort of sounded like his mother, without noticing it.
Sakura didn't agree to that. "Maybe that's what's wrong with everyone. They think the best way to rule a kingdom is being serious all the time. May be they need a litte bit of a giddish side like me! It would serve them a great breath of air." She twirrled in the air and caught a cherry blossom.
Syaoran considered it, but then brushed it off. His eyes wondered to her, the sight was breathtaking. The sun was going down slowly, painting the sky with it's yellows, purples and oranges. Sakura's green eyes seemed even more beautiful when the sun shone on them. Parts of her bangs hung out at the front, covering her gems partially. A few cherry blossoms made it to her face.
"And why do you care? I-I never said I was going to rule any time soon." Sakura slipped her arm into his, she felt safer that way. Syaoran gulped hard and noticed there were many people on the road giving them looks. Syaoran's amber eyes scanned the scene, it still seemed safe.
He looked down and Sakura was closer to him, he felt like he was getting redder in the face again.
"Eh, Ying Fa you're not pre-pressured to become a Q-Queen any time soon?" He asked her, looking away from her. Everytime he did look her over, he wanted to embrace her in a hug and lock with her pink lips. They just screamed to be taught.
"Well i'm not pressured to become a Queen just yet. I have other matters that are really annoying me greatly. My father wants me to have a prince, to marry." Syaoran scowled at that. "I mean it would be nice to have a man around, to love and and..." Her voice trailed off.
"And?" Syaoran asked very interested.
"Nothing Syaoran. It's just a lot of pressure on me to find one. My birthday is coming up very soon, Syaoran, do you ever dread your birthday coming up? I know you're not a prince or anything- Her smiling fading -But would you?"
"Well, if it means I'm getting older, yes I would hate it." Sakura shook her head, laughing.
"No, say you were a prince, ok?" Her smile growing even larger. If only he was a prince, and not a pianist. An idea came to her mind, maybe on her birthday, she could have that one wish. And she knew what she would use it on.
Well, actually Syaoran was to become a king, so pretending about it wouldn't be so tough. He closed his eyes momentarilly.
"Ok, I see it." Syaoran's legs walked him off the side of the road. Slowly, Sakura began to notice he was going to hit a near by horse coming.
Sakura giggled, she grabbed his arm and pull him back with a strong heave. She pulled him so hard, he ended up ontop of her. They fell to the floor, but his strong arms stopped him from squishing her, making her flat. They're eyes met, and for a moment Syaoran felt this is how it should be. Him, having her under himself. "Syaoran, keep you eyes open! You almost walked into a passing carrige." She held him closer. Somehow, it just felt right.
He helped her up and put her hood back on. He looked to the ciragge about to apologize when he saw the three men.
"Eh, W-WHAT?!" He looked behind him, three men were sitting inside. Syaoran knew one of them, the back of his head.
"Ying Fa, keep back..." His arm outstreched to keep her shielded.
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"Sooo, this is the room I get to stay in, huh Larance?" Larance walked to a candle and lit it to lighten the room.
The room was huge, the walls painted a rich gold and brown. The windows the size of doors that had a balcony you could walk out from and gaze at the gardens. The drapes covering the windows sides were white and hung loosley. The bed, which was right up against a wall, was large with dark blue sheets. There was a little table beside the bed, that held roses, Larance's favourite flowers. A medium, sized silver chandalier hung above the bed with silver chains holding it to the roof. A carpet that lay under the bed, with designs of lions and flowers.
"Yes King Fujitaka. I hope it's at least decent. If we did know you were arriving, this place would've been more to your aquiring taste."(A/N I WOULD SAY... ITS PRETTY DECENT!)
Fujitaka smiled. "You know Larance, you are quit the gentleman."
"I had good role models." He said while placing the candle on the table.
"Role models? And who migh they be?"
"Well, my father and you of course." The boys crystal eyes changed to a light green because of the flame of another candle he lit. The light, reflecting off of it to his eyes.
"My dear boy, I was one of your role models? May be you should teach my boy a thing or two." He joked. Touya could be a gentleman if he wanted to be, but usually that wasn't the case.
"Yes well, Touya is quite head strong, if I should say so my self."
"Head strong? The boy is stubborn, gets it from my wife's side." They both shared a heart felt laugh.
"Really? I don't find Queen Nadeshiko horrible, stubborn or anything like that at all. She's a very beautiful lady, dear Fujitaka. You have great taste." He said congratualting him on his woman.
"Well, it wasn't my choice in finding her actually. Due to my parents we wed. And, it turned out wonderfully. See, I have a motto..." Fujitaka explained while sitting on the large bed.
"What may that be? May be I could follow it in the future." A little glint in his eye.
"The motto was, well not really a motto actually. Just a rule my parents and their parents before them set. The parents are always right in finding their children the right partner. My father did the same as I am doing now." One of the reasons why he thought it was ok to find Sakura a suitor, even though she knew nothing about it.
Larance smiled his white smile. "Well, I will keep that in mind. But tell me, what is Sakura like? Is she still in her tomboyish way? Threatening to hurt people if she was dressed in a dress?" He chuckled.
"O yeas my son! My daughter is a rebel without a cause! She only lets Tomoyo, her cousin to dress her for anything. Even great Tomoyo has troubles dressing her."He said slapping his knee.
"Really? How is Tomoyo? Has she found a man yet for herself?"
"My my, Tomoyo is the same as Sakura. But not as hard headed, she's the exact opposite. Light headed. She tried to get Sakura to go for some nice boys, but of course, somehow they end up running away. Now, I don't see what is wrong with my daughter. Those men came back with bruises and cut shirts. I don't know how it ever happened. But sometimes I have this crazy idea, that my daughter know's martial arts!!!"
That broke them out into a hard laugh. They shook uncontrollably, Fujitaka near the edge of the bed, when he rolled off the bed with a THUMP.
"THUMP"
"Ohh! Fujitaka, are you alright!?" Larance asked worried. He helped the elder man up to the bed.
"I haven't laughed that hard in a while." He said, trying to fix his hair that was on end. "I'm too old for this."
"Oh, you're not old." There was another voice at the door. "Nakuru, well my it's a pleasure to see you dear!" He yelled while hugging her.
"Sister..." Larance said annoyed.
"Brother..." She glared. That was the way how they said, hello.
Nakuru and Larance looked totally different. She didn't have the same coloured eyes, her's of a red. Her hair was a burgendy unlike the usual blonde of the rest of the family.
"How is Touya doing? I do want to know more about him." Nakuru turned her gaze to Fujitaka who was sitting on a red chair, rimmed with gold.
"Need *puff* to catch my *puff* breath!" He heaved dryly.
"Are you alright!?" The two of them asked worried that Fujitaka would hyperventalate.
"Perfectly fine children!" He got up quit quickly, amazing both of the children."My, you have grown into a beautiful young women." Fujitaka hollered while getting up from the chair.
She giggled. "Give me your hand, spin around for me." He held her hand and she spinned around. Her simple blue dress, swaying as she twirrled.
"Beautiful. May be I could fit you in with Touya, how about that hmm?" He said, smiling sheepishly.
She smiled so widly, and latched onto Fujitaka's neck giving him a hug. "I wouldn't mind at all." She smiled and skipped out of the room.
"Women..." Larance rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"Ahhh, but they are the finest creatures on this earth. Well, most of them."
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"Hey baby, would you like a round?" The drunk man asked while looking the woman over.
"Go away, I think your mother is calling you." Her crimson eyes fixed on her knife.
"How dare you-" The man was so drunk that he fell back wards into a nearby table.
"Ooooooooooooooooo!!!" The crowd of men boomed.
She flipped her silky black hair back and smiled, mischeviously.
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Sakura looked at Syaoran. "W-what is it?" He growled deeply and crept up behind the men. His arm outstreched, he wrapped it around one of the fat men's neck and pulled back.
"ACKH!" The man hollered.
Syaoran pulled him down and gave him a death glare.
"Holy shit! It's that guy we jumped in the forest!!!" Rekunisha screamed. He knew it was, because he still remembered those penetrating amber eyes.
"Hey boys, i'm baaaaaaaaaack." He said it teasingly, pulled Akutenshit out of the wagon and threw him to the cobblestone floor.
"Ah, shit." He wiped his mouth with his dirty sleeve.
"How did you find us?!" Akuntenshit tried to get up, but Syaoran placed a leg on his back pushing him down painfully.
"You almost hit me, again." Syaoran said.
Sakura's curiosity got the best of her, she moved forward and almost screamed.
"Oh, my gosh. Syaoran... Can we get away from them, please!?" She asked desperate.
Syaoran looked back at her and winked. "They're getting what these low life's deserve." Rekunisha saw Syaoran turn, he made a jump and grabbed onto his strong neck.
"Gotcha!" Syaoran could smell strong alcohol from these low life's, he twisted from under the man. His left hand went under his stomach and through to Rekunisha's.
"Ahhh, errr." The man's legs left the floor for a second, Syaoran's punch was that strong. Spit left his mouth and he fell to the ground, howling in pain.
Sakura was horrified, how could Syaoran do this when there were still some people around, watching them? Luckilly, his and her hood's were up.
Akutenshit picked his fat self off the floor and kicked Syaoran's leg, from behind. His leg bent and he fell to the floor on one knee.
The man's blade glinted in the dying sun's light. Sakura had to act fast or Syaoran would be cut up, and this time she knew he wouldn't survive it.
Syaoran grabbed the man's feet and pulled him down. Rekunisha under him, Syaoran setting punch after punch into his face. Akutenshit creeped slowly, raised the knife. Syaoran saw it, but couldn't move. Rekunisha had his arms and legs around Syaoran!
"Dammit!" Syaoran cursed.
"There's no one to help you now, fag." Akutenshit raised the knife, but a searing pain hit his hand.
"What the-!?" He dropped it, painfully is hand burned.
Sakura took a deep, horrified sigh. She had just drop kicked Akutenshit's hand and hit it out of his hand.
Syaoran punched Rekunisha one last time, the man's jaws snapped with a sickening sound.
Sakura was flabbergahasted. She had never seen this side of Syaoran, they didn't deserve such a beating, for almost no reason.
Syaoran's hands made it into Akutenshit's pockets, he pulled out a sack of gold coins. He felt it was lighter.
"You owe me, about 100 gold coins." He spat. He grabbed Sakura and they both walked off.
Sakura pulled back, she was angered at Syaoran.
"Syaoran! How-how could you do that to them!?" She finally yelled when they made it to an alley.
He looked at her, amazed on how she could still think they didn't deserve it. "What?! How could I? They almost killed me and could have hurt you! Look, I got our money back." He said while throwing the money up and down.
Sakura's anger raised. She couldn't take him any more.
"You changed so fast, it was scary!" She yelled it in his face, theyre eyes locked in anger.
"Hey, listen I took you out so we could go and eat something. That's what you wanted right?" He said it louder than he wanted to.
"Syaoran, I'm leaving. Take me back to the castle this instant!" She demanded.
"You can't order me around like that. Sure you're a princess but-" He stopped. He couldn't tell her he was a king. His anger was getting the best of him.
Sakura turned on her heel and made a run for it. But before she could, he grabbed her wrist making her flail and fall back into his arms. He embraced her in a hug, but she didn't return it. She just wanted to hug him back, but then that would make it seem like everything was ok.
Syaoran held her there, just hoping she'd forgive him. But knowing Sakura and her stubborn self, it kust wouldn'te not work.
She began to sob and fell to the ground on her knees. Syaoran was shocked at her change in attitude. First she was strong telling him that is was wrong. But now she was crying o him? "You could have died..." She whispered through tears.
"Ying Fa?" He asked, more gentle. "I-" He bent down.
The tears just kept on coming, she couldn't hold them back. Suddenly everything began to twist and turn infront of her teary eyes.
"You could have died..." She fainted, the ordeal was too much for her.
"Sakura!?" He picked her up in his arms. The gold coins, he forgot on the floor. He moved her auburn hair back from her face, her body motionless, but he could still hear her light breathing.
"Oh my god." He whispered. Afraid she had suffered something, maybe a concussion. But how could she? Nothing happened to her.
That's when it hit him. His outburst against the other men that had attacked them. That was why when he had said criminals, she was so close to him. She was always afraid, after what happened that it might've happened to Syaoran, again. His eyes began to sting, how stupid could he have been?!
It was a good thing they hadn't walked far from the castle. He knew his way and took alley's and shortcuts. The moon was by now in the sky, it illuminated Syaoran's way.
Suddenly, a crash was heard and Syaoran looked up.
"No, not now!" He cussed. A thunder cloud bellowed, and it began to rain. He knew it was getting colder in the night, she would freeze if he didn't get her inside fast enough.
The sky began to cloud over the moon's light vanishing. The thunder was his only source of light to follow.
The freezing rain fell, and it fell hard. Syaoran arms were beginning to hurt slightly, holding her and keeping his exhausted self awake. After they had come back from the long, and sleepless trip he hadn't tooken a rest. And it was taking it's toll on him.
"Sakura, wake up." He murmured.
Her face was soaked and he could see, she was getting colder. Her body shivvered violently.
He made it down the wet cobblestone road, taking his cloak off and putting it on her to keep her warm. As long as she was safe, he was happy.
Greatfully, the castle appeared infront of him. He stormed through the gates, running up the stairs with Sakura in his arms.
Eriol's ears pricked up. There was an aura in the castle that was disturbed. It flashed green. Lightening flashed
"Syaoran!" The sound of his voice was muffled from the thunder. He scrambled out of the chair and closed the door. He saw him, walking in all wet and soaked to the bone. He had something in his arms, a hand showed itself through the coverings of the thin cloaks.
"Ying Fa..." Syaoran passed him, his face showing no emotion.
He walked in his room, since it was the closest and placed her on the bed. Syaoran's room had walls painted a sweet green. The large bed facing to the window, which was closed, showing the rain hitting it. The beds covers were green silk with silver lining. There were pictures sewed in of peony flowers and wolves. A large mirror in a corner and a whole wardrobe on the other end of the big room.
"Eriol, can you help her?" He asked, not daring to even take his eyes off her. Afraid she would leave him.
"Yes I can. But, you need to go in the library and get me a book."
"What is it called?" He asked eagerly.
He looked down at Sakura. Her face was paling and she was shivvering. Syaoran moved his arm, and pointed at the fireplace.
A flash of red went by their eyes and a huge fire was burning. Syaoran had used his magic to warm up the room, instantly.
"Healing Potions." Eriol said.
"I'll be back as quickly as possible. Take care of her Eriol."He ran out of the room.
Eriol waited until he left. He looked down at Ying Fa, sadness rushed over him. The rising and falling of her chest was becoming more laboured. "Syaoran better hurry, she's having a lack of vitamins, they didn't eat good on their trip here."He whispered. Her body shook again and he placed his hand on her forhead.
"Calm down Ying Fa, stay with us." He closed his eyes, ready to read her mind, what could she have seen that caused her to faint like this? Even with the lack of vitamins, she would still be awake. The memories showed her life when she was younger. "Pass that." He mumbled. He passed many years of her life, then he saw it. It was a picture of Syaoran, being beaten to a bloody pulp. His side had a large gash and she was trying to help him. He went on and saw the most recent. Syaoran, beating up the criminals that had done it. They were the ones that haunted her.
He kept looking, seeing the fear she had. She never wanted to see something like that again. "She's afraid to lose Syaoran!" He yelled, amazed. "That means she fainted because he could've hurt himelf again, and she would go through that whole ordeal once again. It just had to rain, freezing at a time like this!" He hissed.
Syaoran ran and ran. He didn't know why she fainted, but he could tell it had something to do with him.
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