Chapter 12. Sorry it took so long to get this out! I've been really busy! To Blue-Dreamz, Sakura hasn't got her tattoo yet (refer to chapter 6) and I included some more information about their tattoos in this chapter to clear up your questions. Than you so much to everyone who has reviewed my story! I can't believe I got over a hundred reviews! Than you so much, and I hope ya enjoy!

" " Talking ' ' Thoughts *~*New scene

On with the story.

*~*~*~*~*~*~* Turning, Sakura gave him a small smile before speaking, "Chad. I'm glad you're here. I have questions, and I need answers." *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Chad smiled at Sakura, "It's good to see you too." Sakura looked at him with determination burning in her eyes. This was her one chance to find out what she needed. Pressing on, Sakura launched her first question immediately, "Who put the body on the gate?" Chad looked taken back, but he quickly recovered, "You heard about it?" "No!" Sakura almost yelled, throwing her hands in the air, "I'm the one who found it!" Chad paled, and sympathy immediately crossed his face, "Sakura, I'm so sorry.I never meant for you to see that!" "Well I did," Sakura said, "So now I want an explanation!"

Chad ran a hand through his hair as he shook his head. Sakura almost smiled. That simple gesture reminded her so much of Syaoran. "Sakura.I didn't kill him," Chad glanced up at her with sincerity in his eyes, "But I did order his death." Sakura immediately shook with rage, "So.you don't see any problem with killing innocent people?" Chad shook his head, and looked her in the eye, "That's unfair. You can't judge me by one act. Besides I had to, Sakura. You.you don't realize how important you are.yet.but when the time comes." "When what time comes?" Sakura cut him off, "I'm sick of this shit! I want to know what you're talking about! No more games! Just stop screwing with my head!"

Chad looked at her sadly, but shook his head. "Not yet.it's too soon. You still don't trust me." Sakura starred coldly at the ground, "Why did you write that. in his.on his." glancing up she said icily," You know what I mean." Chad shrugged his shoulders, but didn't take his gaze off of her, "It's a warning. I'm only protecting you Sakura. Please just try to understand I'd never let anything bad happen to you!" Sakura starred at him in disbelief, "You don't know anything about me! You have no clue who I am.how can you even pretend you know what's good for me?"

"I don't," Chad admitted, "but I want to know you. I need to know you, we're. we're.never mind, "He mumbled, trailing off. Sakura groaned in frustration, "Just tell me what we 'are' already!" Chad shook his head sternly, "You're not ready yet. I've told you that. Just be patient." Sakura slumped back against the lockers and slid to the floor. Suddenly a thought hit her, "Why didn't you kill Todd?" "Todd?" Chad asked sitting beside her. Sakura nodded, "That night in the parking lot, when Syaoran and I came up?" Chad tensed at the name but realization crossed his face, "Because you were there." Sakura glanced over at him "You're still innocent Sakura. I want to shield you from as much death as possible, besides, I do believe he's your friend?"

Sakura rolled her eyes, "You're as bad as Syaoran she muttered." Chad tensed again, "That message on the body. That was for Syaoran," he said slowly. Sakura whipped her head up, "What?" "I told you not to get close to him," Chad continued, "And you go and fall in love with him." The words hit Sakura like a slap in the face. Love? Was she really in love with Syaoran? She had strong feelings for him, but."There's nothing wrong with Syaoran," Sakura said, glaring at Chad. Once again, sympathy shone through his face, "I tried to warn you Sakura.he'll only break your heart." "No he won't!" Sakura said, growing more and more angry by the moment, "Syaoran's a good guy! I trust him!"

"Oh really," Chad said, sympathy still hovering on his face, "And does he trust you?" "Of course!" Sakura said automatically. "Really? Does he know you're meeting me?" He breathed just above a whisper. Sakura froze. He didn't know. Of course he didn't know! If Syaoran ever found out, she'd be as good as dead. He had said it to her before, he kills those who betray him, and she's no exception. Sakura took in a sharp breath, "No.he doesn't," she said quietly.

Chad nodded, already knowing the truth. "Sakura just be careful.it's a hard thing.when you love the enemy."

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Mei Lin fidgeted in her seat. Sakura had been gone for at least ten minutes, and she was starting to get anxious. 'Where could she be?' Mei Lin unheedingly snapped her pencil, which earned her a hard glare from the teacher. 'Fuck!' Mei Lin glanced up at the clock again. If anything happens to Sakura she's dead. She had promised Syaoran to keep a close eye on her, but she couldn't when Sakura kept leaving the classroom! 'Clam down Mei Lin, just breath.' She squinted at her math problems, but they all seemed to become one massive blur.

Sakura was probably fine. She was getting herself worked up over nothing. Mei Lin chewed the end of her broken pencil and continued to stare at the page blankly. 'She's been through a lot.she just needs time to herself!' Mei Lin groaned inwardly. She was never going to be able to concentrate until she knew Sakura was ok. Sighing, she raised her hand and tried to get the teachers attention.

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"What do you mean?" Sakura said giving Chad a puzzled look. "I mean, Syaoran's not who you think he is, so I once again beg you to be careful." He stood up and began to walk away, but quickly turned around, "I'll see you soon." Sakura also stood up, "How will I know when?" Chad smiled, and gave her a small bow before turning to leave, "You'll know," he called over his shoulder.

Sakura stood in the hallway staring at his retreating figure. She had so many questions left to ask. What about his father? And what had Syaoran done? She was about to call out to him, when she heard hurrying footsteps behind her. Looking up, she sighed in relief taking notice that Chad had disappeared, and turned to come face to face with Mei Lin.

"Mei Lin?" Sakura asked puzzled. "Sakura! Where have you been?" Mei Lin gasped, out of breath. "Oh." Sakura said, still staring at her with a confused look, "I must have space out."

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Syaoran sighed again, "No." "Please, Please, Please! I'll be good! I'll listen to you and stay by you at all times!" Sakura whined like a child. "No Sakura. It's too dangerous, besides you have school tomorrow," Syaoran said in the same stern tone, without turning around. Sakura crossed her arms and sat down on his bed, "So does Mei Lin, but she gets to go!" "We're not discussing this anymore," Syaoran said, turning around to look at her, "I have to go, I'll see you later."

"Wait!" Sakura yelled, scrambling off the bed to block the doorway.

"What if I."

"No."

"How about I."

"No."

"What about."

"No."

"Can I."

"No."

"But what if." Sakura's protest was cut short as Syaoran's lips brushed against her own. "Stay put." He said breaking the quick kiss, and peeling her off the doorframe. "I won't be gone long, you can wait up if you like." "Fine!" Sakura mumbled, stepping out of the way. Syaoran gave her once last look, as he exited the room. "Are you sure there's nothing I can do to change you're mind?" Sakura called after him. Syaoran stopped and turned around to give her a small smile, "No." *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Mei Lin let out a loud whoop as she accelerated on her motorcycle. She loved the feeling of the air rushing by her, the adrenaline pumping through her veins, and the speeding ground inches from her feet. It was just what she needed after a stressful day of school. "Hurry it up!" she called over her shoulder to the guys trailing behind her, this was going to be one hell of a night!

Slowing down as they approached their destination, Mei Lin turned into a highly packed parking lot, and pulled her bike to a stop, waiting for the others. Mere seconds later, Syaoran did the same, followed by Eriol, Kado and Jess. "You ready?" Syaoran asked, taking off his helmet and turning to Mei Lin. She nodded giving him an evil smile. "Are you sure about this?" Jess asked nervously. Mei Lin laughed, "You're just jealous!" and with that she flipped her hair, turned around and stalked off to the club. Jess sighed and turned around shaking his head. She was really something.

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Mei Lin swiftly by passed the line, and with a quick bit of flirting was immediately let into the club. She took in a sharp breath as she stepped into the building, but kept the fake smile plastered on her face. All around her she spotted numerous bloods dancing in the massive crowd, or standing on the sides watching intently. Their hideous bleeding heart tattoos were all clearly visible and proudly displayed on their arms. Mei Lin's smile widened. "Fools," she whispered under her breath. They were giving her clearly marked targets.

Her own small Wolf head tattoo was safely concealed under her shirt, as she moved through the crowd with ease. Beginning to dance, Mei Lin blended into the mass, the whole time keeping an eye out for her mark. She grinned with success as she caught sight of the perfect target. In a near by booth, a man sat slung over, groping a slut beside him. Mei Lin slowly moved toward them, keeping a firm eye on his right shoulder. Black heart with oozing red blood. 'That will do.'

Unlike the Bloods, and other gangs, the Wolf's didn't colour code their tattoos. It made them too easy to distinguish during a fight. Instead small differences that could only be observed at a close range were added. Mei Lin moved up to the table and shot the girl a dirty look, "Beat it tramp." The girl snarled at her, but Mei Lin leaned across the table, and grabbed what little of her shirt there was, "I said NOW!"

"Bitch," the girl scowled before slinking off into the crowd. Mei Lin moved seductively towards the drunken man. "Hey there sugar," she said in an extremely sweet voice. His smiled at the sight of her, and patted the seat beside him eagerly. Mei Lin gave him a fake smile and slid in next to him. "Oooow! You're so strong!" she giggled, running a hand up his arm. She stopped right at his tattoo, and ran her fingers over it gingerly, "And what does this lil old thing mean?"

"It means I got power," the man slurred, grabbing her leg. "I bet you do!" Mei Lin said in an extra sugary voice, "Not everyone has a tattoo like this!" The man laughed and leaned over for a slobbery kiss. Mei Lin pulled away quickly, giggling like a schoolgirl. "Juss gotta complete one more task an I get a spear put through it.urp." The man said, swaying a little and leaning heavily against her. "And what does that mean?" Mei Lin asked, playing along. "Then.then I'll be one of those what-cha-mi-callits.leader people," He said, leaning in for another kiss.

Mei Lin was prepared this time. She quickly put a finger on his lips and giggled madly. "Let's go some where private," she whispered seductively in his ear. The man's eyes lit up and he nodded eagerly. Mei Lin smiled and slid out of the booth, helping him to stand, and letting him lean on her for support. "This way," she whispered, leading him out the back door. They exited the building with the man singing loudly, swaying and stumbling every few steps, while he sung horribly off key. Mei Lin rolled her eyes in disgust and continued to pull him onward. "Come on sugar," she giggled, "Were almost there!" Turning down a dark alleyway, a little ways from the club Mei Lin let out a sigh of relief as she saw silhouettes standing silently in the background.

"Were here!" she said in her singsong voice. "Alright, let's get down to.er.business," the man said, roughly pulling her to him. "Yes. Let's, shall we?" Syaoran said stepping out of the shadows. Jess stepped forward, pulling Mei Lin away, "Get your filthy hand off her!" "You ok?" he said looking Mei Lin over carefully. Mei Lin rolled her eyes and let out a real laugh, "Calm down Mr. Mom I'm fine!" Jess sighed and nodded, "Of course you are." Syaoran nodded to Eriol, and he moved around blocking the exit. "Now then.were going to ask you a few questions," Syaoran said stepping closer.

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"He kissed you!" Jess yelled frantically as they stomped inside the mansion. "Yea! I told you that already!" Mei Lin said once again rolling her eyes. "And you let him?" "Look!" Mei Lin yelled back," There was nothing I could have done! He caught me off guard!" "Then you should have beaten the crap outta him!" Jess shouted. "Yea and blow the whole mission right?" Mei Lin said turning away from him. "You know I didn't mean that, but God you could have done something!" Jess followed after her. Mei Lin spun around, "Like what?" "I dunno! Anything!" Jess said in frustration, "You don't seem to have a problem beating the crap outta other guys who touch you!"

Mei Lin started to laugh hysterically. "Jess you are so pathetic! I can't believe you're actually jealous! Cause you know drunken filthy horny guys really turn me on! You're just lucky I didn't run away with him! He sure coulda been a keeper, "she ended with a big smile. Jess sighed in exasperation, "I'm NOT jealous!" he yelled. "Guys keep it down! You're going to wake the whole house!" Eriol said seriously, coming in the door. "Great! Now were in trouble!" Mei Lin said glaring at Jess. "Well it's your fault, Mrs. 'I'll kiss anyone!'" Jess spat back. Eriol watched the two bickering like little children and shook his head. They never grow up.

"Fine!" Mei Lin said, "If that's the way you feel, then you can just sleep on the couch!" "What?" Jess yelled, but before he could do anything, Mei Lin had bounded up the stairs and down the hallway. Moments later the soft click of a lock could be heard. "Great, just great," Jess moaned. Eriol smirked, "Better get comfortable," he said nodding at the couch, before heading up to his own room.

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Syaoran opened his door and walked in, dropping his holster and guns on a nearby table. Stretching, he headed towards the bathroom for a quick shower, but stopped dead. He heard a soft rustling noise, and his reflexes immediately took over. Syaoran dropped to the floor, rolling over to the table, grabbing a gun, and ending in a kneeling position in a matter of seconds. He remained still staring at the figure until it finally clicked in. Chuckling, Syaoran lowered his gun, tossing it back to the table and stood up.

He slowly and quietly made his way over to his bed and glanced down at Sakura's sleeping figure. She had her hand curled around a book, and had obviously fallen asleep waiting for him. He reached down and brushed a stray strand of hair off her face, taking extra time to stroke her soft cheek. Bending down, Syaoran picked her up, and without much difficulty, moved the sheet out form under her, placing Sakura's sleeping form back on the bed. Pulling the blankets up around her, he placed a kiss on her forehead and headed to take a shower.

Moments later, Syaoran emerged in his pajamas and snuck into bed beside Sakura. He wrapped his arms around her protectively and cradled her fragile body. A smile spread across his face as he thought about her reaction in the morning.

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"How did you sleep?"

Jess turned around to see Eriol grinning at him. "Oh shut up," he mumbled, rolling off the couch, "I know Tomoyo has kicked you out before too, so don't even start with me." Eriol nodded, and his smile widened, "That is true, but then again, I've always just used a spare bedroom." Jess opened his eyes in disbelief, and he mentally slapped himself. "What a way to start the day," he mumbled, heading clumsily towards the kitchen.

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Sakura twisted in her sheets, struggling against the force that was pulling her closer and closer to the mangled body. She sat up with a jump, breathing heavily as trickles of cold sweat ran down her body. Shivering slightly, Sakura stared around at the room with a puzzled expression. Suddenly it hit her. She was in Syaoran's room. Looking around rapidly Sakura felt her breath catch in her throat. He wasn't there. He didn't come home last night. She felt panic begin to rise in her, when a sudden sound caught her attention.

She glanced up to see the bathroom door open, and Syaoran emerging already dressed. "Syaoran!" Sakura gasped, "When did you get home?" "Last night," Saoyran said, walking over and sitting down beside her, "You were already asleep, and I didn't want to wake you." Sakura nodded and smiled at him, but then a frown caught her lips, "But then, were did you sleep?" Syaoran raised his eyebrows, and Sakura suddenly flushed with embarrassment. Her cheeks turned bright red, and she quickly averted her gaze away from him as she mumbled, "Oh."

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Tomoyo sat beside Eriol impatiently fidgeting as he tried hard to concentrate his attention on a stack of papers. Sighing, Eriol gave up and turned to her, "What is it?" "Nothing!" Tomoyo sang out happily, "Only five more minutes before I get to go and pick up Sakura and Mei Lin from school!" Eriol nodded, and smiled at her excitement. "And what are you girls planning?" "Shopping!" Tomoyo cried out gleefully, "Only one week left of school until the break! We have to be prepared to party non-stop!" Eriol just nodded and picked up another paper; not bothering to point out Syaoran probably wouldn't let Sakura leave the house the whole vacation. Why crush her happiness so soon?

His eyes suddenly lit up as he caught something on the paper he was scanning. "What?" Tomoyo asked hurriedly, seeing that all too familiar look cross his face. "Nothing," Eriol mumbled, but then turned to her seriously, "Tomoyo I don't want you to come with us tonight." "What?" Tomoyo said in disbelief, "But you didn't let me come last night!" Eriol nodded sympathetically, "That was for a different reason, but tonight were taking care of some serious business." Tomoyo raised and eyebrow and he sighed before continuing.

"Yesterday we were able to find out the names of 3 Blood members who murdered." Tomoyo's face suddenly lit up and she quickly cut him off, "The body Sakura found?" Eriol nodded, "Yea. Tonight we are getting even." An abrupt look of fear crossed Tomoyo's gentle features and she nodded. She knew what kind of work they would be doing, and she didn't want any part of it.

Author's note: Finally finished! I hope you all liked it! I apologize to xtremeshorty for not making my chapters longer, but I'll try to make the next one longer k! Please review and thank you to everyone who does and has!

Ja ne ~Fallen Angel