Amber Eyes
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Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the plot!
Authoress Ramble: Over fifty reviews! Yay! ^_^ I love you all so much! Thank you! No new updates really. Just a note in response to RaymishaÕs comment- nope, this story is not even close to being done!
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Syaoran ran through the dark, dense mass of trees as quickly as he could, pushing branches sharp with needles out of his way and trying his best to successfully evade the jutting rocks and knarled exposed trees roots that obscured his path. The fact that he could move no faster frustrated him, and he began to shove away branches angrily. His mind was in turmoil.
He had to find Sakura before she made up her mind without him. He had to find her so that he could tell her the truth . . . the whole truth . . . and hopefully, win back a chance at her heart.
His face was bleeding from many small scratches caused by the branches, and he had fallen several times, tripping over sharp rocks and tree roots, and yet, he never ran any slower than what was as fast as possible.
ÔPlease give me a chance to explain, Sakura,Õ SyaoranÕs mind screamed, ÔJust one chance, please, just one . . .Õ
Syaoran followed SakuraÕs footprints deep into the forest, and when they disappeared, he continued in the same general direction, praying that Sakura had fled in a straight line. He found at one point a torn-off shred of dark green fabric, stained with blood. He knew he was going in the right direction, and that he would find her soon. He only hoped that soon would not be too late.
After what had seemed to be an eternity spent in Hell, Syaoran finally reached a clearing. He shoved his way toward it through the thick foliage, slashing away thin braches with his sword.
Then, suddenly, Syaoran heard the sound of a girl crying. His eyes widened, and after a few strong, highly motivated slashes of his sword, he had broken through the forestÕs grasp and was standing in the clearing.
In front of him was a beautiful pond, sheltered by a wall of thick trees. The moon shoned down upon it, and its reflection was clearly visible upon the pondÕs glasslike surface. Syaoran felt a stab of pain in his heart when he saw her.
Just in front of the pond was Sakura, sobbing forcefully with her head in her hands. She was on her knees, and her body was trembling from both her sobs and from the cold. Syaoran longed to gather her in his arms and comfort her, and knowing that he could not twisted the knife that had been stabbed into his heart at the sight of her. Knowing that he was the cause of her pain severed it, his heart, into two bleeding halves.
ÒSakura,Ó Syaoran said numbly. SakuraÕs eyes shot open at the familiar sound of his voice, and though she could not stop crying, she tried her best to cease her sobs and her trembling.
Sakura could not bear to look at him. ÒGo away,Ó she finally whispered helplessly. She heard Syaoran step forward.
ÒSo you know, then?,Ó Syaoran asked shakily, ÒYou know who I am?Ó
Sakura nodded weakly. ÒThe Prince of the Li kingdom,Ó she said morosely, tears falling endlessly from her betrayed green eyes. She could still not believe these words, even though they were being spoken by her own lips.
ÒYes,Ó said Syaoran calmly. Inside of him, everything seemed to be shattering; his heart, his thoughts, his vision. It took him a moment to realize that his vision was not being shattered, but rather blurred by warm tears.
ÒH-How could you?,Ó Sakura choked. ÒHow could you let them kill my father and brother, and so many other innocent people? Are you all heartless? How can you murder so many people and yet have no guilt? HavenÕt you souls?Ó
Syaoran frowned deeply. ÒI did not allow them, and I have never killed anyone. And yes. I have a soul, and a heart, just as you do.Ó
SakuraÕs eyes widened. ÒWhat?Ó, she said in disbelief.
ÒThe soldiers do my fatherÕs bidding,Ó Syaoran said slowly, ÒThey answer to his word over mine. I could not stop them. To even attempt to do so is considered high treason, a crime whose punishment in the Li kingdom is death.Ó
Sakura bit her bottom lip as it trembled. ÒSo you . . .Ó
ÒI have never killed anyone, nor have I ever wanted to,Ó Syaoran said. He took a step forward, closer to her. ÒIÕm sorry that I couldnÕt have stopped what happened to your father and your brother. IÕm sorry that I could not stop this War in time.Ó
ÒYou want to stop the War?,Ó Sakura whispered. Syaoran nodded, though Sakura was not looking his direction; rather, she was staring down at her hands.
ÒYes,Ó he said firmly. ÒI wish for peace, and I intend to fight for it. I would die for it as well, if it would end this War and save the lives of others . . .Ó
Sakura was shocked. She had no idea what to say. Part of her mind wanted to accuse him of being a liar, but her entire heart told her that his words were genuine and sincere, the unquestionable truth.
ÒThen why are you . . . ,Ó Sakura began with a frown. Syaoran took in a deep breath.
ÒI came here with a group of Lian soldiers intending to search out and find my second cousin, Meiling, who journeyed here alone against my fatherÕs will to meet with the Princess of Kaera, Tomoyo, and talk of peace. She did meet with her, but before they could talk they were ambushed by Lian soldiers who did not know MeilingÕs status as a member of the Li royal family. Meiling escaped, and Tomoyo is still in the hands of Lian soldiers. She believes that Meiling set up the peace meeting intending to ambush and capture her. Meiling showed up today to ask me to order my men to come with her on a mission to rescue the Kaeran Princess in hopes of being able to explain to her what happened and eventually bring about peace between our two kingdoms.Ó
SakuraÕs eyes widened in shock, and she turned around to face Syaoran. Syaoran was taken aback, and suddenly found him drowning in green pools of sadness and doubt.
ÒAre you going to go with her?,Ó Sakura asked sadly. Syaoran nodded, still longing to hold her in his arms.
ÒI am,Ó Syaoran said firmly, ÒItÕs very dangerous to go against my fatherÕs will, but rescuing the Kaeran Princess is the last chance we have at peace. I have to take the risk.Ó
Sakura nodded. ÒSo you are not cruel-hearted, like the other Wolves?Ó
ÒDo cruel hearts love?,Ó Syaoran inquired gently. SakuraÕs eyes widened, and she turned away once again.
ÒSpeaking of which,Ó Sakura began as tears slid down her cheeks, tears she made sure that Syaoran could not see, ÒI hope that we can still be friends. I was shocked and I jumped to conclusions. I knew that you were kind-hearted all along . . . Ò
ÒFriends,Ó Syaoran repeated. A wave of sadness washed over him as Sakura nodded. How could he have expected more from her?
ÒMaybe you can even invite me to your wedding,Ó Sakura said numbly, quietly. SyaoranÕs eyes widened.
ÒMy wedding?,Ó he repeated. Sakura nodded once again.
ÒMeiling is your fiancŽ, ne?,Ó she said slowly, trying her best to mask the sadness in her voice, to hold back the inevitable tears.
ÒOh,Ó Syaoran said, worrying filling him, ÒOh, Sakura, you donÕt understand, she isnÕt my fiancŽ. Well, she is, technically, I mean, she should be . . . Ò
Sakura was listening intently, waiting. Syaoran continued clumsily.
ÒWe were engaged to marry just after I was born,Ó Syaoran finally said. ÒI donÕt love her.Ó
Sakura turned around to face him, her eyes accusing. ÒYou kissed her,Ó she said firmly, her voice melancholy and dejected.
ÒYou saw that?,Ó Syaoran asked. Sakura nodded, looking downward.
ÒYouÕre wrong,Ó he said. Sakura looked back up at Syaoran in surprise. ÒShe kissed me. I donÕt . . . I donÕt love her, Sakura.Ó
ÒYou donÕt?,Ó asked Sakura with hope. Syaoran smiled, just barely, and shook his head. He knelt down in front of her.
ÒSakura,Ó he began, taking in a deep breath. ÒIÕm going with Meiling to search for the Kaeran Princess, and IÕm . . . IÕm setting everyone free. All the prisoners.Ó
ÒYou are?,Ó asked Sakura in shock. Syaoran nodded.
ÒI am,Ó Syaoran said. ÒMy father would kill me if he found out, but a group of Kaeran commoners, our prisoners though they may be, wonÕt be noticed. The Lian soldiers in this group are angry at having been ordered by my father to be so violent. They will listen to me now. Many of them wish for peace in the same way that we do. They have families back in the Li kingdom, and theyÕre weary of fighting. TheyÕll help me.Ó
ÒOh,Ó said Sakara, still stunned. ÒSo IÕm . . .Ó
ÒYes,Ó Syaoran said, though sadly. ÒYouÕre free to go, if you please.Ó
Sakura looked at him unsurely. She tried to read his eyes, but she could not tell what emotion it was that clouded them so. Was it sadness, or perhaps, was it . . .
ÒI have nowhere to go,Ó she said at last. Syaoran stared at her nervously.
ÒSakura,Ó he began, meeting her eyes. ÒI want you to come with us, to search for the Kaeran Princess, mainly because . . . I want . . .Ó
ÒYou want what?,Ó asked Sakura curiously. Syaoran blushed, and took another deep breath.
ÒI . . . ,Ó he said shakily, ÒI want you to stay with me.Ó
ÒStay with you?,Ó Sakura repeated slowly. Her heart was beginning to flood with a familiar warmth.
ÒYes,Ó said Syaoran gently, ÒI want you to stay with me. I want us to be . . . together.Ó
Sakura looked at him in disbelief. Her heart was screaming at her to respond, but she wasnÕt sure what to say. Everything that she had recently learned about Syaoran seemed to fade away, and within a few seconds, he was back to being the amber-eyed true wolf she had grown to love.
Òl think I love you, Sakura,Ó Syaoran said cautiously, staring deeply into SakuraÕs eyes. She blushed deeply, then smiled.
ÒCome over here,Ó Sakura said softly. She grabbed SyaoranÕs hand and tugged it forward, leading him over to the edge of the glasslike pond. She leaned over it and smiled at her reflection, as did Syaoran. His reflection appeared next to hers.
ÒSee?,Ó said Sakura warmly. ÒYou and I, weÕre the same, despite . . . well, you know.Ó Syaoran turned to look at her, and smiled gently.
ÒAnd weÕre together,Ó he said, ÒIn the reflection, I mean.Ó
ÒWho says it has to be in the reflection?,Ó Sakura whispered. SyaoranÕs smile deepened, and peace flooded his heart. Sakura leaned forward toward him, returning his smile with a brilliant one of her own.
ÒI donÕt care how wrong or impossible it is,Ó Sakura whispered gently. ÒIÕll stay with you for as long as you want me to.Ó
ÒYou shouldnÕt say that,Ó Syaoran replied with a playful smirk, ÒIÕll keep you forever.Ó
Sakura smiled warmly at him.
ÒGood,Ó she said spiritedly, ÒThen that I means that I get to keep you forever as well.Ó
Syaoran locked his eyes with hers, smiling contently. Silence fell between them.
ÒSakura?,Ó Syaoran whispered. Sakura bit her bottom lip nervously.
ÒHm?,Ó she replied. Syaoran grinned and leaned closer to her.
ÒLet me kiss you?,Ó he asked tenderly. Sakura said nothing for a minute, staring at him nervously with wide eyes.
Syaoran began to shift uncomfortably.
ÒItÕs alright, I understand if youÐmmph!Ó
Sakura had quickly leaned forward, closing her eyes and pressing her lips gently onto SyaoranÕs. After he recovered from the initial shock, Syaoran closed his eyes and leaned into the kiss, deepening it. Sakura managed to slip her arms around SyaoranÕs neck, and he began to caress her tearstained face, eventually tangling his fingers in her soft auburn hair. The gentle kiss ended and began again many times, seeming to last an eternity for the two lovers.
Finally, both of them pulled away and opened their eyes slowly, staring into one anotherÕs eyes with satisfied, elated smiles. Sakura laid her head on SyaoranÕs shoulder, curling up a little bit into his lap. She closed her eyes, feeling warm and content, weightless in his embrace.
Syaoran wrapped his strong arms around Sakura gently and smiled. While the moment was bliss, he knew that it would soon end. A dangerous journey lay ahead of them, one that he knew would in no way be easy to overcome.
Still, Syaoran felt at peace. As long as he was with the girl he loved, the War seemed unable to reach him.
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To be continued in the next chapter. Fluff! This chapter was pure fluff! =3 I hope that a lot of you like fluff, but if you donÕt, youÕre still in luck. The plot is just beginning to unfold, so there wonÕt be anymore major romantic interludes in the recent future. I thought I just had to write this; itÕll help the rest of the chapters to make sense.
If you liked it, or better yet, have ideas, then please leave a review! I love reviews! Reviews = writer faster! =^^= IÕll even thank you personally because I love reviews so much! Hehe.
By the way, if anyone could think up a catchy summary for this story, IÕd greatly appreciate it! I think the one I have is kind of lame and unattracting. Please please please help me on this! I really, really need help! Oh, and special thanks to Azi, who did help! YouÕre an angel. =3
In the next chapter: The search for the Kaeran Princess begins . . .
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Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the plot!
Authoress Ramble: Over fifty reviews! Yay! ^_^ I love you all so much! Thank you! No new updates really. Just a note in response to RaymishaÕs comment- nope, this story is not even close to being done!
Note: If the Òs,Õs and ,s are not quotes and commas, go to View ------ Character Set in Internet Explorer and change it to Western (Mac)! Or change the character set some other way to fix it, itÕs possible!
Shouts To People Who Reviewed!: Thank you so much for reviewing! Much love to Azi, Amanda Panda, Eclipse, Little Wolf LOVER, Shorty, Draco, CardCaptorHikariWolfy, Kimi-chan and ÒREALLY LIKE UR FICÓ (you didnÕt leave a name for me, cutie pie o.o), DL@;~, Ongaku, SulliMike23, kawaiitenshisakura, Cherry, UrbanCinderella, darkemerald22, Sakura-miaka, Tigerdrake, Mika, WezL, hana no tenshi (Eva), Princess Kinomoto, Blossom190, Kwaii Canadian, SweetyPie, twilight-star, SweetCherryBlossom, diablo, Laura, Raymisha and Blozzomz! Thank you again for your support!
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Syaoran ran through the dark, dense mass of trees as quickly as he could, pushing branches sharp with needles out of his way and trying his best to successfully evade the jutting rocks and knarled exposed trees roots that obscured his path. The fact that he could move no faster frustrated him, and he began to shove away branches angrily. His mind was in turmoil.
He had to find Sakura before she made up her mind without him. He had to find her so that he could tell her the truth . . . the whole truth . . . and hopefully, win back a chance at her heart.
His face was bleeding from many small scratches caused by the branches, and he had fallen several times, tripping over sharp rocks and tree roots, and yet, he never ran any slower than what was as fast as possible.
ÔPlease give me a chance to explain, Sakura,Õ SyaoranÕs mind screamed, ÔJust one chance, please, just one . . .Õ
Syaoran followed SakuraÕs footprints deep into the forest, and when they disappeared, he continued in the same general direction, praying that Sakura had fled in a straight line. He found at one point a torn-off shred of dark green fabric, stained with blood. He knew he was going in the right direction, and that he would find her soon. He only hoped that soon would not be too late.
After what had seemed to be an eternity spent in Hell, Syaoran finally reached a clearing. He shoved his way toward it through the thick foliage, slashing away thin braches with his sword.
Then, suddenly, Syaoran heard the sound of a girl crying. His eyes widened, and after a few strong, highly motivated slashes of his sword, he had broken through the forestÕs grasp and was standing in the clearing.
In front of him was a beautiful pond, sheltered by a wall of thick trees. The moon shoned down upon it, and its reflection was clearly visible upon the pondÕs glasslike surface. Syaoran felt a stab of pain in his heart when he saw her.
Just in front of the pond was Sakura, sobbing forcefully with her head in her hands. She was on her knees, and her body was trembling from both her sobs and from the cold. Syaoran longed to gather her in his arms and comfort her, and knowing that he could not twisted the knife that had been stabbed into his heart at the sight of her. Knowing that he was the cause of her pain severed it, his heart, into two bleeding halves.
ÒSakura,Ó Syaoran said numbly. SakuraÕs eyes shot open at the familiar sound of his voice, and though she could not stop crying, she tried her best to cease her sobs and her trembling.
Sakura could not bear to look at him. ÒGo away,Ó she finally whispered helplessly. She heard Syaoran step forward.
ÒSo you know, then?,Ó Syaoran asked shakily, ÒYou know who I am?Ó
Sakura nodded weakly. ÒThe Prince of the Li kingdom,Ó she said morosely, tears falling endlessly from her betrayed green eyes. She could still not believe these words, even though they were being spoken by her own lips.
ÒYes,Ó said Syaoran calmly. Inside of him, everything seemed to be shattering; his heart, his thoughts, his vision. It took him a moment to realize that his vision was not being shattered, but rather blurred by warm tears.
ÒH-How could you?,Ó Sakura choked. ÒHow could you let them kill my father and brother, and so many other innocent people? Are you all heartless? How can you murder so many people and yet have no guilt? HavenÕt you souls?Ó
Syaoran frowned deeply. ÒI did not allow them, and I have never killed anyone. And yes. I have a soul, and a heart, just as you do.Ó
SakuraÕs eyes widened. ÒWhat?Ó, she said in disbelief.
ÒThe soldiers do my fatherÕs bidding,Ó Syaoran said slowly, ÒThey answer to his word over mine. I could not stop them. To even attempt to do so is considered high treason, a crime whose punishment in the Li kingdom is death.Ó
Sakura bit her bottom lip as it trembled. ÒSo you . . .Ó
ÒI have never killed anyone, nor have I ever wanted to,Ó Syaoran said. He took a step forward, closer to her. ÒIÕm sorry that I couldnÕt have stopped what happened to your father and your brother. IÕm sorry that I could not stop this War in time.Ó
ÒYou want to stop the War?,Ó Sakura whispered. Syaoran nodded, though Sakura was not looking his direction; rather, she was staring down at her hands.
ÒYes,Ó he said firmly. ÒI wish for peace, and I intend to fight for it. I would die for it as well, if it would end this War and save the lives of others . . .Ó
Sakura was shocked. She had no idea what to say. Part of her mind wanted to accuse him of being a liar, but her entire heart told her that his words were genuine and sincere, the unquestionable truth.
ÒThen why are you . . . ,Ó Sakura began with a frown. Syaoran took in a deep breath.
ÒI came here with a group of Lian soldiers intending to search out and find my second cousin, Meiling, who journeyed here alone against my fatherÕs will to meet with the Princess of Kaera, Tomoyo, and talk of peace. She did meet with her, but before they could talk they were ambushed by Lian soldiers who did not know MeilingÕs status as a member of the Li royal family. Meiling escaped, and Tomoyo is still in the hands of Lian soldiers. She believes that Meiling set up the peace meeting intending to ambush and capture her. Meiling showed up today to ask me to order my men to come with her on a mission to rescue the Kaeran Princess in hopes of being able to explain to her what happened and eventually bring about peace between our two kingdoms.Ó
SakuraÕs eyes widened in shock, and she turned around to face Syaoran. Syaoran was taken aback, and suddenly found him drowning in green pools of sadness and doubt.
ÒAre you going to go with her?,Ó Sakura asked sadly. Syaoran nodded, still longing to hold her in his arms.
ÒI am,Ó Syaoran said firmly, ÒItÕs very dangerous to go against my fatherÕs will, but rescuing the Kaeran Princess is the last chance we have at peace. I have to take the risk.Ó
Sakura nodded. ÒSo you are not cruel-hearted, like the other Wolves?Ó
ÒDo cruel hearts love?,Ó Syaoran inquired gently. SakuraÕs eyes widened, and she turned away once again.
ÒSpeaking of which,Ó Sakura began as tears slid down her cheeks, tears she made sure that Syaoran could not see, ÒI hope that we can still be friends. I was shocked and I jumped to conclusions. I knew that you were kind-hearted all along . . . Ò
ÒFriends,Ó Syaoran repeated. A wave of sadness washed over him as Sakura nodded. How could he have expected more from her?
ÒMaybe you can even invite me to your wedding,Ó Sakura said numbly, quietly. SyaoranÕs eyes widened.
ÒMy wedding?,Ó he repeated. Sakura nodded once again.
ÒMeiling is your fiancŽ, ne?,Ó she said slowly, trying her best to mask the sadness in her voice, to hold back the inevitable tears.
ÒOh,Ó Syaoran said, worrying filling him, ÒOh, Sakura, you donÕt understand, she isnÕt my fiancŽ. Well, she is, technically, I mean, she should be . . . Ò
Sakura was listening intently, waiting. Syaoran continued clumsily.
ÒWe were engaged to marry just after I was born,Ó Syaoran finally said. ÒI donÕt love her.Ó
Sakura turned around to face him, her eyes accusing. ÒYou kissed her,Ó she said firmly, her voice melancholy and dejected.
ÒYou saw that?,Ó Syaoran asked. Sakura nodded, looking downward.
ÒYouÕre wrong,Ó he said. Sakura looked back up at Syaoran in surprise. ÒShe kissed me. I donÕt . . . I donÕt love her, Sakura.Ó
ÒYou donÕt?,Ó asked Sakura with hope. Syaoran smiled, just barely, and shook his head. He knelt down in front of her.
ÒSakura,Ó he began, taking in a deep breath. ÒIÕm going with Meiling to search for the Kaeran Princess, and IÕm . . . IÕm setting everyone free. All the prisoners.Ó
ÒYou are?,Ó asked Sakura in shock. Syaoran nodded.
ÒI am,Ó Syaoran said. ÒMy father would kill me if he found out, but a group of Kaeran commoners, our prisoners though they may be, wonÕt be noticed. The Lian soldiers in this group are angry at having been ordered by my father to be so violent. They will listen to me now. Many of them wish for peace in the same way that we do. They have families back in the Li kingdom, and theyÕre weary of fighting. TheyÕll help me.Ó
ÒOh,Ó said Sakara, still stunned. ÒSo IÕm . . .Ó
ÒYes,Ó Syaoran said, though sadly. ÒYouÕre free to go, if you please.Ó
Sakura looked at him unsurely. She tried to read his eyes, but she could not tell what emotion it was that clouded them so. Was it sadness, or perhaps, was it . . .
ÒI have nowhere to go,Ó she said at last. Syaoran stared at her nervously.
ÒSakura,Ó he began, meeting her eyes. ÒI want you to come with us, to search for the Kaeran Princess, mainly because . . . I want . . .Ó
ÒYou want what?,Ó asked Sakura curiously. Syaoran blushed, and took another deep breath.
ÒI . . . ,Ó he said shakily, ÒI want you to stay with me.Ó
ÒStay with you?,Ó Sakura repeated slowly. Her heart was beginning to flood with a familiar warmth.
ÒYes,Ó said Syaoran gently, ÒI want you to stay with me. I want us to be . . . together.Ó
Sakura looked at him in disbelief. Her heart was screaming at her to respond, but she wasnÕt sure what to say. Everything that she had recently learned about Syaoran seemed to fade away, and within a few seconds, he was back to being the amber-eyed true wolf she had grown to love.
Òl think I love you, Sakura,Ó Syaoran said cautiously, staring deeply into SakuraÕs eyes. She blushed deeply, then smiled.
ÒCome over here,Ó Sakura said softly. She grabbed SyaoranÕs hand and tugged it forward, leading him over to the edge of the glasslike pond. She leaned over it and smiled at her reflection, as did Syaoran. His reflection appeared next to hers.
ÒSee?,Ó said Sakura warmly. ÒYou and I, weÕre the same, despite . . . well, you know.Ó Syaoran turned to look at her, and smiled gently.
ÒAnd weÕre together,Ó he said, ÒIn the reflection, I mean.Ó
ÒWho says it has to be in the reflection?,Ó Sakura whispered. SyaoranÕs smile deepened, and peace flooded his heart. Sakura leaned forward toward him, returning his smile with a brilliant one of her own.
ÒI donÕt care how wrong or impossible it is,Ó Sakura whispered gently. ÒIÕll stay with you for as long as you want me to.Ó
ÒYou shouldnÕt say that,Ó Syaoran replied with a playful smirk, ÒIÕll keep you forever.Ó
Sakura smiled warmly at him.
ÒGood,Ó she said spiritedly, ÒThen that I means that I get to keep you forever as well.Ó
Syaoran locked his eyes with hers, smiling contently. Silence fell between them.
ÒSakura?,Ó Syaoran whispered. Sakura bit her bottom lip nervously.
ÒHm?,Ó she replied. Syaoran grinned and leaned closer to her.
ÒLet me kiss you?,Ó he asked tenderly. Sakura said nothing for a minute, staring at him nervously with wide eyes.
Syaoran began to shift uncomfortably.
ÒItÕs alright, I understand if youÐmmph!Ó
Sakura had quickly leaned forward, closing her eyes and pressing her lips gently onto SyaoranÕs. After he recovered from the initial shock, Syaoran closed his eyes and leaned into the kiss, deepening it. Sakura managed to slip her arms around SyaoranÕs neck, and he began to caress her tearstained face, eventually tangling his fingers in her soft auburn hair. The gentle kiss ended and began again many times, seeming to last an eternity for the two lovers.
Finally, both of them pulled away and opened their eyes slowly, staring into one anotherÕs eyes with satisfied, elated smiles. Sakura laid her head on SyaoranÕs shoulder, curling up a little bit into his lap. She closed her eyes, feeling warm and content, weightless in his embrace.
Syaoran wrapped his strong arms around Sakura gently and smiled. While the moment was bliss, he knew that it would soon end. A dangerous journey lay ahead of them, one that he knew would in no way be easy to overcome.
Still, Syaoran felt at peace. As long as he was with the girl he loved, the War seemed unable to reach him.
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To be continued in the next chapter. Fluff! This chapter was pure fluff! =3 I hope that a lot of you like fluff, but if you donÕt, youÕre still in luck. The plot is just beginning to unfold, so there wonÕt be anymore major romantic interludes in the recent future. I thought I just had to write this; itÕll help the rest of the chapters to make sense.
If you liked it, or better yet, have ideas, then please leave a review! I love reviews! Reviews = writer faster! =^^= IÕll even thank you personally because I love reviews so much! Hehe.
By the way, if anyone could think up a catchy summary for this story, IÕd greatly appreciate it! I think the one I have is kind of lame and unattracting. Please please please help me on this! I really, really need help! Oh, and special thanks to Azi, who did help! YouÕre an angel. =3
In the next chapter: The search for the Kaeran Princess begins . . .
