Maple's Wisdom: Well, after I wrote my camp fic parody, I thought, wouldn't it be great if there was a camp fic that didn't have those annoying cliches? There will only be brief mentionings of outfits, and only when they're special outfits, or have any significance to the story. Kay?
A Maple Key:
)POV(
{Maple and Charisma! Lalal!}
*emphasis*
Maple's Disclaimer:
I want an early birthday cake! Chop chop! Until I get that cake so I can wish I owned CCS, it's not mine. Boo hoo.
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Camp Stone-Bridge was named for the small stone bridge on the edge of the camping grounds. The gang goes there for a memorable two weeks over winter vacation.
*
)Meiling's POV(
I sat next to Naoko on the bus. Don't know why, but I think it's because Xiaolang and Sakura had FINALLY gotten together, surpisingly, without much prodding on mine and Tomoyo's part, Tomoyo had a crush on Eriol, Rika secretly DID want to sit next to the only counsellor on the bus, Terada-sensei, Chiharu was the only one who brought a mallet to whack Yamazaki-kun, and the other three counsellors, Nakuru, Yukito and Touya (so 'the gaki didn't try anything', according to Sakura) were coming in Touya's car. {Ever wonder why he has so many jobs O.o?}
"Look! Oh, look! We're here!" shrieked Naoko, pointing out the window. Sure enough, there was the famous Stone-bridge that we had been told of. It was covered in frost, making it sparkle in the sun.
Other than a small clearing around the bridge, the site was complete wilderness. Perfect. It was beautiful. I loved it.
It may seem very un-Meiling-ish of me, since I don't really seem like a nature girl. But, I like peace and quiet, but not too quiet. I love camping.
I know Tomoyo would say her best friend was Sakura, but she's my best friend. She consoled me when Xiaolang broke the engagement. And I want her to be happy.
She says she's moved on over Sakura, but I don't believe her. It's possible to love two people at once, I thought, glancing at Eriol. He made eye contact, and I looked away.
I want her to be happy. That's what I keep telling myself, and it's true. Right?
"Meiling! Wakie-wakie!" called Naoko, waving her hand in front of me. I snapped out of my daydream. "Sorry, Naoko-chan." I apologized, getting off the bus and retrieving my bags from the huge compartment in the side.
We set up our tents, boys on one side of the river (which was, miraculously, not frozen over), girls on the other. Tomoyo's was in between mine and Sakura's. Rika set up next to me, then Chiharu, and Naoko. Nakuru was next to Sakura.
I made my decision. I asked everyone but Tomoyo and Eriol to come my tent after they were done.
*
"The reason I've called you all here is-"
I pause.
Because I think Eriol and Tomoyo would make a cute couple?
Because I think we should get Eriol and Tomoyo together?
Liar. You don't want them together. They're lies.
"-Tomoyo likes Eriol, so it's time for some matchmaking!"
It was true. But it sounded constipated. Too late now.
"I'm in! This oughta be fun!"
"Revenge! REVENGE! Let's make my dear ancestor blush!"
"Did you know that matchmaking is the national sport of-OW!"
"LIES! ALL LIES! What I mean is...yeah! Takashi-kun and I are in!"
"Okay, sure.""
"Ooohh, isn't it weird how Eriol looks like a ghost from the side?"
"Hoe!"
"As long as the gaki keeps his hands off my sister!"
"Well, if Touya-kun is, then so am I!"
{If you couldn't tell, the order was Sakura, Syaoran(a little OOC, but whatever), Takashi, Chiharu, Rika, Naoko, Sakura, Touya, and Nakuru. Yukito and Terada were..uh..planning a hike! Yeah! A hike!}
I plastered a smile on my face. Anything to make my best friend happy.
*
I set my sleeping bag in the corner of my tent, but didn't unroll it yet. If I wanted my sleeping bag to be freezing cold at night, I would have.
I unpacked appropiately, then fit two red scrunchies around my hair, wrapped a red scarf around my neck and made my way to the mess burrow, a small hollowed-out hill with a round door and window, plus on room with tables, a kitchen and fireplace. I warmed my hands in front of the fireplace, waiting for the others.
When Sakura and Syaoran came in, we started. Terada-sensei explained the rules of camp. Stuff like we would be making any snacks or specially prepared meals, but Touya would do the rest of the cooking. When he had finished, we went outside and were shown the boundaries and everything within them.
How to get Eriol and Tomoyo together?
I sighed inwardly. The others went in for dinner.
"You coming, Meiling?" asked Tomoyo, concerned.
"I'm not hungry, that's all. Don't worry about me." I said softly.
She nodded dubiously, and walked in.
I leaped up onto the side of the stone bridge.
No one here would forget these two weeks, I thought.
I stepped precariously onto the edge.
Wherever love may occur...
...Wherever love will not.
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Charisma's Critique: OK! Review now, update later! J/K!
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)Eriol's POV(
I heard a scream outside and leapt up from lunch.
"Meiling!" I yelled, and dashed out the door.
When I got there, she was half-drowned. I pulled her out onto the snow and did CPR.
Please live.
Her eyes fluttered open.
Her head turned to the river.
"Fell." she said softly.
I nodded.
"Meiling! Oh, lord! Meiling!" screamed Tomoyo, running down the tiny slope.
"I'm fine." whispered Meiling.
"Your arm is bent! Oh, god, it's broken!" shrieked Tomoyo hysterically.
"I'm fine, Tomoyo. Really I am." she pushed herself up with her arm and winced.
"Maybe not." she admitted.
I used some simple spells, and soon Meiling's arm was bound in a cast.
"Arigato."
I smiled, then frowned.
A Clow card? It couldn't be. They were all Sakura cards.
Unless...
But wasn't it destroyed? I had gone out of my way to do so.
Sakura, my cute descendant, and Naoko cam out of the mess hollow, and started fussing over Meiling, in their own way.
First, Naoko would say something ghost-related. The rest would go as follows:
Sakura: Hoe!
Cute descendant: It's okay, Sakura, no ghosts will hurt you. I'll protect you.
Sakura: Aww, Syao-kun, that's so sweet of you!
Cute descendant: *turns beet red* Um, Meiling, are you OK?
It got boring after the first 5 times.
We all went back to the mess hollow where, miraculously, no one mentioned how Meiling's cast got there. She warmed herself in front of the fire, shivering from the ice water of the river.
I drag Sakura, (who is followed, naturally, by Tomoyo) my cute descendant, and Nakuru over to a table.
"Does anyone sense a Clow Card?" I asked in a hushed voice.
Sakura nodded. "Me and Syaoran-kun talked about it on the bus ride. Call me crazy, but it seemed to be coming from Meiling."
Meiling? Why me?
"Well, it might be," I stopped myself, "I'll investigate it further. Until then, just forget it."
"Right." They all said, returning to what they were doing before.
*
)Meiling's POV(
After I was all dry, I sulked by the fire.
Was it just a crush I would get over?
I hope it will go away soon. I took off my scarf and jacket, then entered the kitchen area.
"Can I help, Touya-san?" I asked politely.
He grunted. I know he doesn't like me because I am Syaoran's cousin. I tied on an apron and set to work frying the tempura.
"Oh! Let me help, too!" called Tomoyo, putting her camcorder on a strap and tying on an apron. "I'll make the rice."
I couldn't resist tasting a mushroom, no matter how hot. I popped it in my mouth, then almost spit it out. HOT! I fumbled with it until it cooled down, but it was delectable in spite of that.
*
"Catch!" called Chiharu, tossing a prawn in the air with her chopsticks.
Yamazaki caught it in his mouth. a muffled "HOT!" came from his mouth.
We all laughed except for Xiaolang, who sat sulkily and ate nothing.
"The baka poisoned it." he declared.
"Mou, Syaoran-kun! It's good! Here!" so Sakura fed my cousin his dinner, patiently and carefully, with Tomoyo taping and shrieking 'Kawaii!' every 5 or so seconds.
We all went back to our tents. I changed into my pyjamas and climbed into my sleeping bag, unrolling it first. I heard a rustling outside my tent. Figuring it was probably a fox or something, I shone my flashlight on the tent door to reveal a silhouette of a boy, either Xiaolang or Eriol. He took off his glasses-Aha! Eriol.
"Eriol-kun! What are you doing outside my tent?" I called.
He peeked in sheepishly. "Uhh, good night.." he said, then dashed off into the snow.
I shrugged it off and went to sleep.
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CHarisma's Critique: If you can't read my awesome 1337 speech, it says at the top: Love and peace forever, MapleCharisma loves you! On the bottom it says Reviews Rule! Review review review!!! MapleCharisma loves you! By the way, this used to be a sepreate chapter, but I wanted 1 chapter a day, and they're short. Kay? REVIEW!
Sorry so short! Please review, I promise this will be S+S! This is a big leap for me, my first non-parody S+S, among others. Please help me make this a non-cliche camp fic by telling me if I start using any cliches! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!
Charisma's Read-Me Ads: I saw this somewhere else, and thought it was a good idea. Here are some good fics:
Anything by L-chan!
A Child's Visit by Dana Daidouji (Hoe? Me, reading an E+T? Yessiree! It's quite good! I don't think I want to know what a lemonade scene is, though...)
Legend Of The Rings by Xiaobai
Project Elephant Shoes by Madame Flutterby
Music Beat by SonyGirl
The End Of Innocence by Silent Beatnik
I'll post 5 stories and their authours that I think are good each time! They will be CCS, and if I post one of a different category, I'll make a point of saying it's not CCS. Kay? All these stories are awesome, but numbers 2,3 and 5 have not been updated in forever!
Sorry about not posting for so long, I had so much writers' block! I'll try to get the next chappie of CCT, for my *counts* 3 fans, if any of you are reading this! (Especially China, since the others seem to be hardcore S+T fans) God, I'm pathetic. I only have 3 fans! *sobs* I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!]
REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or Maple and Charisma will bite you.
I lurve singing cheesy songs, so keep those flames coming! Or not. Remember my CareBears threat. *looks menacing* Let's do the Care..just kidding!
I know this chapter is angsty, but I might change the genre from Angst/Romance to Romance/Humor. I'll just see how the next chapter comes out.
REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!
*blows kiss* Luv ya~!
A Maple Key:
)POV(
{Maple and Charisma! Lalal!}
*emphasis*
Maple's Disclaimer:
I want an early birthday cake! Chop chop! Until I get that cake so I can wish I owned CCS, it's not mine. Boo hoo.
~ |_ 0 \/ 3 4 |\| |) P 3 4 C 3 F 0 R 3 \/ 3 R ~ /\/\ 4 P |_ 3 C |-| 4 R 1 5 /\/\ 4 |_ 0 \/ 3 5 Y 0 |_| ! ~
Camp Stone-Bridge was named for the small stone bridge on the edge of the camping grounds. The gang goes there for a memorable two weeks over winter vacation.
*
)Meiling's POV(
I sat next to Naoko on the bus. Don't know why, but I think it's because Xiaolang and Sakura had FINALLY gotten together, surpisingly, without much prodding on mine and Tomoyo's part, Tomoyo had a crush on Eriol, Rika secretly DID want to sit next to the only counsellor on the bus, Terada-sensei, Chiharu was the only one who brought a mallet to whack Yamazaki-kun, and the other three counsellors, Nakuru, Yukito and Touya (so 'the gaki didn't try anything', according to Sakura) were coming in Touya's car. {Ever wonder why he has so many jobs O.o?}
"Look! Oh, look! We're here!" shrieked Naoko, pointing out the window. Sure enough, there was the famous Stone-bridge that we had been told of. It was covered in frost, making it sparkle in the sun.
Other than a small clearing around the bridge, the site was complete wilderness. Perfect. It was beautiful. I loved it.
It may seem very un-Meiling-ish of me, since I don't really seem like a nature girl. But, I like peace and quiet, but not too quiet. I love camping.
I know Tomoyo would say her best friend was Sakura, but she's my best friend. She consoled me when Xiaolang broke the engagement. And I want her to be happy.
She says she's moved on over Sakura, but I don't believe her. It's possible to love two people at once, I thought, glancing at Eriol. He made eye contact, and I looked away.
I want her to be happy. That's what I keep telling myself, and it's true. Right?
"Meiling! Wakie-wakie!" called Naoko, waving her hand in front of me. I snapped out of my daydream. "Sorry, Naoko-chan." I apologized, getting off the bus and retrieving my bags from the huge compartment in the side.
We set up our tents, boys on one side of the river (which was, miraculously, not frozen over), girls on the other. Tomoyo's was in between mine and Sakura's. Rika set up next to me, then Chiharu, and Naoko. Nakuru was next to Sakura.
I made my decision. I asked everyone but Tomoyo and Eriol to come my tent after they were done.
*
"The reason I've called you all here is-"
I pause.
Because I think Eriol and Tomoyo would make a cute couple?
Because I think we should get Eriol and Tomoyo together?
Liar. You don't want them together. They're lies.
"-Tomoyo likes Eriol, so it's time for some matchmaking!"
It was true. But it sounded constipated. Too late now.
"I'm in! This oughta be fun!"
"Revenge! REVENGE! Let's make my dear ancestor blush!"
"Did you know that matchmaking is the national sport of-OW!"
"LIES! ALL LIES! What I mean is...yeah! Takashi-kun and I are in!"
"Okay, sure.""
"Ooohh, isn't it weird how Eriol looks like a ghost from the side?"
"Hoe!"
"As long as the gaki keeps his hands off my sister!"
"Well, if Touya-kun is, then so am I!"
{If you couldn't tell, the order was Sakura, Syaoran(a little OOC, but whatever), Takashi, Chiharu, Rika, Naoko, Sakura, Touya, and Nakuru. Yukito and Terada were..uh..planning a hike! Yeah! A hike!}
I plastered a smile on my face. Anything to make my best friend happy.
*
I set my sleeping bag in the corner of my tent, but didn't unroll it yet. If I wanted my sleeping bag to be freezing cold at night, I would have.
I unpacked appropiately, then fit two red scrunchies around my hair, wrapped a red scarf around my neck and made my way to the mess burrow, a small hollowed-out hill with a round door and window, plus on room with tables, a kitchen and fireplace. I warmed my hands in front of the fireplace, waiting for the others.
When Sakura and Syaoran came in, we started. Terada-sensei explained the rules of camp. Stuff like we would be making any snacks or specially prepared meals, but Touya would do the rest of the cooking. When he had finished, we went outside and were shown the boundaries and everything within them.
How to get Eriol and Tomoyo together?
I sighed inwardly. The others went in for dinner.
"You coming, Meiling?" asked Tomoyo, concerned.
"I'm not hungry, that's all. Don't worry about me." I said softly.
She nodded dubiously, and walked in.
I leaped up onto the side of the stone bridge.
No one here would forget these two weeks, I thought.
I stepped precariously onto the edge.
Wherever love may occur...
...Wherever love will not.
~ |_ 0 \/ 3 4 |\| |) P 3 4 C 3 F 0 R 3 \/ 3 R ~ /\/\ 4 P |_ 3 C |-| 4 R 1 5 /\/\ 4 |_ 0 \/ 3 5 Y 0 |_| ! ~
Charisma's Critique: OK! Review now, update later! J/K!
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)Eriol's POV(
I heard a scream outside and leapt up from lunch.
"Meiling!" I yelled, and dashed out the door.
When I got there, she was half-drowned. I pulled her out onto the snow and did CPR.
Please live.
Her eyes fluttered open.
Her head turned to the river.
"Fell." she said softly.
I nodded.
"Meiling! Oh, lord! Meiling!" screamed Tomoyo, running down the tiny slope.
"I'm fine." whispered Meiling.
"Your arm is bent! Oh, god, it's broken!" shrieked Tomoyo hysterically.
"I'm fine, Tomoyo. Really I am." she pushed herself up with her arm and winced.
"Maybe not." she admitted.
I used some simple spells, and soon Meiling's arm was bound in a cast.
"Arigato."
I smiled, then frowned.
A Clow card? It couldn't be. They were all Sakura cards.
Unless...
But wasn't it destroyed? I had gone out of my way to do so.
Sakura, my cute descendant, and Naoko cam out of the mess hollow, and started fussing over Meiling, in their own way.
First, Naoko would say something ghost-related. The rest would go as follows:
Sakura: Hoe!
Cute descendant: It's okay, Sakura, no ghosts will hurt you. I'll protect you.
Sakura: Aww, Syao-kun, that's so sweet of you!
Cute descendant: *turns beet red* Um, Meiling, are you OK?
It got boring after the first 5 times.
We all went back to the mess hollow where, miraculously, no one mentioned how Meiling's cast got there. She warmed herself in front of the fire, shivering from the ice water of the river.
I drag Sakura, (who is followed, naturally, by Tomoyo) my cute descendant, and Nakuru over to a table.
"Does anyone sense a Clow Card?" I asked in a hushed voice.
Sakura nodded. "Me and Syaoran-kun talked about it on the bus ride. Call me crazy, but it seemed to be coming from Meiling."
Meiling? Why me?
"Well, it might be," I stopped myself, "I'll investigate it further. Until then, just forget it."
"Right." They all said, returning to what they were doing before.
*
)Meiling's POV(
After I was all dry, I sulked by the fire.
Was it just a crush I would get over?
I hope it will go away soon. I took off my scarf and jacket, then entered the kitchen area.
"Can I help, Touya-san?" I asked politely.
He grunted. I know he doesn't like me because I am Syaoran's cousin. I tied on an apron and set to work frying the tempura.
"Oh! Let me help, too!" called Tomoyo, putting her camcorder on a strap and tying on an apron. "I'll make the rice."
I couldn't resist tasting a mushroom, no matter how hot. I popped it in my mouth, then almost spit it out. HOT! I fumbled with it until it cooled down, but it was delectable in spite of that.
*
"Catch!" called Chiharu, tossing a prawn in the air with her chopsticks.
Yamazaki caught it in his mouth. a muffled "HOT!" came from his mouth.
We all laughed except for Xiaolang, who sat sulkily and ate nothing.
"The baka poisoned it." he declared.
"Mou, Syaoran-kun! It's good! Here!" so Sakura fed my cousin his dinner, patiently and carefully, with Tomoyo taping and shrieking 'Kawaii!' every 5 or so seconds.
We all went back to our tents. I changed into my pyjamas and climbed into my sleeping bag, unrolling it first. I heard a rustling outside my tent. Figuring it was probably a fox or something, I shone my flashlight on the tent door to reveal a silhouette of a boy, either Xiaolang or Eriol. He took off his glasses-Aha! Eriol.
"Eriol-kun! What are you doing outside my tent?" I called.
He peeked in sheepishly. "Uhh, good night.." he said, then dashed off into the snow.
I shrugged it off and went to sleep.
~ R 3 \/ 1 3 \/\/ 5 R |_| |_ 3 ! ~ R 3 \/ 1 3 \/\/ R 3 \/ 1 3 \/\/ R 3 \/ 1 3 \/\/ ! ! ! ~ /\/\ 4 P |_ 3 C |-| 4 R 1 5 /\/\ 4 |_ 0 \/ 3 5 Y 0 |_| ! ~
CHarisma's Critique: If you can't read my awesome 1337 speech, it says at the top: Love and peace forever, MapleCharisma loves you! On the bottom it says Reviews Rule! Review review review!!! MapleCharisma loves you! By the way, this used to be a sepreate chapter, but I wanted 1 chapter a day, and they're short. Kay? REVIEW!
Sorry so short! Please review, I promise this will be S+S! This is a big leap for me, my first non-parody S+S, among others. Please help me make this a non-cliche camp fic by telling me if I start using any cliches! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!
Charisma's Read-Me Ads: I saw this somewhere else, and thought it was a good idea. Here are some good fics:
Anything by L-chan!
A Child's Visit by Dana Daidouji (Hoe? Me, reading an E+T? Yessiree! It's quite good! I don't think I want to know what a lemonade scene is, though...)
Legend Of The Rings by Xiaobai
Project Elephant Shoes by Madame Flutterby
Music Beat by SonyGirl
The End Of Innocence by Silent Beatnik
I'll post 5 stories and their authours that I think are good each time! They will be CCS, and if I post one of a different category, I'll make a point of saying it's not CCS. Kay? All these stories are awesome, but numbers 2,3 and 5 have not been updated in forever!
Sorry about not posting for so long, I had so much writers' block! I'll try to get the next chappie of CCT, for my *counts* 3 fans, if any of you are reading this! (Especially China, since the others seem to be hardcore S+T fans) God, I'm pathetic. I only have 3 fans! *sobs* I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!]
REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or Maple and Charisma will bite you.
I lurve singing cheesy songs, so keep those flames coming! Or not. Remember my CareBears threat. *looks menacing* Let's do the Care..just kidding!
I know this chapter is angsty, but I might change the genre from Angst/Romance to Romance/Humor. I'll just see how the next chapter comes out.
REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!
*blows kiss* Luv ya~!
