Kawaii Kitty-chan: Okie dokie. I'm sorry I took so long to update! 'Neways, here's the next chappie!
DISCLAIMER: Miraculously, I somehow found the time in my busy schedule to fly to Japan (and back) and kidnap CLAMP. They are currently held captive in my closet and are– *peeks in through secret hole* –playing a game of 'Go Fish'. Right. So, needless to say, I now own Card Captor Sakura! *dodges various objects thrown at her* Hey, watch it! *CRASH* OW! *ambulance sirens scream in distance*
Intertwined Destinies
Chapter 1 ~ Dreaming of You
By Kawaii Kitty-chan
"I-don't-wanna-get-married!" Sakura screamed, accenting every word with a hard punch to a padded, sand-filled bag, suspended from the ceiling in the training room by a thick rope. Bitter sweat trickled down her face, her cheeks were flushed and her hands ached fiercely from the pain. The poor bag swung on its rope, flying in the air, only to come back down and be greeted by Sakura's fists. It had been given to her by her brother Touya a few years ago for her to practice fighting techniques, 'Or,' Sakura decided, 'to take my anger and frustration out on.' Sighing, she aimed one last blow at the bag and promptly flopped down on the wooden floor.
Sakura winced as she looked at her bruised hands. 'Itai! Otou-san's gonna be mad.' Her father thought it was unladylike for a girl to learn how to fight. Luckily for Sakura, Touya had been on her side and agreed to teach her self defense. 'And it has certainly come in useful,' Sakura mused. 'With all those perverted princes trying to get their hands on me…' Her perfect face scrunched up in disgust at the memories.
"Sakura-chan!" a sweet, melodic voice called. The emerald-eyed princess turned and saw Tomoyo Daidouji, her cousin (KK-chan: Yes, in this fic Tomoyo and Sakura are cousins, not second-cousins.) and best friend since they were practically babies, running towards her.
"Tomoyo-chan!" she squealed. For the last few months Tomoyo and her mother Sonomi had been in England, representing Japan and discussing peace treaties with Prince Eriol Hiiragizawa and his parents, the King and Queen of England.
The two girls embraced tightly. "I've missed you so much!" Sakura exclaimed once they had parted.
"Same here, Sakura-chan, same here!"
"So when did you get back?" Sakura asked. "I don't remember seeing any of your coaches this morning."
Tomoyo smiled happily, her amethyst eyes shining with joy. "That's because we only arrived about an hour ago," she explained. "I asked Touya where you were and he said that he didn't know. So I just looked around and had a hunch that you might be here. And I was right!" Sakura grinned at her best friend. "So, what's new around here?"
Sakura's face darkened slightly. Tomoyo, sensing her friend's distress, quickly suggested that they go to her room in the palace and talk there.
"… and in a few weeks my fiancée will be coming here, Tomoyo-chan! I just don't know what to do. I want to marry a man I love, not be in an arranged marriage," the only Kinomoto princess finished, her tone of voice helpless. Slightly shocked at this news, Tomoyo bit her lip softly as she thought about what Sakura had told her. 'So she's engaged. Poor Sakura-chan! I just hope for her sake that Prince Hiroku is a decent person. I wonder… Maybe I should tell her about…' Tomoyo was startled out of her thoughts when Sakura began to speak.
"Gomen ne Tomoyo-chan," she apologized. "I was so caught up in my own problems that I haven't given you a chance to tell me about your trip to England."
Tomoyo blinked. "Oh… well, you don't have to be sorry. It's not your fault you're engaged. Speaking of which, um… something I forgot to mention before… I'mkindaengagedtoPrinceEriol," she confessed sheepishly, saying the last sentence really fast.
"Nani?"
Tomoyoi took a deep breath and repeated, "I'm engaged to Eriol-san."
There was silence until…
"HONTO NI?!" Sakura exclaimed. "That's wonderful news!" Both girls had been childhood friends with Eriol. As they matured Tomoyo developed a crush on the English Prince, which had quickly turned into true love.
"Honto," Tomoyo affirmed. "It's ironic," she said bitterly. "I've always dreamed of being engaged to him, but unfortunately the love in this marriage will be only one-sided. There's no way Eriol-san could ever love me."
Sakura put a comforting hand on the violet-haired girl's shoulder. Tomoyo's eyes were filled with unshed tears. Sakura knew that she really loved Eriol, and it pained her to know the hurt her best friend would be feeling.
"It's ok, Tomoyo-chan," Sakura said gently. "Let it out, let it all out…" Overcome by her grief, Tomoyo collapsed broken-heartedly onto Sakura's shoulder and cried her eyes out.
"Don't worry Tomoyo-chan. Everything will be alright, I promise…"
Prince Hiroku twirled an expensive glass goblet by its stem in his callused hands. His cold black eyes glittered with unconcealed menace, as he plotted against the beautiful Japanese princess who was now his fiancée. Apparently she played hard to get… well, he'd fix that. And she was the Card Mistress. 'She will come in very useful for my future plans,' he thought with approval. Hiroku laughed darkly.
"Only a few more days, my beautiful cherry blossom," Hiroku said out loud, his eyes shining with lust. "And then you will be mine, and no one else's…"
Sakura awoke in Tomoyo's room with a start. The emerald-eyed princess panted heavily, recalling her dream, no, nightmare. She abruptly pushed the covers back on the sleeping pallet lying on the floor (she had refused Tomoyo's offer of sleeping on the comfy bed) and walked towards the door to Tomoyo's balcony, careful not to disturb her sleeping cousin.
She had decided to stay with Tomoyo that night and, even though Tomoyo assured her it was alright and that she would be fine, Sakura knew she was glad for the comfort. She threw the filmy drapes apart revealing a large glass door and decent sized balcony overlooking the Palace Gardens. Sakura opened the door with the silent stealth of a cat and slipped outside.
She inhaled a breath of crisp, night air and sighed, her nightmare still vivid in her mind.
~*Dream*~
Cold black eyes stare at her, seeming to strip her from her thin, cotton nightgown. Suddenly there is a flash of light and the eyes fade to be replaced with warm amber ones. They are filled with concern and… love… for her? She can't see the rest of the figure because his body is shrouded in shadows. Somehow she knows both of the eyes belong to males. Then the amber eyes lose their emotion and become blank. The figure turns and walks away from her. "No!" Sakura cries. "Wait-,"
~*End of Dream*~
'Could it be a prophetic dream?' Sakura wondered. "Who was that boy," she mused out loud. An icy breeze swept past her, and Sakura shivered, remembering that she wasn't dressed for the weather at this time. She was only wearing a plain, pink nightgown that had thin straps. Designs of cherry blossoms were embroidered on the skirt in silver thread, the only sign that she cam from a wealthy family.
The soft starlight and moonlight seemed to make Sakura's skin glow. She looked like an angel standing on the balcony, silhouetted by the now-brightening sky. The sun would rise soon.
'Ah well. If my dream was prophetic then I'll face it when it comes. But until then, there's no point in worrying about it now.' Sakura turned to go back inside the Kinomoto palace.
A few cherry blossom petals fluttered down on a light wisp of wind, escaped from the confines of their tree.
Kawaii Kitty-chan: I've finally finished chapter 1!!!! *waves crutches in air and dances around with various bandages coming off, then notices everyone's stares* What? I got hit by a bus. Literally. Someone threw it at me for saying that I own CCS. *sees disbelieving looks* Fine, fine, it was a toy bus, but hey, that's still a bus! Mind you, it's true; I do own CCS. MWAHAHAHA–!! *gets hit my a real bus and faints*
Tenshi (muse): Don't mind her. She's been a little crazy lately. *shakes head*
Kawaii Kitty-chan: *regains consciousness* Ok, let me think… I don't think there's anything I need to mention. Wait! I forgot to review my reviews!
Tenshi: Right…
Kawaii Kitty-chan: Whatever. Now, reviews!
REVIEWS
Helen: Thanks for being my first reviewer! I really will try to finish this fic.
Sailorstrlghts: Does your name mean 'Sailor Starlights'? I was just wondering coz I'm a really big Sailor Moon fan, but 'neways, back to your review. *clears throat* Thank you! It was a bit sad, I agree.
EtHeReAl WoLfe: *grins* I guess it is kinda funny… Thanks for reviewing!
Kawaii berry: Lol. Was this quick enough? Probably not but I tried. Aw, shucks. *grins* Thank you!
UrbanCinderella: Thanks! Well, after a long wait, here is the next chappie. (Presented to you all on a gold plate… O.o)
Liliana Moon: I'm really glad you think so! BTW, thanks for adding me to your favorite authors list.
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Kawaii Kitty-chan: Cya later everyone! I'll try to update A.S.A.P.!
P.S. Reviews are most welcome!
P.P.S. I promise that Eternal Magic will be updated soon.
P.P.P.S. Uh, can you even have P.P.P.S.? Oh well. Happy birthday to me! Fine, my birthday was on November 6, but still… TTFN! ("Ta Ta For Now" in case you didn't know. ^_~ Think Tiggr. Remember, he spells his name "T-I-double G-R".)
Tenshi: *sweatdrops*