A/N: I'm sorry for putting this up so late. If I have time I will try to update by tomorrow, definitely not Tuesday, the stupid extended day thing and stupid prep school. I might end this story in a chapter or two. To tell the truth I'm kind of sick of writing about ancient civilizations I barely know anything about. Please review!!
Chapter 16
Sakura woke up in an entirely different room. She stretched and sat up. The curtains were down. A small dark wooden table sat in the middle of the room. A stand on her right side with a basin to wash her face. A cloth separated this room from the minuscule pool that was her bathroom. She parted the curtains and got off the hard bed. She wore her silk slippers. Her nightclothes were nothing but a white gown. The windows were covered with canvas to keep out the wind and bugs.
"China," Sakura murmured. She grabbed a robe to keep out the morning chills. She walked to the basin and picked up the cloth that was left on the rim of the basin. The water's warm! Sakura thought. She wet the cloth and washed her face.
She walked to the wooden closet that was set next to the bed. There were only two oufits. She chose the warm pink dress to wear. A knock came and the doors opened a bit.
"Lady, we're ordered to help you dress!" A maid said.
"Oh…but I don't need help," Sakura said, not comforted at the thought of others watching her dress.
"Oh, but we shall be scolded for not helping you by the mistress of the house!" The maid said. Sakura didn't want them to be yelled at for only trying to help.
"Well come in then," she said. Two young girls came in. They told Sakura she could dress behind the black stand if she wanted. Sakura did so. They just held Sakura's clothes. Another maid came in with a message for Sakura.
"Lady, Master has instructed me to tell you to meet him in the garden to break fast with him," the maid said. Sakura dressed in the layered gown was sitting on a tall stool with her hair being done.
"Thank you, I will be there," Sakura replied to the young messenger.
She left the room with her hair held up by two chopstick like sticks. One stick had a ying fa hanging off a short silver chain. Some hair was braided in loops around the back of her head.
With two ladies in waiting flanking her, Sakura walked to the garden. She was led by one of the manservant. When they arrived, the manservant bowed humbly and left. The two ladies in waiting left as well. Leaving Sakura with the young man and herself. She looked at the back of the young man. He stood there looking at her, with a thoughtful glance. A small smile touched her lips.
"Sakura, are you hungry?" He asked. He just has to ruin the moment doesn't he, Sakura thought.
"Now that you mention it, yes," she answered her smile widening.
Sakura and Syaoran sat down on the stone seats. Set on the table was little meat buns. Meat was scarce in China now, so the meat was a special thing. But then the Prince of China had to get the best for his beloved.
Sakura took a little meat bun and delicately bit into it. However, she would have rather take a big bite, but her training held her back.
"I can't believe just a month ago, I was in Japan, at Hikoshu's wedding. I also can't believe he invited you," Sakura said, after swallowing the small bite of bread and meat. Syaoran had to smile at how excited Sakura was.
"Either can I. He sent a letter two weeks before the wedding. Everything here in China is all right, so I came," he said. Sakura set her bun down and looked him in the eye.
"Let's go fence!" She cried. Syaoran nodded. He needed some training anyway.
A burp sounded somewhere behind them. Sakura turned around and faced the yellow flying toy.
"KERO!!!!" Sakura shouted.
"Wow, gaki, that's some good food!" Kero said before erupting another burp. Syaoran grumbled.
"I thought you were with Tomoyo?" Sakura said.
Kero snorted and said, " Do you really think I'd miss the chance to come back to China?"
"Hey gaki, get me some sesame pudding rolls????" Kero said desperately.
"NO! Why should I, the Prince of China, follow orders of a flying doll?!" Syaoran yelled as he glared at Kero.
"Why you little Chinese gaki!? You're lucky you descended from Clow Reed,"
"What about me??" A voice said. They looked up to find Eriol standing there with a bright smile.
"Your descendent is being a pig head!" Kero shouted. Eriol chuckled and turned to Sakura.
"Ohayo Eriol, long time no see!" Sakura said cheerfully.
"Hey maybe you could help me train my magic!?" Sakura said excitedly.
"Why not?" Eriol answered, "Let's go to Syaoran's personal training grounds."
"Wow, Syaoran you have your own personal training grounds??" Sakura said looking at Syaoran. Syaoran didn't hear Sakura. He was busy yelling at Kero.
"You're nothing but a fat food stealing pig!" Syaoran shouted.
"Well, you're nothing but a spoiled Chinese brat who does not deserve Sakura!" That definitely hit a nerve. The next second Syaoran lunged at the Guardian. Syaoran strangling and Kero trying to bite his hand.