A/N: Hey guys this is the 2nd story I have written I hope you like it.
Disclaimer: By the way I don't own the ccs characters.
Chapter One
They were watching the play when the loud, sudden crash from the kitchen alerted the audience from the hall. Yells began and more crashes were heard arousing the audience's curiosity. Out of the blue a girl ran out of there, one that could not be identified as a worker. From appearances the girl was about 17 years of age and had long auburn hair and green eyes, she was wearing a cloak that covered her shirt and pants, which also included a sword. As swiftly as the girl came out The cook's apprentice ran out angrily for she had been stealing food from them and this time they had caught her and were not to lose her again.
The Queen and King didn't understand that the girl would steal because of the type of clothing that she wore: and because of their misunderstanding they stopped the cook's apprentice for what he was doing, which gave the girl time to escape. To the girl's surprise a teenage boy could keep up with her for all her life when she stole things no one could catch up to her. Not even people at the same age, younger or older. Unexpectedly she bumped into something hard. She looked up into a guard's eyes and realized who he was and swiftly took out her sword to defend herself. She would even kill someone without hesitation.
The guard looked at the stranger and got out his sword to defend himself. If she were going to get past him she'd have to fight. Without warning the girl struck and just in time the guard parried and was surprised at her strength. The fight continued and as time passed the guard grew weary; the audience they had gathered noticed this. All at once she found and opening and attacked injuring the guard from chest to leg. What had been puzzling to the audience was that throughout the whole battle she never showed signs of weariness.
Unknown to everyone the girl had noticed the other guards that had come to help and knew to escape there and then otherwise she'd be in more dangerous positions. Her name was Sakura and was a victim of amnesia; knowing nothing of her past for the last 15 years. At a rapid pace she rushed off and the guards pursued. The boy who had chased her knew no one could keep up with her and so to help his mother he used his magic to trap her. Unfortunately she sensed this and escaped it.
Xiao Lang realized this at the last moment and with stronger magic tried to bind her but when he thought he won she placed a shield around him preventing him from using more magic. Broken out of his reverie he looked around and he couldn't even move. He tried to look around to ask his family to help him but to his surprise they were helping and from the looks of it the girl was having not much difficulty running away from magic and guards herself. But luck was on their side because she suddenly stopped and fainted.
~* Sakura's POV *~
When I came to I realized I was on a soft and comfortable bed. Startled I sat up and looked around. 'Where was I?' was the first thought. "So the young lady has woken up at last," drawled a servant that had just entered. He was an old man with gray-white hair and wore glasses that seemed to diminish his freckles. He held a tray with the morning's meal and put it down on the bedside table before going outside. 'Probably to tell his assistant that I woke up' I thought. He then came back in to check that I was still there. Using the time I had I looked around for a sign of escape and noticed that I wore different clothes.
I looked for my necklace. I wore 2 necklaces; one was a silver chain with a gold pendant in the shape of a heart, which opened up. Inside was a picture of me and on the other side was an inscription 'To my daughter sakura with love from your loving mother'. The other necklace was the clow key for my sakura cards.
Where was my sword and clothes? I might as well stay here until I know for sure I'm in danger. I looked at the food. Was it poisoned? No it wouldn't be, if they wanted me dead they would've killed me after I fainted. Was I of some use to them? My stomach rumbled reminding me of the state I was in. I looked for my ring. This ring was special. Whatever the wearer drinks or eats even if it's poisoned it turns it back to normal. I don't remember how I got it but I was wearing it when I woke up with amnesia. When he came back he looked at the food and chuckled. "The food's not poisoned you know" he said and gestured for me to eat it.
Wearily I looked at it and moved it to my lap to eat it and he moved out of the room. It consisted of pancakes and orange juice. I had already eaten half of it when a boy my age came into the room. Looking at me he wrinkled his nose disdainfully. "Why am I here?" I asked, annoyed at him. Why was I even bothering to talk to him?
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I wrinkled my nose in disgust. How on earth was I to entertain her until noon? When she first spoke I was surprised. "Why am I here?" she asked. Her voice was so soft yet felt smooth and velvety. She had auburn hair with emerald eyes that gave the very picture of an innocent victim. Her appearance rather contradicted what type of person she was, making her seem more innocent victim than who she really was. At that thought I smirked, she might have a damaging effect on the officials.
"Why am I here?" she repeated. "You will be here until the council considers what your punishment will be," I replied. I didn't really feel about talking about that, " Why did you steal from the royal kitchens?" She didn't reply. "I said why did you steal from the royal kitchens?" I looked at her. She didn't look at me for a while. Then she spoke in a soft whisper "Tell me, if you were abandoned and had no means of shelter and food what would you do?" I looked blankly at her. Was she abandoned? She showed no signs of that from her clothing and the way she acted was as if she had more than just some knowledge. "Tell me if you were abandoned why do you wear such clothing and have more than a suitable knowledge of such things that a graduated student wouldn't know." I Smirked.
~* Sakura's POV *~
"Tell me if you were abandoned why do you wear such clothing and have more than a suitable knowledge of such things that a graduated student wouldn't know." He Smirked. It would seem that he thought I was abandoned because I gave him a dilemma that was similar to mine. Why did I have to tell him such personal matters? It was simple; he was the prince. "Why should I entertain you with such personal matters of mine? I riposted. Obviously he wasn't used to such women retorting back at him. He looked at me as if he realized something about me. "How old are you?" he asked in a curious tone. I looked at him would it make such a big difference how old I was? Apparently it was vital. "Why should you care?" I inquired.
"I'd care because It would give you a suitable consequence to your thievery of the castle" he replied coldly. I looked at him. Before he seemed as if he wanted to be anywhere but in the room with me but now he was curious and wanted to know more about me and my predicament. "Have a guess," I asked. He looked at me as If I were crazy. I watched him as he came to his conclusion of what my age would be. "Twenty-one?" he asked with wry amusement. " Incorrect, but you're close, I'm actually Twenty-five," I answered. He was about to speak when a servant entered the room and said "Her highness will speak to you now." "Where are my clothes?" I asked.
"Your clothes are being checked for identification, since you didn't tell us your name" Syaoran replied. "By the way, what's your name?" Holding my emotions in check I got out of the bed and looked closely at my clothes. "Why should I tell you?" I replied.
They were a shirt and pants that seemed for use of other matters, but making my way to the queen I became conscious that the clothing was good for combat and the likes of fighting with or without magic. Feeling hesitant I walked into the room. There were at least 12 delegates in the room including royalty. They looked shocked at my appearance. Masking my emotions I looked at them and gave the picture that I was not fragile as other women were. "How old are you?" One of them asked. It was a female.
"Why should I answer you," I replied but nevertheless I answered it after a while, "I'm Twenty-five years of age." They wrote it down, probably to give me a punishment that was suitable to my age. "Why did you commit thievery?" She asked again. I looked at her. "If you were an amnesiac and had no means of shelter or food what would you do?" I parried. That made them break out in whispers. "If you were an amnesiac why didn't you ask for help?" she inquired. Syaoran looked at her, was she an amnesiac or abandoned. I looked at her as if she was serious. If she had been amnesiac would she just run out at the first person she saw and ask for help? "You had just woken up from unconsciousness and you don't know who you are or where you are. Would you ask for help from the nearest person you saw?" I asked her. She frowned. Every time she asked a question I evaded it by giving her a dilemma that gave the answer.
The second last question shocked me "If you were to work in the castle what position would you be?" I though hard and fast. If I were to work in the castle I'd definitely go for a warrior. "If I were to work in the castle I'd be a warrior" I replied. The last Question was "What's your name?" My answer was reluctantly given "Sakura."
~* Yelan Li's POV *~
I was surprised; she was as cold as Syaoran would've had been. If she were a warrior she'd be our greatest asset. When they asked her how and why she had trained her body and magic I leaned forward this was something I needed to know. She answered, " If you were safe would you need to learn self defense? And as for how I trained I used what I had" When she spoke her name I was taken aback what was her last name? When they asked her for her last name she replied with "I have no last name." I was confused; was she ashamed of her family or an amnesiac.
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I was confused. Was she abandoned, ashamed of her family or an amnesiac? She never seemed to tell the truth of what happened to her. All she answered was with predicaments. I was grateful my sisters weren't here. They were out shopping. I hoped for her sake that she never met them. If they did they'd have been all over her in the beginning. They would have even persuaded mum to let them dress her up for fun. I repressed a shiver. Girls were just weird, but not Sakura. Girls would prefer shopping than training in martial arts but Sakura trained in martial arts without a second thought even though it was for self-defense. If a girl were asked the question, if you were to work in the castle what would you be? They would've answered something different than what Sakura said. This was confusing girls were confusing. Sakura didn't act like any other girl but more like something else.
After the inquisition Sakura was ushered out. I wondered what the second last question was for. Usually the people who were interviewed were never asked that question.
~* Yelan Li's POV *~
I wondered what that question was for. " Emma san why did you ask her that question of working in the castle?" I asked. She looked at me and said "Yelan san, she seemed to make her situation seem less horrific than it was and how she braved those dilemmas proves how great an asset she'd be if she were to work for us." I thought this over and looked at the officials. "Do you agree with her?" I asked them.
Several nodded in agreement. We discussed the matter at hand and the retribution was decided.
~ Sakura's POV~
The interrogation took a long time. When it was finished I was ushered out while they thought discussed what they felt my punishment should be. It was a long time. During my time I gazed at my surroundings and thought of ways to train harder, if they'd allow me to, in such an environment. The walls were white and the floor was made of marble. From above the castle must seem like a maze. I sat waiting patiently thinking.
"Miss, they're ready for you now" an elderly servant appeared. I walked back into the room and stood. Now there was an additional person in places but all the same I was bored. I noticed a boy. He had dark blue hair with blue eyes and wore glasses, which gave him the impression of looking like a very educated person. He had a distinct aura that I noticed and was not surprised when the aura turned out to be a blue colour.
A man stood forward and announced my destiny "The one who was stealing from the castle's supply has been caught. Her name is Sakura and with further discussion we have decided that her verdict is to be the first female warrior and she shall have to train the prince Syaoran in further magic and other matters which shall be discussed at the time of the prince's decision."
I was surprised, they had sentenced people to the gallows, dungeons, to work as servants and so on but they had never sentenced anyone to be a warrior and educate the prince. Continuing on he mentioned that I would receive the same things a male warrior would receive. When he got around to who'd be serving me as my maid and such 2 girls named Tomoyo and Chiharu stood up. Tomoyo was to be my designer of such clothing and Chiharu was to be my maid.
I was escorted to my bedchambers. Tomoyo and Chiharu were unsure of how to behave around me and so they stayed silent. I didn't mind I liked the silence. When we got there Tomoyo timidly asked me to stand in an upright position so she could get the measurements to make my clothes. She seemed as tense as Chiharu. I said to her "You don't have to be shy, I'll never treat you badly." Chiharu who was sorting out my room to be neat and tidy was as surprised as Tomoyo. I understood why they were surprised. My voice was always the opposite of what I seemed to be portrayed. It sounded soft and silky, which was different to what I was.
~* Tomoyo's POV *~
I was excited. I was the one chosen to help the first female warrior design her clothing. I was so glad that I was the first designer to make the clothing for the first female warrior, think of all the clothing I can make.
With the changes that had taken place I wasn't sure how to act around her. I asked her to stand in an upright position. When she spoke I was surprised, Her voice was a contradiction of who she was. It made her seem like the innocent one, rather than an ex- thief. I relaxed. She was a warrior by heart yet she was kind to others.
Taking her measurements my excitement began to increase. She was so fit and sturdy that I wouldn't have to worry about the clothing being too small. I didn't have to worry about getting beaten now. With other masters or mistresses they would beat you if you did something wrong but Sakura had manners and respected you to a level that she would trust you enough that she would tell you things that you wished to know.
When I accidentally took the wrong measurement I apologized and she just looked at me "It's ok, everyone makes mistakes no one's perfect."
~* Sakura's POV *~
After I spoke, they both seemed to relax. Chiharu walked up to me and asked "Do you want me to make a bath for you?" I smiled at her tentative manner. She seemed to be calm enough. "Yes, Please," I answered, "You can call me by name if you wish it doesn't bother me." I didn't mind being the center of attention but I liked to be alone at times. As the minutes passed by Tomoyo finished taking the measurements and I helped Chiharu make the bath despite her protests.
Dinner was a different matter. Tomoyo held up a dress for me to wear and I thanked her. Normally I would have preferred something that would provide easy movements to fight in like pants and a shirt but I thanked her and asked her if I could make some changes to provide easy movement.
~* Tomoyo's POV *~
When I held up the dress for her to wear at dinner I was surprised when she asked me if she could make some changes. I replied, "Yes, if you wish to." She looked at me and said to me "It was your creation so I would ask you, I wouldn't like to ruin it in your eyes. I just want to make some changes so it would be easy to fight in. One can never be too cautious." I agreed and allowed her to change it. She was so considerate.
When she finished changing it I was surprised. She had an artistic flair that almost matched mine. She had cut slits so she could move easily in a fight but she had designed it so you wouldn't notice.
~* Sakura's POV *~
What I wanted was a dress that provided easy movement when fighting and something to help make the dress seem appealing. When I finished I allowed Tomoyo to see what I had to done to her dress. After all it was her creation in the beginning. She seemed surprised at my ability to design things. After all I designed all my clothes before.
When dinner came I was escorted to a room with Chiharu. She mentioned that I was to eat with the royal family, since it would be rude to place me with the other males without any other female companions. Syaoran stood there looking bored. When I entered the room Chiharu backed away. Syaoran looked up and was intrigued by the dress that I wore. He knew that Tomoyo was my designer but he didn't know that I designed the dress.
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I was bored. Why should I accompany her to the dinner table? I was amazed at how beautiful she looked in that dress. Tomoyo must have spent a long time designing that dress. " Where did you pick up your magical skills?" I asked, "It must have taken a long time to master them." She looked at me.
"It took me a month to master it." She responded. It took her that long? She must be a fast learner. "When should I teach you the skills that you want to learn?" She asked as we walked down the hall to the dining room. I thought it over. "You'd better start tomorrow. Ask Chiharu to take you to the training room at six in the morning. We'll train for an hour then you can get ready for breakfast at eight. After that I'll escort you to where you shall meet the other soldiers and guards." I said. She nodded and we continued onwards.
~* Sakura's POV *~
When we reached the dining room I was shocked when four overenthusiastic girls who commented that I was cute and adorable greeted me by pinching me on the cheeks and huddling over me. This must be Syaoran's sisters I surmised. I felt sorry for him to have to deal with them until he died.
When it started to get annoying I heard Yelan Li say "Girl's that's enough." They pouted and I was grateful to The Queen. They went to their seats and I was escorted to a seat that was opposite to Syaoran. I masked my emotions and was grateful that I had read every book in etiquette from the library due to boredom.
There were so many types of spoons and forks that it would have been confusing to someone else. Syaoran was looking at me for signs of confusion at what spoon or fork to use but was unfortunate when he realized I knew the proper etiquette.
Dinner was quite unusual. I ate properly and answered the questions that I was asked by the Queen and the Princesses. They seemed amazed at my education and my views on certain topics as well as my fighting and magic skills.
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I was surprised that she knew which spoons and forks to use. When the conversations included her I was shocked by how much information she knew as well as her points on particular topics. I was amazed that she trained in her magic and fighting skills for 15 years.
She was well educated, but a mystery. We knew nothing of her family or why she knew not of her last name yet she acted as if it were normal. When the servants were undressing her they mentioned that they couldn't take off her necklaces. Mother was surprised and tried to take them off herself but she also couldn't.
~* Yelan Li's POV *~
I was surprised at what she wore. When she wore that dress she looked so beautiful yet she seemed so innocent. When she entered the room Seifa, Fuutie, Fanren and Feimei ran to her she gave the impression the impression of looking cute and adorable. I allowed them to smother her for a while until I realized that she was getting annoyed I called them to order and introduced her to them.
Dinner went smoothly. When conversations arose I asked for Sakura's thoughts on some topics and was amazed at the extent of her knowledge. I asked her some questions about her magic and fighting skills and was amazed at the years and months of dedication she put into her abilities.
When Seifa and her sisters commented on how dedicated she must have been to her studies and abilities I was flabbergasted.
~* Sakura's POV *~
The meals were satisfying, yet at times when was eating I heard the servants and maids talking I overheard some saying how I treated my servants and maids as if they were a fellow companion. Some even ventured to say how I treated Tomoyo and Chiharu to others.
When dinner was finished. Yelan Li told me that breakfast was served at eight and Syaoran started training at six. Chiharu escorted me back to my room and on the way she told me where some places where so I would know where to go in future without someone to help me.
When I got back into my room I thanked Chiharu for all she had done throughout the day and got ready for bed. When I was finished I checked to make sure no one was awake in the castle except for the guards.
I took out my clow cards and activated the create to make some things that I'd need. When I finished I checked the cards to make sure they were in the correct place.
Yawning I wrote down a list of what I would have to teach Syaoran Tomorrow. I wrote out a schedule for the days I taught Syaoran what particular moves and the revision tests I'd give. I fell asleep waiting for the next day.
This would be the 2nd story I have made. Can you please review. I hope this is a way better story than my first one.
Disclaimer: By the way I don't own the ccs characters.
Chapter One
They were watching the play when the loud, sudden crash from the kitchen alerted the audience from the hall. Yells began and more crashes were heard arousing the audience's curiosity. Out of the blue a girl ran out of there, one that could not be identified as a worker. From appearances the girl was about 17 years of age and had long auburn hair and green eyes, she was wearing a cloak that covered her shirt and pants, which also included a sword. As swiftly as the girl came out The cook's apprentice ran out angrily for she had been stealing food from them and this time they had caught her and were not to lose her again.
The Queen and King didn't understand that the girl would steal because of the type of clothing that she wore: and because of their misunderstanding they stopped the cook's apprentice for what he was doing, which gave the girl time to escape. To the girl's surprise a teenage boy could keep up with her for all her life when she stole things no one could catch up to her. Not even people at the same age, younger or older. Unexpectedly she bumped into something hard. She looked up into a guard's eyes and realized who he was and swiftly took out her sword to defend herself. She would even kill someone without hesitation.
The guard looked at the stranger and got out his sword to defend himself. If she were going to get past him she'd have to fight. Without warning the girl struck and just in time the guard parried and was surprised at her strength. The fight continued and as time passed the guard grew weary; the audience they had gathered noticed this. All at once she found and opening and attacked injuring the guard from chest to leg. What had been puzzling to the audience was that throughout the whole battle she never showed signs of weariness.
Unknown to everyone the girl had noticed the other guards that had come to help and knew to escape there and then otherwise she'd be in more dangerous positions. Her name was Sakura and was a victim of amnesia; knowing nothing of her past for the last 15 years. At a rapid pace she rushed off and the guards pursued. The boy who had chased her knew no one could keep up with her and so to help his mother he used his magic to trap her. Unfortunately she sensed this and escaped it.
Xiao Lang realized this at the last moment and with stronger magic tried to bind her but when he thought he won she placed a shield around him preventing him from using more magic. Broken out of his reverie he looked around and he couldn't even move. He tried to look around to ask his family to help him but to his surprise they were helping and from the looks of it the girl was having not much difficulty running away from magic and guards herself. But luck was on their side because she suddenly stopped and fainted.
~* Sakura's POV *~
When I came to I realized I was on a soft and comfortable bed. Startled I sat up and looked around. 'Where was I?' was the first thought. "So the young lady has woken up at last," drawled a servant that had just entered. He was an old man with gray-white hair and wore glasses that seemed to diminish his freckles. He held a tray with the morning's meal and put it down on the bedside table before going outside. 'Probably to tell his assistant that I woke up' I thought. He then came back in to check that I was still there. Using the time I had I looked around for a sign of escape and noticed that I wore different clothes.
I looked for my necklace. I wore 2 necklaces; one was a silver chain with a gold pendant in the shape of a heart, which opened up. Inside was a picture of me and on the other side was an inscription 'To my daughter sakura with love from your loving mother'. The other necklace was the clow key for my sakura cards.
Where was my sword and clothes? I might as well stay here until I know for sure I'm in danger. I looked at the food. Was it poisoned? No it wouldn't be, if they wanted me dead they would've killed me after I fainted. Was I of some use to them? My stomach rumbled reminding me of the state I was in. I looked for my ring. This ring was special. Whatever the wearer drinks or eats even if it's poisoned it turns it back to normal. I don't remember how I got it but I was wearing it when I woke up with amnesia. When he came back he looked at the food and chuckled. "The food's not poisoned you know" he said and gestured for me to eat it.
Wearily I looked at it and moved it to my lap to eat it and he moved out of the room. It consisted of pancakes and orange juice. I had already eaten half of it when a boy my age came into the room. Looking at me he wrinkled his nose disdainfully. "Why am I here?" I asked, annoyed at him. Why was I even bothering to talk to him?
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I wrinkled my nose in disgust. How on earth was I to entertain her until noon? When she first spoke I was surprised. "Why am I here?" she asked. Her voice was so soft yet felt smooth and velvety. She had auburn hair with emerald eyes that gave the very picture of an innocent victim. Her appearance rather contradicted what type of person she was, making her seem more innocent victim than who she really was. At that thought I smirked, she might have a damaging effect on the officials.
"Why am I here?" she repeated. "You will be here until the council considers what your punishment will be," I replied. I didn't really feel about talking about that, " Why did you steal from the royal kitchens?" She didn't reply. "I said why did you steal from the royal kitchens?" I looked at her. She didn't look at me for a while. Then she spoke in a soft whisper "Tell me, if you were abandoned and had no means of shelter and food what would you do?" I looked blankly at her. Was she abandoned? She showed no signs of that from her clothing and the way she acted was as if she had more than just some knowledge. "Tell me if you were abandoned why do you wear such clothing and have more than a suitable knowledge of such things that a graduated student wouldn't know." I Smirked.
~* Sakura's POV *~
"Tell me if you were abandoned why do you wear such clothing and have more than a suitable knowledge of such things that a graduated student wouldn't know." He Smirked. It would seem that he thought I was abandoned because I gave him a dilemma that was similar to mine. Why did I have to tell him such personal matters? It was simple; he was the prince. "Why should I entertain you with such personal matters of mine? I riposted. Obviously he wasn't used to such women retorting back at him. He looked at me as if he realized something about me. "How old are you?" he asked in a curious tone. I looked at him would it make such a big difference how old I was? Apparently it was vital. "Why should you care?" I inquired.
"I'd care because It would give you a suitable consequence to your thievery of the castle" he replied coldly. I looked at him. Before he seemed as if he wanted to be anywhere but in the room with me but now he was curious and wanted to know more about me and my predicament. "Have a guess," I asked. He looked at me as If I were crazy. I watched him as he came to his conclusion of what my age would be. "Twenty-one?" he asked with wry amusement. " Incorrect, but you're close, I'm actually Twenty-five," I answered. He was about to speak when a servant entered the room and said "Her highness will speak to you now." "Where are my clothes?" I asked.
"Your clothes are being checked for identification, since you didn't tell us your name" Syaoran replied. "By the way, what's your name?" Holding my emotions in check I got out of the bed and looked closely at my clothes. "Why should I tell you?" I replied.
They were a shirt and pants that seemed for use of other matters, but making my way to the queen I became conscious that the clothing was good for combat and the likes of fighting with or without magic. Feeling hesitant I walked into the room. There were at least 12 delegates in the room including royalty. They looked shocked at my appearance. Masking my emotions I looked at them and gave the picture that I was not fragile as other women were. "How old are you?" One of them asked. It was a female.
"Why should I answer you," I replied but nevertheless I answered it after a while, "I'm Twenty-five years of age." They wrote it down, probably to give me a punishment that was suitable to my age. "Why did you commit thievery?" She asked again. I looked at her. "If you were an amnesiac and had no means of shelter or food what would you do?" I parried. That made them break out in whispers. "If you were an amnesiac why didn't you ask for help?" she inquired. Syaoran looked at her, was she an amnesiac or abandoned. I looked at her as if she was serious. If she had been amnesiac would she just run out at the first person she saw and ask for help? "You had just woken up from unconsciousness and you don't know who you are or where you are. Would you ask for help from the nearest person you saw?" I asked her. She frowned. Every time she asked a question I evaded it by giving her a dilemma that gave the answer.
The second last question shocked me "If you were to work in the castle what position would you be?" I though hard and fast. If I were to work in the castle I'd definitely go for a warrior. "If I were to work in the castle I'd be a warrior" I replied. The last Question was "What's your name?" My answer was reluctantly given "Sakura."
~* Yelan Li's POV *~
I was surprised; she was as cold as Syaoran would've had been. If she were a warrior she'd be our greatest asset. When they asked her how and why she had trained her body and magic I leaned forward this was something I needed to know. She answered, " If you were safe would you need to learn self defense? And as for how I trained I used what I had" When she spoke her name I was taken aback what was her last name? When they asked her for her last name she replied with "I have no last name." I was confused; was she ashamed of her family or an amnesiac.
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I was confused. Was she abandoned, ashamed of her family or an amnesiac? She never seemed to tell the truth of what happened to her. All she answered was with predicaments. I was grateful my sisters weren't here. They were out shopping. I hoped for her sake that she never met them. If they did they'd have been all over her in the beginning. They would have even persuaded mum to let them dress her up for fun. I repressed a shiver. Girls were just weird, but not Sakura. Girls would prefer shopping than training in martial arts but Sakura trained in martial arts without a second thought even though it was for self-defense. If a girl were asked the question, if you were to work in the castle what would you be? They would've answered something different than what Sakura said. This was confusing girls were confusing. Sakura didn't act like any other girl but more like something else.
After the inquisition Sakura was ushered out. I wondered what the second last question was for. Usually the people who were interviewed were never asked that question.
~* Yelan Li's POV *~
I wondered what that question was for. " Emma san why did you ask her that question of working in the castle?" I asked. She looked at me and said "Yelan san, she seemed to make her situation seem less horrific than it was and how she braved those dilemmas proves how great an asset she'd be if she were to work for us." I thought this over and looked at the officials. "Do you agree with her?" I asked them.
Several nodded in agreement. We discussed the matter at hand and the retribution was decided.
~ Sakura's POV~
The interrogation took a long time. When it was finished I was ushered out while they thought discussed what they felt my punishment should be. It was a long time. During my time I gazed at my surroundings and thought of ways to train harder, if they'd allow me to, in such an environment. The walls were white and the floor was made of marble. From above the castle must seem like a maze. I sat waiting patiently thinking.
"Miss, they're ready for you now" an elderly servant appeared. I walked back into the room and stood. Now there was an additional person in places but all the same I was bored. I noticed a boy. He had dark blue hair with blue eyes and wore glasses, which gave him the impression of looking like a very educated person. He had a distinct aura that I noticed and was not surprised when the aura turned out to be a blue colour.
A man stood forward and announced my destiny "The one who was stealing from the castle's supply has been caught. Her name is Sakura and with further discussion we have decided that her verdict is to be the first female warrior and she shall have to train the prince Syaoran in further magic and other matters which shall be discussed at the time of the prince's decision."
I was surprised, they had sentenced people to the gallows, dungeons, to work as servants and so on but they had never sentenced anyone to be a warrior and educate the prince. Continuing on he mentioned that I would receive the same things a male warrior would receive. When he got around to who'd be serving me as my maid and such 2 girls named Tomoyo and Chiharu stood up. Tomoyo was to be my designer of such clothing and Chiharu was to be my maid.
I was escorted to my bedchambers. Tomoyo and Chiharu were unsure of how to behave around me and so they stayed silent. I didn't mind I liked the silence. When we got there Tomoyo timidly asked me to stand in an upright position so she could get the measurements to make my clothes. She seemed as tense as Chiharu. I said to her "You don't have to be shy, I'll never treat you badly." Chiharu who was sorting out my room to be neat and tidy was as surprised as Tomoyo. I understood why they were surprised. My voice was always the opposite of what I seemed to be portrayed. It sounded soft and silky, which was different to what I was.
~* Tomoyo's POV *~
I was excited. I was the one chosen to help the first female warrior design her clothing. I was so glad that I was the first designer to make the clothing for the first female warrior, think of all the clothing I can make.
With the changes that had taken place I wasn't sure how to act around her. I asked her to stand in an upright position. When she spoke I was surprised, Her voice was a contradiction of who she was. It made her seem like the innocent one, rather than an ex- thief. I relaxed. She was a warrior by heart yet she was kind to others.
Taking her measurements my excitement began to increase. She was so fit and sturdy that I wouldn't have to worry about the clothing being too small. I didn't have to worry about getting beaten now. With other masters or mistresses they would beat you if you did something wrong but Sakura had manners and respected you to a level that she would trust you enough that she would tell you things that you wished to know.
When I accidentally took the wrong measurement I apologized and she just looked at me "It's ok, everyone makes mistakes no one's perfect."
~* Sakura's POV *~
After I spoke, they both seemed to relax. Chiharu walked up to me and asked "Do you want me to make a bath for you?" I smiled at her tentative manner. She seemed to be calm enough. "Yes, Please," I answered, "You can call me by name if you wish it doesn't bother me." I didn't mind being the center of attention but I liked to be alone at times. As the minutes passed by Tomoyo finished taking the measurements and I helped Chiharu make the bath despite her protests.
Dinner was a different matter. Tomoyo held up a dress for me to wear and I thanked her. Normally I would have preferred something that would provide easy movements to fight in like pants and a shirt but I thanked her and asked her if I could make some changes to provide easy movement.
~* Tomoyo's POV *~
When I held up the dress for her to wear at dinner I was surprised when she asked me if she could make some changes. I replied, "Yes, if you wish to." She looked at me and said to me "It was your creation so I would ask you, I wouldn't like to ruin it in your eyes. I just want to make some changes so it would be easy to fight in. One can never be too cautious." I agreed and allowed her to change it. She was so considerate.
When she finished changing it I was surprised. She had an artistic flair that almost matched mine. She had cut slits so she could move easily in a fight but she had designed it so you wouldn't notice.
~* Sakura's POV *~
What I wanted was a dress that provided easy movement when fighting and something to help make the dress seem appealing. When I finished I allowed Tomoyo to see what I had to done to her dress. After all it was her creation in the beginning. She seemed surprised at my ability to design things. After all I designed all my clothes before.
When dinner came I was escorted to a room with Chiharu. She mentioned that I was to eat with the royal family, since it would be rude to place me with the other males without any other female companions. Syaoran stood there looking bored. When I entered the room Chiharu backed away. Syaoran looked up and was intrigued by the dress that I wore. He knew that Tomoyo was my designer but he didn't know that I designed the dress.
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I was bored. Why should I accompany her to the dinner table? I was amazed at how beautiful she looked in that dress. Tomoyo must have spent a long time designing that dress. " Where did you pick up your magical skills?" I asked, "It must have taken a long time to master them." She looked at me.
"It took me a month to master it." She responded. It took her that long? She must be a fast learner. "When should I teach you the skills that you want to learn?" She asked as we walked down the hall to the dining room. I thought it over. "You'd better start tomorrow. Ask Chiharu to take you to the training room at six in the morning. We'll train for an hour then you can get ready for breakfast at eight. After that I'll escort you to where you shall meet the other soldiers and guards." I said. She nodded and we continued onwards.
~* Sakura's POV *~
When we reached the dining room I was shocked when four overenthusiastic girls who commented that I was cute and adorable greeted me by pinching me on the cheeks and huddling over me. This must be Syaoran's sisters I surmised. I felt sorry for him to have to deal with them until he died.
When it started to get annoying I heard Yelan Li say "Girl's that's enough." They pouted and I was grateful to The Queen. They went to their seats and I was escorted to a seat that was opposite to Syaoran. I masked my emotions and was grateful that I had read every book in etiquette from the library due to boredom.
There were so many types of spoons and forks that it would have been confusing to someone else. Syaoran was looking at me for signs of confusion at what spoon or fork to use but was unfortunate when he realized I knew the proper etiquette.
Dinner was quite unusual. I ate properly and answered the questions that I was asked by the Queen and the Princesses. They seemed amazed at my education and my views on certain topics as well as my fighting and magic skills.
~* Syaoran's POV *~
I was surprised that she knew which spoons and forks to use. When the conversations included her I was shocked by how much information she knew as well as her points on particular topics. I was amazed that she trained in her magic and fighting skills for 15 years.
She was well educated, but a mystery. We knew nothing of her family or why she knew not of her last name yet she acted as if it were normal. When the servants were undressing her they mentioned that they couldn't take off her necklaces. Mother was surprised and tried to take them off herself but she also couldn't.
~* Yelan Li's POV *~
I was surprised at what she wore. When she wore that dress she looked so beautiful yet she seemed so innocent. When she entered the room Seifa, Fuutie, Fanren and Feimei ran to her she gave the impression the impression of looking cute and adorable. I allowed them to smother her for a while until I realized that she was getting annoyed I called them to order and introduced her to them.
Dinner went smoothly. When conversations arose I asked for Sakura's thoughts on some topics and was amazed at the extent of her knowledge. I asked her some questions about her magic and fighting skills and was amazed at the years and months of dedication she put into her abilities.
When Seifa and her sisters commented on how dedicated she must have been to her studies and abilities I was flabbergasted.
~* Sakura's POV *~
The meals were satisfying, yet at times when was eating I heard the servants and maids talking I overheard some saying how I treated my servants and maids as if they were a fellow companion. Some even ventured to say how I treated Tomoyo and Chiharu to others.
When dinner was finished. Yelan Li told me that breakfast was served at eight and Syaoran started training at six. Chiharu escorted me back to my room and on the way she told me where some places where so I would know where to go in future without someone to help me.
When I got back into my room I thanked Chiharu for all she had done throughout the day and got ready for bed. When I was finished I checked to make sure no one was awake in the castle except for the guards.
I took out my clow cards and activated the create to make some things that I'd need. When I finished I checked the cards to make sure they were in the correct place.
Yawning I wrote down a list of what I would have to teach Syaoran Tomorrow. I wrote out a schedule for the days I taught Syaoran what particular moves and the revision tests I'd give. I fell asleep waiting for the next day.
This would be the 2nd story I have made. Can you please review. I hope this is a way better story than my first one.