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*.::.*Preview of Last Chapter*.::.*
*.::.* Japan, with Touya *.::.:
He opened the television after talking to his father and finding out that Sakura had gone to China with the stupid brat and Tomoyo and Eriol. He turned on the TV and went to the news channel again. He immediately stopped when he saw a picture of Sakura and Syaoran on the news channel KISSING!
"What the…?" Touya started.
"As you have seen for hours already, the news is still being talked around all around the world. Today, we had showed you over and over again. The engagement between Syaoran and Sakura is still amazingly exciting and surprising news. So, Xiao Lang is now engaged to Kinomoto, Sakura, a beautiful, young and charming lady at the age of only seventeen. We have found much information about this girl that we will talk about shortly. Here is the video that we have been trying to get from WWN. This was live when it happened. We will put it in for you to watch now."
For the next 45 minutes, Touya watched the whole thing. At the end, he was staring at the TV with his mouth wide open. Then, he suddenly got a very furious look on his face.
"WHAT?! I'LL KILL HIM!!"
*.::.*End Of Preview*.::.*
~Now on with the story~
Disclaimer: I don't won CC/CCS or any of it's characters.
My Sakura
By DaShyGurl
Chapter Fourteen:
*~*The Ulrich Necklace*~*
*.::.* Sakura's Point of View *.::.*
It's been a while since the discovery Syaoran and I made of hearing each other's thoughts. A few months, about five and a half. No one still knew of course, and we always had fun speaking with each, even when Syaoran was in one of his clan meetings with the elders or when we were simply not together. We figured out why we can speak telepathically, though. He and I had gone to his ENORMOUS library and checked out a few books. Turns out that us…you know…*blushes*…*cough* making love *cough* had made us become almost like one, uniting ourselves and expressing just how much we really love each other. The book said it happens if two people are destined to each other and prove it by showing just how much they love each other. Oh, are you thinking how five and a half months went by since our "love making" and I haven't gotten pregnant. Well, I don't blame you for being curious. After all, it's not like Syaoran to just walk around with protection with him "just in case." Naw, we had to use the create card. And that was and still is the most amazing and voluptuous time of my life.
We've learned how to have the other not hear what we are thinking all the time, which comes in handy when you want to have some private and personal thoughts. It's kind of like this: Through magic, though talking telepathically doesn't drain any powers from us what-so-ever, we just visualize this luminous door shut when we don't want the other to hear what we are thinking or what the other is thinking. In contrast, when we do want to talk to the other telepathically, we visualize the luminous door open up and the other person just gets this feeling instantly that someone is trying to talk to them telepathically and all that person has to do is envision the door open up and then you'll instantly be able to talk to the other. Understand? I hope so.
Furthermore, Syaoran has been so amazing and incredible. We've already been doing great in all of our classes. Did you forget already that my main reason of coming here was for college? Ha, I hope not. But anyway, all my classes have been wonderful. And in all my classes, Syaoran is in it. However, since I AM engaged to the future leader of this clan, the Clan wants me to take the more advanced classes since it's required. Boy, am I glad that Syaoran is such an expert in the really advanced types of math. I don't know how I'd pass the class without his help! He is such a great teacher!
In addition, Syaoran is also great teacher other than in the advanced math. Since we both have martial arts classes (which actually includes all lot more than just martial arts. There are also self-defense, combat techniques, special forces fighting techniques, fighting moves, sparring, Judo, Kung Fu, Tai Chi and so much more!), he now gets to helped me a great deal more during class and when class is over. He and I had increased our versatility.
Syaoran has told me some more about his father and how much he had admired and looked up to his father. Hs father's name was Xiong. Li, Xiong. He still doesn't know what exactly happened to his father or why he had disappeared and I can tell that he wants to know badly but is too afraid to ask his mother.
You might be thing of what I'm doing right now. Well, I'm heading to the library where I know that Mrs. Li is sitting, reading a book.
*.::.* Regular Point of View *.::.*
"Hi, Mrs. Li." Sakura asked softly as she entered in and sat in a chair next to Yelan. The huge and spotlessly clean library had many elegant-looking furniture sit on and tables. There were magnificent chandeliers and the windows were open to let in fresh air. It looked somewhat ancient, yet elegant at the same time.
"Sakura, dear. How many times must I tell you to call me Yelan?"
Sakura smiled. "Alright. Umm…I was wondering if you could answer a question that I've been wanting to know, and that I know that Syaoran has been wanting to know for a very long time." She asked a little apprehensively. Yelan nodded, setting down the book she was reading and urging the young female to continue and ask away. Sakura hesitated at first, thinking over if it was the right thing to do in the moment. 'Of course it is. Syaoran wants to know. I can see it in his eyes. I believe it's been long enough.' Sakura took a deep breath and then slowly let it out. "How come you've told no one of what happened to Xiong Li?"
Yelan's eyes immediately turned cold as she spoke with an icy voice, "And just what makes you think you have any right to ask such a personal question, much less one that doesn't concern you."
Yet, even with the tone of voice that Yelan spoke with, Sakura got a determination in her eyes. A spark in her eyes showed that she was not to give up until she knew that Yelan would finally tell Syaoran. It's about time to do so. Syaoran has every right to know of his own father.
"He might not be my father. It might not be my business. I might have no right to ask such a question and receive an answer. But I know Syaoran does. Do you not know how it makes him feel? Do you not know how much it's tearing him up inside? Syaoran told me so much about his father, at least as much as he can remember. He told me how much he loved him, admired him, looked up to him and respected him. You have no idea how it tears me up when I see that sad and wistful look in his eyes when he would speak of him to me. He so badly wants to know of his father, the only male role model in his life, other than Wei and my own father. He wants to know more of his father and why he disappeared…" before Sakura continued, Yelan interrupted.
"If he wants to know of his father he could have waited until I told him to. No one told him to ask you to come to me and ask me of Xiong!"
"Don't you think he did?" Sakura shouted and became furious, but calmed herself quickly and in a soft and gentle voice, she said, "How can he ask you when he is afraid? Don't you know? He told me how upset you got when he asked you and he never wanted to upset you again. He just wanted to please you and make you happy! For heaven's sake! He's eighteen and I think he has every right to know about his father." Sakura exclaimed with such emotion.
"Syaoran doesn't know I'm talking to you about this subject. I am not asking you to tell ME what happened to your husband. I'm asking you to do Syaoran the favor of telling him of his father. He has every right to know." Sakura inhaled deeply, and then exhaled slowly. "Just think about it, please. It would really make Syaoran happy to finally know more of his father. I don't know what happened and why it makes you upset, but I know that deep in you, you know Syaoran has every right to now. You know very well that whatever it is that happened to your husband, it's been kept away from Syaoran long enough."
Yelan stared at Sakura, her face portraying no emotions. But inside, it hurt her deeply. Sakura got up and bowed respectfully to Yelan.
"I'm sorry for my outburst earlier. I just couldn't take it seeing Syaoran so heartbroken. If you'll excuse me now, I'll be leaving." said Sakura. She walked to the door and walked out. However, just before she closed the door completely, she looked back one more time at Yelan and saw a flash of sadness in her eyes, yet it disappeared as fast is it appeared. Yelan looked back at her as well, the cold look in her eyes cold. But Sakura's mirrored that of sadness. "Just think about it, please. He deserves to know." Sakura closed the door and left Yelan all by herself in the library.
Yelan let out a breath she hadn't realized she had been holding. As much as she hated to admit it, the Cherry Blossom was right. A lone tear came out of her eyes, but she wiped it away quickly. She got up, heading to the door Sakura had left just a while ago. She knew what the right thing to do was. It was true: She had kept it from Syaoran long enough. He had every right to be told the truth.
*.::.* Syaoran and Sakura *.::.*
"Syaoran? Oh hey! What are you doing?" Sakura asked as she saw him sitting on one of the many chairs next to the table in the garden. Of course they had tables with chairs. Who wouldn't want to sit out in a beautiful garden as this?
Syaoran looked at her. He wasn't surprised to see her there, even though she hid her aura. He was trained to know and focus on his surroundings all the time. He usually can tell when someone is coming. But not always. Hey, no one could do that without feeling for the aura. No one is perfect, either. "Nothing. Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you. You hid your aura…" Syaoran asked curiously.
Sakura gave him a small smile as she said, "Ohh…eheheheh…nothing really. I just hide my aura because Eriol said it was usually safer. Plus, I couldn't just let anyone know how strong I am through my aura."
Syaoran smirked. "Yeah, the Elders actually think they know how powerful you are. You remember when you let them feel your aura in the limo when we first came?"
Sakura giggled at this. "Yeah. But I hadn't let it all out. Only you know my real amount of power."
"Yeah. Now tell me where you really have been. You have always been a terrible liar you know." Said Syaoran. Sakura sighed.
"I went to see your mother." Syaoran nodded and told her to continue knowing she wasn't finished. "Well, you know how you always wanted to know about your father?" Sakura looked at Syaoran, who looked away.
*.::.* Yelan *.::.*
She walked into the garden where she sensed Syaoran's aura was. Hers was hidden, like always. Like they say, better safe then sorry. She stopped as she heard Sakura's voice and the conversation they were having and listened intently.
"I went to see your mother." She heard her say. She looked at the two from the door, both hadn't noticed she was there, too busy with their own thoughts. "Well, you know how you always wanted to know about your father?" Sakura continued. She noticed when Syaoran looked away.
"Sakura you shouldn't have. I told you how much it upset my mother when I asked her when I was younger. And I told you that I didn't want her to be upset again."
"But you want to know don't you?" Sakura asked. Syaoran nodded.
"Of course I do…"
"Then you should ask her again. Syaoran it's not fair for it be kept away from you. You have every right to know! He's your father." Sakura said determined. Syaoran smiled a real smile at her.
"I know, Sakura, I know. I'll ask her. I've been planning to ask her. I just didn't know how…or when the right time would be…"
Sakura gave Syaoran an encouraging smile. She walked to him and kneeled on the floor as she leaned in and gave him a warm, tight hug. Syaoran accepted gratefully, hugging her back as he rested his head on her shoulder. "Thanks, Sakura. You've been great. Thank you for being here for me the whole time…" His voice was so gentle and you could hear a hit of sadness of you listened to his voice really carefully. Both were lost in their own thoughts with the other's arm around them, the feeling of security and protection warming each other's hart.
Both were oblivious to the figure that walked to them. None notice until the sound of someone clearing their throat had brought the two back to reality as they turned their head in the direction of the voice to find that it was none other than Yelan herself.
*.::.* Regular Point of View *.::.*
"Mother!" Syaoran quickly stood up, as did Sakura. "When did you get here? I didn't notice…" before Syaoran can continue, his mother interrupted him.
"I've been here long enough." Yelan took a deep breath as she walked to an empty chair and sat down. She motioned for the two to do they same, and they did. "Sakura is right. I think it's time for you to know of what happened to your father."
Syaoran looked at her wide-eyed as his heart started to beat faster. Yelan took a quick glance at Sakura and in her eyes, she saw encouragement to continue. 'Brave girl. She's one of a kind alright. And so pure at heart.' Yelan thought.
"I'll leave you two alone to talk about this." Sakura said, getting up. But before she could get up fully, Syaoran had grabbed her hands and sat her back down shaking his head.
"No, Stay. Please." He said, not letting go of her hands. She looked back at Yelan, who seemed to not mind. She sighed and gave Syaoran's hand a slight squeeze, which seemed to bring a small smile to his lips as he looked at her, then back at his own mother.
"You see," Yelan began, "you're father was very clever. He was always serious-minded and had a sense of responsibility. Home and family meant a great deal to your father and it was only natural that he had desired and vowed to always keep security in this house, to make sure it's always safe and peaceful. He always set out to accomplish what he wanted and did the very best to complete in accordance with what he considered to be right. He never made a move or did anything that could ever endanger his own family or friends, especially family.
"Yet, even though he tried to keep you, your sisters, cousins, the clan and I safe, something happened about a month after the challenge between your father, Xiong, and Xiu's father. Something that he knew would put us in danger and because of that, he wanted to make sure we are safe, no matter what.
"The Wang Clan, our rival for so long, as you already know Syaoran, had always despised us for being the most powerful and strong Clan in China. It was a few weeks before your father disappeared that the leader of that Clan came to visit him. Turns out they got their hands on a very special necklace. The Ulrich necklace. Ulrich came from the German and French language, meaning 'Prosperity and Power.' The necklace was very powerful."
Yelan took another deep breath and then let it out slowly. She looked at Syaoran face to see what expression he had, yet it was emotionless. She had to smile secretly, knowing he learned it from his father. But in his eyes, she could see curiosity and apprehension. That Sakura girl had definitely done a good job in taming him. She turned him from the boy that used to act cold and like nothing mattered but the duties of the clan, to a mature, young man who knew strength, love, compassion and many other wonderful traits.
Sakura was curious as well to know how this was all going to relate to what had happened to his father as well. Yelan continued with her story once again as she saw that the two wanted to say nothing but listen to her story.
"When the Wang clan leader came, he was wearing the necklace under his shirt. All he had to do when Xiong and I faced him was take the necklace from under his shirt and leave it hanging out of his neck visibly. Xiong and I were shocked. We knew of the necklace of course. All somebody had to do was have it in their hand and say what they wanted and it would come true. I know for a fact that Wang wanted to kill us all, but you see, the necklace had its rules. You can wish for anything except for: One, to kill anyone or anything, including humans and animals and any living thing, basically. Two, being powerful enough to rule the entire world. And three, to wish for someone or something to kill another person.
"But Wang had a plan. Instead, he threatened Xiong of putting his own family in danger. Your father was ready to do anything to keep us out of danger, no doubt. So Wang gave him a deal. Either Xiong would agree to leave, to disappear without anyone knowing and never coming back, or he would put a curse on our clan for bad luck to always happen. Wang had really believed that if Xiong were to be gone, our clan would no longer be powerful. He thought that me being a female, would certainly have the clan go downhill. Be out of power. Xiong agreed, as much as I tried to dissuade him of what he wanted to do, I couldn't.
"Wang had used the necklace to wish Xiong to be gone. But, since the necklace allowed no killing, it sent him simply elsewhere. Where? No one knows. But Wang had the intention of him being dead when he wished for him to be gone, and because of that, the necklace suddenly disappeared. No one knew what happened to it, and no still does. Xiong was gone…" Yelan shut her eyes in attempt to not let the tears out. Her voice was full of emotion and on the verge of cracking. She opened her eyes and the tears fell when she felt a hand take hers and squeeze it. I was Syaoran's. He was kneeling down on the ground next to her, gently squeezing her hand. His eyes were full of sadness and grief. Sakura's portrayed the same.
"Mother, please." Syaoran said. "I don't want to see you so sad." He gently wiped her tears with his thumb, and much to his surprise, she hugged him. She hadn't done so in a long while and the feeling comforted him.
After a little, they let go. "I'm sorry." Syaoran said. "I didn't mean for you to cry."
"No, no. I'm glad I finally let you know. It certainly lifted a great deal of weight of my chest and shoulders. And thank you Sakura, for the encouragement you gave me to speak. You're certainly one strong-willed, determined and caring person. Do you always think of others before yourself?" Yelan asked, just wanting to know. Her attention went to Syaoran he laughed as Sakura blushed slightly from the compliment.
"She's *always* like that mother. And stubborn, too."
"Hey! Your just as stubborn!" Sakura replied, blushing slightly more.
Yelan smiled at the two. "Mother, if Wang did what he did, why is he still in power? Why was he not punished?"
Yelan sighed. "No one really knew what had happened except for him, your father and I. There was no proof what-so-ever to show what he did. People, of course, questioned about your father. But no one dared to ask after a while. My answer was always the same. That he was simply doing his job of protecting his family and that I would not mention his where-abouts, not that I really knew. And of course, since they kept asking, it angered me. They had no idea how if felt for me to have lost someone that I've loved. And when they would ask me of his where-abouts, I would remember everything and get heartbroken again. That's why I was so harsh on you when you asked me years ago. I'm so sorry, son. I would have tried to do something about Wang. Unfortunately, there isn't much I can do. I can't just attack and say it's because he caused Xiong's disappearance. No one would believe me since there is no proof."
There was a minute of silence before someone spoke up. "You must miss him a lot. This is so unfair to you. You and your family." Sakura said sadly. Yelan only nodded her head.
"Of course I miss him. But I won't give up on him. I know he's still alive. The necklace could not have killed him and he was always so strong, physically powerful. I tried finding him of course. But it was difficult. No book would say where it would take him in a situation as this. The only way was to find the necklace and wish him back. But the necklace disappeared. You can't feel around for the necklace. It's not like it has an aura that you can try to find and feel. It's like loosing your car keys in a huge festival. You want to find it, you have to look for it, even if the chances of finding it are slim."
Sakura bit her bottom lip, thinking intently. "Sakura, you okay?" Syaoran asked. She didn't answer. "Sakura?" Sakura looked up.
"I've been having some dreams for the past week…" She said. Yelan and Syaoran paid full attention to her.
"Dreams? You mean like the prophetic ones you used to have during our card capturing days?" Syaoran asked. Sakura nodded. "How come you never told me?"
"I was confused at first. I didn't fully understand. I didn't want to say anything until I understood a little more."
"What was your dream about?" Yelan asked.
Sakura looked at the two. "A necklace…" Yelan and Syaoran eyes widened immediately. "A diamond shaped, silver necklace with what looked like a small red cloud right in the middle. It would shine bright and within the red cloud…"
" a small hole would appear and close again." Yelan finished.
"Yeah." Sakura replied.
"What does your dream suppose to mean though?" Syaoran asked.
"A hole would appear when it was used and then close to indicate what it's suppose to have done is done. Did it show where the necklace was?" Yelan asked. Her heart had long ago started to beat fast. Syaoran's heart rate was increasing as well.
"Well, in my dreams, it was always in a room with a picture of Xiu and who I'm guessing is his father. The picture suddenly disappears and there is what looks like a safe in the middle of the war. Then I see a flash of the Lock Card and the safe door opens and….well…the necklace is in there….and then the dream ends…corny I know…"
Yelan and Syaoran suddenly got up and launched at Sakura, both hugging her tightly.
"HOOEEE!!!" Sakura exclaimed, surprised by their actions.
"Sakura do you know what that means? That means we might be able to bring my father back! And now we can actually have a good reason to get rid of that stupid of a bastard, Xiu. Come on, we are going in his room right now." Syaoran took a glance at his wristwatch and said, "It's 7:03 and Xiu will be home soon. I want to see the look on his face when he sees what we've discovered."
"Yes of course. But first, let's inform Wei to get ready our men to capture Xiu once he gets here so that we can have a 'talk.' Let's go right now." Yelan, as well as Syaoran and Sakura, couldn't feel any happier at the moment.
(a/n: I know, I know, I know. Kind of stupid and corny how this is turning out to be…but oh well! It's the way I thought of putting it. Just bare with me everyone!)
*.::.* Xiu's room, after having told Wei to gather up their men *.::.*
Yelan, Sakura and Syaoran did exactly what Sakura had seen in her dream. They took out the picture and put it on the floor. Sakura used the lock card to unlock the safe and once it was open, Yelan grabbed the necklace, fingering it softly and longingly.
"I've been waiting for this day for a long time now. A very long time." Yelan looked at Syaoran and Sakura and the two smiled at her. Yelan smiled back at them instantly. She held the Ulrich necklace in her hand and began to make her wish. "I wish for my husband, Li Xiong, to be back here again."
The Ulrich necklace began to shine brightly. A hole was formed in the middle of the small red cloud in the small diamond shaped necklace, and as soon as it closed, a handsome and built man with dark brown eyes and messy brown hair appeared, who was also really tall.
He looked around his surroundings seeing it has changed. He took one look at his wife and hugged her…
Sakura looked at Syaoran. He stood there looking at his father for the first time in years. It was like he was frozen, the shock of seeing his father once again too overwhelming.
Xiong smiled at his face and gave her a kiss. He slowly turned around and faced his own son. He didn't have to guess who his son was. The two looked very much alike.
"It's great to know your back. I'll make sure to get rid of Wang…but before that, we're going to have to celebrate." Yelan said.
"Where are Feimei, Fanren, Fuutie and Sheifa." Xiong asked. Before he knew it, the four came barging in the door with other members of Elders. Behind them were many other men, two of whom were holding an unconscious Xiu. The only other ones who knew of what had happened to Xiong were of course, the Elders. After hearing what Wei had told them, they made sure to capture Xiu. They had to knock him unconscious to stop him from running away.
"WHERE IS HE?" Feimei asked.
"I FELT DADDY'S AURA!!!" Fanren said.
"DADDY!" All four exclaimed and ran to him, all hugging him and crying.
"Can't even give your own father a hug, son?" Xiong said, after hugging all four teary-eyed women. Xiong walked up to Syaoran and gave him a hug, which Syaoran returned immediately.
Sakura stood there looking at the movie-like sad family reunion. "This is just like a sad family reunion, wahhhh!" Sakura cried, tears coming out of hers eyes. "It's even sadder than what a movie would be!"
Xiong looked at her, confusion written in his eyes. Syaoran and all five women sweat-dropped at her.
"Who is she?" Xiong asked. He turned to look at Yelan. "You didn't….re-marry, did you?"
Yelan blushed and angrily said, "Of course not! Don't you think that!"
"Dad, this is Sakura Kinomoto. My fiancée aaand the one who found the Ulrich necklace." Syaoran said, blushing slightly.
To Be Continued…
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