Hello everyone! I'm back at last, with the sequel to One More Day!
Kero: And of course I couldn't stay away!
LY: Yeah, I know, even with all the restraints I tried...
Kero: ¬ w ¬ But I still get cake right???
LY: Yes, I'm not that cruel...
Kero: Let's get this story rollin!
LY: Okay. I'm going to try something a little different with this story. The chapters are gonna be shorter, but I'll update more often. So, it's either:
Longer chapter = longer update
or
Shorter chapter = shorter update ----I like this better. ^-^
If you guys really hate it, I might change back, but give it a while cuz I think you'll like it too.
Kero: There's a sort of prologue for this story at the end of One More Day after the credits. It's not totally necessary to read it, but it might help you understand this better.
LY:Well, actually, I think I'll add that in so you guys don't have to go hunt for it. So this chapter is gonna be a tad bit longer than it will be in others.
Kero: Yup! On with the story! And please don't forget to review!
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Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, or the songs contained in this story, they all belong to CLAMP unless otherwise noted, but some of the characters are mine!!! No stealing!
^-~ Glad we agree.
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"talking"
~song lyrics~
thinking
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Prologue
~I
am a dreamer
Hisomu PAWA~
Stage lights came on and were directed at one girl. She stood with her back to the audience members, who were chanting "Sakura! Sakura!"
She turned around and the music started playing. Sakura Kinomoto walked down the steps and sang.
~Watashi
no sekai
Yume to koi to fuan de dekiteru
Demo souzou wo shinai
mono
Kakureteru hazu
Sora ni
mukau kiki no you ni anata wo
Massugu mitsumeteru~
She continued to sing as dancers came on stage.
~Mitsuketai
naa kanaetai naa
Shinjiru sore dake de
Koerarenai mono wa
nai
Utau you ni kiseki no you ni
"Omoi" ga subete wo
kaete yuku yo
Kitto kitto
Odoroku kurai~
As the instrumental played, Sakura joined the dances while cherry blossoms fell from the ceiling.
~I am a
dreamer
Hisomu PAWA~
She then walked to a bench and sat while she sang.
~Mada
minu sekai
Soko de nani ga matte-ite mo
Moshimo risou to
chigatte mo
Osore wa shinai
Tori-tachi
wa kaze ni nori tabi wo shite yuku
Kyou kara ashita e to~
A male dancer, who looked very familiar, pulled Sakura off the swing and they danced.
~Tsutaetai
naa sakebitai naa
Kono yo ni hitotsu dake no sonzai de aru
watashi
Inoru you ni hoshi no you ni
Chiisa na hikari dakedo
itsuka wa
Motto motto
Tsuyoku naritai~
She ran to the edge of the stage and proudly sang to the audience.
~Genkai
no nai kanousei ga koko ni aru
Kono te ni--------
(It's gonna
be your world)~
The dancer came back and pulled Sakura to the center of the stage to dance around her with the others.
~Mitsuketai
naa kanaetai naa
Shinjiru sore dake de
Koerarenai mono wa
nai
Utau you ni kiseki no you ni~
The dancer picked her up and spun her around.
~"Omoi"
ga subete wo kaete yuku yo
Kitto kitto
Odoroku kurai~
They performed a great dance while the music came to a close, and ended with Sakura twirled and dipped by her dancer as the lights faded. Some thought they saw them kiss before exiting the stage. (a/n: Bet ya know who it is! ^-~)
The crowd cheered, hollered and whistled for the spectacular performance.
"She has to win!" someone said.
"Well, duh! How can she not when she has Tomoyo Daidouji as her coordinator?!" said another between whistles.
A few more performances were made, but none as good as Sakura's. The MC came on shortly after the last performance.
"The results are in. The winner of Tomoeda High Talent Contest is..."
*Drumroll*
"......Sakura Kinomoto! Congratulations!" Sakura came on stage to accept her prize.
"I just want to thank Tomoyo and all of the dancers, especially Syaoran." she winked at him, "I couldn't have done it without them."
After the congrats and such, Sakura and her friends were getting ready to leave when a man in a brown suit with long black hair came up to them.
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Red fingers tapped on the chair armrest as the owner of them watched the scene in a pit of lava.
"That girl... we need to get her soon."
"Yes, Master. We have worked out a plan."
"Good. We can't let her powers be given to the light!"
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"Hello, my name is Allen Toriji, President of Toriji Records." He offered his hand, which Sakura shook, and Syaoran glared at him.
"I saw your performance tonight. You are an amazing singer. I'd like to sign you on with us, and you friend, Tomoyo Daidouji, as well. She did a great job organizing for you, and I think she could do well in my company."
Sakura just stared blankly, not believing what she just heard. "Are you serious?! Oh my gosh! I would love to!" She got excited and hugged Tomoyo.
"I'll do it, too!" she replied, and hugged Sakura back, then went to hug Eriol as Sakura hugged Syaoran.
Both were very excited, their dreams were coming true.... but how long would they last?
My One and Only
by Lady Yunaleska
Chapter 1: Tired
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~Kotoba no ura kanjite 'ru dare ka ni
Tachi-uchi dekinai nara
Ima dake demo isshun dake demo
Anata no kokoro wo hitorijime shitai~
As the music faded, Sakura took off her headphones and breathed deeply.
"That was great, Sakura! You finally got it perfect," Allen Toriji smiled at her from inside the recording booth. "Let's move on to the next song."
Tomoyo saw the fatigue on her best friend's face and decided to speak up. "Mr. Toriji, don't you think you should give Sakura a break? She's been working for six hours straight."
"Yeah, I guess you're right," he flicked the studio microphone on, "Sakura, never mind about the song. Take an hour for lunch."
Sakura sighed and replied, "Thank heavens!" She met Tomoyo outside the studio booth, but Allen stopped them before they could leave.
"Oh, Tomoyo, before you go, I need to talk to you about something."
"Okay. Sakura, why don't you meet me at Ramone's? I'll be down as soon as I can."
"Sure, Tomoyo. See you later!" Sakura wearily made her way downstairs to her favorite studio café.
"Two lunch specials, please."
"Better make that three," Sakura jumped as two strong arms enveloped her from behind.
"Oh, Syaoran, you scared me," she turned around and hugged him back, "I'm so glad you're here; Mr. Toriji has been working me to death."
"Do you want me to talk to him?" Syaoran led his girlfriend to a booth in the corner of the tiny café.
"No, that's okay. I know it's just something I'm gonna have to... *yawn*.... get used to." she gave him a reassuring smile before falling asleep on his shoulder.
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"We need something to get Sakura noticed and on the charts. What do you think we should do?"
Tomoyo blinked confused. "You're asking me? I... I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but won't a few songs on the radio help?"
"Yes, of course, but we need to make her a star! We want people begging for more! Right now she's only locally popular, but I want the whole world to know her name!" Allen went starry-eyed imagining an artist-- his artist-- being praised by the world.
"I'll, um, get back to you on that, but right now I have to meet Sakura."
Mr. Toriji was too lost in his perfect world to notice when Tomoyo slipped out the door. When she reached Ramone's, Tomoyo found Sakura sound asleep on Syaoran's shoulder.
"Hi, Syaoran. When did you get here?"
"About ten minutes ago. I'm worried about Sakura; she's so worn out and I'm afraid she might get sick."
"Me too. I asked Mr. Toriji to lighten up, but he said it's just something she'll have to get used to." Tomoyo brushed a stray hair from Sakura's face, "Poor girl."
Syaoran grew angry very fast, "Well, not if I have anything to say about it."
Before Tomoyo could stop him, Syaoran laid Sakura on the booth and ran towards Allen Toriji's office.
"Oh no, what is he going to do?"
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"Have you worked out a plan yet?"
"Not yet, Your Evilness, but I figure that I need to get close to her to lure her to the darkness."
The red figure referred to as 'Your Evilness' sat in silence for a few minutes, then spoke sternly, "Wait for the right opportunity, then begin your plan. I have a feeling something will come up soon enough," he grinned evilly and dismissed his servant.
"Soon, my dear, you will serve me as well."
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LY: Short? Yes. But it was hard for me to get this much out. I have a plan now, it's all mapped out with some exciting twists, so I hope you enjoyed it!
Kero: And don't forget to review!
LY: I'll update ASAP, but I need some reviews first!
Kero: So don't forget!! Cause if you do... *shakes fist* (Haha I watch the Simpsons way too much!)
LY: Anywho, see you next time! Ja ne!