Chap. 4: " Dance of Death"

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* I'M SO SORRY ABOUT THE MIX UP, MY DISK WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY AND ADDED IT'S OWN PARTS. I'M SORRY AGAIN.

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Author's note: Hey, I'm trying to keep updating early. I know that you guys don't like it when we authors take forever. Trust me, when I take a long time to update I have a good reason! I'm glad that you guys are enjoying this story. I'm trying to write new chapters for it but it's kindda hard with all that's going on in my life.

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* "Don't look at me with that look in your eyes," Syaoran spoke staring a head. They were just coming over the hill and could see that top of his home with the village right below it.

"I'm not looking at you in any way. You can't always keep an eye on me, you know that right?" Sakura said looking a head. She thought the place they were heading was most beautiful; she had never seen anything so striking.

"I know that but that doesn't mean I'm not going to try. Besides we need to talk I want to know why you do your profession" Syaoran stated when his mother and Takashi came riding up as two soldiers went forward.

"What makes you think I will tell you anything?" Sakura asked looking at all the lanterns lighting their path. His home was very large, with lots of stone steps leading up to the entrance that was surrounded by trees. It looked scary the way it loomed over the village and her but she figured that it looked that way because it was dark.

"I know you will" Syaoran whispered back. She didn't like the confident sound in his voice, he was too sure of himself.

"I sent some men ahead so they'll know that we're arriving and have the way lighted" Takashi spoke smiling at the couple. "I bet they were angry that we didn't send message"

"If I know them they'll be more then angry for other reasons" Syaoran sighed making the horse go slower.

"My son you have to face them sooner of later" Yelen chided knowing how her daughters will react when he brings two good looking females home and not one of them his wife. She however had hopes for Ying Fa. She took a glance at the girl who was holding her son around the waist. 'Who would think she is deadly, she's a woman of my own' Yelen thought smiling slightly as they came closer to the entrance.

Mei Lin looked around at what was suppose to be hers and frowned a frowned, which deepened when she laid eyes on the mansion that made theirs look like a hut. She saw some people standing at the bottom of the stairs no doubt to welcome them. What got her attention were the four ladies with eager looks on their face. She figured they were his sisters who believed he was married to her-wait maybe that would be her chance. If they liked her they would surely try to convince him to marry her. She smiled evilly at the idea as she watched that wretched girl pull the hood over her head.

"Mother, brother" the young ladies exclaimed clasping their hands together. They looked at the black haired girl who was smiling at them. She was vary pretty they thought but who was the person little brother had with him? "It's good that you're both home and safe," they added together smiling.

"It's good to be home. Wei have three rooms prepared for our guests" Yelen spoke as he helped off her off the horse. She saw the puzzled look on her daughters' faces and smiled, she wondered which one they would take to.

"Is that Xiao Lang's wife?" Fanfren asked pointing at Mei Lin who smiled. Takashi helped Sakura down and accidentally made her hood fall back. All four girls gasped seeing the honey haired, emerald-eyed woman looking at them with lost eyes. All the men around them mouths dropped open as they stared at Sakura eyes wide along with the women. Sakura felt self-conscious and quickly pulled her hood back up. They looked at Mei Lin then Sakura then back and forth.

"Oh she's gorgeous" Fiemie squealed running towards Sakura engulfing her in a tight hug making Sakura wince.

" Fiemie let her go" Syaoran yelled pulling Sakura back gently out of his sister's grasp.

"Oh look he's protecting her, he's soo cute" Fuutie squealed happily.

"No doubt they'll make beautiful children," Xiefia stated in a confident tone making Syaoran and Sakura blush but both quickly shook it off. Sakura wondered why her face heated up so hearing that come from them. She didn't like the heat, she wondered if it was some kind of reaction to being around them.

"Is there anything else you would like to tell me?" Sakura asked looking up at him. "Like maybe you have dragons or something of the sort"

"They're my sisters, you'll get to meet them at dinner. They were expecting a little sister as they call it" Syaoran shrugged. 'Oh yeah and that my family is tied with dragon blood' he thought gloomily.

"They wouldn't have the idea that I'm your wife would they?" Sakura whispered holding her side as she step back not liking the looks on the four women's faces.

"Girls please don't hug Ying Fa she is not feeling well," Yelen explained not knowing what her daughters' minds would conjure up.

"Is she with child, little brother has been naughty" Fanfren giggled making Sakura and Syaoran turned red all over.

"NO! No she's not my wife. I'm not married and please don't ask any questions. Ying Fa will be staying with us for a while as will as Master Rae and his daughter Mei Lin" Syaoran spoke in a voice authority making his sister and everyone else gasp in shock. "Takashi you and the men put away the horses and go home to your wives I'll see you tomorrow"

"Yes sir, Li-san, Ying Fa" Takashi spoke before walking off.

"Thank you for helping me down Takashi" Sakura finally spoke making him smile and bow. *

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"But what happened to your arrange marriage?" Xiefia asked as they walked up the many stairs, she was beside Syaoran and Sakura.

"Nothing happened to it, I called it off. That's her right there," Syaoran answered pointing at Mei Lin. "I'm giving her father protection for now, he's being hunted down by the black assassin"

"I see, oh well I'm Xiefia Syaoran's oldest sister" she spoke smiling at Sakura

"It's nice to meet you" Sakura replied when the other's moved towards them.

"You have anything to wear to dinner, I mean your bag is soo tiny. I could give you some clothes and have the maker make you some" Fiemie suggested playing with her fingers.

"I would like that a lot Fiemie" Sakura stated smiling.

"I'm Fanfren the second oldest, then it's Fuutie and finally Fiemie" Fanfren stated smiling.

"I'm." Sakura stated to say.

"Ying Fa" they all said giggling.

"Yeah" Sakura giggled looking at the hyper girls, meeting them made her incredibly home sick. She glanced at Rae and decided there and then that she would do away with him tonight. Then she would meet up with Nades to get Tomoyo back ignoring her growing attraction for Li Xiao Lang.

Syaoran looked at Sakura who was laughing with his sister and smiles slightly. She was definitely something special and though he hated to admit it she was growing on him. Leave it up to him to fall in love with a very dangerous woman, heck maybe that's why she caught his eye; she was beautiful, sophisticated and deadly.

"If you stare at her like that your sisters will catch on like I have," Yelen whispered to her son.

"How did you-" Syaoran asked looking at his mother.

"You're my son and the look in your eyes when you look at her says everything "Yelen answered smiling. "But she's being haunted by something; her eyes hold a lot of secret and knowledge. Did you ask her how she got aurora?" she added looking at Sakura.

"She won't tell me what though. She said she found it," Syaoran spoke sighing.

"I'm never wrong about a person, she'll tell you" Yelen stated.

"We're taking Ying Fa to get her dressed for dinner little brother" Xiefia stated waving bye as they dragged Sakura off in the opposite direction. Mei Lin and her father followed the two servants to their assigned quarters. She had an open frown on her features 'so much for that idea' she thought sadly and too bad he was the only son just her luck. *

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* "Are you sure you don't want to come with me?" Eriol asked looking at the lady who he had become quite fond of.

"No but thank you" Tomoyo answered softly. She knew that she could be on her way but so far she hadn't made the initiative. Looking at the man in front of her she held back a sigh. There was something keeping her here, and though she didn't want to admit it, it was he.

"Very well I will see you in the morning. I will personally give you a tour of the estate and village. I'm sure aunt Yelen and her daughters would like very much to meet you" Eriol spoke smiling.

"I'll look forward to that" Tomoyo smiled.

"Till tomorrow then," Eriol spoke taking his leave as he pushed his long cape over his shoulder.

"Till tomorrow-" Tomoyo whispered sitting down. "There is no such thing as love at sight and I'm sworn off men," she repeated over and over. *

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* "So your telling me that you brought home too lovely girls and your still not married?" Eriol asked looking at his cousin with an amused face.

"Yep that's my ex fiancée coming in right now" Syaoran answered looking at Mei Lin walked into the room. Her hair fixed elegantly, wearing a red dress, her face lightly powdered drawing all of his men's attention. She only smiles at him as she sat across from him beside her father and his mother.

"She's lovely" Eriol observed smiling.

"I know, I never-" Syaoran trailed off when Sakura and his sisters walked into the room. She had on a light green dress, making her look much like a fifteen year old but that didn't stop the men from gawking at her. And she had on no facial powder, half of her hair was held up by pins leaving the back flowing freely. "Like I said Mei Lin's lovely but Ying Fa is breathtakingly exotic"

"Your definitely right about that" Eriol stated 'she's just as beautiful as Tomoyo' he thought. Sakura looked at Syaoran who was dressed according to his status. Even though his unruly hair almost covered his eyes she could see that he was looking intently at her like all the other men in the room.

"Where do I sit?" Sakura whispered to Xiefia feeling awkward. She hated wearing dresses but knew she hadn't a choice but to wear one tonight.

"With Xiao Lang of course" she answered going towards her mother. Sakura looked at her but reluctantly she went and sat beside him.

"You look amazing" Syaoran whispered to her.

"You and all the other men in here seem to think so but look now cause this is the last time you'll be seeing me in a dress. I'm leaving in the morning" Sakura whispered back smiling sweetly.

"Touché" Syaoran smiled making Sakura gasped inwardly, god he had the smile that would make any female turn to mush and give in to his every desire. "Where are you going?"

"To find Nades if she isn't already here" Sakura answered matter-of-factly.

"Since as my cousin won't introduce me I will. I'm Eriol is a pleasure to meet you Ying Fa" Eriol spoke smiling. She took notice of the handsome man sitting next to Syaoran. He had long blue hair, and azure eyes that were hidden behind his glasses. When he smiled Sakura was reminded of a sly fox.

"Likewise Eriol" Sakura replied smiling when the food was brought in. She felt a little uneasy as they ate knowing that Syaoran was looking at her. "You know you can stop staring at me I'm not going to try anything" Sakura whispered to Syaoran, he turned his face towards her with a smirk on it.

"I know you won't" Syaoran replied softly their faces an inch apart. They stared in each others eyes secretly challenging each other.

"My daughter Mei Lin has decided to grace us with a small dance to thank Li and his mother for their generous hospitality" Rae spoke making them break they gaze. "If you would please," he added signaling the instrument players. Mei Lin got up and walked towards the front of the room elegantly, looking directly at Syaoran who said something to Sakura making her giggle. When the music started she did lot of textured hand movements.

"I think she is dancing for you Xiao Lang" Eriol whispered making Sakura giggle. She thought Mei Lin was a wonderful dancer, though she needed to put more emotion in what she was trying to express. She knew that if she were to stop acting snobbish, she would be a really nice person.

"I don't think she's doing a good job" Syaoran commented dryly. "But I heard that you are quite a dancer Ying Fa could you do better?" he added.

"I can't say but I'm not dancing for you" Sakura spoke looking at him.

"Then you can't" Syaoran stated smirking.

"I said that I don't want to do" Sakura evaded.

"No you can't don't worry I know for one that your good at a lot more stuff" Syaoran said looking at Sakura. "Just say you can't" she knew that the look in his eyes said he was challenging her.

"Fine if you insist" Sakura spoke defiantly when Mei Lin ended.

"Oh, please dance the one the you did with the needles. I heard it was to die for" Syaoran added getting a glare from her as she made her way to the instrument players.

"Nicely done," Eriol comment smiling watching Sakura walked to the center of the room. Everyone gasped when she ripped two high splits up the side of her dress, "Unique". Syaoran gulped not expecting her to do such a thing. He had to hold back the urge to glare at the men present in the room.

"Master Li has requested this dance and I hope that he and everyone else likes it" Sakura stated a firm voice getting into position as the soft music was started. Sakura moved her hands and hips to the music keeping eye contact with Syaoran alone just like she did with the governor. She pulled out the hairpins in her hair. Syaoran watched her closely as he moved his hand reaching for an apple; he quickly moved it towards his arm making it catch the hair pin much to Sakura amusement.

Eriol and the others watched her intently 'deadly' he thought. Sakura danced in circle sending another flying at his neck which he again caught in the apple making her giggle and him smirk. He watched her move faster as the music started to beat quicker, drums deeper. Getting lost in the music and the fun she was having Sakura watched him closely as her breathing came heavy.

Syaoran watched her move with grace enchanting him, making him yearn to touch her. She seemed to move in slow motion as he watched her body. She held the other twirling it around for fingers waiting for her chance. Everyone gasped when Syaoran quickly move the apple to his face when Sakura dropped to the ground ending the song.

"I see I was wrong to say you can't dance" Syaoran stated smirking when Sakura got up, the room filled with applause.

"I think you've just met your match" Eriol commented smiling at the enchantress. He had to admit that she had every guy in here hooked even him. "Have fun taming her" he gulped looking at Sakura's innocent smile.

"Very well done," Yelen commented smiling.

"Thank you soo much but I'm afraid my attire is inappropriate please excuse me. And thank you for dinner it very delicious" Sakura stated smiling brightly as she held her side. She grimaces when she made contact with it.

"Are you feeling all right my child?" Yelen asked in a concerned voice when Sakura hadn't moved. "Ying Fa?" she added everyone in the room looking directly at her.

"Ye-yes I'm fine I don't think I should have danced this soon" Sakura answered slowly.

"Are you sure?" she heard Yelen's word in a slur, as everything started to spin the last thing she saw was Syaoran jumping over the table. *

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* "What do you mean she got away?" a man yelled angrily glaring at his men or what was left of them.

"The other held us off as she stole a horse we don't know where she came from sir" one answered softly "She's badly wounded. She shouldn't get far"

"Make sure she doesn't get away. We still haven't found Nades's children. Joe will warn them and Rakanis won't like that one bit" he yelled angrily.

"Yes Lord Alan"

"Stupid woman, I will like very much when they are sucked dry" Alan whispered softly looking at all his slaughtered men. "Go to the nearest towns and get them dead or alive just make sure you don't waste their blood. *

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* "Well the wound has properly healed so she should be fine. It seems that when you cleaned it you felt some poison" Yelen stated looking at her son.

"He probably passed out" Eriol commented getting a glare from Syaoran, which he totally ignored. "I must go I have to meet someone I'll bring her over later for your approval"

"Yes I'll be out in the garden" Yelen spoke smiling as her second son left. "She'll wake up it's only been a day"

"She's going to kill me, it's my fault she danced" Syaoran said sitting down.

"It's a good thing she did dance or it would have killed her slowly. Fanfren and the girls are taking turns watching her so we'll know if anything changes. What about Mei Lin and her father?"

"I haven't gotten the chance to convince Sakura not to yet. I'll talk to her when she wakes up" Syaoran spoke looking at Mei Lin walk through the garden with one of his captains. "At least she's enjoying her stay here" he added Yelen turned and looked at the couple.

"So I see. I got word from the Emperor this morning. He is having a celebration in a month and we're invited. Do you wish to go?" Yelen asked.

"No just another boring event. I don't think it's a wise choice to have such a large celebration when his oppressors are beginning to stir. It's not a good sign." Syaoran stated sighing.

"You are right my son but he is almost family so we have to do this for him. I want you to think about it" Yelen said softly. "You will have represent our people"

"I will think about it but you could lead them better than me"

"Oh he also wants us to watch out for any large group or anything suspicious. he believes that that tyrant Asia is up to something" Yelen remembering when she got word that he husband was killed in battle with his group.

"Don't worry he won't be as stupid as to come here. If he does he won't leave here alive" Syaoran spoke in a hard voice as they got up.

"I know, I must go and meet this girl Eriol has been talking about"

"Yes mother" Syaoran replied smiling at her as she felt. *

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** "it's your choice" the voice boomed, Sakura spun around in the darkness looking for the source but there was nothing.

"What's my choice?" she shouted holding Aurora firmly in her hand. She hated the darkness and wasn't going to let her guard down no matter what.

"The fate of all" it whispered coming towards her. Sakura held her ears falling to the ground as voices from all over seemed to attack. Screaming she looked up only to see a great battle, the warriors were gruesome only made of bones.

"Please stop" she begged brokenly wanting to close her eyes but they wouldn't. "No!" she cried watching the massacre of innocent people. Around her was nothing but bloodshed, her heart seemed to stop when Syaoran appeared tied to a cross, blood oozing from his wounds. *

* "NOOOO" Sakura screamed waking up, the same dream but this time it was Syaoran and not her sisters. "Oh god no," she whispered wiping her tears away. She jumped when the door to the room flew open revealing Syaoran.

"Are you all right?" Syaoran asked looking at her tear stained face and sweat on her forehead. She looked at him and all she could he was his pale body.

"NO. No. NO." Sakura repeated louder as she moved back in the bed when he came closer. She felt like her air was being cut off, "NOOOO" she screamed pushing him away when he touched her.

"Sakura! Calm down" Syaoran snapped pulling her into his arms. "Its me Syaoran" he whispered holding her to him. He wondered what kind of dream would freak her out like this, he didn't wish to see her in such pain.

"Horrible-dead, I just want it to go away. I want it to go away," Sakura whispered through tears when his mother and sister ran into the room. Yelen looked at Syaoran with a questioning face but he shook his head as she came over to them. She was just coming inside from her talk with the girl and Eriol when Fanfren told her they heard screaming coming from upstairs.

"Ying Fa, are you all right?" Yelen whispered sitting beside her as she rest a hand on her shoulder. Sakura didn't answer however, she just tightened her hold on Syaoran's shirt soaking it until she finally stopped.

"I'm sorry," she whispered looking up at Syaoran with red eyes.

"Sakura, are you all right?" Syaoran asked wiping her tears away but Sakura stiffened and clenched her eyes shut she relaxed when she felt his hand wipe her tears way. "Why are you sorry?" he asked wanting to know. She couldn't believe she was crying, shaking the feeling off she knew that she had to leave now. When she opened her eyes they looked different from before they had the same look in them when she killed the governor.

"I don't know what came over me. I just had a nightmare I'm better now" Sakura spoke in a firm voice wiping her tears away getting a puzzled look from Yelen and the Li sisters. "Really I'm fine," she added smiling which fooled them but not Syaoran.

"Are you coming to dinner to night or do you want to rest more. I can have someone bring something in for you" Xiefia spoke smiling.

"That would be nice thank you, how long have I been sleeping?" Sakura asked

"A day" Yelen answered.

"I see I think I'll go back to bed for a while" Sakura said lying down on the bed.

"Okay I'll send the maid with food for you later, come on everyone" Yelen spoke shooing them out of the room wanting to leave Sakura at peace. Sakura laid in bed waiting for the maid to bring her food finally there was a knock on the door followed by a lady walking in with a tray of food bowing as she left.

Sakura pulled out her small bag from under the bed taking out her clothes; she walked over to the tray and put in what could be good later. Throwing on her cloak she went to the window and whistled. *

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* Was sitting on the roof when she heard it 'Sakura' she thought happily whistling back. She nearly fell off the roof when she realized Sakura was in the Li's house. Jumping down she ran in the room she was given and hurriedly changed her clothing for traveling. *

* Joe wasn't far away from she heard it and smiled as she kicked the horse to make it go faster ignoring the throbbing pain in her side. *

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Syaoran watched Rae closely as he talked and laughed with the women who wanted a high title. How foolish he must be to think that his life isn't in any danger 'Maybe I shouldn't save him' he thought. Eriol was again absent like all the other nights that girl must be something special to have him hooked but who was he to talk.

"You look lonely" Mei Lin stated sitting next to him.

"You thought wrong" Syaoran replied flatly looking at her.

"Why do you have to be soo cold to me?" Mei Lin asked in a hurt tone. "After all I was your fiancée"

"Was being the key word plus it seems that my men have taken to you" Syaoran stated he looked back at where Rae was seeing an absent seat. "Shit" he cursed signaling his men.

"What's the matter?" Mei Lin asked seeing them move out.

"Your father not able to keep his thing in his pants could cause him getting killed tonight," Syaoran yelled when a screaming woman came running into the room.

"He's trying to kill him," she yelled.

"Father," Mei Lin gasped flowing Syaoran like the others.

"Xiao Lang your sword" Takashi yelled giving it to him.

"Thanks make sure no one fights him" Syaoran ordered he nodded running off.

"What do you mean don't harm him. They should him kill" Mei Lin yelled trying to keep up with him.

"If they try they'll die. And if they hurt him I'll kill them for breaking my order" Syaoran snapped jumping over the railing leaving a shock Mei Lin.

"Something isn't right," she thought when she caught sight of her father cornered by black figure and started to panic. "Father no! Some body do something," she yelled looking at his men who stood still not moving. *

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"Well it's good to know that I don't have to hunt you down, who would have thought. You think I don't remember when you and your men wiped out that village filled with woman," Joe hissed getting ready to make the final move.

"It was an order from the last emperor we had no choice" Rae objected begging for his life.

"You Lie I know for a fact that you disobeyed his orders. Don't you remember how you and the others forced them to bed your men then killed them anyways? Well I remember" Joe laughed haughtily pulling off her mask. "And no matter how much I begged you to stop you killed all of them" Rae grow pale seeing her face he thought she looked familiar but she hadn't aged a bit and it was at least twenty years ago. He remembered everything he and the others did to her people. The way they laughed and enjoyed them selves with the young girls before killing them, Joe smiled before putting back on her mask.

"I'm sorry" Rae whispered shamefully. "Please don't kill me"

"Funny it's the same thing my friend cried before you killed her" Joe spat unaware that Syaoran, Yelen, and Mei Lin were behind her listening with shocked faces. "Just after you raped her you bastard. I killed Xin Yin in a bath, as he got ready to have a young girl bathe him. Funny, how he takes young girls here for the same sick pleasure. I promised him that I would kill him for raping my friend's daughter and then killing her. I promised Lin Lou that I would kill everyone of you and your that last" she growled raising her sword.

"Don't he's my father, he's all I've got" Mei Lin cried stepping forward Joe looked at her with death in her eyes.

"You think they took pity on me when he killed the only people who took us in?" Joe snared. Rae took the chance to charge at Joe who turned around and slashed him across the face making him stumbled back.

"Sakura you don't have to kill him we'll turn him in to the King" Syaoran stated moving towards her.

"I'm not Sakura boy right now I'm your worst nightmare" Joe replied laughing. "Don't come any closer or I'll be forced to kill you," she growled spinning around. Syaoran and the others couldn't believe their ears it wasn't Sakura 'Nades' he thought grimly.

"Fine then come and kill me too," Syaoran snapped glaring hard at her. "I won't allow you to kill him and get away. I've got you cornered you wouldn't make it out of here when your wounded it would be a foolish choice. I know what you really are"

"Then you should also know that she's not alone" another female voice yelled holding a blazing sword. And he knew who that was right away but he didn't know who the other female was on the horse as she held one more. "Let us do what we must this is none of your business"

"Oh my god, its three of them. They're Komisars man be careful" a man yelled making everyone gasp in shock.

"It's good that you know who we are and you should be afraid" Joe spat she nodded Sakura and Tomoyo. "We haven't time we must leave now" she ordered. "Lets make this quick girls I'm in for a fight" she added in their ancient language.

"Get your man back or we'll be forced to kill them all. We want only Rae and we'll be on our way" Sakura stated signaling Tomoyo nodded when she saw Eriol run up. She prayed that it would not get any further then is. "Tomoyo," Sakura yelled when she didn't do anything, she saw the shocked look his face and looked away getting her flute.

"All right I'm sorry" Tomoyo yelled before she started to play. Syaoran and everyone watched as they started to disappear.

"It's good knowing ya" Joe yelled swinging her sword at Rae but stopped short when she was ran through by a sword. She screamed out in pain, no one saw when Mei Lin charged forward.

"You die now" Mei Lin growled stepping back holding one of the guards sword. Syaoran didn't see her in time to stop her and this was the last thing they needed a fight.

"NO Joe" Sakura and Tomoyo screamed breaking the song. Sakura ran swiftly to Joe catching her before she fell, 'Joe' he thought. "Tomoyo hurry"

"You'll pay for this just you wait. She was my sister" Sakura screamed holding Joe up her sword blazing brighter and all the fires around the house grew immensely in size. People jumped when the lantern exploded from the tremendous heat.

"Get back" Tomoyo spat holding the horse as Sakura helped Joe saddled. "You men and women are just alike, evil" she struggled with her words not believing this was happening.

"Tomoyo you don't have to go we'll get her medical attention" Eriol yelled running up but stopped short when an arrow landed at his feet.

"Don't. We want nothing from you, any of you. Your lucky we aren't fully like Nades and Joe cause when we left here there wouldn't be a man left alive" Tomoyo hissed getting another arrow, Mei Lin barely dodged the arrow that came towards her but didn't have time to evade other and screamed when it pierced her arm. The men started to move forward but jumped back when their path erupted in flames, Syaoran couldn't believe this was happening.

"Don't let them get away, my father paid you. If you don't stop them I will bring this to the emperor" Mei Lin yelled pointing at Sakura. Syaoran looked at her not knowing what to do as she quickly saddled.

"Do anything that stupid and you'll be dead the same day your messenger leaves" Sakura bit out before kicking the horse followed by Tomoyo. They didn't look back as they galloped towards the trees a tear slipped off her cheek.

"I think you've just signed your death warrant, pray that she survives. There isn't three of them there's more at least four" Syaoran snapped sheathing his sword; Mei Lin ignored him and went to her father. "Tak. Send ten men after them make sure they know where they camp but don't intercept it would be foolish" he ordered walking away. *

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* "Will he be all right?" Mei Lin asked worriedly as Yelen checked.

"Yes she just ah. Well she" Yelen spoke but couldn't get out the words as Fiemie ran up and took a look.

"MY god she castrated him" Fiemie yelled getting an unapproved look from Yelen, which made her whispered an apology.

"If you ask me he totally deserved it bastard," Takashi stated getting up. "Your lucky she didn't get her second blow or he wouldn't have a head"

"Shut your mouth helper" Mei Lin yelled holding at clothe over he fathers bleeding cheek.

"Listen lady I'm not a servant, I'm as high in rank as the men you've slept with here" Takashi clarified making Mei Lin gasp and the Li sisters laugh but quickly shut up when they saw the look on Yelen's face. *

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* Sakura held unto to Joe tightly as they rode through the woods. She made sure to avoid any obstacles as not to hurt Joe. " Sakura there's a cave over that way" Tomoyo said pointing at it, Sakura nodded and they headed over to it. Tomoyo went inside to make sure it wasn't occupied before they went in.

"We have to hurry and get out of here, I still haven't heard anything from Nades and I'm getting really worried" Sakura said trying to stop Joe's bleeding,

"Child listen to me, you have to go after Nades and Tilda. They've been captured" Joe whispered as Tomoyo wiped her forehead.

"What do you mean?" Tomoyo asked worriedly looking down at Joe, who was growing pale.

"Rakanis wants our blood. He knows that we're immortal. I don't know why he wants to use our blood" Joe gasped taking in short breaths. Her body chilled feeling the earth move beneath her. Something was heading their way, and it was large.

"Joe listen me you have to concentrate on healing yourself I can't do it by my self. Your wound is too deep what ever was on it doesn't allow wounds to heal" Sakura said raking her brain for something.

"NO we have to leave now, they are near I can feel it in the ground. Whatever it is, it's pure evil" Joe stated trying to get up. "We have to leave now I've been more injured then this plus we can't die remember" she laughed a little. "I'll heal myself later"

"All right but how will we find Nades and Tilda?" Tomoyo asked putting out the fire, Sakura took out aurora to light their way.

"I don't know but the guy who has them he's wicked, I'm sure he's not human. I haven't seen or heard about something like him since back on Nehru" Joe said softly. "Listen if things come to the worst you have to make it to the Lirin town they won't turn you out its to the south of here"

"But what about Nades and Tilda we can't leave them. We have to save them" Sakura objected not wanting anything to happen. " And nothing will happen to us" she watched Joe saddled and she and Tomoyo reluctantly followed.

"Lets go children" Joe said slapping kicking the horse. Sakura and Tomoyo wondered how she was going so fast when she was in such bad shape as they rode like the wind trying to keep up. Sakura ducked low on the horse trying to avoid tree limbs with Tomoyo on the side of her.

"Something's wrong" Tomoyo said looking around the trees and into the darkness, Sakura nodded and saw when Joe tensed up. *

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* On a ridge. *

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They're heading right into a trap what should we do?" a man asked looking at Sakura and the girls head to a army of about fifty.

"Master Li said not to interfere," the man answered watching the three of them come to a halt "Two of you go and inform master Li"

"I don't think they'll be able to beat all of them Tien" a man said but stopped short when he saw the first line of man drop.

"As you were saying?" Tien asked watching the battle in front of them unaware of the danger that was lurking up on them.

"They are incredible," he gasped.

"Aren't they?" Alan said from behind them making all the men spin around holding their swords ready.

"Who are you?" Tien asked getting ready for a battle is necessary.

"Your worst nightmare" Alan answered walking up. he was clad in all black, his long black cape fluttering behind him. he had jet black hair, and eyes that match the darkness night, it was in contrast to his pale physique.

"We sent for reinforcements" Tien said holding up his sword.

"You wouldn't happen to mean these men would you?" Alan asked when the two men walked up and drop to the ground, "Don't worry my men are already on there way to the Li's, you won't be without them for too long" *

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* Sakura. *

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* "When we're finished here with you. We're going to move on to the Li clan and wipe them out for hiding you" a man yelled. Tomoyo pulled her arrow back and let go hitting him right in the chest.

"Sakura we can't let that happen" Tomoyo yelled not wanting Eriol or the other people she met to get hurt.

"It's not our business" Joe stated running a man through with her sword then thrusting it back embedding it in a man's stomach. "Listen you two need to leave right now. Sakura I want you to head to the Lirin people. You mustn't go anywhere but there"

"But Joe" Sakura objected getting another arrow.

"NO now please there are more men coming. If we all get captured how are you going to save us?" Joe snapped angrily "Follow orders you bring shame to Nades"

"Fine let's go Tomoyo" Sakura growled letting the arrow go hitting a guy right in the head, Tomoyo clenched her teeth in pain when a guy's sword slash her arm.

"Coming" Tomoyo, yelled blocking a sword she pushed him off and kicked him in the face. She saw her horse coming and ran to it jumping on. She cried out in pain when she was hit in the side by an arrow.

"Are you okay" Sakura asked hitting the guy with an arrow, Tomoyo nodded pulling it out.

"I'll heal it later lets get out of here" Tomoyo gasped kicking the horse, "Sakura that's the wrong way"

"I have to warn the Li's" Sakura yelled when Tomoyo reached her, "They were nice to me"

"I know but Joe said you had to go to the Lirin people, listen I'll go and warn them. You can't disobey Joe it would be a lie. Let me go I never said I would go to the Lirin but you did" Sakura knew she was right and they didn't have any other choice.

"Fine go but don't leave them until I come for you or give you a call to where we should meet" Sakura said stopping; she gave Tomoyo and hug before they split ways.

"Be safe" Tomoyo yelled kicking the horse. She knew the way they took getting out would lead her to the house maybe she would be able to get there in time to warn them. She nearly fell off the horse when it jumped over a fallen tree but made it go faster. She saw something up a head and got her sword ready just in case.

"Tomoyo don't" she heard Eriol yell making her pull on the reins of the horse, "What are you doing?" he asked more calmly.

"Where's Sakura?" Syaoran asked impatiently, he looked at her and new she was hurt because he could smell the blood.

"She's heading south but you have to get back to the village. The man after us sent men there from the other direction. They should be there already that's why I was trying to warn you" Tomoyo answered grimacing pain was something new to her. "We have to get back to your home"

"What about the men?" Syaoran asked impatiently getting a glare from Tomoyo.

"Dead they are all dead, we almost didn't make it out but Joe held them off while we escaped. Sakura wanted to warn you but had to follow Joe's orders. She is far from her now" Tomoyo answered, "Listen if you don't want to heed my warning then it was a big waste of time I should have gone with Sakura"

"NO we appreciate it, lets go" Eriol said ignoring the look Syaoran gave him but he too turned his horse.

"Are you going to stay here in the woods?" he asked not looking at Tomoyo, she kicked her horse moving before them.

"Men will always be arrogant" they heard her yell as they rode off, Syaoran passed her easily but Eriol stayed at Tomoyo's side. When they were close he smelt smoke and kicked the horse making it go faster, Tomoyo watched was he went out of site. (DANGER, I CAN SMELL IT. LET ME COME OUT. LET ME) the dragon in him pleaded and this time Syaoran complied.

"Where'd he go?" Tomoyo asked looking at Syaoran's horse as they rode up, Eriol looked ahead at the trail of fire and knew exactly where he was.

"He's home" Tomoyo looked ahead at the path of burning trees and gulped there was something that she was missing and didn't know what. *

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* Village. *

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* "What are they doing?" a man asked when the villagers ran to the main house in fear of something.

"I don't know but shouldn't we go after them or do you want to torch their house?" another asked laughing.

"Something is definitely wrong, why would they just run without fighting? Even the soldiers ran. I don't like this one bit" he said looking around when something caught his attention.

"Something's coming and its burning a path through the forest. It's the master" a man yelled crazily running to the large house upon the hill top.

"What is he talking about?" he yelled backing up on his horse, all of his many men looked towards the forest where smoke was coming from. "It can't be." he whispered looking at the thing heading towards them he thought they were extinct.

"It's a dragon, it's a dragon run. *

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Alan-The first bad guy.

Remember the name 'Asia'

Joe: Element Earth

Sakura: Fire Wielder

Nades isn't Sakura's mother. She's more like her guardian, they came from the same place.

Nehru is the world they came from. The new continent they live on is called Lehru, in remembrance of the lost continent Nehru.

Author's note: HAH! What did ya'll think? I bet you are hating me for ending it right there, I'm sorry LOL I just love being a little evil. Anyways review and tell me what you think.