Chap. 7: "Incognito"
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Author's note: Hey. It's me again. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read my story and review. It really means a lot to me!
I know that it's a change with Mei Lin and Takashi but think about it. I wrote the first chapters of this story about a year ago before I created Jamie and Renzo.
To Shinigami Clara. I read the story you were talking about and I totally loved it. It's an awesome story. I can't wait for her to up the next chapter. If you have any other stories you want to suggest tell me cause I love reading anything worthwhile. JA _
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Syaoran:
Age: 20
Race: Nuccian, tall tanned skinned, usually of royal descent.
Status: He's the leader of the Li Clan. From ancestry he's cursed with the ability to become a dragon. He also possesses the male counter part of Sakura's sword Aurora except his glows an emerald green in color. He's in love with Sakura, and will play a more important role in the upcoming chapters. I can't give you everything because then it wouldn't be a surprise any longer.
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Sakura:
Race: Komisar/ Lirin: warriors and healers.
Age: 411
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Status: She's from the old continent of Nehru. Princess of the women warrior race the 'Komisar'. She can wield fire, and has Aurora, the sword of fire. She has the gift of premonition and is a skilled healer. She falls in love with Syaoran, though it's forbidden. In the upcoming chapters her importance will be revealed.
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Tomoyo:
Race: Lirin: Healers
Age:
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Status: She's from the new continent Lehru. Nades took her in after her village was wiped out. She is a skilled Archer and swordswoman. She's also a healer and skilled in playing the flute. She falls in love with Eriol. Her role in this story will be revealed in the upcoming chapter…
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Eriol
Race: Nuccian
Age: 21
Status: Half brother of Syaoran, next leader of the Li Clan. Skilled swordsman and strategist. Falls in love with Tomoyo. Role-played will be revealed in later chapters…
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Mei Lin:
Race: Human
Age: 19
Status: friend of Tomoyo and Sakura. Holds feelings towards Takashi though denies it. Daughter of governor Rae thought to be dead. Skilled fighter and swordswoman, singer and dancer. Role will be later revealed…
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Takashi:
Race: Nuccian
Age: 21
Status: High general of Li Army. He's the best friend of Syaoran and Eriol. He's married to Sonya and has a son named Teko. He's a skilled swordsman and fighter. Role will be later revealed…
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Nades: Fire Wielder, Sakura's cousin
Joe: Child of the Earth
Tilda: Child of the Wind
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All Komisar and ages from 422-424
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Evil Guys*
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Rakanis: ancient evil no specified age. Origin unknown. Wants control of the human race, and seeks the blood of the immortal ones. Shape shifter. Whereabouts unknown. Asai: killed Syaoran's father in an earlier battle. A minion of Rakanis. Gatherer of souls for Rakanis's army. Alan: Asai's brother, second in command after his brother. Minion of Rakanis, hates Syaoran with a passion. Captured the sisters. Heading towards the capital.*
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"The streets are buzzing with the arrival of all those attending your festivities my lord. It will be a most amazing celebration" a man side on all fours in front of the emperor. His voice bounced off the fine beige walls, decorated with exquisite gold engraves.
"Good you're excused. I have to go and listen to my daughter play" the king sighed getting up. 'I also pray that we'll all make it out alive' he thought holding Yelen's note in his hand. It said Syaoran and the other's were on their way and would be there in a in week, two days before the celebration.
He had also received a note from the Queen of the Lirin, informing him that they were also going to help in the battle. They were going to try and hold them back in the Kilo Valley, the battle would commence there and not hit the capital directly. He looked up when his daughter ran into the room, "Daddy" she screamed jumping into his arms. "What's the matter?"
"Nothings' the matter Lin, nothing at all" he whispered softly caressing her long brown locks. 'It's going to be alright' he thought for his family's sake.
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The Gang…
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Well it was kindda good news
Since they had left the town two days back Mei Lin and Takashi hadn't been at each other's neck but maybe that was because they hadn't slept in an inn since. Mei Lin had to adjust to living out in the open and bathing in streams but Sakura and Tomoyo of course was already accustomed that kind of life and didn't mind at all.
"Oh it's soo beautiful I wish I had my sketch pad" Tomoyo said happily as they rode through the meadow towards a dirt road that had rice fields on each side. Sakura shook her head in agreement and sang to the heavens, the wind carrying her words of assurance to their sisters.
"Yeah I know. I think we should rest, my horse is incredibly tired just look at him" Mei Lin spoke patting her horse. Sakura looked at the horse closely to her it looked kind of sick. It was a dreadfully hot day, any hotter and they would cook.
"Yeah your right he does seem tired," she agreed looking up at the scorching sun. She wished the wind would blow, even just a little to cast off the burden of the sun.
"Don't look now but I think that the guys have admirers" Tomoyo stated amused at all the ladies working in the fields who were looking at the guys with dreamy eyes.
"I a—agree" Mei Lin spoke when her horse started to go in circles. "Co—come on now, you're going the wrong way" Mei Lin said nervously trying to get the horse from going in circles. It seemed that back luck always befell her. She wondered when her luck would change for the best, if ever.
"Can you get the horse under control?" Syaoran said looking at Mei Lin.
"I'm trying but he won't" Mei Lin replied making the wrong choice of pulling on the reins. "Aaaah" Mei Lin screamed holding unto tightly when it went on two legs drawing everyone's attention.
"Mei Lin!" Sakura and Tomoyo yelled when she was thrown off into the rice, her horse running off in opposite direction. Takashi watched amused when she disappeared in the rice patch. It was the most entertaining thing that had happened all day. Seeing such a sight made the scorching rays not seem so bothersome.
"We'll go after the horse, you help her. Come on Eriol" Syaoran stated cursing under breath. Eriol nodded and rode off with him after the crazy animal. Sakura and Tomoyo were already rushing to Mei Lin; they waited at the edge when Takashi went in to get her.
"Is she all right?" Tomoyo asked worriedly seeing him come out with her in his arms.
"I'm fine put me down," Mei Lin snapped struggling in Takashi's arm. She could see the smug look in his eyes. She didn't want him to carry her when she knew he was trying his hardest not to laugh his head off at her newest blunder.
"Does that answer your question?" Sakura asked looking at Tomoyo. They had grown to like Mei Lin. She wasn't a bad person just someone who needed a family like them.
"I said put me down. Aaah" Mei Lin screamed when he throw her back into the rice patch. "Oh the nerve!" she screamed looking up at his smiling face. She frustration she hit the water with both hands, only to have it splash in her face. Takashi's face as turning blue with pent up laughter.
"As you wish" Takashi answered getting smacked in the head by her shoes making Tomoyo and Sakura laugh. "I have the greatest urge to put you over my legs and give you a beating" he spoke harshly looking at her. She merely got up and stomped on his foot making him wince and curse under his breath.
"You wish," Mei Lin hissed walking towards Sakura and Tomoyo.
"Here. Do you have any cuts?" Sakura asked handing Mei Lin her cape since as her horse ran off with all her stuff.
"No I'm fine and thanks," Mei Lin answered with a genuine smile on her lips. "At least I'm cooled off right?" Sakura and Tomoyo laughed because she was indeed cooled off. Takashi looked at her in silence before turning away; she was the most impossible woman he had ever met.
"It seems that your horse has gone insane. Luckily it also dispense of your bag and belongings like it did you…" Eriol stated coming to a stop along side them with Syaoran.
"Ride with Tak. Until we reach town. We'll look for a healthier horse for you" Syaoran stated with a frown on his face. He wondered if anything else could happen. He didn't see anything good about Mei Lin tagging along. She always seemed to give most of the problem. "Well get to it" he added losing his patience when Mei Lin hadn't moved.
"I would rather walk then ride with him" Mei Lin spoke pointing at Takashi who smiled in return.
"You can ride with me Mei Lin" Sakura said quickly knowing that Syaoran's patience with them was growing thin.
"Thank you Sakura" Mei Lin smiled but didn't see how in gods name she was going to me able to the get on the large animal.
"Takashi could you please help Mei Lin up" Sakura smiling, he nodded and easily hoisted Mei Lin on the horse.
"Thank you" Mei Lin said in a barely audible voice as they rode off but he heard her and nodded skillfully mounting his horse.
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"I have to be on guard from the ladies in this town just in case they try to steal you away" Tomoyo whispered to Eriol who smiled widely.
"You don't have to worry because no lady can draw my attention from you" Eriol replied looking at the lady who passed getting a playful slap from Tomoyo.
"You and that lady wouldn't be able to live a peaceful life. I would make sure of that" Tomoyo spoke smirking which made him chuckle lightly.
"We'll meet at the end of the village in half n' hour. The three of us will get a new horse while you three get food" Syaoran said handing Sakura the bag of money. "And find somewhere suitable for her to change and get her a new cape the one she has won't be dry for tonight" he added looking at the soak Mei Lin.
"Thank you" Mei Lin said smiling; he nodded before they rode off leaving the three of them.
"I guess we'll get you changed first then get supplies," Tomoyo said as they moved slowly towards the market well what was an excuse for one.
"Is it me or does everyone in this town seem to stare a lot," Mei Lin whispered to Sakura, who was too noticing how everyone was indeed looking at them.
"They just aren't used to having strangers in town that's all. Come let's get down so we can move through the market better" Sakura answered shrugging. Mei Lin nodding slipping off the horse followed by Sakura and Tomoyo. Somewhere off the in the distance hawk eyes watched them closely before jumping off into the bush.
"Lets just hurry and get out of here" Tomoyo spoke as they moved along. The others nodded and Sakura hid the bag of money. They also made sure their swords were out of view. "Look there's a shop over there I bet they have what we need"
"Okay you two go there I'll be right over there getting some food" Sakura stated they nodded going their separate ways.
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"Why didn't you get the donkey instead?" Takashi asked as they headed to find the girls. Syaoran had bought a fine horse that cost much more than it was worth. "She would have done well on that."
"I don't want to be held up and buying that lazy thing would have done so," Syaoran answered smirking. He couldn't decide if his friend had hate towards Mei Lin or it was something else. He refrained from asking, and looked at the brown rundown buildings that surrounded the market place. He could tell that this was a poor town by the way it was set up.
"What is it with you and Mei Lin anyways?" Eriol asked smiling at Takashi who shrugged.
"She's just a spoiled, stubborn, always wanting her way brat. She needs to grow up" Takashi answered when a crowd drew their attention. "I wonder what's going on," he said watching people jump back. They got their answer when they saw a man kicked through the crowd followed by two more then Sakura and the girls walked forward.
"That's what you get for trying to steal from us" Mei Lin bite out glaring at the men.
"Give my money back you thief. You freaking well that you stole that from me, give here before I make you sorry" Sakura hissed. Syaoran looked at them with a frown on his face, one that was deepening by the second. She grew impatient seeing that he wasn't moving, "I'm waiting" she snapped it was men like him that made her kind hate them so.
"I would advice you not to run you won't make it far," Tomoyo stated coldly looking at the man that was attempting to make a dash for it. He didn't listen to her and tried anyways only to be kicked roughly to the ground by Sakura. "Told ya," she laughed looking at him distastefully.
"Give me the money," Sakura spoke through clenched teeth.
"Your crazy," the man yelled backing up like the others. "Some body stop them" Mei Lin was about to kick him when she caught sight of Syaoran.
"Leave them alone, get the horses and lets go" Syaoran growled harshly looking at the three sordidly.
"But he has the money" Sakura objected pointing at the man.
"Forget about the money. We have more now get on the horses" Syaoran spoke trying to hold his anger back; they weren't supposed to cause attraction to themselves. Sakura and the guys gulped when his pupils turned dragon like. "Get going before I have to drag you, haven't you any sense" he hissed looking at Sakura when they hadn't moved. Sakura looked at him with cold eyes before she turned on her heel and walked to her horse that had the food on it. Mounting she didn't even look at as she kicked making it gallop followed by Tomoyo, Mei Lin and the guys.
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"Sakura calm down" Tomoyo whispered to her friend whose hand held the reins tightly. Night was falling upon them, and now there was a cool breeze even though it was slight. The moon peaked through the clouds now and then, casting a faint light on the dirt road they bounded down.
"NO that guy was wrong and he knew it. This is why we are forbidden to be with their kind" Sakura said looking straight ahead. She hadn't said one word to Syaoran since they left the silly village in fact no one had said one word. Syaoran had long ago calmed down and was cursing himself for blowing up on Sakura whom he could tell was pissed with him.
"How long will he be mad with us? That's if you and Eriol aren't mad either" Mei Lin asked Takashi. They were riding in the back with Sakura and Tomoyo in the front and Eriol and Syaoran in the middle.
"I don't know but I'm not mad at anyone. It was just foolish of you to draw unwanted attention to yourselves" Takashi answered in a calm voice gazing up at the sky. It wasn't a chilly night, which was good because they would be sleeping out side tonight. Mei Lin looked at Takashi and smiled slightly for some unknown reason she quickly looked away ashamed 'He's married you nitwit' she thought.
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"We'll stop here for the night" Syaoran said when they came near a river. Everyone nodded silently stopping in the clearing away from the road. Sakura swung off her horse with skill and tied him with the other horses before she got about setting up her sleeping bag in complete silence. She wasn't that mad any more but she didn't say otherwise. She turned around when she heard someone coming her way. Coming face to face with Syaoran who didn't look as if he came to apologize, she forced her self not to frown.
"Why didn't you listen to what I said about not drawing attention?" he asked his hands clasped behind his back and an emotionless face. Sakura looked at him defiantly, without saying anything she turned back to her work. She didn't have to give him an answer she was her own woman. "Answer me dammit"
"I answer to no man and if you want to start ordering me around think again. I will leave with Tomoyo and search for Nades and my sisters myself" Sakura hissed glaring at him.
"Your foolish," Syaoran replied glaring at her. "Anyone who draws unwanted attention is foolish and you of all person should know that. What if someone from Asai or Alan's army was in the same town and saw what went on in the street? Let me tell you what would happen" He growled grabbing Sakura by the arms tightly and pulled her closely towards him.
"Let me go" Sakura spat struggling to break free but he was too strong and she didn't want to hurt him trying.
"Neh you listen. They would tell Alan or Asai, who would be waiting for us or better yet kill the Emperor before we reach. Then go after my family and Village where everyone we love is" Syaoran growled fiercely. Sakura's shoulders slump when what he said sank in, he was right she was foolish. She could have caused the death the emperor, his family—her new family and friends. "If you can't go by my rules then you might as well go back. I'm not here to order you around I would never want to be a dictator to you" he added a in a calmer letting go of her.
"I'm sorry, you're right that was foolish of me" Sakura whispered looking up at him. She searched his eyes for some regret or distaste but found none, his eyes held only love. "What's soo funny?" she asked annoyed when he chuckled lightly.
"The look on the man's face. He was sure that was it for him. And under other circumstances I would have backed you but I couldn't there you understand right?" Syaoran answered in a soft voice. Sakura wrapped her arms around his torso and hugged him tightly.
"Hai. I understand you're not going to make me go back right?" she asked burying her head in his chest. Syaoran sighed wrapping his hands around her small waist.
"No you're not going back even though I want to for you're safety I also know that we will need you" Syaoran answered resting his chin on her head "And I have the strangest feeling you wouldn't listen to such an order from me" he added getting a soft giggle from her. Sakura knew he was being truthful, that was one order she wouldn't be able to follow.
"I don't deserve someone like you," she whispered kissing him with innocent ardor. Syaoran smiled in the kiss drawing her against his full length.
"I should say the same about you, life will never be a bore with you by my side" Syaoran proclaimed.
"I would hope so" Sakura mumbled between kisses, Mei Lin coughed to make her presence noticed.
"If ya'll wanna come and eat now it's up to you but Takashi might eat everything if you don't hurry. I swear he's a bottomless pit" Mei Lin stated ignoring Takashi's rude remark. Sakura giggled while Syaoran showered no emotion as they made their way to the campfire. Everyone was in better moods now that the two was again talking to each other…
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After dinner the girls headed to the stream to bathe while the guys talked around the fire. Sakura heated a small area with aura so that they might have a warm bath. "If we went at a faster pace we'll be at the capital and have three days to prepare' Takashi said having mapped out everything in his head.
"He's right" Eriol said to Syaoran who shook his head. They were about to plan out what they were going to do when the sound of singing drifted to them. Silence fell over them as they took in the most beautiful voice they had ever heard.
Shiro suna no tsuki toji komenta hanashi o Hikari furasu you ni kikasete no sotto""I wonder who that is?" Eriol whispered listening to the words closely. He thought the voice was most enchanting.
"Shiro suna no tsuki mabushikute mienai"
Tooi mirai no koto kikasete ne sotto
"It must be Sakura or Tomoyo" Takashi offered knowing that something so beautiful couldn't come from Mei Lin's loud mouth. The rest of the words faded from the soft rustling of the leaves, shaking their heads they tried to concentrate. They listened to the whistle that floated on the winds and knew it was Sakura sending another futile message.
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A moment later the girls came from the bush laughing softly. "Who was singing just now?" Eriol asked softly looking Tomoyo with love in his eyes.
"It was Mei Lin, I played the flute" Tomoyo answered with a bright smile on her face. They were shocked to the see the look on disbelief on the guys face. "It was" she spoke in a serious tone.
"Wow, a voice like that coming from her?" Takashi asked trying to hide his shock. Mei Lin looked at him proudly wrapping her long black tresses on a tight bun.
"Better believe" she smiled sweetly when Sakura and Tomoyo stiffened. "What's the matter?" she asked worriedly looking at the two of them. Sakura looked into the dancing flames of the fire, the soft crackling mixing with the winds. She could see shadows and feel the pain, her emerald eyes disappeared leaving a golden red momentarily.
"Pain" Tomoyo answered looking at Sakura. "Can't you feel it?" Syaoran sniffed the air when he smelt smoke.
"There's death" Sakura said running to her horse with Tomoyo following her.
"Sakura, don't" Syaoran ordered but they ignored him and rode off into the night. "Dammit, let's move" he ordered getting everything together so he could go after them.
"What's wrong?" Takashi asked before Mei Lin could get the words out of her mouth.
"There's a village close to here that's being attacked by something," He answered looking in the direction where Tomoyo and Sakura had ridden.
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They rode like the wind in the direction where they could feel great pain. Sakura get aurora ready while Tomoyo got her arrows and bow ready. When they broke through the woods and fell upon the village it took all their strength not to cry out at the devastation before them.
All around them was fire, "Let's go" Sakura shouted remembering her village and how her people were slaughtered. The men who were doing the killing glanced their way and grinned at fresh meat.
Kill them!" one shouted before he was pierced through the heart by one of Tomoyo's arrows. The burning of the many houses lighted the sky, and the soft howls of the wind drowned out by horrid screams of pain and agony.
"We'll kill all of you" Sakura cried making aurora's flame shines brightly. She swung with all her might killing any soldier that came in her path. With a cry she flew off her horse and did a flip landing swiftly unto her feet.
Running, she ran a guy through with her sword, and pulled it back thrusting it into another. Kicking him off her sword. She looked at Tomoyo's arrow heading for her and ducking making it embed itself in a guy behind her. Their adrenaline rushed and craved for the need of blood powered them. Tomoyo pulled arrow after arrow hitting guy after guy.
Yay" she shouted making her horse speed up. She pulled her bow and let her arrow fly hitting a guy right between the eyes.
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When Syaoran and the others showed up they rode into the village and started to fight as well. "Ya'll help put out the fire" he shouted riding into the village. Before they could do anything they saw one of Tomoyo's arrow shot across the sky and with it came water drenching the fire as it went. Eriol was shocked to see that she could wield the power of water.
"Shit" Takashi cursed shaking his head; he rode into the village with Mei Lin at his side. She jumped off her horse and ran into a guy. He watched in shock when she jumped kicked him then ran him through with her sword.
"I hate men like you" she spat angrily looking around. Seeing how Takashi was looking at her she smirked and ran off. He shook his head and joined the battle wondering what was going on in this village.
When the battle was over the sun was slowly rising, as was the smoke flowed to the heavens. Syaoran, Takashi and Eriol stood in the middle of the town with Mei Lin at their side. There was still no sign of Sakura or Tomoyo, when they finally appeared they almost gasp in shock to see them covered in blood.
Sakura looked like she was ready to kill more, Tomoyo looked at evil standing at her side. All around them only women and children appeared in mournful wails. A few men started to appeared as well in fear, Sakura looked around at what was left of the village.
She ran to her horse and mounted with Tomoyo following her. Sakura turned her horse and road off not even looking back. Tomoyo rode towards everyone, "Let her go" she said to Syaoran who looked at her in confusion.
"Why?"
"She's mourning. This was much like her village when it was destroyed" she answered, "Let's get out of here. I feel the presence of evil," Tomoyo whispered looking at a little boy who smiled evilly at her. A chill ran down her spine, and she knew then that they must leave.
"Let's move" Syaoran ordered loudly looking at the devastation around them. When they road a few miles down the road they came to a river. Tomoyo said to stop there so they could wash up and they did. He smelt Sakura's presence and followed it only to find her sitting on a boulder.
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She tried to get her shaking under control, tried to block out everything. She stared the rushing river water, falling into a trance by the light blue contour. "Sakura?" she stiffened hearing his voice but relaxed when he hugged her from behind. "Talk to me" he whispered against her ear.
"The men," she broke off with a sob. "The men we killed where the fathers of the village. They were killing their own children" she cried turning to look at him.
"What do you mean?" he asked in shock. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"We killed the men of the village. Why do you think there was only women and children left?" she cried throwing her arms around him. "They were all possessed, couldn't you feel the evil?" now that he thought about it, he did feel that something was wrong.
"What do you think caused it?" he asked softly when she rested against him. Sakura closed her eyes and thought about it.
"It's very old, and powerful. I have never heard of anyone powerful enough to possess an entire village" she answered softly looking at him. "It scared me," she whispered closing her eyes. Syaoran didn't know what to think; he knew that there were people with powers out there he had just never come across one with any.
"It scared all of us," he soothed wrapping his arms around her shoulders. Sakura buried her head in his shoulder trying to get the feeling of sickness out her nerves. "It'll be okay" he tried to calm her down some.
"It's only the beginning" he heard her respond.
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"Okay let's get everything in order to move. We'll arrive at the capital in less than two weeks" he shouted making his men start to move down the snow-capped mountain. A smile touched his lips as he turned and walked in the opposite direction.
When he was out of site he came to a halt and kneeled, "All is in order is it not?" a voice snarled in the darkness.
"Yes master. My brother is making his way through the villages collecting souls, all is going great" Alan answered with a wicked grin spreading across his lips. A cold coarse laughed erupted echoing through the mountains.
"Wonderful. You boys make me proud. I shall be waiting for you at the capital" with that said a bitingly cold wind swirled around Alan before disappearing. Getting up, he whipped his cape around him and walked off smiling sinisterly.
"Victory is upon us," he whispered to the heavens.
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Screams echoed all around her, voiced mixed into another. The winds carried the stench of death on its wings. Sakura tossed and turned looking for the source of evil, "You'll loose love" it whispered as if it were right in her ear. "You'll suffer" it screamed.
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She screamed as her eyes snapped open.
Looking up she saw Syaoran bending over her, "Are you okay?" he asked
worriedly as she tried to catch her breath.
She didn't know what to say but it looked like they were moving.
"I—I'm fine" she gasped taking a breath then another deep one. "Where are we?" she asked softly remembering that she had fallen asleep on him. They were traveling faster to make it to the capital and have time to plan a strategy. It looked like it was about mid afternoon the most.
They looked up when Takashi came riding up with a frantic look on his face. "What's up?" Syaoran asked when he stopped in front of them.
"Another village" he answered out of breath. Everyone looked at each other before they rode off heading towards the village. Upon coming to the village they slowed down, Mei Lin had stayed since as Takashi and her went ahead.
Slowing when they came to her they looked at the scorched village in front of them. Tomoyo said a silent prayer for all who had lost their lives. "Do you think it's like the last village?" Eriol asked softly looking at the site before him. Mei Lin looked at him and shook her head sadly she had looked around.
"It's the same except there aren't any males here. It seems that they all left right after killing their families" she answered for him walking to her horse. Mounting quickly she looked at them wondering what they were going to do.
"We should bury them" Sakura said softly, Tomoyo nodded in full agreement. "It's a shame we hadn't caught up to them. Once we're finished here we're going to have to hunt them down and put them to a stop before they reach the next village" she continued a frown touching her lips.
"Then we all shouldn't stay here" Syaoran said thinking about what they were going to do. "Takashi, Mei Lin and Eriol will stay here and round up the bodies. We'll go on ahead and try to sway the men off the next village" he finally said but Tomoyo didn't agree.
"No I'll stay, make someone else go with you. When we're finished here I'll send a message to Sakura and she'll tell me where you guys are," Tomoyo replied making more sense.
"Mei Lin come with us" Syaoran sighed agreeing to what Tomoyo said. Mei Lin inclined her head without saying anything. He knew she could fight from the last village so he wouldn't have to worry about her.
"Give them a good burial" Sakura said to Tomoyo moving to her horse. Mounting swiftly, she spoke in their ancient language, "Don't do anything silly now. Be careful sister" Tomoyo smiled shaking her head.
"See ya'll soon" Syaoran said to his brother and best friend.
"Yeah" Takashi and the others watched them ride off before he looked around again and sighed. "Well let's get to it," he whispered getting off his horse.
"Yeah" Eriol agreed as Tomoyo looked around trying to sense anything evil but found nothing of the sort. She hated it when they came upon massacred people especially when it was women and children. They walked into the village ignoring the blood their shoes stepped in. The first body Tomoyo walked up to was that of a little boy. He looked like a doll with a head full of red locks. She bent down ready to pick him up when the child moaned.
"Eriol, he's alive" Tomoyo called getting their attention. The little boy opened his eyes revealing crystal blues, tears slipped out of them making it obvious that he was in dreadful pain.
"It hurts, mommy," he cried making Tomoyo's heart wrench. Pulling out her pouch, she placed it on the ground getting ready to heal.
"Be careful" Eriol warned looking at the little boy. Tomoyo ignored him, she was about to touch the boy when Eriol pushed her back and pulled his sword.
"What are you doing?" she cried looking at him angrily when the child started to laugh, a cold, biting laugh pushing itself up. A cry got caught in her throat looking at the ghastly gash in his chest it revealed his beating heart.
"Holy shit" Takashi cursed from behind. He stumbled over to them looking at the little boy, and the other little boys that were starting to get up laughing as well. "What the hell is going on?" he whispered drawing his sword like the rest of them.
"I don't know" Tomoyo said getting her bow and arrows ready. She screamed when one leaped at her, she pulled her arrow and sent if flying. The small boy's body caught the arrow right in the heart, and sent him flying off his feet and unto his back lifelessly.
"They're not human. Kill them" Eriol ordered when small demons like children started to advance upon them.
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Across a meadow, tall grass separated as the sound of an army echoed throughout the forest. Deep in the greenery, men moved like animals, "Come my children. That's it," a voice whispered all around them, "Find the next town," he continued making them move faster.
They growled wildly feeling the thrill of another kill about to happen. Day by day their group got larger from other men joining their conquest for blood. In mere hours they would reach the next town where they would devour the women and children before moving on…
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Syaoran…
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They rode swiftly trying to beat the traveling men to the next village. Sakura stiffened hearing a message from Tomoyo arrive. "What's up?" he asked looking at her.
"They are on their way. They had a little trouble with some of the boys left in the village but it's all taken care of" she answered when Mei Lin looked to the right of them. Her eyes widened in shock as she tried to get a closer look.
"Ah guys, I don't think those are wild horses" she yelled pointing. When Syaoran and Sakura looked they were shocked to see that it was the men they are after running next to them. "And they are coming right this way" she screamed making her horse go faster.
"How the hell can they go that fast on two legs?" Sakura cried kicking her horse.
"Demons, they are demons" he shouted when the men appeared behind them in the middle of the road. They pulled their horses to a halt when some jumped out in front of them. They were caught in the middle of blood hungry men, who had lost their minds.
"What are we going to do now?" Mei Lin whispered drawing sword like Syaoran and Sakura. She didn't want to admit it but she was fucking scared to the bone especially when one of them grinned showing bright yellow fangs.
"Fight them off with all your might" Syaoran when the demons jumped towards them with hungry howls…
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*Tomoyo: Child of Water, the last of the elementals.
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Author's note: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Remember to review and tell me what you think okay. If the explanations above didn't help you I'm sorry!
