Chap. 15: "The Great Europia—Fractured love"

Author's note: Hey.  This story is going to start counting down soon.  I hope you enjoyed the last chapter.  This once doesn't have a lot of action it just flows.  After this chapter, the war will start, it won't last long but everything's going to happen. 

Everyone will play their roles in this story.

I hope you continue to read and enjoy it. 

The winds howled, wiping dust across.  It's cries traveled through the narrow slits of the Kilo Valley, searching for the entrance of the capital.  The largest city in all Lehru resting in the middle of the great continent, the winds dispersed in the wide kilo valley.  Breaking over the ledge, the sun's golden beams fall upon the glorious capital.  It shown in all its glory signifying the strength of its occupants, the cool mountain winds whispered flowing towards it, silently daring any to attack.

The Emperor looked at the letter he received and read the contents again.  Many fighters had been arriving since two days ago.  The capital was crowded with men, dressed like commoners, who acted like they were here for the celebration.  Now he read that his nephew of the Li Clan would be arriving by nightfall of tomorrow. "I await your arrival," he whispered softly walking to the balcony.  He looked at the vast city below that was protected by a great wall.  He had feeling the wall no matter it's greatness wouldn't provide any protection for them.

Syaoran mentioned not in fighting the capital but meeting the army in the canyon that lead to it.  It was the only way for an army to enter. He hoped it was a good idea.  He planned a meeting for the following night after Syaoran's arrival with the rest of the groups' generals who had shown up.



Sakura…the next day…

She looked at the ladies who guard the path towards the camp.  They relaxed seeing their princesses and who they were. When their arrival was announced Kaho and their sisters came from the Queen's tent.  Sakura looked at her sisters that were dressed in Amazonian clothing and a smile touched her lips knowing that they were safe from danger. "It's about time you two got here" Tilda joked walking out to greet them with the others. 

Tomoyo and Sakura got off their horses and ran to greet their sisters. "Wow" Joe joked when they were engulfed in tight hugs.  Sakura and Tomoyo hugged each one of them tightly before stepping back.  The older women noticed that something had changed about them but couldn't place it.

"What took ya'll so long?" Nades smiled at her children.  Sakura and Tomoyo laughed having missed her so badly.

"Rakanis did everything to make sure we didn't make it" Sakura answered with a smile on her lips. The ladies in the village stopped and watched the sight unfolding before their eyes.  "Oh I want you to meet Mei Lin.  You do remember her don't you Nades?" she introduced when Mei Lin got off her horse and walked towards them.  Nades looked her over slowly and before she remembered who she was Joe did.

"Why you're the one that shot me," she hollered getting in Mei Lin's face.  Mei Lin had forgotten about their little encounter as well as Tomoyo and Sakura who gasped.

"That was a misunderstanding. I should have allowed you to kill him for he's nothing to me" Mei Lin replied in a firm tone.  Joe blinked in surprise looking her over slowly before turning to Sakura and Tomoyo.

"She's odd," she whispered making them laugh and Mei Lin smile. 

"She's the girl who was engaged to the boy who I still owe a challenge" Nades finally spoke remembering how great the young man could fight.  Sakura caught her self from smiling as she thought about that night.  Nades didn't miss how her eyes lit up at the mention of his name. "It's good to have ya'll back. Come there's much to talk about" she turned and walked off. 

"Come on" Tomoyo smiled at Mei Lin dragging her along with them.  Rika and Lana were the last to enter the tent.

"We weren't going to get involved in this war but with the seriousness of it we haven't a choice" Kaho spoke sitting in her chair.  The others sat in front of her listening intently.  "Tonight the leaders of the other Amazons will come here and we'll celebrate before going into battle" she explained briefly. "I'm glad that we're fighting together.  I regret however that it has to be near   men" she spat in disgust making Sakura and Tomoyo's sisters nod in agreement only the girls didn't.

"Unfortunately Sakura and I are going to lead the Lirin" Joe said suddenly making Nades's head snap to her face.

"She will not fight with men" she spoke authoritatively making a shill run through Sakura and Tomoyo's spine.  She had a feeling Nades wasn't going to take them telling her they had fallen in love with men good.

"She has to.  They are also apart of us, and they saved my life once.  Besides Sakura will be working with a woman under her not a man" Joe replied firmly making sure Nades knew there was no changing it.

"I wish you would ask me before you consult Sakura on your own," Nades spoke turning from Joe who stuck her tongue out. "I saw that" she spoke through gritted teeth.

"You did not" Joe replied folding her arms over her chest.  Everyone sweat drop at the them shaking their heads.  Mei Lin wondered how they acted so cold in battle but so homey towards each other.  It was as if they had an on and off switch which enable them to switch modes instantly.

"We leave for the capitol tomorrow morning.  It should be only a day before we reach then we have to report to the Emperor" Kaho continued looking at her daughters. "While we're in the capital you're to stay away from the likes of men.  And if anyone dares to touch you in anyway don't be afraid to kill them" she spoke in a firm, unwavering tone.

"Yes mother" they said softly knowing that they wouldn't be able to do that.  It had taken only a day with men to change their outlooks on the world of men.

"Good.  I know you've had a long right.  Go wash up, Tomoyo, Sakura and Mei Lin we'll have clothing for you after you bath"

"Thank you" the girls said getting up with Rika and Lana.  The other women watched them leave before turning to look at each other.

"Something's wrong" Kaho spoke making the others shake their heads in agreement.

"And I want to know what it is" Nades whispered wondering what Tomoyo and Sakura had been up to out of her sight.  She also wanted to know whom they were traveling with.    She was about to speak when something left the village.  Sakura was singing to someone but she hadn't caught the message. 

"She smells different," Tilda spoke getting up from where she was sitting on the ground. "She smells like a man," she paused feeling the winds surround her gently, " of sandalwood and spices" she continued making the sisters frown hearing that from her lips. "Maybe it's what she used to wash her clothing.  I'm not sure"

"Tomoyo doesn't smell the same. She's different and they wash together" Nades replied getting to her feet.  She closed her eyes wondering whom it was they were with while she was captured.  She growled swearing to kill the man she was mingling with.  And she was going to make sure Tomoyo and Sakura were cleansed if they confessed.  They were singers after all and couldn't lie about something like that.   She would have to word the questions right or they would get out of them.

Sakura walked over to her horse and got her sword and things to carry to the tent she was given.  When she walked into it, she pulled out Aurora only to find Syaoran's sword. "Oh no" she whispered remembering that she hadn't taken Aurora out of Syaoran's pouch.  She meant he had her sword and she had accidentally taken his instead. 

The sword wasn't glowing it was just plan metal.  Biting her bottom lip, she picked it up slowly only to find that it reacted to her. "Wow" she whispered feeling its power surging through her, Syaoran's ancestral powers.  She wondered if her sword would react to him, like his to her.  A smile touched her lips touching the pendent he gave her and his sword.

Hearing footsteps she sheathed the sword and placed it on the bed.  Nades walked through the entrance and looked at the clothing Sakura was given.  It was a brown leather skirt, a short light and dark brown shirt that laced up in the front and boots that passed over her knees. "You look like an Amazon Princess" she spoke looking at her the girl who was like her daughter.

"I wish to be nothing but Sakura" she replied smiling at her sister when she noticed something was wrong from the look in her eyes.

"Were you traveling with men?" Nades asked and Sakura frowned slightly. "You know you can't lie" she spoke in a motherly tone. Giving Sakura was warning before she even attempted to do so unwisely.

"I was for safety reasons" Nades didn't like the sound of that one bit. "Traveling here was treacherous and we needed as many people as we could acquire," she explained hoping it was the end of the questions.

"I see but as long as they didn't touch you I'm fine" Nades smiled softly. Sakura gulped but returned it.  She went to buckle Aurora around her waist but Nades waved her off, "You're dancing tonight you can't wear her.  I'll keep her for you"

"Okay" Sakura said uncertainly.  When Nades took the sword it didn't react to her like it usually did which surprised her.

"That's odd.  Is there something you need to tell me?" Nades asked walking out the door prompting Sakura to follow her.  She looked at everyone who was getting ready for the celebration.

"Um I have control of all the elementals not only fire but wind, water and earth" Nades stopped short hearing that.

"How is that possible?" she inquired in disbelief.  Sakura shrugged catching up to her.  She was glad that this conversation had switched from Syaoran to her powers.  She didn't want to get in an argument with her sister after finally being reunited with her.

"I don't know it just happened.  It really weird" Nades knew that she was trying to keep her away from asking the question she had intended.  She would give Sakura the time she needed to tell herself but if that didn't come by the time of the war.  She was going to make sure all loose ends were tied up.

"This is a new development isn't it?" she muttered deep in thought.  They walked towards the large fire that was set up in the middle of the camp.  Tonight they were going to celebrate and pray to Giya for success in their up coming battle.

Mei Lin looked around the camp listening to the sound of laughter and weapons clinging when they made contact.   She was trying to get her mind of Takashi but nothing could free her from it.  Sighing she sat on a rock and played with her hand.  "What's the matter with you?" Tomoyo asked stopping in front of her.

"I left to get my mind off Takashi but so far it hasn't help any" she answered in a sad tone.  Tomoyo sat next to her; she had known Mei Lin had fallen in love with him.

"You love him don't you?"

"I do and it's a crime because he's already married.  After this I'll have to find a home of my own. I can't possibly go back to the Li Clan with what I feel for him in my heart" she answered in a pained tone.  Tomoyo felt horrible for her.  She couldn't, no didn't want to think about how it would feel to leave Eriol when she loved him so badly. And as if she had read Tomoyo's mind she looked her, she smiled sadly brushing her hair off her face. "You're lucky to have him.  Don't allow anyone to take him away from you" she whispered before getting up. "The only way you should give up on love, is if there isn't any other way" she smiled looking into Tomoyo's eyes, her reading the girls. "In your case, it isn't so" Tomoyo didn't know what she meant.  Mei Lin was talking like she knew she and Takashi could never be together.  "I was asked to dance in tonight's celebration to my mother isn't that the greatest?"

Tomoyo listened her to words and knew that she was telling the truth.  There was a strong barrier that was keeping her from Takashi but nothing was from Eriol.  They hadn't made her fully immortal for a reason.  Maybe this was the reason. "It is, I was always meant to fall in love with him" she whispered sadly closing her eyes. 

She was going to tell her sisters after the celebration.  They would have to understand what was in her heart.  She had a father, and she loved him along with her brothers.  Getting up, she inhaled deeply and walked off dressed in her black and blue Amazonian clothing.

Syaoran…

He rode from the back of his men.  He wanted to make sure they were out of danger from anything threatening.  Looking at the night sky, he sighed inhaling the fresh night breeze. They were currently making their way through the large valley towards a hill that led to the capital.  They said this, the Kilo Valley, had once been a great lake that surrounded the capital giving it protection. 

He didn't know the truth behind that story.  Maybe he would ask Sakura, who was alive during that time.  Thinking about her age made him laughs, getting a strange look from his men, which he ignored.  He had heard Sakura's whistle earlier and it brought a smile to his lips. "We're almost to the capital," he said to Takashi riding up beside him.  "How are you holding up?"

"I'm good.  I just want to get this over with so that I can go home to my son," his best friend answered.  Syaoran felt sorry for him.  They received news on the attack of their home, it mother hadn't elaborated on the casualties.  He knew it was for the best, she wanted to the men to concentrate on the task at hand.

Luckily his family had enough time to make it to the secret passage so they weren't harmed in the fire.  The causalities weren't much but hearing about the attack on mostly women and children had fueled his men's rage making them willing to fight to the death. "It will be over soon" he whispered loud enough for Takashi to hear.

Absently he touched Aurora that gently reacted to him.  He had been shocked when he found Sakura's sword in his case.  He wondered if she was able to use his.  Having something that belonged to her made him feel closer to her. "The capital!" one of the generals called out getting his attention.  He looked at the man that was riding towards them.   When they came to the hill, he looked out at the large City of Europia. 

Millions lived in it, and it would hurt their kind if Rakanis attacked the city head on.  His horse's hoof hit the ground making dust fly up around its feet. "Let's move" he called being the first to go down followed by Eriol and Takashi then the rest of his men. 

The Palace…

A man raced down the hall towards the large doors.  Coming to them, the guards pushed open

 the large golden doors that were incrusted with dragons.  Fixing his attire he walked into the room that was filled with many generals from neighboring lands. In the front of the room were the Emperor and his family, his wife and two daughters and finally the crowned prince, who was just three.

Walking slowly, he bowed to the emperor, "Sir Li Xiao Lang and his men have entered the capital" he declared announcing the Emperor's nephew's arrival.  The emperor looked up and for the first in a long time he smiled.

"I know" he answered making the man look at him in disbelief.  He got out of his seat, and the messenger turned only to see Syaoran, Eriol and Takashi walking towards them.  He didn't know how they had gotten here so fast. "Xiao Lang, Eriol" he called when they stopped at his table.

"Uncle Lian" Syaoran and Eriol said bowing her their heads in respect like Takashi.  "Sorry for the delay" Syaoran said but the emperor waved it off.

"Not a problem.  Come join us, there's much to talk about.  Takashi" he said making his servants brings three chairs out. "I remember all the mischief you three caused when visiting.  Your father was a great man" he spoke remembering his father because they fought along side.

"Thank you" Takashi smiled bowing his head before taking a seat.  He wasn't noble like Syaoran and Eriol but he was treated like he was because of his father's past accomplishments.  

"I was informed today that there are three more clans that are due to arrive here" Lian said in a soft tone making them nod. "I was shocked to find out that the Lirin was one of them.  I would have never thought they would join us in battle but time has change.  They are due to arrive tomorrow" Syaoran knew that Sakura would be the one to lead them. "It's even said that they have a new Queen, no one knows her name though"

"I see" he muttered holding back a smile. "Well they had better arrive on time because there's much that needs to be done concerning this battle" Syaoran said softly and Lian shook his head agreeing fully.


Alan…

Can't you do anything right?" his older brother spat looking at him in disgust.  Alan clenched his fist making it glow with negative energy. 

"Get out of my face Asai" he growled glaring coldly at his older brother.  "There was nothing I could do to stop them. It doesn't matter they won't stand a chance in battle" he continued when their master's presence was recognized though they didn't see him.

"Do not worry about your failure in your mission Alan.  You'll have time to redeem yourself and prove your value to me" his voice whispered around them.  "I want you to start moving out the men.  We have to get the capital.  I have a new force under which you will lead Alan" he ordered them.

"Hai Master Rakanis" Alan said bowing his head.

The Amazon's…




The full moon rose in the sky, as smoke swirled towards the heavens.  Deep drums echoed through the forest, and the winds flowed through the trees whistling as they went.  A warrior's cry echoed through the thick dense forest making birds scatter.  Whispers of chants rose in sound mixing in with the resonance of nature. "Giya, the great, bring us success on our upcoming fight" Kaho prayed loudly over the drums.  "Bless my warriors souls, and curse any man that comes in our paths" the ladies surrounding her cheered wildly. "Dance my daughters, praise our beloved goddess"

They needn't hear any more.  The deep thumping vibrations flowed through the circle making the dancers fall into a trance.  Their bodies were painted showing different symbols that represent strength, pride, courage and victory.  Sakura moved around the fire getting lost in the heat, the warmth encircling her body.

Her hands moved like a serpent along with her waist. She lips sang the song of victory, as her feet repeatedly beats against the dirt ground.  She bends soaking in the shouts and cries of the ladies dancing with her.  Opening her eyes she saw Mei Lin pass her, she could tell by the mask that covered her face.

Mei Lin's eyes were closed, she moved around the fire trusting her heart to lead her.  Her soul was on fire, and her body moved by itself.  The drums driving beats made her body shudder, and her thirst for blood rise. 'Kill them all, kill them all' flowed around her, 'D rink their blood, and praise our god' those were the words that was being sung but she heard not.

Tomoyo danced as well but her mind was only on Eriol.  She couldn't think about anything but him.  Her soul was in torment but her mind led her.  The words sung by the dancers left her lips as she fell into a trance. "Nin-kjin-o-cka-na-ki  wa pin-de-ge-yan—" they faded from her and the world around her became black.  The drums beat kicked up, and the dancers cheered wildly.



Nades, her sisters and Kaho sat back and watched the younger girls dance.  This dance was not only to honor Giya, but for those who had never been in a battle before.  They watched as the girls threw their heads back making their hair ornaments ring.  They clapped their hands and their feet continuously hit the ground making dust rise about them.  "They're wonderful" she smiled in a pleased tone.

"Aren't they?" Kaho spoke proudly when thunder crashed in the heavens, and lightening streaked across the once cloudless sky. The girls bodies were outlined with every flash, they bent forward honoring the fire.  Their hands stretched out on their sides before raising them and praying to the heavens.

"Giya, has answered us" Joe whispered with a smile forming on her lips when it started to rain.  The girls didn't stop dancing, and because of Sakura the fire didn't die.  It flames jumped wildly, the girls tossed their wet hair falling to the ground.  They pounded the sodden dirt with their fists before rising their faces towards the storming sky and screamed…


Sakura and Mei Lin cried out in pain falling to the ground.  Their bodies writhed, and the lightening streaked and thunder sounded with every cry.  Sakura's mind was tormenting with the sight of blood, and the howls of pain and torture.  Pushing herself to her feet, and held her hand making everyone wonder what was happening. Throwing her hands out, she screamed and her body was engulfed by the elemental colors of earth, wind, fire and water.  Syaoran's sword started to glow a vibrant green at Nades's side but she didn't have time to react before her body started to glow a intense red.  Looking at her sisters, they also started to glow the color of their elementals.

Tomoyo started to glow a bright blue and she rose to her feet, her eyes changing to the same color.  Mei Lin's scream shattered their shock when a lightening bolt thundered towards her, engulfing her tiny form, raising her off the ground.  They knew that Giya had blessed them, and that Mei Lin was not what she seemed.  Kaho got off her chair, her face expressionless; slowly she got to her knee and bowed to Mei Lin's body.  Her people followed her…

Mei Lin slowly made her way through the forest, stepping on the moss she cringed at the slimy surface against her bare foot. "You mustn't hate nature, it's what you are," a voice laughed making her look up only to find herself in a garden, a beautiful lake in front of her. 

"Who are you?" she whispered in a soft tone looking for the source of the voice.

"Your mother" it whispered surrounding her.  Mei Lin spun around only to find herself staring at her own image, or an older version.  Shaking she stepped back in fear when the thing stepped forwards. "Don't tell me, your afraid of your own mother?" it spoke in an amused tone.

"You're my mother?" she asked in disbelief.  She couldn't believe she was standing in front of her mother.  The woman she had wanted to meet her entire life. The woman she thought had abandoned her.

"Of course and I didn't abandon you" she whispered softly a frown touching her lips. "How do you like my garden? I created it with my mind, isn't it beautiful?" she inquired a smile on her lips.

"It is" Mei Lin replied taking in its beauty when she caught sight of five familiar statues.  They looked just like her friends, they were placed at different angles all surrounding Sakura who was clutching something to her bosom.

"They are also my children, they are my avengers for the loss of my beautiful Nehru," her mother's voice was sorrowed filled.

"Why did you wait so long to visit me?" Mei Lin asked with a hurt tone. "If you are my mother, how come you never visited me?"

"I couldn't.  This is my mind," Giya paused, and sighed gazing lovingly at the statue of Sakura's form. " My body is no longer," she whispered sadly making Mei Lin gasp in shock.

"What do you mean? by who?" she demanded wanting to know who was responsible for not making her have a relationship with her mother. 

"The same person who tried to cause harm to you and your friends.  Mei Lin, when you arrive at the capital you must protect the young prince and his sister.  They are vital in this war" her mother spoke turning to look at her.  "You mustn't let him harm them"

"I won't.  But how I do save you?" Mei Lin asked wanting to get her mother back.  She wanted to have a relationship with her.

"That's not your job," she laughed moving her hands towards her statues. "It's theirs," she whispered, "Yours is to keep them alive" a picture appeared of the young boy and girl.  Her mother opened her palm making a silver chain and pendent appear. "For you" Mei Lin reached out for her when things started to fade.   Her mind was filled with jumbled thoughts; she didn't understand what her mother was saying.

"Wait I don't want to go" she called in fear feeling the cold jewelry make contact with her hand.

"I'm always with you" her mother whispered before everything turned black. Giya looked at the spot that her daughter once stood, a single crystalline tear escaped her crimson eyes. "My job will be yours, fate is cruel my child" she whispered in grief…

Morning…

"Ahh" Mei Lin screamed opening her eyes only to see another pair staring at her.  The little girl screamed and ran off. "Oh no" she whispered getting up.  Looking around she noticed that she was in bed. "Headache" hearing footsteps she looked at the door only to see Sakura walked into.  Looking at her friends face, she noticed that they had painted soft pink and light green streaks on her face. 

"Morning" she smiled sweetly. "It's time for you to get yours done" she spoke looking at Mei Lin intently. "How are you feeling?"

"Like shit" Mei Lin answered getting a laugh from Sakura. "No joke" she got out of bed and walked towards Sakura.

"Don't worry I felt the same waking up this morning. I don't remember what happened last night after I hit the floor.  I just remember the horrible dream I had" she shuddered casting those thoughts away from her. "Well anyways everyone's getting ready to leave. You can eat and get your face done" she smiled when they walked out the door into darkness.

"It's still dark" Mei Lin whispered wondering why they couldn't leave when it was light. 

"Yep. We should reach the capital at or before sunset.  I got news from Mala, they are going to be waiting for me" Sakura spoke when they came to the artist, who was just finishing up with Tomoyo.  When she got up, she had blue painted on her face.

Morning sleepy head" she teased Mei Lin, making her flush.

"Gimme a break Moyo" she laughed taking a seat.  The old woman looked at her and smiled reaching for the red.

"Red for your fiery spirit" she spoke, Mei Lin shook her head knowing that she was told she had a bad temper. It was only natural to get red on her face. Sakura and Tomoyo looked up when Rika and Lana walked towards them.  They could feel their nervousness for this was going to be their first battle.

"Nervous?" Tomoyo teased making them blush. 

"Yeah" they answered together.  They were both ready for the upcoming battle but there still remained fear.  None wanted to loose a sister.  "Sakura, can I talk to you in private?" Lana asked making her shake her head.

"Sure" they walked off to have some privacy.  When they were away from the crowd Sakura looked at the young girl. "What did you want to ask me?" she inquired wondering why Lana was so fidgety.

"When you go to the man tribe can you take me with you?" she whispered softly surprising Sakura.  "Please don't tell my mother" she pleaded when Sakura hadn't answered.

"Why?" she asked surprised that Lana would ask her such a question.  When she was around her mother, she seemed to hate man as much as she did.

"I want to see Hu before we fight" she answered softly making Sakura smile shaking her head.  Lana sighed, "Thank you"

"Don't worry about it," Sakura assured placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder before they walked off.  Joe frowned sitting in the tree; this was not the kind of conversation she had wanted to over hear.  She looked at Sakura and the other girls wondering if they had fallen in love with men from this tribe.

She wrecked her brain for who this man tribe could be, "There's no need to worry about it" Nades spoke landing beside her.

"What are you talking about?" Joe asked looking at Sakura's cousin.  She knew Nades had forgotten the relationship, she had forgotten that Sakura was their princess.

"I know who the boy is, I fought him" Nades answered in a grave tone.  "And this lust will end right here.  It will not follow us to battle" she jumped off the tree before Joe could say anymore.  Cursing she jumped off the branch and followed Nades who was heading directly for the girls.

Sakura looked up just in time to see the haze of Nades's hand that struck her across the face.  She stumbled back in shock and pain.  Those around them gasp in shock, they couldn't believe what they had just witnessed. "What was that for?" she asked holding back tears.  She would have never expected Nades of all person to place a hand on her.

"You and Tomoyo will repent and ask Giya for forgiveness" Nades bit out tightly glaring at them.  She couldn't believe they would allow a man to spoil their minds.

"What are you talking about?" Tomoyo asked hoping it wasn't what they feared.  She couldn't believe Nades of all person's would act this way towards them in front of the whole clan.

"Tell me now dammit, did you fall in love with a man?" Sakura and Tomoyo paled not knowing what to do.  They could lie and loose their abilities to be singers or tell the truth and have them look down on them.  Mei Lin watched the site in front of her in anger, while Rika and Lana held fear. "Answer me!"  her voice traveled through the camp.

"Yes" Tomoyo answered softly before Sakura could get a word out of her mouth. "I fell in love with a man" she stood up to Nades. "I after all had a family like you told me long ago.  And you said I had the right to leave if I changed my mind and wanted to return to the life I knew.  That's why I can die, you never fully made me one of you even though it was what I always wanted" she explained in a pained tone.  Looking at Nades and her sister she allowed her tears to fall, "I fell in love and I don't regret it.  But I thank you, and I don't want you to hate me because I love all of you with all my heart" she spoke in a pleading tone.  Joe and Tilda looked at their little sister not knowing what to feel.

"If you love us so much then repent and forget about the man you allowed to spoil your mind" Nades spoke in a tight tone.  She vowed that when she found out who they were she was going to kill them. "Now!"

"I can't do that!" Tomoyo cried in pain making Nades's scowl deepen.

"Then you aren't my sister, leave this place" Nades ordered making Tomoyo's eyes widen in shock.  She had thought that Nades would have at least accepted her decision a little better than this. "Leave man lover before I strike you down" she held her hand out that was engulfed in flames.

"Please" Tomoyo begged wiping her tears away. "Please you must understand"

"I understand nothing.  You were never like us," Nades snared pulling her dagger out. "And before you leave her, you shall bleed.  You will not leave with my blood in your veins" horror filled Rika and Lana's eyes knowing that she was going to do.

"Stop!" Sakura screamed cutting Nades off.

"You two?" She spat glaring coldly at Sakura but she wouldn't cry like Tomoyo.

"You will show me the respect I deserve cousin" Sakura bit out tightly making Nades's remember her position back in Nehru. "And you will not cause Tomoyo harm.  She will retain her gifts," she ordered authoritatively.  Swallowing she turned to look at Tomoyo, "I'm sorry Tomoyo" she whispered in a sad tone. "Leave"

"I'm not leaving you" Tomoyo replied shaking her head. 

"Mei Lin take her and leave before I change my mind and not allow her to go" Sakura spoke in a pained voice.  Turning to Nades she swallowed the lump in her throat, holding her tears back.  She wasn't going to allow them to fall, "I will repent.  I'm a born Komisar I'm the one that has sinned"

"Wise choice cousin" Nades smiled not even acknowledging Tomoyo as she walked towards Sakura with her dagger drawn. "You shall never speak to him, never touch him.  If you do, I will have every right to strike him down.  Do you vow?" she asked in an icy voice making Tomoyo's eyes widen.

"Sakura no" she cried knowing that was going to happen.  She couldn't allow her to do something like this.  Before she moved Nades swung around and fired a ball of fire at her.  Screaming she was thrust of her feet, and skid across the dirt ground steaming.  She was lucky because her water element prevented contact of the flame on her skin.

"I vow" Sakura answered making Joe look down, Tilda looked away.  This was not something they had ever wished to see happen to Sakura of all person.  She could have easily changed the law since as she had every right but she didn't know that.

"Good," Nades rose her dagger and brought it down towards Sakura's back…

Author's note: So what do you think? I believe it went a little better than the girls thought it would right? LOL that's how I look at it anyways you guys might now agree.  I wonder what Nades it going to do to Sakura? Hmmm…you'll find out in the next chapter.  Whelp Ja.