Title: Our Love Must Die
Chapter 6: Save Me From The Dark
(Now for the disclaimer thing...I don't own Card Captor Sakura! Never did, never will, but I created this story on my own! Also some of you may have noticed...or not, but the titles to the chapters are song lyrics, I don't own those songs either! I'm just using them for the story. Enjoy!)
Emerald colored orbs opened slowly to find herself sitting on a wooden bench propped against a wall. Where the heck was she? Her eyes darted around frantically as she looked for any sign of another person that might have seemed in the least bit familiar. Was she dreaming? Suddenly a sweet soft melody reached her ears, causing her head to turn to the side, seeking out the source of the sound. Her eyes drifted towards an open doorway with light filling it. She blinked a couple of times before she could see clearly, there seemed to be people dancing around. Had she gone mad? Did she really not pass out at the party? Was she just imagining it? A sharp pain filled her head and her heart at the same time; she suddenly became aware of the large hole that seemed to fill her. Something was missing and it hurt desperately wishing to be filled. Sakura frantically tried to remember what was missing, but everything she tried to think of disappeared. It was as if the more she thought about it the more her mind went blank.
She let out a sigh of frustration as she tried to remember anything, where she was, where she had been, where she lived, who she lived with, who her family was, anything, but everything turned up blank. The soft melody flowed around her and seemed to try and consume her within the tune.
She looked down and found her outfit to be different than the one before; this one was a blood red colored dress that fit tightly to her form from her shoulders to her ankles it sucked to every curve her tiny form possessed, there were two slits, one up each side from the end of the dress up to her hip; it was a shiny material that glistened in the light. The dress even had long sleeves attached to it, there was a fluffy, black material, like from a boa, around the collar, edges of the sleeves, and the edges of the bottom of the dress. Her shoes were like black ballet slippers that laced upwards, but the sols were thicker.
Sakura suddenly blinked, was she sure that the dress she had on now was different from the one before? Now that she thought about it she couldn't remember how her dress was before. She lifted her hand to her hair and found it in a bun with glass beads intertwined within her hair, but some of it was left in curls cascading down her back. Was it like that before? Why couldn't she remember? Why was everything lost? Why did she feel so alone and lost?
Sakura lifted her hand and unconsciously whipped the tears from her eyes, something was seriously wrong with this picture. She wasn't going insane was she?
**
Syaoran's door swung open with a large slamming sound, causing him to jump from the black silken sheets he was tangled in, only to slam against the cold wooden floor with a thud. His head immediately swung up to see who was the one that caused him such disturbance, may god and goddess have mercy on them if they weren't someone important. His amber eyes fell on that of his brother's icy eyes. "Get dressed we are expected to appear at the Kinomoto's residence very soon." His tone was as cold as his eyes and facial expression; the door was closed with a very loud slamming noise. Syaoran leapt up form the floor and dressed as quickly as possible, something wasn't right...something had to have happened for both of them to have to appear at the Kinomoto residence and immediately. Suddenly Syaoran's heart slammed in his chest and traveled to his throat, 'Had they found out about him visiting with Sakura?'
He was on his way downstairs when he came face to face with his brother who was patiently waiting at the bottom of the stairs in front of the large double doors at the front of the house. Syaoran made his way over to him and looked him over carefully, it was never like his brother to show emotions but there was a look of worry for some reason. He wore an outfit much like the one from yesterday except this one was a dark royal blue. Syaoran himself dressed in a pair of black dress pants and a dark, blood red shirt with black shoes. "Something wrong?" Syaoran questioned Yue with a curious gaze.
"Seems there has been an incident over at the Kinomoto's residence. Fujitaka mentioned about something very dear to him missing." Yue's voice seemed edged with fear, concern, and nervousness; there were a few details he had left out purposely, but Syaoran didn't need to pry now.
'What would be so important that Lord Kinomoto would be missing that would cause him to ask for assistance from the Li Clan?' Suddenly he felt his heart sink as the worse possible thing that could have happened appeared in his mind; something could have happened to Sakura. He felt his breath caught in his throat as worry settled uneasily in his stomach, it seemed all to sudden to make that decision, maybe it was something else. He tried to convince himself during the ride over to the manner, but something told him deep within his mind that that was the only possibility.
**
The Li Clan wasn't the only members to arrive at the Kinomoto residence, it seemed many other leaders from many other clans had arrived. Syaoran was quite surprised to see so many leaders meeting and not be at each other's throats trying to kill one another. Something important was going on and he had to find out what. Everyone was seated in a room with a large table and many seats to occupy it. Syaoran sat next to his elder brother, but his eyes were constantly darting from one face to another, many of the other leaders looked very uneasy and unnerved about something. He saw the leaders from other vampire clans, shape shifter's clans, other sorcerers and sorceresses' clans, werewolf clans, goblin clans, and even powerful human leaders. The three people he neglected to see were Fujitaka himself, his son, and his daughter.
Within moments the doors opened from the side and Fujitaka stepped in with his son trailing behind him. Fujitaka's face was very cold and upset, emotions no one had seen since the death of his wife. His son, Touya, his face was very cold like his fathers; his eyes were bloodshot as if he had just recently been crying. He held the look of a killer ready to unleash his anger on anyone who dared to step in his way.
Fujitaka's voice was heard first, it sounded almost strained as if he had had trouble speaking about this particular subject. "My daughter Sakura..." His eyes shut as he tried to focus on the task at hand, "is missing..." Many gasps were heard from around the room, some looked shocked, yet others didn't for some odd reason.
Syaoran kept his best blank face on as possible, but it seemed to hit him like a ton of bricks. Sakura...his angel, the one he was so damned determined to be able to accept as a mate by his brother and everyone else is now gone. No he wouldn't believe she was gone...maybe it was just a stupid ransom and she would turn up when the ransom was paid. By some of the looks Syaoran saw on the other leaders faces he was sure there was also more to come, more that was a little more shocking than the loss of a leaders daughter. Something was going unsaid, and he hoped it would be said here and now to clear the air.
Fujitaka inhaled a sharp breath and let it out slowly, "This isn't just a ransom situation...Her room was searched thoroughly and the only thing found was a magic signature from an ancient..." the rest of his statement didn't really need to be finished the room fell silent as eyes passed from one person to the next. An ancient...a creature that lived from long ago, yet thought to be extinct. Their magic was powerful and deadly, they were thought of as gods and mentally unstable at that, once they began to fall weaker and weaker they died out making way for the creatures that were surviving now. It is still a mystery of how they suddenly became so weak and faded, some mystery about that still hung in the air, yet no leader or any member of any clan brought up the subject. The ancient vampires from long ago were more aggressive more powerful if one were still alive it would make the vampires of today seem weak and helpless. They weren't ruled by humans and never had to grow accustomed to them. The ancient sorcerers and sorceresses were much more powerful than those of today as well, along with all the other species of creatures. With the ancient's great power, however, came its downsides, they were insanely powerful with no rules or morals. They could kill on their own free will and no one would say otherwise unless they were more powerful. It was a struggle for more and more power.
Several beats of silence passed through the room, enough to make Syaoran's hair stand straight on his neck and arms. Whispers began to pass from person to person it was now a test of who was willing enough to stand against an ancient to rescue another's daughter. One ancient that was insanely powerful enough to strike against a powerful sorcerer and steal his daughter, could he be simply brought down by the strongest of leaders from the clans of today? The thought was enough to scare most of the people within the room.
Syaoran was surprised when he noticed his brother next to him stand from his seat and look firmly towards Fujitaka and his son. "We have an agreement between the two of us that was freshly signed not to long ago. If I remember correctly it stated that my enemies were yours as well as vise versa. I will not back down from the contract that I as a leader of my clan have signed willingly. Your enemies are ours and we will stand against them as best as we possibly can. Any assistance you require from us will be met." His voice was monotonous and his face was neutral. Syaoran stood next to his brother and looked over to Fujitaka and Touya, he noticed the slight smile that Fujitaka gave.
Yue was the first one to stand and honor the agreement made between the clans. "Lord Yue of the Li Clan I thank you for such an honorable stand you have made. Will there be no others who will help? I remember signing agreements between each and everyone in this room." His words were icy and determined.
A woman that sat three or four seats down from Yue stood; she bowed her head at the neck and then looked to Fujitaka with a steady gaze. "Lord Fujitaka of the Kinomoto Clan, I Lady Danu of the Mitsukai Clan represent all under our clan when I say we will help stand against your enemy as our own. Whatever assistance you need shall be met." She gazed to Yue with a smile then turned her attention back to Fujitaka. Her chestnut hair bounced around her shoulders in glossy curls, she had a charming smile that was about as contagious as her seductive powers. Her deep, fiery red and yellow orbs gazed to Fujitaka with both concern and sympathy, having a child of her own, she understood what it must be like to lose one. She was a powerful shape shifter selected to be leader by the members of the clan. She was quite respected and always kept to her word; a powerful ally to have indeed.
Many whispers were passed between people before another stood, this time it was a man almost the same height of Yue, with an arrogant expression on his face. He had tri-colored eyes that glimmered in the light, his most captivating feature; they were about as charming and seductive as his personality. His eyes started a deep forest green, on the outside of the pupil, then faded into a lightened ring outside the forest green, and then faded to a light blue color, one that resembled the ocean on a breezy day. His eyes seemed lightning kissed, as you could see yellow streaks randomly zigzagging about where they wanted. His hair was like the color of green, grassy hills that sat far off from view, like in a painting; there were streaks of brilliant yellow the color of corn. "Lord Fujitaka, I Lord Galen of the Uar Clan, am at your service if you need help we will be more than willing to help." Galen was another powerful ally he was leader of a distant clan of sorcerers and sorceresses.
Whispers were wildly buzzing around the room and many of the other clan leaders began standing up more than just one at a time; they offered their aid in any way the possibly could to help find his daughter and return her safely. In the end there were only three or four clan leaders who had not chosen to stand up and offer help, one of those leaders was with the humans they would have been little help and everyone around knew that but some of the goblins didn't dare dip their hands in this situation, neither did some of the other vampire clans, probably to scared to stand up even with all of the other leaders throwing their people's lives into this.
**
Sakura's attention once again drifted to the light where the soft melody was coming from, she blinked away her tears and stood from the bench she had just been occupying and moved towards the light of the doorway. Her steps were light and graceful as she crossed the yard towards the doorway. It seemed as though she were being drawn to the light and the music both.
Within a blink of the eye Sakura found herself in the middle of a large crowd of people who were dancing and talking with one another. She could hear the laughter and chatter, it seemed so confusing; it was as if the world around her began spinning faster and faster and faster, and she was in danger of falling. Her breath suddenly caught within her throat and she felt lightheaded, something was definitely wrong, yet she couldn't find the words to describe it. She felt as though she were falling faster and the darkness began to consume her, tearing and ripping at her.
Sakura suddenly became aware of a hand holding strongly onto hers, and suddenly the spinning and darkness disappeared. Her emerald orbs gazed around to see who was the one that saved her, her gaze traveled up the mans arm and to his face. His eyes were a dark blue that looked like the dark blue storm clouds that covered the sky when rain threatened to pour heavily on the lands. His face was framed with dark blue hair, it reminded her of the stormy waters of the ocean, and it was quite long and held back in a loose ponytail. He wore royal blue dress pants, a white silk button-up shirt, and a royal blue over shirt to match the pants. "Dance with me Sakura..." His voice flowed around her like silk; it was a command not a question. She blinked a few times; did she know him at all? Who was he? She was now more confused than ever, how had he known her name?
Before she had a chance to reply, she found herself lost within his strong arms that supported her in a warming embrace. The world around her seemed to melt into nothing as she stared up into his stormy eyes, he lowered his head to her ear and whispered, "I've been waiting a long time for you beloved..." his lips captured her earlobe and his tongue slipped from between his lips and flickered across her skin, causing her to feel slightly weak at the knees. She twitched and pulled away from him. He leaned back in to her ear, "Don't fight me beloved...it will only make things harder on your part. You seemed to have forgotten...you belong to me. No one will ever take you away this time."
Sakura's hands immediately went to his chest and pushed him away, stepping back, she turned, but before she had the chance to run he wrapped his strong arms around her waist, capturing both arms underneath his and pinning them to her sides. "Don't run from me beloved...where will you go? You have no one else but me." Sakura struggled against him and tried to think of somewhere she could run, but everything came up blank. She didn't know of anywhere to go, no one to run to, she was trapped. She let out a whimper of defeat, only causing the man behind her to smirk. "So you finally understand. Don't be worried or frightened beloved...you are mine and I will take care of you." He moved her hair with his face and kissed and nipped at the back of her neck, she felt defenseless in his arms, one being that he was behind her, and two being that he was much physically stronger and taller.
Sakura suddenly became aware of the people around her within the room, she opened her mouth and tried to scream, but nothing came out. No one was looking at them, not one person laid a glance on them as if they didn't exist. Sakura desperately wished she could escape the stranger's arms and run to someone, but she didn't know anyone. It was like being caught in a nightmare and not even knowing if you are really asleep. Sakura suddenly tensed and then fell relaxed against the man behind her. She sunk into the newly found warmth and comfort his embrace seemed to offer. "Now you understand..." He whispered seductively in her ear, before picking her up and carrying her up a set of stairs. Sakura felt dazed as if she were drugged heavily and all she could do was move around her eyes and take in the view around her, she had a feeling he wouldn't be letting her go any time soon. She watched the party as she was being lead up the stairs, it seemed as if nothing was interrupting them, the guests were dancing and having a good time.
Sakura tensed when she felt the man that was carrying her suddenly stop in front of a door and open it, the room was quite dim, but she could still make out the furniture. The man stepped inside and closed the door behind him without even touching it, this caused Sakura to shift uncomfortably. 'He just used magic...' If he could use magic he could certainly do anything he wanted to her and she wouldn't have a way to defend herself. She wasn't that strong with her magical abilities...hell she hadn't even come into her power yet. Her father told her it would come to her when it was ready, but it still had yet to come. She could do basic things, close doors, open doors, and make things float or move. If this man was strong magically, it would be hard to try and cause damage to him, he probably would be able to shield anything she threw at him.
Sakura suddenly panicked as she watched where he was taking her, but she still couldn't will her body to move out of his grasp. 'Is he holding me with a spell?' She tried to cry out, but it only came out as a light whimper.
He looked down at her, an amused smile crossed his features, "Do not be frightened beloved I won't hurt you." He made his way over to the bed and laid her gently down on top of the soft silken pillows and sheets. He leaned over and kissed the side of her neck, he could feel her pulse beating rapidly through the soft flesh. He licked over the skin a few times before he kissed it once again. He heard her whimper again and lifted his head to see the panic sparkling in her emerald orbs. "Do not worry...it is to soon for that. I will make sure your memory returns to you before I complete what I started so many centuries ago..."
**
Syaoran stared at the ceiling with a lifeless stare that made him seem like a lost child with no way home. He felt lost inside...he could understand what his brother was saying about finding his life mate, he craved to touch her or to see her even. Just to be assured she was alive, even if it meant not being able to touch her, he would give anything to know she was still alive somewhere waiting for him to rescue her. A deep growl tore from his throat, "If only I had gone to her last night this wouldn't have happened!" He shouted as his amber colored orbs focused on the ceiling again. Holes could have been burnt into the ceiling with his intense fiery gaze. Anything...he'd give anything...
**
Sakura soon found herself drifting into a peaceful sleep, the man that had taken her from wherever she had come from in the first place had long since gone. She faked being asleep, thinking maybe he would leave, but he stayed a while laying next to her and keeping her closely wrapped in his arms. She felt him lift away from her and a familiar coldness crept up on her when he left her. She felt alone and vulnerable; she was with a complete stranger and no memory of anything or anyone. Tears streamed from her eyes even though she was drifting off into sleep and her eyes closed. Something was missing from her, but she couldn't figure out what it was.
**
Amber colored orbs slowly opened to a bright light in front of him, his first reaction was to shield his eyes, but for some reason the light didn't hurt to look into it. He was a vampire, and the light wasn't hurting him yet it seemed brighter than the sun...how ironic. He heard a soft voice flowing from the light, "Don't let sacred blood be shed..." the voice sounded very feminine. Syaoran stepped closer to the light and could see a figure of someone.
"Who are you?" He questioned quietly.
"It isn't of importance now...All in time things will seem to unravel more than one thinks there is to know. Life shall continue and then it shall end...you have to allow it to end...you can't hold on it once you lose it, that selfishness will only come to be the demise of you both." The voice spoke quietly.
Syaoran blinked a few times, "What in the seven hells are you talking about?"
"A time will come when you will have to let it go...don't be selfish. You are the only one that can save her now." The voice fell to barely above a whisper, before the light began to fade. "Eriol..."
Syaoran's eyes flew open as he sprang up from the mattress, complete darkness surrounded him. 'That name...I've heard it before.' He tried to calm himself as he took deep breaths. Why had he suddenly panicked after hearing that name? He tried to search through his memory for any clue, but nothing was coming up, everything was blank about that name. He shook his head, maybe he was losing it or something, having found out Sakura was gone took a lot out of him, and even more to show no feeling or emotion towards her disappearance. It tore him apart inside to think that he hid his feelings from everyone; if he found her again then everyone would know anyways.
**
Sakura opened her eyes, she felt safe, only meaning she was in a dream. She glanced around at her surroundings, she seemed to be outside; her gaze floated over to a tree that was in full bloom, the scent of fresh apples floated towards her. A dark figure was leaning against the trunk of the tree, staying mainly in the shadows. Sakura took a daring step forward towards the figure leaning against the trunk. He stepped out of the shadows for a quick moment and she noticed he was dressed in black with a pair of dark shades covering his eyes. Sakura noticed the messy brown hair atop his head, and her fingers itched to feel the silken strings between her fingers. Something seemed to call her to him, something that seemed to lure her closer and closer. She stepped forwards a few more steps before suddenly coming to a stop, she didn't even know who this person was.
Her mind froze as she saw another figure appear this time it was a girl she had long flowing charcoal colored hair, and deep ocean blue eyes. Sakura had no clue who this person was either, but she watched the scene in front of her with interest. The girl seemed caught like she couldn't move, her feet seemed rooted to the spot; before Sakura knew it the figure with messy brown hair approached the girl from behind. He tilted her head to the side, slowly moving the curtain of charcoal hair from his way.
He placed a simple kiss on her neck, Sakura could feel the girl's pulse beating rapidly, she could hear it like the loud beating of a drum, roaring within her ears. The figure turned to Sakura and flashed a sly smirk before he grabbed the girl harshly and bit into her neck with two long, elegant fangs. Sakura heard the sickening sound of her flesh being pierced, and the tiny sucking sound he was making. A metallic scent suddenly washed over her, causing a wave of nausea to take over, threatening to knock her over. Sakura could feel the girl's blood being drained from her body, she tried to move, but it seemed there was no escape.
Once he was satisfied he removed his mouth from the girls neck and stepped back, watching the body fall lifelessly to the ground. A thud echoed through Sakura's ears as she watched the figure, slowly begin to make his way towards her. Sakura instinctively stepped backwards, this creature was about to make her his next victim, and she wasn't about to make this easy for him, he wanted her he had to work for it. She turned around and began to run, it didn't matter where, as long as she escaped from that figure. Images flashed into her mind of the figure slowly approaching her with blood dripping from his chin and a satisfied grin on his face.
Who was this person? Why was she dreaming of him? Sakura ran as hard and fast as she could, but it seemed like she was running forever with nowhere to go but in circles until he finally caught her. Sakura looked over her shoulder to see how close the figure was, but when she looked behind her, nothing was there. She suddenly stopped running and waited for a few moments, there wasn't a possibility that she had outrun him was there?
She turned around to begin running again, and stepped right into someone, sending her toppling backwards. Sakura closed her eyes, braced herself for the fall, and waited for her to suddenly hit the ground, but it never came. Confusion swept over her as she opened her eyes and found herself staring the strange figure she saw moments ago smiling down at her. Panic washed over her, as she struggled to get free. He only held her closer and tighter, "Well...here we are now." He whispered as he pulled her back, staring her in the face.
Sakura's eyes widened with surprise, 'I've heard that somewhere...but when? Where? Who?' Sakura opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out, frustration gnawed at her, she hadn't been able to speak barely at all today. Did this always happen? She couldn't remember, the more she thought about it the more confused she became and the more pressure she felt on her brain. She couldn't remember anything, tears began to stream down her cheeks as she looked up at the figures face, the more she tried to think the muddier her thoughts became. Sakura could feel the word 'help' captured on her tongue it seemed to be held in the thick air.
Looking away for a moment trying to find her voice, she turned her head back and gasped with shock at who she saw, it was no longer the figure with messy brown hair, but the one she had met at the strange party, the man with stormy ocean blue hair in a loose ponytail. He let his hand trail down her cheek, cleaning her face of the tears, and leaned down and kissed her lips. Sakura was startled at first, but it felt so right, she closed her eyes and went with it, allowing him to kiss her however he wanted. She felt that empty hole begin to fill up, as she found herself becoming lost in his strong embrace.
He broke the kiss and leaned towards her ear, "I've finally found you...I'll never let you go ever again. I've waited to long for you." Even holding her now felt like another one of his impossible dreams, her image, voice, laughter, smile...everything about her invaded his dreams and he was left with the waking despair. He knew her memory still hadn't returned to her, but it soon would in time. She would be his angel again...only this time she wouldn't disappear from his grasp...not like all the other times.
(AN: Well the wait was long, but you get a longer chapter! Thanks to all the reviewers! That kind of support makes me want to keep writing more and more! I'm still smoothing out the details here now, so if you get lost or something just wait till the next chapter. I usually wind up explaining things, and Sakura hasn't received her power yet, but I will assure you she most definitely will. As for if Syaoran is going to save her, or the stranger going to make her forget everything forever...that is left up to your imagination until the next chapter comes out!)
Chapter 6: Save Me From The Dark
(Now for the disclaimer thing...I don't own Card Captor Sakura! Never did, never will, but I created this story on my own! Also some of you may have noticed...or not, but the titles to the chapters are song lyrics, I don't own those songs either! I'm just using them for the story. Enjoy!)
Emerald colored orbs opened slowly to find herself sitting on a wooden bench propped against a wall. Where the heck was she? Her eyes darted around frantically as she looked for any sign of another person that might have seemed in the least bit familiar. Was she dreaming? Suddenly a sweet soft melody reached her ears, causing her head to turn to the side, seeking out the source of the sound. Her eyes drifted towards an open doorway with light filling it. She blinked a couple of times before she could see clearly, there seemed to be people dancing around. Had she gone mad? Did she really not pass out at the party? Was she just imagining it? A sharp pain filled her head and her heart at the same time; she suddenly became aware of the large hole that seemed to fill her. Something was missing and it hurt desperately wishing to be filled. Sakura frantically tried to remember what was missing, but everything she tried to think of disappeared. It was as if the more she thought about it the more her mind went blank.
She let out a sigh of frustration as she tried to remember anything, where she was, where she had been, where she lived, who she lived with, who her family was, anything, but everything turned up blank. The soft melody flowed around her and seemed to try and consume her within the tune.
She looked down and found her outfit to be different than the one before; this one was a blood red colored dress that fit tightly to her form from her shoulders to her ankles it sucked to every curve her tiny form possessed, there were two slits, one up each side from the end of the dress up to her hip; it was a shiny material that glistened in the light. The dress even had long sleeves attached to it, there was a fluffy, black material, like from a boa, around the collar, edges of the sleeves, and the edges of the bottom of the dress. Her shoes were like black ballet slippers that laced upwards, but the sols were thicker.
Sakura suddenly blinked, was she sure that the dress she had on now was different from the one before? Now that she thought about it she couldn't remember how her dress was before. She lifted her hand to her hair and found it in a bun with glass beads intertwined within her hair, but some of it was left in curls cascading down her back. Was it like that before? Why couldn't she remember? Why was everything lost? Why did she feel so alone and lost?
Sakura lifted her hand and unconsciously whipped the tears from her eyes, something was seriously wrong with this picture. She wasn't going insane was she?
**
Syaoran's door swung open with a large slamming sound, causing him to jump from the black silken sheets he was tangled in, only to slam against the cold wooden floor with a thud. His head immediately swung up to see who was the one that caused him such disturbance, may god and goddess have mercy on them if they weren't someone important. His amber eyes fell on that of his brother's icy eyes. "Get dressed we are expected to appear at the Kinomoto's residence very soon." His tone was as cold as his eyes and facial expression; the door was closed with a very loud slamming noise. Syaoran leapt up form the floor and dressed as quickly as possible, something wasn't right...something had to have happened for both of them to have to appear at the Kinomoto residence and immediately. Suddenly Syaoran's heart slammed in his chest and traveled to his throat, 'Had they found out about him visiting with Sakura?'
He was on his way downstairs when he came face to face with his brother who was patiently waiting at the bottom of the stairs in front of the large double doors at the front of the house. Syaoran made his way over to him and looked him over carefully, it was never like his brother to show emotions but there was a look of worry for some reason. He wore an outfit much like the one from yesterday except this one was a dark royal blue. Syaoran himself dressed in a pair of black dress pants and a dark, blood red shirt with black shoes. "Something wrong?" Syaoran questioned Yue with a curious gaze.
"Seems there has been an incident over at the Kinomoto's residence. Fujitaka mentioned about something very dear to him missing." Yue's voice seemed edged with fear, concern, and nervousness; there were a few details he had left out purposely, but Syaoran didn't need to pry now.
'What would be so important that Lord Kinomoto would be missing that would cause him to ask for assistance from the Li Clan?' Suddenly he felt his heart sink as the worse possible thing that could have happened appeared in his mind; something could have happened to Sakura. He felt his breath caught in his throat as worry settled uneasily in his stomach, it seemed all to sudden to make that decision, maybe it was something else. He tried to convince himself during the ride over to the manner, but something told him deep within his mind that that was the only possibility.
**
The Li Clan wasn't the only members to arrive at the Kinomoto residence, it seemed many other leaders from many other clans had arrived. Syaoran was quite surprised to see so many leaders meeting and not be at each other's throats trying to kill one another. Something important was going on and he had to find out what. Everyone was seated in a room with a large table and many seats to occupy it. Syaoran sat next to his elder brother, but his eyes were constantly darting from one face to another, many of the other leaders looked very uneasy and unnerved about something. He saw the leaders from other vampire clans, shape shifter's clans, other sorcerers and sorceresses' clans, werewolf clans, goblin clans, and even powerful human leaders. The three people he neglected to see were Fujitaka himself, his son, and his daughter.
Within moments the doors opened from the side and Fujitaka stepped in with his son trailing behind him. Fujitaka's face was very cold and upset, emotions no one had seen since the death of his wife. His son, Touya, his face was very cold like his fathers; his eyes were bloodshot as if he had just recently been crying. He held the look of a killer ready to unleash his anger on anyone who dared to step in his way.
Fujitaka's voice was heard first, it sounded almost strained as if he had had trouble speaking about this particular subject. "My daughter Sakura..." His eyes shut as he tried to focus on the task at hand, "is missing..." Many gasps were heard from around the room, some looked shocked, yet others didn't for some odd reason.
Syaoran kept his best blank face on as possible, but it seemed to hit him like a ton of bricks. Sakura...his angel, the one he was so damned determined to be able to accept as a mate by his brother and everyone else is now gone. No he wouldn't believe she was gone...maybe it was just a stupid ransom and she would turn up when the ransom was paid. By some of the looks Syaoran saw on the other leaders faces he was sure there was also more to come, more that was a little more shocking than the loss of a leaders daughter. Something was going unsaid, and he hoped it would be said here and now to clear the air.
Fujitaka inhaled a sharp breath and let it out slowly, "This isn't just a ransom situation...Her room was searched thoroughly and the only thing found was a magic signature from an ancient..." the rest of his statement didn't really need to be finished the room fell silent as eyes passed from one person to the next. An ancient...a creature that lived from long ago, yet thought to be extinct. Their magic was powerful and deadly, they were thought of as gods and mentally unstable at that, once they began to fall weaker and weaker they died out making way for the creatures that were surviving now. It is still a mystery of how they suddenly became so weak and faded, some mystery about that still hung in the air, yet no leader or any member of any clan brought up the subject. The ancient vampires from long ago were more aggressive more powerful if one were still alive it would make the vampires of today seem weak and helpless. They weren't ruled by humans and never had to grow accustomed to them. The ancient sorcerers and sorceresses were much more powerful than those of today as well, along with all the other species of creatures. With the ancient's great power, however, came its downsides, they were insanely powerful with no rules or morals. They could kill on their own free will and no one would say otherwise unless they were more powerful. It was a struggle for more and more power.
Several beats of silence passed through the room, enough to make Syaoran's hair stand straight on his neck and arms. Whispers began to pass from person to person it was now a test of who was willing enough to stand against an ancient to rescue another's daughter. One ancient that was insanely powerful enough to strike against a powerful sorcerer and steal his daughter, could he be simply brought down by the strongest of leaders from the clans of today? The thought was enough to scare most of the people within the room.
Syaoran was surprised when he noticed his brother next to him stand from his seat and look firmly towards Fujitaka and his son. "We have an agreement between the two of us that was freshly signed not to long ago. If I remember correctly it stated that my enemies were yours as well as vise versa. I will not back down from the contract that I as a leader of my clan have signed willingly. Your enemies are ours and we will stand against them as best as we possibly can. Any assistance you require from us will be met." His voice was monotonous and his face was neutral. Syaoran stood next to his brother and looked over to Fujitaka and Touya, he noticed the slight smile that Fujitaka gave.
Yue was the first one to stand and honor the agreement made between the clans. "Lord Yue of the Li Clan I thank you for such an honorable stand you have made. Will there be no others who will help? I remember signing agreements between each and everyone in this room." His words were icy and determined.
A woman that sat three or four seats down from Yue stood; she bowed her head at the neck and then looked to Fujitaka with a steady gaze. "Lord Fujitaka of the Kinomoto Clan, I Lady Danu of the Mitsukai Clan represent all under our clan when I say we will help stand against your enemy as our own. Whatever assistance you need shall be met." She gazed to Yue with a smile then turned her attention back to Fujitaka. Her chestnut hair bounced around her shoulders in glossy curls, she had a charming smile that was about as contagious as her seductive powers. Her deep, fiery red and yellow orbs gazed to Fujitaka with both concern and sympathy, having a child of her own, she understood what it must be like to lose one. She was a powerful shape shifter selected to be leader by the members of the clan. She was quite respected and always kept to her word; a powerful ally to have indeed.
Many whispers were passed between people before another stood, this time it was a man almost the same height of Yue, with an arrogant expression on his face. He had tri-colored eyes that glimmered in the light, his most captivating feature; they were about as charming and seductive as his personality. His eyes started a deep forest green, on the outside of the pupil, then faded into a lightened ring outside the forest green, and then faded to a light blue color, one that resembled the ocean on a breezy day. His eyes seemed lightning kissed, as you could see yellow streaks randomly zigzagging about where they wanted. His hair was like the color of green, grassy hills that sat far off from view, like in a painting; there were streaks of brilliant yellow the color of corn. "Lord Fujitaka, I Lord Galen of the Uar Clan, am at your service if you need help we will be more than willing to help." Galen was another powerful ally he was leader of a distant clan of sorcerers and sorceresses.
Whispers were wildly buzzing around the room and many of the other clan leaders began standing up more than just one at a time; they offered their aid in any way the possibly could to help find his daughter and return her safely. In the end there were only three or four clan leaders who had not chosen to stand up and offer help, one of those leaders was with the humans they would have been little help and everyone around knew that but some of the goblins didn't dare dip their hands in this situation, neither did some of the other vampire clans, probably to scared to stand up even with all of the other leaders throwing their people's lives into this.
**
Sakura's attention once again drifted to the light where the soft melody was coming from, she blinked away her tears and stood from the bench she had just been occupying and moved towards the light of the doorway. Her steps were light and graceful as she crossed the yard towards the doorway. It seemed as though she were being drawn to the light and the music both.
Within a blink of the eye Sakura found herself in the middle of a large crowd of people who were dancing and talking with one another. She could hear the laughter and chatter, it seemed so confusing; it was as if the world around her began spinning faster and faster and faster, and she was in danger of falling. Her breath suddenly caught within her throat and she felt lightheaded, something was definitely wrong, yet she couldn't find the words to describe it. She felt as though she were falling faster and the darkness began to consume her, tearing and ripping at her.
Sakura suddenly became aware of a hand holding strongly onto hers, and suddenly the spinning and darkness disappeared. Her emerald orbs gazed around to see who was the one that saved her, her gaze traveled up the mans arm and to his face. His eyes were a dark blue that looked like the dark blue storm clouds that covered the sky when rain threatened to pour heavily on the lands. His face was framed with dark blue hair, it reminded her of the stormy waters of the ocean, and it was quite long and held back in a loose ponytail. He wore royal blue dress pants, a white silk button-up shirt, and a royal blue over shirt to match the pants. "Dance with me Sakura..." His voice flowed around her like silk; it was a command not a question. She blinked a few times; did she know him at all? Who was he? She was now more confused than ever, how had he known her name?
Before she had a chance to reply, she found herself lost within his strong arms that supported her in a warming embrace. The world around her seemed to melt into nothing as she stared up into his stormy eyes, he lowered his head to her ear and whispered, "I've been waiting a long time for you beloved..." his lips captured her earlobe and his tongue slipped from between his lips and flickered across her skin, causing her to feel slightly weak at the knees. She twitched and pulled away from him. He leaned back in to her ear, "Don't fight me beloved...it will only make things harder on your part. You seemed to have forgotten...you belong to me. No one will ever take you away this time."
Sakura's hands immediately went to his chest and pushed him away, stepping back, she turned, but before she had the chance to run he wrapped his strong arms around her waist, capturing both arms underneath his and pinning them to her sides. "Don't run from me beloved...where will you go? You have no one else but me." Sakura struggled against him and tried to think of somewhere she could run, but everything came up blank. She didn't know of anywhere to go, no one to run to, she was trapped. She let out a whimper of defeat, only causing the man behind her to smirk. "So you finally understand. Don't be worried or frightened beloved...you are mine and I will take care of you." He moved her hair with his face and kissed and nipped at the back of her neck, she felt defenseless in his arms, one being that he was behind her, and two being that he was much physically stronger and taller.
Sakura suddenly became aware of the people around her within the room, she opened her mouth and tried to scream, but nothing came out. No one was looking at them, not one person laid a glance on them as if they didn't exist. Sakura desperately wished she could escape the stranger's arms and run to someone, but she didn't know anyone. It was like being caught in a nightmare and not even knowing if you are really asleep. Sakura suddenly tensed and then fell relaxed against the man behind her. She sunk into the newly found warmth and comfort his embrace seemed to offer. "Now you understand..." He whispered seductively in her ear, before picking her up and carrying her up a set of stairs. Sakura felt dazed as if she were drugged heavily and all she could do was move around her eyes and take in the view around her, she had a feeling he wouldn't be letting her go any time soon. She watched the party as she was being lead up the stairs, it seemed as if nothing was interrupting them, the guests were dancing and having a good time.
Sakura tensed when she felt the man that was carrying her suddenly stop in front of a door and open it, the room was quite dim, but she could still make out the furniture. The man stepped inside and closed the door behind him without even touching it, this caused Sakura to shift uncomfortably. 'He just used magic...' If he could use magic he could certainly do anything he wanted to her and she wouldn't have a way to defend herself. She wasn't that strong with her magical abilities...hell she hadn't even come into her power yet. Her father told her it would come to her when it was ready, but it still had yet to come. She could do basic things, close doors, open doors, and make things float or move. If this man was strong magically, it would be hard to try and cause damage to him, he probably would be able to shield anything she threw at him.
Sakura suddenly panicked as she watched where he was taking her, but she still couldn't will her body to move out of his grasp. 'Is he holding me with a spell?' She tried to cry out, but it only came out as a light whimper.
He looked down at her, an amused smile crossed his features, "Do not be frightened beloved I won't hurt you." He made his way over to the bed and laid her gently down on top of the soft silken pillows and sheets. He leaned over and kissed the side of her neck, he could feel her pulse beating rapidly through the soft flesh. He licked over the skin a few times before he kissed it once again. He heard her whimper again and lifted his head to see the panic sparkling in her emerald orbs. "Do not worry...it is to soon for that. I will make sure your memory returns to you before I complete what I started so many centuries ago..."
**
Syaoran stared at the ceiling with a lifeless stare that made him seem like a lost child with no way home. He felt lost inside...he could understand what his brother was saying about finding his life mate, he craved to touch her or to see her even. Just to be assured she was alive, even if it meant not being able to touch her, he would give anything to know she was still alive somewhere waiting for him to rescue her. A deep growl tore from his throat, "If only I had gone to her last night this wouldn't have happened!" He shouted as his amber colored orbs focused on the ceiling again. Holes could have been burnt into the ceiling with his intense fiery gaze. Anything...he'd give anything...
**
Sakura soon found herself drifting into a peaceful sleep, the man that had taken her from wherever she had come from in the first place had long since gone. She faked being asleep, thinking maybe he would leave, but he stayed a while laying next to her and keeping her closely wrapped in his arms. She felt him lift away from her and a familiar coldness crept up on her when he left her. She felt alone and vulnerable; she was with a complete stranger and no memory of anything or anyone. Tears streamed from her eyes even though she was drifting off into sleep and her eyes closed. Something was missing from her, but she couldn't figure out what it was.
**
Amber colored orbs slowly opened to a bright light in front of him, his first reaction was to shield his eyes, but for some reason the light didn't hurt to look into it. He was a vampire, and the light wasn't hurting him yet it seemed brighter than the sun...how ironic. He heard a soft voice flowing from the light, "Don't let sacred blood be shed..." the voice sounded very feminine. Syaoran stepped closer to the light and could see a figure of someone.
"Who are you?" He questioned quietly.
"It isn't of importance now...All in time things will seem to unravel more than one thinks there is to know. Life shall continue and then it shall end...you have to allow it to end...you can't hold on it once you lose it, that selfishness will only come to be the demise of you both." The voice spoke quietly.
Syaoran blinked a few times, "What in the seven hells are you talking about?"
"A time will come when you will have to let it go...don't be selfish. You are the only one that can save her now." The voice fell to barely above a whisper, before the light began to fade. "Eriol..."
Syaoran's eyes flew open as he sprang up from the mattress, complete darkness surrounded him. 'That name...I've heard it before.' He tried to calm himself as he took deep breaths. Why had he suddenly panicked after hearing that name? He tried to search through his memory for any clue, but nothing was coming up, everything was blank about that name. He shook his head, maybe he was losing it or something, having found out Sakura was gone took a lot out of him, and even more to show no feeling or emotion towards her disappearance. It tore him apart inside to think that he hid his feelings from everyone; if he found her again then everyone would know anyways.
**
Sakura opened her eyes, she felt safe, only meaning she was in a dream. She glanced around at her surroundings, she seemed to be outside; her gaze floated over to a tree that was in full bloom, the scent of fresh apples floated towards her. A dark figure was leaning against the trunk of the tree, staying mainly in the shadows. Sakura took a daring step forward towards the figure leaning against the trunk. He stepped out of the shadows for a quick moment and she noticed he was dressed in black with a pair of dark shades covering his eyes. Sakura noticed the messy brown hair atop his head, and her fingers itched to feel the silken strings between her fingers. Something seemed to call her to him, something that seemed to lure her closer and closer. She stepped forwards a few more steps before suddenly coming to a stop, she didn't even know who this person was.
Her mind froze as she saw another figure appear this time it was a girl she had long flowing charcoal colored hair, and deep ocean blue eyes. Sakura had no clue who this person was either, but she watched the scene in front of her with interest. The girl seemed caught like she couldn't move, her feet seemed rooted to the spot; before Sakura knew it the figure with messy brown hair approached the girl from behind. He tilted her head to the side, slowly moving the curtain of charcoal hair from his way.
He placed a simple kiss on her neck, Sakura could feel the girl's pulse beating rapidly, she could hear it like the loud beating of a drum, roaring within her ears. The figure turned to Sakura and flashed a sly smirk before he grabbed the girl harshly and bit into her neck with two long, elegant fangs. Sakura heard the sickening sound of her flesh being pierced, and the tiny sucking sound he was making. A metallic scent suddenly washed over her, causing a wave of nausea to take over, threatening to knock her over. Sakura could feel the girl's blood being drained from her body, she tried to move, but it seemed there was no escape.
Once he was satisfied he removed his mouth from the girls neck and stepped back, watching the body fall lifelessly to the ground. A thud echoed through Sakura's ears as she watched the figure, slowly begin to make his way towards her. Sakura instinctively stepped backwards, this creature was about to make her his next victim, and she wasn't about to make this easy for him, he wanted her he had to work for it. She turned around and began to run, it didn't matter where, as long as she escaped from that figure. Images flashed into her mind of the figure slowly approaching her with blood dripping from his chin and a satisfied grin on his face.
Who was this person? Why was she dreaming of him? Sakura ran as hard and fast as she could, but it seemed like she was running forever with nowhere to go but in circles until he finally caught her. Sakura looked over her shoulder to see how close the figure was, but when she looked behind her, nothing was there. She suddenly stopped running and waited for a few moments, there wasn't a possibility that she had outrun him was there?
She turned around to begin running again, and stepped right into someone, sending her toppling backwards. Sakura closed her eyes, braced herself for the fall, and waited for her to suddenly hit the ground, but it never came. Confusion swept over her as she opened her eyes and found herself staring the strange figure she saw moments ago smiling down at her. Panic washed over her, as she struggled to get free. He only held her closer and tighter, "Well...here we are now." He whispered as he pulled her back, staring her in the face.
Sakura's eyes widened with surprise, 'I've heard that somewhere...but when? Where? Who?' Sakura opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out, frustration gnawed at her, she hadn't been able to speak barely at all today. Did this always happen? She couldn't remember, the more she thought about it the more confused she became and the more pressure she felt on her brain. She couldn't remember anything, tears began to stream down her cheeks as she looked up at the figures face, the more she tried to think the muddier her thoughts became. Sakura could feel the word 'help' captured on her tongue it seemed to be held in the thick air.
Looking away for a moment trying to find her voice, she turned her head back and gasped with shock at who she saw, it was no longer the figure with messy brown hair, but the one she had met at the strange party, the man with stormy ocean blue hair in a loose ponytail. He let his hand trail down her cheek, cleaning her face of the tears, and leaned down and kissed her lips. Sakura was startled at first, but it felt so right, she closed her eyes and went with it, allowing him to kiss her however he wanted. She felt that empty hole begin to fill up, as she found herself becoming lost in his strong embrace.
He broke the kiss and leaned towards her ear, "I've finally found you...I'll never let you go ever again. I've waited to long for you." Even holding her now felt like another one of his impossible dreams, her image, voice, laughter, smile...everything about her invaded his dreams and he was left with the waking despair. He knew her memory still hadn't returned to her, but it soon would in time. She would be his angel again...only this time she wouldn't disappear from his grasp...not like all the other times.
(AN: Well the wait was long, but you get a longer chapter! Thanks to all the reviewers! That kind of support makes me want to keep writing more and more! I'm still smoothing out the details here now, so if you get lost or something just wait till the next chapter. I usually wind up explaining things, and Sakura hasn't received her power yet, but I will assure you she most definitely will. As for if Syaoran is going to save her, or the stranger going to make her forget everything forever...that is left up to your imagination until the next chapter comes out!)
