Tears Of The Past Pt. 2
Disclaimer: CCS does not belong to me, it belongs to CLAMP even though if I had three wishes, my first one would be to own this anime.
I beg of you not to put me into court(
Thanks UurbanCinderella once again for taking the time to edit this chapter and teaching me what a little personification can do to change a story for the better. (
I love all my reviews by the way so thanx(
Sakura's POV
Finally arriving breathlessly at Penguin Park, I slowed by skates to a stop. Plopping down on a nearby bench, I quickly pulled them off and stuffed them into my bag, withdrawing my regular shoes at the same time.
Looking around the familiar surroundings for Syaoran, I spotted him sitting near our oak as usual scanning the contents of this laptop.
Observing him for a while I noticed the breeze ruffling his chestnut hair, making it even more messier then usual.
Suddenly an idea lit up in my mind and I put it into action. Deciding to see if this time I could manage to sneak up and surprise Syaoran, I slowly and carefully crept up behind the tree step by step, quiet as a mouse on Christmas eve.
Just as I was about to spring onto his back and yell, there was a sound such as the wind flying by which knocked me of balance, but before I could manage to hit the ground there was his arm around my waist tickling like crazy.
After collapsing on the ground near the trunk of the oak, occasionally bursting into fits of giggles, I noticed him staring silently at me.
" What, do I have grass stains all over my face?" I asked laughingly.
Shaking his head in fast motions left and right, he replied haltingly, "No, it's just that you're still wearing that necklace I gave you so long ago." After pausing for a second, he rushed on. "You know, I could get you a better one."
He had given me this necklace on my 5th birthday as a sort of symbol to our growing friendship. A fine and thin gold chain with a small cherry blossom trinket studded with small emeralds, it was something I prized.
"No way, I love this necklace and you know how much I treasure it."
Syaoran turned back to the flashing screen of his laptop and a peaceful silence arrived, but not before I could see a smile creeping upon his face knowing that it meant a lot to me and that it was his gift.
After leaning against the oak just listening to the sounds of nature, I broke the peaceful spell of silence and asked, "So, what are we going to do about this project Li? There's no way we can find any more information then what we already know."
Waiting a moment before saying anything he replied with an excuse that left my jaw hanging.
"Well, I have to leave for soccer practice. I'm late already. I'll let you figure that part out, okay? Bye Sakura!"
What was that! My mind was screaming to me while I tried to keep my anger level from bursting over. Did Syaoran just say what I think he said? He spent his whole life researching this legend and he leaves it in my hands? This was just not fair!!
Raising my head to the blue sky, I was both muttering threats of the many poundings he going to receive the next time I saw him and hoping for a way to find this information.
This time my brain was zooming towards a very dangerous zone called overload.
Attempting to calm myself, I took nine deep breaths in and out, inhaling and exhaling. Even that didn't help though, making the decision that I would march back to school where soccer practice was being held and demand an explanation for what that overgrown monkey had said.
I quickly started to run in the direction of my destination hoping that I would reach there yet also get home just in time for dinner.
Then Rain started to pour down from the heavens like there was no end. Lightning and Thunder soon joined ranks along with Her and Chaos reigned high above me. Already soaked to the skin, I figured that I should cancel my little revenge trip and head for home.
Biting my lip in concentration, I was deep in thought debating which was the quickest way to get home.
Half of my mind told me to take the regular route home, yet the other wanted to take a shortcut through the sunflower field.
Getting even wetter by the minute, I rushed off toward the fields of sunflowers on a spur of the moment decision.
Thoughts passed through my head and a particular one on whether the sunflowers were enjoying this rain as other flowers and plants were. Strange huh?
Upon passing the middle of the field with the flowers above which was like a maze to me. I stopped for a moment to receive an idea of where I was and which direction I should be heading that would have my cozy bedroom waiting for me at the end.
At that moment, out of nowhere, came these huge winds billowing and weaving through the air headed straight towards me.
I couldn't see them but I certainly could feel them. How could I not? These rushes of cool air, powerful even considering the strength the storm had already reached, were surrounding and swirling around. With me rooted in the center.
Try as I might, I couldn't find my way out, it was as if I was restricted of any movement. Without any warning, the winds wrapped around and were carrying me up higher and higher.
Forcing my eyes to open, I thought I saw a faded glimpse of Syaoran though he was wearing a strange garment used for fighting, that people wore centuries back. Suddenly in a blink of my eye, he disappeared leaving me thinking it was only a figment of my imagination.
Then I noticed a bright flashing object hurtling towards me, and my world suddenly turned black like a light bulb going out, surrounded by darkness.
(AN: should I leave you guys hanging here? Well, considering that this is my first fanfic..I'm not going to be to evil YET, that is if you guys PROMISE to review then I'll continue on with the story.)
Darkness
Darkness
Darkness
Darkness
It felt strange being the same person but from two different era's. I could see the changes from the clothes we wore, the homes we lived in, and the food we ate. But what surprised me the most was how different Tomoeda, Japan looked around a century back.
As the carriage rumbled along, I looked out the window, there were farmers working at their fields and teahouses with many customers (and a very delicious smelling aroma coming from them, I might add.)
Then in the marketplaces, instead of the usual stores and the noise of traffic I was usually use to, there were stalls and horses.
I could see people dressed in olden days clothing with straw baskets dangling from their arms filled with vegetables, loafs of bread, and fruits for their families.
Drawing my hand back from the curtains to let them once again fall back into place, I took a little time to observe the insides of the carriage and what I was dressed in.
There were cushions of deep red velvet embroidered with gold fringes in which I was sitting on. The walls of the carriage were a clear white with not even a speck of dirt on them that showed that everything was kept at high maintenance. The floors were covered with carpeting of a deeper shade of red which was soft and ever so plush to rest you're feet on.
I was clothed in an elegant dress of deep green silk that was off the shoulder. The dress had fine crocheted lace at the end of the long spreading sleeves. My waist was tapered to a narrow point with a corset, tied at the back with a white sash with the rest of the dress flowing down till it's journey was stopped by the floor. I just have to say in both lives I have always wondered how women survive in these death chokers.
Noticing a small mirror to the side of the carriage, I peered in and my reflection stared back at me.
My features still remained the same surprisingly. However my auburn hair was placed uncomfortably up into half of a bun secured in place with a small comb modeled after a dragonfly with diamonds for eyes, and the rest falling down like a waterfall down my back.
Wondering if I bought these dresses or if they were made for me I searched my mind for a memory.
*Flashback*
"SAKURA! Wait up, you promised I could make the dresses for you to wear during this year, and I got all the materials too" shouted Tomoyo while chasing and cornering me into my bedroom.
"I'm not letting you lay a hand on me if you're not going to tell me what happened between Eriol and you last night!" I shouted back trying very hard to sound serious yet only succeeding in turning my laughter into undignified snorts.
Looking quite flustered and blushing red as a cherry, "Oh all right Sakura, I give up but I'll only tell you the story if you stand still and don't move so I can see take you're measurements." exclaimed Tomoyo as she gave into my demands.
Loving the fact that I actually won an argument, which was rare, I readily agreed and waited for Tomoyo to catch up to me.
*Flashback Ends*
Laughing quietly to myself, I saw that there was a lot my two lives had in common. As we traveled on, the morning turned to afternoon and we stopped for lunch and a break.
My personal handmaiden as they called them in those days, brought me a meal that they had bought at a local stall.
Frankly I must say I wasn't surprised at having a handmaiden for I had both set of memories but I didn't like it.
I never wanted anyone to do for me what I could accomplish for myself but it was for the image. So I accepted having a personal helper. I treated this the best way I knew. Her name was Lin, Daiyu. I just called her Lin though, and I suggested that we become friends.
First she was hesitant, having been taught to never associate with the higher class but slowly became use to the idea. In private we would gossip and talk without thought of our position in this world. Mine, as a lady and hers as a servant.
She would tell me news of the real outside world I didn't know and I would fill her in about how boring despicable the Lords and Ladies were in my class. Tomoyo was in on this to. Being cousins and the best of friends we never hid any secrets and so there was the three of us secretly disobeying the laws of the world we lived in and nobody knew the better.
In my carriage I asked Lin if we were almost to the mansion yet and found out in return that we had only arrived halfway.
Disappointed as I was the food soon cheered me up. Delicious teriyaki dipped in soy sauce with miso soup, sure I missed the hamburgers and pizza but this was pretty good considering I was expecting squid.
Soon after our lunch break we got back onto the road and once again started out journey. The afternoon soon turned into dusk and still we traveled on.
After bugging my carriage driver (an: ha carriage driver, as if) countless times about when we would arrive there, he finally answered that we had entered Lord Li's lands and that we would arrive at the mansion in a short amount of time.
My mind and body right now were slumped of tiredness. Being stuck in a carriage that flies up in the air every other second because of a bump in the road does not help one relax, it actually makes one's bottom quite sore.
I was filled with thoughts having nothing but time to think on the journey. Part of me wondered how I arrived here in the first place or rather why, and the other was gathering thoughts on how I would investigate the land.
Just as I was about to burst with exhaustion the carriage door opened and the footman offered his hand to help me out meanwhile announcing that we had finally arrived at the home of Lord Li.
None of these words ever made it through my head. I was too stunned by the spectacular site before my very eyes.
Lord Li's mansion's, I remembered my father vaguely informing me during a geography and history lesson, was rumored to be the most beautiful, original, and creative pieces or architecture to ever grace the country of Japan.
His most favorite one and the mansion he stayed at the most to be located right here in the countryside Tomoeda, and also the place where I would be staying.
The outside was built out of stone and bricks, but not the ordinary gray colors. This home was built out of deep rich terracotta colored stone. The honey-golden oak beams and arches stood proud and straight further supporting the structure. It was a sight to behold, styled in a mix of traditional Japanese and Chinese palaces yet also looking very modern.
Suddenly I was woken out of my thoughts by the creaking of the main door leading inside opening. A slightly plump woman with a kind face welcomed us into the mansion and ordered a few servants standing by the entrance to take care of the horses and bring the trunks of clothing and whatnots inside.
After being reassured that all my servants would be comfortably settled in, Baochai who turned out to be the housekeeper of the mansion, kindly showed me to my room with Lin's right beside mine's. Just walking through this house to arrive at my room was enough to make me once again gape with amazement.
The staircase was wide and graceful shining like a beacon compared to the dark and damp homes other lords owned. There was chandeliers and lamps every corner you turned to light up the whole house.
Walking through the hallways, you couldn't help but stop and look at the many paintings there were hung on the walls. The colors used on them were warm and the images portrayed were of happy times yet some were serious. There were also portraits of the Li family line I suppose.
The women were so beautiful and looked so delicate yet I could sense that their sprits were strong. As for the men, they were handsome yet looked stern and unyielding, but with kindness in their eyes. One thing that was extremely rare to possess among the high class.
Finally reaching my bedroom with Baochai as my guide, I stepped in and looked about by surroundings. I was suddenly brought back into my memories of a young girl visiting the conservatory with her older brother. There were beautiful plants and butterflies everywhere.
My quarters had a cheerful air about it and vibrant feelings bounced from wall to wall. The room was colored in a light soft mint green, with a metal wrought Victorian bed with gauzy fabric crowning it.
There was a huge balcony and looking down you could see the garden of roses and lilies. It was a place that seemed made for me in everyway and I asked Baochai who helped settle me in, how this room came to be.
She smiled sadly for a second and told me that she was not the person to answer my question. Curious as I was I dropped the subject.
"My lady, you will be expected to join Master Li for dinner in about two hours." Baochai informed me and left the room quietly closing the door behind her.
My energy all drained from the events that happened, I fell onto my bed, which was soft as a feather and fell into a deep and peaceful slumber, my mind not even comprehending that Lord Shaoran Li was the person that in a sense started all of this.
Authors Note: Hey I hope you guys enjoy this chapter cause it's LONG and I'm tired, but I do this for you guys so please take the time to review and any comments even if they are about how terrible this fanfic is I will take into consideration. Bye bye( and review
Disclaimer: CCS does not belong to me, it belongs to CLAMP even though if I had three wishes, my first one would be to own this anime.
I beg of you not to put me into court(
Thanks UurbanCinderella once again for taking the time to edit this chapter and teaching me what a little personification can do to change a story for the better. (
I love all my reviews by the way so thanx(
Sakura's POV
Finally arriving breathlessly at Penguin Park, I slowed by skates to a stop. Plopping down on a nearby bench, I quickly pulled them off and stuffed them into my bag, withdrawing my regular shoes at the same time.
Looking around the familiar surroundings for Syaoran, I spotted him sitting near our oak as usual scanning the contents of this laptop.
Observing him for a while I noticed the breeze ruffling his chestnut hair, making it even more messier then usual.
Suddenly an idea lit up in my mind and I put it into action. Deciding to see if this time I could manage to sneak up and surprise Syaoran, I slowly and carefully crept up behind the tree step by step, quiet as a mouse on Christmas eve.
Just as I was about to spring onto his back and yell, there was a sound such as the wind flying by which knocked me of balance, but before I could manage to hit the ground there was his arm around my waist tickling like crazy.
After collapsing on the ground near the trunk of the oak, occasionally bursting into fits of giggles, I noticed him staring silently at me.
" What, do I have grass stains all over my face?" I asked laughingly.
Shaking his head in fast motions left and right, he replied haltingly, "No, it's just that you're still wearing that necklace I gave you so long ago." After pausing for a second, he rushed on. "You know, I could get you a better one."
He had given me this necklace on my 5th birthday as a sort of symbol to our growing friendship. A fine and thin gold chain with a small cherry blossom trinket studded with small emeralds, it was something I prized.
"No way, I love this necklace and you know how much I treasure it."
Syaoran turned back to the flashing screen of his laptop and a peaceful silence arrived, but not before I could see a smile creeping upon his face knowing that it meant a lot to me and that it was his gift.
After leaning against the oak just listening to the sounds of nature, I broke the peaceful spell of silence and asked, "So, what are we going to do about this project Li? There's no way we can find any more information then what we already know."
Waiting a moment before saying anything he replied with an excuse that left my jaw hanging.
"Well, I have to leave for soccer practice. I'm late already. I'll let you figure that part out, okay? Bye Sakura!"
What was that! My mind was screaming to me while I tried to keep my anger level from bursting over. Did Syaoran just say what I think he said? He spent his whole life researching this legend and he leaves it in my hands? This was just not fair!!
Raising my head to the blue sky, I was both muttering threats of the many poundings he going to receive the next time I saw him and hoping for a way to find this information.
This time my brain was zooming towards a very dangerous zone called overload.
Attempting to calm myself, I took nine deep breaths in and out, inhaling and exhaling. Even that didn't help though, making the decision that I would march back to school where soccer practice was being held and demand an explanation for what that overgrown monkey had said.
I quickly started to run in the direction of my destination hoping that I would reach there yet also get home just in time for dinner.
Then Rain started to pour down from the heavens like there was no end. Lightning and Thunder soon joined ranks along with Her and Chaos reigned high above me. Already soaked to the skin, I figured that I should cancel my little revenge trip and head for home.
Biting my lip in concentration, I was deep in thought debating which was the quickest way to get home.
Half of my mind told me to take the regular route home, yet the other wanted to take a shortcut through the sunflower field.
Getting even wetter by the minute, I rushed off toward the fields of sunflowers on a spur of the moment decision.
Thoughts passed through my head and a particular one on whether the sunflowers were enjoying this rain as other flowers and plants were. Strange huh?
Upon passing the middle of the field with the flowers above which was like a maze to me. I stopped for a moment to receive an idea of where I was and which direction I should be heading that would have my cozy bedroom waiting for me at the end.
At that moment, out of nowhere, came these huge winds billowing and weaving through the air headed straight towards me.
I couldn't see them but I certainly could feel them. How could I not? These rushes of cool air, powerful even considering the strength the storm had already reached, were surrounding and swirling around. With me rooted in the center.
Try as I might, I couldn't find my way out, it was as if I was restricted of any movement. Without any warning, the winds wrapped around and were carrying me up higher and higher.
Forcing my eyes to open, I thought I saw a faded glimpse of Syaoran though he was wearing a strange garment used for fighting, that people wore centuries back. Suddenly in a blink of my eye, he disappeared leaving me thinking it was only a figment of my imagination.
Then I noticed a bright flashing object hurtling towards me, and my world suddenly turned black like a light bulb going out, surrounded by darkness.
(AN: should I leave you guys hanging here? Well, considering that this is my first fanfic..I'm not going to be to evil YET, that is if you guys PROMISE to review then I'll continue on with the story.)
Darkness
Darkness
Darkness
Darkness
It felt strange being the same person but from two different era's. I could see the changes from the clothes we wore, the homes we lived in, and the food we ate. But what surprised me the most was how different Tomoeda, Japan looked around a century back.
As the carriage rumbled along, I looked out the window, there were farmers working at their fields and teahouses with many customers (and a very delicious smelling aroma coming from them, I might add.)
Then in the marketplaces, instead of the usual stores and the noise of traffic I was usually use to, there were stalls and horses.
I could see people dressed in olden days clothing with straw baskets dangling from their arms filled with vegetables, loafs of bread, and fruits for their families.
Drawing my hand back from the curtains to let them once again fall back into place, I took a little time to observe the insides of the carriage and what I was dressed in.
There were cushions of deep red velvet embroidered with gold fringes in which I was sitting on. The walls of the carriage were a clear white with not even a speck of dirt on them that showed that everything was kept at high maintenance. The floors were covered with carpeting of a deeper shade of red which was soft and ever so plush to rest you're feet on.
I was clothed in an elegant dress of deep green silk that was off the shoulder. The dress had fine crocheted lace at the end of the long spreading sleeves. My waist was tapered to a narrow point with a corset, tied at the back with a white sash with the rest of the dress flowing down till it's journey was stopped by the floor. I just have to say in both lives I have always wondered how women survive in these death chokers.
Noticing a small mirror to the side of the carriage, I peered in and my reflection stared back at me.
My features still remained the same surprisingly. However my auburn hair was placed uncomfortably up into half of a bun secured in place with a small comb modeled after a dragonfly with diamonds for eyes, and the rest falling down like a waterfall down my back.
Wondering if I bought these dresses or if they were made for me I searched my mind for a memory.
*Flashback*
"SAKURA! Wait up, you promised I could make the dresses for you to wear during this year, and I got all the materials too" shouted Tomoyo while chasing and cornering me into my bedroom.
"I'm not letting you lay a hand on me if you're not going to tell me what happened between Eriol and you last night!" I shouted back trying very hard to sound serious yet only succeeding in turning my laughter into undignified snorts.
Looking quite flustered and blushing red as a cherry, "Oh all right Sakura, I give up but I'll only tell you the story if you stand still and don't move so I can see take you're measurements." exclaimed Tomoyo as she gave into my demands.
Loving the fact that I actually won an argument, which was rare, I readily agreed and waited for Tomoyo to catch up to me.
*Flashback Ends*
Laughing quietly to myself, I saw that there was a lot my two lives had in common. As we traveled on, the morning turned to afternoon and we stopped for lunch and a break.
My personal handmaiden as they called them in those days, brought me a meal that they had bought at a local stall.
Frankly I must say I wasn't surprised at having a handmaiden for I had both set of memories but I didn't like it.
I never wanted anyone to do for me what I could accomplish for myself but it was for the image. So I accepted having a personal helper. I treated this the best way I knew. Her name was Lin, Daiyu. I just called her Lin though, and I suggested that we become friends.
First she was hesitant, having been taught to never associate with the higher class but slowly became use to the idea. In private we would gossip and talk without thought of our position in this world. Mine, as a lady and hers as a servant.
She would tell me news of the real outside world I didn't know and I would fill her in about how boring despicable the Lords and Ladies were in my class. Tomoyo was in on this to. Being cousins and the best of friends we never hid any secrets and so there was the three of us secretly disobeying the laws of the world we lived in and nobody knew the better.
In my carriage I asked Lin if we were almost to the mansion yet and found out in return that we had only arrived halfway.
Disappointed as I was the food soon cheered me up. Delicious teriyaki dipped in soy sauce with miso soup, sure I missed the hamburgers and pizza but this was pretty good considering I was expecting squid.
Soon after our lunch break we got back onto the road and once again started out journey. The afternoon soon turned into dusk and still we traveled on.
After bugging my carriage driver (an: ha carriage driver, as if) countless times about when we would arrive there, he finally answered that we had entered Lord Li's lands and that we would arrive at the mansion in a short amount of time.
My mind and body right now were slumped of tiredness. Being stuck in a carriage that flies up in the air every other second because of a bump in the road does not help one relax, it actually makes one's bottom quite sore.
I was filled with thoughts having nothing but time to think on the journey. Part of me wondered how I arrived here in the first place or rather why, and the other was gathering thoughts on how I would investigate the land.
Just as I was about to burst with exhaustion the carriage door opened and the footman offered his hand to help me out meanwhile announcing that we had finally arrived at the home of Lord Li.
None of these words ever made it through my head. I was too stunned by the spectacular site before my very eyes.
Lord Li's mansion's, I remembered my father vaguely informing me during a geography and history lesson, was rumored to be the most beautiful, original, and creative pieces or architecture to ever grace the country of Japan.
His most favorite one and the mansion he stayed at the most to be located right here in the countryside Tomoeda, and also the place where I would be staying.
The outside was built out of stone and bricks, but not the ordinary gray colors. This home was built out of deep rich terracotta colored stone. The honey-golden oak beams and arches stood proud and straight further supporting the structure. It was a sight to behold, styled in a mix of traditional Japanese and Chinese palaces yet also looking very modern.
Suddenly I was woken out of my thoughts by the creaking of the main door leading inside opening. A slightly plump woman with a kind face welcomed us into the mansion and ordered a few servants standing by the entrance to take care of the horses and bring the trunks of clothing and whatnots inside.
After being reassured that all my servants would be comfortably settled in, Baochai who turned out to be the housekeeper of the mansion, kindly showed me to my room with Lin's right beside mine's. Just walking through this house to arrive at my room was enough to make me once again gape with amazement.
The staircase was wide and graceful shining like a beacon compared to the dark and damp homes other lords owned. There was chandeliers and lamps every corner you turned to light up the whole house.
Walking through the hallways, you couldn't help but stop and look at the many paintings there were hung on the walls. The colors used on them were warm and the images portrayed were of happy times yet some were serious. There were also portraits of the Li family line I suppose.
The women were so beautiful and looked so delicate yet I could sense that their sprits were strong. As for the men, they were handsome yet looked stern and unyielding, but with kindness in their eyes. One thing that was extremely rare to possess among the high class.
Finally reaching my bedroom with Baochai as my guide, I stepped in and looked about by surroundings. I was suddenly brought back into my memories of a young girl visiting the conservatory with her older brother. There were beautiful plants and butterflies everywhere.
My quarters had a cheerful air about it and vibrant feelings bounced from wall to wall. The room was colored in a light soft mint green, with a metal wrought Victorian bed with gauzy fabric crowning it.
There was a huge balcony and looking down you could see the garden of roses and lilies. It was a place that seemed made for me in everyway and I asked Baochai who helped settle me in, how this room came to be.
She smiled sadly for a second and told me that she was not the person to answer my question. Curious as I was I dropped the subject.
"My lady, you will be expected to join Master Li for dinner in about two hours." Baochai informed me and left the room quietly closing the door behind her.
My energy all drained from the events that happened, I fell onto my bed, which was soft as a feather and fell into a deep and peaceful slumber, my mind not even comprehending that Lord Shaoran Li was the person that in a sense started all of this.
Authors Note: Hey I hope you guys enjoy this chapter cause it's LONG and I'm tired, but I do this for you guys so please take the time to review and any comments even if they are about how terrible this fanfic is I will take into consideration. Bye bye( and review
