Konnichiwa minnaJ
Disclaimer: CCS doesn't belong to me
Okay some people were quite confused on my last chapter. I'm still not sure why because there were a lot of people that understood it perfectly. So now are my explanations.
Oh and WingedGaurdian don't worry, the descriptions of the weapons are coming up in case you guys don't know what they look like or are used for.
Thanks to The Nadja as she now prefers to be known as here is a explanation as to the character's mainly Sakura's P.O.V, thanks for giving me a way to explaining why so many people are confused.
The future Sakura is NOW merged with the past okay, so basically they are one person just with kind of not really the same different personalities and memories. Actually they are not merged, they are one person, just with memories of the past and present lives that they have led.
The future one is much more outgoing being raised in a society where girls are equal with boys yet innocent, but the society that the PAST Sakura grew up in is not that way. Men were considered better and I'm sure you guys know the rest. So with Sakura knowing the past and the future in one mind views and opinions change
For example in chapter two Sakura got really mad at Shaoran when he was saying annoying stuff about how weak her kind was, so the personality of the past Sakura kicked in since she didn't think it was fair that the genders were treated differently even though she had to obey. Do you kinda get what I mean?
Then the future Sakura's personality shows in the scene when she wakes up and falls over and mumbles as well as not knowing her way to the kitchen ect.
Oh and Shaoran and Syaoran will not be merged in this story, nope, the romance is strictly between Sakura and Shaoran.
I think what's making everyone confused are the parts for the pov when I put kinda more future Sakura then past and vice versa. From now on I will just put Sakura's Pov and you guys, I'm sure will be able to decipher which personality of time is kicking in more okay.
If you are still confused don't hesitate to tell, I don't like my readers getting confused and not enjoying the story okay?
I do however understand what you mean by confusing the point of view, and I hope that you'll understand from my explanation above.
Oh and Urbancinderella- the bedroom part? How do you know me so well, I'm amazedJ It's coming in future chapters. You'll see, it will be a flashback but the explanation to that won't be coming soon so you still have to wait a bitJ
Oh and WG AND UC stop the mustard and ketchup fight, we are all good friends, hey stop squirting meeeee, I know you have a extra large bottle of mustard behind you're back wingedgaurdian, don't try to hide it, oh and I have the perfect song about hope to send you, but you'll have to email me firstJ ha Jiyu belongs to me, he's all mine you can get Lichu if you want though? (wow! I typed this a long time ago, I'm just editing it now)
Okay just one tiny message before the description of the weapons. Dorothy glad you liked the bedroom scene.
WEAPONS:
Tenchi- Kodachi's
The Kodachi is a short sword best used in defense not offense, but Tenchi uses two Kodachi's don't forget so it is damn near impossible to come near him much less hurt him while he has them in his grasp.
Because the Kodachi's are quite light, it allows the user to move fast so speed is a asset when using this weapon by making the opponent even harder to defeat. In other words using the Kodachi's, Tenchi is basically formidable.
Most times in the case of two Kodachi's one is shorter then the other by a bit. In this way I guess one is used to defend while the other attacks. One of the most special features when using this weapon in two is that by forming a cross or scissor like effect, it creates attacks from both sides, especially against an opponent that only has one weapon, it is impossible to block with an attack from left and right at the same time therefore usually ensuring victory.
Jiyu- Kunai's
Kunai's are a series of sharp knives (small) much like daggers that are held in the hand, with a small ring at the end so it can be grabbed quickly with one finger. (Remember those old ninja films, and they have that kind of a miniature windmill weapon that are called shuriken's in their hands well that's how Kunai's are held like)
They are deadly to the target or opponent if hit in vital places, the edge or point is quite sharp and cuts easily through most materials. The length of one Kunai is about 5-7 inches depending on its owner. This weapon can be easily concealed and is light making it travel great distance when needed.
Lichu- Katana
The katana is a single edged, slightly curved sword. The total length of the sword is about three foot but there are many variations. The katana is forged from two steels, one soft, and one hard. These two metals are heated and folded many times, the making of a katana is an art in it self. When well made the katana is light, well balanced, strong, flexible, and resilient. The quality of the forging allows the blade to be razor sharp.
A katana is not just a weapon, but also the soul of bushi. It is the most sophisticated form of the beauty of killing. The more beautiful it is, the more deadly sharpness it has. Katana are distinguished from broadswords for the extremely sharp edge and the slightly curved blade. The beauty of a katana appears on its blade and edge. One of the most sought out weapons for assassins, and could be said an extension of Lichu since the sword's use and personality coordinates with it's owner.
Tears Of The Past Chapter 4
(3rd person Pov)
As day took its rest and night starting its reign, they arrived at the mansion. Glaring as if looks could kill both Sakura and Shaoran unsuccessfully tried to squeeze through the opening of the door at the same time trying to get inside first so as to go away from the other.
Not being able to fit since only one side of the door among the whole was opened, Shaoran being the gentleman gritted his teeth, stepped out and with a wave of his hand instructed Sakura to pass first.
Smirking and glaring Sakura stepped inside and thought, yes, being a lady does indeed have its advantages.
Then upon entering, the stomping noise of feet began, each marching towards their separate rooms, ignorant of the stares and wide-eyed looks they received.
"Dinner is ready Master Shaoran, Lady Sakura" called out Baochai who both ignored at first until Sakura remembering to be polite and yelled out a thank-you.
Not wanting to be blamed or compared for not having manners, a hasty thanking reply was hollered by Shaoran sounding slightly muffled for an unknown reason.
Amused at the communication or better yet, lack of between the two, Baochai left for the dining room with a smile on her face and twinkle in her eye.
(Sakura's room)
Arrggg! That stupid lord, egotistical pig, fat cow-like human, always thinking that they are better then females.
Yes, that works, from now on this shall be by chant and the only words I say to him for he only deserves to be called these names.
Wondering and thinking up new names to call Li, Sakura hurriedly scrubbed her face in the basin and changed into a yellow yukata (Summer kimono) with embroidered teal bamboo leaves before rushing downstairs wanting to get there and eat dinner before the disgusting germ arrived.
(Dining Room)
Unfortunately that was not the case, Shaoran was already there seated at the head of the table his face emotionless but his eyes glittering with a look that radiated pride and distain.
Not wanting to embarrass herself and giving Li the pleasure to laugh and rub it in her face, Sakura decided to take a seat near Baochai far away from him.
The dinner started in silence, nobody being foolish enough to redirect the under-currents that were seething between the lord and the lady. Until…
Shaoran spoke up to the guest that was seated to his right, his trusted friend and comrade Yamakazi, a wealthy merchant that owned a link of shops in Japan and only person he trusted to manage the accounts of the Li household.
Since Shaoran didn't finish looking over the accounts yesterday, he had invited Yamakazi to finish checking them for him, that would make his work all the easier. The written accounts would all eventually go back to Yamakazi anyway and also since harvest was coming up they might do a double check in profits and earnings. (I know that this part isn't making the greatest sense yet but the accounts are an important part in this chapter so bear with it for a while)
"Yamakazi, are you finished eating yet, you really eat too much you know."
" Nope, not yet Shaoran, I need the energy to stay up and look over the papers with you anyhow."
"Lord Li, you shouldn't reprimand other's eating habits especially since you eat like a what are those creatures called, let me see, oh yes, Camels."
Growling under his breath at Kinomoto's accusation, Shaoran remarked back,
"Well at least I'm not slow like a slug!"
"Are you calling a lady a slug, don't you have ANY manners to you're guests Li?"
"Sure I do, to human guests, you're a animal!"
"I am not you birdbrain, and why are you so against females, what are you a sexist?"
"No, I just believe our kind is better, it's the way society goes, we work, you prance around in silly dresses."
(Lemme at him, I wanna punch him in the face, oh wait hehe I'm the one writing it.)
"We do not, you ugly monster…. person."
"So what if I am one, at least I'm not resorting to childish words!"
"Moron"
"Oh, what are you're kind so stupid that they need to start inventing their own words?" replied a smirking Shaoran.
"Jerk, and no but at least we can actually invent something."
"You're chubby like a cow Kinomoto, nothing compared to the other refined ladies out there."
"So what? do you care, and for you're blinding eyes, I AM NOT FAT, if anyone is it's you." Answered Sakura with a smug look imprinted on her face.
At this point everyone else around the table was staring, eyes going left to right from one insult to the other bouncing back and forth between the two frustratingly angry young adults.
Even Yamakazi had stopped eating, chopsticks frozen in hand to observe the rivalry between the two.
Most of the servants had already found places to hide under or behind in fear of something being thrown at them.
Baochai was the only calm one in the room, once again looking with amusement and wondering how on this earth had her mistress Yelen wanted her to bring these two together.
Almost an impossible task but then again she was up for a challenge, she needed these in her old days.
Trying to catch their breathes after a non-stop argument, Shaoran and Sakura looked at each other glare for glare, murderous expression for a even more murderous expression.
Tired after a long day and now this, but happy that Li had not won the argument Sakura flounced upstairs skipping almost managing to trip over the stairs and retired to her room for the day.
Seeing red, Shaoran managed to calm himself down but still remained in a very angry and grumpy mood all the while figuring how long that scary Kinomoto had to remain under his roof.
Of course he could always arrange for her to live someplace else, but then she might complain to her father and he would not get the land, then there was that whole Lord manners thing.
No way in hell was he going to give her another excuse to insult him.
"Yamakazi, Library NOW!"
Knowing that Shaoran was in a hideous mood, Yamakazi took off following him at once to the library, so fast that he even left an uneaten rice cake on his plate, something that he'll regret later, much later into the night.
Whilst Sakura in her bedroom was thinking about what actions should be made to rejuvenate the land her family owned even though after today she didn't see why anything should be sold to that Li.
*Maybe planting flowers and a little grove near the stream would be nice*
Humming softly a lullaby her mother sang when she was a child, Sakura fell into slumber determining the differences between her Syaoran left back into the future and this grumpy fat geezer of a lord, okay so he wasn't fat, actually to admit the truth he looked exactly like Syaoran which was the reason she mixed them up in the first place. Well except that Li wore his hair a bit longer…
And all was silent, nothing stirring.
(Library)
"What!"
"Shaoran, calm down"
"Calm Down! In this situation? What the hell is wrong with the accounts?"
" I'm not sure, but the numbers don't exactly match up, there are mistakes with the figures here and if I wasn't comparing your old accounts the other day I might have not noticed them.
Look here Shaoran, the earnings that you should have made from the oats, wheat, and so on don't make sense, they earned much more then they were worth."
"And is that suppose to be bad?"
"Usually no, but in this case yes, because crops are not suppose to sell for this much and looking at all this money that you supposedly made well you should be much richer then rich by now but you aren't and that means…"
Shaoran realizing, " that I never received all the money that they sold for."
"Unfortunately, that's correct.
I'm still not sure what's been going on but something's wrong Shaoran, You wouldn't mind if I took these and investigated right?'
"No, go ahead Yamakazi. Oyasumi nasai."
"Alright, oh and thanks for the dinner, and tell Lady Kinomoto, it was a pleasure watching her argue against formidable you."
"Get out!"
Noticing that Shaoran became especially tense when the lady was mentioned Yamakazi quietly went out the door a huge grin plastered on his face, in his hands the accounts that would lead into so much more.
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As the days passed Sakura and her assassin group worked hard from dawn to evening toiling in soil and water.
Chuko carried the water in wooden buckets back and forth from the spring while Sakura and the rest poured them over the land day after day.
After a while one could manage to see the little sprouts of green grass starting to grow. Then came the tedious task of planting.
Getting onto their knees with hands full of dirt, everyone planted seeds ranging from lilies, orchids, carnations, bluebells, tulips, and much more, and soon a paradise garden sprung from the land.
Tenchi and Jiyu were entrusted with the task of restoring the massive oaks and maples of the forest and they accomplished just that. The trees once again began to weave their song of protection all around, living and cheerful.
The place that was once deserted and gray passed away and in it's place was reborn the original land full of beauty and majesty. Lush green all around, flowers pleasing to the eye everywhere and even the music of the stream flowing to its daily rhythm.
However, the lovely days of a warm summer breeze had to end, so is the way of life. The days started to turn chilly and the group was slowly forced into hibernation from the restoration of the beautiful land. Autumn arrived and outside the wind blew forcefully as the leaves swirled together in a myriad of colors, beautiful yet dangerous with their sharp edges gathering into a whirlwind of change. Yes, indeed a change was brewing within the social classes of Feudal Japan and this change as all changes, was unstoppable.
~TBC~
