Chapter 2o
Ying Fa masked her expression and waited for the tidal wave to descend. . .
Ying Fa met his cold ice-blue eyes and tried not to cringe.
" Yes? " she asked daringly.
Komoji's eyes narrowed.
" I find it rather interesting that you tell my men that you are looking around, and yet I can't help but wonder why you are outside the club? "
" Looking around includes the view as well Komoji. " Ying Fa replied.
Kompji wakled past her and looked outside.
Ying Fa prayed they were no where in sight.
" Hmmmm. " Komoji said and looked at her suspiciously.
" Paranoid now Komoji? " Ying Fa asked arching her brow. " I didn't think that was one of your suits. "
Komoji snarled at her and wrapped his hand around her throat making a few people look.
Ying Fa glarred at him coldly. She wasn't afraid. Komoji studied her for a minute before he released her.
" I'd be very careful if I were you. And I'd watch what you say. "
" I can't help it if you and you men can't handle the truth. " Ying Fa muttered and she earned another death glare from Komoji.
" We're leaving now! " Komoji snapped and pushed Ying Fa ahead of him out the door.
Li and Madison sharred looks. They were both pushed up against the brick wall. Syaoran and Ally behind the parked cars. They had both seen and heard what had just happened and were worried. Madison pushed her long black hair behind her ear.
" What is going on? " she whispered as the limo drove away.
Li masked his expression and continued to watch the limo as it disappeared.
" Let's get out of here. We have other issues to address. " he said glarring at his son as they slowly stood up from their hiding places.
" We're in trouble. " Ally whispered as Li stormed towards them.
Syaoran met his father's furious gaze with a cool one.
" Just leave it to me. I won't let you get in any trouble. "
Ally lost her fearful expression and looked up at him. Since when had he ever wanted to spare her from the wrath? This was new, why was he doing it? she wondered.
" Get in the car. " Li said in a deadly cold voice.
" I was in the right. " Syaoran began.
" Get in the car. " Li said again. His black gaze was not to be tempted. " We will finish this at home. "
" Please uncle Li. " Ally said softly. " It wasn't all his fault. "
" Ally. " Madison snapped angrily. " In the car with me right now young lady. "
Ally shot a helpless look at Syaoran, he didn't look at her.
" Yes mom. " Ally said defeated and trudged over to the black Impreza GX.
* * *
Sakura and Eriol looked shocked as Madison related the story. Meilin shook her head sadly as she listened.
" Syaoran. " Sakura began. " What were you thinking? Going after Komoji? "
" Don't you think it a little ironic that details of Ying Fa turn up and then Komoji himself shows? "
Eriol tried not to frown.
" Like I said Uncle Li, it wasn't all Syaoran's fault. " Ally began but Syaoran threw her a furious glance and she flinched.
" Ally had nothing to do with this. I wanted to find out what was going on. Ally just backed me up because she felt she had to. "
Madison glarred at them both.
" That is no excuse. You may both be nearly turning 16, but that doesn't make you adults to come and do as you please. You could have been discovered or even killed. Think of all the consequences. We've already lost one child, we don't want to lose the
others. "
Syaoran glarred at them all.
" You have no idea - !"
" I think you are wrong in that assumption. " Eriol said taking charge. He shot Li a look.
" Madison is right. You've proved your irrersponsibility and I can't express how disappointed we all are in the both of you. I thought you both had more sense than that.
We'll decide on proper punishment, but for now I think it is appropriate to say that you are grounded and are not to leave this mansion unless escorted is that clear? "
Ally's eyes flew wide.
" But dad! "
" Hush. " Eriol snapped glarring. She had never seen him angry before. " You will hand over your guns too. "
Syaoran glarred at him but handed over his guns, handles first. Ally reluctantly handed over hers.
" No go to your rooms. Will will deal with you later. "
" We are not 3 year olds. " Ally spat. " Why treat us like one? "
" Because you acted like one today. " Li bit out.
Ally flinched. She didn't like being repremanded by her uncle.
" Fine. " Syaoran spat and stalked off.
Ally watched him go and looked pleadingly at the 5 adults in front of her. They all glarred down at her. She starred at the floor fighting her tears. She glarred up at them.
" Now I know how Ying Fa felt when she wasn't allowed to do anything. " and stalked off.
Sakura felt like she had been slapped.
Madison wrapped her arms around Sakura.
" I'll make sure she apologises for that Sakura. " she whispered seeing the pain in the other woman's eyes.
Sakura closed her eyes and lowered her head.
" No Madison. " she said. " Maybe she is right. "
Li and Eriol looked startled at her.
" What?" Meilin asked. " What made you think that? "
" Maybe if we had let Ying Fa train like Ally, then maybe she would have had a better chance with Komoji all those years ago. "
Li frowned.
Sakura patted Madison on the shoulder and gave her a small smile.
" I'll go see if Christina needs any help with lunch. "
" Sakura lunch hasc come and gone. " Eriol said gently.
She frowned.
" Oh. Well then I'll go round her up and se what we can work out for dinner. "
They watched her go.
" I'll go see if she's alright. " Li said and walked off.
* * *
Ally sat on her bed and sighed for the hundredth time. She paced and then flopped back onto her bed. When was this torture going to end? She got up and lifted the huge wall hanging she had up on her wall and opened the small door in the wall. The new mansion had been based on the old mansion before it burned. So there was still little trapdoors and secret walkways all over the place.
She closed it behind her and knocked on the opposite wall. She hadn't down this since she was a kid and afraid of the dark. She ran her hands along the wall and made her way upstairs to the attic.
Syaoran starred at the ceiling for the hundredth time. He hadn't moved since he had been banished here. He heard the soft knock on his wall and frowned. What the hell was that? He heard soft walking behind the wall and rolled over and starred up at the wall. What was moving in there? Then it clicked! Could it be? He moved over to the wall behind his cupboard and shifted it so he could move behind it. He felt the wall and felt the catch and pulled with all his strength and it creaked as the small opening opened and he stepped out into the pitch nothingness.
He ran his hands along the wall and walked up careful not to make too much sound. He reached the attic and looked around. Light was streaming in from cracks in the joining of the roof and the wall. But it was hard to see. Suddenly someting flipped down in front of him and he cried out and stepped back.
" Boo. Ally laughed as she hung upside down on the rafter in front of him.
" Jesus Ally. Don't freaking scare me like that! " he hissed and looked around expecting someone to come running. But they didn't.
" Help me down. " Ally said reaching her hands out to him.
" You got yourself up there, get yourself down. "
" You always say that. "
" And I always end up helping you. " he said and helped her down.
Ally brushed her clothes off and looked up at him.
" How are you liking the solitary confinement? "
" What do you think? " he snapped.
" Well it was your fault you know. You just HAD to go after them. " Ally said.
He glarred at her as he sat down on a dusty chest.
" You're going to get all dirty you know. " she said knowingly.
" Thank you genious, I think I know that. Besides you're already filthy. "
" Am not! "
" Are too. You're coverd in dust. "
" Why doesn't anyone ever come up here anyway? There's all cool things here. "
" It's an attic Al, they put stuff here that they don't want. "
" Duh you jerk. " Ally retorted. " But I mean do you remember all the things we used to find? "
" Some of it. " he replied standing up and moving over behind her. " But not a lot. "
" Well then, lets find out again shall we? I mean we'll be only missing out on as lecture and I'm sure we'll get a better one when we return. "
he smiled.
" Fine. " he said and helped her go through all the discarded stuff.
**
" See. " Syaoran said after a few hours of exploring. " It's all junk. "
They had lit an old oil burner for light in the dark.
" It's a shame. All this stuff seemed like treasure when we were kids, but now it only seems to be junk. "
" The magic's gone Ally. We've grown up. " he said.
" Tell that to the parents. " she spat. " To them you'd think we still run around in little shoes and dresses and play tea parties and House. "
Syaoran gave a small smile.
" Come on. Lets pack all this away. "
Ally sighed and started chucking stuff back in the chest piled up in front of them. They heard a small creak and stopped.
" What was that. "
" Don't move. " Syaoran said suddenly fearful.
Ally looked up carefully and gulped. One of the chest that was piled up was slipping. Ally was right below it.
" Uh oh. " she whispered.
" Move! " Syaoran yelled and pushed her out of the way as an almighty crash sounded. Dust flew everywhere and they coughed waiting for it to clear.
" They'd have to be deaf downstairs if they didn't hear that. " Ally choked.
The dust settled and Ally opened her eyes carefully and starred up at Syaoran. Syaoran's eyes widened as bolted upright as he realised how they had landed. Ally smiled up at him as he starred down at her, the crisis forgotten.
" Syaoran? " Ally asked softly.
Syaoran gulped.
" Why did you stick up for me? " she asked
" I ah, well there was no sense in getting both of us in trouble was there? "
Ally mouth curved into a seductive smile.
" That's a change. Usually you drag me through everything with you. Why spare me this time huh? "
Syaoran tried to ease away, but she reached up and grabbed his shirt preventing him from going anywhere.
" What's so different this time? " she proded.
Syaoran starred down at her beneath him. Her hair now tinged with grey and brown from the dust, was fanned out beneath her.
" Ally. " he whispered unable to talk.
" Hmm? " she asked.
" . . . . . "
Ally lost her smile and starred up at him serious. Her grip losened on his top and she met his gaze. She arched up and brought her lips to his startling him. He had never exspected this! Ally pulled away and starred at him seeming to be asking him something with her silent appeal and he starred back at her confused.
Syaoran didn't care anymore, he leaned forward and started to kiss her. Ally smiled against his mouth and pulled him closer. They started kissing faster as emotion swept them away. Eventually Ally pulled away and starred at him breathless.
" Wow. " she stated.
Syaoran nodded blushing crimson.
" I've waited for that for so long. " Ally confessed making Syaoran start.
" What? "
She smiled guiltily.
" Can you blame me? " she said and pressed her mouth against his and ran her hands through his hair.
Syaoran sat up and Ally looked at him.
" Maybe this isn't a good idea. " Syoaran said quietly.
Ally sat up and looked up into his face. She reached forward and gently grasped his hands and placed them on her waist, never looking away from him.
" Syaoran. " she whispered. " It's ok. "
He starred at her.
" But we're - "
" Cousins I know. " she said. " Grandmother thinks it's a good idea to keep our pure blood in the family. They used to do it all the time, why is now any different? "
" But- "
" Uncle Li was engaged to Aunty Meilin. But then Sakura came along and Li fell in love. It's no crime, god Syoaran, everyone knows how much we like each other and people marry each other everyday, cousins included you know. "
He still looked unsure.
" Syaoran. " she sighed. " I like you a lot you know that. But if we don't do something about it soon, I'm going to end up else where. I don't feel like hanging around until you decide you want me or not. "
Syaoran recoiled like she had hit him. Ally shrugged and looked up at him.
" I don't want to pressure you Syao, " she whispered. " But experimenting never really hurt anyone. "
" Ally. " he began.
She sighed.
" It's ok Syoaran. " she said softly and pulled away from him.
He could see the hurt in her eyes and it hurt him. What was he so afraid of anyway?
" Ally. " his grip tightened around her waist and she looked down at his hands.
" Come here. " he whispered huskily and she met im eagerly in a sweet kiss.
Her arms wrapped around his neck and she straddled him as she opened her mouth. Syaoran was surprised by her response. He had never imagined experiencing something like this.
He didn't know when his hands had crept under her top, but he blushed when he felt her warm, soft skin. Ally moaned and Syaoran felt like he had been thrown into a whirlpool of desire. Ally arched against him and Syaoran moved down along her neck.
" Oh God! " Ally breathed as she started to undo his shirt.
Syaoran groaned as he felt her long fingers trace his skin. Syaoran pulled her closer to him, not afraid anymore, and felt himself growing hard as her bare skin touched his.
" Syaoran I- I " Ally whispered, throwing her head back, exposing her throat for him to kiss.
Syaoran pulled back to catch his breath and starred at how far they had gone. Ally's shirt was open and he was starring at her deep aqua bra, his hands around the back, in the process of undoing it.
Ally looked up at him and her eyes were clouded with desire. She traced his face with her hand and pushed closer to him. Syaoran caught his breath, but couldn't shake the fog of desire from his vision. He knew they should stop, but he couldn't. He left her bra and traced his hands down her back and Ally groaned. He reached for her long slender legs and ran his hands up her thighs and she quivered as he reached under her skirt and then back down again.
Ally rested her head against his chest and moved against him, making Syaoran's blood sing.
" Oh Ally. " he breathed harshly. Sweat beaded on his forehead.
Suddenly there was a huge thump and they jumped apart. Someone was coming up the stairs to the attic! Syaoran grabbed Ally and picked her up and carried her to the secret door in the wall and jumped through it, pushing her first, the door closing just as someone came up the stairs.
**
Syaoran and Ally panted in the safety of the dark walkway.
" That was close. " Syaoran breathed looking in the darkness at Ally. " You ok. "
" Just fine. " she muttered. She'd kill whoever had just come up those damn stairs!
Syaoran felt as she pushed past him and made her way down the way.
" I'm going to go get cleaned up. Bye. "
" Ally. " Syaoran called.
Her foot steps stopped and he made his way up behind her. He touched her gently on the shoulder.
" I'll talk to you later ok? "
" Bye. " she said and opened the door and went into her room.
Syaoran leant against the cold wall. What had just happened?
* * *
Ying Fa walked around the mansion. She had leanrt a lot throughout the few hours she had been here. She knew one thing - Komoji Roboto was insecure. He had a secruity system like no other! There were camera's everywhere.
She walked around and knew that she couldn't stay here forever. She walked towards the front entrance and was stopped by Komoji's men.
" Where are you going? "
Ying Fa snarled. It was Jason. He was an evil prick and she hated him. He deliberately made her life a misery.
" Out. " she replied and tried to step past him, but he blocked her way.
" Not without Komoji's permission you're not. "
" Screw you Jason. " she spat. " I'll come and go as I please. Move aside. "
" No. "
" Jason, I am in higher commanding position than you. Stand aside. "
" Make me. " Jason challenged.
She studied his cold expression and glarred anew. She suddenly smiled sweetly.
" Come here Jason. " she whispered and smiled. " Have I ever told you how I really felt about you? "
Jason stepped back.
" No, but I can guess. "
Ying Fa traced her finger down his cheek and her black hair sparkled in the light.
" No really. You want to know? " she asked seductively.
He eyed her with distrust and as quick as lightning she kneed him in the stomach. Jason's gun fell to the floor and he crumpled up on the floor swearing and calling her very bad names.
" You are the lowest of the low you snake. Next time I tell you to stand down I suggest you do so. That my friend is a warning. Next time I might aim lower. " she stepped over him, kicking his gun out of reach and walked past him, and straight past Komoji himself who had seen everything.
" You should teach your men more respect Komoji. Just becuase you have none, shouldn't mean that they shouldn't. "
Komoji eyed her as she walked out of the entrance and out into the afternoon.
* * *
Later that night
Ying Fa shook her chesnut brown hair free of the horrible hot black wig. Her curls tumbled down her back and she ran her hands through them. She was back at her small apartment near Penguin park. She ran a cold shower and jumped under it, washing her hair.
**
Ying Fa jumped on her bike and revved it. She placed her helmet on her head and sped off towards the outskirts of Tomoeda.
**
Half an hour later
Meilin huffed as she sat next to her husband Jamie.
" Nothing interesting is happening people. " she wined. " Li can't we go somewhere else? "
Li shot her a venomous glance.
" You are free to leave you know? "
" But why are we here? "
" Feeling restless my love? " Jamie asked smiling.
Meilin rolled her eyes.
Sakura giggled.
" Nothing stops you hey Meilin? Not even the fact that your 35 going on 36. "
It was Sakura's turn to recieve a venomous glare.
" That's enough out you. "
Sakura giggled.
" I think my partying days are over. Can you imagine a mother my age dancing like we use to. "
Meilin looked shocked.
" That's it, your coming to dance with me. "
Meilin stood up and reached for Sakura's wrist as the music kicked in.
" Boom Boom Boom " by Rare Blend - Coyote Ugly Sound Track.
Ohhh
Oh yeah
Meilin pulled her up.
Every time we touch,
I can't get enough
The feeling's strong on and on
I want you so much
Sakura tried to pull away.
" Honestly Meilin, I don't - "
A noise made them turn and they all watched as Rogue strutted into the club, curls flying back as she walked in smiling secretively. Tristan choked catching Li's attention as he starred. People stepped back as she walked through them as the music played. This happened in a matter of seconds mind you.
Baby I confess
I'm a total mess
When you're around the only sound I here
Is my heart going :
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Rogue smiled as she jumped up on one of the tables and started moving, Tristan gaped speechless. Where had she been?!!
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you . . yeah.
Everybody watched as the Black Wolf Chic made her pressence known. Every male watched her smiling to himself as she danced, the disco lights dancing around her in the dark.
Something in your eyes
Tells me that you mine
Can't you see that you and me
Get better all the time
Girl with every kiss
I can promise this
Always be the one I need
Always make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you
What you do ( makes me crazy )
Crazy for you
Ying Fa swung her hips seductively as she got swept up in the music. She flicked her hair and shot one of the guys near by a saucy look.
Everybody you love knows girl you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you
Ying Fa danced unbelievably as the chorus played one more round and then struck a pose as it faded out, making every clap and wolf whistle. She brushed her hair out of her flushed face and jumped down off the table seeming pleased with herself. Tristan shook his head, trying to clear it.
Meilin let go of Sakura's wrist.
" Why is she back? " she asked watching Rogue.
Tristan jumped up and bolted.
" Where is he going? " Jamie asked turning in his seat to watch him.
Li frowned.
" Give you one guess. " he said stonily.
Meilin blinked and then starred at Li.
" You sure? "
Li arched his eye brow and Meilin turned and watched as Tristan went over to Rogue.
Ying Fa felt someone come up behind her and turned and starred at Tristan as he walked up to her watching her. She blushed and looked him up and down as he stood in front of her.
" Like what you see? " he asked smiling.
Rogue blushed redder and turned on her bar stool, taking a sip of her drink.
" Long time no see. " she said instead over the music.
" Where have you been? " Tristan yelled.
Ying Fa shrugged her shoulders avoiding answering.
Tristan leaned an elbow on the bar looking at her. She looked at him out of the corner of her eyes while drinking. He arched his eye brow giving her the ' Not an answer ' look. She placed the bottle on the bar and swiveled to look at him.
" Here and there. Thought I better make an appearance to let you guys know I'm still around. " she smirked.
" I've been worried. "
She frowned.
" What? " she said over the music.
Tristan rolled his eyes and leant closer to her ear.
" I said I've been worried about you. "
She pulled back and starred at him blankly. Why had he been worried? Tristan knew he must have shocked her for the blank look on her face.
" Why? " she yelled back.
The music died down and didn't start again. Tristan sighed relieved.
" Is it a crime to worry about you? " he asked softly.
She shot him another sideways glance.
" Where I come from buddy, yep. "
Tristan frowned.
" And where was that? " he asked taking a seat beside her.
" Somewhere you don't want to know about. " she said and swung around on the stool and jumped off.
" Rogue! " Tristan said and she turned to look at him.
She was wearing a black leather mini skirt, knee-high boots, a black sleeveless top - cut low and was tight, and a black ribbon around her neck, tied in a small elegant bow.
" What Tristan? " she asked sounding bored.
Tristan jumped off the stool and stood in front of her.
" I'm sorry. " he said. " I just wondered why you've been away so long that's all. "
She crossed her arms.
" I've been busy. Had things to do ok. That's all you need to know about. "
Tristan starred at her. She had changed.
" It's been great seeing you again Tristan, but I think it's best if we both stay away from each other. We'll only get in each other's way. " and with that she walked off her heart breaking.
Tristan watched her go. He was dumbstruck. Where had that come from?!!
Ying Fa walked over to a empty table and sat down, placing her feet up on it. She couldn't believe she had just done that. Where it had come from, she didn't know. But maybe it was for the best. She looked around and spotted the other Wolves and sighed. They had a tendancy for always being where she was or not too far away. She thought about what she was going to do with the whole Komoji thing and sighed. Life was never easy. Never in her department anyway.
She looked at Li and frowned. They had a lot to get at Komoji for too. She knew that they had a score to settle and felt that she should tell them about some part of her plan. God if all else failed, maybe they'd be lucky enough to get the bastard for her.
She got up and made her way towards there table and stopped. What if she was making a mistake? Should she do it? Should she tell them? Her concience battle inside and she shook her head. Li got up and made his way towards the bar. Ying Fa clamped down on her concience and took off after him.
Li didn't go to the bar, he headed for the exit. Ying Fa stopped. Where was he going? She took off aftre him again, ignoring the blaring music around her.
* * *
Li closed the car door and put his wallet in his pocket. He locked the car and turned around and nearly cried out as he came face to face with Rogue.
" Jesus! Don't sneak up on me like that! "
She looked sorry.
" Li I- " she paused. " I- "
" You what? " he asked impatiently.
" I want to talk to you if you will. I have something important to tell you. "
Li searched her face and she looked up and met his amber eyes with her own emerlad ones.
" Please. "
Li watched her for a moment more and then sighed and leant back against the car.
" What? "
Ying Fa sighed.
" Don't ask me why I'm deciding to tell you this for I myself don't have a clue. "
Li arched his eyebrow.
" In 2 days time at a mansion called Hide-out peek on the north side of Nagano, there you will find Komoji Roboto. "
Li sucked in a breath and starred at her, straightening up.
" At twelve o'clock exactly, Komoji's extensive secruity system will shut down, as a major virus is forced into his CPU. He won't be able to get it back up. "
" Are you lying? " Li demanded.
Ying Fa's eyes widened.
" I am most deffinetely not! " Rogue retorted.
" Then how do you know this? "
Ying Fa shrunk back away from him.
" That's none of your concern. " she muttered looking away.
" To hell it isn't! " he spat. " If your leading my family into a trap -! "
" I would never! " Ying Fa cried. " Do you think I'd do that? "
Li took a step towards her.
" I don't know you. You could have any scheming idea up there in your head and I wouldn't be able to guess it. As long as it benefits you and your plans, then why wouldn't you? "
Rogue glarred at him.
" Fine. " she muttered. " Ignore it, but unlike you I not going to miss out on the opportunity. " she gasped and clamped her hand over her mouth, eyes wide with horror. Had she just said that?!!
Li stiffened.
" What? "
Her eyes widened further.
" Forget it. " she finally said lowering her hand in a daze. How could she shoot her mouth off like that?
" Do you mean to tell me that you are going after Komoji yourself? " Li asked dazed.
" Li?! " came Sakura's voice as she called out to him.
Ying Fa looked behind her and stepped into the shadows. She shot him a sideways glance.
" It's just a simple matter of shutting down his secruity, nothing more. " she said and ducked into the shadows.
" Li? " Sakura called out again as she walked out into the night. " Is everything alright? "
" Rogue! " Li softly called out into the shadows, but there was no answer.
Sakura came up to him.
" Li you're pale. Are you feeling ok? " she asked concerned.
Li pulled his eyes away from the shadows.
" No. " he finally said. He wasn't going to hide this from her. " Get the others were leaving. We something to discuss imediately. "
Sakura searched his face for some sign of what was going on, but she saw nothing. She sighed.
" I'll be back in a minute. "
Ying Fa masked her expression and waited for the tidal wave to descend. . .
Ying Fa met his cold ice-blue eyes and tried not to cringe.
" Yes? " she asked daringly.
Komoji's eyes narrowed.
" I find it rather interesting that you tell my men that you are looking around, and yet I can't help but wonder why you are outside the club? "
" Looking around includes the view as well Komoji. " Ying Fa replied.
Kompji wakled past her and looked outside.
Ying Fa prayed they were no where in sight.
" Hmmmm. " Komoji said and looked at her suspiciously.
" Paranoid now Komoji? " Ying Fa asked arching her brow. " I didn't think that was one of your suits. "
Komoji snarled at her and wrapped his hand around her throat making a few people look.
Ying Fa glarred at him coldly. She wasn't afraid. Komoji studied her for a minute before he released her.
" I'd be very careful if I were you. And I'd watch what you say. "
" I can't help it if you and you men can't handle the truth. " Ying Fa muttered and she earned another death glare from Komoji.
" We're leaving now! " Komoji snapped and pushed Ying Fa ahead of him out the door.
Li and Madison sharred looks. They were both pushed up against the brick wall. Syaoran and Ally behind the parked cars. They had both seen and heard what had just happened and were worried. Madison pushed her long black hair behind her ear.
" What is going on? " she whispered as the limo drove away.
Li masked his expression and continued to watch the limo as it disappeared.
" Let's get out of here. We have other issues to address. " he said glarring at his son as they slowly stood up from their hiding places.
" We're in trouble. " Ally whispered as Li stormed towards them.
Syaoran met his father's furious gaze with a cool one.
" Just leave it to me. I won't let you get in any trouble. "
Ally lost her fearful expression and looked up at him. Since when had he ever wanted to spare her from the wrath? This was new, why was he doing it? she wondered.
" Get in the car. " Li said in a deadly cold voice.
" I was in the right. " Syaoran began.
" Get in the car. " Li said again. His black gaze was not to be tempted. " We will finish this at home. "
" Please uncle Li. " Ally said softly. " It wasn't all his fault. "
" Ally. " Madison snapped angrily. " In the car with me right now young lady. "
Ally shot a helpless look at Syaoran, he didn't look at her.
" Yes mom. " Ally said defeated and trudged over to the black Impreza GX.
* * *
Sakura and Eriol looked shocked as Madison related the story. Meilin shook her head sadly as she listened.
" Syaoran. " Sakura began. " What were you thinking? Going after Komoji? "
" Don't you think it a little ironic that details of Ying Fa turn up and then Komoji himself shows? "
Eriol tried not to frown.
" Like I said Uncle Li, it wasn't all Syaoran's fault. " Ally began but Syaoran threw her a furious glance and she flinched.
" Ally had nothing to do with this. I wanted to find out what was going on. Ally just backed me up because she felt she had to. "
Madison glarred at them both.
" That is no excuse. You may both be nearly turning 16, but that doesn't make you adults to come and do as you please. You could have been discovered or even killed. Think of all the consequences. We've already lost one child, we don't want to lose the
others. "
Syaoran glarred at them all.
" You have no idea - !"
" I think you are wrong in that assumption. " Eriol said taking charge. He shot Li a look.
" Madison is right. You've proved your irrersponsibility and I can't express how disappointed we all are in the both of you. I thought you both had more sense than that.
We'll decide on proper punishment, but for now I think it is appropriate to say that you are grounded and are not to leave this mansion unless escorted is that clear? "
Ally's eyes flew wide.
" But dad! "
" Hush. " Eriol snapped glarring. She had never seen him angry before. " You will hand over your guns too. "
Syaoran glarred at him but handed over his guns, handles first. Ally reluctantly handed over hers.
" No go to your rooms. Will will deal with you later. "
" We are not 3 year olds. " Ally spat. " Why treat us like one? "
" Because you acted like one today. " Li bit out.
Ally flinched. She didn't like being repremanded by her uncle.
" Fine. " Syaoran spat and stalked off.
Ally watched him go and looked pleadingly at the 5 adults in front of her. They all glarred down at her. She starred at the floor fighting her tears. She glarred up at them.
" Now I know how Ying Fa felt when she wasn't allowed to do anything. " and stalked off.
Sakura felt like she had been slapped.
Madison wrapped her arms around Sakura.
" I'll make sure she apologises for that Sakura. " she whispered seeing the pain in the other woman's eyes.
Sakura closed her eyes and lowered her head.
" No Madison. " she said. " Maybe she is right. "
Li and Eriol looked startled at her.
" What?" Meilin asked. " What made you think that? "
" Maybe if we had let Ying Fa train like Ally, then maybe she would have had a better chance with Komoji all those years ago. "
Li frowned.
Sakura patted Madison on the shoulder and gave her a small smile.
" I'll go see if Christina needs any help with lunch. "
" Sakura lunch hasc come and gone. " Eriol said gently.
She frowned.
" Oh. Well then I'll go round her up and se what we can work out for dinner. "
They watched her go.
" I'll go see if she's alright. " Li said and walked off.
* * *
Ally sat on her bed and sighed for the hundredth time. She paced and then flopped back onto her bed. When was this torture going to end? She got up and lifted the huge wall hanging she had up on her wall and opened the small door in the wall. The new mansion had been based on the old mansion before it burned. So there was still little trapdoors and secret walkways all over the place.
She closed it behind her and knocked on the opposite wall. She hadn't down this since she was a kid and afraid of the dark. She ran her hands along the wall and made her way upstairs to the attic.
Syaoran starred at the ceiling for the hundredth time. He hadn't moved since he had been banished here. He heard the soft knock on his wall and frowned. What the hell was that? He heard soft walking behind the wall and rolled over and starred up at the wall. What was moving in there? Then it clicked! Could it be? He moved over to the wall behind his cupboard and shifted it so he could move behind it. He felt the wall and felt the catch and pulled with all his strength and it creaked as the small opening opened and he stepped out into the pitch nothingness.
He ran his hands along the wall and walked up careful not to make too much sound. He reached the attic and looked around. Light was streaming in from cracks in the joining of the roof and the wall. But it was hard to see. Suddenly someting flipped down in front of him and he cried out and stepped back.
" Boo. Ally laughed as she hung upside down on the rafter in front of him.
" Jesus Ally. Don't freaking scare me like that! " he hissed and looked around expecting someone to come running. But they didn't.
" Help me down. " Ally said reaching her hands out to him.
" You got yourself up there, get yourself down. "
" You always say that. "
" And I always end up helping you. " he said and helped her down.
Ally brushed her clothes off and looked up at him.
" How are you liking the solitary confinement? "
" What do you think? " he snapped.
" Well it was your fault you know. You just HAD to go after them. " Ally said.
He glarred at her as he sat down on a dusty chest.
" You're going to get all dirty you know. " she said knowingly.
" Thank you genious, I think I know that. Besides you're already filthy. "
" Am not! "
" Are too. You're coverd in dust. "
" Why doesn't anyone ever come up here anyway? There's all cool things here. "
" It's an attic Al, they put stuff here that they don't want. "
" Duh you jerk. " Ally retorted. " But I mean do you remember all the things we used to find? "
" Some of it. " he replied standing up and moving over behind her. " But not a lot. "
" Well then, lets find out again shall we? I mean we'll be only missing out on as lecture and I'm sure we'll get a better one when we return. "
he smiled.
" Fine. " he said and helped her go through all the discarded stuff.
**
" See. " Syaoran said after a few hours of exploring. " It's all junk. "
They had lit an old oil burner for light in the dark.
" It's a shame. All this stuff seemed like treasure when we were kids, but now it only seems to be junk. "
" The magic's gone Ally. We've grown up. " he said.
" Tell that to the parents. " she spat. " To them you'd think we still run around in little shoes and dresses and play tea parties and House. "
Syaoran gave a small smile.
" Come on. Lets pack all this away. "
Ally sighed and started chucking stuff back in the chest piled up in front of them. They heard a small creak and stopped.
" What was that. "
" Don't move. " Syaoran said suddenly fearful.
Ally looked up carefully and gulped. One of the chest that was piled up was slipping. Ally was right below it.
" Uh oh. " she whispered.
" Move! " Syaoran yelled and pushed her out of the way as an almighty crash sounded. Dust flew everywhere and they coughed waiting for it to clear.
" They'd have to be deaf downstairs if they didn't hear that. " Ally choked.
The dust settled and Ally opened her eyes carefully and starred up at Syaoran. Syaoran's eyes widened as bolted upright as he realised how they had landed. Ally smiled up at him as he starred down at her, the crisis forgotten.
" Syaoran? " Ally asked softly.
Syaoran gulped.
" Why did you stick up for me? " she asked
" I ah, well there was no sense in getting both of us in trouble was there? "
Ally mouth curved into a seductive smile.
" That's a change. Usually you drag me through everything with you. Why spare me this time huh? "
Syaoran tried to ease away, but she reached up and grabbed his shirt preventing him from going anywhere.
" What's so different this time? " she proded.
Syaoran starred down at her beneath him. Her hair now tinged with grey and brown from the dust, was fanned out beneath her.
" Ally. " he whispered unable to talk.
" Hmm? " she asked.
" . . . . . "
Ally lost her smile and starred up at him serious. Her grip losened on his top and she met his gaze. She arched up and brought her lips to his startling him. He had never exspected this! Ally pulled away and starred at him seeming to be asking him something with her silent appeal and he starred back at her confused.
Syaoran didn't care anymore, he leaned forward and started to kiss her. Ally smiled against his mouth and pulled him closer. They started kissing faster as emotion swept them away. Eventually Ally pulled away and starred at him breathless.
" Wow. " she stated.
Syaoran nodded blushing crimson.
" I've waited for that for so long. " Ally confessed making Syaoran start.
" What? "
She smiled guiltily.
" Can you blame me? " she said and pressed her mouth against his and ran her hands through his hair.
Syaoran sat up and Ally looked at him.
" Maybe this isn't a good idea. " Syoaran said quietly.
Ally sat up and looked up into his face. She reached forward and gently grasped his hands and placed them on her waist, never looking away from him.
" Syaoran. " she whispered. " It's ok. "
He starred at her.
" But we're - "
" Cousins I know. " she said. " Grandmother thinks it's a good idea to keep our pure blood in the family. They used to do it all the time, why is now any different? "
" But- "
" Uncle Li was engaged to Aunty Meilin. But then Sakura came along and Li fell in love. It's no crime, god Syoaran, everyone knows how much we like each other and people marry each other everyday, cousins included you know. "
He still looked unsure.
" Syaoran. " she sighed. " I like you a lot you know that. But if we don't do something about it soon, I'm going to end up else where. I don't feel like hanging around until you decide you want me or not. "
Syaoran recoiled like she had hit him. Ally shrugged and looked up at him.
" I don't want to pressure you Syao, " she whispered. " But experimenting never really hurt anyone. "
" Ally. " he began.
She sighed.
" It's ok Syoaran. " she said softly and pulled away from him.
He could see the hurt in her eyes and it hurt him. What was he so afraid of anyway?
" Ally. " his grip tightened around her waist and she looked down at his hands.
" Come here. " he whispered huskily and she met im eagerly in a sweet kiss.
Her arms wrapped around his neck and she straddled him as she opened her mouth. Syaoran was surprised by her response. He had never imagined experiencing something like this.
He didn't know when his hands had crept under her top, but he blushed when he felt her warm, soft skin. Ally moaned and Syaoran felt like he had been thrown into a whirlpool of desire. Ally arched against him and Syaoran moved down along her neck.
" Oh God! " Ally breathed as she started to undo his shirt.
Syaoran groaned as he felt her long fingers trace his skin. Syaoran pulled her closer to him, not afraid anymore, and felt himself growing hard as her bare skin touched his.
" Syaoran I- I " Ally whispered, throwing her head back, exposing her throat for him to kiss.
Syaoran pulled back to catch his breath and starred at how far they had gone. Ally's shirt was open and he was starring at her deep aqua bra, his hands around the back, in the process of undoing it.
Ally looked up at him and her eyes were clouded with desire. She traced his face with her hand and pushed closer to him. Syaoran caught his breath, but couldn't shake the fog of desire from his vision. He knew they should stop, but he couldn't. He left her bra and traced his hands down her back and Ally groaned. He reached for her long slender legs and ran his hands up her thighs and she quivered as he reached under her skirt and then back down again.
Ally rested her head against his chest and moved against him, making Syaoran's blood sing.
" Oh Ally. " he breathed harshly. Sweat beaded on his forehead.
Suddenly there was a huge thump and they jumped apart. Someone was coming up the stairs to the attic! Syaoran grabbed Ally and picked her up and carried her to the secret door in the wall and jumped through it, pushing her first, the door closing just as someone came up the stairs.
**
Syaoran and Ally panted in the safety of the dark walkway.
" That was close. " Syaoran breathed looking in the darkness at Ally. " You ok. "
" Just fine. " she muttered. She'd kill whoever had just come up those damn stairs!
Syaoran felt as she pushed past him and made her way down the way.
" I'm going to go get cleaned up. Bye. "
" Ally. " Syaoran called.
Her foot steps stopped and he made his way up behind her. He touched her gently on the shoulder.
" I'll talk to you later ok? "
" Bye. " she said and opened the door and went into her room.
Syaoran leant against the cold wall. What had just happened?
* * *
Ying Fa walked around the mansion. She had leanrt a lot throughout the few hours she had been here. She knew one thing - Komoji Roboto was insecure. He had a secruity system like no other! There were camera's everywhere.
She walked around and knew that she couldn't stay here forever. She walked towards the front entrance and was stopped by Komoji's men.
" Where are you going? "
Ying Fa snarled. It was Jason. He was an evil prick and she hated him. He deliberately made her life a misery.
" Out. " she replied and tried to step past him, but he blocked her way.
" Not without Komoji's permission you're not. "
" Screw you Jason. " she spat. " I'll come and go as I please. Move aside. "
" No. "
" Jason, I am in higher commanding position than you. Stand aside. "
" Make me. " Jason challenged.
She studied his cold expression and glarred anew. She suddenly smiled sweetly.
" Come here Jason. " she whispered and smiled. " Have I ever told you how I really felt about you? "
Jason stepped back.
" No, but I can guess. "
Ying Fa traced her finger down his cheek and her black hair sparkled in the light.
" No really. You want to know? " she asked seductively.
He eyed her with distrust and as quick as lightning she kneed him in the stomach. Jason's gun fell to the floor and he crumpled up on the floor swearing and calling her very bad names.
" You are the lowest of the low you snake. Next time I tell you to stand down I suggest you do so. That my friend is a warning. Next time I might aim lower. " she stepped over him, kicking his gun out of reach and walked past him, and straight past Komoji himself who had seen everything.
" You should teach your men more respect Komoji. Just becuase you have none, shouldn't mean that they shouldn't. "
Komoji eyed her as she walked out of the entrance and out into the afternoon.
* * *
Later that night
Ying Fa shook her chesnut brown hair free of the horrible hot black wig. Her curls tumbled down her back and she ran her hands through them. She was back at her small apartment near Penguin park. She ran a cold shower and jumped under it, washing her hair.
**
Ying Fa jumped on her bike and revved it. She placed her helmet on her head and sped off towards the outskirts of Tomoeda.
**
Half an hour later
Meilin huffed as she sat next to her husband Jamie.
" Nothing interesting is happening people. " she wined. " Li can't we go somewhere else? "
Li shot her a venomous glance.
" You are free to leave you know? "
" But why are we here? "
" Feeling restless my love? " Jamie asked smiling.
Meilin rolled her eyes.
Sakura giggled.
" Nothing stops you hey Meilin? Not even the fact that your 35 going on 36. "
It was Sakura's turn to recieve a venomous glare.
" That's enough out you. "
Sakura giggled.
" I think my partying days are over. Can you imagine a mother my age dancing like we use to. "
Meilin looked shocked.
" That's it, your coming to dance with me. "
Meilin stood up and reached for Sakura's wrist as the music kicked in.
" Boom Boom Boom " by Rare Blend - Coyote Ugly Sound Track.
Ohhh
Oh yeah
Meilin pulled her up.
Every time we touch,
I can't get enough
The feeling's strong on and on
I want you so much
Sakura tried to pull away.
" Honestly Meilin, I don't - "
A noise made them turn and they all watched as Rogue strutted into the club, curls flying back as she walked in smiling secretively. Tristan choked catching Li's attention as he starred. People stepped back as she walked through them as the music played. This happened in a matter of seconds mind you.
Baby I confess
I'm a total mess
When you're around the only sound I here
Is my heart going :
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Rogue smiled as she jumped up on one of the tables and started moving, Tristan gaped speechless. Where had she been?!!
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you . . yeah.
Everybody watched as the Black Wolf Chic made her pressence known. Every male watched her smiling to himself as she danced, the disco lights dancing around her in the dark.
Something in your eyes
Tells me that you mine
Can't you see that you and me
Get better all the time
Girl with every kiss
I can promise this
Always be the one I need
Always make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you
What you do ( makes me crazy )
Crazy for you
Ying Fa swung her hips seductively as she got swept up in the music. She flicked her hair and shot one of the guys near by a saucy look.
Everybody you love knows girl you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
Everybody in love dance
The way you make my heart go
Boom, Boom-boom, Boom-Boom, Boom, Boom
It only beats this way for you
Ying Fa danced unbelievably as the chorus played one more round and then struck a pose as it faded out, making every clap and wolf whistle. She brushed her hair out of her flushed face and jumped down off the table seeming pleased with herself. Tristan shook his head, trying to clear it.
Meilin let go of Sakura's wrist.
" Why is she back? " she asked watching Rogue.
Tristan jumped up and bolted.
" Where is he going? " Jamie asked turning in his seat to watch him.
Li frowned.
" Give you one guess. " he said stonily.
Meilin blinked and then starred at Li.
" You sure? "
Li arched his eye brow and Meilin turned and watched as Tristan went over to Rogue.
Ying Fa felt someone come up behind her and turned and starred at Tristan as he walked up to her watching her. She blushed and looked him up and down as he stood in front of her.
" Like what you see? " he asked smiling.
Rogue blushed redder and turned on her bar stool, taking a sip of her drink.
" Long time no see. " she said instead over the music.
" Where have you been? " Tristan yelled.
Ying Fa shrugged her shoulders avoiding answering.
Tristan leaned an elbow on the bar looking at her. She looked at him out of the corner of her eyes while drinking. He arched his eye brow giving her the ' Not an answer ' look. She placed the bottle on the bar and swiveled to look at him.
" Here and there. Thought I better make an appearance to let you guys know I'm still around. " she smirked.
" I've been worried. "
She frowned.
" What? " she said over the music.
Tristan rolled his eyes and leant closer to her ear.
" I said I've been worried about you. "
She pulled back and starred at him blankly. Why had he been worried? Tristan knew he must have shocked her for the blank look on her face.
" Why? " she yelled back.
The music died down and didn't start again. Tristan sighed relieved.
" Is it a crime to worry about you? " he asked softly.
She shot him another sideways glance.
" Where I come from buddy, yep. "
Tristan frowned.
" And where was that? " he asked taking a seat beside her.
" Somewhere you don't want to know about. " she said and swung around on the stool and jumped off.
" Rogue! " Tristan said and she turned to look at him.
She was wearing a black leather mini skirt, knee-high boots, a black sleeveless top - cut low and was tight, and a black ribbon around her neck, tied in a small elegant bow.
" What Tristan? " she asked sounding bored.
Tristan jumped off the stool and stood in front of her.
" I'm sorry. " he said. " I just wondered why you've been away so long that's all. "
She crossed her arms.
" I've been busy. Had things to do ok. That's all you need to know about. "
Tristan starred at her. She had changed.
" It's been great seeing you again Tristan, but I think it's best if we both stay away from each other. We'll only get in each other's way. " and with that she walked off her heart breaking.
Tristan watched her go. He was dumbstruck. Where had that come from?!!
Ying Fa walked over to a empty table and sat down, placing her feet up on it. She couldn't believe she had just done that. Where it had come from, she didn't know. But maybe it was for the best. She looked around and spotted the other Wolves and sighed. They had a tendancy for always being where she was or not too far away. She thought about what she was going to do with the whole Komoji thing and sighed. Life was never easy. Never in her department anyway.
She looked at Li and frowned. They had a lot to get at Komoji for too. She knew that they had a score to settle and felt that she should tell them about some part of her plan. God if all else failed, maybe they'd be lucky enough to get the bastard for her.
She got up and made her way towards there table and stopped. What if she was making a mistake? Should she do it? Should she tell them? Her concience battle inside and she shook her head. Li got up and made his way towards the bar. Ying Fa clamped down on her concience and took off after him.
Li didn't go to the bar, he headed for the exit. Ying Fa stopped. Where was he going? She took off aftre him again, ignoring the blaring music around her.
* * *
Li closed the car door and put his wallet in his pocket. He locked the car and turned around and nearly cried out as he came face to face with Rogue.
" Jesus! Don't sneak up on me like that! "
She looked sorry.
" Li I- " she paused. " I- "
" You what? " he asked impatiently.
" I want to talk to you if you will. I have something important to tell you. "
Li searched her face and she looked up and met his amber eyes with her own emerlad ones.
" Please. "
Li watched her for a moment more and then sighed and leant back against the car.
" What? "
Ying Fa sighed.
" Don't ask me why I'm deciding to tell you this for I myself don't have a clue. "
Li arched his eyebrow.
" In 2 days time at a mansion called Hide-out peek on the north side of Nagano, there you will find Komoji Roboto. "
Li sucked in a breath and starred at her, straightening up.
" At twelve o'clock exactly, Komoji's extensive secruity system will shut down, as a major virus is forced into his CPU. He won't be able to get it back up. "
" Are you lying? " Li demanded.
Ying Fa's eyes widened.
" I am most deffinetely not! " Rogue retorted.
" Then how do you know this? "
Ying Fa shrunk back away from him.
" That's none of your concern. " she muttered looking away.
" To hell it isn't! " he spat. " If your leading my family into a trap -! "
" I would never! " Ying Fa cried. " Do you think I'd do that? "
Li took a step towards her.
" I don't know you. You could have any scheming idea up there in your head and I wouldn't be able to guess it. As long as it benefits you and your plans, then why wouldn't you? "
Rogue glarred at him.
" Fine. " she muttered. " Ignore it, but unlike you I not going to miss out on the opportunity. " she gasped and clamped her hand over her mouth, eyes wide with horror. Had she just said that?!!
Li stiffened.
" What? "
Her eyes widened further.
" Forget it. " she finally said lowering her hand in a daze. How could she shoot her mouth off like that?
" Do you mean to tell me that you are going after Komoji yourself? " Li asked dazed.
" Li?! " came Sakura's voice as she called out to him.
Ying Fa looked behind her and stepped into the shadows. She shot him a sideways glance.
" It's just a simple matter of shutting down his secruity, nothing more. " she said and ducked into the shadows.
" Li? " Sakura called out again as she walked out into the night. " Is everything alright? "
" Rogue! " Li softly called out into the shadows, but there was no answer.
Sakura came up to him.
" Li you're pale. Are you feeling ok? " she asked concerned.
Li pulled his eyes away from the shadows.
" No. " he finally said. He wasn't going to hide this from her. " Get the others were leaving. We something to discuss imediately. "
Sakura searched his face for some sign of what was going on, but she saw nothing. She sighed.
" I'll be back in a minute. "