(A/N) To start off this fic, I'm posting the poem I had written for an
English assignment, which inspired me to write this fic. Heheh, nothing
like self-inspiration. Maybe if I finish this fic, I'll write another
poem to end the whole thing. Start with a poem, end with a poem. But the
last one will really be a part of the fic though. Well anyways, I hope you
like it.

Once Upon a Time in China
By Sang H.

Disclaimer - I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura. Cardcaptor Sakura is
rightfully owned by the geniuses known as Clamp.

Summary: Xiao Lang Li is the emperor's most revered general. The thing is, he's only eighteen years old! Lies and deceit are his ways of winning the war but how will that fit in when Li uses the enemy's sister and ends up falling in love with her?

Intro: Regret

How simple life seems,
When you only have to relive the same day over and over again.
Each passing day leaves no future
And the adventures of tomorrow are limited to our dreams...

Eternity is a long time to live,
A long time to accomplish many great schemes
And journey on grand escapades;
Things one couldn't imagine in an ordinary life

If given the chance
Most would dive into the pool of opportunity
Without a care of second thought
Of the choice that they now take.

Walking one trail forever
Without any forks or much choices,
But perhaps an occasional twist
Is what my life has become.

Though I've carried out all my greatest schemes
And lived through tremendous exploits,
Achieving all my dreams and living though eternity
Just didn't seem as magnificent as I'd hope.

Bittersweet memories become a burden
With each passing day, and friend I make-
One that I must bear till no end.
My heart feels hollow and dry...

A life with loved ones is one thing
But a subsistence of solitary days is another.
I can only mourn for all the passing I've witnessed,
And know that there will be none to lament me.

My soul weeps and I am weary,
For I am confined within the inferno that is life
Where there is not even a trace of warmth
But instead, incessant ice, cold and void.

I think now, that if I could return
To undying serenity, I'd be satisfied enough.
Even with a lifetime without adventure,
At least I would have peace at mind and warmth...

And that's that! Hmm, it may not be much of a poem, but I'm
satisfied. I hope you liked it too. Well please review and let me know what
you think. And please know that I am a busy person. Sometimes I've outlined
a chapter or two, but don't have them typed down in detail. Bottom line?
Don't expect an update on this fic every week or month sometimes. I'm
trying to get this story down right, work through writers' block, fix
grammar and spelling problems, research on some things and so on and so
forth.
Now...I'm having trouble deciding where to start off – past or future?
You guys want it straight forward or have flashbacks? You know what? I
don't like flashback scenes. They confuse me sometimes. So it's more likely
that I'll start from the very beginning. Well, I can't decide, so I'll wait
for a couple of reviews. If no one says anything, I'm gonna flip a coin, or
go my way. Again, please review!
- Sang