Twisted Fairytale
-- Sakura- a princess destined to wed a prince and live happily ever after. But what if she fell in love with a pauper[Syaoran]? Will the ending of a romance fairytale be altered forever? How much is one really willing to risk for the love of their life? [ S/S ][ E/T ] Please R&R
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the CCS characters so please don't sue me.
Author's Note: Sakura is not a clow mistress and none of the characters are aware of the cards. The storyline is slightly altered so that it is mainly based on Sakura and Syaoran.
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He held me close; I felt the warmness of his heart.
As tempting as it is to hear his name, the
syllables would not pass through my lips.
To me, he was the prince dominating my reverie,
the one that infiltrated my nightmares and
made them estatic dreams.
Perhaps just an unrealistic fantasy, perhaps more.
As I was lured into his hypnotic eyes,
his face alters...
shifting perpetually...
Then reverted back.
Him.
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Chapter IV--[ Disheartening || Tears ]
[ S y a o r a n ]
Gleefully walking down the crowded street, I searched for the shop owner I promised Sakura I would pay back to. It wasn't easy to find since there were numerous markets. Even though I didn't get a very close look at the shop owner, I precisely recall an adorable teddy bear among his items.
I saw it. The stuffed bear was still there, sitting peacefully in the corner. But, the bearded man wasn't watching the stand. A girl was.
Her lengthy sable hair was locked in buns by two ruby ribbons. There was a constant charming smile upon her face as if she was always content. Something about that girl connected with my heart. Perhaps, we shall one day meet in the future or in another lifetime.
Without saying a word, I placed two silver coins on the stand. At first she looked a little stunned, but then politely took it.
"Father said that you would be back."
"Then he is a wise man."
"I'm Li-Meiling." She cordially held out her hand and I gently shook it.
"Call me Syaoran."
"What happened to the girl yesterday?"
"Don't worry, she got home safely."
"Glad to hear."
"By the way, do you know where she lives?"
Meiling hesitated before answering. Gesturing for me to come closer, she whispered something in my ear. "....rumors say that she is the Emperor's daughter."
My eyes grew wide and my heart plummeted. There was no way I would have a chance with a lady of nobility. But that can't stop me from trying.
"How much for that bear?"
"Four bronze coins."
I couldn't resist purchasing it even though I had little money to spare.
Reluctantly, I handed her the coins for exchange of the chocolate teddy bear.
"Actually, I'm quite surprised you brought that. It has been on the stand for some time."
"I'm surprised too."
She giggled. "Surely it's not for the princess."
"Of course not."
That was a lie.
[ S a k u r a ]
It was just three days before the big day and anxiety continued to build up in my system. No. I can't do it. It wouldn't be fair to me, to Eriol or to him. But what will I say? Eriol, I can't marry you because I fell in love with a plebeian boy who I don't even know the name of? Eriol has been so kind to me and I refuse to break his heart. But is there a choice?
"Sakura. Why is it that you're so aloof lately?"
"A lot troubles my mind."
"Oh?" Pause. "You mean the boy?"
I gnawed on my lower lip. "Perhaps."
"C'mon forget about him. Let me show you the rings I picked out. You will love them."
They were made of gold with silver rims; elaborate designs and our initials embedded on the exterior. Tomoyo urged me to wear it, but as I couldn't bring myself to.
This seemed to anger her. "I can't believe you, Sakura-San! You should feel so lucky to be marrying Eriol-Kun. It's every girl's dream. Why are you thinking of that nonentity?!
I was enraged. Who does she think she is, trying to tell me who to marry?
"Well, if it is every girl's dream, why don't you marry him!?"
Out of frustration, I hurled the rings at her and ran. Running....
Run. Run from the shadows.
Hide. Hide from reality.
Seeking for a world where no pain exists,
But to find no such place.
I cowered in the gloomiest corner of the library, shrouded by darkness.
Tears trickled down my face. This time it was not a dream.
I heard his voice, trying to console me. Taking me into embrace, he illuminated my path where there was an absence of light and erased my fears.
I knew it was an illusion, but it seemed so real. Perhaps my mind was playing tricks on me. Maybe I wasn't meant to meet him, maybe it was a pure accident.
"There are no coincidences, only the inevitable."
"Kaho-San," my voice cracked.
"Fancy meeting you here, Sakura." Her smile melted away my icy tears.
"Are we really meant to be?"
"That's for me to know and you to find out."
I quickly wiped the wetness from my cheeks with my sleeves and followed Kaho back to reality.
Tomoyo have been crying too. Her once appealing gray eyes were swollen with redness.
"I'm sorry. My actions were harsh." I apologized and embraced her. She merely nodded.
That night I went to sleep knowing our bond has been broken; she was not the same Tomoyo I've loved since childhood. My stomach grumbled. Because of everything that occurred today, I did not have an appetite at dinner. Father either didn't see my dismal spirit or decided to neglect it. He has changed too. Ever since Mom passed away fourteen years ago, he has become more serious and focused on business instead of family.
A soft Nadesico petal floated in through my open window. I wished for my mother. Even though I could barely remember her, I will never forget the warm sensation that filled the room at her presence.
Clasping the small petal in my hand, I slept a dreamless sleep, hoping to refill the voids in my life.
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A/N: Sorry, if this chapter is kinda crappy cuz I've got this huge headache. But w/e, I always get sick last day of school. Lol. I'm trying to stall a little with details so there would be more chapters..I've never actually written a story past the fourth chapter. Lol
-- Sakura- a princess destined to wed a prince and live happily ever after. But what if she fell in love with a pauper[Syaoran]? Will the ending of a romance fairytale be altered forever? How much is one really willing to risk for the love of their life? [ S/S ][ E/T ] Please R&R
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the CCS characters so please don't sue me.
Author's Note: Sakura is not a clow mistress and none of the characters are aware of the cards. The storyline is slightly altered so that it is mainly based on Sakura and Syaoran.
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He held me close; I felt the warmness of his heart.
As tempting as it is to hear his name, the
syllables would not pass through my lips.
To me, he was the prince dominating my reverie,
the one that infiltrated my nightmares and
made them estatic dreams.
Perhaps just an unrealistic fantasy, perhaps more.
As I was lured into his hypnotic eyes,
his face alters...
shifting perpetually...
Then reverted back.
Him.
--------------------------------------
Chapter IV--[ Disheartening || Tears ]
[ S y a o r a n ]
Gleefully walking down the crowded street, I searched for the shop owner I promised Sakura I would pay back to. It wasn't easy to find since there were numerous markets. Even though I didn't get a very close look at the shop owner, I precisely recall an adorable teddy bear among his items.
I saw it. The stuffed bear was still there, sitting peacefully in the corner. But, the bearded man wasn't watching the stand. A girl was.
Her lengthy sable hair was locked in buns by two ruby ribbons. There was a constant charming smile upon her face as if she was always content. Something about that girl connected with my heart. Perhaps, we shall one day meet in the future or in another lifetime.
Without saying a word, I placed two silver coins on the stand. At first she looked a little stunned, but then politely took it.
"Father said that you would be back."
"Then he is a wise man."
"I'm Li-Meiling." She cordially held out her hand and I gently shook it.
"Call me Syaoran."
"What happened to the girl yesterday?"
"Don't worry, she got home safely."
"Glad to hear."
"By the way, do you know where she lives?"
Meiling hesitated before answering. Gesturing for me to come closer, she whispered something in my ear. "....rumors say that she is the Emperor's daughter."
My eyes grew wide and my heart plummeted. There was no way I would have a chance with a lady of nobility. But that can't stop me from trying.
"How much for that bear?"
"Four bronze coins."
I couldn't resist purchasing it even though I had little money to spare.
Reluctantly, I handed her the coins for exchange of the chocolate teddy bear.
"Actually, I'm quite surprised you brought that. It has been on the stand for some time."
"I'm surprised too."
She giggled. "Surely it's not for the princess."
"Of course not."
That was a lie.
[ S a k u r a ]
It was just three days before the big day and anxiety continued to build up in my system. No. I can't do it. It wouldn't be fair to me, to Eriol or to him. But what will I say? Eriol, I can't marry you because I fell in love with a plebeian boy who I don't even know the name of? Eriol has been so kind to me and I refuse to break his heart. But is there a choice?
"Sakura. Why is it that you're so aloof lately?"
"A lot troubles my mind."
"Oh?" Pause. "You mean the boy?"
I gnawed on my lower lip. "Perhaps."
"C'mon forget about him. Let me show you the rings I picked out. You will love them."
They were made of gold with silver rims; elaborate designs and our initials embedded on the exterior. Tomoyo urged me to wear it, but as I couldn't bring myself to.
This seemed to anger her. "I can't believe you, Sakura-San! You should feel so lucky to be marrying Eriol-Kun. It's every girl's dream. Why are you thinking of that nonentity?!
I was enraged. Who does she think she is, trying to tell me who to marry?
"Well, if it is every girl's dream, why don't you marry him!?"
Out of frustration, I hurled the rings at her and ran. Running....
Run. Run from the shadows.
Hide. Hide from reality.
Seeking for a world where no pain exists,
But to find no such place.
I cowered in the gloomiest corner of the library, shrouded by darkness.
Tears trickled down my face. This time it was not a dream.
I heard his voice, trying to console me. Taking me into embrace, he illuminated my path where there was an absence of light and erased my fears.
I knew it was an illusion, but it seemed so real. Perhaps my mind was playing tricks on me. Maybe I wasn't meant to meet him, maybe it was a pure accident.
"There are no coincidences, only the inevitable."
"Kaho-San," my voice cracked.
"Fancy meeting you here, Sakura." Her smile melted away my icy tears.
"Are we really meant to be?"
"That's for me to know and you to find out."
I quickly wiped the wetness from my cheeks with my sleeves and followed Kaho back to reality.
Tomoyo have been crying too. Her once appealing gray eyes were swollen with redness.
"I'm sorry. My actions were harsh." I apologized and embraced her. She merely nodded.
That night I went to sleep knowing our bond has been broken; she was not the same Tomoyo I've loved since childhood. My stomach grumbled. Because of everything that occurred today, I did not have an appetite at dinner. Father either didn't see my dismal spirit or decided to neglect it. He has changed too. Ever since Mom passed away fourteen years ago, he has become more serious and focused on business instead of family.
A soft Nadesico petal floated in through my open window. I wished for my mother. Even though I could barely remember her, I will never forget the warm sensation that filled the room at her presence.
Clasping the small petal in my hand, I slept a dreamless sleep, hoping to refill the voids in my life.
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A/N: Sorry, if this chapter is kinda crappy cuz I've got this huge headache. But w/e, I always get sick last day of school. Lol. I'm trying to stall a little with details so there would be more chapters..I've never actually written a story past the fourth chapter. Lol