Ok...I'm continuing now but I have to say it's interesting how this
story is turning out. Please R&R. ok this next chapter, Meilin refuses to
hear what her mother has to say but forgives her, well...sort of anyways.
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Meilin answered smoothly, "I will forgive you, but I don't want to hear any pathetic excuse of yours." Her mother looked sad but nodded anyway. Syaoran's mother now cut in. "It has been a while since you have last eaten, I sense. You both shall come with me and Mistress Mariesan (Meilin's mother) to the indoor garden parlour. There both of you will have a meal and be escorted to your normal rooms. The elders will send you back tomorrow morning and no time will have passed.
We in Hong Kong are the only ones who are not in the time capsule that the elders have created to temporarily stall time while they discus the ..uh.. problems at hand." She took a glance at Meilin. Meilin remembered her manners and curtsied in the old-fashioned Chinese way. Syaoran's mother had always said how graceful and balanced Meilin was and was the only one she considered of all the clan's girls, who could do the traditional curtsy properly.
"Thank-you for your invitation, Empress" she said. The Empress (Syaoran's mother) allowed herself a small smile towards Meilin. Then she swept out of the room gracefully leading them to the indoor garden parlor. Syaoran followed next because he was more important than mistress Mariesan and Meilin. Syaoran was the next king/emperor of course, so as soon as Mistress Mariesan and Meilin followed, 40 bodyguards came in front of and behind them to keep watch and protect them.
Not that any of them needed protection. The Empress was more than capable of defending herself, in fact she was one of the most feared people of all the people who knew about the clan (everyone in Hong Kong did of course! But they did not want too much publicity or fame or tourists trying to take pictures of them) all the top secret governments knew about them of course, and they were close friends with the queens of Britain and France. They were also close acquaintances of presidents and prime ministers from all over the world.
It was a rumor that anyone who dared to look into the eyes of the empress who she did not like would instantly turn into stone. It was only a rumor of course, but Meilin and Syaoran knew better than that. As a child, the empress had first pitied the young Meilin so she had sometimes taught her the lessons of gracefulness herself. But while tutoring her on the first day, she took an instant liking to the young girl who was quite outstanding in many virtues.
She remembered what she had thought and said that day to the young and eager Meilin.
~*~ flashback~*~ "It is a shame this Meilin does not have powers, she could have been a wonderful bride for Syaoran" she had told Mariesan on that first morning. Then later when she found Meilin crying before the lessons, "Why do you cry Miss Meilin? A proper lady does not show tears in public." Meilin pulled out a silk handkerchief that she had embroidered earlier and had been complimented on and dabbed her tears away.
"Empress, all my life I have been an outcast because of my inability of the magical powers that everyone else in the clan has inherited. I was denied my title, yet you still call me by 'Miss', I have no one who loves me."
The Empress kneeled down and lifted up Meilin's chin. "You may not have the ability, but you are an outstanding student. Being different can sometimes seem bad, but you will learn of your greater purposes in life."
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The Empress smiled to herself. After leaving Meilin and Syaoran in the parlor, she and Mariesan observed them through a window in their apartments. Mariesan and the Empress had always been the best of friends. They had grown up together and confided in each other in everything. Now watching both their children being so close brought great joy to their hearts.
"It is interesting how Syaoran seems to be so concerned with how Meilin feels." She commented after watching Syaoran ask Meilin if she was all right for the hundredth time. The Empress then sighed. I fear that he has become soft-hearted. When he becomes emperor, he will see so much blood and death. I hope he has not forgotten what we have taught him."
Mistress Mariesan chuckled lightly. "He will not forget, Leah. (Her nickname for the Empress) and even if he does, his mission with Sakura will be finished soon, then he will return to training for his future position as King.
Then Empress surprised Mariesan, "Every King needs a queen if he wants a heir, Marie." "Ah...I see what you are thinking, but who do you have in mind?" asked Marie. The empress did not answer the question directly but said, "Meilin is a lot more mature, graceful, and balanced than the rest of her group, do you not think?" Mariesan smiled proudly and gave a small nod in consent. "And now that she too, has powers..." trailed the Empress. "She will make a good wife and next empress." finished Mariesan with a joyful smile.
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Ok what do you think?? Meilin is slowly forgetting of her evil side... but not for long!!!!! Oh and the Empress and Mariesan have a plan up their sleeve! (*smiles deviously*) but if you don't review... I think I'm going to cry (*sniff*sniff*)
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Meilin answered smoothly, "I will forgive you, but I don't want to hear any pathetic excuse of yours." Her mother looked sad but nodded anyway. Syaoran's mother now cut in. "It has been a while since you have last eaten, I sense. You both shall come with me and Mistress Mariesan (Meilin's mother) to the indoor garden parlour. There both of you will have a meal and be escorted to your normal rooms. The elders will send you back tomorrow morning and no time will have passed.
We in Hong Kong are the only ones who are not in the time capsule that the elders have created to temporarily stall time while they discus the ..uh.. problems at hand." She took a glance at Meilin. Meilin remembered her manners and curtsied in the old-fashioned Chinese way. Syaoran's mother had always said how graceful and balanced Meilin was and was the only one she considered of all the clan's girls, who could do the traditional curtsy properly.
"Thank-you for your invitation, Empress" she said. The Empress (Syaoran's mother) allowed herself a small smile towards Meilin. Then she swept out of the room gracefully leading them to the indoor garden parlor. Syaoran followed next because he was more important than mistress Mariesan and Meilin. Syaoran was the next king/emperor of course, so as soon as Mistress Mariesan and Meilin followed, 40 bodyguards came in front of and behind them to keep watch and protect them.
Not that any of them needed protection. The Empress was more than capable of defending herself, in fact she was one of the most feared people of all the people who knew about the clan (everyone in Hong Kong did of course! But they did not want too much publicity or fame or tourists trying to take pictures of them) all the top secret governments knew about them of course, and they were close friends with the queens of Britain and France. They were also close acquaintances of presidents and prime ministers from all over the world.
It was a rumor that anyone who dared to look into the eyes of the empress who she did not like would instantly turn into stone. It was only a rumor of course, but Meilin and Syaoran knew better than that. As a child, the empress had first pitied the young Meilin so she had sometimes taught her the lessons of gracefulness herself. But while tutoring her on the first day, she took an instant liking to the young girl who was quite outstanding in many virtues.
She remembered what she had thought and said that day to the young and eager Meilin.
~*~ flashback~*~ "It is a shame this Meilin does not have powers, she could have been a wonderful bride for Syaoran" she had told Mariesan on that first morning. Then later when she found Meilin crying before the lessons, "Why do you cry Miss Meilin? A proper lady does not show tears in public." Meilin pulled out a silk handkerchief that she had embroidered earlier and had been complimented on and dabbed her tears away.
"Empress, all my life I have been an outcast because of my inability of the magical powers that everyone else in the clan has inherited. I was denied my title, yet you still call me by 'Miss', I have no one who loves me."
The Empress kneeled down and lifted up Meilin's chin. "You may not have the ability, but you are an outstanding student. Being different can sometimes seem bad, but you will learn of your greater purposes in life."
~*~ End of Flashback~*~
The Empress smiled to herself. After leaving Meilin and Syaoran in the parlor, she and Mariesan observed them through a window in their apartments. Mariesan and the Empress had always been the best of friends. They had grown up together and confided in each other in everything. Now watching both their children being so close brought great joy to their hearts.
"It is interesting how Syaoran seems to be so concerned with how Meilin feels." She commented after watching Syaoran ask Meilin if she was all right for the hundredth time. The Empress then sighed. I fear that he has become soft-hearted. When he becomes emperor, he will see so much blood and death. I hope he has not forgotten what we have taught him."
Mistress Mariesan chuckled lightly. "He will not forget, Leah. (Her nickname for the Empress) and even if he does, his mission with Sakura will be finished soon, then he will return to training for his future position as King.
Then Empress surprised Mariesan, "Every King needs a queen if he wants a heir, Marie." "Ah...I see what you are thinking, but who do you have in mind?" asked Marie. The empress did not answer the question directly but said, "Meilin is a lot more mature, graceful, and balanced than the rest of her group, do you not think?" Mariesan smiled proudly and gave a small nod in consent. "And now that she too, has powers..." trailed the Empress. "She will make a good wife and next empress." finished Mariesan with a joyful smile.
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Ok what do you think?? Meilin is slowly forgetting of her evil side... but not for long!!!!! Oh and the Empress and Mariesan have a plan up their sleeve! (*smiles deviously*) but if you don't review... I think I'm going to cry (*sniff*sniff*)