Touya scanned through the arcade. "Hey man! Who are you looking for?" Yukito asked.
"Gaki." Was all he said before he stormed towards the Guilty Gear X section and stood behind an auburn hair teenager. He saw him taking a deep before he faced him.
"What do you want?"
"Well, how about your life!" With that, he lifted him and slammed him against the wall.
"Touya! Cool down!" Yukito rushed to the pair and tried to pry his hands away from Syaoran but failed to do so. "TOUYA! YOU WILL KILL HIM!! CUT IT OUT!"
Touyas mind cleared and saw that Syaoran's face was pale. He loosens his grip and the younger man gasped for air. "Shit! What was that for?"
"Sakura!" Touya spat bitterly and watched the man squirmed like a rat in a trap. He heard him gasped again as his hands tightened his hold on the neck once again.
"Touya! For goodness sake! Let him go! I don't think Sakura will be pleased with you if you do this."
"She isn't here anymore."
"Attempt on his life won't bring her back either."
"I don't care. Syaoran has to die!"
Yukito was shocked at the similar thoughts that he shared with Eriol, and reminded him of Eriol's plan.
---Flashback---
"Well, for the starters, I will allow Syaoran to die." (Note: this is from chapter 15)
--- End Flashback---
"Come on Touya! Cool it. I doubt Ying Fa will want you to do this either. I believe she would want to this herself."
When Touya showed no signs of releasing Syaoran, Yukito shook his head and stood in between them. He held Touya's arm and passed chills through his hands, with the help of Yue's power and gently removed the immobilized hand away from Syaoran. However, he failed to intercept the other hand that flew behind and soundly smacked Syaorans jaw, causing him to lose his balance and fall.
Yukito had enough of such a brawl and used Yue's power to force Touya to sleep. As much as he understood Touya's need to vent out his anger, he doesn't approve such actions. He mentally apologized to Yue for using his powers once again. When Touya slumped onto the floor, he gently shifted him and allowed him to lean on the wall. When he finished his task, he turned his attention to Syaoran. "Gomen Li-san. Touya was upset about Sakura. He wasn't the same since she changed into Ying Fa."
Syaoran lifted his hands, stoping Yukitos flow of words. "Iie. It's not his fault that he directed his anger at me. After all, Sakura is in this present situation because of me." His face twisted in pain as he spoke, suffering from the hit he gotten from Touya.
"No, he has no right. Even Sakura should..."
"Iie! I told her something hurtful and you are all paying the price for it." Syaoran shook his head, trying to remain calm in front of Yukito. The man who swore to protect Sakura from being hurt by the one she loves. "Sakura became Ying Fa because of me. I let her down. Gomen Yukito-san." He bowed to him, showing how sorry he was.
Yukito however, did not notice the gesture. Instead, he bent forward and placed his hands on the swollen cheek. Syaoran flinched when they made skin contact. "Gomen. Li-san. This will be uncomfortable, just bare with it for a while."
Syaoran stood still and allowed Yukito heal him. When he removed his hands, Syaoran queried. "Yue allow you to do this?" He was glad that he could speak without difficulty.
"Well, he is sympathetic to our situation. In fact, you could say he is upset by it as well." Yukito gave Syaoran a smile. "Are you going to redeem yourself?"
"Is it possible?"
Yukito hesitated before replying. "Give it a shot."
"Yukito! What the hell did you do to me?" a voice shouted from behind.
"I just knocked you out cold. Don't you dare move! You are not going to start another fight again!" Yukito said sternly. He turned back to address to Syaoran, only to find him gone. "Smart guy." He muttered under his breath.
"Hey! Help me up. My whole body feels weak." Touya grabbed the extended hand offered by Yukito and stood up. "What a rotten friend you are!"
"Nope. I just saved your ass!"
"Where is that Gaki?" Touya growled when he couldn't spot him. He didn't have the chance to confront him, no thanks to Yukito's interference.
"Gone. Most probably searching for Ying Fa."
Syaoran walked into the music shop and went straight to the listening section (where selected CDs are there for your listening pleasure). Pleased to find Clay Aiken's CD there, he put on the headphone and listened to it.
There was a man, a lonely man
who lost his love through his indifference
a heart that cared, that went unshared
until it died in his silence
His mind started churning as he listened to the lyrics 'Loneliness. He never understood the feeling until he lost Sakura. Suddenly, he lost someone to love, and protect. All to his harsh words and indifference.'
And Solitaire's the only game in town
and every road that takes him, takes him down
and by himself, it's easy to pretend
He'll never love again
'A ghost in a shell, is that how he is supposed to feel? Unlikely. In fact, he felt like his heart had been pried out of his body and stomped onto the ground. The sense of lost overwhelmed his senses. SAKURA!!! WHERE ARE YOU?' he yelled mentally.
And keeping to himself he plays the game
without her love it always ends the same
while life goes on around him everywhere
He's playing Solitaire
'Life is like a box of chocolate; you never know what are you going to get, a quote from Forest Gump. For him, life is now a piece of shit! Touya wants his hide, Tomoyo is mad at him and Eriol is acting all weird. What's wrong with this world??? What has he done wrong?'
Another day, a lonely day
So much to say that goes unspoken
and through the night, his sleepless nights
His eyes are closed, his heart is broken
'Will he go mad feeling this? He just might. He cannot take this silence anymore. The cat and mouse game has to end! However, when will it end?'
And Solitaire's the only game in town
And every road that takes him, takes him down
And by himself it's easy to pretend
She's coming back again
'Perhaps. Just perhaps, he will see Sakura back again, with her warm smile and outstretched arms, welcoming him back into her arms and into her life. He will surround her with his love and swear never to harm her again.'
And keeping to himself he plays the game
Without her love it always ends the same
While life goes on around him everywhere
He's playing Solitaire
A little hope, goes up in smoke
Just how it goes, goes without saying
Solitaire
And by himself it's easy to pretend
He'll never love again
Ohhh
'Is that really possible?' Doubts started creeping into his mind. 'Is it possible to find Sakura again, and to redeem himself as what Yukito has suggested?' He shook his head. 'No! I mustn't be discouraged. I have to talk to her.'
And keeping to himself he plays the game
Without her love it always ends the same
While life goes on around him everywhere
He's playing Solitaire
Solitaire, solitaire
He felt a familiar aura in the shop. His attention turned to the girl who stood at the opposite side of the shop and listening to the music as well. From her jacket and mini-skirt, no doubt it was Ying Fa. 'Just in time! I want to talk to you!' Syaoran dreaded for the confrontation but at his sanity at sake, he needs to go head on with this madness. He made his way to the girl who captured his heart a long time ago.
SHIT! SOMEONE KILL ME! I am just so dead! I have another few more chapters to go before I am done. The irony of it is I don't really have time! I thank all those who submitted reviews all these while. But hey, can you do me a favour? Continue flooding your reviews in. I need all the encouragement I can get to carry on. :D Thanks! Happy studying to all and don't sweat! (Yeah right!)