From Prince to slave and Back Again

Dark Witch: Tehe how did ya all like the first chapter? Anyway I would like to thank me101 for reviewing the last chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura! DON'T sue me I've done nothing wrong…J

Chapter 2: What's Next?

The Next Morning

Li woke up relatively early. He sighed as he got up. He looked around the room but Wynn was nowhere in sight. 'Hmm guess he got up before me.' Li thought to himself as he got up. He slowly got dressed before deciding that he might as well write a letter to his family. 'Wait how am I supposed to send a letter to the royal family without it being opened and read by someone?' LI thought to him self as he went through his bag until he found some paper and a pen. (Yet again too lazy to make him use a quill.) 'I know I'll just send them both to Jay and ask him to give the letter to my family.' Happy with his plan Li started writing.

Dear Family

Hey everyone, hope you are all well. I'm fine though you will not believe what I have gone through since I left or where I am now. Well I guess I should start at the beginning.
I was walking through the forest and when I though I was deep enough into the forest I chose one of the tree's with the thickest branches to sleep on. When I woke the next morning I was in a Salve warehouse! When this salesman suddenly pulled me to some random store and shoved me into a cage. Luckily I still had my Bag in my hands and it hadn't been touched. After awhile a prince entered the very store I was in looking for a bodyguard for his sister. The sales man led him over to my cage and once they had talked a bit the salesmen opened the cage and let the prince in it. He pulled me to my feet and looked me over. I immediately took a defensive stance and kept my eyes on the floor. He gave me permission to look in his eyes. I didn't understand why but I did anyway. He seemed to notice that I was still in a defensive stance and asked the Salesman how much I was 500 yen! I was taken to the palace where I was forced to bathe in I barrel. Soon I received a uniform that I had to wear around the palace! I meet the rest of the Family, except for the queen. I don't think there is a queen be cause she wasn't there for dinner. Thank Wei for teaching my how to cook! I made an entrée and a couple desserts the King was thrilled. When I had finished my own dinner I went to my room only to discover I share it with a chef named Wynn. He had something else to attend to so he left me alone in the room. What happened next not even I could have predicted. I sensed a Clow card, but when I got there someone was already battling the spirit. It was none other then the Princess herself! I stayed hidden in the shadows and waited until she captured the card before I returned to my room. Wynn was fast asleep so I just went to sleep. It is early morning now; maybe only 5.The sun has not risen yet. I hope you are all well. I must stop here, but I will write you again.

Love, Xiao Lang Li

Li let out a sigh as he folded the letter and put it into an envelope, before taking out a separate piece of paper.

Dear Jay

I write you this letter because I have a favor to ask you and also just to write to you as I promised. I need you to give the other letter in this envelope to my mother for me, for it would be suspicious if I sent it directly to her. I also want to tell you one thing. I am in the Kinomoto palace. At least I think it is the Kinomoto palace. I'm not sure though that is the closest one to us. Anyway, How are you? I'm fine I've been through a lot since I left. I got captured in the forest and brought over to a slave warehouse! Don't laugh! Anyway, now I'm here, I thank Wei for teaching me how to cook. More importantly I found the card mistress! She is none other then the Kinomoto Princess! I saw her capturing a card yesterday though I did stay hidden in the shadows it was interesting. I'm not all that happy with the fact that I might not get to do much training while I'm here. I have to get a sword from the Kinomoto's so they don't question where I got the sword that I have with me. Since I can't just ask for a sword it might be awhile before I get one.

I hear some one coming so I will write again to you soon.

From: Xiao Lang Li

Li quickly put his letter to Jay in the envelope before he hid it. Wynn walked into the room.
"Oh good, you're up. I need you to make breakfast this morning. They will all be up and ready for breakfast in half an hour to an hour so make something that is either served cold or that you can keep warm until it is eaten." Wynn said as he walked over to Li and handed him a set of cloths.
"One more thing, those are your school clothes. You will be going to school with Princess Sakura, undercover. Your full name will be given to you by his majesty before you go. You will be in all of her classes and the teachers will know who you are. Have a good day Li and I'll see you later tonight." Wynn said before he left the room. Li raised his eyebrows questionably at the clothes, as if they held some answer.
"Great, a uniform for school and home." Li exclaimed, as he let out a breath that he didn't know he was holding in. he quickly changed into his school uniform before heading downstairs to make breakfast.

Upon entering the kitchen Li was met by a site he didn't expect to see. Princess Sakura was rummaging through his kitchen looking for something to eat, and she didn't even bother to hide her stuffed animal, which was flying over head. He cleared his throat to get their attention. He saw her freeze as she slowly turned around. He couldn't hid his smirk when he saw the horror on her face.
"I was just…umm." Sakura stuttered.
"Well? Are you hungry or is it your little…friend that wants something to eat?" Li taunted knowing that if a servant said that to a royal that they would probably be beheaded.
"Umm, actually both." Sakura replied bashfully. Li walked over to the kitchen and pulled out the ingredients he needed to make pancakes. (Ok I know they didn't have pancakes in the Meiji era but in this story they do!)
"Well, I hope pancakes are ok." Li said before he started mixing the batter in a big bowl. Sakura smiled as she sat on a stool that was randomly placed in the room.
"I was wondering, why weren't you surprised to see Kero?" Sakura asked slowly. Li grinned and poured the batter into a skillet.
"Well?" Sakura asked, but Li just shook his head and continued making breakfast. Wynn suddenly entered the room and blinked as he saw the Princess sitting on a stool watching Li cook.

"Umm, May I speak with you Li?" Wynn asked softly. Li nodded before placing a plate of pancakes in front of Sakura.
"What is it Wynn?" Li asked as they stepped out of the kitchen.
"Where did you get this?" Wynn asked holding up one of Li's shirts.
"What do you mean where?" Li asked, trying to get a better look at the shirt. Wynn suddenly held it up and Li paled.
"Well, why does your shirt have the Li family crest on it?" Wynn asked slowly.
"Well, there's a logical explanation for that." LI started when Wynn cut him off.
"Listen Li, if the next sentence your about to say has anything to do with finding this, then just stop right now.
"Actually, before you cut me off. I was going to say, That is because I am PART of the Li family and if you don't mind I would like my shirt back." Li said as he reached out for the shirt. Wynn pulled it out of his reach.
"Don't lie to me Li. Did you steal this, because if you did. I have to report you." Wynn said slowly.
"How would you like me to prove that I am who I say I am?" Li asked in a tired voice.
"Xiao Land Li has a scar on his back, from when he competed in the Martial Arts competition." Wynn said after a moment. Li sighed and turn his back to Wynn be fore lifting his shirt to reveal the scar. Wynn gasped.
"It's…really…You!" Wynn said as Li pulled his shirt back down and turned to face Wynn again.
"Well now that you know I have to ask something of you." Li said in a tired voice.
"Yes sir anything." Wynn said as he bowed his head and gave Li his shirt back.
"First of all, never treat me different for anyone else here, and secondly, tell no one about me." Li said as he looked Wynn in the eyes.
"Sure thing, but why are you even here?" Wynn asked.
"That's none of your business now if you excuse me I have to make breakfast." Li said as he re-entered the kitchen.

"What's that?" Sakura asked pointing to the shirt that Li was now holding.
"This, oh it's a shirt to sleep in. I didn't get one last night." Li answered before placing his shirt on the counter and continuing to cook.

After everyone had breakfast. Sakura and Li "Kinomoto" Left for school.
"I can't believe their trying to pass me off as a relative." Li muttered to himself as they walked to the school. Sakura smiled.
"It could be worse." Sakura said matter-a-factually as they approached the school.
"What class do we have first?" Li asked as they walked to Sakura's first class.
"Japanese." Sakura answered.
"Great." Li said as he took the set behind Sakura.

The day seemed to drag on forever for both Li and Sakura. By the time they got "home" Sakura was exhausted.
"Welcome back" Prince Touya said as he entered the living room. Sakura nodded and Li bowed his head in respect.
"Li, I think it's time to test just how well you can really protect my sister." Touya said as he looked at Li.
"Sure." Li said as he stood.
"Follow me." Touya said as he led Li out of the room.

TBC

Dark Witch: Mwhahaha! I am evil! Cliffhanger! But I guess you can kinda see where this is going. Oh well I'll try to update ASAP, but I need to type up and update a bunch of my stories the are just lying around.