Hi! I suddenly came up with this idea and decided to write it out and see if you guys like it. I am still continuing Twin Soul-Stealers. If you haven't read it, maybe you'd be interested in reading it?
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Disclaimer- I do NOT own CCS or its characters. They rightfully belong to Clamp. So don't sue me!
I own nothing but the plot of this story and some made-up character. Nothing of this story is copied from another.
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Picked
Chapter one
"Sakura! Sakura! Oh my gosh! Did you hear?" squealed Tomoyo.
"What is it this time?" replied the emerald-eyed girl without much interest.
"There's a contest! Take a look at this flyer! I just got it when I came to school at the front doors of the office!"
Sakura took the flyer. TO ALL FEMALES INTERESTED was written at the very top in bold and capital letters. After that, it read: Do YOU love singing? Dancing? Well here's a chance now for you to spread your voice and talents! On April 15th, 2004 at Carol Crystals (made it up on the top of my head so don't try searching for it =P), a contest will be held to choose the best singer of Tomoeda! Best of all, the winner will get their own record deal AND the privilege to sing with teen sensation, Li Syaoran! So hurry and enter now! Competitors are unlimited.
"Isn't it so great? It's this coming Thursday too! I figured since your dream and passion is to become a singer, I entered you in! By the way, you're number 482 to compete!"
"Oh! Domo arigato Tomoyo-chan! You're the best!" Sakura exclaimed.
"No need to thank me! What are best friends for?"
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"Flight 182 from Hong Kong, China to Tomoeda, Japan has safely landed. Thank you for riding with Tomoeda Airlines (again, made it up). Hope you'll enjoy your time here!" the speaker announced.
As soon as a teen with messy chestnut hair and another teen with dark blue hair came out, they were faced with crazy teenage girls (skipped school...tsk, tsk, tsk) who held signs like 'I LOVE YOU, LI SYAORAN!' and 'MARRY ME, LI SYAORAN!'. Immediately, bodyguards all in black uniforms blocked the zany fans from trampling the pop star. Once they arrived to their limo and locked the door after they went in, the girls were all over the limo, literally. The driver just drove away like they weren't even there. When they got to the traffic lights, which was quite a distance from the airport, the blue-haired man started a conversation to break the silence.
"Yo, Syaoran. Why'd you pick Tomoeda for the contest? Why not choose USA or Europe?"
"'Cuz we went to USA and Europe last year already."
"Then why host a contest?"
"'Cuz mother 'insisted' to. She said I'll gain more 'experience' in working with other people."
"Hahaha! Lucky you! Now you'll definitely be surrounded by those girls! Hahahahaha!"
"Eriol."
"Hahaha! yeah? Hahaha...what is it? Hahahaha!"
"Shut up."
And the rest of the journey to their mansion was Eriol's hilarious laughter.
--Back to Sakura and Tomoyo at Sakura's house--
"So Sakura, what have you chosen to sing? You know you have--counts with fingers--today, tomorrow, and Wednesday to practice. That's only three days 'til the competition!"
"Hmm, actually Tomoyo, I've got a song ready already!"
"Ooh, lemme guess! Lemme guess! It must be 'I Will...But' by SheDaisy!"
"Hoe? How'd you know? I was supposed to surprise you!"
"Oh. Well, I'm very, very, very surprised Saku!"
"That's alright Tomo! You don't have to act so enthusiastic."
"Anyway, I knew you'd pick that! It's your favourite song! And me being your best friend, 'course I'll know! But I have a question. SheDaisy is a trio, so how are you going to find two other people to sing with you?"
"I'm not. All I'll be doing is singing the main parts and the parts where the two other people are supposed to sing will be sung into beforehand. You know there's always the handy cd!"
"Oh yeah! Smart idea Saku, smart!"
Sakura smiled.
--The day of the competition—
"Arigato for driving us here oni-chan!"
"You're welcome. Good luck anyway, you'll need it. After all, you ARE a kaijiu," and with that, Touya smirked.
Sakura smacked her brother on the head followed with a "Ja" and went out of the car with Tomoyo.
Sakura and Tomoyo arrived in front of the main doors of the famous Carol Crystals. When they got inside, a young woman of about the age of 24 greeted them.
"Hi! You girls must be two of the many other contestants!" she said.
"Oh no, I didn't enter. My best friend here, Kinomoto Sakura did though!"
"Oh! Sorry about that! Well Kinomoto-chan, I'm Li Feimei! One of Syaoran's favourite four sisters! You can just call me Feimei!"
"Hi! Then you can just call me Sakura, Feimei!"
"Okay Sakura! Well, here are your passes so we can make sure you're one of the contestants! You know, just in case some guy thinks you're not while you're passing the halls or something! Anyway, to get to where the contest is held, follow this map!" stated Feimei while handing both of them a map. "This is a huge place so I wouldn't be surprised to know that they put it up as one of the requirements you need while roaming here. Oh well! You'll need it in case you need to go to the washroom! I shouldn't be stalling you now. They're starting in twenty minutes."
"Alright! We'll be going now then! Ja!"
"Oh yeah! You're going to where it's circled in bold red! When you get there, there'll be a sign that says 'AUDITORIUM'! Good luck! Hope you'll get the position!" Feimei shouted as Sakura and Tomoyo rushed to their destination.
--At the auditorium—
"Well Sakura-chan, we're here!" exclaimed Tomoyo as the two bodyguards opened the doors for them.
"Thank you!" Sakura and Tomoyo said.
Once they got in, the whole area was packed with hundreds of people. There looked to be about 600 people in there, if not, even more.
"Come on Saku, lets take those seats!" said Tomoyo as she dragged Sakura with her to the middle row of the seats.
"Tomo, I'm so excited yet nervous at the same time! To think that I'll be competing with all these girls!"
"Saku, just relax! Enjoy your time! Think of this as a...practice or something!"
"Okay..."
A young man of about 20 went up to the stage and spoke into the microphone.
"Hello! My name is Kazuki Ikkio and welcome to the Carol Crystals! This is a very famous place where many singers from everywhere in the world have come here to sing before! As you can see, our judges are sitting right in front of you and me!" announced the man. "They are Hiirigizawa Eriol--claps-- and Li Syaoran--crazy claps--. And without any further ado, let's begin!"
Slowly and slowly, contestants went up one by one. Some left for home once they've finished and some stayed to listen to others. Finally, 'Number 482-Kinomoto Sakura' was heard.
"Go Sakura! You can do it!" Tomoyo whispered and gave her a smile with one of her peace signs.
Sakura went up the stairs of the stage and handed the cd to Ikkio while telling him what track number to go to. She then went to the middle of the stage.
"Hello Kinomoto Sakura," stated Eriol with a warm and polite smile. "Could you please state the song you're singing and who originally sang it?"
"The song I'm singing to is called 'I Will...But'. It was originally sung by the trio SheDaisy," she replied with a return smile.
"Alright Kinomoto, you may start whenever you're ready."
Sakura took in a breath and then turned to Ikkio and nodded, indicating she was ready.
As soon as Ikkio pressed play, Sakura counted the five seconds of silence that the cd gave for her to prepare, and she started singing and dancing right when the song started as well.
('I Will...But' is copyrighted to the singing group SheDaisy! I do not own it!)
I Will...But by SheDaisy
I won't be bored
I won't be ignored
Hey!
I won't be your dirty secret
I won't be your cure-all pill
And I won't run to fetch the water
Just to tumble down the hill
I won't be your Friday paycheck
I won't be the prize you flaunt
And I won't be your Martha Stewart, baby
Or your all-night restaurant
But I will, I will, I will be your everything
If you make me feel (like a woman should)
I will, I will, I will be the whole shebang
You know I will...but
I won't be your crutch to lean on
I won't wear stiletto heels
I won't walk a mile in your shoes
Just so I know how it feels
I won't be your obligation
I won't be your Barbie doll
I won't be the portrait of perfection
To adorn your wall
But I will, I will, I will be your everything
If you make me feel (like a woman should)
I will, I will, I will be the whole shebang
You know I will...but
Hey - you know, you know I will
All right
I won't be your lifetime girlfriend
I won't be just one of the guys
I won't be your mama's favourite
I refuse to be the last in line
But I will, I will, I will be your everything
If you make me feel (like a woman should)
I will, I will, I will be the whole shebang
You know I will
Yeah, I will, I will, I will be your everything
I will, I will be the whole shebang
I will, I will be your everything
I will, I will, I will, I will - yeah
You know I will
You know, you know I will
You know I will
You know, you know I will – yeah
When the song ended, Sakura also ended it with a stomp using her right foot on the second last strong beat and turning her head to the left to face back the two judges and the audience on the last strong beat.
Everyone clapped and cheered Sakura except for Syaoran who just leaned back on his chair with his arms crossed. But even though he didn't show it, he's got to admit, he was impressed. She was the best out of the others he heard so far. She had brought out the excitement of the song and made it fun for herself and the audience to watch. And to top things off, she sang live without any recordings of her singing the main part while doing the almost impossible--singing, dancing, and keeping eye contact with the audience every once in a while.
Syaoran watched as she bowed, left the stage approaching Ikkio to get her cd back, and went down the stage stairs to, he guessed, her friend. He could see the violet-haired girl pat her on the back with a 'You were great!', and they both sat back down to hear the rest. He turned his head back to face the next contestant and finding Eriol smirking at him. He just shook his head and listened to the girl on the stage start to sing.
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So how do you guys think of this fic? I, personally, like this storyline very much! Please review to let me know how you think of it! Ja!