Disclaimers: Winged Guardian: Nope, CCS has never belonged to me and will
never
belong to me, either.
Battle of the Two Arch-Rivals
By Winged Guardian
Note
"..." stands for speech
[...] stands for thoughts (if any)
... stands for author's comments
'...' stands for the chapter's title
Chapter 5: 'A Milestone in Sakura's Life - Meeting Syaoran Li'
After a few weeks
"So, how is your training coming along?" King Fujitaka asked his daughter.
"Quite well. I've learnt the basics and I'm currently trying out the more advanced magics." Sakura replied cheerfully, taking a bite out of her delicious fluffy honey pancakes.
[Sakura's in high spirits...that's good, although it still does not guarantee my safety......]
Noticing that her father was staring at her strangely, Sakura asked concerned, "Is anything the matter, Father?"
[It's now or never. She'll find out sooner or later anyway. It's better to tell her now; whilst she's in a good mood...oh dear...I hope she doesn't take it too hard.]
King Fujitaka sighed gustily. [Who am I kidding...?? Knowing her, Sakura will protest with all her might and fight it all the way...]
Taking a deep breath, he said bravely, "Sakura, you do know the distinguished and legendary Li Kingdom, right? It is renowned for their distinction in martial arts and strong magics."
Sakura nodded as she continued eating her pancakes daintily.
"Well, Yelan Li, Queen of the Li Kingdom is my childhood friend and both of us have come to a mutual agreement and important decision."
"Her son, Syaoran Li, is a fine and promising young man of seventeen, the same age as you. And he is the best in martial arts in the whole of the Li Kingdom and is an excellent sorcerer, one of the best, in fact."
Both siblings snorted at the "fine and promising" part, thinking the exact same thing - [It was also what he had said about those creeps. referring to those princes] although Sakura perked up when she heard about the martial arts and magic.
She loved nothing better than a good challenge. Sakura grinned like a predator that had just spotted its prey, a reckless look in her emerald eyes.
"He will teach you martial arts..." Fujitaka continued apprehensively, a deep and sinking feeling in his stomach as he dreaded the outcome and the response to what he would say next.
Sakura brightened up visibly as she thought eagerly of the new moves that she would learn.
"......in exchange for your hand. matrimony, in case you don't know" Fujitaka finished.
Hearing that, Sakura's face turned ashen and she choked violently on her food, coughing and spluttering.
Touya dropped the cup from which he was drinking his coffee. Upon impact, the cup shattered into a million pieces.
Both siblings stared at their father numbly, in disbelief.
Both were as white as a sheet.
"You're kidding, right...? This isn't funny, Father." Sakura stated in a low voice, dark jade eyes flashing dangerously.
Fujitaka swallowed with some difficulty, under the intensity of his children's gazes.
"Yes, that's true." Fujitaka affirmed optimistically, ignoring the apoplectic looks he got from Sakura and Touya.
Sakura lowered her eyes, an angry, hurt and betrayed look in her green orbs.
Somehow, that hurt Fujitaka much more than her anger.
"Sakura, Tory, let me explain. It has to do with the matter of the Black Star."
Touya was livid, "What has that to do with ruining your daughter's happiness by marriage??!! There was nothing mentioned about marrying idiots in the legend or her guardians' explanation, either!"
Fujitaka hastily continued, "Tory, Sakura, calm down-"
"HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO STAY CALM WHEN YOU'RE MARRYING ME OFF TO SOME BAKA PRINCE???!!!!!!" Sakura yelled furiously, losing her usual self- control.
"Both of you! Keep quiet and let me finish what I have to say!!" Fujitaka snapped with asperity.
They had never heard him use that tone of voice before and were silenced immediately.
Fujitaka inhaled some air and continued, "Thank you. As for the legend,"
"Open the doors to your heart
For it will release your true power
And Two will not be apart
In love's shower
Joined in spirit and heart"
Fujitaka quoted in the ancient language.
"But Father," Touya protested.
"Separate Two minds must be
Till the Two find the key
Even then, success is not assured
But a winning chance is secured"
"And that means even if Sakura were to fall in love with the Chinese Gaki, which is highly impossible, it does not mean that she would win. Besides, how can you be so sure that it is the Li Showron or whoever you were talking about??!!!" Touya said through gritted teeth, emphasizing on the 'highly impossible' part.
Fujitaka sighed, "This prophesy is called "The Legend of AvalonLi". This ancient language is only known to the Kinomotos as it was created by their ancestors and they guarded the secret language resolutely, with their lives, as the language withheld great power. This ancient language is called Avalon. AvalonLi. Avalon (pause) Li. Avalon and Li."
Both siblings stared at King Fujitaka, rendered speechless.
After a long while, Touya stomped out of the breakfast hall.
"Father, do I REALLY absolutely have to-" Sakura started, casting her father beseeching looks.
"Yes you do." King Fujitaka stated, adamant.
"The idea of marrying him appalls me..."Sakura muttered darkly.
"Can't he teach me and that's it?? Marriage is bound to come with endless adversities." Sakura debated hotly.
"No." Fujitaka said curtly.
Sakura racked her brains.
After a deep silence, Sakura said quietly, her face an emotionless mask, "Then, I'll abdicate my throne. I have no wish to bring complications to the Li Kingdom. I give up my position as the Princess of the Kinomoto Kingdom."
"That won't be necessary. Besides...can you give up all these?" Fujitaka asked, gesturing at the palace and the beautiful things around them.
Seeing the determined look on his daughter's face, he knew what her answer would be.
"Yes." Sakura said levelly, without the slightest trace of hesitation, "I care not for these things, for these riches are not necessary, nor are they of great importance to me. I have thought about the Black Star for many days and I have accepted the fact that my chance of survival is very slim. Comprehending that, I also came to the realization that the things that I truly love and appreciate is life itself. Dewdrops on a leaf, lambs frolicking around in pastures, iridescent rainbows after a storm, the first cry of a baby waking to the world...These are the things that are truly important. Vast and beautiful palaces and gold mean nothing to me...Father...the greatest gifts of all are life, hope, light and love..."
"Love..." Fujitaka said softly, "What about your brother and I? Could you bear to leave us, knowing that your leaving will bring to us great pain, grief and sorrow? Do you not love us any longer? Are you willing to put us through the suffering of a loved one lost??"
At that, Sakura was silenced. After pondering upon it, she finally shook her head, tears falling from her eyes.
"No..." Sakura whispered, "I cannot bear to leave Touya or you...I will not leave...I can't..."
Fujitaka stroked her auburn hair gently, murmuring, "I thought not."
After Sakura had recovered sufficiently, Fujitaka asked, "So will you consent to this betrothal?"
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Winged Guardian: Heh, heh, heh. A cliffhanger!!! Muahahahahahahahaha!!! Wow, I really am mean, aren't I? =P
People: *puppy eyes and pouts*
Winged Guardian: *coughs and splutters*
*Gagging noises are heard from the bathroom Winged Guardian suddenly rushed into.*
People: *offended* Hey! We're not that repulsive!!!
Winged Guardian: *evil grin* Yes you are. *smiles sweetly*
People: Aarghh!! We want the story!!!!
Winged Guardian: *crosses arms and smirks* No.
People: Oh, please? *Please?* Pretty please with a cherry on top??? *Please*??
Winged Guardian: *smirks evilly* I don't like cherries.
People: *disappointed and downcast*
Winged Guardian: *relents* Oh, alright! *throws arms up in a gesture of exasperation*
People: Hurray!!
Winged Guardian: *sighs* Here's the story. You'd better review!!! *waves Syaoran's sword threateningly*
Syaoran: *indignantly* Hey! That's my sword!!! And you're holding the hilt all wrong!!
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Fujitaka asked, "So will you consent to this betrothal?"
Sakura took a step back and cried, "When pigs fly!!!"
Muahahahahaha. *evil grin* Too bad. =P
Two figures step out of the shadows.
guess who?
*^*^*^*^* Sakura's POV
The navy-colored hair boy had a powerful aura, but it was the quiet chocolate-haired boy who caught her attention. not surprising, eh? *evil grin*
Sakura studied him carefully.
He was tall, almost as tall as her brother, Touya. Messy, tousled brown hair framed a determined face. His eyes were a haunting shade of amber.
[Many girls would say that he's cute] Sakura thought [But definitely not me.]
Intelligence glittered in those ocher eyes as he in turn, studied her back. She could almost feel those clear amber eyes piercing her to her very soul, stripping her secrets, as he gave her a cold appraising look.
Sakura felt a tingle run up her spine and shivered slightly, despite herself.
There was a confident air around him and the way he carried himself showed that he had great pride. He had the quiet grace of a cat and he had to be very good to have stood in the shadows for so long without her noticing or sensing him. Sakura noted that he carried no weapons, despite the rippling muscles under his shirt which meant that he worked out. This meant that he was either a fool or a great martial art master. And she believed that it was the later.
His forest green aura billowed around her and she could sense that his magic held great power.
Who was this stranger and what did he want?
There was no mistaking it. This boy was dangerous. He would be a challenge to her, a worthy adversary.
"I am Syaoran Li and this is my cousin, Eriol Hiiragizawa." he spoke quietly, confidently.
Sakura's eyes narrowed dangerously at that. [So, this is Li Syaoran.]
*^*^*^*^* Syaoran's POV
Syaoran in turn, had studied Sakura as well. This tall and slender girl held herself with an air of quiet confidence and the grace of a born dancer. She had shoulder-length hazel hair, which was unusual as princesses usually have long hair so that they can fling them around. Syaoran scowled at the memory of girls flinging their hair around as they chatted and flirted with him. He had ignored them but they still persisted in following him around.
Two perfect locks of honey-brown hair framed a fair face. He saw a spark of humor and confidence in her exquisite emerald eyes as she looked back at him levelly, giving him gaze for gaze calmly, apparently showing no signs of being unnerved by him which was surprising.
She looked fragile and delicate but he knew that under her natural beauty, there was an unwavering girl of great courage, with unbelievable potential and great powers that had yet to be unlocked.
This girl was ravishingly beautiful and incredibly strong.
She had a delicate nose and soft lips of a shade of cherry blossom pink and Syaoran found himself wondering what it would be like to feel those lips on his, to press his lips to hers and kiss her tenderly.........
Catching himself at these treacherous thoughts, Syaoran immediately schooled his face a perfect blank and hastily introduced himself and his devious cousin, Eriol, who would be the death of him, just to make his brain focus on something else. Anything else would be better than thinking these silly thoughts.
Syaoran noticed the recognition of his name dawning on her face and a flash of anger in her eyes which darkened dangerously. And strangely, he felt a twinge of pain in his heart.
*^*^*^*^* Normal POV
"As for the matter of pigs flying, that's entirely possible, right Syaoran?" said a smirking Eriol Hiiragizawa.
"Oh, of course," smirked Syaoran, playing along.
There was a burst of two strong magics, one forest green and the other, indigo.
And...miracles of all miracles!!! a piglet appeared, suspended in the air.
Sakura looked utterly outraged.
Fuming at the smirks the two boys gave her, she yelled, "Tomoyo!!! Come here!!" Ha! You guys weren't expecting that, were you? =P
In a flash, the doors slammed open and a girl with long wavy violet hair ran to Sakura.
Bright blue eyes looked questioningly at Sakura as Tomoyo asked, concerned, "Sakura- chan, What's the matter???"
Sakura said flatly, scowling as she pointed at the two guys, "Them."
Tomoyo's eyes widened at the sight of the piglet suspended in the air and her jaw nearly dropped at the sight of the two boys.
"Kawaii!!!!" Tomoyo screamed with joy, taking her sketchpad out of nowhere and started drawing excitedly.
"Tomoyo..." Sakura groaned, a big sweatdrop forming at the back of her head as she watched her animated cousin "This isn't the time for that and these two jerks are definitely not cute in any way!!!"
Snickers were heard from the two guys and Sakura shot them a glare that could strip paint.
"Oh, right." Tomoyo said, putting her sketchpad away, slightly sheepish.
Noticing that Eriol seemed to be eyeing Tomoyo with interest, an evil grin appeared on her face and she announced, "Tomoyo, you take Eriol Hiiragizawa on while I take care of this Chinese Gaki, Li Syaoran."
The last two words were spat out with distaste.
Both boys looked slightly surprised as slender but dangerous-looking swords appeared in the two delicate-looking maidens' hands.
As both girls struck out at them, they recovered enough to call up their swords and block.
"Wait." Eriol said, smirking "The matter of the flying pig is yet to be settled."
At that, Sakura staggered and nearly fell over and Tomoyo did fall over, anime-style.
Regaining her composure, Sakura crossed her arms and smirked, saying, "This is a piglet. Not a pig."
Tomoyo swallowed down a giggle when the two boys glared daggers at them.
"Fine!" Syaoran said, switching the piglet for a full-grown one, "Now, what do you have to say?"
Tomoyo smiled triumphantly and said, "The pig isn't flying, it's just suspended in the air like a pendant."
After throwing glares at them, Eriol concentrated and made the pig move in the air with his magic.
"So?" the two boys asked exultantly.
Sakura frowned as she scrutinized the pig. Her frown cleared and she smiled sweetly, giving them an innocent look, "The pig is floating, not flying."
Syaoran and Eriol glared at them, gnashing their teeth.
They thought for a long time as the two girls exchanged victorious looks.
"And there's no way I'm lending you the Fly Card." Sakura taunted.
Tomoyo and Sakura smirked at them.
Two identical evil grins appeared on the boys' faces.
"Then, we'll have to take the Fly Card from you then," they said, exchanging sly smiles.
Eriol and Syaoran smirked and advanced towards them.
Sakura and Tomoyo gulped, exchanging nervous looks, nodding to each other in mutual understanding, both of them turned and fled in opposite directions.
Eriol and Syaoran gave chase, Eriol after Tomoyo and Syaoran after Sakura.
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Winged Guardian: Well, that's it for this chapter! Who will prevail???
Please review and hope you enjoyed reading my fanfic!
Winged Guardian
Heart_given_Wings@hotmail.com
Battle of the Two Arch-Rivals
By Winged Guardian
Note
"..." stands for speech
[...] stands for thoughts (if any)
... stands for author's comments
'...' stands for the chapter's title
Chapter 5: 'A Milestone in Sakura's Life - Meeting Syaoran Li'
After a few weeks
"So, how is your training coming along?" King Fujitaka asked his daughter.
"Quite well. I've learnt the basics and I'm currently trying out the more advanced magics." Sakura replied cheerfully, taking a bite out of her delicious fluffy honey pancakes.
[Sakura's in high spirits...that's good, although it still does not guarantee my safety......]
Noticing that her father was staring at her strangely, Sakura asked concerned, "Is anything the matter, Father?"
[It's now or never. She'll find out sooner or later anyway. It's better to tell her now; whilst she's in a good mood...oh dear...I hope she doesn't take it too hard.]
King Fujitaka sighed gustily. [Who am I kidding...?? Knowing her, Sakura will protest with all her might and fight it all the way...]
Taking a deep breath, he said bravely, "Sakura, you do know the distinguished and legendary Li Kingdom, right? It is renowned for their distinction in martial arts and strong magics."
Sakura nodded as she continued eating her pancakes daintily.
"Well, Yelan Li, Queen of the Li Kingdom is my childhood friend and both of us have come to a mutual agreement and important decision."
"Her son, Syaoran Li, is a fine and promising young man of seventeen, the same age as you. And he is the best in martial arts in the whole of the Li Kingdom and is an excellent sorcerer, one of the best, in fact."
Both siblings snorted at the "fine and promising" part, thinking the exact same thing - [It was also what he had said about those creeps. referring to those princes] although Sakura perked up when she heard about the martial arts and magic.
She loved nothing better than a good challenge. Sakura grinned like a predator that had just spotted its prey, a reckless look in her emerald eyes.
"He will teach you martial arts..." Fujitaka continued apprehensively, a deep and sinking feeling in his stomach as he dreaded the outcome and the response to what he would say next.
Sakura brightened up visibly as she thought eagerly of the new moves that she would learn.
"......in exchange for your hand. matrimony, in case you don't know" Fujitaka finished.
Hearing that, Sakura's face turned ashen and she choked violently on her food, coughing and spluttering.
Touya dropped the cup from which he was drinking his coffee. Upon impact, the cup shattered into a million pieces.
Both siblings stared at their father numbly, in disbelief.
Both were as white as a sheet.
"You're kidding, right...? This isn't funny, Father." Sakura stated in a low voice, dark jade eyes flashing dangerously.
Fujitaka swallowed with some difficulty, under the intensity of his children's gazes.
"Yes, that's true." Fujitaka affirmed optimistically, ignoring the apoplectic looks he got from Sakura and Touya.
Sakura lowered her eyes, an angry, hurt and betrayed look in her green orbs.
Somehow, that hurt Fujitaka much more than her anger.
"Sakura, Tory, let me explain. It has to do with the matter of the Black Star."
Touya was livid, "What has that to do with ruining your daughter's happiness by marriage??!! There was nothing mentioned about marrying idiots in the legend or her guardians' explanation, either!"
Fujitaka hastily continued, "Tory, Sakura, calm down-"
"HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO STAY CALM WHEN YOU'RE MARRYING ME OFF TO SOME BAKA PRINCE???!!!!!!" Sakura yelled furiously, losing her usual self- control.
"Both of you! Keep quiet and let me finish what I have to say!!" Fujitaka snapped with asperity.
They had never heard him use that tone of voice before and were silenced immediately.
Fujitaka inhaled some air and continued, "Thank you. As for the legend,"
"Open the doors to your heart
For it will release your true power
And Two will not be apart
In love's shower
Joined in spirit and heart"
Fujitaka quoted in the ancient language.
"But Father," Touya protested.
"Separate Two minds must be
Till the Two find the key
Even then, success is not assured
But a winning chance is secured"
"And that means even if Sakura were to fall in love with the Chinese Gaki, which is highly impossible, it does not mean that she would win. Besides, how can you be so sure that it is the Li Showron or whoever you were talking about??!!!" Touya said through gritted teeth, emphasizing on the 'highly impossible' part.
Fujitaka sighed, "This prophesy is called "The Legend of AvalonLi". This ancient language is only known to the Kinomotos as it was created by their ancestors and they guarded the secret language resolutely, with their lives, as the language withheld great power. This ancient language is called Avalon. AvalonLi. Avalon (pause) Li. Avalon and Li."
Both siblings stared at King Fujitaka, rendered speechless.
After a long while, Touya stomped out of the breakfast hall.
"Father, do I REALLY absolutely have to-" Sakura started, casting her father beseeching looks.
"Yes you do." King Fujitaka stated, adamant.
"The idea of marrying him appalls me..."Sakura muttered darkly.
"Can't he teach me and that's it?? Marriage is bound to come with endless adversities." Sakura debated hotly.
"No." Fujitaka said curtly.
Sakura racked her brains.
After a deep silence, Sakura said quietly, her face an emotionless mask, "Then, I'll abdicate my throne. I have no wish to bring complications to the Li Kingdom. I give up my position as the Princess of the Kinomoto Kingdom."
"That won't be necessary. Besides...can you give up all these?" Fujitaka asked, gesturing at the palace and the beautiful things around them.
Seeing the determined look on his daughter's face, he knew what her answer would be.
"Yes." Sakura said levelly, without the slightest trace of hesitation, "I care not for these things, for these riches are not necessary, nor are they of great importance to me. I have thought about the Black Star for many days and I have accepted the fact that my chance of survival is very slim. Comprehending that, I also came to the realization that the things that I truly love and appreciate is life itself. Dewdrops on a leaf, lambs frolicking around in pastures, iridescent rainbows after a storm, the first cry of a baby waking to the world...These are the things that are truly important. Vast and beautiful palaces and gold mean nothing to me...Father...the greatest gifts of all are life, hope, light and love..."
"Love..." Fujitaka said softly, "What about your brother and I? Could you bear to leave us, knowing that your leaving will bring to us great pain, grief and sorrow? Do you not love us any longer? Are you willing to put us through the suffering of a loved one lost??"
At that, Sakura was silenced. After pondering upon it, she finally shook her head, tears falling from her eyes.
"No..." Sakura whispered, "I cannot bear to leave Touya or you...I will not leave...I can't..."
Fujitaka stroked her auburn hair gently, murmuring, "I thought not."
After Sakura had recovered sufficiently, Fujitaka asked, "So will you consent to this betrothal?"
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Winged Guardian: Heh, heh, heh. A cliffhanger!!! Muahahahahahahahaha!!! Wow, I really am mean, aren't I? =P
People: *puppy eyes and pouts*
Winged Guardian: *coughs and splutters*
*Gagging noises are heard from the bathroom Winged Guardian suddenly rushed into.*
People: *offended* Hey! We're not that repulsive!!!
Winged Guardian: *evil grin* Yes you are. *smiles sweetly*
People: Aarghh!! We want the story!!!!
Winged Guardian: *crosses arms and smirks* No.
People: Oh, please? *Please?* Pretty please with a cherry on top??? *Please*??
Winged Guardian: *smirks evilly* I don't like cherries.
People: *disappointed and downcast*
Winged Guardian: *relents* Oh, alright! *throws arms up in a gesture of exasperation*
People: Hurray!!
Winged Guardian: *sighs* Here's the story. You'd better review!!! *waves Syaoran's sword threateningly*
Syaoran: *indignantly* Hey! That's my sword!!! And you're holding the hilt all wrong!!
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Fujitaka asked, "So will you consent to this betrothal?"
Sakura took a step back and cried, "When pigs fly!!!"
Muahahahahaha. *evil grin* Too bad. =P
Two figures step out of the shadows.
guess who?
*^*^*^*^* Sakura's POV
The navy-colored hair boy had a powerful aura, but it was the quiet chocolate-haired boy who caught her attention. not surprising, eh? *evil grin*
Sakura studied him carefully.
He was tall, almost as tall as her brother, Touya. Messy, tousled brown hair framed a determined face. His eyes were a haunting shade of amber.
[Many girls would say that he's cute] Sakura thought [But definitely not me.]
Intelligence glittered in those ocher eyes as he in turn, studied her back. She could almost feel those clear amber eyes piercing her to her very soul, stripping her secrets, as he gave her a cold appraising look.
Sakura felt a tingle run up her spine and shivered slightly, despite herself.
There was a confident air around him and the way he carried himself showed that he had great pride. He had the quiet grace of a cat and he had to be very good to have stood in the shadows for so long without her noticing or sensing him. Sakura noted that he carried no weapons, despite the rippling muscles under his shirt which meant that he worked out. This meant that he was either a fool or a great martial art master. And she believed that it was the later.
His forest green aura billowed around her and she could sense that his magic held great power.
Who was this stranger and what did he want?
There was no mistaking it. This boy was dangerous. He would be a challenge to her, a worthy adversary.
"I am Syaoran Li and this is my cousin, Eriol Hiiragizawa." he spoke quietly, confidently.
Sakura's eyes narrowed dangerously at that. [So, this is Li Syaoran.]
*^*^*^*^* Syaoran's POV
Syaoran in turn, had studied Sakura as well. This tall and slender girl held herself with an air of quiet confidence and the grace of a born dancer. She had shoulder-length hazel hair, which was unusual as princesses usually have long hair so that they can fling them around. Syaoran scowled at the memory of girls flinging their hair around as they chatted and flirted with him. He had ignored them but they still persisted in following him around.
Two perfect locks of honey-brown hair framed a fair face. He saw a spark of humor and confidence in her exquisite emerald eyes as she looked back at him levelly, giving him gaze for gaze calmly, apparently showing no signs of being unnerved by him which was surprising.
She looked fragile and delicate but he knew that under her natural beauty, there was an unwavering girl of great courage, with unbelievable potential and great powers that had yet to be unlocked.
This girl was ravishingly beautiful and incredibly strong.
She had a delicate nose and soft lips of a shade of cherry blossom pink and Syaoran found himself wondering what it would be like to feel those lips on his, to press his lips to hers and kiss her tenderly.........
Catching himself at these treacherous thoughts, Syaoran immediately schooled his face a perfect blank and hastily introduced himself and his devious cousin, Eriol, who would be the death of him, just to make his brain focus on something else. Anything else would be better than thinking these silly thoughts.
Syaoran noticed the recognition of his name dawning on her face and a flash of anger in her eyes which darkened dangerously. And strangely, he felt a twinge of pain in his heart.
*^*^*^*^* Normal POV
"As for the matter of pigs flying, that's entirely possible, right Syaoran?" said a smirking Eriol Hiiragizawa.
"Oh, of course," smirked Syaoran, playing along.
There was a burst of two strong magics, one forest green and the other, indigo.
And...miracles of all miracles!!! a piglet appeared, suspended in the air.
Sakura looked utterly outraged.
Fuming at the smirks the two boys gave her, she yelled, "Tomoyo!!! Come here!!" Ha! You guys weren't expecting that, were you? =P
In a flash, the doors slammed open and a girl with long wavy violet hair ran to Sakura.
Bright blue eyes looked questioningly at Sakura as Tomoyo asked, concerned, "Sakura- chan, What's the matter???"
Sakura said flatly, scowling as she pointed at the two guys, "Them."
Tomoyo's eyes widened at the sight of the piglet suspended in the air and her jaw nearly dropped at the sight of the two boys.
"Kawaii!!!!" Tomoyo screamed with joy, taking her sketchpad out of nowhere and started drawing excitedly.
"Tomoyo..." Sakura groaned, a big sweatdrop forming at the back of her head as she watched her animated cousin "This isn't the time for that and these two jerks are definitely not cute in any way!!!"
Snickers were heard from the two guys and Sakura shot them a glare that could strip paint.
"Oh, right." Tomoyo said, putting her sketchpad away, slightly sheepish.
Noticing that Eriol seemed to be eyeing Tomoyo with interest, an evil grin appeared on her face and she announced, "Tomoyo, you take Eriol Hiiragizawa on while I take care of this Chinese Gaki, Li Syaoran."
The last two words were spat out with distaste.
Both boys looked slightly surprised as slender but dangerous-looking swords appeared in the two delicate-looking maidens' hands.
As both girls struck out at them, they recovered enough to call up their swords and block.
"Wait." Eriol said, smirking "The matter of the flying pig is yet to be settled."
At that, Sakura staggered and nearly fell over and Tomoyo did fall over, anime-style.
Regaining her composure, Sakura crossed her arms and smirked, saying, "This is a piglet. Not a pig."
Tomoyo swallowed down a giggle when the two boys glared daggers at them.
"Fine!" Syaoran said, switching the piglet for a full-grown one, "Now, what do you have to say?"
Tomoyo smiled triumphantly and said, "The pig isn't flying, it's just suspended in the air like a pendant."
After throwing glares at them, Eriol concentrated and made the pig move in the air with his magic.
"So?" the two boys asked exultantly.
Sakura frowned as she scrutinized the pig. Her frown cleared and she smiled sweetly, giving them an innocent look, "The pig is floating, not flying."
Syaoran and Eriol glared at them, gnashing their teeth.
They thought for a long time as the two girls exchanged victorious looks.
"And there's no way I'm lending you the Fly Card." Sakura taunted.
Tomoyo and Sakura smirked at them.
Two identical evil grins appeared on the boys' faces.
"Then, we'll have to take the Fly Card from you then," they said, exchanging sly smiles.
Eriol and Syaoran smirked and advanced towards them.
Sakura and Tomoyo gulped, exchanging nervous looks, nodding to each other in mutual understanding, both of them turned and fled in opposite directions.
Eriol and Syaoran gave chase, Eriol after Tomoyo and Syaoran after Sakura.
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Winged Guardian: Well, that's it for this chapter! Who will prevail???
Please review and hope you enjoyed reading my fanfic!
Winged Guardian
Heart_given_Wings@hotmail.com