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It was almost evening when Syaoran returned feeling refreshed but still something troubled his mind. Flashes of memories and that melody that he never thought to hear. When arriving back to the hut he realized, the one who was humming that song was no other than Kinomoto. That song of memories...Memories I wished would just leave me alone, he thought. Noticing that the melody had stopped, he snapped out of his thoughts realizing that she was watching him with a great deal of emotion that he had never noticed before. The two gazed at each other with silence. As then Syaoran, who quickly looked away, left to the barn where he stared at the sunlight before it went down... His life was becoming more confused and he didn't know what was happening but something inside him that was locked away had begun to open up once again. He sighed forgetting that he hadn't eaten anything since lunch but lazy as he was, he fell asleep once again without dreams the shadows he once knew but something better...food!
Sakura watched him leave as thought to herself...He maybe the most stubborn, most rudest person I have ever met, but I still wonder why he saved my life...he didn't even know me but still protected me and brought me here...as then she remembered how handsome he looked standing there at the window watching her. He was in a deep thought while I sang that melody and afterwards it was pain I saw in his eyes. Sakura sighed and shook her head. "You think too much about him Sakura..." she told herself in a small voice. She glanced at the barn and shook her head.
"Sakura?" Megumi asked her as she appeared through the door. Sakura, who was caught unaware, quickly looked away and hope that she didn't see her looking at the barn.
"Megumi...er-How was the field today? I heard about Asako's new healthy baby girl..." Sakura said as Megumi laughed looking at the clean hut.
"Yes, beautiful child that she is...I never knew our hut could look like this...'she said with a grin. 'I should give this assignment to you more often..." Sakura smiled as Megumi notice how she seemed unfocused at the moment...she wondered why.
"I think that would be enough for today...thank you Sakura so much...oh and tomorrow we need to visit one of my close friends, it seems that her young one has cold..."
"I shall prepare for tomorrow then...Megumi I'll be going to the plains afterwards, would you like to come?" Sakura asked as Megumi smiled and said, "I'm sorry my child I'd love to come with but I'm all out of energy...why don't you invite Syao to go with you?"
Sakura blushed as she nodded and said quietly; "Maybe I can ask him..." she bowed and left the room. Megumi laughed as she yawned and went to have an early nap.
Sakura stared at the barn door where she knew Syaoran was staying, she wanted to ask him to come with her but she still had her doubts. Taking a deep breath and wrapping herself in the small blanket she had brought, she knocked on the door and waited. There was no reply, as then she knocked once more till it suddenly creaked quietly and it slowly opened. Surprised and having a nervous breakdown, Sakura whispered, "Samurai? Are you here?" Still there was no reply. Taking a deep breath, Sakura took a step inside and kept calling him. As she looked around, she went to the horse demon from the incident that she named Acrylic. The horse sniffed Sakura as she walked closer.
"Acrylic, that tickles!" Sakura laughed as she patted the horse and whispered to Acrylic, 'Do you know where he is?" the horse grunted and nudged her to where she saw a large pile of hay on top of Syaoran.
Sakura giggled and said to the horse, "Acrylic he is going to be very upset with you when he wakes up..." Sakura slowly moved closer to the sleeping Syaoran as she smiled and watched him sleep. He looks so peaceful and calm, I can't disturb him...Sakura thought. As the last of the sunlight that went through the cracks of the wall glistened across his face and Sakura felt that feeling again and felt her heart beat faster and faster. Seeing that there was a piece of hay in his hair she slowly pushed it away, not realizing what she just did. She smiled at him and slowly stood up and placing the blanket over him she whispered, "Night Syao..." As she began to walk he grumbled out, "I'm Hungry...wait! Where are you going?! Come on, how about a piece of that appl-!" Sakura giggled as she patted the horse and closed the door quietly.
Walking to the plains she took out the dragon orb and called to the Hawk of Ogai's, the golden-blue eyed bird with dark black and red feathers appeared as she began to send a message to her family and friends.
"Please get it to them as soon as possible...' Sakura said placing a necklace around the Hawk as it screeched replying to her and flew away. ' Thank you so much..." Sakura closed her eyes and connected with the hawk as she showed it where to go.
When Toyomo and Eriol made it to the Kinomoto Castle, Tomoyo broke into tears as Eriol held her gently. Toya and Yukito sighed knowing the pain and worried panic that went through her. They all watched the sun set and the sunrays appear across the fountain, the water glistened, as they stayed silent in thought of Sakura.
"Oh Eriol, she can't be dead.' She continued to sob even more. ' I can still feel her magic, I know she out there..."
"Maybe the best thing to do is wait for a miracle...she might have been searching for us, while we were searching for her..." Toya told her.
"I think you are right...I guess we just have to wait for a miracle..." Yuki said. Still Tomoyo smiled sadly but was unsatisfied with waiting. The thought of Sakura alone in the woods and maybe starving to death was just too much to bear.
"I recently got a message from Kero and Spinnel and it said that she is close by in the West where the forests are." Eriol said. Suddenly a large hawk appeared holding a visual dragon crystal.
"What is this?" Eriol asked Tomoyo who slowly took the green crystal and placed it in the bowl of water. Then she whispered to the bird her gratitude and thanks for his long journey.
"It's a dragon orb...only Elmets could ever use such a stone to visual a picture message and maybe Sakura is calling to us..." Tomoyo said, placing the crystal in the middle of the fountain. Just as the sun began to set the moonlight appeared and the small water began to glow as the image of Sakura was formed in the clear water.
"SAKURA!!" everyone said as Sakura smiled and said, "I don't have much time before the orb loses energy...I still have a lot of practice I have to do.... I am sorry for not replying in such a long time...I would have sent sooner but since those Dark Shadows were close by...it was nearly i- impossible to send even this one to you...please do not tell anyone of my message to all of you...' a short pause as the message became blurrier and then it began again...'you all must be wondering where I am...all I can tell you is that I am safe and hope to say here as long as I can...do not worry anymore...if you want to reply to me, tell Kero to place his dragon orb that I had left in my room over there..." they watched as tears fell down her face...and she said... "There's so much more I want to say, but I have to make sure this gets out to you all...I'm sorry for everything that has happened...please don't hate me...I miss and love you all each and every single day and hope that you all forgive me someday for making you all suffer and worry so much...until then...please reply back. Sayonara for now, Sakura Kinomoto..."
"Sakura...is...alive..." Kero said as everyone turned and saw Kero and Spinnel watching the rest of the message... In a happy voice and everyone began to dance and sing as tears brimmed in their eyes knowing that she is alive.
"The Goddess came through for us...Sakura's alive..." Tomoyo said with more happy tears that came down her face. Eriol who smiled held her tightly, he too was happy that she was alive and that Tomoyo was smiling once again.
The full moon glowed as Toya sighed holding the dragon orb as Yuki walked in watching him. Yuki who took the orb looked at it and said, "Her powers are growing stronger and stronger...it must have been that boy..."
"That little brat?! I still think that it isn't a good idea for her to be alone out there with him..." Toya told him as Yuki sat down and took a deep breath before answering.
"Sakura is so cute with him, the two never seem to stop arguing and..." Yukito stopped as the sound of a thump. He looked up and saw that Toya had placed the orb on the desk, Yukito laughed.
"Pheh...Megumi and Ogai have been our parents' guardians and friends for as long as I can remember, I hope all is well and safe..." Toya said.
"Hey save some for me!" Spinnel said as he appeared with Kero who was holding a plate filled with sweets.
"Still eating again...Kero you never change..." Toya said with a laugh.
"Yes it so seems...' Yuki said and looked at Kero's plate which was completely empty and looked up at both Spinnel and Kero and asked, 'would you like some more of the sweet cakes? We still have some more in the dinning hall..."
"Oh no...its all right...I had my share of sweets this evening...but thank you for asking." Kero said with a grin. Rubbing his eyes and yawning Kero said to them, "I think its time for my retire...so I bid you all goodnight..." He bowed and walked out of the room.
Spinnel Sun shook his head and said, "I can never imagine that Kero would eat soo much...and never save some for me..."
"Spinnel you must be exhausted from your journey...here I'll show to your room..." Yukito said as he showed Spinnel to his room. Toya who sighed watched the stars as they glowed and he whispered into the night, "Mother, Father, is this the way that Sakura must go?" A soft breeze blew and Toya closed his eyes. I just hope that you are right about this...mother. Toya sighed and stood up, "I'm going out..." he said when Yukito appeared. He watched as Toya left on his black mustang, shaking his head he thought to himself, mother is this the right path she should be taken? Is Sakura ready for this? As then Yukito stood up and blew the candle out.
Toya looked around in his dark cloak of the land that he had been destiny ever since he was still a little child. Yukito and himself never had time for fun or a peaceful walk around the land but work, work, and more work. Now as King, he finally has a chance to explore the world that he knew never existed. Walking into a tavern he had heard about was one of the greatest in its bourbon and whiskey trade, Toya took his seat in the far corner as he watched people singing, drinking and having a good time with their drinks. Suddenly a scream was heard in the backroom, a girl with long light brown hair and light brown eyes that were filled with tears had appeared through the door. Toya watched as she cried out for help as a large bald man of about forty came closer and was very drunk. He reached for her as she moved father away. He growled with anger as he shouted, "You little whore I told you to stay put...and I mean it!!" he shouted as then the girl screaming and looked at Toya. She was almost about his age maybe even younger and it was something in her eyes affected him in such a way that he couldn't breath. The pain inside him hurt so much of seeing someone he dearly loved in the same need of help. Toya who stood up before it got out of hand said to the drunken man, "Leave her alone..." as then the man laughed at him and said back. "Who the are you to go about in other peoples' businesses..." he said drunkenly.
"Since this becoming a problem in this Tavern, I am making it my business...' Toya said in a cold sharp tone. ' It seems that the lady does not want or need anything of you...if you don't want to die...leave her alone..." Toya said as slowly moved his hand to his long blade that was nestled within the side of his cloak.
"NOBODY...NOBODY TELLS ME WHAT TO DO AND YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THEM!!!' the large man said as he went back to the woman who was crouched in the corner. ' Now back to you sweetie pie...you better do as I say or else you can say to your Papa's business...now give me a kiss..." before he could even touch her, Toya went in front of the girl and the man laughed at him.
"Now I tried to tell you gently to leave her alone and you have lost my respect and I would love to send you flying out of this Tavern but if you continue I shall and will send you to a place that you would never wish that you have crossed lines with me..." Toya said and everyone gasped and quickly everything stopped and the man laughed, "Why your loyal Highness...I- I am a disgrace..." the man said as then he swung his fist towards him. Toya who gracefully dodged the punch came around him and kicked him off balanced and knocked him unconsciuos with the backside of his sword. People watched quietly as Toya placed the blade back and turned to the girl who was staring at him with shock and intensity.
Toya, who looked around, walked away as then the music began to play once again as soon as he left. He continued walking until he sensed something from behind him; he continued to walk until he hid behind the wall. The streets were all quiet and not even a single sound was made as he waited for the moment.
Ruby, looked around for the mysterious man who had saved her...No Helped her in the Tavern...she wanted a word from him. Following his every turn he took she smiled and thought to herself, I got you now... Suddenly passing a dark street he had disappeared, maybe he went that way as then she walked passed by a dark intersection of alleys. Suddenly a large shadow came over her and a large cold hand covered her mouth from screaming and then the dark voice said, "Who are you?" Suddenly a light came upon them and much to her surprise, she found herself staring right at him.
Toya, who was gazing at the girl that was in his arms and realized that it was the girl from the Tavern and he said, "You... what are you doing here following me in the night?" he said letting her go as then she slapped him and then the hood of the cloak came off and not noticing who it was Ruby shouted... "Well for one thing, I can't believe you got in the way...another reason would be that I-" As she was about to continue, she suddenly felt dizzy and for the first time in her life fainted. Toya sighed and picked her up and kept walking on. He just couldn't leave her out here it was freezing, he sighed as he kept walking to the castle carrying the young woman that had the most intensed brown eyes he had ever seen.
The next morning came and the smell of soup with sausage and eggs drifted through the air as it awoke Syaoran's stomach. Rubbing his eyes he noticed that a small blanket was left. He wondered why. It was a cold night; maybe Megumi might have brought it to him. Folding the blanket Syaoran stood up and walked slowly to the hut filled with many different smells of food. Master Ogai and Megumi were sitting at the table as Syaoran bowed and asked them, "Did you bring a small blanket to me last night?" He stared at the couple that sat across from him, Master Ogai with his pipe and Megumi with her sewing...just like always, he thought.
"A blanket?" Master Ogai said confusingly and looked at Megumi and she shook her head. Megumi smiled as she thought of Sakura who gave him the blanket and gave Syaoran his plate.
"I appreciate it...it was rather cold out there...' Syaoran said to the both of them as he took a bite off his plate. ' My, this is delicious..." as he continued eating. He thought to himself, something is different here...as he finished; Megumi smiled and took his plate.
"Syaoran, I would like you to do me a favor today...you do not need to do any training today." Ogai told his grandson.
"What would you like me to do?" Syaoran asked.
"Megumi and I have to attend a special meeting towards the war between the bandits and we need Sakura and you to go to Lady Sananko's house since her child Akio is running with a cold..." Ogai said smoking his pipe.
"I see...does Sakura know about this?" Syaoran asked with caution.
"Yes I told this morning, she is right now picking herbs before leaving..." Megumi told Syaoran as she poured him a cup of tea.
"I see..." knowing that he was going to travel a few miles with Kinomoto was somewhat interesting.
"Is it all right with you?" Ogai asked him.
"Sure..." Syaoran forced out as then he went to the barn and began to set up the wagon for his travel with her. He patted Acrylic as he loaded her up to the wagon, from the corner of his eye, he watched Sakura say goodbye to Megumi and Ogai. Ever since she had arrived, life in the Misty Forest soon began to come to life. People began to appear more friendly and cheerful. It was strange; a girl coming from nowhere suddenly becomes a very important person to the villagers all over the area. Was there something he did not know about her? He thought. When Sakura approached him, their eyes connected once again and the gaze of the Sapphire emerald had still that dizzy affect on him. Breaking the trance, he asked her. "Are you all ready to go?"
"I-I think so..." Sakura stumbled out, feeling uncomfortable as she felt the heat rose into her cheeks. The two sat in the front and waved back to Megumi and Ogai who both had mischievous looks on their faces. Syaoran sighed as they began their trip.
Sakura who was sitting in silence as they rode to the town glanced at Syaoran from time to time. Not knowing what to say she just watched him focused on the road that was ahead of him. When they reached the town Syaoran had stopped Acrylic and got down and placed out a hand for her. In a short pause, Sakura smiled and took a deep breath and held his hand as she went down. The strong connection between them was so great their heartbeats were beating rapidly as the energy flowed back and forth.
"Ummm...I..." Sakura said staring at his shoes. It was too hard for her to look at his brown honest eyes. When Syaoran noticed that he didn't let go her hand, he quickly released it and started to walk on.
"Syaoran! Sakura!" a voice called out as Syaoran turned and saw Daisetsu and Meilin holding hands, smiling.
"Daisetsu? Meilin? What are you both doing here?" Syaoran said as the couple laughed. Meilin was about the same age as Sakura and had long jet, black hair that looked shinny in the sunlight. Sakura could tell the love that was shown within their eyes for each other, she was entirely happy for them, but as well very envious for the two.
"Well you see, Meilin had some relatives that lived nearby and we were going to visit them now...oh Sakura this is Meilin, she the perfect girl of my life..." Daisetsu said dreamily as Meilin giggled and began to blush. Sakura could sense Syaoran who was either upset that his best friend had a girlfriend or that he was very happy for his best friend to have found someone.
"Daisetsu, tomorrow Master Ogai said that we have break, so need of showing tomorrow." Syaoran said and looked at Sakura and smiled. Sakura who was in a trance with his smile, smiled back and looked at Meilin and said, "Its nice to meet you, I have heard so much of you..."
"Its so good meet you too, after all the talk in the village, I wish you a warm welcome to the Village Tipa." Meilin said with a laugh.
"Thank you...well it was nice to meet you." Sakura said cheerfully as she turned to Syaoran who nodded that it was time to go.
"I think we must be on the leave, we were to be expected before nightfall...Good day to you both... " Daisetsu said and waved as then as they continued walking, Meilin's voice was heard from a distance... "I think they would make a splendid couple..."
Syaoran who extended his hand for Sakura to sit next to him, suddenly as she climbed in, Sakura missed the bar and slipped. Just before she fell, Syaoran caught her and they looked at each other and Syaoran pulled her up and Sakura replied, "Thanks Syaoran...for not laughing at me...I so clumsy at times..."
"Umm... No need to thank me, this just makes us even..." Syaoran said as they began their journey to the west side of the village. Soon enough the two of them talked about the times when she had first arrived in the Misty Forest.
"It was nice too see Daisetsu happy with his girlfriend...they are just to perfect for each other..." Sakura sighed and remembered Eriol and Tomoyo, their love for each other.
"Yes it is...never seen my best friend so happy than he was now...but I am kind envious that he has a girlfriend and I...well I'm happy for the both of them... " Syaoran replied and softly smiled as he continued watching the road as Sakura watched him silently. Sakura could not help but picturing herself just screaming out the feelings that were so unknown to her. When they stopped for a break, she asked him, "Samurai? I- um?"
"Hmmm?" he said with a yawn, stretching his arms as Sakura gasped, her mouth went suddenly dry by the muscles that stretched as he raised his arms.
"Don't you ever feel like you wanted something but it was just hard to reach for it?" Sakura said looking at him with a questioning look.
"Like a child wanting a puppet on the top shelf but to short to reach it?" he moved his eyebrows up and down. Sakura smiled. As then she said... "Yeah something like that..."
"Well, sometimes I would feel that way, but I guess I do not really know... it would depend, but if it was such a treasure...I would do my best in order to reach for it... " Syaoran said as Sakura nodded and patted the horse who grunted and sniffed Sakura, making her giggle. It was the first time he had heard her laughed ever since she had been rescued. Seeing her play with the horse ears just wanted to make Syaoran smile. "We should get going... Lady Sanako's house is just over that hill..." he said to her as they climbed aboard the wagon once again and as then Sakura and Syaoran realized that this was their first time together without having to argue about anything...they look at each other and laughed...Sakura knew for sure that since the first time she had seen her mysterious hero, she knew that she would try her hardest to keep that treasure...forever...
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It was almost evening when Syaoran returned feeling refreshed but still something troubled his mind. Flashes of memories and that melody that he never thought to hear. When arriving back to the hut he realized, the one who was humming that song was no other than Kinomoto. That song of memories...Memories I wished would just leave me alone, he thought. Noticing that the melody had stopped, he snapped out of his thoughts realizing that she was watching him with a great deal of emotion that he had never noticed before. The two gazed at each other with silence. As then Syaoran, who quickly looked away, left to the barn where he stared at the sunlight before it went down... His life was becoming more confused and he didn't know what was happening but something inside him that was locked away had begun to open up once again. He sighed forgetting that he hadn't eaten anything since lunch but lazy as he was, he fell asleep once again without dreams the shadows he once knew but something better...food!
Sakura watched him leave as thought to herself...He maybe the most stubborn, most rudest person I have ever met, but I still wonder why he saved my life...he didn't even know me but still protected me and brought me here...as then she remembered how handsome he looked standing there at the window watching her. He was in a deep thought while I sang that melody and afterwards it was pain I saw in his eyes. Sakura sighed and shook her head. "You think too much about him Sakura..." she told herself in a small voice. She glanced at the barn and shook her head.
"Sakura?" Megumi asked her as she appeared through the door. Sakura, who was caught unaware, quickly looked away and hope that she didn't see her looking at the barn.
"Megumi...er-How was the field today? I heard about Asako's new healthy baby girl..." Sakura said as Megumi laughed looking at the clean hut.
"Yes, beautiful child that she is...I never knew our hut could look like this...'she said with a grin. 'I should give this assignment to you more often..." Sakura smiled as Megumi notice how she seemed unfocused at the moment...she wondered why.
"I think that would be enough for today...thank you Sakura so much...oh and tomorrow we need to visit one of my close friends, it seems that her young one has cold..."
"I shall prepare for tomorrow then...Megumi I'll be going to the plains afterwards, would you like to come?" Sakura asked as Megumi smiled and said, "I'm sorry my child I'd love to come with but I'm all out of energy...why don't you invite Syao to go with you?"
Sakura blushed as she nodded and said quietly; "Maybe I can ask him..." she bowed and left the room. Megumi laughed as she yawned and went to have an early nap.
Sakura stared at the barn door where she knew Syaoran was staying, she wanted to ask him to come with her but she still had her doubts. Taking a deep breath and wrapping herself in the small blanket she had brought, she knocked on the door and waited. There was no reply, as then she knocked once more till it suddenly creaked quietly and it slowly opened. Surprised and having a nervous breakdown, Sakura whispered, "Samurai? Are you here?" Still there was no reply. Taking a deep breath, Sakura took a step inside and kept calling him. As she looked around, she went to the horse demon from the incident that she named Acrylic. The horse sniffed Sakura as she walked closer.
"Acrylic, that tickles!" Sakura laughed as she patted the horse and whispered to Acrylic, 'Do you know where he is?" the horse grunted and nudged her to where she saw a large pile of hay on top of Syaoran.
Sakura giggled and said to the horse, "Acrylic he is going to be very upset with you when he wakes up..." Sakura slowly moved closer to the sleeping Syaoran as she smiled and watched him sleep. He looks so peaceful and calm, I can't disturb him...Sakura thought. As the last of the sunlight that went through the cracks of the wall glistened across his face and Sakura felt that feeling again and felt her heart beat faster and faster. Seeing that there was a piece of hay in his hair she slowly pushed it away, not realizing what she just did. She smiled at him and slowly stood up and placing the blanket over him she whispered, "Night Syao..." As she began to walk he grumbled out, "I'm Hungry...wait! Where are you going?! Come on, how about a piece of that appl-!" Sakura giggled as she patted the horse and closed the door quietly.
Walking to the plains she took out the dragon orb and called to the Hawk of Ogai's, the golden-blue eyed bird with dark black and red feathers appeared as she began to send a message to her family and friends.
"Please get it to them as soon as possible...' Sakura said placing a necklace around the Hawk as it screeched replying to her and flew away. ' Thank you so much..." Sakura closed her eyes and connected with the hawk as she showed it where to go.
When Toyomo and Eriol made it to the Kinomoto Castle, Tomoyo broke into tears as Eriol held her gently. Toya and Yukito sighed knowing the pain and worried panic that went through her. They all watched the sun set and the sunrays appear across the fountain, the water glistened, as they stayed silent in thought of Sakura.
"Oh Eriol, she can't be dead.' She continued to sob even more. ' I can still feel her magic, I know she out there..."
"Maybe the best thing to do is wait for a miracle...she might have been searching for us, while we were searching for her..." Toya told her.
"I think you are right...I guess we just have to wait for a miracle..." Yuki said. Still Tomoyo smiled sadly but was unsatisfied with waiting. The thought of Sakura alone in the woods and maybe starving to death was just too much to bear.
"I recently got a message from Kero and Spinnel and it said that she is close by in the West where the forests are." Eriol said. Suddenly a large hawk appeared holding a visual dragon crystal.
"What is this?" Eriol asked Tomoyo who slowly took the green crystal and placed it in the bowl of water. Then she whispered to the bird her gratitude and thanks for his long journey.
"It's a dragon orb...only Elmets could ever use such a stone to visual a picture message and maybe Sakura is calling to us..." Tomoyo said, placing the crystal in the middle of the fountain. Just as the sun began to set the moonlight appeared and the small water began to glow as the image of Sakura was formed in the clear water.
"SAKURA!!" everyone said as Sakura smiled and said, "I don't have much time before the orb loses energy...I still have a lot of practice I have to do.... I am sorry for not replying in such a long time...I would have sent sooner but since those Dark Shadows were close by...it was nearly i- impossible to send even this one to you...please do not tell anyone of my message to all of you...' a short pause as the message became blurrier and then it began again...'you all must be wondering where I am...all I can tell you is that I am safe and hope to say here as long as I can...do not worry anymore...if you want to reply to me, tell Kero to place his dragon orb that I had left in my room over there..." they watched as tears fell down her face...and she said... "There's so much more I want to say, but I have to make sure this gets out to you all...I'm sorry for everything that has happened...please don't hate me...I miss and love you all each and every single day and hope that you all forgive me someday for making you all suffer and worry so much...until then...please reply back. Sayonara for now, Sakura Kinomoto..."
"Sakura...is...alive..." Kero said as everyone turned and saw Kero and Spinnel watching the rest of the message... In a happy voice and everyone began to dance and sing as tears brimmed in their eyes knowing that she is alive.
"The Goddess came through for us...Sakura's alive..." Tomoyo said with more happy tears that came down her face. Eriol who smiled held her tightly, he too was happy that she was alive and that Tomoyo was smiling once again.
The full moon glowed as Toya sighed holding the dragon orb as Yuki walked in watching him. Yuki who took the orb looked at it and said, "Her powers are growing stronger and stronger...it must have been that boy..."
"That little brat?! I still think that it isn't a good idea for her to be alone out there with him..." Toya told him as Yuki sat down and took a deep breath before answering.
"Sakura is so cute with him, the two never seem to stop arguing and..." Yukito stopped as the sound of a thump. He looked up and saw that Toya had placed the orb on the desk, Yukito laughed.
"Pheh...Megumi and Ogai have been our parents' guardians and friends for as long as I can remember, I hope all is well and safe..." Toya said.
"Hey save some for me!" Spinnel said as he appeared with Kero who was holding a plate filled with sweets.
"Still eating again...Kero you never change..." Toya said with a laugh.
"Yes it so seems...' Yuki said and looked at Kero's plate which was completely empty and looked up at both Spinnel and Kero and asked, 'would you like some more of the sweet cakes? We still have some more in the dinning hall..."
"Oh no...its all right...I had my share of sweets this evening...but thank you for asking." Kero said with a grin. Rubbing his eyes and yawning Kero said to them, "I think its time for my retire...so I bid you all goodnight..." He bowed and walked out of the room.
Spinnel Sun shook his head and said, "I can never imagine that Kero would eat soo much...and never save some for me..."
"Spinnel you must be exhausted from your journey...here I'll show to your room..." Yukito said as he showed Spinnel to his room. Toya who sighed watched the stars as they glowed and he whispered into the night, "Mother, Father, is this the way that Sakura must go?" A soft breeze blew and Toya closed his eyes. I just hope that you are right about this...mother. Toya sighed and stood up, "I'm going out..." he said when Yukito appeared. He watched as Toya left on his black mustang, shaking his head he thought to himself, mother is this the right path she should be taken? Is Sakura ready for this? As then Yukito stood up and blew the candle out.
Toya looked around in his dark cloak of the land that he had been destiny ever since he was still a little child. Yukito and himself never had time for fun or a peaceful walk around the land but work, work, and more work. Now as King, he finally has a chance to explore the world that he knew never existed. Walking into a tavern he had heard about was one of the greatest in its bourbon and whiskey trade, Toya took his seat in the far corner as he watched people singing, drinking and having a good time with their drinks. Suddenly a scream was heard in the backroom, a girl with long light brown hair and light brown eyes that were filled with tears had appeared through the door. Toya watched as she cried out for help as a large bald man of about forty came closer and was very drunk. He reached for her as she moved father away. He growled with anger as he shouted, "You little whore I told you to stay put...and I mean it!!" he shouted as then the girl screaming and looked at Toya. She was almost about his age maybe even younger and it was something in her eyes affected him in such a way that he couldn't breath. The pain inside him hurt so much of seeing someone he dearly loved in the same need of help. Toya who stood up before it got out of hand said to the drunken man, "Leave her alone..." as then the man laughed at him and said back. "Who the are you to go about in other peoples' businesses..." he said drunkenly.
"Since this becoming a problem in this Tavern, I am making it my business...' Toya said in a cold sharp tone. ' It seems that the lady does not want or need anything of you...if you don't want to die...leave her alone..." Toya said as slowly moved his hand to his long blade that was nestled within the side of his cloak.
"NOBODY...NOBODY TELLS ME WHAT TO DO AND YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THEM!!!' the large man said as he went back to the woman who was crouched in the corner. ' Now back to you sweetie pie...you better do as I say or else you can say to your Papa's business...now give me a kiss..." before he could even touch her, Toya went in front of the girl and the man laughed at him.
"Now I tried to tell you gently to leave her alone and you have lost my respect and I would love to send you flying out of this Tavern but if you continue I shall and will send you to a place that you would never wish that you have crossed lines with me..." Toya said and everyone gasped and quickly everything stopped and the man laughed, "Why your loyal Highness...I- I am a disgrace..." the man said as then he swung his fist towards him. Toya who gracefully dodged the punch came around him and kicked him off balanced and knocked him unconsciuos with the backside of his sword. People watched quietly as Toya placed the blade back and turned to the girl who was staring at him with shock and intensity.
Toya, who looked around, walked away as then the music began to play once again as soon as he left. He continued walking until he sensed something from behind him; he continued to walk until he hid behind the wall. The streets were all quiet and not even a single sound was made as he waited for the moment.
Ruby, looked around for the mysterious man who had saved her...No Helped her in the Tavern...she wanted a word from him. Following his every turn he took she smiled and thought to herself, I got you now... Suddenly passing a dark street he had disappeared, maybe he went that way as then she walked passed by a dark intersection of alleys. Suddenly a large shadow came over her and a large cold hand covered her mouth from screaming and then the dark voice said, "Who are you?" Suddenly a light came upon them and much to her surprise, she found herself staring right at him.
Toya, who was gazing at the girl that was in his arms and realized that it was the girl from the Tavern and he said, "You... what are you doing here following me in the night?" he said letting her go as then she slapped him and then the hood of the cloak came off and not noticing who it was Ruby shouted... "Well for one thing, I can't believe you got in the way...another reason would be that I-" As she was about to continue, she suddenly felt dizzy and for the first time in her life fainted. Toya sighed and picked her up and kept walking on. He just couldn't leave her out here it was freezing, he sighed as he kept walking to the castle carrying the young woman that had the most intensed brown eyes he had ever seen.
The next morning came and the smell of soup with sausage and eggs drifted through the air as it awoke Syaoran's stomach. Rubbing his eyes he noticed that a small blanket was left. He wondered why. It was a cold night; maybe Megumi might have brought it to him. Folding the blanket Syaoran stood up and walked slowly to the hut filled with many different smells of food. Master Ogai and Megumi were sitting at the table as Syaoran bowed and asked them, "Did you bring a small blanket to me last night?" He stared at the couple that sat across from him, Master Ogai with his pipe and Megumi with her sewing...just like always, he thought.
"A blanket?" Master Ogai said confusingly and looked at Megumi and she shook her head. Megumi smiled as she thought of Sakura who gave him the blanket and gave Syaoran his plate.
"I appreciate it...it was rather cold out there...' Syaoran said to the both of them as he took a bite off his plate. ' My, this is delicious..." as he continued eating. He thought to himself, something is different here...as he finished; Megumi smiled and took his plate.
"Syaoran, I would like you to do me a favor today...you do not need to do any training today." Ogai told his grandson.
"What would you like me to do?" Syaoran asked.
"Megumi and I have to attend a special meeting towards the war between the bandits and we need Sakura and you to go to Lady Sananko's house since her child Akio is running with a cold..." Ogai said smoking his pipe.
"I see...does Sakura know about this?" Syaoran asked with caution.
"Yes I told this morning, she is right now picking herbs before leaving..." Megumi told Syaoran as she poured him a cup of tea.
"I see..." knowing that he was going to travel a few miles with Kinomoto was somewhat interesting.
"Is it all right with you?" Ogai asked him.
"Sure..." Syaoran forced out as then he went to the barn and began to set up the wagon for his travel with her. He patted Acrylic as he loaded her up to the wagon, from the corner of his eye, he watched Sakura say goodbye to Megumi and Ogai. Ever since she had arrived, life in the Misty Forest soon began to come to life. People began to appear more friendly and cheerful. It was strange; a girl coming from nowhere suddenly becomes a very important person to the villagers all over the area. Was there something he did not know about her? He thought. When Sakura approached him, their eyes connected once again and the gaze of the Sapphire emerald had still that dizzy affect on him. Breaking the trance, he asked her. "Are you all ready to go?"
"I-I think so..." Sakura stumbled out, feeling uncomfortable as she felt the heat rose into her cheeks. The two sat in the front and waved back to Megumi and Ogai who both had mischievous looks on their faces. Syaoran sighed as they began their trip.
Sakura who was sitting in silence as they rode to the town glanced at Syaoran from time to time. Not knowing what to say she just watched him focused on the road that was ahead of him. When they reached the town Syaoran had stopped Acrylic and got down and placed out a hand for her. In a short pause, Sakura smiled and took a deep breath and held his hand as she went down. The strong connection between them was so great their heartbeats were beating rapidly as the energy flowed back and forth.
"Ummm...I..." Sakura said staring at his shoes. It was too hard for her to look at his brown honest eyes. When Syaoran noticed that he didn't let go her hand, he quickly released it and started to walk on.
"Syaoran! Sakura!" a voice called out as Syaoran turned and saw Daisetsu and Meilin holding hands, smiling.
"Daisetsu? Meilin? What are you both doing here?" Syaoran said as the couple laughed. Meilin was about the same age as Sakura and had long jet, black hair that looked shinny in the sunlight. Sakura could tell the love that was shown within their eyes for each other, she was entirely happy for them, but as well very envious for the two.
"Well you see, Meilin had some relatives that lived nearby and we were going to visit them now...oh Sakura this is Meilin, she the perfect girl of my life..." Daisetsu said dreamily as Meilin giggled and began to blush. Sakura could sense Syaoran who was either upset that his best friend had a girlfriend or that he was very happy for his best friend to have found someone.
"Daisetsu, tomorrow Master Ogai said that we have break, so need of showing tomorrow." Syaoran said and looked at Sakura and smiled. Sakura who was in a trance with his smile, smiled back and looked at Meilin and said, "Its nice to meet you, I have heard so much of you..."
"Its so good meet you too, after all the talk in the village, I wish you a warm welcome to the Village Tipa." Meilin said with a laugh.
"Thank you...well it was nice to meet you." Sakura said cheerfully as she turned to Syaoran who nodded that it was time to go.
"I think we must be on the leave, we were to be expected before nightfall...Good day to you both... " Daisetsu said and waved as then as they continued walking, Meilin's voice was heard from a distance... "I think they would make a splendid couple..."
Syaoran who extended his hand for Sakura to sit next to him, suddenly as she climbed in, Sakura missed the bar and slipped. Just before she fell, Syaoran caught her and they looked at each other and Syaoran pulled her up and Sakura replied, "Thanks Syaoran...for not laughing at me...I so clumsy at times..."
"Umm... No need to thank me, this just makes us even..." Syaoran said as they began their journey to the west side of the village. Soon enough the two of them talked about the times when she had first arrived in the Misty Forest.
"It was nice too see Daisetsu happy with his girlfriend...they are just to perfect for each other..." Sakura sighed and remembered Eriol and Tomoyo, their love for each other.
"Yes it is...never seen my best friend so happy than he was now...but I am kind envious that he has a girlfriend and I...well I'm happy for the both of them... " Syaoran replied and softly smiled as he continued watching the road as Sakura watched him silently. Sakura could not help but picturing herself just screaming out the feelings that were so unknown to her. When they stopped for a break, she asked him, "Samurai? I- um?"
"Hmmm?" he said with a yawn, stretching his arms as Sakura gasped, her mouth went suddenly dry by the muscles that stretched as he raised his arms.
"Don't you ever feel like you wanted something but it was just hard to reach for it?" Sakura said looking at him with a questioning look.
"Like a child wanting a puppet on the top shelf but to short to reach it?" he moved his eyebrows up and down. Sakura smiled. As then she said... "Yeah something like that..."
"Well, sometimes I would feel that way, but I guess I do not really know... it would depend, but if it was such a treasure...I would do my best in order to reach for it... " Syaoran said as Sakura nodded and patted the horse who grunted and sniffed Sakura, making her giggle. It was the first time he had heard her laughed ever since she had been rescued. Seeing her play with the horse ears just wanted to make Syaoran smile. "We should get going... Lady Sanako's house is just over that hill..." he said to her as they climbed aboard the wagon once again and as then Sakura and Syaoran realized that this was their first time together without having to argue about anything...they look at each other and laughed...Sakura knew for sure that since the first time she had seen her mysterious hero, she knew that she would try her hardest to keep that treasure...forever...
I hope you like this chapter and hope to get reviews and I apologize if there are any errors of spelling in the chapter.... I hope to see everyone all in the next chapter!!! C YA there!!!