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Dark Secrets

Chapter 2: Meeting You

"Nani!"

It was the same word that escaped all three lips of the vampires; all had the same expression plastered to their face. Syaoran Li, the new prince, had just revealed his plans of becoming a student along with his most trusted council. Eriol Hiiragizawa, his bodyguard; Yukito Tukisiro, his best friend ever since he was blooded; Kaho Mizuki, a master of deception; and Narkuru Akizuki, known throughout the vampire world as Ruby Moon.

Eriol was his superior who Syaoran went to for advice, even though Eriol was the about the same age as Syaoran. Eriol's parents were

"You sure about this sire," Narkuru spoke up, "What if the Hunters recognize you."

"Yeah you're our only hope of driving those people away!" Eriol growled. "Please my Prince reconsider this!"

"My prince I must say this is the most intelligent idea you have thought of," it was Yukito who finally spoke. He had remained silent standing behind the rest of his pack for the whole report, his brain going over the plan to see what Syaoran got at.

"Yukito what the hell are you doing!" Kaho growled, with the rest screaming at the serious vampire.

"Yuki is the only one who gets the idea!" Syaoran barked quieting the council. "If I become a student I can get close to these vampire hunters since I'm the best at masking my scent. I will get them to join us and make us the superior race!" Syaoran yelled seriously.

The council bowed towards the leader with a slight feeling that wasn't the only reason. But who could go against their master? They left leaving Eriol behind with an intention to seek the real truth, when the double doors slammed shut Eriol turned towards Syaoran.

"That isn't the only reason is it," Eriol questioned.

Syaoran sighed and stood up from his throne. "No its not. There is someone I have to find that attends that school, someone who might be the downfall of me sooner or later. Eriol just stood there with his eyes downcast, "You remember what I told you about that night don't you Eriol."

"Yes I do I remember it, quite well."

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Sakura's grouchiness had grown throughout the day and into the next one. She had no idea why that Tomoyo gave her the creeps, the nightmares where still coming, the voices in her head were growing louder and those vampires from last night were still giving her headaches.

It was through math that she started to feel sick; something in the air was causing her stomach to turn. She couldn't figure it out it wasn't like a normal sickness but something was up and she was going to find it out. Then they came it was during fourth period when the new students arrived, she was about to fall asleep when the door opened and five people walked in.

"Everyone I like you to meet five exchange students from Hong Kong. Eriol Hiiragizawa, Yukito Tukisiro, Kaho Mizuki, Narkuru Akizuki and Syaoran Li." Their eyes met for a split second, Syaoran had caught Sakura's gaze from everyone's. He turned his head breaking it and started to whisper in Eriol's ear. As Syaoran took a seat behind Sakura he slipped her a note just before the teacher looked up.

'You're cute'

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"Hey Kinomoto come sit with us!" a chirpy voice called out through the courtyard. Sakura turned to see Chiharu Mihara, one of her classmates, bounding towards her with four other people in tow. She had seen all of them throughout the day and to her surprised she remembered their names. A boy who knew how to exaggerate, Takashi Yamazaki; a sweet kind girl, Rika Sasaki; a book worm like no other, Naoko Yanagisawa

and lastly in the way back was Tomoyo Daidouji.

"Yeah we would love to have you join our group," Rika smiled at her.

"Yes I see you everyday eating alone so why not come with us and tell our group about all your adventures," Tomoyo murmured. Sakura turned to stare at Tomoyo who was smiling wider than ever, and then it hit her like a rock. All this time she hadn't even sensed it but it was right there in front of her.

Tomoyo was a vampire hunter!

Why Sakura had not caught it earlier she was bewildered, but know she knew who that voice was on the first day. Smiling for the first time she nodded and followed the five some to a spot under a cherry blossom. Sakura took a seat next to Tomoyo and listened to the others go off into their own little world.

"You are one are you not, or am I wrong Tomoyo?" Sakura whispered to her.

"You are correct I am a vampire hunter."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Sakura asked.

"I wanted to see if you can sense things like I can, most hunters can not."

Then they started to tell each other everything about there jobs. Their experiences, their tales, how many vampires they killed and just normal stuff that girls liked to talk about. It was the first time Sakura opened up to anyone and it felt good to release all her emotions. It seemed that Tomoyo had become a Hunter because she was following her mother's footsteps, then it was Sakura's turn to tell why she took upon herself to kill these murderers of the night.

"That's so sad, so any leads on the vampire who killed you parents?" Tomoyo asked. Sakura didn't have the time reply when they were erupted by a male voice.

"Sakura isn't it? Doesn't that mean cherry blossoms?" it was Syaoran one of the new exchange students. A light pink tint appeared under Sakura's eyes as she remembered the note that he had passed to her.

"Y..y...yes it does," Sakura stuttered.

"I don't think you cute at all," Eriol laughed as he stepped from behind Syaoran. "You're just another girl and by the way your blushing a pathetic one at that."

"You take that back!" Syaoran yelled angrily towards his bodyguard.

"Make me you bastard," Eriol grinned, "Your father made me come here with you but it doesn't mean I'll listen to you."

"Fine call me any name you want but leave the fair maiden out of this," Syaoran cursed. He then bent down and took her hands into his. "My fair lady I will save you from the insults of this monster," he quickly gave her a soft kiss on her cheek before grabbing Eriol by the shirt collar and pulling him away.

Sakura was left there blushing like crazy why her hands shook with anger towards Eriol's words. Only Syaoran made her stop from pounding Eriol to a crisp, something about that auburn haired boy made her heart soar. Was this...love?

"That was perfect my prince," Eriol laughed. "Perfect."