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Now... presenting chapter 8!
* * * * *- Changing places
A/N- Author Notes
"." Speaking
'.' Thoughts
Friends Forever...Right?
Chapter 8
The Changes in Tomoeda
"Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo exclaimed as she rushed to the side of her best friend. She lifted her carefully off the floor and onto her lap.
"Is she okay?" Chiharu asked as she came to their side.
"Iie. She passed out and scraped her knees." Tomoyo said as she moved Sakura's hair out of her face.
"What can I do?" Chiharu asked, almost desperately.
Tomoyo looked up into the uncertain brown eyes of Chiharu.
"Calm down. This happened before. Just fetch me a bottle of water, napkins, and Band-Aids."
Chiharu nodded and left the two best friends. Tomoyo stroked Sakura's pale cheek. "Please stop suffering Sakura-chan."
* * * *
Touya growled and his eyes narrowed.
"Touya don't think about it." Kaho advised.
But Touya couldn't. There he was. Gaki Syaoran Li. With a girl. A flirty one. Now it all made sense.
Her depression.
Her tears.
Her confinement.
Why would he prefer THAT one over his sister?
His blood pressure was rising, his eye was twitching, his mouth was dry, his teeth were clenching, and boy was he burning with fury.
Kaho took notice of this and tightened her grip around his arm. She couldn't let him escape. Even if Sakura was mad at him, she wouldn't want him hurt.
Yukito and Nakuru kept glancing back and forth at Touya and Syaoran.
And then it happened.
Syaoran glanced that way.
* * * *
'Oh shit.'
Eriol stared in anticipation.
The confrontation was bound to happen. But it came sooner than anyone thought. Even Yamazaki was staring at the scene.
'What to do? I hope Mizuki-sensei, Yukito-san, and... Nakuru will be able to hold him.
Eriol looked around, seeing that they were at the entrance, which meant...
'No... Tomoyo, Sakura.'
Yamazaki glanced Eriol's way and his eyes widened as well.
They came to see if Sakura was all right.
But to see that Syaoran and Lily chose this path as well... disturbed him.
"Should we go to them?" Yamazaki asked.
"Iie. Touya will be even more angered seeing Sakura in that state. There goes Chiharu to aide her. I believe they will go unseen."
* * * *
Tomoyo cleaned Sakura's wounds, dried the water that ran down her legs, and then placed Band-Aids on her cuts.
"Help me Chiharu. We must get her out of here before everyone sees her."
Chiharu nodded and placed one of Sakura's arms over her shoulder as Tomoyo did the same.
"We better hurry." Tomoyo stated in a frantic voice. She knew this was going to get ugly.
But one question that was repeating over in her head was...
'How does Touya know?'
* * * *
Syaoran paled at the sight of Touya. And the color that was left was drained when he caught sight of Touya's vicious glare. He could feel Lily tug on his arm but he didn't pay any mind to her.
Lily, on the other hand, was fuming. Syaoran was totally ignoring her. She should've known to stay with Phillip that day. But to destroy Sakura's day was priceless. She saw to her left was Eriol and- what's his name? staring.
But something was odd. They weren't staring at them. Lily looked ahead and she cringed. Literally.
Yes, she heard all about Touya. That he's hot, going out with Mizuki- sensei, was a great athlete in college, has two wacky best friends and that he's VERY overprotective of Sakura. When she found out he was, overprotective I mean, the question she asked was, Really?
And that person told her, Really, Extremely, Overprotective. Once a guy made a move on Sakura, BAM! Black eye.
That's why she cringed. The reason: She stole his sister's crush and made her suffer. She gulped. She'd better make a run for it.
Syaoran was in the process of thinking what to do.
Run-Don't run. As he contemplated, he noticed several figures to the right of him. He glanced quickly, just in case Touya attacked when he wasn't looking.
What he caught sight of made him panic even more.
'Sakura... what happened?'
Her pale face, her limp body. If Touya caught sight of that... Syaoran caught his breathe.
Touya was about to look that way.
He must do something! Syaoran looked around and saw Eriol and Yamazaki at his left.
Now!
Syaoran bolted straight towards his old companions.
He left a dumbfounded Lily and approached his friends, jumping in between them. Eriol and Yamazaki realized what he was doing. Syaoran looked pleadingly at them.
"Go." Eriol said.
He didn't have to say anymore for Syaoran dashed away.
* * * *
Touya let out a growl as he struggled to get free of the hold Kaho, Yukito, and Nakuru had on him.
"Let go!" He bellowed.
The three of them shook their heads.
"He's getting away!"
How he did it, no one knew but he broke free and ran like hell to where Syaoran was running. He ran through Eriol and Yamazaki who was able to hold him a bit off for a minute more.
Kaho shook her head, Yukito took out a cookie, and Nakuru just stared. She placed a finger on her chin, and tilted her head.
"Eriol! As your aunt, I demand you to help Li!" Nakuru yelled. She could clearly see Eriol's exasperated expression as he signaled Yamazaki to follow him.
"I don't understand."
Nakuru and Yukito looked at the pondering Kaho.
"Nani?" Nakuru asked.
Kaho stared at the direction Touya was about to turn when Syaoran ran.
"He ran when Touya was about to look this way. Was there something here that Li-san didn't want Touya to see?"
Nakuru and Yukito looked that way. There was nothing. Kaho sighed as her locks swayed in the soft wind.
* * * *
Tomoyo released a sigh of relief as she looked out her limo window.
It was so close.
Her amethyst eyes were hidden as she closed her lids and sighed. Chiharu, who was quiet at the time, looked at Tomoyo.
"Do you think Sakura-chan will be okay?"
Tomoyo looked at Chiharu sadly.
"Iie. She'll never be Sakura-chan again."
Chiharu gave a look of surprise as she looked at her resting friend lying down. She looked so peaceful there as if though nothing had happened at all. But the truth was known. She wouldn't be the same. Not unless something changes for the good.
And that something wasn't happening.
"What now?"
"We wait."
Chiharu nodded as she joined Tomoyo by looking at the window as well.
* * * *
Syaoran jumped over a fence, crawled through several bushes, and dived under the swings in Penguin Park. He was reaching his house, just three more blocks to go.
But no matter what he did, he couldn't lose Touya.
He was getting tired and weary. Syaoran then passed Sakura's house. He received a sudden flash back.
Sakura.
He couldn't shake off the image of her features when he saw her with Tomoyo and Chiharu. She looked so weak.
Her eyes.
When she saw him with Lily earlier on. He couldn't take his eyes off of her that time. Her feelings were showing clearly through them. She was so sad, mad, confused... but why?
Syaoran then realized he stopped.
"Gaki."
Syaoran took in a sharp intake of breath.
"Li run!"
Syaoran took a quick glance as he saw Eriol and Yamazaki hold Touya back.
"Run!"
Syaoran smiled at his friends as he dashed down the block. Soon enough he reached his house. He ran up all the flights, forgetting the elevator.
I mean, Touya was after him, he might've caught him if he waited for the elevator.
As he opened the door to his apartment, Wei was there with the phone.
"Ahh Master Syaoran. You're back. Your mother is on the line."
Syaoran blinked several times and then closed the door rapidly.
"Thanks Wei. I'll take the phone."
He was safe. He was more grateful because of Eriol and Yamazaki. Why did he think they weren't his friends?
"Moshi Moshi, Syaoran speaking."
* * * *
Lily walked down her block.
'Syaoran sure ran like hell.'
She laughed. Syaoran had distracted Touya from remembering her. Now she was free from Touya's fury.
"Hey Beautiful."
"Phillip!" Lily squealed as he swung her around and then deeply kissed one another.
"Yokatta! I thought the rest of the day was going to be dull."
Phillip chuckled as he placed a stray hair behind her ear. Lily's light blue eyes twinkled as she smiled.
"So what did you do today?"
"I tried today but nothing. Syaoran is so... slow."
Phillip chuckled as he carried Lily towards her house. His eyes trained on what is ahead of him.
"You mean he hasn't made out with you yet?"
"No he hasn't. Just light tap kisses that are so BRIEF! But I got to make Kinomoto's life hell today."
Phillip frowned a bit but then smiled.
"That's my girl."
(A/N: See I didn't make my Syao-chan go far with that slut! Bwahahaha.)
* * * *
Eriol watched Touya stare at Syaoran's building. He knew Syaoran had made it and that Touya had lost. Yamazaki watched as well, wondering what Touya would do. Would he break in anyway?
"We better go. Touya-san might get mad at us for holding him back."
"Hai."
Eriol took out a small portable phone that was dark blue and back with a golden sun on the back. He pressed 1 and then call.
"What happened?"
Eriol knew his love would see the caller id and then ask a multitude of questions. It was the same. If only things were the same.
"Li's safe. We're going to meet you at the corner of Sakura's house."
He could sense the confusion Tomoyo felt when he said that.
"You're all the way there?"
"Hai. Yamazaki and I will see you there."
He ended the call before she could say anything. He preferred it that way since they had to escape before Touya attacked them.
They began to walk down the block as Touya let out a yell. Eriol and Yamazaki jumped a little and turned around.
Touya was beaming all sorts of things at the building. Rocks, twigs, dirt, anything he could get his hands on. After a few minutes he stopped and began to walk away.
Eriol and Yamazaki then proceeded to leave. Touya would have his way one day.
Just not today.
* * * *
Three Days Later
Tomoyo knocked on the door and it opened.
"Ohayo Tomoyo-san. Sakura is up already."
"Honto ne?" Tomoyo asked. She had hoped that Sakura would be up instead of locking herself inside once more into an unbreakable shell. Sakura had slept all of the day before and yesterday she locked her room and let no one in. But today...
That is when she caught a glimpse of Sakura. She was pale, skinny, bags were under her eyes.
"Sakura-chan..."
Fujitaka frowned as he saw her as well. She was dressed in baggy clothes that did not match. Her hair was a mess. And she staggered when she walked.
And her uniqueness was gone. Her emerald eyes didn't shimmer, now they were dull green eyes.
"Ohayo Tomoyo-san."
Tomoyo gasped. Had her best friend called her 'Tomoyo-san'? It was preposterous. The thought of Sakura saying that struck her hard.
"Sakura-chan, you know you could call me Tomoyo-chan."
Sakura lifted her green eyes to meet Tomoyo's amethyst ones.
"Whatever."
Tomoyo couldn't handle this. Fujitaka patted her on the back as a tear slid down Tomoyo's cheek.
"And it's not Sakura-chan. Call me Sakura-san or I shall not speak to you or anyone else."
That was it. Tomoyo ran out the door, her hands covering her eyes that were streaming with tears. She continued to run before she ran into someone.
"Tomoyo? What's wrong?"
Tomoyo looked up into the reassuring eyes of Eriol.
"Sakura... she called me Tomoyo-san and she wants me to call her Sakura- san." She managed to say before she broke down.
Eriol was surprised as he wrapped his arms around her. He whispered soothing words into Tomoyo's ears.
He couldn't understand why Sakura had said this. Tomoyo had done nothing wrong. It was Syaoran. But maybe this is what happens.
Eriol then realized Tomoyo had fallen asleep when he felt all her weight in his arms. He lifted her up and began to walk towards his house.
This had to be dealt with. Or else the one and only Sakura would fade away.
* * * *
"Oi Meiling!"
Meiling shook her head as she ran down the stairs. No way could they've stopped her.
"Yelan-san!"
An elegantly dressed woman, with long shining silk hair looked up and smiled. Meiling's smile brightened even more.
"Ohayo Meiling-san. It's really nice you've come to visit Hong Kong."
(A/N: Now you're wondering why she isn't in America no more. It's a surprise!)
"I'm so happy to be here! I didn't know we were coming till yesterday! How is Shiefa? Fanren? Fuutie? Femei?"
"Crazy as always. But quite less since their little brother left them for Japan."
Suddenly a panting Ryu reached Meiling's side. You could tell he ran to catch up with his crazy girlfriend. Many of the people around him smiled, as they can clearly see he was in love with her.
"Meiling! You left me!"
Ruby eyes focused on the form of Ryu. Meiling smiled brightly.
"Welcome to Hong Kong Ryu. My birth place. My home."
* * * *
Syaoran looked out the window. It was beginning to rain. His amber eyes stared as he recalled what his mother said.
-Flashback (Not mentioned in this fic)-
"I understand Syaoran. You are only 16 but when you are 18, you must come back to Hong Kong."
"Just to be announced as the Leader of the Clan, right?"
"Not only that. You will get married."
Syaoran blinked a couple of times, utterly confused.
"Married?"
He could hear his mother sigh on the other side of the phone.
"To which ever girl you desire. You have a year and a month. Find her. If you don't, it'll be arranged."
With that, she hung up.
-Flashback Ended-
Now what was plaguing him was who? He was going steady with Lily but he was sure, almost positive that Lily wasn't the one.
But he surely didn't have a clue who was. He didn't feel any connection to anyone and he was positive that Lily didn't make him feel special.
Suddenly he felt a lurch. There was one person.
Princess Sakura. No, Sakura Kinomoto.
Syaoran shook his head. It was obvious that Sakura wouldn't be the one he'll get married to.
Which led him to another question. What ever happened to Sakura that day? He didn't see her so he couldn't have asked her.
'Sakura...'
* * * *
Sakura sneezed as she finished eating her breakfast. She got up ever so slowly and proceeded to walk to her room.
"Sakura-san, daijoubu?"
Sakura turned around to face the worried expression of Fujitaka. She sighed and shook her head.
"Daijoubu." She replied and then returned to leaving to her room. Fujitaka stared at his little girl who looked distressed.
'I guess Touya will now take action of seeing this.' He thought as he saw Touya stare at Sakura as well with a huge frown on his face.
'Stupid gaki.'
* * * *
Sakura stepped inside her room and took out a piece of paper.
Princess Sakura, Please Don't Be Late Meeting Tomoyo and Eriol tomorrow! And don't pay attention to what Song Min said, okay? Your bestest friend, Syaoran =)
She found the note last night in the clothes that were being sent to the wash. It slipped out of the pocket of the jeans Sakura was wearing that day. It was crinkled and worn out.
'He must've slipped it in my pocket somehow.'
Sakura scowled as she crumbled up the note. She tossed it across her room into a corner. She looked out her window as the rain gently poured down onto the ground.
'I was so mean to Tomoyo.'
She sighed as she rested on her bed while her cat, Kero, cuddled up against her. Sakura gently patted his golden fur.
'No changing it now. I'll get hurt by her someday. Might as well spare myself now.'
* * * *
Carleen and Milla giggled insanely. They were inside of Lily's house as Lily told them what occurred three days ago. They decided not to go out and bother anyone (A/N: Surprise Surprise.) and instead told each other what had happened during their days apart.
"I met this kawaii guy but I forgot to tell you all. I didn't get his name either. But he had the most beautiful azure eyes. And his hair was a lovely shade of sapphire. Demo... He had a girlfriend anyway." Milla said.
Carleen smiled evilly. "You know Milla you could've gotten him."
"Hai I know." She said giggling.
Lily swung her midnight blue hair behind her as she looked at her manicured nails. She smiled at the thought of what she did yesterday.
"So Lily, tell us what did you make Syaoran yesterday?"
Lily smirked as she got up from her seat. She jumped in between her two friends that were resting on the floor. Milla and Carleen looked at her, confused.
"He paid for my manicure and pedicure. Not only that, look at this!"
Lily pulled out an emerald stone on a gold chain. It shone in the light beaming into it. Carleen and Milla gaped in surprise.
"That's so kirei! How much was it?"
Lily grinned. "A lot. I made him so it could match the bracelet he gave me the second- or was it first? Oh I don't really care."
All three of them laughed whole heartily.
"Do you even know the date when you two started dating?" Carleen asked, suppressing her laughter.
"Iie. And I don't care. All I want is to drain him of all his money to buy me everything."
Milla and Carleen smirked. "And to sleep with him."
Lily giggled. "But of course! Then can I finally dump him and ruin his reputation."
* * * *
Tomoyo slowly opened her eyes and looked deep into the azure eyes staring at her intently.
"How did I-"
Eriol placed a finger over her lips and then pointed to himself. She smiled a bit before recalling what had occurred. Her eyes then expressed sadness as she looked out the window. Eriol clasped her thin hand and with his other hand, he caressed her smooth face.
"Don't be sad my love. Everything will be fixed soon."
Tomoyo nodded and faced him.
"Arigato. But I don't think I'll be able to lie to Meiling anymore."
Eriol tilted his head a bit, confused. "Eh? That reminds me... she hasn't been calling."
Tomoyo nodded as she sat up, finally noticing that she was resting in Eriol's bed.
"I guess she finally believed me."
* * * *
"Touya!"
Touya looked the other way, refusing to meet the eyes of Kaho. Her firm expression was kept till Touya glanced her way.
"I mean it. You acted quite under your age that day. Sakura must deal with her problems HER way."
Touya huffed and turned all the way around. Yukito and Nakuru kept quiet. They didn't want to interfere in the couple's discussion.
"That GAKI well merits all the bruises I intend to give him."
"I don't agree Touya."
The four of them looked up into the tired yet gentle eyes of Fujitaka Kinomoto. He readjusted his glasses and set his briefcase down.
"I agree with Mizuki-san. Sakura must deal through this on her own. This is one of the many challenges she must face in her life. Don't try to interfere unless she needs you. Only if she asks for your help. I understand that you are quite overprotective of her but Touya this must stop. As her Onii-chan, you most of all MUST understand."
Touya remained silent after Fujitaka's speech. He then gave a courtesy nod to the rest of them and headed upstairs. Kaho looked at her boyfriend and held his hand.
"Do you understand now Touya?"
He groaned and kept his gaze on the floor.
"I understand but I won't let this go. I'm going to kill that gaki."
Kaho, Yukito, and Nakuru sweat dropped.
After all this is Touya they're all talking about.
* * * *
Sakura locked the door behind her as she began to walk down the block. The rain poured down on the emerald beauty as she walked slowly towards Penguin Park. Her eyes were kept downcast on the floor.
No one was in the streets. Who would be in the pouring thunderstorm? Sakura continued walking, finally reaching her goal. She remembered some things Syaoran told her before.
"I promise one day I'll push you high into the sky. On the swings, of course."
"Trying to get rid of the princess?"
"Never. We'll always remain friends, my dear princess."
Sakura shook her head. "Yeah right. I guess you meant temporarily. Who would ditch a friend for a girl?"
Sakura sat on one of the swings and began to rock back and forth. The rain drenched through her thin shirt and shorts. Even though the rain was warm, the light winds sent a chill down her spine.
'Otou-san and Onii-chan will be upset if I end up sick.'
Sakura looked up into the sky that was covered in the clouds of rain. She sighed as she continued to rock. She closed her eyes as she felt the rain drip onto her whole body.
"Sak- I mean Kinomoto-san?"
Sakura looked up and clashed with the amber eyes of the one and only Syaoran Li.
"Syaoran."
* * * *
Song Min swung her legs from the cherry tree, eating an apple as she watched the scene below. Her huge umbrella safely hooked onto the branches of the tree. She smiled even though the storm worsened.
"Now Song Min I have to compliment you. I mean making this happen, who would be as smart as this?"
Song Min giggled as she tossed the last part of the apple to the floor. She swung her black hair behind her.
"Thank you everyone. This is the finest accomplishment I have ever thought of."
(A/N: Just to not confuse everyone, she's talking to herself.)
-Flash Back-
"Moshi Moshi, Syaoran Li speaking."
"Li! There is a girl outside in the rain because of you. If she dies it's all because of you!"
"Who is this?"
"Listen good SYAORAN LI, because I'm only saying this once. There is a precious cherry blossom sitting in the park. Save her or else."
Song Min hung up, smirking.
"Hello? Kami-sama."
Wei looked at Syaoran weirdly.
"Anything the matter."
Syaoran grabbed a huge umbrella and opened the door.
"Be right back Wei!"
Wei sighed as he shut the door behind Syaoran. He looked out the window and shook his head.
"The storm is worsening Master Syaoran."
-Flash Back Ended-
Which now led to the situation given.
Syaoran.
Sakura.
Song Min bit her lip in anticipation.
What exactly would happen?
"Damn I knew I forgot something."
* * * *
"Moshi Moshi Tomoyo Daidouji speaking."
Tomoyo's eyes widened a bit. Eriol, who was still next to her, tilted his head. Tomoyo nodded several times and then closed her phone.
"Hurry up, we got to go to the park."
Tomoyo grabbed everything together. The essentials of course.
Her camcorder.
An umbrella, for two.
Extra tapes.
And of course, Eriol!
"Everything's checked. Let's go!"
* * * *
The young jet colored hair teen gaped at the huge gardens surrounding the mansion, or shall I say castle? It was heavily filled with roses, lilies, peonies, and there were even a few cherry blossom trees.
Further on, he was a gate and inside was a small park with swings. The young teen struggled to open the gate but it wouldn't budge. He heard footsteps coming from behind him so he immediately turned around.
"Oi Meiling! How do you open this gate?"
Meiling shook her head and sighed. She looked up into the dumbfounded face of Ryu.
"No one can open THAT gate. Only one person can and that's Li-kun."
Ryu tilted his head a bit, utterly confused. He turned around and stared at the beautiful park that looked as though it came out of a book.
"I get it now. This is Li's house. Why are we here?"
Meiling smirked.
"You'll soon find out."
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Authors Notes: I'm sorry that this chapter was a page shorter than it's supposed to be but the surprises I wanted to be scheduled for the next chapter. And I don't believe that anyone of you know what it is.
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Darkness (You can't find me! P)
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Starrie (Eek! I choose mentally handicapped. Ha ha. And you called an anime character a dumbutt! Ahahahaha. You lost your brain before me! Thanks for the compliment of good cliffy. And your birthday present is coming soon. Hehehe.)
Pnaixr0se7
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Cherry Blossom
IC (You can't catch me and Darkness won't find me. O.o;; Man you killed Syaoran twice.)
Kan-chan (It's okay for your outburst. I'm sure I would've done the same.)
Thanks everyone for wishing me good luck on my physics test! Sorry I'm unable to say something for all of you but I do read each and every review. I get more reviews for every chapter. I'm glad you enjoy it and call Syaoran a baka. I quite agree but then again I made him that way. This chapter shows changes in... Nah. Can't spoil everything right? Well there is a surprise and I'm adding another twist! Be prepared.
This chapter is dedicated to: Andrew. I'm going to miss you when you move to China but I'm glad we'll keep in contact and continue our fic together. Take good care of Meili and don't forget me! I hope you do visit for my birthday.
Now... presenting chapter 8!
* * * * *- Changing places
A/N- Author Notes
"." Speaking
'.' Thoughts
Friends Forever...Right?
Chapter 8
The Changes in Tomoeda
"Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo exclaimed as she rushed to the side of her best friend. She lifted her carefully off the floor and onto her lap.
"Is she okay?" Chiharu asked as she came to their side.
"Iie. She passed out and scraped her knees." Tomoyo said as she moved Sakura's hair out of her face.
"What can I do?" Chiharu asked, almost desperately.
Tomoyo looked up into the uncertain brown eyes of Chiharu.
"Calm down. This happened before. Just fetch me a bottle of water, napkins, and Band-Aids."
Chiharu nodded and left the two best friends. Tomoyo stroked Sakura's pale cheek. "Please stop suffering Sakura-chan."
* * * *
Touya growled and his eyes narrowed.
"Touya don't think about it." Kaho advised.
But Touya couldn't. There he was. Gaki Syaoran Li. With a girl. A flirty one. Now it all made sense.
Her depression.
Her tears.
Her confinement.
Why would he prefer THAT one over his sister?
His blood pressure was rising, his eye was twitching, his mouth was dry, his teeth were clenching, and boy was he burning with fury.
Kaho took notice of this and tightened her grip around his arm. She couldn't let him escape. Even if Sakura was mad at him, she wouldn't want him hurt.
Yukito and Nakuru kept glancing back and forth at Touya and Syaoran.
And then it happened.
Syaoran glanced that way.
* * * *
'Oh shit.'
Eriol stared in anticipation.
The confrontation was bound to happen. But it came sooner than anyone thought. Even Yamazaki was staring at the scene.
'What to do? I hope Mizuki-sensei, Yukito-san, and... Nakuru will be able to hold him.
Eriol looked around, seeing that they were at the entrance, which meant...
'No... Tomoyo, Sakura.'
Yamazaki glanced Eriol's way and his eyes widened as well.
They came to see if Sakura was all right.
But to see that Syaoran and Lily chose this path as well... disturbed him.
"Should we go to them?" Yamazaki asked.
"Iie. Touya will be even more angered seeing Sakura in that state. There goes Chiharu to aide her. I believe they will go unseen."
* * * *
Tomoyo cleaned Sakura's wounds, dried the water that ran down her legs, and then placed Band-Aids on her cuts.
"Help me Chiharu. We must get her out of here before everyone sees her."
Chiharu nodded and placed one of Sakura's arms over her shoulder as Tomoyo did the same.
"We better hurry." Tomoyo stated in a frantic voice. She knew this was going to get ugly.
But one question that was repeating over in her head was...
'How does Touya know?'
* * * *
Syaoran paled at the sight of Touya. And the color that was left was drained when he caught sight of Touya's vicious glare. He could feel Lily tug on his arm but he didn't pay any mind to her.
Lily, on the other hand, was fuming. Syaoran was totally ignoring her. She should've known to stay with Phillip that day. But to destroy Sakura's day was priceless. She saw to her left was Eriol and- what's his name? staring.
But something was odd. They weren't staring at them. Lily looked ahead and she cringed. Literally.
Yes, she heard all about Touya. That he's hot, going out with Mizuki- sensei, was a great athlete in college, has two wacky best friends and that he's VERY overprotective of Sakura. When she found out he was, overprotective I mean, the question she asked was, Really?
And that person told her, Really, Extremely, Overprotective. Once a guy made a move on Sakura, BAM! Black eye.
That's why she cringed. The reason: She stole his sister's crush and made her suffer. She gulped. She'd better make a run for it.
Syaoran was in the process of thinking what to do.
Run-Don't run. As he contemplated, he noticed several figures to the right of him. He glanced quickly, just in case Touya attacked when he wasn't looking.
What he caught sight of made him panic even more.
'Sakura... what happened?'
Her pale face, her limp body. If Touya caught sight of that... Syaoran caught his breathe.
Touya was about to look that way.
He must do something! Syaoran looked around and saw Eriol and Yamazaki at his left.
Now!
Syaoran bolted straight towards his old companions.
He left a dumbfounded Lily and approached his friends, jumping in between them. Eriol and Yamazaki realized what he was doing. Syaoran looked pleadingly at them.
"Go." Eriol said.
He didn't have to say anymore for Syaoran dashed away.
* * * *
Touya let out a growl as he struggled to get free of the hold Kaho, Yukito, and Nakuru had on him.
"Let go!" He bellowed.
The three of them shook their heads.
"He's getting away!"
How he did it, no one knew but he broke free and ran like hell to where Syaoran was running. He ran through Eriol and Yamazaki who was able to hold him a bit off for a minute more.
Kaho shook her head, Yukito took out a cookie, and Nakuru just stared. She placed a finger on her chin, and tilted her head.
"Eriol! As your aunt, I demand you to help Li!" Nakuru yelled. She could clearly see Eriol's exasperated expression as he signaled Yamazaki to follow him.
"I don't understand."
Nakuru and Yukito looked at the pondering Kaho.
"Nani?" Nakuru asked.
Kaho stared at the direction Touya was about to turn when Syaoran ran.
"He ran when Touya was about to look this way. Was there something here that Li-san didn't want Touya to see?"
Nakuru and Yukito looked that way. There was nothing. Kaho sighed as her locks swayed in the soft wind.
* * * *
Tomoyo released a sigh of relief as she looked out her limo window.
It was so close.
Her amethyst eyes were hidden as she closed her lids and sighed. Chiharu, who was quiet at the time, looked at Tomoyo.
"Do you think Sakura-chan will be okay?"
Tomoyo looked at Chiharu sadly.
"Iie. She'll never be Sakura-chan again."
Chiharu gave a look of surprise as she looked at her resting friend lying down. She looked so peaceful there as if though nothing had happened at all. But the truth was known. She wouldn't be the same. Not unless something changes for the good.
And that something wasn't happening.
"What now?"
"We wait."
Chiharu nodded as she joined Tomoyo by looking at the window as well.
* * * *
Syaoran jumped over a fence, crawled through several bushes, and dived under the swings in Penguin Park. He was reaching his house, just three more blocks to go.
But no matter what he did, he couldn't lose Touya.
He was getting tired and weary. Syaoran then passed Sakura's house. He received a sudden flash back.
Sakura.
He couldn't shake off the image of her features when he saw her with Tomoyo and Chiharu. She looked so weak.
Her eyes.
When she saw him with Lily earlier on. He couldn't take his eyes off of her that time. Her feelings were showing clearly through them. She was so sad, mad, confused... but why?
Syaoran then realized he stopped.
"Gaki."
Syaoran took in a sharp intake of breath.
"Li run!"
Syaoran took a quick glance as he saw Eriol and Yamazaki hold Touya back.
"Run!"
Syaoran smiled at his friends as he dashed down the block. Soon enough he reached his house. He ran up all the flights, forgetting the elevator.
I mean, Touya was after him, he might've caught him if he waited for the elevator.
As he opened the door to his apartment, Wei was there with the phone.
"Ahh Master Syaoran. You're back. Your mother is on the line."
Syaoran blinked several times and then closed the door rapidly.
"Thanks Wei. I'll take the phone."
He was safe. He was more grateful because of Eriol and Yamazaki. Why did he think they weren't his friends?
"Moshi Moshi, Syaoran speaking."
* * * *
Lily walked down her block.
'Syaoran sure ran like hell.'
She laughed. Syaoran had distracted Touya from remembering her. Now she was free from Touya's fury.
"Hey Beautiful."
"Phillip!" Lily squealed as he swung her around and then deeply kissed one another.
"Yokatta! I thought the rest of the day was going to be dull."
Phillip chuckled as he placed a stray hair behind her ear. Lily's light blue eyes twinkled as she smiled.
"So what did you do today?"
"I tried today but nothing. Syaoran is so... slow."
Phillip chuckled as he carried Lily towards her house. His eyes trained on what is ahead of him.
"You mean he hasn't made out with you yet?"
"No he hasn't. Just light tap kisses that are so BRIEF! But I got to make Kinomoto's life hell today."
Phillip frowned a bit but then smiled.
"That's my girl."
(A/N: See I didn't make my Syao-chan go far with that slut! Bwahahaha.)
* * * *
Eriol watched Touya stare at Syaoran's building. He knew Syaoran had made it and that Touya had lost. Yamazaki watched as well, wondering what Touya would do. Would he break in anyway?
"We better go. Touya-san might get mad at us for holding him back."
"Hai."
Eriol took out a small portable phone that was dark blue and back with a golden sun on the back. He pressed 1 and then call.
"What happened?"
Eriol knew his love would see the caller id and then ask a multitude of questions. It was the same. If only things were the same.
"Li's safe. We're going to meet you at the corner of Sakura's house."
He could sense the confusion Tomoyo felt when he said that.
"You're all the way there?"
"Hai. Yamazaki and I will see you there."
He ended the call before she could say anything. He preferred it that way since they had to escape before Touya attacked them.
They began to walk down the block as Touya let out a yell. Eriol and Yamazaki jumped a little and turned around.
Touya was beaming all sorts of things at the building. Rocks, twigs, dirt, anything he could get his hands on. After a few minutes he stopped and began to walk away.
Eriol and Yamazaki then proceeded to leave. Touya would have his way one day.
Just not today.
* * * *
Three Days Later
Tomoyo knocked on the door and it opened.
"Ohayo Tomoyo-san. Sakura is up already."
"Honto ne?" Tomoyo asked. She had hoped that Sakura would be up instead of locking herself inside once more into an unbreakable shell. Sakura had slept all of the day before and yesterday she locked her room and let no one in. But today...
That is when she caught a glimpse of Sakura. She was pale, skinny, bags were under her eyes.
"Sakura-chan..."
Fujitaka frowned as he saw her as well. She was dressed in baggy clothes that did not match. Her hair was a mess. And she staggered when she walked.
And her uniqueness was gone. Her emerald eyes didn't shimmer, now they were dull green eyes.
"Ohayo Tomoyo-san."
Tomoyo gasped. Had her best friend called her 'Tomoyo-san'? It was preposterous. The thought of Sakura saying that struck her hard.
"Sakura-chan, you know you could call me Tomoyo-chan."
Sakura lifted her green eyes to meet Tomoyo's amethyst ones.
"Whatever."
Tomoyo couldn't handle this. Fujitaka patted her on the back as a tear slid down Tomoyo's cheek.
"And it's not Sakura-chan. Call me Sakura-san or I shall not speak to you or anyone else."
That was it. Tomoyo ran out the door, her hands covering her eyes that were streaming with tears. She continued to run before she ran into someone.
"Tomoyo? What's wrong?"
Tomoyo looked up into the reassuring eyes of Eriol.
"Sakura... she called me Tomoyo-san and she wants me to call her Sakura- san." She managed to say before she broke down.
Eriol was surprised as he wrapped his arms around her. He whispered soothing words into Tomoyo's ears.
He couldn't understand why Sakura had said this. Tomoyo had done nothing wrong. It was Syaoran. But maybe this is what happens.
Eriol then realized Tomoyo had fallen asleep when he felt all her weight in his arms. He lifted her up and began to walk towards his house.
This had to be dealt with. Or else the one and only Sakura would fade away.
* * * *
"Oi Meiling!"
Meiling shook her head as she ran down the stairs. No way could they've stopped her.
"Yelan-san!"
An elegantly dressed woman, with long shining silk hair looked up and smiled. Meiling's smile brightened even more.
"Ohayo Meiling-san. It's really nice you've come to visit Hong Kong."
(A/N: Now you're wondering why she isn't in America no more. It's a surprise!)
"I'm so happy to be here! I didn't know we were coming till yesterday! How is Shiefa? Fanren? Fuutie? Femei?"
"Crazy as always. But quite less since their little brother left them for Japan."
Suddenly a panting Ryu reached Meiling's side. You could tell he ran to catch up with his crazy girlfriend. Many of the people around him smiled, as they can clearly see he was in love with her.
"Meiling! You left me!"
Ruby eyes focused on the form of Ryu. Meiling smiled brightly.
"Welcome to Hong Kong Ryu. My birth place. My home."
* * * *
Syaoran looked out the window. It was beginning to rain. His amber eyes stared as he recalled what his mother said.
-Flashback (Not mentioned in this fic)-
"I understand Syaoran. You are only 16 but when you are 18, you must come back to Hong Kong."
"Just to be announced as the Leader of the Clan, right?"
"Not only that. You will get married."
Syaoran blinked a couple of times, utterly confused.
"Married?"
He could hear his mother sigh on the other side of the phone.
"To which ever girl you desire. You have a year and a month. Find her. If you don't, it'll be arranged."
With that, she hung up.
-Flashback Ended-
Now what was plaguing him was who? He was going steady with Lily but he was sure, almost positive that Lily wasn't the one.
But he surely didn't have a clue who was. He didn't feel any connection to anyone and he was positive that Lily didn't make him feel special.
Suddenly he felt a lurch. There was one person.
Princess Sakura. No, Sakura Kinomoto.
Syaoran shook his head. It was obvious that Sakura wouldn't be the one he'll get married to.
Which led him to another question. What ever happened to Sakura that day? He didn't see her so he couldn't have asked her.
'Sakura...'
* * * *
Sakura sneezed as she finished eating her breakfast. She got up ever so slowly and proceeded to walk to her room.
"Sakura-san, daijoubu?"
Sakura turned around to face the worried expression of Fujitaka. She sighed and shook her head.
"Daijoubu." She replied and then returned to leaving to her room. Fujitaka stared at his little girl who looked distressed.
'I guess Touya will now take action of seeing this.' He thought as he saw Touya stare at Sakura as well with a huge frown on his face.
'Stupid gaki.'
* * * *
Sakura stepped inside her room and took out a piece of paper.
Princess Sakura, Please Don't Be Late Meeting Tomoyo and Eriol tomorrow! And don't pay attention to what Song Min said, okay? Your bestest friend, Syaoran =)
She found the note last night in the clothes that were being sent to the wash. It slipped out of the pocket of the jeans Sakura was wearing that day. It was crinkled and worn out.
'He must've slipped it in my pocket somehow.'
Sakura scowled as she crumbled up the note. She tossed it across her room into a corner. She looked out her window as the rain gently poured down onto the ground.
'I was so mean to Tomoyo.'
She sighed as she rested on her bed while her cat, Kero, cuddled up against her. Sakura gently patted his golden fur.
'No changing it now. I'll get hurt by her someday. Might as well spare myself now.'
* * * *
Carleen and Milla giggled insanely. They were inside of Lily's house as Lily told them what occurred three days ago. They decided not to go out and bother anyone (A/N: Surprise Surprise.) and instead told each other what had happened during their days apart.
"I met this kawaii guy but I forgot to tell you all. I didn't get his name either. But he had the most beautiful azure eyes. And his hair was a lovely shade of sapphire. Demo... He had a girlfriend anyway." Milla said.
Carleen smiled evilly. "You know Milla you could've gotten him."
"Hai I know." She said giggling.
Lily swung her midnight blue hair behind her as she looked at her manicured nails. She smiled at the thought of what she did yesterday.
"So Lily, tell us what did you make Syaoran yesterday?"
Lily smirked as she got up from her seat. She jumped in between her two friends that were resting on the floor. Milla and Carleen looked at her, confused.
"He paid for my manicure and pedicure. Not only that, look at this!"
Lily pulled out an emerald stone on a gold chain. It shone in the light beaming into it. Carleen and Milla gaped in surprise.
"That's so kirei! How much was it?"
Lily grinned. "A lot. I made him so it could match the bracelet he gave me the second- or was it first? Oh I don't really care."
All three of them laughed whole heartily.
"Do you even know the date when you two started dating?" Carleen asked, suppressing her laughter.
"Iie. And I don't care. All I want is to drain him of all his money to buy me everything."
Milla and Carleen smirked. "And to sleep with him."
Lily giggled. "But of course! Then can I finally dump him and ruin his reputation."
* * * *
Tomoyo slowly opened her eyes and looked deep into the azure eyes staring at her intently.
"How did I-"
Eriol placed a finger over her lips and then pointed to himself. She smiled a bit before recalling what had occurred. Her eyes then expressed sadness as she looked out the window. Eriol clasped her thin hand and with his other hand, he caressed her smooth face.
"Don't be sad my love. Everything will be fixed soon."
Tomoyo nodded and faced him.
"Arigato. But I don't think I'll be able to lie to Meiling anymore."
Eriol tilted his head a bit, confused. "Eh? That reminds me... she hasn't been calling."
Tomoyo nodded as she sat up, finally noticing that she was resting in Eriol's bed.
"I guess she finally believed me."
* * * *
"Touya!"
Touya looked the other way, refusing to meet the eyes of Kaho. Her firm expression was kept till Touya glanced her way.
"I mean it. You acted quite under your age that day. Sakura must deal with her problems HER way."
Touya huffed and turned all the way around. Yukito and Nakuru kept quiet. They didn't want to interfere in the couple's discussion.
"That GAKI well merits all the bruises I intend to give him."
"I don't agree Touya."
The four of them looked up into the tired yet gentle eyes of Fujitaka Kinomoto. He readjusted his glasses and set his briefcase down.
"I agree with Mizuki-san. Sakura must deal through this on her own. This is one of the many challenges she must face in her life. Don't try to interfere unless she needs you. Only if she asks for your help. I understand that you are quite overprotective of her but Touya this must stop. As her Onii-chan, you most of all MUST understand."
Touya remained silent after Fujitaka's speech. He then gave a courtesy nod to the rest of them and headed upstairs. Kaho looked at her boyfriend and held his hand.
"Do you understand now Touya?"
He groaned and kept his gaze on the floor.
"I understand but I won't let this go. I'm going to kill that gaki."
Kaho, Yukito, and Nakuru sweat dropped.
After all this is Touya they're all talking about.
* * * *
Sakura locked the door behind her as she began to walk down the block. The rain poured down on the emerald beauty as she walked slowly towards Penguin Park. Her eyes were kept downcast on the floor.
No one was in the streets. Who would be in the pouring thunderstorm? Sakura continued walking, finally reaching her goal. She remembered some things Syaoran told her before.
"I promise one day I'll push you high into the sky. On the swings, of course."
"Trying to get rid of the princess?"
"Never. We'll always remain friends, my dear princess."
Sakura shook her head. "Yeah right. I guess you meant temporarily. Who would ditch a friend for a girl?"
Sakura sat on one of the swings and began to rock back and forth. The rain drenched through her thin shirt and shorts. Even though the rain was warm, the light winds sent a chill down her spine.
'Otou-san and Onii-chan will be upset if I end up sick.'
Sakura looked up into the sky that was covered in the clouds of rain. She sighed as she continued to rock. She closed her eyes as she felt the rain drip onto her whole body.
"Sak- I mean Kinomoto-san?"
Sakura looked up and clashed with the amber eyes of the one and only Syaoran Li.
"Syaoran."
* * * *
Song Min swung her legs from the cherry tree, eating an apple as she watched the scene below. Her huge umbrella safely hooked onto the branches of the tree. She smiled even though the storm worsened.
"Now Song Min I have to compliment you. I mean making this happen, who would be as smart as this?"
Song Min giggled as she tossed the last part of the apple to the floor. She swung her black hair behind her.
"Thank you everyone. This is the finest accomplishment I have ever thought of."
(A/N: Just to not confuse everyone, she's talking to herself.)
-Flash Back-
"Moshi Moshi, Syaoran Li speaking."
"Li! There is a girl outside in the rain because of you. If she dies it's all because of you!"
"Who is this?"
"Listen good SYAORAN LI, because I'm only saying this once. There is a precious cherry blossom sitting in the park. Save her or else."
Song Min hung up, smirking.
"Hello? Kami-sama."
Wei looked at Syaoran weirdly.
"Anything the matter."
Syaoran grabbed a huge umbrella and opened the door.
"Be right back Wei!"
Wei sighed as he shut the door behind Syaoran. He looked out the window and shook his head.
"The storm is worsening Master Syaoran."
-Flash Back Ended-
Which now led to the situation given.
Syaoran.
Sakura.
Song Min bit her lip in anticipation.
What exactly would happen?
"Damn I knew I forgot something."
* * * *
"Moshi Moshi Tomoyo Daidouji speaking."
Tomoyo's eyes widened a bit. Eriol, who was still next to her, tilted his head. Tomoyo nodded several times and then closed her phone.
"Hurry up, we got to go to the park."
Tomoyo grabbed everything together. The essentials of course.
Her camcorder.
An umbrella, for two.
Extra tapes.
And of course, Eriol!
"Everything's checked. Let's go!"
* * * *
The young jet colored hair teen gaped at the huge gardens surrounding the mansion, or shall I say castle? It was heavily filled with roses, lilies, peonies, and there were even a few cherry blossom trees.
Further on, he was a gate and inside was a small park with swings. The young teen struggled to open the gate but it wouldn't budge. He heard footsteps coming from behind him so he immediately turned around.
"Oi Meiling! How do you open this gate?"
Meiling shook her head and sighed. She looked up into the dumbfounded face of Ryu.
"No one can open THAT gate. Only one person can and that's Li-kun."
Ryu tilted his head a bit, utterly confused. He turned around and stared at the beautiful park that looked as though it came out of a book.
"I get it now. This is Li's house. Why are we here?"
Meiling smirked.
"You'll soon find out."
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Authors Notes: I'm sorry that this chapter was a page shorter than it's supposed to be but the surprises I wanted to be scheduled for the next chapter. And I don't believe that anyone of you know what it is.
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