Behind the Mask – it's a crossover with CCS, Kiddy grade, LOTR, and some stuff, you'll see.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these. But I do own the plot. This is dedicated to all my friends. Please dun sue me. I'll edit the chapters every so often cos it gets confusing. Peace out m/
Chapter 4 – Getting to know you
Sakura's apartment
"It's been a scary couple of weeks hasn't it?" Sakura plopped onto her comfy couch talking to her fish. "Well there is at least one good thing to it though." Sakura went to her stereo and put in a CD. It was playing 'First Love' by Utada Hikaru.
"Will I ever find my true love?" Sakura said aloud swaying to the beat.
Saigo no kisu wa tabako no flavor ga shita
Nigakute setsunai kaori
Ashita no imagoro ni wa
Anata wa doko ni irun darou
Dare wo omotterun darou
Sakura walked around the room swaying her head from side to side.
You are always gonna be my love
Itsuka darekato mata koi ni ochitemo
I'll remember to love you taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Ima wa mada kanashii love songu
Atarashii uta utaeru made
Tachidomaru jikan ga
Ugoki dasouto shiteru
Wasuretakunai kotobakari
Sakura began singing along to the song. 'I love this song. 'She thought.
Ashita no imagoro niwa
Watashi wa kitto naite iru
Anatawo omotterundarou
You will always be inside my heart
Itsumo anata dake no basho ga aru kara
I hope that I have a place in your heart too
Now and forever you are still the one
Ima wa mada kanashii love song
Atarashii uta utaeru made
You are always gonna be my love
Itsuka darekato mata koi ni ochitemo
I'll remember to love you taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Mada kanashii love song
Now and forever...
The song ended and Sakura came out of her trance tripping over her couch and landing on her but. "Gees, will I ever learn? I'm such a clutz." Sakura thought aloud rubbing her ass.
The fish just looked at her for a second and began eating her flakes. "Well you see, tomorrow me and Syaoran are going out. Isn't that wonderful? He's so mysterious, but I'll bet....wait....but I'm sure I can pick open the safe." Sakura sighed.
Sakura yawned as she said goodnight to her fish. "Goodnight Kero." Sakura got up and walked towards her room.
"Tomorrow I'm gonna find out more about Syao." Sakura got into her bed and pulled the blanket up to her chin and closed her eyes.
[two seconds later]
Sakura jumped out of bed and ran down the hallway tripping over the steps. "Ouch!" Sakura got up and kept on running till she got to the kitchen. "Phew..." Sakura breathed. "I thought I forgot to buy milk." Sakura walked out of the kitchen, up the stairs, down the hallway and back into her bed.
The gang didn't like it when Sakura would suddenly jump up and leave. It was kinda a habit of hers. They wouldn't tell her where she was going or why. It was SOOO annoying. This one time they were training and Sakura just got up and left and came back 2 hours later. When she got back she told them that she forgot to buy fish food.
In the Morning
Sakura go up at 5am to get ready, not to mention training. Sakura moaned and rubbed the sleep from her eyes as she walked to the bathroom. After having a hot shower and cleaning up she came out. Sakura was wearing a red pleated skirt just above her knees and a plain black top with the words 'Cherry Blossomz' written in pink glitter. Sakura had breakfast, grabbed her keys and left.
Cherry Train
Sakura abruptly stopped at Cherry Train and got off her bike. As she neared the door she could already hear fighting sounds. Sakura only smiled as she walked in.
"Good morning Sakura!" It was a masculine voice. Sakura's eyes bulged out as she saw Syaoran getting into a stance. "What are you doing here?" Sakura demanded also getting into a stance. "Well you see, I knew you would come here seeing as you were so glad to be here a few days ago." Syaoran groaned while fighting Sakura.
"Yeh whatever, why you up so early?" "I could ask you the same." The two finally stopped there little chat.
"Well I came to see my friend. Haven't seen her since yesterday." "And who is this friend of yours?" Syaoran asked, politely opening the door to the outside. "Yukata! I knew you would be here." Sakura smiled and walked up to Yukata and hugged her. "It's nice to see you too. By the way is that Syaoran over there?" Yukata asked also smiling.
Today Yukata was wearing normal clothing. Dark blue jeans and a red top with elbow length sleeves. "Oh! Syaoran this is Yukata, Yukata Syaoran Li." "It's nice to meet you." Syaoran said nervously. Yukata only bowed and walked over to the targets. "Is this the girl that you said was really good at archery?" "Yep! She's the best!" Sakura nodded and grinned.
'She's got such a nice smile.' Syaoran thought with dreamy eyes.
"Oh, Sakura.....why does she have pointy ears?" Syaoran questioned. "Well you see...she was ummmm.... [rolls eyes].....she was born like that. She doesn't like people talking about it so you better shut up." Sakura warned nervously. Yukata giggled to herself as she heard the whole conversation even though she was 100 metres away from them. 'She thinks up new excuses every time.' Yukata thought while walking back to the two.
"Not again Yukata! Please don't tell me you did it again." Sakura asked as she watched Yukata dumping a bundle of arrows into a bin. "I'm sorry. Please forgive me. But you know that it's for the best." Syaoran stood there confused, watching the two girls talk about god knows what.
"Sakura?" "Sorry Syaoran. It's just that Yukata here broke the arrows she used AGAIN!" Sakura explained. "And how is that?" Syaoran asked like a curious cat. "Let me show you." Yukata cut in and smirked. "NO! Uh uh! You aint gonna do that Yukata. I spent too much this week on them stupid arrows!" Sakura ordered. "First of all I will and I can. Second of all they're not stupid and third of all stop making a scene in front of you GUEST!" Sakura shuts up.
"Fine...go ahead." Sakura whispered in defeat. Yukata always had a way of coming out on top. "Oooook then." Syaoran added sarcastically. Sakura glared at him.
Yukata walked up to a white line and stood there with her bow and arrows. The bowwas light brown and gold, pretty straight and pointed end, carvings of leaves on it with the same type of strange carvings Syaoran has seen last time. 'What the hell is with that writing?' Syaoran thought.
Yukata picked up an arrow and quickly placed it in the bow. It only took a blink before it hit the target dead set in the centre. Syaoran's eyes widened like saucers and his jaw dropped to the ground. "H-ho-how how did y-y-you do thattt?" Syaoran stuttered. He only just blinked and already the arrow had hit the centre. Syaoran swore in his head that it didn't even make a sound.
"It's a little something I call, concentration. That's C-O-N-C-E-R-N---." Yukata laughed. "I know what that means. What do you have against me anyways?" Syaoran glared at Yukata as she picked up another bow and places it in her bow. Yukata quickly releases it while Syaoran was blinking in confusion.
The arrow that was just split the other arrow into four pieces. "D-d-id you just see that?" Syaoran stuttered and fell over. Sakura yawned and helped Syaoran up. "Show off." Sakura whispered under her breath. "I heard that!" Yukata yelled as she walked over to the two. "Are you okay Syaoran? You seem pretty shocked." Sakura teased. "Well it was nice meeting you Yukata, but Sakura and I must leave now." Syaoran cheered somewhat afraid while pushing Sakura towards the door. "B-b-b-but I have to-----." Syaoran slammed the door and continued pushing Sakura until they came into the front yard.
"So where are we off to first?" Syaoran asked gaining his lost composure. "Well Melinda called and she asked me if we wanted to go play a game of tennis. Boys vs. Girls. Andy is coming so you can chat with him and stuff." Sakura answered looking at her shoes. "Ok then! Sounds kool." Syaoran laughed.
'His got a really handsome smile. Why is he being so nice? Why does his smile make me feel all weird? ....... What the hell are you thinking Sakura? Guys are your enemies! Remember what Kenshin did to you?' Sakura frowned.
Syaoran seeing this playfully poked her in the side. "What was that for?!" "You weren't smiling so I poked you." Syaoran smirked but was mentally grinning with glee. "You look much better with a smile on your face you know that?" Sakura blushed. "That didn't make any difference." Sakura forced back a smile trying to sound serious. Syaoran of course saw right through this and tickled her.
"Okay! I give up! Now can we go now? Your car or my bike?" Sakura questioned. "Mine." Sakura and Syaoran stepped into his black Lamborghini. It was kinda awkward in the car. It was quiet..............
..................................................more silence...................
"I hate you silence! Why don't you ever shut up?" Sakura asked the 'silence'. "Uh Sakura. Are you okay?" "No, I'm fine...it was just too quiet. I had to say something. Can I turn on the radio?" "Yeh sure go ahead." Sakura turned it on. "Yay! The Dissociatives marathon. I can't believe it." Sakura squealed. "You like them? I do too!" Syaoran cheered. "Oh my god they are like the BEST!" akura squealed again. Syaoran laughed.
For the rest of the trip both of them were talking about the Dissociatives and singing along to the songs that were aired. "My favourite song is Aaangry Megaphone man. How about you Saku?" "My favourite is hmmmm......Sleep well Tonight." Sakura smiled humming the tune. "Well we're here Sakura." Syaoran proclaimed stepping out of his car.
Recreation centre
"Nice of you to finally show up." Melinda yelled running towards Sakura. "What happened to you Andy?" Syaoran asked looking at Andy's bruised face. "Well.....Melinda was kinda angry when you didn't show up on time so.......so she..." Andy whimpers. "So she let all her anger out on me." Andy finished. Syaoran couldn't help but laugh. Andy glared at him and walked over to the chatting girls staying 3 feet away from Melinda and hiding behind Syaoran. Sakura laughed and so did Syaoran.
"Andy! Are you scared of me?" Melinda pouted. "We should start the game now don't ya think?" Andy stuttered making no eye contact with Melinda. "Please protect me Syaoran." Andy pleaded. "Fine, but first you have to show who's boss by thrashing those chicks okay?" Andy slowly nodded.
The girls were on the left side of the caught and the guys on the right. Sakura and Andy hadn't had much practise so it was going to be harder for them. But luckily Sakura learnt quickly. They spun the racquet on the ground. It was the girl's serve first. Melinda smirked as she threw the ball in the air and hit it.
"15 – 0." Melinda pronounced. "Sakura you can serve next." Melinda told Sakura as she threw a ball to her. Sakura hit it and this time Andy managed to return it. Melinda used a backhand hit and it flew into the air. Syaoran ran under it and hit it hard, spiking it. "15 – 15." Syaoran smirked. Anger grew in Melinda's eyes as she saw him smirk. 'Today's the day I get my revenge.' Melinda thought mentally smirking.
The guys and girls were both breathing hard and sweating like hell. The score bored was 1 game to 2 games in the guys favour. "DAMN YOU!" Sakura yelled breathing heavily as the guys got another point.
Sakura was getting really angry and could feel the anger bottling up. It was like a shaken bottle of Coke ready to explode any second now. It was now Sakura's serve. Sakura threw the ball up and released all her anger on the ball.
Syaoran unaware that Sakura had just served stared into space. "OoOoOoOf!!!" Syaoran yelled before stumbling backwards and collapsing. "What the fuck was that?" Syaoran moaned holding his gut tightly. "I'm so sorry Syaoran! I didn't mean to hit you in the gut! I thought you were watching!" Sakura pleaded trying to help Syaoran up. "Uggghh...it's okay. I'll live." Syaoran groaned. "Just give me a few to recover."
Melinda had an evil idea in her head as always and walked up to the fragile, limp body on the ground. Melinda smirked and then laughed evilly. "But you won't live from this." With that last statement, Melinda launched her leg right towards Syaoran's family jewels with full force. "FFFFFUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK!!!!!!!" Syaoran's voice echoed through the whole place. "Bitch..." Syaoran managed to utter before blacking out.
Sakura's Apartment
"Oh god....Uggghhhhh. Where am I?" Syaoran sat up rubbing his head and remembering what had happened earlier. "Agghhh. Stupid bitch." Syaoran moaned looking around his new surroundings. It was pink. Everywhere was completely pink and the room smelled like cherry blossoms. Syaoran breathed in deeply and sighed.
The door slowly opened and out appeared Sakura. "Syaoran are you feeling better?" "Better then before. Why did Melinda do that to me? She's one crazy bitch." "For revenge. Remember that day when we first met and you made a fool of her." "Yeh, but that was weeks ago." "Well she's been plotting ever since then. Yes she does hold grudges....so beware."
"What time is it?" "It's nearly two. We could go and eat ice-cream if you'd like...err.....have the strength to. I mean you did take a pretty heavy blow to the weak spot." 'Note to self. Wear a cup when seeing Melinda....scratch that. A steel cup.' Syaoran thought groggily. "Okay then. I'm sure I have the strength to. It wasn't that bad anyways." Syaoran lied. "Wasn't that bad??!! You blacked out for like 4 hours Syao!"
Syaoran got up and dressed while Sakura was lecturing him about being more careful. It was strange to him how she cared so much. Syaoran smiled when she ended. "You done?" "Yes." Sakura finished. They walked outside of her apartment and walked down the street to the local park.
Mitoko Reserve
There were many children at the park playing and laughing and the usual happy atmosphere. Sakura and Syaoran walked over to the ice cream stand while laughing about something Sakura had said. "A chocolate and cookies and cream ice-cream please." Sakura ordered smiling at the worker person. The guy nodded and got their ice-creams.
Why wasn't he flashing a sexy grin at the gorgeous girl Sakura? Syaoran had glared at him earlier on and when Sakura looked away he gave the guy a death sign.
After they got their ice-creams Sakura and Syaoran had a walk around the park. 'She's so cute when she's eating her ice-cream. She looks like a little kid.' Syaoran smiled at this thought. 'Syaoran looks so handsome when his in the light and when his hair is messier than usual.' Sakura thought sighing.
"There's this game that I used to play with my friends where you have to think of ten words related to a colour and then put all ten words into a story. I made one up and memorised it...kinda corny but whatever. You wanna hear it?" Syaoran nodded uncertainly.
"The devil was wearing Santa's suit because he told him he loved him. They had dinner together and ate chilli and tomatoes soup. It was really hot so they drank some blood to cool down. The devil gave Santa a rose and invited him to hell for the night. The devil raped Santa and Santa naturally was really pissed. His eyes were filled were embarrassment and hatred. The devil blushed as he saw Santa's naked body. They made up and they kissed.
"PFfttt! Hahahahaha. That's got to be the most disturbing story I have ever heard in my life." Syaoran laughed hysterically. Sakura glared and they continued talking about high school life and what kinda trouble that both got into.
Suddenly they heard a shrill voice piercing their ears. "What was that?" Sakura asked dragging Syaoran in the direction of the voice. When they found the source, they noticed that is was a hobo [bum] lying on a park bench. The bum was wearing ripped jeans, daggy black jumper, white t-shirt and black converse shoes. She or he was hopelessly playing an acoustic guitar, trying to sing.
"Oh hi there Leia!" Sakura waved her hand in the air. "SPED!" "Sakura, you know this bum?" Syaoran asked surprised. "She's not just any bum, she's the president of SPED." "Uh huh. Right, I've never heard of that." Syaoran said a bit sarcastically. "Well, any time a bum approaches you just scream 'SPED' like a freaky weirdo and that should ward them off. Kinda like coke is to old people." Sakura explained.
.........................................................................................................[silence again!] "AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! That's the funniest thing I've heard today." Syaoran choked wiping away a tear.
'For some reason I always find myself laughing and smiling around Sakura....oh no could it be? Am I falling in love? NO! It isn't true, we're just close friends is all.' Syaoran thought trying to search for answer.
"Fine, but if you get attacked by a freaky bum, don't say I didn't warn ya." Sakura walked over to Leia, the bum and sat next to her. "SPED! Did you bring any chocolate?!! Well well? Did ya? SPED!" Leia yelled like a retarded freak. She always started a sentence with SPED and ended a sentence with SPED.
"Sorry not this time Leia. But I promise to get you twice as much last time." "SPED [chucks fit ] SPED."
"Syao-kun, we better leave before she tries to SPED you." "Wuh?" "On my count, run as fast as you !" The two ran and ran and ran as fast as they could toward Sakura's apartment. "SPEDS! SPEDS! SPEDS! SPEDS! SPEDS!" Distant SPEDS were heard throughout the park.
Sakura's Apartment
The two walked briskly into Sakura's apartment breathing heavily and laughing their heads off. "What was that all about?" Syaoran asked between breaths. "Don't worry about it. It concerns a certain something called chocolate." "Ooooooh I see." Syaoran wriggling his eyes suggestively. "Hell no hentai!" Syaoran chuckled.
The two plopped onto the couch and switched on the TV. There was nothing to watch and there was only news.
"Good afternoon. We have received news that recently the gang SechsKies, has allegedly taken over another part of Korea. Two ships were blown up at Choi bay yesterday and 15 people were tragically killed in that incident. There are rumours that SechsKies is doing this to gain more power in Korea. The police have no leads on who the leaders are, but they assure that they are still searching. Furthermore Shinhwa has-----."
The TV was switched off by Syaoran who had dire burning in his eyes. "Bastards." Sakura muttered under her breath. Syaoran quickly lightened the mood as to not create any suspicion. "So tell me more about yourself Ying Fa." "Okay, but only if you promise to tell me more about yourself Xiao Lang." Sakura retorted. "I promise....I love Lord of the Rings, Dissociatives, fighting, listening to music, having a good time. I lived in China most of my life, but came here so I could learn more." "I love Lord of the Rings too! We have so much in common. I like doing practically all the things you like. Strange aye? I lived in Tomoeda all my life, but recently came because of family issues...." Sakura frowned. "What about your family?" Sakura asked upset.
"I don't wanna talk about it. But I'll tell you this much I had 4 sisters, loving parents and had the perfect life." Syaoran replied and frowning as well. The two sat in silence for awhile.
Sakura couldn't take it anymore so she lunged at Syaoran and hugged him tightly. Syaoran was hesitant at first, but gradually hugged back. "I'm sorry." Sakura whispered while tears rolled down her face. "It's not your fault Sakura, there's nothing to be sorry for." Syaoran comforted. 'It's that damn Shinhwa.' Syaoran added mentally.
Slowly Sakura lifted her head and smiled. "Thank you Syaoran..." Sakura bowed. "Do you want to watch Return of the King? I got it on DVD with special features and everything." Sakura asked smiling joyfully. Syaoran smiled back weakly nodding his head vigorously making his hair sway. It caused one of those dreamy effects like in anime.
2 hours later
"This is my favourite part Sakura. The part where those ghost people come." Syaoran looked down at Sakura and saw her sleeping peacefully. It was truly a sight to see. Sakura was leaning on his shoulder. Syaoran switched the TV off and carried the sleeping angel to her room. He placed her gently on the bed and pulled the covers onto her.
"Sleep well, my Cherry Blossom." Syaoran whispered. He then grabbed a chair and pulled it next to her bed. Syaoran sat down and tried to get into a comfortable position. "Don't worry Sakura, I'll protect you....."
Syaoran's Dream
"No don't please don't!" Syaoran pleaded. "Don't take her away gain! I can't live without her. I said I would protect her and here I am watching her being taken away from me forever!"
Syaoran was pushed to the ground ands was paralysed. He couldn't protect her...he couldn't protect her. Syaoran began crying as it became dark. There was no more light in his life to brighten it. All his hope, all the love he ever needed was gone.......forever.
End Dream
"SAKURA!" Syaoran yelled as he sat up. Sweat matted his hair and his breath was restless. He couldn't control it. His heart was beating faster and he was afraid, he was afraid he couldn't protect her.
Syaoran stared at the angel before him. She was okay, she was sleeping and yet she still looked so beautiful. Syaoran let out a sigh of relief as he watched her sleep. Sleep slowly took over Syaoran's senses and he rested once more. "I love you." Syaoran whispered under his breath before falling under the same spell as his Sleeping Beauty.
How was that chapter? Tell me, so I can fix it up! I'll try updating soon. The next chapter will involve murder, or sumthing like that. Review please. Luv White