Author's notes: thank you to all reviewed my story thank you so much! Thank you to Anne Rice and her books and Lisa Dell and her cast, they are the best! Find out more on Sanguine Soul by reading this chapter okay? Hope you'll like this chapter. Thank you to all my reviewers and everybody who made this possible.
--AiA-Chan--
Chapter 6: Bliss
Sakura danced to the beat with Mei Lin until her feet got tired and both decide its time for a short break "That was fun ne?" Sakura asked Mei Lin "Definitely" Mei Lin answered with a smile "First let's go to the bathroom" Sakura said "Okay" Mei Lin responded to Sakura who paced towards the bathroom.
Sakura went in first then followed by Mei Lin. Sakura went in one of the cubicles while Mei Lin stared at her reflection and straightened her outfit. A brunette walked in the bathroom and stood beside Mei Lin, she too is fixing herself. Now and then Mei Lin would look at the brunette girl beside her.
He found her pretty but not as pretty as Sakura though. She wore a tight leather mini skirt and a red tank top and knee boots to match her attire. Her hair was above her shoulders and wore light make-up. Another girl walked in her hair was let down behind her "Oi Hayaku!(hurry up) That cute guy is looking for you!" the girl screamed bugging Mei Lin.
Her voice was so uncalled for "Alright already. Can't you wait?" Rika replied in a gentle tone. Mei Lin sat on by the sink and ignored both girls. Rika followed her friend who went out of the bathroom. "That felt so good" Sakura sighed as she went out of the bathroom with a large smile on her face "You're done?" Mei Lin asked her cheerful buddy "Hai!" Sakura chirped heading to the sink and washing her hands.
Remember the first rule: always be hygienic. "Let's go" Sakura signaled to Mei Lin. Both women went out of the bathroom and walked towards their table. Outside people were gathering by the stage and were waiting for some spectacle to happen. Sakura could see some making out by the corners, others snuggling close to each other.
Somehow she missed the feeling. When both arrived they found no one was there. They wondered where all the guys could have gone to "Um. Where are they?" Sakura asked "I don't have the slightest idea" Mei Lin answered. A band was playing by the stage and most women were flocking by the stage. A woman passed by Mei Lin "Miss. Have you seen some guys sit in these chairs?" Mei Lin asked the girl she patted earlier on.
"Oh you mean them?" the girl answered flatly pointing to the stage. Sakura and Mei Lin faced the stage and found Syaoran holding the microphone and started to sing...
No sleep
No sleep until I am done with finding the answer
Won't stop
Won't stop before I find a cure for this cancer
Sometimes
I feel I'm going down and so disconnected
Somehow
I know that I am haunted to be wanted
Sakura watched in awe as Syaoran sang. She never knew that his vocal chords produced such tune. His rhythms were perfect and he pronounced each word clearly leaving the audience in a trance that you can't resist. Syaoran sang the chorus and stared at Sakura. Their eyes locked for perpetuity, maybe, even longer. Everything seemed to stop for Sakura and Syaoran. Women were going wild, the place was unmanageable.
She could hear people cheering, screaming, and, dancing. Singing the next stanza Syaoran broke his gaze and looked at the edge of the stage and gave attention to the girls who were drooling over him and were flirting with him. After breaking his eye contact, time returned to its normal pace for the both of them.
They say
That I must learn to kill before I can feel safe
But I
I rather kill myself then turn into there slave
Sometimes
I feel that I should go and play with the thunder
Somehow
I just don't wanna stay and wait for a wonder
Sakura was glued to her place watching him perform. In a corner, a pair of black eyes is watching Syaoran and his gang perform. How he loathed the person singing. He wanted to crucify him in Mt. Vesuvius for the entire world to see. Mei Lin watched Jamie as he plucked the strings on the electric guitar with Alex. Jamie saw Mei Lin and winked at her. Mika banged the drums and saw Mei Lin and gave her a big smile. A smile so innocent Mei Lin rolled her eyes at him.
Some women were looking dreamily at Eriol who played the keyboards. Eriol looked at them and winked making them fall apart. They all looked so perfect with each instrument they used. The rhythm was perfect and with Syaoran's deep voice it could drive you mad in the deepest portion of your medulla oblongata.
They continued to hypnotize their audience all throughout the song. People in the dance floor were bouncing and some banging their head. Lights were concentrated on Syaoran and the guys. Each got recognition from the people. Sakura stared at Syaoran all the time he sang. He watched him move so naturally with such ease.
Her eyes moved and shifted her gaze to the dance floor and there she saw the brunette Mei Lin saw earlier. Her eyes grew wide in surprise. Her lips were moving but no sound came out. She said it again, and still, no sound. She mouthed the word 'Rika'. If Rika is here then Tomoyo might be here she thought.
She saw Rika with some girl dancing with the music. Her eyes scanned the crowd looking for her lavender-haired best friend. She began to ignore everything. She couldn't hear anything. All she wanted was to see Tomoyo. Just one glimpse, just one, one last look. She stepped forward mechanically, her instincts told her to go to Rika.
"Sakura?" Mei Lin asked in a worried tone. She saw Sakura walk mechanically, as if she was possessed. She touched Sakura's shoulder but grabbed her hand immediately as if she had been burned. She watched Sakura walk towards the dance floor lifelessly "Sakura!" Mei Lin yelled to Sakura who didn't hear her.
Sakura walked and walked of what seemed like infinity for her. Every step she took to Rika the farther she got from her. She saw Rika's image run from her. What was everything trying to tell her in the first place? That she can never have her old life back? That she will forever be in his clutches? Under his power?
Why? She walked aimlessly when a figure walked in front of her blocking her path. She stared straight into his chest covered under his black garment. She looked up at the figure slowly and found herself gazing at amber eyes. She saw Syaoran look down at her. He gazed at her hollow grey eyes. They were empty of any passion. Sakura looked up at him, she can see her vision blurring with tears. She moved closer and rested her head on his chest. She looked down and shut her eyes making her tears stream down her perfect skin.
Syaoran placed both of his hands on her shoulders. They finished their performance on the stage and he saw that Sakura was heading somewhere so he stopped her. He knew where she was going. "Why won't you let me?" Sakura asked to Syaoran who held her in his arms. He held her chin with his left hand and brought her head up.
He watched her tears roll down her cheeks. He bent down pressed his lips against hers to comfort her. In what way he didn't know, somehow something told him that this is what he is supposed to do. He kissed her with such sincerity that he ran his free hand to her back. Sakura could feel that there was no malice in his kiss, in his touch.
She didn't know what came over her that she placed her hand in his cheek. Syaoran pressed his arms against Sakura's back to move her closer to him. He crushed her with his body yet she didn't flinch. Sakura felt secure in his arms, she didn't mind if he kissed her over and over again. She'll never reject it, she won't reject it.
Being in his arms gives her a certain sensation. All her life she knew something was missing, one piece on the puzzle of her life is lost. The one last piece to make her complete. Yet, being in his arms she felt that she couldn't ask for more. She felt whole again in his embrace, with his kiss.
Syaoran broke the kiss slowly and gently. He lifted Sakura with both arms and brought her over their table. He cradled her in his arms, her head leaning against his chest. Syaoran passed a very worried Mei Lin and sat on their spot with Sakura still cradled in his arms "Is she alright?" Mei Lin asked as she peeked "She'll be fine" Syaoran said in a flat tone but if you listen carefully, you can hear that he is worried for her and only her.
Sakura was still crying, her chest heaved slowly. Whimpers escaped her lips and audible enough for Syaoran to hear. He bent his head down to her level and rested his head on her head. Syaoran hushed her by rocking her back and forth like a child. Jamie arrived and dragged a reluctant Mei Lin, she didn't want to leave Sakura like this "Syaoran will take care of her I promise" Jamie assured Mei Lin who looked one last time at Sakura and Syaoran and went with Jamie to the dance floor to enjoy themselves.
Alex didn't want to bother them either so he stayed in another corner watching the crowd dance to a new beat. Mika did the opposite; he sat across Syaoran and watched curiously. "Ne ne. what happened to her?" Mika asked over and over again pestering Syaoran
"Oi Syaoran!" Mika called Syaoran who didn't answer his early questions. Syaoran looked up and glared at him, his eyes were bloodshot and beaming with anger.
Mika shut up and ran to Alex leaving a trail of dust behind him. Syaoran focused on Sakura again and noticed that she stopped crying. He even heard her giggle, she looked up at him and pressed her lips together cutely and then gave a warm, tender smile to him.
He watched her tear stained face and wiped them with his thumb. He didn't say a word to her, he just watched her "I'm fine now" Sakura assured to Syaoran. Syaoran hugged Sakura in a tight embrace "Take off your contacts" Syaoran ordered, Sakura was happy to oblige. She even had a hard time crying because of them. She had to blink her eyes all the time just to keep them in place.
She took them off and looked at Syaoran. He held his palm to her cheek; she liked the feeling of his long, slender fingers to her cheek. They felt warm to the touch. She closed her eyes then opened them again. Syaoran gazed into her emerald eyes and saw his own reflection. He saw a different shine in them, something he didn't see before.
He loved her emerald eyes. It is what drew him to her in the first place. He loved how big and bright they were. He, forever to be trapped in them and he didn't care one bit.
Eriol watched the scene from afar. He stuffed his hands into his pockets and smiled. A lavender-haired girl passed him, he could smell her scent. Her blood blended with her perfume. He felt intoxicated and dizzy, was that an angel? He thought. He watched her go to the bar and ordered a drink, he went after her.
He had to meet to meet this beauty. He felt like he was a puppy chasing his master but he liked it anyway. He sat beside her and ordered a drink too "Hi, would you mine if I asked your name? I'm Eriol Hirigizawa. And you my dear?" Eriol asked the gentleman's way.
The girl beside him looked at him and smiled a small smile "Tomoyo Daidouji. Nice to meet you" Tomoyo answered sweetly. Eriol found himself staring stupidly at her. He watched her amethyst eyes and lavender hair contrast with her milky skin. "Is something wrong?" Tomoyo asked "Um. Nothing, it's just that I can't help but stare at you" Eriol said truthfully
"Why?"
"Because you're so pretty" Eriol gave her a tender smile
Tomoyo felt a blush creep to her face and looked away "Usotski(Liar)" Tomoyo teased "You don't believe me?" Eriol asked "I can and would do anything but lie of what I see. And right now I see a woman whose looks are incomparable to any I've seen before" Eriol continued. Tomoyo was stunned by this man's words. She didn't know if it was the truth but he had this look in his eyes that he is telling the truth.
Seeing that their drinks have arrived she proposes a toast "Bottoms up!" Tomoyo squealed but seeing Eriol isn't drinking (for obvious reasons) she stopped "Aren't you going to drink?" Tomoyo inquired "Because if you don't drink that..." she moved closer to Eriol and whispered in his ear
"I'll never believe another word you say" Tomoyo gave out a smile at him and rested her chin on the heel of her hand and raised her eyebrow playfully. Eriol gave a smile to Tomoyo and reached for his drink 'All in the name of love' Eriol thought. Seeing he grabbed his drink, Tomoyo took her own drink and both drank their drinks continuously.
"That feels good, Ne?" Tomoyo said in a cute voice. She drank ice tea that's why. Alcoholic drinks are not good for minors and she didn't want some anyway. Eriol felt like vomiting. His stomach was in knots and he felt dizzy but gave a reassuring smile to Tomoyo saying that it was good though he feels the opposite.
Alex and Mika were together in a corner, Alex leaning against the wall and Mika sitting on the floor. Some women would pass by and wink at them but Alex ignores them he thinks women are a distraction, Mika however responds to these actions with a smile or a wave.
Ferro eyed Syaoran from afar. He watched Syaoran cradle the girl he saw earlier. His girlfriend maybe he thought. Christina came up behind him and hugged him from behind "Let's challenge them with the singing contest tomorrow. It must be a duet though; if they lose then he'll give her over to us for one night. Besides I don't like that porcelain doll bitch" Christina scowled
Her scowl turned into a smile when she thought of tomorrow evening's events. They are sure to win, Ferro and her combined forms the best duet there could ever be. They have never lost such a contest to anyone and they weren't planning to lose now and definitely to wanna be's like them.
Sakura moved closer to Syaoran. She was still nestled in his arms until now; Syaoran stroked her arm in the meantime. Somehow she didn't want this to end at all. This feeling being in his arms is perfect. The feeling of perfect blithe. Syaoran noticed her snuggling closer to him so he rested his cheek on the top of her head and encircled his arms around her again.
He adored how her small figure contrasted to his. He loves the way she fits perfectly in his arms. A perfect match he thought feeling Sakura's chest movement. He can hear her heartbeat: slow and rhythmic. He wanted to stay like this forever, he never felt this way towards anybody, not even to his mother.
The feeling of having something you never had before. He felt so happy right now, being with her made all his bad memories go away. Yes, all those bad nightmares are gone when she's with him. He never intended to feel so much for her.
Sakura leaned her head to his chest and for a split second she heard his heartbeat. Thump. There it was again. She pressed her ear to his chest. Thump. There it was again! "Is something wrong?" Syaoran inquired to Sakura who was acting strangely "Huh? Um it's just that" She paused slowly looking up and stared in his eyes
She was about to continue when two figures arrived "What do you want?" Syaoran growled. He didn't want to be disturbed right now; he was having a good time with her already. "We're here to challenge you" Ferro went straight to the point. He felt pretty confident right now.
Sakura looked up at him and the woman beside him. She didn't like the two of them, they were too sure of themselves. Syaoran looked at Ferro and rose a brow at him "Let's compete tomorrow evening, a gala is set. It's a duet, you can sing with your girlfriend. The audience will be the one to decide. If you lose..." Ferro gave a smile at Sakura who glared at him
"You have to give your girlfriend over to us for a night" Ferro continued. Sakura clenched her fist, how dare he turn her into a prize. Syaoran glared at him coldly, he kept quiet for a while "Okay" Syaoran said in a flat tone surprising Sakura. How could he! He was agreeing to this idiocy?
"You better be ready to hand over your girlfriend" Ferro boasted as he winked at Sakura and went away with his girl. Christina smiled evilly at Sakura and rolled her eyes at her. How Sakura despised her! "I can't believe you said yes" Sakura said in a gentle way but pouted her lips at the same time and looked away
"We'll win this. I won't let any man touch you, not one strand of your hair. Not as long I breathe" Syaoran said seriously. He meant every word he said she belonged to him only and no one else. He's going to kill any man who will try to steal her away.
Sakura felt scared at the same time surprised. She didn't see that coming. She rested her head on Syaoran's chest and stared blankly in the air. Nothing seemed to enter her mind right now.
It was eleven o' clock in the evening and the music hasn't died down and neither did the people inside the club. Music was still banging and everyone was still dancing. The group except for Syaoran went to hunt. Each one searching for their kill.
Alex followed a girl outside who went alone and she seemed to be heading for home. He stealthily followed her. It was dark and gloomy; it was the perfect opportunity for him. It was a good thing she walked by the trees. The girl thought she heard footsteps. She turned around but nothing was there. She looked around once more but found nothing. She was alone.
She walked faster but cautiously. Listening carefully to her surroundings. She heard those footsteps again. Her heart beat faster, and faster. She ran, but she could hear the footsteps. She stopped and turned immediately. Nothing. She pressed her palm against her heart. She breathed a couple of times to calm herself. She walked backwards and bumped into someone.
She mechanically turned her head and found a tall figure behind her. He smiled but didn't show his teeth. She was about to scream when he placed his hand over her mouth. He carried her towards the shelter of the trees and dropped her to the floor. She looked up at him and tears steamed down her face "Please" she begged as she crawled away from him
He stepped forward and reached for her "I shouldn't have drunk that much" A girl with brunette hair said as she walked in on Alex and his kill. Alex turned to her and watched her. Rika looked back at Alex her vision blurred from the alcohol earlier. The other girl noticed that he was distracted and ran. Alex was about to go after her when Rika clung unto him making him fall to the ground.
"Wait for me" Rika said "Get off me" Alex growled as he pushed his hand to her chest. He felt her breast and pulled his hand away and blushed. He sat up and pushed her away, this time with both hands on her shoulder. Her grip was too tight around his neck "Stop it. That tickles" Rika said cutely as she pressed her cheek to his.
Alex struggled against her but failed. Why was this happening to him? He pushed her one last time with both hands landing on her breasts. He didn't care where he touched her and pushed harder. He just wanted to be away from her. Alex crushed her breasts but stopped when she gave a seductive moan.
He pulled his hands away immediately "Don't press it so hard." Rika said with a blush on her face as she moved closer to Alex and whispered in his ear "Be gentle". She gave him a kiss on the cheek. This surprised him making him withdraw his fangs and turned to look at her when she quickly kissed him on the lips.
Alex pulled away but Rika continued on pressing her lips against his. Rika pushed Alex to lie down on the ground and continued to kiss him. He could feel his heart beat faster this time. He's the one getting scared. He could feel his face hot from the blush he is experiencing right now and Rika kissing him isn't helping him to calm down.
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Syaoran went in his room and headed for Sakura's room. Sakura still nestled in his arms. He opened the door and sets Sakura to sleep in her own bed. He puts her down and secured her underneath the comforter. He watched Sakura curl on one side and thought of how cute she looks right now.
He walks to her door and took one last look at her sleeping form. He walked out and closed the door behind him and headed to the living room where his companions were. They see him come out and greeted him "Done? That was fast Syaoran. I thought that usually lasts for hours" Mika said childishly "What the hell are you talking about?" Mei Lin snapped at Mika.
Syaoran just ignored Mika and sank into the couch opposite of Eriol. Mika and Mei Lin were tugging each others faces while Jamie tried to stop both of them. It's never good for Mika and Mei Lin to sit together. "Where's Max?" Syaoran asked suddenly looking at Eriol "The last time I saw him he was with a girl" Eriol answered playfully raising his eyebrows.
"How is Sakura?" Mei Lin asked Syaoran "Fine" Syaoran answered flatly to Mei Lin as he looked blankly at the ceiling. He could only think of her right now, over and over again. Her mild garden lily scent that danced with her body. Her large emerald eyes, her long, silky honey brown hair. Well, used to be. He should have it changed back.
The others watched him look blankly into space and guessed WHO he is thinking of. "You know Syaoran, it's not good to keep on daydreaming" Mei Lin said matter of factly. Mika nodded in agreement "She's got a point" Jamie added looking at Syaoran who snapped out of his thoughts.
He gave a sound of disagreement and looked away from his peers and supported his chin on his palm. Something bolted the door open and slammed it shut and locked it in a blink of an eye. Everybody except Syaoran turned to look "What took you so long? I seriously think that girl you ran after was that difficult" Jamie said to Alex who was blushing like a crimson red.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you red?" Mika asked in a concerned tone. Alex froze behind the door and recalled the events earlier the girl he met making him blush some more and look down "I bet a girl got too close to little Alex" Eriol said in his smart ass tone
"Yeah. He's always too sensitive to a female's touch. So, what did she do to you?" Jamie asked Alex who looked at his feet. "I think she kissed him. So who's the lucky girl?" Mei Lin playfully asked making Alex look up in utter shock. This was too embarrassing. He just ran away from that girl that molested him and his friends making fun of him because he's shy with women is far worse.
"Nothing happened" he denied and paced to the stairs ignoring their chuckles and smiles. They broke out into sheer laughter when he left the scene. "Always the quiet type as usual" Mei Lin said resting her head on Jamie's shoulder. "I'm going out" Syaoran said in a monotone and left his friends.
"Don't stay up too late" Eriol teased. Syaoran cringed from the comment and cursed under his breath as he went out the door. The group broke out into another fit of chuckles. It was always fun to tease Syaoran and Alex. They were too quiet and serious. "Alex is totally like Syaoran" Mei Lin said "I totally agree" Eriol added.
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The whole morning Sakura and Syaoran practiced their song, of course personally written by Syaoran. The guys in the band already know the notes since the song was written a long time ago but Sakura added some new notes. Mei Lin loved listening to their voices. Sakura and Syaoran's combination was absolutely fantastic.
Syaoran already explained about the bet to the others but the others weren't that nervous except for Sakura since she was the prize! Max was already there but slept the whole morning because of his sexcapade the night before. He worked himself too hard the guys guessed.
Syaoran told Sakura that she need not wear the grey contact lens anymore. This made Sakura jumpy throughout the whole morning. Both their vocal chords were in top condition. They did some vocal exercise to tune up their voices and Sakura's was smooth from the top.
As everybody listened to their acapella they were in a daze. A drunken feeling came over them as if they were possessed by some evil force that exists in their voice. Yes, that drunken feeling that makes you feel lightheaded and dizzy at the same time. A feeling that feels so good inside like a drug that makes you addicted.
Addicted and paralyzed altogether is the best sensation one could have the opportunity to experience.
"I'm so tired" Sakura said lying down on the sofa and resting her back on the sofa arm. The others except for Syaoran sat on the available sofas. "Awesome voice Sakura" Mei Lin complimented and winked at Sakura making her smile "She's right" Eriol added.
Syaoran slouched while heading to them. It was obvious that he was tired too. He crawled unto the sofa where Sakura was and got on top of her "Chotto! Nanshteru?(what are you doing?)" Sakura asked in a surprised manner when Syaoran rested his head on her chest. More like buried his face in her breasts.
She laid there watching him doze off "How sweet!" Mei Lin squealed seeing the two. Alex stuck his tongue out in disgust though he can't erase the thought of the brunette who made out with him last night. The rest smiled on how cute their situation is. Not to mention envious.
Sakura too smiled while watching Syaoran sleep. She gently stroked his messy hair and ignored the looks the rest gave at the both of them. She felt like she was with a child, a child so gentle and harmless. Yes, he looked like a child when he slept so peacefully. He didn't look like the Blood Hunter that he is. He looked human.
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The sky was a midnight blue and the surroundings were gloomy. Not one star was shining in the sky to give the people comfort for the moon itself was invisible. The feathered clouds across the sky seem to give off a serene feeling to the one watching it from below.
"You okay?" Syaoran asked Sakura who was on the rooftop watching the firmament above "Nervous if I have to be honest" Sakura answered with a smile "Don't be" Syaoran assured Sakura, though he said it in a flat tone as usual. "It's about to start. I think it will be best to go inside" Syaoran said standing beside Sakura who leaned on the steel railing.
"We're third to perform" Syaoran said as he leaned his back against the railing. He breathed in the cool breeze that passed them. He could smell rain; it's going to rain later on. He raised his head and looked up at the sky. The heavens seemed to be on their side tonight, he can tell.
"Let's go" Sakura said walking ahead and shortly followed by Syaoran. Syaoran could feel a new aura linger around Sakura right now. It was different from before, it was dark.
They stayed back stage while waiting for their turn. Another band played in the meantime. Syaoran and Sakura were across Ferro and Christina and their band mates who gave a cunning smile. Syaoran ignored them but Sakura stared coldly at Christina who did the same.
Eriol and the others arrived except for Mei Lin and Max. Only participants were allowed backstage to get ready. Mei Lin and Max of course have their place at the front of the crowd. "Hey, so these are the guys we have to beat?" Jamie asked calmly "Yeah" Syaoran answered. Alex leaned against the wall and Mika sat on the table where Sakura and Syaoran leaned. Eriol stood beside Syaoran and Jamie beside Sakura.
Five bands were to compete tonight but the hottest is between Syaoran and Ferro. Everyone couldn't wait for either band to play but most were interested on Ferro's band since they have been heard before. Sakura's eyes were filled with anxiety and she pressed her lips together. Syaoran heard her sigh and wondered what was wrong.
He placed an arm around her shoulder to comfort her. Sakura looked up with her emerald eyes and stared into ambers. Syaoran then ran his hand into her black hair. When this is over he would have her original hair color back. He wanted it brown, it emphasized her eyes the better.
The band playing was finished and went backstage. Ferro and Christina together with their band walked over to Sakura and Syaoran. Syaoran saw them coming and pulled Sakura closer to him.
"Get ready to lose" Ferro warned when he stepped up to Syaoran, Christina by his side. "I should be saying that to you Goth" Syaoran snapped back "Rubbish" Ferro said coolly but ran his eyes on Sakura staring at her with intentions of lust in his own. "It'll be fun playing with her" Ferro said as he reached his hand to touch Sakura but Syaoran grabbed his wrist and took a tight hold almost dismantling it.
"You touch her and I'll you'll see the back of your head" Syaoran growled as he tightened his grip but loosened it. Ferro took his wrist and rubbed it with his free one. He smirked and went on ahead to the stage. When they stepped on the stage, everyone screamed out their names and went wild. Mei Lin and Max didn't and raised their middle finger at them.
They got into position and the guitar spoke with its strings. The drums followed then by Christina who sang first...
When you're taught through feelings
She sang the first line with a good start that everyone went mad over it. Ferro then continued the song with Christina singing in the background.
Destiny flying high above
All I know is that you can realize
Destiny who cares as it turns around
And I know that it descends down on me
Sakura listened and so did Syaoran. Sakura admired Christina's voice it had a good range. Syaoran ignored his thoughts and waited for their turn closing his eyes and crossing his arms to his chest. Christina then sang the chorus and moved mechanically with the music and did some gestures with her hands.
Just another day
The shame is gone
Hard to believe
Don't let it go
Ferro then continued again with the song and sang, he sang proudly and confidently.
Destiny can't replace my life
Scary shadows of my past are alive
Destiny who cares as it turns around
And I know that it descends with a smile
Syaoran opened his eyes when he heard the second line of the stanza Ferro was singing. 'Scary shadows of my past are alive huh?' he thought as bad memories seeped into his mind. He stared into space and there he saw a young boy of three. Looking back at him with his amber eyes. He gasped when he saw a stream of blood stain his cheeks. It came from his eyes, Syaoran stood there frozen as ice.
He couldn't move, the boy looked at him and gave an evil smile with a giggle. A smile that make the hair on your arms stand. He snapped out of his thoughts when Sakura touched him. He looked down on her and watched her lips form into a gentle smile.
"Let's go. It's our turn" Sakura said getting excited all of a sudden. Ferro came back to the backstage and chuckled when Sakura and Syaoran passed by. Jamie, Eriol, Mika, and, Alex followed ignoring the previous band that played.
Ferro cursed under his breath and Christina glared at Sakura's retreating figure 'You're never going to win' she thought a smile creeping unto her lips.
The stage was dark and Sakura and Syaoran positioned themselves each had a microphone in their palms. Mei Lin watched in utter excitement and admired Sakura. She looked perfect with her clothing most especially. She wore a see through red long sleeve covered in black ribbons wrapped around her upper torso including her arms. Her black tattered skirt matched in perfectly her hair up in a messy bun with some strands left hanging at the front.
Whispers came from the audience. Some were even complaining on who this group was and that they must get lost but Mei Lin shut them up together with Max. Eriol started off with the piano then Sakura accompanied him the light focused on her.
How can you see into my eyes
like open doors.
Leading you down into my core
where I've become so numb.
Without a soul
my spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
until you find it there and lead it back home.
The guitar then came in together with the drums. Everyone kept quiet when she sang. Her range was perfect. Perfect for the song. Then there came that same hypnotizing feeling embracing each spectator. Her voice controlled them now. She was the puppet master and they were her puppets. Syaoran then began to sing the background
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside. (I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside. (Save me)
Call my name and save me from the dark. (Wake me up)
Bid my blood to run. (I can't wake up)
Before I come undone. (Save me)
Save me from the nothing I've become.
Sakura watched her bewitched audience and smiled. Perfect she thought. They took the bait. She continued to sing and play with her puppets. Syaoran watched her every move as she moved naturally with the beat. She seemed to be a whole different Sakura on stage.
Now that I know what I'm without
you can't just leave me.
Breathe into me and make me real
Bring me to life.
Sakura sang the chorus with ease. When the next stanza was about to commence she looked at Syaoan and moved closer to him. Seeing her move he moved towards her too. Holding his own microphone in his side he sang with Sakura as she raised it for the both of them to sing with.
Frozen inside without your touch,
without your love, darling.
Only you are the life among the dead.
Syaoran pressed his forehead to hers as they sang and he held unto Sakura but quickly pulled away when his part to sing alone came.
All of this time
I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark
but you were there in front of me
He sang with no flaws then Sakura sang the next part looking at him. Moving closer and closer..
I've been sleeping a 1000 years it seems.
I've got to open my eyes to everything.
They stood against each other and carried on with the song. But Syaoran sang this time
Without a thought
Without a voice
Without a soul
Sakura pressed her free hand against his chest and they exchanged lines with the crowd still tranced and swaying from side to side like live zombies freshly brought from the grave. The scent of chrysanthemums was present in the air, it was emitted from Sakura and Syaoran's force.
Don't let me die here
There must be something wrong.
Bring me to life.
Sakura sang the chorus again as she moved freely in the stage but step by step moved closer to Syaoran.
Bring me to life.
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside.
Bring me to life
Sakura sang the last line standing against Syaoran. When she finished the music lingered and both looked into each other's eyes went the crowd went wild. Screaming and roaring banged against the walls when they finished. Every arm reaching out to them, it was phenomenal. Sakura looked at her audience and everything broke out into chaos, people at the front pushing each other to touch the ethereal Seraphim that stood before them. The light that shone out in utter void of darkness. Syaoran signalled to Sakura that they should go and al of them left the stage making the crowd go wilder the screams growing louder.
Author's notes: finally I'm done with chapter 6! Til next time for chapter 7! Hope you liked this chapter! And pls. review okay and tell me what you all think about this kay? Thank you to everyone and for all your support and for Gilot who keeps on pressuring me to write faster. Hehehe
--AiA-Chan--