I'm sssooo sorry it took me so long to update... well, my finals are coming and I'll be going to junior college next year!! smiles But for my other story, 'Crushing on You'... um... I'm real sorry, but I've got a major writer's block... So, for those of you who are waiting for the story, you'll have to wait for a couple more months. I don't wanna disappoint you by updating a lousy chapter... well, anyways, here's the long- awaited chapter of Love of Silence!!!
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Starlight Crystal
Love of Silence Chapter 10
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"Princess, your dinner!" one of the servants called out, bringing in an array of colourful- looking dishes. Sakura barely gave the scallops a glance before turning away.
"Still thinking of him?"
Sakura whirled around to see her father smiling at her.
"What's the use? We're from two entirely different worlds," Sakura had barely finished her sentence when another shell landed next to her. She looked at it and sighed.
"Well, from the looks of this, I can say that this prince sure loves you," King Fujitaka gestured at the hundreds of different coloured shells surrounding his daughter.
"But there's nothing anyone can do. If we want to be together, he's either going to have to live in the ocean, or I'm going to have to live on the land. Either way, one of us will have to give up our home. And I don't want to be the one to do that," Sakura choked out as a tear slid down her eye.
"You know, Ostala approached me today," the king began, giving Sakura a sideway glance.
"Really? What did she say?" Sakura turned away from the shells to look at her father.
"She has a potion- a strong one- which could enable you to move to and fro from the land to the ocean," King Fujitaka paused.
"But-?" Sakura prompted.
"She's willing to give it in exchange for the trident," the king smiled wearily.
"Forget, it, dad. It's not worth it," Sakura sighed as another shell plopped down next to her.
"I do have something that could help you," the king started again.
Sakura looked up at him expectantly.
"Your mom's pearl."
"Mommy's pearl?"
"It will allow you to be able to go on land for a couple of hours. And I know that the prince and you both need to sort out some stuff. There's also this little fact that his birthday is tomorrow, and he will pick his future queen tomorrow, you know?" her father winked at her before swimming away.
Sakura felt something cold and smooth fell onto her hand. Sakura stared at the tiny pink pearl in front of her. She took one glance at the hundreds of shells surrounding her.
"I'll be there tomorrow, Syaoran," she whispered, closing the tiny pearl around her hands.
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Syaoran threw one last shell into the ocean floor. He watched as it made a satisfying 'plop' sound and disappeared beneath the water.
"She didn't appear, huh?"
Syaoran turned around to see Tomoyo coming from Sakura's cottage, with Eriol beside her.
"She'll hate me forever," Syaoran whispered softly, his eyes blank and emotionless.
"No, she won't," Eriol spoke up, just as Tomoyo walked over and gave Syaoran one tight slap across the face.
"That is for not believing in Sakura," she said simply.
"You think she'll come tomorrow?" Syaoran asked, slightly dazed by Tomoyo's behavior.
"Give her some time. She'll come," Tomoyo smiled.
"But I'll have to choose my bride tomorrow. Who am I suppose to pick if she don't turn up?" Syaoran asked, staring at the ocean again,
"Well, then I'll have to lend you my wife for the time being," Eriol said jokingly.
Syaoran turned around to see Tomoyo holding up her left hand. A diamond ring sparkled on her right finger as she blushed.
"I've liked Eriol from beginning. I came here because of him. You're a great guy, Syaoran- just not the one for me," Tomoyo gave him a hug, before returning to the castle with Eriol.
Syaoran stared after them, then gave one look at the ocean, before returning to the castle.
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Syaoran looked blankly at his reflection in the mirror. He was just about to proceed to the ball before his mother stepped into his room.
"Are you ready?" she asked, walking towards him.
Syaoran just stared back blankly at her.
"My son, you do know that you are picking your future queen today, don't you?" she said sternly.
"Yes, mother."
"Do you have anyone in mind?" she asked in a gentler voice.
Syaoran turned away. "Yes, mother."
"Good. So I'll see you at the ball later, then."
Syaoran watched as the queen left the room, leaving him tired and confused.
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"All ready, Sakura?" her sister, Chelsea, swam up beside her, holding a tiara.
Sakura smiled as her sister placed the pink pearly tiara on her head.
"Come on, let's show the prince what us, mermaids are made of," Chelsea grinned as she lead Sakura slowly to the sandy beach.
Sakura glanced down at herself. Her mermaid fins would immediately change to a white gown once she touched the shore. A white pearl necklace hung from her shoulder, and her shoes, made entirely from powdered pearls, would turn to soft pink glass slippers once she reached the shores.
"Good luck," Chelsea gave her one last hug before Sakura stepped onto the shoreline.
She watched her fins disappear and her mermaid tail transform into a pale pink gown.
As she walked gingerly towards the castle, Sakura had never felt more excited... and nervous.
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Syaoran sighed as he danced with the 12th princess. He glanced at the giant clock. "2 more hours," he muttered, forcing a smile at his dance partner.
'Left, right, left, front, turn, and bow,' he muttered under his breath.
"Did you say something?" the blond tilted her head to look at him.
"Thanks for the dance, the refreshments are on your left," Syaoran barely looked at her as the princess stomped away.
He took a deep breath and stood to face his thirteenth partner. Just as he was about to hold her hands, the door opened as a blushing Sakura stood at the entrance. Syaoran grinned.
She had finally made it.
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That's right! I'm stopping here... -.-;; I know it's not much, but I'm halfway through the next chapter. Anyways, this ficcy is ending in a few more chapters. But that's not the end, cuz I've got a new story plot in my mind and I've started working on that! -.-;; So, review!!!
- Amber- chan