Julia: Third chapter here! Enjoy it while I go free Kero from the bird cage. He's moaning so loud that my mum practically ordered me to get rid of him. I guess I'll just stuff him in my room with some puddings.
Disclaimer: The characters, the plot, and the idea…. Nothing belongs to me! You better REMEMBER that and don't sue me!!!!!!!
A/N: This story is written based on the story "The Flying Horse" from "A Thousandand one Nights." It was said that a girl told the stories to the king every night, preventing the king from killing her the next morning.
All Because of Kero -by Julia Lily Tan
Chapter 3: Sakura
Syaoran's eyes just couldn't stay off the girl. Her long auburn hair, her emerald eyes that shone in delight, the pink kimono she was wearing, her everything. She's the most beautiful girl I've ever met.
"Sakura-chan," He heard Tomoyo say "This is Prince Syaoran of China. Kero-chan accidentally kidnapped him here, thinking he would be some help for Touya. So, I invited him to stay with us for a few days."
"Turning to him, Tomoyo introduced her friend. "Li-san, this is Princess Kinomoto Sakura, crown princess of Japan."
So that's why she seemed familiar, they say that she was born when the first Sakura flower of that season bloomed, which gave her the name 'Sakura' Syaoran bowed at the princess.
"Oh dear, Sakura-chan, why are you wearing so little cloth. Kero-chan, go inside and get a cloak her for Sakura-chan." Tomoyo said, quite alarmed about Sakura.
"I'm alright, Tomoyo-chan. Is Kero back? He'll be grounded for a week for leaving just like that and kidnapping Li-san here." Sakura said with a tone of violence in her sweet voice.
Walking over to Syaoran, Sakura bowed down. "Welcome, Li-san, to Japan. I see you bring with you quite some magic. Does magic exists in China too?"
"Arigatou, hime thank you, princess. And hai yes, magic does exist in China." Syaoran said in Japanese, hoping that this princess won't laugh like Tomoyo.
"Hoe!" The princess suddenly yelled, scaring Syaoran. Why are all these princesses so strange?
"Gomen, Li-san, I forgot that your from China, I shouldn't have spoken in Japanese. Demo I didn't know your Japanese was so good." Sakura said.
"There is no need to be sorry, hime." They're not only strange, but naïve too. But at least she said some good words that are worth hearing.
"Please, just call my name."
"Very well, Kinomoto-san."
Looking at both being very polite (Maybe a little too much) to each other, Tomoyo couldn't help interrupting.
"I seem to have forgotten to introduce myself, Li-san. I'm Daidouji Tomoyo, cousin of Sakura-chan."
"Nice to meet you, Daidouji-san." Syaoran said.
"Let's just go in before we freeze." Tomoyo said, pulling them in, muttering "Kero-chan must have come in. If I catch him eating any sushi, he is going to regret he ever met me."
And so starts a new friendship that is blooming.
"Eriol, we still haven't had any information about Prince Syaoran. Did you find anything?" Yamazaki asked the young magician.
"I have used my magic to search for the prince's aura, but there is strong magic around the sea between China and Japan. A strong pink aura is stopping my magic. Try sending some people there." Eriol said, his eyes still closed as he concentrated on his powers.
"Very well."
"Li-san, I'll show you to you're room." Sakura said, grabbing Syaoran's hand and leading him through out the castle.
Looking at the small hand grabbing his, Syaoran felt his cheeks burn. Why must I blush at such time?
Just as Syaoran was having similar thoughts, both reached a room. Sakura opened the door, revealing an empty room with tatami floors. Near the corners, a low, wide table was arranged there, with zabutons around it. A closet was built in the outer part, hidden by two large doors. Syaoran was quite unfamiliar with this furniture.
"Li-san, I'll have a servant come up later to teach you some simple traditions of our country. And lay out your futon. If you still don't fell comfortable with them, I'll send my people to buy some Chinese furniture for you." Sakura noticed that Syaoran was shifting uncomfortably.
"Are you okay, Li-san? You don't look very we—" Sakura asked, but stopped when she saw Syaoran eying her hand that was still grabbing his.
"Gomen, Li-san. I'm not very familiar with you're country's culture, and –um –I –um–" Sakura pulled back her hand, trying to find a good excuse.
"It's alright, Kinomoto-san." Syaoran said.
"I guess I'll leave you to rest. See you tomorrow, Li-san." Sakura said, slowly closing the door.
"Goodnight, hime."
One month later—Summer Palace, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan.
"Li-kun, I've caught you!" Sakura yelled, finding Syaoran on top of a tree.
"Found Daidouji-san?" Syaoran asked as he leapt down from the tree. "Then go find her."
"I'm going." Sakura said, pouting while running away.
Syaoran gave a small chuckle as he followed her. A month had passed, and he had no meanings to leave. There was something here that caused him to forget his family, his friends and his future kingdom.
Watching Sakura's back, he sighed. Why did I have to fall for such a girl? Mother must be worried about me, yet I can't make myself leave this place, just because of her. Thought I can see why, she's beautiful, charming, smart, and strong, she's everything a girl would want. Maybe that's why I love her.
Too bad I can't tell her. Knowing Sakura, it would probably be a burden to her. Yet if I don't, she'll never know, and I'll just have to leave here heart broken. Maybe we won't even meet each other again in our lives, and I'll have to take this secret with me to death.
You're a man, Li Syaoran, and men do things without any regret! Syaoran thought to himself. "One day, I will" he whispered.
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Sakura was searching for Tomoyo when something struck her mind. Onnichan will be back after two months, Syaoran will have to go before he comes back. But---A strange feeling suddenly came to Sakura, she felt sad, very sad, yet she didn't know why.
Well, that will just have to wait. Sakura thought.
In Japan, pearl snorkeling was very popular among girls and ladies. Sakura and Tomoyo were no exception. As soon as had time and the weather was good, they would go snorkeling, pulling Syaoran with them.
"Come on, Li-kun, go with us." Sakura pleaded.
Even though this had already melted Syaoran's heart, he still refused to go. "Demo, Kinomoto-san, pearl snorkeling is for girls!" Syaoran yelled. If this goes on, I'm sure to give in.
"You could protect us there, Li-kun." Tomoyo said, joining in. "What if some big shark comes and attacks us?"
"We might get killed, Li-kun. Then you'll never see us again." Sakura said in a sad tone, looking as if she was going to cry.
"Fine, I'll go." Syaoran said. Who could resist you when you're almost down to tears? "And stop looking at me with those puppy eyes, it reminds me of Eriol."
"You're the greatest, Li-kun." Both girls yelled, pulling Syaoran to the seashore.
"Turn around and don't peek, Li-kun." Sakura said as she and Tomoyo went to hide behind a nearby bush, and changed into some lighter clothing.
"As if I would.' Syaoran muttered, turning around. Even though, his face was already red with the thought of Sakura without cloth—no! Syaoran shook his head to get rid of his current thought.
Pulling her hair into a bun, Sakura caught sight of Syaoran shaking his head.
"Are you okay, Li-kun? We're ready here. You better take off some of your clothing; it'll be quite a burden down in the sea." Sakura said.
Syaoran's cheeks turned red again. Take off my clothes? What is she thinking? Despite his thoughts, he obeyed Sakura's words and pulled off all his clothes, until he was wearing only a pair of short pants, revealing his bare, muscular chest.
Sakura felt her breathing getting faster as she saw Syaoran. I've never seen any man this close before. And with so little clothing too. Then why am I breathing so fast?
Suddenly, she caught sight of some scars on Syaoran's chest. "What are these scars?" She asked, gently touching them.
Syaoran's face darken at the hearing this. Grabbing Sakura's hand, he pulled it away from his chest.
"It's nothing, Kinomoto-san." Syaoran quickly said. "Let's go. We won't want Daidouji-san waiting."
"Demo—" Sakura wanted to ask more, but Syaoran had already run towards the sea. "Hey, Li-kun, wait for me!"
To Be Continued…..
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