Warriors Of The Night
I don't own CCS, and I'm poor, so PLZ DON'T SUE ME!! Though the non-CCS characters are mine along with the story!
By: Mistress Ness
Chapter 1: The Angels Return!
Sakura hummed happily as she walked towards Tokyo University. It's been a year since Ryu and Hell Dragons were sent to jail in Hong Kong and peace was brought to Tomoeda again. The Angels of the Light weren't gone; they were just taking a break until hell breaks loose again. "Sakura!" a voice called out to her. She turned around and saw her fiancé, Syaoran running towards her. Her lips curved into a smile. "Morning, Syaoran!" she greeted. Syaoran caught up to her, smiling. He took her into his arms and brushed his lips against hers. "Morning, Sakura." He said softly. Sakura giggled, feeling happier. It's been also a year since Syaoran proposed to her, and it made her really happy. They were gonna wait until they were done with college, since they're only in second year of college now. And they had to go Hong Kong to meet Syaoran's mother and sisters.
"Hey, did you hear the news? Terada-sensei transferred to Tokyo U to teach!" Syaoran said. Sakura gasped, her eyes went wide. "No way! Really!?" she asked. Syaoran nodded, grinning. "Cool! Rika is gonna be happier about school now." She laughed. Rika was a bit depressed since she wouldn't be able to see her fiancé as much anymore. Over the time being, Eriol went out and proposed to Tomoyo. Of course, Tomoyo was crying as she said "yes". Sakura was really happy for her. Right now, she wanted everything to be like this. Normal, no more fighting.
"Yo, Sakura!" Meiling waved as she approached them with Kiyoshi. "Hey Meiling! Hey Kiyoshi!" Sakura waved back. funny thing about Meiling is that even thought they're in college; she still hasn't changed her crazy-ass attitude. "Chiharu was askin' everyone if we all wanted to go out party tonight." Meiling informed Syaoran and Sakura. Sakura laughed. "Sure, I need some spirit in my blood after DAYS of sitting on my ass in class. I even think my ass's stiff!" she said.
"Great! Then, we'll all meet at Naoko's at 9:00 tonight!" Meiling grinned. Then, the bell rang. "Oh shit!!" they all cursed.
"We're so fuckin' late!" Sakura cried as they broke into a run towards the school building. "Later, Sakura!" Meiling shouted before going to the building behind the first one. Syaoran had the same classes as Sakura, so he didn't have to split with her. Thank God!, she thought. They finally saw the classroom and slid the door open. "Safe!" Syaoran sighed in relief at seeing a few students in the classroom.
"Morning you guys." Tomoyo smiled at them while sitting Eriol. "Hey you guys." Sakura tried to catch her breath as she and Syaoran made their way to their seats where Eriol and Tomoyo were. Sakura placed her books on her seat next to Tomoyo as Syaoran placed his stuff next to Eriol's seat.
"You guys know about tonight, right?" Sakura asked as she sat down. Eriol and Tomoyo nodded. "Yeah, Meiling let us know by the earring." Tomoyo winked at her as she showed off her amethyst earrings. "Oh yeah." Sakura smiled tiredly. The teacher, Terada-sensei, came in and said. "OK, everyone! Take your seats and let's get started!"
Everyone took their seats and Terada-sensei began class. Sakura looked outside the big window as her teacher's lecture about economics began to become a blur in her head. She suddenly felt sick in the stomach and dizzy. She grasped the edge of seat, drawing Syaoran, Eriol, and Tomoyo's attention.
"You OK, Sakura?" Tomoyo whispered. Sakura shook her head. "I feel very strange. I have a bad feeling that's something bad is gonna happen here in Tomoeda and we the Angels will have to spring into action again." She whispered back.
"What!?" Syaoran hissed from behind her. "It's like something awful, something evil………..." Sakura whispered again.
"And your hunches rarely fail you…………." Tomoyo realized. Sakura nodded with a gulp. "Yeah……….though, I hope this hunch is wrong."
---------In An Alleyway In Tokyo-----------
A frightened woman ran into a dark alleyway in plain daylight. Her stalker's footsteps could be easily heard. The sounds of it made her blood run cold. She stopped as met the cold wall and turned around with a gasp. The man chuckled at her fear as he pointed a gun at her forehead. She swallowed hard as tears ran down from her eyes. "Say goodbye." He said darkly as he pulled the trigger, instantly killing her.
----------Back At Tokyo U----------
Sakura gasped loudly as she heard the sound of a gunshot in her head. Terada-sensei looked at her in concern. "Is everything ok, Miss Sakura?" he asked. Sakura snapped out her trance and nodded slowly. "Hai, Terada-sensei." She said meekly. Her friends all started at Sakura. "She's behaving so strange." Tomoyo whispered to Eriol. Eriol nodded in agreement. "There is something that's bothering her."
Syaoran observed. "We'll talk to her after school about this. At my place." Eriol said. Tomoyo and Syaoran agreed with a nod.
The bell rang and Terada-sensei bade the students farewell. Sakura's delicate fingers were trembling as she gathered her things to go home. She knew that gunshot wasn't her imagination, someone just killed a woman. Her powers are slowly expanding. She was in a cold sweat, her body shook with fear. She knew there was a new evil in town, and that means the Angels of the Light had to resurface.
A gentle touch on her shoulder startled her, making her gasp. "Sakura?" Syaoran looked her worriedly as he rested his hand on her shoulder. Sakura gave him a weak smile and said. "O-oh hey, Syaoran."
"Drop the act, Emerald. We KNOW something's over your head." Tomoyo gave a slight glare. Sakura's smile faded. "I don't now how to explain it." She whispered. Eriol patted her head. "Let's go to my place and talk it out. But, we have to call the others. This might be a matter that concerns the whole gang." He said seriously. Sakura nodded. Syaoran wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. Sakura smiled her thanks and they all walked out, ready to call for the rest of the Angels of the Light.
-------Eriol's Mansion----------
"So what's wrong, Sakura?" Meiling asked Sakura as everyone sat in the living room, ready to hear what was going on now. Sakura stood up and walked over to the fireplace, in front of her friends. She turned around, facing them, and said.
"There's a new enemy in town."
"NANI!?" The others shouted. Sakura nodded. "I know, I can hardly believe it too, but it's true. I heard someone shoot a woman while I was in class." She turned to Eriol. "Turn on the TV."
Eriol turned on his TV and a woman appeared. "This is Tokyo News. There was a shocking discovery today in the streets of Tokyo. A woman was found murdered today in a dark alleyway around 2 in the afternoon." She said. everyone gasped loudly, except Sakura.
"No one saw the murderer. The body of Miss Angelina Kurisami was found by a young man who works at the Crescent Moon Café, where the body was found. He was taking out the trash when he saw Miss Kurisami's body drenched in her blood with a bullet hole on her head. The authorities say that it could've been a rival of the Kurisami family." The woman kept on saying. Sakura turned back to everyone in the room and spoke.
"As you can see, someone is killing the Kurisami women."
Rika nodded, agreeing with her Leader. "Yeah…………since the Kurisamis are the wealthiest family in all Japan because of their HUGE company…………"
"And the women are the symbol of the Kurisami family, wives, daughters, nieces, granddaughters……………" Chiharu added. "Then, someone who wants their wealth is killing the women to make them go bankrupt!" Naoko finished.
Eriol hushed them. "Look! It's the head of the Kurisami family!" he pointed to the TV screen. A kind-looking old man stood with a reporter in a fancy room. "Mr. Kurisami, what do you got to say about this tragedy?" the reporter asked. The man sighed miserably and said. "Angelina was like a daughter to me, she was the wife of one of my 5 sons, Kenichi. But, answer me this, young man. I heard there is a gang of a group of young women who protect innocent girls from harm that call themselves the Angels of the Light. Is that true?" the man asked.
"He's talking about us!?" Meiling gasped. "Looks like it." Takashi said. The reporter nodded. "Yes, sir. There is gang here by that name."
The man looked in front of the screen. "Then I say this to those girls. Angels of the Light, please come to my mansion at 33017 Noir street. If you show up, I need you to do a great favor for me. Please I beg of you, come." The man pleaded. Sakura turned to Minoru, who was grasping a pencil. "Minoru, write down the address!" she said. Minoru jumped to action and wrote it down on a piece of paper that sat next to him on the table.
"We're going there, Sakura!?" Terada-sensei asked. Sakura nodded. "This man needs our help concerning his family. We HAVE to help him. Angels of the Light, get your cloaks and move out!" she said.
--------Kurisami Manor---------
The Angels of the Light stood at the gates of the Kurisami Manor. Sakura was a bit nervous as she fixed her wig. "Wow, cool joint." Tomoyo said in awe as she videotaped it. Sakura rang the doorbell and the intercom above them cracked.
"May I help you?" a man's deep voice boomed, startling everyone. Sakura looked up at the 'com and said. "We wish to see Mr. Kurisami. The Angels of the Light are here."
They all heard the man gasp. He stuttered. "S-sure, miss! Open the gates!"
The great gates opened and the Angels went inside to the Manor. "Awesome house………" Syaoran looked around him as he followed Sakura. The front double doors opened and a young-aged man stepped out and bowed to them. "Welcome, Angels of the Light. Mr. Kurisami is expecting you." he motioned them to follow him. Sakura nodded and signaled her friends to follow him also. As they walked inside the Manor, Sakura couldn't help staring at the luxury of the place. Gold silver, and platinum good shone with the sunlight as exotic plants gave the Manor a gentle tone. The man stopped before another set of double doors and knocked.
"Enter." A man's voice said from the other side of the doors. The man nodded and opened the door. Standing by a large window was the old man from the news.
"Master Kurisami, the Angels of the Light are here to see you." the man bowed and left. Sakura and her gang stepped inside the roomy place. The man smiled at them.
"Thank you all for coming. May I ask who is the leader?" he asked kindly.
Sakura stepped forward and said clearly. "I am. My name is Ying Fa, Mr. Kurisami." Sakura bowed slightly. The man bowed his head in respect. "I'm pleased to meet you Miss Ying Fa, I am Shiro Kurisami. Please, have a seat." He pointed to all the couches there. Sakura nearly laughed. It was way bigger than her home. They all sat down and Sakura cleared her throat. "Well, Mr. Kurisami………."
"Shiro." He cut her off with a smile. Sakura smiled back. "Shiro, what is it that you need from us?" she asked. Shiro looked a bit sad. "You heard what happened to my daughter-in-law, Angelina?" he asked.
"Yes." Sakura nodded. "I want you to protect my only granddaughter." He said.
"Huh?" Sakura looked a bit shocked. Shiro looked at her pleadingly. "Please, she is the last young female of the family. The other women are my daughters Keiko, Michi, Mitsuko, Naomi, Sango, and Shinju."
"Um, excuse me." Tomoyo said shyly. "How many children do you have, Mr. Kurisami?"
Shiro looked a bit surprised, but then smiled. "Eleven."
"Wow!" Naoko said.
Shiro turned back to Sakura. "But my granddaughter just lost her mother! She needs protection, at least until the murderer is brought to justice." He said. Sakura looked at Syaoran, who nodded. "Yeah, Sakura." Everyone else whispered. Sakura then smiled and nodded. "Agreed."
Shiro sighed in relief. "I don't how to thank you, Miss Ying Fa!" he thanked her.
Sakura laughed. "It's my pleasure, Shiro."
Shiro stood and said. "Let me introduce you to my granddaughter." A knock came to the door, startling the Angels of the Light. "Enter, my dear." Shiro said. The door opened and Sakura turned around to see her. A young girl about 12 years old stood at the door. Her long, pale blonde hair was tied up in two pigtails above her head. She wore a simple gown the color of garnet and looked pretty elegant. "Ah come here." Shiro smiled as he held out his hand. The girl walked silently to her grandfather's side. He took her small hand and turned her to face Sakura. "This is Miss Ying Fa." He said to the girl. He looked at Sakura. "Ying Fa, this is my granddaughter, Sammi Kurisami, Angelina's daughter."
Sammi lifted a bit of the hem of her dress and bowed. "Pleased to meet you." she said. Sakura smiled and bowed too. "The pleasure of mine."
Shiro let go of her hand and said to her. "Sammi, you'll be going with Ying Fa today. You will be with her until you're out of danger, agreed?" he said.
Sammi only nodded, said nothing. Sakura felt a sad feeling in her. She doesn't blame her, she lost her mother. Sakura stood up and said to her Angels. "Let's go you guys." They all stood up and were ready to leave. Shiro shook Sakura's hand.
"Thank you very much for your help, Ying Fa." He said. Sakura smiled and led Sammi out of the room. As they were all on the street, Syaoran said to Sakura.
"Where are you gonna keep her, Sa………." He was cut off by her glare. He remembered he shouldn't use her real name in public. "Ying Fa?" he corrected himself.
Sakura said. "My apartment. I'll go live there with Sammi until we nail the sucker." She watched her language. "Can I come?" Syaoran asked. Sakura smiled and nodded. "Sure."
----------Sakura's Apartment----------
Sakura noticed that Sammi hasn't said anything all day. Syaoran helped Sakura get Sammi's things to her room, next to Sakura's. but when he was lowering the big suitcase, it slipped from his hold and fell on his toe. "OW!!" he roared, making Sakura laugh out loud. "Ow, fuc………" he was about to curse, but was stopped by Sakura's hand over his mouth. "Watch the language, Syaoran!" she warned. Sammi suddenly spoke. "It's OK; he can say "fuck". I'm used to those kinda words."
Both Syaoran and Sakura stopped and looked at the girl, wide-eyed. "You OK, Syaoran?" Sammi asked. Syaoran shook off his shock and smiled at her. "Yeah, I'm fine."
"I'm hungry. Let's go get some food." Sakura made her way out of Sammi's room.
"Your name it not Ying Fa, is it?" Sammi's question stopped her dead on her tracks. Sakura stunned around and stared at her, shock written all over her face.
"H-How did you!?"
"Know?" Sammi finished for her then shrugged. "Dunno, I just a hunch that you were really someone else."
"Come on, you can tell her. She won't tell anyone." Syaoran pointed out. Sakura sighed and pulled the wig off her hair. Sammi was amazed at how beautiful her hair was. A light tone of auburn with two thick strands reaching her waist while her hair ran down to her knees. "My real name is Sakura. Sakura Kinomoto." Sakura grinned at her as she grabbed her car keys.
As they walked out the building, Sakura got a hunch. Danger!, she thought as she tried to see any signs of danger. Suddenly, a gunshot went off, making Sammi squeak in fright. Sakura quickly got in front of the trembling girl, ready to kill the first asshole that tried to hurt Sammi. Syaoran got into a fighting stance and stood beside Sakura.
A man, taller than Syaoran, came out of a tree near them. His face was half-hidden by a black ski mask. He held a gun in his hand, and it was aiming at Sakura. "Who the fuck are you!?" Sakura barked at the man. The man glared at her with his black eyes. "You got something my boss wants, hand her over!" he yelled. Sakura looked at Syaoran. Syaoran, Code Red!, she sent him her thoughts. Syaoran heard them through the necklace she gave him. He nodded and got ready. "Ok! But first, turn around and I'll make her go to you!" Sakura said. The man growled and turned around. Sakura turned to Sammi, who was pretty confused, and whispered. "Run towards my apartment now!" she gave her the apartment keys. Sammi nodded and ran to the elevator.
"NOW!" she shouted. She and Syaoran split opposite sides. The man snapped to reality and was firing his gun, trying to get Sakura, but she was too fast. She quickly drew her twins and fired at his leg. It popped him on the right leg and the man collapsed, screaming in pain. Syaoran and Sakura were both nearing him, guns aimed at his head.
"Who do you work for!?" Sakura snarled. He glared at her again. "Like hell I'm gonna tell you, bitch!" he spat.
Sakura pushed her guns against his head. "I've already killed someone before, and I won't hesitate to shoot YOU!" she said acidly. "If I were you, I would listen to her." Syaoran said. "I don't know his name!! He paid me to come and get the brat!!" the man screamed. Sakura and Syaoran exchanged a glance. She nodded and they both withdrew, thought their guns were still aimed at the man. "Get the fuck out of here before I change my mind about sparing your miserable life!" Sakura bared her teeth at him. The man struggled to his feet and ran, limping. Sakura put her guns on safe and said to Syaoran.
"The man who murdered Sammi's mom is already looking for her."
"And knows you're guarding her." Syaoran added.
"I know." Sakura said. "Damn!"
She suddenly collapsed to her knees, her hands holding her head. "Sakura!?" Syaoran cried as he kneeled down next to her. Slowly, an image began to appear in her mind. By the old Hell Dragons Headquarters, a man dressed in black going after a woman dressed in fancy clothing. Her lovely face was emitting fear as she tried to run for her life.
Sakura gasped as the image faded. "What's wrong, Sakura?" Syaoran asked. Sakura took his hand and said. "It's the murderer! He's going for another girl from the Kurisami family!!"
"Where's he at?" Syaoran asked her as they both were running up the stairs towards the apartment. "Hell Dragons Headquarters." Sakura replied. Making Syaoran gasp. "Sammi!" Sakura shouted as they entered the apartment. Sammi came out from behind her couch and said. "Is the evil man gone?"
Sakura went over to her and stroked her hair. "Yeah, he's gone for now.
Listen………" Sakura took off one of her emerald earring and gave it to Sammi.
"Wear this and never take it off. Syaoran and I are going to stop the murderer, so use that earring to send me your thoughts when you're in danger. And take this too." Sakura reached from beneath the couch and pulled out a gun, startling Sammi. "Use this gun for your safety." Sakura said.
Sammi nodded as she took the gun. "I know how to use these. I used to go hunting with my mom." She nodded. Sakura smiled and gave her head a pat. "We'll be back soon." She got up and, twisted her hair and put on the wig. She turned to Syaoran and said. "Call everyone and tell them to hurry to the Hell Dragons Headquarters ASAP!"
---------Hell Dragons Headquarters------------
Sakura quickly got out her car with Syaoran and saw her friends' cars. "What's up?" Meiling asked as they all gathered. "Murderer in the loose." Sakura said. "Oh shit." Eriol said.
"Angels, let's move…………" Sakura was cut off by a loud gunshot. Everyone gasped. Sakura quickly drew her guns and ran towards the abandoned building.
"Ying Fa!?" everyone said as they followed her, guns at ready. Sakura's eyes widened as they landed on the body near the entrance. It was the woman. She's been killed. Sakura dropped to her knees, shock paling her face. The woman was soaked by a big pool of blood; the bullet hole was on her chest, above her heart. The girls gasped as they saw the body, the men just stared at it. Tomoyo turned away, feeling sick. Eriol embraced her, blocking her from the horrible sight. Syaoran saw the way Sakura's face went pale. "Sakura?" he whispered as he stood behind her. Sakura's shaky breathing startled him. Sakura, at seeing the woman, she was reminded of the cruel way her mother died. Flashbacks began to race in her head. Then, she felt lightheaded. This was too much for her to see…………..
"M-Mommy…………" she said softly as she fainted. Syaoran reacted quickly and caught her. "Sakura!" Meiling, Tomoyo, Chiharu, Naoko, and Rika shouted as they raced towards Sakura. Her face was white as a ghost and tears were drying on her cheeks. "She's been traumatized again." Tomoyo said, making everyone gawk at her. "Nani!?" Meiling said. Tomoyo nodded. "This face was the very same I saw on her when her mother died. She was at the hospital and I saw this very same expression. The expression of shock mixed with grief."
"Oh yeah…………." Chiharu said, remembering. "You told us about it since you were the first one to visit Sakura at the hospital right after her mom's death."
"That's' right!" Rika also remembered.
"I guess our job is done here." Eriol said sadly. "Let's go home."
Syaoran picked up Sakura and placed oh his back piggy back style. "I'm gonna take her home and stay with her. Sammi will probably freak anyway. So, no party tonight, Meiling." Syaoran said. Meiling nodded. "Anything to make sure Sakura gets better."
"See you later, guys." He said to them as he went to Sakura's car. He gently sat her on the passenger's seat and brushed a stand of auburn off her face. "Sakura…………" he whispered.
-----------Sakura's Apartment--------------
Syaoran opened the door and walked him, Sakura on his back. Sammi popped out of nowhere, aiming her gun at him. "Oh! Syaoran!" she cried, she wore one of Sakura's emerald earrings on he left ear. She then noticed Sakura. "S-Sakura!" she gasped as she ran to them. "What happened!?" she asked. Syaoran looked down at the petite girl. "She's fine, she just fainted." Syaoran smiled reassuringly at her. Sammi nodded, put her gun down at the counter, and followed him to Sakura's room. He laid her gently on her bed and took off her shoes. He turned to Sammi and said. "I'll be staying her tonight. It's too damn dangerous for you since Sakura's out. Let' go make us some dinner."
Sammi licked her lips, smiling. "Yum!" she followed Syaoran out to the kitchen. As they sat down and ate some ramen, Syaoran's mind was set on Sakura. She must've been so shocked at how much that dead woman reminded of her how her mother died, he thought sadly.
"Why did Sakura faint?" Sammi asked him, wearing a white shirt that went down to her knees for her being so small. "Sakura lost her parents when she was a child. Her father died when she was 4 and her mother was killed right before her eyes when she was 10. We saw a dead woman today, and Sakura was shocked, so she fainted.
"Was it a woman from my family?" Sammi asked. Syaoran looked at and nodded slowly. "Yes."
Sammi sighed miserably. "I thought so. I've told my grandpa so many times to give up the fortune of the family since it was nothing but a curse upon us, but he loves money. More than his late wife and children, and even me I think."
"His wife died?" Syaoran asked. Sammi nodded. "Yeah, she died in childbirth. Giving birth to his 12th child. He rarely speaks of Grandma; I just think he doesn't give a shit about her at all."
"Shouldn't you be watching the language?" Syaoran raised an eyebrow at her, smiling. Sammi gave him a playful defiant look. "I curse like that 24/7! Everyone wants me to be a "lady", but fuck it. I wanna be tough and strong, like Sakura!"
Syaoran chuckled. "Yeah, Sakura is a strong and gentle person."
"You like her don't you?" Sammi asked, grinning. Syaoran nodded. "I love her, she's my fiancée."
"That's so cute!" Sammi sighed.
"I'm marrying her as soon as we get out of college." Syaoran said.
"I wish I could have my Prince Charming by my side…………." Sammi said.
Syaoran looked at her funny. "You like someone, Sammi?" he asked. Sammi instantly blushed red. "W-what!?" she squeaked.
"I'll take that as a 'yes'." Syaoran laughed. "Tell me, who is it?"
"I-It's this boy in my class, his name is Takeshi." Sammi said shyly. Syaoran smiled and said. "You'll get him. You're pretty cute." He chuckled. Sammi blushed deeper and asked.
"You sure?"
"Oh yeah, believe it." He said.
A sudden whimper made them both hush. The sound came from Sakura's room.
"She must be awake now." Syaoran said, getting up with Sammi following him to Sakura's room. They opened the door and saw Sakura curled up into a little ball on the bed. Syaoran neared her and asked softly. "Sakura, are you all right?"
Sakura looked at him, her eyes expressing defeat. "We failed today…………" her voice was barely a whisper. "We let that woman die."
Syaoran took her into his arms, his hands smoothing her long hair. "No, Sakura. We were just unready for what was gonna happen."
"It's not your fault." Said Sammi, getting the couple's attention. "It's the fault of that murderer who wants all the Kurisami females dead."
Sakura broke the embrace and got up. She placed a hand on Sammi's shoulder and said. "I'm sorry, Sammi."
Sammi grinned as she shook her head. "Don't sweat it. You'll nail his ass one of these days, just like you nailed Hell Dragons."
Sakura walked over to her window and looked back at Syaoran and Sammi. "I don't know who this new enemy is, or what is his problem………….I only know this………..the Angels of the Light has returned."
A/N
ALL RIGHT! OPENING CHAPTER OF BOOK TWO: WARRIORS OF THE NIGHT IS COMPLETE!! Please review and tell me is the beginning plot is good! I will try to get as many chapters posted as I can before I leave for my month-long vacation. So! Enjoy the return and sit tight for chapter two of Warriors of the Night!
Peace,
Mistress Ness