Hi! It's me again. lol...hmm, been so busy lately, but then i bet there's a bunch of folks who could say the same thing. - Hmm, well, i've decided to take the advice of some of my previous reviewers...who are awesome writers in my opinion. yup yup, and here's the repost. ARIGATOO for reading. ooo, and please keep the little review box company cause he feels left out all the way on the bottom of the page. Constructive critism welcomed!
Chapter 1-The Runaway
Tomoyo-Third person
Ebony hair blew in the wind, flicking soundlessly, mercilessly. Atop the highest mast of the ship, the raven-haired lass, stood
staring into the sea. Her blazing lavender eyes reflecting blue from the ocean's exterior, as the salt air rushed around her. She
was no longer trapped, her soul felt free and wild. Here she was just as all the others who presently sailed across the Indian
Ocean. It was times like these that made her glad she had run away and used her honed brilliance and wily ways to hitch a
ride on one of the outgoing ships. Now, she was on her way to England-- a one-way trip. She was Tomoyo Daidouji,
daughter of Sonomi Daidouji, head of the Daidouji toy company. Prestigious and perceptive, she was talented in more ways
than one. Tomoyo was graced with natural beauty and poise, along with a gentle spirit. Not an inch of her body could be
considered selfish and her observance of those around her made her a social prodigy. Her amazing abilities eventually
manifested themselves, until she, like her friends, came to learn of a secret source of magic held dormant until just recently.
As luck would have it, the boat in which she rode upon was owned by, none other than Eriol Hiiragizawa, her elementary
school friend. She had not seen him for over 10 years. At the ages of 21, both were very much alike in their intellect and
demeanor. She had been allowed to "stow-away" as a personal guest of Eriol, who was captain of the ship.
'This is how life should be', was the thought in her head as the sun began to set, causing the color of her normally purple
eyes to turn fiery red.
Eriol-Third personA man slowly climbed the rope ladder. His steps were quiet along the sturdy rope as he continued his ascent. Years at sea
had toughened him, and although he had considerably more muscles, his figure seemed as lithe and thin as it had always
looked, marred only by a few scratches, almost erased by his magic. He was Eriol Hiiragizawa, as perfectly featured as
Tomoyo he was the ideal man of the age. His dark midnight blue hair, shone cerulean in the light of the sinking sun, flowed
effortlessly through the wind. Though exposed regularly to the sun, his skin remained ever white and smooth. His wire-
rimmed glasses, gone in the fear they may break in the midst of sea. The dark pools of crystal gray eyes peered forth in an
alluring manner. Wisdom held deep within, the maturity of that past his age was as apparent in him as it was in Tomoyo.
Smooth, long fingers, those of a pianist, grabbed onto the next hold for a steeper climb. The last rays of the sun shone upon
him, illuminating all his key features, as if he glowed. Eriol Hiiragizawa, the reincarnation of the great master of magic Clow
Reed, and wealthy Englishman of the age, a mentor and master to his two creations, was the sole companion to Tomoyo
Daidouji high upon the mast. He peered over the last horizontal string of rope, and up into the back of the goddess. His
breath was caught in approval, as the calm serenity of the figure before him turned around to face him, sensing his presence.
Along the way they had found that she had the amazing perceptive ability to sense the auras' of those around her, seeing
them and feeling them in different colors. He was a cadent blue, tinged with a splash of mischievous black. He smiled his
ever-knowing smile, the two teens, grinning at the situation of contentment as they stared at the almost gone sun.
Regular P.O.V.
"Konban wa, Daidouji-san." He greeted softly to the maiden. His warm, careful hands capturing her own delicate but firm
ones.
"Konban wa, Hiiragizawa-kun." She answered just as calmly. Neither of them would have protested if they were called by
their first names, but it was just too much of a habit.
"It certainly is a lovely end to the day, isn't it my dear Daidouji san. And don't we just look stunning?" He smiled softly,
the flattery as natural as breathing for him.
"Hai, soo desu. (Yes that is so) One must always look their best for you, Hiiragizawa-kun."A wicked grin that told him
she wasn't going to fall for his flattery any time soon.
He just smirked at her usual perceptiveness. 'Same old Daidouji san' he thought to himself. To her he said, "Ah, trying to
match my wit, Daidouji san? I am afraid that this is one game that you shall lose indefinitely." He flashed his most dashing
smile and was rewarded with her warm one. Yet he watched in amusement as the depths of her alluring purple eyes shone
with their own mockery at his game.
"You wish Hiiragizawa-kun, but I'm afraid that I know you too well to be suckered in by your futile attempts at flattery."
She stood back to the sun as Eriol came up behind her.
"Ah! How can you even think that any woman could resist my mysterious and utterly charming allure?" He feigned a
mock hurt as she laughed at the cute face holding a small pout, in which he turned toward her. Her laughter only made it
increase, and she had no choice but to crumble under his puppy dog gaze. He broke into a wide grin when she admitted defeat
and turned to setting sun. Both held their breaths as they watched with intensity. Then at the last second there was a faint
line of light, and the world was plunged into nightfall. The stars glittered overhead making the ship shine with a calm glow.
"So pretty." Tomoyo exclaimed softly, captivated by the twinkling lights in the sky. Her lavender eyes turned a dark
purple, almost mirroring the peaceful darkness of the sky, twinkling, as did the stars. Eriol chuckled at her naivety in such
things, and the innocence in which she proclaimed her amazement. Yet it soon died in his throat as he watched in fascination
at the happiness that shone in her eyes. 'My, my, Tomoyo san, what was it that you were thinking so fondly of before I
arrived?'
"Un (yes)." The skies are indeed at their brightest here at sea," His husky voice faltered for an instant as he let out an airy
sigh. "Such wonders have never ceased to amaze me. It was one of the reasons I chose to explore the seas. After all, I cannot
get seasick. Can you just imagine the greatest sorcerer in the world throwing up over the side of the port bow?" He mocked
grimaced at the thought.
Tomoyo was saddened that he had left his moment of pure honesty slide into another joke, but laughed anyway. His
happiness was worth the lost chance at learning more about the young sorcerer. "Mou Hiiragizawa kun, that's such a pity.
Because I'm sure Li-kun would have been in my debt was I to give him such a photograph." She sighed in disappointment,
but her eyes gave away her façade, as they gleamed dangerously.
"My darling Daidouji-san, you wouln't dare, would you? How can you even think of that after getting a good glimpse at
my ever so cute a face?" He looked up at her eagerly, and she laughed musically at the earnest look.
"You are always right Hiiragizawa-kun. I could never say no to your childish face. Why, it would be as though I refused
my own little nieces and nephews. But aren't we being a little vain here?
"I am hurt you would compare my mature looks to that of a child, but I must say it is one of my more endearing qualities.
Vain, I may be, but only for you Daidouji-san. Besides, if I wasn't then how would I keep up with you?" A tinge of red
splashed at Tomoyo's face. 'Ohoho, you shall surely pay for that Hiiragizawa.' With that thought in mind, she turned
slightly around, her face pressed up against his chest. 'My aren't we close.' She thought to herself, her cheeks turning an
even brighter red, before she let it go with a shrug. 'Too bad for you then' She tiptoed on her booted feet and was eye to eye
with the sea captain. His eyes widened in shock at her forwardness. 'What is this, my dear Daidouji-san' he thought in his
confusion. He felt her hands go to his sides and stiffened underneath her light touch. Then she promptly said "Surprise!" and
proceeded in giving him the most torturous of all tickle tortures in the world. His throaty laughter delighted the ears of
Tomoyo as she continued.
"Daidouji...sanpeals of laughter...please...desist...I beg of you...Daidouji ...dono...please...I promise not to do that to
you...again...onegai...gomen... Daidouji-sama...Saa...Ano...onegai...Tomoyo!" His last words struck her. She immediately
stopped and looked down at his tear stained face, caused by so much laughter. Slowly his laughter died away as realization
took over, and looked at Tomoyo's face in concern. 'Shoot! Watashi wa baka desu.'(A/N: means: I am an idiot) He scolded
himself.
"Eh, gomen ne Daidouji-san." But Tomoyo's face seemed pensive before she suddenly looked up, her eyes shining with a
new found fact.
"Nay, Eriol-kun, I think we know each other well enough for us to call each other by our first names. I guess it just sort of
grew on me, and the sudden change threw me off. But now that I think on it, it is not so bad ne Eriol-kun?" Her enthusiasm
rounded onto him and the usual smirk appeared.
"Why Tomoyo-chan, I believe you are right." He gave her a graceful bow, awkward in their current environment. The
moon shone brightly in the background, and the stars twinkled softly, reflecting the gentleness in the sea. All was calm, only
the slight splashes as water, hit wood, and the two remained still. Eriol looked up at Tomoyo as his head was still bowed.
Both smiled, but as Eriol made to stand next to Tomoyo, the boat gave an almighty lurch, and he was flung face first into the
ground. The sound resonated along with the "Oomph!" let out by Eriol. He lifted his head, which was pounding furiously at
his skull, hurting almost as much as his pride. Almost. He looked up at Tomoyo once more, her expression unreadable. Her
gaze bore down on him, before it cracked into the world largest smile and she laughed. She kept laughing as she slid down the
supporting beam that held her within the pit of the mast. Eriol's face, currently sporting a very large, and very distinct red
mark on it, looked just like an oversized cherry. A slightly hurt cherry she might add. The look of embarrassment and
sprained dignity that was so alien to his face was just too humorous for Tomoyo to not laugh at.
"Mou Tomoyo-chan, why must you be so mean to me? You wound me." He put on his best pleading look, causing
Tomoyo to break her laughter fit into a gentler one.
"Gomen ne Eriol-kun, I wasn't laughing at you." She looked at his disbelieving face, tinged with concealed humor, and
more laughter burst from her.
"Ne Eriol-kun, you caught me. I am only human after all, and I had to laugh at your priceless cherry face." She broke into
more laughter at her own vivid description, his face burning even brighter if it can be imagined.
"Aa, soo desu ne. But Tomoyo-san, how can you laugh in my moment of peril, I am wounded and all you do is stand and
laugh at me, Daidouji san." His revert back to the note of respect caused Tomoyo's laughter to die away and turn into teasing
sympathy.
"I would never laugh at you Eriol-kun. It is just that you entertain me so well." Humor rang through her voice.
"Always am I happy to assist my dear Tomoyo-san. But now, it grows cold, and we must be heading down, I wouldn't
want you to get chilled."
The two made their way down the rope ladder, getting down as easily as they got up. Slowly, Eriol walked Tomoyo to her
room.
"Arigatoo gozaimasu Eriol-sama." She said using the name Eriol had once given her. He looked down at her form in slight
surprise before seeing the irony held within.
"Doitashimashite Tomoyo koishii." He smirked at her surprised look and her tinged cheeks..
"Umm...an-no...Oyasumi nasai Eriol-sama." She managed to say through her shock.
With a genuine smile he replied softly "Oyasumi nasai Tomoyo-koishii." They both lay in their rooms across the hall, and
slept. The stars twinkled even brighter above, guiding the boat currently on autopilot. The night was already beginning; the
waves pushed against and receded from the boat. The moon shone brightly above as it lit up the already jewel encrusted sky.
The world slept on. (A/N: I think I'm gonna hurl....end of commentary laughs insanely)
Ahahahaha! Well that's the first chapter...arigatoo. I should give everyone a happy happy smile and a huge thank you for sticking with me. Hai, hai, i hope you like the first chapter. -