A/N- You guys are probably wondering who Kira is. He was the guy introduced in the first chapter. Um...yeh. He wanted to get revenge on Toichi and Syaoran cuz Syaoran let Kira get attack by the bear, urg, just read the story. Oh yes, thanks everyone for the review...sometimes there will be a moment when I talk to each one of you like in the last chapter at the end, those are my un-lazy times, haha.
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Chapter 12- Save Me
' Knock, Knock'
" Sakura?" Syaoran asked from the other side of the door. ' Is she sleeping in early?' Syaoran thought as he clutched the jewel encrusted hairpiece in his hand carefully. He seems very tense and nervous, that's because he's going to tell Sakura three words...' I love you.' Syaoran decides to walk in anyway to put the hairpiece on the counter and surprise Sakura tomorrow when she awakes. He turned the doorknob...and entered.
I'm looking up at the stained sky
So my tears don't well up and fall
Why can't people live as they wish?
Servant's Room
The window flapped violently, with the frame banging against the outside wall and Sakura's bed was wrinkled. It indicates that she was here before. The bed sheets were off the ground. Syaoran's eyes widen. He walked slowly towards her bed...Her scent still lingers. Was she here before? If so, what happened to her? Syaoran bent down and picked up the sheets, a crumpled note rolled out and landed atop Syaoran's dark boots. With hesitant hands, he urgently picked up the little ball and smoothed it out upon the surface of the bed. He read it.
" Dear Syaoran, Remember me, Kira? I am Kira. I have lived a very bad life after that bear attacked me. You made my life a living hell! I despise you! You caused me to have a missing eye! Missing fingers! Distorted face! I look like a fking monster...because of you. I have finally found you after seven years. I have taken...your cherry blossom. If you want her get her at...Treacherous Mt. Hahaha, be ready to fight."
Syaoran dropped the paper to the ground. He was flushed with anger, then extreme sadness drowning his sorrow-filled heart.
" S-Sakura!" He stammered. He caught his breath and his mind blanked for a second. He frantically turned his head back and forth. ' Is she really gone?' He thought, oblivious of the situation. He collapsed to the ground and embraced himself with his arms on each shoulder. He has nothing going through his mind, nothing but Sakura.
" SAKURRAAA!!!!"
Sakura's name was yelled loudly and disrupted the silent night.
" What is all this noise?" Wei yelled down the hall.
" Shut up!" Queen Yelen shrieked with toxin.
Footsteps were heard running towards the servant's room.
" Cousin!" Eriol yelled as he stopped at the door to gasp in air. He ran to Syaoran's side and gathered him in his strong arms. He eyed the note on the ground and his surrounding and knew that Sakura was gone. Eriol looked down. He saw something that made his eyes widen with disbelief. What he saw was something that was thought impossible. Syaoran...having emotions? Right there, Eriol's eyes saw tears in Syaoran's once cold amber ones, Syaoran's tears, and they were streaming down his grieving face, scrunching in complete agony. It was his expression of love for Sakura. He loves her.
I don't want a weak heart that can't cry
Or the strength not to cry.
" Cousin?" Eriol asked. Syaoran pushed Eriol away from him. He looked to the door and saw Tomoyo standing there, with a sad expression.
" Kira took Sakura!" Syaoran shouted to both of them.
" Who's Kira?" Eriol said calmly, trying to relax Syaoran, which did no good.
" Kira was the man...that...that k-killed my FATHER!!!" Syaoran yelled, he dropped to the ground and pulled himself into a fetal position. Eriol stood there, his heart aching from Syaoran's pain.
" I-I'm so sorry cousin." Eriol stammered. " I-I wish I knew sooner."
" You could of! When those years ago when you were at my bedside and ask what happened...but I-I never told you, b-because that's when I shut everyone out from my life." Syaoran said sadly. He regained his posture and ran out of the room.
" Syaoran! Noooo! NOT TONIGHT!!! It's dangerous!" Eriol said harshly.
" I have to or...or it would be too late!" Syaoran yelled. He was filled with rage and hate for Kira. He wanted Sakura back. So, off he ran, but was stopped by a hand to a wrist. Syaoran's face was tensed; he looked up to strangely calming blue eyes.
" Let go, Eriol!" Syaoran hissed. He thrust his hand forward but did not succeed in breaking Eriol's tight grip.
" Why cousin? Why!?!?" Syaoran yelled through clenched teeth. His eyes were watery and tears threatened to spill yet they did not.
" You must not go out of control, or you will lose the battle if you end up fighting with Kira. You must have food, water, protection and a sword. Did you think of gathering those?"
Syaoran looked into Eriol's knowing eyes. He nodded and obeyed his cousin. Never had he ever listens to Eriol. It was always Syaoran commanding Eriol. This is such a change.
I'll search for a shooting star
To cast my wishes on, but
Dawn is coming too soon, and
I won't be able to find one
" Thank you cousin. But the time is severely slipping."
" I will help you." Eriol said.
The Next Day...
Three people stood outside the gates of the Li Kingdom. They started to leave the castle early in the morning so that no one would suspect they were gone except the maids, but Tomoyo had already explained to them of what happened last night, so they will keep the secret with them.
" Syaoran, listen dear cousin, I hope your journey won't be so harsh. Also, come back safe and sound. I will miss you." Eriol whispered. He gave Syaoran the sack containing items and other equipments.
" Please, Prince Syaoran, bring Sakura back. Have a safe journey!" Tomoyo cried. She ran to Eriol and cried into his chest, drenching his shirt.
" It's okay Tomoyo. Let's just hope they will both be okay." Eriol whispered soothingly to Tomoyo, stroking her hair for comfort. He turned his attention to Syaoran.
" Are you sure you don't want me to come?" Eriol asked urgently.
" It is too dangerous and I don't want you to lose your life as people would be mourning over your death...if you did...die." He eyed Tomoyo who moved closer to Eriol.
" I see. Well, I will make myself useful and distract Queen Yelen while you're gone."
" Thank you guys." Syaoran jumped on top of the horse and as the horse starts to go, Syaoran waved his final wave until the long journey begins.
There's never a day that I have
To remember you because
I never for a moment,
Forgot you
He rode off.
" PROMISE YOU'LL COME BACK!!!' Eriol cried. His eyes were weary and sad. He's truly going to miss Syaoran. Syaoran turned his head around and smiled weakly.
" YES, I PROMISE." He yelled, with the whip of the harness, the horse rode off through the forest.
Nighttime...
It was dark out and Syaoran was still on his way to the mountains. He looked around him. Never had he been outside the gates of his castle before except when he went hunting that seven years ago. He was ten then.
" This outside world...is so mysterious." Syaoran said to himself. He was quite sleepy. When his eyes were about to close, sounds of leaves rustling were heard through the silent night. Syaoran's eyes opened immediately and he was fully awake out of fear. He turned his head to the direction of the sound. The noise of the leaves began again. He jerked his head to another direction.
" What is out there?" He hissed frantically. He started sweating. He was so nervous.
" Come out!" Syaoran yelled. He unsheathed his sword and leveled the blade with his eyes. He clutched the sword between his fingers tightly, not wanting to let go his only defense. His eyes move in all direction. He was terribly confused for he did not know where the intruder is.
Suddenly, something jumped from behind him and scratched at his back. The horse bucked and threw Syaoran to the ground. Syaoran yelled in pain. From the ground, he turned around and met eyes with red glowing ones. It was just a cheetah. He can handle it. Syaoran quickly grab the sword next to him. He pointed the tip of his sword at the animal. It ran to him. Syaoran thrust his sword forward and pierce his blade into the cheetah's heart. It fell dead. Syaoran's eyes widen when the ground started to layer with blood.
" Argh...my back!" Syaoran whimpered. He started to whistle for his horse to come to him and luckily, it came back, just a bit shaken.
" Stupid horse!" Syaoran hissed as he climbed the horse. All it did was " Neigh." Syaoran tiredly whipped the harness signaling the horse to continue the journey. As the horse galloped, Syaoran started experiencing stinging pains on his back. He arched forward towards the horse's neck and rested there on the dark, soft mane. Syaoran felt that he needed to set camp. So, he reluctantly pulled the harness to stop the horse.
" Whoa, there buddy, let's stop and s-set camp." Syaoran managed to choke out. They were by a flowing river. Syaoran limped off the horse and crawl to the river. He dug through his sack and took out a white cloth. He dipped it into the cool water and tried to clean his wounded back with it.
Whenever I'm sad, I have
A habit of saying I'm ok
After something stopped
That day, no matter
How much I pray,
I can't see a single star
" Such luck. I feel okay. I will stay strong." He whispered as he finished cleaning his back with much difficulty. He decided that he couldn't bandage it, so has to leave it there until the blood dry.
" Argh, I should of brought extra clothing. Who would know that an animal would jump me?" There were creepy sounds in the woods but those were just other animals such as owls, deer and crickets. The horse had its two front legs in the air and it " Neigh" as it took off running cowardly away, possibly back home.
" You stupid fking horse. Damn!" Syaoran yelled with his fist in the air. He dropped to the ground. He was so exhausted through this day's travel. Now he has to go on feet. Syaoran ransacked his bag and found a water tank. He unscrewed the cap and drank the water ravishingly. He took out a thin blanket and wrapped it around his body to conserve warmth. The temperatures sure dropped drastically at night. He wished he had a thicker blanket but he couldn't carry many things with him but what was really necessary. He fell asleep.
The Next Day...
The sun beat down on Syaoran's face. He opened his eyes and found himself on hard ground.
" Hmmm..." He groaned as his whole body ache. He got up and washed up beside the very same river, trying to get dirt and grass stain off his body. He scrubbed at his chestnut hair until he felt there isn't anymore dried mud in there. He took out a clean cloth and soaked it in the water. He squeezed the excess water out and cleaned his face with it. Then he started scrubbing at his body. He tried cleaning his partially tattered clothes, however, did so with no success.
" Now where's that horse?" Syaoran said out loud. Apparently, he was very annoyed of the horse's disappearance. He grudgingly continues his walk instead of riding. A very long walk it is. He went into a forest with many vines and tall trees. Sigh. He unsheathed his sword and started to thrust at the unwanted vines that blocked his way. Without knowing, the vines ripped at his shirt. They had freaking thorns!
" What the fk?" Syaoran said as his arm bled. He looked closely at the vines and finally saw the thorns. He began to tear the hanging cloth of his shirt and wrapped it around his bleeding arm. Afterwards, he started to carefully cut the vines.
Later, he finally rid of the vine and his path was cleared. Syaoran heard birds chirping, he looked up at the sky and saw an eagle zoom through the dulling clouds. That was when he saw the sun setting.
" What? It's almost nighttime!" Syaoran yelled in disbelief. His stomach grumbled. Syaoran sat on the ground and loosen his bag as he looked for food. When he found it, he bit through the morsel hungrily, hoping that this food would provide him enough energy to go through the night.
I want to see you, I want to see you
Your smiling face in my memory is
Just too kind
Syaoran lay back against a smooth rock on the ground. He peered at the bright moon. It's intense white glare and soft round shape kept him relaxed.
" I will find you Sakura no matter what it takes. I love you!" Syaoran whispered. He felt something slid down his face and to his neck. He touched it. They were tears. What?!?! Tears? Never had he cried for anyone before. Never had he ever cried! He had his hands to the back of his head, with his elbow at an angle as he gazed at each unique star, shining in the midnight sky.
" I hope you're okay, Sakura." Syaoran thought for a while in the peaceful setting he lays in.
" I got to go find you now. There is no need for rest." Syaoran got up quickly but fell down. He felt very drowsy. He stopped his fall with one knee to the ground and a hand pressed firmly on the dirt. Slowly, he pulled himself up. He started to walk wearily until he spotted the hateful mountain. It started to rain. The rain started stinging at his wounds. He whimpers as he started to climb the mountain, weakening himself the closer he got to the top.
Sakura's Pov
" Stop, what are you doing? Untie me now!!!" I yelled. I tried squirming free but what I'm doing is just tiring my little self out.
There's never a day that I have
To remember you because
I never for a moment,
Forgot you
" Shut up girl! He is coming! I can sense him!" He said cruelly. I just wish I could spit at his disgusting face. What? Syaoran is coming. I feel hope now. I saw Kira move away from me, he started moving his arms rapidly and something came forth. What is it? I watched it come into a light and I saw that it's a huge bear?
" How did you train this bear to become one with you?" I asked curiously.
" Seven years of training-
There was a loud sound as the door was thrown open. I turn my head and my eyes widen as to see who I saw...Syaoran. His clothes were tattered and he was bleeding. His cold eyes now seem sad. Syaoran? What's wrong? He doesn't seem to be focused to his surroundings. His intense amber eyes started to roam in discontent.
Whenever I'm sad, I have
A habit of saying I'm ok
After something stopped
That day, no matter
How much I pray,
I can't see a single star
" Syaoran!!!" I yelled. His head shot up and his amber eyes gawked at me. He smiled weakly.
" Sakura." He whispered. I studied his face and he had such a sad expression. What's wrong?
" I see you have arrive, Prince Syaoran." Kira said. I turned my head and saw him come from a dark entrance along with that abnormal size bear. How did he disappear before?
" Kira!" Syaoran hissed. He took out his sword. I saw Syaoran; he looked absolutely unfocused and weary. I was worried.
Normal Pov
Syaoran started to limp over towards Kira, but he still need to cover more distance.
" Are you okay, Syaoran?" Sakura asked worriedly.
Syaoran looked up at the beautiful face and heartwarming eyes he grew to love. He nodded.
" I'm okay." Syaoran said. He felt dizzy.
The final thing he saw was the kind smile on Sakura's face.
" I-I'm so tired." Syaoran whispered. He fell to the ground.
" SYAORAN, NOOOO!!!"
I want to see you, I want to see you
Your smiling face in my memory is
Just too kind
Hmmm...Don't worry...it has to be SxS, so Syaoran can't die? Hmmm, how can he fight if he's unconscious? Find out in next chapter! Review!!!
