I have read every one of ur updates and I've got to say thank you for them. They keep me going. And I'm sorry I took so long updating the second chapter. Been cramped with 6 regents and trying to clear my head up. You understand right? Ok. Not much to say here so I'll go on with the explanations and we'll get on with the story.
Author's notes
(Since u guys asked questions, I think I should clear things up b4 we go any further)
Everyone in the gang gets to kill people, including Sakura depending on their fighting skills and status.
No, Sakura is not a playgirl. Sorry if I gave that impression. I guess I forgot to mention that everyone in the gang dresses a little similar like Sakura ex: leather, chains, torn jeans or anything with a rough look.
And about Syaoran starting to admire Sakura on their first meeting. I couldn't come up with anything for Syaoran to b interested in Sakura instead of her looks. Forgive me if I made Syaoran too hormonal hungry for the girl, but that's wat I'm aiming for the moment. I'll try to make some character development between the two.
That's all for now.
Enjoy!!!
Disclaimer: CCS does not belong to me. It belongs to Clamp.
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Chapter Three: Explanations and Training
In a dimly lit room where only small rays of sunshine tried to make their way through the windows was a desk, closet and a bed fit for one. It was almost impossible to make out what was under the covers. The only visible that can be identified aside from the thick green sheets were a chunk of chocolate brown hair afterwards popped a head of a young amber eyed teenager.
"Morning already?" said Syaoran drowsily.
"Did you get a good rest?" said a voice.
"Yeah the bed was really--Sakura!!!" Syaoran exclaimed jumping up with surprise.
"Did I disturb you?" asked Sakura.
"N nn no. What are you doing here?" said Syaoran nervously with a slight tint of red appearing on his cheeks.
"Nothing. I just wanted to come and wake you up."
Syaoran took a slight chance to avert his gaze from the girl and saw that he was still shirtless and in his boxers. Flushing from embarrassment, he pulled the covers over his body in an attempt not to reveal anything to this one beauty who makes him go crazy. Sakura saw this and couldn't help but giggle.
"No need to be shy around me Syaoran." "You look kind of sexy like that" she said smiling
Syaoran blushed at her remark. What she did next made him even more nervous. She slowly made her way over to Syaoran's bed. When she got to his bed, she climbed up and took her time crawling towards the poor nervous boy. His grip on the sheets tightened and gulped now that she was sitting on his legs. She placed both her hands on his cheeks holding his head still. Her head was now at level with Syaoran's
"Sa... ku.....ra...." "What... are...you............?"
"Shhhh, just relax Syaoran..." Sakura soothed.
Sakura began to close her eyes leaning in ready to brush her lips against his. Syaoran felt her fragile and gentle body push against his firm hard abs but he didn't care. Her lips were getting closer........
and closer......
and closer......
and closer......
until.....
SPLASH!!!
End of Dream( I fooled all of u there didn't I? lol)
Syaoran popped his head up soaking wet from the cold icy water. Scanning through the whole room all he found was Eriol and a bucket in his hand assuming he was the one splashing him with that cold water standing there with that annoying smile on his face.
"Rise and shine, Syao-chan" Eriol replied happily
Syaoran growled "What the hell Eriol?!" giving him one of his most deadliest glares.
"Oh my, you're giving me that scary look again Syao-chan." "Did I do something wrong?" replied Eriol innocently.
"What do you think?!" "You come into my room and splash cold water on me, interrupted my dream and you still have the nerve to ask if you did something wrong?!!!"
"Oh. Sorry?" said Eriol smiling from this amusement.
"Agh! Never mind." "So why are you here?"
"Just to inform you that Leader Touya has free time today and he would like to meet up with you if you have any questions."
"Tell him I'll be there" replied Syaoran.
In Touya's Room
"You wanted to see me?" asked Syaoran.
"Yes, have a seat Syaoran" replied Touya.
"Now I understood that our previous meeting was interrupted and I didn't have a chance to explain things to you."
"Yes" replied Syaoran.
"Then I'll start." "The Dragons are a gang young people such as myself, you and anyone whose families abandoned them or lost their families due to an accident. We take them in to teach them how to fight, fend for themselves and give them a home."
"So you made me join your gang because you knew." "But then how did you know?" "That I had no where to go?" asked Syaoran.
"I don't know." "Maybe it's that look in your eyes that gave it away when I first met you."
"And what about that other gang?"
"Oh you mean the Vipers." "The Vipers have been our rival gang ever since both of our gangs started to form." "Both of our gangs are known to be the most powerful gang in all of Tomoeda." "We don't have anything against the Vipers at first, but..."
Touya's expression began to grow cold "Things went too far when they slaughtered my men."
"To avenge our men, the remaining fighters Yukito and I went to war with the Vipers. From what we know, the Vipers started our rivalry to drive us out of Tomoeda and be known as the most powerful gang in town. Everything has been the same ever since. We are still rivals now and as you saw before, the results we have was forcing Kei and his gang into retreat."
"Now Syaoran, let's finish it off and talk about your ranking here in the gang." replied Touya changing to a more calmer expression.
Syaoran was surprised at how he can just suddenly become happy after being reminded a tragic moment.
"Ranking?" asked Syaoran
"Of course, we can't just randomly put you in any rank." replied Touya.
"Now we're going to decide which rank you'll be in through you fighting skills." "Now that we're done with our conversation, let's go train."
----------------Training Room----------------------
Syaoran followed Touya with Yukito by his side. They stepped into an elevator next to the throne making their way to the basement. As they arrived, Syaoran took a look at the room before him. It was as big as the first floor. The only difference was at the center of the room was a sparring arena and every corner held small sparring sections used for practice with blue mats layed out. Even the walls amazed Syaoran. All the walls had every possible weapon in existence lined up in order. The weapons were lined up from close range weapons such as daggers, knives and swords to far range weapons like guns, shurikens and explosives. Managing to tear himself away from the room, he went back to gazing at the center arena seeing that it's occupied by a match between Eriol and Sakura and a huge audience gathering around them.
Eriol is equipped with a brass gauntlet used for defense and Sakura hand equipped curved daggers. Sakura looks to have the upper hand repeatedly throwing stabs and slashes towards Eriol only leaving him defending himself.
"Give up yet Eriol" said Sakura still with loads of energy to spare.
"Not a chance." replied Eriol sweat streaming down his head.
Sakura diverted from thrusting towards Eriol's vital organs and went for his arm. She managed to give him a cut. Eriol winced from the pain and couldn't help letting his guard down and shield the cut. Sakura took the opportunity to bind her arm around his neck and hold a dagger to his neck with the other.
"The match is over." "Winner..... Sakura." said the referee.
"You beat me again." said Eriol. "Cute and innocent, and yet sexy and lethal." "You are the best with daggers Sakura."
Sakura blushed from the comment. "Well I'm not that good."
"Ahem! Remember me Eriol?" said Tomoyo slightly angry at his comment.
"I'm sorry my dear Tomoyo, I couldn't help myself but I think our Sakura here deserved a complement."
"Yeah go easy on him Tomoyo, I don't think he was trying anything." said Sakura
"If it's Sakura-chan, I forgive her." said Tomoyo happily hugging yet squeezing her to death.
"Tomoyo I can't breathe."
"Oh sorry."
A bunch of guys came to where Sakura was standing to offer her a towel and some water to praise her pushing Tomoyo and Eriol aside.
"Good match Sakura." said a guy
"Here you go" said another guy handing her a towel.
"Thanks guys." said Sakura
"Do you think you can train with me and teach me a thing or two?" said another guy in a flirting tone pulling Sakura closer to him.
"Uhh......" replied Sakura with sweat drops
"Hey Sakura...." said another guy.
Guys around the room continued to swarm her with questions. Tomoyo and Eriol eyed her with sweat drops.
"That's Sakura for you." said Tomoyo.
"Yeah almost every guy in the gang wants to make a move on her but wouldn't dare to since she is the sister of the head leader." said Eriol
Back to where Syaoran is
"Simply amazing" said Syaoran looking at Sakura.
He was still deep in thought at what he saw. He couldn't believe someone like her was capable of fighting like that. Sure she had cute features and was beautiful but from her looks no one would expect such intense fighting. This only made him interested and intrigued him about her even more. Aside from her, he saw tons of guys were surrounding her eager to get their chance to talk to her or even be noticed by her. He couldn't help but feel a bit angered and saddened at this.
"Are you done?" said Touya interrupting his thoughts.
"Wha-?" asked Syaoran
"If you're done staring at my sister we can begin." said Touya impatiently.
"Oh umm I uh.. sorry."
"All right then, now we may begin." said Touya. "Yukito alert the announcer to announce another match."
"Yes Touya." replied Yukito.
"Everyone may I have your attention please. Please clear the arena everyone. We will begin a new match sponsored by Leader Touya shortly." said the announcer.
All the guys surrounding Sakura jumped at their leaders name.
"Touya?! Touya's here." said a guy frightened.
"Where?!" said another guy.
Every guy around Sakura took their chance to flee before Touya caught anyone of them around his little sister.
"Sakura I'm sorry we didn't some time together but here's my room number and feel free to stop by anytime." said a guy with black hair and brown eyes leaving with a wink towards the auburn haired girl.
"Thought they'd never leave" Sakura sighed.
"Hey Kaijuu!!!" Touya called out.
"Onii-chan!!" Sakura happily exclaimed.
Approaching her was Touya but he wasn't alone. The person who seemed to be walking with him was Syaoran."
"What brings you here Onii-chan?
"To hold a match for Syaoran here."
"Really?!" said Sakura excitedly popping her head towards Syaoran's face. "I bid you good luck in your upcoming match."
Seeing her face so close up popped back an image to his head.
-------------Flashback-------------
Sitting in a bare bedroom was a boy and a girl. Both were close to each other sitting on the same bed. The girl was sitting on top of the boy clamping both of her hands on both of his cheeks.
"Sa....ku....ra..... What...are......you........?" Syaoran said tying to finish his sentence but too hypnotized by Sakura's actions.
"Shhhh just relax Syaoran......" Sakura soothed.
Sakura closed her eyes getting ready to brush her lips against his. Syaoran felt her fragile body pressed against his. Her body was so soft and firm. The only thing left waiting was those cherry pink lips of hers.
Her face moved in closer...........
-------------End of Flashback----------
Waking up from the flashback, he realized Sakura was still in front of him. His eyes widened and blood came trickling down his nose. Sakura noticed this.
"Syaoran are you all right?" Sakura asked with a concern look on her face.
"Uh yeah I'm fine. Don't worry about it" replied Syaoran trying to calm the girl down.
"But your nose is bleeding." Sakura pointed out. "Onii-chan, I don't think Syaoran can fight today."
"Hey kid, are you sure you're all right?" Touya eyed Syaoran suspiciously.
"It's nothing guys. Don't worry about it." Syaoran exclaimed.
"She's actually worried about me." Syaoran thought happily. "Wait. Did I just say that in my mind?"
"Okay kid if you're fine, let's go find you an opponent." said Touya. "Hey Saitou!! You here?!!" Touya called out.
A man around Touya's age approached him. Through Syaoran's eyes he looked familiar. The guy looked to be around 22. Close up he was well built almost and a more advanced fighter than any of the rookie fighters lounging around the room. He had dark forest green hair and hazel eyes. Syaoran tried to pinpoint who this guy is and remembered that he was one of the guy's in Touya's group who helped Touya fight against the Vipers in their last battle.
"Touya my man. What's up?" Saitou greeted.
"Just need to ask you for a favor. I need you to help me decide what ranking Syaoran here should be in."
Saitou took a moment to avert his gaze at Touya to the boy that goes by the name Syaoran.
"Ahh so you're Syaoran." "The one that saved Touya that time." "If Touya thinks you're worthy enough to join our gang, then I know you won't disappoint me in our match." Saitou said with determination.
"Don't worry I won't." Syaoran said exchanging glances with his.
Saitou was so caught up with their conversation almost forgetting about the girl standing next to Touya.
"Oh Sakura I forgot that you were here too. How's everything?" asked Saitou.
"The same." Sakura simply replied. "Hey have you seen Yukito, Saitou?" Sakura hoped
"No I haven't. Sorry Sakura."
"Oh I see." Sakura said disappointed. (Don't worry I'll explain why later if you're all wondering)
"Now that you guys are done with your introductions, shall we begin the match?" Touya said impatiently.
"Yes." Saitou and Syaoran replied in unison.
"All right then." "Announcer?!!!!" Touya yelled.
"Yes sir?" asked the announcer.
"Announce the next match!!!"
"Yes sir." "I now announce the match between Saitou and Syaoran to begin!!" "Both fighters take your stand to the Armory Ring and pick out your weapon of choice."
Both Syaoran and Saitou approached to their destination. Saitou chose out a regular sized axe with a defense, offense, weight, power and length all well balanced. Syaoran made his choice and went with what he was used to, hand armed daggers without any considerations. The daggers gave him a slight advantage in his speed and was more lighter then most of the weapons but would give him a hard time to penetrate through any defense.
"Now take your place in the arena!!"
Both fighters stood on the opposite of each other only a few feet away. The whole room was now in silence and eager waiting for the announcer to begin the match.
"Now that you've taken your places" "Begin!!!!!"
Saitou began the match taking a few steps towards the center of the arena. Syaoran was surprised at this. He had expected for him to come charging at him. But he wasn't going to wait. Waiting was one of the things he couldn't stand. Before making an attack, he took one last look at Touya and Sakura. Both looked eager to see what he can do. Looking at Touya, it made Syaoran more determined. He knew he wanted to show his best. And turning to look at Sakura, he had a weird desire to also show her his best but mostly impress her. Doesn't know why he feels this way about her, he pushes the feeling aside and concentrated on his match. ( I hope u guys don't mind me having Syaoran use daggers since he usually uses a sword.)
To start things off, Syaoran attempted to charge right towards Saitou. Saitou expected this and prepared to raise his axe defending his front side. Little did he know Syaoran only used his charging attempt as a distraction and swiftly ran to Saitou's right side repeatedly slashing Saitou's right arm. Saitou's right arm now contained over 20 deep cuts leaving him with only one arm left. The moment Syaoran changed his direction, Saitou didn't have the time to raise his axe to defend against Syaoran's assault as Syaoran had an advantage in speed. Sparing a bit energy, Saitou still managed to swing his axe distancing Syaoran away from him giving him some time to recover.
"I'm impressed Syaoran." Saitou replied. "No one had ever gotten the chance to injure me like that in a long time." "I was only starting out easy since this is your first fight here." "But now that I've seen what you got, this time I won't go easy on you now."
"If this guy thinks that's my best, he'll be surprised." Syaoran thought. "I think it's about time I end this."
Saitou is still recovering from the pain but is wondering what his opponent could be strategizing. Syaoran could've taken his chance to strike now but he was just standing there. Saitou couldn't help but think if Syaoran was just toying with him. Both fighters began to take their stance. Again Saitou into a defense stance preparing for another one of Syaoran's assault.
Saitou blinked a couple of times keeping his eye on Syaoran. Before his first blink, Syaoran was standing there in his fighting stance. But at his next blink there was nothing there. Through Saitou's eyes it's as if he just disappeared. The audience were also surprised at this.
"Where did that guy go?" asked a girl.
"Maybe Saitou already beated him." said a guy.
"It can't be." the same girl argued. "Didn't you see the way he weakened Saitou."
"What trickery is this?!" replied Saitou.
"It's not a trick." said Syaoran in a cold tone appearing right behind Saitou.
Saitou jumped at the sound of his voice turning around to face Syaoran. Saitou attempted to attack Syaoran but not before Syaoran repeatedly slash every part of his body leaving him bruised and struggling to get up. The audience could catch all of Syaoran's actions seen that all of his attacks are too fast to be caught by most of these rookie fighters. Back at where Touya was he kept his eyes on the fight and couldn't believe his eyes at the astounding match.
"This will hard to decide but I think he'll fit right in" Touya said grinning.
"Winner!!!! Syaoran!!!!" the announcer proclaimed.
The audience vigorously cheered at their great performance but mostly at Syaoran.
"Syaoran!!!! Syaoran!!!! Syaoran!!!! Syaoran!!!!"
"Nice showmanship kid." said Touya.
"Touya.." replied Syaoran.
"Saitou you can get up now." replied Touya
"Man Touya, you always can tell when I'm pretending." Saitou replied
Syaoran was taken aback at this. "But how can you simply get back up from that?"
"I'll be honest with you Syaoran. You did manage to brought a lot of damage to me. Seeing what you did after that second assault, I didn't want to take a chance to see your true potential so I faked my defeat. But I know Touya here will agree with me when I say your fighting skills surprised us all."
"Yeah and the ranking I grant you Syaoran as a member of the Dragons is the second ranking. You will be part of the Silver Elite group. That's second best ranking out of the whole entire gang rankings. My group is the first and best of the whole gang. So if we need a fighter to replace any fighter in my group, we'll be looking for someone in your ranking." Touya proudly stated.
"Congratulations Syaoran." Touya said stretching out his arm for a handshake.
"Thank you, Leader Touya." Syaoran said stretching out his hand as well.
"Did I forget to mention? You will get to be in the same ranking as Eriol here." Touya humorously stated.
Syaoran flinched at the sight of a smiling Eriol before him. Eriol smiled back at Syaoran.
"Hooray" Syaoran replied sarcastically.
Making sure that Touya was far enough from Syaoran, Saitou also accompanied along with him but not before Syaoran called him.
"Hey Saitou wait!!!"
"What is it, Syaoran?"
"Before when you said you didn't want to take a chance to see my full potential, how did you know I was going to give it my best?" asked Syaoran.
"Well from the way you were looking at her, I kinda figured you would give it your all to impress that certain someone."
Syaoran was taken aback at this. Saitou chuckled at his expression.
Saitou placed his hand on his shoulder "Don't worry Syaoran. You have my respect. I won't tell Touya."
Saitou took his leave leaving only Eriol and Syaoran left standing staring at the retreating fighter.
"Pardon me but I couldn't help overhearing." said Eriol smiling.
"Don't you have other things to do?!" replied Syaoran annoyed at his presence.
"So you have a crush on Sakura. Am I right?!" said Eriol amusingly
Syaoran quickly ran to him clamping his mouth. "Shhh not so loud you idiot." Syaoran whispered.
"So I was right then. You do like the girl."
"All right I do. But this is not a simple crush. It's just that there's something about her. Something that makes her special. Something I can't seem to figure out." (I forgot to mention while Syaoran and Eriol are talking, they're already on their way out of the basement and back to the third floor with no one around.)
"Syaoran as a friend I think you should listen to me on this." Eriol changing from his amused tone to being serious.
"No matter how cute, no matter how beautiful, no matter how kind she is." "Do not fall for her." "If you don't want to end up being hurt." "It's for the best Syaoran." "Just listen to me on this one."
"Is Sakura that kind of girl?" "Is she the kind of girl who plays with people's emotions?" asked Syaoran.
"No it's not that." stated Eriol. "Look if you fall for her, things will get complicated."
"All right Eriol. I understand. I'll try my best not to."
"Thanks Syaoran. Well I better get back. Tomoyo's waiting for me. See you tomorrow Syao-chan, hehehe."
Syaoran grimmed. Alone on the third floor he made his way towards the balcony for some fresh enjoying serene silence and cold brisk air blowing in his messy brown hair.
(I'm getting tired so sorry if the story from here on is a little too rushed.)
"Do you have room for one more congrats?" said a voice.
Syaoran turned around at the doorway to find a certain emerald eyed girl stepping out of the shadows and into his gaze.
"Sakura...."
"I'd thought I find you here." "Hey I saw your match against Saitou and really that was impressive." "Do you think you can teach me new moves with the daggers sometime?" Sakura asked sweetly.
Syaoran just stared at her face. It was so cute and comforting. Just looking at her sweet face just pushed any harsh thoughts aside. It was weird, but the both have only known each other for a few days. It gave him a certain fuzzy slush feeling he couldn't describe but he knew one thing. He loved this feeling and wanted to keep it as long as possible. She was so close to him yet how this feeling screamed to pull her into his arms, to embrace her, to touch her, to stroke her hair, and to taste those delicious lips of hers.
But a thought popped in Syaoran's mind "No matter how cute, no matter how beautiful, no matter how kind she is." "Do not fall for her." ( I bet all of u r going against Eriol's words right now.)
Syaoran pushed Eriol's words aside and took another glance at Sakura. It wasn't as easy as it sounds.
"No. I'm sorry Eriol but I can't listen to you." Syaoran thought.
Sakura looked at him with those innocent eyes patiently waiting for his answer.
"I'm sorry Eriol but I can't help it." Syaoran thought.
He looked at Sakura once more but this time with determination "Tomorrow I will ask her out and see if she'll accept."
"Syaoran are you listening to me?" asked Sakura.
"Yes. I'll can teach you." Syaoran finally answered. Sakura was happy at this.
But both are unaware at the shadowy figure keeping an eye on them. In his hand was what looked like a camera. Through the camera he carefully targeted the scenery, mainly on Sakura. With a good view, the figure pressed the bright red button giving a clicking sound.
"Mission completed" said the figure laughing evilly.
The shadowy figure swiftly jumps down from the building disappearing into the darkness. The only thing that stood out from the figure was a symbol of a snake embroaded on his back as he swiftly fled back.
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I'm so tired and shaking from hunger. I know u guys r mad at me for not updating soon, but I hope a chapter this long will b worth it. I haven't updated in a while cause I'm starting to lose interest in CCS and currently checking out other anime. N e way, please click on that purple button that says go and post me a review. That'll really mean a lot to me. And if u guys really want to check out more stuff involving Sakura and Syaoran made by Clamp, feel free to ask. If u guys have any questions about the ranking if it was confusing in this chapter feel free to ask. Remember, Review!!! And no flames!!! And tell me wat u think about Syaoran and Sakura. I'm not good at romance scenes.