Snow White
AN: I do not own Card Captor Sakura or Snow White
Chapter 4
I silently sat in the window sill looking out on the black forest. The girl and the men where asleep and that captain didn't show his face since I snapped at him to get lost. I felt lost as I sat there. I was the only one of these poor souls trapped in this church who does not know what will happen in the future.
They had it all planned. The young lord will marry a noble lady, the girl will marry a noble man, the pirates will keep on doing what they do best and that man will keep on leading them on to greener pastures so to speak. What will I do?
My eyes fell to the ground.
My heart raced at the sight. A strong black wolf strolled up and down the length of the church. It paused in front of the window I was sitting in and gazed curiously at me. My warm skin tingled against the cold glass beneath my palm. I smiled involuntarily at the powerful beast as it licked the cold glass opposite my warm palm. Its dark eyes warm with a hint of gold in them.
A large tanned hand covered mine and I could feel his warm strong body against mine as we watched the wolf. The animal gazed at us intently before walking off into the dark forest.
The hand pulled mine from the cold glass and laced its fingers with mine. Curious I looked up at the man and he looked down at me. His dark eyes where strong and controlled with that golden glow dancing its forbidden dance. "I promised your father I'd take care of you."
"My father?"
"Aye love. "
"What has my father got anything to do with this? The last I saw of him he left me at my uncle for safe keeping and a couple of years later I received a letter from his first mate saying he died in battle."
"Aye, that would have been me who wrote the letter."
"But a Syaoran signed it. I still have it. I've memorised every line."
I let my feet drop to the ground as he made his way to sit down next to me. I claimed my hand back as my own and he grinned at me, his eyes dark in the shadows and his outline strong in the fire light. "Have you now? You're father called me Syaoran, my name in his native tongue. He made me promise to come and get you when you turn to a woman just before he left for Davy Jones's Locker."
"I can take care of myself, thank you very much."
"Maybe you can love, but have you ever thought about what you are going to do to stay alive? No one is going to give you a job. The daughter of a pirate working for a noble man is already something unheard of and no one else will be willing to take that risk. You know what they say about blood love."
"I know."
I hated this man. I hated him so much. It was like he could read my mind and draw out every damned secret I want buried for the rest of eternity. So what if I was the daughter of a pirate? It's not like you can choose your family and I blame my mother for that. A noble woman who ran off with the first dark handsome stranger she came across.
"Don't go blaming your parents, love. They only followed their hearts. You'll do the same when the time comes."
"What are you?" I hissed at him. "Some sort of mind reader? If you are, get lost. I do not care for what you have to say. I'll make it just fine on my own; I do not need your help."
I left him sitting on the sill as I stormed into the little back room. Candles flickered madly at my rash actions. I paced the length of the wall only to find myself burning with frustration. My nails dug into my flesh as I clenched my fists, then I turned my anger to the wall.
"It won't change anything if you hurt your pretty hands, love." I looked at the big hand wrapped around my wrist. It forced my arm down and he wrapped his arms around me. His lips brushed against the skin of my neck as he spoke. "You're quite the sight love."
"And why should I care?"
I could feel him grin and gentle kisses trailed the line of my neck. My nails dug into my palm and I could feel my knuckles turn white. I don't want him so close to me and I certainly don't want him kissing me. "Relax love." His whisper was soft in my ear.
My eyes closed at the gentle sensation and I felt my hands slowly falling from their fists. His arms pulled me slightly closer to him and I could feel him grin with satisfaction and in anticipation.
Go away phantom!
Go away…
My eyes shot open and my heart raced. "What's wrong love?" I became aware of my tense body and his grip on my loosened. Ignoring his question I pulled myself free and hastily made my way to the girl.
My fingers gently pushed long raven locks from her pretty face as she slept silently. Thick lashes lay on red cheeks and full red lips were slightly parted. My gaze lifted from the girl and a pair of sky blue eyes stared at me; concern written in them. "Take…" I swallowed. My voice was stuck in my throat and it was only then I realised that tears were running down my face. "Take care of her." I whispered coarsely.
"I promise miss."
I smiled before I stumbled back into a world of darkness.
Faster…
Faster…
I chanted the same word over and over in my mind. My legs felt heavy and my shoulder throbbed with pain, but I continued. I continued to run. I ran through the forest as fast as I could and my breath followed me in white mists.
The sword at my side felt heavy and awkward and I silently prayed that the pirate I stole it from wouldn't be to mad when he finds his weapon missing. My hands tightened in their fists when loud howls ruptured through the empty forest. I increased my speed, eager to reach my destination as soon as possible.
My fainting trick had worked quite well. Li laid me down on the blankets where he fixed my arm and sat himself down next to me. I waited till his breathing grew heavy, when I opened my eyes he was sleeping with his hand clasped around something small. I had no time for him, I had to get out and I had to get out fast without anyone knowing.
I fell to the ground. My hands dug into the wet earth as I tried to pull myself up only to find something heavy pulling at my skirt. My heart raced when I slowly turned to look at the sudden weight. Golden eyes glowed in the pale moonlight and a black coat shimmered slightly against the black back drop.
"Let go." I hissed at the animal as I tired to pull my skirt free from its hold. It growled slightly in response and pulled more on my skirt. "Please, let go!" It did and when I turned back to get up my heart stopped.
I was surrounded by wolves. Wolves of all colours, each baring its yellow stained teeth at me. Growling in hunger, anger and sadistic satisfaction. The black wolf slowly walked up next to me and it growled loudly, baring his white teeth to the others.
"SAKURA!"
Li.
The wolves slowly backed away.
"SAKURA!"
"Li!" My voice was coarse and my throat burned when I spoke. "Li! I'm here!"
"Sakura!"
"HERE!"
Grey paws hit the ground forcefully launching the beast at me.
I screamed.
Yelps, growls and howls of all kinds ruptured through the silent night sky. Two bodies, one of black and one of grey, were rolling around on the ground, forced into a battle of strength, wits and pure wild power. A gun shot broke the noise and the forest was soon silent with the sound of retreating paws.
Two strong arms lifted my body from the wet earth and I let my head fall against a broad shoulder. I felt cold and tired. "What were you thinking?" I didn't answer him. "You scared me to death." Why did he care? "Tomoyo is worried sick." For her.
For her.
I did it for her.
It's always been for her.
Everything I ever do is for her.
"Always for her."
AN: Hey! What's with Li and the promise and the always wanting to kiss her? I still think he's hiding something more. Sakura had a narrow escape. My word! I would have died. But then, what's with the black wolf? Is it her guardian? Her friend? Her enemy? Or more randomness? Who knows!
More drama in the next chapter! Will they be able to make it? And will I be able to make Snow White even more complicated and stranger than it already is? You'll just have to wait and see.
Thank you for the reviews! And so sorry for the long wait, but its hectic on this side of the world. Varsity is in full swing with tests, assignments and all! C ya!
Tella
Randomness: Did you know that the song "The Loin Sleeps Tonight" was originally written by a black Zulu miner in South Africa in Zulu? It was taken by a European man who liked it so much that he translated it word for word, but some of the true meanings to the words got lost in the translation. The writer's family was recently granted loyalties from Walt Disney for the song, after they won the case in court.