War With Fate
Chapter 6 – Lost and Found
Next Day at School
The news about Syaoran and Sakura dating travelled around the school faster than the speed of lightning. They were both really shocked when they found out.
"I guess we can never keep secrets from the school." Sakura said.
"Ya, I guess not. But this is for the better, because now Eron won't be bothering you anymore." Syaoran added smiling to himself. Little did he know, Eron was not someone who would give up that easily.
"Good morning Sakura, you look lovely today, as usual." Eron winked at her.
"Did you not hear that Sakura and I are DATING?" Syaoran made sure to emphasize the word.
"I heard, so what's your point?" Eron asked in a bored tone.
Syaoran sweat-dropped, this guy just doesn't know when to quit.
"So, did you two manage well without me being around the house?" Meirin asked.
"Of course, it's better without you." Syaoran teased.
"Humph, I bet you just want more time with Sakura." Meirin teased back.
"Class, please settle down, we are starting now." The teacher said and all the students went back to their seats.
"Today would be pure exam review and work time so you can feel free to ask me any questions because as you know, exams are approaching in two weeks." The teacher reminded them and the whole class groaned.
During work time, a delivery boy came to their classroom holding a bouquet of flowers.
"Excuse me sir, but is Sakura Kinomoto here?" asked the boy.
"Yes, she is right over there." The teacher pointed to where Sakura was sitting.
Sakura looked up from her work and saw the boy walking over to her.
"Hello Miss, here is a bouquet of flowers for you, please sign." Sakura signed the document and the boy left.
Everyone swarmed around Sakura asking her a million questions.
"Who's it from Sakura?" "I bet it's Syaoran" "Sakura, are you cheating on Syaoran with another guy?" "You are so lucky Sakura, do you think I can have a flower?" all her classmates asked.
"Now class, please don't attack Sakura with questions, you can ask her later at recess." the teacher said.
Even Sakura was curious, she looked at Syaoran. He frowned, and she knew at once that he didn't send them. Then, she looked at Eron and he gave her a shrug, so it wasn't him either.
Who could it be? It's not Syaoran nor Eron, then who? Sakura found a note attached to the flowers.
It read:
Hope you like it. Meet me after school at the Swan Park. Ken
"WHAT!" Sakura screamed out loud and everyone looked at her and she quietly sat back down embarrassed.
"Pisst…Sakura, who's it from?" Tomoyo asked.
"Um… well…" Sakura knew Syaoran would probably get mad if he found out that it was Ken.
"Just say it already Sakura, I'm getting impatient." Meirin added.
All her friends surrounded her, she had to say it.
"Fine…it's …Ken." Sakura looked down awaiting the screams and yells from her friends. Instead, they just simply looked at her, too shocked to say anything.
"You can't be serious." Syaoran said, breaking the silence.
"Well, if you don't believe me, look at the note." Sakura gave him the note.
Syaoran read it and just simply went back to his seat, not showing any anger at all.
The day passed by normally except that Syaoran showed no sign of being mad which he should and Sakura could see that. During lunch, she decided to go talk to Syaoran.
"Syaoran, I know the flowers are bothering you. Can you at least please say something instead of being completely quiet?" Sakura asked.
"Well, I don't really have much to say. I mean, he obviously likes you. But I trust you Sakura, and I know that you aren't cheating on me. And plus, I'm way better looking than him, so what do I have to worry about?" Syaoran winked at her.
Knowing that Syaoran was joking about the situation reassured her because she knew that he didn't mind. She was glad that he trusted her because trust is the most important component of a good relationship.
"I'm glad you trust me Syaoran, I really do." Sakura smiled at him.
Syaoran pulled her into a hug and said, "Why wouldn't I trust you? I mean, we've known each other long enough to know each other's feelings and thoughts."
"But he wants me to meet him after school today at the Swan Park. Would you like to come as well?" Sakura asked.
But before Syaoran answered, Meirin, Tomoyo and Eriol all answered, "Yes! We'll come along with you Sakura." even though they weren't exactly invited.
Syaoran shrugged, he didn't seem to have a choice and plus, he wanted to go with Sakura to see what Ken was up to.
At Swan Park
"Whoa, what is this? A party? I asked to just see Sakura, didn't expect a million other people. But oh well, I guess it wouldn't really matter that much." Ken said, surprised to see them all. Well, I guess Sakura got really great friends who care deeply about her, especially Syaoran. However, I still don't know if Syaoran can really take good care of her.
"Ya, I guess it got kind of carried away." Looking behind her, she found that all her friends were with her. I'm actually glad they came, because I don't have to be as nervous. Also, Syaoran could be here with me too.
"Is everyone ready? If you are, let's go. I've got a place I had wanted to show SAKURA, but now, to show all of you." Ken stated and began to lead them through the woods.
They came to a stop in front of a gigantic tree. "This is called the Wishing Tree." Ken told them.
"When I was little, I used to come here all the time to make wishes. Even though not all of them came true, one of them did, and that was the most important wish I made." Ken said. Even though he sounded cheerful, he still couldn't hide the sadness in his eyes that glimmered in the light.
"What was your wish? If you don't mind me asking." Sakura asked.
"Well, actually, that's what I had wanted to tell you." Ken looked into her eyes and was about to tell her but suddenly he yelled, "Watch out!" and he pushed Sakura away just before a dark force struck.
Meirin and Tomoyo quickly hid behind the bushes to keep from being in the way while the others with magic fought.
Sakura and Eriol both released their staffs and Syaoran took out his sword. The force was a spirit that looked like a girl with octopus arms. The force used one of its 8 legs to reach out to Sakura. Luckily, Sakura took out the sword card and cut it just in time.
"Does anyone have any idea how to stop it?" Syaoran asked as he fought off its arms.
"Not yet, but let me think. In the meantime, keep fighting it off." Eriol told him.
However, every time they got rid of an arm, it will resemble itself with no damage at all.
"This really isn't working if you guys haven't noticed." Ken said impatiently as the spirit tried to grab hold of him again.
Suddenly, one of its arms got hold of Sakura and flung her over a cliff.
"Ahh!" Sakura screamed. Ken grabbed her hand just in time to keep her from falling over. Quickly, she took out the Fly card and flew back over the cliff. Tomoyo and Meirin, who were watching, was relieved that she was okay.
"Thanks." Sakura said to Ken.
"No problem, be careful next time." he told her.
"Sakura, are you okay?" Syaoran called out.
"Ya, I'm fine, don't worry." Sakura reassured him. I have got to think quickly, everyone would get tired of defending soon. Which card can I use? Wait, if I can't do damage to the arms, maybe I can do damage to the body.
"Firey! Burn the spirit up!" Sakura called out. Immediately, Firey surrounded the spirit and it caught on fire. It accepted defeat and turned back into its card form and evaporated into black smoke.
"Good job Sakura! I knew you could think of a good plan." Ken gave her a high five.
"Well, now that we're okay, finish up your story so we can get on with our lives." Syaoran didn't mean to sound harsh but at the very moment, he was angry at Ken for always helping Sakura. It wasn't that he didn't like how nice Ken was to Sakura, but it was the fact that he was way too nice.
"What exactly is your problem, Syaoran? You know, I don't think your attitude would be suitable for Sakura. Maybe you're not even worthy to be her boyfriend." Ken yelled back.
That got Syaoran really mad, "Who are you to say that I'm not worthy of Sakura?"
"Fine then, let's have a battle, who ever loses will leave Sakura alone." Ken offered.
But before he started fighting, Syaoran took out his sword and pointed it to his throat.
"Syaoran! Don't hurt him!" Sakura said.
"Sorry Sakura, but I really need to know who this guy is. I don't trust him." Syaoran said.
"But…" Sakura began but Eriol placed his hand on her shoulder and shook his head saying Trust Syaoran, he knows what he's doing.
"Fine, if you really want to know. I'll tell you!" Ken said, not because he was afraid of Syaoran, but because he had wanted to say the truth for a long time.
"I care for Sakura deeply not in the way you think, Syaoran. I care for her because she… she… is important to me." Ken looked at Sakura.
"Sakura, you're… you're my sister." Ken finally blurted out the truth and looked straight into her eyes.
End of Chapter 6
Hate leaving it here, but you'll just have to keep reading on!
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