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Chapter Eighteen
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Sakura
The drive to Eriol's house seemed to end quickly. She looked towards the house where she had spent the beginning of her life. The four exited the car and headed towards the house. Sakura was the first at the door and knocked on the dark wood. The door opened revealing a butler that quickly ushered them inside.
Sakura admired her surroundings, it felt like it was just not too long ago that she was last here. Running was heard and they looked up the staircase and saw Chiharu bounding down the stairs towards them. "Saku!" she cried out while embracing her tightly. Sakura smiled and hug her friend, "Sorry for not noticing you at the airport." Chiharu just smiled, "It's alright I understand."
Sakura nodded her head. Someone cleared their throat causing them to look up the staircase again. At the top was Eriol in a business suit, he smiled sweetly and waved over to Syaoran. The two walked down together looking fabulous. Sakura stared at them, admiring the sight.
She looked down at herself feeling slightly ashamed, she was only in a light pink off shoulder dress. The smile on Eriol's face reassured her that she looked fine, and she placed a small smile on her lips. They all walked to the dining table together. "I propose a toast," Eriol said broadly while picking up a glass, "To family." Everyone followed his move, "To family."
They all took a place around the table. Sakura sat beside Eriol and Kenji. While Syaoran sat right in front of her. She tried her best to keep her gaze at the plate, but found it hard too keep her eyes off the handsome man in front of her.
They started their meals when the doorbell was heard. The maid quickly rushed towards the door and entered back into the dining room. "Sire, Miss. Mei Lin has come for dinner." Sakura dropped her fork at the news, but quickly composed herself and looked towards Eriol to see his reaction. Eriol had just smiled and told the maid to bring her in. Mei Lin came in a ruby dress that was made from the finest fabric.
She smirked and sat down beside Syaoran, pushing Chiharu over a seat. Chiharu growled but had kept her mouth shut. Dinner started again, and there wasn't as much chatter as before. Sakura not being able to handle the peace quickly excused herself and walked out towards the gardens. She saw that the sun had set and the moon shone beautifully above her.
She smiled and watched as the first star appeared, 'Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight. Please Kami-san I wish that I can finally fix the problems in my heart over Syaoran. And find the path that I must go.'
She opened her eyes and smiled at herself, she turned to head back inside when she felt a piece of cloth on her mouth. She tired to struggle but felt her eyes drooping.
Syaoran
After Sakura had left Mei Lin wouldn't stop glomping on him. Frustrated he tried to shake her off to no avail. He sighed and looked at his watch once more. It had been 20 minutes, shouldn't Sakura have returned by now? He turned towards Eriol to say something, and noticed the look of worry on Eriol's face. The maid from before quickly rushed in again, "Sire, there's someone on the phone for you. Says it's an emergency."
Eriol nodded at the lady, "Would you please excuse me," he said to the guests and quickly rushed out of his seat to go get the phone. He sighed running his hand through his hair, he looked towards his son, "How have you been Kenji?"
Kenji smiled a toothy grin and puffed up his chest, "I've been good! I've even been taking care of mommy!" he told his father proudly. Syaoran laughed, "That's good, how about we go to the gardens to find mommy?" Kenji thought for a second before nodding his head. Syaoran smiled and took the little boy's hand and led him out towards the gardens.
The three ladies watched him leave. Chiharu quickly placed her fork down and said softly, "I'm going to check on Eriol," she also got up and left the table. Kaori took this chance to glare at Mei Lin, "Why are you back?" she bit out bitterly. Mei Lin only laughed at her tone, "Why? Well I want my revenge, and seems that I'll have it sooner than I expected." Kaori continued her glare, "What are you talking about?"
Mei Lin smirked evilly, "Just be ready for a show."
Eriol
He placed the gold phone by his ear, "Hello?" he asked unsure. He could hear a woman clear her throat, "Eriol…" "Tomoyo did you find anything out?" Eriol asked her urgently. There was a pause before she answered, "They are going to kidnap her tonight." Eriol dropped the phone, but picked it up in time, "What! What do you mean they're going to kidnap her?" Tomoyo sighed, "I mean once she's alone someone's going to kidnap her. I heard Mei Lin hired three people."
Eriol froze, "Wait…so anytime she's alone." Tomoyo nodded her head, "Yep why Eriol?" "Like in the garden alone…" Eriol asked again. Tomoyo sighed, "Yes Eriol, like in the garden alone." "Shit!" Eriol cursed and ran out of the room. "Hello? Hello!" Tomoyo called through the phone confused. She heard someone pick up the phone, "Hey Tomoyo?"
Tomoyo paused before saying warily, "Chiharu…" Chiharu growled, but kept calm, "You better not hurt Sakura!" Tomoyo sighed, "I'm only trying to help her, I swear." Chiharu wanted to yell at her face, but decided to figure out what exactly was going on, "I know about your call with Eriol earlier. Why would you want this dinner? Did you know something was going to happen?"
Tomoyo sighed tiredly, "Sakura's going to get kidnapped, you should help her." Chiharu growled, "You knew all along didn't you!" Chiharu demanded, "That's why you wanted Eriol to have the dinner."
Tomoyo opened her mouth to explain when Chiharu cut her off, "I swear if Sakura's is missing, I'll hunt you down Tomoyo! Didn't you hurt her enough the first time!" Chiharu slammed the phone down and quickly rushed to the gardens, silently cursing herself for not going there sooner.
Syaoran
He held tightly onto his son's hand to make sure he didn't get lost in the vast gardens. They had walked around but neither of them saw Sakura. He felt a slight tug at his shirt and he looked down towards his son, "Yeah?" Syaoran asked softly.
Kenji was pointing to something; Syaoran quickly followed his hand and noticed a small ribbon. Syaoran picked it up gently; it was a soft pink colour, just like the dress Sakura was wearing. Syaoran froze in his spot; Sakura was wearing this ribbon when she was at the dinner.
His heart started pounding in his chest, scared for the worst. He turned around hoping to find his angel but instead saw miles of grass. "Sakura!" he yelled out scared for the worst. He heard noises behind him and turned around. He saw Eriol running towards him, "Where's Sakura?" Eriol asked slightly out of breath.
Syaoran shook his head and handed Eriol the ribbon. Eriol stared hard at the ribbon and dropped it, "Shit…" he cursed. Than they noticed Chiharu running towards them, "We're too late aren't we?" Eriol nodded his head looking up at the sky, "They have her."
Syaoran
He growled hearing that Tomoyo knew all along about Sakura. "How could you set us up like that!" Syaoran hollered at her. Tomoyo wavered at his gaze, but recomposed herself, "There wasn't anything I could do." Syaoran slammed his fist down, "Yeah there was, you could've told me. I would've been able to stop it!" Tomoyo laughed out bitterly, "Stop it? You can't even stop your own fucking engagement."
Syaoran glared at her, "What else are they going to do to her?" Eriol asked wisely changing the subject. Tomoyo looked at him, "All I know is that Ryu has her." Chiharu stood up, "God do you know where she is! Where Ryu is?" Tomoyo looked at them and shook her head, "No, I'm sorry." Syaoran sighed, "What am I going to do now…" Eriol touched his shoulder gently, "Don't worry we'll find a way to get Sakura back."
The phone rang grabbing everyone's attention. Syaoran quickly got up and lunged for the phone, "Hello?" He could hear laughing on the other end, "Here's the deal Syaoran, get married to me in 1 week, and I'll make sure Sakura stays alive." Syaoran growled, "Why the hell do I have to listen to you?" The woman laughed, "Because I have your Cherry blossom with me right now, say hi to Syaoran, Sakura." He heard her whimpering but Mei Lin quickly started talking again, "Remember Syaoran, one week."
A click was heard and he knew she had hung up. "Shit," he cursed slamming the phone down. "What did she want?" Kaori asked voicing the question no one else had the guts to. Syaoran looked at her sadly, "She wants to get married in 1 weeks time, or she'll hurt her." Eriol looked at him and said in a calm manner, "I think we all need some sleep, to think this through."
Syaoran was about to argue but he noticed how everyone was basically half asleep and decided otherwise. He returned to his room and opened the door. It was dark inside but a shadow caught his attention, "Hello Syaoran," a sweet sugary voice said. Syaoran growled, "How'd you get here Mei Lin?" Mei Lin laughed, "Oh I have my ways."
Sakura
She tried to untie the bounds that were at her hands, but it was no use. Tears streaked through her makeup, she couldn't believe it Mei Lin was going to kill her. She looked up when she heard someone walking towards her. "Sakura…" a soft voice rang through. Sakura looked away, "What do you want Ryu?" Ryu chuckled, "Just you my little cherry blossom." Sakura spat in his hand, "I'm not yours." Ryu slapped her hard on the face, "You are in no position to argue." Sakura glared at him. Frustrated Ryu walked away. Sakura sat in the darkness sadly; she just hoped they would find her soon.
Eriol
When everyone exited the living room he quickly grabbed onto Tomoyo's arm, "I need to talk with you." Tomoyo nodded her head and sat back down, "What is it Eriol?" "You're lying, you know where Sakura is don't you?" Eriol asked questionably. Tomoyo nodded her head sadly, "Yeah I know where she is." Eriol stared into her eyes, "Than how come you won't tell me."
Tomoyo looked at him sadly, "Because than you're going to leave me for her, I wouldn't be able to live with that. I can't," she said her shoulders started shaking. "Please Moyo, I really need to find Sakura. Everyone's lives are at stake here. Sometimes you just can't be selfish." Tomoyo looked at him, tears falling down her milky white skin, "But that's who I am Eriol! I'm a selfish bitch. Please just give me this one thing, and I'll tell you, I promise." Eriol looked at her, "What? I'll do anything to save Sakura."
He didn't have to say anymore because Tomoyo placed her lips over top of his and wrapped her hands around him. Eriol understanding what she wanted pulled her closer, Eriol could taste the salt from her tears but continued, anything to save Sakura.
Syaoran
He quickly got his phone and called Takashi. "Hey…" Syaoran said sadly, "Have you found anything?" He could hear Takashi sighing from the other side, "Nothing yet, did something happen?" Syaoran cleared his throat, "They kidnapped Sakura. Mei Lin says I have to marry her by next week if I want Sakura to live."
Takashi could feel the inner battle in Syaoran, should he marry Mei Lin and save Sakura? Or find a way to save Sakura himself? "I'll continue searching Syaoran, and so I guess you're going to be coming home soon?" Syaoran sighed, "Me, Kay and Chiharu are flying back in the morning." Takashi sighed, "Alright I'll see you than then." Syaoran nodded, "Good luck," Takashi ended and hung up. Syaoran looked at the phone and phoned his mother, he would have to tell her the 'good news.'
Mei Lin
She smirked happily when she placed the phone down. The queen had just called her telling her that Syaoran had called and had insisted on an early wedding. Mei Lin faked surprised to the queen and happily agreed to it. Mei Lin laughed inside, everything was going as planned.
Tomoyo
She looked into those azure eyes and said softly, "I'll tell you where she is," and held onto him tighter. Eriol touched her hair gently, "Thank you." Tomoyo wanted to cry in his arms but held the tears in, she had got what she wanted, she pulled the covers up on her naked body, "No problem…" she said softly.
Sakura
She woke up groggily; she looked around at her surroundings. Everything was pitch black, she tried to move her hands but found that they were bounded together. Frustrated she stopped struggling and tried to focus on something. Realizing it was no use she decided to start screaming, someone was bound to hear her.
"Shut up you whore!" a loud piercing yell was heard. Sakura turned towards the voice, she noticed a door opened letting in some moonlight. Sakura watched as the woman slowly walked towards her, her crimson red eyes filled with hatred. "Mei Lin…" Sakura whispered softly. She noticed as the woman smirked, "Smart, finally realized it was me."
Sakura glared at her, "Why are you doing this to me?" Mei Lin laughed bitterly, "Because you're taking everything away from me! I was supposed to have Syaoran that night! But no you just couldn't handle that fact and decided to take matters into your own hands and took him for the night!" Sakura winced, "I didn't know…"
Mei Lin smacked her across the face, "You didn't know. Well ain't that just bittersweet. I swear I will get what I went there to get if it's the last thing I do!" Sakura stared at her sadly, "I thought we were friends…" Mei Lin laughed, "Friends? Friends with someone who never existed!" Sakura was confused, "What?" Mei Lin laughed again, "Didn't realize it did you? That was a fake name sweetheart. My original name is Mei Lin Li." Sakura sat there confused, "That means you're related…"
"To Syaoran, yes," Mei Lin told her, "Twice removed. And I will take back what belongs rightfully to my family!" Sakura held in her tears, not wanting to look weak, "I didn't know! You can't blame everything on me!" Mei Lin laughed, "I guess I can't. But trust me, I'll have Syaoran and you'll just have to sit here waiting for someone to finally find you. Ta ta!" Mei Lin walked out and closed the doors. Sakura was in the darkness again, she slowly wept, if only Syaoran was here to save her.