First Note: Hello! I'm back! tell me what you think, I didn't like this chapter that much but hey that's okay! The next chapter after this one might take a little longer because I have to do a lot of editing because I decided to make Sayoran and Sakura's relationship move slower to make this story longer! And maybe a sequel?
Sakura woke early that morning feeling refreshed. She quickly got up, stretched and dressed into a sleek dress that matched her eyes. She combed and left her hair down for she thought it looked better with the form of the dress. It was then when she realized her hair was so quite long, much longer then her childhood length. She shrugged with a smile and left for Tomoyo's room.
Sakura opened the door quietly just in case her friend was still sleeping and not surprisingly she was. Sakura smiled softly and closed the door once again.
Sakura was about to walk back to her own room when she saw Sayoran turn a corner of the hall. Curiously she fallowed him, knowing he wouldn't sense her because she blocked her aura. It seemed he was going to his training room as he usually did everyday but strangely he was doing it much earlier then usual. They reached the amazing hall and Sakura smiled to herself mentally because she had made it this far with out being caught. Not long after he opened the door with a light push and entered She looked through the window like she had the day before and found herself lost in the moment.
Suddenly the man that she saw before appeared before her eyes. And just like that the fight began. Sakura was confused but those thoughts vanished from her because all attention was on Sayoran. He was amazing with the sword, she only wished had seen more of this. It was certainly an eye-opener.
At least a half hour passed and still the two men were at each other. Sakura's feet began to feel weak for she had been standing there much to long and though not noticing she began to slowly lean her weight more and more on the door. It took only a few moments before she came tumbling throw the entrance.
Sayoran jumped back from his opponent with his eyes on Sakura. The man vanished into thin air but neither of the took much notice.
"Princess," he breathed
"I...I'm sorry I couldn't help it. I wanted to see you fight...from the start. I didn't get a good look last time. I hope you'll forgive me. I didn't mean to pry, really! I just... I don't know...I'm sorry" Sayoran didn't reply. "Who was that person? Was he magic? Who was he? It looked like you could have gotten your self hurt badly. Not that you aren't good anything. But–"
"Wait, just calm down, I'm not angry with you," Sayoran said softly with a soft smile.
Sakura looked surprised. "Oh...oh, okay," she giggled softly. "You must think I'm stupid."
"Not really."
"Oh...okay...Well, so who was he?"
"Just a form of magic to help me train," he said.
"Alright, well...I'll be off then," She said as standing up from her former state.
"Well, wait," he stopped her.
"Hmm?"
He paused unsure if he really wanted to say what he wanted to. "Uh...Never mind."
She looked at him with a tilted head, wondering what he was going to say in the first place. She bit her lip for a moment then gave a pleasing smile. "If you say so," she said why opening the door and leaving.
And though she did not know but the moments Sakura had been thinking. Sayoran was looking her with awe to admire her beauty.
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Sakura opened Tomoyo's door why knocking mildly. "You awake?"
"Yes, please do come in Sakura."
She entered with a smile. "Good Morning."
"Good Morning," Tomoyo replied in a tired voice. She had still been under her covers all curled up. It look as if she didn't feel like talking.
"I didn't wake you did I?" Sakura asked.
"Oh no, I've been up, but yeah, so how are you?"
"I actually feel wonderful."
"What a mood swing." Tomoyo yawned.
"Yes...So how would you like to go shopping today? The Queen will for sure lend us money," Sakura giggled.
"Oh that reminds me...I have to make dresses for the girls, don't I..." Tomoyo said thoughtfully to herself. Sakura nodded. "Well what are we waiting for? Lets go."
"What about breakfast?"
"Oh right...after breakfast."
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After Sayoran's workout he got went to his room and got dressed into some appropriate clothing and after he was finished he left for the dinning area.
"Good Morning, My dear."
"Good Morning, mother," Sayoran said casually.
"Good Morning," the sisters said as if they didn't want to.
"Good Morning."
Kero mumbled a 'hello' too but it wasn't understandable for he was munching down pudding.
"Good Morning," Said the cheerful voice of Sakura's that for some reason surprised Sayoran.
"Er..Good Morning."
Tomoyo, who had been sitting next to Sakura, noticed Sayoran's hesitation and was so tempted to say something but she refused her self to hold back. She would leave the teasing for when it wasn't so public. "Well, I think that settles it." Tomoyo said.
"Not quite," said a voice that neither Sakura or Tomoyo recognized.
"Ah, darling Meiling," Yelan announced.
Sayoran turned around in shock and the first thought was 'Anyone but her, anyone but her.'
"Oh, Sayoran, how I missed you!" The girl wrapped her arms around Sayoran's neck much to his displease. "I can't believe how long it's–"
"Shall we eat?" Asked Sakura in a rushed voice, not knowing what she spoke so suddenly.
"Gladly." Tomoyo said with her eye's fixed the pair.
Sayoran slowly slipped his way out of Meiling's hands and found a spot next to Xiefa.
"I don't think we've met before," Tomoyo said with a smile.
"No, we haven't, I'm Meiling Li," she said why making a spot next to Sayoran. "I'm Sayoran's cousin and fiancee."
Sayoran gave a shutter why keeping his eyes to his plate.
Sakura was wide eyed with her mouth slightly open. This news discontented her and she had no idea why.
"Is that so? Li never–"
"Its not true." Fuutie whispered in Tomoyo's ears. "She's just weird."
"Aw," Tomoyo said thoughtfully and then decided to change the subject for poor Sayoran. "So, me and Sakura are planning to go to the market this afternoon–"
"Oh that would be lovely." The Queen said. "Why don't you take Kero with you, he needs some fresh air."
Kero slowly looked up from his plate horrified.
"Oh we would love too!" Sakura smiled.
"And Meiling?" The Queen added.
Sakura's smile almost fell but she didn't want Meiling or anyone for that matter to see her disappointment. "Of course."
"Aw, Mother can we come too?" Fuutie pouted.
"Yeah, can we, can we?" Fanren said.
"No dears, we should let the girls get to know one another." Yelan smiled.
"But we'll need some money," Tomoyo said in a shy tone.
"We'll provide you with it."
"Great, we'll–"
"May I be excused?" Sayoran asked randomly. He had finished his serving and would do anything to get away from Meiling.
"You may," Yelan answered.
"Oh may I as well?" Tomoyo asked not wanting to miss this chance.
"Yes, yes."
Sayoran raised one eyebrow but didn't really mind. Sakura looked confused and was about to ask herself but it was as if Tomoyo read her mind she said.
"I'll meet you in your room Sakura, eat until full, you need your food." And just like that she ran out of the room.
"Hey, wait up Li." Tomoyo called. Sayoran stopped and looked back behind him.
"Yes?" He asked suspiciously.
"Oh I'm just here to talk... I don't really know you, thought I might learn who you are," she giggled.
"Okay..."
"Yeah, um...So you don't like her do you?
"Who?"
"Meiling."
Sayoran chuckled softly to himself.
"What?" She asked.
"Is it that obvious?"
Tomoyo smiled. "So, why is it you who always gets Sakura for the meals and other sorts or things?"
Sayoran paused. "I- I don't know."
"Fine, well...what do you think about Sakura?"
Sayoran went five shades redder. "What do you mean?"
Trying to hold back a laugh. "What do you mean, What do I mean, you answered the other question just fine before."
"She's all right." Sayoran mumbled.
"Ah, and when you say that you mean a beautiful, cute, lovely and great?" Tomoyo giggled.
"What?" He asked in shock.
"Think about what I said." She said. "I'll catch you later."
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"Why did you leave so quickly?" Sakura asked why settling into her room.
"Oh I just wanted to talk to Li about a few things." Tomoyo answered.
Sakura raised one eyebrow. "About what?"
"Nothing special."
"All right... I'll take your word for it."
"Good, now lets go."
"Gotta, get Kero and Meiling."
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"Oh isn't this place lovely?" Tomoyo almost squealed as she collected many, many different types of fabric.
"Of course." Sakura smiled.
The shop was rather large but quite cozy. It was filled with every color imaginable with all the different types of fabric, silk, satin, everything! Tomoyo was rather fond of the reds, greens, oranges, yellows and silvers for Sakura. For the sisters she like many cold colors just to make them look a bit calmer then they really were. She thought of an idea for the Queen... I white color with green or red trims but decided to go with red for she liked green better on Sakura. She got a few things for Kero to match Sakura like old times and a few things for Meiling because Tomoyo adored Meiling's figure and wouldn't want to make her fill sad. Tomoyo was also thinking of making something for Sayoran but held back. She also found many ribbons for the neck line and such. She thought the Ribbons looked better for formal then every day but she only found everyday fabrics for Sakura and herself which were more on the silk and satin side.
Sakura found herself browsing with Kero perched on her shoulder why Tomoyo dragged Meiling around picking up many, many cloth as if Tomoyo couldn't get enough.
Sakura had been looking at one section of certain materials that was very Chinese. It had reds and greens and golds but the main color was several shades of green. It was rather lovely and reminded her a lot of Sayoran. Maybe if Tomoyo ever made something for Sayoran, Sakura would pick out the colors. And as her gaze kept on the cloth she found herself bumping into a couple that looked close to her age.
"Oh I'm sorry!" Sakura gasped as Kero woke up with shock. "I should have been watching where I was going, I-I-I..." Her voice trailed off as she began to recognize the people she was talking too. "Chiharu!" She gasped "Takashi!"
"Sakura!" Chiharu yelled as Sakura wrapped her arms around her long lost friends.
"Oh it has been so long!" Sakura confessed
"Oh I know, I should have wrote you, I had no idea where you were and Oh wow you're here!"
"Oh it's fine." Sakura smiled.
"So where are you staying?" Chiharu asked why Takashi wrapped his arm around Chiharu's waist. It was a very cute gesture.
"Oh I live with my mother's friend, Queen Yelan actually..." Her voice faded as she noticed Takashi's action. Sakura gave a giggle. "You two are still together...I should have known."
Chiharu and Takashi blushed.
"We're getting married actually. Here for wedding fabrics." Takashi said
"Wait your living with the Queen?" Chiharu said going back in the conversation a bit
"Oh yes," Sakura smiled. "She's quite a lovely lady."
"Wow." Takashi and Chiharu said at the same time.
Sakura blushed but changed topics. "So you guys are getting married! That is so great! I cant believe it!"
"Well, yes but we don't have a tailor for everyone's gowns and such..." Chiharu said sadly.
"Oh Tomoyo would gladly–Oh! Tomoyo." Sakura called for her why Chiharu patted the head of the cute guardian plush toy which made Kero wrinkle his nose.
"Yes Sakura?" She called back from another aisle.
"Come here I have someone for you too meet."
Tomoyo found her way to Sakura why holding a stack of folded fabric with Meiling fallowing behind her. Once Tomoyo saw who she was to be introduced to she fumbled and almost dropped her stack but then shoving them into Meiling's hands and running over to Chiharu and Takashi. She gave them both hugs.
"Oh how are you?" Tomoyo almost yelled.
"Fine, fine thank you." Takashi said.
"Actually, Tomoyo, they are getting married and need someone to sow their wedding clothing." Sakura said.
"Oh I would be honored." Tomoyo giggled.
"Thank you." The couple blushed.
"Oh I forgot my manners." Sakura smiled as she took the stack from Meiling and gave it back to Tomoyo. "This is Meiling Li she is a relative of Queen Yelan."
"And don't appreciate being thought of as a servant." She said hinting Tomoyo but Tomoyo couldn't help but giggle softly.
"Pleaser to meet you My Lady." Takashi said as the two bowed.
Sakura smiled to herself. "So, would you like to come to the Palace."
"Oh we would love to!" Takashi said but Chiharu elbowed him.
"We would love to but we cant, we still have a few wedding things to be taken care of."
"Oh, I'm sorry to here that, well...Write us and come by anytime!" Sakura said
"Yes, please do! Come and get me when you need your clothing" Added Tomoyo. "Oh wait why don't you give me the cloth you would like."
"Oh surprise us, I know you'll do great!" Chiharu said.
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After the three girls and the flying plush toy were finished with shopping it was about twelve thirty and almost time for lunch. They decided to walk back to the castle because it was rather close and Tomoyo and Sakura sort of enjoyed the girl time.
"Oh!" Tomoyo gasped. "I forgot something one of the shops. I'll catch up guys. You go ahead." And before anyone could say anything else she ran off.
Sakura felt awkward around Meiling for she felt like Meiling had grown a great dislike for her and so Sakura found brushing Kero's (who was asleep) small fur rather interesting.
"You know." Meiling said after a long time. "You should stay away from Sayoran."
Sakura winced at the topic. "Why's that?"
"Well first, he's with me" she spat. "Second is that he's a fighter and I'm a fighter and he doesn't need some stupid magic mistress, bratty princess."
The two of them fell silent as Sakura thought about the whole situation. Sakura had never thought of 'stealing' him away from her. She didn't even know why Meiling suspected that the two of them had, had something beside being...Friends. Not very close friends...Or maybe Sakura thought of Sayoran as a friend and he did not. Or maybe there was something between Sakura and Sayoran that Sakura had no idea of.
"Back!" Tomoyo called as she ran up to the girls.
"What did you have to get?" Sakura questioned.
"Oh I just forgot to give a tip to the shop manager for such a wonderful store." Tomoyo giggled.