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:: LeGaCy DrAgOnS ::
Chapter 6: A Slight Push Towards Affection
By Atruyai
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5 Days to the Journey
-ROYAL MEETING ROOM-
Sakura laughed nervously while Syaoran just (accidentally?) banged his face on the table.
"You're kidding us... right?" Sakura asked, a pleading tone layering her edgy voice.
Fujitaka and Nadeshiko shook their heads in unison. "We kid you not. Here, the official letter from Queen Yelan herself." Fujitaka showed the parchment to Sakura and Syaoran.
The Li prince held back his tears, evoked by the very image of his deceased mother, etched at the back of his mind.
Sakura saw the look of sorrow on his face, and took the letter away, reading it first. Li-kun needed some time to prepare himself, she thought.
The letter itself was a yellowing scroll of pale green paper. The writing was arranged in a neat, cursive style; green in colour. It appears as if the whole passage was glowing turquoise, on and off, radiating with strong magic.
Sakura's eyes darted back and forth as she read what was printed.
'Dear close friends, Fujitaka and Nadeshiko Kinomoto,
It is I, Yelan Li. I highly doubt that I'd be still breathing on this side of Wedromone at the precise moment you're reading this message. I had my last premonition last night. In fact, I could still remember the pain that brought me to my knees in the vision. It was instant, my death. But I knew I died with contentment.
What puzzled me was that in the middle of the dream, it told me of the future. It was a scene worth recalling. There it was, a shabby-looking crimson red ribbon, shining in the darkness that I was in.
An image appeared in front of me, of a wolf licking the petals of a dying cherry blossom flower. The brown eyes of the beast were filled with love, while the cherry blossom lay limp in his paw. It was a heart-breaking sight. A single droplet of glistening crystal-clear water sprouted from the wolf's eyes, and dropped with a soft patter on the flower. Instantly, the petals coloured again, brimming with revived life. It brought tears to my own eyes, as the wolf held the flower close to his face, never letting go.
The red ribbon, too, renewed itself, now embroidered with golden Sakura flowers.
Suddenly, I woke up, much to my dismay.
Somehow, I felt a connection between that dream, and real life. After much thinking, I saw the reason why the wolf and flower appeared.
It was Syaoran Li, my youngest son, and Sakura Kinomoto, your dear daughter, together. It certainly brought much happiness to my life, and even the fact that I would pass away soon didn't deter that joy from my heart. It was a knowledge I know that I will cherish, whether I'm in the living world or resting in the spiritual realm.
I am sure that you have remembered the promise we made together, the four of us, while watching our two youngest children playing together when they were just three years of age.
I am also sure that the kids might not remember the small event in which Syaoran had accidentally kissed Sakura on the lips while they were chasing each other in the palace corridors. It lasted more than 8 seconds, didn't it? And they were still just 3 years old then! They were certainly confused they didn't think about letting go.'
At this point, Sakura blushed a deep, dark maroon. So Syaoran had really met her a long time ago... and had stolen her first kiss.
The very thought made her blush again, glancing at Syaoran's straight face, looking at her sternly.
Oh, no. He's going to read this in a second!
Sakura sweatdropped secretly.
'The promise was made over our agreement, if you had remembered. We vowed to marry our darling children together, Sakura and Syaoran, since they seem to be the closest to each other at that time.
Although I regrettably fear that Xian Long would lock away Syaoran's childhood memories at the back of his mind before my death. We had discussed this together. Syaoran had to stop looking back over his shoulders, and take my absence as a warning to train harder. I do not intend to make him as cold as he is now. How do I know? I've locked my spirit in this letter, and I know the welfare of nearly everyone in Wedromone. I must say that I am very upset of his progress. Our plan had diverted far off its original course, and we do not have the power to pull it back.
And that is why I wish for Sakura to heal Syaoran, to give him one thing that he needed, love. It will really make my spirit lift to see them together. I knew you would always stick to your words, treasured companions.
I conclude, Sakura Kinomoto and Li Syaoran will forever be betrothed to one another.
At last, my letter has come to an end. I cannot write anymore, for the space of this Connection Letter is very limited.
I really hope I will remain in your hearts for all eternity, and those are my ending words.'
Sakura settled the letter on top of the table again, and passed it to Syaoran, blushing profusely under her maple-coloured locks of hair.
The Li prince looked at her strangely, before shaking his head and taking a deep breath.
He started to read the letter. First, his eyes widened in surprise, then his eyebrows furrowed in anger, and after that, he blushed madly. At the end, his expression saddened a little bit before his face turned red again.
He flicked his gaze to Sakura, who was looking down on her lap. His fingers unconsciously traced his own lips, and somehow, he was beginning to remember.
Flashback
Syaoran chuckled and pursued his friend down the halls of the Li castle. He fastened his pace when they were out of their parents' sight.
Sakura giggled and looked back to see Syaoran gaining up on her. She gasped and tripped over her little dress.
She was expecting her body to hit the carpet when suddenly, her hand was gripped and an arm was wounded around her back, giving her a little relief as she landed on the floor.
She stayed still, and accidentally Syaoran face smacked down on hers, their lips locking together.
All was quiet, and Syaoran and Sakura closed their eyes. Both of them were enjoying what was happening right now, but they are too mesmerized (not to mention a bit confused) to let each other go.
Pretty much 10 seconds after that, they pulled back, and both cocked their head to one side.
At the same time, they whispered to each other:
"What was that?"
Secretly, four pairs of eyes stared at them from behind a tapestry.
End Flashback
Syaoran blushed even more, if that was possible.
Sakura was feeling a bit uncomfortable. She shyly looked at Syaoran, and sighed in relief when she saw his calm face. It was almost... pleased?
And he was smiling. Slightly, but smiling. Fujitaka and Nadeshiko looked at each other, and smiled themselves.
"You will be married after you've received your dragons. You may need time to get accustomed to each other, so while on your journey... try not to go for each other's neck too often. That would be unhealthy for a married couple." Fujitaka wrapped his arms around Nadeshiko's shoulders.
Sakura and Syaoran nodded with red faces, and left the room.
Outside the doors, both of them looked at each other and reddened, again. Their eyes were trapped together, their hands clenched in an effort to calm themselves down.
Then, at the same time, both of them went their separate ways, Syaoran heading to the gardens, while Sakura returning to her room.
The air in the castle was tense for the two of them.
-THE PRINCESS'S CHAMBERS-
"You're joking!"
Tomoyo gasped loudly, a very unladylike action. Sakura blushed and traced circles on the bed sheets.
"So now you're engaged to him?! And he has stolen your first kiss?!" Tomoyo sighed distractedly, clasping her cheeks together in 'kawaii' mode. While she's still daydreaming, Sakura looked out of the window to the gardens below.
Lo and behold, there he is, then sworn fiancé of our darling princess.
He was practicing a multitude of complicated battle kicks, at the same time juggling with his sword. Sweat was dripping off his hair, and the upper part of his body was uncovered.
Sakura could only gawk.
Not only were his moves precise and coordinated, he looks better, too, if you understand what I mean.
Eriol was sitting on a bench, holding his staff. He was barking commands to Syaoran, sometimes raising his voice to be strict.
"Uppercut kick!"
"Elbow ram!"
"Block, BLOCK!"
"Good! Now the Reversed Swipe!"
"Hang on! Straighter posture, or the enemy would just laugh at you if they see you all bent like this!"
"Sideways spinning kick!"
"Switching foot kicks!"
"Slithering Dragon Slash, using the sword!"
"Right punch!"
"Left jab!"
"V cut! Elbows as your point!"
And the list went on and on, but Syaoran performed each and every one of them accurately, never missing a beat in his suave movements. His swords only acted as something that he uses to balance himself, but that was also something he didn't need.
It took Tomoyo over five fluffed-up pillows to bring Sakura's attention back to her.
"Did you hear what I said, Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo asked too sweetly, her voice dripping with fake sugariness. Sakura sweatdropped, and cautiously shook her head, backing away from the bed.
"Gaaaaghh!!" Tomoyo rushed to the window and shouted blindly to whoever it was down there: "Could you stop whatever you're doing please because Sakura-chan wouldn't listen to me if you continue! She's too busy gawking at you to pay attention to me!" She opened her eyes, and her face registered an 'I'm-doomed' expression as she saw Syaoran and Eriol looking up at her strangely.
"As you wish, Tomoyo-chan!" Eriol moved away, but Syaoran stayed. He kept eye contact with Tomoyo, and launched into the top of a tree near to Sakura bedroom window.
Tomoyo panicked as she understood where he was going, and ran out of the room, screeching. Sakura blinked and went to the window to inspect what made her best friend act that way when BAM!
Her face bumped into Syaoran, their lips meeting each other, again.
Syaoran pulled his head back immediately, his face as red as ripe beetroot.
"I... she... you... ummm..." He stuttered, his grip on the window sill loosening.
Sakura was shocked beyond heavens. Her heart was fluttering, begging for more, but she squashed the desire down with her naiveté.
It was a brief contact, but it attracted butterflies to her stomach.
"Arrrg!!" Syaoran unconsciously had released the sill, now falling into the thorn bushes below. Luckily, Sakura managed to barely grab his arm, and with an enormous effort dragged him into the safety of her room.
Both of them panted, half from exhaustion, and half from their heating faces, caused by the short kiss they shared earlier.
Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other, blushed, and turned away.
"I-I'm very sorry. I just w-wanted to talk t-to Daidouji-san that I didn't pay enough attention to where I-I was g-going. I d-didn't mean for that to h-happen. Seriously! I-"
Sakura silenced him with her finger. She drew it back quickly, her eyes fixed on Syaoran's.
"Shush. It was n-nothing." 'No, it was something!' Her mind screamed, but she ignored it.
Syaoran was tremendously shocked, to say the least. He had just kissed her, for goodness's sake! Surely she would've screamed and call him a pervert or something, but she didn't! There was something strange going on here...!
"It's o-okay. No need to apologize. It was... noth-"
"No, it's not." Syaoran growled, and leaned closer to Sakura's face, their lips barely touching. "It was certainly something to me." Before he could advance... ar-hem... further, Pikki crashed into the room through the window.
Syaoran shook his head, as though not believing what he was about to do, and focused on the dragon in front of them. Sakura snapped out of her own reverie and crawled to Pikki's side.
Pikki propped herself up, and looked at Sakura. "Sakura-chan! Encyl-kun! He... he..." Sakura gasped, and helped Pikki to get into a sitting position. "W-What?!" Sakura shook Pikki's shoulder violently. Worry was building up inside her.
Syaoran just stared.
"Encyl-kun! He... I... I can't find him! I was chasing him into the town of Bornet and... and... I just lost him in the crowd!"
Sakura stopped shaking the dragon and immediately stood up, shouting Kero's name. Syaoran helped Pikki up and asked her if she was okay. Pikki nodded gravely.
Kero opened the door slowly and flew to Sakura, rubbing his eyes. "Sakura-chan, it's already dawn............... can we resume the training tomorrow or something...?" He yawned.
"Kero, we need to find Encyl! Call Yue-san and get into your original form now!" Sakura yelled. Kero blinked and, upon realization of what was happening, morphed into Keroberos, flew out of the window, and climbed upwards, to the Prince's bedroom.
Mayii entered through the door and frowned. "Sakura-chan, what's up? I couldn't sleep with all the yelling!" Sakura glared at her, and Mayii grimaced. Sakura never looked at her like that.
"Encyllis. Is. Missing." She spoke through gritted teeth. Mayii quickly left. This was not the time to anger Sakura.
Yue, the moon guardian of the Clow Cards, hovered out of the window. "Let's go." He ordered coldly. Sakura rode Keroberos and Syaoran got onto Pikki.
They took off towards Bornet.
-RINTORI RESIDENCE-
Encyllis gripped the sword in his hands, staring at the wall stained with dried blood in front of him. Memories flooded his vision, of his soul bearer's death, and the wicked sneer on the killer's face as he threw the twin swords.
He didn't want to recall it. So he buried it deep, again.
The white dragon dropped to his knees, and lay drained on the floor.
"Daisuke-kun..." He muttered, tears collecting in his glossy green eyes. His sword disappeared in a white light.
Suddenly, he could just about hear Daisuke's voice faintly calling him in that laid-back voice of his, calling him to come into the back garden...
Encyllis was in a trance. His eyes burned a fiery red, and his fur flared an angry maroon. His claws grew longer, and blood dripped off them from an unknown origin. The dragon's fangs grew longer too, sharper, deadlier.
His cloak went up in flames, but it didn't disappear. And so, he was coated in a blanket of hot fire. His twin tails now has spearheads like Xartamus's, but more pointy. The peaks sprouting from his head curled, now forming two bull-like horns, facing outwards. His wings were encased in a red light, and appeared again as bat-like wings, with thin membranes connecting the frames together.
The new Encyllis roared like a hungry lion, suddenly having a thirst for blood. But it's a never-ending thirst, forever unquenchable.
The dragon leaped to his feet, and walked out of the house to the garden at the back. A flash of green sparked in his red eyes, before dying out again.
The garden, ten years ago, was full of Orinties and green grass. Not a single weed was to be seen. Cherry trees would provide a 'roof' for a small set of swings hanging from one of its branches. Apple trees would've occupied most of the space, with two or three trees of Rayber, the rarest fruit in Wedromone. It has superior healing properties and a juicy flavour.
Now...
Weeds covered every inch of the place, and there was no other colour except for black. The trees had long died from lack of care, and the small set of swings was nowhere to be found.
"Well, well, if it isn't Encyllis. The Keeper himself. It looks like you still have a soft spot for your dead master, huh? It's soft enough for me to step on." Encyllis advanced to the middle of the 'garden', turned, and looked up.
Standing on the roof, was a teenager. He was wearing a dark cloak, the hood resting on his back. In the faint rays of the moon, a small scar was imprinted on his neck. He has maroon-black eyes, and messy brown hair.
"Aaaah." He stretched, "The journey here from Dreamon took a lot of time and magic power, but at least, I'm here now. I could still catch my sweetSakura." With cold maroon eyes, he stared down at Encyllis.
"You're under my control now. You will continue obeying my orders until I allow you free. So... repeat the name of your master."
Encyllis bowed robotically and spoke in a haunting, deep voice. "Rikei Dreamon." Rikei laughed evilly.
"Yes, yes." His ears perked, and he turned. Seeing the shadowy figures of Keroberos, Yue and Pikki, he smirked.
"Sakura-chan, Sakura-chan. You are fast in thinking, aren't you? That's why I want you; your intelligence. You could do 'good' as my future queen. Enriya Quante was of no use to me anymore."
He summoned Encyllis to the roof. The flaming dragon obeyed. "You see them?" Rikei pointed to the cluster coming towards them. Encyllis nodded, "Terminate everyone but my dear Sakura-chan." Encyllis roared and flapped his bat-like wings. He torpedoed at Yue first.
Yue's eyes widened and he withdrew a blue arrow from an invisible quiver. He quickly sets it in a bow of blue light, and fired.
Unfortunately, Encyllis evaded the arrow smoothly, his speed increasing. He smirked, and his fangs gleamed in the moonlight, which had suddenly gotten brighter.
Yue zoomed upwards, distracting Encyllis, as Sakura and Syaoran continued onwards to Rikei.
Encyllis saw this plan and dived again for Sakura's steed, Keroberos, with a horrifying show of speed. Syaoran growled and called upon his sword, jumping off Pikki. With the hilt, he smacked Encyllis's head, temporarily confusing him.
Syaoran was caught by Pikki, and he flew to Encyllis again. Sakura urged Keroberos to go faster.
Rikei laughed. "That's it, Sakura-chan! Come to me!" He opened his arms, a smirk on his lips.
Sakura yelled "NEVER!" as loud as she can, and as she turned to climb higher into the skies, Keroberos hurled a ball of fire to Rikei.
A shield defended the teenager, and his smirk grew more menacing. He clicked his tongue in mock sympathy, shaking his head. "No, bad Sakura-chan. I'll guide you to my arms, okay?" A string of web shot out of his palm, and caught Keroberos. The golden lion roared in annoyance. Sakura gasped and gritted her teeth. "Let us go, you b-s-ard!!" Sakura swore angrily.
Syaoran saw her, and frowned. Abandoning Encyllis, who was attacking him severely, he told Pikki to fly to Sakura. The female dragon complied.
With a cry, Syaoran sliced the web with his sword. Sakura catapulted to a distance, before coming back to Syaoran's side.
"Arigatou, Li-kun!" She thanked him. Syaoran (who surprisingly didn't blush this time) nodded.
Rikei snarled. "And who are you?!" He yelled at Syaoran. Encyllis was engaged in a fight with Yue.
"I'm her soon-to-be husband." Syaoran answered without hesitation. Sakura blushed. What a good time to get coloured.
Rikei broke out in a loud roar. He summoned Encyllis and rode the possessed dragon.
"Sakura's MINE!" He shouted, rocketing towards Syaoran. The Li prince pulled Pikki back, and they reversed quickly.
Sakura turned Keroberos to look at them, while Yue came to her side, panting for breath.
"MINE, MINE, MINE, MINE!!" Every time Rikei said the word 'mine', a ball of black fire shot out of Encyllis's mouth.
Syaoran smirked. He has succeeded in getting Rikei worked up.
"So you are Rikei, the guy who betrayed my soon-to-be WIFE, huh?" Syaoran emphasized the word 'wife', and Rikei boiled with extreme anger.
"DIE!!!!" A blast of black fire nearly made contact with Pikki's wings, but it burned Syaoran slightly on his arm. Courtesy of Encyllis, of course.
"Argh!" Syaoran cried, looking at the burnt pieces flesh on his arm. He winced as Rikei smirked.
Pikki couldn't take all this taunting anymore, and breathed pink smoke from her nose. It infatuated Encyllis immediately.
The flames on his body disappeared, and everything of him returned to normal. "P-Pikki?" He stuttered, clueless of what was happening. He sensed Rikei on his back and tipped him over.
"YOU! HOW DID YOU GET ON MY BACK?!" He bellowed to the falling Rikei. A black ball encased the criminal and he floated.
Only his red eyes were to be seen amongst the blob of black. "Grrr..." He growled and turned to Sakura.
A black light toppled her off Keroberos, and Keroberos himself was blinded. Both of the guardians can't see anything. For them, they were suddenly transported to a taunting dark place.
Syaoran yelled Sakura's name and flew to her aid. The princess was falling, and below her, sharp spikes appeared out of nowhere.
Syaoran felt various emotions building up inside his heart, emotions he never knew would resurface again.
Fear.
Worry.
Desperation.
Anger.
Frustration.
Love.
He didn't notice the last one, though.
"SAKURA!" He screamed, and jumped off Pikki, catching Sakura safely in his arms. Pikki sighed and caught him again, dropping them on top of a pile of soft hay.
Syaoran growled in pain as the straws of hay poked his wound. The spikes from earlier buried themselves in the ground again.
"I'll go and notify the others we're okay!" Pikki flew to Encyllis and the two puzzled guardians, just released from the 'world' they were in.
"Li-kun!" Sakura gasped when she saw Syaoran's wound. She quickly ripped off the bottom of her dress, and wrapped the prince's arm delicately.
All that time, Syaoran was watching her longingly. Evident in his eyes, were small hints of love.
"Sakura-chan..." That was the first time Sakura heard Syaoran calling her name with such tenderness, his voice was almost breaking.
The next second, Syaoran had pushed himself up and kissed her fully on the lips. Sakura gasped, and Syaoran slipped his tongue into her opened mouth. After a few seconds, Sakura gave in to the kiss, and her hands met in Syaoran's hair. The prince's good arm circled her waist, and he nibbled on her bottom lip gently.
They separated after Syaoran planted small kisses along Sakura's neck. The two of them looked at each other, impressed.
"That was..."
"Not a mistake." Syaoran finished for Sakura, his lips set in a line. He released the princess, just in time for Keroberos to land beside them.
Then, the prince fainted from all the pain from his injury.
"Lift him onto me, quick!" Keroberos commanded, and Yue placed Syaoran's body on the lion's back. Sakura got onto Encyllis, holding Syaoran's sword, and she always stayed on Syaoran's side on the journey home.
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