Sorry for the long wait. I seem to have trouble with finishing my work. I start too many and can't seem to finish them. I'm so miserable. I don't like myself for it. But I thank the people for reading my work. This chapter is not that good. I like the other ones more. There's a plot coming up...I hope... hehe...
Perfect Creation
Chapter Six
After that incident, Yue always remembers to lock his doors. He doesn't want it to happen again, or does he? After all, bumping into Clow is tempting, isn't it? But more embarrassing in Yue's case.
Snow is beginning to fade away and in replace is the beautiful sun and occasional rain. It's not too cold now, but still cool and sometimes chilly. Yet, somehow it's just right.
Clow sits in the library where he is doing some more work. He has done a lot in the past months, made some cards, but somehow he just can't think of good names for them, so all he comes up with is something crappy, but it still fits.
Yue sits on a chair near the fireplace and the window while Keroberos is taking yet another nap, just waiting for his meal. They just had breakfast though.
Today should be a normal day, but it is simply not going to be a typical day, because Clow is going to have a visitor. Sakura, sorceress from the Kinomoto family, is coming to visit Clow in Japan. (Yep, I'm changing them. This is not going to follow the series at all. I'm just using the characters. I hope that's ok?) From what Yue has heard from Clow when he got the letter, Sakura is a smart and talented magician much like himself but of course less gifted if compared to Clow. She has been Clow's neighbor back in China and they were very good friends as kids, and they still are or should be.
"Master Clow, Miss Kinomoto has arrived," Clow hears Tana say after knocking on the door.
"We'll be right there," Clow replies. Then footsteps prove that Tana is walking away to greet the guest. Clow smiles at his guardians. He hopes that they and the guest would get along. But there are no worries, right? After all, aren't they just perfect? "Ready?" Clow asks his creations.
Yue stands up. He isn't excited but he isn't exactly unhappy about it either. Keroberos growls slightly from his nap. "Why is she coming here again?" the golden lion whines.
"She is visiting me. I haven't seen her for about three years," Clow replies good-naturedly even though Keroberos has asked this more than enough times.
"How long is she staying?" Keroberos asks another question while they walk through the hallway to the living room.
"I believe she is staying here for a week. She has places to go afterwards too," Clow answers plainly. Then he adds, "You will behave, won't you, Keroberos?"
"Why," Keroberos begins, "of course. I'll be like I normally am."
"You call that behaving?" Yue comments.
The lion stirs at the intended insult. Glaring at Yue with blazing eyes, Keroberos replies, "And you're not friendly either."
The moon guardian stares back. Clow can only smile at the two and their staring contest while walking. But just when they are near the living room, Clow stops them, putting a hand on Keroberos's head and the other lightly placed on Yue's back. "Now, please be good," he says like a father requesting from his children on the first day of school. Their staring stops with a little 'humph' from the sun guardian. They walk into the spacious room, all three very presentable.
Upon seeing her three hosts arrival, Sakura stands up from the couch that she was directed so kindly to sit and wait. A smile immediately graces her face which makes her features prettier than they already are. Her short brown hair flows obediently as she walks around the table in front of her to meet her long-time-no-see friend. Her pretty green eyes show much enthusiasm and radiance as she says, "Been awhile, Clow."
"Yes, it has," Master Clow agrees. "I'm sad to say that I've forgotten how beautiful you are," he adds intentionally with his usual smile. The girl blushes, and Clow can remember all the times in which she has when they were neighbors. It still makes her look cute.
But if Clow thinks that his statement only had effects on the girl then he is wrong. A wave of unease settles itself clearly throughout Yue's whole being. He feels awkward because of his master's comment and because he feels awkward. Why should he feel this way? But to put it simply, Yue just didn't like what Clow said.
"You haven't changed," Sakura says upon recovering from her blush.
Clow gives a small laugh, "Nor you."
Sakura smiles. She has known the man before her long and it is nice to see that he hasn't changed much. Clow has always behaved like this and it is one of the most infuriating things, yet still one of the most likable things. "Yes, yes," she says and then her eyes set themselves upon Keroberos and Yue. "And they are?" the girl asks, her eyes showing amazement to see them.
"Yes, these are my guardians," Clow responds proudly. "The two I've mentioned to you in a letter."
"Ah, yes," she says, kneeling down to look at the sun guardian. Fearlessly, she pets him. Sakura smiles at feeling the soft fur. "He's so cute," she says almost naively. Then she stands again, her eyes now on the moon guardian. Her expression changes a little at the form before her eyes, with more amazement if possible. "And he is..." Maybe she is having trouble with finding a word or maybe she just can't say the word on her mind but nevertheless she doesn't have to say it.
"Yue," Clow says humbly. "My moon guardian," he adds.
The sorceress smiles prettily. "Amazing, Clow, you did this?"
Master Clow smiles in satisfactory at her approval and awe. "And they are just wonderful companions," Clow informs. He has a tendency to think of his creations as, well, not creations but as friends and company. He doesn't like to say and doesn't want to say something like, 'Yep, these are my creations.' It certainly is not what Clow thinks of them. It is an insult to think of them as such, because they are not just something he created, they are important, and really they are a part of his family.
"I can feel they are powerful too," Sakura comments with admiration. "Clow, you are indeed a fascinating wizard."
"Hm?" Clow ponders. "Why 'fascinating'?" He asks, wondering what his friend meant by that word.
"Because you are," she says, smiling almost secretively. "And intriguing too."
Both Keroberos and Yue listen silently, being as pleasant and polite as they can. They too wonder what the girl means with her comment and smile.
"I shall say that there is one thing different about you. Where did you learn to act so secretive?" Clow asks good-naturedly.
"From some new friends," she replies, still with an amused smile. But then she changes the mood to ask sweetly, "I'm hungry, is there anything to eat?" Clow's smile returns. "I haven't eaten this morning. I went straight here after I got off the plane," she explains.
"Well, of course," the magician informs. "Let's go to the dining room. I'll tell Tana to prepare something for you."
Sakura smiles and they start to head out of the room to another. Both guardians follow, their minds wondering if they should but then if they don't it would seem so disrespectful. Keroberos doesn't have any problem, really, if they are to eat again. The only one who feels uncomfortable is Yue. Although he knows that Sakura is nice, he still can't help but feel a little opposition towards her.
The condition doesn't change as Yue sits at the table for dinner. Clow has been talking merrily with his friend with Yue wondering how they can talk so much all the while. It feels strange to have Sakura here, Yue concludes. He cannot say that he hate the girl but he cannot say that he likes her much either. She is harmless, he knows, and she has a friendly, sweet nature. She is truly amiable. But then, why does Yue feel like this? Maybe it's not her? Maybe it's something else?
The moon angel wouldn't have come to dinner if he didn't think that it was ill-mannered. He doesn't want it to seem like he is being rude, so he now sits reluctantly beside his master, in his usual seat, listening to the two friend's conversation, but not the detail in particular, just their voices while he himself wonders in his mind.
Tana comes in with plates full of food. Yue can see that she prepared more today for the guest. He stands up, making his way to help her. The housemaid smiles up at him in gratitude. "Thanks, Yue, you're the best," she says almost naively to him. The moon guardian just nods his head in approval, not really cheered by the other's intentions. He sets the plates while Tana goes back to get more.
He still feels uncomfortable even though he now has something to do. Maybe he's feeling left out? That could be it. Ever since Yue was born, he never got ignored. He liked being alone of course but this is the sort of loneliness that no one wants. Yue have had Clow's attention. Even though Yue doesn't talk much, they were still communicating through an understanding silence. Now, Clow's attention is on her, on Sakura. It feels strange, a sensation that the moon angel would like to get rid of. It's a hateful feeling, and nothing good would come out of it.
"Okay! The last plate!" Tana announces with her entry. She happily places the plate on the large table and takes her seat. "We can eat now," she says smiling at everyone. Sakura smiles back at her with her own exquisite glow. Keroberos is the first to reach for the fine chicken Tana made. Then Tana herself picks some salad. "Don't be shy," she comments to the guest. Sakura nods in comprehension and begins to help herself.
Before long, they are eating, all except Yue, who doesn't feel like eating. Hey, he just came to not seem rude, that doesn't mean he has to eat!
The green-eyed guest notices. She asks the guardian worriedly, "Why aren't you eating? Is something wrong?"
Their eyes meet and Yue can see a generally concerned expression which is often given away too easily. "No," he says plainly.
"Yue doesn't eat much," Clow explains. "He can go a day without food since his energy doesn't come from it."
"He can live without food!" Sakura marvels, unbelieving. "Then what doesn't he use for energy?" she inquires.
"Well, generally the moon," says Clow, "and the master."
"Then what about Keroberos?" the girl asks.
"Keroberos doesn't need food either," Clow explains, "he just likes to eat."
"That's very interesting," Sakura comments, "they're like total opposites." Clow nods in secret pride. "I may never know how you think, Clow," she smiles.
"They're wonderful, aren't they?" Clow says, smiling.
"Yes," the girl agrees before she picks up her fork again to proceed eating, feeling better knowing that there isn't something wrong with Yue. Even though the moon guardian doesn't talk, she still wants to be friends with him. Maybe it's an aura thing. Whatever it is, Sakura is sure that Yue is nice. Plus, how could she dislike him when she thinks of how incredibly beautiful he is. It may be a little discriminating to tell a person by their looks but she can sense that Yue is exactly how he looks.
