A/N: about the enemies that take over I don't think im going to have one bcuz I don't think it would be rite if I make a country look bad and it could offend some ppl but just to let you know they wont be asian, they'll be European or American or sumthin like that. Y? becuz I feel like it ;P
**incase you get confused below school is open in spring and summer and some of fall and its closed during the last half of fall and all of winter, y? cuz I said so :P hehehe**
Disclaimer: nobody guessed but ya know I don't ever wanna put up another disclaimer again so the plot I 'borrowed' this from was from a novel/series called Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden. Its really good and I suggest it to ppl over 13 for violence and… er… inappropriate stuff… well on wit the story!!!
Chapter Two: Always Like This
Sakura stared dully out to the sunset. Her chores were done as well and as for her homework; she had none. She had nothing better to do except watch the cows graze and her dogs Kero and Spinnel frolic with one another. The evening sky became hazy and a warm fall breeze lulled her to a light slumber.
'I wish I could always feel at peace as I do now,' Sakura mulled over this thought until a shrill scream slashed through her reverie. Sakura ran inside and grabbed the blaring phone off of its cradle.
"Hello? Sakura is that you?" a questioning voice was on the line tinged with cheerfulness and excitement no other could match.
"Hey Seres! What's up?" Sakura smiled. Her best friend's infectious smile could be seen in her mind.
"I have a perfect idea!" she squealed. Sakura cringed a bit at the ear-splitting racket.
"Oh really? And what might that be? Hmm? Last time you had one of these 'perfect ideas' you landed us with a month's worth of detention and a call to our parents."
"Oh yea… sorry about that, how was I supposed to know the teacher would be right behind us. Well at least it worked, right? I mean it's not like those girls, if you can call them that, are going to bother us again, right?" You could hear a slightly desperate yet exasperated tone in her clear voice.
Sakura smiled, "Well I suppose so… So what is it this time, I mean schools out, and they haven't been bothering us since… is this going to get me into more trouble?"
"No, no, unfortunately my parents have threatened to shut off any connection to the outside world and have me live in a shoe box if I take another toe out of line, but you know I asked 'where's the fun in that' and they completely blew it… quite amusing if you ask me. Well anyways my parents won't be here for the Fall Festival and they're trying to find someone to take me for the week… or adopt me for life, but you know they don't think I'm on to there little plan, they don't think I have a brain you know. Well anyways I was thinking instead of going to the Fall Festival like we do every year we could go camping and hiking for a week? What do you say? Sounds like fun doesn't it?" Seres sounded completely thrilled over her latest idea.
"I might be able to, but who are we taking? Mei Lin and how many girls are coming along?" Sakura inquired, already thinking of things to pack.
Laughter could be heard from the phone, "I'm not talking about another 'just girls' trip, I thought we could invite some guys over too! I mean I have to bring my guy Minoko as well."
Sakura was shocked. Little naïve Sakura never thought of bringing guys along. What would her dad say to spending a week alone with guys? "I knew this wasn't one of your innocent ideas. My dad would probably be ok about it, but Touya would freak out and you know it. I'll try to see if I can avoid another 'Touya Attack' and get back to you later, ok? Oh no it's my night to make dinner! I have to go it's 6.15 and dad and Touya are going to be here in 15 minutes! Bye!" Sakura finished frantically.
Seres chuckled, "Same old Sakura, well I'll see you later then. Bye!" A click was heard and no more. Sakura placed the phone back in its respectful place and rushed to the kitchen. She scurried around the room gathering vegetables, pots, pans, and meat, and set about to make a proper meal for her family. As she let the water boil and started chopping the vegetables she thought of people she could invite.
There was Tomoyo. She was someone to be admired; Tomoyo was something she would never be. She had long wavy violet-tinged hair hanging loosely about her waist. She also had the most beautiful purple orbs, as dark as wine. Her grace and poise was something Sakura obviously lacked of. She saw Tomoyo as a porcelain doll, delicate and fragile, something to be seen, but never touched. Sakura sighed heavily. What was she thinking? Someone like her going on a camping trip sounded absurd. Well, she could ask to be nice. She'll think about that later. Sakura scooped up the vegetable pieces and dumped them into the boiling water. She added bits seasoning and other ingredients and created a delightful smell that carried through the house. She started to marinate the meat she was about to cook and thought of others she could ask along for the trip.
What about Syaoran? You've been intrigued by him lately and you want to get to know him, I know you do because I'm your mind remember? Sakura pondered over this. She thought of his eyes, tawny ocher orbs she caught staring at her weeks before. They were full of emotions she could not name. His wind-blown hair was a deep mahogany color laced with streaks of gold. He carried a mysterious aura around him; he was the perfect example of what you called the 'strong and silent type'. She placed the meat on to the burning pan and watched as the heat did its work on the meat, attacking viciously and sizzling with victory. Their battle created a mouth-watering scent.
She abandoned the meat and set the table. Glancing at her watch she saw it was 6.36. As she laid out the meal she heard the stable close. Her brother had gathered the cows and lead them back to their dwelling. She heard the car pull up and the excited cries of her dogs. She grinned; they were home. This is my life, my family; it will always be this way. Nothing can change this, can it?
Hehehe, that was fun to write. I hope you enjoyed this as much as I have and look this chappie is longer! Yay! Well thanks to the two reviewers who reviewed~~gee that was obvious… tell me what you think. Should I continue it?