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Chapter Twenty Five
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Sakura
Right when the sunlight closed Sakura had quickly awoken. Sitting upright on her bed, thoughts entered her mind. She knew for sure Kaho wouldn't be in this battle, which she was glad for. As much as she appreciated everyone's help, she knew in her heart this battle was for her and Syaoran. She didn't want to drag anyone else into the war.
Turning to gaze lovingly to her husband, surprise hits her when she realizes he isn't even there, "Syaoran?" she asks looking around only to feel his strong arms embracing her from behind. "Are you ready?" he breaths in her ear. Sakura nods her head, her eyes slowly falling to the baby carriage, "Yeah…for Kenji." Syaoran nods his head, not letting go of her, "She won't hurt him…not until we come."
Sakura nods her head in agreement, "Do you think…do you think we'll all make it out?" Syaoran was left speechless at that last question. He knew that it was pure luck that Kaho and Takashi had made it out of the first one. The two had came out barely alive. But could they all do that again? That was a difficult question.
"We have more help this time," Syaoran tries to reassure her. Sakura nods her head slowly, "But so does she…it's like fighting two ancients with the special power."
Syaoran nods but kisses her gingerly on the lips, "But we have the power of love." Sakura smiles sadly, "Yeah…love." Syaoran frowns and pulls her towards him, "Sakura…never lose hope in our love…our family love!" Sakura nods her head, "You're right…you're right." Syaoran nods letting go of her slightly, "I mean…we have 4 ancients…and you…you're strong enough to be considered an ancient. And we also have your brother, Yue, and even his boyfriend Mika helping fight for us. We can make it. I mean they are badly outnumbered."
Sakura giggles slightly, "Yeah you're right…the power of love."
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They all were given two hours to prepare before the big battle. Kaho had insisted that she join them, but was out ruled by the others. So in the end she had to stay behind. Sakura and Syaoran were the ones in charge since they both were the main ones involved. Hino and his son were to help fight with anyone in need, Yue, Mika, and Touya were on fight and also rescue duty to bring back anyone who would get injured, and lastly Takashi was in charge of rescuing Kenji and getting him out of their. The rest was up to the parents. Sakura was to fight her battle with Eriol and Syaoran with Kaori.
When they were all ready, they headed off towards the bar where Sakura and Eriol had first met. It was now deserted as the night air filled throughout the sky. "This is it you guys…no looking back now," Sakura said as the wind blew all around her, "We have to do this now. If anyone wants to back out this will be your only chance." The rest stand strong, giving Sakura a light smile, "Than…this is it. The war…will officially begin!"
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Kaori's eyes lit up, "They're coming!" Eriol watched the woman talking to herself, "And how would you know that?" Kaori frowned, "Of course I can still sense my husband." "Some husband he is," Eriol scoffed. Kaori was about to retort back when she composed herself, "I don't have time for this, they will be here soon and we must prepare. We can't lose…so you better make no mistakes!"
Eriol glared at the woman, his navy blue eyes raging, "Don't worry about me, worry about yourself." Kaori growled and quickly sent him flying towards the wall, "Stop talking about me! You better learn to shut your trap…or you may not even live to the time they come!" Eriol glared at the woman while rubbing his sore shoulder, he wanted to retort back but bit this tongue. He had more important things to worry about. Also he knew that the woman in front of him was stronger, he couldn't risk getting on her bad side
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Sakura and Syaoran were the first to entered the abandoned bar. "Eriol…Kaori?" Sakura called out looking around for them. "Oh, so you came," Kaori said ever so sweetly as she hovered down from above. Sakura growled, "Let my son go, he didn't do anything to you!" Kaori grinned, "True…but…how else would we have gotten you to come here?"
Syaoran held Sakura back, "He's innocent, let him go. We'll have our fight!" Kaori placed her hand to her chin, like she was thinking. After a few seconds she grinned, "How about…no?" Suddenly from above a cage floated down along with Eriol in a black cape. The cage looked to be completely covered in a thick silver material.
Syaoran kept his hold onto Sakura, making sure she didn't run off and kept to the plan. "That's a dirty trick," Syaoran commented calmly. Kaori smirked, "I learnt from the best…right Syaoran?" Syaoran growled and quickly threw his cape off, "Fine, if it's a fight you want Kay, that's what you're getting." Kaori smiled looking at her freshly manicured nails, "I thought you'd never ask!"
Sakura also eyed Eriol, "Get away from my child!" Sakura yelled out. Eriol walked closer to her, his navy blue eyes almost pleading, "Sakura…come back with me. We'll start a family, we'll keep Kenji. I'll treat him as my own." Sakura spat at him, "Don't say that! I already have a family Eriol. I already have a husband! Can't you move on? Why the vampire life Eriol why?" "Because I love you!" Eriol yelled back nearing her, his eyes boring into hers.
"Well, I don't love you!" and with that Sakura gave a high kick surprising Eriol. Wiping the blood from his lips he glared at Sakura, "You're going to regret that!" Suddenly his warm navy blue eyes turned into a deep red and his fangs appeared. Sakura held her ground and also transformed, her wavy hair flowing all around her, "I will take my son back if it's the last thing I do!" Sakura yelled as she lunged for him again.
Ready for her attack, Eriol jumped out of the way and grabbed both her arms and pulled in behind her. Pulling her close to him, he whispered huskily, "I suggest you reconsider, or your lover boy may not make it out of here alive." Sakura growled, "Trust me, I can take care of myself!" Sakura dug her leg up and into his groan as she untangled herself out of his arms. She watched as he got up again, with a large grin on his face, "Trust me, I'll be able to persuade you."
Kaori growled as Syaoran kept dodging her attacks. But as his breath grew short, she knew he was growing tired. "Going to give up Syaoran? You ruined my life now it's my turn!" Syaoran smirked, "Not yet," he quickly went for a kick which Kaori easily blocked. From out of nowhere Yue came and tackled Kaori to the ground. Also Mika came to block Kaori's attack on Yue.
"Oh, three against one, that's fair," Kaori muttered sarcastically. Syaoran smirked, "You're the one who plays dirty." Kaori lunged for Syaoran again but Syaoran moved out of the way and mentally sent objects flying in her direction, which she easily penetrated back at him. "If you want to kill me Syaoran, you're going to have to do better than that."
From behind Takashi had already snuck in and had muttered a vampire curse to burn the cage, avoiding Kenji from getting hurt. Kaori growled as she tried to get to him, but the others blocked her way. "Eriol get your fucking ass to the child!"
Eriol hearing the loud screech groaned but flew towards the cage. Suddenly Hino and his son appeared in front. Hino glared, "Don't hurt my nephew." Eriol glared at him, "You're supposed to be on our side!" Hino looked away, "Hatred can only live on for as long as you allow it too. Move on Eriol, you can find a new love."
Eriol growled, "I don't fucking want anyone else!" Seeing that Eriol was busy with Hino and Hino Jr Sakura saw this chance and quickly shut her eyes and started muttering some words under her breath.
Takashi quickly freed the child, and yelled out bolding, "I have him!" Kaori frowned noticing this but was busy with her own troubles. Seeing that Mika was busy helping Yue she quickly sent out needles flying from all directions. While trying to help Yue one flew and was aimed straight for Mika's leg causing him to fall. "Mika!" Yue screamed as he watched him fall.
Syaoran growled, "That was a dirty trick!" Kaori pouted, "But…I thought I was allowed to play dirty!" Raising her hands a sudden gust of wind blew in and suddenly the ground around them all suddenly to shake.
Touya noticing what was happening decided this was the time to make his grand entrance and quickly lifted his sister off the ground. He had to help her keep her concentration on the incantation.
Kaori growled as she watched Eriol losing his battle. Suddenly a plan came into mind and she teleported herself where Eriol was while Eriol teleported where she was. Seeing the sudden confusion in everyone she created a trap spell that locked her family together. "Sorry love…but can't have you butting into my plan." Hino tried to mutter something but was immediately transferred away along with her son.
Seeing what has happened Touya muttered a curse and quickly flew over to protect Sakura. Eriol noticed that his battle was with Syaoran now and smiled happily, "I never knew what was so good about you. You have a rotten attitude…and you really aren't that good looking. And don't worry…when you're gone I'll take care of your wife." Syaoran growled and lunged for him punching him right in the face, "I don't care if you make fun of me, but don't EVER mock my wife!" Eriol kicked him back causing Syaoran to fly off.
"I never knew what was so good about being a vampire…until now," Eriol proclaimed, "How does it feel to not be the strongest anymore Syaoran? To know that a simple man like me, can kill you?" Syaoran smirked, "Feels great…but you have it all wrong."
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Mika, Yue, and Touya were all against Kaori, trying to keep her from touching Sakura. Suddenly vines appeared from nowhere and wrapped itself onto Eriol's and Kaori's arms and legs. The vines continued to grow and tighten around the. Eriol struggled to get free, but there was nothing he could do. Kaori in the other hand just laughed, "Is that the best you can do?" with a blink of an eye all the vines broke off into smaller pieces and flew toward our heroes.
Syaoran and Sakura already prepared had already created a shield blocking the vines from hitting them. Touya who had also gotten injured by Kaori during the fight was clutching onto his arm trying to conjure a shield up. Yue the only one, still able to stand and move had also placed a shield connected with Touya hoping it would last.
Mika, his brown hair covering over his eyes, was panting slowly on the ground. He had taken most of the blows, and barely had enough energy left to get up. Yue started to feel pressure, and energy escaping from his body, "Don't worry Mika, I won't allow you to get hurt." Mika shook his head, tears stinging his brown eyes, "No…Yue…let go." Yue shook his head furiously, as tears streaked down, "I won't allow you to die!"
Mika once again shook his head, "Look at us, Sakura is weak, Syaoran has to help her. I can barely move, Touya's injured one arm, and you're losing energy helping us. If we're going to make it past tonight, we're going to have to make sacrifices!" "I can't lose you again!" Yue yelled out, as he gulped feeling energy drain from him quicker than before. "Let me go!" Mika screamed when suddenly a flash came and black smoke filled the air.
The vine needles have all disappeared and everyone looked around, what was going on? There in the middle was Hino, his hand clutching a long sword that was now trusted into Kaori. But Kaori's now long red finger nails was inside of Hino, clutching onto his heart. "If you don't let go of me," Kaori threatened, "You won't live another second."
"If you kill me, our son dies also!" Hino screamed warning his wife of her actions. "Why must you do this to me!" Kaori screamed as she watched the love of her life twisting the sword embedded within her. "You can't kill family!" Kaori growled, "Watch me!" In one swift movement Kaori pulled out Hino's heart. Everyone watched as he thudded to the floor, black blood gushing out of his chest.
"Hino!" Syaoran yelled out as he tried to help Sakura up. Sakura watched the sight, but quickly turned away, the woman was a cold blooded murderer. Yue held onto Mika, as he watched the horrible sight in front of them. But from behind Hino Jr was the most in pain. He felt as if his heart was piercing in two, not only mentally but physically. "What's happening?" he screamed as his heart ached.
"Oh no…." Takashi said softly as he returned with Kenji safely in Kaho's arms back at home. "What's going on!" Kaori questioned glaring angrily at ala of them. Although she was angry at her own family going against her, she still loved her son more than anything else. "Tell me what's going on right now!" Kaori yelled out again.
Syaoran growled as tears slowly trailed down his check but he ignored them. "Do you even know what a vampire has to do to survive here Kay? Do you even care?" Syaoran yelled at her as they watched Hino Jr crouch down in pain. His skin was paling dramatically, and his hair was tearing into a dull grey.
"Oh my god…" Sakura cried out as she quickly closed her eyes, but Takashi stopped her by touching her shoulder gently, "It's no use," he told her sadly as he shook his head. Hino Jr screamed one last time, his voice echoing throughout the whole room, before he vanished in a dust of smoke.