I am sooooooooo sorry to all my reviewers! I know, I know, it has been a pretty long time since I updated cringes as people stare angrily but I had exams! And you all know how exams can get….or parents for that matter…glares evilly at parents
Anyway, thank you to (In no particular order):
Chang – Wow, thanks dude (Or is it dudette? Hehe…) By the way, I am a dudette, just in case you are wondering….By the way, although I don't mind anonymous reviews, I would prefer signed ones…..makes it more…personal!
Manoli – Again, thank you, especially for the criticism! I wuv you! You didn't flame me but you still pointed out some weak points! grins like a maniac
Green aura – Thank you! You can't believe how ecstatic I am! After having read fics for the longest time, I suddenly got struck with a bright spark….so, again thank you!
Windflight – Hi! Erm…I am not really sure about the whole babies and hair thing….I know that when I was born, I had a slight fuzz of hair (my father was nice enough to take a picture of bawling, red, wrinkly little me…nice eh?) and my cousin also had a bit of hair when he was born, so I just sort of assumed that they all had hair...scratches head sheepishly Sorry, I am rambling again...happens when there is no one there to slap me around the head! Anywayz, what do you think of the story?
Walking Green Cucumber - practically glows Oh thank you! It's my first fic, so I was so worried about the response! Thank you so much! I love you! (In the platonic sense so chill )
Anyway, to all my reviewers, I LOVE YOU! And if anyone is interested in giving me any ideas for the fluff part, (although that part is quite a long way away…) please don't hesitate to email me at my email id k? Again, extremely sorry for the extra long wait!
Anyway, on with the disclaimer and story!
By the way, sorry for any mistakes! Am trying my best to correct it all!
Disclaimer: One day when I have enough money I will buy CCS from CLAMP! It's my heart's ambition nods fiercely…but until then….breaks down into sobs it aint mine! WAHHHHHH….!
Enjoy!
(I just realized how long the review thingy was… ...wooooowww…sorry guysOO
Xante 1740, at the summer palace of King Fujitaka
A gentle breeze drifted through the chambers of the royal couple, as the brilliant rays of the early morning sun hit the balcony. A fine mist from the early morning dew trailed inside, passing the awakening pair.
Fujitaka opened his eyes slowly, to see his beloved wife, Nadeshiko, snuggling up to him, her face content in her sleep.
He chuckled at how adorable she looked while asleep, and fell back onto the bed, feeling too comfortable to exert himself and get up.
Suddenly, he heard a tiny pair of feet tap along the corridor near the chamber, growing closer and closer, and then the door of the chamber opened.
Fujitaka only had time to crack open one brown eye, when he was engulfed by his little daughter, Sakura, who literally pounced onto the bed. Giggling, and bouncing up and down, she seemed the epitome of happiness. Her clear, sweet voice sang out, "Wake up Otou-san, Okaa-san! See how the sun greets you!"
At her beloved daughter's voice, Nadeshiko sat up drowsily, mussing up her little girl's hair in the progress in a loving gesture. Said girl pouted a little, straightened her hair, and then flung herself onto her parents to give them her good morning hug.
They reacted enthusiastically, and then watched in amazement as their three year little girl bounced off the bed, did a few graceful cartwheels, and then, smiling impishly at her parents, she whispered, "Shhhh….I am going to wake up Onni-chan!"
Note from authoress – Touya is Onni-chan, and Yukito is basically Yuki-chan…I can't imagine Sakura calling anyone else Onni-chan, and you have to admit, Yuki-chan sounds sooooo cute ne?>
Grinning once again at her parents, Sakura skipped off along the long, long corridor, before finally coming to a screeching stop in front of her eldest brother's bedroom. She smiled again, before slamming the door open…and receiving a bucket of water in her face as a reward.
Sakura gaped, very much like a fish, soaking wet to the bone. Her elder brother stood smirking in front of her, his sides heaving with silent laughter, before saying in a mock stern voice, "Now kaijuu, didn't I tell you to knock? May be you wouldn't be like this if you had listened to your brother eh?
Sakura, who has up to this moment been simply standing there suddenly, went bright red, and walking up very quickly to her Onni-chan, she grinned menacingly, or as menacingly as a three year old girl could look, before stomping, hard, on her brother's foot.
"I am not a kaijuu!" she shrieked, before huffing and stomping out of the room, her clear green eyes clearly betraying her irritation.
She stomped on to the next room, and knocking hurriedly, stepped into her other brother's room. "Ohayo Yuki-chan" she trilled to the silver haired, brown eyed boy, who in turn gave her a gentle grin and a soft "ohayo" in return.
His eyes started to dance with amusement when he noticed her wet clothes, and added in a whisper, "Touya got you good this morning didn't he?" At her nod, he smiled, before walking up to his cupboard, and retrieving a fluffy gold towel. Kneeling a little to be at eye level with her, he vigorously toweled her dry, before adding in a kind voice, "Never mind imouto-chan, you know he truly loves you. That is why he teases you."
Green eyes met his brown eyes attentively, before sparkling with vibrant happiness once again. "Thank you Yuki chan!" she squealed, before waving, and bounding off along the corridor to the breakfast room, where her parents and Onni-chan were having breakfast. Her other brother, Yukito, joined them soon afterwards, completing the family.
Much later, in the afternoon –
Sakura twirled around the trees, trying to catch the falling blossoms. So entranced was she with nature's beauty, she almost didn't realize that she had a rather large audience, all of whom were watching her attentively and adoringly.
Her parents gazed down at their little daughter in pride, arms around each other. Touya Kinomoto, the eldest of the household, stared at his little sister with a rare soft look on his face. The next, Yukito, stood there, smiling happily.
The young princess' happiness was infectious, and all of the staff that served the royal family had also halted in their duties to see the little girl dance.
Said little girl was now too busy in pulling her older brothers towards the tree to notice the attention bestowed on her, and as she danced with her brothers around the tree, covered in blossoms, all laughing gaily, life for the Kinomotos looked perfect.
A few weeks later:
Sakura stepped inquisitively into the hall, rushing forward as the sound of footsteps told her that her parents had visitors.
She shielded her eyes against the sudden bright light in the throne room, and opened her eyes to see a man and a woman, dressed in rich clothes, holding on to a little girl with beautiful gray wavy hair and amethyst eyes.
She looked about the same age as Sakura, and Sakura, eager as ever to make friends, jumped forward and curtsied to the trio, before straightening and chirpily saying, "Hello, I am Sakura Kinomoto! What is your name?"
The girl shyly replied, "Tomoyo Daidouji," and smiled timidly at Sakura. Sakura grinned back, and then taking her new friend's hand, started to pull her towards the royal gardens outside. She glanced at her parents for their approval, and they nodded.
Nadeshiko POV:
I watched as my little girl ran out with her cousin, before smiling at my own cousin and her husband, who watched as Sakura pulled their daughter into the gardens with smiles of their own.
My cousin, Sonomi Daidouji looked and me, and laughing, pulled me into a hug.
"It is so nice to see you Nadeshiko! How beautiful you look! And I can tell, your little Sakura is going to be just as beautiful as you!" she gushed.
I smiled again at my cousin's exuberance, and we moved back towards a couch, so we could gossip much better. We were soon utterly involved in talking about our children.
Fujitaka POV:
I watched my wife and her cousin chatter about everything, and then turned, to talk to Shieng Daidouji.
Bear with me people; I have no idea about this guy's name…so I did the best I could. Gomen! If anyone knows anyone traditional Japanese and Chinese names (as I will be needing a lot more very soon) please email me...pretty please with pears and pineapples on top! (What? I have a thing for those two ok!)>
Clapping one hand on his shoulder, I gestured to another couch, where we could talk in peace about the general state of this kingdom, signaling to one of the staff to bring us some wine.
The Duke and Duchess Daidouji, as their formal title was, were very dear friends of ours, and we were both thrilled to see them after three years. Sonomi's kinship with Nadeshiko meant that she and her husband were closest in line for the throne after my children. However, they did not desire the throne, and were extremely loyal subjects, and had been our advisors for many years. Ours was a very old friendship, one that spanned many years.
As I looked outside into the royal gardens where our children played, I hoped that this friendship could continue along the generations, although by the looks of things, my little daughter already had another, and a loyal ally upon whom she could rely.
Smiling happily, I turned to Shieng, and we sat down to discuss politics with great interest.
Normal POV
Outside, in the gardens:
Sakura chased Tomoyo around the trees, their clear sweet laughter echoing across the huge park. Finally, Sakura caught up with Tomoyo, and grinning impishly, caught her.
Tomoyo laughed, and then both girls became absorbed in talking to each other about the sort of things that all three year olds talk about, like dolls, unicorns, etc.
Both were just discussing what they would call their unicorns if they got one when Nadeshiko arrived at the entrance to the gardens, and beckoned them inside.
Sakura nodded, and taking her best friend's hand, she walked towards the palace. As they neared the entrance, Sakura paused for a second, and whispered to Tomoyo, "Tomoyo-chan, thanks for playing with me! Ano….can we be best friends?"
At this, Tomoyo grinned, and clasping her hands together, squealed "Yes!"
Both girls giggled, before skipping off into the throne room, where they solemnly informed their amused parents that they were now best friends for life.
At this moment, Touya and Yukito, both of whom had been out training, returned, only to face an extremely happy Sakura, who jumped around them telling them excitedly about her best friend.
Both Yukito and Touya looked up to the girl that Sakura referred to as her best friend, and after a second of silent contemplation, both gave Tomoyo a nod, Yukito saying, "Welcome to the family Tomoyo-san"
Tomoyo nodded back, and then was pulled by Sakura to see her room. Both girls exited the room giddily, and were watched by their indulgent family.
As the years passed, Tomoyo's new hobby became to draw her best friend, and to design costumes for her. Sakura, though still freaked out occasionally by her rather maniac best friend, would pose and dress up in the clothes that Tomoyo had made, while Tomoyo would draw Sakura, extremely quickly.
So strong was the bond between Sakura and Tomoyo that Tomoyo's parents decided to buy a mansion next to the royal palaces which Sakura regularly went to, so that the two best friends were never far apart.
Of course, then came the dreaded day when Sakura and Tomoyo turned five and both of their families decided that the girls needed to attend school.
It was only after a lot of persuasion from Touya and Yukito, both of whom could not stand the sight of their forlorn little sister as she packed for her new school without her best friend that the families decided to hire tutors that would teach both the girls every day.
Although most girls were trained in sewing, stitching and art, Sakura and Tomoyo, in addition to all that, learnt mathematics, history and martial arts.
Both families knew that as heirs to a long and illustrious line, both the girls might face many enemies, and therefore it was necessary for them to be able to defend themselves.
And thus, time passed on, with Fujitaka and Nadeshiko ruling the land of Xante with all their advisors. Everything was at peace, and no one knew of the terrors that awaited the royal family in the years to come.
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By the way, to anybody who got confused, please just email me! Oh, and this is set when our dear little Sakura is 3….
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