The Fairy of the Sakura Tree

By: Silver Moonlight Phoenix

Thanks to my reviewers! And I'm sorry I took a while. Computer problems.

Disclaimer: I don't own CCS

Chapter Six: Doubts

I stared at her scar and touched it. She winced a little so I drew my hand back.

"I… I'm sorry." I muttered.

She nodded and tightened her kimono.

"Did she really do that to you?" I asked.

She gave me a small nod. Her pretty smile from earlier was replaced by a tiny frown. I bowed down low.

"I… I'm sorry! I apologize on her behalf!" I exclaimed.

She just looked at me, her gaze burning against my skin.

"There's no need to do that. I know why she did it. She was probably protecting the flowers. I just got carried away."

"Um… If you want, I can make you to make up… I'm a friend of hers, you see I…"

"Is she the fairy you're in love with?"

I could only nod.

She stood there, obviously thinking.

"I don't know."

"I'll talk to her! And I'll ask if she forgave you!"

"Okay…"

"Don't worry. She's nice…" I assured her before leaving the inn. I ran towards the forest. I was greeted by some animals along the way. She's waiting for me…

Sakura….

Who are you?

I walked and walked, getting slower by each step. I feel a little scared. Is it because of what Tomoyo said?

As I approached, I could see the Sakura tree glowing. Sakura was sitting in the branches, a bright smile on her face.

"Hello." she greeted.

"Um… hi."

She frowned slightly. What did I do?

"Is something the matter?" she asked.

"N-No…" I stammered. Get a hold of yourself Li!

She glided down and touched my face. I relaxed a bit but still…

"Are you having doubts?" she asked.

I didn't reply. Maybe I am having doubts. Do I really love Sakura? I think so. Yeah… I do…

Right?

Right.

Right?

Right.

"Syaoran…"

I looked deep in her emerald eyes. They showed pain and longing.

"I'm sorry Sakura, something just came up." I said.

She nodded slowly and began to walk towards the flowers. I remembered what Tomoyo told me and winced.

"They're pretty aren't they?" she asked.

"Yeah."

"You know… a girls tried to destroy them." she said.

Could she be… referring to… Tomoyo?

I waited for Sakura to continue.

"It was a happy afternoon. I was very young back then. A young girl, about my age, with long black hair came. She's really pretty and looked just like my mom. She was skipping away and her hair bounced. She's really cute. I still remember her face."

It is Tomoyo.

"I wanted to play with her but fairies aren't meant to socialize with humans so I kept my distance."

"Wait a minute, you mean talking with me is forbidden?" I interrupted.

"Yes… that's why I want to change you to one of us."

"Go on." I urged. I don't really want to talk about that problem right now.

"And so I watched her from behind my cherry tree. She started to pick up flowers. I felt hurt when I heard the flowers' cries and pleas. I really felt sorry for them. Then I started to feel hatred towards that pretty girl.

I approached her slowly. I could feel my anger overwhelming me."

"And then?"

"I told her… "You're killing the flowers." and then she started shaking. My dark aura was unleashed and my demon side appeared for the first time. I couldn't control myself and I started to attack her. I really feel bad about it… but I still think she deserved it. I don't know if she's still alive though. When I left her, you could almost say she's dead."

I breathed hard. Okay, I've heard Sakura's version of the story.

Now what?

"Do you hate me?" she asked.

I looked at her. I don't really know how to reply. I can't believe Sakura almost killed someone!

"You're having doubts." she mumbled.

We stayed silent for a long while. Then I heard her sobs. I made her cry!

"I'm really sorry." I apologized.

She dried her tears and faced me again. She's smiling.

"So… about your decision. Are you going to stay with me?" she asked.

After what I just heard… I don't know.

"I need a little more time." I told her. She smiled and nodded. I walked away, thinking for a while.

Now what am I supposed to do?

I'm starting to feel bad for Syaoran, weighing him with so many problems. Anyway, what do you think? I know it's too short but please review!