Hi everyone. It's me again! Thank you so much for reviewing, I love you guys! As you can see, I've posted my first ever one shot called "Once upon a Christmas". It's a cute little story about our most favourite and kawaii couple. I hope you guys like it.
About this story, I know I've told you guys I'm basing this off the story line of "The Sounds of Music", but since this story has some little difference between the original stories, there would be some unusual twists and turns. I know Xiao Lang suffered a lot, I promise things would get better. Anyways, I'll finish yapping and let you guys read the story.
Also, about the chase scene, they were after Sakura specifically. They'd be happy to get any one who's close to Syaoran. But because they know Syaoran would not go and lead an army for them (he does have 10 children), they've decided that they need to force him. I'm not saying the government are really like this, this is just-once again- my unusual twist.
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Review of Last Chapter
Eriol stood at the door, his midnight blue hair in a mess, his glasses askew.
"Syaoran! Did you find a-" His speech was cut short as he looked upon the Li family, all pale, all white, and all trembling. And he knew they have found out.
The Master of the house, the Father of 10 children, the soon to be the husband of a young woman, was ordered by the government to be in service of his country. To lead them into a new territory, to lead thousands of men probably to certain death… and along the way, certain death would meet him.
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Chapter 14: Life changing decisions.
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The Li household sat in silence. The letter that had been read and re read over and over again now laid in the middle of the group, its slanted letters spelling out what they most feared. Carina and Xiao Chen sat upon the couch, Hitomi and Ying on their laps, asleep. The two had cried for a long time until they got tired. The two eldest of the Li Children, too, looked pale and tired.
The triplets and Sora, Alex, and Alana were in a group on the second couch. They were old enough to know that whatever this situation was, it wasn't good. They all glanced over at their Father and mother-to-be in the other living room, the doors closed. They could hear buzzing of sounds from the other side, but neither dared to go close to hear. They were afraid once they did, they would hear something they would regret.
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As soon as the three adults entered the room, silence enveloped them all. Eriol sat on an empty armchair while Sakura and Syaoran took the couch. As soon as they sat down, Sakura huddled against him, her bones ached from the extent of her power. The stress was gaining onto hair and she sighed, leaning her tired body against his. Syaoran's strong hands rubbed the side of her arm, feeling her cold skin.
"Sakura, are you all right?" Syaoran asked again. Her face was slightly paled and her eyes seemed like it was ready to drop any minute.
"Just, give me a minute." She murmured. "I'm sorry, but being chased by 7 black men and using my powers under stress wasn't part of my welcome home party list." She joked tiredly. Syaoran tightened his hold around her, bringing her closer.
"Eriol, you knew this." Syaoran growled silently, glaring at him. Eriol's eyes glared back.
"I did." He answered, "I was at home when I heard some of the other Generals talking about it."
"Then why didn't you tell us damn it." He accused. Eriol's eyes raged.
"Well I'm so sorry that you wake up at 6 o clock in the freaking morning and I take a 3 hour drive here to try to warn you only to get it shot back at my face." He shot hotly. The two males glared daggers at each other.
"Guys, stop it." Sakura said tiredly. "Syaoran, I understand that you're upset about this. Eriol, I know, we know that you tried your best. We really appreciate you trying to help us. But this isn't the real problem. Our real problem is how we're going to deal with this, and most importantly, how we're going to deal with the kids." Sakura said reasonably. Eriol calmed down, adjusting his glasses, avoiding Syaoran's eye connection. Syaoran kissed Sakura gently on the top of her head. Leave it for her to be reasonable.
"Right. I don't think I can get out of this one. They've been talking about expanding for a while now, though I never knew they would actually go with it." Syaoran stated. "Before I'd go, but now, seeing the circumstances…" he couldn't go. He had his children to protect, and they were all counting on him. He also now had a fiancée to take care of. He promised to take care of her, and to keep her from all harm. As powerful as she is and looks, she's still fragile and he didn't want to be the one to break her. Sakura laced her fingers in his, giving him an assuring squeeze.
"Those aren't the last to come." Eriol suddenly said, "They want Xiao Lang to go. They want the best, and he is. They know you won't go voluntarily, not when you have children. They're ready to do anything to get you." Eriol gulped, "even get those close around you." Syaoran's anger immediately flared,
"What? How could they do this?" he roared. He pounded his fist on the sofa. Wind started to blow wildly around the room, paper scattered and glass vases broke from the pressure.
"Xiao Lang calm down!" Sakura shouted over the whistling of the wind. She tightly gripped his hand and slowly the wind subsided.
"Remind me to get you if I ever get the urge to fly a kite." Eriol mumbled fixing his glasses that had been blown out of place.
"I can't believe they would sink this low." He growled. "I cannot put my family in danger. I can't. I don't care if I have to kill all those bastards." Sakura glared warningly at him.
"Li Xiao Lang you don't mean that." She said firmly. Syaoran looked down at her hard emerald eyes.
"What am I supposed to do then? If we stay, I'll be putting you and the children in danger. I'm not afraid to die, but losing you or the children is worse than death." Syaoran said softly, caressing her hand that was gripped onto his. Sakura smiled lovingly at him.
"I know, we'll think of an idea, I promise." Sakura said.
"You should listen to your fiancée Syaoran." Eriol commented. Syaoran glared at him.
"Can it Hiirigazawa."
Sakura thought hard. There would be no way she would let the children be in danger. Not her children, and absolutely no way would Syaoran be escorted to his death. She wouldn't allow it. She would rather fight them herself. There must be a way. There must. If it wasn't because they might get killed or thrown into jail, Sakura would've decided on settling the matter through her power. She wasn't a violent person, but when someone pushes her over her limit, she'll do anything possible to keep her family safe. There must be a way to… avoid being caught.
"Xiao Lang…" Sakura breathed, an idea coming to her. "I've got an idea."
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Carina gently placed Ying on her bed, covering up her small body. She heard the door beside her close and knew Xiao Chen had done the same with Hitomi. She took a fleeting glance at Ying, before closing the door gently, the flowered night light sending light around the room. Leaning against the wall, Carina rubbed her temple, sighing.
"Hey you all right?" Xiao Chen looked down at her. Even if he was younger than her, he was taller than her. Carina looked up at his deep amber orbs and his messy amber hair. He looked so much like their Father.
"I never thought we would come to a day like this. And even if I did, I never imagined it would be so soon." Carina confessed. Xiao Chan nodded, draping an arm around his sister.
"Yea, but whenever it is or where ever this would take us, we're still family, we'll take care of each other." Xiao Chen promised. Carina hugged him,
"Thanks Xiao, I needed that." Carina said. Xiao Chen nodded. The door bell rang and the two looked at each other questioningly. "I think I should get it." Carina said, heading downstairs.
"I'm coming with you. I'm not taking any chances." Xiao Chen said firmly. Carina laughed, shaking her head, it was hard to believe he was her little brother. Opening the door, she gasped in surprise. Calvin (reference in chapter 3.) stood at the door, surprisingly with 2 other men.
"Calvin!" Carina gasped, "What are you doing here? And who are those people?" She asked. Calvin looked down at her, ignoring the cold glare coming from the younger brother.
"We need to speak to your father, Carina." He said in a hard voice. Carina was taken back by his forwardness.
"Calvin, what happened to you?" she said in a whisper. "You're not yourself."
"I am me." Calvin bit out, "I've been promoted, and I'm one of the privates in the army now. Now either move or we'll remove you by force." Carina's amber eyes froze completely and hardened.
"You will not order me in that voice." She bit out coldly like a Li. "This is my house and I forbid you to step one foot into this house." When Calvin started to make a move he found himself blocked from the main entrance. "I told you not to move, if you place one step into this house, it's a violation of private property, and even those high ups can save you from the law." She spat coldly. Calvin glared down at her.
"You've changed Carina." He finally said. Carina stood up defiantly.
"I haven't change. I've just grown smarter and know how to choose people carefully. I'm sorry, but you've just been off my list of 'best people to associate with'." She said sarcastically.
"You're father won't get away Li." He spat.
"You're right, we're Li's. And if you know any better, you'd stay away from us." Carina said, before slamming the door right at his face. Xiao Chen looked at her, apparently impressed. "What?" she said sheepishly. He shook his head,
"I never thought you had it in you Car. Apparently I was wrong. Remind me never to get on your bad side." He joked. Carina laughed,
"You bet."
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Syaoran looked at Sakura, as though seeing her for the first time.
"Please don't look at me like that." Sakura begged silently. Even Eriol looked at her in shock.
"I never knew you had it in you." Eriol stated, impressed. Sakura stuck her tongue out at him,
"It's my first time. But where my family is involved, I'm not going to stand there and do nothing." Sakura said firmly.
"Syaoran sighed, running his hand over his hair.
"It's the only choice we've got. That or you can pack my suitcase and start designing my funeral." Syaoran sighed. He was met with Sakura's growl.
"Father, it's me!" Carina called out desperately from the other side. Sakura stood up and gazed questioningly at the other two.
"Carina, what's wrong?" Sakura asked, opening the door. Her amber eyes were streaked with fear and her raven hair was in frenzy.
"Father, Uncle Eriol, Sakura. Someone, there was just." She said in separate intervals, out of breath.
"Carina calm down." Sakura said, rubbing her back gently, "Now tell us what's wrong."
She nodded, "Someone just came. Calvin and 2 other men were at the door and—"
"Wait a minute, Calvin, the boy who delivered our mail?" Syaoran interrupted. Carina nodded,
"Yea, he got promoted as one of the privates in the army. He has no idea what he's gotten himself into, that idiot." Carina said under her breath, "But he said that the government would do anything to get you to lead the army." She said urgently. Sakura's eyes flew to Syaoran's,
"Xiao Lang, we have no choice but to do so. We must leave tonight or they'll be back tomorrow." Carina looked at her father and her future mother, confused.
"Carina, get the kids. Pack most of your belongings and go to the front door. We're leaving tonight."
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2 hours later, they were all packed, bags in their hands. The sun was slowly setting and night would be upon them soon. They were all dressed in their darkest colours. Syaoran's eyes glanced around the house he's been in since he was young. Sakura walked up to him, holding his hand.
"I know you miss this." Sakura whispered. Syaoran nodded,
"I was never home much. But the thought of me never seeing it again seems so… weird." He spoke. Tomoyo emerged from the kitchen, her bags packed as well. Sakura let go of Syaoran, and walked towards her friend.
"I'm so sorry we had to drag you into this Tomoyo." Sakura apologized, hugging her. Tomoyo hugged her back,
"It's all right. We'll be seeing each other soon. I know it. Please Sakura, be careful. I know that you, of anyone, know how to take care of yourself, but all the same." Tomoyo said, tears stinging her eyes. Sakura nodded, hugging her friend once again.
"I promise. Take care Tomoyo." Sakura whispered.
"Sakura." Syaoran's warm, firm hand rested on her shoulder, signalling it was time to go. Sakura nodded, wiping her eyes. With one final hug, the Li group moved out into the silent night, their shadows moved against the moon light. Tomoyo watched from the window as they secretly drove off. Her hands rested on the window, watching the car light slowly fade.
"Please be safe."
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Groups of men arrived at the dark Li Mansion. Ringing the door bell repeatedly, Tomoyo opened the door to see Eriol leading a bunch of men. (Eriol's in on the plan, but he has to act he's not.)
"Mr. Hiirigazawa, it's late, what's going on?" Tomoyo questioned, her bag lying hidden behind the curtains.
"We've come to get Li Syaoran." He said hardly. His eyes met Tomoyo's and he knew inside they had escaped successfully.
"I'm sorry, but Master Li and Mistress Sakura are currently asleep. It's late and the child has had a rough day. Please come back another day." Tomoyo said politely, showing them to the door. As she was rushing them out, Eriol came beside her.
"I'll come by an hour later to pick you up. Be ready." He said from the corner of his mouth. Tomoyo nodded slightly,
"I hope you understand the importance of this event." Eriol spoke loudly. Tomoyo caught his message,
"Yes I do. I'll be ready when you guys come. I'm sorry." Tomoyo replied, before closing the door. Turning around, she gazed at the empty house. Who knew how long it would be until she sees it again.
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The sun slowly rose and illuminated the church in a faint glow. Birds lifted into the skies and the trees swayed in the wind. A limo drove up by the church where Sakura stood out.
"I've only been away for less than a week and I'm back here all ready." Sakura said, Syaoran coming up from behind her, the children in tow.
"Sakura is that you?" Chiharu gasped. Sakura looked towards her direction.
"Chiharu, we must speak to Daisy. Quickly."
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As soon as the dawn cracked opened, 3 groups of cars were all ready at the Li Mansion. It looked eerily empty and loomed over the shadows. They were prepared to knock on the door when their fist made contact with it, it squeaked opened. The house was totally empty, each room's door was opened and void of anything. Furniture was still there, but none of the people were. Upon entering Syaoran's office, they found the letter they had sent to him ripped into pieces and scattered on the floor.
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A/N: YAY another chapter done! I hope you guys liked it. There really wasn't much action in this chapter, just how they planned their escape. I hope you guys liked it. Most action next chapter. This story may be ending real soon. Review please, -puppy dog eyes-