Hello everyone! Thanks again for reviewing my last chapter! I got 200 reviews! YAY! LoL special thanks to bloody roze for being my 200th reviewer. Domo Arigatou!
About Eriol and which side he's on, of course he's on our favourite couple's side! But because of his back round (he helps the government) he has to pretend he's not on their side. Syaoran and Sakura needs all the information they can get right now and they can't afford having Eriol lose his job, but anyways, Eriol does know what the plan is.
The whole reason Sakura and Syaoran and family are running away from the government is because of treason, and the fact that they don't want Syaoran to die.
One more question, do you guys want Tomoyo and Eriol paired together? I'm weighing the possibilities, but I want you to know, and those of you who do, do you guys want some fluff between them?
Anyways, I've babbled on long enough, here's another chapter.
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Review of last Chapter
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."
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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Chapter 15: Finally United
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Calvin stalked around the empty Li Mansion, a scowl appearing on his face.
"Damn the Li Family. Damn them. Damn Carina." He thought angrily at his-now former- girlfriend. He had thought, because of his relationship with her, it'll be enough for her to let him through. He knew her better than anyone else and she was not the person with a cold attitude. But it seems as though after their last encounter, she proved him wrong. The way she had looked at him, her deep amber eyes staring at him with such coldness it made him shiver. Her shining raven coloured hair seemed to almost make a dangerous flash at him and the red high lights didn't help. Her features looked so much like her mother's… except those cursed amber eyes. The blazing amber eyes she had inherited from her father, those blazing, fiery amber eyes that he had once fell for was what now made him shiver inside. He looked at the useless bunch of people serving under him searching the house.
"Hurry up you idiots! By the time we're done here they'll be half way across the country!" he barked. They sped up. "Stupid idiots." He muttered, walking around. He loved the feeling of power, in fact, he relished it, and he would stop at nothing to attain full glory. His cold blue eyes swept through the house. From what he heard, it seemed as though the infamous Li Syaoran had decided to wed the former nanny for the Li household.
"We have a new nanny, she's very nice." Carina's voice emerged from his mind. "She comes from a church." Church…
His eyes widened in realization. How could he be so stupid? How could he miss such obvious clues?
"Calvin you idiot you've been wasting your time here!" he muttered. "Hurry up and get out here! We're going to the St. Mary Church!" (Have I ever named the church? St. Mary it is!)
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"Sakura? Oh lord Sakura it's you!" Chiharu gasped, launching at her friend once they were inside. Syaoran watched with mild amusement as he watched his fiancée get reacquainted with her family. It had been so long since had had been here. The first time he had met Sakura. Was that when his heart had allowed her in?
"Who knew the one girl that was willing to be my friend would end up to be the most amazing woman I've ever met? Not to mention my fiancée, future wife, and mother to my children." He mused.
"Hello Chiharu. It's only been a few days since I've seen you, actually." Sakura laughed, hugging her long time friend. Chiharu laughed, nodding.
"Yea, but you're looking a lot better now." Chiharu said honestly, glancing over at Syaoran and the group. Sakura blushed, toying with the ring on her finger again. "And you've got a lot of talking to do missy." Chiharu chided, "Oh I'm so happy for you." She hugged her again.
"Thanks Chiharu." She waved her hand at Syaoran, signalling for him to come. "Chiharu this is my fiancé, I'm sure you know him, Li Syaoran. Xiao Lang, this is Chiharu, she replaced my place when I left and she's one of my best friends." Sakura introduced. Chiharu nodded, shaking Syaoran's raised hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Li." Chiharu said politely, "make sure you're nice to Sakura-chan or I'll come back and kill you." Chiharu added. Sakura blushed red,
"Oh- Chiharu!" she gasped. Chiharu only laughed and Syaoran chuckled.
"Oh and these are the children." Sakura added, indicating to the group at the back. "She's Carina, Xiao Chen, Alana, Kari, Tenchi, Yang, Sora, Alex, Hitomi and Ying." She introduced them one by one. Chiharu noticed how tired they all looked.
"Sakura, you said you needed to see Daisy. Is something wrong? You guys looked like you left in a rush." Chiharu said worriedly. She saw the look of despair and sadness clouding her friend's beautiful emerald orbs.
"We do Chiharu, it's urgent. Can we see her now?" Sakura asked. Chiharu nodded,
"Of course, maybe you and Mr. Li should be the only one going in. I'll look after the children." Chiharu offered. Sakura hugged her friend again, feeling a great wash of gratitude.
"Thank you so much Chiharu.
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Tomoyo fidgeted nervously in the car as she and Eriol drove towards the church. True to his word, Eriol had come alone one hour after his visit with the government men. He looked tired, and weary. Tomoyo could tell he was tense; he gripped the steering wheel so tight his knuckles were turning white. His jaw was set so tight and his eyes looked hard, it wasn't the normally soft, mysterious midnight blue eyes she has gotten used to, and gotten to love. The other hand that was gripping the steering wheel rested on the little section between them. It was in a firm fist. Tomoyo felt sorry for him, not only was his best friend and cousin ordered to fight, but his whole family was now in danger. When he finally got the family he wanted, the stupid governments were ready to tear them apart. She knew she had fallen for the mysterious man beside him.
Gently, she laid a hand on to his fist. Eriol relaxed slightly, the feeling of her small, gentle hand on his. His brow slowly relaxed and his muscles went loose.
"I know you're nervous about Sakura and Syaoran. So am I. But at this point of time, we can't afford having anyone break under stress. They need you as much as you need them." Tomoyo stated, keeping her hand on his.
"I know. I just feel useless. I'm seeing my best friend and my best friend's wife run from the law and the only thing I can do right now is tell them to keep running while I stay safe. I can't live and pretend I don't know anything when they're running every single day of their lives." Eriol said loyally. Tomoyo was lost in her world again, as he mentions them running for the rest of their lives.
"You won't. You won't have to worry because they'll get away fine, they'll be fine. Syaoran is strong and he'll stay strong for his family and Sakura, you don't even have to worry about her, that girl's as stubborn as a bull." Tomoyo laughed. Eriol relaxed, hearing her laugh. It was nice having her around; she was able to make him relax when times were critical. He didn't know if that was a good thing but he wished it would never go away, she would never go away. He still felt her hand on his, and on instinct, he removed his hand from underneath hers, placed it onto of hers and held it in his hand. Tomoyo blushed at his gesture, but made no movement to remove it away from his or to get him to release her hand. Instead, she returned the gesture and held his strong hand in hers as well.
The two continued riding in comfortable silence, until Eriol's cell phone started to ring. Regrettably he released Tomoyo's hand and found his cell.
"Hello, Hiirigazawa speaking." He spoke formally. Tomoyo watched intently as he spoke on the phone, until he paled. She watched worriedly until he snapped the phone shut and dropped it. His face was ashen white and he had tightened his grip on his steering wheel again.
"Eriol, is something wrong?" Tomoyo asked worriedly, taking his hand into hers. Eriol remained silent for a second, before stepping onto the pedal making the car speed up. "Eriol slow down!" Tomoyo exclaimed, seeing the trees fly by her in a blur.
"We can't Tomoyo." He spoke seriously, "they found out where Sakura and Syaoran are."
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Sakura knocked gently upon the familiar oak door, and hearing a weak "come in" she and Syaoran entered the dimly lit circular room.
"Daisy?" Sakura spoke out softly. Syaoran followed behind her, surveying the circular room. It was lit by only a few weak candles, the rest of the light filtered through dusty window. There were old books on wooden shelves and 2 wooden benches in front of the desk. There was a large wooden cross above the table.
Behind the table sat a frail and old woman. White wisps of thin hair fell beside her wrinkled face. Her brown eyes looked weak and tired.
"My dear Sakura, is that you?" she spoke out weakly and softly. He could tell Sakura was holding back tears at her weaken form. Hurriedly, she rushed to her side and kneeled down, kissing the lady's dry back side of her hand.
"Daisy, it's me." Sakura spoke shakily. Daisy smiled,
"What is it this time my dear? You can't say you've got troubles with a certain young and handsome man for I see him standing in front of me." Daisy said, smiling, "it's a pleasure to finally meet you Mr. Li. Sakura has spoken highly of you." Syaoran inclined his head,
"It's my pleasure to meet you as well. Sakura has spoken of you as well, just like you're her mother." Syaoran replied. Sakura smiled at him, releasing her hand.
"I assume there is something important you would like to tell me, besides the fact my dear Sakura has finally found a home." Daisy said wisely, straightening up. Sakura walked back to Syaoran's side before each of them settled down onto the wooden chairs in front of her.
"There is. You see yesterday we've… received a letter saying that that Syaoran has to lead the military to, to…another place and I-we…" Sakura couldn't continue, the tears silently poured down her face. "I can't face another lost Daisy. If- if I lose him I'll break down, completely." She cried. Syaoran wrapped his arm around her, hugging her to him, calming her down. Daisy observed the two. Sakura was like her own daughter, and the man Sakura loved.
"You may stay here for the time being." Daisy answered her unasked question. "For as long as you need. I've told you that this place will forever have open arms to welcome you when ever you are in need." Sakura calmed herself down, looking at the woman that had been the closest to a mother she ever had.
"Thank you Daisy. Thank you, so much. You've done me so many favours, I just don't know, I don't know how I can repay you." Sakura said weakly. Daisy smiled,
"There is a way to repay me. You two are getting married, are you not?" she asked, the two confirmed with a nod, "Well what better than to have a wedding in a church? This church I might add." She said smiling. Sakura looked at Syaoran who was smiling, Sakura let out a choked laugh.
"I'd love nothing more." She answered.
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Next day
In the auditorium, the church was filled with people who had known Sakura from church. 5 boys in a black tux lined on the left side, Xiao Chen being Syaoran's best man had a bow instead of a tie. On the right, 5 girls stood lined up dressed in a pale pink gown. Carina, as Sakura's bride's maid wore the palest lilac dress. Syaoran stood in the middle, in a fitting jet black tux, his messy chocolate hair falling over his blazing amber eyes. He stood nervously-for once in his life- as he gazed at the door, waiting for the angel of his life to arrive. Once the music started, and the church singers began singing, he felt his pulse rise.
Sakura entered the door in a beautiful white gown. It was strapless and was form fitting. The top was decorated with soft pink beads in the form of soft petals. The dress flared out by her waist with many layers underneath. A small crown rested upon her long auburn curls where a white veil hid her face. Her emerald eyes shone with excitement while her hands gripped tightly upon the bouquet of daisies, peonies, and small cherry blossoms. Chiharu brought the end of her dress, lifting the soft material of the ground.
Syaoran's breath was caught in his throat watching the angel glide towards him, the warmth in his heart seeping through his body. He stretched out his hand as she slowly reached him. Sakura placed her small hand with his as she took her place beside him. She faced him, with undeniable love shining through her eyes behind the veil. He was handsome, and he was hers. Daisy was standing in front of them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we gather here today in front of God to unite these two in holy matrimony. Should there be any objections to why the two should not be united speak now or forever hold your peace." Silence was met with the speech. "Do you, Li Xiao Lang, take Kinomoto Sakura, as your lawfully wedded wife, to hold and to cherish from this day forward, for better or for worse, through sickness or health, for richer or for poorer?"
Syaoran looked intently into the emerald pools that would soon belong to him. "I do."
"Do you, Kinomoto Sakura, take Li Xiao Lang, as your lawfully wedded husband, to hold and to cherish from this day forward, for better or for worse, through sickness or health, for richer or for poorer?"
Sakura returned his gaze with love. "I do."
Daisy smiled fondly, "The rings."
Sakura turned to Carina, whom handed over the golden band,
"With this ring, I thee wed." Sakura spoke clearly, sliding on the golden band. Syaoran turned and retrieved the ring his son handed to him,
"With this ring, I thee wed." He repeated clearly, sliding the band onto her delicate finger. This was it. She was now his wife, and nothing could change that.
"You may now kiss the bride." Daisy addressed Syaoran, happy to at least get to see Sakura settled down before her time was up.
Leaning forward, he gently lifted the material away from her face. Her emerald eyes seemed to shine so much more if possible. Lifting her chin up slightly, Syaoran lowered his face towards her.
Their lips met with a kiss of promise, a kiss of hope and a kiss of passion. Syaoran's thumb stroke off a single tear rolling down her face, pulling apart, he rested his forehead against hers.
"You're mine now, Li Sakura." He whispered. Sakura smiled,
"And I won't have it any other way." She replied. Placing his hand behind her neck, he pushed her face towards his again. They kissed once more as the crowd behind them erupted with cheers.
They may be running from the law.
There may be people tracing them down at this very second.
But right now, what matters the most, was each other. That they've finally found their counter parts. And even the end of the world can't destroy what they've built.
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A/N: YAY! SS finally got married! I hope this makes up for last chapter. The next chapter would probably be the second last and then the one after that would be the official last. Thank you to everyone who has shown me support all those time.
Next Chapter: The family finds their safe place isn't so safe after all. Can they make it out together, or will one of them be left behind?