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Chapter Thirteen

Syaoran lowered his sword, "What? Tell me!"

Sakura looked at the floor. True…so he has been aiming his attacks at me…not Syaoran.

"Syaoran! Don't move your sword!" Sakura yelled. Syaoran looked over, and was clearly astonished that Sakura was a few steps behind Doragon.

Syaoran grasped his sword tighter, and he hissed, "Tell me why you've been trying to kill Sakura."

Doragon smiled coldly, and he murmured, "because you're little puppet doll over there has a dark secret she doesn't even know about herself."

Syaoran narrowed his eyes, "Continue."

Doragon yelled out, "Sakura is one of the enemy! She is the spawn of Satan himself! She is…"

But Doragon couldn't say anything more, for Syaoran had brought his sword forward.

The viewers of the scene gasp in shock, and Sakura opened her mouth in alarm. She ran over, and she clung onto Syaoran's sleeve, "Why…why…why for me…?"

Syaoran didn't reply, and he dropped his sword to the ground, and he looked at the blood coated weapon. Blood was all over it, and the blade shone brightly. Syaoran moved his gaze to the body of Doragon…the headless body.

Syaoran shook his head furiously, and he looked at his hands that were covered in blood. I killed him…I killed him…

Then Sakura touched his cheek gently, and wiped the blood off it, and she cried on his shoulder. And Syaoran could only watch as the guards carried Doragon's head and body away.

…

Yelan widened her eyes, at the sight, and saw Syaoran's sword coming down. Her advisor gasped, and Yelan smiled, "I knew that he would do that."

Her advisor stammered, "Why, mistress?"

"Because of Syaoran's pride. He does not let one harm his friends and family with insults easily. Doragon just did too much, saying Kinomoto was Satan's Spawn."

Her advisor nodded, and closed his eyes as the guards holding Doragon's head went past.

…

Syaoran felt weak, "Sakura? Are you alright?"

Sakura looked up, and she punched Syaoran in the chest, "You baka! Why did you murder him? He's been trying to kill me! You were angrier than I was!"

Syaoran clenched his fists, "he insulted you. If there's one thing I hate about others, is when they put down my family and friends."

Sakura cried, "I didn't want you to become a murderer."

Syaoran's face was pale, and he murmured, "And neither did I…"

Syaoran looked across the scene, and found Eriol and Tomoyo approaching them, "Your friend is walking over here…"

Sakura turned around, and stopped crying almost immediately, "Tomoyo!" she yelled, wiping her tears. Tomoyo hugged Sakura, "Don't' worry…it wasn't your fault Syaoran killed him."

Sakura cried, "It was, and you know it!"

Eriol looked at Tomoyo and Sakura, and he patted Syaoran's back, "Tough luck, man. I don't' think Sakura wanted you to kill him."

Syaoran gritted his teeth; a blind man could see that, Eriol!

Eriol nodded, "Well, it seems that Queen Yelan is not all that surprised…"

Syaoran nodded, and he stood up straight as he heard his mother walking towards him. Please, let her understand…please….

Yelan walked with dignity and pride towards her son. Yelan knew that Syaoran had a choice between good or bad, and yet, Syaoran chose in between. He showed his respect for Doragon when he tried to listen to the traitor, but he then killed Doragon when he insulted Kinomoto, thus telling everyone he too had a dark side.

Yelan slowly placed her hand on Syaoran's shoulder. Yelan smiled grimly, and she whispered, "You have done well, Syaoran. Even if it is my own brother…"

But Syaoran wasn't listening. Instead, he kneeled down, and he clutched onto Sakura's hand.

Sakura whispered worriedly, "Are you alright? Syaoran? Syaoran!"

But the world had turned black in Syaoran's eyes.

…

Sakura stood in front of Yelan, and she started wiggling about, She didn't like the expression on Yelan's face, as it was cold and uncaring. Sakura looked up as she heard Yelan started to speak, "My son, Syaoran…he cares for you, ne?"

Sakura nodded, "As a friend."

Yelan smiled, "As a friend, only?" Yelan poured herself a cup of tea, and she said, "I have once said to you, Sakura, that you are like my daughter, and you happiness is what I want." Yelan started putting down her cup of tea, and she continued, "It would be even better if you really were my daughter. However, that can not happen unless you're my daughter-in-law…" Yelan smiled, and she stood up.

Sakura gulped, and she said, "I am sure Prince Syaoran does not feel for me in that way."

Yelan looked wisely as Sakura, and she murmured, "Are you sure…?"

Sakura nodded nervously, and she said in a high pitch voice, "Mistress, I would like to finish off my chores…"

Yelan looked carefully at Sakura's expression, and she turned away, "Go."

Sakura ran out of the room, while Yelan continued staring after her, I know Sakura…I know. You don't need to hide you feelings away from Syaoran.

Yelan looked at surprise as a soldier came rushing into the room, "Sorry for the lack of notice, Mistress! But King Fujitaka of the Kinomoto Kingdom has declared war upon us!"

…

Yelan was outraged. Anger was written over her face, but still she was puzzled, "What? Repeat? Why would the Kinomoto Kingdom be unhappy with us? We have been at peace for hundreds of years!"

The soldier, Aki, shivered, "I don't know, Mistress. However, a peasant in the kingdom let me know that the Duke let out that the Kinomoto Princess is in our hands! King Fujitaka was angered that Mistress never told him. Now he's declared war against us!"

Yelan looked down, and she murmured, "The Kinomoto Princess…in my kingdom…"

And he has been trying to kill Sakura…but why…

…

Sakura sat by Syaoran's side. Sakura smiled as Syaoran breathed deeply in and out. It was her only sign that he was still alive. Thank god…if Syaoran died in that battle…

Sakura shook her head to stop herself from thinking about it, and she looked outside the window, "It's so peaceful out there…"

Syaoran, wake up…

Sakura gasped as Syaoran unconsciously placed his hand on his hair, and started messing it up. Sakura giggled, and slowly took his hand back from his head. Suddenly, Syaoran's fingers entwined into Sakura's, and Sakura was unable to let go due to Syaoran's strong grasp. Sakura sat there, helpless. So what do I do now? I can't do my chores! I can't go! Syaoran! This is all you fault!

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End of chapter thirteen

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I'd say there are about…eight or nine chapters left for Fire Princess.

I tell you a hint: Sakura's own family member will be arriving soon, but they don't realize who she is.

Okay, here's the summary of all my other stories:

Old story - The Professional's Tactics: is deleted. I didn't have enough inspiration to continue to the second chapter.

Old story – A Thousand of More: Second chapter is in writing process.

New story – A New Dawn: One shot. Is in writing process.

Here is the summary: Syaoran was born with his destiny set on the dark side. Now, a certain girl has entered his life, and he must choose between right or wrong… at every end, you always think of the beginning. SxS

New Story – The Professional: Multi-part. Is in writing process. Here is the summary:

What's more important? Dreaming of a thousand desires or conquering just one? One girl dreams night and day, and falls in love with the isolated boy… SxS ExT

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