A/N: This time I have a perfectly good explanation I swear!
You won't believe how much homework my teacher AND 5 tuition teachers gave me (one time per day, so five times a week).
This is definitely the last chapter until the end of my exam which is 17 May. As for the name for the new addition to our story, DivineShana wins the award! I changed Dusty to Dust though! By the way, thanks you guys! 17 reviews for 1 chapter is the best record yet! Luv ya! Btw, I'm don't think Tomoyo and Eriol will be appearing in this chapter. All about Sakura and Syaoran.
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Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Card captor Sakura characters but I own all mythical creatures in the story, so don't sue me!.
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Lil Cherry Blossom Angel: Thanks for the idea! Hope you like this one!
Chai Chai-chan: Thanks? Love your support!
AxFaTaLxiLLuSioN: Thanks for the name! Hope you like this chapter!
lil-asian-cherry" Hmmm... Brownie.. Yum!
katsumi Takashi: Wow! Cool names. Thanks! Hope you like this one.
FlowerLover: Lolz. I was too lazy to send the email. Sorry! Hope you like this one!
DivineShana: Thanks for all the interesting names! I like Dusty, but changed it to Dust. You'll see why in a moment.
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Erika-chan: I like the Syaoran idea, but having another Syaoran in the story seems a little weird don't cha think? Imagine Syaoran as a unicorn!
Lady Golden Flower: Thanks for the names. Sliver, however has been taken by another dragon in the story. Hope you like this chapter.
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shero003: I would have used your idea if the colt wasn't brown but dirty yellow. Thanks again!
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Chapter 10: Life
The orange pink swirls disappeared from the sky as the sun sets.
Queen Yelan sighed to herself as she looked out to the window. It has been two weeks since her son's escape. This time, he had hidden himself well; even her best trackers couldn't find him anywhere.
What's more, the two princesses were getting highly impatient.
"I wouldn't blame Syaoran. His betrothed was annoying." She giggled to herself.
"Maybe I should call off the wedding..." Yelan heaved a heavy sigh.
"That'll put a damper to our relationship between the two kingdoms though."
The kingdoms Princess Rae and Luna came from were called Kinoshi and Deshi. These two kingdoms had been previously at war. There was no victor as the countries each put up a tough fight but soon after signed a peace treaty. That was when Syaoran and Eriol met the two princesses.
She looked at the image sketched on the piece of paper. It was a picture of Eriol and Syaoran. She had planned to order her soldiers to paste these around town so people from the village can recongnize them and report to the castle if they saw the two princes.
Yelan smiled to herself and decided to throw the stack of papers into the rubbish bin.
" I guess he could use some freedom..."
At the Farm... . (The part we've all be waiting for!")
Sakura placed a piece of cloth back into a bucket of water. Dusk has been having contractions every now and then.
This meant that it will be just a few moments before the foal is about to give birth.
Syaoran was holding back Chocolate, who was trying to get to his mate. Sakura knew Chocolate was worried but at this point of time, the mate shouldn't be close to the mare.
Syaoran however wasn't fully paying attention to what was happening. His mind was still thinking about the tantalizing kiss Sakura and he just shared.
He stared at Sakura who was hugging Dusk, "I wonder if she'll still talk to me after this..."
"NEIGH!" Syaoran snapped from his train of thought. The foal head was appearing!
"Ok Dusk. Push! Ok, good job... Now push!" The mare front legs were kicking, writhing in extreme pain. She was taking long and hard breaths. The foal is up till the two front legs now. Syaoran, who was facing Dusk's tail, turned his head in disgust as he saw a white thin cloth-like veil covering the foal.
"Urgh, this is one thing I hope I never will see again in my entire life..."
Sakura wiped her sweat away, Dusk delivery was almost complete. "Hang on Dusk. Just one more push!"
The mare gave another neigh as she used her remaining strength for the last push. Finally, the foal was born. Sakura stared at the new life, "He looks so beautiful..."
The foal coat was like his father, white. The mane was ebony brown. The foal finally opened its eyes to see the new world. Sakura signaled Chocolate to come over. Without hesitation, the stallion trotted over once Syaoran let him past.
The foal black eyes stared at his mother than looked at his father. Chocolate placed his nose below the newborn foal. The four wobbly legs struggled as he tried to stand up.
Unicorn babies normally will learn how to walk in just a few short minutes after birth. This foal, however, started running after two minutes of walking around the barn. Whenever he stops and started to run, he left a dust cloud behind him.
Syaoran stared in amazement at the newborn foal trotted back like lightning to its mother and nuzzled her.
Sakura then realize she should give the foal a name. She patted the foal and thought to herself, "His ability to run is amazing. Look at all the dirt and dusk he created!"
She thought for a few more seconds before shouting out, "I know! Your name will be Dust! Not original but still good!"
The foal gave a high pitched neigh who seemed content with his new name.
Sakura hugged the foal, "Welcome to the family Dust!"
Dust kicked and neighed as he jumped around, bursting with energy. He then noticed Syaoran, who was leaning against the bean pole and once again staring at Sakura.
The foal, still energized, bounced and leapt onto the unsuspecting prince, who yelped in surprise.
Sakura watched as Dusk gave Syaoran a few licks, her mind went back to the kiss. She blushed and thought, "I liked it... I like the kiss. But why? Shouldn't I be angry?"
She remembered how she thought Syaoran was cute when she first saw him on the ground beside the burning carriage.
"If it wasn't for that carriage, I wouldn't have met him..."
Dusk finally got up and went towards her mate. Now the herd has an heir, Dust.
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Time gap...
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The new family of three slept soundly in the stables. The walk back to the cottage was silent.
Only the sound of crickets swept through the field.
Both the prince and breeder were tomato red. Both did not know what to say or do.
Syaoran glanced at Sakura again, "I blush when she smile, my eyes always trace each step she took. I always have the urge to impress her and sweep her off her feet. Heck, I even stare at her for who knows how long just to admire her beauty. The kiss felt so right and warm. Could I be in- dare I say it- Love?"
Sakura, however, was on another train of thought, "What am I going to do? He kissed me! What should I say? Should I confront him why he did that? Why in the world did I actually respond to that kiss."
The two were so deep in thought they didn't even notice that there was a basket of apples in front of them. Sakura tripped over the basket with a yelp.
Syaoran reacted quickly and went to grasp her hand. Due to the weight Sakura was pulling, both fell over with a loud thud.
Once again, Syaoran and Sakura face was just centimeters away. Sakura, aware what was going to happen again, hastily pushed him away. Sakura finally spoke up, with her back turned.
"Erm...Xiao Lang, What happen back in the house just now, it's an accident right? I mean, it didn't mean anything right?"
Syaoran felt a hard pang deep in his heart. "WHAT did she mean that that kiss was an accident? It does mean something to me! Wait, I don't care do I?"
Sakura turned her head only to see Syaoran staring blankly at her. His eyes held hurt, confusion and other swirls of emotion.
"Xiao Lang?"
The prince then nodded dumbly before running of to the direction of the forest.
Sakura opened her mouth to shout then decided to hold back, besides, her feelings were like a mixer, churning within her confused heart.
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POV of Syaoran
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I ran blindly, hardly knowing where I was going. My heart felt torn. I never felt so strongly for someone. How can a girl, a simple girl do something like this to me?
I blinked when I found my feet sinking into a puddle of wet mud. I looked up and my eyes widened. In front of me was a crystal clear lake. The surface was silent. The moon reflection shone brightly in the water.
I sat down onto the wet grass and listened to the whispering wind. This place was just perfect to clear my thoughts and feelings.
What exactly am I feeling for Sakura?
Memories flashed past me. The time I first met Sakura, the time I first met Chocolate, brush the unicorns, the kiss on the cheek and Hiroki.
I didn't notice but whenever Sakura's nearby, he would feel an unexplainable comforting feeling. I felt nervous around her and always tried to help her in what ever way I could. Before, in the castle, I didn't even give a hoot of how people think about me.
Now, I wish that Sakura would tell me how she feels about me. Am I handsome, polite, or clumsy?
I looked at the reflection of the moon and sighed. When I opened my eyes again, to my shock, I saw Sakura's smiling face. The same smile when she feels truly happy.
I rubbed my eyes and Sakura's image was gone. Lying back, I thought how Sakura's hair blew in the wind. She looked absolutely stunning at anywhere at any time.
This isn't right. I'm a prince. Even if I love her, we could never be together.
Syaoran heart stopped, "Did I just think that?"
Syaoran took a deep breath and looked deep inside. All he saw was an image of Sakura, all he could think of was Sakura's smile and emerald eyes. He dreamt of hugging her and once again kiss those pink flush lips.
It all make sense now, I am in love with Sakura Kinimoto.
I want Sakura to be with me and love me. Even though I've only known her for two weeks but I am already falling for the simple commoner. Wait. Scratch that. I have fallen for the simple girl.
I chuckled and stared back up into the sky.
"Mother isn't going to be happy about this"
The prince thought back to his previous life, being served by servants, being glomped constantly by his sisters and hearing the shrieks of his cousin Mei Ling.
I didn't know how much I actually miss them, except for Princess Rae that is,
I wonder what'll happen if they met Sakura...
I frown to myself.. as I remembered Sakura's words
"Xiao Lang, What happen back in the house just now, it's an accident right? I mean, it didn't mean anything right?"
It did mean something to me. How am I even fit to love her when I even lied to her about my name and my real identity?
I stood up and walked back to the cottage, my feelings were torn. One side, tell Sakura the truth and leave her and on the other, keep quiet until the hundred days are up.
I stepped into the silent cottage and to my room.
Beside mine was Sakura's. I raised my brow as I saw the door opened.
I stepped in the see a sleeping Sakura.
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Syaoran sat on the bed, thinking Sakura was asleep. Sakura who was still wide awake, felt Syaoran presence once he steeped into the room. Her heart was beating fast but somehow, she managed to keep her face straight and lie there without a sound.
Syaoran brushed her auburn hair out of the way.
He went close to her ear and murmured, "I'm sorry"
He then quickly stood up and slipped out of the door.
Sakura's emerald eyes opened at turned to stare at the door.
"What?"
Sakura asked herself, confused.
"Why did he say sorry? Was it because of the kiss? Somehow I just don't think it's just because of that."
Sakura touched her lips and sighed, "Xiao Lang..."
The name brought a blush to her cheeks.
Being the naïve person she is, she still couldn't figure out what was happening to her and her heart. Was she sick?
To her, Syaoran was an incredibly cute guy with lots of talent except maybe for housework. His hard toned abs always never fails to lure her eyes to stare right at him. His smile and laugh were warm and comforting. What's more, Syaoran wasn't just handsome on the outside but equally wonderful on the inside.
His lip tasted like chocolate and feels right against her own. The way Syaoran wrapped her arms around her made her feel safe and secure.
Now where are these thought going?
Sakura lay back down onto her soft pillow. Her last thoughts of Syaoran brought a smile to her lips as she slipped into dreamland, only thinking of Syaoran.
Days left: 86
To be continued...
A/N: This is so bad... Well at least Syaoran realized his feelings. Will he tell Sakura? Sorry I was rushing...Please review!