A/N:Wowee-wow! SO many reviews! You guys rock! Sorry for the late update. Busy with some school events. Since today is the start of the holiday, I decided to give you all the chapter you've been waiting for! Btw, this chapter is dedicated to samsam-aka-sam.

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Chapter 12: Dance

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"Phew! That's the last pile of hay Flames!" Sakura wiped her forehead with a cloth before looking at the huge pile of hay stacked inside the food shed for the unicorns. Since its going to snow soon, no grass will be growing. Therefore, Sakura bought some hay from nearby farms to keep her unicorns well-fed throughout the frosty winter.

Suddenly, a cold gale blew, causing Sakura's bare hands to chill. She shivered and murmured, "It's getting much colder than before. Flames? You better get inside the cottage."

The phoenix shook her head in protest, showing that she will not go anywhere without her mistress.

Out of a sudden, a warm cloak was draped over Sakura's shoulders. She turned around only to find her face heat up without warning. Just a few millimeters away from her tomato face was Syaoran's smiling one.

"Don't want you to catch a cold at this point of time. It's almost six. We have to get going to the party!"

The sun was already setting, giving the sky a mix of orange and pink.

Sakura nodded silently before clasping the edges of Syaoran's cloak closer to her, smelling his comforting autumn scent.

"Yeah...Another session of Tomoyo's special makeover..."

Syaoran chuckled, "I must admit she's a tad "hyper" about clothes and stuff. And I can see why Eli likes her. Both of them are crazy!"

Sakura giggled as she and Syaoran entered the shed. She saw a sleeping Dust and two proud parents lying by his side.

She gave Syaoran back his cloak and went back into the cottage to change into her riding outfit, personally designed by Tomoyo.

Syaoran unhooked reins from the stable door and placed them onto Chocolate and Dusk. Sakura re-entered the barn and saw everything was ready. The two unicorns allowed Syaoran and Sakura to jump onto them and get settled.

Sakura and Syaoran snapped the reins and the two unicorns galloped out of the barn and over the fence. Unicorns were twice as fast as normal horses. So, in no time at all, they've reached the foot of the mountain where Tomoyo's farm was situated.

Syaoran quirked his eyebrow at the tall mountain which will possibly take two days to climb even on horseback.

"Ermmm... Don't mind me asking but... How are we going to get up there?"

Sakura giggled once more, "Tomoyo's mother always opens her portal when there's a party."

Syaoran nodded, relieved that he doesn't need to actually climb the outrageously tall mountain.

Sakura rode Dusk towards a tree, barren of leaves because of the upcoming winter.

Strange thing was, she never appeared from the other side!

Syaoran, confused, rode Chocolate towards the tree. He looked behind it only to find a huge portal. It was a swirl of purple, pink and red.

Chocolate moved himself into the portal and the next thing Syaoran knew, he landed on the flat rock surface of Tomoyo's farm at the peak on the mountain.

He looked around to see Sakura talking to Tomoyo's mother, Sonomi.

Sakura acknowledged Syaoran's arrival and said, "There you are. I was wondering where you've been."

Syaoran alighted from Chocolate and one of the servants led Chocolate and Dusk into a stable.

He walked over as Sakura gestured at Syaoran than to Sonomi, "Auntie Sonomi. Meet Xiao Lang and vice versa."

He walked over and bowed while kissing Sonomi's hand, "A pleasure to meet you madam."

Sonomi chuckled, "Ah. Eli's cousin. Such a charmer. It must run in the family right?"

Syaoran smiled, "I wouldn't say that. My cousin is an annoyance to me. He's downright weird."

"Hey, I resent that!"

Emerging from behind one of the trees was Eriol, already dressed in his suit for the party.

He walked over to Sakura and said, "Tomoyo's waiting for you Kinimoto. You better go before she comes out and chase you with a measuring tape and a pair of scissors."

Sakura sweatdropped at the comment, "Yeah..."

Syaoran gaze lingered on Sakura's figure but finally looked away when she disappeared into Tomoyo's "cottage" which was actually ten times bigger than Sakura's.

The whole area was filled with tables. Dim candle light stands were placed all around the farm, giving it a warm feeling. An area was empty which is meant for the party's dancers. And not only that, the enclosures decorated with colourful frills of paper.

Syaoran approached one of the enclosures and wasn't surprised to see Sliver in it, who was chewing on his meat. The dragon noticed Syaoran's presence and began to slither its tongue and bore its eyes right into Syaoran's amber ones.

"There's that feeling again..." thought Syaoran as a tingling feeling went up Syaoran's spine.

His train of thought however, was broken by Eriol's shout, "Xiao Lang, you have to get dressed for the party."

Syaoran heard his cousin shout and ran towards the "cottage", leaving Sonomi to greet her coming guests.

(A/N: SS were the first to arrive)

When Syaoran entered the "cottage", he was amazed by the design of the house. It was covered by a marble floor with a few carpets. Dim lantern lightings were situated around the walls. The furniture was of the best quality a noble can buy. Syaoran had been into other noble houses but this was by far the best ever. "They're not the richest breeders for nothing."

Eriol handed Syaoran's suit and pointed to a dark room, "You can change in there cute little cousin. I'm sure Kinimoto will find you absolutely dashing."

Syaoran narrowed his eyes at his cousin," And I'm sure Daidouji will find you incredibly handsome as well."

Eriol coughed and Syaoran knew he had won the battle once again.

Syaoran smirked as he entered Eriol's room and changed his clothes.

When he emerged from the room, he saw a blushing tongue-tied Eriol and a beautifully dressed Tomoyo, laughing.

Tomoyo was in a pale purple dress with dark purple sleeves. At the bottom, it was decorated with real plum blossoms, sewn into the soft material very carefully. Around her neck, waist and wrists were transparent pieces of cloth. The whole dress was held together with criss-cross black ribbons at the back. She also held a purple fan, with the words "Plum blossom" written in black on it.

Syaoran then began looking around, trying to find his own flower.

"Tomoyo? I think you puffed too much powder on my cheeks..."

Syaoran turned towards the stairs as his breath was caught in his throat.

Sakura was still wearing the same pink dress, however with a few alterations. It now has a V-shaped collar with glitter at the bottom. Her lips were light pink and her cheeks were given a very light pinkish colour due to the powder. Her hair was styled with the ending tips of her hair curled like frills. She was blushing hotly, causing Syaoran to think that she looked even cuter. In her hand was clasped a pink fan with the words "Cherry blossom" written on it.

"Nonsense Sakura. You look perfect! Right Xiao Lang?" She steered her attention to the gapping Syaoran, who nodded without a sound.

"I'm sure you'll make all the guys drool at the party later. In fact, I think we both will! Ho ho ho ho!"

Syaoran and Eriol growled to themselves, "All guys? Not when I'm around!"

The conversation was stopped by a knock on the door.

The group looked at the door to see Sonomi peeking from behind the door, "You girls look fabulous! Tomoyo dearie? Come and enjoy the party. I need you to entertain our guests!"

The four exited the room and wandered into the huge crowd.

Tomoyo suddenly voiced out, "I'm thirsty. You guys want to have a drink?"

The other thrio nodded and the whole group went towards the drinks table.

When they just scooped their punch out of the bowl, a taunting voice cut through the warm atmosphere.

"Well, well ,well... What do we have here? A couple of brats. And eurgh... Kinimoto, did you know pink lipstick ran out of style two years ago?

Sakura sighed in annoyance when she heard that particular voice, "Nice to see you again Kisha, Karla." "Not..."

Kisha and Karla were twins. They're of course, the Yamino sisters, known for their dirty perfect blonde hair and ebony eyes and of course, their ever dying love for fashion and accessories.

"Unlike you fashion-brainless pipsqueaks, Karla and I have these ruby earrings. They're off the rage in the Li kingdom did you know? Oh, I forgot. You runts don't even know how to dress up! Look at those dresses, how ugly..."

Syaoran and Eriol eyes widened as they watched the twins insulted their loved ones shamelessly.

Syaoran finally could not hold it in anymore and stated in a cool voice, "If you must know, Daidouji's designs are even better than famous designs made by other designers in the town."

The twins finally realized Syaoran and Eriol's presence. Their taunting smile immediately changed into a flirtatious one.

"Oh? What do we have here? What's your name handsome?" Kisha trailed her finger up and down Syaoran's chest.

On the other side, Karla was doing the same with Eriol.

And in the middle, were two fuming ladies, red from jealously and anger.

Syaoran face didn't change with Kisha's obvious flirting, "If you must know, its Xiao Lang."

Kisha smirked, without warning; she pulled Syaoran into the huge crowd, separating Syaoran from a confused Sakura.

After realizing what was happening, Syaoran dug his heels into the soil, stopping Kisha from pulling him any further.

"What do you think you're doing?"

Kisha lifted her finger to her lips, almost giving her an innocent look, "Why to spend some alone time with you of course."

Syaoran eyes hardened, "I'm going."

He turned his back but was once again stopped by Kisha, who pulled his arm and then hooked her arms around Syaoran's neck.

"I'll cut to the chase. You're handsome. I'm beautiful. We make a perfect couple. Now, from a scale from one to ten, how kissable you think I am?"

(A/N: That's from totally spies, mandy said it.)

Before Syaoran could protest, a voice cut through the "couple" conversation"That's definitely a -5."

Syaoran turned to see Sakura, who seemed to be immensely irritated with Kisha.

The two gave death glares to one another, not noticing it was time for the moon dance as sweet-sounding melody filled the air.

Syaoran took the chance to unhooked Kisha arms and gripped onto Sakura's soft one, "Sorry Yamino. I'll have to agree with Sakura on this one. Now if you'll excuse me, Sakura owes me a dance. And by the way, your breath stinks."

Sakura blushed, as Syaoran's calloused hand gripping on her own as he lead her onto the dancing grounds.

Syaoran stopped when they were in the middle of the dancing ground. Thanks to countless dance lessons in the palace, Syaoran knew exactly what to do.

He wrapped his hand around Sakura's waist and lifted her other hand as they danced to the music.

A few metres away, were Eriol and Tomoyo. Tomoyo, eyes closed, was laying her head on Eriol's chest, who was smiling at his love.

As the Sakura and Syaoran swirled under the full moon, they began to get absorbed into their partner's eyes. Shining amber eyes bored into sparkling emerald ones. The whole world behind them dissolved as the two danced slowly, alone in the darkness. Their hearts thumped in excitement as Syaoran's grip on Sakura's waist while she placed her head on his chest, drowning in Syaoran's warm autumn scent. Syaoran then dug his head into Sakura's neck, breathing onto it, making Sakura shiver.

"I wished this will never end..." they both thought in unison.

As they danced into the night, a white fluff began to fall from the dark sky. The crowd stared in amazement as they watched the first snowflake fall from the sky, signaling the beginning of winter. The only ones that were oblivious were the four who kept on dancing, drowning in love.

Days left: 78

To be Continued...

A/N: How was it? You like it? Please R&R! Yawnzzz...I gonna sleep...ZZZzzzzz