A/N: AHHHHHH! Thanks you guys! Another new record! 26! I know you guys are eager to find out what happened to our little cherry blossom right? Well, you find out soon enough!
ATTENTION: One more thing, next week is my camp. Plus since I haven complete my projects yet, its going to take tons of time. I think I'll update around July since my projects have to be complete before my holiday ends. This is not confirmed, depending on how fast I'm able to complete my work.
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Chapter 15: Chaos
Eriol sighed as he sat on a rock watching the night starry sky. Beside him was Sapphire who amazingly, wasn't sleeping.
"Just two more weeks and I'm out of here..."
"Eli?"
Eriol turned his back at the sound of his "fake" name and he found Tomoyo standing silently in her purple sundress. She looked beautiful under the sliver glow of the full moon. She was, however, looking towards the ground, blocking Eriol's view of her face.
Eriol smiled charmingly, "Yes Tomoyo?"
Tomoyo's body shook as she looked up, revealing amethyst eyes brimmed with tears.
"Why? Why didn't you tell me?"
Eriol's eyes widened and ran over to Tomoyo who backed away as he came closer.
"Tomoyo? What's wrong?"
Eriol's sapphire eyes held worry as he peered at the dragon farm heiress with concern. What made Tomoyo so upset?
"You lied to me Eli... or should I say Prince Eriol?"
Eriol's heart stopped at her words. He whispered words that were almost inaudible, "How did you..."
Tomoyo lifted a piece of paper and handed it over to Eriol with her shaking hands, "Prince Syaoran sent Frost to give this to you. I asked him to give it to me so I could pass it to you but Frost clamped it shut in his beak. That perked my curiosity and so I snatched it from him. Before he could stop me, I read its contents and that's how I know."
Eriol hastily read the message.
Eriol,
The guards found me. I'm going back to the palace. Sakura found out that you and I are Princes. But, don't worry and live the remaining two weeks there with Daidouji. In the meantime, I'll try to convince Mother to cancel the engagement since... well, you know. Until next time, bye.
Syaoran
Eriol gritted his teeth as he crushed Syaoran's note in his hand.
"Look Tomoyo. We do have a reason to keep this away from Kinomoto and you."
Tomoyo wiped her tears away although her eyes were red and puffy, "I'm listening, speak."
(A/N: I'm guessing she forgot about them being Princes. So she forgot to "respect" them)
Eriol sighed, "We left the palace because of the damn arranged marriages. Then, when we entered the farmlands, sapphire, who had a cold, blew fire onto your carriage. That's how it all started. We don't want to tell you girls of our identity because we wanted to be accepted as normal people for once and not gods. We do regret lying to you, we really do. Besides, we're attracted to you two..."
Eriol had murmured the last part as Tomoyo strained to hear but failed.
Tomoyo kept silent but finally spoke up, "So... are you going back to the palace now?"
She tried to keep her voice firm but failed miserably.
Eriol shook his head, "You saw the note. I guess I'll just head back after the 100 days are up."
Tomoyo didn't answer back. She already felt heavy remorse when she found out about his real identity and arranged marriage, now after she was reminded of the hundred-days deadline, her soul felt like it died right there and then.
She knew she loved Eriol but also knew they can't be together. Not after she found out he was a prince anyways.
Tomoyo shook of the feeling and headed for one of the pens, "I'm going to Sakura's. I have to check on her."
Eriol just followed the girl.
As the two entered the carriage, he saw Frost perched on the top. He motioned the ice phoenix as it perched silently on Eriol's shoulders.
The ride to the unicorn farm was silent. Not one of them spoke a word.
Tomoyo tried to get rid of the love she held for her prince. However, she knew that in her heart, she couldn't. She missed his comforting glance but now it was replaced with cold blue eyes. She missed his body's warmth as she remembered how he held her for countless of times but now it was replaced with freezing air.
Eriol, who sat opposite Tomoyo, was having his own thoughts as well. He knew this day would have come sooner or later but had no idea it would be that soon. He already knew the desire he had for the dragon breeder. The desire to kiss her senseless, the desire to hold her close to him still burn within him as strong as before.
However, the two didn't say anything as eerie silence enveloped them.
Soon, the two felt as the dragons landed softly on the ground.
Tomoyo alighted from her carriage only to have the biggest shock in her life.
"What happened?"
The place was torn apart. The door was broken down and the house almost looked as if it was about to collapse. Fire was set alit on the fences, burning the place down.
Tomoyo quickly ordered her dragons to set the fire out using their water powers.
Eriol ran in to search for any signs for the last Kinomoto or unicorns but to no avail.
Tomoyo knew the only person who could have done this and she whispered the devil's name, "Hiroki..."
At the palace...
Syaoran sighed as he was once again clad in royal clothing after a long time. He walked down the empty hall filled with nothing but unfamiliarity.
He stopped at one of the doors. It was designed beautifully with precious jewels of different colours. It was painted with the colours of red and gold, showing everyone that this room is one of importance.
As if not noticing its magnificent appearance, Syaoran knocked on the door.
"Come in."
The voice was firm and Syaoran opened the door to reveal the queen, Yelan Li, the ruler of the Li kingdom.
Syaoran bowed, "Good evening, mother."
Yelan nodded and took of her reading glasses.
"I presume you have an explanation for me?"
Syaoran nodded, he had half-expected that his mother would be furious for his choice of actions months ago, but now, he wasn't so sure he knew his mother as well as he thought.
The prince sat on the chair and said, "I'm sure you know the reason for my runaway.."
The queen nodded, "Of course. I'm not your mother for nothing. Honestly, if I were you, I would have done the same thing too."
Syaoran's face held no emotion although his mind was shocked. Now he really thinks he doesn't know his mother.
Syaoran then continued, "I've met someone mother..."
He was then cut of by the lady in front of him, "Kinomoto Sakura right? The guards mentioned about a girl when they found you. I checked up on this girl. Poor thing, her family died when she was just twelve. She worked hard to keep her farm up and give rides to children from the town constantly. I don't really mind you falling in love with her though..."
"WHAT?"
Syaoran shouted when he heard his mother words.
Yelan quirked her eyebrow at her son's actions.
The prince realized what he just did and immediately sat down, "Sorry... how did you-?"
Yelan chuckled, "I knew something was different about you the moment you stepped into the room. Your eyes are different the last time you were still in the palace. You've changed..."
Syaoran's eyes soften. He then realized that no matter how cold he was towards his mother, she still loved and cared for him. She will know when he's happy or sad even if he doesn't show it.
"Mother I-"
Suddenly, the window behind Yelan snapped opened. Mother and son stared in shock as a dark black dragon hovered outside the palace windows. However, what shocked them even more was that Eriol and Tomoyo were on the back of the scaled creature.
"ERIOL! WHAT'S THE MEANING OF THIS?"
The queen shouted over the strong wind caused by the dragon's wings.
Eriol shouted back, "I'M SORRY AUNTIE. BUT I REALLY HAVE SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO TELL SYAORAN."
Syaoran approached the window and yelled, "WHAT?"
Eriol shouted back once again, "KINOMOTO'S KIDNAPPED TOGETHER WITH HER UNICORNS. IT'S HIROKI!"
Syaoran's grip on the window ledge tightened as his eyes turned murderous, "Hiroki..."
In an unknown place...
Sakura groaned as she rubbed her head. She had been knocked out but one of Hiroki's lackeys.
"Well..well..well..sleeping beauty has finally awaken." The voice was feminine and it definitely wasn't Hiroki but it was still familiar.
Sakura looked up, "KISHA?"
Kisha Yamino stood before a stunned Sakura.
Sakura managed to overcome her shock and whispered, "What are you doing here?"
The blonde peered at the emerald-eyed girl, "Haven't you figure it out yet brat?
At that moment Karla entered the dark room, "Hiroki said he didn't find Xiao Lang anywhere."
Kisha growled and gripped Sakura's wrist tightly, "Where's Xiao Lang?"
Sakura sneered, "You won't find him anywhere."
Kisha's sharp nails dug into Sakura's skin as she winced, "Where-is-he?"
Sakura gritted his teeth in disgust as she spat on Kisha's face, "No where near YOU!"
Kisha shrieked in absolute revulsion as she wiped Sakura's spit off her face, "YOU"LL PAY FOR THAT."
With that, the twins left the gloomy room. From what Sakura, who was chained to the wall, could tell, she was in a small forsaken hut.
Her only source of light was a small window. The moonlight shone onto her frail form. As she looked out of the window, she saw the full moon and whispered to the air, "Syaoran, please find me..."
Back at the palace...
Syaoran growled to himself as he walked down the hallway, "Damn Hiroki.. I shouldn't have left!"
"Syaoran-pie!"
He looked up as his anger heightened, standing before him was Princess Rei.
She sashayed over to the prince, oblivious by the anger radiating from his body.
Rei smirked seductively as she lowered her eyelashes, "You've come back to me I see..."
Syaoran suddenly gripped onto Rei's wrist. Rei gasped as she struggled to get away from him, "Syaoran...you're hurting me..."
The prince than glared coldly at the writhing princess, "Listen bitch, I don't have time for your petty seduction. The only person I ever loved is now being held hostage by a damn poacher. Now be a good girl and get the hell out of my face!"
He then released Rei who scurried passed him and into her room, "Man. That guy really needs some anger management. If it wasn't for his money and good looks, I wouldn't ever bother trying to get him to like me..."
Syaoran broke into a sprint and dashed into the throne room where Eriol and Tomoyo were.
Eriol noticed his cousin and said, "We've got this note from Hiroki."
Syaoran hurriedly snatched the note from Eriol's hands.
If you don't come and rescue your little cherry blossom by tomorrow sunrise, she'll be on her way to see her family. We'll be waiting...
Hiroki
Syaoran yelled in frustration as he crushed the note in his hands, "Where is that son of a bit-"
Eriol cut him off, "We don't know. There wasn't a trace anywhere except for the note."
Just then Yelan entered the room, "What's wrong Syaoran?"
Syaoran turned to his mother, "Sakura's been kidnapped by a poacher. We don't know where the hell he is right now."
Yelan understood the seriousness of the situation and lifted her hand. Amazingly, a bright glow that blinded the group's eyes emitted from the queen's palm. As the glow died down, it revealed a crystal owl, flapping its wings as though it's alive.
Yelan then brought the bird of prey close to her as it rubbed its feathers against her ivory skin.
"This is one my little magical pets, Crystal. I created her to search for missing people as long as we have something that belongs to her or him."
Syaoran then asked, "If you have her, why didn't you-"
"Use her to find you? Simple. I want you to experience life outside the palace and I know you wouldn't want to marry Princess Rei."
Syaoran smiled at his mother, "Thanks."
Yelan walked over and caressed her son's face, "This is the first time I saw you smile after your father died. You really love her don't you?"
Syaoran nodded, "Come on Eriol. We have to go now," The two cousins nodded and headed for the barn.
Eriol turned back and saw Tomoyo following them, "Stay here Tomoyo."
"But-"
"You'll be safer here."
Tomoyo stiffened as she felt the Queen's grip on her shoulders, "Listen to my nephew. He's knows what's best for his girl."
"Auntieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..."
The Queen giggled, "Now Syaoran. I have another thing for you."
The prince peered at his mother as she walked towards the throne.
The queen pushed a lever that was behind the throne and the wall above the throne gave way to reveal a magnificent sword.
Syaoran murmured, "That's father's..."
Yelan nodded and handed the sword to her son, "It was supposed to be your present when you ascend the throne but I guess its better if I give you this now."
Syaoran grasped the sword and turned towards his cousin said, "Let's go."
As they walked to the stables, Syaoran whispered to himself, "Hold on Sakura. We're coming."
Days left: 15
To be continued...
A/N: Syaoran's gonna save Sakura! But you guys have to wait till I finish my projects. Until next time, PLEASE REVIEW!