AN: You know what? I have really horrible luck. I can't believe I couldn't
even find the time to type this up!!! I'm so sorry, everyone!!
Not to mention... I have some stuff in writer's workshop at school. That means that I'm writing another short story IN school. And THAT means that I can't update that much anymore. (You see, I could just turn in the fic, but then I'd have to finish it very soon, because we need to complete all our work.) The point is, I will be updating less often.
Well, enough of that... I thank everyone who reviewed! (again..) Oh, and I was wondering.. what does AU mean? All these people are like, "This is an AU fic" ya-di-da. But what does that mean? *scratches head*
DISCLAIMER: Ok, I don't own CCS. So what?
".."=talking ..=thinking ^*^*^*^*=change of setting [AN.]=Author's Notes
Friend or Foe, by KawaiiSakuraAngel... Chapter Fifteen:
^*^*^*^*^*^*^ In Syaoran's POV ^*^*^*^*^*^*^
I winced as Eriol began my story. My story as in the story of my life for the last half-year. He told about how I came, how he recognized me, how I had once tried to contact my mother. Sakura and Tomoyo gasped every now and then, as if they couldn't believe that I was the prince of the Li Kingdom.
I fought to make myself talk. I mean, for now, it's the only thing I can do anyway. But I couldn't. I was too ashamed of myself to even make a noise at all. If I did, I'd have to tell them everything myself. It was easier to just hear Hiiragizawa talk. That way, I won't have to see Sakura's sad and angry face. I actually glad my back is facing her instead of my face. I must be so pale.
"...Syaoran." My ears perked up, hearing my name being said by Sakura. I was anxious to hear what she had to say. But then, I didn't want to hear it. If I heard it, I'd feel so full of self-pity. I can feel tears trying to make their way to my eyes. Shutting my eyes tightly, I held them back, for if they fell, I wouldn't be able to wipe them.
Stopping the flow of thoughts in my head, I focused on what the three of them were saying. Wait... now there's 5 people. Four of them know magic (the other one is Tomoyo). The two new auras were familiar. Distinctly, I recalled that first day I met Hiiragizawa. Ah, yes, I remember now. The two were Hiiragizawa's guardians, just like Keroberos. Funny how Keroberos isn't with them. He usually follows wherever his mistress goes. I forced myself to give up thinking to myself. I already missed quite a bit of the conversation I was planning on listening to...
"..he's right over there." I heard Hiiragizawa state. I was confused. What was over where? I don't see how-"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" I yelled as I was pushed over. Apparently, someone had run into me. Now I really despise the position I'm in at the moment: I was pushed from the back, so forward I fell, until I landed on my finger. Curse that Hiiragizawa. Now look at what's he's done! I'm balanced on one finger and my toes. It's a really uncomfortable position, considering the fact that I still couldn't' move.
POOF! Ouch.. my finger probably broke because of that. Hiiragizawa really has bad timing. Sure! Just choose a time to let me move when it's the most inconvenient for me! But that wasn't what was bothering me-- it was something else. As I looked around, I noticed that everyone's eyes were now on me. I shuddered. Under their gaze, the room suddenly seemed sold and VERY unwelcome. Twitching nervously, I got up, and put on my best smile. "So, uh, what's going on? Anyone care to fill me in?" I managed to squeak (the best I can do at the moment) in the best tone I could.
Nobody seemed to be in the mood to talk. I tried again. "Um.. well?" I asked, hoping that no one would suspect me. Eriol glanced at me disapprovingly, then rolled his eyes and turned away. The others weren't much comfort, either. Sakura wasn't even facing me, and Tomoyo was trying her best to comfort the poor girl. Suppi and Ruby Moon (in their true forms) were exact copies of Eriol as they rolled their eyes also and turned their backs on me. I was left just standing there. The only noises that could be heard in the room were Tomoyo's soothing words, and Sakura's light sobs. It hurt to know that I was the one who made her cry.
Sneaking towards the closest wall, I sat on the ground and leaned against it. I sighed. Instantly, fours pairs of eyes were glaring at me, like I didn't have the privilege to make any noise at all. The one person who didn't glare was Sakura, who still had her face covered with her hands. Quickly, she ran out of the room, Tomoyo trailing behind her. Now it felt worse to be alone with Hiiragizawa and his guardians. Well, on the account that he was 'half' my ancestor, he wouldn't hurt me, right? I kept my head down so that I didn't have to look at the three of them, but I can feel their glances trying to melt off the top of my head. That's what it felt like to me, anyway. I can hear them approach me, towering over me. Hiiragizawa didn't move from his place behind the desk.
I felt jaws clamp on my clothes, and jerk me up to my feet. I still kept my head down. Nothing happened for a while, so I allowed myself to slide back down into my old sitting position. Again, I was hauled up. Looking ahead (but not up), I saw where the door was. In just a few strides, I can be out the door. I decided to go for it. Pushing past the two guardians, I would have gotten out of the room, if Hiiragizawa didn't use a spell on me. Suddenly, everything went black.
*-*-*-*
I woke up to find myself in a carriage- and not a good one, either. My head felt dizzy, and I was forced to lie back down. After a while, I was finally able to sit up. I stuck my head out the window. "Hey! You! Driver!" I shouted to get the driver's attention. Slowly, the carriage came to a stop. I stepped out of the rotten structure.
The driver got out of the seat. He seemed to be a bit surprised. "Wow.. you got up earlier than expected." There was amusement in his voice. "You are probably the only person who could wake from Master Hiiragizawa's spell so fast."
I scowled. The driver shrugged, climbed back on the carriage, and drove away. I turned around to study my surroundings, but instantly knew that there was no need to- I was back in the Li Kingdom, right in front of the castle. The butler, Wei, saw me and pulled me in.
"What are you doing out there? It's cold." Wei pretended not to notice the look on my face.
"I need to go back." I said stubbornly. "NOW." I clenched my fists in anger. Grabbing the closest vase, I hurled it at the wall; it shattered with a deafening sound. Wei immediately set to cleaning it up.
"What is all this noise?" demanded a voice I knew all too well. It was mother, walking down the stairs. It was too late to hide or make a run for the door, so I stood there. Within a few seconds, my sisters were downstairs as well, and I was buried under their hugs and comments about their 'cute' little brother. Soon after that, they were sent away by mother. "So I see you've come back."
I tried to avoid her eyes. "Hi, mother." I clamped my mouth shut after the greeting. It would be better if I didn't' say anything until asked. Sometimes admitting mistakes made no difference to mother, especially when it's a matter this big.
She looked down her nose at me. I remained silent. "Alright, you may go up to your room. I want a through explanation TOMORROW, and no later!"
Wei walked towards me. "I think her majesty is expecting a surprise gift from you," he commented dryly. "I'll prepare your horse, so you may leave as soon as possible." I nodded, and breathed a sigh of relief.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^ With Sakura (3rd Person) ^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Tomoyo caught up to Sakura outside. Silently, they walked towards Sakura's bed chamber. Tomoyo glanced worriedly at her sobbing friend. No matter what she did, Sakura wouldn't cheer up. Finally, after they reached her room, she began to talk.
"I never really had friends in my village. Everyone laughed at me because I didn't have a mother or father. And then, when I came here-" Sakura stopped to take a deep breath "- I finally met some real friends: you, Eriol, Kero, and more. And I always thought of Li as a friend... and he was actually the one who was trying to kill me." At this, Sakura began crying all over again.
Tomoyo got up. "Hold on, Sakura. I'll be back in a moment." Without another word, she walked back towards Eriol's study. Upon reaching the door, she heard a loud 'bang' (the sound of Syaoran being transported) . Tomoyo stuck her head inside. "What's the matter?"
Every pair of eyes were fixed on her. Eriol looked away first. "Nothing. Why'd you come?"
Tomoyo shrugged. "I don't know. I'm just looking for a certain person so that I can yell at them for hurting Sakura," she answered.
Eriol was surprised. Tomoyo never sounded like this before. He cleared his throat. "Well, that person you're looking for is already out--"
"No he isn't." Tomoyo's eyes wandered to the window, anyway. "He's right in front of me."
Eriol pointed at himself. "Who? Me? I didn't do anything!" Eriol looked back into the events that happened earlier. "Seriously, I didn't!"
Tomoyo looked at him. "Oh yes you did," she said accusingly. Before Eriol could reply, she continued, "Things were just FINE without your little story about Syaoran's life."
Ruby Moon was curious about Tomoyo's approach. "Oh really? How? I think that it was very smart of Master Eriol to tell Sakura. Her life could be in danger right now." Suppi nodded in agreement.
Tomoyo didn't even acknowledge their presence. "In case you didn't know, there was a possibility that Syaoran would decide to leave Sakura alone, in terms of the Sakura Cards. As even any BLIND person can see, he's actually really beginning to like her. Oh well, I guess you guys will never understand." With that, Tomoyo walked back out.
Eriol stared after her. Muttering to himself, he tried to find the logic in what she said.
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Syaoran kept looking over his shoulder. His horse was a young one, and not used to running long distances. Every one in a while, they had to stop to take a break. With these stops, Syaoran was afraid that his mother would find out that he ran away, and come after him. Syaoran groaned as he felt the horse begin to slow its pace again. "Fine, fine," he muttered. Sighing in impatient and nervousness, he jumped off.
This is a half-barren land! he thought. With this kind of landscape, there won't be any place to hide if she really sends people out to get me. Syaoran looked back at the horse. It seemed fine, but as he got closer, he could tell that the horse wasn't going to be able to go any further. The map imprinted in his mind said that there was a town nearby, judging by the distance they've gone. He had been there many times before with his family.
Before long, Syaoran had a strong pony's reins in his hand. It was a pony, but it was also much stronger. He would have preferred one of the best horses in his kingdom, but that was fairly impossible. Looking back over his shoulder again, he started off full speed towards Eriol's castle.
Meanwhile, in the Li's castle, Yelan was pacing in her room, very anxious. Xiaolang had been gone for a while, and his aura was not to found. Yelan decided to let the matter drop. I should be congratulating Xiaolang for a job well done. At the thought of the 'Clow' Cards, she nearly smiled.
Ok... I hope everyone read the stuff at the beginning, because I'm not repeating all of that. Anyway, I thought you'd like to know why I'm not updating much. Also, I'll probably only be updating the other one (If anyone read it) when I type it up. And that's gonna be 10000 years later, so... yeah...
Oh well.. I know that this is 'short' (long for me) and stupid. (I know everyone agrees with that.) ^.^
~*KawaiiSakuraAngel*~
Not to mention... I have some stuff in writer's workshop at school. That means that I'm writing another short story IN school. And THAT means that I can't update that much anymore. (You see, I could just turn in the fic, but then I'd have to finish it very soon, because we need to complete all our work.) The point is, I will be updating less often.
Well, enough of that... I thank everyone who reviewed! (again..) Oh, and I was wondering.. what does AU mean? All these people are like, "This is an AU fic" ya-di-da. But what does that mean? *scratches head*
DISCLAIMER: Ok, I don't own CCS. So what?
".."=talking ..=thinking ^*^*^*^*=change of setting [AN.]=Author's Notes
Friend or Foe, by KawaiiSakuraAngel... Chapter Fifteen:
^*^*^*^*^*^*^ In Syaoran's POV ^*^*^*^*^*^*^
I winced as Eriol began my story. My story as in the story of my life for the last half-year. He told about how I came, how he recognized me, how I had once tried to contact my mother. Sakura and Tomoyo gasped every now and then, as if they couldn't believe that I was the prince of the Li Kingdom.
I fought to make myself talk. I mean, for now, it's the only thing I can do anyway. But I couldn't. I was too ashamed of myself to even make a noise at all. If I did, I'd have to tell them everything myself. It was easier to just hear Hiiragizawa talk. That way, I won't have to see Sakura's sad and angry face. I actually glad my back is facing her instead of my face. I must be so pale.
"...Syaoran." My ears perked up, hearing my name being said by Sakura. I was anxious to hear what she had to say. But then, I didn't want to hear it. If I heard it, I'd feel so full of self-pity. I can feel tears trying to make their way to my eyes. Shutting my eyes tightly, I held them back, for if they fell, I wouldn't be able to wipe them.
Stopping the flow of thoughts in my head, I focused on what the three of them were saying. Wait... now there's 5 people. Four of them know magic (the other one is Tomoyo). The two new auras were familiar. Distinctly, I recalled that first day I met Hiiragizawa. Ah, yes, I remember now. The two were Hiiragizawa's guardians, just like Keroberos. Funny how Keroberos isn't with them. He usually follows wherever his mistress goes. I forced myself to give up thinking to myself. I already missed quite a bit of the conversation I was planning on listening to...
"..he's right over there." I heard Hiiragizawa state. I was confused. What was over where? I don't see how-"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" I yelled as I was pushed over. Apparently, someone had run into me. Now I really despise the position I'm in at the moment: I was pushed from the back, so forward I fell, until I landed on my finger. Curse that Hiiragizawa. Now look at what's he's done! I'm balanced on one finger and my toes. It's a really uncomfortable position, considering the fact that I still couldn't' move.
POOF! Ouch.. my finger probably broke because of that. Hiiragizawa really has bad timing. Sure! Just choose a time to let me move when it's the most inconvenient for me! But that wasn't what was bothering me-- it was something else. As I looked around, I noticed that everyone's eyes were now on me. I shuddered. Under their gaze, the room suddenly seemed sold and VERY unwelcome. Twitching nervously, I got up, and put on my best smile. "So, uh, what's going on? Anyone care to fill me in?" I managed to squeak (the best I can do at the moment) in the best tone I could.
Nobody seemed to be in the mood to talk. I tried again. "Um.. well?" I asked, hoping that no one would suspect me. Eriol glanced at me disapprovingly, then rolled his eyes and turned away. The others weren't much comfort, either. Sakura wasn't even facing me, and Tomoyo was trying her best to comfort the poor girl. Suppi and Ruby Moon (in their true forms) were exact copies of Eriol as they rolled their eyes also and turned their backs on me. I was left just standing there. The only noises that could be heard in the room were Tomoyo's soothing words, and Sakura's light sobs. It hurt to know that I was the one who made her cry.
Sneaking towards the closest wall, I sat on the ground and leaned against it. I sighed. Instantly, fours pairs of eyes were glaring at me, like I didn't have the privilege to make any noise at all. The one person who didn't glare was Sakura, who still had her face covered with her hands. Quickly, she ran out of the room, Tomoyo trailing behind her. Now it felt worse to be alone with Hiiragizawa and his guardians. Well, on the account that he was 'half' my ancestor, he wouldn't hurt me, right? I kept my head down so that I didn't have to look at the three of them, but I can feel their glances trying to melt off the top of my head. That's what it felt like to me, anyway. I can hear them approach me, towering over me. Hiiragizawa didn't move from his place behind the desk.
I felt jaws clamp on my clothes, and jerk me up to my feet. I still kept my head down. Nothing happened for a while, so I allowed myself to slide back down into my old sitting position. Again, I was hauled up. Looking ahead (but not up), I saw where the door was. In just a few strides, I can be out the door. I decided to go for it. Pushing past the two guardians, I would have gotten out of the room, if Hiiragizawa didn't use a spell on me. Suddenly, everything went black.
*-*-*-*
I woke up to find myself in a carriage- and not a good one, either. My head felt dizzy, and I was forced to lie back down. After a while, I was finally able to sit up. I stuck my head out the window. "Hey! You! Driver!" I shouted to get the driver's attention. Slowly, the carriage came to a stop. I stepped out of the rotten structure.
The driver got out of the seat. He seemed to be a bit surprised. "Wow.. you got up earlier than expected." There was amusement in his voice. "You are probably the only person who could wake from Master Hiiragizawa's spell so fast."
I scowled. The driver shrugged, climbed back on the carriage, and drove away. I turned around to study my surroundings, but instantly knew that there was no need to- I was back in the Li Kingdom, right in front of the castle. The butler, Wei, saw me and pulled me in.
"What are you doing out there? It's cold." Wei pretended not to notice the look on my face.
"I need to go back." I said stubbornly. "NOW." I clenched my fists in anger. Grabbing the closest vase, I hurled it at the wall; it shattered with a deafening sound. Wei immediately set to cleaning it up.
"What is all this noise?" demanded a voice I knew all too well. It was mother, walking down the stairs. It was too late to hide or make a run for the door, so I stood there. Within a few seconds, my sisters were downstairs as well, and I was buried under their hugs and comments about their 'cute' little brother. Soon after that, they were sent away by mother. "So I see you've come back."
I tried to avoid her eyes. "Hi, mother." I clamped my mouth shut after the greeting. It would be better if I didn't' say anything until asked. Sometimes admitting mistakes made no difference to mother, especially when it's a matter this big.
She looked down her nose at me. I remained silent. "Alright, you may go up to your room. I want a through explanation TOMORROW, and no later!"
Wei walked towards me. "I think her majesty is expecting a surprise gift from you," he commented dryly. "I'll prepare your horse, so you may leave as soon as possible." I nodded, and breathed a sigh of relief.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^ With Sakura (3rd Person) ^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Tomoyo caught up to Sakura outside. Silently, they walked towards Sakura's bed chamber. Tomoyo glanced worriedly at her sobbing friend. No matter what she did, Sakura wouldn't cheer up. Finally, after they reached her room, she began to talk.
"I never really had friends in my village. Everyone laughed at me because I didn't have a mother or father. And then, when I came here-" Sakura stopped to take a deep breath "- I finally met some real friends: you, Eriol, Kero, and more. And I always thought of Li as a friend... and he was actually the one who was trying to kill me." At this, Sakura began crying all over again.
Tomoyo got up. "Hold on, Sakura. I'll be back in a moment." Without another word, she walked back towards Eriol's study. Upon reaching the door, she heard a loud 'bang' (the sound of Syaoran being transported) . Tomoyo stuck her head inside. "What's the matter?"
Every pair of eyes were fixed on her. Eriol looked away first. "Nothing. Why'd you come?"
Tomoyo shrugged. "I don't know. I'm just looking for a certain person so that I can yell at them for hurting Sakura," she answered.
Eriol was surprised. Tomoyo never sounded like this before. He cleared his throat. "Well, that person you're looking for is already out--"
"No he isn't." Tomoyo's eyes wandered to the window, anyway. "He's right in front of me."
Eriol pointed at himself. "Who? Me? I didn't do anything!" Eriol looked back into the events that happened earlier. "Seriously, I didn't!"
Tomoyo looked at him. "Oh yes you did," she said accusingly. Before Eriol could reply, she continued, "Things were just FINE without your little story about Syaoran's life."
Ruby Moon was curious about Tomoyo's approach. "Oh really? How? I think that it was very smart of Master Eriol to tell Sakura. Her life could be in danger right now." Suppi nodded in agreement.
Tomoyo didn't even acknowledge their presence. "In case you didn't know, there was a possibility that Syaoran would decide to leave Sakura alone, in terms of the Sakura Cards. As even any BLIND person can see, he's actually really beginning to like her. Oh well, I guess you guys will never understand." With that, Tomoyo walked back out.
Eriol stared after her. Muttering to himself, he tried to find the logic in what she said.
^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Syaoran kept looking over his shoulder. His horse was a young one, and not used to running long distances. Every one in a while, they had to stop to take a break. With these stops, Syaoran was afraid that his mother would find out that he ran away, and come after him. Syaoran groaned as he felt the horse begin to slow its pace again. "Fine, fine," he muttered. Sighing in impatient and nervousness, he jumped off.
This is a half-barren land! he thought. With this kind of landscape, there won't be any place to hide if she really sends people out to get me. Syaoran looked back at the horse. It seemed fine, but as he got closer, he could tell that the horse wasn't going to be able to go any further. The map imprinted in his mind said that there was a town nearby, judging by the distance they've gone. He had been there many times before with his family.
Before long, Syaoran had a strong pony's reins in his hand. It was a pony, but it was also much stronger. He would have preferred one of the best horses in his kingdom, but that was fairly impossible. Looking back over his shoulder again, he started off full speed towards Eriol's castle.
Meanwhile, in the Li's castle, Yelan was pacing in her room, very anxious. Xiaolang had been gone for a while, and his aura was not to found. Yelan decided to let the matter drop. I should be congratulating Xiaolang for a job well done. At the thought of the 'Clow' Cards, she nearly smiled.
Ok... I hope everyone read the stuff at the beginning, because I'm not repeating all of that. Anyway, I thought you'd like to know why I'm not updating much. Also, I'll probably only be updating the other one (If anyone read it) when I type it up. And that's gonna be 10000 years later, so... yeah...
Oh well.. I know that this is 'short' (long for me) and stupid. (I know everyone agrees with that.) ^.^
~*KawaiiSakuraAngel*~