Disclaimer: I don't own CCS… why, why is the world so cruel?

Chapter 3 Preparing for the Horse Show

"Why do I have to go all the way to Japan for a horse show, when there's one in China?" asked an irritated messy, chocolate coloured hair boy. His amber eyes was cleared that he was annoyed.

"Because," he's mother Yelen answered, "I want you to go world wide, and enter every single horse shows. So you and your horse, Ying Fa, can get more experience. Maybe even learn some techniques from others."

"But…Fine! Whatever," the boy mumbled, knowing that once he's mother had made up her mind, there's no way in hell that it could be changed.

Yelen turned around and left the brunette. Without looking back she said, "so go to Ying Fa now and train until you perfected your jumping skills, Syaoran."

Syaoran sighed and went to their barn, which is full of 32 horses. And yes, their rich.

He walked around the place looking for he's black mare, Ying Fa. After 10 minutes of strolling to the end of the barn, he stopped at a specially painted stall, symbolizing grace and class.

Syaoran whistled quietly to wake the sleeping horse up. Ying Fa raised her elegant head, ears perked, knowing very well that was her beloved master.

It walked to the door, putting her head into the bars. Syaoran smiled softly and gently pushed to muzzle back in, to open the stall door.

He slipped on a spring green halter, and led the mare out. Syaoran tied her in the crossties and begin grooming her.

Ying Fa happily stood there, loving the brushes touched. She was midnight black, really rare, with a white blaze and the 4 legs were white halfway. She was a beauty to the eye.

After 30 minutes of brushing, Syaoran placed his forehead on hers and whispered, "I love you."

The mare neighed back softly in reply. There was a moment of a nice silence until someone interrupted.

"Syaoran!" a sing song voice called out happily.

Syaoran turned around, annoyed, while the mare pawed her legs with jealousy (she hates it when other girls go near her Syaoran.)

"What do you want, Mei-Ling?" he asked rudely.

"Nothing," she replied smiling happily, she too, likes Syaoran. "How's Ying Fa?" she asked with a glare which the horse returned. Ying Fa hated Mei-Ling because she's a girl and liking Syaoran, while Mei-Ling hated Ying Fa because Syaoran always spend so much time with her.

Syaoran sweat dropped, watching the two females shoot lightning out of their eyes. "Mei-Ling, you're arguing with a horse," he reminded her with a sigh.

Ying Fa snorted undignified at being called a horse. She is one obviously but doesn't mean she is any less of a female then this skinny two-legged human here.

Mei-Ling turned towards him and smiled, "You're right, what's the point of fighting with a horse?"

Ying Fa looked like she was about to kick her. Hell, if it wasn't for these stupid ropes, pinning her in place, she would have already.

"Anyways," Mei-Ling begin, "I heard Auntie Yelen say that you are attending a horse show at Japan?"

Syaoran nodded carefully, thinking about what Mei-Ling was scheming.

"Well," she continued, "I was thinking…"

"Argh! Spit it out already!" said a very pissed off boy.

"I was thinking, if I can come with you!" she blurted out her excitement.

"NO!" Syaoran screamed, "You are forbidden to come I tell you. Now go away and let me train in peace!"

If horses can sneer, Ying Fa is doing so now.

Mei-Ling pouted, "but—"

"No buts. Now leave!" he said irritated.

"Fine," she mumbled. Mei-Ling turned and stomped off.

"What a spoiled brat," Syaoran said annoyed, which Ying Fa nodded in agreement.

"I heard that!" Mei-Ling yelled from 20 metres away.

"God." He rolled his eyes and throws on a saddle and bridle. Few minutes later they were cantering in the arena.

'Don't worry Syao sweetie', Mei-Ling thought bitterly, 'I will come with you. Even if I have to sneak on the jet with you!' she cackled softly.

Author's note: yeah I know, it's short—again…Pretty boring too… Mei-Ling going to interfere! With what though? Stay tuned! Well, what do you think? And by the way, thanks for all those reviews! Love you all and thanks again!