Finding The Light In A World Of Darkness
Ok, so it's not great but the next chapter will be better and I do NOT claim to own Cardcaptors I just like to write
Enjoy what I have written and tell me what you think
'Sakura, hurry up we are going to be late" Li yelled from Sakura's front yard.
Sakura was racing around her bedroom trying to get ready.
This was going to be a great party and she didn't want to late.
Madison was turning seventeen and she had invited a few of people over for a celebration.
Li had offered to escort Sakura to the party out of pure obligation considering Melian wasn't going to attend.
She had a previous engagement and felt that she shouldn't cancel.
Of course Melian didn't know that Li was taking Sakura.
Sakura came flying down the stairs and out the front door.
Her hair was a mess and she held one of her two shoes in her hand the other was slipped onto her foot.
Li took one look at her and tried to hold back a giggle.
Sakura got cross "Li! Next time Madison has a birthday YOU can catch the clow card and I will get ready for her party" Li shrugged his shoulders and looked at his watch
"We better get going or we really will be late"
Sakura walked over to Li where a limonene was waiting "Why are we going to Madison's in that and what are you wearing!" Sakura felt a little small.
"Hurry up!" Li opened the door.
Sakura made a face at Li and got in the car.
Li got in after her and they were on their way.
Upon their arrival, Madison ran down to the driveway and hugged Sakura as she got out of the car.
Guests were arriving wearing dressed and tuxes so Sakura felt a little underdressed wearing her jeans and a shirt.
"I can't believe you made it I thought you wouldn't be able to get here on time. You know…. In your line of work and everything" Madison let go of her embrace and realized Li was with Sakura.
Madison smiled at him but he didn't seem focused.
Li was looking around like a dog on a strong scent.
Madison faced Sakura again and quickly realized what she was wearing.
She gave Sakura a puzzling look and Sakura gave one back. "So do I dare ask why you are such a mess?"
Sakura turned serious and swung her head in Li's direction. Li gave her a blank took.
Sakura sighed and turned back to face Madison.
"It's a long story Madison, I will tell you later" Madison looked confused but excepted that she probably didn't want to know.
"Well I guess we better get inside although I think that you should come with me Sakura cause I don't think your outfit is appropriate for my birthday celebration"
Sakura looked at her clothes again and although the other kids where in formal wear she had no desire to change.
Li snapped out of his intense stare and began to laugh at Sakura.
Sakura boiled with anger.
Li bent down and whispered in her ear "It's a formal party in case you haven't figured it out yet and in case you were wondering your choice in clothing is dreadful"
Sakura Face was fuming with angry.
She swung around to blow her top off at the boy but Madison stopped her "Please Sakura don't cause a scene.
You haven't even gotten inside yet" Madison looked a little concerned for the pair which made Sakura feel bad so she calmed down but didn't avoid giving Li a death stare.
Madison just laughed "Li, why don't you head inside while Sakura and I try and find something for her to wear"
Li nodded and headed inside to join the other guests while Madison and Sakura headed around to the back door and proceeded into her room.
"Wow! Madison I don't remember your room being so...um…big and pink" It had been a while since Sakura had been in Madison's room.
Her walls were pink; her queen sized bed was pink as well as her quit and mosquito net; even the rug on the wooden floor was different shades of pink.
Madison giggled as she opened her closet and began to look through it.
Sakura looked around the room.
There were dolls, bears and all things fluffy and cute everywhere.
On the dresser sat a handmade photo frame that had an unusual picture in it.
Sakura walked over to the frame and picked it up.
She soon realized it was a photo of her and Madison at the amusement park last year. Madison looks so happy Sakura thought that was a great day but I wonder what..?
Sakura looked closely at the picture and saw in the left hand corner that there was something there. It was blurry and unrecognizable but Sakura felt drawn to it for some reason.
"HA! I found it! The perfect dress for you" Madison yelled from inside her closet.
Sakura looked up from the photo and placed it beck on the dresser before she walked over to Madison.
Madison fought her way out of the closet and with her came a beautiful pink dress that had a silk ribbon and matching white shoes.
Sakura tilted her head to the side "I don't know Madison it's a bit...pink"
Madison looked at the dress again "It will look great on you Sakura just try it on"
Sakura rolled her eyes as she took the dress from her friend and slipped it on.
Sakura walked over to the oval mirror hanging from on one of the walls
"It looks beautiful" Madison said as she tried the ribbon around Sakura's waist.
Sakura could see the huge smile on Madison's face and couldn't help but smile to "It looks great Madison" Madison smile grew; knowing she had Sakura's approval.
"Can we join the party now Madison?" Madison had just finished Sakura's hair.
"Ok let's go" So the two friends went arm in arm down to the party.
The ball room was 100 times the size of Madison's bedroom (and that is saying something).
It was an old style room with stained glass windows everywhere. The ceiling was in a dome shape with beautiful paintings painted on the inside. It also had glass windows so you could see the stars and moon.
Sakura and Madison walked down the stair case.
The room was filled with young men and women; dancing.
Li had been waiting at the bottom of the stairs "What took you girls so long?" Li looked like he was bored out of his mind.
Sakura was just about to respond when three girls came running up to them and grabbed Madison by the hand.
They wanted her to come and see something. "Well, I guess I will catch you guys later" was all she said before she was pulled away.
Sakura faced Li and he blushed.
"Would you….like….too……..ummm…." Li was staring at his feet trying not to make eye contact.
"…like to dance" Sakura finished his sentence
Li lifted his head still bright red and held out his hand.
Sakura smiled and took his hand.
They danced for an uncountable number of minutes until Sakura began to feel a little unconformable.
"I'm going to get us some drinks ok? I'll be right back"
Sakura took off to the bar before Li could object.
When Sakura reached the bar she asked for two sodas and waited.
A young man walked up to her. He didn't look any older than 19 but he defiantly wasn't part of the party. Sakura couldn't see his face under the black rob that he was wearing but she could tell he was very serious.
"Sakura Avalon" he stated saying it as a statement not a question
"Is there something I can help you with?" Sakura didn't know what to think
"I have something of interest to you" He reached into his clock and pulled out a yellow stuffed teddy bear that had been beaten, unconscious, tied and gagged.
"Kero!" Sakura reached out to grab him but the man shoved the poor creature back into his clock.
"Listen to me Sakura, meet me outside in five minutes and DON'T tell anyone especially your boyfriend" Sakura frowned but didn't say anything.
The man walked away.
Sakura grabbed the two drinks and headed over to where Li was standing. Madison had rejoined them
Sakura handed them the drinks. "I'm going to go outside for a minute k; I'll be back soon"
Sakura began to walk away by Li grabbed her arm.
"What's going on" Li looked a little worried
Sakura smiled an unconvincing smile "I just need some fresh air"
Sakura faced Madison "Look after him k? Who knows what trouble he can get into in a few minutes"
Madison smiled her understanding.
Sakura looked at Li again. He was still holding onto her arm.
His face was to the floor again "its fine Li I will be back before you know it"
Li let go and with that Sakura turned around and proceeded to walk outside.