Wow thanks a lot to those of you who reviewed. I didn't get any bad ones and the only criticism I received was that my chapters are too short. Which by the way I'm sorry about. Well keep those reviews coming and I'll keep up with the chapters because writhing fan fics is the closest I will ever come to owning Card Captor Sakura.

Now enough of my rambling and on with the story!

Of War & Prophesy

The Hidden Village

The people of darkness entered the huge forest, tired but wary. Syaoran dismounted his horse and led it down the faded path the large group of frightened civilians behind him. Women and children murmured in nervous tones their men trying to calm them down. Even the soldiers surrounding the group seemed frightened by the ominous creaking of the ancient trees.

The forest surrounding them was so still that Syaoran could feel his own heart beating and hear his pulse pounding in his ears. Shadows danced silently along the ground as the wind moved the thick canopy of leaves that the sun was filtering through. Everything seemed peaceful enough but the hair on the back of his neck was standing on end. Something was going to happen, he could feel it.

Suddenly an arrow whizzed through the air and bit into the ground at his feet. Several more arrows followed earning gasps and screams from the civilians.

Several hooded figures stood in the trees bows pulled taut and arrows trained on the group. A strong voice shouted. "One step further and you will all be killed! Tell us why you have entered our sacred forest."

Syaoran looked at the speaker without a trace of fear. "We are the people of darkness and we come in peace."

The leader of the hooded ones leapt from the tree landing softly in front of Syaoran. The arrow remained trained on his heart. The Queen urged her horse to the head of the group. "I am Li Yelan, Queen of darkness. We seek aid and shelter."

The figure on the ground relaxed slightly. "How do we know you are not evil spies?"

"Our group is largely civilians, the bulk of our army remains at our fortress awaiting orders. No spies would come with mostly women and children."

"Very well." The archer relaxed his bow string. "I will take you to the city if you and your son agree to have your minds read."

"What makes you think I'm her son?"

"You have the same bearing and facial structure."

Yelan nodded. "You have sharp eyes young warrior, and we agree to your terms. "The figure removed his hood as she dismounted and revealed the angular face of a young man, a few years older than Syaoran, with dark hair and brown eyes.

He stared at Yelan for some time, a look of intent concentration on his face before he relaxed. "You are truthful. I thank you for your cooperation your majesty." He then turned his attention on Syaoran.

It was a disturbing experience. His mind was pried open as the stranger invaded it and began sifting through his thoughts and memories. The experience seemed to last for an eternity as his life flashed before his eyes before the man spoke.

"Very well, my men will lead you to the village."

Syaoran felt like he had been violated, which made him rather irritable. The man had paused on some memories that he felt were very unnecessary.

As the refugees were led by the strange archers their leader fell in beside Syaoran. "I'm sorry for the trouble, but we must always be careful. The evil ones constantly attempt to invade our forests and we must repel them for our cities are not fortified like yours."

"I understand. I just don't appreciate having my mind violated."

"It is a very unnerving experience, especially when someone has barriers like you, but we cannot afford to take chances."

"I feel that I am at a disadvantage. You know so much about me but I don't even know your name." They stopped at a cliff face.

"I am Kinomoto Touya, and I am proud to be the first to welcome you to Levita, City of Light!"

At his words the cliff split open revealing the strangest village Syaoran had ever seen. Every building, every monument was either part of or built around the surrounding forest. Everywhere was filled with laughter and song. It was the first time he had seen a city untouched by the ravages of war. It was truly magnificent.

"Rooms are being prepared for your people." Syaoran looked at Touya quizzically who tapped his head. "We communicate messages very quickly. We have been waiting for the day when your people would come here for protection so there is plenty of room and food. The King will see you and your mother when you are ready."

"We are ready now."

The throne room was large and beautiful. Colors danced around it as light streamed through the stained glass windows and open glass doors. Plants were everywhere and at the end of the hall was a large throne.

The throne was unlike the heavily decorated gold one Queen Yelan graced. It was made of beautiful dark wood with intricate carvings; the only jewel on it was a large emerald at the top.

The man seated on it was also unusual. His clothes were no more elegant than those of his people and his kind face did not have the stern quality one comes to expect in Kings.

"Welcome friends to Levita! I am Kinomoto Fujitaka." His voice was just as kind as his face.

Yelan inclined her head in respect. "We thank you for your assistance and hospitality in this time of war."

"Of course of course, but enough time for such dark subjects later. Now is a time to celebrate our alliance. A feast has been prepared for you and your people. Tonight you will join us in celebration!"

Yelan was shocked. "But your Majesty…"

"Please call me Fujitaka, such formalities are depressing."

"Fujitaka we do not have time for such trivial things as a feast!"

"Oh of course we do. It is to my information that a powerful disease is spreading through the enemy armies. They will not move again for sometime and by then your army will be safely hidden in our forest."

"How do you know this?"

"As my son doubtlessly demonstrated we can send messages to each other as fast as we think. My herbalists are the most skilled in the world. They do not restrain themselves to what makes people better."

Yelan and Syaoran left the throne room in shock at the revelation of Fujitaka's awesome power. The people of light had not become weak in their times of peace.

When Syaoran entered his room it was to find his second in command, and best friend Hiragizawa Eriol waiting for him.

"Lucky you getting a room in the palace." The blue haired man smiled.

"Don't you have a room here too?"

"Of course I do, but mine's not nearly as nice." He sat down on the bed. "So how did it go?"

"King Fujitaka is far more powerful than we expected Eriol. The people of light are not the weak cowards we believed them to be."

"Wisdom and cunning are often mistaken for cowardice."

--- Mean while in the throne room---

"Touya what is wrong?" Fujitaka could always tell when something troubled his children.

"Father I… saw something strange in the prince's mind."

"Strange?"

"He is a wolf father. At least partly."

"Really? So the Prince Syaoran shape shifts into a wolf. How intriguing."

Touya shifted nervously. "I fear for my sister father."

"Something tells me that is not necessary my son."

"But…"

"Touya, you possess the gift of sight. It was you who announced Sakura's destiny. You of all people should know that fate works in strange ways. Do not interfere with your sister's, for no matter what you do it will happen."

"That doesn't mean I have to like it!"

Ah I'm finally done with chapter 3. That chapter was 8 pages so you better enjoy it cause typing it has been a bitch. Now that a few more key characters have shown up you are probably wondering where the hell Sakura is. Don't worry she's coming soon but don't expect the usual hate at first sight.

Well for those of you who like my story motivate me with reviews and I might just type up the next chapter tomorrow. That is if I get the feeling back in my fingers by then. Ja ne.