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I do not now nor have I ever owned Card Captor Sakura

Of War & Prophesy

Marching to Battle

The soldiers were light hearted as they traveled through the forest for the eastern hills. The evil army's battalions were slowed down by exhaustion and the occasional traps and it was no longer necessary to follow them. The plan had worked beautifully and the soldiers, both light and dark, chatted merrily as they went although careful to keep their voices low incase they strayed too close to the paths.

Senka was almost skipping with excitement. "That was amazing! Did you see their faces when we came swinging down from the trees? Oh and the howling, I think most of them wanted to scream for their mothers when they heard you."

Syaoran smiled at the bouncy boy. His enthusiasm actually reminded him of himself after his first battle. "I think that what really got them jumpy was your scream. Which by the way, you scream like a girl."

Senka was about to go into one of his trade mark tantrums when he stopped. "Yeah, I guess I do."

Syaoran laughed long, loud and deep. It sounded oddly natural even though he hardly ever laughed. The sound was rich and deep, it was the laugh of a full grown man with a good sense of humor, and it was infectious.

Soon even Senka was laughing even though the joke was at his own expense.

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They arrived at the hills that evening to find that a camp had already been set up. Fujitaka was in an argument with one of the dark generals. Before Syaoran could find out what was wrong Eriol ran up to him, his arm in Tomoyo's.

Tomoyo ran to give Senka a fierce hug. "Oh I'm so glad your ok! I was so worried."

Eriol smiled "See Tomoyo? I told you that as long as he was with Syaoran Senka would be fine."

Syaoran couldn't help but stare at the girl who was slowly suffocating Senka. "Tomoyo what are you doing here?"

She let go of Senka, who gratefully gasped for breath, and turned to Syaoran in a no nonsense fashion that didn't quite suit the slightly insane girl. "I have every right to be here. After all I am a healer."

A groan cam from Senka. "If you're a healer then why did you try to crack my ribs?"

Tomoyo ignored him. "Many of the women from the village are here to take care of the wounded."

Eriol explained to Syaoran. "Apparently it is tradition for some of the best healers to come to the battle field. Fujitaka is arguing with General Sou over where to put his healers. He wants them on that hill over there."

Syaoran looked at the tall hill. "But that is a great advantage point for archery."

"I know but it is one of the only places where the healers will be far enough away to not get hurt, and close enough to get the injured to it."

Syaoran saw the truth in Eriol's words and knew that Fujitaka would get what he wanted. "Still, it's a shame to loose such a good vantage point."

Senka walked toward the tents. "Well I'm bored, I'm going to get some food and find a good place to sleep."

Tomoyo followed. "I'll come with you and check out those ribs you've been complaining about."

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About an hour later Touya and his group showed up. They looked a little worse for ware. Touya himself was sporting a clumsily tied bandage on his arm.

"What happened out there?" Syaoran asked.

"It wasn't too serious. Our group had the evil General in it and he managed to get his men under control in the ambush. Fortunately we didn't lose anyone."

"Touya!" Sakura came running up to her brother, Tomoyo trailing behind her.

"Sakura! How goes it on your end?" He gave her a hug.

"Fine; but you need to get to the infirmary. Did you even bother to clean your wound?"

"Sakura this is a war."

"Don't give me that. You and your men are going to the healers right now."

"All right already you little kaijuu."

"Sakura no kaijuu!"

As they all walked away Syaoran turned to Eriol. "What is Sakura doing here?"

"Syaoran she is the best healer in the light civilization."

"But she's a princess. A battle field is no place for someone like her."

"Apparently she didn't get that memo."

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The infirmary was a tent placed on top of the large hill Fujitaka had fought for. It was full of busy women taking care of wounded soldiers and preparing more supplies for the upcoming battle.

Syaoran walked over to Sakura as she bandaged her brother's arm.

"Hello Syaoran how are you. I trust your group did better than my stupid brother's."

"I'm fine Sakura. And my group was no so unfortunate as to get the General's battalion. I must say that I'm surprised to see you here."

"Did you really think I was going to stay at home when I could contribute?"

"I suppose not. By the way have you seen Senka? I've been looking all over for that kid."

Sakura shook her head. "I'm afraid I haven't."

Touya winced as she gave the bandage an extra sharp tug. "He wanders off from time to time. Don't worry he'll be back and loud as ever come tomorrow morning. Ow!" Sakura had given his bandage another sharp tug.

Well that's it for this chapter. It's short I know but that is just how I write. Please review it makes me very happy and I update faster.

Till next time ja ne.

Yooso