A/N: Well after a hard half week of tests and exams, I'm ready to jump back into the story of Light's Lost Love. So I decided this is set when Sakura and Syaoran are 14 (I'm not sure what grade at school that is, since I'm not American). So away we go…
Disclaimer: CCS and its characters aren't mine, they're CLAMPs
Chapter 1: A Familiar Face
"Sakura, are you listening to me!"
"Sorry Tomoyo, I was just…daydreaming."
The two friends sat on the small bench at school, Tomoyo's deep amethyst eyes scanning Sakura. She smirked a little as she saw Sakura gazing past the school fountain at someone.
"You're looking at the new guy, aren't you?"
Sakura blushed a little as she turned back to Tomoyo, grinning slightly.
"So what if I am? He looks so…sexy, I guess." Though she said it, that wasn't the reason. It was a charade to cover what she really thought.
Sakura had been eying the new student that had arrived at school. She didn't know his name, but something about him was familiar. Something that she couldn't place. Of course, she had been caught a few times looking at him, by her friends, teachers and even the boy himself. She would then snap back to reality and mutter slightly.
Tomoyo continued talking as Sakura's eyes fell back to the boy.
"So anyway I was thinking maybe you could help me arrange something for my party. I was thinking going to see a movie."
"Nah. There isn't anything out that's worth watching."
"Ok maybe... shopping?"
"You know I wouldn't really count that…"
"Well I'm outta ideas…" Tomoyo giggled slightly
"Oh come on, there must be something."
The two sat for a minute, racking their brains for ideas but every time they thought of an idea, it would seem childish. Then the two looked up at each other and started to giggle.
"Slumber party!" The two cried in unison.
The school bell rang in the distance so the two picked up their bags and began to stroll leisurely back to the school, discussing their plans for next week.
As they came nearer to the school, Sakura saw the boy again. He was still mingling with the other teens, but one caught her eye.
"Hey Tomoyo isn't that-?"
"Yeah. She's the daughter of that fancy CEO of Corplus corporation, that massive computer company. Setsuka Kageuchi is a real backstabber."
"Oh yeah. She's such a snobby bitc-"
Setsuka's shrill voice called back to Sakura before she could finish. She had obviously heard.
"Watch your mouth Kinomoto," the girl twisted around, her long black hair twirling marvellously around her face "I wouldn't disrespect someone who can throw you out the social circle like that!" She clicked her fingers a little vigorously.
"Oh shut up Kageuchi. Just because we aren't stuck up and money grabbing!"
"How dare you…"
Setsuka walked towards Sakura as her hand was coming into contact with Sakura's face. But a hand emerged from behind Setsuka and stayed her hand. It was the new boy. His voice was quite deep and slightly husky.
"Leave her. You don't want trouble."
Setsuka glared at him, but he just glared right back at her. She had been defeated.
"Alright then. But another snide remark like that Kinomoto…" She glared piercingly at Sakura before turning on her heels and she swiftly disappeared in a flash of twisting black hair. Sakura looked at the boy who still stood in front of her. She timidly spoke up to him.
"Thanks…I uh…don't know your name."
"It isn't important…Now don't get go insulting Setsuka again, she really means it what she intimidates someone," Sakura was still staring at his face. His eyes were dull amber, like a burning fire that had died to its embers, and his messy hair was a dark chestnut colour "and if you must call me something, I prefer Wolf."
"Wolf? Why?"
"It was my nickname sometime ago."
Wolf walked away, leaving Sakura standing, her eyes hooked on him again. For the first time, she noticed he had a slight limp that was caused by his right leg.
On a remote island far out to sea, a large hulking figure watched the events that unfolded before him through a strange orb, bleak colours swirling in its depths. He could see Wolf talking with the intended target. The figure then sat down. He clapped his hands and a man rapidly entered the room. This servant was like a twig compared to the bulking giant sitting on an extravagant throne. His voice boomed as he spoke to the servant.
"I have here a package for Wolf. Follow the instructions on this card on top exactly! Wolf's job must be seen to and it is imperative this package is received only by him. Failure is not an option!"
Collecting the package, the servant retreated out of the room with a low bow. The bulk started to laugh deeply.
"After Wolf's job, I must begin my operation…"
A/N: Well that's it for now. I think this chap is kinda crappy but I'm trying nonetheless. Please R&R and if you must flame, do it so it seems like constructive criticism.
