Field of Daisies

fupoki

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Why… Hello again! I bet you all don't remember me? It feels so weird to be sitting here again and write another installment… I've been exhausted and was constantly put under pressure (from other stuff)… Ugh, I can't even write what I want anymore. Making no promises that I'll get a lot written, because I actually take a long time to plan, and I'm usually off doing other things then sitting at the computer and typing XD Anyways, lets GO GO GO!

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Chapter Two: Men, They're All the Same

"Mommy! Daddy! Look at the pretty flowers!" a little girl, who reached no taller than her father's knee, ran towards her parents, her smile spread from cheek to cheek, as she held a handful of daisies.

"What is it, Sakura?" her mother, Nadesico asked, leaning back against a tree. Her husband smiled warmly and wrapped his arm around his wife.

"Look at all the pretty flowers I found!" she held them out to her parents and her grinned spread even wider. "Touya helped Sakura find them!" Sakura was only at the age of four, everything around her was like an adventure that she still needed to explore. The blue sky seemed unreachable, and the starry night, was wished upon each and every night.

"This kaijuu goes crazy when you don't put a leash on her…" Touya, her older brother huffed, "I almost lost her twice."

Their father, Fujitaka chuckled, "I'm sure you had lots of fun taking care of Sakura though."

"They're gorgeous, Sakura, thank you." Nadesico smiled and gave her daughter a kiss on the forehead.

A sudden breeze whistled throughout the field. It tickled the rows and rows of daisies that stretched farther and farther away. The endless white fairies cast their spell for an eternity.

"Look! Look!" Sakura jumped up and down, "The flowers are dancing!"

"Sakura," Touya teased, "Flowers can't dance. Baka."

Sakura pouted, "Touya lie! Look at them dance, Touya!" She stretched her tiny hand out as far as she could and pointed.

"I don't see anything!" Touya continued and stuck his tongue at her.

Sakura's large emerald eyes revealed traces of tears, "But… But… Sakura no baka!"

"Touya, please stop bullying your sister." Nadesico scolded, she pulled her daughter close.

"Don't worry Sakura, Touya is just one big dummy, your mother and I both can see that the daisies are dancing for all of us." Fujitaka smiled.

Sakura's expression lightened up, "Touya is just one big nuudo-baka anyway!"

"Nuudo-baka?" Touya repeated.

"Nuudo-baka!" Sakura shouted back. "Touya super baka!"

Touya's serious expression twitched slightly and he burst out laughing. Sakura just stared back at him, shooting daggers at her big brother. Soon, in the field of dancing daisies, only laughter and happiness filled the air…

"Sakura… baby…"

Sakura jumped from the sudden raspy voice that cut through her pleasant daydream. "Yes?" she murmured. She was aware that the monster was staring right at her but she couldn't bring herself to look into those eyes. All throughout her life she had not feared anything so greatly but the man that sat in front of her. His jet black hair and navy blue eyes attempted to seduce her.

Toji stretched his arm out and reached for Sakura's cheek. She immediately shuddered and backed away. "Honey, there's nothing to be afraid of…" he gave her a sly grin.

Sakura simply stared blankly back at him; images flashed by as she remembered last nights events. Toji had returned home late yet again, and to no surprise he was extremely drunk. He came storming through the door, flushed and looked like he was on top of the world. It was nothing new to her, Toji would come barging in beet red and he would start shouting for all the maids and butlers to leave the house. "Sakura and Toji time" was what he was usually slurred from his lips. When the house was completely empty, everything to her was like a prison, she had no way out of this hell hole. At first he would jump all over her like a beast, forcefully kissing her until Sakura would resort to pushing him off. He would become angry and start destroying everything around him, including Sakura. Everything would end when Toji would collapse on top of Sakura as she would breathe a long sigh of relief.

"So!" Sakura jumped up as Toji etched closer, "I remember you telling me about one of your new clients yesterday… Is he coming by today?"

Toji just grinned at her and nodded.

"So… why don't I prepare something before he gets here…?" Sakura smiled sweetly back at him. That's it, Sakura, keep him occupied, she reminded herself in her mind.

"Why don't we do something else together before he gets here…" Toji's grin grew wider; he stood up and placed himself behind Sakura.

Oh god… Sakura's whole body cringed. Someone please save me…

Toji slipped his arms around Sakura and began kissing her neck, "Mmm… Let's just cancel on that new client, I can always get more and better clients."

"Now, now Toji, you've done this many times and you always regret it… So behave yourself…" Sakura stuttered, every bone in her body cried for rescue, it was like poison behind dripped on her body and she couldn't do a damn thing about it.

Toji just chuckled and continued his exploration on Sakura, "Aw, don't you want some lovin' from me darling?"

Sakura opened her mouth to answer but a hoarse cough interrupted her chain of thought.

"Aw shit…" Toji groaned and slipped slowly out of Sakura's arms.

"It's also the same thing for me, Sakamoto, I can always devote my time to bigger and better things. Especially if I knew that I was second place to a woman." A deep voice from behind Sakura stated.

No matter how cruel the stranger sounded, Sakura was glad that he had saved her from Toji's wrath. It was almost enough for her to turn around and kiss him… just almost.

Toji managed to stifle a laugh, it never ceased to amaze Sakura how Toji never lost his cool in front of others. "Li, you know I would never betray you. I worship you…"

"Yea, whatever. Stop wasting my time, let's get down to business." The man replied. His voice didn't change regardless of Toji's flattery.

"Well let me introduce you to my wife first. Sakura, this is Li Syaoran, owner of Li Kang Group, one of the biggest companies over in Hong Kong. Syaoran, my wife, Sakura." Toji piped in.

Sakura turned around towards the door and she had gotten her chance to look at the unknown man for the first time. He looked no older than 25 and had a very muscular build even noticeable through the suit, messy chestnut hair and piercing amber eyes. If Sakura hadn't heard his mouth open before, this man would have been very attractive indeed. She took his hand and smiled, "Pleasure to meet you."

"Sure." Syaoran grunted.

"Well, I'll go grab you men some tea… sound good?" Sakura chirped, unfazed with Syaoran's remark.

"I like your thinking, babe." Toji shot her a look, motioning her to leave.

Sakura gave Syaoran a small smile and shuffled out of the room.

"And hold off on the tea alright?" Syaoran called after her.

"All the better for me!" Sakura shouted back. 'Jerk.' she commented in her head. She knew his type so well… it was like looking at a mirror image of Toji all over again.

Sakura ran down the spiral staircase and entered the kitchen. "Oh Rosa, I smell something delicious in here…"

"Sakura, Sakura, I'm not letting you loose in my cookies again. Last time I did, I didn't seem them ever again… after a minute." Rosa, a plump maid scolded her.

"Rosa… your cookies are the only things that make me happy…" Sakura whined, "Well, along with you of course."

"Tough luck, I don't have any cookies anyways." Rosa chuckled.

Sakura frowned and decided to raid the fridge instead. As she explored the depths of the refrigerator, no sooner did she get past the mozzarella cheese, a petit brunette popped up right beside her.

"Sakura! Tomoyo is here already!" she announced.

"REALLY?" Sakura shrieked, "Thanks so much, Belle." She dropped the plate of shredded cheese and bolted out of the kitchen. She raced towards the living room and noticed a girl with violet colored hair and amethyst eyes glowing at her. Tomoyo Daidouji, her best friend for almost 12 years, ever since grade school they stuck to one another like sisters. They had experienced everything together, their first kiss, boyfriend and supported one another through the toughest times. This was the first time they had been separated in all the years they had known one another – seeing Tomoyo was like a breath of sunshine for Sakura. Through all the darkness and hell that Toji put Sakura through these past months, reuniting with Tomoyo gave her the energy to continue on just a little longer.

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So yea… Just setting up the plot a bit more… That was quite hellish to write… I'm EXTREMELY rusty. Haven't written for a solid.. oh 6 months? I was about to add the next event to this chapter too.. but then I wouldn't be able to update for another.. oh 3 weeks? LOL. Through all my exams and such I'll find time to squeeze this in. Because damn, I miss writing fanfics A LOT. More Syao and Saku scenes next chapter I promise. It'll be a lot more enjoyable too XD

-fupoki