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This story is a figment of my (er dark) imagination. Similarities to any situation is absolutely coincidental. Please Follow and Review! Thank you.

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Thanks for the review, @AriseandAwaken ! Syaoran remembers clearly everything that has happened between him and Sakura during the summer of 2012. But since he is slowly recovering from his selective amnesia after the brute fight with Ye Sha, there are times when memories of when they were younger suddenly comes into his mind. Hm, kinda like Tsubasa Chronicles but not really. (Yo, Author, make up your mind! lol)

Thank you for the sweetest review, @LindyWatson ! I hope that I won't fail your expectations until the final chapter! Although I don't see this story ending soon. I have so much scenarios in my mind that I want to incorporate in the story!

Here's another chapter because I haven't been updating for a quite a while!

Chapter 24: The Main Event (Part 2)

"We now present to you, the Black Diamond Organization's Saiko-Komon, Kuro Neko."

Everyone waited in anticipation for the announcer to introduce the woman, but alas, they heard none.

The man with the full black cat face mask proceeded to walk forward, with the woman's slender hand elegantly hooked in his left arm. Kuro Neko is wearing a black long coat with a casual plain black cotton shirt underneath, black tailored pants, and black leather shoes. He wore no accessories except for his ear piercings; similar to his cousins, he has nine of them but of different placement. There are seven circular black diamond studs in his left ear, while just two on his right ear. If one will closely, it can be seen that the black diamond on the topmost part of his right ear is shaped like star, the only one with a different shape in comparison the the other eight black diamonds.

These ear piercings actually hold a very special meaning to all of the Amamiya cousins. The nine piercings represents each one of them; Touya, Tono, Tsubasa, Natsume, Ruka, Koko, Kitsuneme, Mochu, and the only female in their family who agreed to sacrifice her everything just to fulfill their grandfather's wish, little Sakura.

Though they have two more female cousins in their clan, Tomoyo and Aoi, Sakura has volunteered herself to take on the role of the heiress for AGC and The Black Diamond. She knew of her beloved cousins own aspirations and she herself wanted them to pursue their own dreams.

'I will be alright, I have everyone supporting me every step of the way. Plus, Touya-nii and Natsu-nii will always be by my side anyways.' A determined twelve year old Sakura once assured her father and brother.

'The path you must take will be very difficult, and once you've set on your journey, there is no turning back.' Touya countered as he tried to change her mind.

'You will be there for me in one path, while Natsu-nii is at the other. I see no reason for me to give up halfway.'

After months of discussion among the three (and of mostly arguments between siblings), Fujitaka and Touya finally agreed for Sakura to take on the 'double heiress' role. The moment they announced it to the clan, Koko and the others decided that once they graduate the university, they will have their ear pierced in remembrance of the pact that all nine of them will always put above everything else: What their little cousin has sacrificed, they will never forget as long as they live.

It was like the tale of the Knights of the Round Table.

But in their story, the strongest and most powerful eight males of their family's fourth generation, will always serve and protect Sakura.

Because what she has offered herself to do is not as simple as just overseeing the Amamiya's legal business empire, but also their underground empire. She is expected to be ruthless, to be feared, to torture, to kill, and even to annihilate. She is to be the darkest evil queen of their dark empire.

That is what makes the Amamiya men's heart ache for her because Sakura became like this because of her selflessness. Nothing like the evil queen she will portray is supposed to be.

Natsume bent down a little and whispered to Sakura's ear,

"You are doing very well, little chick. Make them be curious of you, make them fear you even if they have no idea who you are."

She let a small smirk form on her lips as she looked forward to where the three lieutenants are waiting for them, looking at her proudly.

"I'll make them fear me more later, Natsu-nii."

Natsume chuckled and as they met up with Koko and the others, all five of them continued to walk until they ascended to the stage. Koko, Kitsu, and Mochu settled behind Natsume and Sakura, who stood at the center of the stage.

Sakura saw Syaoran looking up at her and she saw so much pride and love in his eyes.

She felt herself starting to blush so she quickly averted her eyes from him and settled to look at specifically nothing from far away. Syaoran found it amusing and he just sat back and asked his attendant to get him another shot of whisky. He can't wait to see how his Sakura will amaze him more in this second event.

'So, she will really lead the strongest yakuza of Japan. I feel so f* proud to have her as my wife.'

'Now, aren't you glad your bloodthirst has woken up before this unveiling?' A cold voice at the back of his mind spoke up.

Syaoran subtly lick the outline of his upper lip as he stare at the rock of ice in his glass.

He knew the truth behind what his subconscious mind said. Ever since that fight, he always feel anxious to fight. Like he was born to lead over thousands of people and to fight for everyone's right and safety with his own bare hands. Suddenly, short snippets of his intense martial arts training surfaced in his mind.

He winced in pain as he watch his younger self being taught for hours by his kung fu master. Sometimes, it his father who watches over his training.

Having flashbacks causes an intense pain in his head and Syaoran tried to keep himself balanced in his seat. He tried to stop the inflow of memories for now and before he could, his eyes widened at one scene playing in his mind.

"Xiao Lang!"

A nine year old Syaoran turned to look at the place where the voice came from.

A small girl who looked similar to Sakura skipped happily towards to where he is and plopped down to the grass where he was currently standing.

"What are you doing here, Ying Fa?"

She gave him a toothy smile and as he look in a daze into her bright emerald eyes, she answered him cheerfully,

"Grandmaster promised to teach me martial arts tomorrow! I told him that I want to be strong and powerful and good in kicking and to fly everywhere I want, you know, just like you!"

Syaoran snorted.

"You are a girl, Ying Fa. You are not supposed to grow up like me. I am supposed to be strong and to be good in fighting so I can protect my family, Mei Ling, and you. Go and study well, and just let me do the fighting."

He reached out and ruffled her loose and untidy hair.

Sakura frowned and got up on her feet.

"I don't want to listen to you Xiao Lang. Grandmaster has taken me in and he is now talking to father. I will be training with you and Xiao Shi whether you like it or not!"

Syaoran gave out a sigh in defeat. "Alright, alright. I know how stubborn you can be. You cannot train with me and Xiao Shi because we are not at the same level."

Seeing her small mouth slowly curving down, he hurriedly added,

"You can join us as soon as you get stronger! I promise we will have fun getting stronger together. Do your best alright, Ying Fa?"

Sakura smiled happily at him, forgetting how she had been furious a few moments ago.

"Alright Xiao Lang! I'll definitely become stronger so I can always stay beside you! And Natsu-nii! And Xiao Shi!"

Syaoran smiled at her and when he was about to turn around and walk away, Sakura suddenly lunged at him and hugged him, clutching tightly on his waist.

After a few seconds, Sakura finally let a stunned Syaoran go and with another shout of 'bye bye Xiao Lang!', she was gone.

"Young master Syaoran? Are you alright?" The attendant assigned to his table asked him.

Syaoran shook his head and his thoughts came back to the present. He wondered why the attendant is looking at him with concern in his eyes when he realized that the drink he was holding a few minutes ago has been tipped over and the whisky and the single huge ice cube was poured out to the table. The attendant was quick to clean up the mess and avoided the liquid to fall on Syaoran's clothes.

"Thank you. I suddenly thought of work." He sincerely thanked the attendant and asked for his name. He plan to reward him later once the banquet ends.

Syaoran turned his attention back to the stage.

With the banquet hall decorated with white cloths of different textures and of white flowers of different types, the yellow glow from a few ceiling lightings and four spotlights create such a warm, fairytale-like atmosphere inside the banquet hall. Especially on the stage, since every square inch of the whole wall at the back was filled with green vines and white flowers.

And at the center stage, Syaoran thought in amusement, the most gorgeous evil queen is standing regally in front of her subjects.

In this event, his Sakura was wearing a black long gown, with an illusion neckline (cut just below her clavicle, and a black gauze material covering the top of her breast to her arms.) She is wearing a black cape which is elegantly placed over her shoulders and it softly flows until to the back of her knees.

The lower part of her dress emphasizes her tiny waist and then formed into something similar as a ballgown from the romantic era. Since she was wearing a half mask that covers half of her face, her whole ensemble brings out a masquerade feel in it.

And masquerades make people curious. Very curious.

As the prominent guests try to wait patiently for someone to explain what is happening, Amamiya Masaki finally stood up from his seat and went up to the stage to join Natsume and Sakura at the center.

Everyone straightened up in their seat in anticipation of what the General will reveal.

"Good evening."

Unlike the first banquet, Masaki did not greet his guests cheerfully. Why should he?

He is the Oyabun of the best Yakuza of Japan

And soon to be of the world.

"For the past sixty years, my Black Diamond Organization has never shown the face of its Leader. May it be the Wakagashira (Second-in-Command) or the Saiko-Komon (Chief of Staff). You only know them by their code names. By our organization's law, we only release to public the Leader's real name once he is promoted to Oyabun, similar to what happened to me.

But now, I have changed the rules. I will now introduce to you the Leader of my Black Diamonds.

Kuro Neko has been serving the Black Diamonds as its Saiko-Komon for the past fifteen years. Today, as I unveil his true identity to you, I also promote him as the 1st Wakagashira of the Black Diamonds."

Every member of the Black Diamond stood up and clapped their hands fiercely. On the other hand, members from the other gangs clapped their hands respectfully.

Everybody was surprised at this promotion, even Ruka and the others. They all let out whistles and hoots until Masaki raised his hand to quiet everyone down.

"But before I reveal his identity, I would also like to introduce to you the second Wakagashira of the Black Diamonds."

Silence erupted in the hall.

'A Second Wakagashira???'

How much powerful will this mafia grow from today onwards?

One Kuro Neko has already brought so much fear to the other groups. Even the stronger mafia find it too difficult to close a deal with him. They could only agree to 90% of his terms in order to have him sign contract deals and do tradings with them.

And now, there will be two of them?

What is the General thinking?

Syaoran watched quietly at the show unfolding before him. So Sakura is not only joining the Black Diamonds, nor is she going to be just a Lieutenant.

She will be one of the two Second-In-Command, the one directly below Old Man Masaki.

An equal to Natsume, and equal to Touya.

These are the two lives his Sakura has to live from today on. So that is what Natsume meant when he asked him that barrage of questions before.

He felt Natsume's eyes on him.

Syaoran took his glass and raised it towards the man on stage. He smirked at him before downing all the whisky in his glass.

'As if all that will make me turn my back on Sakura.'

After all, she is the only girl outside his family whom he has cared for since childhood.

Fate brought them back together during the summer of 2012 after being apart for seventeen years.

And now, they have found each other again and this time, Syaoran vow to never let anything and anyone pull them apart.

"Gang fights and business deals? Such miniscule things."

--OoOoOoO--

Back on stage.

"This woman in front of you will be taking on the position of the second Wakagashira of the Black Diamond Organization. She will be of the same equal standing as the Kuro Neko, will possess the same power over everything that involves the Black Diamonds, and will have the same authority over everyone in the organization. Her words are of the same value as the Kuro Neko's, and only my words can overthrow hers and Kuro Neko's decisions.

She is to be known to the underground world as the Black Diamond Organization's Kuro Hime, the only one equal to the Kuro Neko."

Koko stood up and took Sakura's long cape of her shoulders.

She is now only wearing her long gown, the black gauze material that was seen before to be covering the top of her chest, was also covering her arms completely.

At the same time, Natsume removed his long coat and he was now left wearing only his shirt.

Everyone's curiosity is at its peak.

'What is happening? What is going to happen next?'

Masaki cleared his throat and the whole room was engulfed into darkness, with only the moonlight overhead as the source of light.

"I finally reveal to you, the Kuro Neko everyone knew for fifteen years, the Leader of my clan, the source of my clan's strength and power, Amamiya Hyuuga Natsume."

As the crowd whispered to each other in surprise, one spotlight was turned on and was directed at the center of the stage.

A collective audible gasp was heard.

As the whole place was in darkness, everyone's eyes was forced to focus only to where the spotlight is directed to.

A male's wearing only his black pants have his naked back turned to them. On the whole left area of his back, completely covered with ink, was a tattoo of the most realistic 2D dragon they have ever seen. The left part of his back looked unreal, as if it was not made of skin but of a real canvas painting worth millions of dollar. The dragon's head, huge body, teeth, whiskers, scales, and even the mysterious mists surrounding it looked too real to be just a tattoo.

And those eyes!

The dragon's golden eyes looked like it was glaring back at them. Fierce and arrogant. Powerful and regal. That is what the dragon in front of them is.

Although it was really weird that as much as the left part of the man's back was colored with ink tattoo, the other half of his back is flawlessly clean; his jade skin is a complete opposite of the masterpiece on the other side.

Meanwhile, Syaoran's heartbeat quickened.

'Don't tell me Sakura will expose her naked back to this crowd?!'

No, she wouldn't do that.

Masaki won't let her do that.

Natsume would kill anyone who will make her expose her naked skin against her will.

Fujitaka and Touya will simply kill anyone who dare look at her lecherously.

Syaoran calmed himself a bit.

"Another glass."

His attendant poured him another glass. He praised the young master for having such high tolerance in alcohol. He truly is one of the Amamiya young master's close friends.

Like before, the place was engulfed in darkness, with the exception of the faint moonlight from above.

Masaki's voice once again thundered in the speakers.

"And now, all of you will know her as the Kuro Hime, the first female Leader of the Black Diamond since it was established sixty years ago. The only female worthy to stand tall and proud beside the mighty Natsume, the person who has caused the sudden increase of the Black Diamonds dominance over the whole of Japan for these past three years,

my granddaughter, the same heiress of my Amamiya Group of Companies,

Amamiya-Kinomoto Sakura."

There were no more whispers, just blatant discussions among the people present in the hall.

"The lady from before?! She is also the Leader of the group?"

"Such a powerful woman! She leads both AGC and The Black Diamonds!"

"Can she really be strong? She looked rather frail in the first banquet."

All eyes were looking expectantly at the place where the male previously stood, waiting impatiently for the woman to appear before them.

The spotlight turned on,

and everyone, including Syaoran, couldn't help but open their eyes to the widest it can be.

Some of the guests even felt their jaw drop.

In front of them, this time with two spotlights focused on her, the female wearing the long black ball gown had her back turned on them.

Everyone can now see that the back of her dress was made of the same black gauze material as the ones on her arms and chest.

But with the two bright lights shining on her right now, the same tattoo like the man's from before can be seen at the whole right area of her back.

Half of her jade-like slender back is literally covered with the huge dragon tattoo that looked like it has magically appeared on her back, slowly rising from below.

Everyone's mind turned to mush.

If they found the grand tattoo amazing and awe-inspiring on a male's back, they realized that when seen on a woman whose body frame is obviously smaller and appeared very fragile and gentle, the same tattoo made them feel…

Greatly intimidated.

The woman standing in front of them is showing only her back, and it was even covered slightly with a gauze, yet the sight of her make them feel fear in their hearts.

The golden eyes of her female dragon even appears like it was looking haughtily down at them.

Staring down at them as if they were her subjects.

Members of the Black Diamonds couldn't help but kneel down to her presence. Even Fujitaka and Touya got down on one knee to show respect to her.

It was everyone's first time seeing her completed tattoo.

Natsume was glad nobody can see him as he felt proud tears form at the corner of his eyes. He used to stay beside her, holding her hand, during her tattoo sessions for the first year. On the second year, Sakura convinced him to let her go alone since she knew that his schedule got really tight from the moment she joined the mafia.

Natsume's thoughts were broken when he heard some sobs.

He rolled his eyes. Damn those three buffoons!

Meanwhile, at the bottom of the stage, Syaoran did not feel the urge to kneel down on the deity before him.

What he wanted to do was to run up to the stage, cover her with his coat, and carry her away from this hall!

What black gauze?!

Yes, you cannot see her gloriously white and flawless, smooth naked skin, but STILL!

One can imagine, ah!

Syaoran swore that as soon as this banquet is adjourned, he will run to Sakura's side and make sure that no male besides her family can approach her without him guarding her side.

These men are from the underground world, for crying out loud!