To Capture Emotion
Chapter 2
Introductions
Disclaimer: I don't own it. It all belongs to CLAMP.
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"Kurogane-san?"
"Ah?" Turning around, Kurogane saw a flash of blonde, before seeing a figure dressed in black. Stupid your blonde hair gives you away. "Oh it's you."
"How convenient, I was thinking about speaking to you." Fai smiled pleasantly at him.
"About what Fai?" Crossing his arms, Kurogane glared at the photographer.
Startled, Fai did not expect him to know his name. "So you know my name?"
"Your American hide is rather popular here in Japan, but I think I should be the one asking how you know me." Tipping his head back, he watched Fai for any suspicious movements.
He's good. Fai thought. "My finding your name is strange? It's rather obvious I think. You've been famous recently for you recent tournament here in Japan."
"That would be good..." I know. Fai thought. "...If it were true." Huh? "I haven't been in any tournaments lately, and you didn't seem to know me from that last encounter. My last battle was around four months ago, long before you came to Japan.
"Ah...You got me!" Putting his hand behind his had, Fai laughed good-naturedly. "Well, we haven't had proper introductions yet. I'm Fai D. Fluorite and I would like to chat with you for a moment." Taking his right hand, put it out for a hand shake.
Ignoring the friendly gesture, Kurogane spoke. "If you want to talk, then talk."
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"Syaoran-kun, who do you think is talking to Kurogane-san right now?" Looking out the window, she saw the tall dark man, speaking to an unfamiliar face.
"I don't know Hime, but the situation doesn't look very good. Kurogane-san has been rather frustrated lately and, if that man happens to get on his nerves then..." Looking at her, he silently asked if he could leave.
"You better go help then."
"Then please excuse me." Pulling out of his chair, Syaoran started to make his way to the exit of the cafe.
"Syaoran-kun, wait for me." Stopping and looking back he saw, Sakura getting out of her seat too. His face must have shown his concern, because she said, "Don't worry. I'm just going to watch from the sidelines."
"Okay."
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"So, do you want to go at it? Or are you going to actually stop staring, or thinking, or trying to hide?" Kurogane kept on watching Fai waiting for the moment to start.
"Well, I'd love to talk, but the atmosphere is a bit..." Looking back at the shady alley, he motioned to the shops to talk.
"Huh? So you just want to talk? How boring." Crossing his arms over his chest, Kurogane started walking away.
"Where are you going?" Fai asked.
Barely turning his head, Kurogane replied. "Away. This isn't going anywhere."
"Kurogane-san!" It was Syaoran, jogging up to Kurogane. "You completely forgot why we're here, didn't you?" Acknowledging the blonde stranger, he bowed. "Ah, sorry. I'm Li Syaoran, it's nice to meet you Fai-san."
Tilting his head, Fai couldn't help but wonder. "Hmmmm, you already know my name?"
Sweat-dropping Syaoran couldn't help but get nervous, "Ah! Uh, sorry, but you are just so well known in Japan, so I couldn't help but know your name..."
"It's okay Syaoran, Fai is fine." Smiling, Fai couldn't help, but notice someone else standing at the side. "And who could this cute girl be?"
Sakura blushed, while Syaoran sputtered in the background "I'm Kinomoto Sakura, it's nice to meet you Fai-san." She bowed politely.
Realizing Fai had just walked up to her, she stood up straight wondering what he wanted. Taking one of her hands in his, he elegantly bowed before brushing his lips on her hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you Sakura-chan." As Sakura blushed again, the two in the background couldn't help, but stare.
"Gah!" Syaoran could feel his heart giving away at the sight.
Seeing the kid waver, Kurogane hit him on top of the head. "He's just trying to make you jealous brat."
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Unnoticed by the group, another person made their way to the odd looking scene. I wish I brought my camera with me!
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Kurogane scowled, his day wasn't looking very well. First he had to come to this meeting without knowing what it was for. Second, a bunch of weak ass scum, came up to him in the alley thinking they could be a challenge to him. Third, he had to watch over the lovely couple, while they denied their feelings for each other. His day seemed better, when he met blondie, but it turns out he was to busy to fight because he wanted to fraternize with women. Watching over the three, Kurogane couldn't help but wonder, what was going to happen next.
The soft sound of fabric brought his attention elsewhere, "Tomoyo..."
At the sound of Kurogane's voice, they all looked over to where all his attention was focused.
"Hi everyone! I was wondering where you went!" Tomoyo walked up to them in one of her custom made dresses, while Sakura went over to greet her.
"Sorry Tomoyo-chan. We should have called you, to tell we weren't in the cafe anymore."
Clasping Sakura's hands she replied "Don't worry about it Sakura-chan, it wasn't very far a walk." They both giggled.
Looking around, Kurogane noticed the lack of women dressed in black around Tomoyo. "Oy, Tomoyo, where are all your bodyguards?"
"I told them that I didn't need them around. I do have a national kendo champion here," She looked at Kurogane, "as well as the future one." At this she looked at Syaoran.
Scratching at an invisible itch at the back of his head, Syaoran couldn't help but be embarrassed. "I'm still in training. I have a long way to go."
Interjecting Kurogane added in, "That's right. He still needs to learn a lot. And if you remember, kendo involves a sword and I'm not allowed to carry one outside of fights."
"I trust you Kurogane-san." Tomoyo smiled at him. "Shall we head inside a cafe to talk?" Tomoyo looked meaningfully at Fai.
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Well, this is everyone meeting everyone and intros. Rather boring yes, but I needed a transition. Things will get better though! Read and review!