A/N: Sorry for the long and boring chapter. Not to mention it's so hard to keep Kamui in character yet not have be invisible. I will be gone all of next week so don't expect any updates soon.
Edit 3/21/13: So I haven't really gone back to continuing this fic. I reread and realized how much of a train wreck it actually is. For now, I'm just going to edit it and maybe I'll have the motivation to write new chapters. Ta ta for now!
"Long time no see," the green-eyed man named Subaru greeted. His welcoming smile complimented his greeting.
"Yeah what he said," the violet eyed Kamui mumbled. Unlike Subaru, he showed no sign of affection. Subaru elbowed him a little, enough to cause Kamui to flinch.
"Yes it has been long," Sakura said. It was hard to speak at all due to her disappointment of no Syaoran. She even thought it was just as bad as that dream.
"So you and the others are here in this world I see," Subaru added.
"Well yes, actually, this is my home country," Sakura replied. "But the others are continuing to travel." She grinded her teeth so she could hold back tears after quickly slipping out those last words.
"I see. So it's just you by yourself?"
To Sakura, that question hit her harder than a bullet. She gulped and still tried to hold back from crying. Instead of opening her mouth, she responded with a simple nod.
"I'm sorry. I know that must be painful for you," Subaru's smile faded and was replaced by a sympathetic expression. Kamui, on the other hand, didn't have any reaction what so ever.
If she could, Sakura would have told him how painful it was to be lonely and wait every single day for Syaoran to return. Head lowering, Sakura replied, "Well, I'm not completely alone. I have my brother but he can be busy sometimes. And there's his friend, Yukito, who's the high priest here." But Sakura knew well that Touya and Yukito did not make any difference. Syaoran was the only thing she needed. Sakura lowered her head until she was staring at the rocky texture below her. She blinked when she saw Kamui's foot tapping. Looking up, she saw that he had grown bored since he didn't contribute to the conversation. And Subaru still wore that same face when he last spoke. She realized that they were technically visitors or in her case, guests. Offering them to stay at the palace would break this awkward air around each other. "Hey we should go back to my palace. While you two are here in Clow, you can stay there."
Kamui crossed his arms, "Are you sure? We probably are only staying in this world for one night."
"Well why not?" Sakura replied, "Besides, it's about time for lunch and you two must be hungry. I can have lunch made for us." She felt more at ease now that the topic has been changed.
Subaru awkwardly smiled, scratched at his scalp, and said, "Well lunch sounds nice and all but-"
"In case you forgot, we're vampires," Kamui said crossing his arms, "unless you wouldn't mind spilling your blood for us." He glared straight into Sakura's eyes.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Sakura apologized, blushing. How could she have forgotten? That these two beings were vampire twins.
"Well aside from that, "Subaru assured, "We'll be happy to stay at your residence." Sakura smiled knowing that her offer wasn't rejected.
"Only for one night, "Kamui reminded.
"But Kamui can't we stay longer?" Subaru asked. His eager eyes stared at his twin.
"No," the violet-eyed twin firmly argued. "He might catch up to us". Kamui continued to cross his arms.
"Just this once, please," Subaru begged. "Sakura is our friend. And besides. . ." He covered his mouth with his hand to conceal a giggle and whispered something into Kamui's ear. Sakura couldn't hear what he was telling him, but whatever it was, it sure made Kamui hiss and grind his teeth. Or at least that's what Sakura thought until she saw a faint blush on each of his cheeks.
"Fine," Kamui hissed, "But we can't stay that long." Subaru smiled upon hearing his victory.
Sakura giggled, "Ok! Follow me!" She then lead the two vampires off the giant rock and they began making their way to the palace.
Finally, the three arrived at the vast, dome shaped home. Sakura helped sneak them in through the front door and past the balcony. She knew how much her brother hated it when she would bring Syaoran. Although Touya was still at the meeting, Yukito was probably around. When Sakura made sure the coast was clear, they quietly started walking up the stairs. Each sudden noise startled Sakura but they continued up anyway.
When they reached the top, Sakura turned her head left and right to scan the hallway and make sure nobody was around. Sighing of relief, she started walking again down the long hall.
"Is there a reason why-?" Kamui began to ask.
"Shh!" Sakura hissed. The last time Sakura was caught sneaking with Syaoran, Touya made sure Sakura couldn't see him for a week. All it took was one small word. Since Kamui and Subaru didn't have anywhere else to stay, she couldn't afford to be caught now. The three remained quiet until Sakura stopped at a sienna colored door and held the intricately carved handle. "This is one of our guest rooms. You can sleep and relax in here." Then she turned the handle and opened the door. They all walked in and Sakura closed the door behind them.
"Thanks for letting us stay here," Subaru told Sakura.
"Yeah, thanks," Kamui monotonously said.
Sakura smiled. For once, she could truly smile even without Syaoran here. "You two are welcome. If you need anything just tell me."
"Well in that case," Kamui spoke up, "If we're going to be in this country then we're going to need clothes so we can blend in." He leaned against the white walls crossing his arms.
"Oh right!" Sakura said, "Just stay here I'll be right back." She dashed out of the guest room and down the hallway. The first place that came to her mind was Touya's room. They all seemed to be around the same size so his clothes should be able to fit them. Sakura picked up her as she took turns down the hall.
Panting, Sakura walked over to the big, red door at the end of the hall. She turned the handle cautiously as if it was burning and slid herself through the small space into his bedroom. Things so far were going smoothly.
"Sakura, you do an awful job at sneaking around."
Well she thought too soon.
