Chapter 3
At last! Chapter 3 is up! Yay! Thanks for all the great reviews!
Disclaimer: As usual, I do not own any of the characters from Tsubasa Chronicle, but I do own the plot of this story.
Syaoran gasped in wonder as they stepped into a little clearing deeper into the woods. Sunlight filtered down through the leaves, showing him a village constructed entirely of natural materials. He had never seen anything like it. Absolutely nothing was touching the ground. Suspension bridges made of wood and rope connected numerous tree huts built in trees, constructing an entire treetop city. People just like Leah, with pale green skin and carroty orange hair, moved through the city as easily as if they were walking on the ground.
"Come, let us go and see the leader of our village," said Leah. She led him up a rope ladder. As they crossed the suspension bridges, people looked at Syaoran's strange (to them) skin. Another girl, about Leah's age, came up and asked Leah who he was. "I'm taking him to see the village leader," replied Leah cheerily. Her friend nodded and skipped off.
Leah led him to the biggest tree hut. "Go in," she said softly. "This is the furthest I can bring you. I will leave now." And with that, she seemed to melt off into the trees. Left with no other choice, Syaoran stepped into the tree hut.
The hut was illuminated only by a soft candle. At first, there seemed to be no sign of life, until Syaoran noticed a little old woman sitting by the candle. "You are Syaoran, are you not?" she asked, taking him by surprise. "The spirits have foretold your coming. You seek something from our dimension."
Syaoran nodded. "Yes. I seek a magical jewel. It could only have been here recently. Have your people noticed anything?" Something about the woman gave him a sense of peace, causing him to feel that he could trust her, tell her anything.
The woman nodded. "Yes. The animals of the forest have shown signs of a disturbance in the very heart of the forest. You must go there and seek what you must find. However, you must stay with us tonight. There are many dangers ahead of you tomorrow, and it is late. Leah will show you a free hut."
With that, Leah seemed to appear from nowhere. She grasped Syaoran's hand and led him to a tree hut around the middle of the community. "You will sleep here," she said. "Please feel free to explore our humble abode. Tomorrow, another of my friends will come with all you need for your journey." When she finished speaking, she left.
Syaoran was left alone on the dark hut – alone to ponder his fate.
Another cliffie? How can this be? I'm getting even more evil than I imagined. Anyway, please review. Thanks!