Hey peeps! Another chapter is up! Sorry for the late update and all. Finals was coming and I had to study. Anyways, here's the next chapter! We head back to Tomoyo and Syaoran in the Kou Empire. Just so you guys know, it takes place after the battle between the Kou siblings in case you guys are confused. You guys are in for such a ride! Also, apologies if any characters seem OC-ish.
Warning: Cuss words and drinking noted in this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own CCS or Magi. Just any OCs I did.
Enjoy!
Morning streamed into the darkened room as Tomoyo snuggled into her bed more. Sighing in content, Tomoyo slowly opened her eyes as the sunlight greeted her. Smiling, she slowly began to sit up when she felt something wrapped around her waist. Frowning, Tomoyo looked to see why Syaoran was hugging her when her heart nearly froze.
'Huh?! That's not Syaoran...!" She thought as she saw a different man in bed with her. Looking around, she saw that she wasn't even in her room. A huge blush rose in Tomoyo's face as she examined who it was. Seeing his dark blue hair and scar on his face, there was no doubt that the man was Hakuryuu Ren, the fourth prince of the Kou Empire! As she gently took his arms off of her, Tomoyo realized something. They were in the same bed, without a single article of clothing on. As she tried to reason with herself, Tomoyo felt a sharp pain all around her body. Her face went pale as she couldn't deny what had happened. Carefully slipping out of bed. Tomoyo picked up her clothes that were scattered around and quickly put them on. Slowly, she slipped out of the room after she was sure there was no one and stealthily ran back to her room. As she closed the door behind her, Tomoyo saw Syaoran waking up.
"Huh...? Tomoyo? Where were you?" He asked sleepily as the boy stifled a yawn. "You...were gone all last night. Where did...you go?" Blushing, Tomoyo shook her head and ran to him. As she buried her face in his chest, Syaoran snapped from his sleepiness. "T, Tomoyo?!" Groaning, Tomoyo began to remember.
"Ugh...Syaoran. You have no idea what happened last night..."
"...So I appreciate it if you stop hurting my friend, OK?" Tomoyo said as she looked at the Kou siblings. The royal brothers (and sister) looked at each other before nodding. Syaoran sweatdropped.
"Amazing...they listen to her despite probably being older..." Syaoran thought. After having engaged with them a deadly battle wit their djinns, Tomoyo had somehow calm them down and proposed a truce with them. Syaoran watched as one of the princes, Kouha, wrap his arms around Tomoyo.
"Neh, Kami. Why are you even protecting that man anyways?" Tomoyo rolled her eyes as she slipped out of his arms.
"Prince Kouha. Syaoran is a dear friend to me. Though he may not express it very well, Syaoran is very loyal to his friends." she replied, giving up on trying to get them to call her actual name. "Besides, Syaoran is in charged of teaching the imperial vanguard. I don't think the emperor would like it if you killed him." As Kouha pouted, Tomoyo turned to Koumei who was talking with his older brother. However, when he noticed her looking at him, the prince turned his attention to the girl.
"...Yes Kami?" Sighing, Tomoyo motioned for him to look at the courtyard.
"I'm not fixing that." Koumei nodded.
"Of course you don't have to. I'll ask the servants to repair the grounds." Tomoyo nodded as she turned her attention at the crowd of people.
"...You saw what happened here. I'd appreciate it if you don't look down at me or Syaoran after this." With that, she left and Syaoran followed her. But, as he did so, Syaoran caught the eyes of Kouen, and he could tell that this wasn't over. Not by a long shot. As they walked along the hallway, Syaoran took the time to talk about what happened.
"Tomoyo...about what happened back there. Do you think that the power we is connected to whatever brought us here? And your appearance...why do you look like that?" Tomoyo pursed her lips as she tried to answer him.
"I...I'm not sure. Honestly. Maybe. And my appearance...I had a dream. About when I was born." As Tomoyo explained to him, Syaoran grimaced.
"Eriol...or I should Clow, is definitely connected to this." Then, the boy briefly explained what he remembered from his dream days ago. "If everything you said is true, then Aini has something to do with Clow. And if I recalled correctly, then Clow Reed is the descendant of Aini." Tomoyo gasped.
"No way. Then, does that mean you're-?" Syaoran nodded.
"Yeah, then that means she's my ancestor. Sakura has some connection to Aini as well. What I don't is why this is happening. Just what exactly happened that forced us to come here?" Shaking his head, Syaoran pointed to Tomoyo's hair. "Your appearance was morphed to protect you. And Gyouken tried to kidnap me as a child. She's the only connection from this place. There has to be something else...I think it has to do with 'Makhi' and 'Sheba'." Sighing, he noticed the trouble look on Tomoyo's face. "Huh? What's wrong?" Tomoyo stopped walking as she turned to face him.
"Syaoran, I told about Setta right? About how he helped me obtain my actual appearance? Well, he said something else to me. That...I had a child." Syaoran widened his eyes in shock.
"Huh?! Who?!" He questioned. Tomoyo shook her head.
"I don't know. But I think I met him before. When we arrived in this world..." Suddenly, Tomoyo stopped talking. She nodded towards the corner, and Syaoran understood. Carefully taking his sword out, he shouted.
"Hey! Who's there?!" Sounds of scuffling were heard as a familiar man walked from the corner. Syaoran raised his brow in surprise. "Huh? Prince Hauryuu? What are you doing here?" Hakuryuu, one of the princes that had originally challenged him, stood there, his face filled with guilt.
"...My apologies, Syaoran-kun. I am here to apologize...from before." With a slight bow, he continued. "I only fought you to see if you were good enough to protect Kami. But, seeing how precious you are to her, I realized that it was not necessary. I'm sorry." Syaoran looked embarrassed as he put away his sword. He felt as if there was another reason, but the brunette decided to pursue it another time.
"Geez. You didn't have to say it like that." Then, he placed his hand out in front of him. "You don't have to apologize. I could feel your reluctance to attack me in the fight so I understand." Hakuryuu stared at him before taking his hand and standing back up. Tomoyo smiled.
"Prince Hakuryuu, you have a kind spirit. I can tell." Immediately after she said that, the prince began to blush madly. Then, he began to stutter.
"K, Ka...Kami?!" Giggling at his blushing face, Tomoyo noticed something in is hands. Hakuryuu, following her gaze, stopped blushing and smiled.
"Ah. I almost forgot. Kami. Syaoran-kun. There will be a small party held tonight. I hope you can join." He explained as he handed them each a ticket. "You'll need them to get in." Then, he bowed again. "May we meet again." With that, he turned and left. Watching the scarred prince turn the corner, Syaoran looked at Tomoyo.
"Hm...I'm guessing we can't decline, can we?"
...
"This is a small party?! There's hundred of people here!" Syaoran gasped out as he stared at the bustling crowd. Tomoyo giggled as she straightened his kimono.
"This is the imperial palace, Syaoran. I think this is their definition of small."
After receiving the tickets, the two had returned to their room and picked out what to wear at the party that night. Tomoyo of course picked both their outfits, having a knack to pick clothes that looked both stylish and comfortable. For Syaoran, the girl had decided to pick a kimono of red and orange, making as though he wore a robe of fire. Seeing how the people wore layers and the cold temperature at night, Tomoyo added a couple of fire like under pieces to keep the boy warm. Syaoran's hair was long enough for Tomoyo to put his hair into a small knot at the top of his head. The boy wore black boots, complaining that the traditional shoes the Kou people wore hurt his feet. He played with his bracelet that laid on his wrist. Tomoyo opted to wear a layered kimono that resembled a priestess. With separated sleeves, Tomoyo's kimono had images of pink and purple butterflies on it, with soft peach blossom scattered on it. She parted her wavy, silver-purple hair into a bun, with two long pieces of hair falling along her face. Holding the bun in place was a golden pin that Princess Kougyoku had so graciously given to her. A pair of pure purple slippers and her necklace finished her outfit. Both had kept their weapons behind, determining that it would be inappropriate to bring them to the party. When the entered the room where the party was held, they were amazed at the sheer amount of people there was. As Tomoyo scanned the area around, she saw the royal siblings together, as well as the Emperor and the Empress on their thrones. Her eyes narrowed when she spotted some men with black robes and a white cloth covering their faces, sensing a negative atmosphere around them. As she went to warn Syaoran about them, she saw that he had wondered off.
"Syaoran...? Oh dear." She murmured to herself as she began to look for him. Squeezing her way through the crowd of people, Tomoyo saw him, talking with the Empress. Surrounded by the strange men, Syaoran looked nervous, his face pale as beads of sweat fell down his chin. However, despite this, Gyouken looked content, almost delighted, that the boy was talking to her. Then, when Tomoyo got closer, she saw Syaoran turn to her, a look of pure relief on his face.
"Oh! There she is! If you'll excuse me your highness..." As he began to walk over to her, Syaoran was stopped by the Empress. Holding him rather protectively, Gyouken glared at Tomoyo before looking sweetly at Syaoran.
"Why do you wish to leave with her? Why not stay here with me?" She asked, a purr in her voice. "After all, that girl is nothing but trouble..." With a wave of her hand, the robed men began to surround Tomoyo. Clutching her necklace, Tomoyo looked for an exit when she heard a gurff voice.
"What are you doing?" Turning around, Tomoyo saw that it was the Emperor. Having been preoccupied with the beautiful women, the emperor glared in annoyance at the scene before him. Then, he pointed to Tomoyo and Syaoran. "Let them go." Gyouken looked shocked.
"My husband?" The Emperor glared at the woman. "Did you not here me? Let them be. Why bother them when they have done nothing wrong. Holding back a growl of annoyance, the empress waved her hand one again, and the men moved back. Gyouken let Syaoran go, and the boy quickly walked over to Tomoyo. Taking her hand, Syaoran led them away from the glaring Empress. After putting some distance between them, Syaoran leaned himself against a pillar.
"Ugh. That was close. Those men suddenly grabbed me and took me to the Empress." Shaking his head, Syaoran continued. "Then, she started to talk with me." Tomoyo looked worriedly at him.
"Were you scared?" Syaoran paused for a moment before answering.
"I should be saying yes, but I can't. I feel some kind of connection with her, but I don't know what. However, I can sense a dark aura around her which was what made me so nervous in the first place." Sighing, Syaoran closed his eyes when he suddenly snapped them open. Then, he looked to his left and Tomoyo followed his gaze. There, the two saw the royal siblings walking towards them, along with another woman whom they did not recognize. Having both long, dark blue hair and blue eyes, the woman had a beauty mark in the exact same place of that of Hakuryuu and Gyouken. As the group approached the two, Tomoyo saw the woman's eyes widen. Then, when she got closer, the woman threw her arms around Tomoyo.
"Kami! It really is you! I'm so sorry that I wasn't here when you got back!" Tomoyo, though slight surprised, returned the hug. Once they broke apart, Kouha introduced her.
"Hm. You're memory might still be unclear, so I'll remind you. This is Hakuei, a princess of Kou and Hakuryuu's big sister." Smiling, Tomoyo bowed to her.
"It is a pleasure to meet you." She said. A startled look flashed on the princess's face, but returned back to a smile.
"I see. So, this is what you meant, Hakuryuu." She said to her brother. Sighing, she noticed Syaoran. "Oh? Who might this be?" Syaoran bowed.
"My name is Syaoran. I was charged with teaching the soldiers of the army. Tomoyo's is my friend." Nodding, Hakuei turned to her siblings.
"I must leave, but I will be back." Then, she turned back to Syaoran and Tomoyo. "I'm glad you're back, Kami. It was also very nice to meet your friend." With that, she left. As Tomoyo watched the woman disappear among the crowd, she noticed that the princes were surrounded by women. Koumei and Hakuryuu looked uncomfortable. Kouha ignored the femlaes and instead was busy punishing his servants (Which the enjoyed). A majority of the women, though, were surrounding Prince Kouen. As they tried to seduce him with their feminine charms, Tomoyo suddenly felt disgusted at their behaviors. Unable to watch it any longer, she turned and left, leaving Syaoran behind who was currently talking with Kougyoku. However, she was unaware when two of the princes watched her leave. Walking outside, Tomoyo kept walking with no destination in mind. After some time, Tomoyo came across the peach tree. Sitting down at the base of the tree, Tomoyo let out a huge sigh when she heard rustling from above her. Looking up, she saw Judar as he was eating a peach. Taking a bite from the juicy and fragrant fruit, the Magi looked down.
"*Munch*...The party too much for you?" He asked as he dropped a peach to her. Catching the delicate fruit and taking petite bite from it, Tomoyo shook her head.
"No, it wasn't really the party...I just had a confrontation with the Empress. I met Hakuei who was nice, but seeing the women trying to seduce the princes...it made me sick." She answered truthfully. Tomoyo wasn't sure why he was telling him this, but it felt as though she could trust him. Judar thought for a moment.
"...Oh well. Ignore the old lady. she's been like that ever since you and that boy came back. As for the women, it's a natural occurrence, at least for Kouen. Seeing Tomoyo's confused face made Judar explain more. "You don't know? Well, Kouen's been sleeping with women all the time. That's why they're so eager to be around him, him being the first prince and all. But, he does really love you, as well as Hakuryuu. The only difference is that Hakuryuu hasn't touched one woman yet." Tomoyo grimaced as she realized why.
"Hmph. You say Kouen loves me? Why isn't he like Hakuryuu then? He loves me and he hasn't slept with anyone yet. Heck, if he asked, I'd be willing!" She shouted. Suddenly, she heard something topple over in the shadows. Judar and Tomoyo looked to see a blushing Hakuryuu on the ground. As he quickly got up, he began to apologize.
"I, I'm sorry! I...I didn't mean to eavesdrop!" He says before closing his eyes, ready for his punishment. Tomoyo sighed. Feeling or hearing nothing, Hakuryuu opened his eyes to see Tomoyo staring at him while Judar snickers from his tree. Then, the girl motioned for the prince to sit next to her. Doing so, Judar decided to leave, giving the two "the alone time they deserved" as the man quoted. Sitting next to each other, Hakuryuu wasn't sure what to say when Tomoyo suddenly spoke.
"Hakuryuu. Tell me about our time together. When I was Kami..." Surprised, the prince nevertheless proceeded with her request. He started with her arrival to the empire, when his real father was the emperor. Using her knowledge, Kami brought profit to the kingdom, as well as peace to the people. A skilled archer and swordsman, Kami was also very knowledgable in economics. She was looked up to by both soldiers and advisers who often turned to the woman for advice. However, the people who truly adored her were the Kou siblings and Judar. As children, they all looked up to her as a big sister figure and a friend. They were awed at how she handle things and found her mysterious, especially when her friend Alexander, a young blonde boy from the Reim Empire, came to visit the woman. Each child had their own experiences with her, and each fell in love with her a different way. Kouha and Koumei admitted that they had a crush on Kami, but the brothers gave it up when Kouen announced that he wanted to marry her. Only him and Hakryuu admitted their feelings to Kami, who gently rejected them. Engaged to his older brother, Hakuyuu, Hakuryuu felt sadden, but chose to hide it. Eventually, the fateful day when his father's enemies came to the palace and set it on fire. While trying to save him and his fiance, Hakuyuu died. Although the two managed to get out, Kami had chose to go back in. Hakuryuu and the other children begged her not to, but she did. Before she left, she had told them this.
"Children, have no fear. When the scent of peaches disappear and the peach tree stops bearing fruit, then I am gone. But, when the tree once again blooms and bear its bounty, and you hear about a skilled archer, then I will have returned then...That's what she...you said." Hakuryuu explained as he finishes. Tomoyo remained quiet as she thought. Hakuryuu sighed before smiling at her. "It's alright if you don't remember. Honestly, I'm just happy you're back. Even if you can't remember, I'll help you make new memories. Together." Tomoyo, having heard his comment, blushed. As she tried to hide her face behind her kimono sleeves, she could hear Hakuryuu chuckling. "...You know, now that were the same age, I can actually call you adorable." He said as the prince put down her arm to see her lovely face. "Even though I don't mind what you look like, purple looks very good on you." He complimented. Tomoyo, still blushing, looked at the princes face, staring into his two different shades of blue eyes. Seeing the scar on his face, Tomoyo slowly put her fingers on his face, gently caressing it. A shiver went down the prince's spin as he gently took her hand into his own and kissed it. Staring once more into each other eyes, the two leaned closer, and they closed their eyes and their lips met. As they embraced each other, both were unaware of a third person who was watching from the shadows, a agonizing look of pain, anger, sadness, and betrayal etched into his handsome face.
To the present...
"So that's what happened...Wow Tomoyo. I never expected you to do it, and with a prince." Syaoran said incredulously. Tomoyo glared at him as she laid on the bed, her back still aching. Suddenly, they heard a frantic knock on their door.
"Kami! Syaoran! Please open up!" Syaoran quickly ran over and opened the door. It was Princess Kougyoku and Princess Hakuei. The pink haired princess suddenly barged in and went to Tomoyo.
"Kami! Please! You have to stop Brother Kouen!" Ignoring the pain in her back, Tomoyo sat straight up as she frowned.
"Kougyoku? What's going on?" Hakuei, after quickly apologizing to Syaoran, kneeled down to the girl.
"Kami. Kouen has declared a duel with my brother Hakuryuu. He claims that Hakuryuu stole you from him and defiled you." Hakuei's body began to shake in despair. "Please! You must stop them!" Tomoyo grimaced as she got off the bed, grabbing her bow.
"Don't worry. When I get there, I'll make sure no one gets hurt."
...
Following Hakuei and Kougyoku, Tomoyo and Syaoran arrived in the courtyard where they saw a large crowd gathering. In the center were Kouen and Hakuryuu. Both looked at each other stoically, eyeing each other with dislike and distrust. Even from a distance, Tomoyo could feel Kouen's rage, and surprisingly his sadness as well. Rushing over, she could hear them as they began to talk.
"So? Any last words?" Kouen asked the prince. Hakuryuu shook his head as gripped the staff of his weapon tightly.
"Kouen, do you really want to do this? It just caused agony to Kami..." Suddenly, he glared at Kouen with conviction. "God damn it! I love her! Why are you trying to separate us?!" The red haired prince glared at him as he pointed his sword at him.
"Why am I trying to separate you two? Why?" Suddenly, he let out a bitter laugh. "Haha! Shouldn't that be something I say?" Then, he grimaced as a bitter look spread across his face. "Such a shame you won't find out." As he raised his sword, Tomoyo squeezed her way through the crowd and pushed her way between them.
"Stop!" She cried out. Kouen and Hakuryuu, as well as the crowd stared at her, shocked. Hakuryuu snapped back as he pushed her behind him.
"Kami! What are doing here?!" He whispered to her. Tomoyo glared at the prince.
"I won't let you get hurt! Nor Kouen!" Hearing his name, the red haired prince returned from his shock as he brandished his sword at them.
"...Leave, Kami. This is between me and Hakuryuu." Tomoyo couldn't help but roll her eyes in annoyance as she went up to the prince.
"Kouen, listen. What is one woman worth over the blood of your sibling?" Kouen remained silent. Siging, Tomoyo continued. "...I won't deny your claims." She paused as gasps filled the air. "...But, have you ever wondered why? You, who literally slept with ever single woman you see. How can I trust and love you? Hakuryuu, he's sincere. He may not be better than you, but he tries. And I'm willing to give him a chance. Though, we probably shouldn't have done what we did..." The crowd of people who had gathered stared at the girl in anger. How dare a mere woman who was not even royal go against that of Prince Kouen? And yet, they couldn't help but feel awe at the sheer courage she was displaying. Staring at each other, Kouen eventually broke it as he put away his sword.
"...Why is it that you never look at me as an equal?" He asked in a sad voice. As Tomoyo looked confusedly at him, he walked away, his retainers following. Soon, the crowd dispersed, and Tomoyo saw Syaoran and the princesses run up to her.
"Kami." Hakuei began. "What you did...how can I thank you for saving my brother?" Tomoyo smiled tiredly as she slapped Hakuryuu's back. As he writhed in pain, Tomoyo answered.
"Make sure your brother doesn't do anything stupid again." Suddenly, a worried KOugyoku spoke up.
"...Kami. I don't think it's over." Tomoyo looked over at the princess.
"What do you mean, Kougyoku? Is Kouen going to bother Hakuryuu again?" Kougyoku shook her head.
"No...I mean, I think it hurt Big Brother really bad, when he learned that you were with Hakuryuu. I feel something's going to happen to him..."
...
Oh how Kougyoku's words rang true. Ever since the incident happened, Kouen shut himself inside his room, allowing no one to enter. As his retainers and servants begged him to come out, he did not respond. Not even to his siblings who were filled with worry and grief. Tomoyo could hear the angry whispers among the servants as she walked by them, no doubt blaming her for his grief. Tomoyo didn't deny it herself. Whatever made Kouen like this, Tomoyo was in the center of it all. Hakuryuu tried to reassure that he would be over it soon, but Hakeui confined with her that he was not eating any of the food that was brought to him, nor was he speaking to any of them. Though she knew what she had to do, she was unsure how to go about it. As she was walking towards Syaoran to ask him, Tomoyo was suddenly pushed onto the ground. As she tried to get up, someone stomped their foot onto her head. Holding back a cry, Tomoyo grimaced instead as she bit her lips. Glancing up, she saw that it was some of the women that had hung around Kouen.
"Are you happy, bitch?" One hissed at her. Another began to kick her stomach.
"Look at what you did. Lord Kouen is upset because of you. I don't even know what he see in you, a fucking bitch." As they continued to abuse her, Tomoyo didn't fight back. She thought it was her punishment. Suddenly, she heard yelps as she felt the abuse gone. Once again, she tried to stand up, only this time, someone was there to help her. Looking, she saw that it had been Koumei, worry etched into his face.
"Are you alright, Kami?" He asked. Nodding, Tomoyo looked to see that Kouha had his servants restrain the women. He growled at them before turning to face Tomoyo.
"Kami, don't worry. I'll make sure they're punished!" Tomoyo shook her head.
"It's alright, Kouha. Let them go." Kouha, shocked, looked at his brother who nodded. Sighing, he waved at his retainers who let the women free. As they fled, Tomoyo began to straighten her kimono when Kouha suddenly spoke again.
"...Are you going to help Brother En?" Tomoyo remained quiet for a moment before nodding slightly. A breath of relief escaped Koumei as he looked at the girl.
"Thank you. If he'll listen to anyone, it would be you." Tomoyo flinched.
"...Why thank me? Wasn't I the reason why he's like this?" she asked. Kouha did not hesitate when she said this.
"Maybe. No, you're right. It is your fault." He said bluntly. "But Kami! Don't you see? You can fix it! En loves you. I'm not asking you to return his feelings, but you should make it clear to him that you don't hate him either! The only reason he's like this is because he thinks you don't care about him!" Tomoyo nodded before smiling a little.
"...Thank you, Kouha. I'll go speak with him right now. Can you show me his room?"
It didn't take long. After a couple of turns, they arrived to Kouen's room where many servants were trying to get him to open up. Tomoyo's body felt as heavy as lead, the bruising beginning to set in. When the servants noticed her, the started to scowl and began to rant at her. However, they immediately stopped from the angry looks on Kouha's and Koumei's faces. Stoically, Tomoyo went up to the door when she was stopped by Kouen's monstrous retainers.
"Hmph. Haven't you done enough?" The pig faced man demanded. "Here again to make our lord more miserable?" Tomoyo did not answer him. Instead, she let her eyes which had changed from purple to pink and brown answer. Suddenly intimated, he backed down, and another man with snakes for hair examined the girl curiously.
"Oh? Kin Gaku backed down? That hasn't in awhile, not since Lady Kami's death." He said. Suddenly, he smiled. "I'm sure you can help our lord, Lady Tomoyo." With that they backed away, and Tomoyo had a clear view of the door. Eyes changing back, she took a deep breath as she went up to the door ad knocked on it. Though it was not hard, the sound echoed as everyone fell silent.
"...Kouen. It's me. Don't you think you've caused enough harm to your people?" No answer came to her. Sighing, Tomoyo continued. "...I worry for you, Kouen. Worried that you'd ruin your life over a woman not even of noble birth. Is it because of what I said? Were you hurt because of them...? Answer me Kouen. Or this will be the last time we'll meet." Once again, silence greeted her. Smiling bitterly, she started to turn away when a voice answered.
"...Don't go." Surprised, she turned and saw the door had opened just enough for her to get in. No doubt that he wanted her to enter, Tomoyo slipped in and closed the door behind her, and darkness consumed the room once more. There was a little light from where sun slipped between the shutters, and Tomoyo could make out empty ceramic bottles littered on the ground. Picking on of them up and smelling inside, she assumed that it once held sake. A figure was sitting on the floor next to his bed, Wearing only a thin white robe and exposing his muscular body. His head buried between his arms. Oh how the mighty prince had fallen. Tomoyo stared at the pitiful sight before she walked towards him. The man flinched as she drew near, his body tensing up. One had holding a half empty bottle of alcohol, the prince momentarily looked up to her, and Tomoyo could see his lifeless eyes. Ignoring her own growing pain, Tomoyo reached out to the man only for him to draw back, as if afraid of her touch.
"...How can I help you if you won't let me in, Kouen?" She asked softly. Kouen said nothing, but he allowed the girl to take the bottle from him. Putting it aside, Tomoyo placed her hand on his head and began caressing it, in a slow moving pattern. "...Are you afraid that I would hate you after that event? Is that why you shut yourself away?" Tomoyo could feel the faintest notion of a nod, almost childlike in a sense. Tomoyo continued to speak as she pushed his blood red bangs away, revealing his tear stained face. "I could never hate you. Disgusted with your behavior? Maybe. But, that is besides the point...Kouen, you asked me why I never viewed as an equal. It isn't that I don't. But, when I heard about how many women you slept with, and how aggressive you always seemed, I guess I let my judgement get the better of me." As she spoke, memories of her forgotten past returned to her. Days spent with the Kou children, her joyful and disheartening moments, their confessions. Never did she realized until now just how heartbreaking it must have been for him when Hakuryuu shared her first kiss...
Tears fell down her face as she gently cupped the prince's pale face. Placing her forehead next to his, Tomoyo let out a small sob.
"I'm so sorry...For breaking your heart so many times. Kouen, know that I don't view you as the child I once knew. I view you as someone who could be my spouse, my lover..." As she began to cry, Tomoyo felt him wipe the tears from her cheeks.
"...Why don't you?" Kouen asked, his breath tickling her ear. Tomoyo shook her head.
"I have given myself to Hakuryuu already. It wouldn't be fair for him if I left him like that..." However, even as she said that, Tomoyo couldn't help but look into his now fiery eyes, giving off a sense of desire and lust. Gently, he ran his fingers through her soft hair, kissing the ends of it.
"...You need not to say anything to him. Just one night, stay with me. After that, no matter what how long it takes, let me prove my worth." He begged, unusual for ow a prince should act. Nevertheless, his sincerity touched Tomoyo's heart, and she answered with a kiss to his head.
"...One night. Though I shouldn't be doing this, I must make reparations for your heart. After that, show me that you are worthy of my love." She whispered as they closed in for a kiss.
Was this all just a coincidence, to be one self falling in love with another? Or, was it all under fate's hand?
...
Standing in front of great wall that surrounds the Kou Empire, a robed man smiled to himself as he looked into his floating orb, watching as a familiar young boy stared at the rising moon, no doubt thinking of his friends and his beloved. Putting the orb away, the man silently walked away, towards the lush green hills of the plains. Reaching the top of the hill that overlooked the entire kingdom, the man removed his hood, none other than Eriol. His hair lengthen down to his knees and tied into a braid, the boy resembled his past self, Clow Reed. Then, from behind, two other men materialized. One was a feminine young man with braided blonde hair and a green outfit, his youthful eyes sparkling with wisdom of years past. Another had his face hidden, showing only his ancient looking robes and rather new glasses. Eriol smiled as he saw the two.
"Yunan. I see that you came." The blonde man known as Yunan tipped his hat down, smiling back.
"How could I not, seeing that your friend here asked me to come? Besides, I can tell that her plan is already been set into motion..." Eriol nodded.
"Yes. Sakura and Tomoyo, at least after tonight, will have become impregnated. I can already sense their child's strong aura. Both will carry twins, with Tomoyo's children having different fathers. Syaoran has yet to with his, but it will happen in due time. I already spoke with him, but I suppose I should update you. Robin and Lest are in the other world right now, as well as with Yue/Yukito. Toya and Mystral have confessed their love once more. There is some difficulties with Ayako and Dark, but some time should smooth it out. Cipher is still far behind, but she'll catch up eventually. Mei Lin and Rika are doing well, considering what just happened to them...There has been reports of another world, but that doesn't concern with the situation right now. That's the gist of it." Yunan closed his eyes as he thought for a moment.
"...Well, nothing has really changed. Al-Thamen are still in the shadows, no doubt up to no good. There has been more pink rukh lately, and somehow it's changing the black rukh into white. I'll make sure that they get reborn, but he's stubborn. At any rate, it'll get down." Then, he opened his blue colored his and looked at the two. "So, what's next?" he asked. The masked man, who had remained silent, suddenly answered.
"What's next? What do you think is next?" He asked. Then, he continued as he began to take of his mask. "Lady Aini sacrificed everything to ensure her people and children do not fall under that his control. Isn't the most obvious step to gather them all?" With a tug, the mask came off as well as his hood, revealing braided brown hair that mirrored Eriol's. The man smiled at his twin.
"You are absolutely right...Fujitaka. Clow's other half."
Just what exactly is happening?! Tomoyo is stuck between two men who love her. How can she handle it? A startling occurrence has happened. Eriol, a mysterious person named Yunan, and Sakura's father, Fujitaka are behind this?! Who are these people they speak of, and what exactly are they? What role does Aini play in this? And Sakura and Tomoyo are-?! Until Next Time...
Sorry for any OCness in here, or if it seemed really awkward. If you want to know who these people are, read my other stories. They're connected to one another.
k: Maybe, maybe not.
12345678910: Thanks! Let's just say they will find out in the most awkward way ever.
Until Next Time! R&R!