Headstrong
By: xxxShyxPrincessx13xxx
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot, oc's, and the attitudes. Enjoy and feel free to let me know what you think.
Chapter 8: Hong Kong
The next day was Saturday. After the karaoke we went to my house. Eriol and Jake were driven home by Touya and Yukito. Mom gave Zero the guest room and we got the living room. I woke up before everyone else and I was making some tea. As I waited for the water to boil I thought back to the first time I entered the Streets. I have to thank Zero, Kaho, Chiharu, Rika, and Takeshi for that one time. It was amazing.
Flash Back
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" Where are we going Z?" I asked. We were in his car. I was in the front seat, Chiharu, Rika, and Takeshi were in the back leaning forward. Chiharu glanced over at Zero and then looked back at me.
" Kura, have you ever heard of the Streets?" she asked me. I thought about it.
" I only know the rules of the Streets, and that is because of what you guys taught me, why?" I informed her.
" Because, Kura, that's where we're going," Zero said. I looked at them confused.
" You see, years ago the Streets was a tradition. It was where different gangs came to compete and brought what they had to the table. It was a way to show they could trust each other. It was how they had fun. It was like Christmas for them. That was the joy they received in the Streets. However, over the years, the gangs changed it. Instead of taking place in the streets like it was supposed to, they moved it into different buildings. Instead of showing what you learned, it became a competition. Instead of having fun, it became a battle. No one knows what it used to be like. I want you to enter to show these idiots what the Streets are really about," Zero told me. I thought about it for a while.
" Alright. This could be fun," I agreed. Chiharu, Rika, and Takeshi whooped loudly. Zero and I laughed at them. From then on it became a tradition to go to the Streets. No one there ever beat me. And if they could land a blow on me, I laughed it off. They stared at me like I was nuts, but hey, it's what Zero taught me.
End Flash Back
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The pot started to whistle, breaking me from my thoughts. I made me a cup of tea and grabbed my phone. I saw I had three new messages. One was a voice mail from my dad, a text message from Syaoran, and a text message from Danny. I listened to the voice mail first.
" Hey Sakura, it's me. I was just wondering if you were free anytime soon. There are a free people I want you to meet. I'm sure you would get along with them. Let me know soon, alright? Bye," With that the message ended. I sighed. I would answer that one later. The next thing I did was look at Danny's message.
" Hey Kura, the Streets are in a month, right after Christmas," I read the message and smirked. He wanted to make sure I was going. That would be fun, beating him to a bloody pulp was something I could enjoy. After that I read Syaoran's message.
" I have to leave for Hong Kong soon. Call, please," I almost choked when I read that. Before my brain could function it, Tomoyo and Meilin were up. Tomoyo saw my face and took the phone from me. She read it than looked over at Meilin. I could tell by the guilty expression that she knew about this.
" Why is he leaving for Hong Kong?" I asked her quietly.
" Family business. He made me swear not to tell you. He wanted to tell you himself. Honestly, he is sorry. You should call him. C'mon Tomoyo," Meilin said gently. Tomoyo nodded and walked out of the kitchen. I sighed and decided to dial the number.
"Hello?" I heard his voice answer.
" Hey, why are you leaving to Hong Kong?" I questioned.
" I have to go to take care of some things for my family. My uncle just passed away and that leaves me in charge of Li Corp. I'm sorry Sakura. I truly am."
" It's all right. Are you going to be back in time for Christmas?"
" If I can take care of things quickly, yes. Why?"
" I want to show you something after Christmas. It's a big surprise."
" All right. I'll do my best to get here before Christmas time. I can't take over the Company until my eighteenth birthday any way. And even then I won't have full control until I marry."
" Okay. Just as long as you come by Christmas, I'll be happy. But now how am I suppose to keep the boys away with out you?"
" The same way you did in Osaka." I laughed at that.
" Alright. Well I guess I'll talk to you later."
" Yeah, bye." With that we hung up. I sighed. That meant I would have to go back to breaking jaws. Well hey I could always get some practice in before the Streets.
I got up and went to my room to get ready for the day. I changed into a tight crimson red shirt with "I'm not Short, I'm fun sized," in black writing, tight low rise baggy blue jeans and my trusty Etnies. Tomoyo, Meilin, Chiharu, and Rika already left. Zero decided I could use a little more training since the Streets was only a month away. I pulled my hair back into a messy bun and started to warm up. I knew the training I would be put through. It was never fun. I was always sore and aching afterwards. Zero came out back smiling.
It was smiles like those that always put me on edge.
" So what are we doing today?" I asked. His smile widen. I sighed, not liking any of it.
" Why, we're bumping up your training. Sure you're good. You were even the best in Osaka. But I want to make sure you can handle these boys here with your little pinky. And trust me, once I'm done you will be able to," he promised. I sighed.
" Alright, so what's first on your training agenda?" I questioned. He smirked.
Three hours later I was panting and sweating up a storm. The training wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. In fact it was a lot easier than when I first started fighting. I kept on and let my mind wander. I always did that when I practiced. Zero wondered how I never missed with my mind constantly away.
Flash Back
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" Sakura! Wait up!" I turned around and saw Chiharu running. As she caught up to me she was breathless. I raised an eyebrow at her.
" A gang was on your street today. It was right after school. They were fighting with another gang. It looked so surreal. The leader of the challenging gang had messy chestnut hair, amber eyes, and bronze skin. He looked hot. You remember that boy you were always talking about, that is exactly who he looked like," I stared at her with a blank expression. I sighed and shook my head.
" There is no way it was him, Chiharu. Trust me. The only place he goes to is Hong Kong and Tomoeda. He has never been to Osaka. Plus, he wouldn't know where to find me," I told her. She looked down. And I felt bad.
" It's not your fault. I just lost faith a long time ago," I told her. She smiled at me.
End Flash Back
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That was about two months before we moved back here. I needed to check that out later. Chiharu might have been right. She seemed so positive that it was him too.
" Ax Kick!" I heard Zero bark out. I sighed but did it nonetheless.
" Right punch!" Again, I did as I was told.
" Reverse Punch!"
" Round house Kick!"
" Knife Block!"
" Reverse Knife block!"
" Left---" I noticed Zero stop. I looked over at him and saw the reason why. There standing in my back door was Syaoran. I gulped. Uh-oh.
" I never knew you could fight Kura," Syaoran said. He made our way towards us. I walked over to Zero and picked up my water bottle. Honestly, I was stalling. Trying to think up a plausible excuse. I downed over half my water in one gulp.
" Yeah. My mom hated the fact the Osaka was such a dangerous place. She didn't want me getting hurt. So I decided I would learn a few tricks from Zero. I just grew to love it so much, I wanted to learn a little bit more," I lied. I knew he could tell. And it made me feel horrible. But I told I would tell the truth once I took care of my unfinished business.
" I thought you were headed off for Hong Kong," I said. I was changing the subject. Trying to take his mind off me fighting. He fell for it.
" Yeah, I was. But I wanted to say bye to you in person," he told me, a soft expression on his face. I didn't know when but Zero had went inside to give us a moment of peace. I smiled up at him.
" So who let you in? My mom or Kaho?" I asked. He smirked.
" Your brother actually," he told me. I was probably doing the perfect imitation of a fish. He smirked even more at me.
" Okay, wow. Anyways, it's not bye. It's see you later. Or talk to you later. Never, ever say good bye. Good bye means forever. And I'll make sure you keep your promise to me, even if I have to go to Hong Kong and drag you back here by your hair," I warned him. He just laughed.
" What makes you think you would be able to get me. I'm pretty sure I'm still stronger than you," he said smugly. I smirked.
" Let's see about that." And with that we began to wrestle. It took me a few seconds but I pinned him. I smirked down at him.
" How's that for old times?" I asked. He just smirked in response. In a few seconds our positions were switched.
" I don't know, you tell me," he commented. I growled. I tried my hardest to wiggle out of his grasp, but sadly he had an iron grip holding me down.
" Do you give?" he asked. I decided I wanted to be mean.
" Never." I knew a bunch of ways to hurt a males pride, but I wasn't going to be super harsh to him. He sighed but didn't ease his grip one bit. I was thinking up ways to get out of his grasp when my phone went off.
Shawty had them apple bottom jeans (jeans)Boots with the fur (with the fur)The whole club was looking at herShe hit the floor (she hit the floor)Next thing you knowShawty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, lowThem baggy sweat pantsAnd the Reebok's with the straps (with the straps)She turned around and gave that big booty a smack (hey)She hit the floor (she hit the floor)Next thing you knowShawty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
He raised an eyebrow at my ring tone. I immediately knew who it was. Before I could blink, he grabbed it. He looked at the caller id, and raised an eyebrow.
" Syaoran, give me the phone," I growled.
" Nope, I don't think I will," he said. With that he answered the phone.
" Hello?" I groaned, knowing exactly what would happen.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed. Feel free to let me know what you think. Thanks for all the reviewers. And for those of you who celebrate Thanks Giving, Happy Thanks Giving.
Chapter 9: The Streets: It was December 27th. The Streets took place in two weeks. Syaoran said he would be here before Christmas. He promised. I knew he would make, he never broke a promise to me before. I just hoped he came sooner then expected.