"I told my father about your presence here in Japan. He would want to meet you soon." Tomoyo commented, trying to make conversation on a bad-weathered afternoon. It was her first visit by Villa Elisabeth, and after a tour around the mansion, she was invited for tea.
"That would be nice."
Long silence followed.
"This might be personal, but may I ask you a question?"
"You already did." Tomoyo smiled.
"Are you close with Eriol Hiiragaziwa?"
Tomoyo noticed her fingers shook by the mention of the name. She placed her tea cup down. "What makes you think so?" She asked.
"Oh, he couldn't stop competing with me at sports, and the day I met you, he was like a tiger protecting his prey…." His thoughts trailed off.
"That's normal of him. But were not really close. We´re just really good old friends." She then explained. Standing up towards a row of books. "You like books?" [Damn question.
"I like collecting very old ones." He commented smoothly. "Want to see my treasure?" He asked excitedly. Like a child under the christmas tree waiting for his present.
"Ehm, sure, why not?" Tomoyo laughed.
He turned around, searching for a certain thing, that she couldn't really figure out. But after awhile he pause before one of the closed cabinets. She made a mental note to tell Eriol about the rather large library. Larger than his. She chuckled innerly.
"Look." Louie said.
Before she knew it, a book was placed in her hands. A rather heavy book. And she cant believe what she read.
Clow Reed. She trace the name with her fingers.
"Clow Reed." She repeated the words aloud.
Louie just nodded. "A magician, between 1800-1900 in England." (A/N: Don't really know for sure)
"I know." Tomoyo heard herself saying. [Caught.
"Amazing, Tomoyo! I always thought he is a big secret."
"Actually he is. That is why I wonder how you found out about him."
"Alchemy. My father has this troops of scientist who are searching for the myths of eternal life… Your father is quite interested in it too." He admitted.
"Yes. I know about his wish. To be like a god." Tomoyo pondered. "I ask myself what the big deal is, about it all."
Louie looked quite shocked. "It is philosophie. human wants power, God is almighty. Human wishes for long lasting life, God is eternal."
"Does that really explain it?" She wondered aloud.
"Yes. humans always wants that, what they can not have."
"You´re right about that." She mused, remembering a certain english boy with a red haired miko.
On the next Monday morning, Tomoyo was surprised to find Eriol still there. She was so sure that he would have been gone to England without telling anyone.
But her instincts were wrong this time, cause there he sat, reading another book.
"Morning." She greeted.
He didn't look up, but did greeted her back.
She took a sit before him. Feeling a bit odd, because of his penetrating gaze. When she turned around to look at him, she met his stare.
"Something the matter?" She asked.
"How was your weekend?" He drawled.
"Fine… I was at Louie´s. You wont believe it, but his library is really bigger than yours!" She laughed.
He stood up. Grumbling. "Im going for some fresh air."
Louie came some minutes after Eriol left, a smile spread over his lips that reaches the eyes.
"Good morning!" He greeted energetically.
"Same to you." She answered.
"Is Eriol sick?" He asked looking around.
"No. Out for some fresh air." She answered absentmindedly.
"Im going to meet your father today." He informed her.
"Ah.. really?" She asked half-interestedly.
"So I guess I might as well tell you what it would be about…"
"Alchemy?" She assumed.
"The fusion of our clans."
Her head shot up with great speed. "WHAT?"
"I know you heard me correctly."
She was not informed of this. She turned away from him. Possibly pouting about certain things. But she didn't show anything. She was merely sitting there, eyes resting on the window, silent.
"Tomoyo. It is not my fault. Please, listen to me… I only heard about it yesterday." He explained, turning her head towards his. What he saw in her eyes was darting flames ready to shoot.
She smirked when he abruptly let go of her chin. Noone can survive the deathly glare of Daidouji Tomoyo.
"Scared? Louie King?" She paused. "If I knew better, there would also be some marriage arrangements this afternoon too. But I would not be there to attend it!" She hissed, eyes still throwing daggers.
Eriol Hiiragizawa had been staring at the whole scene. Though he couldn't really hear what they were talking about from afar. He knew there was some serious problem.
He finally stepped inside, clearing his throat.
"Good morning."
The glaring face of Tomoyo turned into a smiling one, Eriol wondered if she had trained it at home. How to change one´s features every second of the day and all.
The class started to fill and Eriol sat behind Tomoyo still wondering about her sudden change of character towards Louie. Eyes so cold and deadly, it ran shivers down his spine. She seems to have more secret than anyone else in this room. Interesting indeed.
Crash//Glasses breaking//Loud thud//Crash…
"Father!" Tomoyo shouted. "Why didn't you inform me about it? Am I not your adviser?"
"Not in this tone." Her father said smoothly. "I thought it would be better if you wouldn't know what I was planning."
"Marrying me off to some Alchemy-freak?" She asked sarcastically.
"Eternal life is a secret that should be discovered. And positively, the King´s-Clan already found out some helpful informations concerning it…and they are a powerful clan."
"I will not marry anyone." Tomoyo stated.
Her father gave a sigh. "Tomoyo Daidouji. You would do what I want you to."
"I would not let anyone threaten me!" She said turning on her heels and marching away.
Tomoyo was still fuming when she left the office of her father. The sun is shining, there shouldn't be any reason for her bad mood. Noone can make her marry, she promised. She would rather die than spend her life with someone she doesn't really love. For the 6 years she has been lonely. Spending it like she did now would save herself from breaking. She had to stay within this shell.
For her to marry, she had to share all her thoughts… all her desires. She had to give up her life as a Yakuza, and stay at home, to serve a husband. Beating people up is her only source of strength and when someone did take it away, she would die, like how she died when her mother went. She built a personality, and now, it is to be taken away.
"Tomoyo."
She looked up rather stubbornly, knowing already who it would be. "What?" She asked.
"Are you okey?" Louie asked.
"Do I look like it?" She moaned, glaring up at him for the second time of the day and that was rather surprising for he is still breathing.
"Not really." He admitted, smiling.
She snorted. "Then stop asking!"
"Alright, Miss Temper!" He teased.
She remained silent.
"Did you knew about the plan?" Tomoyo then questioned after a while.
"No, I didn't." Louie gave her a reassuring smile, which looked quite honest enough. "I know you don't really like me and all, but I wouldn't mind if I marry you, Tomoyo."
Tomoyo chuckled. "The problem is.. I mind!" Once again, she stormed out, wanting nothing but her peace.
A/N: Thank you for reading.