'Ello loves! 'ow are you? Jus' peachy on this side of the line of fire! Guess what, for the project in art, I got an A! But I still got a D in the class so far. Don't know why…I loved the project we did in there! It was an ink dot project, and it was really hard cause my hand kept cramping up from all the dotting. The people I sat next to in the class (who are pretty cool) said it was good. So, to annoy them (I know, so childish, but it's fun. It's part of my plan to rule the world!), I kept saying "Oh no, it's horrible!", "I messed it up! Look at that dot! It ruins the whole thing!", and other things to annoy them. I got 290/300! All I have to do to get 100 on the project is to darken one area, and that's it! Also, my sister left her XXX c.d.s when she left after Thanksgiving to go back to college. So, naturally, I'm listening to it as much as possible. I'm keeping them safe for her, don't you agree? Well, I'm going to start writing now, thanks for holdin' me back, not! Haha.
Words of the Wolf- (I'm feeling a bit...Scottish…)
3 men in a Bar
A Scotsman, an Englishman and an Australian were in a bar and had just started on a new round of drinks when a fly landed in each glass of beer.
The Englishman took his out on the blade of his Swiss Army knife.
The Australian blew his away in a cloud of froth.
The Scotsman lifted his one up carefully by the wings and held it above his glass.
"Go on, spit it oot, ye wee devil" he growled
Tour
The Scottish bus driver was giving a tour of Scotland to a group of tourist. The tour went through the countryside and the driver would point out sights of interest. He drove by this one area and said, "Over there is where the Scottish PULVERIZED the English."
They drove on a little further and the driver pointed to another area along the roadway and said, "This is the place where the Scottish MASSACRED the English.
Not much further down the road the driver told his passengers that on the right was the great battlefield where the Scottish WHIPPED the English.
About that time a man on the bus, with a stiff English accent, said, "My good man, didn't the English win any battles around here"?
The bus driver responds, "Not while I'm driving the bus".
School play
Scots boy came home from school and told his mother he had been given a part in the school play.
"Wonderful," says the mother, "What part is it?"
The boy says "I play the part of the Scottish husband!"
The mother scowls and says "Go back and tell your teacher you want a speaking part."
English University
A student at an English university, by name of Donald MacDonald from the Isle of Skye, who was living in the hall of residence in his first year there.
After he had been there for a month, his mother came to visit, no doubt carrying reinforcements of oatmeal. "And how do you find the English students, Donald?" she asked. "Mother," he replied, "they're such terrible noisy people! The one on that side keeps banging his head against the wall, and won't stop. The one on the other side screams and screams and screams away into the night!"
"Oh, Donald! How ever do you manage to put up with these awful noisy English neighbours?"
"Mother, I do nothing, I just ignore them! I just stay here quietly playing my bagpipes!"
Disclaimer: Main Characters do not belong to me, but everything else does.
Last Chapter:
Sakura was delighted, no, ecstatic! She got to see the person she loved dearly as a best friend and practical brother. She ran down the side of the table to his open arms, jumping into the warm embrace as she wrapped her arms around his neck as he lifted her into another one of his bear hugs. The air pealed with her laughter, he joined in, happy to see Sakura and her usual childish ways.
He hugged her tightly, as she did back. It always reminded her of Touya's hugs, and that was another reason as to why she thought of him as a brother. She was still dangling in his arms when she realized the young Li women were waiting for an introduction.
He let her down, but kept his long, strong arms around her shoulders stay, a friendly and protective gesture. Sakura spoke with lighter heart, her smile intensified,
"Everyone, this is Yukito. My bodyguard."
Live the Life on the Rails
(Syaoran P.O.V.)
I looked at her when she heard those footsteps. Her face just grew in recognition. And when this Yukito appears, she was practically all over the guy in a second! And then my sisters and Meiling just stare at the guy like he's a freakin' god! I mean, he might look good, but he's got nothing on me and Eriol!
What pisses me off is that my fiancée so easily goes to his side, and the way it was so natural to them…GAH! I don't care about her or anything, but she is my fiancée! She's on him like a fly to honey, and she acts like if she stands next to me, she'll die of disease or something.
When he let her out of the hug, I just watched. The picture of them together…they looked so perfect…tall, handsome guy, and a young woman (somewhat shorter), his arms around her. Why can't- SHUT UP! I gotta get out more…I'm actually starting to think about this chick! Erg, it's probably because I haven't gotten out for awhile, and I'm stuck here with her.
In the middle of my mental debating, I felt a pair of eyes on me. I looked up to see Yukito, staring at me weirdly. Well, not really staring, he was more just gazing….I looked him back in the eye, and he didn't back down. While I was glaring at him, I saw his emotions, like I do with everyone. On the cover, he was just a smiling, happy-go-lucky kind of guy. As I looked in deeper, I saw what was really behind those eyes. A threat. Cold, chilling, deadly, and the truth. I automatically knew why, too.
If I hurt Sakura, he would kill me. No hidden message. He would literally kill me. And I knew it. I suppressed the shiver that ran down my spine, my glare intensified.
No one threatens me, especially over a chick that belongs to me in the first place.
But I couldn't help but get the feel that I recognized those eyes from somewhere…
(Normal P.O.V.)
All of the females under 30 at the table were quickly beside Sakura and Yukito, flirting with him, or, like the Li sisters, just pinching his cheeks and calling him the most kawaii boy they have ever seen. Sakura had left his arms, but she played along with the other girls, toying with him, and he blushed lightly once in awhile, setting them off more. Yukito just stood there, smiling, laughing at their jokes, just being a good sport about it. Meilin asked jokingly, poking Sakura and then Yukito,
"Where have you keepin' this guy, Sakura-chan? In your closet?"
Sakura smirked,
"As if he can fit! Meilin-chan, you don't know how much this guy eats! I'd have to pack him and all his food in the closet! And he eats more food in one day than a herd of elephants in one year! He's just been in Europe for me. Which reminds me, any girls that caught your attention while there?"
Yukito's blush increased,
"Empress Ying Fa, you know there's only two women in the world for me. You and-"
"So, what did you get me?"
No one else knew it, but Yukito was grateful for Sakura's quick save. He grinned as she played the energetic child part.
"What makes you say I brought you gifts? What if I went through every major city in Europe, and walked past every store w/o thinking of you, and went straight to a café?"
Sakura smirked,
"Because you knew I'd do this…"
She went into the puppy dog look. Her eyes rounded, and her lips came into a pout. Yukito tried to turn his head, but the look was too powerful. He succumbed to the power, and whined,
"Oh alright! I got you gifts, but you can only get one right now. The rest you have to wait for until later, ne?"
Sakura regained her cheery composure and nodded. Yukito smiled softly, glancing at Yelan and then to Sakura. He brought out a small black velvet box out of his pocket, and placed it gently into Sakura's hand. She looked up at him, astounded and confused, but at his smile, she knew it was something she was going to love. She opened the flap with her innocent curiosity, and when she saw what was inside, she and the other girls gasped quietly.
Sakura gazed at the beautiful 24K white gold locket. It was a large heart shape, and on its hand carved cover was cherry blossoms in pink diamonds, ruby, and light amethyst, some emerald for leaves. She let it twirl on its delicate chain, observing it in the light. She noticed engraving in the back, bringing it close to her face to read to herself,
'Sakura, the flower of eternal beauty, one of innocence, youth, and purity. Living, loving, hoping, loyal, giving. The blossom will lead others to the light.'
Sakura was breath taken by the gentle words. But Yukito seemed to be waiting expectantly, and she did not fail him. She opened the locket, and again was shocked. Inside were two pictures. On the left was a picture of her family, her parents, Sonomi, and Yelan up top, Touya in the middle kneeling. On the other side, it was her and Tomoyo, hugging each other in the middle, their family (including Yelan) surrounding them, everyone happy, smiling. This was one of the many picture she had sent to Yuki in September, when Kero and Spinel discovered a hive of bees.
She looked up to Yuki, who more than comprehended what she felt. He brought another small black velvet box, and gave it to Tomoyo, even though she was amazed that he would get her anything, opened it due to her curiosity. She found a locket like Sakura's, but on the cover it had hand carved violets in amethyst, diamond, and sapphire petals, and emerald leaves. She read on the back,
'Violet, the flower of gentle sweetness, one of wisdom and serene beauty. Loyal through life, giving hope and love to those with non, never letting others give up.'
Tomoyo opened her locket with the same pictures; the effect was the exact as Sakura's. Both of them wrapped their arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. He smiled sadly, softly, knowingly, and wrapped his arms around the two, comforting them. After a moment, they let each other go, and Yukito put the necklaces around both of their necks. Sakura was the only one who could say it,
"Thank you, Yuki."
It was simple, but went into deep meaning. Sakura then decided to introduce everyone.
"Yue, this is Femei, Fuutie, Fanran, and Sheifa, the 4 Li sisters. Meiling, their cousin. Tomoyo, you of course know. The one sitting at Yelan's right is Xiao Lang, or Syaoran, my fiancée. The one on Yelan's left is Eli, or Eriol, Tomoyo's fiancée."
At the announcement of their names, the two boys stood and padded to where the girls were crowded. They appeared beside both of their fiancées, close enough as to almost be interpreted that they were protective, but only Yukito and Yelan saw it, the others were busy watching the Li brothers and their actions. Syaoran and Eriol looked Yukito square in the eyes.
To most of their surprise, Syaoran extended his hand out to Yukito. Yukito blinked, and took Syaoran's in a firm grip. They shook for a second, and then let go. The three young men had a calm expression on their faces, but none knew what was going through their heads.
(Yukito's P.O.V.)
When Sakura announced her and Tomoyo's fiancees, I didn't expect them to come up. They truly have grown since the last I saw them. And they unknowingly stand in front of the two girls possessively, and last night, they had a fight. These boys are so much like their father…
As Syaoran and I had shook hands, I felt much pressure coming from his grip. I didn't show it, but it was kinda starting to hurt, and then he let go. I saw something in his and Eriol's eyes, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
We would have been staring each other down for until probably we either died or someone had nature's call if Sakura hadn't coughed subtly. It was quiet, but demanded all of our attention.
(Normal P.O.V.)
Sakura coughed to stop the three's little show down, and all 3 looked to her, startled. She directed her gaze to Yukito, her voice serious, the air of superiority swirled around her,
"We have something to discuss."
She looked to Tomoyo, who understood, and both bowed to Yelan as a dismissal, and Sakura led the way to her room. Yukito bowed to Yelan, and when his face came into view again, his demeanor was grim. He followed the two girls up the stairs.
It didn't take them long to get to Sakura's room, and they entered quietly. Yukito shut the door and sat in the armchair. He was expressionless, but Sakura could tell he was anxious. Yukito was part of her family, having been raised along with her as he guarded her…
You see, Yukito was an orphan by the age of 2, and being raised in an orphanage toughened him as toddler. When he was 4, he was adopted by the Li clan as an heir to one of their families. The family, having observed over Yukito with his growing mysteriousness and cleverness, put him in training as a bodyguard. For 6 years, he trained to be the best. And at the age of 10, he was. Yelan and Rai (The Li bro's father), who had become a mother/ father to him during his training at their house, trusted and loved him, a second set of surrogate parents to him. They trusted him enough to guard Sakura (age 5) in her growing fame and future.
And when he went to live with the Kinomoto's, they became another family to him. He became best friends/ brother with Touya. Sakura became his adorable little sister/ charge. And the Kinomoto parents….his parents. He truly loved the Kinomoto's and all they had done for him. They treated him like of their own...
Yukito drew himself out of his troubled thoughts to listen to Sakura, who had in his thoughts turned on the stereo low. She and Tomoyo sat on the couch together, speculating him. Sakura started calmly,
"So, what happened while you were in Europe?"
"Exactly as I had told you earlier. I went, and it proved successful, and on November 13, all had receded from Japan, chasing you down in Europe through me. I kept them guessing where 'you' were, and it was going well until 2 days ago. At first word, I immediately came back."
Tomoyo sat silently, watching Sakura and the bodyguard. It was an abrupt change, from delighted comrades to serious Major and agent. She never heard Sakura being so…in charge. They were acting like this was normal! Tomoyo's spine tingled.
'Whole new line of designs! Military style!'
Sakura nodded to Yukito, closing her eyes for a moment of silence. She asked, strained,
"Yue, did you get the information on the drunk driver and the semi?"
Yukito nodded and picked up a black folder from the coffee table that Tomoyo didn't notice until now. She also recognized that the living room had been cleaned up a bit, more presentable. He flipped it open and started reading,
"Drunk driver. Name: Shishio Kamgeta. Age: 34. Here's his picture."
Yukito slid a color photo over to Sakura, who held the photo carefully, examining every aspect of this man. He was a ware and tare kind of guy, rough, but good looking. Short spiked black hair framed his countenance, but his eyes, they were black holes. Haunted, depressing. He was an unhappy man. Sakura didn't want to look any longer, passing it to Tomoyo, who in turned examined as well. She was quick to ask,
"Is he Japanese or Korean? Or both?"
Yukito answered evenly,
"Korean father, Japanese mother. He took his mother's maiden name after they divorced. He is married, to a Yumi Sogeto, no kids. It turns out that 2 days ago, he was free to leave work early. He went home to spend time with his wife, and came to find her cheating on him with her boss. He left, got himself drunk, and went drunk driving around town….you know the rest. The semi driver was proven innocent. Yelan had sued him under your names, automatically winning the case. He is now serving 5 yrs and 3yrs on parole, and is getting therapy. The money is going to your families funeral and charities."
Sakura and Tomoyo nodded at the thought that the money was going to charity. They already were heiresses to their family fortunes, and when they are pronounced fiancées to the Li brothers officially, they will get personal accounts. When they marry…they get more money. They didn't really care for the money; they had too much of it already. Tomoyo asked, her own superior attitude etched out. (She and Sakura are alike in so many ways…kinda creepy sometimes…)
"Did Yelan have the funerals scheduled yet?"
Yukito nodded again,
"Yes, today at 4:00. Private ceremony and cremation after. Yelan had asked me to tell you, because she is getting everything else prepared, including your week vacation, the official announcement, the public wake, and other things. She also needs you two to choose the mourning attire. It's casual, Japanese, or Chinese. There will be a procession of 5 limos. The first is Yelan, second is your fiancées, third is you two and me, fourth is your friends, and fifth is the 4 sisters and Meilin. Your friends will be arriving soon, so you must choose what the entire procession wears. Cho, please come in."
The two girls were surprised by Yukito calling in Cho, who came in with two other maids, all holding fabrics in black. They each displayed one female/ one male outfit on either arm.
Sakura and Tomoyo stood and looked at the choices. The casual; a black top and long skirt, a black suits. The Japanese; black kimono with silver roses, black hakama and black gi. The Chinese; black robes/ dress, black robes/ suit.
Sakura whispered into Tomoyo's ear,
"I chose Japanese…"
Tomoyo nodded in agreement and pointed to the Japanese set of clothes. Tomoyo asked,
"Can we have everyone come here to get prepared, guests as well?"
Cho and the other two maids nodded and bowed, Cho answering,
"Yes, young mistress. Your guests should be arriving in a half hour. I shall send up the clothes after I tell Mistress Yelan."
Tomoyo nodded again, and the maids left the room, shutting the door quietly behind them. The two girls sat down again, a small sigh escaped from them. It felt weird, ordering people around, when they don't know you, and you don't know them. Sakura made it a point that she needed to meet every person who works under this household.
While they were waiting, for their friends to come, they talked with Yukito, no longer serious, but they weren't happy either. The wake was going to be that day, and that meant the inevitable.
At 11, their friends came, not all, but the selected ones. Cho (Sakura and Tomoyo 24/7 personal servant), brought the two girls and Yukito down to six boys and three girls waiting. When the girls saw the two sad smiling beauties, the 3 rushed to them in a bear hug. Chihura looked the girls over, asking softly,
"Are you two going to be alright for now?"
Both nodded,
"We're fine, Chi-chan. Mad and I are just…thinking. That's all."
It was the guys turn next, and they gave their group hug, squeezing the life out of the two girls. Kenji tried to joke,
"Hey! After the whole things over, I can teach you girls to hula dance. I think I got it down, so I thought you might want to learn from the master."
All the girls grinned, but Miroku joked,
"Kenji, you only know the one pose, and even then you fall on your butt when you try to do it as a skating move."
Sakura and Tomoyo giggled. Sakura then asked,
"Did you guys eat already?"
All of them nodded. So, Sakura herded them all up the stairs to their rooms. Tomoyo took charge when it came to clothes and getting them dressed.
"Alright. Yukito, you take the boys to my room. We need to get the guys dressed first, since they're easier to get prepared. Guys, go to my bathroom and strip to your boxers…Now please!"
The guys hurried, and when they came out, the girls were teasing them, whistling, making all six blush at least a little. They got their sophomores dressed, then the seniors. Last, Akemi and Toshiro. Akemi had his finished, and Sakura and Tomoyo were trying to help Toshiro get his gi on.
Without warning, Tomoyo's door opened to show the Li family. Meilin inaudibly gasped.
Author Commentary:
MWAHAHAHAHAHA! Another cliff hanger! I am a genius! My foot was fine about a week after the accident, but I couldn't run on it very well, but I didn't tell my parents anything. They had enough on their mind. But now, my foot is better…I can kick with it, that's for sure! Lol. Guess what I was for Halloween? I was Pirate Queen of the Seven Seas...It was awesome, and apparently to some of the houses I trick or treated at, I was cute. But I wasn't so supposed to be cute. I was supposed to be a hot, deadly, ass kicking femme la pirate. But no, I was just cute. Grrr….(I know, this is pretty late, but, who cares?). Not only did me and my pals go trick or treating, but we sang to earn our candy. We sang the greatest song for candy, Lollipop. It was hilarious! People loved it, and it made us feel good.
I've noticed that I never had anything happen at Tomoyo's old house when their fam's were alive, and I never do anything in Tomoyo's new compartments (haven't even described them yet.). I'll try working on that. It's just, to me, it seems sorta natural for the two to always be in Sakura's room…don't know why…lol.
When the first snow came down (which was three days ago), I was planning on doing a stunt. I was going to take some old yellow Gatorade, get out of class by going to the 'bathroom', and pour the Gatorade in front of the three exits of the south wing of the school. I never got the chance to, because I then remembered that our school has cameras. I would have done it anyway, but then I'd need to borrow someone's coat and a hat…which never happened sadly.
I LOVE snow! Love it so much! Winter is awesome! Though I still love all the other seasons, I have this extreme love for snow. I literally go outside a side door at school (during passing period, of course) with just a t-shirt and pants (and shoes), and dance around in the snow for a little (when it's there)...No one really understands why I love snow this much, but they also don'tunderstand myother seasonal obsessions. Spring: flowers/ rain/ the thought of by birthday Feb 2, the time when everything is 'supposedly' reborn Summer: rain/ water (swimming)/ when the sky is open and you can spend the night under the stars (though you can do this any other night, I recommend in the summer, or spring, or fall. Winter, make sure you have a coat) Fall: things cool down/ leaves change colors and fall. I don't know why I pick out these specific things, but I do.I have other loves during the seasons, but that's for later...way later...lol
Well, you guys need to do your jobs! Read, review, and have fun!
Wolf