Authors Note: Sorry for the long wait on the update… I've been insanely busy!
Chapter Fourteen: Deception's Mistress
"I'm sorry Master Li. Miss Mei Lin didn't make it…" Wei had said it, and as much as Jamie knew it was a lie the tears came harder.
'I couldn't protect her…' He kept chanting in his head. 'She got hurt because of me…I let her down…'
"No…" Syaoran had said in a shocked whisper. His cousin was one of the strongest, fiercest woman he had ever known. He had trained her himself, and felt his anger for Tiger deepen. Not only had Tiger killed Sakura's parents, and His father, but also his dear cousin. His fist made contact with a wall. Sakura was in his arms in seconds holding him back and crying. He held her close, as if trying to protect her from this news.
"Tomicka!" everyone looked to Tobias's shout; only to find Tomicka unconscious in his arms. Wei went over to check her.
"She's fainted Master Lian. She's in shock." Wei concluded. He looked over at Jamie who hadn't moved from the position on the floor. "I believe Master Chan is as well."
"Thank…thank you Wei. Please leave us." Syaoran said. He looked sadly at the Dragon Leader on the floor not knowing what to do.
"Jamie…You need to sit down or you're going to be sick." Eriol said kneeling next to the broken man. Tomoyo was hugging a sobbing Stacy. Jamie fell back and placed his head between his knees. Eriol turned to Syaoran looking just as angry. "I'll call Alex?"
"Jamie…Do you want a punching bag?" Tobias asked knowing where Eriol was going with this.
"I'll want to kill him." Jamie's voice came through.
"And you can…if Lian will let you. We did technically say he could do it." Syaoran said trying to sooth Sakura.
"He's all yours Chan." Tobias said with a cold look on his face.
"Alex has Zaun ready if you want Jamie. Just say the word." Eriol said holding his phone. Jamie looked up with rage in his silver eyes.
"Yes…" Was all Jamie could say. 'This is for her. He'll feel the pain Tiger should endure…' And so they all left the hospital for home with one less Wolf.
Tiger
"Tiger, my darling…we just got a call. The little slut is dead." Tatiana said smiling as she placed the phone down. "How's your face?"
"She got in a couple lucky shots. Nothing that wont be healed in a few days." Tiger said angrily. He still didn't have a lead on how to get the Cherry Blossom.
"What do you want us to do now? The Dragon is going to want his revenge for this, along with the Little Wolf." Tsarina said handing him an ice pack.
"There's only one left. Grab her. She'll be easier to crack." He said throwing the picture of Tomoyo down.
"We'll come up with something." Tatiana said as her and Tsarina left the room.
Zaun
He was being taken to the fighting room where they usually did sparring classes. He had a feeling it wasn't for sparring, and when he entered the room and found Jamie standing in the center with a deadly look on his face, he knew it wasn't good.
"Chan…how are things?" He asked in a cocky tone throwing Jamie a smirk. Jamie's arms were crossed over his chest and he was in the same black jeans and wife beater from earlier. Zaun's smile widened seeing Jamie's slightly red and puffy eyes. "So the mighty Chan can cry…"
"I hope you realize that you're going to die here." Jamie's voice was deep and harsh. Only as Alex and Max left the ring did Zaun's fear finally seep in.
"What ever happened to sweet Mei Lin?" Zaun asked trying to weaken Jamie. He figured if he could get him to cry some more he'd at least have a chance. He hoped Jamie would be overcome with despair and not be able to fight at 100%. Was he ever wrong.
'Keep up with the lie…the whole mansion is here…' Jamie chided himself. "She's dead…and after I kill you I'm going to kill Tiger." Jamie waited for Zaun to attack first. Zaun didn't disappoint. Zaun lunged at Jamie trying to land a blow, but if anything Jamie was a great fighter. He blocked Zaun and then started punching and kicking him. Images of Mei Lin's limp body in his mind fueled his rage and before Jamie knew what was going on… Eriol and Syaoran were grabbing him and holding him back.
"He's dead Jamie. That's enough." Eriol said trying to calm his friend. Eriol was right. Zaun's body was lifeless and Jamie watched a couple of his and Syaoran's lower ranking men drag the body off. He calmed looking at the clock. He could take a quick shower and make it to the hospital before Mei Lin woke up.
"I need a shower." Jamie said shrugging off his two friends and heading toward his and Mei Lin's room.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Eriol asked following Jamie through the house. He was going to check on Tomoyo. They didn't want the girls to see the execution. Jamie realized that Mei Lin had told him to inform their close friends of the plan, and that he hadn't had a chance. If he told Eriol alone then Eriol could spread the word to the right people.
"Actually I do. Come in for a minute." Jamie said stepping inside his room. "She's not dead." He whispered as soon as the door was shut.
"Listen man…I know that you wish she wasn't but Wei said…"
"No! Listen to me." He started to yell, but calmed and lowered his voice again. "She's not really dead. It was a show…a plan she came up with. She's at the hospital sleeping. She thinks that Zaun had some help from someone in here. He wasn't the only one to betray us, and she wants to figure out who."
"Jamie I think your delusional. You're taking this hard…"
"Come to the hospital with me and I'll prove it." Jamie said in a hard voice. Eriol only sighed and nodded before following Jamie to the garage.
Jamie and Eriol
"Jamie…" Eriol started, as they were about to enter the garage.
"Not a word Eriol." He said. Too many people were in the house and around.
"Where are you two going?" One of Jamie's men asked. His name was Jared, and he had orange hair and green eyes.
"I need some air. Eriol's making sure I don't do anything stupid. If you need something talk to Akashi." Jamie growled as they left.
Hospital
Mei Lin had woken about two minutes ago only to find that Jamie had left. She was currently glaring at her door waiting for him to come in.
"Chan Jamie…You are sooooo in trouble when you get here!" She whispered through clenched teeth. When the door opened she was surprised to see Eriol, and by the shocked look on Eriol's face he was just as surprised to see her.
"You…your…alive?!" Was all the blue haired man could say. Eriol was clearly astonished.
"I thought you told them all before you left…" She growled to Jamie who had walked to her bed and kissed her.
"I didn't get a chance. Had some unfinished business to do. Granted I probably should have let you take care of it…but seeing as you can't fight right now, I had no choice." Jamie said. Seeing that she didn't clearly understand him he chuckled lightly. "Zaun…"
"You killed him didn't you…" She asked in a serious tone.
"I did. I had to do it for you." He said caressing her face. She sighed rubbing her temples.
"It's fine…" she said, still wishing she were the one to do it. "Did you tell the others?"
"No. I only had a chance to tell Eriol. Have a plan?" Jamie asked. Mei Lin only nodded 'no'. She hadn't really figured out what she was going to do.
"I have an idea." Eriol said smiling at the two lovebirds. "I tell Syaoran. He tells the girls, and they tell no one. Then one by one we tell everyone. As soon as Tiger figures out she's alive, then we have who ever is betraying us."
"There's a lot of holes in that plan Eriol." Jamie said realizing that someone could call someone and it would get leaked out before they could control it.
"You have a better idea?" Eriol asked adjusting his glasses. Jamie and Mei Lin only nodded 'no'. This was better than nothing, and they were sure Eriol would make it work.
"I'm not aloud to leave here for at least another day. I have my phone on me. Call me with what's going on ok?" Mei Lin asked looking from Jamie to Eriol. She reached up and kissed Jamie before he got up from the bed.
"I'll be in the waiting room. Say a proper farewell Chan." Eriol said smirking.
Mei Lin and Jamie
She had pulled him back down to the bed and looked at him with eyes full of worry.
"Jamie…" She sighed when she watched him close his eyes and turn from her. "Tell me what's the matter." She encouraged.
"I feel like I don't deserve you. It's my fault that this happened to you." He said starting to shake.
"You need to stop beating yourself up about this. I already told you that you can't always be there. Jamie Please…" She begged looking at him with concern. "You are a wonderful boyfriend, and I know I deserve the best." She heard him chuckle at her joke.
"Are you saying that I'm the best?" He teased.
"Yes, and you are mine! So stop sulking before I get out of this bed and kick your ass." She said glaring. She sighed when he leaned in and kissed her. "Go home, and get this plan in motion."
"You got it babe." He said and then kissed her again more passionately gaining a moan from her. "I love you Mei."
"I love you too Jamie." She winked at him as he left the room.
Syaoran and Sakura
With the news of Mei Lin's death, they realized how precious every moment together was, and retreated to their room. They were currently having a heated make out session, with Syaoran's shirt and Sakura's top already discarded.
"hmmm…" Sakura moaned as Syaoran's hand cupped her breast and massaged it. Her small hands moved down his chiseled chest to cup his manhood through his jeans. A small hiss escaped him when he felt his pants grow tight.
"You are so beautiful." He mumbled moving to her neck. She raised her head allowing him better access. His hands fumbled to her leather pants feeling the tight material. She helped him get them off, and then pulled him back to her lips in a tantalizing kiss. He pulled her right leg tight around his waist before grinding into her causing another moan to escape. She tacitly switched positions with him so she was now straddling him on the bed. She moved her hips against his hardness causing him to moan in response.
"God Sakura!" He moaned gripping her hips to try and stop her. She proceeded to kiss down his torso while unzipping his pants and pulling out his throbbing staff. She locked eyes with him before bringing it into her warm mouth causing his hips to buck into her mouth. "N…no…" He tried to reason, wondering how long he could last with her doing that.
"You taste amazing Syao." She winked before sucking some more. Finally feeling him get harder she stopped before stripping his pants and boxers from his form. After catching his breath he leapt from the bed and pinned her to the nearby wall kissing her hard. He easily lifted her and threw her onto the bed causing a yelp of shock to leave her lips.
"My turn." He said huskily grabbing her ankles and pulling her toward him. He could smell the sweet scent from her lower nether region, and licked his lips. He slowly bent toward her and kissed her inner thy, slowly moving toward her center.
Sakura screamed in pleasure when his tongue licked her. She shivered from the intense emotions racing through her from his tongue. "Onegai…" She moaned as he continued his torture. He started kissing up her stomach, and then attached himself to her breast sucking hard. Her hands found his hair, and he shivered feeling her nails move over his scalp. He moved up her neck, and she felt his hardness brush against her. Reaching down she placed it at her entrance before moving farther down forcing him to enter her.
"Saku…" He moaned feeling himself enter her. He finished filling her completely, them both sighing from the contact. He started moving against her feeling her shiver as he continued. Her moans filling his ears. She pulled him closer and he got the idea to switch placing her on top. She moved her hips in circular motion, and he used his hands to help her. She smirked as he moaned before he lifted his upper body to kiss her again. His left hand found her hair holding her lips to his, as his right hand held her body close. He flipped her back over and started moving harder and faster waiting to hear her scream his name.
"Syaoran!" She finally screamed, tightening her legs around his waist as she reached her first orgasm. He moved, if possible, even faster getting lost in her. When she shuddered against him again he released himself in her. It was like an explosion of pure love and pleasure hearing her moan his name again. He chuckled lightly when she whined in protest to him moving out of her. He laid his head on her chest and held her body trying to breathe normally. She placed kisses through his hair. She knew she loved him, and she wanted to tell him. Especially with everything going on, but it was the wrong time. She also didn't want to be the one to say it first. She wanted him to say it.
"I'm scared Sakura." He admitted to her, breaking her of her thoughts. He felt her stiffen beneath him.
"You're not scared of anything Syao." She joked.
"I'm scared that Tiger is going to get you. That I'm going to loose someone else I care about." Sakura sighed. She was glad he was finally showing his feelings about loosing Mei Lin.
"Syaoran…Tiger is not going to get me. And if for some reason he does, then you'll find me like you found her. There was nothing you could do to save Mei Lin. She was too badly injured." Sakura said feeling tears form in her eyes. She frowned when he got up from her and walked to the dresser. "Come back!"
"Calm down my Cherry Blossom. I was grabbing something." He said returning to her on the bed. She looked down at her neck when something cold rested on it. It was a gold necklace with a diamond wolf pendant. "Don't take this off. I'll feel better if I know I can find you."
"If it will easy your worry." She smiled lovingly at him.
"I told you that I can't loose you. If anything were to happen to you like Mei Lin I don't know how I would survive." He said hugging her to him.
"You'll never have to worry about that. I'm not going anywhere." She whispered. They both looked at the door when there was a knock.
"Hold on." Syaoran yelled getting up from the bed. Sakura wrapped the sheet around her, and Syaoran put on his boxers before answering the door. He raised a confused eyebrow seeing Jamie and Eriol standing there.
"Can you and Sakura meet us in the communications room in five?" Jamie asked smirking.
"Sure." Syaoran said before closing the door and running a hand through his hair. "Come on… something's up." He said putting on jeans and a green shirt. Sakura got out of bed putting on a skirt and pink top before grabbing hold of his hand and leaving the room.
Communications Room
Syaoran and Sakura entered the room finding their close friends sitting there. Tomicka didn't look too well, and Tobias was holding her close running his fingers through her hair.
"What's wrong?" Syaoran asked looking at Jamie's face. He thought that his friend would either be pissed or depressed, but he was neither. Did he really even love Mei Lin, or was it just a ploy to get into her pants.
"Mei Lin's not dead." Jamie said. They all watched Tomicka jump out of Tobias's arms and slap Jamie.
"This is not a time to be funny Asshole!" She screamed, tears leaking from her eyes.
"Lian…control your woman." Jamie said sternly watching Tobias pull her back to his arms.
"I'm not being funny. She's at the hospital, and she's alive. This was a plan that she came up with because she thinks that Zaun had an accomplice in capturing you." Jamie said looking straight at Tomicka as he spoke.
"It's true. I saw her myself." Eriol said holding tightly to Tomoyo. "She wanted us to know so we could, one by one, tell the gang members to find out if her theory is correct. We have to move fast. She's getting released from the hospital tomorrow."
"You're telling me…that you…lied about my sister being dead!" Tomicka screamed about ready to attack Jamie and Eriol. "That is just sick!"
"It was my idea…" Came a voice from behind Jamie. Tomicka and the others froze hearing Mei Lin's voice.
"Mei Mei?" Tomicka squeaked.
"Don't be mad Cat…I told Wei and Jamie that they had to play along. I didn't mean to upset you. But if we don't pull this off I have a feeling either Tomoyo or Sakura are gonna be next." Eriol unconsciously pulled Tomoyo closer to himself, kissing her neck.
"I want to see you." Tomicka whispered. Syaoran was in shock.
"You can. A couple at a time so no one at the mansion gets suspicious. Is Xiao Lang there? I haven't heard him yell yet…" Sakura had to elbow him lightly since it looked like he was still in shock.
"Mei Lin…" Was all that came out. He was holding a sniffling Sakura close to him.
"Man I wish I was there to see the Li Xiao Lang speechless!"
"He's just in shock like the rest of us Mei Lin." Sakura helped out.
"Mei Lin…I'm…I'm glad that you're alright." Syaoran finally managed.
"You're all not mad at me are you?" Mei Lin asked.
"No Mei Mei…this is a great plan…just…" Tomicka started.
"We just wish we were in on it sooner." Tobias finished for his fiancée.
"Well… I had to make sure the whole mansion knew. Jamie was supposed to tell you all at the hospital, but you stupid boys are too quick about revenge he didn't have time."
"You're right. It is a good plan." Syaoran said finally getting over his shock, and getting down to business. "Who came up with the one by one idea?"
"Eriol did." Mei Lin answered. Everyone looked at Eriol with a smirk.
"Mei Lin…what did you mean by either Moyo or Sakura were going to get captured next?" Eriol asked kissing Tomoyo's cheek.
"I figured that they took Cat first, and then me. They're trying to get the females close to Sakura. If they can't get her then they're going to get her closest friends. I just figured that Tomoyo was next on Tiger's hit list." Mei Lin deducted. It made sense. "I'm tired guys, and Wei wants me to rest. Call me with updates." Mei Lin said.
"Take care of yourself Mei Lin." Tomoyo said smiling.
"I'll see you soon sis." Tomicka chocked out through happy tears.
"Bye" And with that Mei Lin hung up. The girls were all smiling and hugging their men.
"Who's going to tell everyone?" Syaoran asked kissing Sakura lightly. He was so much happier knowing his cousin was really alive.
"No one will believe me. They'll think I've gone crazy knowing that I love her." Jamie said. He had a good point. No one would believe him.
"Hey…what better way to spread gossip than to have a girl do it?" Tobias asked looking at his fiancée who was still crying happy tears.
"As great as that idea is…Tomicka and Tomoyo are the only ones that know all the members, and if Tomoyo is on Tiger's hit list, we can't chance her doing the job. And the same idea that keeps Jamie from doing it keeps Cat from being able to do it. No one will believe her." Eriol said looking at Tomoyo.
"Sounds like you have an idea…" Syaoran said looking curious.
"I'll tell them. I know everyone, and no one would doubt me." Eriol said getting serious.
"But Eri…" Tomoyo started to protest. "I could do it."
"NO!" He yelled. She looked at him shocked at his outburst. "I wont risk your safety like that."
"He's right Moyo. If Tiger wants you or me, then we can't be doing anything that could put us in danger." Sakura tried to sooth. Tomoyo only nodded looking down. She didn't want Eriol to feel the need to protect her in their own house.
"It's a plan then. Start with our members. Then Jamie's. Start with people we trust the most. Leave about a five-minute interval between each member." Syaoran stated looking sternly. Try to listen out for people leaking the information to other members, and for anyone being suspicious on their phones. Let's catch this mother fucker."
"Ok…I'll start in a little while. I need to go talk with Tomoyo." Eriol said leading his girlfriend out of the room.
Eriol and Tomoyo
Tomoyo was sitting on their bed still looking at the ground as Eriol paced back and forth.
"I'm not some weak female Eri. I can protect myself." She said quietly. He only groaned with annoyance. "It's not dangerous for me to just walk around the mansion telling people that she's alive."
"It's not about you being able to protect yourself. I know you can. But you saw Mei Lin and Tomicka. They are two of the best fighters here and look how badly they were injured. I'm not as strong as Jamie and Tobias when it comes to you." Eriol said kneeling in front of her. She met his eyes and frowned seeing his worried eyes.
"Eri…nothing is going to happen to me." She said caressing his cheek. His hand held hers in place.
"I'm not strong enough to see you hurt like they were. You are my everything Tomo. Please let me do this for you. Let me protect you as much as I can." He pleaded. Her heart broke seeing tears form in his eyes. She pulled him to her and kissed his lips softly.
"All right." She agreed after pulling away. "If it'll make you feel better then I'll let you do it."
"Thank you." He whispered kissing her again.
"I don't want you thinking I'm some fragile doll that needs you to do everything for me." She said sternly. He only chuckled at her.
"I know you aren't weak or fragile sweetheart. I'm just worried, and I want to protect you." Her fingers brushed the tears from his eyes as her gorgeous smile greeted him.
"You do protect me Eriol. And I love you so much. Sometimes you have to let me protect myself."
"Not when it comes to something as serious as the possibility of you being taken from me. The thought of you being beaten alone kills me. I know you can kick ass. I know you can wield a gun. But so could the others, and that didn't stop Tiger."
"I know."
"Then you won't fight with me about this anymore?"
"No I wont. You're right, and so is Sakura. If Tiger really wants me, then I shouldn't take chances. Just be careful Eri."
"I'm the safest person around. Why don't you go with Cat to see Mei Lin. I'm sure she would love to see you, and I'll feel better knowing that you're not here like a sitting duck."
"If it'll put your mind at ease I'll go. But you'll call me as soon as you're done so I can come back."
"I will. I promise." He kissed her again and brought her into his arms where they just held each other. "I love you Tomoyo."
"I love you too Eriol. I'll see you in a little while." She said as they left the room together.
Tomicka
She was crying and yelling and crying some more.
"Cat you really need to calm down. We can't go anywhere with you in hysterics." Tobias soothed grabbing a hold of her. She took a couple breaths before a new set of tears came.
"I'm just so confused and angry and happy all at the same time." She whispered. "I want to see her right now." She said determined. She got up from his arms and walked to the door. When she opened it to walk out she almost ran Tomoyo over. "Sorry Moyo!"
"That's alright. I was wondering if you wanted to go see Wei with me." Tomoyo said thinking of something to say so the gang members that were around the mansion wouldn't hear Mei Lin's name.
"Eriol's letting you leave?" Tomicka thought Eriol would want Tomoyo on lock down.
"He doesn't want to risk me being a sitting duck. He told me to go with you if you don't mind."
"No it'll be good for us girls to go. Should we grab Sakura?"
"Wei said not a lot of people at a time remember?" Tobias but in. "Plus I think Li has her occupied at the moment."
"Toby will you go with us?" Tomoyo asked smiling sweetly.
"Like I would let you girls leave here alone. Come on." He said grabbing his leather jacket and heading toward the garage. Tomoyo eyed some of the men in the mansion she didn't really know wondering who was betraying them. "Company…" Tobias whispered low seeing a couple Dragons approach them.
"You all going out? I thought Li and Chan said no one could leave?" The same kid, Jared, said looking them over.
"Tomicka needs to go sign the death certificate, and Tomoyo's going for moral support." Tobias answered tightly. "Do you have a problem with that?"
"No sir. But you got a fax from Hong Kong." Jared said handing Tobias a piece of paper, and then walking off. Tobias read over the paper and a smile touched his lips.
"What is it baby?" Tomicka asked grabbing the paper, and then squealing in delight.
"Some of my gang members are coming out to help. Two of my most trusted. The twins, Rowe and Ryo. Remind me to tell Xiao Lang when we get back." Tobias said continuing toward the garage.
Hospital
"I should have kept your sister in here like I'm doing for you. You're ribs are healing up nicely. How's your neck and back feel?" Wei asked Mei Lin as he finished her physical.
"Still a little sore, but much better than yesterday." She said smiling. Wei moved his fingers over her spine watching her face for pain. "Ow…right there still smarts." She said when he reached her mid back.
"Is that where you first hit the wall?" He asked lifting her shirt and seeing the purple bruise. She nodded hissing as he lightly poked it. "It's still tender, but it's healing."
"Sorry Doctor but the Misses has some visitors." A nurse said poking her head through the door.
"Send them in. I'll be back to check on you later." Wei said leaving. Mei Lin's face lit up seeing her sister, Tomoyo and Tobias.
"Hey guys!" She said happily. "Can't…breathe…" She gasped when Tomicka rushed to her and hugged her tight.
"Sorry Mei Mei!" Tomicka said tears falling. "I'm just so happy!"
"It's ok." Mei Lin said hugging her sister again.
"By the way…NEVER DO THAT TO ME AGAIN!" Tomicka screamed to her sister.
"My bad…" Was all Mei Lin could say. Her sister only laughed. "Don't I get hugs from you two as well?" She asked sarcastically. They just laughed before hugging her. "So who's conducting the interviews?" Mei Lin asked.
"Eriol's doing it. He wouldn't let me because he was afraid I'd get taken." Tomoyo said in an angry voice. Mei Lin just looked sadly at her friend.
"He just wants to be cautious. He knows you can do it, but you also know how in love with you he is. Don't worry so much about it. You'll get your chance to be a badass." Mei Lin said winking at Tomoyo. Tomoyo only sighed finally agreeing that there was nothing she could do about it now. She would have other times to prove herself.
"So anyways…how are you?" Tomoyo asked.
"Two broken ribs, but mostly just a lot of bruising. Especially on my back from where I hit that wall. I told Wei to exaggerate a little bit to make it sound like I could possibly die. Sorry about making you all think I was dead." Mei Lin said looking sad.
"We understand why you did it Mei." Tobias said hugging Tomicka. They all jumped hearing Tobias's phone go off. "Lian…"
"I just finished the Wolf members, and nothing as of yet has come up. Syaoran is having me wait another ten minutes before starting on the Dragons." Came Eriol's voice. Tobias only nodded.
"Is Xiao Lang there with you?" Tobias asked taking out the paper that Jared gave him earlier. He heard a shuffle of the phone.
"Li here…how are things where you are?" Tobias knew he was wondering about Mei Lin.
"Everything is fine. I got some news for you. The Twins are coming into town." Tobias smirked.
"Good. We're going to need all the help we can get. Did you fill them in?" Syaoran asked getting into business mode.
"Not yet. I've been dealing with women since I left." He got a soft punch for that as he winked at Tomicka. "I'll call them when we've figured out who's not trustworthy in the mansion. I figure we'll just stay here until Eriol's done."
"Might be for the best. I'll call you as soon as he's done. Shouldn't take much longer."
"Alright." And with that they hung up.
Mansion
Eriol had spoken to every Wolf and was just about to start on Jamie's Dragons. None of the Wolf's seemed to believe the story, but no one showed any signs of suspicious behavior. He was sure Syaoran was relieved that he hadn't been betrayed again. After talking with Tobias and handing the phone over to Syaoran he heard about Tobias's men coming in and prayed they would find the imposter. He decided to start with the Jared kid that always seemed to want to know what was going on. He was standing with Akashi in the corner of the garage having a beer. They seemed to be arguing about something.
"Hey Jared. Can I talk to you a minute?" Eriol asked politely.
"Yes sir?" Jared asked. Eriol didn't miss the hesitant look cross the boys face.
"Top secret news. You have to swear on your Dragon oath that you wont share what I'm about to tell you. We don't know who we can trust right now." Eriol said in a serious voice whispering.
"Why are you telling me?" Jared looked skeptical, and that is the first thing that tipped Eriol off.
"Because I know how much you want to prove to Chan that you're loyal. He asked me to specifically tell you only. Do you want to hear it or not?"
"Yes sir. I'll guard this secret." The boy said.
"Mei Lin is still alive." Eriol's frowned deepened when the shocked look crossed the boys face. But there wasn't only shock it seemed that there was fear apparent too. Most of the members showed shock, it was to be expected. Most just said that if this was a joke it was cruel, but if it was true then they wanted to know when they would get to see her, and how much they missed her. Some even asked if Jamie knew yet.
"But Wei said she died…Are you sure she's alive?" The boy asked in a squeaking voice.
"Positive. I've seen her myself. Remember what I told you. Keep it to yourself." Eriol said. The boy only quickly nodded before leaving the garage fast.
"There is something I don't trust about that kid." Akashi stated walking over to Eriol.
"Me either. Hold on a second." Eriol said whipping out his phone. "Jamie…get on the camera's and keep an eye on Jared. Something's up."
"You told him about Mei Lin didn't you." Akashi spoke. Eriol only nodded. Jamie had first told Akashi knowing that he could trust his second in command with his life. "He was out here on his phone when I came in. When I asked him about it he got all defensive."
"You think it's him?" Eriol asked walking into the house with Akashi.
"If I were a betting man…yea I think it's him. Him and Zaun were pretty close if I remember. What do you think?"
"I think I'm glad that Tomoyo isn't here right now."
"She still pissed?"
"Yea…I'll have to make it up to her somehow." They stopped seeing Jared on the phone in the corner of the kitchen.
"She's alive I tell you! I don't know…she's stronger than he thought…No I haven't seen her myself…I don't want to end up like Zaun…no she's not here either…I have to go." Jared hung up the phone.
"I believe that a Black Wolf just gave you secret information, and I believe you just gave that information up." Akashi's harsh voice sounded from behind Jared. He watched the redhead Dragon freeze and turn around with terror all over his face.
"I…You…I had no choice!" Jared yelled grabbing for his gun. He held it up to the two men shaking from fear. "Tiger's going to kill me! You don't understand!"
"No…Tiger's not going to get a chance to kill you. I'm sure Jamie will do that instead. Put the gun down." Eriol said holding his up along with Askashi. Jared's scared eyes turned to the door when Jamie appeared along with some of the other Dragons.
"If I'm going down I'm taking one of you with me!" And he pulled the trigger. An array of gunshots sounded throughout the mansion as they all shot at Jared and Jared's gun in turn fired off round after round not caring where the bullets went.
Aftermath
Jared's body fell to the kitchen floor. His eyes were glazed and his body was bloody. He had been shot about thirty times by his fellow members. The bullets from his gun mostly went into the ceiling.
"Eriol!" Jamie and Akashi yelled grabbing the blue-haired man who was on the ground as well. Jared's first shot had hit him on the left side of his stomach and there was blood starting to pool.
"Eriol you need to keep your eyes open. Get Xiao Lang here right now." Jamie growled to his members closest to the door. They nodded and rushed out of the room.
"Tomoyo…" Eriol whispered.
"She's safe. She's still with Tobias at the hospital. I'm going to apply pressure to your wound and it's going to hurt." Jamie said taking the kitchen towel that Akashi handed him and put it on the gun wound. Eriol yelled in pain.
"Ambulance is on the way." Mika said from the other side of Eriol.
"What happened?" Syaoran's voice was heard from the door. He quickly knelt next to his cousin.
"Jared shot him. He's loosing a lot of blood." Akashi informed as Jamie applied more pressure causing Eriol to scream again.
"Eriol…Stay strong. Talk to me. Keep conscious." Syaoran ordered.
"I'm…I'm really glad I…didn't have…Tomo do this." Eriol whispered through clenched teeth.
"She's not going to be happy that you got shot." Syaoran joked.
"Better…me…than…than her." Eriol spoke again. "Fucking hell…that hurts." Syaoran and the others only chuckled at Eriol's words.
"You must be in a lot of pain. You're swearing." Jamie joked.
"Who else…got shot?" Eriol asked closing his eyes as another wave of pain hit him.
"He nicked Akashi on the arm, and one of the bullets ricocheted off the fridge and hit Sage in the leg. You got the worst one. Sorry dude." Mika said from next to Syaoran.
"Damn…just…just my luck. Moyo…she's…she's going…to kill me." Eriol said through a slight chuckle.
"Just hang in there buddy. The medics are here to take you to the hospital. I'll call Tomoyo and let her know what's going on." Syaoran said taking out his phone.
"Don't…don't make her…worry." Eriol said as the medics got him on a stretcher.
"She's going to worry. She's Tomoyo." Jamie said following Eriol's stretcher.
"Good point…" Eriol hissed.
Hospital
"Tomoyo…you need to sit down." Tobias said after hanging up the phone. Tomoyo complied looking scared and confused. The girls had just finished playing cards and they were waiting for a call so they could go home.
"Something's happened to Eriol hasn't it?" She asked meekly. Scared violet eyes met Tobias's sad ones.
"He's fine. He got shot." She gasped in horror at Tobias's words. "It's nothing serious. They just got here, and he's in surgery. He'll be out in twenty minutes. He's on the next floor." Tobias had to yell the last part because Tomoyo had booked it out of the room and was running toward the stairs.
People and rooms blurred past her as she ran toward the floor Tobias had said Eriol would be on. Tears weren't helping her see very well, but all she cared about was seeing her love. "Eriol…"
"Tomoyo?!" Jamie's voice shocked her out of her run. He grabbed her shoulders to keep her from falling. "Hey! Calm down he's fine!"
"What happened?! How did this happen?!" She was hysterical and shaking.
"He found out who was on Tiger's side and confronted the man with Akashi. It was the boy, Jared. He got scared and shot off his gun. It was a lousy shot, and only hit Eriol in the side. The Doctor said it wasn't even near any organs." Jamie explained trying to calm the crying girl.
"What happened to that Jared kid?" She asked eyes ablaze.
"Eriol shot him dead." Jamie confirmed making her relax.
"Is he ok? Is he in pain?" Meaning Eriol.
"Well he cursed a couple times on the way here…but mostly he was just worried about you, and he didn't want to upset you." Tomoyo sighed letting her tears fall some more.
"Master Chan…Miss Daidouji…Master Eriol is awake. Everything went fine." Wei said with a smile. Tomoyo hurried behind him as Jamie headed to see Mei Lin.
Eriol and Tomoyo
He was sitting up in his bed waiting for Tomoyo to burst through the door and start yelling at him for being stupid. He was shocked when her raven head peaked through the door and she looked scared.
"Can I come in?" She asked softly. He only smiled and nodded to her. He held his hand out to her waiting for her to come into his arms. "You're not hurt?" She asked quietly taking his hand in hers. She seemed afraid to touch him. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to lay with him on the bed.
"I was expecting you to come in yelling at me for being stupid." He whispered placing a kiss on her head.
"No. I'm just worried." She sighed snuggling up to his good side. He tightened his hold on her.
"I'm sorry to worry you. Tell me how I can make it up to you."
"Don't get shot anymore." She joked and he chuckled lightly.
"I'll try my best sweetheart. I'm so glad you were here when everything happened."
"I know you are. And as much as I wish I could have been there when you got hurt, I understand that I would have only added stress to you. I didn't want to get in your way."
"You never get in my way darling. I would have just been so worried about him getting to you. I'd rather get shot knowing your safe, than risk your life." He felt her arms tighten around his waist. He cringed a bit from the wound, but didn't move her.
"I know Eri. And I promise to do whatever you need me to do so that you won't worry about me. But I want you to also promise that you won't just keep sending me away. I want to help."
"And I'll let you help. But…nothing too dangerous alright?"
"I think I can agree with that. Can we go home now?" She asked cutely smiling at him. He nodded as she handed him his clothes to change into. After changing he took her hand in his and they left together.
Tiger
"Well…not only is the Wolf Bitch alive, but our only other contact is now dead. What do you propose we do now Tiger?" Tsarina asked getting annoyed. She couldn't understand how Tiger kept failing.
"We need to get one of these two, or all of them. Capture anyone you can. I'm done playing. Get me the Cherry Blossom!" Tiger yelled. "I want the Little Wolf to suffer…"
Authors Note: Hope you like it…I made it really long. R+R!