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Chapter Twenty-Four: Buyers Beware

"Kari that's the third time you've thrown up this morning." Sakura whispered as to not wake the other sleeping girls. Kari's dull, blue pools looked to her, and Sakura could see the grimace.

"I'm late…" Kari whispered back. She was so glad their little cells came with bathrooms. Sakura's eyes widened in silent shock. She didn't know whether to be happy for Kari or sad.

"Are you sure?" Sakura asked. She knew that this auction of Tiger's was going on tonight, so that meant they were on day 35 of being kidnapped. She was starting to think of ways to cover for Kari. All the other girls had had woman products brought. She was sure Tiger was wondering when Kari would. Which meant Kari was also going to need vitamins… This was looking bad.

"I'm on day 52." Kari whispered back. "I'm so happy, that I'm mad. I'm just hoping the boys are getting us out of here soon. I don't want my baby in any more danger than it already is." Sakura smiled. At least Kari was happy about something. This also meant Kari now had a reason to live. Of course it was that moment that Tara and Tiger walked into the room. Tara threw something shiny into every girl's cell. The flinging woke the others.

"Your attire for tonight's event ladies." Tiger's voice sounded. Sakura pulled up the scrap of lace and gems. She knew the gems were fake, but these were obviously to show off the girl's bodies, and leave basically nothing to the imagination.

"Unless you want this dyed red, I'm gonna need some lady products." Kari snarled from her cage. Tara threw her some tampons, obviously knowing that Kari was going to have to ask for them soon. That solved Tiger figuring anything out... for now.

"You bitches all have ten minutes to change." The Tara chick said as she and Tiger headed out the door. Sakura winked at Kari, as they stripped and changed.

"It's like a sharp, sparkly thong…" Elizabeth, the American, spoke as Sakura was finagling the wanna-be bikini top. Kair's outfit looked crazy as it was supposed to maybe be a one-piece, but that was only because lines of beads connected the two halves.

"At least we know that we'll be able to escape whomever "buys" us." Kari spoke smirking at Sakura. Some stupid business man was not going to be able to hold a wolf and lion very long. "And we'll make sure to get you girls out too."

"And how will you do that?" Jacqueline spoke. These girls still had no idea who they were talking to. Sakura actually laughed.

"We have our ways." Sakura said.

"Are these the same ways that are going to save you from Tiger? Because those are going so well." Rashida spoke. Well, Sakura would just have to prove them wrong.

"You just wait and see." Sakura said, trying to sit in her weird outfit. Tiger came in with Tara and her man-sisters, along with a few other big men. Guess it was time to head out.

"We are heading over early to get you all checked out by a doctor before selling you." Tiger said. Sakura and Kari exchanged startled looks. A doctor? Oh shit…

Syaoran

"The makeup artists will be here in about 5 minutes." Alex spoke to him from the door. They were in the Dragon's training room taking a break. Syaoran looked over to Sage who was taking on the Twins at the same time… again.

"Thanks. I'll let the kid know." Syaoran said to his friend. Alex and Mika had shown up a week ago with Rika and Naoko, who were with Mei Lin and Tomicka trying to keep the girls distracted. They were pissed that this was a men only mission. Syaoran heard Alex laugh as they watched Sage tackle Ryo, then kick Rowe. They could tell that Sage was pumped for tonight. They were all getting a little excited. He personally, couldn't wait to get his Cherry Blossom back. And when he did, he was going to be sure to tell her how much he loved her. They had been together for months, and he had wanted to wait for the perfect time to tell her his feelings, but that time had slipped away the moment she was taken. He wasn't going to make that mistake again. He would take the words he had spoken to Sage and turn them on himself.

"This is going to work Xiao Lang." Alex's voice sounded from behind him again. Syaoran only nodded. He didn't want to jinx the situation.

Sage

He was seriously pumped, which was the only reason he had asked the Twins for a rematch, or how he had put it, a chance for them to win their balls back.

"Where was this fighting when I kicked your ass 2 months ago?" Ryo asked, sounding winded. Rowe was lying on the ground after Sage had kicked him. Sage chuckled, he simply couldn't help it. He was going to get his woman back. Just because he was so happy he ran and did a few flips.

"Kid's off his rocker." He heard Rowe groan from the floor. Sage walked over to his girlfriend's brothers.

"Aren't you happy that Kari will be coming home?" He asked, smirking the wolf smirk. "I'll be sure to tell her how thrilled you weren't. I'm sure she'll love to know her brother didn't want her to return." He jumped when Rowe tried to swipe his feet. He chuckled again.

"And I'll have to explain to my dearest sister how her boyfriend really died." Rowe growled, but made no more attempt to fight. Sage took a seat next to him, and Ryo soon joined.

"I have to ask you both a favor." He said, getting serious, but knowing this was something he needed from them. "When Kari gets into the back room after we save her. Don't tell her I'm alive." The Twins looked at him confused.

"Don't you want her to know? I'm sure she's been going crazy." Ryo spoke, crossing his arms. Sage smiled a little, thinking of his pink-haired girl.

"I do want her to know, but I want to be the one to tell her. Please. Ryo, you're going to be in the back room with her. Just get her out safely. Don't mention me at all." Sage asked looking to Ryo. Ryo only nodded, as did Rowe. They all looked up when Syaoran's shadow was cast over them.

"Make-up artist is here. Time to get this show on the road…" Syaoran said.

Kari

She was seriously hoping that this mystery doctor they were going to wouldn't do any blood work. She didn't even want to think of what Tiger would do with her if he found out she was pregnant. All the girls were together in a large room, each standing to be weighed by a nurse. They each had their own nurse. It seemed that Sakura actually knew the ladies from when she was a pit fighter. The doctor that came in was older than Wei, and looked scared as all hell. Of course, normal people would be too when Tiger walked in behind the man.

"Start with my Asians please." Tiger said. As if the poor doctor would say no.

"Hello Blossom." The doctor greeted. Another person that knew the old Sakura. "Good to see you back. Gained about 5 lbs Tiger. Healthy though. The tattoo will not get her a high price in the personal bidding. You might want to think about putting her in the pits. You'll get more money for her." Kari turned her gaze toward Sakura. She knew the wolf leader could stand in the pits, but she didn't want to be alone anymore. She wanted Sakura with her.

"I'll take that into consideration Dr. Toya. How about my other one?" They walked toward her, and she had to make herself not attack Tiger. She had a baby to think of now. She hoped it was a boy that looked just like Sage had. So she would be able to see him in some way, everyday. The doctor pinched her skin around her arms and stomach. She sighed in relief when he didn't try to draw blood.

"She's a good one you have. She will bring in a lot of money for you tonight. Muscular as well. If you don't get enough for her privately she would bring you a good amount in the pits as well." The doctor told Tiger. Kari's mind raced at the idea of being in a pit fight. People got hurt real bad in there, and she didn't want to cause any harm to her stomach. The doctor and Tiger proceeded onto Adalia. The doctor did the same poking and prodding of the Mexican girl. "She rather skinny, but she's a sight. She will bring you some good money as well."

"Mexican girls tend to be skinnier. I'm sure the bidders will love how light she is. Easier to toss around the bed." Tiger laughed. Kari just glared. What a douche bag. When they moved to Elizabeth, the poor American looked terrified.

"She's small for an American, but she's the heaviest girl you have. She would do better in the pits sir." The doctor said. Kari could see the girl pale. Tiger just nodded as they made their way to Jacqueline. The doctor agreed that she and Rashida were better off in the private bidding.

Tiger

After listening to the doctor's advice, he wanted to throw something. The damn Cherry Blossom's tattoo would scare away many private bidders. They wouldn't want to worry about the Wolf gang coming after them. And the American's weight had posed a problem. Sure, her beauty would get him some money, but he could probably get a bit more for her if he placed her in the pits. He had already promised all 6 girls to the private bidding.

"What are you going to do?" Tara's voice sounded from behind him. She and her sisters were a team of specially trained killers for hire. He simply offered them a better deal. Join his gang or die. Tara was the smallest of the group, and most girly. He had chosen her for his bed. She had obviously taken that as being his new 2nd.

"They will go through the private bidding, and if I don't like the amount I would get from them, then I'll simply decline the money and stick them in the pits." He shrugged as Tara's sisters and some of his guards moved the girls into the waiting chamber. Divel's girls were already waiting. He was known for drugging his girls so he wouldn't have to hire guards to make sure they didn't run. Tiger thought it was a good idea, but Divel wouldn't be able to put them in the pits if he didn't get the amount he wanted. The auction was to start in 2 hours. The bidders would be arriving 30 minutes before hand. A few of the names he knew, and knew that they spent good money. He would make bank and get revenge on the Little Wolf all in one night.

Syaoran

He didn't look anything like himself. The makeup artists that Sage worked with did a fabulous job. His hair was black now, temporary dye, and swept back with a lot of moose and wax so it wasn't the least bit crazy. He had in blue colored contacts, and they had even fashioned him a new nose and chin. He put on his tux, since Sage said anything less would stand out. Tiger apparently liked high class auctions.

"Here's your new ID, passport, social. Everything is backed up so many times that the best hacker in the universe wouldn't be able to know that you're undercover." Akashi spoke, handing him the papers. The girls and I will be outback in the vans. Tomicka and Naoko are going to be in the building across the alley with snipers on the back door just in case. Syaoran growled.

"Am I too nice a person?" He asked harshly. Akashi looked confused. "Because I can't figure out for the life of me why those girls will not listen when I say to stay home." Akashi just laughed. Along with Sage who didn't look at all like Sage. His brother in all aspects walked in. Black hair, spiked, blue eyes and the same nose and chin that had been fashioned like the one he was wearing. Rowe's hair was laid flat, and his naturally blue eyes were covered with a darker blue to match the ones in his and Sage's eyes. They could pass for triplets. Of course, Ryo, Jamie, Tobias, Alex and Mika were all done up to look different, but only in eyes and hair color. They didn't have the added cosmetics. With Ryo's long hair, the artists simply put a wig on him.

Syaoran's new name was Senshi Yue, Rowe was Rinshin Yue, and Sage was Yoko of course. He would have to be sure to call them the proper name. No one seemed to care about the guards. They were supposed to be seen, not heard.

"Ok, briefing." He started to the men and women in the room. "Sage has been in contact with the bidders he knows. I'm not going to say this will be easy because we know that nothing is ever easy. Guards… the second those girls are brought into the room, you get them out! Take out anyone that tries to get in your way. They are our top priority."

"What if Tiger sticks one or both into the pit fighting?" Eriol asked. He and Tomoyo were going to stay behind and make sure the girls were ok, and knew who were saving them since the others were in disguise.

"I've put in a possible seat. If something like that happens, we'll be able to go there and get them." Sage said from Syaoran's right.

"Assuming they survive the fighting." Mika spoke looking grim. Syaoran looked to Sage. He had not really mentioned what went down in the pit fights.

"Explain Aki." Ryo spoke, leaning against the wall. Syaoran looked to the man next to him and waited as well.

Sage

He blew out a breath. He was hoping to avoid this.

"The pit fighters are bided on in the beginning. Then they pair off. They fight, and the survivor gets sold." Sage spoke, trying not to picture Kari in those pits.

"What do you mean survivor?" Mei Lin asked. Sage sighed.

"The pit fighting is to the death. If the girl refuses to kill her opponent, then they are both shot. I hate going to them. Hopefully we won't have to." Sage spoke, fixing his tie. 35 days without Kari, and he was distraught. He had been looking forward to this day all month. And now it seemed like the minutes were taking hours. His training with his friends and family were the only thing that made the day's move.

"Is there any way to get the girls out of the fight?" Syaoran asked praying to any god that would listen to not put the girls in there.

"A shoot out is about the only thing. It's more of the brutal side of the auctions." Sage said.

"Tomoyo and Eriol, start looking up ways to get the girls out of the pits just in case they end up there." Syaoran spoke. Sage looked at his watch. It was time to go. "Everyone sync your watches."

"Mika will drive us in the limo. Jamie and Tobias will take the vans around to the back." Sage spoke as they headed to the door.

"Toby, give this to Sakura so she'll know she's safe." Syaoran handed him the necklace. Sage pulled out his wolf pendant that he had started wearing again and handed it to Ryo.

"So Kari will know who you are without you blowing your cover." Sage spoke, as he, Syaoran and Rowe got into the limo.

Sakura

The sad excuse of an outfit was scratching the shit out of her. Kari's morning sickness seemed to be gone for the time being. Tiger hadn't come back into the room, and there was another set of girls brought in. Tiger's group was wearing fake diamonds, the girls that were there before them were in fake rubies and the new girls in fake amethyst. The other girls weren't talking, and Tara's man-sisters were guarding them, so she and Kari didn't talk as well. A well dressed guard walked into the room and spoke to the man-sister.

"Welcome ladies." He finally spoke. Sakura watched all the girls except herself and Kari flinch and shrink back. "The bidders have just arrived, and the auction will start shortly. The entire facility is guarded, so please do not try to escape. We have permission to shoot first and ask questions later. I will be coming to retrieve you when it is your turn. You just stand there. No talking." The man spoke before departing again. The man-sister followed him out, and that left all the girls alone.

"So what's the plan?" Kari asked looking determined. Sakura smirked. She had been thinking all day.

"I figure they're going to take us out the back door and into trucks. At least that's how they used to do it. I accidently saw a girl getting sold once when my step-mother was bringing me home. I figure we're good once in the vehicle, or right after getting to whoever bought us's house. These are usually rich old guys with minimal security." Sakura spoke quietly since she and Kari were seated next to each other.

"So get to the house, sneak out, and meet up where? I could go to Lian's mansion, or even Chan's for that matter. But what about you?" Kari whispered back.

"Where does Jamie live? Give me the street and I'll meet you there." Sakura spoke. She knew Beijing like the back of her hand.

"222 Dragon Boulevard. Just go to the gate and ring the bell. They have cameras everywhere. Flash your tattoo and they'll have someone come down to meet you." Kari spoke. Sakura smiled, and they both went back to being quiet as the guy came back in and grabbed one of the ruby girls.

Sage

He was seated in the center with Syaoran at his left and Rowe at his right. He was twitchy, but played calm. He didn't want to draw attention to them as they entered through the secret door way that led to his private boot. They had had no problem getting through security, and Syaoran had received a message from both Alex, Tomicka and Mei Lin saying that everyone was in place. Now if only this damned auction would move faster! As usual Divel had his girls adorned in fake rubies. He usually tried to buy most of Divel's girls, just because he hated how the man treated them. He had yet to find out where Divel's operation was so he could take the man out. But that was something to be left for later. Kari was top priority. He placed a small bid of 30k, but didn't want to spend more than 50k on this set of girls. Detoxing them was expensive.

"How long until Tiger's group is shown?" Syaoran asked, obviously getting impatient. They had just started after all.

"He usually shows his last. It's going to be a while, so sit back and try to calm down. There were only two bidders I couldn't get a hold of, but I'm not worried. I gave Mei Lin the code for their boxes in case something goes wrong. She'll be able to pull the girls out from the back." Sage whispered as the girl was sold, and they had to wait for the next one.

"Try to breathe boys." Rowe spoke. "Mother always said, patience is a virtue." Sage could tell that Rowe was on edge as well. He had already planned to leave the room as soon as Kari was out back, but Sage had to put a damper on that. It would be too suspicious for a bidder to leave the room before the auction was over.

"Divel has the most girls. After him there will be a group of three, and then Tiger's group." Sage responded as he watched Syaoran place a bid.

"They won't be drugged too will they?" Rowe asked. Sage could hear Syaoran growl.

"No. Tiger doesn't drug them for the mere fact that he puts them in the pit if they don't get sold. Divel doesn't have as much money, so he drugs them so that he doesn't have to hire help." Sage responded. He frowned as he saw they had won the girl at 45k. "Divel's girls usually don't sell so high. Means our girls are going to be expensive."

"I'm not worried about the amount." Syaoran spoke as another one came up. Sage sighed. It was going to be a long evening.

Kari

They had a plan. It was a good plan, and would totally work. Just as long as she remembered all her training. She was one of the best. She just really hoped that she wouldn't be stuck pit fighting. She also couldn't wait to get home and see her own doctor. Sure she had morning sickness, and was really late, but she wanted the confirmation. She smiled a little. Her face felt weird from not having done so in a while. She hadn't completely lost Sage after all. She would still have a part of him, so she could deal with that.

"What are you so smiley about?" Sakura whispered. There was one red girl left and the three purple girls.

"You should be glad I'm not plotting more ways to off myself." Kari joked back making Sakura smile.

"What do you want then?" Sakura asked. The other girls were pretty far from them. They were the odd two in the room.

"I want a mini-Sage. So I'll be able to see him every day." Kari spoke back thinking of a cute little boy with brown curly hair and green eyes.

"He'll always be with you ya know. Even if this miracle didn't happen. He's always in your heart." Sakura spoke. Kari knew that her parents had died young. Kari's had died only a few years ago, but it wasn't the same heart ache. Sometimes life was a cruel bitch.

"This way is better though." Kari said as the last red girl was taken out of the room. "My brothers will be pissed."

"I'm sure the Twins will get over it." Sakura assured. "And if they give you crap, I'll take care of them." Kari couldn't help but laugh at the idea of Sakura beating up her big brothers.

"Thank you Sakura. I'm mad at you for volunteering to be captured, but I'm glad you're with me." Kari spoke.

"We are going to make it home. I don't know what kind of order they are taking us. But whenever we go, I'll see you at the house." Sakura hugged her. Kari had to try not to cry. She figured she should be terrified, but she just wasn't. She had a reason to get home now, and nothing was going to get in her way. Tiger had resources and big guards. These business men would be easy to get away from.

Syaoran

This was insanely boring, and nerve racking. The announcer had just informed them that the first set of girls was done. Sage had "bought" 3 of the 8. The next group was about to start, and supposedly only has 3, so at least it would go faster. He was getting more and more anxious. He wanted to see his Sakura. He wanted to make sure she was alright. The lights dimmed to signal the next showing. The first girl was brought out in purple gems. Syaoran scowled at the outfits. These girls were all decked out in fake jewels. He knew they were fake because no underworld idiot would spend the kind of money on girls they were selling. Sage bid after one of the other boxes started. These girls were already being priced higher than the last group.

"Are you sure you'll be able to win the girls when they come out?" Ryo asked Sage. Syaoran knew that money wasn't the problem, but figured that if some other asshole wanted them badly enough there would be a problem.

"We'll win them." Sage spoke with a hint of determination in his voice. Syaoran was proud of him. The girl was sold to some guy down the row from them, and taken away. The next girl was brought out about five minutes later. Five torturous minutes later. She wasn't as pretty as the first, and looked in bad shape. She wasn't getting a good bid either. Sage bid 60k, and was the last one to bid.

"Sorry gentlemen, this auction will be sent to the pits." The announcers voice sounded. Two large guards came in to take a struggling and crying girl out of the room.

"What just happened?" Syaoran asked, as they waited for the next girl. Sage growled.

"If the auctioneer doesn't like what he's getting for the girl, he has the right to take her out and place her in the pits." Sage spoke. Syaoran watched him take out his disposable cell and dial a number.

Sage

He waited, even more impatient than before as the phone rang.

"What can I do for you Yue?" Kenshin's voice sounded from the other line.

"Three-way the call. This is important." Sage spoke. He watched the last of Reecoo's girls come out.

"You're good." Kenshin spoke again.

"When Tiger's girls come out… I'm interested in a girl with pink hair and a brunet. Wait 10 seconds before bidding. If I haven't bid within those first 10 seconds it's not the girl I need. I can't have either of them sent to the pits." Sage spoke quickly as he bid on the purple girl.

"Can you tell us why these girls are so important? I am also looking for a girl in Tiger's group." Listatt's voice sounded on the other line.

"He stole them from me, only to sell them." Sage growled out. He knew these men outside the auction. All good, high powered men, that were like him, and releasing the girls. The government turned a deaf ear toward the auctions, so he and his friends had taken it upon themselves to deal justice and free them.

"Understood." The men on the other line spoke at once before the phone went dead. He had won the bid on the purple girl. His heart started beating faster. It was time for Tiger's group. He almost cried when the first girl came out and she had pink hair. His finger was all ready on the button, waiting to start the bid.

Kari

"You're first." The man spoke as he grabbed her still sore arm and dragged her out of the room. She was harshly shoved onto a circular lit stage-like area, where she just stood. She saw about 12 glass windows, but only 10 of them had a little light on them and a box in the front that said "waiting".

"Good evening gentlemen. We will start Tiger's group with this young girl. She is 18 years of age, and weighing 115 lbs. Has a fiery spirit, and will keep you on your toes. Bidding will start at 75k." A voice spoke from the speakers. The box to her left lit up saying 50k. The box two down from that to her right lit up with 75k, and so on until the first box was at 350k. None of the other boxes lit up after that. The well dressed douche that threw her into the cell came back in and grabbed her to take her out.

"Congratulations, little lady. You have been sold. No pits for you today." He said as he rounded the corner. A man with blond hair and blue eyes met them. "She's all yours. I hope your boss enjoys this one. Feisty little thing." The other man only nodded before taking her other arm, completing the trade off. His hand didn't grab her as hard at least. She thought of easily getting free and making a run for it. The man must have read her mind, because he looked straight at her.

"Don't even think about it Kari." He whispered, and her heart stopped dead. "Not a word." He spoke again. She had to clamp her mouth shut. He turned her down another hall, and then to a door guarded by two men who nodded and let them into a small room. She turned to the man as he took off the wig.

"RYO!" She screamed, and threw herself into her brother's arms. He held her tight, making the horrible outfit dig into her skin, but she didn't care. She could feel the tears coming down her face. "You came for me." She whispered.

"We would always come for you." He chuckled as he hugged her. "We have a van out back. Time to get you home." He said leading her to another door at the opposite end of the room. Once he opened it, she saw an alley way and Mei Lin standing by a black van. Kari couldn't help but run to the girl.

"What about Sakura? She's still in there." Kari spoke as Mei Lin and Ryo got her in the back.

"We have another van for her. Go home, shower, eat and get some rest. You can see her later." Ryo spoke caressing her cheek like a loving brother she knew he was, but never showed. "And here." He handed her a chain. Her tears came harder. It was Sage's chain. Now she had another piece of him. Ryo kissed her cheek, and shut the door. Kari cried the whole way home. Home… she was finally going home.

Syaoran

He had switched seats with Sage so he could watch for Sakura. He was happy for his brother. The man had won his woman back, and would be able to see her in a couple hours. They were required to stay until the end of the auction. Syaoran frowned as the American girl was sent to the pits. The bid had gone up to 150k, but apparently Tiger wanted around the 250 mark. Greedy bastard. The next girl was black, but the announcer had said she was British. Sage had explained the system to him, so he waited the 10 seconds for the person who wanted her. It was the booth next to them that started. He helped out, getting the bid to 220k. The guy next to them won with 260k. Tiger only had Sakura and one other girl. He hoped Sakura wouldn't be last. He was going crazy waiting.

"There she is!" Rowe spoke pointing. He could have cried. She was alright. Thinner, and paler, but she looked as strong and beautiful as ever.

"Gentlemen, she is 18 years of age. Known also as the renowned pit fighter, Blossom. A real prize for any man. Bidding will start at 100k." The announcer finished. He was the first to bid. He was going to get his woman back, Tiger be damned. The he was going to kill the bastard. The bid got to 350k, and Syaoran put in for 375k.

"We got her." Sage said with a smile.

"I apologize, gentlemen. The auctioneer has decided to put her in the pits. Please join us in 20 minutes for a spectacular show." Syaoran literally punched the damn button and broke it.

"What the FUCK!" He swore, getting up to pace the room.

"Tiger probably figured she was worth more because of her background. We can get her from the pits. Try to calm down." Sage spoke. Of course Sage was calm… he had his woman back. He took out his phone to call Eriol.

"Kari's just walked into the door. Do you have Sakura?" Eriol spoke from the other end.

"No! Asshole is putting her in the pits. What do you have for me?" He spoke, still pacing. Probably making Rowe and Sage dizzy. He could hear typing from the other end.

"Ok, You send me a txt when you have her within reach. I'll cut all power to the building. You grab and go." Eriol spoke. Syaoran nodded as if Eriol could really see him.

"Be ready." He finished before shutting the phone. Sage sighed and stood.

"Follow me." Sage said as he led them to the pit fights.

Sakura

She was going to kill Tiger. Shoot him right between the eyes. Or maybe the leg and then an arm or something. Make it hurt. At least she was out of that hideous outfit, and into something more comfortable. Not that a sports bra and short shorts was much better, but at least it didn't scratch into her skin. She still had a plan. She would get out of here. The poor American girl was with her. That girl was not going to last in the pits.

"Blossom you're up." The guard called to her.

"Who am I fighting?" She asked as they walked into a very loud room. There was a bulky looking giant in the other corner of the pit. That would be her opponent.

"She's from the Amazon." The man said as he let her into the pit, then locked the door behind her.

"Bidders for your treat, the infamous Blossom against the Amazonian to the death. Bidding starts at 200k. Fighting will take place in 5 minutes." The announcer's voice sounded. Sakura cringed. She had never had to fight to the death before. Probably because she was owned at the time. Right now she was "for sale". She needed to find a way out of this mess. She took the time to look around the room at these bidders. They were a group of well dressed men. She could probably jump up to the railing and run through the bidders before the guns came out. Most of the guards were around the floor of the arena, not near the top.

"Ying Fa!" She turned around in circles hearing someone call her. Syaoran was the only one to ever call her that. She looked at the bidders, but she couldn't find him. She looked oddly at a group of three men with black hair and blue eyes. The one in the middle was starring right at her. He wasn't even interested in the Amazonian. He held up his fist to her and then threw something small and shiny. She caught it and then looked back up to the trio, but they were gone. She looked into her hand and almost cried with relief. It was her necklace. Syaoran was here, possibly disguised as one of the black haired men.

"Ladies take your place." The announcer spoke. Sakura latched the necklace around her wrist so it wouldn't get caught around her neck.

"Sometimes you just have to save yourself." Sakura whispered as she and her opponent squared off. She knew how to fight, and if Syaoran was here, that meant she wouldn't have to fight to the death. It was just like riding a bike. When the bell sounded she waited to see what the Amazonian would do. The big woman attacked her, ready to win and gain some kind of freedom. Sakura easily blocked her advances and countered landing a punch to the woman's hard abs. She cursed lightly. The Amazonian had abs of steel!

"I didn't think Blossom would be so small." The woman spoke. She had a pretty girly voice for being so large. This time the woman was able to land a punch that sent Sakura into the caged sides, and then all of a sudden the Amazonian was at her throat, crushing her wind pipe. Sakura kicked as hard as she could, but the woman wasn't going to budge.

'Think Sakura!' Sakura spoke to herself, since she couldn't voice her words. Small… she was small! She maneuvered her lower body and wrapped her legs around the woman's torso, then twisted. Using the Amazonian's weight as a counter, she was able to get the woman off her wind pipe, and to the ground. Then the power was cut.

"What the hell?!" She heard the Amazonian say, but that was all she would listen for. No power meant no lights. Sakura had great night vision! She gave it a moment, and then saw how the objects around the room came into semi-focus. It was all she needed. She jumped and climbed the caged area, then up to the 2nd floor where the bidders were freaking out. She used this to stay low and get out of there. She found a door with a lit up "Exit" sign. She didn't hesitate, she just ran.

Syaoran

"YING FA!" He yelled down to Sakura. She had to have heard him. She was looking around the room as if she had, then her beautiful emerald eyes landed on him. He held up the necklace he had retrieved from Tobias before coming to the pit area, and threw it to her.

"Let's move." Sage spoke, as they headed toward the floor area. He kept his eyes on Sakura as they moved through the spectators and bidders standing around. He was nervous about the person Sakura was supposed to fight. The woman was huge! The announcer had said she was Amazon. Seemed like kind of an unfair fight.

"Ladies take your place." The announcer spoke. He could see the caged area, but they couldn't get closer thanks to the guards. When the bell rang, signaling the fight he watched only Sakura. He knew she wouldn't attack first, but he was hoping she could manage.

"How long do you think she can handle being in there?" Rowe asked. Syaoran flinched when the Amazonian punched Sakura hard, sending her flying. He knew Sakura could possibly win, but he was done putting her life in danger. He pulled out his cell and dialed Eriol.

"On my mark…" He watched Sakura trying to get out of the hold the huge woman had on her. Cutting the lights now wouldn't help her out. He watched Sakura turn herself into a pretzel and take down her opponent. "NOW!" The word was barely out of his mouth before the lights were cut. Sakura was a smart girl. She would get out of the room. And he now had a way to find her. "Track her." He finished as he waited for the lights to turn back on.

"She's outside. I have Tomicka following her." Eriol's voice sounded. Syaoran couldn't help the smile.

"I'll call you back once we're out of here." And he hung up his cell and waited. The lights flickered back on, and he waited for the freaking out to start. These people didn't disappoint. It also seemed that Sakura wasn't the only one missing. The Amazonian was alone in the ring, but there were people searching angrily for their girls. Tiger had a firm grasp on the American girl he still wanted money for.

"We can't save them all." Sage whispered. "Mr. Smith said he would make sure the girl got out. There's nothing more we can do here." When they saw a few bidders heading for the door, they followed suit. Jamie was waiting with their limo, and they didn't hesitate to get in. Syaoran pulled out his phone, and shifted to the front of the limo so he was next to Jamie.

"Where is she?" He asked Eriol, placing his phone on speaker so he could load his guns.

"She just turned down Kong Ave. If you take your first right, then second left, you should be able to head her off." Eriol spoke. Jamie easily followed the directions, and stopped the car before the corner that Sakura was supposed to be coming around any minute. Syaoran got out of the car and waited. She didn't disappoint. She came running around the corner, and he used her momentum to grab her and swing her into the wall as gently as he could given her speed. She started fighting him. He forgot he was in disguise.

"Easy Ying Fa." He whispered, and he smirked when her body stiffened.

Sakura

Being a cheerleader had its perks. For starters, she had been running for about 4 blocks, and still wasn't winded. Also, her legs weren't tired yet, so she figured she could probably run a good mile and a half at full speed before she would have to slow down. She only got 3 more blocks before someone grabbed her and had her against a wall. The first thing she did was kick, but this guy was strong, and easily had her pinned.

"Easy Ying Fa." It was his voice, but that wasn't what made her freeze. It was his scent. The smell that was one-of-a-kind Syaoran. She looked up into blue eyes. "It's me." He said again, staring at her. She couldn't trust this.

"I don't believe you." She growled, and tried to struggle again.

"Jamie!" the stranger yelled. He handed her off, and Sakura stopped. Mei Lin's boyfriend stood in front of her, smirking. She looked back to the stranger that she so wanted to be Syaoran.

"It's really him?" She asked her best friends boyfriend. Jamie drew his gun when someone came running around the corner. Sakura smiled seeing Tomicka.

"Tiger's looking for her, time to go." Tomicka gasped, and started shoving her and the stranger into the car. The limo was nice, but she wouldn't believe that this guy was Syaoran.

"Jamie? Who are these guys?" She asked, still weary of the three men in the back with her since Tomicka was up front with Jamie. Tomicka laughed, and Jamie chuckled.

"Syaoran, Sage and Rowe. Nice disguises right?" Tomicka asked. Sakura could only nod, and turn to look back at the guys. "At least take the contacts out." Sakura watched the three men touch their eyes and remove the blue contacts. Sakura almost cried seeing Syaoran's amber eyes.

"Xiao Lang!" She screamed before throwing herself into his arms. He chuckled and pulled her closer. Then she stopped and looked at the green-eyed boy. "Sage? You're alive?!" The whole car chuckled. "Where's Kari? Did you save her too?"

"Slow down Cherry Blossom." Syaoran said, while running his hands up and down her arms. "She's already home. And yes, Sage is clearly alive. We'll explain everything after you get a shower and some food and rest. No arguing." She couldn't help but giggle as tears slipped through her eyes.

"I'm agreeing only because I'm so happy to see you. All of you." She whispered before hugging Syaoran again. "But I am not kissing you till you look like you." She warned her boyfriend. He smirked and nodded.

"Sakura, welcome to Dragon Manor." Jamie spoke as he drove through some gates. Sakura giggled.

"You know, me and Kari had a plan. We were going to escape who ever bought us, and meet up here." Sakura said as they got out of the car.

"Sometimes, you need to let other people rescue you." Syaoran spoke before leading her into the mansion. It was good to be home!

Author's Note: No the story is not over! I hope you like that Sakura and Kari are both safe and home. Still have to get Kari and Sage back together, Syaoran needs to tell Sakura he loves her, and of course… they still need to kill Tiger! So keep the reviews coming, and I'll post the next chappie as soon as I can!