A/N: THAT'S IT! I can't hold it in anymore. This story in my head is bugging me to be written. So, here it is my second fanfic, Charade! Anyways, I know some readers had hoped that this fanfic would include fantasy and such but sorry to disappoint you guys, this is base on total humanity. Kero will be Sakura's cat though. Hope you like this!
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Attention: Readers of Purity Love. All those who guessed that Sakura would recover by unicorn's magic, you were right (doesn't matter if it's unicorn's tears or horn, as long as you mentioned unicorn)! I know many thoughtabout phoenix tearswhich actually does too heal physical wounds. I forgot about that. Hehehe.But many of you got the answer. It took me a long time to decide what to do. Anyways, the character would be Sakura's personal maid. I know, bad idea... But I have no other choice. So, this will be like the time of naming Dust.
Note: Only people who guessed correctly about PL gets to answer this!
Most creative name, your character appears in this story as our cherry blossom personal maid. She plays as someone Sakura really looks up to. Japanese name please.
Description
Hair: Slivery
Gender: Female
Eyes: Aqua Blue
Age: 26
People eligible to answer this: you don't have to review for this story if you find it bad, I don't mind. You can just email me at snowchilly (at) hotmail (dot) com
Lianne
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Zhugefan (You mention mystical creatures,so you're in!)
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Summary: Sakura and Syaoran are arranged to get married. But what's this? Sakura's being clingy? That's totally unlike her. What on earth is happening? Read to find out! SS and a bit of ET
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Disclaimer: I don't own cardcaptor sakura... and I'm sure you don't too!
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Prologue: Promise
"Mother? Who are we waiting for?"
"A friend from Japan, Syaoran, they're really nice. Be polite to them when they arrive ok?"
The innocent six-year old nodded. His amber eyes filled with excitement. This young boy is the only son of Ryu Li, the richest businessman in Hong Kong. His mother, Yelan Li, was the second in command of the company. Now, together with his four older sisters, they stood in a straight line, waiting for their guests from Japan to arrive.
Numerous bodyguards stood around them, blocking any reporters from getting close to the family of seven. It has always been like this since the day of the young boy's birth, being watched by the whole nation every single day, not that it bothered much of the heir to the Li's fortune.
Finally, a large white jet settled on the hard ground. From what everyone could tell, it's a private jet owned by a rich company. On the surface of the jet was written the words "Kinomoto". Beside it was a huge cherry blossom emblem.
Through the huge paned glass windows, Syaoran watched at the jet doors opened. Several figures stepped out. Since the jet was too far away, the boy couldn't see how his guests looked like...yet.
Syaoran felt a small tug at his hand that was held by his mother. He turned and gazed at his mother with his amber eyes.
"Let's go."
The Li family walked closer to the entrance. Soon, a tall figure stepped out. He was one of the richest businessmen in Japan, Fujitaka Kinomoto, the owner of the Kinimoto Corp. He was soon followed by a smiling lady and her son.
The lady, Nadeshiko Kinomoto, was once a model in Japan until she married Fujitaka. With her wavy long hair, enchanting emerald eyes and thin figure, one could have thought that she was a goddess from heaven.
Her son, Touya Kinomoto, who was just the mere age of twelve, looked very mature and instantly caught the attention of the Li sisters with his dark ivory hair and shining black eyes.
Syaoran, who still didn't understand the meaning of attraction, was wondering why his sisters' faces were plastered against the glass panel which divides the arrivals and the people who came to greet them.
Then, something caught his attention, a pair of feet that was trailing behind Nadeshiko.
Curious, he strained to see who was behind the lady but his attempt was futile.
Finally, the family crossed the arrival gates and met up with the Li family.
At first the two businessmen exchanged handshakes and warm smiles. The Li sisters then started to glomp the twelve-year old who tried to escape by running behind his father. He then realized that unlike the girls back in Japan, these four were not afraid of crossing his father and even tried to hug or, in the twelve-year old opinion, strangle him to death.
Syaoran bowed respectfully at the two oldest Kinomotos, "It's a pleasure to meet you Kinomoto-sans"
Nadeshiko gasped, "Such a polite young boy! How old is he?"
Ryu replied warmly, "He's our youngest son, Syaoran Li. He's six."
Ryu Li then noticed a small head poking behind from Nadeshiko.
"Hello? Who's this?"
The "head" then revealed more of her face. Pure emerald orbs, a replica of her mother stared back at Ryu's amber ones.
Fujitaka smiled, "This is Sakura Kinomoto, my daughter. She's five and really shy."
Syaoran, who was now beside his father, could only stare at the young girl that finally emerged from behind her mother. Her hair was short with the colour of auburn and she was wearing a pink dress with floral patterns all over.
Syaoran did the first thing that came to his mind, "Hi. My name is Syaoran Li."
He stretched out his hand, wanting to shake the girl's own.
The girl's attention finally turned to the smiling six-year old. At first, she looked hesitant and was very quiet. Syaoran almost retracted his hand, but suddenly, he felt a small yet warm feeling covering his palm.
"Nice to meet you Syaoran. My name is Sakura Kinomoto."
That was how Syaoran Li and Sakura Kinomoto met.
The two youngsters got along quite nicely since their meeting at the airport. Fujitaka was actually visiting the Li family for a month before returning to Japan.
The adults watched as their youngest children played tag in the garden.
"I bet you can't catch me!" giggled Sakura as she once again leaped over some twigs.
Syaoran Li ran after his friend while yelling, "Oh yes I can!"
In the end, Syaoran managed to corner Sakura at the wall and jumped on her, which resulted in the two rolling on the grass, laughing together.
Nadeshiko then spoke up, "They look so cute together don't you think?"
Ryu chuckled to himself, "I guess so. This is the first time Syaoran has gotten real close with a girl besides his sisters."
Then the four parents suddenly had the same idea. They stared at each other and smiled, fully knowing what each other was thinking about. What if, they were to get married when they are older?
Yelan then said, "We should reconsider this, what if the two found someone else when they're older?"
The other three bright smiles turned solemn.
Fujitaka commented while sighing, "I guess you're right. There's no use forcing love through marriage."
Unknown to the adults, the two youngsters had overheard their parents' conversation.
Sakura asked Syaoran curiously, "Syao-kun? What's marriage?"
Syaoran thought hard before replying the young girl, "I think it's when two adults make a promise to each other that they'll be together forever!"
(A/N: Remember. They're young!)
The young girl's face lit up with happiness, "Wow! Is that really true? Then, when I'm older, I want to have this "marriage-thingy" with you Syao-kun!"
Syaoran smiled at her, "Promise?"
"Promise!"
With that, Sakura lifted her pinky. Syaoran happily lifted his own to cross with Sakura's. They smiled at each other, not knowing that this small simple promise would affect the later part of their life.
Time flew past and the Kinomotos had to return to Japan. Touya was more than happy to leave the four sisters. However, for the youngest two, they were both saddened by the fact that they had to leave their new best friend.
"Come on Sakura dear! We have to go!"
Syaoran stared sadly at Sakura, who was about to cry.
"I don't want to leave you Syao-kun!"
Syaoran smiled weakly, "Me too Saku-chan."
Sakura glanced back at her family before looking back at Syaoran, "Remember our promise?"
Syaoran seemed surprised but smiled, "Yes."
Sakura wiped away her tears and said, "Promise me you'll keep it?"
The young boy nodded, he was also crying, in his heart.
She gave him one last hug before running through the glass doors, "Bye Syao-kun! We'll meet again! I just know it!"
The young boy shouted back, "I'm sure we will. Bye Saku-chan!"
The Li family watched as their friends stepped into their private jet. Sakura gave a last wave before steeping into the plane. Syaoran could only wave back.
Once the plane flew away, a lone tear escaped from Syaoran's eyes.
He quickly wiped it away before anyone noticed it.
A question from his sister then alerted him, "Say Syaoran? What's the promise?"
The young boy looked annoyingly at his sisters, "Why do you want to know?"
The four sisters gave their best puppy dog eye look at their youngest brother, "Pretty please with a cherry on top?"
His answer was flat, "No."
"But WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?"
He then turned on his heel and followed after his mother, "It's something only me and Sakura should know."
The four girls grumbled, knowing they'll get nothing out of their youngest brother for they don't know the word, "blackmail" yet.
Syaoran stared back at the sky as he caught the last glimpse of the Kinomoto's jet.
"We'll meet again Sakura, I promise you."
To be continued...
A/N: How was it? I know it's short but it's only the prologue! The real story begins next chapter! Please R&R!