Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ Endless Rose ❯ encounter with the mysterious stranger... and a dance of life... ( Chapter 4 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

As she walked, with Spiniel by her side, she could feel the cool air tickle her skin, as the light wind had played with her hair. She found a bench and sat upon it, she stared up into the sleeping heavens and sighed. As she took a deep breath, she closed her eyes to rest them. As she became more relax with Spiniel laying aside the bench she occupies, she hears the music play from the castle and begins to hum to the soft tune, and afterwards she began to sing along. She sang a song about dreams and love, about adventure and nature. Spiniel was so into it, his poor sapphire eyes were beginning to droop.
He snuggled closer to his mistress, but then he heard a slight noise and his ears perked up, then his head. Tomoyo didn't notice, she still sang her heart out, until she felt Spiniel's movement to the other side of her, and heard a soft growl coming from the wondrous beast. She opened her eyes from reaction as her voice deceased. She saw a well-dressed man facing her with his soft blue eyes. His dark hair rustled as the wind blew, having him to comb his hand through it. He smiled softly as he saw Tomoyo just stare at him with uncertainty, "I'm sorry to intrude, however I couldn't help but listen to that sweet voice of yours, you do know its very beautiful, just as beautiful as you appear to be?"
Tomoyo smiled and relaxed, she stroke Spiniel's fur as a sign to relax, of which he obeyed, "Thank you for such compliments… However, I'm not that good at singing, nor am I that beautiful…" The young man, who seemed about the same age as Syaoran, chuckled at the young woman before him for her modesty. He took his right hand into the jacket of his tuxedo, of which Spiniel reacted with another growl having his hairs stick up slightly. The man took out a flower, however it was a flower of which Tomoyo never seen. It had a shade of dark lavender coating on all its petals of which are layered on top of each other. It seemed closed yet, even if it seemed to hide away, it was still beautiful. It created a vision as if the top of unusual flower were mimicking lips ready to kiss someone they love. It's leaves were small, yet they had a ragged look on the edges. Tomoyo reached for the unique blossom, however when she reached for the stem, "Ouch…" she gasped. She finally noticed the thorns covering the wildflower's stems, as if not wanting anyone or thing to touch it. She also noticed a flow of crimson blood from where she had pricked her finger.
Spiniel pranced onto the man, and grabbed the dangerous flower with his teeth and shredded it until it's petals all fell out. "I'm so sorry Princess… Are you okay? Does it hurt? It was just suppose to be your present… I didn't mean to…" The man's words came rushing out of his stuttering mouth, concern could be seen through his eyes. Tomoyo smiled at the stuttering man, and stood up. She patted his shoulder, as well as Spiniel's head, to calm both creatures.
"I'm fine… See only a little prick," Tomoyo beamed as she showed her finger, with the redness slowly sliding down upon it's soft skin. The stranger stared with wide eyes, and abruptly turned his back in a mere second. Tomoyo could here his breathes began to become much deep and hoarse. She got up and approached the man, not noticing the fangs that were forming from his once perfectly straight teeth nor the his once caring dark eyes turn into a piercing red.
As she was about to touch the man, with concern her eyes, "Princess, you should wrap that finger of yours… Or else it'll get infected… You should right now!" Tomoyo jumped, but did as she was told, using her handkerchief as bandage. Once the man thought safe, he turned around, regaining back to his original composure. Spiniel growled under his breath, but knew his mistress wouldn't want him to do anything unless necessary, "I'm sorry I snapped m'lady…"
"Oh, no need for apologizes dear sir… I'm just hoping that you are alright… Well are you?" Tomoyo asked. She took her wrapped hand and touch the man's stern, yet gentle features of his handsome face. The man, took hold of her caressing hand and kissed the palm as they both smiled.
"Yes… I'm fine… It's just that I… was cursed with a weak heart…" He chuckled, Tomoyo still worried, but soon enough joined in with the merriment sound of his laughter. The stars lighted the night sky, the wind calm, and the music from the party still could be heard. The young man smiled, he bowed and leant his hand towards the beauty before him, "May I have this dance with the angel I see before my eyes?"
Tomoyo giggled, then curtsied as she replied, " Yes you may kind sir…" Tomoyo took hold of the gentleman's hand and twirled into his arms as he made a slight pull. His left hand supported Tomoyo around her slim waist, while the other took hold of her delicate hand. Tomoyo rested her empty hand upon the man's built shoulder, and leaned her head upon his chest. Tomoyo's dress flowed with every twirl composed by her partner. He held her close as they danced to the harmonic tune being played. As Tomoyo stared at the gentleman's dark orbs, she felt like she was in a trance. She felt possessed and drawn to his mysterious eyes, there was something different about him then everyone else she knew. He smiled at her grace and beauty, he too was lost in the amethyst gems of the princess. Spiniel laid himself near the bench his mistress previously sat upon, he kept a good watch, his eyes not leaving the two. Soon enough the song had ended, as did they stopped dancing, yet they didn't let go of each other's hold.
"You're a great dancer Princess, full of grace as if you were in the clouds…" the handsome stranger whispered in the woman's ear. His voice and warm breath tickled Tomoyo's insides. She shivered involuntarily as he let go of her hand and tucked back a strand of hair behind her ear with his gentle touch. The candlelight enhanced the softness of Tomoyo's facial features, especially her eyes, which the man couldn't help but draw closer to. Tomoyo noticed the approach but somehow she couldn't turn away, and she tilted her head as she closed her eyes waiting. As they were inches apart, Spiniel made a slight growl, so soft for anyone to hear… except the handsome man before Tomoyo, in response to he got out of his trance and jerked. He looked at the princess, her eyes still closed and lips awaiting. He smiled, took his left hand away from her waist and intertwined it with the hand laying upon his shoulder. At this action, Tomoyo's eyes opened, little disappointment shone through her eyes, "I'm sorry Princess, for my unnecessary approach…" He kissed the palm of her hand that was still intertwined with his, then brushed his lips on the softness of her cheek, "But I should go…"
Tomoyo felt cold as he let go of the warm embrace, she looked down, "You don't need to be sorry for as you noticed, I let you… But do you really have to go so soon?" She looked at the man with hope in her eyes.
The man smiled at her, "Yes I do, but don't worry, we'll see each other again soon… Just remember I'll be watching over you always…" He bowed deeply and turned away, "Have a good night Princess, and once again… Happy Birthday…"
Before he moved to take a step, Tomoyo shouted, "But Sir, I would like to know your name…"
"You really don't need to know such unimportant facts Miss…"
"But I do! I insist!"
"But Princess…"
"As 'Princess'… I command you to tell me your name," Tomoyo demanded, at the same time stuttered. The man chuckled at the beauty's eagerness.
He sighed, then approached her once again and bowed in sign of apologizes, "I'm sorry, if you insist… My name is..."

A/N... the plot thickens! Trust me... there will be many unexpected twists... the beginning is so you could contrast the lives being played with in the later chapters... so yea... Who is the guy?