Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ Night's Heart ❯ A Night of Grief ( Chapter 9 )

ForeverDestiny: Kon-na-nichiwa! ^^ Wow, can you believe this is already Chapter NINE?!?! Wow. It's really amazing, at least to me. Chapter nine, sheesh. And it's no where near finished yet. Uh-uh. Wow, at this rate it will be probably around fifteen chapters. ^^0 I hope I can think enough to finish. ^^0. Well, this chapter is dedicated to Sakura-san. Why? Because she deserves it. Because she's a great person. Because she's Sakura-san. Take your pick.

Disclaimer: I don't own CCS.

Night's Heart

Chapter 9

A Night of Grief

It was two days later. Sakura had locked herself in her room. Tomoyo paced outside, waiting for any word from her. Syaoran was locked in the dungeons, let out only at night for his `problem'. Eriol flitted between cells, watching out for Sakura and Syaoran. Touya wandered aimlessly around the castle, everyday. That is, until today.

Today was the day that Princess Kyoko was to arrive. Today at noon. The Prince was in his chambers preparing, Yuki helping. He had even convinced Sakura to come down and meet her. He had to make a good impression, even if it killed him.

~***~ (Time lapse_noon)

A trumpet sounded somewhere. One of those overly-paid trumpeters, no doubt.

"Kyoko-hime of the Otonashi Kingdom and her escort, Yusaku Godai!" He announced. The Kinomotos, plus Eriol, Yuki, and Tomoyo quickly turned to get a good look at the princess. They were not disappointed.

Kyoko-hime was beautiful. It was no joke that her reputation had spread quickly. She had shoulder-length black hair which seemed to shine as she walked. Her warm chocolate eyes showed a kindness almost equal to Sakura's. She wore a bright blue dress, floor-length, that swished around.

Alongside her walked a tall man. He had soft brown hair, short-cut. His blue eyes shone in the bright sun. (FD: Usagi-chan, if his eyes aren't blue, gomen. I couldn't remember. ^^0) He walked with a purpose, a gait of pride. He was a protector, in all senses of the word.

She walked up slowly to the King and curtsied. The King nodded, smiling. She then bowed to Prince Touya and Yuki, although when she rose, she gave Yuki a threatening glare, which only Eriol noticed.

"King Kinomoto, I am glad to finally meet. I am honored to be betrothed to your son." As she spoke those words, a strange look came over Yusaku's face. It disappeared as quickly as it had appeared.

"We gratefully welcome you to our castle, Princess. Please feel welcome to anything in it."

"Thank you, milord." She yawned. "Alas, I grow weary from a long night's travel. May I ask my room so I may rest for awhile." The King smiled.

"Of course, Princess. Sir Yuki, please show the Princess to her room. I wish to speak to my son. You others are dismissed." Sakura, Eriol, and Tomoyo walked off, catching one last glance to the Princess. Kyoko, Yusaku (who had asked them all to call him Chris) and Sir Yuki all headed off to the Princess's room. Touya and Fujitaka stayed behind.

~***~

"Sir Yuki, may I ask a favor of you?"

"Of course, milady. What do you desire?"

"I only ask a walk at dusk. I understand you are my betrothed's best friend and I would like to discuss him with you." Yuki smiled.

"Of course, milady."

~***~

"I don't know. There's something I don't like about that woman."

"You're just paranoid, Eriol."

"No, Eriol's right. Something is wrong about her."

Tomoyo sighed.

"You guys are just scared by a new Princess. She's perfectly fine if you ask me."

~***~ (Time lapse_near dusk)

"You've got till six tomorrow morning, slime! Be here!"

"Yeah, yeah. I'll be here.":

Slowly, Syaoran made his way into the forest and to meet his fate.

~***~

"Sir Yuki, it is a nice night, ne?"

Yuki nodded. He, Kyoko, and Chris were walking along the gardens and slowly and unbeknownst to Yuki, making their way towards the forest.

"So, tell me about my husband-to-be."

As Yuki started to talk of Touya, Kyoko silently and effortlessly led him into the forest. Soon, it was dark. After his spiel about how Touya was great and all that, Yuki glanced around to find himself alone and lost in the middle of the woods. A wolf's howl chilled his bones. He soon heard footsteps coming towards him.

He turned and saw…….a little brown bunny. Confused, he went over to pet it. He reached his hand down to pat its little head when he saw its eyes. They were blood red. Jumping back, the bunny seemed to grow. It reached out its paws and called out in Japanese:

"Oh God of Darkness, I call upon you! Your daughter, Kaori, wishes for your intervention.-----"

Chris walked out from behind a tree and glared menacingly at Yuki. Slowly he stretched and morphed, revealing his true form: that of the bird-beast Seito. Chuckling, he watched his mistress continue her chant.

"---This mortal must be killed in the name of----ah!"

A wolf jumped from the foliage and attacked the bunny. Seito pulled it off her and held it in a firm grip. The bunny nodded at Seito and continued the chant while Seito grinned at the wolf and laughed.

"Oh God of Darkness, I call upon you! Your daughter, Kaori, wishes for your intervention. This mortal must be killed in the name of Kiyoko, your beloved. Kill this Yuki, in the name of Kaori, Mock Orithi of Darkness, and Kiyoko, Orithi of Darkness. So make it!"

A mystical wind took shape and slammed Yuki in the forehead, knocking him down. He struggled a bit, then fell still. Seito grinned.

"He's dead, Mistress Kaori."

"Good, my pet. Now use Syaoran."

Seito walked to Yuki's body and used Syaoran's claws to make wolf struggle marks on the cadaver. Kaori grinned.

"Good, good. Now, we must finish the plan!" Slowly, the rabbit transformed into Kyoko-hime as Seito drank a blue potion. He, too, returned to his human form of Chris. They looked at each other and nodded.

A scream resounded through the castle as princess and bodyguard ran to the doors.

"WOLF! WOLF!"

~***~

"I have not received a message in two days. I worry about my son. You are to go to the Kinomoto Kingdom and….check on him."

"Yes, milady."

To Be Continued….

FD: Yeah, I know. Crappy chapter. I was a bit uninspired. Well, at least Yuki's gone. I'm sorry Yuki lovers, but he had to die. If he hadn't, something BAD would happen to the plot. Truly! So, this is it for this chapter. Go read Aore and Sakura-san's stories. They are good! ^^ Well, I don't understand Aore's but I said I'd plug her, so PLUG! But I understand Sakura-san's and they are REALLY good, so READ THEM! Okay? ^^0 Well, that's all for tonight. This is your authoress, ForeverDestiny, saying `Goodbye and have a pleasant tomorrow!" Ja ne!