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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 6, 2009 20:33:56 GMT -5
Syaoran nodded, assuming a serious expression and slipping his fingers into his pocket. There he fingered the keychain that would become a sword, waiting for the moment when it was just the three of them and he could let it become what it really was. Sakura, though her face was one of worry, couldn't stop her hand from flitting to the Star Key around her neck. Somehow it was comforting for both of them to know that their weapon of choice was available.
Tomoyo saw the signal too, and tightened her grip on her video camera. She hadn't had time to film Sakura in a costume lately, but at least Sakura was wearing a sweater this morning that Tomoyo had made. For now that would have to do. She made a mental note to pack a costume for Sakura in her handbag tomorrow.
"Should the students return to the inn?" Terada-sensei asked Link nervously. "If, uh, these monsters"--what were they really? maybe an enemy tribe, he mused--"are dangerous I don't want anyone getting hurt..."
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Post by aperson on Feb 6, 2009 21:44:47 GMT -5
"Umm..." Link wasn't sure how to respond after all, he couldn't just tell him to leave two of his student's here, but he didn't want them to feel left out.
"Follow the crowd to the graveyard, that's the safest place right now. Make sure to follow all instructions. If anyone gets lost in the crowd, they'll be taken care of, don't worry. Now go."
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 9:24:46 GMT -5
Terada-sensei gave a nod and then turned to his students. "ALL RIGHT EVERYONE! COME ON, WE'RE GOING THIS WAY!"
The students filed after him one by one, until Syaoran grabbed the arms of Sakura and Tomoyo and pulled them behind a tree as to not be seen. Suddenly Sakura was hit with an epiphany. "Syaoran-kun! Do you think... we'll find Kero-chan here?!"
Syaoran's eyes widened. "Maybe, Sakura. I don't know."
Sakura lit up, but there was still worry in her eyes that only the two who loved her could see.
Once everyone had left, the three emerged from behind the tree and appeared in front of Link. Syaoran pulled out a full-length sword, and Sakura held the Key out in front of her. "Key that hides the forces of the stars... reveal your true form before me! I, Sakura, under the covenant command you...
"RELEASE!"
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Post by aperson on Feb 7, 2009 9:39:50 GMT -5
Link pulled out his sword and shield and got into a battle stance. Suddenly, a horde of monsters stormed into the village.
"You guys have good timing" quipped Link as he sprang forwards and cut down three monsters. The battle seemed to suddenly became more intense, since Link was suddenly surrounded, as were his young friends. Link began to expertly take down the monsters in groups of two or three. Once most of the monsters mere gone, (Monsters dissolve into black magical energy when defeated) Link dashed towards the Darknut, eager for a challenge. The immense knight crossed swords with him a few times, but ultimately could not keep up with the more agile hero. Link slashed off tho Darknut's armor and leaped into the air, bringing his sword down on the knight's head. The rest of the monsters were made short work of by the guards, Link and his company of magical assistants.
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 10:19:33 GMT -5
Syaoran sliced through monsters as always, though he kept his eye on Link's moves. They were strong and powerful, a mixture of magic and swordplay as his were. He wondered where Link had learned his stuff; Syaoran's powers were distinctly Chinese, and he'd never known any other culture to teach the same techniques.
"SWORD!" Sakura's staff turned into the Card as she wished, and she stabbed the monsters haphazardly left and right. She wasn't as good with a weapon as Syaoran was, but part of the Sword Card's magic came with expert fencing skills for its holder. That's what made it so dangerous in the wrong hands. Of course, Sakura's swordplay was almost entirely magical moves, more western in feel than Syaoran's Chinese ones. She didn't have as much strength in each blow as he did, but she didn't want to risk using Fiery again. Last time she'd almost killed Syaoran-kun... and they still hadn't found Kero-chan, after all!
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Post by aperson on Feb 7, 2009 10:26:51 GMT -5
After the battle, Link walked over to the entrance of the village and gazed out at the dark cloud emanating from Hyrule Castle, now Ganon's Castle. "It's time." was all he said as the rest of his group walked up next to him.
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 10:36:17 GMT -5
Syaoran looked at him suspiciously. "It's time." Wasn't that what Mizuki-sensei had said right before the final judgement?! Did this mean that something similar was about to happen? What could it be?
"Time?" asked Sakura innocently. "Time for what, Link-san?"
Tomoyo lowered her camera. "Does it have to do with that cloud, Link-san?" she asked politely, pointing at the castle. Everyone's eyes followed her arms to the black cloud in question.
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Post by aperson on Feb 7, 2009 10:38:10 GMT -5
"Yes, it does. As soon as we finish the tour, we march on Ganon and Majora. This will be the fight of your lives, so you should all get ready." With that, Link turned and walked off, thinking about what he was going to say to Malon.
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 10:39:46 GMT -5
There was a long pause. Then finally Syaoran seemed to realize what was going on. "Urk..." He turned and ran to keep up with Link, and Sakura and Tomoyo had no choice but to follow.
"Tourguide, who are Ganon and Majora?" Syaoran demanded. "Tell us what's going on. NOW."
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Post by aperson on Feb 7, 2009 10:43:35 GMT -5
Link whirled around, a dark expression on his face. "The two greatest evils in the world." he snapped at Syaoran. "Are you up to it? Because If not, you should leave. Also, I don't take orders from you, so if you want to know what's going on, you ASK. Got it?" Link was not in the mood for an argument, things were bad enough already.
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 10:59:33 GMT -5
Syaoran snarled, but soon he took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. It wouldn't do to quibble in the midst of a battle. And he really did want to be included. "I'm sorry, Tourguide," he muttered. "I'm up to it, and so is Sakura." He turned to Tomoyo. "But you should go home, Daidouji-san. This could get really dangerous."
Tomoyo's eyes widened. Syaoran had never spoken to her this way before. "I'm sure it's no more dangerous than fighting Clow Cards," she said sweetly.
Sakura looked down, avoiding Tomoyo's gaze. "I... I'm sorry, Tomoyo-chan. But Link-san said... the 'two greatest evils in the world.' With the Clow Cards they just caused mischief. But these things could probably kill you. I don't want you to get hurt, Tomoyo-chan! You're my best friend!" It was hard for her to say this. So hard. But how could she sleep at night knowing harm had come to Tomoyo because of her?
Tomoyo broke into her well-used speech once more, her tone hardening and words growing firm. "No! I can't go home now, Li-kun, Sakura-chan, right when the best part is about to begin! You two don't understand! I have to film Sakura-chan's ad--"
"Don't you get it?!" cried Syaoran suddenly, cutting her off and making her flinch. "We're trying to protect you! You have no magical powers, no way of protecting yourself, but you want to come just so you can make a little movie? This isn't a GAME, Daidouji-san! People get hurt! People DIE! We don't have time to babysit you while you watch for your own amusement!"
There was dead silence.
"Sakura-chan..." Tomoyo reached out to her friend.
"G-go back to the inn, Tomoyo-chan," Sakura said, still looking down. "If anything happened to you, I'd... I'd..."
"But Sakura-chan." Tomoyo seemed to realize she was fighting a lost cause, but she pressed on all the same. "Do you understand? I don't care about danger. I need to film you. It's my life. You're my life, Sakura-chan. Okay?"
"Why is... why is this so important to you?" Sakura asked. "Why is it worth risking your life just to get a tape of me?"
"Because..." Tomoyo's hands gripped into fists as she stepped closer, her face an inch away from Sakura's. "Because I love you, Sakura-chan."
But before anyone could register what was going on, Tomoyo turned and fled in the inn's direction.
Sakura looked up for the first time. Syaoran's eyes fell on her, waiting for how she would react. Sakura pulled a hand up to her chest as her eyes filled with tears.
"Hoeee...
"Tomoyo-chan. I never knew."
"Sakura?" Syaoran reached for her, but she pulled away. She loved Syaoran but he loved Meiling, and now she found that Tomoyo loved her.
"Tomoyo-chan..."
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Post by aperson on Feb 7, 2009 11:21:46 GMT -5
Link was speechless. Everything is going to fall apart if I don't do something. Link sat down on a rock and became lost in thought. "We have to fix this." he thought out loud. "We can't let your friendship fall apart, not now." Link was unaware of the fact that the people in question could hear him.
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 11:23:03 GMT -5
Sakura swiveled her head to see Link on the rock. "Hoe? Our... our friendship?" Her face flushed. Did he mean her and Tomoyo? Her and Syaoran? Syaoran and Tomoyo? She was so confused.
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Post by aperson on Feb 7, 2009 11:30:43 GMT -5
Link realized what had happened. "I meant all three of you. We need to support each other. Once we work this out and finish preparing, then we'll be ready. I'm just not sure what to do right now." Link sighed and got up. "It's too late to turn back, but we can't go forwards."
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Post by bodie the almighty and awesome on Feb 7, 2009 11:36:09 GMT -5
Syaoran nodded obediently, for lack of what to say. He felt now, with Tomoyo's confession, the three were on delicate ground. What if Sakura returned Tomoyo's feelings and admitted so before he could confess? "Hai."
"Link-san..." Sakura sighed seriously. Syaoran turned his gaze to her, her short, beautiful hair, her kind eyes. "I don't know what to do or how I'm supposed to feel right now. I'm really, really confused. But I'll try to help you in any way I can. I promise! Besides, even if we are facing two great evils..." Her eyes caught Syaoran's now, even though she was still addressing Link. "...I'm sure we'll be all right!"
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