Disclaimer: I do not own Card captor Sakura or any of its characters and places. It's all Clamps'. I just own the story I made up.

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It All Began With A dream

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Chapter one: Eavesdropping

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She woke up in sweats.

She just had the weirdest dream in her entire life. Her breathing was still laboured from the surprise of it. She dreamt of… a boy.

A Boy.

It had never happened before.

Wrinkles showed on her forehead as she closed her eyes hard to try and remember the contents of the dream.

Green.

It had something to do with green. And peonies… what relation did they have with the boy? Of him, she could only remember shining eyes. Amber coloured shining eyes. And they were looking straight at her. A mysterious feeling was shown in those sparkling eyes, but she couldn't say which. Or maybe she didn't know that feeling.

She opened her eyes and stood up, her beautiful white silk nightgown falling to her feet. It described her fully.

Pure and simple.

It was all she was.

With a little cherry blossom embroidered in a corner to show her innocence.

She walked up to her mirror and looked at herself.

Her auburn hair, tied up in a long braid, was messy and her sparkling emerald eyes were still clouded by sleepiness. She yawned, showing perfectly shaped white teeth. A little porcelain like hand came up and she rubbed her eyes. Her full pink lips gave a little satisfied smile, and she went to look by the window.

Its border was gold.

She turned the knob and opened it. Immediately, she felt nice morning fresh air running on her face, messing her hair a little more. She closed her eyes in contentment. She then lifted her hand that was resting on the border and looked at it. It was wet from the rain. She lowered her eyes and watched the ground, two stories down. Everything was wet. It had rained during the night.

It was raining in her dream too.

Her head shot up at this revelation, and her emerald orbs landed on the rising sun. Rays were piercing through the clouds in the horizon. It was her favourite moment of the day. When the pink melted with the gold. That's when she usually felt complete.

She furrowed her brows.

Somehow, the feeling was different today. But she couldn't describe how or why it didn't feel the same. Did it has something to do with the dream?

A knock at the door awaked her from her reflection. Feeling her lungs a last time with the pure air, she closed the window and, turning herself toward the source of the knock, spoke:

"You may come in"

Her voice was music to anybody's ear. It was as light and clear as crystal.

She already knew who it was. Every day was the same in her life.

The door opened, letting a woman come in.

She curtsied.

"I wish a good morning to her highness. Did you sleep well?" She asked politely, a smile on her lips.

A nod answered her request. The maid stepped forward, and drove the auburn haired girl to a chair, as always. She started to comb the girl's hair with a jewelled brush.

Soon after, other maids entered the room, one with a book to lecture the girl, another with a plate full of goodies, to feed her. Others brought clothes for her to choose and change, and a last one began to put some makeup on her pretty face.

An hour later, she was ready. She sighed and stood up. She had already asked her father to make that morning preparation stop. She was a big girl now. She knew how to prepare herself! She left her room with the intention to talk, once again, to her dad about it. This time, he would listen. She will make sure of it.

The alley was long. It took her five minutes to finally arrive in front of the throne room (which was also the conference room). Shyly, she knocked at the imposing oak door and waited. Seeing that no one answered, she slightly opened it and peeked into the room.

Her father was sitting in the throne, his advisors around him. He didn't wear his crown, who was left beside him.

Not wanting to disturb them, the girl silently entered and waited for the proper moment to announce herself.

"This can not continue, my king." Said an advisor. "The war between the Li kingdom and the Fâ principality may extend itself up to our kingdom. Even though we have a good relation ship with both, the still can attack us to take the other by surprise. We have to do something about it. The heirs to the throne might be the first targets."

"We'll find a solution about tat war." Answered the king. "The most important thing now is to put my children to safety."

A young man with an angular face, dark brown hair and eyes stood up.

"Father, I am willing to go in the Li kingdom to negotiate a non-attack pact"

"And I will go in the Fâ principality." Added his friend, a grey haired young man, with glassed grey eyes.

The king touched his chin thoughtfully. Finally, he nodded.

"Alright, Toya, Yukito. You two shall leave after lunch."

The two concerned persons left the room by a side door to prepare their things for the journey.

An advisor turned his face to the king.

"Isn't it a bit dangerous to let your son go?"

"I fully trust my son with this task. I know he will come back safely." Looking thoughtful again, he added. "I am far more concerned about my youngest daughter. She is easily fooled and could be kidnapped."

The green eyed girl felt indignation rising in her chest, as she listened to their conversation.

An old man with a wise look stepped forward.

"I know of a place where your daughter would be safe"

The king raised a brow curiously

"And where would that be?" he asked.

"A small town in the country side, called Tomoeda. I used to live there so I know well that there are no dangers there." Came his answer.

"Alright then. If you're sure, I'll send her there. She will need an escort…"

"I, my king, must oppose myself at this idea. Guards will attract the towns people attention. She must hide there unknowingly."

"Fine. It's all set. This meeting is over, Thanks to all of you."

The men left by the side door, leaving their king alone (or at least that's what they thought).

He buried his head in his hands as he sighed deeply.

"Ahem…" came a small voice.

The king's head jerked up as he realised that he wasn't alone. A small smile was drawn to his lips as he recognised his daughter.

"Good morning dear. What brings you in here?" he gently asked.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop." She answered, guilt reddening her fresh face.

"You're all forgiven my blossom" her father closed his eyes affectionately. "I meant to tell you about this anyway. You understand that you'll have to hide don't you?"

"Yes father". She lowered her head. "When will that be?"

"Immediately."

"Immediately! But, father… When will I come back? When will I be able to see my brother and Yukito, and you again? Can't you wait until their return at least?" Tears welled up in her beautiful eyes. "I don't want to leave you here alone father!"

"I'm sorry dear, but that's my final decision. A carriage will wait you down in half an hour. Be ready." And he dismissed his daughter by a hand gesture.

Resigned, the girl did not open her mouth. She politely curtsied and left, not looking back.

When the door closed behind her, she ran to her room, tears flowing down her cheeks. She might not be able to see any one in this castle ever again!

She collapsed on her freshly made bed, and cried for a few minutes, until she reminded herself that she had to leave soon. She had to prepare her stuff.

She took a bag from a closet and began to fill it with clothes. Peasant clothes. She didn't need any of her gowns in a small town. Nor any of her makeup. Although, she took some jewels. And a portrait of her mother who passed away from illness when she was only three.

She had finished packing.

She called a maid to help her carry it.

Before she knew it, the bag was in the carriage, and she saw the tours of her home disappear in the distance.

There will begin a new life.

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(A.N: Hello there fellows. I'm Suohfei (Suoh for friends) This is my first story on fanfiction, so I'll try to make it as good as possible. You can review if you want, but I don't write to get reviews, just because I like it. :-) (Of course, it warms the heart to have reviews so write some, just to know if someone like my story). If you have any ideas wishes you want to see in my story, just e-mail me. Thanks to every body!)