Author's Note: Hi everyone. I know that my story was really bad so I decided to rewrite it. I'll try my best to make this story better. I'll be using some of the scenes that I wrote before but this story should be a little different. Anyways, read and review! I'm not good at writing fighting scenes but I'm trying my best. Also, tell me if you like this version better or the other version better. Thanks! By the way, youma means monster.

Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura

"Oni-chan!" a 6 year old girl with beautiful emerald eyes shouted as her brother walked away. She grabbed onto the back of his shirt. Her eyes, which were once filled with happiness and innocence, were now showing fear and sadness. The tears that she was trying to hold in came down freely. "Don't leave me! What happened to mom and dad? Tell me what happened! I'm so scared!" Tears came down in big drops. She griped her brother's shirt even tighter. Loud and uncontrollable sobs were heard from the girl.

"Listen Sakura," replied Touya, the little girl's brother, as he turned around and bent down so he could look directly into the girl's eyes. His voice was urging her to listen to him. "Mom and Dad are trying to fight off the youmas (monsters) in the house. I'm going to help them out. Here, take this for me." Touya handed the little girl a gorgeous heart locket that shimmered in the dark. Sakura let go of his shirt and examined the necklace. On the border of the heart were a combination of emeralds, diamonds, amethysts, and sapphires. In the middle was a wolf with cherry blossoms around it. The wolf and the cherry blossoms were also made out of jewels. The necklace made the little girl gasp. Her eyes looked intently at her brother waiting for him to continue, hoping that everything was just a dream or a joke. Maybe it was just a surprise. That's why he gave her something so pretty.

Touya was heartbroken looking at his sister. Her eyes were filled with hope. He knew exactly what she was thinking. He knew that she thought that is was all just a prank or a dream. Touya said sternly, "Sakura, keep this with you all times. Do not lose it no matter what. Don't let anyone else take this necklace from you. This necklace is not only waterproof and fireproof, it's supposed to withstand everything so you don't have to take it off until you need to. No matter what, do not lose it. Do you understand? This isn't a joke or a dream. This is true. It's happening right now."

The tears came back. They ran freely down her face as she tried to wipe them away with the back of one of her hands. "Touya, what is going on?" asked Sakura. She had meant the question to be loud and clear but it came out more like a sob.

"You'll find out soon. Do you still remember Yue and Kero? They were the boys who came over and played games with us."

"Yeah, I still remember then," said Sakura.

"Well, later on they'll find you. Follow them and they will tell you about everything that has been going on. Trust them," said Touya. "No matter what happens, don't leave this hiding spot unless we come back or Yue and Kero tell you that you have to leave. Take care, Sakura. Be strong. The world needs you," said Touya. With that said he ran out and helped his parents.

"ONI-CHAN! DON'T LEAVE ME!!!" shouted Sakura.

She heard someone say something. She didn't know who it was but she didn't care. All she wanted to do was to find her family and be happy once again. The voice that was talking became louder. "I know that you are hiding somewhere in this house. I know that you can hear me. I have defeated your parents and your brother. If you want them back, bring me the diamond rose." The voice faded and everything else in the house became quiet. The only sound in the house was the sound of the wind and the sound of Sakura crying.

Sakura clutched the locket in her hands. Touya's words kept repeating in her mind. "Be strong". Sakura shook her head. "I need you to be here with me mom, dad, Touya. Please come back," sobbed Sakura. She crawled up into a ball. She bent her knees and brought them up to her chin. She put her head down and folded her arms to cover her face. She cried for a little while longer. "Be strong," Touya's voice was still in her head. Sakura knew that it wasn't just a dream or a prank. The sorrow and the fear in Touya's eyes proved that it wasn't some kind of joke. Sakura thought of what she just heard from her brother.

"I will be strong," said Sakura with new determination as she wiped her tears away with the back of her hand. "I won't cry. I'll save oni-chan and mom and dad." Sakura opened the locket and inside was a picture of her mom, dad, and Touya. Sakura was about to cry again but she held it in. She wouldn't cry. She was determined not to.

Sakura put the locket necklace on. She clasped it around her neck. By now, all signs of Sakura crying were gone. All signs of the happy, cute, and innocent Sakura were all gone too. What was left was the cold and unemotional Sakura. She was like a complete different person. Her mind was set on one thing. She needed to save her family and find out everything that was going on. She listened to her brother and waited for Yue and Kero. Finally, Yue and Kero found her. They led her out of the secret hiding place that she was in. As soon as she climbed out, a cold gust of air blew against her. She looked around her house and found it completely destroyed. She followed Yue and Kero out of the house. Sakura took one last glance at the house that she lived in. Holding all her tears in, she walked ahead with Kero and Yue.

A 16 year old girl with emerald eyes and auburn hair woke up with sweat pouring down her face. She fought to regain her calmness and forget the dream she just had. She took in deep breaths and closed her eyes. Her hand was clenching the sleeping bag that she was sleeping in. Once again she was reminded of the incident that had happened 10 years ago. It was the incident that she never wanted to happen. It was the incident that changed her life completely.

After a while she opened her eyes and looked at her surroundings. It was kind of hard to see. It was still night out and she was in a tent. However, the moon was high in the sky and it would give her enough light to walk outside and train. Yup, she wanted to train. Ever since that day, Sakura has been working so hard to finish her education, learn and master all the weapons, learn how to fight, learn and master her magic, etc. Once in a while she would give herself a few chances to relax but otherwise she just kept training. She wanted to save her parents and the world as soon as possible. She fingered the necklace that she was wearing. She never took the necklace off since that day.

"It's all because of this legendary rose that we need to protect. It was because of this rose that my family was captured. It was because of this rose that I have to work so hard. Still, it's because of this rose that kept peace on earth. Also, because of this rose, I had met a few friends. It's also because of this rose that my family is currently safe. I can't blame anything or anyone," thought Sakura.

Sakura changed into her training outfit and got up. She put her hair up into a bun. She stuck 4 chopstick needles in her hair. These looked like hair regular hair ornaments but they were really long needles that Sakura used to protect herself. Sakura took all the "normal" weapons and hid them in her clothes. These were normal weapons that were used just in case she didn't have enough time to summon her magic weapons. Sakura lifted the tent flap and walked outside. It wasn't really hot but it wasn't so cold.

Sakura ran into the forest. She sped up, enjoying the wind she felt on her face. Sakura decided to speed up even more. Pretty soon she was going so fast, you would barely be able to see her. She skillfully dodged all the trees in her way and avoided tripping the roots on the floor while trying to speed up and run even faster. It was hard to dodge all of it during the night but Sakura managed. A smile found its way on her face. She enjoyed the exhilaration that the run gave her. The wind was howling and the fresh breeze helped her relax. Sakura decided that she did enough running that day.

Wanting to train with her sword, she summoned it using her magic. An object appeared in her outstretched hands. The light surrounding the item faded and in place of it was a sword. The sword was magnificent. No words could describe it. Now, Sakura needed to train somehow. Using her magic, she made a thick piece of wood appear in front of her. The piece of wood was very thick. "Now, let's see if I can cut through this with one slash of my sword," said Sakura to herself. Sakura brought the sword above her head. Sakura concentrated. Before you could blink, she sliced the sword into wood. The wood spilt into two pieces.

Sakura used her magic to create a large barrier around her. Then she used her magic to create a few more swords that would attack her. Beginning, Sakura took her stance. A sword flew like a dagger toward her way from behind. Sakura avoided it by twisting her body to her right. As soon as she moved, another sword was sent her way. It tried to strike her from her left. Sakura used her sword to block it. Two swords were heading her way. Sakura moved out of the way and the two swords ended up hitting each other. A sword swiped at her feet. Sakura jumped up and dug her sword into the ground so that she could balance on it. The sounds of swords clanging against swords echoed in her ear. Sakura did all different kinds of attacking and defensive moves. Every single time, it was more and more difficult. Finally, Sakura knocked all the swords onto the ground. With the flick of her wrist, the swords that were on the ground disappeared. Holding out the sword that she was currently holding, Sakura mumbled a few words and the sword was engulfed by the bright light. Soon, the sword was gone from her hands and the light diminished to nothing. Sakura lowered the barrier that she had up.

Sakura continued her training. She trained nonstop. She tried to master her every move. Sweat was pouring down from her but Sakura ignored it. She was hoping to improve her skills even more. Not only that, Sakura was trying to release and forget the bottled emotions inside of her. No matter how much she wanted to cry and be comforted, she wouldn't allow it. No matter how much she wanted to show her emotions, she wouldn't. Sakura wouldn't let one tear run down her face. Not even one tear. Never.

Author's Note: So, how was the story? Was it worse than the first one or better? Should I continue this one or the other version of this story? Review! Criticism will be gladly accepted!