Heart
By: Yukimi Takiro
Prologue: The Love that's lost
Sakura strapped on her black shoes. She was now a teenager, 15 years old! She went to Middle school now but in a few months she'll go to high school. Ever since 6th grade she had started growing her hair like her mothers. He hair was now only half as long as her mothers.
Her father, Fujitaka Kinomoto would always say how beautiful she looked and say each day how she reminded him of her mother. What happened to Touya Kinomoto? He is studying abroad in England with Yukito. Now that Sakura had transformed all the Clow Cards into Sakura cards she was back to a normal life......except the fact that she still has Kerberous with her and Yue. Also the cards.
Sakura stood in front of a small wall mirror and started tying some of her hair with her favorite green ribbon. It was her favorite as it reminded her of Syaoran Li. Syaoran Li lives in Hong Kong with his family and some how they had stopped talking to each other ever since last year. Sakura picked up her bag and opened the door to leave.
"Bye dad! I'm leaving!" she called out. The door shut behind her and she walked off to school. It was strange.....ever since 6th grade she had change dramatically. She woke up early, ate very little, stopped using her skates, wasn't as dense any more and more. Her father told her that at a time people start to change and she had already done that. It was kind of strange really. For her of course.
It wasn't as if she was lazy or anything........she had started training. Why? We'll.......
"What!!!??" asked Sakura. Kero nodded. "You need to get into tip top shape Sakura! You'll learn to stop using your staff and you'll be able to get ready for any evil coming your way!" explained Kero.
Sakura sweat dropped. Like any evil was going to come. But it was true to expect the unexpected. Her life as Card Mistress was just beginning as Kero had said. Kero even started training her to fight like Meilin and Syaoran. Meilin Li was Syaoran's cousin and used to be fiancé. Sakura would always come home tired and covered with bruises. To think she was forced into it by Kero.
Sakura sighed. "Sakura!!!!!" called out Tomoyo Daidouji. Tomoyo was Sakura's best friend. She also taped her card captures and made her costumes back when she was capturing the Clow Cards. Tomoyo ran to the side of Sakura and starting walking with her. "Good morning Tomoyo." greeted Sakura. "Morning Sakura. How was your training over the weekend?" asked Tomoyo. Sakura sweat dropped. "Terrible. 1 hour of concentrating with the cards and another hour of fighting." explained Sakura.
"It sounds like Kero really wants you to be in shape. And you've done this for over 3 or 4 months already." said Tomoyo. Sakura nodded. " Just with a few words I can get the card to come out. My fighting has improved a little more." explained Sakura. Tomoyo smiled and nodded.
"It's a new day." said Tomoyo. Sakura agreed and they walked inside of the school building.
On top of a rock, out of town, a young boy in black Chinese robes stood there. He had dark red colored eyes and hair the color of pitch darkness. Emitting from him was a terrible aura but also a strong one. Who was this guy?
He had to be at least the same age as Sakura. He smirked and vanished.
Sakura stood in an unfamiliar place. The Sakura cards floated down before her, around her neck was a beautiful crystal necklace, she was older it seemed and she wore a long, elegant white dress. What was she doing here and where was she? Two dark crimson red eyes glowed in the darkness.
"Who are you?" asked Sakura. " I am the darkness, the void that swallows you up and I am the thing that covers the light." it hissed. Something shone in the darkness and Sakura gasped as it came towards her with ineradicable speed. It pierced her flesh. There was the pain that came with that blade.
Sakura couldn't speak, the owner of that sword was someone she knew but only her heart could say the name of that person. She let her tears fall and she fell into eternal darkness.
Sakura awoke suddenly, sweat dripped down her forehead and pain struck her heart. The teacher stopped and looked at her, everyone did. "Are you ok Miss. Kinomoto?" she asked. "Um.....yah. I just feel a bit warm. May I be excused?" asked Sakura. The teacher nodded and Sakura left the classroom.
Sakura turned on the cold water, got hands full of it and splashed it against her face. After she had done that she whipped her face off and stared into the mirror. "Who was that person? Why does my heart hurt so much?" asked Sakura. She walked away from the mirror and exited the girls bathroom.
Yelan Li gasped as she felt something. "There was a disturbance in Sakura's aura. Something dark is following her." thought Yelan. "Syaoran, Syaoran!" called out Yelan. The door opened. Syaoran Li was a handsome 15 year old with messy chestnut brown hair and soft amber brown eyes. "What is it?" asked Syaoran. "You must go back to Tomeda. A new and darker evil has arrived there." explained his mother.
Syaoran widened his eyes and then looked at the ground. He hadn't contacted Sakura for over a year. He couldn't face her and tell her the truth. The truth was he had lost his love for her some how.........being away from her hasn't made the bonds stronger but weaker. It's not like, if he went to Japan and saw Sakura he would love her again. Love took time to developed and if he lost that love there isn't much to gain.
It was the love that was lost.........days, months, years or even forever.
[confusing, huh?] "You must Syaoran. She needs your help as well as anyone else's." whispered Yelan. Syaoran nodded and left immediately. "Their fates have changed. It's sad to know that their paths might never meet again." whispered Yelan. Yelan knew this would happen. It was foretold that Clow's rival would come and take revenge upon Sakura. Many hardships for Sakura and Syaoran will come and they may find themselves on a different path towards their destiny.
Sakura fell down upon her bed. She didn't feel very good. After she had left the girls bathroom she felt sick and hot so she was excused to go home. Why was she hurting inside and why was she feeling sick all of a sudden. She didn't know. Sakura rolled onto her side and shut her eyes. Kero flew down onto Sakura's pillow and stared at her face.
"Sakura." he said. She didn't open her eyes and Kero felt her forehead. Just when he placed his paw on her forehead he took it away quickly. "Man! Your burning up, more like your on fire." said Kero. The Sakura book opened and the Sakura cards floated around Sakura. "Hmm......your worried about Sakura. I know." whispered Kero. Kero heard the sound of feet and he hid. The Sakura cards went back to the book and it closed shut.
The door opened and Fujitaka Kinomoto came in. "Sakura." he gasped. Sakura's eyes opened half way. "Dad." she said. Her voice was tired and soft. Fujitaka came over to Sakura and felt her forehead. He pulled it away. "Your burning up. I'll get you some medicine." said Fujitaka. He left the room at once. After he left about 5 minutes later he came back with some water and medicine.
After Sakura had her medicine she fell to sleep and Fujitaka left the room.
Meilin looked at Syaoran who sat right next to her on the plane going to Japan. "What's the matter Syaoran? Your afraid aren't you." said Meilin. "Leave me alone Meilin." he replied. Meilin sighed. "I can't believe you." she whispered.
For over about two days Sakura was sick in bed and every time she became weaker and weaker.
Tomoyo stared at the empty seat next to her. Sakura hadn't been to school for two days already. She was extremely worried about her.
Kerberos sat beside Sakura. She slowly opened her eyes, her eyes was a dull emerald green and her aura grew faint. "Sakura. Some things wrong. It's no ordinary fever.......it's much more." whispered Kerberos." your losing power."
Once Syaoran entered the airport he froze. "What is it Syaoran?" asked Meilin. "Sakura's aura....it's very faint now." whispered Syaoran. Meilin gasped.
Eriol in England felt it as well. "Sakura's aura is fading." whispered Kaho Mitsuki. Eriol nodded. "Should we go to Japan? It seems he's back." asked Suppi. "Yes. We must." said Eriol.
Touya and Yukito felt it as well as Eriol and company. It wasn't good. Sakura seemed to be fading. If her aura faded completely then it was all over.
Sakura fell down towards nothing. It was pitch black but as she fell some more she turned right side up and landed on her feet. She opened her eyes and found her self in a peaceful place. She stood in front of a beautiful fountain wearing an old type of clothing. She held in her hands a small crystal ball. "Where am I?" she asked. A young boy her age came toward her.
He had a slightly messy brown colored hair and eyes the color of dark crimson. " Your in my world now. Don't worry........as long as your here you won't have to worry about anything else." he said. His eyes glowed. Sakura's eyes went blank and she fell forward but he caught her. He smirked. "Don't worry Sakura. You won't have to worry any more about anything not even him." he whispered.
Kerberos gasped. "Sakura!" he shouted. Her body shone a faint pink. Her face became a little pale. Kerberos touched her forehead and he gasped. "Sakura! She's cold.......what's happening?" asked Kerberos. The door opened and Syaoran with Meilin burst in. "What's happening?" asked Syaoran. Kerberos glared. "You?!" he hissed. "It's no time for that!" shouted Meilin. Syaoran and Kerberos nodded.
"What happened Kerberos?" asked Syaoran. "I believe he's back to take revenge on Sakura." whispered Kerberos. "Who's back?" asked Syaoran and Meilin in unison. Kerberos narrowed his eyes. "Clow Reed's ultimate rival........ Yuuki Tsukino." replied Kerberos.
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To Be Continued..........
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Next time on Heart........
"Who's Yuuki Tsukino?"
"Sakura!"
" I HATE YOU!!!!!"
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