The Song of Our Love
I was kind of hesitant to write a songfic since the odds that someone has already done one using the same song are kind of high. But I heard this song the other day, and it inspired me to write one anyway. It only starts off as a songfic though. The song is called Tomodachi from Escaflowne, another great anime. It's a really sweet song. If you know of another fiction using this song, please tell me. I'd like to read it.
Disclaimer: I do not and never will own Card Captor Sakura in any way. All credit goes to the wonderful anime group Clamp. I also do not own Escaflowne, the song I'm using, or its translation.
This takes place right after the 2nd TV season of CCS. Syaoran did tell Sakura how he felt and the second movie hasn't happened.
Enjoy!
Sakura's Memories
Sakura sighed as she turned on the radio in her room then threw herself down on her bed.
It had been a week since Syaoran had returned to Hong Kong.
I love you, he said. That had surprised me so much…I never expected him to say that…to feel that way about me. But everyone else knew. Why didn't I see it? He looked kind of sad when I didn't say anything. But I didn't know what to say. I don't really know how I feel.
Sakura listened as a new song came on the radio, one she'd never heard before.
Doushiteru kana, anata no koto (I wonder how it's been with you)
Tsumetai kaze ni sukoshi omotta (In the cold wind I pondered a little bit)
Just like I've been thinking about Syaoran.
Eda ni mo tarete hanashita yo ne (We leaned against a branch and talked, didn't we?)
Karada ga hiete hi ga ochite mo (My body started to chill and as the sun was setting)
I remember so well the few talks we had. You never really said much, but when you did, you helped me know you and understand you more. I remember the time at the beach when we talked a little about our feelings for Yukito-san. Things certainly have changed.
Nakidashite shimatta (I ended up crying)
Watashi o mamoru you ni (And as if to protect me)
Damatte soba ni ite (You came and stood silently by my side)
Kureta ne (Didn't you?)
I'll never forget those times you comforted me, even if you didn't realize it. And all the times you've helped me and protected me. Like the time in the cave when all I could do was cry, you helped me see what to do. And when the mirror card tricked Touya and he fell, you helped me find him. I could hear your voice clearly when I was almost defeated by Yue, and that helped me through. You watched out for me and protected me all you could as I tried to turn the Clow Cards into Sakura Cards. You were always there.
Fushigi na sekai sono hitomi ni (I felt like your eyes)
Utsushiteru you na sonna kigashita (Reflect a wondrous world)
You helped me understand my power from the beginning, even when it seemed you hated me.
Akogare dato ka yumemiru koto (You taught me how to dream)
Anata ni kitto oshierareta (And long and such)
And before you left you helped give me hope and confidence to succeed as mistress, leaving behind your own disappointment in not becoming master of the cards.
Hanareba nare ni naru (I told you only a little while ago)
Sukoshi mae ni tsugeta (Even if we get torn apart)
Negai (I won't forget)
Wasurenai de iru kara (Our dreams, so…)
And now that you're gone, even though sometimes it hurts, I can still try to be strong when I think of you and how much you've done.
Tooku temo anata ni (Even though I'm far away from you)
Maketaku wa nainda (I don't want to give up)
Itsu made mo futari wa (Even though we've always been)
Raibaru… (Rivals)
Ever since the beginning, I never wanted to give up, even when you thought I couldn't handle it. It seems strange, but that helped give me determination to continue…to prove myself. And I want to continue like that.
Tayori wa iranai (I don't need to hear any news)
Daisuki na tomodachi (Beloved friend)
And because you were so strong for me, I'm sure you will be okay.
Dare ni mo iwanai (I don't tell anyone else)
Ichiban no omoide (My foremost thoughts)
I still can't believe you told me you loved me.
I only wish I could tell you what's in my heart…but I still don't know…
Mou ichido aeru sa (We'll meet once more, right?)
Daisuki na tomodachi (Beloved friend)
I'll wait for you to return as long as it takes.
Wasureru koto nai (I won't forget you)
Daisuki na tomodachi (Beloved friend)
I'll never forget you and all that we've been through, even though now, it kind of hurts.
We became such close friends, and I miss you and want you here.
Sakura suddenly sat up, tears beginning to fall down her cheeks.
This crazy song is messing with my head. Is that all I want? To be only friends with him?
I've never felt exactly like this before…my heart kind of hurts. I really want him to be here. I guess I do love him.
Sakura sighed.
But it's too late now. He's gone. If only I could see him again…then maybe I could tell him…
Sakura stood up and walked over to her window, looking up at the night sky, filled with beautiful stars. I wish Syaoran were here so we could look at the stars together.
She jumped as her phone suddenly began to ring.
"Hello?"
"Sakura-chan? This is Tomoyo."
"Oh hi Tomoyo-chan."
"I'm sorry for calling so late, but I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping tomorrow."
"Umm…that sounds like fun, but I don't really feel like going out tomorrow," Sakura replied. "Gomen-ne, Tomoyo-chan."
"Are you okay, Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo asked worriedly. "You haven't done anything this past week."
"I'm fine. I just…"
"You just?" Tomoyo prompted.
"I just want to be alone for a while," she told her slowly.
Tomoyo sighed. "Okay, just remember I'll still be here when you decide you've been alone enough."
"Arigatou," Sakura said.
"Well, I'll talk to you later then," Tomoyo said.
Sakura waited till she heard Tomoyo hang up then turned off her phone.
Tomoyo is such a good friend. I'm sure she would feel better if I told her I had finally decided how I felt about Syaoran, but I'm not ready to tell her yet. I want to tell him first.
But it could be a long time…if ever…until I see him again. He'll probably have found someone else to love by then…
Sakura looked over at her phone lying beside her. Maybe I should call him…no, I'd probably lose my courage to tell him.
I could write a letter…it might seem a little less meaningful if I only write it, but he did promise to come back one day. It might be enough till I can see him again.
Sakura's eyes brightened with love and determination, as she got out her favorite pen and a piece of paper.
Dear Syaoran…
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End of Chapter 1
Well I hope you like it so far. Syaoran's memories are coming next!
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