Card Captor Sakura
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"Unlucky"
Yet Another Miss Chang Po production 3


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          It was a calm, gentle morning just like any other.  The sun was shining brightly over the town, promising another warm weather day in the Tomoeda district.  It appeared as though everything in the Kinomoto household would be just as peaceful – that is of course until….
          Beep! Beep!  Beep!
          "Hoooeeeeee!!!"  Kinomoto Sakura thrashed about violently, freeing herself from the covers of her bed.  Launching off of the mattress, she dashed towards her alarm clock.  "Oh, no!  I'm gonna be late!"  She rushed to her wardrobe, madly searching for her school uniform.  "In my first year of high school even!  When am I ever going to learn to be on time?"
          Kero popped his head out of his makeshift bed in Sakura's desk drawer. Blinking his beady eyes at her sleepily, he replied, "That's like asking if it'll ever snow in the summertime, Sakura-chan."
          "Very funny, Kero-chan!" Sakura replied, shooting the diminutive beast a dirty glare.  Rolling her eyes, she mumbled to herself, "It's only 8:30 and he's already telling jokes…"
          Kero floated out of the drawer and over to where Sakura stood brushing her hair in her mirror.  "So, what's the schedule for today?" heasked.
          "Well," Sakura answered, "Sensei asked if some students wanted to help out after school, so Tomoyo-chan and I volunteered."
          "Volunteer work, eh?" Kero asked.  "What's it for?"
          "Our cheerleading squad is making flyers and stuff for a big raffle."
"I didn't know Tomoyo-chan was on the cheerleading squad." Kero questioned.
"She's our manager." Sakura answered, looking flustered. "She makes our costumes and films all our competitions."
"That's our Tomoyo for ya." Kero sighed. "So, what's the raffle for?"
"The town's hosting a festival two weeks from now." Sakura answered. "There's going to be a big carnival at the Amusement park."
          "Ah, a carnival sounds good to me!  Be sure to get me some cotton candy!" Kero grinned.  The guardian beast stared at a pile of text books sitting on the desk. "Ano, didn't you have some sort of big test today?"
          "Oh, that's right!  A big chemistry exam!" Sakura exclaimed.  "I've been studying all week for that.  I wonder how I forgot that…?"
          From the bottom of the stairs, Fujitaka, Sakura's father, called up to her, "Sakura, are you ready yet?"
          "Hai!" (Yes) Sakura called back down thesteps.  Slinging her book bag over her shoulder, she headed towards the door. "Well, wish me luck!"
          "Ganbatte!" Kero beamed, setting himself up for another game of Space Invasions. 

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          "Hurry up, Sakura-chan," Fujitaka smiled.  "Your brother already left out."
          Sakura frowned.  "But he promised he was going to ride me to school on his motorcycle today!" Her frowning increased and she started muttering dark words about her brother until she looked up at her father, who still had the same pleasant look on his face. "I guess I better go get my roller blades and catch up with him, ne?" she laughed nervously, heading to the hallway closet.
          "Good luck on your test today, Sakura!" Fujitaka called out.
          "Arigato, otousan!" Sakura waved as she rolled off down the street.  "See you tonight!" 
As she skated along, Sakura decided to go at an even pace, figuring her brother was too far ahead of her anyway.  Looking up at the trees above her, she sighed contentedly to herself.  'It sure has been a while since any cards havepopped up.' She thought to herself. 'I know it's been driving Kero-chan and Tomoyo-chan crazy.' She pictured Kero and Tomoyo with her camera both looking very frustrated.  Sakura folded her hands behind her head and began to skate backwards,still deep in thought.
"Hoi, Sakura-chan!" Sakura looked up to see Yukitoand her brother Touya waiting at the corner. Yukito had just hopped onto Touya's motorcycle.
'So, he decided to wait after all…' Sakura mused to herself. Though Touya was now in college, he had decided to commute to school in order to cut costs on tuition
"I see you made it up on time, Kaijou." (Monster) Touya grinned smugly as Sakura met up with them.
"I am not a Kaijou!" Sakura growled, shooting him a death glare.  She then turned to Yukito with a sweet smile.  "Ohayo, Yukito-san!" (Good Morning)
"Ohayo, Sakura-chan." Yukito smiled back.  "You look rested."
Sakura grinned. 'With no cards to capture, no wonder!'
"How's it feel to be in high school now?" Yukito asked.  "Seijou's got a lot of students in it this year I hear.  Interested in any boys yet?"  (AN: Seijou is the same high school Yukito and Touya went to. Just thought I'd let you know)
"H-hoe…?" Sakura's face turned.  Touya growled.
"Yuki, we better get going if we don't wanna be late." he said gruffly.
"Ah, that's right." Yukito agreed.  "Gomen ne, Sakura-chan, it's me and Touya's turn to set up lab at the University."
"That's all right." Sakura smiled.  "If you guys were in a hurry, you should have said so." As she spoke, she pinched Touya as hard as she could.  Touya bit his lip to keep from crying out.  All the while, Sakura continued smiling sweetly.
"I guess we'll see you later then, Sakura-chan." Yukito replied.
"Un." (Yeah) Sakura nodded as the cycle sped off.  "Bye-bye!" As she watched their retreating forms, Sakura thought back to Yukito's question: Interested in any boys yet? 
Though the question felt odd coming from Yukito – she did have a crush on him at one point after all – Sakura couldn't help keep her face from becoming red.  'There is one boy…' she thought to herself, continuing on her way.  'I wonder if he knows how I feel about him… I sure wish I knew…'

~End of Chapter 1~

Author's Notes:

Miss Chang Po: Well, whaddya think of that? Yet another fic unfinished.

Wufei: Why must you post so many pointless fics on this site?

Miss Chang Po: ::a large vein pops up on the side of her forehead, light flashes over her glasses dangerously:: 'Pointless'?? ::calms down a little bit:: Well, that's because I like writing... I just have this thing about finishing fics...

Wufei: ::raises an eyebrow:: So I see.

Miss Chang Po: Never fear, readers! I am determined to finish every last fic I post on Fanfiction.net. However, I may need a little help from time to time. ::Wufei starts to object:: Only the weak don't ask for help!

Wufei: ::at a loss for words::

Miss Chang Po: ::grins in satisfaction:: Gotcha.