Dead But Never Forgotten

Summary:

Four years after his girlfriend, Sakura Kinomoto, broke up with him and left Tomoeda, he sees her again – a new student in Tokyo University. But just after her arrival in town, people start disappearing, his mother is murdered and his sisters receive threats from the unknown. And something is off with Sakura that he can't explain...

He decides to find out who's behind his mother's death and seek revenge but will he be up for it when he discovers the mastermind of this felony?

Disclaimer: I do not own CardCaptor Sakura or any of the CardCaptor Sakura characters used in this story.

Four years ago..

Syaoran gulped down his cappucino and placed his mug hastily in the sink. Late again! I'm such a bad boyfriend, he thought as he clumsily put on his canvas jacket. He was enjoying his morning coffee – an morning ritual, though he thought of cutting it down to twice a week and not become addicted to caffeine – and didn't notice the time. The agreement was ten o'clock, down by the bridge that led to Penguin Park. That was where he first asked Sakura out.

He stepped outside in the pleasant, sunny day and headed for his car which was parked in front of his house. He lived alone. He has ever since he was ten. His mother sent him to study in Japan. She thought some independence would do him good in the future when he takes over the family business. Anything for the family business. Ever since his father died, the pressure of becoming the next CEO almost buried him to the ground. The Lis anticipated he would be as successful as his father and in his childhood, he was raised not to let them down.

Yelan Li didn't let him go alone though. She wanted Wei, the family butler, to accompany him. He presumed that Wei would act as her eyes and ears during his stay in Japan. He went across the sea to the neighbouring country and resided in Tomoeda. He chose that little town because he wanted some peace and quiet. He didn't the bustling city life like he had back in Hong Kong. He was enrolled in Tomoeda Elementary School where he met Sakura Kinomoto. He smiled at the thought.

Syaoran fumbled for his car keys, switched on the ignition and drove through the main street. He arrived at his destination twenty minutes late. He got out of his car, slammed the door and raced towards the park. An explosion of colour met his eyes as soon as he power-walked into the entrance. Summer flowers were in bloom everywhere. What little of the breeze shook the leaves of the trees, sending some to detach from its branch and dance in the air towards the ground. The smell of grass mixed with the scent of nectar wafted and embraced him.

As he neared the bridge, he saw her there, leaning over it, her face propped on her palm as she looked across at the rushing waters in the river. A gush of wind blew into her short, strawberry blonde hair, ruffling it. She's probably been waiting for him for a while, arriving early. A thing that she never practised in school. She didn't look impatient though. She looked beautiful even when looking at her figure at a distance, it would have looked perfect on a postcard.

He halted as he reached her, hugged her from behind and kissed her cheek.

"Sorry I'm late, traffic was terrible"he whispered in her ear.

She turned around, smiled her sweetest smile and laughed.

"I thought I was the late one."

Oh, so she didn't arrive early after all. He chortled

"What time did you get here?"

"About ten minutes ago. Traffic here is usually subdued by nine."she pointed out matter-of-factly and gave me a quick peck. Ah, you got me he thought. She knew him inside and out, even more than he knows himself. That lie never passed through her. She wasn't mad or furious or annoyed though. She had that playful grin that she usually puts on every time she catches him red handed.

"Sorry." he gave her an apologetic look.

"Late night?"

"How did you know?"

"You smell like coffee."she chuckled.

~oOo~

They strolled around the park and perched on a bench under the hot beams of the sun. The locals enjoyed picnic on the grass. There were food stalls and ice cream vans where queues formed. Children were everywhere. They scampered in the playground like ants. Syaoran looked at Sakura as she rested her head on his shoulder while his arm held her close to him.

"Hey,"she spoke

"Yeah?"he said softly.

"I was thinking..." she sat up and looked at him in the eyes. There was unsureness in the depths of those twinkling emerald eyes. He frowned as he saw her pink nose. Has she been crying?

"What's wrong?" he asked anxiously. She looked away, biting her lip. "Sakura?"

He cupped her chin and turned her face to look at him. She looked down, trying hard to avoid his gaze.

"I...There's something I need to tell you."she muttered quietly, it was almost inaudible.

"Ok, what is it?" he encouraged her. Inside, his heart started to drum into his chest loudly she could have heard it. What is it that she wanted to say? Horrible thoughts flooded into his brain. He thought she looked nervous and upset, as if there's something she needs to spill. And for sure, tears started to roll down her cheeks and she sobbed into her hands. He was startled. He rarely saw Sakura cry, she's always perky and energetic. As any good boyfriend would do, he automatically wrapped his arms protectively around her.

"Shhh.." he said as she cried into his shirt. He could feel warm moisture seeping into his chest. Something has got to be wrong, he thought as he stroked her hair. "What do you want to tell me?"

She sat up straight, her tear stained face looking distraught. Her puffy eyes burned into mine and he could've sworn time and everything else stopped. His ears seems to have blocked all the noises, concentrating only on the words that emanated from her lips.

"We need to end this."

Author's Note:

Hey guys! I beg your pardon if it sounds bad, I haven't written fan fiction in years because this annoying thing called Life was in the way so my writing skills got a little rusty Dx

I apologise for the people who read my first fanfiction and liked it. I feel so bad for stopping it abruptly. I merely couldn't find time and I sort of wrote it in a whim without figuring out the whole plot! I will try and make up for that atrocity in this fan fiction. I can't promise quick updates, I have mock finals coming up in a week and the real finals in months but I WILL update!

Please give a review. I want my readers to enjoy my story, and I won't know if you do if you don't tell me what you think. :)