Back Again

faded-illusions: Hey guyz!!! This is my very first long fic [ I did a one-shot about Sakura and Syaoran] and it contains the characters of Cardcaptor Sakura! Well duh....but I also added some new characters. I don't wanna list them now, because what's the point?You'll find out later anyway.
Kero: whispers: she's just lazy!
faded-illusions: Oh, hi Kero...heeyy,what did you JUST say??!!
Kero: nuthin..ahaha..silly me
faded-illusions: What are you doing here? You're not in the fic...hehe.. ;; Plz don't be mad...
Kero: WHAT?! So the cutest,cuddliest character in the series is not going to be included??!!
faded-illusions: Well, I did want you in here but-
Kero: But WHAT?!
faded-illusions: I'm not including any magic here, and I don't just want to make you a dog or cat or any other animal. Why?Do YOU want to be a gorilla in this?
Kero: A gorilla's gunna be here and not ME?
faded-illusions: I was just kidding.... ;;
Kero: Poor me - -;;
faded-illusions: I'll give you snacks all the time!
Kero: YAY! snacks! WooHOO!!
faded-illusions: Anyway, on with the story. NOTE[Disclaimer]: I DO NOT own Cardcaptor Sakura or any characters except Syaoran!!!!!!!!!!!!!CLAMP owns CCS!
faded-illusions: But I know that I can't own Syaoran.... ; ;
faded-illusions: Oh yeah, I made up some character names here, but if you also have the same name in your fic, please do not think I copied you. I am just apoligizing in advance. Thanks!

Legend:
" = talking
the sentence is in italics =thinking
the sentence is part of a flashback= flashback
[a/n]: Author's note

Jap. Words:
genki= cheerful, happy.. ex: someone who doesn't hold sadness forever..[a/n: sounds like Sakura right?]


Chapter 1: Memories

"Tomoyo, do you remember the last day we had at Tomoeda?", an 18-year-old ,auburn-haired girl asked, whose emerald eyes started sparkling.

"Of course! How can I forget Sakura! I know that was 7 years ago when we moved away from Tomoeda...but how can I possibly forget the day we said goodbye to our friends?
Even though it was meant to be a sad day, Chiharu suggested if we could go to the beach one more time, with Yamazaki, Eriol, Li, Naoko, Rika, you and me! It was such a fun and happy day for a sad day if you ask me...not until we had to leave though.", Tomoyo said.

"Sometimes you ask stupid questions Sakura!", Tomoyo added.

"Tomoyo!!!! Geez........Anyway, do you think they still remember us then? I heard that everybody but us stayed in Tomoeda and are currently attending Seijyu High.", Sakura said.

"Of course they do! Well, you wouldn't believe this, and I haven't told you yet, but the people who are picking us up in the airport is the WHOLE gang!!" Tomoyo said loudly that the person sleeping behind them woke up.

"NO WAY Tomoyo! Oh my gosh! That's WONDERFUL!" Sakura screamed.

"SHHHH!!!!!", said everyone who were sitting near them.

"Sorry......Anyway Tomoyo, I'm just so excited! I really can't wait!", Sakura added.

"Well, you should be because I bet everyone is wishing to see you again! Knowing how genki you still are............But someone ahem SOMEONE will love to see you again!", Tomoyo said.

"And who will that be? Hmm? Come on fill me in!", Sakura said rather pleadingly.

"Well, I can't say and I'd like him to say it...and I'd rather do the tape-recording", Tomoyo said with dreamy eyes.

"Him? You mean he's a guy? AAAWW...TOMOYO!TELL ME!", Sakura said in a chibi way that made Tomoyo laugh.

"SHHHHHH!!"

"Sorry!! Tomoyo! sniff Tell...me...."Sakura said still in chibi.

"No, sorry...giggle.It's nice to see you like this in a chibi way. That's why everybody likes to tease you. You haven't changed in the last 7 years...giggle and I'd rather do the tape-recording when THAT happens.", Tomoyo giggled.

"Aw, Tomoyo....what does that mean? When what happens?????!!!..........You know what? Never mind! Hmph.....giggle But you know Tomoyo? You haven't changed either.. you still like tape-recording me and my life.", Sakura said.

"Well, it's a good thing you haven't changed, Sakura. Besides, Li won't notice you anymore if you weren't as genki.", Tomoyo whispered.

"What Tomoyo? I didn't catch you there...", Sakura asked.

"What? Oh, don't mind me....hey! We're here!!! YAY!", Tomoyo said rather quickly to change the subject.

"I wonder how Takeshi is doing in the orphanage back in England? Do you think he's doing well without us? I mean, the three of us were the only Japanese people there. I hope he's doing well with the other kids and I just hope Takeshi didn't say a thing to anyone..."Sakura said.

"Who cares? We're already in the plane, almost landing in Japan....What can they do? Anyway, stop asking questions.. Look at the view from up here. It's beautiful.", Tomoyo said while looking out the window.

"Geez Tomoyo, I was just worrying about our friend..seems like you don't care..", Sakura said.

"I AM worried about Takeshi..and I will miss him a lot..seriously..but Sakura..what can we do? We're here in Japan already... I'm sorry. I know you're worried, but lighten up, ok?", Tomoyo said, feeling bad.

"How 'bout a look at the view huh? After we land in and hour and ½ we won't get to see this anymore." Tomoyo said comfortingly.

"Ok, I guess...thanks for comforting me Tomoyo-chan. I just hope he's all right, that's all.......Wow..look at the view..." Sakura said while looking out the window.

"I told you....", Tomoyo said smiling.

Flashback [a/n: this is when Sakura and Tomoyo made the plan to go back to Japan]

"Tomoyo, Takeshi! I think I got a plan...hear me out ok? I'm planning we can save all our allowances from the teachers[a/n: sometimes in orphanages, the children call the adults "teachers"] and we can save it till we have money to go back to Japan. Isn't that great?", an 11-year-old Sakura asked.[a/n: here I am again! So you know what that means right? If Sakura here is 11, it makes her 18 now.. Makes sense.. agree? LOL, on with the story]

"Sakura that's a great idea, but when will that be? It'll take a long time to save our money.. We have to sacrifice ourselves from buying candy..", Takeshi said mournfully.

"Well, yeah... Takeshi's right. When will that be? It will surely be a long time. When do you think it'll be?", Tomoyo asked.

"I really don't know.. How ' bout when we're ....17 already? I dunno.. somewhere that age, I guess. I KNOW Tomoyo, it's a long time, but wouldn't it be great if we see the gang again? Oh well, Takeshi doesn't know them, but we can introduce him to them! And he can be part of the gang!", Sakura said.

"I think that's a great idea, Sakura! Meeting these friends of yours sounds fun!", Takeshi added.


"Well I guess we can give it a try... alright! I say yes!", Tomoyo said.

"Yay! Ok, so we start saving our allowances starting tomorrow.. I know it's tempting to buy sweets, but hold yourself, ok?", Sakura said.

"Alright, alright....no sweets.. for how LONG????!!!!", Takeshi asked desperately.

"I don't know Takeshi.. just save your money...I guess you can buy a sweet or two.. but at least save it for next week... don't go eating it all the same day.", Sakura said teasingly.

"YAY! Sweets for me tonight!", Takeshi said cheerfully.

"Oh Sakura, I hope you know what we're doing...", Tomoyo said uncertainly.

" Tomoyo, stop worrying.. at least you get to see ERIOL again!!", Sakura said playfully.

"Sakura!!!!! I DON'T like him!", Tomoyo said, trying to keep a stern face.. but you can see a hint of blush on her cheeks.

"Whatever you say, Tomoyo...", Sakura said.

"ARGH! Hmph...", Tomoyo said while walking away.

"Tomoyo! Giggle ", giggled Sakura.

As months passed by, the three friends were keeping a good pace in saving money.
But they didn't know what will happen to Takeshi. One winter day, Takeshi was called by a teacher to meet some people.

"Takeshi, come with me to my office please. Some people would love to see you.", the teacher said.

"O-ok...", Takeshi said uncertainly, as he stood up.

What did I do this time?? Darn it, it's always me. Takeshi thought.

In the teacher's office

Once Takeshi came in the office, he saw two adults. A man and a woman smiled at him. Takeshi smiled back but he had this funny feeling in his stomach.

"Takeshi, I'd like you to meet Mr. And Mrs. Tsusedewa. They came here to adopt a child of their own. I interviewed them and they seem to be good people. They looked through some files I gave them about the children here, and luckily for you, they chose you. So what do you think?" the teacher said proudly.

"........." Takeshi was speechless. So I'm going to be adopted? That means I can't go to Japan!! Oh, wait till Tomoyo and Sakura hear this! This is bad, real bad. Takeshi thought.

"Ah, the boy is just shy.. why won't I make you guys know each other better by going out tomorrow? You know, talk in a restaurant or anything. I'll let you guys take Takeshi out tomorrow. Poor boy, he never went out in a long time, so this would be a nice thing for him. So what time shall you pick him up?" the teacher asked politely.

" Probably after our work. How about around 5:00?" asked Mrs. Tsusedewa, as she smiled to Takeshi once again.

"Oh, that'll be fine. Alright? Ok Takeshi, off to your class now, I think the lunch bell is going to ring soon, so you missed most of your science class. Off you go." The teacher said.

Good, I have a lot of time to explain what just happened back there to Sakura and Tomoyo. Takeshi thought.

Cafeteria

"WHAT??!! cough Wat-er!!!"

"Here, Sakura." Tomoyo said as she offered water.

" gulp ...ah...Anyway, Takeshi? They're going to adopt you? How ' bout our plan? Our combined allowances? The trip to Japan?"

" I know, I know Sakura. This IS horrible. But I can't do anything about it right? Tomorrow they're gunna pick me up to "know" me better. I guess the thing to do for me now, is to give you the rest of my allowances.." Takeshi said sadly as the thought of himself seeing Tomoyo's and Sakura's friends and seeing Japan for the first time slowly fade away.

"Oh Takeshi..."Sakura said as a tear fell on her cheeks.

Next Day

" Bye Takeshi, have fun...." Tomoyo said as she waved to her friend who was not going to be here for a whole day.

"Tomoyo, this is horrible. What 'bout our plan?"

"I guess one thing to do is, to continue the plan. With or without Takeshi...."

What Tomoyo, Sakura, and Takeshi don't know await the very next day.

" WHAT?! Is this true?!" Takeshi yelled.

"Takeshi, Takeshi. Don't yell. Show your manners. I know that you are well-mannered, especially what the teachers have been teaching you discipline.
Yes it is true. The Tsusedewas would like to adopt you, because they think you are a very good child. Now, you've got a day to pack your stuff, so why don't you start now? Go ahead. They will be picking you up tomorrow at noon."

The dreadful day

"Takeshi, we'll miss you so much. And thank you for saving your money and giving it to us." Tomoyo said sadly.

"No, thank you for everything. Takeshi we will always remember you. sniff "
Sakura cried.
"Oh guys, I will miss you too. And thank you also for everything. I guess this is our goodbye."

Takeshi hugged both Tomoyo and Sakura then he followed his new parents.

"Bye Takeshi! We'll miss you!" Tomoyo said and started crying.

End of Flashback


Ok, I'll end it here. So, what did you think? I know it kinda sux, but this is my first fic[well, the first fic with chappies]!!!!!!!!!!
Man, that was a lot. I typed this up in MS Word, and it was SIX pages.
uh-huh. That's right! SIX!
My hands are sore. --;;

Plz RR !!!!!