TL: Yo, Tenebraelux here! I don't know why I wrote this but I just did...Seriously, why though hmmmDisclaimer : Everthing belongs to clamp. the only thing that belongs to me is he this idea.Enjoy!!

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"It's Syoaran..."

He watched warrily as the witch kneeled -- her long pale fingers hovering above his precious princess's forehead. He noticed that mist began to form around the princess but that must have been a trick of the light, afterall they were surrounded by the heavy rain and he could barely make out the defined edges of the witch's face.

"This child have lost something very important, yes?" Her silky deep voice reached his ears, snapping his attention from his unconscious princess.

His heart fell at the almost dead-like expression on her face. So peaceful and yet so sorrowful. He gritted his teeth bringing out a strangled 'yes'.

The witch turned her attention back to him -- their eyes met, her beep ruby eyes piercing his amber orbs. He shivered unknowingly, because the depth of her eyes were too deep for his underdeveloped mind to comprehend. However, even he could see the wisdom in them.

"And... That thing was scattered across various worlds," Her pale fingers lightly brushed the princess's beautiful brown hair. "If she continues to be like this, the child will die." Blunt and brutal.

Syaoran hugged his princess closer to his chest, surpassing the urge to cry out in sorrow and frustration. He failed his princess. He failed to save her. Failed to reach that hand. No -- no, he reached her and as a result, she lost something precious.

"Watanuki!"

The witch's authoritative tone snapped Syaoran out of his self-pity. He turned to the new voice and found an older boy who was very tall with raven black hair and cloudy blue eyes wearing a black atire running back towards the house in a hurry. It seems like Syaoran had blanked out for a moment and missed their conversation.

"Do you want to help that child?" The witch directed that question to Syaoran who didn't even hesitate to give her the obvious answer. "There will be a price to pay, even so?" Her face was the definition of seriousness. It showed him that the moment he agreed, his life was set in stone.

Even with that warning, he stared back at her with determination. "If there is anything I can do,I'll do it!" He replied firmly. No ounce of lie could be detected within his tone. Only honest determination.

Suddenly the air around them turned heavy. Even with Syaoran's zero potential in the arts of magic could sense the thick air of power within the ozone.

The witch's comment solidified his suspicions. "…They're here."

Her smirk did little to reassure Syaoran of his princess's safety, so he hugged her close to his chest, ready to protect her at any given time.

Rumbling sounds began to invade his ears. He watched in horrified facination as the ground and the sky began to drip as though the sky and earth was crying that day.

Syaoran mouth slightly dropped as the droplet burst like a bubble and what met him were two huge figures -- their back facing his way.

One man (or woman?) was a tall figure wearing a very fluffy overcoat that reached his achilles while holding a long golden staff with a single blue crystal in the middle. Considering the staff in his hand, he must be a magician. The man (yup, a man) turned slightly and Syaoran saw a glimpse of crystal blue eyes and light blond hair that reaches his chin.

The other man was a little more intimidating. Even while he was crouching, Syaoran could tell he was the tallest among the people here. He had a body of a warrior. He was covered from head to toe in red and black armor with a crescent moon symbol in the middle of his forehead gear. Even with the black cloak covering most of his body, Syaoran was able to catch a glimpse of defined muscles. Muscles and scars that spoke of battles and war. Unlike the mostly concealed face of the blond man, this man Syaoran can easily make out his face. He was on the gruff side but still retained his handsome features with jack black hair and sharp bloody eyes. The scowl he currently posses creating wonders to the level of intimidation he was emitting.

"Who the hell are you?"

"Are you the witch of demension?"

They both asked at the same time. Only the tone of voice and their wording differentiate their question.

The two glared (well, only the big guy did actually) at each other for the rude interruption.

The witch couldn't help but let out a smirk at the two. To break the awkward silence, she took it upon herself to speak. "You first." She indicate for the warrior to speak.

"Kurogane." The man, Kurogane grunted in displeasure. He turned his head from left to right to examine his surroundings. "But, where the hell am I ?"

"Japan."

"Well, I came from Japan!" He said, relief in his tone.

"A different one."

That broke his hope. "I don't understand." He growled, starting to get irritated with all the magic nonsense surrounding him.

The witch ignore him and turned her attention to the blond man. "You?"

The man smoothly bowed respectfully at the powerful witch before him. "I am a Celes country wizard. Fye D. Flowright."

"Do you know where we are?"

He straighten his posteure at being questioned. "Yes... A place where wishes are granted with the proper price."

The witch nodded in approval. "That is correct. Well then, since you all --"

The witch suddenly paused, looking up at the sky with an amused expression on her face. Realizing who would gain the most injuries at this sudden outcome, she sent a small wave of magic at the two defenceless children.

Thick mist began to encircle the two -- which alarmed her other guests, resulting in their defensive posture (Though the wizard hide his stance well).

However, their attention was soon stolen by a sudden scream from the sky. In unison, their eyes widened at the falling figure just above the two children.

Syaoran hugged the princess closer, not wanting to let anything hurt her. He knew what would happen if two bodies collided, especially if one of them came from very high up.

Fye was ready to save the children, but then he remembered the magic the witch surround the children in. He took a step back, wanting to watch the events that is about to unfold.

Kurogane however was clueless about the type of magic the witch had used, so he instinctively jumped to catch the falling body -- only to realize that he was too far. He watch in horror and waited for the predicted scrunch only to hear a bounce instead.

His mouth slightly drop at the scene that was unfolding right before his eyes.

The body that was falling hit the misty barrier only to bounce like he (or she) was bounced on a trampoline. A small yelped was heard and the body rolled to the ground twice before stopping at a perfect crouch.

The figure, a boy, was facing towards the witch, leaving his back to the other four guests to stare in shock and amusement.

There was an awkward silence surrounding the air but the witch who suddenly clapped her hands. "That was beautiful. I'll give you a 8/10" She cheefully commented. She watched the boy infront of her in amusment. Waiting for everything to process in his head.

The boy blinked once, then twice before tilting his head slightly in confusion.

The witch squealed internally at the cute creature infront of her. If it weren't for the fact that she wasn't literally there, she would've picked him up and squeezed him senseless. But alas, she can't get everything. Just having this boy on the board changes everything. And that's all she wished for.

The boy blinked again before his eyes widened in hidden horror as his situation finally sinked in. He jumped to his feet and ready to clap his hands together only to be stopped by the witch.

She raised her hand in a universal gesture that she means no harm. "Please calm down, we mean you no harm. May I ask what is your name child?" She asked gently, not wanting to alarm him.

His thick eyebrow furrowed in a cute way as he scrutinized the witch. His lips thinned before he let his hands fall. "Xiao lang. Li Xiao Lang." His voice was soft and gentle, and yet there was a hint of wariness in it.

The witch's face turned into one of amusment at the name. "Well, then Xiao Lang, do you know where you are?"

The boy shook his head in negative. Fye slightly shifted to see the boy's face.

That however got Xiao-lan to turn at the noise Fye made -- suprise evident on his face.

Shocked filled the air as they finally caught sight of the boy's face. He looked exactly like the boy crouching beside them. The same chestnut hair, passionate amber eyes and even the same hairstyle. The only difference between the two was that the other boy was younger with a thicker eyebrow than the one with the girl.

He was also wearing some really odd clothing. A small green sleeveless jacket with a yellow line at the edges. A hoddie was attached to the jacket, that ends with a small yellow star dangling from the tip of the hood. There was even a translucent small wings at the back. On the middle of the jacket was the symbol of the cresent moon in yellow. Underneath his jacket was a white undershirt with a single coattail at the back that ends with a small dangling star. His trouser was in green with a single ventricle line and matching sneakers. He was also wearing a pair of white gloves with a yellow crescent moon on them.

They all stared at each other, taking a moment of silence to examine their new company when Fye suddenly exclaimed.

"Cute!"

"I know, right!"

The others stared at the blond man and the witch in a mixed of horror and confusion. The youngest child however was burning red from their comment.

However he was level-headed enough to bring them back on track. "Excuse me, but where am I? And who are you?" He asked, waving at the wooden building and the other boy that looked awfully like him.

The witch smiled in a amusement before her face fell and turned serious again. "I am the witch of dimension and you are standing outside my wishing shop in Japan."

"Japan?"

"Yes, but not your Japan. But another."

Li furrowed his eyebrows, thinking deeply. "You mean... Like a parallel world?"

The witch nodded. "Close but not quite. You are in another world."

The boy's eyes widened in shock, mouth agape in disbelief as he was rendered speechless.

The witch then turned back to the others to address them all. "Now that everyone is here, that means that all of you want some sort of wish."

"I want to never return to where I'm from."

"I want to return now to where I'm from."

The tallest of the group said in unison again. They glared (really, it's only Kurogane though) at each other again.

"That's a strong wish, for both of you," She looked at the children before shaking her head. She touched her chin in thought. "No, for all four of you, those wishes you have -- if you pay separately, it wouldn't be enough," Syaoran's face spoke of hopelessness and sorrow, she wouldn't want that now would she. "But if you four pay together, it might be enough."

The boy's face jerked up, regaining the small hope in them again.

"What the hell are you talking about?!" Kurogane narrowed his eyes.

"Please be quiet, Kuro."

Kurogane spun towards the magician so fast it was a wonder he didn't get a whiplash. "It's not Kuro! It's Kurogane!" He shouted in anger. He was really pissed now.

Eventhough the noises just inscreased, the witch's voice still carried through her customers. "You four have the same wish," She turned to Syaoran. "You child, want to travel through different worlds to collect this girl's memories," She turned to Kurogane. "You want to go back to your own world," She turned to Fye. "You want to live in a world other then your own," Lastly she turned to the youngest boy, Li. "And you want to go home as well as to find the culprit who brought you here. "

Li seemed to have snapped out of his shocking state when she mentioned him. "Wa-wait!" He swallowed when he began to stutter, trying to control the nervousness he felt. "I didn't come to this world of my own violation."

The witch nodded in understanding, however... "But so does he," She pointed at Kurogane. "Even though you did not come here of your own will, to cross other dimension is still a price you have to pay if you want to go back home."

Li swallowed the thick saliva cotting his throat before he nodded. He knew there was a price that needs to be paid in order for something. Especially if it's something like this. Or wishes. He had read a book by Clow Reed about a woman who can grant wishes, but the details are lost to him. It's been so long.

Knowing that the boy wouldn't interrupt her anymore, she continued on where she had left off. "All of you have different purposes, but the means are the same. I can't grant each of your individual wishes because the price is too high, but if the four of you were to carry the burden together, then I can grant you that wish. However, the price shall be your most valuable possession." She let that information sink in.

Predictably, it was Kurogane that asked her first. "What do you want?" He asked with a scrowl.

"Your sword."

Kurogane shrinked back in shock. "What?! I'll never hand over my silver dragon!!" He clutched his sword tightly.

The witch smirked before walking foward towards him. "Fine then," She pokes his armoured chest. "You can roam around looking like a cosplayer, violate weapon laws, get arrested by the police and get interviewed on the television," she moved back and palm her cheeks, her smirk turning into a grin. "I'm the only one in this world who is able to send you to other worlds."

"Bullshit!!" Kurogane shouted in defiant. What the heck is a television anyway.

"It's true." The magician confirmed her point.

"Huh?" He glared at the other man with an irritated scowl on his face.

The magician nodded (not affected by the look at all), a small smile on his face.

"What is your decision?" The witch asked again, her hand was out ready to recieve her payment. "Move on or stay here until you find the person that can help you."

Kurogane gritted his teeth in frustration. He cursed his luck before handing over his beloved sword. "When this curse is gone, I will come to get it back!" He declared.

The witch took her payment and turned to the magician. "Your price is that tattoo..."

Fye stared at her in suprise. Not liking the sacrifice he had to make. He tried to bargain. "Won't this wand do?" He smiled sheepishly, hoping that she would accept. Alas, he wasn't that lucky.

"I said, the price of your most valuable possession."

Fye's expression turned dark at the reminder before he let a sad smile appear. "I guess I have no other choice..." Unique pattern that looks like a whiptail stingray glowed a beautiful purple behind his back. He watch in sad longing as the tatto float towards the witch. A small sign of regret flashed before his eyes but he stomped it down to hide his expression.

The witch then turned to the crouching teenagers. "And you? What is the most precious possession that you own and will you give it to me to travel to another world?"

Syaoran stared at her with those determined amber eyes. "Yes."

The witch smiled in amusement. "I have not stated your price yet, will you still give it to me? "

"Yes."

The witch nodded. "I can only help you to travel through different worlds, so you must search for the child's memories yourself. "

"…I understand."

The witch smiled. "Good, then you are prepared, " She turned to her final customer who was clenching his fist tightly until they turned white. "Please don't hurt yourself." She said in a worried tone, eyes narrowed in warning.

Her voice startled Li out of his reservoir. She immediately got his full attention.

She looked at him sadly. Such a small child and yet he looks like the world was draped on his thin shoulders. In fact, the world really are on those children's small shoulders.

"Your price shall be your magic."

There was an audible gasp from the others but that was not important, Li's eyes widened to such an alarming rate that she worried that it will pop right out of it's socket. Fortunately, it didn't.

"Wh-what?"

"Your magic."

He began to stutter. "But-but I can't. I need them. Please ask for something else." He gave her a pleading look.

"Alright, then how about your phone?"

Li furrowed his eye brows -- not wanting to hand it over but he got no other choice (It was either tthat or his magic), he reluctantly dig out his bright green phone with a small pink teddy bear with tiny wings as keychain. He stared at the phone forlornly. It was a very special item to him. An item that could connect him to Sakura no matter how far they were apart. And now that privilege was going to be taken away from him. As well as the only thing that would connect him to Sakura in this world jumping adventure... Wait, connect...

He clunched the phone determinedly. He stared up at the witch evenly. "Can I at least make a last call?"

She raised an eyebrow at the question but gave him her permission, however he needs to do it fast.

Heeding her advise, Li pushed the right button and the other side immediately picked up the phone.

His beloved soft voice hurriedly talk to the phone in a panicked frenzy. "Syaoran-kun!! Are you OK? Where are you?! Kero-chan said you no longer existed like-like you disappeared-"

"Sakura," His voice immediately silenced her. "I'm fine. Apparently, the hole was a portal that sent me into another world. I'm at a wishing shop, or so she says." He then began to explain his situation to her. It only took two minutes fortunately.

"Who is she?" She asked, taking in all the information with relative ease.

"Umm..."

"The witch of dimension or Yuuko for short." The witch replied patiently, like waiting for her children to finish their conversation.

"Yeah, Yuuko-san. Did you hear that Sakura?"

"Hm-hm."

"There's more..." Syaoran began dubiously.

"Yes, Syaoran-kun?"

"I'm sorry, this may be the last time we'll be able to talk together in a while..." He said sadly. He didn't want to let go of the only thing connecting them together but it was either that or he'll never see her again.

"Wait Syaoran-kun, what are you planning to do?" She asked in concern.

"My price is to give up this phone Sakura."

"No! Wait! There must be something else we can give... I mean, you're so far and-"

"I know but we-"

"Actually you can." The witch, Yuuko, cut into their conversation.

The couple went silent to listen to what she had to say.

"You, Sakura-san will have to pay for him instead."

"No!" Li immediately denied. Another difficult price he was offered to pay. He can't live with the fact that Sakura had to lose something for his sake.

Why does he have so many chances while Fye was given none?

"I'll do it." Sakura's voice came out as a very determined young woman.

"Sakura?!"

"It's okay Syaoran-kun, I'll do anything to get you home, " She said softly before it turns into steel again. "Will one of my cards do?"

"What?!"

Yuuko smirked, tapping her lips in thought. "Oh-ho, a card you say. Very well, I'll accept," Her chiper voice turned serious. "However, that card needs to be special."

"...Then the hope card will volunteer." Sakura finally answer after a moment of contemplating.

Yuuko nodded. "Alright, but your payment will only cover half of his price because you are the one paying eventhough you are not here."

"What?" Li stared at her in complete baffalment.

"No you can't! I'll give you my other cards just-"

"Sakura! " Li shouted in exasperation. Why does his Sakura have to be so selfless.

"No... This price he has to pay. But do not worry, you have paid half, so his price will not be as heavy as before." She reassured the panicked girl.

There was an audible sigh of relief behind the communication device when suddenly a new voice took over the phone. It was deep with a hint of a growl. "Oi Yuuko, so what's the price?"

Yuuko smirked in nostalgia. "Kerberos, how wonderful it is to hear from you again," She pleasantly greeted, he did the same before she focused back on the topic. "Xiao Lang's price shall be a favour for me when the time calls for it."

"That's a risky price."

"Do not worry, I shall not ask the child to do anything that is against his morals."

"Hmm... What do ya think, kid?" The male voice asked.

"Will it be alright though?"

"Don't worry Syaoran-kun, Yue-san said that Yuuko-san is not a bad person." Sakura softly reassure her beloved. Even she does not want Syaoran to be in anyone's dept, especially to someone so powerful but if her guardians are at ease with her presence -- then she chose to trust them.

"Yes, if not a bit eccentric." A voice said from somewhere far within the communicator.

Li nodded after the reassurance from his beloved and friends. "Alright, a favour from me shall be yours. But please remember your words." He looked at her through his long lashes, still nervous at the obviously strong magic surrounding her.

The witch nodded before opening her hand. "Very well," She touched Li's forehead while giving him a disarming smile to assure him she wasn't going to harm him. Not alot, at least. "Sakura-chan, can you please place your Hope card to your chest? And then I will begin the extraction between you to Xiao Lang. Because the both of you are connected, this is possible to achieve without a price."

Not long after that, ripples began to appear above Li's chest. He arched slightly as a burning sensation began to bloom from within his body. Not soon enough, Hope emerge from within him in spirit form -- she gave Li a light peck on the cheek before floating toward Yuuko's waiting hands and turning back into her card form. Li's breathing became haevier after that weird transfer process.

"…That was weird..." He commented, trying to catch his breath.

"Syaoran-kun? Are you OK?" Sakura exclamed in worry.

"Yes, I'm fine Sakura."

"Now for the other half of the price, " Li stood straight, preparing himself for the other half. "Now reapeat after me... I solemly swear, I owe Yuuko-san a favour when the time calls for it."

Everyone within the vicinity and hearing range almost fell at the ridiculous oath. Nonetheless, Li said each words with a firm tone. He does not want to know what happens if he made a mistake. No matter how ridiculous the words were, the witch still had used it as the promise between them, and an oath between magic users are not to be trifle with.

A dark purple magic circle began to appear from under Li and Yuuko. Black butterflies appeared from thin air and landed itself on Li's palm. It melted into his skin, leaving a butterfly like tattoos behind.

The circle disappeared and Yuuko went back to the front so she can address to them all.

"Wait..." Li suddenly interrupted her before she could start. "What about her? Would she also have to pay the price?" He motioned to the lifeless girl within the arms of his (eerily) older version self.

Yuuko turned to look at the girl in question. Syaoran tightened his hold on the princess, not liking where the conversation was heading. "Her price... Yes, she also has to pay." Syaoran's body went rigged at the words.

"But she's unconscious," Li pressed. Even though he couldn't see the older teens face -- his older version was covering her, he could already piece the puzzle together. Afterall, if his older version was here, why not Sakura too. Her short brown hair was also a giveaway though. "She won't be able to say yes, if you were to force the price upon her while she have no will to object -- it's too cruel," He turned to stare at his older version. So beaten up by the fate that was placed upon him. "And I don't think he can pay for two people. It'll be too cruel. For him and her."

Yuuko stared at the child's face. Such compassion and selflessness within such a small body. Why does all of them have to be that way? If not for their ancor, they would even place their lives for the sake of others without a second thought.

"Then would you like to pay in her stead?" She asked softly, kindly.

Li was silent for a second before nodding his head in determination. He wanted to help. Even though his sight (seeing the future) is not as strong as Sakura's, he could already tell the two teens would have a difficult journey ahead of them. And he wanted to help because it just seems right.

Syaoran stared at the younger boy in shock. Suprised at his willingness to help strangers he just met. He was about to protest because he knows the price will be heavy and he did not want to burden anyone, but before he could, a soft voice piped up.

"Then I want to help too."

"Sakura, no --" Li objected. He doesn't want her to sacrifice anything anymore. "You've done enough."

"But it's too big for Syaoran-kun to pay for another person." She has a point, even his payment she had to carry half of it.

Li turned to Yuuko, hoping that she would think of an alternative. His shoulder slumped a little in relief at her soft smile.

"There's more--?!" A new voice exclaimed in shock.

The teen ran towards the group, holding two bunny like toys in his arms. One was white while the other was black.

Li's mouth dropped at the sight of the teen. He moved foward to get a closer look. "Hiiragizawa?"

He stared at the teen. Wondering why there was a resonating tug when he saw the teen.

The teen took a step back at the boy's scrutinizing stare. "Um, no? I'm Kimihiro Watanuki." He also stared at the boy in curiosity. Noticing how he look exactly like his older counterpart, except younger with thicker eyebrows.

Li tilted his head in concentration. "Hmm, I guess you guys are different. You don't have that creepy aura around you whenever you're within my vicinity, " Watanuki sweat dropped at the off handed comment. He looked up at Yuuko and saw that she was surpassing a laugh. "You also don't look British... More to Asian and your eyes are blue... My apologise, I didn't mean to stare." Li quickly apologize when he realize what he was doing.

Watanuki waved off the comment -- though he was amused by it, and went to Yuuko to give her the bunnies.

She took the creature from him gently. "Her name is Mokona Modoki. She will be the one to transport you to different dimensions..." The creature waved excitedly with it's tiny paw.

Kurogane finally found his voice to speak after all the weirdness that had happened just a minute ago. "You have another one, hand me that," He brought out his hand, ready to recieve the black puff ball.

"He's only for communication, very useful to me," Yuuko said, making Kurogane grumbled in displeasure. "All he can do is communicate with this Mokona," She showed them the white Mokona. "Mokona can take you to another dimension but she can't control where she lands. Your wish becoming true is only by luck," She gave them her piercing stare. "But there are no coincidences in this world, there is only Hitsuzen," They all listened to her words with heavy hearts. "You were destined to meet each other."

She turned to the youngest of the group, phone still within his hand. "Xiao Lang, your payment for Princess Sakura is --" Li tensed in anticipation. "By using your magic to fuel half of the journey to other worlds. Is that acceptable?" She asked.

"Will you be alright, Syaoran-kun?" Sakura asked, worried for her beloved. After all, traveling other worlds is not an easy feat.

Li nodded. "Yes. With Fujitaka-san's magic within me, I'll be able to pay the price," He looked up at the witch. "But will that be enough?"

She nodded. "Yes, the other half have been paid unknowingly."

His eyes widened at her words. She turned her attention to Syaoran who was already spouting a blue lip from the cold. "And Syaoran... Your payment is your relationship."

The boy looked confused so she elaborate further on his price."To you, the most important thing is the relationship with that girl. So I'll take that."

Syaoran, still unable to comprehend her words asked. "What does that mean?" But even when he was confuse, his heart was already sinking.

"Even if she pieced all of her memories back, you will not have the same relationship with her as before..." She paused and asked intead. "What is she to you?"

Syaoran looked at his princess with an agonized look. "My childhood friend, the princess of my country and someone who is very important to me." It seems like the rain was pouring harder at his confession.

"I see..." Yuuko watched the boy in understanding and sadness. "But if you're going to use Mokona, that relationship will disappear. Even if you were able to return all her memories back, that part of you will never return. That is your price." Everyone let the silence reign except for the shocked gasped that came from Li's communication device. "Are you still prepared to pay the price?" She asked again.

Syaoran's head fell. "I'll go..." But it raised again to show his intense determined eyes. "I will not let Sakura die!!"

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TL : So I hope y'all like it! Now there's two Syaoran!

BTW, this is after clear card series so Sakura has all of her new cards. The Clow cards are with *.

So here ccc Syaoran is 13 while TC Syaoran is 14-15. On that note, CCC Sakura is 13, TC Sakura is 14-15, Kurogane is 20,Fye is 100, Yuuki is ???, Mokona is 50 and Watanuki is 16.

Meh just want to put it there.

So since we got two Syaoran, one will be called Syaoran the other will be called Li. The cute one is Li.

And yes, Fujitaka did gave his magic to Syaoran. The reason is for me to know and you to find out. Afterall, all those who journey to other worlds always have a personal problem.

Well, please leave a favorite, follow or reviews!

PS. This story might update realllllllllyy late cause of my other story. But if I found that quite alot want to see this story then I might reconsider.

So Bye-bye!