A/n: I hope you all like this. That's all I have to say.

disclaimer: I don't own CLAMP, Cardcaptor Sakura, or anything like that. I just write the story.

summary: sakura disguises herself as a man to find her brother in an underground ring with only MEN members. the thing is, she has to prove herself to a Mob boss and his very very skeptical nephew(Syaoran). Action/Romance. SS

Chapter One: Missing

Toya leaned against the doorframe, watching his sister sleep soundly. If things were different, she'd have a better life. He could be a better provider. She wouldn't have to work two jobs, and be exausted all the time. 'I'm doing this for us...She deserves it.'

Besides, what choice did he have? It was either this, or move to some low-down shabby apartment in downtown Tokyo with no heat and barely any food or water. They grew up in this house. It had too many memories to be forclosed on...'Everything changed when he passed...damn.' he thought, his heart full of grief.

"This is for our own good. She's a tough one. She'll be fine." Toya whispered to himself, staring at his baby sister. Her 20th birthday was coming up soon, and he'd miss it. Reading the small clock on the wall, he let out a small breath. It was time. Walking over to her bed, he bent down, giving her an air soft kiss.

"Take care, kaijyuu(monster)." He smiled sadly. Then he was gone.

MORNING-10:00AM

An annoying beeping could be heard from the outter perimeter of her sheets. With a growl, Sakura peeked a head through the top of the coverrs. "OH SHIT!!!!" Boucing out of bed, she stumbled into the bathroom, falling over a pile of dirty clothes.

"I'm going to be late! So damn late! Rika is going to KILL me!" She said in a panic, while brushing her teeth. Finally dressed, she grabbed any and everything, throwing it into her bag-lady purse. Running down the stairs, she slipped on her roller blades and literally flew out the window with a distant, "BYE TOYA!"

She reached her job about 45minutes later, pushing the elevator button like a mad woman. "Come on, come on!' She gritted under her teeth. "YOU ARE LATE!" a harsh voice came from behind. Sakura sighed. "I'm sorry Rika."

The burgundy hair, deep blue eyed beauty scoffed. "You know, if you're not going atleast attempt to take your job seriousy then you can forget ever working anywhere for journalism." "Rika, we're secretaries. I want to be a reporter. Doing work for an uptight, liposuctioned, snob like Ruby, doesn't do much for me." Sakura explained. They continued to have this conversation every morning, because every morning, she was late.

"It may just be a job to you, But, Mr. Terada and Ruby go to the Fashionable France Festival every year and I intend to be on that list. And the only reason you got this job is because of Ruby's attraction to your brother and my good word with Mr. Tareda." Rika advised.

"Rika, everyone knows of your little crush on the man, who is TEN years older than you, I might ad?" Sakura retorted with a smirk. Rika blushed but said nothing in responce, so Sakura continued. "Besides, he wouldn't know fashion if it bit him in the ass."

Rika was about to respond when a sleek, smooth voice interupted her. "This from a girl who wears rollerblades to work." Yue said, entering the elevator as it stopped. Sakura rolled her eyes. Yue was smart, sexy, and very determined for his age. He was about Toya's age, with lovely snow blonde hair and ice-blue eyes. He was fierce, and a complete ass but was the director of the whole beauty department for a reasn.

Sakura made an obsene hand gesture with her middle finger, and Yue smirked. "Love you too darling." Rika giggled. Her and Yue got along well because of their interest in fashion. For Sakura, it was hell.

'Today is going to be a long day...' She thought, a small headache beginning to form.

6 HOURS LATER...

By the time she got home, Sakura was past exausted. Her feet hurt, she was sweaty, her hair was a mess and on top of that, she had to write an essay on why exfoiliating your face was important to daily life. Walking past the mailbox, she scanned through it. Most of it was junkmail, all except a regular sized envelope with red letters stating the words "FORECLOSER NOTICE!!????" She screamed aloud. 'Oh God, not the house.' She panicked as she read the letter

DEAR KINOMOTO RESIDENCE,

IT IS OUR MOST SINCERE DISPLEASURE TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR HOUSE WILL BE FORCLOSED UPON IN 90 DAYS STARTING FROM FEBRUARY 1ST 2007. IF DOWNPAYMENT OF $10,000.00 IS NOT MADE IN THE ALOTTED TIME, YOUR HOUSE WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. PLEASE MAKE A PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID ACCURRING INTEREST RATES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PAYMENT VIA CHECK, DEBIT, CREDIT, OR MONEY ORDER, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL 1999-53030-34

THANK YOU FOR YOU TIME.

SINCERELY,

HOUSING FINANCE CORP. OF JAPAN.

Racing into the house, she screamed her brother's name from the top of her lungs. "TOYA! THIS IS IMPORTANT!" She yelled, banging outside his door. She finally took it upon herself to open it only to reveal him not there.

"Toya?" Sakura said again, her voice completely gone. She went to her room to check her e-mail. Toya loved to leave her messages there. She found two new messages, one from Rika, the other from Kaho. "Nani?" she said completely confused.

Kaho and Touya broke up a year ago and Toya vowed never to speak to her again. He was too heartbroken to even be bothered in other relationships so he cut himself off altogether. He focused on woking and keeping the house. Sakura opened the e-mail only to Sakura,

How are you dear? I've missed talking to you so much! I realized that leaving your brother was a mistake and I begged for his forgiveness. Currently he's at my house and we're blush making up.

He asks that you don't be alarmed by him not coming home today. In fact, I think he'll be over here for most of the week. lol. I hope everything's going well for you.

I hear you got a new job and that's wonderful. Well, until next time!

love, Kaho.

Sakura smiled at the letter. It was good that Toya was back in a relationship with Kaho. She really did make him happy. "He deserves it." She said to herself. Looking at the FORCLOSER notice, Sakura remembered why she needed to talk to him. Taking out her cell, she dialed Kaho's number only to recieve a voicemail.

"Dammit. I have to go over there." She said grabbing her purse. There was no way she was being kicked out of her own home. No way in hell.

------------------ACROSS TOWN

Kaho was busy straightening up her apartment when the doorbell rang. "Just a second!" She called out. Turning down her music, she went to the door asking, "Who is it?"

"It's Sakura!" came a out of breath person from the other side of the door. Kaho paused. "Oh no..." There was no time to pretend, so she just answered. "Hey Skaura! Listen this really isn't a goo-"

"My brother. I need to speak with him. Please. It's very important. I don't care if he's naked with chains on. I need to speak with him." Sakura said, pushing her way through. "Toya?" she called searching the apartment.

"He's not here Sakura." Kaho stated sadly. Sakura came out of the bedroom with a lost look. "But you're e-mail said..."

Kaho nodded. "Yes, i know what the e-mail said. Toya told me to write that so you wouldn't come looking for him. He's...he's gone Sakura." Sakura saw her mouth move, but couldn't comprehend the words. "What do you mean gone?! Toya never goes anywhere without leaving a note!"

Kaho went to her bag and pulled out an envelope addressed to Cherry Blossom. "He told me, that if you came looking for him before a week was up, to give you this." Sakura accepted the letter. "Kaho, where is he? He keeps secrets from me, but he could never keep anything from you. I know, you know. Please, this is important."

Kaho sighed, taking a seat on the couch. How could she explain this situation to Sakura? She had made a solumn vow that she wouldn't, and she always kept her word. "Sakura, he'll be back soon. I promise. He's just trying to make a better life for you. He loves you."

"I KNOW!!" Sakura screamed losing her patience with her. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "I know." she said more softly, giving Kaho an apologetic look. Kaho nodded in understanding. "Just read the letter Sakura. I'm sure it explains everything." Kaho suggested.

Sakura took a seat in a near by chair, opening the letter. Toya's neat handwriting flowed onto the small sheet of paper.

Sakura,

I know you're probably panicking right now and there is no need to be. I'm completely safe. I'm joing a really good club and becoming a computer programmer. It pays an awefully good salary and we'll be able to keep the house. I know about the forcloser notice that was sent because it's not the first one they have sent. Please don't ask Kaho any questions. I promise I'm closer than you think. I'm right under your feet. I'll be home soon, if God is graceful and my plan is affective. Truth is, there is a lot about me you don't know sis. I'm not perfect. I have to make decisions in order for us to survive. And this is one of them. Don't worry about a thing. I want you to concentrate on being a reporter. Always remember to get the story. Be in on the action. Never let the moments pass you by. AND PLEASE: Be nice to Ruby. I know she's a handful, but she's not...gulp that bad. I'll see you soon. I love you. And if i'm not back in time, Happy 20th birthday.

all my love,

Toya.

Sakura was in tears by the time she got to the end. He sounded like he was never coming back...' She thought to herself. Sakura's mind was made up in two seconds. She had to find her brother. He was in some type of danger, or geting himself into danger just for them to have a home. It's not worth it Toya. Don't be an idiot.' She scowled.

Kaho came over ad sat be Sakura, taking her hand. "Sakura, listen-" "Where is he Kaho." Sakura demanded, looking over the note again, trying to gather up clues. Kaho squeezed Sakura's hand. "I made a promise to him that i would not get you involved. I promised Sakura. He loves you." "And you love him too." Sakura accused.

Kaho swallowed hard. "Yes, i do love him, but that's not the point." "THE POINT IS, I don't want my brother to die Kaho. I know you don't either. You know he's doing something dangerous. You know where he is! Please just tell me!" Sakura screamed in tears.

Kaho glanced at picture of her and Toya a long time ago. Sakura was right. She didn't want anything bad to happen to such a wonderful man. Someone who treated her with nothing but kindness. "The Underground. But tha's all I'm going to say." Kaho said quietly.

"Thank you Moonbell." Sakura gave her a hug before she took off. Kaho gave a sad smile at her retreating figure. "Welcome Cherry blossom."

NEXT DAY-WORK 10:00AM

Sakura arrived at work surprisingly on time. She met Rika at her desk. Rika frowned. "What's wrong Sakura?" Sakura hadn't gotten much rest last night, but she couldn't do much until the morning. But she did try to find out what the underground was.

"Why would something be wrong?" Sakura tried to play it off. Rika crossed her arms, giving Sakura a head to toe sweep. "Well for one, you're wearing Jimmi Chues designer heals, your hair is neat AND the most important thing, you're on time for work."

Sakura couldn't hold back her tears any longer as they formed small pools in her eyes. "I think my brother is in trouble." She sniffled. Rika's mouth dropped. "What? How do you know that sweetie? Where is he?"

Taking a seat, Sakura shrugged helplessly. "I don't know, but I know something bad has happened." "Oh honey, you don't know that. I'm sure he's fine." Rika tried to soothe her friend. Sakura shook her head. "No, Toya just up and left. And on top of that, he lied about where he was going, which isn't like him at all!"

"Well did he give any clues to where he was?" Rika asked, now fully concerned herself. Sakura sighed. "He said in his goodbye note, that he was right under my feet. Then his ex-girlfriend Kaho said that he was with the underground. I tried looking it up but it had vague discription of anything with the underground online. Do you know what it is?" she asked.

Rika shook her head 'no'. "But, I think i know someone who does. Follow me."

The two ladies in distress made their way to the news rooms five three levels up. "Where are we going?" Sakura asked. Rika pointed to the room on the right. She knocked on the door, then opened to reveal a young cute hipster playing his video games whiles listening to tupac.

"TAKASHI!" Rika screamed over the music. Takashi jumped at her presence but paused his music and video games. "I knew you wouldn't be able to resist me one day Rika." He stated, trying to give off a sexy expression. Rikka rolled her eyes.

"Not even in your dreams." Rika stated, seemingly bored. "We need to know what the Underground is." Sakura finally spoke up. Takashi laughed. "A pair of makeup junkies want to know about the underground?" He couldn't contain his laughter.

Being offended, Rika took the liberty of smacking him upside the head since Sakura didn't know him too well. "Just tell us what it is idiot."

Takashi simmered down, controlling himself. Rika's smacks were no joke. "OUCH! Damn Rika! The Underground is basically where the BlackMarket is located." Sakura looked confused. "I thought the blackmarket wasn't in an actual place. Just the term was used."

Takashi shook his head. "That's what they tell everyone to keep the government and spies off their back. If it's not an actual location, then it can't be found right?" Rika agreed. "Right." "Wrong!" Takashi sing-songed.

"So where is it then?" Sakura asked need to know like her life depended on it. It did. Takashi shrugged. "Who knows? There are shops set up everywhere. Organization are international."

Rika thought for a moment before asking, "Well how do you become apart of the blackmarket?" Takashi smiled. "You need to have a trade. Something worth selling, or make people think it's worth something anyways. And on the black market, everything has a price, and I do mean EVERYTHING." he emphasized by looking Rika up and down seductively.

Rika frowned. "That's just sick." Sakura took a seat in an open chair. "I need you to find the location of the BlackMarket." Takashi's easy going face paled. "No. The blackmarket is a dangerous game to get into chick. It's a free trade enterprize but it's organized and maintained by Tokyo's most ruthless criminals. You don't want to get mixed into it with those kinds of people."

"Takashi please," Sakura pleaded, "my brother is down there. I don't know where he is or what he's doing, but i don't think he has much time left. " Takashi looked sympathetic towards her situation. "Look I'm sorry, but-" "Takashi," Rika interupted. "Please, help us."

"Even if I could get you down there, you could only trade. If your brother is in any type of serious trouble, then he's mixed in with the Matsumoto Elites. A dangerous Mob group not to be triffled with. And their club, is made of MEN ONLY."

Rika's face was horrified. "Sakura, what are you going to do?" Takashi looked just as sad. "Nothing she can do unless she can hide those beautiful breasts of hers. " Sakura looked defeated. He's right, there's no way in hell I can get into their boundries...unless...'

Sakura glanced at her long hair and suddenly smiled. "Takashi, you are a genius!" Takashi smiled. "I know i am! Uh..about what?" Rika looked abosolutely lost. "Sakura, what are you thinking?"

Sakura had no time to explaine. "I need to find Yue. Of all people I know he can help." She jumped out of her chair, racing to the elevator, Rika right on her heels.

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"You want to WHAT?!" Yue and Rika said in unison. Sakura nodded vigorously. "Yes, I want to be a boy. Yue, I need you to make me a man."

After explaining the situation, Yue understood Sakura's desperate need to find her brother BUT this was ridiculous. "Sakura, there is a big difference with being a tomboy and a man." "Yes, Sakura. This is too dangerous. And Terada is not going to approve of a rookie investigative reporter going in with little to no experience." Rika tried to reason,but to now avail. Sakura had made up her mind.

"Look, Toya is all I have. Mom died when I was three. My father just past last year. And now Toya is in grave danger. I cannot and WILL NOT just sit back and watch the remainder of my family die. I don't...I don't want to be alone. Either way, I'm going, with or without your help, so I'll ask once more...PLEASE HELP ME." Sakura confessed softly.

Yue sighed. "Rika, call Lauren and have her bring me some cellophane, get Chiharu up here for some measurements, I need Ryan for her hair, and call my pastor because this is going to take a miracle. " Rika jotted everything down. "Yes sir!"

EOC----

Well, what do you think? I know the summary doesn't tell alot, but i want to use as many cardcaptor characters as possible. I'm sorry for any grammar mistakes i've made. But please continue reading. This story is rated R but I bet you're wondering, "HOW THE HELL IS THAT SO IF SAKURA'S A MAN?!!!!" lol. just watch and find out.