DISCLAIMER: I do not own CardCaptor Sakura or any of it's characters.
Story based on K3G
Chapter 1
"ERIOL! ERIOL! ERIOL! ERIOL!"
"The match between Japan and England is just getting more and more intense!" yelled the commentator.
"And just look at the crowd go wild! Could England once again continue their winning streak! With just one more goal to break the tie, can Eriol score the last goal?"
Eriol expertly dribbled the ball around the opposing team players. His eyes focused on only one thing. The goal. He was determined to win and he was getting closer and closer, but because of his concentration on the goal, he did not see the rival team member running to him at full speed.
Although, when he finally saw him, it was a little too late. He was tackled quite roughly and had already slipped on the slippery, muddy grass and slightly injuring his ankle. But he would not give up. He would not give up for him. Instead of lying on the floor and looking helpless, he pushed himself up from the floor. He gave a small smirk as he listened to the referee and tackler argue whether a penalty should be given or not. It was a penalty.
The crowd then went silent, awaiting the moment of either their victory, or their loss. Eriol closed his dark-grey eyes as he took his position in front of the ball.
'If you want to be someone in life'
'If you want to achieve something...'
'If you want to win'
'Always listen to your heart'
'And if you're heart doesn't give you answers'
'Close your eyes and think of your parents'
'And then you will cross all your hurdles...'
'All your problems will vanish...'
'Victory will be yours'
'Only yours'
A small tear slid down his cheek as those words silently whispered in his mind. He narrowed his eyes in concentration, his focus on nothing but the goal. He could hear the crowd going wild and chanting his name over and over again. He could hear his coach and team members cheering him on. He had everyone's support, except for that one person.
He shook his head away from those thoughts, and once again focused on the goal. He took a step back, preparing for the final kick of the game. He kicked the ball with precision, and everything was silent. The crowd was tamed and silent and his team members stared after the ball as it made its way to the goal.
The goalkeeper had no chance as the ball was hit with such power and accuracy. At first, everyone stayed silent, but the silence was destroyed when the crowd screamed with glory as their team had just won. Eriol's team members ran with full speed to their captain and carried him over their shoulders. Eriol grinned and yelled with victory as he held the trophy tightly and treasuring his last moments at his boarding school.
After the game, Eriol went back to his dorm and started packing his clothing. He had done it. He had finally finished his boarding school and was getting ready to go back to his family. After throwing a few shirts in his suitcase, he went to his desk to get any other small essentials packed into his bags. As he continued packing, he came across a small framed picture. He gave a small smile as he stared at the small frame.
"If I only knew where you were" thought Eriol as he continued to gaze at the picture and gave a small sigh. Reluctantly, he carefully placed the frame on top of the clothes in his bag. He carried his bags and waited outside for his ride to pick him up. On cue, the limo had arrived and out came a wise, but old looking man.
"Good Afternoon Master Eriol, how was boarding school?" asked the man.
"It was better than expected, Wei. And please call me Eriol," replied Eriol as he handed the bags to Wei.
Wei simply nodded and placed the bags next to Eriol after he seated himself.
The ride to the jet was quiet, but comfortable. Eriol came out of the limo holding one of his suitcases. He gazed around and smiled brightly when he saw his own private jet. He had been quite the spoilt one when he was younger and it'd be a complete lie if he was to say he still weren't. As he got onto his jet he placed the suitcase on the seat beside him. Wei came afterwards, holding a trolley of food and drinks which Eriol had kindly refused.
The trip back to Hong Kong was pleasant and peaceful, mainly because he was asleep during the whole ride.
- At the Li Mansion -
A small get together was being held at the Li mansion for the arrival of Eriol. It had been years since his family had seen him. Eriol was pushed to go to boarding school as his father had called it a 'tradition' to the family. He of course, had no choice but to comply to his father's decision as he didn't want to break this family tradition.
Sonomi Li, grandmother of Eriol, walked down the candlelit path. She stared at all the candles before her and closed her eyes as a small tear slid down her cheek. She quickly wiped it away when she heard the sound of someone weeping beside her.
"Kaho? Whatever is the matter?" Sonomi asked.
Kaho was also the grandmother of Eriol.
Kaho turned her face up to see Sonomi gazing at her with sympathy. More tears started to build as she gazed back down at the photo. The same photo that Eriol had. The same photo which had two smiling boys. Eriol, who was of only 10 years of age, and his older brother, Syaoran, who was of 19 years of age. The two young boys, with such innocent smiles, with Syaoran hugging his younger brother Eriol. It was a real family back then.
Sonomi stared at the photo as well and before she knew it, more tears started to rapidly form in her already wet eyes. As the two elderly women stared at the photo, they did not hear the soft footsteps behind them.
"Hey Sweethearts," said a deep, but soft, masculine voice.
Already knowing who it was, Sonomi gently wiped her tears with the back of her hand and turned around to see her grandson.
"Eriol, my child. Please come and embrace your very old grandmother!" said Sonomi as she held out her arms. Eriol gently embraced his grandmother.
"Grandmother, you are not old at all. In fact you still look the same as the time I left for boarding school," said Eriol with a hint of mock amusement.
Sonomi was about to retort when Kaho interrupted.
"I hope you're not forgetting that you have another grandmother, Eriol," said Kaho.
By then, she had fully wiped the tears away and it ALMOST looked as she had not been crying in the first place.
"Of course not, how could I forget my favourite grandmother?" Eriol cheekily smiled as he kneeled down to give Kaho a small hug.
"So then what does that make me?" asked Sonomi with mock anger.
"My other favourite grandmother of course!" he replied.
Eriol smiled and opened his arms out, gesturing for his grandmothers to embrace him. During this little group hug, he couldn't help by feel a little incomplete. But why? After all, he was back with his family. But he was not the only one who felt incomplete.
To Be Continued...
