By: flitter bug
Disclaimer: I don't own Card Captor Sakura or CLAMP.
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He had died a week ago. Daidouji Sonomi had become a widow and held her baby warmly against her chest. Things can change so drastically in one's life.
"Oh Tomoyo…you'll never know your father…"
Slowly, a song unconsciously surfaced in her mind. Rocking her newborn gently, she began to sing softly…
On a September afternoon, in nineteen-sixty-one,
A baby girl's first cry rang out – a new life had begun
Her mother rocked her in her arms, and she kissed her tiny brow.
She said 'Darling I'm just as scared as you, but I promise you somehow…'
Tomoyo looked so peaceful. The baby had fallen asleep in her mother's arms and was snoring quietly. Sonomi placed a finger under her daughter's hand while the baby's tiny fingers wrapped around it firmly. The mother smiled.
I will take care of you
The very best that I can
With all the love here in my heart
And all of the strength in my hands
Your every joy I'll share
For every tear I'll be there my whole life through
I will take care of you
Childhood passed and Tomoyo grew into a beautiful adult. She went through life cheerfully, and handled problems accordingly. Her love for Sakura, as Sonomi's was Nadeshiko, still existed, but no longer romantically. She had found a new love. Someone she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.
On a September afternoon, in nineteen-eighty-five
That little girl had grown into a beautiful young bride
And she turned to the man who held her hand
In front of the waiting crowd
They smiled at each other as they spoke,
And this was their wedding vow…
Dressed in an ethereal white wedding gown, Tomoyo turned to face her soon-to-be husband, Hiiragizawa Eriol. Both had grown up together and loved each other very much. They were standing at the altar now, ready to take the next step into their lives together.
I will take care of you
The very best that I can
With all the love here in my heart
And all of the strength in my hands
Your every joy I'll share
For every tear I'll be there my whole life through
I will take care of you.
Sonomi stood there watching her only sweet daughter getting married as tears of happiness streamed down the woman's face. She smiled proudly at the bride and her new son-in-law. Looking at the expression on her child's face was enough to know that they'd be happy for a long time to come. Years passed and the elderly woman stared out the window from the bed. She coughed raggedly. Her daughter stood by her bed and took her hand.
On a September afternoon, in nineteen-eighty-nine
A girl waited by a hospital bed, never leaving her mother's side
She said 'Mama, why don't you close your eyes – try to get some rest.
It's my turn to take care of you…I learned from the best, I will take care of you.'
With all the love here in my heart
And all the strength in my hands.
Daidouji Sonomi passed away that year. Tomoyo was obviously devastated, but the woman was somehow glad that her mother could finally be with her unknown father. At least she'd be happy wherever she was in heaven. The new year came, and brought immeasurable joy.
On a September afternoon, in nineteen-ninety-one
A baby girl's first cry rang out, a new life has begun…
"Our precious baby girl…" Tomoyo, a new mother was standing beside the crib with her husband hugging her from behind.
"She's so beautiful…just like her mother," Eriol smiled.
"Eriol," Tomoyo swatted at her husband's arm.
Little Hikari blinked at her parents and giggled. She could feel the warmth of her parents' love for her, and for each other.
"Oh Hikari…you'll never know your grandmother…"
Eriol smiled at his new daughter. "But she loves you very much, and she'll always be watching over you…"
Somewhere in the night sky, a star twinkled extra bright, as if to signify that promise.
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a/n: just a one-shot I thought up while listening to the song "I will take care of you" by Amy Sky. I don't own that either. It's a very pretty song! =] It was kind of rushed, so excuse any errors found. I know it's not really E+T focused, as my usual ideas are, but eh, I thought I'd give this a shot.
Thanks for reading.
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