Chapter 2: The Letter
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Sakura stood up and ran to her window, throwing it open. She looked around wildly in search of the presence. But…she couldn't find anything.
Sakura was really worried. Where was this presence coming from? Sakura gazed over at Kero but he didn't seem to notice anything. She decided it was just her imagination and continued practicing.
Sakura was still worried by the time she arrived at the play. She looked around and saw Syaoran.
"Syaoran-kun! I have something to tell you!" Sakura cried.
"Is everything alright?" Syaoran replied with worry.
"Did you happen to feel anything earlier? I felt a strong presence…" said Sakura.
"Could it be a Clow card!?" Syaoran said.
"No…we captured all the Clow cards already Syaoran-kun. It was stronger and had a sense of more evil!" Sakura said.
"I didn't feel anything earlier but I will protect you no matter what! I promise Sakura!" Syaoran said.
Sakura smiled and thanked him, but she still felt worried. She was positive it had been evil magic. However, the play was starting so she shouldn't worry…
"Sakura-chan you're on!" Tomoyo called.
"Okay!" Sakura said.
"Why did you have to do the play with the brat!?" Toya said grumpily.
"He's not a brat Big Brother! He's my friend!" Sakura said, frowning.
"You did great Sakura-chan!" Yukito said, smiling.
"Thanks Yukito-kun!" Sakura said.
"Sakura-chan! You did amazing! I'm so happy I got to film your adorableness!" Tomoyo said.
Sakura blushed and thanked her. The play had been amazing! But, she wanted to talk to Syaoran about the something… Sakura thanked her friends and went to go find Syaoran. She found him talking to Yamazaki.
"Oh S-Sa-Sakura-chan!" Syaoran stampeded. "Is there anything you need?"
"I need to talk to you about something Syaoran-kun." Sakura said quietly.
Syaoran turned to Yamazaki and said,
"You don't mind do you Yamazaki?"
Yamazaki smiled and said,
"No. Go on ahead Li."
Syaoran smiled and thanked him. Turning to Sakura, he said,
"Let's go outside."
Syaoran held out his hand and Sakura grabbed it, smiling with joy. They walked until they came to the bridge in town. Looking at the water, Syaoran looked at Sakura and said,
"What do you want to talk to me about?"
Sakura looked at him shyly and said,
"Well, yesterday, I told you how I really felt a-and I was wondering if you wanted to go out sometime."
Sakura turned rose red and watch Syaoran. He was gazing off into the water.
"I-it's okay if y-"
"No Sakura. You mean everything to me. Of course I would say yes!" Syaoran smiled and hugged her close.
Sakura felt warm and safe under Syaoran's arms. He really has gotten taller in the past 4 months. His amber eyes looked so warm and comforting. Syaoran touched Sakura's hair and started leaning in. Closing his eyes, he moved in unti-
"SAKURAAAAAAAA!"
"H-HO-HOEE!" Sakura cried.
Sakura and Syaoran quickly backed out, blushing. Kero flew over and said,
"YOU FORGOT TO GIVE ME SOME SNACKS DIDN'T YOU? THAT'S WHY YOU LEFT RIGHT!?" Kero demanded.
"W-what? I did not!" Sakura said.
"Did you give some to the kid here?" Kero glared at him.
Syaoran, still a shade of red, glared back at Kero with a stony stare.
"Who are you calling a kid plush toy!?" Syaoran said.
"KERO-CHAN! There isn't any cake here! I just went out to get some air!" Sakura said.
Kero looked at them suspiciously. With his paws, he made a indication that represented, "I'm watching you too." He glared at them and said,
"Well, if you guys are getting any cake, you better remember me."
Watching him with blank eyes, Sakura and Syaoran sighed.
"Greedy as always I see," Syaoran said watching him fly back.
"Um…sorry about Kero-chan." Sakura said, blushing.
"I-it's okay," Syaoran said.
"Shall we go back inside?" Sakura said.
"Okay." Syaoran replied.
After the huge festival, Sakura headed home with her Big Brother, Father, Yukito, Tomoyo, and Tomoyo's mom.
"Bye Tomoyo-chan! See you tomorrow!" Sakura said cheerfully.
"Bye Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo said.
After everyone's farewells, Sakura hurried to her room. Kero unzipped Sakura's bag breathing heavily.
"SAKURA! Did you forget me again?" Kero said.
"Sorry Kero-chan…" Sakura said.
"Well, I should get some rest now! Suppie and I are having a contest the next time he visits! I must train, train, train, my hardest! Good night Sakura!" Kero said.
"Ehhh? Eriol-kun is coming to visit?" Sakura asked. "When did you hear that?"
"Didn't you see the mail today? I left it on your desk!" Kero said, rushing to bed quickly.
Sakura rushed over to her desk and saw an envelope. There were two letters, one addressed to Kero and one to Sakura. Sakura opened her letter and read it.
Dear Sakura Kinomoto,
There is something that I must talk to you about. This must be in person. I can't give you any information or "he" will find out. I will be coming to Japan in a few days. Please await for my arrival. I will be staying at a rented house since I've heard my house has been taken down. Be careful Sakura. Something is coming your way.
Thanks Sakura,
Eriol Hiiragizawa
Sakura looked at the letter in worry. She was wondering if this had to do with the presence she felt about two hours ago. Who was "he"? Sakura didn't know what she was facing but she better watch out. She looked at the time. It was 10 o'clock and she knew it would be too late to send any phone calls to Tomoyo or Syaoran.
"Aw man…" Sakura thought. "I guess I'll tell them tomorrow."
Sakura climbed into bed and turned the light off.
"Good night Kero-chan," Sakura said, yawning and turning off the light.
Sakura turned and saw herself on a building. Gazing off into the distance, she saw Tokyo Tower. Sakura looked down and found herself wearing a pink outfit that looked exactly like the one she wore four months ago against the battle of Clow! That meant…
Sakura quickly turned her head and saw Kero next to her, looking off into the distance. Then, she looked at Tokyo Tower. In the distance, she saw a blond boy with emerald eyes and a sly smile. He was wearing black robes that looked sort of…..American-ish. The boy was holding a staff with an orb as dark as the night. Raising the staff, Sakura gasped as everything around her turned black.
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Hi guys! I decided to update early because I had lots of time today! Thanks so much for the views!
Thanks,
Kinomoto Li
