Author's Note: This is a revised edition. I want to thank pen196 for proofreading all the chapters so far for me. Domo arigatou! Sorry, it took me this long to actually re-post the chapters. [I have decided to actually re-write a few things and add more info here and there.

Disclaimer: CLAMP owns Card Captor Sakura.

Chapter 2: Meeting His Family Instead

The lady clad in black got off the plane with her daughter, carrying the book with her. In Japan, she looked like some sort of goth-wannabe with her black dress and the black book. The daughter didn't mind the looks people were giving her mother as they descended from the plane, got their luggage, and exited the airport.

"Ellaine," the lady said, "When we get back to England, I want you to practice harder with your magic so that you can reach the level where your father was. Seeing that your brother's getting married, he wouldn't have time to come back and practice at all." The heels of her shoes made a clattering sound as she walked on the tiled floor of the airport.

Ellaine Hiragizawa just nodded as she pushed the cart containing their luggage and a very important box. She came to Japan to make sure her mother doesn't do anything stupid. Of course, she also wanted to see her favorite little brother who wrote a letter a few weeks ago, saying that he's getting married to a Japanese woman.

Her mother, Eliza Hiragizawa, wore her black dress to mourn for her dead husband. Her husband who was a pretty famous businessman and known for his good looks and charm died with unknown reasons to the public. People believed that Eliza killed him with witchcraft but no one knows exactly.

Ellaine felt a bit uncomfortable and a disturbing thought crossed her mind. 'What if she doesn't have any magical abilities? Mother wants him to marry a woman with magical capabilities far more superior than Eriol's, at most.' Then, she smiled and told herself. 'But he said they went through the Death card successfully so I guess she has magical abilities. If she doesn't… Well…Surely, chaos will come.'

She and her mother walked up to the point of no return.

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The couple waited for the arrival of the groom's immediate family. Eriol stood there calmly, looking on and about for a group of azure-haired people. However, Tomoyo was waiting anxiously. She kept fidgeting on her seat, fiddling with her purple hair.

Eriol once told her that his mother, Eliza Hiragizawa was a stubborn woman who wanted everything to go her way or all hell would break loose. His father, however, was reasonable enough to convince his wife to be reasonable. His sister was a mixture of both parents but she always came as a reasonable being. Because of this fact that Eliza might not want to see his son marry somebody unknown to her, the couple sent three tickets to England just to make sure they really get into a plane.

As the clock ticked away, Tomoyo finally called out to him. "Eriol," Tomoyo asked, "What if I'm not what they expect?" She looked down at the ground with such a worried expression over her face.

Eriol looked at her questionably. "What made you think of that?" He squatted down and hugged her. "You're so perfect and delicate. I know they'll like you once they see you." He removed his arms around her and touched her face. "And always know that I love you. Father will surely agree to this reason. Trust me."

Tomoyo gave him a small nod and smiled at him. Suddenly, someone yelled, "Little brother!" Eriol stood up and welcomed with open arms a girl wearing a red sundress running towards him with open arms. "Oh, little brother, I missed you so."

"Ellaine, it's so nice to see you again." Eriol looked around to see his very own mother, clad in black. Both siblings let go of each other as Eliza hugged her son. "Hello, Mother. Where is Father? I'm surprised that he isn't here with you."

"You mean you don't know?" That was all Ellaine could say. She didn't have the heart to tell Eriol that their father had died a tragic death.

"He died last fall. He met an accident." Eliza said those words like they're normally spoken around them. Of course, Eriol was surprised. No letter, e-mail, or phone call came to inform him about this. He would've gone back to England if he knew.

"Why didn't you inform me, Mother?" Eriol replied with a soup of emotions boiling inside of him. His anger, sadness, loss… all of it were inside him now, raging to be expressed.

Eliza merely raised an eyebrow at him. "You're his son. Surely, if you were the wizard you are, you must've felt it." Then, she saw Tomoyo standing near then. "I suppose you were busy with something else rather unimportant." Slowly, she approached her and eyed her from head to toe. "Is she the one?"

Eriol answered, "Mom, can we talk about this over dinner?" He clenched his fists as he looked away from his mother. "This is not a place where we can talk about our private matters."

Eliza nodded. She gave him her poker face and replied, "Very well then." She turned around and looked at her daughter. "Ellaine, it is time to go."

Ellaine took a card which resembed a Clow Card and said, "Time." Immediately, time stopped. The only humans in the airport that could move were Eriol and his family. Ellaine took out another card and said, "Move." She and their mom disappeared and time continued to move on.

Tomoyo looked from left to right for Eliza and Ellaine. All she could remember was that Eriol's sister took out a card. 'I guess she also has magical capabilities.' She focused her attention to Eriol who looked rather sad and angry. "Eriol…"

Eriol looked and smiled at her. "I'm fine…"

The purple-haired lady knew he was lying to her. That smile of his clearly showed it. "Eriol, I know you're shocked and hurt right now. I'm deeply sorry." Then, she held his hand tightly. "But we should go back to your home first. Your mother and sister may be there already."

Eriol nodded. "Hold on to me." Tomoyo held it tighter than ever. She didn't want to let go, not now that he needed her the most.

Eriol took out one of his cards and said, "Time." Like what Ellaine did, time stopped. But the difference was that Tomoyo was able to move even when time stopped. Eriol took out another card. "Move."

Before she could realize it, Tomoyo was standing inside Eriol's living room. In there, Eriol's mom was sitting on Eriol's chair while his sister was standing beside their mom. "You're late." Eliza said after putting her tea cup down. "I knew my son was more powerful than that… not easily caught by surprises." She bore holes into Tomoyo's head. "Maybe it's because of her? She's a normal human being as far as I can see and she's slowing you down. What a useless bitch!"

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Author's Note: My deepest apologies for placing the cliffie there!