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Tomoyo felt cold. She shivered in the snow as she brushed aside the white, pure snow.
But when a soft, warm coat was dropped onto her shoulders, Tomoyo jumped up in surprise. The coat was a deep blue – navy – and she felt the presence of someone behind her.
Tomoyo turned around instantly, going to bash up the intruder.
That was when Tomoyo's broom dropped to the ground. She watched the person's mouth move upwards, smiling – no – it was actually a cheeky way of grinning. His eyes sparkled in recognition, and he, with two hands, reached for Tomoyo's hands. His dark hair was covered with the snow, giving him a strange appearance.
"I'm home, Tomoyo."
Chapter Four
He was home. Those were the first three words that hit her mind as soon as Tomoyo saw his navy hair and dark blue eyes. She felt like hitting him hard, for all the pain he caused her. But somehow, hitting Eriol Hiiragizawa…somehow that just not seem right.
Instead, she embraced him, her warm tears running down her face, uncontrolled. She did not speak. Actually, she did not know what to say. She wanted to tell him sorry for making him rush his mission. Sorry for crying. Sorry if she was making him sad…
Eriol smiled, and he embraced her back, "Tomoyo, I'm sorry."
And yet, he was the one that said the apology first. Tomoyo could not do anything else but cry harder.
Four years – it was not considered long, but it wasn't short either. It was an unbearable wait to Tomoyo.
"The latest mission Clow Reed sent me on…it took quite a while, did it not?"
Tomoyo bit her lip, and she felt Eriol's long, smooth finger wipe her tears away. She could hear him thinking, just don't cry.
"Just don't cry." He murmured.
Tomoyo smiled. It was alright, because for now, Eriol was with her.
And that was all that mattered.
…
Li Syaoran slammed the door closed, and he threw his green jacket onto his bed. They were absolute idiots…especially that Yelan Li. She was heading for some trouble.
"Excuse me, but may I come in?"
Syaoran turned around to find Ying-Fa looking at him, with her huge emerald eyes. The amber haired boy gulped, and he muttered sarcastically, "Aren't you a maid? I thought you clean everywhere! Get to work already."
Ying-Fa just smiled pleasantly back at him. Somehow, it unnerved Syaoran.
"Stop smiling at me like that!"
Ying-Fa looked up from her vacuum cleaner, and she tilted her head slightly, "Smiling? Li-kun, may I ask you, what crime is it to smile? I would like you to view the Clow book if there is such a law that states a maid, or anyone for the matter should not smile at someone of a higher degree, or is in ownership of higher authority that the latter."
Li Syaoran could only stare as Ying-Fa started to vacuum again.
He found himself muttering, "There is no such law. You're right."
Ying-Fa's smile slightly flattered, "What happened?"
She almost gasped as the amber eyed young man turned around, and said bitterly, "I just killed someone…another person whom I didn't even know. Why must I always kill people who I don't even know?"
With that, Li Syaoran grabbed his green jacket, and rushed out of the room, leaving Ying-Fa wide-eyed in the dark room.
He killed someone…?
"I don't believe you." Ying-Fa whispered, and then she yelled loudly, "I don't believe you, Li Syaoran!"
The brown haired man stopped in his tracks, and he turned around. Ying-Fa was surprised to find Syaoran was on the verge of breaking down. But deep down, Ying-Fa knew he would rather die than cry in front of anyone.
"I know you were forced. Don't lie to me, Li-kun."
Syaoran stared at Ying-Fa, and he smirked, "Heh. Clow Reed ordered me to slaughter the nearest man, in order to make the humans behave. They deserved what they got…"
"If you believe that, then why do you still question yourself?"
Syaoran stared at her. I don't want to let anyone else die…when Sakura died…my heart broke. The wish she wanted me to grant…would never come true. I knew I would never see her again. Her tiny fist, curled up inside my hand…that fist that was slowly growing cold…
He shook his head. That was in the past. I do not wish to think about her anymore…besides…
He looked over at Ying Fa, who was staring at him with questioning eyes, and he smiled, "Thank you…"
Ying-Fa froze on the spot.
The ice prince….Li Syaoran, just smiled at her. His lips, usually set down as a frown or a smirk, turned upwards, into a truly sincere smile at her. Ying-Fa just couldn't think. Somehow, the smile Syaoran gave her really warmed her heart. She could feel his smile, a true sincere one, still on her mind. And somehow…it managed to capture her heart.
Ying-Fa laughed nervously, "Me? I haven't done anything at all."
Li Syaoran turned around, so Ying-Fa could not see his face, "You've done a lot more than you realise, Ying-Fa." And he said, while leaving, "Ying-Fa? I'm honestly not worth it. Never mind me."
Ying-Fa could only stare at Syaoran Li's back as he slowly walked out of the room. But she could already see that Syaoran was healing. Healing slowly, but his deep wounds were healing, and for some reason, Ying-Fa felt glad.
…
The snow had gradually gotten heavier, and Ying-Fa was looking outside her window when Clow Reed's personal assistant peeked through the door. He coughed, and then knocked on the door. Syaoran heard the girl slowly walk towards the door, and before he knew it, Ying-Fa's bright face greeted him with overwhelming delight.
"Li-kun! Look at the snow!" Ying-Fa said excitedly, and she took Syaoran's hand and dragged him over to the window. She pointed outside, and she smiled, "I don't know why, but snow seems to have a special significance to me."
Syaoran looked at the smile on Ying-Fa's face, and he said gently, "Come with me to the snow for a few days. I have a mission from Clow Reed, and he permitted me to take one person. I have chosen you."
Ying-Fa blinked at him.
Syaoran blushed, and he said arrogantly, "Not that I need you to come, but it's just that you're the funniest to tease out of all the servants. I thought I'll enjoy the mission more if you came along. So don't get any wrong ideas, okay?"
Ying-Fa gently touched his arm, "Look, Li-kun. Look outside."
Syaoran looked outside, and he saw that the snow was still falling, "What's so special about it?"
Ying-Fa smiled, "This is a question everyone asks: What does snow become when it melts?"
Syaoran shook his head, "Water."
"Wrong."
Syaoran turned around to face Ying-Fa, who was looking outside the window with undying hope in her eyes. He watched Ying-Fa's mouth as she slowly said, "It becomes spring."
He was about to leave, when Ying-Fa truly revealed her purpose in speaking to him, "I'll come with you to the snow, only if you tell me why I'm being held captive here."
Heh. So she realised she wasn't merely a servant…
Li Syaoran turned back to Ying-Fa, and looked into her emerald orbs, "Are you sure, you want an answer to that?"
"Positive."
For some strange reason, Li Syaoran could see Sakura's dying determination in her. And for that reason, it made him feel sick.
…
Eriol placed his cup of tea down, and said softly, "I came back; because Clow Reed gave me another order … I guess what I mean by that is that I must go off on another mission."
He could almost hear a pin dropping in the room. That was truly how silent the room was. He frowned, "Tomoyo…"
He could hear the quivering in her voice as his beloved said slowly, as if in a nightmare, "I don't want to endure this anymore…"
"Please, Tomoyo."
Tomoyo stared at Eriol, and she murmured, "Waiting…is all I ever do."
Eriol was about to speak when another person that entered the room spoke before he did, "Ah, but this time, you will not suffer, Tomoyo. I will allow him to bring one person along, as I granted Li Syaoran that same wish."
Eriol immediately stood up, and bowed with respect, "My lord, Clow Reed. It is an honour to finally meet your acquaintance again."
"As am I, Hiiragizawa." Clow Reed murmured, "I am quite sure I know who you choose to be with you on this mission, am I correct, Eriol?"
Eriol nodded, "Yes, my lord."
"This is a special case, as Li Syaoran himself requested for it." Clow Reed frowned, "I think he is getting too attached to the servant."
Eriol heard Tomoyo wince slightly at the word servant.
"My lord, may I ask what this mission is about? You requested my attendance at this important meeting without further details."
"Ah yes, the meeting of the balance is about to begin. If you may…Tomoyo." Clow Reed said, with a hint of warning in his eyes.
Tomoyo slowly walked backwards, and she left the room. Eriol felt his heart break slowly into millions of pieces.
"The meeting is to begin now. Shall we, Hiiragizawa?"
Eriol looked at Clow Reed, and he grimaced, "This battle… has lasted for over thousands of years…the causes for it to this day are still unknown."
Clow Reed merely laughed, "As of today, we have found the answer to your questions, Eriol. The true question is…are you willing to accept it?"
Eriol narrowed his eyes, "Yes…I will."
Clow Reed opened the door to find the long, narrow room, wit the seats already filled up by other members that messed with the balance. Amongst them, he saw Li Syaoran, sitting there.
Eriol looked carefully, and he was in shock. For the first time in a thousand years, in Syaoran's eyes, there was a slight glimmer of hope.
Eriol smiled, his curiosity getting the better of him.
Syaoran is beginning to believe. It'll be a matter of time before it happens.
"The meeting is about to begin. Hiiragizawa-san, please take your seat."
Eriol carefully positioned himself in one where he could easily see Syaoran, and he grinned slightly.
He is in love…and he's too far deep to back out of it now.
End of chapter four
Author's note: Just wanted to say thanks to the reviewer who noticed this was a Spirited Away and Cardcaptor Ying-Fa crossover. This time, only three are writing. Two people are currently too busy to mess with fanfiction (examinations and such).
We have an editor now…she'll start talking afterwards (waves to Jana). We know it's been two months since we last updated…but Isabella has so many other stories, it makes it impossible for her other friends to organise a date and meet up. And listen to this: Janice's story, Fire Princess hasn't been updated in three months! We're a lazy bunch alright.
We'll say…the next update will arrive in two to three months. Quite a long wait, isn't it? A quarter of a year for one chapter, making it only four chapters in a year…and we expect this story to be over fifteen chapters… (big sweat drop from everyone). We'll work harder, and we'll make the editor have a harder time, ne?
Editor's Note: Hm…harder time? You make me so sad Isabella! Starts crying profusely Stops Anyways, what can I say…heaps of silly mistakes…and I can't be bothered to fix them…so if there's something wrong…flame Isabella and not the editor…I want no part in this. I, the unjustified editor have ATTEMPTED to fix all the silly mistakes…and have somewhat succeeded…so NO COMPLAINTS! Understand? Good, now on with this here, story…