Author's note: Whoa! Are you guys ganging up on me? I just post a new chapter, and suddenly reviews come in! You've made me really happy! (': I don't know what to say. But, Serene-chan still won't let me post all of it... :( To be honest, it would sound kinda rushed and crammed in if I posted it all in one go... *sigh*
You know, it's mostly Serene-chan that makes sure you guys get to read chapters that make sense... So make sure to thank her! Without her, I would have taken twice as long to post it...maybe a year just to post another chapter? I have 4 stories to type, including my main one which I'm currently re-typing and editing.
Anyway, I read another Gakuen Alice + Cardcaptor Sakura crossover. It's called Sorcery and Alices written by FlowersOverBoys (I'll call her Rose-chan). Well, I wrote a review and somehow we started talking to each other. She's a very kind person and I became friends with her! Whee~ So please read Rose-chan's stories!
Here's chapter four~
Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura or Gakuen Alice.
Thanks: My absolute gratitude to Serene-chan for helping me with this story! WOOT! She's like my manager... *sparkles in eyes*
Previously…
Sakura couldn't believe it. She didn't know what to do.
She knew that if she didn't accept this, her friends will be endangered.
Everyone, I'm sorry. I have to accept this.
Don't worry, I'll be alright.
Won't I?
Chapter Four - Who exactly is she?
Sakura walked out of the ESP's office and back to her classroom. Her eyes were in a daze but her whole body was shaking.
Tomoyo-chan...
Sakura looked up at the door, as she had reached her destination. She opened the door to find that the class was talking and Narumi was doing paperwork.
"Ah! Sakura-chan, you're back!" cried Narumi, hearts flying around. Sakura gazed at him and nodded. "About that thing you misplaced, was it a toy with yellow fur and white wings?"
Sakura gasped and looked around the room. Mikan walked up to her. "Kero-chan went to look for you!" sang Mikan. Sakura mentally smacked her head but smiled back at Mikan. Everyone was shocked; this was the first time she had smiled.
"Oh, thank you for finding it. Did Kero-chan introduce himself to you?" asked Sakura in a questioning tone. Mikan smiled and laughed.
"Uh huh! Do you have an Alice like Kaname-sempai's?" asked Mikan, tilting her head. Hotaru's eyes gleamed and shot a huge cannon at her.
BAKA BAKA BAKA!
"Owie~ Hotaru-chan! What was that for?" whined Mikan, rubbing her head. Hotaru sighed.
"For being an idiot," she replied with no emotion. "Sakura doesn't even know who he is."
"Speaking of knowing," started Sakura. "Where did Kero-chan go?"
"Well, he went west...but I think he wanted to go to the ESP's office which is in the east..." mumbled Mikan. Sakura sighed.
That Kero-chan, he never had the sense of direction.
"Are you going to look for him?" asked Hotaru, still aiming the gun at Mikan. Sakura sweat dropped.
"I wouldn't worry about him. I'll just put a plate of cake later. Knowing him, he'd come straight to it. He has such a big appetite."
"Sounds like someone I know..." Hotaru started, staring directly at Mikan. Everyone laughed.
"So what did the ESP wanted to speak with you?" asked Mikan, totally oblivious that everyone just laughed at her.
"Oh, he just wanted to tell me about my Alice class and rank." Permy stepped in.
"What is your star rank?" she asked. Sakura smiled.
"Special Star."
Everyone jumped. "NANI!"
"E-eh? Is there something wrong?" asked Sakura.
"THAT'S THE HIGHEST STAR RANK!" cried Permy, obviously shocked that a new student would get a high star rank than hers. Sakura smiled a bit and tilted her head down.
"But I don't think that's something to be proud of..."
Natsume looked at Sakura, his crimson eyes staring. Sakura glanced at him and smiled. Natsume turned away.
It seems like Hyuuga-kun is suspicious of me... I'd better keep my guard up.
"Yay! It's Sports Class today!" cried Mikan, waving her hands around. Sakura giggled quickly to herself.
"Do you like sport, Mikan-chan?" asked Sakura. Mikan looked at Sakura and nodded enthusiastically.
"Of course~" Classmates giggled and laughed.
"That's the only subject Mikan actually does well in..."
"HEY!" cried Mikan, waving her arms around. Everyone laughed. Sakura sighed and looked in the distance. Alive Academy was alright, but she would give anything to return to Tomoeda.
Back to her school.
Back to her friends and family.
"Sakura-chan! We're doing gymnastics today!" cried Mikan. She laughed and looked at Ruka. "Let's do our best!" Ruka blushed and nodded.
"O-of course." Sakura looked at them and smiled sadly.
Unrequited love...so it seems.
"Okay students!" cried the sports teacher. "Please line up and demonstrate to the best of your ability. No Alices allowed. Perform either flips, cartwheels or anything to prove your flexibility and ability."
"Hai!" Everyone began to line up. Permy was first.
"Ah hah! Of course, I will be the best in this~ After all, I am a cat," chuckled Permy confidently. Sakura sweat-dropped.
She reminds me of Mei Lin-chan...
Permy ran and when we got to the mats, she jumped gracefully, flipped and finished with cartwheel. The teacher grinned.
"Perfect as always. Let's see if Mikan can do any better."
"Of course I will!" yelled Mikan, firing up. Sakura chuckled.
"There has always been a rivalry between Sumire-san and Sakura-san..." explained Ruka, looking at Sakura. Sakura nodded. "Are you any good at this, Kinomoto-san?" Sakura smiled and shook her head.
"I still have ways to improve..."
Sakura looked at Mikan performing. Mikan stood still and performed three cartwheels perfectly, without stopping. Even Permy was impressed. The class clapped.
"Sakura Kinomoto, your turn." Sakura stood up and got into position. "Whenever you're ready." Sakura nodded and began running. She jumped, did a few twirls and a flip in mid-air, finishing with a perfect landing. The whole class gasped in amazement.
"Wow, Sakura! How'd you do that? Without an Alice also!"
"Ehehe...I've been practicing to become a...err... performer!" smiled Sakura.
Kero's Point of View.
Why is this school so big? I just passed this tree...no..or was it this flower? ARGHH! Where am I?
Kero flew around in circles, trying to find the office. He couldn't transform into Cerberus, it would cause too much attention and trouble for Sakura.
I'm really worried about Sakura... and this school seems suspicious. I hope Sakura doesn't get hurt...
Kero stopped and landing on a branch. He sighed and thought about a few things.
I was just eating and suddenly these people come and take Sakura...
Kero looked up at the sky, the moon was still visible. Kero smiled.
Yue, you really are watching Sakura...
Suddenly, Kero looked behind him. He had felt something. He stod up and flew towards the direction.
IT CAN'T BE?
"Sports class was really fun, ne?" smiled Mikan as she walked next to Sakura. Sakura smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, you were amazing Mikan-chan."
Thump.
Sakura's eyes widened. She felt a familiar presence.
That aura...it can't be...
Sakura shook her head and continued walking with Mikan and Hotaru to class.
Sakura stared at the board, listening to Narumi explain about Alices. Sakura didn't quite get why Gakuen Alice wanted her here, she didn't have any Alices. Though, she remembered what Syaoran had said to her.
"Sakura, the fact that you are the strongest magician must stay a secret."
"Why?"
"They'd come after you. They will want you to work for them."
"Who are you talking about?"
"Sakura...promise me. Promise me that you will be careful and not let anyone catch you using your magical powers."
"Alright Syaoran-kun! It's a promise!"
Sakura smiled and blushed lightly. She then thought about Syaoran's conversation.
Syaoran said that they will come after me... By 'they'...does he mean...
Sakura flinched. Narumi looked at Sakura.
"What's the matter Sakura-chan?" The whole class looked at Sakura. Sakura smiled nervously.
"It's nothing... I just forgot about Kero-chan..."
"Oh, that little guy. Don't worry, he'll come back." Narumi continued with his lesson.
Syaoran knew about Alice Academy!
Sakura frowned to herself. Hotaru looked at Sakura whose face kept changing. Hotaru sighed and looked back to Narumi.
Why didn't he tell me? Is it because he didn't want to worry me? Wait, how did the school know about my powers?
Sakura remembered the day she had saved a child from a group of people. She then remembered that they resembled the same group of men who had accompanied Narumi.
They were trying to capture that child...She must of had an Alice.
Sakura wondered how they knew she had magic.
"Hey kiddo, there are other people with powers too. It's not just you," lectured Kero once.
Sakura slammed her head mentally. Of course, they must have read her mind!
Lucky they didn't read all of it, just put bits and pieces together and they think I have the Alice of Sprint Summoning.
Sakura released her magical power around her and concealed her aura and mind.
Soon, it was recess.
"Sakura-chan!" cried Mikan as she got out of her seat. "I was wondering, can you tell us your Alice?"
Ruka smiled. "It would be nice to see what kind of powers Kinomoto-san has."
"Well...umm..."
"Can't you do it?"
Everyone looked up to the voice. It was Natsume's. His red eyes were staring at Sakura.
Sakura stayed silent, but looked back at Natsume. Her eyes were confident, not scared of Natsume's glares.
"Hey, Koko. Read her mind."
"Alright."
Sakura looked over to a boy with shaggy blonde hair. He was smiling and looking at Sakura. She has blocked her mind, but just in case she raised her defenses.
"I can't."
Natsume raised his eyes. The whole class gasped.
"Do you have Nullification like me?" asked Mikan, surprised.
"No, Koko can still read your mind remember?" replied Hotaru, getting her Baka-gun ready.
Sakura smiled but then gasped.
"What's wrong?" asked Mikan. "You've been flinching and gasping..."
T-that aura...it's Clow's! But why would Clow be here?
"You wanted to see my Alice, correct?" asked Sakura, looking at her classmates. Everyone nodded. Sakura smiled.
She took out her necklace, revealing a key. It was circular and pink, with a star inside. There were two small wings on the circle.
"What's that?" asked Ruka. Sakura smiled.
"Key which hides the powers of the stars, reveal your true form before me. By the covenant, I, Sakura command you, release!" Wind started to blow around her, her key transformed and turned into a staff. Everyone looked in awe.
"What does that do?" Sakura got out a card. Natsume pulled Mikan's pigtails.
"H-hey, what are you doing?" blushed Mikan. Natsume grunted.
"Nullify it."
"Huh?"
"Sleep!" Wind started to surround Sakura once again and everything stopped. Sakura looked up, to see everyone collapse and sleep.
That should last while I'm gone.
Sakura rushed out of the door and ran towards the aura.
Classroom:
"Natsume-kun! What was that for? Why did you suddenly push me to the ground?" asked Mikan pouting.
"Stop your whining, it's annoying."
"YOU WERE ON TOP OF ME!"
"Hn. Whatever, you stay here and make sure no one enters." Natsume looked at everyone who was sleeping.
Mikan stared at them. "I wonder what Sakura-chan did... She summoned this cute little spirit and it sprinkled something on us..."
"Lucky you nullified it..."
"I think we were out of target, YOU PUSHED ME ON THE GROUND REMEMBER?"
"Stop whining, polka dots." Mikan blushed and started hitting Natsume.
"I'm going to find that girl." Mikan tilted her head, but nodded.
Sakura ran to the aura. She ran as if her life counted on it.
She was scared that it might disappear.
Sakura suddenly bumped into something while running. She looked down and saw something yellow.
"Kero-chan!" cried Sakura, hugging the guardian. Kero smiled.
"Sakura~ DId you feel the presence?" Sakura nodded.
"But why is Clow here?"
"I'm not sure, but the only person wit Clow's presence is..."
Sakura frowned and continued running with Kero flying beside. She stopped at a cherry blossom tree and admired it. It was in bloom and the petals flew around.
"I see you've been having a few difficulties Sakura."
Sakura gasped and looked up. A boy with midnight hair and eyes. He was wearing glasses and had an enigmatic smile.
"Eriol-kun!"
"Hello," smiled Eriol, jumping down from the tree. Kero frowned.
"What are you doing here?" asked Kero. Eriol looked at Sakura.
"I felt something unusual happen so I decided to check it out. It seems like you've been captured but Alice Academy..."
"Eriol-kun! Do you know a way out?" Sakura couldn't wait and tell everything. She had to get straight to the point.
"Somewhere in the school, there is a door that will allow you to go out. But to open that door, you need a key."
Sakura frowned and nodded. "I need to find this door and key then..."
"It seems like Daidouji-san will enter this school soon, my descendant also."
"How is everyone going over there?" asked Kero. Sakura looked up at Eriol.
"They're fine, just sad that's all. Things aren't quite the same without you."
"I guess..."
"You've changed a bit Sakura, you used to be so cheerful."
"I don't trust the school..."
"Sakura, be careful..." said Eriol, with a serious face this time. "This academy has a lot of dangerous people, you better be on your guard. Sealing your aura and mind won't be enough." Sakura nodded. "But, do try to have fun once in a while. This school's not so bad."
"You know about this school?" asked Kero.
"To a certain extent. Now, I must go, or else your classmate might get tired of waiting." Sakura gasped and turned around. Meters away was Natsume. He glared at Sakura and at Eriol.
"Hyuuga-kun..."
"He reminds me of my dear descendant. See you again Sakura." With that, he disappeared. Natsumed glared at Sakura.
"Who was he?"
"A friend of mine."
"What did you do before, to make everyone asleep?"
Sakura frowned. "How did you escape it?"
"Mikan." Sakura nodded, wary of Mikan's nullification powers.
Natsume lit a bright flame in his palms. They glowed a brilliant shade of red and orange.
"Tell me, who exactly are you?"
"And what if I don't?"
Natsume's flame got bigger and suddenly flames started surrounded Sakura.
"Talk."
"Sakura, the fact that you are the strongest magician must stay a secret."
Sakura smiled a bit and released her key. She took out the Fiery Card.
"Fighting back?" asked Natsume, raising the flames higher, hotter and closer to Sakura. Sakura nodded, her emerald eyes staring back at Natsume.
"Fight fire with fire," replied Sakura.
Editor's note: Thanks for mentioning me in your reviews guys. Yes I'm mean, but that way you'll review a lot more, ne? You guys are making Lilliee stay up late just to write this story! Not that it's a bad thing. See how great reviews can be? LOL. They fire up the writer! So, er...Lilliee recieved a PM asking,
"...How do you and Serene write and edit the story together? Serene doesn't own a fanfiction account so do you guys PM each other in MangaFox...?"
I kinda shortened the PM...but I think you readers get the question. In answer to the question, Lilliee and I use something called instant chat. :) MSN, AOL, YAHOO whatever. We don't have the time to sit there and wait for each other to post a PM. Instant chat is much quicker. Such the wonders of modern technology. We also found out that we live in the same time thingo so that just makes it more convenient.
First, Lilliee whines about how she can't think what to write, we discuss, she gets an idea and starts typing. The cycle repeats until Lilliee finishes the chapter. She sends me the chapter, I edit and we discuss what needs to be improved and re-typed. Then, Lilliee works on it again and I check it again. After I say, It's done! Lilliee jumps, celebrates then works on her other stories. After she's done that, she comes back to this story and tells me she'll post it. I send her what needs to be posted and done!
