Chapter 4

Meetings, Classes, and Cards

Sorry for the long wait everyone. I had to look up high school classes that Chiro and Sakura can go to and I had writer's block at the same time. There has to be a medicine that can cure it!

"Oh! I'm sorry!" Sakura apologized hastily.

"No, it's ok." Chiro replied.

But before he could say anymore, he saw Sakura for the first time and froze. Her short brunette hair was smooth as silk and two locks were tied back with beaded hair ties. She was dressed in the female version of his uniform with pink roller skates on her feet along with kneepads and arm bands. She had a school briefcase with a keychain that had a winged heart on it. She had beautiful emerald eyes that seemed familiar to him.

Sakura was also startled at the sight of the unfamiliar boy and couldn't help staring at him as well. He had short, black hair and baby blue eyes to go with it. He wore the Readington High male uniform and had a briefcase similar to hers, with the exception of a crescent moon and sun keychain. She could sense a familiar aura around him, but she didn't know it at the time.

The two could have stared for a while if it wasn't for the fact that Sakura realized she was running late.

"Oh! I'm sorry. I'm running late, so I got to go."

"Wait! Do you go to Readington High?"

Sakura blinked a couple of times before answering him.

"Y-yes."

Chiro sighed in relief. He had little idea where the school was and he was lucky to meet someone from the school.

"I just transferred here, so I hardly know where Readington High is. If it's not too much, can you…?"

Sakura understood perfectly. This boy needed her help and being the sweet-natured girl that she is, she nodded.

"Sure. I'll lead you to the school."

Chrio smiled as he began to walk alongside the Card Mistress.

"Thanks. Oh! By the way, I'm Chiro Neil."

Sakura smiled as she said her name.

"My name's Sakura Avalon."

Meanwhile...

After Sakura had gone to school and her father to the university, Kero had to get going. If the Hyperforce was here, then that meant that Sakura was in danger. Once the close was clear, Kero opened Sakura's window a crack and flew out, using his magical senses to track down the Super Robot. His senses lead him to the outskirts of Readington, near Sakura's house.

"That's got to be where they are." Kero whispered to himself.

He then caught sight of the Super Robot, despite the invisibility shield that protected it. As he made his way down, Kero shifted into his true form, that of a winged lion, and landed in front of the Super Robot. Once he was sure that the inhabitants inside had not yet attacked, Keroberos spoke.

"Hyperforce of Planet Shuggazoom! I, Keroberos, former guardian of the sorcerer Clow Reed, wish to speak with you!"

Antauri, who was the first to sense Keroberos' presence, informed the rest of the team that Keroberos was here and greeted the magical guardian outside. Keroberos couldn't believe that the silver monkey in front of him was Antauri when he had introduced himself.

"My old friend, what happened to you?"

"It is a long story, Keroberos. I trust that you know who the next master of the Clow Cards is?"

Keroberos nodded before saying, "Let me inside and I'll tell you. The enemy might have ears all over the place."

Antauri nodded in agreement as he and Keroberos went inside to talk.

Meanwhile…

Thankfully, Chiro and Sakura got to school in time and to their surprise, they had the same classes together, which made it easier for Sakura.

The first period was math, which Sakura hated. Thankfully, Chiro was there to help her understand it.

The second period was History, which was fretful for Chiro, since he was not native to this planet.

The next class was science. Thankfully, there was a syllabus, but both teens dreaded the day when they had to dissect a frog.

And at fourth period was study hall, which was a time to goof around till the fifth period, which was Home Ec. A class Sakura was master of. At the beginning of the class, Chiro was immediately paired up with the Card Mistress. He found that gratifying when he tasted some of Sakura's dishes.

When Lunch came, Chiro and Sakura both brought dishes from Home Ec. although Sakura had an extra plate in her hands.

"What's with the second plate?" Chiro asked.

His answer came when a familiar voice called out.

"Hey Sakura! Over here!"

Sitting at a table alone was none other than Madison.

As the pair approached the table, Madison noticed the unusual boy walking alongside her best friend. With a mischievous smirk on her face, she spoke.

"Well, well, well, Sakura. Who's your new friend?"

Sakura sighed at Madison's antics and answered her.

"Madison, this is Chiro. He's new here and he goes to the same classes as me. Chiro, this is my best friend, Madison Taylor."

Chiro set his plate down on the table and shook hands with her.

"Nice to meet you, Madison."

Madison smiled back.

"Nice to meet you too, Chiro."

With introductions done, the trio of new friends sat at the table where Madison was. As lunch rolled on, the trio began to talk about each other more, although it was difficult for Chiro to make up a fake id on the spot when the two girls asked. However, he was impressed at some of the girls' talents.

"You're captain of the athletic and cheerleading squads?" Chiro asked Sakura in surprise when Madison told him.

Sakura chuckled sheepishly as Madison spoke.

"That's right. And I'm head of the video club."

She then brought out a video camera and opened it to play.

"Here's my latest masterpiece."

Chiro looked into the camera and was amazed at Madison's video. It showed Sakura dressed in a cute fairy-like outfit battling a massive creature.

"This is amazing!"

"I know, right? I designed the costumes myself."

But Chiro was about to be more amazed when he saw the forms of Keroberos and Yue standing by her.

"No way! Is that-?"

His thoughts were answered when in the video, Sakura brought out a two Clow Cards, speaking the magic words.

"Windy! Water! Release and dispel!"

The spell caused two entities to appear, a woman made of wind and another made of water.

As the video finished, Chiro realized that Sakura was the one he was looking for. She was the Card Mistress, Clow's heir. He wanted to tell his new friend about the danger she was in and of Skeleton King. But with all of the students here, especially Madison, telling Sakura would have to wait until after school.

Even though the revelation at lunch was startling, Chiro allowed himself to remain calm the rest of the day. Sixth period he shared with both Sakura and Madison. He was impressed by Madison's singing when the teacher asked the champion singer to sing.

Seventh period was study hall, which allowed him and the girls to get done with their homework.

The final period was gym class, which Chiro and Sakura were professionals. As the pair performed a series of gymnastics, people began to wonder if Sakura had found her athletic match. But to Sakura and Chiro, they were having fun.

At the end of the day, the trio headed home, with Chrio and Sakura walking side by side. Even though he hadn't attended ever since he joined the Hyperforce, Chiro found himself enjoying school. Probably because Sakura was there with him.

As they parted at the corner where they met, Chiro vowed to himself to protect Sakura at all costs. He returned to the Super Robot and reported his day to his team.

"It's as we were told. Sakura Avalon is Clow Reed's heir and the new master of the Clow Cards." Antauri spoke.

Chiro was confused.

"Wait. You knew that Sakura was the Card Mistress?"

"We found out this morning after you left for school, when we were visited by Keroberos." Nova replied.

The Hyperforce explained their meeting with the guardian to their leader and what they had learned about Sakura and her power. Antauri had commented that what they had heard confirms his suspicion of the girl being the most powerful being in the universe. Magical or not.

"You do realize that you will have to tell her immediately, kid. The longer she's in the dark, the better the chances are for Skeleton King." Sparx told Chiro.

Chiro nodded and gave his order.

"You're right, Sparx. In the morning, we will resume our position, while I tell Sakura at school."

The Hyperforce nodded in agreement as their leader went to bed. As he lay on his bed, Chiro looked out at the make-shift window he had installed when they landed and looked out at the starry night sky.

"Don't worry, Sakura. I won't let anything bad happen to you."

Phew! Done. Again, sorry I was late.

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