Sorry for not updating but my muse took a walk and got lost. But, he's back now: P

Disclaimer: I don't own card captor sakura or any of the songs, manuscripts or music mentioned unless stated otherwise.

Review answers:

First off, I'm really sorry I killed off Kero. Please don't hate me for it! As for bringing him back, all I'm going to say is this: Sakura had little to no guidance because he was not there. So she has no idea exactly how powerful she is or that she can bring him back.

Secondly, Well done top the person who figured out that I used some names from Fushigi Yuugi! I also used some from Naruto and names of my friends.

Then, don't go and hate Syoaran immediately. They were kids and didn't quite comprehend what he did. As the story goes you'll see that he was affected by his own actions.

Lastly, thank you all for the positive reviews! You have no idea how encouraging it is to read them. Wait, maybe you do :P.


Last time:

Tomoyo grinned and asked for attention, "Do you remember what we decided to name the group?" she asked. Miko smirked and said, "Oh yeah. Most fitting, don't you think?" Everyone nodded and laughed. Sassuke raised his bottle of water as a toast, "To us, Victory to Chaos!" A chorus of, "To us!" followed this.

No one paid attention to the outcasts. They usually acted that weird, so no one heard their plans. Syaoran and Eriol, though watched them the whole of the lunch period, never heard anything.

When the bell went, Syaoran and Eriol dashed off to Economics. Sakura and Tomoyo had a free lesson. The others went off to their various lessons. So in that free, Sakura and Tomoyo went off to see Ms. Revant, the school councilor. They trusted her and had told her what they felt. She understood them and accepted them for who they were. She wasn't like most of the school and teachers who hated them. She would enter them at the last minute and let no one question the entry. She would help keep their secret and then help them make a splash. Why? Simple, she knew their secrets.

Chapter 7

Sakura and Tomoyo walked down the deserted corridors of the school, puling faces at the students in the classrooms when the teachers weren't looking. They rounded a corner and knocked on the door to the left of them.

"Come in," said a voice from behind the door. Looking up from her work, Ms. Revent smiled at the two girls. She was a young teacher and fresh out of college. She wasn't from around this area and was posted to the job. That is why she didn't follow the bigotry held against these girls. As far she saw them; they were polite, bright and talented young ladies. They didn't deserve the treatment they were getting.

The two girls entered and bowed. Sakura smiled, "Morning ma'am. How are you?" she asked.

"I'm good and you, girls? Anything wrong?" the young teacher asked, as she put down her pen.

Tomoyo shook her head, "Nothings wrong but we were wondering if you could help us out."

Ms. Revent looked at these girls curiously. She gestured for them to take a seat. "I'll try my best," she said. Tomoyo and Sakura sat down and looked at their teacher. At her reply they let out a breath of relief.

"Well," Tomoyo began, "you know we stopped playing music for our own reasons. But we can't stop."

"We simply love it too much, Ms. Revant! It's apart of who we are, " Sakura cut in. Tomoyo nodded and continued.

"It's difficult to explain, but we don't want to go back and perform with our family. They've put us in this position. We don't believe in what they teach nor do we like their teaching methods. Because of them, we are outcasts, like other students just because we don't attend the Academy. Are we making sense?"

Ms. Revant nodded slowly, "I'm following so far." Sakura smiled and continued.

"Lately, students have become a lot more… aggressive in their insults. Pranks, verbal assaults and such. The worst is that they are insulting our talent. We may not like to playa and conform to the rules set by the Academy. But one thing we know is that we have talent. It would be an insult to my mother's and Tommy's father's memory if we didn't claim that much."

Sakura looked at Tomoyo for some help. This was the hard part. Tomoyo smiled and spoke, "So we decided to make a comeback. We want to enter the World Competitions for Music on our own. No coaches or teachers. Just us. But in order to qualify, we need to win a zonal competition. That's where we need your help ma'am. Can you enter us as students of the school and not the Academy in the school competition? And not let anyone find out it's us competing?"

Ms. Revant stared at the two girls. They looked at her with hopeful expressions. She smiled and nodded, "I'll do my best. I understand what you're trying to do, to a point alt least. Both girls grinned.

"If it's any help ma'am," said Sakura, "we also want to enter as a band. Sassuke Ortori and Miko Tani will also be part of it. The band's name is Victory to Chaos."

Ms Revant nodded and grinned, "you know girls, I could enter the band as the name of the entry. The other parts of the competition would be compulsory and considered secondary information that would only be given on the day."

Sakura looked at her teacher and then burst out laughing. "Ma'am, you truly are the best!" Tomoyo joined her, and soon Ms Revant too. Finally once they managed to stop laughing, Ms Revant addressed them.

"If that is all girls, I will handle it. Why don't you go and enjoy your free period?" Tomoyo and Sakura nodded and got up. Saying their thanks they walked to the door to let themselves out.

"And girls," Sakura and Tomoyo stopped and listened, "do me a favor and show them what you can do. I'm getting quiet tired of the pressure the Academy places on the school for us to change rules and such. If you catch my drift…" they nodded and left.

Sakura walked in silence. Finally, Tomoyo asked, "What's wrong?" Sakura sighed, "I really hate the fact that so much of this school is controlled by the Academy. It's Ms Revant last comment. They must be pressuring her to try and convince us to join the Academy. The last teacher that supported us was relocated to another city. It's just annoying and….wrong. You know?"

Tomoyo nodded and they left the main building of the school. They usually spent their frees outside by their spot. It was by the cafeteria. They sat under a Sakura tree and just relaxed.

Tomoyo suddenly asked, "hey Saks, don't get mad at me. But… you know the new guys? I think the blue eyed one, Eriol, is cute…" Tomoyo ducked her head, afraid of her friend's reaction.

Sakura stared in shock at her friend. 'Okay Sakura. Don't get angry. Deep breathes. Think logically…' Sakura sighed and thought about what she knew about that boy. True, she had been so caught up with Wolf; she hadn't paid much attention to the other one.

Flashback

The other boy, the blue-haired one. His gave her the chills. Like he was hiding something; hiding skills.

End of Flashback

'He seemed familiar too, but in a good way. His aura reminded me something… but what…' she thought to herself. Meanwhile, Tomoyo had fretting over her friend's silence.

"Saks did you hear me? I said I might be crushing on the friend of a guy that almost killed you." Still no response. "Saks! Please say something!" she finally yelled shaking her friend. Sakura blinked at her owlishly and gave an apologetic grin.

"Sorry about that, I was thinking about something," Sakura told Tomoyo. Seeing her friend's expression, she hastily added, "It's okay. I don't blame him for Wolf's actions. I only blame Wolf. He tried to kill me and at the same time killed some of my innocents. Eriol, hey. I don't know him enough to pass judgment but you got taste Tommy!"

Tomoyo gave a sigh of relief and laughed with her best friend. "What were you so caught up about anyway Saks?"

Sakura sighed and frowned, "His aura. It's bothering me. It's familiar and comforting almost. It's like know it. Like I know him. But I don't!" Tomoyo went silent at this.

"You should recognize his aura, Mistress, "came a voice from behind them. Almost immediately, Sakura gripped her necklace and Tomoyo was in a martial art stance.

Sakura saw who it was. "Yue, don't scare us like that!" she admonished, "What do you mean by that?" Tomoyo relaxed and sat down again. Following her lead, Yue and Sakura sat down as well.

"Well," Yue said, "Eriol as you know him, is the reincarnation of Clow. You should recognize his aura as it was him who made the Clow cards." Silence.

Sakura turned to Yue and slowly said, "Eriol is the reincarnation of Clow. There was a reincarnation of Clow?" Yue nodded. "Then please tell me why he didn't come and help me after Kero," she cut short, unable to continue. Sakura turned away.

Yue looked away as well. To lose her guardian was terrible. He had been furious when he found out; after he gad awakened of course. "I guess he didn't know…" was his only response.

Tomoyo looked on feeling helpless. Then she had a brainwave. "Does he have all of Clow's powers and knowledge?" she asked Yue.

"All his powers yes. Knowledge I'm not sure, but he would have access to the knowledge if needed I would think. Like diaries and such. Clow did love to write all his findings down."

Tomoyo nodded, "Saks, if Clow created Kero, surely he can bring him back?" Sakura and Yue stared at her. Shocked.

Yue slowly nodded in agreement, "The laws of magic dictate that magic cannot be destroyed but merely lost. Kero's body was preserved. Eriol, being the reincarnation can bring him back. Mistress, is something wrong?"

Sakura looked directly into Yue's eyes, "Kero can be brought back," Yue nodded, "but can he take away my powers? Can he take away my cards now that he is back? He is the rightful owner, is he not?" she asked, fear evident in her eyes and voice. It was not that she wanted the power or the fame or what not. It was because she had grown attached to the cards and their personalities. Yes, the cards had personalities.

Yue shook his head, "No, you claimed Mistress when you caught them you made them your won with your magic. Clow was the most powerful. I suspect you are now. To change the Clow Cards to Sakura Cards, you challenged Clow's magic. You surpassed him when you changed the Cards. He can't do a thing, Mistress."

Sakura sighed. Silence fell once again. She then grinned and turned to the two. "Yue, you better hide the pudding and Tomoyo try not to blush," she teased, "We are going to speak to Eriol. Kero's coming back and hopefully Tommy can get her man."

Tomoyo went red and Yue chuckled. "Saks, that's not funny! I don't tease you, especially when you have a crush on a certain drummer!"

This time it was Sakura's turned to blush but she retaliated nonetheless. "You know Tommy, he was staring at you almost all the time in music class…."

"Sakura…" Tomoyo growled. But before anymore could be said, the bell went. Both girls looked at each and other and swore. They grabbed their things, said a hasty goodbye to Yue. And made a mad dash for their next class, which was on the other side of the school.

Yue watched them run off and chuckled. Before he turned left. No one was left sitting under the Sakura tree. The breeze picked up and the petals whirled away.


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