A/N: (Brittany, Eriol, and Syaoran are talking.)

Eriol: Hey, Brittany, where's Kenny?

Brittany: Oh, she's on her way. You see, she's bringing another cousin of hers. His name is Charnado.

Syaoran: Charnado? Is he as crazy as you and Kisa?

Brittany: (smirks) Oh…you thought we were crazy? You haven't even seen crazy yet. I'd watch out if I were you.

Eriol: Hey, there they are now. (Kisa and Charnado come and the others hear some shouting.)

Charnado: Where is that son of a b- - - -? Let me at him!

Kisa: Behave! Uh…hi guys. Meet my cousin, Charnado. Charnado…meet Eriol and Syaoran.

Charnado: (Looks at Syaoran) Ah…there's the son of a b- - - - I was looking for.

Syaoran: (glares) What did you just say?

Charnado: You heard me. What, ya deaf or something?

Syaoran: You're so dead.

Charnado: Bring it. (The two start yelling and cussing at each other.)

Kisa: (sweat drops) Maybe I shouldn't have brought him here.

Brittany: (glares) Gee…ya think?

Eriol: (gasps) Kenny…you got braces! And they're red! (Syaoran and Charnado stop fighting.)

Syaoran: Let me see. (Looks at Kisa's braces.) Cool…they should've been green…my favourite colour!

Kisa: (grins) It's one of my favourites also and I just changed the colour from green recently. I don't like my braces all too much though.

Charnado: (walks over to Kisa.) Me neither. Now, not only is Kenny a frigging brain, but she's a frigging brain with metal in her mouth.

Kisa: (glares at Charnado) Brittany, please do something with my cousin…before Syaoran and me snap.

Brittany: (snickers) Sure. Ok Syaoran…time to go.

Charnado: No. I'm not done with this bastard yet.

Syaoran: (glares) Brittany, deal with your cousin before I use my sword on him.

Brittany: My cousin? Oh no…he's Kenny's cousin…absolutely no relation to me whatsoever. Now let's go Charnado. (Starts dragging him away)

Charnado: (Starts struggling) Let me go!

Brittany: I don't think so.

Eriol: Kenny, what did he mean by brain?

Kisa: Uh…don't worry 'bout that. (Charnado's almost gone)

Charnado: (yells) I'll be back Syaoran! I promise you that you bastard!

Syaoran: (angry)

Eriol: You're family is weird Kenny.

Kisa: You have no idea. (Sighs) Anyway…let's go on with the story…shall we?

Chapter 7: From Bad to Worse

It was that same evening when Sakura's dad came home. Sakura was still upstairs wondering what to do and talking to Kero about it. "So you're telling me that you just got a threatening phone call saying that if you don't leave Syaoran alone, you'll be putting all of your love ones in danger?" Sakura nodded in reply.

"That's foolishness! Syaoran's your friend…you're not gonna leave him defenseless at a time like this right? Not giving up?" Sakura suddenly remembered her dream. Maybe it was a premonition of what could happen if she gave up on him at a certain time. Her premonitions almost always come true but maybe she can reverse this one into something good. Yes…that's what she'll try to do. Boldly she said, "No, I'm not giving up on him. That I promise."

A knock was heard on the door and Fujitaka entered the room. "Hi again, Dad." Fujitaka smiled. "Konnichwa, Sakura. Remember what I said this morning? I'd like to talk now." Sakura invited him to sit next to her on the bed. At that moment, Kero flew over to Sakura's desk with his big bowl of ice cream to finish.

Sakura looked down at the ground and began to speak. "Um…Dad…I'd like to apologize for not telling you about all of this from six years back. I had to keep it secret." Fujitaka nodded. "It's ok. I understand completely. I just hope you know what you're doing dealing with these new guys out to get you." Sakura nodded.

"So, Sakura…tell me…how long were you in love with Li Syaoran?" Sakura gasped. His question completely startled her. "How did you know?" Her dad chuckled. "I'm your dad. Besides, a 'friend' wouldn't have such a great effect on you that you actually let them hold and carry you home…without a fight." "I guess it's obvious. Since I last saw him six years ago…I realized I was in love with him. But I doubt he feels the same way."

Fujitaka's eyes shone. "Oh, I think he does." Sakura looked up at him. "How?" "Just as how I sensed love in you letting him carry you, I saw love in his eyes whenever he simply looked at you." The girl shook her head. "You must have been seeing things, Dad." He smiled. "You'll see soon enough. Now about this Echiru guy…I want you to tell me all that you know about him. He must be dangerous to have shot you in your arm." His eyes went cold for a moment but soon returned bright again.

"You see, he comes from Hong Kong…just like Syaoran and he wants to kill me. I have no idea why either. He seemed nice at first and then attacked Tomoyo, burning her hand and I'm sure my friends have told you the rest." Fujitaka nodded. "Yes, well, I hope you find out the reason from Syaoran. After all, they seem to know each other. Now go to bed. I promise I won't tell anybody else about your powers." Sakura hugged her dad and thanked him.

Before he left the room, he said, "I hope you tell your true feelings to Syaoran before it is too late." Sakura smiled and her dad closed the door. Kero was fast asleep and only she was awake, thinking about what her dad had said. 'I want to tell him…but what if he has fallen for somebody else?' And with that thought in her mind…she fell fast asleep.

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It was the next day and Sakura, Syaoran, Eriol, and Tomoyo were sitting under the cherry blossom tree again after school. Syaoran and Eriol wanted to talk to them about the reason why they were attacked and why someone would want Sakura dead.

Syaoran started to speak. "It all started six years ago after I left."

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Six Years Ago-Syaoran's Arrival Home

Syaoran gazed out the window at the streets of Hong Kong. He had lived there all of his life…well until recently. It's strange though that when he had first left, he was cold and unfeeling. It didn't even want to leave Hong Kong. Now…a new Syaoran was coming back home although a part of him was left back in Japan.

The car soon pulled into a mansion…his home and Yelan and his four older sisters were waiting for him. He stepped out the car and before he could even get to the door, four sisters charged at him with hugs and kisses. "Guys, please get off me." Phrases such as "It's been so long" or "Look how big you've grown" were said by the sisters.

Soon the sisters let go of a now exhausted Syaoran and Yelan went to hug her son. "It's been a while Syaoran. I'm so glad that you're back safe and sound. Please come inside. I have to speak to you."

When they all entered the house, they sat down in the living room area and talked. Syaoran told them about all of his adventures with Sakura. He told them about when he first met Sakura and Tomoyo-who had found out the secret. He talked about the "Final Judgment" with Yue and how Eriol came soon afterwards and helped Sakura transform the cards to Sakura cards (leaving out his confession to her).

Of course, the girls remembered Sakura and they all chatted lively about how kawaii she looked. Yelan nodded. "So, Kinomoto is the new Card mistress. I see…but now that it is all over, you should know that since you're the future heir that you'd need a wife. Not now, of course, but it wouldn't hurt for you to get engaged for later."

Syaoran frowned. "Why, Mother, can't I choose my own wife later on?" Yelan shook her head. "You know the tradition, but we won't start right away. I'll give you some time, besides it's been a while so why don't you go rest for now." Syaoran responded quietly and went upstairs, annoyed with everything so far.

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That is when I started writing to you, Sakura", Syaoran stated. Sakura nodded. Tomoyo just listened quietly. "Your mother really had your life planned out huh?" Syaoran responded yes to Eriol's question. "But it got worse after I came back from that last trip. "You mean with the final card", Sakura asked. "Hai."

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Back at Home

Syaoran came running back into the house, surprisingly not as tired as when he came back the first time. When he entered the house, he noticed a girl around his age sitting down. She had long blue hair which was shoulder length and a petite body. She was wearing a short, white skirt with a yellow top. She was quite pretty, but it was her silver eyes that stood out. Why did they seem so…cold…so…lonely. It was almost as cold as her aura…yes…this girl knew magic.

Yelan was smiling happily when she saw Syaoran enter. "Ah, Syaoran, so glad you're back safely. I'd like you to meet your fiancé, Myougi Angelique." Syaoran's smile had completely disappeared. He knew his mom would do something like this sooner or later. He was just hoping it would've been later.

He just stood there silently gazing with a frown on her face. Yelan soon cleared her throat and glared at her only son. Syaoran, fearing his mother's glare quickly straightened up and bowed at Angelique. "Pleased to meet you Miss Myougi." Angelique stood up and bowed. "It's a pleasure to meet you also, but I'd prefer if you call me by my first name."

Syaoran tried his hardest to keep a smile on. Something with this girl bothered him. "Um…I don't think we should…" Syaoran was stopped by his mother's cold glare and thought better of his sentence. "…not call each other by first names. Not unless you'd call me Syaoran." Syaoran sighed in relief once the glare disappeared, although he didn't want her using his first name.

Angelique smiled…not a cheery smile but a…a…well, he couldn't describe it. It wasn't happy, but it wasn't sad. It was just lonely. That's what it was. Yelan stood and clapped. "So nice to know that you guys are getting along. Syaoran, please show her around the house and I'd love for you guys to talk to each other. Get to know each other. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go somewhere." Yelan got up and left the house.

They both smiled at her until she left, but when she did… "Listen here, Syaoran, your fiancé and now that we're getting married later on, I have some rules for you. One -no other girls. Two –if you're going somewhere, tell me first. Three –treat me with respect or else you die. Did you get that?"

Syaoran was now cowering in fear at the girl's new attitude. Never has anyone frightened him this much before. Stuttering he said, "Yes, ma'am." Angelique smiled. "Good…very good. Now I'm going to my room for a while; goodbye." Syaoran watched as the silver eyed girl walked upstairs until she was no longer visible. That girl was creepy. And he was supposed to marry her?

He went outside towards the cherry blossom tree with a letter he had hidden from Angelique. Opening it, he read slowly and cautiously as if it were a fragile item. When he was done he leaned his head against the tree and started thinking about his…marriage. How could Yelan expect him to marry that she- devil? He may never know.

To make it worse, he didn't even want to marry anyone else besides Sakura. On his last visit, she finally confessed to him and it was one of the happiest moments in his life. He loved her with all his heart and to just marry…that girl…would destroy him. Of course, he couldn't tell his mother. He'd probably die. Syaoran had decided not to tell Sakura until his marriage was official…or could make a change of it.

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"Well that explains who is probably after me…but why would she want to kill me?" Syaoran sighed. "You'll see." Eriol laughed. "My, that girl had turned you into a coward, huh?" Syaoran growled. "Shut up and let me continue."

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Back to Syaoran's Past- Five Years later

Syaoran sat down at the cherry blossom tree just thinking. He was about sixteen and it had been five, sad years for him. Especially how those five, sad years were filled with Angelique. He held another letter in his hands which he had completed reading with a sigh. He always felt better after reading one of Sakura's letters -yes- he was still in love with her. He felt peaceful at the moment…until… "Syaoran! I'm back!" Dang…she was worse than Meiling. Meanwhile, Yelan was watching him through the window of his own room. She saw the sadness he held within him temporarily released after reading Sakura's letter. In her hand was one of her letters now.

Yelan sighed and a small smile crept on her face. She now understood and realized that he would never be happy with Angelique. Now smiling she left the room and dropped Sakura's letter back on the desk and underneath some other papers. Only a small part of it was visible and it read: "I hope we see each other sometime soon. That would really make me happy…"

Angelique was talking Syaoran to death…he didn't know what. It was something about shoes or makeup or whatever. Sakura never worried about trivial matters like this girl…still he couldn't bring himself to talk to his mother about this. Even after all these years… "Syaoran, please come inside. I'd like to have a word with you."

Syaoran called out, "I'm coming, Mother." He looked at Angelique and told her he'll be back. Running to the house, he was so glad to have escape from whatever Angelique was saying. He found his mom in the living room, sitting down. He sat down facing her and waiting for a response.

At first she said nothing. Then a few minutes later she said, "How is Kinomoto doing, Syaoran? I know you still write her." He was stunned and wondered how she knew that since he didn't tell anybody about it. A chuckle was heard from his mom. "I found one of her letters," she said as if reading his mind.

Syaoran sighed. "Sakura's doing fine. She seems quite happy." Syaoran looked down, smiling sadly. "You love her don't you?" The question startled him and he quickly looked up. Yelan smiled. "I had a feeling so. Do you love her, Syaoran?" He looked back down. "Yes," he whispered. "I love her with all my heart." "You and Angelique's marriage is off."

Syaoran stared at the ground wide eye. "You really mean it, Mother?" "Yes, I do. I notice a difference in you just when you read one of her letters. I know you truly care for her." She was suddenly embraced by her son; something in which she was never use to. Syaoran laughed- his first real laugh for five years. "Now, how are we going to break this to Angelique?" "I think you already have."

Yelan gasped. Angelique was standing by the door. Yelan asked, "How long were you there?" She frowned. "Long enough to hear that you're breaking the arranged marriage." Syaoran looked at her. "Please, this is best for both of us." Anger flashed through her eyes. "No it is not. What's best for us is to keep the arranged marriage." "Angelique, please listen…" "No, you listen! From the start I told you no other girls. Now, you're just going to have to suffer. This girl will wish she was never born."

Syaoran glared at her. "And tell me how you just plan to do this?" Angelique smirked and pulled out one of Sakura's letters. "With this, Syaoran. It seems as if you were careless enough to leave it beside me. So this girl's name is Kinomoto Sakura, right? Well when I'm done with her, she'll be the Late Kinomoto Sakura." She ran out the door. Syaoran followed after her but she was already gone…with intent to kill.

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"Wow," was all the two girls could say. Syaoran nodded. "She's jealous it seems of Sakura and my friendship. I've been fighting and hiding for the past year which explains why I didn't write last year." Tomoyo looked at Eriol. "So how did you get caught in this?" Eriol eyes went cold. "I'm here to help Syaoran save Sakura…although I do have reasons of my own." All three looked at Eriol at this statement; not even Syaoran knew about this.

The bell rang for lunch to be over. And they all promised to see each other after school. They ran to their classes; Eriol and Syaoran in Math and Sakura and Tomoyo in Science. All of them left, not realizing that a friend of theirs had heard every word they said. "I got some new questions now…but still no answers.

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While walking to class, Tomoyo was chattering wildly to Sakura about Syaoran's explanation. "Sakura, I knew he still loved you. I just knew it!" Sakura sighed. "Tomoyo, you have no proof." Her cousin rolled her eyes. "He said it himself." "He was talking about the past five years besides the last one. Who knows how he feels now."

Now it was Tomoyo's turn to sigh. "Fine if you don't believe me you'll just have to find out yourself." Sakura looked down. "As long as anyone doesn't get hurt on my account…maybe he should marry this girl." Tomoyo stopped dead in her tracks and glared at Sakura. "What would make you say something like this? Did someone threaten you? If so, tell me now!"

Sakura stopped and told Tomoyo about the phone threat. Tomoyo shook her head. "This is bad. You gotta tell the guys this later today. Promise me now or else." Sakura sighed. "Fine I promise. Things can't get any worse anyway." They took their seats in Science class as soon as the bell rang.

The teacher stood at her desk. "We seem to be having a lot of new students this semester. Today we have two more joining our class. Please treat them kindly." A petite girl of blue hair and silver eyes walked into the room followed by a guy with brown eyes and black hair.

The teacher continued. "Please meet Myougi Angelique and Echiru Elrick. They both are coming from Hong Kong." Sakura gasped and instinctively grabbed her wounded arm. Tomoyo was worried also. Of all the people to come…why her? And to think Sakura thought things couldn't get any worse.

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A/N: Wow! That's my longest chapter in a while. I'm quite pleased with myself.

Syaoran: I'm just glad that your cousin is gone. (Hear yelling coming from Charnado)

Eriol: You spoke too soon.

Brittany: Get back here!

Charnado: No! I told that bastard I'd be back and I keep my promises.

Syaoran: (glares at me)

Kisa: Fine! I'll do something about him! (leaves)

Brittany: I give up. Where did Kisa go?

Eriol: I dunno.

Syaoran: (ignoring Charnado's cussing) She better hurry up pr else I will use my sword on him.

Kisa: I'm back.

Syaoran: So how are you helping me?

Kisa: You'll see in 5…4…3…2…1.

Charnado's Mother: Charnado, get your butt here before I come there and kick it!

Eriol and Syaoran: O.o

Charnado: Fine.

Syaoran: You saved us!

Kisa: No problem.

A/N: I apologize for the late chapter. I must say that my stories may be very late.

Eriol: Why, Kenny?

Kisa: B.J.C studies, piano exam, violin exam, school work, school exams…

Syaoran and Brittany: WE GET IT!

Kisa: Yea.(laughs nerviously)Anyway, I'll update as soon as possible. Bye until then.