A/N: Hello, I'm back.

Brittany: And late.

Eriol: Kenny, she does have a point.

Kisa: True.

Syaoran: Do you ever come on time?

Kisa: (shrugs) I've been busy lately.

Eriol: Doing what?

Brittany: Yea, Kenny, like what?

Syaoran: (glares) I bet you were just being lazy.

Kisa: (glares back) Oh, so I suppose you would've done my three B.J.Cs, music exams for piano and violin, final exams, and practice my violin for the orchestra.

Syaoran: Uh…

Kisa: I thought not. (looks at Brittany) Would you have done all those things for me?

Brittany: No way. But we had the same final exams…

Kisa: (glares) But not the B.J.Cs and violin and piano exams. (smiles) Ok, so when I'm this busy you can't expect me to come on time now.

Syaoran: Hey! Why didn't you pick on Eriol?

Kisa: Because I choose not to. That's why. (Eriol gloats behind Kisa) Anyway, forgive me for being so late. Here's chapter eight.

Brittany: Finally…

Kisa: (glares) Shut up.


Chapter 8:
Invisible Attacks

Syaoran, Sakura, Eriol, and Tomoyo were walking from school together. They should be happy, but it was the complete opposite. Who could blame them when the same person they're trying to stop was right in their school.

"Why did they come now, of all times," Syaoran asked out loud. Sakura had told him and Eriol about her in their class, but they didn't need to tell them. She and that guy were in some of their classes too. "I think they're up to something," Eriol answered. "I mean, they now know who exactly Sakura is. Maybe they have something planned."

Sakura became worried. "I hope not. We don't need anyone to get hurt because of me." Tomoyo looked at Sakura and smiled. "Don't worry, no one else will. Right, Syaoran? Eriol?" She glared at them as if to say 'don't scare Sakura' and it frightened them into agreeing. They went their separate ways after saying goodbye. Each was wondering what to do now.

Sakura opened the door to her home and stepped inside gloomier than ever. She walked upstairs to her room, knowing that her brother and father weren't home at the moment, when something caught her eye. She entered her room to find a huge teddy bear on her bed. It was brown and had a red bow on it.

Sakura wondered who had given her the gift when she found a note pinned on the bow. She was shocked to find out it was her own brother that had given it to her. "I see you found my gift, kaijuu." She turned around to find Touya at the door. "I thought you had to stay out late tonight." He shook his head. "Nope, just came home. Gonna go mark some test papers." Touya started to walk off to his room.

Sakura nodded still shocked that her own brother had actually given her a gift…until she realized…he called her a kaijuu. Instinctively, she took off her shoe and threw it at Touya who dodged it easily and closed his door. "I am NOT a monster!" She heard laughter and knew he had heard what she said. Closing the door to her room, she threw herself onto the bed. Kero was asleep by the teddy bear it seemed.

Suddenly, the phone rang and she went to answer it. "Moshi, moshi. Kinomoto Sakura speaking." At first, nothing was heard from the other line and Sakura wondered if it was a prank being played on her. That's when the same voice like last time came on. "Hello again, Kinomoto. So glad to talk to you again." Sakura inwardly groaned. "Who are you?" A laugh was heard. "You know me…you've seen me already. Just don't forget…if you don't leave Syaoran alone you'll lose everyone you love." With that she hung up.

Sakura threw herself on the bed by her new teddy bear. As usual, these things always happened to her. What would she do now? She looked back at Touya's note and smiled. At least one good thing happened to her that day. She fell asleep with the note which said:

Sakura,

I'm sorry. I didn't mean what I said.

Love,

Touya


"Hey, Echiru, there's something I'd like to ask you." Echiru stopped walking and turned to face Naoko's curious face. Don't ask him why he was hanging out with one of Kinomoto's friends…he doesn't know. Somehow the two have become quite close friends.

Don't ask how they became friends either. He doesn't know. They hang out everywhere together where they're at school. No matter what they are always together. He nodded in response to the girl in front of him. "What happened to you and Sakura's arms? Was there some incident after we left the carnival?" Instead of answering, he kept on walking and replied, "That's two questions."

Naoko puffed out her cheeks. "Echiru! Please answer me!" She walked faster to catch up with her friend. She'd be honest…she liked him…a lot. That didn't mean she'd tell him that. Sighing she whispered. "I know someone's after Sakura and that you and her both have powers." This time he stopped and looked at her in shock. "How do you know that?" Naoko smiled. "I have my ways. Now will you please answer me?"

He noticed the pleading look in Naoko's eyes and started to get soft when he caught himself in time. But those eyes behind the glasses were so… Sighing, he said, "I'll tell you in due time." That satisfied Naoko for the moment and they continued walking. Don't ask why all of a sudden he's growing soft at this girl's gaze or why he was falling for her…he doesn't know that one for sure.


School was out and Tomoyo and Sakura were about to leave the building when Sakura told Tomoyo about the second phone call. "This is getting worse by the minute. We are telling them now!"

Sakura sighed. "I guess so, since we don't have any other choice. Let's tell them after cheerleading practice." Tomoyo nodded. They both headed for the locker rooms when they saw Echiru…with Naoko! They were talking; Naoko seemed to be having a good time and…was that a smile on Echiru's face? Yes…it was. It was small but still it was a smile all the same.

Tomoyo smiled. "How sweet is that?" Sakura glared at her cousin. "Not sweet at all when our friend is crushing on our enemy!" Tomoyo winced at the tone of the ember-eyed girl. "Ok, girl, relax. What do you suggest we do?"

Sakura sighed. "I really don't know. I guess we'd just have to wait until after cheerleading practice." They walked off not realizing that a particular someone had just heard their little talk. Silver eyes sparkled with mischief. "So she's a cheerleader, eh? Well, I guess we'll just see how flexible she is."


"Ok, Sakura, let's try that move one last time. And a one…two…three!" The rest of the team got into their positions to do the last part of the cheer. "We know that our girls are hot! Sakura! Show them what ya got!" (A/N: Yea the cheer sucks…I know. You'll get over it in due time.)

Sakura stepped out in front of the other girls and did a neat move with her baton. Then she did a back flip into someone's hands and using them as a spring, jumped high into the air. Throwing her baton in the air with her, she did a complete 360 in midair and landed on the top of a pyramid.

As she caught her baton, the girls nearby who were watching clapped for her and Tomoyo…as usual…squealed in glee. Echiru was in a corner watching Naoko. Tomoyo stopped her video camera and after practice ran over to Sakura where she gave him a huge hug. "You were so cute! I got to show this to Syaoran!"

Sakura sweat dropped in embarrassment. "Ano…he doesn't like me that way." Tomoyo glared at her. "Yes he does! Stop putting yourself in denial. Besides, don't you love him as well?" Sakura looked at her in surprise, not sure if she really wanted to answer that question.

Just when she was about to answer, a voice interrupted her. "Whether she loves him or not it wouldn't matter. Syaoran's mine and there's nothing you can do about it." Tomoyo and Sakura looked all around but saw nobody there. "Who are you, and what do you want with Syaoran?"

The feminine voice chuckled. "Oh, Sakura, this question again? You know me. I've spoken to you twice. I told you to stay away from him and apparently you won't listen. Well, be prepared." Sakura looked at the gym and noticed that everything had changed completely. It was now an open field…or maybe they were transported there…they had no idea.

Suddenly an attack came from no where after Sakura which she barely dodged. Seeing as how she had no other choice, she transformed her star key into her wand and prepared for the next attack. Jumping in front of Tomoyo she shouted into the air, "Why are you doing this? Whether Syaoran wants you or not is his choice not yours!"

Hatred oozed into the distant…and yet close voice. "Syaoran has no choice. Whether you believe this or not, he's mine and you're in my way!" That's when the second attack came but this time Sakura used Shield to defend.

Sakura knew she couldn't fight back when she couldn't see the person or where their attacks were coming from. She could defend but not for long and it was obvious that this battle was not going to end anytime soon. She was in trouble…and she knew it.


"Where could those two possibly be? School's been out for thirty minutes." Syaoran was grumbling and walking around worried while Eriol sat by the cherry blossom tree. Eriol shook his head. "Sakura did have cheerleading practice. Maybe Tomoyo went with her."

Syaoran stopped for a moment and sighed. "You're right. I'm sure they'll be out soon. Hey, there is the cheerleading squad now." The whole crowd came out chattering happily until only Naoko and Echiru were left. Sakura and Tomoyo were no where in sight.

Now Syaoran and Eriol were both worried. They walked over to Echiru and Naoko to ask them about it. Sure…they disliked the guy…but he was their only chance. Eriol decided to talk first seeing as hoe upset Syaoran was already. "Yo, Echiru, have you seen Sakura or Tomoyo anywhere?"

Red and black eyes shone in mischief. Naoko responded. "They were both in practice, didn't they come out?" Eriol shook his head. "I'm afraid you're a bit too late." Syaoran glared at Echiru. "What do you mean?" Echiru pointed away from the school and everyone there except Naoko felt a strong surge of magic.

Eriol and Syaoran's eyes grew large in realization. Sakura was under attack. They both started to run towards the source of power when Echiru stopped both of them and smirked. "You two aren't going anywhere near them this time." "Echiru, what are you doing?" Echiru turned to look at Naoko. He had forgotten she was still there. No worries. "You asked what was going on, right? Well you're going to see what it is first hand."

He chanted his spell which, as usual, wasn't understood by anyone…or so they thought. His pendant transformed and Eriol released his staff as Syaoran drew his sword, which immediately grew larger. Naoko couldn't believe what was happening. He knew about Echiru and Sakura…but Syaoran and Eriol too? As she watched in the distance, she wondered…just exactly was going on here.


A/N: And there you have it. I hope you enjoyed it.

Brittany: I'm just glad that you've finally updated this fanfic. (Eriol and Syaoran nod with her)

Kisa: Well, now that it's summer, I can update much quicker.

Eriol: Thank goodness. I can't wait for chapter nine. By the way (points to a fast moving object coming ahead) who or what is that thing?

Syaoran: (looks at the object too) I wonder…

Brittany: (eyes go wide at the object and then whispers a message in my ears)

Kisa: (eyes go wide and then sweat drop) Uhh…Syaoran…run…now.

Syaoran: (confused) Why? Oh no…don't tell me it's him? Please say it isn't so.

Eriol: Kenny, is that really Charnado?

Kisa: Yup. Syaoran…run. (Syaoran runs for his life)

Charnado: (stops to catch his breath) Where's that son of a b----? (everyone points in the direction Syaoran ran) Thanks. (starts running again)

Everyone: 5…4…3…2…1.

Charnado: (yelling) FINALLY! We meet again!

Syaoran: (yelling pathetically) NOOOOOOO! Why me? (everyone sweat drops)

A/N: Well, I hope you've enjoyed it and that you please R&R. Another reason for the late update was because I was having problems uploading it. I will update sooner now that it's summer. Summer began just last week. Great, no? For those who haven't read my one shot, Just Like You,as yet, please do. It's my first one and I'd like your comments on it so see where I need improving. Remember it's my first one…so please don't be too harsh. That's it for now. Bye bye and please R&R.