Notes: Sorry for the late addition, and basically, I'm nearer to Japan than England, so I may miss a few details... Oh, and by the way, I'm a guy, so my fashion sense may suck...

Chapter 8: An unexpexted turn

"Today we will be having a tour of London" said Eriol, shortly after breakfast. So they all went upstairs to change. Sakura wore a loose, red blouse and a yellow pleated mimi skirt while Syaoran on the other hand went for a matching beige polo and pants. Touya wore a gray shirt in contrast with Yukito's white polo and blue jeans. Tomoyo had a long green shirt with her, matched by a blue long-sleeved shirt,her hair tied in a long, raven ponytail. Her companion, Eriol wore a black trench coat and slacks. Meiling wore a chinese-style blouse and a pair of knee length pants... Miss Mizuki decided to stay and guard the house with Akizuki and Spiniel... Kero? He's in Sakura's backpack, don't worry...

Their first stop was the London eye, a very large ferris wheel (A/N: I'm not sure but I think it is the largest ferris wheel in the world). The gang waited in line for around a few minutes until they had one of the thirty-two carriages for themselves. When Sakura realised the sheer expanse of the ride they were about to take, she was reluctant to step into the glassed-in gondola. Syaoran apparently noticed it and offered his hand.

Sakura reached for it, her hands shaking. Her feet were trembling when she stepped into the carriages and watched the door being shut. Syaoran on the other hand simply whispered into her ear, "Don't worry, I'll be here"... Of course there was the glare from Touya, but soon, they all enjoyed the ride as the gondola gained altitude...

"Those are the Houses of Parliament" said Eriol, pointing at a few gothic structures. He also pointed out several structures such as Windsor castle, Westminister abbey, and Tower bridge, to name a few.

After the ride in the London eye, The party went straight to Buckingham palace just in time to witness the world-famous Changing of the guard. Sakura asked Touya about the tall hats the guards wore but instead, her question was answered by Eriol who said that it was simply a part of the Uniform of the guards (A/N: Don't sew if I'm wrong, please!)

They visited several attractions, including westminister abbey. Sakura was really scared to enter this place because of all the graves and stuff inside. But Syaoran was always by her side, holding her hand...

"His hand" thought Sakura, "It's so warm and comforting"... She smiled and forgot all of her worries...

Meanwhile Touya was keeping a close eye on the two. Finally, Yukitou just said "Touya, isn't it about time you realize that Sakura and Syaoran are a couple?"

"I-I just don't want anything to happen to her, that's all"

Yukitou smiled. "If you loved someone, would you do everything in your power to protect her?"

"O-Of course"

"Then everything's fine" Yukitou put his hands behind his head. "That Syaoran's gonna protect Sakura with his life"

Touya looked away and said to himself, "I hope he does"

The party arrived shortly after two o'clock, and they had a late lunch of english delicacies and tea.

"Well, since we have explored London this morning, I guess It's all right if you explored the mansion this afternoon" said Eriol

True enough, Sakura and Syaoran went exploring right after lunch. First all they found were broom closets, until they found a large ballroom. It was dark inside, and the curtains blocked out alol the sunlight. Syaoran had an idea, and decided to pull something off. He closed the door, and took out his sword.

"Fire! Come to my Aid!"

A flash of fire came, and illuminated the candle chandeliers.

"Sakura?"

Sakura wheeled and saw Syaoran looking at her with his brown eyes.

"May I ask a favor, from you?" asked Syaoran.

"Ask away!" said Sakura smiling.

There was something about her voice that made Syaoran's heart race and his face paint red.

"Can you make the song card sing a song for us?"

Instantly, Sakura knew what Syaoran had in mind.

"Oh key that conceals the powers of my star, reveal your true nature to me, I command you by my power, RELEASE!"

"SONG!"

The song card materialized and sang for the two. Syaoran took Sakura's hand and they danced to the card's slow melodious song.

Soon, others came and heard the song. All came into the ballroom to dance. Yukitou with Akizuki, Touya with Miss Mizuki, Eriol with Tomoyo, and even Kero and Spiniel were dancing.

Soon, they all went out of the ballroom for tea.

That night, they had a party. Strangely,There was wine in the party and Sakura and Syaoran mistook it for water. Well, you should know what would have happened to them after bthey had drunk a few glasses of the stuff. Touya immediately ran towards them and took the glasses away from them.

"Hey!" He said. "You shouldn't be drinking this, you're still too young!"

"No, I'm not (hic!) I'm already sixteen! (hic!)" Said Sakura. It was true, they were already sixteen, but still they were well below the age line.

"You should let them rest" Said Eriol. Touya agreed and they made the two go back to their room.

Back in the room, Syaoran had a shower so that he could somehow understand most of the things that were going on. Then suddenly, the door opened, and Sakura came in.

"Sakura, don't come in yet!" said Syaoran, but apparently, Sakura was too drunk to listen.

"Sakura!"

Still nothing. Then Syaoran heard something light fall to the floor--Sakura's clothes.

"NO!" Said Syaoran, her face red as she stepped inside the Shower. Syaoran tried not to look at Sakura's form. Sakura then placed the stop over the drain and let all the water collect in the tub. Syaoran opened his eyes thinking it was just another hallucination. He was wrong.

Sakura was still there. She inched closer to him, and wrapped her arms against his bare back She could feel the warm water trivkling through her hair splash into his chest. Reluctantly, Syaoran returned the gesture.

Sakura's arms gently made their way into Syaoran's neck and she closed her eyes. She then kissed Syaoran. And both fell into their knees in utter bliss... Syaoran found himself lost in Sakura's arms, and finally gave in. The lapping warm water, the calm silence, Sakura's body next to him...

Finally, Syaoran wanted his reasoning back. He got both of them out of the tub, and dried them. Sakura had fallen asleep in her arms, so he had to change her into her nightshirt, and himself into his pyjamas.

He laid her down into their bed and tucked her under the blanket.

Syaoran sat upright and thought, "Why would she do that?"

He continued thinking until he fell asleep next to her.

XXX

Meanwhile, half a world away, there was a knock at the Kinomoto residence. Fujitaka answered it and found a woman named Li Ieran by the door.

They had tea and talked about their children, both of which are in England.

"Yes, I understand" said Fujitaka. "It's decided then"

Li Ieran shook hands with the archeaology professor.

"A pleasure doing business with you"

"This is not business, this is about our children"

"Yes I believe so. The arrangements are settled then?"

"Yes"

"Excellent" "We shall tell them when they return."