Lost Heart

Chapter 10

"Good morning beautiful."

Sakura yawned and stretched her arms over her head. She smiled and opened her eyes. "Good morning."

Syaoran brushed a strand of hair from her eyes and kissed her forehead. "Did you sleep well?"

Sakura nodded. It had been a short four months since she woke up and found herself battered and broken in Syaoran's hotel room. Today they were all heading to Hong Kong for a week to attend Meilin's much anticipated wedding. Sakura's weight was now up to 110 pounds and Tomoyo had, although she really didn't have the time, remade Sakura's bridesmaid dress.

Aiko ran into the room, followed shortly by Kero, who had finally decided to come and stay with them. Another bright ribbon was tied around his neck and looked agitated as Aiko giggled, squeezing him tightly.

"Hey kid! Control this brat of yours!"

Sakura frowned at him. "That's not very nice Kero. She likes you! You should be happy to have a new friend."

"That's not the point! I'm being treated like a stuffed animal here!"

Aiko scratched behind Kero's ear. "Or a puppy." Sakura said, smiling.

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Later in the day, Sakura packed the rest of her clothing and put her suitcase by the door. She went to Aiko's room and signed to have her bring her suitcase out to the door. Aiko grinned and grabbed her suitcase, as well as about ten toys. Sakura shook her head and held up a finger. Aiko pouted, but complied.

"Are we ready?" Syaoran asked, peering around the corner.

"Almost. Just let me grab my make up bag." Sakura said, running to the bathroom.

Syaoran rolled his eyes. "They have cosmetic shops in Hong Kong!"

Sakura shouted from the bathroom. "I know, but you've already spent too much money on me!"

Syaoran pushed Aiko towards the door, who was kissing all her toys good bye. She grabbed Kero, who grunted as her small fingers squeezed around his waist.

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"Relax Sakura; it's just a 3 hour flight." Syaoran said squeezing her hand.

Sakura nodded. "Uh-huh." She said and continued hyperventilating.

Syaoran stroked her hand. "Remember the time we captured the Move card?"

Sakura smiled. "Yes. And how Meilin was so angry because I was wearing your shirt."

Syaoran chuckled. "It's amazing how things have worked out since then."

Sakura nodded. "Is he a nice guy?"

Syaoran looked at her. "Yes. I am proud to pass Meilin to him at the wedding."

"What about her father?"

Syaoran's eyes flashed. "She has no father. He chose early in her life not to be involved."

"Oh. I'm sorry. I didn't know."

"It's okay. Why do you do that?"

Sakura looked at him. "What?"

"Cover your mouth and look away when you say sorry."

Sakura shook her head. "Just habit."

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"Nihao!"

Sakura looked up in time to see long black hair cover her face as she was hugged violently by Meilin.

"H-Hello Meilin-Chan." She said.

Meilin stood back and crossed her arms. "Why don't you ever phone me?"

Sakura waved her hands frantically. "Meilin, it's not like I forgot you, I've been so busy."

Meilin put her hands on her hips. "Is that so? Well, at least you've put on some weight. I won't have a skeleton walking down the aisle now."

Sakura smiled sadly and looked down.

"Hey!"

Sakura's head jerked p. Meilin smiled at her. "Let's not worry about that now. Come, I want you to meet him."

Sakura was being pulled along. "Ano! I'll meet you at the hotel, Syaoran!"

Meilin smiled and looked at Sakura. 'Finally they're together.' She thought as she saw the loving look in Sakura's eyes.

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"Darling! I've brought her!"

"Bring her to the lounge please." A voice responded.

Sakura's heart beat nervously in her chest as Meilin lead her down the dimly lit corridor. The sly look on her face didn't help matters. Meilin stopped at a large oak door. She nodded at Sakura and pushed her through the door.

"A-Ano…" Sakura started.

She found herself standing in front of a shadowed figure sitting before the fire. She hastily bowed.

"Hello. My name is Sakura."

The man stood. "I know who you are." He stepped into the light. Sakura's eyes widened. "Monster."

"O-Onii-Chan!"

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"You never told me that you were with Meilin!" Sakura said, angrily.

Touya sighed. "I know. I should have told you. It was just really hard for me." He coughed. "After, well, after what happened with Yuki."

Sakura's heart squeezed. "That's right. I almost forgot about the accident."

Touya was silent for a moment. "Did Dad tell you?"

Sakura nodded. "I'm really sorry. I know he meant a lot to you."

"He meant a lot to all of us."

They sat together quietly. "How's Michael?"

Sakura flinched at the mention of his name. "I don't really know. He's in California."

Touya frowned. "Why did you flinch?"

Sakura laughed nervously. "You're seeing things again Touya! Ha ha ha! Please, Touya, you have to promise me that you won't talk about Michael around Syaoran."

Touya raised an eyebrow. "Are you cheating on him?"

Sakura sat quiet for a short moment and then began to cry. "Oh, Touya. I don't know what's happening to me! I've fallen in love with Syaoran, but I'm engaged to Michael. Syaoran is so good to me and Michael…well…Michael isn't."

Touya frowned. "What do you mean?"

Sakura shook her head. "I…can't Touya."

Touya grabbed her shoulders and forced her to look at him. "Has he been hurting you?"

Sakura sobbed and nodded. "Please don't Touya. He'll kill me. I know it."

Touya hugged her close. "Okay. Okay, I promise Sakura. We'll find a way to keep you safe."

Sakura buried her face in his shoulder. "I wish Yue were still here." She whispered.

Touya stroked her hair. "Sakura. There's something I have to tell you. Yue didn't die when Yuki did."

Sakura looked up at him. "How?"

Touya ran his fingers through his hair. "This might be hard for me. Well, as you know, Yuki and I were driving home when the accident happened. After we were hit, I was trying to keep Yuki alive while waiting for the ambulance. He was bleeding badly and…" He faltered for a moment. "And he said he had to go on. That it was his time. I didn't believe him. I cursed at him for being so stupid. Yue's voice kept saying the same thing. I knew that it was true. I knew that Yuki would die so I took Yue into my own body. I lay beside Yuki, holding him close, telling him that I loved him until he died." Touya started crying silently. "The ambulance came 5 minutes later. There was nothing they could do."

Sakura wiped her eyes. "You moved on so well."

Touya nodded. "Yuki would have wanted it and Meilin was there for me. I hope it doesn't weird you out that I'm going to marry one of your friends."

"Well, it's a shock, that's for sure."

Touya rustled her hair. "Now, go see your secret lover."

Sakura glared at him. "Touya! Shh!"

He laughed as she left to go to the hotel, waving to Meilin and all of Syaoran's sisters. They crooned over her, trying to touch her cheeks and hair. Sakura laughed nervously as she scurried out of their reach an out the door.

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"Syaoran!"

Syaoran ran to the door. "Yes?" He asked sweetly.

"Why did no one tell me it was Touya?" She asked angrily.

"I'm sorry, he asked me not to tell you."

Sakura huffed. "Meany."

"Come one. Have something to eat. It's late; you must be hungry by now."

Sakura sat down at the table. "Okay. But not too much, flying upsets my stomach."

"Sure thing babe." Syaoran said kissing the top of her head.

Sakura smiled half heartedly and looked at her hands. She was wearing the ring Michael had given her, but on the other hand. She felt a wave of nausea hit her unexpectantly and she put a hand to her stomach. She must be nervous if she was getting sick.

"Here you go." Syaoran said as he placed a hot bowl of wonton soup in front of her. "You don't look like you're feeling well. Some hot soup will help that."

"Thanks." She said as she sipped the soothing liquid.

"I'll see you in bed."

Kero settled beside Sakura as she leaned back in her chair. Her stomach was churning. This was just too much for her to process at once. First, trying to keep Michael a secret from Syaoran. Then, Touya being the one who Meilin was going to marry. Her boy must be under a lot of stress to cause this nausea.

"You okay Sakura? You look a little pale?"

Sakura turned to Kero. "I'm just sick from flying."

She stood abruptly and ran to the bathroom. 'So much for the soup.' She thought as she wiped her mouth and flushed the toilet.

"Sakura? Are you alright?" Syaoran stood in the doorway. His brows were scrunched in concern.

Sakura hugged him. "I think I just need some sleep."

"Well let's get you to bed then." Syaoran said, leading her down the hall and holding her close to him.

Okay, just a note. There are quite a few changes since the beggining of this story. I hope you don't mind. I've figured out where I want this to go, what's going to happen. And I am quite sure that I will write a sequel.

Shocker, no? It just kind of popped into my head to stuff Touya in there, but then there was a conflict with Yuki. Sorry all you Yuki fans.

There is something important mentioned in the chapter that will lead to a lot of what happens later on. I will bring it up in a couple chapters.

Hope you all are having a good spring, now that it's here! (A month early for us)

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