Apologies for the lack of updates, I am in my final year of high school and I am writing my June exams. You can also blame my netball coach for demanding training almost everyday before exams.

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'A few changes to the words and rearrangement of lines produced this master piece?' Eriol thought as he stared at the book in awe.

'I know I captured my emotions in my version of the song, but these lyrics express

'There's only one way to get to the bottom of this,' Eriol thought to himself.

"How rude of me," Eriol said to the blonde, "I haven't greeted you as of yet. Good evening, Tomoyo."

Almost immediately, Yue was in front of her, as if to protect her. But Eriol had to worry about himself. Sky had wordlessly and with a staff, summoned Sword Card, which was currently pointed at his neck. He raised his hands in a sign of no danger.

But blue eyes glared at him, pining him with her gaze.

"How did you know," she asked in a low voice.

"Her aura," Eriol replied coolly and calmly, despite what he was feeling. "I recognized her aura."

Amber met Emerald

Chapter 11

Sakura's eyes narrowed as she inwardly cursed. She had forgotten about that. Keeping her sword pointed at him, she said, "You will not breathe a word of this to anyone. Especially of who Tomoyo is." There was a cold edge to her voice.

Eriol shook his head and smiled charmingly. "I mean no harm, to neither of you. I doubt I could harm you even if I tried."

Sakura smiled slightly and lowered her sword. Tomoyo gave a light chuckle at his answer, "You're right about that."

The tension decreased dramatically at that moment, but the underlying current was still there with the subtle threat lingering. It was Yue who broke the silence, informing his Mistress of the time. She nodded her thanks.

"Tomoyo, you should leave now, Sakura will be expecting you. I wish to speak to Eriol for a few more moments. Yue, can you escort her?" Sakura asked.

Yue nodded and Tomoyo smiled but there was something akin to apprehension in her eyes. Sakura shook her head at the unasked question. Tomoyo smiled and turned to Eriol, "Goodnight Eriol, see you at school. Night Sky." And she turned to walk away. Yue threw on more warning glare at Eriol, and followed her.

A moment passed as the two left, and Eriol waited expectantly. Sky regarded him and finally broke the silence, "What is it with you and Tomoyo?"

Cautiously Eriol answered, aware of her gaze, "Just attraction." Sakura's eyes narrowed.

"Wrong answer" she hissed, the air filled with her magic. "You recognized her when she was disguised and had glamour on! Only after that did you open your senses to check her aura. I will ask you one more time, what is it, and don't you even think of lying."

Eriol met her gaze and let out a small sigh. He had been caught and slightly put off by it. Mentally he slapped his head again. Of course she was powerful! She changed his cards; she had to be.

"When I first saw her I felt like I've known her before. And I know I have never met her as Eriol."

Realization appeared in her eyes, and she finished his answer, "So that means you've known her as Clow Reed." Eriol nodded and watched her. Sakura was staring into space but her face was emotionless.

"It makes sense now. I always found it unusual how she accepted magic so easily. How she too seems to sense it, " Sakura said, " her passed life she was magical or at least close to it."

"I'm going to look into it," Eriol said, "I think the part of Clow is attracted to her for whom she was. And I'll admit I'm attracted to her as Eriol, but as Eriol, I'm also engaged."

Sakura's glare at him increased. "Then I ask this of you, if you are engaged and will remain so, don't play with her heart. Hurt her and you face me."

Eriol nodded as he met her gaze. "If I may ask," Eriol began, "what happened between you and Syaoran?"

Her blue eyes flashed with anger and sorrow. The in the air reacted, crackling with her emotions.

"You don't know," she asked, her voice bitter. He shook his head.

"Not the whole story. All I know is that my cousin had changed dramatically after he came back from Japan, unsuccessful in his mission. What ever happened hurt him deeply. And for some reason, I don't think it was losing the cards that changed him," Eriol said pointedly.

Sakura sighed.

"I was ten when I unlocked the book. Kero was teaching me the basics while I was trying to capture the cards. It was then CardCaptor Wolf appeared. You know him as Syaoran. He wore a mask back then, as did I. We were rivals but I always got the cards. He hated the fact that someone like me would be the mistress of the cards. Someone with no training. I never really knew what lengths he would go to get the cards. One evening, after a captured some cards, we had another confrontation. It was nothing out of the ordinary. He threw some insults and I refused to give up the cards. Then it happened…" Sakura trailed off.

Eriol watched her. When she did not continue, "What happened?" he had to ask.

She gave him a bitter smile and continued.

"I told him it would be over my dead body that he would have the cards. He answered, 'so be it' and attacked me. I was so shocked that he would try to kill me for the cards I could react to the first strike. Kero threw himself in front of me and took the blow. It was enough to kill him. It didn't stop Li though. He continued to attack me. I tried to defend but I only had a few months of training. He had been training most of his life. When he cut my back, I reacted on instinct and used my dagger to cut him. In that moment I had tried to kill someone. It didn't stop him. In the end, I was backed up against a tree, and he tried to slit my throat. The cards reacted and protected me. It created a shield, which shattered his sword. Tomoyo had been there but left to get help when she saw Li was serious. She got my big brother and then arrived as he backed off. I think he finally saw that I was the card mistress and the cards wanted me."

Sakura took a breath but her hands still trembled. "You wanted to know what happened. I was ten when I almost died. I was ten when I almost killed someone. I lost a part of my innocence and grew up that night. Li killed my guardian Eriol. I dread to think what would have happened if he had seen Tomoyo. I will never forgive Li for he has done. At least not while he shows no remorse and while Kero is dead."

Eriol was silenced as he processed what happened. Finally he answered, "It all makes sense now." Sakura looked at him confused.

He gave her a sad smile. "Syaoran changed when he came back to China. He was bitter and withdrawn. Most people thought it was because of losing the cards. But I always thought it was something else. He threw himself into hi training and became almost cold. Almost like he was always trying to be in control. Sky, I think Syaoran lost control that night. He has high expectations set on him and he was trying to meet them. I think the shock that he had almost killed someone made him lose that same part of innocence that you did. He made a mistake and went too far. And he regrets it. It explains why Syaoran has such I tight rein on his emotions. He fears he will lose control again and hurt someone. And the fact he killed your guardian must way heavy on his mind."

Sakura stared, slightly shocked at what she just heard. She didn't know if she could believe it or how much was true. Eriol sighed and looked up at the night sky. The stars were shining.

"I know all you can take is my word on this, "Eriol continued softly, still looking at the stars, "but please give Syaoran a chance. The cards and you have always been a taboo topic with him. I think the only way he can forgive himself is if you forgive him first."

Sakura watched Eriol as he spoke, her heart fighting itself. A part of her wanted to kill Li for he had done; the other part understood how he felt. He felt like how she did. That part wanted to give him a chance. Sighing, she made a choice she knew she was going to regret.

"Tomoyo was right, I'm way too soft hearted, "she muttered, getting Eriol's attention. "If you believe that then tell him of tonight's meeting."

Sakura got and stretched. "It's late, you should go back. Li will be wondering were you are. If you find something, send word with Yue. He will come to a mental call. We can meet here since no one comes here."

Eriol got up too and smiled. "Thanks for giving both of us a chance Sky, and goodnight."

Sakura smiled and replied with a simple 'goodnight' before teleporting out of the clearing.

Eriol gave a soft smile and walked back to the mansion. The stay in Japan was turning out to be more interesting than he originally thought.

Sakura teleported to her room, were Tomoyo was waiting. Tomoyo had already taken off the wig and contacts. Sakura gave her a smile as she unclipped the wig.

"Damn this thing is itchy," Sakura said with a small smile.

Tomoyo laughed and nodded in agreement.

"Yue created a watching pool for me. I saw the whole thing. Are you okay?" Tomoyo asked. Sakura smiled and gave a nod.

"I think I will be fine. Kero will be coming back. How about you?" Sakura asked, facing Tomoyo and adding softly, "Eriol's engaged."

"I know," Tomoyo, said softly, "I heard." Sakura gave her a hug. "But I think I'll just be friends if that's what he wants."

Sakura looked at her friend, "You're stronger than me then." Tomoyo shook her head and replied, "Nope, just a sucker for pain."

Sakura shook her head and removed the contacts. "I'm going to have a shower. Asked Miaka to bring up some food please Tommy. I feel like writing some songs."

"Sure," Tomoyo answered and she reached for the phone to make the call. "I'm going to edit some songs on you computer. I think I have an idea for on of you old lyrics."

When Eriol got back to the wing in the mansion, he went first to Syaoran's room. He knocked gently and entered. Syaoran was there and he nodded to eriol, but continued talking on the phone.

"Yeah mom, the lessons went fine. I don't get why the guys such a great teacher. He's been like every other one I've had so far," Syoaran said and then listened. "Yes, I know! Don't worry I won't be disrespectful. And school's fine. Eriol's here, you want to speak to him? Okay." Syaoran looked at Eriol and smirked. "Phone for you."

Eriol took the phone and gave him a look. "Hello?" he asked tentatively.

"ERIOL!!" came the shriek that made eriol pull the phone a foot from his ear. "I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!"

By now Syaoran as laughing and Eriol gave a tired sigh. He had forgotten about her. "How are you Meiling? You can stop yelling now."

"I'm good and you Eriol? Oh, and Yelen sends here greetings and love. What's happening over there in Japan?"

"Nothing much, Meiling. Just school, music and some Clow Reed stuff." At that Syaoran stopped laughing looked at Eriol. "Meiling, I'll call you tomorrow. I have homework to complete and my music homework is already a pile high. Send my greeting and love to Yelen and your family."

"But-!" Meiling tried to protest, "No buts, I'll speak to you later. Bye Meiling." Meiling huffed and said goodbye. Eriol sighed and hung up.

"Clow Reed stuff?" Syaoran asked, raising an eyebrow, still sitting on his bed. Eriol nodded and sat next to him.

"I got a message today, addressed to Eriol, the reincarnation of Clow Reed," Eriol began slowly. He didn't know how Syaoran would take this news, now that he knew the whole story.

"About what and from whim?" Syaoran prompted, now very interested. Eriol was being reluctant.

"It was delivered by Yue, the moon guardian of the Card Mistress. She wanted to see me Syaoran."

Syaoran stared at him in shock. A cold feeling filled him and gnawed at his stomach. "Did you meet her?"

"Yes," Eriol said quietly, "I've been waiting for a chance to meet the sorceress more powerful than Clow Reed himself."

"Does she know who I am and that I'm here?" was all Syaoran could ask. He had tried running from the past and thought he succeeded. But it looked like it caught up with him. After what he had done, he was surprised she didn't come after him already. Especially if she was more powerful that Clow Reed.

Eriol avoided the question, "She wanted to know if I could bring the sun guardian back. I think I may be able to but I will need to research it."

Syaoran looked at him expectantly.

Eriol sighed and continued, "Yes, she knows who you are and that you are here. But she's going to stay away. I think she wants no part of you but to get over what happened those years ago." Eriol froze and Syaoran tensed. He had said too much and let slip that he knew.

"You know then" was all Syaoran said, not meeting his eye, "you know what happened the last time I was here."

"Yes," Eriol said. "I asked her what happened. I wanted to know what changed you."

"Almost killing someone when you lose control changes you Eriol," Syaoran said bitterly.

"Syaoran, everybody makes mistakes."

"Yeah, but not everyone's mistakes takes a life, especially when you're ten years old!" Syaoran shot back.

Eriol could see he could not push the topic. It had been a long day. He gave Syaoran's shoulder a squeeze and walked to the door. But before he left, he said, "you know. I asked her what would it take for her to forgive you. I asked because I know the only way you will forgive yourself is after she has forgiven you. She told me that she could not forgive you while hr guardian is dead and while you feel no remorse. I'll bring back her guardian and I've tried to convince her that you do feel guilt for your actions. That's why she gave me permission to tell you what happened. She's giving you a chance Syaoran. So give yourself a chance too."

Before he could leave Syaoran asked, "Was she all right?" Knowing what Syaoran meant, Eriol smiled slightly, "She lost a little of the same innocents you lost that night but I she was alright.'

And he left Syaoran sitting alone on his bed, deep in thought.

The next day at school Syaoran was more subdued that usual. Eriol could see what had happened the previous night had affected him deeply. Eriol threw a look at Tomoyo, who looked back confused. Eriol shook his head and mouthed, 'I told him about the meeting.'

Thankfully they and Syaoran and Sakura were the only ones in the classroom so no one saw the exchanged. Sakura was busy reading a book and Syaoran as too lost in thought.

The school days passed fast. Between school and practicing for the band, time flew for Tomoyo and Sakura. During the week, the band had found another cover song to perform and an original one. Sakura was working on the last original song.

Syaoran finally snapped out of the slump and continued as normal. But he felt like there was a small weight that had been lifted off his shoulders. And Eriol has phoned and ordered all of Clow Reed's things to be sent over. They would be coming that weekend.

Meanwhile in Chine, Yelen Li couldn't help but feel a change in the wind. She too had some magic in her blood and it felt like a premonition. Something was going o change and it will be a big change.

Meiling laughed, as she got ready. She was happy she was engaged to Eriol. He was sweet, a true gentleman and gorgeous. True, they were friend and always talked to each over. Well, not as much he and Syaoran talked, but still. Ever since he left he had been distant. Like his mind as elsewhere. Something wasn't right and she will correct that and soon.

Dum dum duuum! What do you think? The story is actually moving now! Please read and review. I'll only update if there are 15 reviews for this chapter. And I know you guys can do it! I have like 20 story alerts on this story! Thanks!

SJ