Thanks so much for all the reviews I received!! You guys are the greatest. And just to let you know this story is almost over. Tee-hee. I decided to make the story two or three diffrent 'books'. So don't give me a heart attack with hateful reviews. Just a few more chapters then the next part of the story. I just felt that it needed to be like this. So please enjoy and don't kill me. I like my life very much.

Bridge of Lakes

Tomoyo woke up her hands and harms as heavy as lead. Her head was pounding as if a boulder had hit it. She tried to sit up but her hands gave way and she began to fall backwards on the bed. Someone caught her by the back and gently laid her back down. The person felt her head and sighed, a bucket was beside the bed and they ringed a towel and placed it on her forehead. She closed her eyes and reopened them to see the person was Sakura. She was staring down at her looking worried, but something else was shinning in her eyes again. There was a small but visible fire burning in her emerald seas and Tomoyo just had to smile.

¨S-Sakura-chan…its back.¨ Sakura looked at her curiously but dismissed any thoughts about it.

¨You have to rest Tomoyo, you have a very high fever and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.¨ Sakura said pulling the covers to her chin. ¨Your energy must have been used up.¨

¨H-how…¨

¨Eriol remember? You healed him but it took a toll on you. I guess you have to get used to your power so you won't get like this again.¨

¨Healed? But-¨ Tomoyo´s eyes were getting heavier but before they closed completely Syaoran came beside Sakura and took her waist. Sakura leaned her head on his shoulder still giving Tomoyo a concerned look.

¨You need to let her rest Sakura.¨ Sakura nodded.

¨I know but she's asking me things and she does deserve answers.¨ Syaoran looked at Tomoyo she was in bad shape.

¨Rest.¨ was all he said. Tomoyo smiled then nodded.

¨I'm happy, you two finally are t-together…¨She tried to glare at Syaoran. ¨You hurt her again and I will make sure my new powers are used at their full on your face.¨ Then she dozed off again. Syaoran chuckled as he saw Tomoyo fall asleep again. Sakura hugged him and smiled to herself, her cousin was protective of her and she knew her threat could be carried out if she wanted it to be.

¨She's a curious one.¨

¨Yeah, you know she will do what she said.¨

¨Is that so? How will you kiss me if my face is deformed? She wouldn't make you unhappy know would she? ¨

¨Who says I would be unhappy? ¨ Syaoran chuckled and lifted her chin. Again a blush formed on her cheeks as he neared his face closer to hers.

¨You have only kissed me once Sakura.¨ He whispered. ¨Don't tell me you deny liking it? ¨ Sakura's blushed intensified when he said that, sure it was the first time they had ever kissed like that but he didn't need to bring it up like that!!!

¨Stop, Syaoran…¨ He laid her on a bed and slowly unbuttoned her vest jacket, she laid there paralyzed. ¨Syaoran? What are you doing?!?¨ But he didn't answer, instead he laid his head over where her heart was beating and listened to it.

¨Sakura, you're too easy to read.¨ He said, lifting up his head. He smirked. ¨What do you think I was going to do? ¨ He face looked like a ripe tomato, then suddenly he swooped down a gave her a small peck on the lips, a teaser merely.

¨Don't think so badly of me, Sakura.¨ She laughed and pushed him away.

¨I have every right to!! It's my mind and as a writer I will express it through my words.¨ He smiled making room for her to stand and she began to speak. He watched her go this way and that, watched how gracefully she moved, how her voice sounded like wind chimes flowing in the breeze, how her hair swayed gently. How he missed her, then her eyes, burning with determination as she jabbered on. Then he was in front of him saying something he couldn't hear, she pouted and turned away from him.

¨You didn't hear a word I said did you?!¨ He said nothing as he traced her delicate figure with his eyes. Then he stopped gazing back at her.

¨Gosh I love you so much.¨ he said, when Sakura turned she was blushing from the sudden comment. She smiled shyly and sat by him.

¨I love you too, I missed you Syaoran.¨ she whispered he nodded and caressed her silky honey brown hair.

¨I missed you more than you can ever imagine.¨

They stayed there for a bit just sitting beside each other enjoying the presence in the room. Being separated for six years made you want to never leave the other persons side even if it is necessary. Sakura closed her eyes and laid her head on his shoulder thinking of nothing but being close to him. The door opened slightly and a little boy's head peaked through the door. Sakura opened her eyes and looked at the boy then she immediately recognized him, Juliet's son Akemi. She stood from the bed and walked over to him then squatted to his level. He was crying and hiccupping.

¨What's wrong Akemi? ¨ the boy looked up at her and his crying became louder.

¨I WANT MOMMY!!!!! WHERE'S MOMMY!!!!¨ Sakura embraced him and let him cry on her, she carried him back to the bed and rocked him back at forth.

¨Its alright Akemi, you mother will be here soon don't worry.¨

¨NO SHE WON'T, SHE WENT TO FIGHT THOSE UGLY THINGS OUTSIDE!!!! I WANT MY MOMMY!!!!¨

¨Akemi? ¨ a voice came from behind the door, his head instantly shot up and he stared at the door. ¨Akemi come here, my little sunrise I was so worried. Come the fighting is over now.¨ Akemi clutched onto Sakura.

¨Isn't that your mother Akemi? Let's go open the door.¨ Sakura suggested about to stand but Akemi just held onto her much tighter. She looked down in concern. Wasn't the boy just crying down the place for his mother? Now that she's here he doesn't want to even open the door for her. That's weird.
¨Akemi come on, mommy is outside.¨ He shook his head and his dark brown eyes filled with terror.

¨T-that's not m-mommy.¨ He whispered beginning to tremble.

¨Akemi stop playing around; let's go open the door for your mother.¨

But the door flew open without another warning from the person on the other side. It wasn't a person, no; it was a small toy that stood there. An ugly little thing it looked like a spider with the head of a women and the body of a tarantula. Akemi screamed and hide his face in Sakura's chest. Syaoran stood and summoned his sword and pointed it at the toy. Sakura was lost, it just an ugly toy, there was no need to be so aggressive to something so harmless. But the toy began to grow until it was twice the size of an average grown man. The women's head bared fangs and poison dripped from the tips. Her eyes were replaced by blood flowing slits and her face became horribly distorted.

¨SAKURA!!!!¨ Akemi cried, tears flowing rapidly down his face. ¨SAKURA THAT'S NOT MY MOMMY!!! I WANT MOMMY!!!¨ The creature charged at her but she couldn't move completely paralyzed with fear. Suddenly her vision became blurry and the room began to glow wine red. Her figure trembled as the creature came closer and closer to them. Suddenly she saw it on the floor a blood curdling scream erupting form its mouth while black blood flowed from its stomach. Syaoran took Sakura's hand and rushed out of the room.

¨We have to find somewhere else to hide.¨ He whispered but Sakura couldn't hear him but she did remember who they had just left behind.

¨T-Tomoyo, and Eriol-kun…¨ He shook his head.

¨They'll be fine, I placed a shield on both of them so whatever comes can't hurt the. But you and the boy are another matter completely. That thing wanted both of you and more are coming I can feel it, we have to hurry.¨ Sakura's eyes only saw red, and it stayed that way until she saw other things, terrifying things that she couldn't even explain herself.

¨WATCH OUT!!!¨ It was Juliet's voice and Sakura saw another flash of light, white light, then she fainted.

Syaoran paced back and forth in the small conference room. The Tenno and Kinjo Heika were seated together on a pink sofa, while Sakura's sisters were scattered through out the room. He looked at the second youngest which was Berry, when she caught him staring she gave him a death glare. Obviously she really did not like his company, and then there was Touya, the look a like brother. He still didn't understand much of this world but with the attack that had just happened he knew Sakura as well as her sisters and anyone descending of the Kinomoto family was in danger.

¨What were those things? ¨ He started off at a long time of thinking, Sakura's mother shuddered as if there was a draft in the room; she looked pale much more pale than she had before.

¨Those things are called Darcreature. Before my mother and father came into power they had to defeat someone who was already on the throne. Artemis Gresseau, a power hungry maniac.¨ Explained Touya matter of fact-ly. ¨Him and my father used to be friends when they were younger but something went wrong with the man and he became the vilest create in all of the Star Realm. My Father along with the help of Mother defeated him in one of the bloodiest battle this world had ever seen but they couldn't kill him. He went into hiding and vowed to destroy this kingdom as well as the youngest child in the family. Those things are his creations, they are banished people of the Star Kingdom who would rather fight for evil rather than good but their reward isn't a pleasant one as you have already seen.¨ Syaoran nodded taking the information in without much trouble. The room fell silent for a time before another question came to him.

¨Why the youngest? ¨ Berry rolled her eyes and stood up, she glided over to him her dagger ready.

¨You ask too many questions!!! Just be satisfied with the information you have already gotten, we have better things to do than to tell you about our history.¨ Miyuki came over and placed a hand on her shoulder, restraining her from whatever she wanted to do.

¨The youngest child of the Imperial Family is the most powerful being in our society. The powers of all our ancestors as well as our powers themselves are given to the last child born into the family in turn making her the successor of the throne. Unlike it is in your world where the first born takes the throne, in here the last takes it.¨ Miyuki explained holding onto a leather bound book. She backed away with Berry in tow.

¨So I was right, those things were after her. Then that man sent them here just to kill her but would the benefit him? It wasn't just to kill something else had to be involved for it.¨

Then someone knocked the door of the conference room and Aniue came through it. Someone was holding him by the robe, a small delicate hand. When he was fully inside the room Sakura came behind him like a lost little girl.

¨Excuse my intrusion but the Princess needs to speak with him.¨ He gestured over to Syaoran. Sakura looked up at him and wobbled over to him, she was shaken, it was clear she had just woken up from a restless sleep. Syaoran took her by the elbow and led her to an empty seat near a window. She stared at him for a while not able to say anything but then her lips started to move and slowly words flowed out of her mouth.

¨I…can't…remember.¨ she whispered, and then she scanned the room completely allowing her eyes to settle on her parents.

¨Who…¨

Nadeshiko stood and went to her, with her hand she closed Sakura's eyes and she went limp in the chair. Syaoran straightened her body and glared at Aniue.

¨What did you do?!¨ Nadeshiko placed a hand on his shoulder.

¨He has done what was required of him to do. Her memories of the attack were erased from her; she has no need for them at this instant. It seems that the magic used to do it was a bit too strong but the effects are not permanent, when she wakes up she will have recovered the memories that she has kept.¨ Syaoran eyes harden when he heard what the queen had said. He jerked Sakura away from her touch, she was surprised but understanding lit her eyes.

¨Its for the best Xiao Lang.¨

¨Don't you dare say that.¨ He hissed. ¨She has the right to now what is happening to her, you deciding what memories she should keep and what memories she can't is cruel.¨

¨HEY!! DON'T TALK TO MY MOTHER LIKE THAT YOU FILTHY-¨ Nadeshiko raised her hand shushing Berry.

¨Its alright Berry, what he says is true but as of right now its all we have to protect her. I'm sorry Xiao Lang but your wishes can not be fulfilled.¨ Aniue stood beside the queen and bowed before her.

¨Do you wish to put Ohime-sama in her respective room? ¨ Sakura's mother nodded. ¨Forgive me Li but the queen has ordered it.¨ Syaoran gave Sakura to him without any protest and Aniue went to set her down in her own bed. Syaoran stared at the queen with a hardened expression but said nothing to her. She smiled and gestured him to the door.

¨There are servants waiting for you outside, they will guide you to the room you will be staying in if you wish to do so.¨ He still said nothing as he walked briskly pass her. But he failed to notice a lone tear slipping down the queen's cheek, she knew things like this would happen and it hurt her profoundly.

Aniue walked down the wide corridor in a rush. He wanted to set the princess down in her room and leave her there before he did something that he wasn't suppose to do. He went right then left then straight and opened a cherry wood door. Inside lay the princess's quarters. It had changed since she was a baby; the golden crib was replaced by a bed with fat pillows and thick silk blankets. There were pink curtains hung by the window and a vanity was beside the closet where all her dresses and kimono's were. With simple magic he lifted the blankets and set her down then settled the blankets on her body till they reached her chin. The room was silent and only the steady breath that was coming from the princes could be heard. He caressed her cheek gently and placed his thumb on her pink lips. He neared his head down but before he could do what he wanted he jerked back and caught himself.

'I came to fulfill my duties to my lord and not my own.' He said to himself backing away from the bed.

He stood by the door and watched her sleep. Her chest moved steadily up and down, up and down. He couldn't stay in that room, he had to get out but he did not want to leave her alone. If those things attacked again, she would be their only target. But another attack was not going to happen soon, it was just an excuse he made for himself to stay by the young princess.

¨I wonder why my feelings must betray my purpose. ¨ He stood outside the room beside the door. Leaning against the wall he closed his eyes allowing darkness to take over him for a while.

'Your feelings for the lost princess should never be Aniue.´ a low and husky malevolent voice called to him. Aniue opened his eyes and in front of him stood a man. The man's skin was as white as snow; his hair was long and tied into a low pony tail. His eyes were darker than the lowest abyss in the bottom most part of the earth and they shone with only the light of evil. He was a handsome man but the aura that he dispelled was a sure turn off. His thin lips curved into a cheeky smile that Aniue detested, but never the less he knelled down and put his right hand to his heart his head bowed low.

´Yes, I know this well.´ He responded through clenched teeth. The man laughed a low and serpent like laugh that chilled to the bone.

´Yet, they have grown stronger into something that should have never been created. Who do you fool Aniue? Your desire is to be with her, you can not lie to me.´ Aniue did not respond. ´My son, you love the princess more than you are loyal to me.´ Aniue stayed still, damn it why had this man conceived him?!?! Why did he have to be his father? ´Nothing to ssssssssay I ssse.´ A forked tongue slithered out of his mouth like a snakes.

´What is there to say? You know the truth do you not? I love the princess what else do you want from me? ´

´I want you, my son, you are the only one who can be close to that lost child and kill her and so you will do.´ Aniue lifted his head and glared at his father.

´No!!! You promised me that I would not have to eliminate her!!!´ the man chuckled.

´Promises are meant to be broken my dear son. You will kill the youngest princess of this accursed family. Make that clear in your love sick head.´ a seal appeared on Aniue's forehead and he could not move, the seal was burned into his head until it glowed black, then it vanished.

´You can not disobey me Aniue, I am your father and that seal will ensure that you will not disobey. Because if you do, your brother will be of more use than you were.´

The figure vanished like a pillar of smoke. Aniue leaned on the wall and gasped for air to get back into his lungs. His heart beat increased and a thin sheen of sweat covered his body. Why damn it, why had he been born if he was only going to suffer? Why had he been born if nothing he wanted he would ever obtain. Why? Why? He could not understand why. He heard the princess scream and he rushed into the room despite himself.

She was sitting in the bed holding herself as if it was below zero degrees in the room. She was shaking badly and her eyes had gone the color of grey, no longer the oceans of bottle green he had seen moments ago. He held her by the shoulders trying to get her to stay still but she wouldn't. He had to try something else but what?

¨Ohime-sama!! Wake up, you must wake up!!!¨ Nothing. ¨Please tell me what you saw, speak say anything!!!¨ Her eyes snapped on him and her shaking became worse.

¨N-no….p-please…he-he-he'll….A-A….b-blood…¨ He did not understand a word that was coming from her lips. He had to call someone for help; he could not do this alone. He stood and was about to rush out the room when Sakura's hand caught his. She held him then pulled him back. She buried her head into his chest and held onto him for dear life as tears of fear rolled down her cheeks.

¨Ohime…¨

¨Make him go away….¨ she whispered, he gasped as she said those words. He held her head and allowed her to finish crying before any others came. When she finally stopped he set her back down on the bed and tucked her in again. Before he left he placed a light kiss on her hair and caressed her cheek.

¨I won't allow him to harm you.¨