Disclaimer: See chapter one for disclaimer.
A/N: Hi, everyone! Glad to see you guys liked the last chapter! Thank you everyone that reviewed! I love hearing from you guys!
Well, I think I'll be wrapping this up soon. A few more chapters or so. -Smiles- Not finished yet!
Also, I'm announcing that I have another story I'm going to start working on once this one comes to a close. See after the chapter for details on that one! It's also a CCS one!
Oh, and if any of you like Dragon Ball Z I'm going to be talking down my The Tower story and revising it before I continue writing on it. I'll be working on that when I finish this one up. So if you want to check it out when I start reposting I'd appreciate it very much!
Alright! I'll stop my rambling now and let you read the chapter! Remember to stay tuned after the chapter for more information on my new CCS fic.
Here's Chapter 11!
Chapter Eleven - Tears
Sakura sat stunned in her chair as Tomoyo's words rang in her ears. She absent mindedly brushed her fingers over her lips.
"He's been reaching out to me since I stepped foot in the castle…. I can't believe I didn't figure it out sooner…." She looked at Tomoyo who was watching her, "Why would Meilin lie to me about Gin and Syaoran? She told me they were separate people."
"I think she did that because she couldn't tell you the truth, Sakura. She wanted to tell you, but she also, apparently, knew that you saw him transform that night and thought that you might hate him," Tomoyo said. Sakura lifted her eyes to look at her.
"I only remember bits and pieces, but I guess that he's the reason Yukito has those scars on his back," she said softly. Tomoyo nodded.
"Touya said that when he changed that night, he went crazy and started attacking. He didn't mean to do what he did," she said. Sakura nodded.
"I wouldn't hate him, I couldn't," she said. Tomoyo put her hands on her shoulders.
"Then let them know that," Tomoyo said.
"The roses are dying. So many petals…. That's what they meant. Meilin and Syaoran-sama were trying to warn me. Tomoyo, what am I going to do? Papa is still ill and Syaoran-sama needs me!" she cried, tears welling up in her eyes. Tomoyo moved, hugging her.
"I can't leave Papa, but if I don't go to Syaoran-sama he will die! I can't bear it if anything happened to either of them!" she buried her face in Tomoyo's shoulder.
"I can't tell you what to do, Sakura-chan. I wish I could help you," Tomoyo said, hugging her again.
"Give it one more day, Sakura. I'm sure that when father's fever goes down he will feel a lot better. Then you can go back," Touya said. Sakura looked up as her brother walked into the room.
"You heard?" she asked. He nodded.
"I knew that when Tomoyo asked about Prince Syaoran, you were going to find out soon. Wait it out one more day. I know you want to help them both," he said. Sakura nodded.
"Thank you, Touya. I'll do that," she said. He walked over to Sakura and hugged her.
"I'm sure that you will get back to him in time," he said. Sakura nodded. Touya smiled one of his rare smiles and let her go.
"Since Tomoyo is here, how about she join us for breakfast?" he said.
"Okay!" Sakura looked at Tomoyo. Tomoyo smiled.
"Thank you, Touya," she said. They all went into the kitchen to eat.
"Hey, Sakura? How about I stay and help you guys take care of Fujitaka-san? I want to help out too," she said. Sakura looked at Touya.
"Sure you can stay. We could use the extra hand. Yuki and I need a bit of a break," Touya answered. Sakura smiled slightly.
"Thanks," she said.
"No problem," Tomoyo said. Touya brought plates over and they all dug in.
Tomoyo and Sakura took extra care of Fujitaka. They brought him food, read to him and talked to him. As the day came to a close, he was able to sit up, eat on his own, and hold a conversation. Sakura felt his forehead.
"You don't feel as bad as you did yesterday, Papa. That's good! Touya was right," she said.
"Well, Sakura, you go get some sleep now. It's getting late," he said. She nodded, yawning.
"Goodnight, Papa," she said, kissing his forehead. She left the room with Tomoyo.
"You're mom was okay with you spending the night right?" she asked.
"Yeah, she's perfectly fine with it," Tomoyo answered as they walked into Sakura's room.
"I'm glad he's feeling better," she said.
"If Touya says all clear when are you heading back?" Tomoyo asked.
"Probably tomorrow. As long as Touya says Papa is okay," she answered. Tomoyo smiled.
"You're probably anxious to get back," she said.
"Yes, especially after that dream," Sakura frowned.
"It'll be okay, Sakura. You'll see him tomorrow," Tomoyo asked.
"Yeah," Sakura replied, getting into her bed.
"Good night, Sakura."
"Good night, Tomoyo."
She opened the gate to the castle, walking along the path towards it. The vines covering the castle were empty of roses and that caused dread to well up inside her. She ran to the doors and pulled them open. Beyond the doors was darkness. She felt herself being drawn in a certain direction and she followed. The further she walked into the castle, the bigger the feeling grew.
After a while she found herself at a familiar set of doors. Her chest tightened as she pulled the doors open. As she had thought, the doors opened upon the dark ballroom. She stepped inside, a sense of foreboding over coming her. A head of her she saw something large laying in the floor. She continued walking toward it.
"No…. Please no…," she whispered as she got closer. Laying sprawled out in the floor was a pale, unconscious Syaoran. Tears welled up in her eyes as she fell to her knees at his side.
"Syaoran-sama, please open your eyes!" she pleaded. She placed her hand on his cold cheek. He opened his eyes with a great deal of difficulty.
"Sakura… please help me…," he whispered before falling unconscious once more. A tear landed on his cheek.
"I will, Syaoran-sama," she said. When she looked down, she saw a rose resting on his chest. Upon closer inspection she realized that all the petals were completely separated from the stem.
Sakura woke with a start. Tomoyo was still asleep. The feeling that Sakura had felt in the garden was back ten fold. She got out of bed and shook Tomoyo awake.
"Tomoyo, wake up!" she said. Tomoyo yawned and rubbed her eyes.
"I had another dream and I have a really bad feeling about Syaoran-sama," she said. Tomoyo was instantly awake.
"You get dressed while I go get Touya," she said. Sakura nodded, going about getting dressed. A moment later, Tomoyo returned with Sakura's brother.
"So you need to leave now?" he asked.
"Yes, I'm afraid if I wait any longer Syaoran-sama will…," Sakura couldn't finish her sentence. Touya nodded.
"I understand. Father is doing a lot better now. Go to the castle. It's still dark out. No one will see you take off," he said. Sakura hugged her brother.
"Take care of Papa for me. I'll be back soon," she said.
"I will," he replied, hugging her back. She then hugged Tomoyo.
"Thank you for helping me solve the mystery behind Syaoran-sama." she said. Tomoyo hugged her back.
"Anytime, Sakura. Now go to him!" she said. Sakura nodded. She turned to Kero, who was still sleeping on her pillow. She picked him up.
"Kero, wake up," she said. The little fur ball yawned and stretched.
"Whatcha need, Sakura-chan?" he asked, sleepily.
"I need to go back to the castle. Syaoran-sama is in trouble," she said. Kero became fully awake.
"Alrighty. I'll need to be outside to transform," he said. Sakura nodded, grabbing her cloak and headed outside with Kero. She put him down so he could change. He looked up at her.
"Ready?" he asked. Sakura nodded and climbed up on his back. She looked back toward the front door. Tomoyo smiled at her from the door.
"Go to him, Sakura," she said. Sakura nodded.
"I'll be back soon. Tell Papa that I love him," she said.
"We will, Sakura. Take care!" Tomoyo replied. Sakura looked back at Kero.
"Let's go! We can't keep him waiting anymore!" she said. Kero nodded and took to the air. In a matter of minutes, Kero had landed in front of the castle gates. Sakura hopped off his back and he shrank back to normal. Sakura looked up at the gate with an eerie sense of déjà vu and dread. She pushed the gate open and walked along the path. Not a single rose could be seen on the vines climbing the castle walls. A chill ran down her spine and she fought back her tears. Kero flew beside her rather than resting on her shoulder.
When she came to the castle doors she found them standing open. She stepped inside and looked around. So far, no sign of Meilin or Syaoran. Sakura decided to follow the path in her dream. It helped her before, so why not now? The castle was darker than usual, but she continued along her path towards the ballroom. As she ventured closer, the urge to cry grew. She was afraid of what she might discover when she did find Syaoran. When she finally made it, she was almost reluctant to open the doors.
No, Sakura. He needs you. It's selfish to hide from something just because you are afraid of what you might find. You are his only hope. She took in a deep breath, finding the courage to open the doors. The room was pitch black. She couldn't see anything as she stepped inside.
"Syaoran-sama? Can you hear me?" she called, her voice echoing off the high ceiling. Only silence answered her. She held back a sob as she continued further into the room. The silence was deafening.
"Please, answer me, Syaoran-sama," she pleaded. She listened hard for an indication that he was in the room. After a moment she heard a soft groan. She turned quickly toward the sound and walked quickly in the direction she had heard it. When she got closer she could see something in the floor. She ran towards it, recognizing Syaoran's large form. When she reached him, she fell to her knees beside him. He was curled up on his side, breathing strangely. She reached out to gently touch his face. Tears filled her eyes at the sight of him.
"Syaoran-sama, please open your eyes," she pleaded, bending over him. Slowly he cracked his eyes open, gathering the strength to speak.
"Kinomoto-san… is that you…?" he asked softly. She tried to smile for him.
"Yes, it's me," she answered. He smiled, reaching up to touch her cheek.
"You… you came back," he whispered. A tear slid down her cheek.
"Of course, I did. I couldn't abandon you and break my promise," she replied. He wiped away her tear with a finger.
"Please… don't cry. I love it when you smile," he said, voice growing softer.
"I can't help it," she answered.
"I'm happy that… I could see you one more time…," he took in a shuddering breath. Sakura placed her hand over his, tears falling faster.
"Please, don't say that," she said. His hand was growing heavy against hers.
"I love you… Kinomoto-san…," the words almost inaudible. Sakura's eyes widened as his breathing became even more labored.
"Since the night I first… met… you…," his hand fell limp in hers. When she heard him exhale, but never inhale her heart stopped.
"Syaoran-sama?" He didn't answer," Syaoran-sama!" She gently laid his hand down and put her hands on either side of his face.
"Please don't go!" She sobbed, laying her head against his still chest, "Because I love you, too." She continued to cry, her heart broken.
A/N: Wee! So whatcha think? Review and let me know!
Alright, here's the info on my new story. -Smiles-
Title: She's His Everything
Rating: T
Summary: Handsome, quiet Syaoran; Her knight. Beautiful, friendly Sakura; His princess. Will her arranged marriage to another man threaten to tear them apart?
Story is SyaoranxSakura and EriolxTomoyo
Hope you guys check it out when I get it posted. -Smiles-
