Chapter 10

Toya, who had been unaffected by THE SLEEP card, ran into Sakura's room to make sure she was OK. When Sakura awoke, Toya told her what had happened. So, with her magic back at full strength, Sakura left to go help Syaoran and the others.

Syaoran, Keroberos and Yue were in hot pursuit of Honzo. "Hey kid, try THE WINDY card." said Kero. Syaoran did as Kero instructed and Honzo was trapped in the binding wind. "Just who are you?" Syaoran demanded. "And why are you after Sakura." Honzo laughed and said, "Like I'd really tell you, kid." Honzo broke free of WINDY and launched a fury of fire attacks, which were just barely dogged. Syaoran used THE JUMP card, but it did not help much.

Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Eriol was in a stand off against Atashi. "You know who I am," said Eriol, "now perhaps you could tell me who you are. And why you are after Sakura" "All you need to know is that I am the great Master Atashi." said Atashi "As to your Cardcaptor, that will remain my secret." "I must warn you," said Eriol, "you should not underestimate Sakura. She is powerful, and so are her friends." "Duly noted." said Atashi. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have somewhere I need to be." With that, Atashi got out his own staff and vanished into thin air. "Are you sure you should have just let him leave like that?" asked Spinel. Eriol smiled and said "I have faith in those two."

Elsewhere, Honzo had gained the upper hand against Syaoran. Honzo launched another fire attack, and while Syaoran dogged it, he dropped the cards onto the ground. Honzo prepared a final attack, but just as he launched it, Sakura ran up and touched her want to one of the cards Syaoran had dropped. "SHEILD!" said Sakura, and Honzo's attack was blocked by the cards magic. Sakura ran over to Syaoran to make sure he was OK. "Let's get him." said Sakura as she helped him up. Syaoran nodded and they turned to face Honzo. This time, he was the one in trouble.

Honzo tried to evade Sakura and Syaoran's attacks, but he was no match for the Cardcaptor duo. Then, out of nowhere, a beam of dark energy struck Honzo from behind. Honzo looked towards where the beam had come from and saw none other than Atashi. "Master Atashi, why?" said Honzo weakly. "You have failed me for the last time, Honzo." barked Atashi. "You can't even handle two children. I have no use for someone like you." Honzo pleaded for mercy, but Atashi would not have it. In another flash of dark light, Honzo was gone. Atashi then turned towards Sakura and Syaoran. "You can be sure we'll meet again." He told them. Then, Atashi disappeared in another flash of dark light.