Hello everyone sorry for the late update. I had a few problems here and there. SORRY!!! Well I hope you like this chapter; I think its kind of fun. I want to thank everyone that has been helping me with my story and my readers.

Make sure you read the authors note on the bottom I have important news. But until then enjoy chapter 13 Land of Hestia!!

I don't own any of the Card Captor Sakura characters so please don't sue me. I don't have any money….

Recap:

Sakura silently thanked the wolf leaving the scene and turned her attention back to Syaoran whose breathing was going heavy. He wasn't going to survive long, the poison was going through his system fast. His body was growing cold and his once tanned skin was turning pale. There was nothing Sakura could do, but watch. She had never seen anything like this, she didn't even have herbs or any supplies with her to even help him. She was pathetic; she couldn't do anything for him. Tears were falling down her face and he was going to die because of her. She threw her body on top of his and screamed.

"Syaoran!!!"

As Sakura lay there crying someone was watching her with intense grey eyes

End of Recap

He was dying and there was nothing Sakura could do. She laid there on his chest with her head over his heart, her hands clutching his dirty, bloody shirt. Her eyes were as red as the reddest rose, her cheeks were stained with tears; she was a mess but Syaoran looked worst. His naturally tanned skin was whiter than a ghost, his breathing was sharp, and he was gasping for air. His eyes that used to hold such passion were now dull with no life in them at all. And poor Sakura couldn't do anything but listen to his raspy breath. She couldn't yell for him anymore, her voice was hoarse but you could hear her trying to say something to him. In truth, there was nothing anyone could do for Syaoran. They were miles away from a town and by the time they got help it would be too late. Herbs wouldn't do any good now, so the only thing left was to wait for death. Poor Ping just wrapped her body around Syaoran on the other side of Sakura. A rustle was heard from behind Sakura but she didn't care nor did Ping.

"There's nothing you can do girl." A deep voice came from behind a tree. Sakura didn't even move.

"Get up," the voice commanded and yet Sakura didn't move at all, she didn't even flinch. She just stayed where she was, shook her head no, and buried her face into Syaorans' cold chest with a sob.

"Girl he's going to die, there's nothing you can do." The sinister voice stated as it got closer to Sakura and Syaoran.

"Go away." The raspy and painful voice of Sakura responded.

"He's going to die, just leave him here and move on." The mysterious voice stops right along side Sakura. Sakura eyes widen as she snaps her neck toward the voice and her tears fall over her face.

"I'm not leaving him!" Sakura yelled in fury with her face stained with more tears, with eyes that are blood-shot, and her hair covering her face. "I will never leave him." And with that Sakura looked right up glaring at the hooded figure, her emerald eyes piecing through your soul.

"I'll rather die than leave him, especially like this." Her voice then lowered. "Kill me if you want but please let me hold him." Sakura said, weeping and as she said that she laid back down on Syaoran, closed her eyes and listened to his breathing once more.

The hooded figure watched closely the two pathetic figures; the poor boy was going to die and the girl was either going to die shortly after him from grief or from something else. There was a moment of silence until the figure started to talk again.

"I'll make you a deal girl." The hooded figure exclaimed looking right down at her. Sakura's emerald eyes opened with hatred while she stared right at the figure.

"How can you, you can't do a thing, your sick." Sakura snapped bitterly, she was confused, scared, and tired but the figure ignored the girl and started to talk again.

"I can save this boy that you seem so close to, but you must do something for me in return." The voice was rough but it meant business. Sakura stared right at the figure saying nothing, waiting for it to start to talk again.

"I'll save him right here right now but you must live a life of pain, and regret and see what no man eyes can see." The voice held knowledge and power as it spoke. There was no reply there was only silence and then voice spoke again.

"You have a choice. Take my deal and you can still live with this man or die here with him. What it's going to be?" It was now demanding not a question. It was quiet; you could only hear Syaoran's shallow breaths. Sakura just stayed there, you could see her trying to say something but nothing was coming out and a second later the raspy voice spoke.

"I'll do it as long as he'll be ok." Her voice was soft and she didn't move, neither of them did, they just stared; you could see Sakura eyes were starting to swell up with tears.

"Very well. Then your fate is sealed with me and this boy." The figure moved down to Sakura and Syaoran's level as Sakura moved out of the way. The figure put its old wrinkly hands over Syaoran's shoulder, touched it once, and then grabbed something under its cloth. The wrinkly hands held a cream and they put it over the wound that was open, and then picked up Syaoran's head clutching his mouth between her hands and making him drink out of a bottle. Sakura eyes never left the figure and Ping didn't even budge. Syaoran moaned in pain and when he did Sakura grabbed him while watching the figure stand up. She held him like a baby, watching him with distress. Time stayed still, it seem like Sakura didn't move nor did the figure they just watched. A moan came out of Syaoran's mouth again and Sakura watched him with anxiety while tears ran down her face. Syaoran's coloring was returning and his breathing was not as sharp, but Sakura still couldn't think straight.

"Don't worry Sakura he'll be fine by tomorrow morning." Now the voice held a calm and serene air to it. Sakura looked up at the figure and opened her mouth to say something but then shut it.

"Who are you?" Snapped Sakura, as she clutches to Syaoran's body firmly, facing the figure showing it her blood shot eyes.

"You don't remember me Sakura?" Was the question that Sakura got back. Sakura face went down a little showing her suspicion.

"I used to serve you when you were a little girl." The voice sounded like it was smiling, you couldn't see it but you knew it was up to something.

"Rose." Sakura breathed out. As Sakura said her name the hood fell down showing Sakura the old wise maid. She was short and her hair was grey with dashes of brown here and there and her eyes were still grey with much wisdom and sorrow.

"Rose," was all Sakura could say since nothing come to her mind; she was blank, thoughts ran through her mind, drowning her words as she was lost in her confusion.

It was quiet; the only thing you could hear was the light wind and the sound of Syaoran's breath. Rose was smiling down at the girl, she had always loved Sakura and seeing her made her even happier. Rose was waiting for this day to come and Sakura, even though she was happy to see a familiar face, was confused and the weight of today started to catch up to her. The only thing she remembers seeing was Rose's smiling face and hearing Syaoran's breathing as she passes out for exhaustion.

A groan was heard from the mouth of Sakura as she tried to get up.

"Don't, your body and mind are exhausted, you need to rest more." A sweet calm voice said. Sakura just lied on her back trying to figure out what was going on. And as quickly as the confusion came it was gone with the knowledge of the day. Sakura's body shoot up like the speed of sound looking around vigorously as one thought came to her mind: where's Syaoran?

"Where's Syaoran?" Sakura yelled franticly shooting up to her legs looking around for him.

"Oh don't worry dear, he went to get some food for us to eat." Rose said smiling at Sakura's actions.

"But-but." Sakura stuttered pointing around with confusion showing in her emerald eyes. "I think I'll sit down now." Sakura said giving up all her senses as she plots herself back down on the blanket she was sleeping on.

"That's a good idea dear." Rose smiled and nodded her head in agreement.

"What happened?" was the sigh that you heard from Sakura.

"Well let's just say that you had a very exciting couple of hours." Was all Rose said as she went back to the fire, and stirred what ever she was cooking in that pot.

"What happened to Syaoran?" Came the question again from Sakura.

"He went to get us food dear, I already told you that." Rose said not even turning around to look at Sakura.

"I mean what happened to him." Sakura said looking right at Rose's back.

"Well after you passed out, a couple of hours later Syaoran woke up, and well the boy was driving me crazy with questions and worries about you. So I told him to make himself useful and get some food for use to eat." Rose said turning to Sakura with a grin.

"It seems the two of you are really close." Rose said smiling wickedly, making Sakura blush five different shades of red.

"I don't know what you're talking about Rose." Sakura uttered nervously.

"Uh huh. Then why didn't even one of you let go of each other when I tried to pull you apart? When Syaoran got his strength back one of his arms went around your waist and he wouldn't let go, and you wouldn't let go of his shirt." Rose said smiling at the flustered Sakura.

"I still don't understand what you're talking about." Sakura murmured, turning her head to the side to hide her blush. All Rose did was laugh at the young naive Sakura.

A rustle of a bush caught their attention. Syaoran returned with some wild fruit and a dead fish in his hands. He looked like nothing ever happened; he was back to his tanned skin, his passionate amber eyes, and he looked brand-new. Sakura was just so happy that her face grew with happiness and tears of relief came down her face.

"Hey Sakura, are you alright?" Syaoran said looking confused on why Sakura was crying as he put the stuff down next to Rose.

"Yeah I'm alright." Was the soft voice of Sakura. Rose and Syaoran just stared at Sakura as she put her hands over her face and let a sob escape her mouth.

"Sakura?" was the voice of Syaoran as he walked towards her and lowed himself down to her level.

"I'm alright. I'm just really happy." Sakura removed her hands from her face to show the smile and her eyes full with joy.

"That you're alright." And with that Sakura just slammed her body against Syaoran for a hug. Syaoran was flabbergasted at first but he quickly recovered and hugged her back. Rose just gave a warm smile with a twinkle in her eyes.

The morning sun was coming up, and the shadows of yesterday gone like the night but the memories still remained. The sun seeped through the trees up above the two sleeping figures, while one of the companions was up already with a pet wolf. The boy or the young man was sitting down near the burnt out fire waiting for the two too wake up. He couldn't stop thinking about yesterday and he was still wondering about this older lady, Rose. Who was she, how did she find him and Sakura, why did she have the equipment to heal him? Those were the thoughts in his head, and they were driving him crazy. Sakura hasn't said a word about her only that she was her maid back at the castle. Yes… Sakura explained to him why she was at the Academy and that she was kidnapped, but he knew that he was the one that kidnapped her, but he wasn't going to say that to her, at least not until the time was right.

So here he was, Syaoran Li, the man that was stronger than anyone in the Academy, the one who didn't have a heart. All that he was thinking and hoping about is that something bad didn't happen to Sakura when he was… dieing.

It was half an hour later when Sakura and Rose woke up from their beauty sleep. And Syaoran just looked over and then back at the food he started awhile back. Sakura smiled softly and got up from her bed and walked up to Syaoran, sitting down. But as for Rose, it took her awhile to get up and you could hear every sound that were her bones popping, with a cringe from Sakura and Syaoran.

"Are you alright Rose?" Was the sleepily concern from Sakura as her green eyes looked right at her eyes.

"I'm fine dear. I'm just old, this is what happens as you age." She sighs and walks over to the two of them.

"Enjoy your youth will it lasts." And with that said Rose sat across and took the food out of Syaoran hands and started to eat.

Now they were on their way walking home. Rose told them she going with them no matter what. And well after a little argument between Syaoran and Rose, Syaoran figured out don't mess with the old hag, he had a bump on his head to prove it. So here they were, all three of them quietly walking. Syaoran was up front holding everything with Ping at his side. Sakura was behind holding only a bag, while Rose stood next to Sakura empty handed.

"I need to stop at a town," was the demanding voice of Rose. Sakura and Syaoran just stopped walking and looked at her. Sakura had a confused looked on her face and Syaoran's face was emotionless like usual.

"Why?" the deep voice of Syaoran asked, looking right at Rose.

"I need to pick up some supplies since I used them all up on you." Rose said as she started to walk in front of Syaoran taking the lead for the two of them to follow. Syaoran was about to say something until Sakura spoke up to him softy.

"She's right lets go. She did save our lives after all." Sakura whispered to Syaoran as she followed Rose. Syaoran didn't say anything but just followed like he was told to do.

It was a while later when Syaoran finally said something and broke the silence.

"Why are you here?" Syaoran asked Rose showing no emotion at all.

"Because I'm supposed to be here." Was the response he got from Rose.

"No, why are you here? Why are you still with us, and what happened when I wasn't alert?" Syoaran demanded. He wanted to know and he was going to find out.

"If I'm to tell you it's up to Sakura." Rose said as she looks over at Sakura.

"I… well," Sakura was nervous being in the spot light. She didn't want to tell him what happened, she was afraid he was going to angry at her, but he deserves to know. Syaoran just kept on looking at her like she was prey and Rose just looked at her with a smile on her face, like she knew what Sakura was about to say.

"I…well… you see." Sakura started to say moving her arms trying to find a comfortable spot.

"Well?" was the impatient response of Syaoran.

"Well…" Sakura started again but Rose interrupted her.

"Lets wait for her answer Syaoran, let her grasp the information she's been given." Was all Rose said as she went on. Syaoran just stared right at Sakura and started to walk next to her.

"I hope you tell me soon." Syaoran whispered into Sakura ear giving Sakura the chills and making her turn red.

"Uh huh." Was the squeal of Sakura voice.

It took about another hour for the three of them to see a town. It was still miles away but at least they knew that the town existed well in Sakura's and Syaoran's case.

"See that's the town" Rose cheerfully said pointing at it like she was a child.

"Yeah but Rose look, we're on a mountain. We have to climb down." Sakura said, stating the obvious.

"It won't be any trouble at all." Rose said smiling looking right at Syaoran.

"Oh, no, I'm not carrying you down the mountain." Syaoran said, reading Rose thoughts; Rose was smiling ear to ear and Sakura just let out a long sigh.

Through the whole trip down the mountain you could hear Syaoran letting out a few curses, while Rose just smiled happily, loving the fact she didn't have to walk and Sakura staying real close to them just shaking her head. It took awhile to get down and over the rocky path much to Syaoran's dismay. But they finally arrived at the town just as noon was approaching.

"Well that wasn't so bad now." Rose said climbing off of Syaoran's back looking at the front gate of the town. A grunt come from Syaoran and poor Sakura just laughed

nervously.

"Well, lets go shopping," Rose said cheerfully but then lowered her voice. Turning around she looked at Syaoran and Sakura's outfit and eyed them down with her intense grey eyes, shaking her head.

"Well this can't work." Rose said again, shaking her head and then with a snap of a finger and a smile on her face.

"Just wait right here. I'll be back." Rose said walking into the town.

"Oh and make sure no one sees you either." Rose said disappearing through the gate.

Leaving behind a very confused Sakura and an unhappy Syaoran.

Two hours later:

A jumpy, happy older lady, holding two bags in her hands came to the entrance of the front gate where Sakura and Syaoran were hiding.

"What took so long Rose?" Sakura asked as she stepped out of the hiding place with Syaoran right behind her.

"Sorry, I got you clothes but I ran into someone I knew." Rose started to say smiling having a little glint in her eyes "And I had to make plans."

"Oh, what kind of plans?" Sakura asked. And with a smile on Rose face and not missing a beat said "Your wedding, my dear." And now all you could hear was the whispering of the wind.

Okay so what did you all think? Well I hope you found it entertaining I really wanted to make Rose a silly but serious character, she's very important mostly to Sakura. But anyway Syaoran and Rose will have a love, hate relationship. Next chapter is going explain more about Sakura and what deal she made with Rose and also you get to see if Sakura says yes about getting married. I'm going to throw curve balls so you won't know exactly happen with Rose and Sakura but you will get a hint or maybe you already did. Like I said before everything comes back. I'll be quiet now I think I'm telling you all too much. :)

!IMPORTANT! I have one more chapter that I have written and will post next month hopefully. But for the next chapters I need some time. After chapter 14 that I'll post give me a couple months for the others. I won't be updating for awhile. I'M SOOO SORRY! Things my way haven't been well so please be patient with me. Thank you all for reading and reviewing my story it means a lot to me. Next chapter I'll make it clearer for you all to understand, I just wanted to give you all a heads up. Until next chapter, I'm outer here.

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