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Eriol appeared with a blossom of magic and smiled with pleasure. His teleportation had become easier for him. He looked around and tried to see where the danger was coming from. There was nothing there yet but his mind would not rest. He looked down and saw Yue and Touya in their embrace. He averted his gaze quickly and smothered a grin. This was different coming from the normally reserved Yue. Well, if it pleased the guardian then Eriol wasn't going to judge him badly. Touya was a good man according to Sakura's letters to him when he'd been back in England. Eriol settled down and waited on the roof patiently.

Wrath had grown bored of his game. He took one last look at the broken Lust and sneered. 'Look at you. You who thought she'd take my greatest foe away for sport and turn her into a sex slave. You're nothing next to me Lust! What are you?' he gave her a look as she mumbled 'nothing' Wrath smiled with false 'I can't hear you Lust...?' he mocked. As Lust burst into fresh tears Wrath slapped her and as he stepped over her he heard her weeping 'I'm nothing! I'm nothing! I'm nothing!' he reached a window and stared out into the sky. How were his subordinates doing in their appointed task? He breathed in the cold air and closed his eyes, when he opened them again he saw the world in magic. The air was black and the building may as well have been empty for all the magic they held inside their walls. As he pushed his mind further out he suddenly reeled with shock. His eyes were blinded by a blossoming of magic power, comparible to a bright torch on a pitch black night. He smiled and purred with happiness. He concentrated hard and now pushed himself towards that power.

Pride and Sloth leapt out of their hiding places and surrounded the surprised couple. Pride kicked Yue to the floor and Sloth grabbed Touya by his throat. 'How cute, Yue!' Pride laughed nastily at the Guardian 'We always knew there was something odd about you. So shall I hurt your boyfriend or do you want to tell us where you've hid the mistress?' Sloth held Touya forward and Pride drew a long blade from his back and held the tip to Touya's throat.

Lust cradled herself and slowly collected her thoughts. She had been humiliated by Wrath, but she feared that it wouldn't stop with humiliation... what if he wanted to degrade her sexually too? He would she thought bitterly. There had been a time when she would have wished nothing else - but that had been when Wrath had been a Sin Card and not some strange new breed of nightmare. There were limits to evil and he had not only crossed them happily but he had dragged them all along for laughs! He needed to be stopped whilst someone had the power to do it... Lust had had that power under her control. But since she'd been evicted from Sakura she had lost her oppertunity. However she still had a weak connection to Sakura's mind. That would dissapear in time also but for now it could be helpful. She reached out and felt for the girls mind... there! Sakura was distracted by Syaoran. They were having sex! Lust fed off the love and craving they felt for each other and used it to push a warning into Sakura's subconsious mind. With luck, the next time she slept the warning would surface. Exhausted, Lust fell back and closed her eyes, resting and recuperating her mind and body.

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Sakura moaned loudly as Syoaran thrust into her as he ran his fingers through her thick hair. He was panting hard and both were sweating from their lovemaking - this was the third time they'd done it since Yue had left. 'More! More!' Sakura begged happily. 'Sure thing!' Syoaran gasped 'but one step at a -- OH!' suddenly he felt his erection break as she pushed hard against him and his semen pumped into her. Both the lovers let out cries of pleasure.
Later as Sakura lay against his chest sleeping softly, her face still pink with pleasure and a small smile on her lips, Syaoran wondered what they would do if the Sin Cards went public. So far they had been happy to remain isolated and secrective, but when he'd faced Lust their battle had become all too public. The Mall was still closed and being searched and repaired and what about the school? Electrical fire my ass he thought to himself. Magical fire would have been by Lust in Sakura's body. good way to make free time for herself...
Suddenly Sakura gave a cry of shock and dug her nails into his chest. 'Sakura!' he gasped in pain but she was already up, getting dressed and searching for her wand. 'What's wrong?' He followed suit and grabbed his shirt 'What are we doing this for?' he asked her again. When she turned and looked him he saw fear in her eyes.
'I heard someone warning me that Wrath knows where I live and he's headed there! We need to get to my house, now!'

Downstairs Tenby and Kero were having tea and scones, both trying not to think about the noises from upstairs. 'Good heavens. Do they never stop?' Tenby inquired as delicately as he could. Kero shook his head slowly, he was biting his lip and his eye was twitching. 'They never stop when they're alone. Not. Ever.' Kero said through gritted teeth.
Tenby looked at Kero and at his ears carefully and he wondered if perhaps Kero's hearing was a tad better than his... 'Children have a way of forgetting how to be quiet don't they Kero?' Tenby spoke slightly more loudly than neccisary. Ever since the two had gone upstairs Kero had been sporting stunning pink blush.
'I can hear every sound coming from above my head - and I really wish I didn't know what they meant.' Kero said desperately as rocked himself gently, trying not to remember what he'd seen them up to earlier. Tenby poured him a fresh cup of tea, which Kero unconsiously drank down without hesitation.
'My god Kero! Isn't that hot?' Tenby asked with concern. Kero nodded and gasped 'Extremely!' Suddenly Sakura came bolting down the stairs followed by Syaoran.
'Kero! Wraths heading back to my home! I have to stop him hurting my brother and Yue!' Kero nodded and flew over to join her, as the three ran out into the night.

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Eriol yawned softly and looked down. He thought of Tomoyo and smiled with fondness. If the danger didn't appear whilst the two were still outside then he would return to his beloved. He had been wrong before, but he was dead certain that this time was not one of them. Suddenly he felt a blast of heat wash over his back and as he span Wrath stood tall and mighty behind him. Eriol was stunned and shocked by the change of appearance and power. 'NOW YOU DIE, BOY!' Wrath roared truimphantly and backhanded the young man sending him tumbling off the roof to crash to the floor. Eriol let out a cry of pain as his arm snapped beneath his weight and Wrath let out a howl of victory above him. Eriol rolled and struggled to his feet, he grabbed his staff and used it as support as he hurried towards Touya and Yue. Wrath watched him for a second, then shifted into his dog like form and jumped off the roof in pursuit of Eriol.

Touya jerked his head back into the face of the thing that had grabbed him, Sloth let out a scream as his nose broke. As Sloths fingers loosened their grip Touya swung a fist that collided with Pride's head. As the Sins hit the floor Touya ran forward and grabbed the Guardian. 'This way!' he said quickly and the two ran for the house. However as they did a figure ran around the corner, Eriol looked grey and pained. 'Touya! Help Eriol inside!' Yue called as he took off and spun around and fired an arrow at the persuing Sins. Sloth let out a scream as it struck his leg. Touya reached Eriol and threw him over his shoulder in a firemans lift. Eriol cried out in pain but at least they would be safely inside the house in moments. Pride threw a blade at Eriol, however his bearer saw the attack and tried to dodge it. The sword span through the air and although it missed its intended target it still cut Touya deep in his upper arm and chest. Touya let out a scream and fell back, dropping Eriol as he did.
Yue let out a cry of horror 'Touya, No!' he cried out and swooped down to strike Pride from behind. The two tumbled and when they rolled to a halt Yue's hands were at the Sins throat, twisting and choking. The Sin was gurgling in panic and clawing desperately at Yue's strong arms, trying to relieve the pressure the Guardian was applying with murderous intent. However Yue would not be dissuaded. Pride's eyes bulged and he let out a croak of fear as the Guardians fist rose to strike him hard in the face, once, twice and three times before something roared and the earth shook with its power.

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Sakura was flying and Syaoran was on Kero's back following as fast as he could. Sakura was determined and hurried forward as swiftly as she could. She could already envision the terrible things that were happening to her friend at Wrath's cruel hands. As she approached her house she gasped, Touya and Yue were there too! Her brother was on the floor with Eriol sprawled next to him, both looked to be in bad shape. Yue seemed to be dealing with the other Sin well, but another was near them cluching its leg, and something else had arrived. Something powerful and violent. Wrath was here. She knew it. 'Hold on everyone!' she thought as she flew in as quickly as she could praying she'd be there in time.

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Pride kicked Yue off his chest. He twisted on to his front and crawled away from his opponent as Yue landed gracefully and advanced on him, his eyes burning with hate and anger. 'Yue - wait! Hear me out!' Pride cried out desperately as he felt a hand grab his leg and pull him back, Yue ignored his protests and pinned him to the floor with a foot and he took careful aim at his head 'Yue, NO! I beg you! I-I didn't mean anything I said earlier, I swear it! Please don't kill me!' There was a a grunt and Yue's weight was lifted off him. He turned to see Sloth wrestling with Yue on the floor. Pride didn't need further encouragement - Sloth had intervened to save his life! Those that helped others often found out too late that loyalty was its own reward - Pride had his own skin to worry about. Sloth would have to manage alone. Pride fled into the night.

Lust woke up, as she stood she felt a great surge of self pity. To think that she had ever cared about Wrath! Damn him to hell... Lust went over to the window and started to groom herself to perfection again. As she idly toyed with her long hair she felt Sakura's power nearby, which meant she was definitely headed to fight Wrath. But was she strong enough to beat him...? Perhaps there was a way to help tip the balance in Sakura's favour. Lust smiled and willed herself to become a spirit. She sensed her physical self slipping away and then she threw herself into the night air and followed the currents as quickly as she could to the Kinomoto residence, she didn't want to miss the chance. As she drew near she noticed something fleeing, was that Pride?
An idea formed in her head and she stopped herself early, willing her form to become substance again. Pride would reach her in a few seconds. She mentally straightened herself out to look her most dashing, with her altered Sakura form it was easy enough, now she had to wait for Pride.

Wrath roared loudly as saw his minion abandoning them. 'COWARD!' he snarled angrily. He leapt over to Sloth and Yue and tackled both to the ground again. As Yue cried out Wrath transformed into his human guise and dealt him a blow to the head knocking the Guardian out cold. He turned to Sloth and pointed to where Pride had gone. 'YOU FAILED ME AGAIN SLOTH. FIRST, NO SAKURA AND THEN YOU SAVE PRIDE'S WORTHLESS SKIN. I SHOULD KILL YOU FOR HELPING THAT TRAITOR, BUT I HAVE A SCORE TO SETTLE. RUN NOW AND DON'T SHOW YOUR WORTHLESS HIDE AROUND ME AGAIN. YOU OR PRIDE.'

He turned away from the trembling Sloth and saw the boy lying near the door. In a single bound he leapt over Yue to stand over Eriol. The young mans eyes flickered open weakly, his glasses were half off his face and his skin was covered in dirt on one side. Wrath smirked and took hold of Eriols throat, lifting him up with ease. 'FINALLY.' Wrath snarled 'SCREAM FOR ME BOY, NICE AND LOUD SO ALL CAN HEAR YOU.' Although Eriol was too hurt to fight or escape he didn't look scared, and he even spat a contemptable 'Screw you.' at him. Wrath nearly choked on his shock, not even a hint of fear! What the hell was wrong with these people?? Didn't anyone know what fear was anymore? His vision clouded blood red as his rage overcame his ration.
Wrath pushed the insolent brat back against the wall and pumelled him with all his might, Wrath grabbed the broken arm and pulled Eriol to his chest roaring loudly as Eriol screamed in pain. Wrath backhanded the man to the floor. Eriol had gone grey and he groaned in pain as tears ran down his face, his glasses were gone and he spat blood from a spilt lip. Wrath picked him up by his hair and Eriol grit his teeth against the pain. 'BEG ME TO STOP. SAY "PLEASE STOP THE PAIN WRATH" SAY IT!' Eriol gasped in pain 'Fuck you!' he shouted. Wrath slammed him back against the wall. There was a crack as Eriols head met the brick behind him, his eyes rolled and he slumped to the floor with a gurgle.

Sakura saw her friend slump and she cried out in horror. As she landed she ran over to Eriol and cradled him 'Please, Eriol, please be okay!' The dark haired man didn't move and Sakura felt tears threatening. She bit her lip and turned to face the demon that stood looking rather pleased with the drama unfolding in front of it. It gave a deep chuckle and beckoned her to come close with a claw. 'COME SAKURA, MATCH YOUR WITS AGAINST MINE - WITH LUCK YOU WILL BE MORE CHALLENGING THAN HIM.'

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As Pride blindly fled into the night he suddenly ran into someone. 'Watch it!' Lust snapped at him. Pride felt shaken and scared 'Help me!' he begged her 'Yue's going to kill me and so is Wrath!'
Lust gave him a cool look and shrugged 'So what?' she said running her hands through her thick hazel hair 'That's not my problem. Wrath might treat me like crap these days, but compared to you...? You may as well be dead if you've got him worked up. Where is he by the way?' she frowned suspiciously at him. 'And what did you do while we're talking?'
Pride was shaking 'I - I went with Sloth to trap Yue and Sakura's brother, but they got away! Then this kid comes out of blue with Wrath at his heels... I went to kill the kid because I thought it might please Wrath but I missed. I hit Yue's boyfriend and Yue was going to kill me! Sloth got in the way and I ran away.'

Lust laughed at him 'Then you're dead my dear Pride. Wrath will kill you. He'll take care of Yue and this kid then he'll come after you. No questions.' she thought for a second and a sly grin crossed her features. 'But if he's fighting Yue... then surely Sakura's going to come and help her Guardian? That could be useful for us....'
Pride realised what she was going on about - this girl was the one thing that Wrath was afraid of! If she could take him down...
Lust continued speaking her mind 'Of course there's no guarentee that she can beat Wrath all by her lonesome. But if she weakens him enough then we could take advantage of that! We could beat Wrath if he was hurt badly enough! Then you'd be the one calling the shots! What do you think of that my dear?' she whispered seductively.

Pride didn't trust her. But when he thought about it... what other choice was there? He'd never live running and hiding - his nature would haunt him and he'd be let a bitter wreck. Let Sakura beat Wrath down then exploit the advantage to kill Wrath and then take charge! Wasn't a glorious death fighting his greatest rival infinitely better than a life of running and hiding, letting Wrath always be the best?
'Yes. You're right.' He said... He'd kill Wrath if he got the chance to, but if Lust double crossed him she would die with him. She was all too devious this one. Clearly she had a reason to want Wrath gone. But he didn't believe for one second it was just to save her own skin. 'But you come with me.'
The beauty smiled and rasied an eyebrow 'Of course Pride. Now shall we?'
The two sins hurried back towards the house.

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That was a lot of fun to write. I'll start the next one tonight but I can't say when it will be on the site, hopefully soon like this one was if I've got the spare time to do it. I'll try my best anyway.
My thanks to the viewers hope you're enjoying it as much as I am, please R+R.
- Peter