CardCaptors
When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Seventeen
"It seems like Cupid shot the arrows at the right people, at the right time," Madison grinned at the new couple.
"Yeah, well, I'm glad," Sakura smiled sweetly at Li who was standing behind him.
"Me too," Li laughed as he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. Sakura smiled and put her hands on his and leaned back.
"If you ask me, Cupid shot one too many arrows," Meilin rolled her eyes in disgust.
"Aw, come on now Meilin, I thought you were okay with it already!" Madison complained.
"I am!" Meilin added. "All I said was that he shot, one TOO MANY arrows," she pouted. "Not like I'm suppose to be all goodie goodie about it anyway..."
"Sure Meilin..." Madison laughed ignoring everything that Meilin had just said.
"Well I'm sure I'm not going to be the only one that will respond this way, so get used to it," Meilin shrugged.
"What?!" Madison and Sakura asked in shock.
"Who else?" Li asked nervously.
"Umm...Tori and Kero," Meilin gave them all the "duh" gesture.
"I asked WHO not WHAT..." Li reminded.
"Li!" Sakura play punched him in the gut.
"Sowie," Li smiled sweetly kissing her lightly on her forehead.
"Suck up..." Meilin pouted.
"Didn't you already tell Tori?" Madison inquired.
"I...uh...well...I got home late last night..." Sakura stuttered trying to make up an excuse.
"Sure, that's it," Meilin nodded her head sarcastically.
"Well, are you going to tell him today?" Li asked worriedly.
"Hm, do you want to die today, or later?" Sakura asked still teasing Li.
"It depends..." Li grinned.
"On what?" Sakura asked in confusion.
"Are we going to make out today, or later?" Li asked trying to be serious. Madison laughed at Li's "boyfriend" efforts.
"We could do both," Sakura grinned pulling him in closer. Li blushed not expecting that kind of answer. He eventually caved in and pulled her closer to him. Sakura smiled and kissed him lightly. Li gave her the "what?" look and kissed her passionately instead.
"Aww!!! You guys are soooooooo kawaii!!" Madison exclaimed.
"No...that's gross..." Meilin laughed. "Okay okay...I'm going home, I think I'm getting in the way," she waved and headed home.
"Don't let her make you two stop, go on..." Madison giggled.
"Actually, it could be you making them stop!" Meilin teased as she slowed down her pace.
"No...that's not true..." Madison twiddled her thumbs together. "Whatever...Please do continue..." she smiled. Sakura and Li looked at her oddily.
"Go home Madison, this is romance, not porn!" Meilin laughed and ran home.
"It isn't? Aww...too bad..." Li shook his head sadly.
"Li!" Sakura playfully punched him in the gut.
"Okay..okay..." Li laughed.
"Let's not do this infront of Madison," Sakura giggled.
"What? You mean this?" Li asked as he began to pretend to make out with Sakura. Sakura laughed and played along. Madison laughed uncontrollably and rolled on the cement with tears streaming down her cheeks from laughter. As she was rolling on the floor, she noticed a familiar figure walk by. She gasped and quickly got back onto her feet.
"Umm...you guys..." Madison tapped Li on the shoulder.
"Go away Madison..." Li mumbled.
"No really...you guys..." Madison continued nervously.
"Madison!" Sakura laughed still pretending that they were making out.
"Fine, don't say I didn't warn you..." Madison whispered as her voice faded.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING BRAT!?!" Tori screamed pulling Li away from Sakura.
"I told you..." Madison gasped. Li was speechless and stood there motionless.
"What's wrong brat!? You seemed very energized a second ago!" Tori screamed grabbing his sister's wrists.
"Tori!! We were only pretending!" Sakura protested as she tried to shake free from her brother's protective grasp.
"Oh really?? It looked quite real from where I was standing," Tori grumbled still glaring at Li.
"They're good at acting, what can I say?" Madison suggested an explanation.
"Nobody asked you Madison!" Tori blurted without taking his eyes off of Li. Madison immediately went silent.
"Whether you two were acting or not, I'm positive that there is something going on between you guys," Tori calmed down a bit and slowly let go of Sakura. Sakura ran to Li's side and held his hand firmly.
"Need I say or see more?" Tori crossed his arms.
"Leave us alone Tori! He didn't do anything to you!" Sakura wrapped her arms around Li's waist, never wanting to give him up.
"Oh I remember what he did to you two years ago! You forgive people too easily Sakura!" Tori argued.
"If it happened to me, and I forgive him, then you shouldn't say anything!" Sakura backfired. "Plus, we've been through a whole lot more than you could ever imagine!" she concluded almost crying. Li held her tightly, trying to calm her down.
"She better still be a virgin brat! Or you're going to get it for sure!" Tori warned raising his fist in the air. Li stood confidently.
"Look at him! He's looks like a piece of decoration! Say something brat!" Tori took a step closer to him. Li didn't flinch. Tori looked into Li's eyes as if he were challenging him. Li's would normally do the same right back, but this time there was something calm and sincere in his eyes.
"Look Sakura, how can he protect you from harm if he won't even stand up to me!" Tori laughed at his little sisters weak and useless boyfriend.
"I don't need to say anything," Li spoke confidently.
"Yeah right, okay," Tori rolled his eyes.
"I love your little sister with all my heart, and arguing with her older brother who is only trying to protect her won't prove me any more worthy of her than I was two years ago," Li concluded and held a tighter grasp on Sakura. Tori was silent trying to understand what Li was saying. Tori felt confused, but only because he didn't want to admit that this chinese brat has finally changed for the best, and has stolen the pure heart of his younger sister.
"Fine brat, do what you want, but one wrong move, you're mine!" Tori shrugged and walked away. A sigh of relief came over the trio.
"Was that a good thing or bad thing?" Li asked worriedly.
"I really don't know Li..." Sakura blinked in confusion.
"It could be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it I guess..." Madison shrugged.
"Okay...it's a bad thing..." Li concluded sadly.
"Nobody said love was easy Li," Sakura reminded.
"After all I had to go through just to get you, I think I have an idea," Li laughed.
"Well I think it was worth it, don't you?" Sakura asked pulling him in closer.
"Definitely," Li grinned and kissed her lightly. They stared into eachothers eyes and smiled before kissing again. Madison sighed and slowly walked away leaving the two cardcaptors alone.
'Oh, the worst isn't over yet Li...' Madison sighed sadly and disappeared into the shadows.
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"I'm home!" Sakura yelled as she slipped her shoes off and headed towards the kitchen.
"Hello Sakura," Mr. Kinomoto greeted as he took a sheet full of cookies out of the oven.
"Hey Dad," Sakura smiled. "How was you day?" she asked casually as she eyed the fresh cookies.
"It was alright I suppose," Mr. Kinomoto sighed. "Would you like a cookie?" he laughed noticing that his little girl was practically drooling over them.
"You totally read my mind," Sakura laughed and stuffed a cookie into her mouth.
"So...what is this I'm hearing about you and Li?" Mr. Kinomoto teased. Sakura stopped chewing and began to choke on the cookie she was chewing until she coughed it away.
"Who have you talking to Dad?" Sakura asked a little surprised that her own dad knew about it.
"Oh, I have my ways..." Mr. Kinomoto grinned.
"No, seriously Dad," Sakura shook her head back and forth, obviously not buying her Dad's excuse.
"Alright alright," Mr. Kinomoto put his hands up in the air in defeat, then cleared his throat. "Tori told me..." he mumbled.
"See I knew that you couldn't find things out just like that," Sakura teased.
"Hey, I can also tell by the expression of happiness on you face," Mr. Kinomoto pointed out trying to make himself feel less old.
"Ha! Just wait until...*cough* you know *cough* then we'll see the expression of not just happiness, but satisfaction on her face!" Tori laughed.
"Haha, very funny, I can't wait to see the expression on your face when you find out!!" Sakura backfired and began to laugh.
"Hey...that's not so funny Sakura..." Tori replied seriously. Sakura just continued to laugh.
"No, really, it isn't..." Tori continued.
"Huh? I dont' get it," Mr. Kinomoto said cluelessly as he stared back at forth from Tori to Sakura.
"Nothing Dad, don't worry," Sakura smiled and began to make her way to her room.
"Would you like another cookie?" Mr. Kinomoto asked giving up on the topic that they were originally talking about.
"Sure, why not," Sakura smiled and grabbed a few cookies before heading up to her room.
"Um, Sakura," Mr. Kinomoto called after her.
"Yeah Dad?" Sakura asked stopping in her tracks.
"Uh...nevermind we'll talk about it later," Mr. Kinomoto smiled.
"Oh, okay then," Sakura laughed knowing what his Dad was talking about and continued her way up to her room.
"Hey Kero," Sakura greeted closing the door behind her. "Would you like some cookies?" she asked as she placed her bag on her bed. There was no reply.
"Kero?" Sakura asked worriedly looking around her room. She finally caught sight of Kero who was sitting at the edge of her window. "Is something wrong?" she inquired making her way to the troubled adviser. Kero let out a soft sigh and slowly turned around. He looked at Sakura straight in the eye and bowed.
"Dear Mistress, I know about you and Master Syaoran," Kero said sadly as he bowed.
"How do you know?" Sakura gasped in shock.
"So am I right?" Kero asked seriously. There was a slight pause.
"Yes." Sakura nodded. Kero let out a weak smile and turned his attention to the Cards.
"How did you know..." Sakura asked worriedly.
"It is the prophecy," Kero replied confidently without taking his eyes off of the cards.
"What prophecy?" Sakura asked seriously. Her voice was uneasy. It was as if they were talking about the old Clow Card business again.
"The prophecy of the Mistress and the Master of the Clow," Kero informed.
"What??" Sakura asked as if her love for Syaoran were all lies.
"As soon as Master Syaoran arrived here in Japan, I knew that one day you two would somehow cross a path of love," Kero informed once more.
"So why didn't you tell me?" Sakura asked in annoyance.
"If I had told you, then there would be a great possibility that you would never end up with him," Kero replied confidently.
"So how did you know when we...you know," Sakura asked still a little confused.
"Last night, I could feel great joy coming from the Cards, and soon enough they book began to glow, all the cards burt out and swayed around the room as if they were dancing," Kero began trying to remember and describe the sight. "I could hear soft voices coming from the cards as they formed a circle, spinning violently around and around, with a bright shade of pink and green swirling inside," he continued as he picked up the book beside him. "When the chant finally came to a sudden hault the cards separated from their tight circle revealing a new card which raised above the rest glowing with a gold aura." he concluded still being able to see the exact image in his mind.
"What card was it?" Sakura asked nervously. Kero smiled and gently picked up the book with his mind.
"See for yourself young Mistress," Kero nodded his head. Sakura stared at the closed book, worriedly not knowing exactly what to expect. She looked at Kero for guidance as usual. He just shook his head, letting her make the decision. Sakura cautiously flipped off the seal and slowly opened the cover. She commanded the cards to reveal themselves. All the cards immediately flew out forming a circle around her. She had no idea which card it was, there were too many to pick from! Her mnd was too clouded with confusion, worries, and concerns to think straight.
"Kero please help me, I can't see it!" Sakura begged trying to hold her confident act.
"Concentrate Sakura, clear your mind," Kero instructed. Sakura nodded and closed her eyes taking in deep breaths.
"Now think of the one thing that is your strength and weakness," Kero continued. "Then when you're ready open your eyes," he concluded.
'Strength and weakness?' Sakura asked herself. 'What?' she asked again in confusion. She shook her head trying to focus. Suddenly a flash of Li's face flew by her mind. Sakura gasped. Another image popped in her mind. Memories that they shared together during the Card capturing adventures came to mind as well as the day to day moments they spent. The memories of the past months they had spent together also appeared in her mind. She could feel herself getting stronger, as is a shield has surrounded her keeping her from harm. Yet, there was a sad and lonley space in her heart. 'Strength and weakness...' Sakura thought. She quickly opened her eyes. There floating in front of her was a card incased within a gold aura. Sakura smiled and she reached for it.
"The..the...Love card..." Sakura whispered softly almost crying.
"The Love you have for Master Syaoran is your weakness and yet is your strength," Kero concluded. Sakura smiled still admiring the card.
"I guess that leaves us something to work on," Sakura laughed softly.
"I suppose that's one way of looking at it," Kero nodded trying to support her.
"But we have lots of time to work on it," Sakura smiled happily as she trew herself onto her bed still staring at the card. Kero smiled weakly and turned his attention out the window and let out a quiet sigh, not letting his Mistress hear his worry.
"Not as long as you think Mistress...not as long as you think..." Kero shook his head sadly. "The clock is ticking, but let's hope that time is on your side..."
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Okay okay, I know that this chapter is a ittle boring. But I wanted to cool the story
down a little bit, because of the last chapter. But believe me, a have another climax all lined
up for you readers. I'm just slwoly making my way to it, that's all. So please, i beg you, be
patient.
Special thanks to cetain Readers/Reviewers for reviewing each and every chapter, or just
most of the chapters. Without you responsible people I woud have no motivation what-so-ever to
continue this series. Your feedback on my chapters helps me a lot. Thank you thank you thank you.
(and yes, i do tally how many times a reviewer has reviewed my story)
-Truffle~Vampire
-wassup
-Syaoran
-Fire Angel
-Empress Sarah
-Gato_9
-may
-Misty's Angel
-chime
-Sakura1985
-Tina
-BCzeon27
-Starlight Sora
The next chapter, it is Li and Sakura's one week anniversary. Okay okay, sure it's ONLY
their one week anniversary, but if you guys want the KAWAII stuff, here is a good excuse to put
some in!!! Need I say more? *VERY KAWAII ALERT!*
When the Last Teardrop Falls
Part: One
Chapter: Seventeen
"It seems like Cupid shot the arrows at the right people, at the right time," Madison grinned at the new couple.
"Yeah, well, I'm glad," Sakura smiled sweetly at Li who was standing behind him.
"Me too," Li laughed as he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. Sakura smiled and put her hands on his and leaned back.
"If you ask me, Cupid shot one too many arrows," Meilin rolled her eyes in disgust.
"Aw, come on now Meilin, I thought you were okay with it already!" Madison complained.
"I am!" Meilin added. "All I said was that he shot, one TOO MANY arrows," she pouted. "Not like I'm suppose to be all goodie goodie about it anyway..."
"Sure Meilin..." Madison laughed ignoring everything that Meilin had just said.
"Well I'm sure I'm not going to be the only one that will respond this way, so get used to it," Meilin shrugged.
"What?!" Madison and Sakura asked in shock.
"Who else?" Li asked nervously.
"Umm...Tori and Kero," Meilin gave them all the "duh" gesture.
"I asked WHO not WHAT..." Li reminded.
"Li!" Sakura play punched him in the gut.
"Sowie," Li smiled sweetly kissing her lightly on her forehead.
"Suck up..." Meilin pouted.
"Didn't you already tell Tori?" Madison inquired.
"I...uh...well...I got home late last night..." Sakura stuttered trying to make up an excuse.
"Sure, that's it," Meilin nodded her head sarcastically.
"Well, are you going to tell him today?" Li asked worriedly.
"Hm, do you want to die today, or later?" Sakura asked still teasing Li.
"It depends..." Li grinned.
"On what?" Sakura asked in confusion.
"Are we going to make out today, or later?" Li asked trying to be serious. Madison laughed at Li's "boyfriend" efforts.
"We could do both," Sakura grinned pulling him in closer. Li blushed not expecting that kind of answer. He eventually caved in and pulled her closer to him. Sakura smiled and kissed him lightly. Li gave her the "what?" look and kissed her passionately instead.
"Aww!!! You guys are soooooooo kawaii!!" Madison exclaimed.
"No...that's gross..." Meilin laughed. "Okay okay...I'm going home, I think I'm getting in the way," she waved and headed home.
"Don't let her make you two stop, go on..." Madison giggled.
"Actually, it could be you making them stop!" Meilin teased as she slowed down her pace.
"No...that's not true..." Madison twiddled her thumbs together. "Whatever...Please do continue..." she smiled. Sakura and Li looked at her oddily.
"Go home Madison, this is romance, not porn!" Meilin laughed and ran home.
"It isn't? Aww...too bad..." Li shook his head sadly.
"Li!" Sakura playfully punched him in the gut.
"Okay..okay..." Li laughed.
"Let's not do this infront of Madison," Sakura giggled.
"What? You mean this?" Li asked as he began to pretend to make out with Sakura. Sakura laughed and played along. Madison laughed uncontrollably and rolled on the cement with tears streaming down her cheeks from laughter. As she was rolling on the floor, she noticed a familiar figure walk by. She gasped and quickly got back onto her feet.
"Umm...you guys..." Madison tapped Li on the shoulder.
"Go away Madison..." Li mumbled.
"No really...you guys..." Madison continued nervously.
"Madison!" Sakura laughed still pretending that they were making out.
"Fine, don't say I didn't warn you..." Madison whispered as her voice faded.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING BRAT!?!" Tori screamed pulling Li away from Sakura.
"I told you..." Madison gasped. Li was speechless and stood there motionless.
"What's wrong brat!? You seemed very energized a second ago!" Tori screamed grabbing his sister's wrists.
"Tori!! We were only pretending!" Sakura protested as she tried to shake free from her brother's protective grasp.
"Oh really?? It looked quite real from where I was standing," Tori grumbled still glaring at Li.
"They're good at acting, what can I say?" Madison suggested an explanation.
"Nobody asked you Madison!" Tori blurted without taking his eyes off of Li. Madison immediately went silent.
"Whether you two were acting or not, I'm positive that there is something going on between you guys," Tori calmed down a bit and slowly let go of Sakura. Sakura ran to Li's side and held his hand firmly.
"Need I say or see more?" Tori crossed his arms.
"Leave us alone Tori! He didn't do anything to you!" Sakura wrapped her arms around Li's waist, never wanting to give him up.
"Oh I remember what he did to you two years ago! You forgive people too easily Sakura!" Tori argued.
"If it happened to me, and I forgive him, then you shouldn't say anything!" Sakura backfired. "Plus, we've been through a whole lot more than you could ever imagine!" she concluded almost crying. Li held her tightly, trying to calm her down.
"She better still be a virgin brat! Or you're going to get it for sure!" Tori warned raising his fist in the air. Li stood confidently.
"Look at him! He's looks like a piece of decoration! Say something brat!" Tori took a step closer to him. Li didn't flinch. Tori looked into Li's eyes as if he were challenging him. Li's would normally do the same right back, but this time there was something calm and sincere in his eyes.
"Look Sakura, how can he protect you from harm if he won't even stand up to me!" Tori laughed at his little sisters weak and useless boyfriend.
"I don't need to say anything," Li spoke confidently.
"Yeah right, okay," Tori rolled his eyes.
"I love your little sister with all my heart, and arguing with her older brother who is only trying to protect her won't prove me any more worthy of her than I was two years ago," Li concluded and held a tighter grasp on Sakura. Tori was silent trying to understand what Li was saying. Tori felt confused, but only because he didn't want to admit that this chinese brat has finally changed for the best, and has stolen the pure heart of his younger sister.
"Fine brat, do what you want, but one wrong move, you're mine!" Tori shrugged and walked away. A sigh of relief came over the trio.
"Was that a good thing or bad thing?" Li asked worriedly.
"I really don't know Li..." Sakura blinked in confusion.
"It could be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it I guess..." Madison shrugged.
"Okay...it's a bad thing..." Li concluded sadly.
"Nobody said love was easy Li," Sakura reminded.
"After all I had to go through just to get you, I think I have an idea," Li laughed.
"Well I think it was worth it, don't you?" Sakura asked pulling him in closer.
"Definitely," Li grinned and kissed her lightly. They stared into eachothers eyes and smiled before kissing again. Madison sighed and slowly walked away leaving the two cardcaptors alone.
'Oh, the worst isn't over yet Li...' Madison sighed sadly and disappeared into the shadows.
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"I'm home!" Sakura yelled as she slipped her shoes off and headed towards the kitchen.
"Hello Sakura," Mr. Kinomoto greeted as he took a sheet full of cookies out of the oven.
"Hey Dad," Sakura smiled. "How was you day?" she asked casually as she eyed the fresh cookies.
"It was alright I suppose," Mr. Kinomoto sighed. "Would you like a cookie?" he laughed noticing that his little girl was practically drooling over them.
"You totally read my mind," Sakura laughed and stuffed a cookie into her mouth.
"So...what is this I'm hearing about you and Li?" Mr. Kinomoto teased. Sakura stopped chewing and began to choke on the cookie she was chewing until she coughed it away.
"Who have you talking to Dad?" Sakura asked a little surprised that her own dad knew about it.
"Oh, I have my ways..." Mr. Kinomoto grinned.
"No, seriously Dad," Sakura shook her head back and forth, obviously not buying her Dad's excuse.
"Alright alright," Mr. Kinomoto put his hands up in the air in defeat, then cleared his throat. "Tori told me..." he mumbled.
"See I knew that you couldn't find things out just like that," Sakura teased.
"Hey, I can also tell by the expression of happiness on you face," Mr. Kinomoto pointed out trying to make himself feel less old.
"Ha! Just wait until...*cough* you know *cough* then we'll see the expression of not just happiness, but satisfaction on her face!" Tori laughed.
"Haha, very funny, I can't wait to see the expression on your face when you find out!!" Sakura backfired and began to laugh.
"Hey...that's not so funny Sakura..." Tori replied seriously. Sakura just continued to laugh.
"No, really, it isn't..." Tori continued.
"Huh? I dont' get it," Mr. Kinomoto said cluelessly as he stared back at forth from Tori to Sakura.
"Nothing Dad, don't worry," Sakura smiled and began to make her way to her room.
"Would you like another cookie?" Mr. Kinomoto asked giving up on the topic that they were originally talking about.
"Sure, why not," Sakura smiled and grabbed a few cookies before heading up to her room.
"Um, Sakura," Mr. Kinomoto called after her.
"Yeah Dad?" Sakura asked stopping in her tracks.
"Uh...nevermind we'll talk about it later," Mr. Kinomoto smiled.
"Oh, okay then," Sakura laughed knowing what his Dad was talking about and continued her way up to her room.
"Hey Kero," Sakura greeted closing the door behind her. "Would you like some cookies?" she asked as she placed her bag on her bed. There was no reply.
"Kero?" Sakura asked worriedly looking around her room. She finally caught sight of Kero who was sitting at the edge of her window. "Is something wrong?" she inquired making her way to the troubled adviser. Kero let out a soft sigh and slowly turned around. He looked at Sakura straight in the eye and bowed.
"Dear Mistress, I know about you and Master Syaoran," Kero said sadly as he bowed.
"How do you know?" Sakura gasped in shock.
"So am I right?" Kero asked seriously. There was a slight pause.
"Yes." Sakura nodded. Kero let out a weak smile and turned his attention to the Cards.
"How did you know..." Sakura asked worriedly.
"It is the prophecy," Kero replied confidently without taking his eyes off of the cards.
"What prophecy?" Sakura asked seriously. Her voice was uneasy. It was as if they were talking about the old Clow Card business again.
"The prophecy of the Mistress and the Master of the Clow," Kero informed.
"What??" Sakura asked as if her love for Syaoran were all lies.
"As soon as Master Syaoran arrived here in Japan, I knew that one day you two would somehow cross a path of love," Kero informed once more.
"So why didn't you tell me?" Sakura asked in annoyance.
"If I had told you, then there would be a great possibility that you would never end up with him," Kero replied confidently.
"So how did you know when we...you know," Sakura asked still a little confused.
"Last night, I could feel great joy coming from the Cards, and soon enough they book began to glow, all the cards burt out and swayed around the room as if they were dancing," Kero began trying to remember and describe the sight. "I could hear soft voices coming from the cards as they formed a circle, spinning violently around and around, with a bright shade of pink and green swirling inside," he continued as he picked up the book beside him. "When the chant finally came to a sudden hault the cards separated from their tight circle revealing a new card which raised above the rest glowing with a gold aura." he concluded still being able to see the exact image in his mind.
"What card was it?" Sakura asked nervously. Kero smiled and gently picked up the book with his mind.
"See for yourself young Mistress," Kero nodded his head. Sakura stared at the closed book, worriedly not knowing exactly what to expect. She looked at Kero for guidance as usual. He just shook his head, letting her make the decision. Sakura cautiously flipped off the seal and slowly opened the cover. She commanded the cards to reveal themselves. All the cards immediately flew out forming a circle around her. She had no idea which card it was, there were too many to pick from! Her mnd was too clouded with confusion, worries, and concerns to think straight.
"Kero please help me, I can't see it!" Sakura begged trying to hold her confident act.
"Concentrate Sakura, clear your mind," Kero instructed. Sakura nodded and closed her eyes taking in deep breaths.
"Now think of the one thing that is your strength and weakness," Kero continued. "Then when you're ready open your eyes," he concluded.
'Strength and weakness?' Sakura asked herself. 'What?' she asked again in confusion. She shook her head trying to focus. Suddenly a flash of Li's face flew by her mind. Sakura gasped. Another image popped in her mind. Memories that they shared together during the Card capturing adventures came to mind as well as the day to day moments they spent. The memories of the past months they had spent together also appeared in her mind. She could feel herself getting stronger, as is a shield has surrounded her keeping her from harm. Yet, there was a sad and lonley space in her heart. 'Strength and weakness...' Sakura thought. She quickly opened her eyes. There floating in front of her was a card incased within a gold aura. Sakura smiled and she reached for it.
"The..the...Love card..." Sakura whispered softly almost crying.
"The Love you have for Master Syaoran is your weakness and yet is your strength," Kero concluded. Sakura smiled still admiring the card.
"I guess that leaves us something to work on," Sakura laughed softly.
"I suppose that's one way of looking at it," Kero nodded trying to support her.
"But we have lots of time to work on it," Sakura smiled happily as she trew herself onto her bed still staring at the card. Kero smiled weakly and turned his attention out the window and let out a quiet sigh, not letting his Mistress hear his worry.
"Not as long as you think Mistress...not as long as you think..." Kero shook his head sadly. "The clock is ticking, but let's hope that time is on your side..."
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Okay okay, I know that this chapter is a ittle boring. But I wanted to cool the story
down a little bit, because of the last chapter. But believe me, a have another climax all lined
up for you readers. I'm just slwoly making my way to it, that's all. So please, i beg you, be
patient.
Special thanks to cetain Readers/Reviewers for reviewing each and every chapter, or just
most of the chapters. Without you responsible people I woud have no motivation what-so-ever to
continue this series. Your feedback on my chapters helps me a lot. Thank you thank you thank you.
(and yes, i do tally how many times a reviewer has reviewed my story)
-Truffle~Vampire
-wassup
-Syaoran
-Fire Angel
-Empress Sarah
-Gato_9
-may
-Misty's Angel
-chime
-Sakura1985
-Tina
-BCzeon27
-Starlight Sora
The next chapter, it is Li and Sakura's one week anniversary. Okay okay, sure it's ONLY
their one week anniversary, but if you guys want the KAWAII stuff, here is a good excuse to put
some in!!! Need I say more? *VERY KAWAII ALERT!*