Key: * blah blah blah* = my interruption
" blah blah blah" = someone talking
' blah blah blah' = thought or Souyoku talking


Sakura and Syaoran were both on Souyoku's back as they neared the borders of Aqualia. They were heading for Emberal, the land that was made of fire.
' Um Sakura?'
" Yeah."
' Do you have the Clow Cards?'
Sakura looked at Syaoran who nodded a yes.
" Yeah I do and Syaoran has some too."
' Could you show them to me? Clow always said he would when he was finished making them but I guess he died before he could come back.'
" Uh... I guess so. Which card do you want to see?"
' The Storm card.'
" Oh. Syaoran has that one."
" Yeah and it was in my pocket * I know that it probably wouldn't fit but I had to think of something. I mean don't you ever wonder where he keeps his sword and cards? * which I don't have anymore because I don't have pants."
' So when we get out of Aqualia could you show it to me?'
" I'll get my pants back right?"
' Yeah.'
" Sure."
They were about to cross over to Emberal when Syaoran got the strangest feeling.
" Sakura do you feel that?"
" Feel what?"
" Oh... um... nothing." ' This feels just like that dream I had last night.'
' Syaoran are you OK? You look pale.'
' No I'm fine Souyoku.'
' You can't hide anything from me. I know that your worried about the girl you saw in your dream. Why are you worried? What happened in your dream?'
' I don't remember.'
' Yes you do.'
' No I don- Souyoku? Do you feel warm?'
' Duh! We just entered Emberal!' Syaoran got out of his little trance to see Sakura wide-eyed and... her hair on fire!! This was not as much as a shock for him because he was kind of expecting something weird to happen like what happened when they first entered Aqualia. He then put his hand on his head and instead of feeling a head of amber hair, he felt hundreds of dancing flames.
" Well look who finally got out of his da-" Sakura blushed the reddest red you could possibly get. She had turned around only half way then immediately shot her head back and began rummaging through the bags. Another thing he didn't realize was that they had wings. Wings made of fire. Syaoran looked down and let out a yelp. Now he knew why Sakura couldn't look at him. He didn't have any clothes on!!
" Uh- um- S-S-Sa-Sakura... K-ki-Kiki packed m-me some c-c-clo-clothes r-right?"
" Y-y-y-yeah. H-ho-hold on." Neither of them could talk, as Syaoran wrapped his wings around himself trying his best to cover himself up and all Souyoku could do was laugh and laugh.
" H-he-here." Sakura shoved a pair of pants in his arms. " Look Syaoran I'm really sorry for not giving you those right when we entered." Sakura managed to say after she managed to recollect herself when Syaoran finally got hiss pants on.
" D-di-did you see anything?" Syaoran was so worried he could barely talk.
" N-no."
" Oh."
' You two are the funniest people I've ever seen or heard!'
" Shut up Souyoku!!" Sakura and Syaoran yelled in unison.
' Sheesh don't get so touchy!' Through out the whole conversation, none of them knew that a certain purple hared girl with heart-shaped odangos was watching their every move.

Later that day...


" Were NEVER going to find a place to stay for the night!" Sakura whined as night was creeping up on them.
' I think she's right. If we don't find a place soon, were going to have to camp out and believe me that is NOT the greatest thing on the back.'
" Well as much as I hate it, I think that is the only choice we ha-" Syaoran froze.
" Did you hear that?"
" What?"
" Someone screamed." Right on que, Sakura, Syaoran, and Souyoku heard a faint scream in the distance. They looked at each other, nodded, and ran off towards the voice.
As they ran towards a forest of flames, the scream got louder and they could hear an occasional " help". They reached a clearing and spotted a young girl who was on the floor screaming for help. She was surrounded by what looked like a group of centaurs advancing on her cackling madly.
" Syaoran we have to help her! I have to use the Clow Cards!"
" Right."*I only know the N/A version for the incantations so that's what I'll use.*
" Key of Clow, Power of magic, Power of light, Surrender the wand, The force ignite! Release! Water Card! Release and dispel!" The Water Card splashed on the centaurs turning them to steam since they were made of fire.
' That was so cool! Clow really was a genius!'
" Thank you so much." The girl stood up and brushed herself off. She was a girl about Sakura's height and age. She wore a hat that covered all her hair and sunglasses. Syaoran felt very strange around her.
" Always glad to help."
" Is there anything I can do for you in return for saving my life?"
' Yeah there is something you can do for us. Do you have a house?'
" Souyoku!! Oh don't listen to him. We don't want to impose on you or anything."
" Oh so you don't have a place to stay. If you want you can stay with me."
" Oh thank you so much! Isn't that great Syaoran we have a place to stay now! Syaoran? Hello? Earth to Syaoran!"
" Huh what? Oh yeah... great."
" Follow me."
They walked for about an hour then came to the border of Emberal and the Forbidden Forest.
" I live right on the boarder and spend most of my time in Emberal. Right this way." As they crossed the boarder, their wings were gone and their hair was back to normal. They were also right in front of a little cottage.
" Well this is where I live." They walked inside a cozy room with a fire lit in the fireplace.
" This is nice." Sakura had plopped down on a one-person couch that made her feel like she was sinking in. She giggled and Syaoran smiled seeing how kawaii she looked.
" Make your selves at home. Ill be right back." The girl walked into her room. She came out after a few minuets and seeing her, Syaoran gasped. She had purple hair. Heart-shaped odangos. And... emerald green eyes that only one other person has... Sakura's eyes. Syaoran gaped and Sakura nudged him in the rib.
" What is wrong with you?!?" She hissed into his ear.
" I- she- it- dream- her-you-" And the rest was a strangled sound.
" Well we never really had a formal acquaintance. My name is Akima and I live here with my mas- uh dad but he's not home right now. He'll be back later. What are your names?"
" Well my name is Sakura, this is Syaoran, and he's Souyoku." Akima just starred.
' Nice to meet you.'
" Uh yeah."
A door could be heard opening. "Akima? Who's here?"
" Um just some people who saved me."
A familiar man walked into the cottage.
" Mamuro?!?! You have a daughter!?!" Sakura and Syaoran were both shocked to see that a man who looked like he was in his 50s had a daughter so young.
" Oh you are the children who helped me escape from my unjust fate."
" Yeah but were not children." Syaoran really hated being called a child.
" So you saved my- daughter- Akima did you?"
" Yes um -father- they did. And they seem like they are really nice people so I've decided to let them stay for while."
" Yes. Your daughter is a really nice girl." Seeing the look on Mamuro's face made Sakura think Akima was in trouble for inviting them without permission.
" Um well I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed now."
" Yes -dear- go to bed and I'll come to see you in."
Akima went pale and headed for her room.
" As for you two, there are two spare rooms in the back of the house. Take them. Good night." With that last word, Mamuro left for Akima's room and Sakura along with Syaoran and Souyoku headed for the back rooms.
" I hope Akima's OK. Mamuro isn't as nice as I thought he was."
" Oh well good night Sakura. Souyoku, you sleep with Sakura."

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Syaoran woke up to the sound of whimpering. He got out of bed and opened the door to find Akima crawling on the floor towards Sakura's room.
" Akima? What happened?" She was lying on the floor, wheezing with her clothes shredded exposing a great length of her body. She had a number if scars and burns on her.
" Syaoran..." she called to him her voice as weak as ever. Syaoran came to her side and lifted her up. She buried her head in his chest and inhaled his sent.
" Daddy..." Right then Akima passed out cold in Syaoran's arms.
' Did she just call me daddy?'
He put Akima on his back and opened the door to Sakura's room. He put Akima on one of the little couches that were in the room and walked over to Sakura.
" Sakura... Sakura wake up."
" Syaoran? Wha-what are you doing here?"
" It's Akima. She really hurt badly." Sakura sat up rather quickly and walked over to where Akima was sleeping.
" Oh my god. What did this to her? Do you think it was Mamuro?!?"
" He wouldn't do that to he even if he was as mad ever! I mean she's his daughter!"
Souyoku also woke up. ' Man that is a strange kid.'
" What do you mean?"
' She thinks Syaoran is her dad!'
" What? That doesn't make any sense! They are the same age. You must have had some warped dream Souyoku."
' Jesus Christ! What happened to her?!?' Souyoku walked over to Akima and examined her.
' Impossible... how the hell is this possible! The only creature strong enough to do this kind of damage to a human without killing it would be a warlock but they are all extinct by now.'
" Well what ever it is I'm not letting it do anymore damage." This statement from Syaoran, for some odd reason, made Sakura feel cold. The only person Syaoran ever said things like that about was Sakura. But it doesn't matter. They are just friends, right?
" Hello Sakura did you hear me? Are you aright? You look sick."
" No I-I-I'm just worried about Akima."
" Well if you don't give her some clothes to wear she'll catch cold." Akima was still lying there half-naked.
" Oh right." Sakura quickly redressed Akima and Syaoran carried her over to Sakura's bed. After an hour or two, Akima woke up to see two faces peering down at her.
" Mommy... Daddy..." Akima went up and grabbed the necks of the two completely puzzled teens and hugged them.
" Were" cough "not" gasp "your parents!!"
Akima opened her eyes and let go blushing.
" Sorry."
" Akima I have to know who did this to you."
"..."
" Akima you have to tell us."
' It was Mamuro.'
" Is that true Akima?"
"..."
" Akima."
" Y-y-yes."
" But why would your father do this to you?"
" He-he's not my father. He has my father and my mother. Please you have to help me. I have to save my mom and dad. Please say you'll help me?"
" Of course we will. But first we have to get out of here."
" Right. Sakura you get the things ready and I'll make sure the coast is clear. When you are ready, tell me and I'll freeze time."
" Got ya." Sakura started to pull everything together as Syaoran looked to see if Mamuro was out there, his sword in his hand. * If anyone has any idea where he keeps that thing please tell me. ^_^*
" OK were ready."
" Time Card! Freeze the moment!" Sakura, Syaoran, Souyoku, and Akima headed out the open window and crossed over to Emberal.

A/N: Wow I finished that in one LONG sitting. I think my butt is numb. *-* Anyways, how was it? I must know and this time I won't type review a million times. ^_^ But I do need reviews to write the next part. I would like to tell everyone to take the time to read the bios of the authors and check out their web pages. Also some people have cool pictures. If you want to see what Chibi Sakura looks like, check out my bio. REMEMBER TO REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!! Ta ta!
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