A/N #1: Sakura and Syaoran are 20 in my fic. They both attend Tokyo University and have been a couple since Syaoran came back to Japan 5 years ago. Now they live together in an apartment complex pretty close to the campus.

A/N #2: Again, I appreciate those who have given those great reviews. I'll think that this is going to be the second to the last chapter of this fic. Well, I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer I do not, nor will I ever own CCS, because Clamp does. So don't sue me, because I am broke.

CHAPTER 8

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Tokyo Park . . .

Syaoran was in very cautious when Kai drew out his weapon. As soon as his weapon was visible, they both took their fighting stances. Both were very calm, trying to figure out who will make the first move. Suddenly, Kai moved in for the attack. Luckily, Syaoran was alert enough to create a steady defense. For the first few minutes, Kai seemed to have the advantage.

"C'mon, is this all the 'Mighty Li Syaoran' has to offer? I thought that this would be a challenge." Kai said sarcastically.

"Well, if it's a challenge you want, then it's a challenge you'll get." With that, Syaoran made a daring attack with his sword.

This surprised Kai very much. Syaoran kept on swiping his sword at Kai's, causing an earth-shattering clang. After a few more shots, Syaoran finally caught Kai off guard and slashed his arm. Kai winced as the thick blood oozed down his arm. Then Kai saw a small shiny piece of metal right under his throat.

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A few feet away from the battle . . .

During the battle, Sakura began to regain some consciousness. She first looked around the area to be aware of her surroundings. Suddenly, she heard the sound of swords clanging. She searched for the source, but when she found it, she wasn't very pleased. The thought of Syaoran protecting her was sweet, but she couldn't bear the thought of Syaoran getting hurt because of her. She wanted so badly just to get up and stop it, but couldn't, due to the fact that she was still tied up by Kai's magic.

Sakura then saw something that really relieved her. Syaoran was winning. She was even more relaxed when Syaoran placed his sword underneath Kai's throat. Though was still a little exhausted, Sakura was able a few words spoken between Syaoran and Kai.

"What are your going to do now?" Kai asked, as he looked into Syaoran's eyes and held his bleeding arm.

"I'm gonna do what, I feel, is right." Syaoran answered, raising his sword in the air. Then suddenly, Syaoran could hear Sakura yelling something at him.

"Syaoran wait!" Sakura yelled. "Don't kill him. I think he learned his lesson."

"What?!" Syaoran questioned, bringing his sword to his side. This was a bad mistake. The moment Syaoran turned his attention to Sakura, Kai used his good arm to throw a huge blast of magic at Syaoran. When the magic made contact, Syaoran's body just flew in the air. After a few minutes of being suspended in mid-air, his body was dragged along the hard pavement.

Sakura was just horrified. She couldn't believe what she just saw. Syaoran had the advantage, and she made him lose that advantage by telling him not to kill him when he had the chance. As Sakura looked at Syaoran's unconscious body, the only thing she could do was cry.

"Well, it looks like I won the battle. Which means that you're mine my cherry blossom." Kai said, but as he turned to face his prize, he noticed something very peculiar. A bright, pink aura surrounded Sakura's entire body. Then suddenly, the magic that was used to bind her was overpowered. When Sakura was free she stood up and gave stared at Kai. But this wasn't one of her confused, clueless stares. This time, there was anger in them.

"W-what's this power? Where did you get?" Kai questioned, obviously a little scared.

All of a sudden, there was this explosion of light. Kai had to cover his eyes to keep himself from being blinded. As the light faded away, he saw one of the scariest things he had ever seen. All of Sakura's cards were released and had shown their visible form, and to Kai, they didn't seem too happy.

END OF CHAPTER 8

A/N #3: So? What do you think? Well, if you liked it, then great, and if you didn't, well, there are other fics out there. I really would appreciate it if you review, but if you don't want to, than I understand. It doesn't matter if it a good review or a flame, just review. If you want, you can e-mail me. My address is the_blue_rose85@hotmail.com. I am gonna be here most of the summer, and I would love to hear from ya.