Disclaimer: "Cardcaptor Sakura" and all related characters belong to Clamp.
I do not own them.
Author's Notes: I know that there isn't any significant development between Sakura and Syaoran but since they have never met before in the first place, it's like watching "Cardcaptor Sakura" from the beginning again. It needs a little time. Besides you may be wondering how come Sakura is behaving in this way. It's a little different because while her unique characteristics did not change, the fact that Yukito and Kero-chan isn't in this fanfiction makes her a bit different, a bit more protective of herself. Besides, there is a reason why the story flows like that. You will understand as you read further on. Better stop and get on with the fiction.
"Sakura-chan, have you got the cookies with you?" Oto-san asked.
"Hai, they are in my paper bag."
"Then, here's your lunch and we can set off already." Oto-san handed Sakura her lunch box.
"Hai."
The two of them stepped out of their apartment and began walking towards the university. Just when the campus compounds became visible from a distance, Sakura asked her father a question.
"Oto-san, is it true that Chinese people think lightly of single young parents with children as old as them?"
"I don't think so. But I know that Chinese people can be quite conservative."
"Then, what will people think of you? You are hardly 45 and still so young looking and if people know that you have a daughter of my age, what will they speak of you? No, I don't want that."
"Sakura-chan…"
"Oto-san, you are my father and I love you a lot. So you have to understand my desire to protect you. All we have to do is keep our relationship a secret. This way, Oto-san won't be found in a difficult position."
"Sakura-chan, you are my daughter and I love you a lot too. Thank you so much. But is that okay for you? It may lead to a misunderstanding."
"It's ok. Oto-san is the best father in the world and I don't want people to put down Oto-san."
"Sakura-chan, you are the best too."
* * *
Syaoran sighed as Meiling tagged at his arm while they headed towards their first venue for class.
"Meiling, I know you can handle Mathematics and Literature well, but are you sure you still want to take History as your major?"
"Of course. Since you are taking Mathematics and History as your majors and Literature as your minor, I also want to follow you in the same combination."
"Meiling, this is not funny. You have always performed fairly for History." Syaoran retorted, as he settled down into his seat in the tutorial room.
"With Syaoran's help, I can do well."
Syaoran sighed again.
"Hey, did you know that a visiting History lecturer from Japan is here for 2 years to share with the campus his views about changing civilisations?" A tall girl with dark hair asked.
Meiling turned towards her, "Really? What's his name, Tianxin?"
"I think he's referred to as Mr. Kinomoto. I wonder how does he look like." Tianxin gazed into empty space, her eyes shining at the possible thought.
The girls burst into giggles over Tianxin's reaction.
"Hey, the tutor is coming." Another guy by the name of Weijie proclaimed and everyone shuffled to his or her own seats.
* * *
Sakura shifted around uneasily as she waited outside the room, anticipating when the tutor would call her in.
"Class, there will be a new student joining us from now on." The tutor announced.
Sakura heard a moment of commotion going on around in the class and felt her own tension increase within her. Calm down. There's no need to be afraid.
"You can come in now." The tutor called out.
Sakura pulled open the door and stepped in. She could feel the eyes on her as she took her stand beside the tutor.
"Hajimemashite. I am Kinomoto Sakura and I am from Japan. I will be spending 2 years with you. I hope that we can be friends." Sakura said as she made a bow.
Sakura looked up and her eyes fell upon a guy sitting at the back row. He looks familiar. That brown hair and amber eyes. Where have I seen him before? And the girl. Her red eyes and long-flowing black hair. Where?
"Ms. Kinomoto?" The tutor brought Sakura back to the real world. "Your seat is over there, next to Syaoran."
"Yes."
"Sakura moved over to her seat. I remember now. I bump into him yesterday by accident. Oh, I just can't believe it. This is so embarrassing.
* * *
"Remember to read chapter 5 and 6." The tutor said as he picked up his stuff and left the room.
A slight commotion arose as books were being kept and seats being shifted around. Sakura remained in her seat, packing up her bag when a guy neared her desk.
"Hello, Sakura. My name is Wang Chengtian." The guy said as he flexed his arms, trying to show off his non-existent muscles.
"Hello, Wang-kun."
Chengtian was about to add something more when Sakura got up in a hurry and jumped to the front of the room. "Please wait. I am new around here so here is something for you as a meeting gift."
She opened her paper bag and placed a small sachet of cookies into their hands.
"This is for you." Sakura smiled as she handed a sachet each to Meiling and Syaoran.
"Why, aren't you the girl that bump into us yesterday?" Meiling asked.
"Yes… but I didn't mean it. I'm sorry."
"Apology accepted and thanks for the cookies. I am Meiling and this is my fiancé, Syaoran."
"Hoe?"
The other girls broke into giggles as Syaoran sighed. "I'm her cousin." He added as she looked at Meiling in the eye.
"Hoe?"
* * *
Yes, I can feel it. She is special. I can feel some form of power surrounding her. It's very faint but it can become unpredictable in Hong Kong.
Syaoran saw Sakura walking a few steps ahead of him. Meiling isn't around since she has gone for her marital arts class. I think this is the best time to investigate her source of power.
"Oe!"
Sakura turned around. "Are you talking to me?"
"Yes. I want a word with you. Please, this way."
Sakura eyed him carefully and said, "I guess you are a nice person. Ok. Where?"
Author's Notes: Sakura having power??? Isn't this a story where Sakura doesn't have any power? Well, after a series of thinking, I remember Kero-chan saying that Sakura must have some powers to open the Clow Book. So even though Clow Reed may not have existed, there is still some minimal power in her. But it isn't the kind of offensive power like fire, water, etc. I have to keep my mouth shut until my next chapter comes. So, ja ne for now.