Revealed
By QuagsireGirl
Chapter 4
Forgiveness
Quag/Girl's Note: This is the last chapter to Revealed. If you haven't read the first three chapters, don't bother reading this one; until you do. Read the others first! ^_^
"Sakura!!" Li cried. He crawled to his fallen friend. Li felt tears come to his eyes. He pulled her closer to him, so her head was resting in the crook of his arm. She looked up at him with her emerald eyes.
"Li…?" she asked weakly.
"Shhhh. It's going to be okay…" Li found it difficult to talk, his throat was tightening. Madison ran to Sakura's side and knelt down besides her. Tears were falling from Madison's eyes, and onto her camera, which she held in her arms. Kero flew down to Sakura's face, and put his paw on her forehead.
"Is she going to be okay?" Madison asked Kero.
"I don't know…" Kero replied. His voice was shaking. This broke Madison's heart, to see the great Beast of the Seal, upset also. Sakura closed her eyes.
Eli stood several feet from the others. He was shaking; he couldn't believe what he had just done. He never meant for anyone to get hurt like this. It was like a terrible dream. Eli stood, frozen in time, wishing that he would wake up from the nightmare. But he knew it was real. He had let this go to far. Eli was trembling so much he dropped his staff. The sound of the metal hitting the ground caught the attention of the children surrounding Sakura. Their eyes adverted to him.
"Look at what you did!" Li shouted angrily. Eli didn't respond. He couldn't look. He felt so horrible, regret and guilt clawing at his heart. He stared down at the ground. Sakura was dying, because of him. He would be responsible for taking away a life. Sakura would never walk again, see again, laugh again. He would never see her lovely smile in school everyday, and her determined eyes when she battled her way out of his twisted situations. She would be gone… forever… because of him. "Look at what you've done!" Li repeated, tears now streaming down his cheeks. Eli lifted his head and looked at the battered girl, a friend, now almost to her end. Madison and Kero watched Eli slowly bend down and pick up his staff, still trembling.
"You leaving? Coward! Unable to face the reality--the consequences?!" Li cried. Eli looked at him, his eyes full of pain. He did not respond to Li's remarks, but slowly walked towards the group. When he was only a foot away, Eli fell to his knees, placing his staff on the ground behind him.
"Wha -- What are you gonna do, kid?" Kero asked.
"She's dying because of me?" Eli questioned, hoping for a positive answer. He already knew the truth, but wanted to hear hope from someone.
"Yes, because of you!" Li scolded. Eli shuttered at that, knowing it was the truth.
"She's dying because of me…" Eli replied. His throat tightened as the reality began to seep in. Eli's eyes began to water. "It's all my fault…"
"No it's not…," Sakura said weakly. They all looked down at her weary face. She closed her eyes, and was still. A tear fell from Kero's beady eyes. Sakura was completely motionless. She was gone. Madison broke into uncontrollable crying, putting her hands to her eyes and dropping her camera. Li stared at Eli, waiting for his reaction. Eli leaned forward, and placed his right hand on her chest, right where her heart was.
"What are you doing?" Li asked. His voice was weak, like he had been screaming all day.
"I'm going to heal her," Eli replied, staring at Sakura's expressionless face. Madison stopped crying and looked up at Eli. Their eyes met. Then Eli looked back at Sakura.
"Are you sure you can do that?" Kero asked, slightly doubtful. "A spell like that uses a lot of magic…"
"I don't care. I am capable of doing this," Eli said, trying to reassure himself. Eli knew that this spell would drain him of all his energy, but he knew he could never live with himself if Sakura was gone. The Clow Cards would go free again, and there would be no one to stop them. Eli knew there were too many people who loved Sakura and relied on her. He placed his left hand over his right, and squeezed his eyes shut, concentrating on reviving Sakura. The two began to glow a golden color, as Eli's magic began to work. Eli could feel Sakura's heart begin to beat again.
"It's working," Kero exclaimed. Eli felt himself growing weak, but he was determined to save her. He was being drained of all his magical and physical energy, giving it to Sakura, so she would live. Eli grew tired, barely holding onto consciousness, but he would not give up. Not until she was okay. The last of his energy was transmitted to Sakura, and they stopped glowing. Sakura suddenly opened her mouth, and took in a breath. She was alive. Eli pulled his hands away from Sakura as she moved slightly and opened her eyes. For a second that lasted an eternity, they gazed deep into each others' eyes. The effects of the spell began to pull Eli from their world. Eli swayed slightly. Darkness clouded over Eli's world, as he passed out.
The boy woke up moments later. He was laying on the ground, weak and drained. He could hear voices not far from him. Eli lifted his head to see Madison hugging Sakura, tears still falling from her eyes. He leaned on his elbows to lift the upper half of his body so he could see better. His arms and legs felt like they weighed heavier than normal. Suddenly, Eli found a sword pointed at his chest. "You almost killed Sakura," Li said angrily, pushing on the sword so it was poking Eli hard. Sakura and Madison watched Li uneasily. He could right then and there, take away Eli's life.
"Yes…" Eli replied, eyeing staring at the sword for a moment. He looked up into Li's eyes, which were full of rage. "I also saved her," Eli replied.
"He's got a good point there Li," Kero pointed out.
"Speaking of points, Li put down you sword. I don't want anyone dying." Sakura pleaded.
"But he almost took you away from me… I wouldn't be able to bear that," Li replied, slightly blushing. He leaned harder on the sword. Eli winced slightly.
"But wait," Sakura said, "I didn't want you to die either…" Li looked up. Li suddenly remembered. That attack was meant for him. But Sakura took it instead.
"If I never challenged Eli, she would have never had taken the attack for me" Li exclaimed, his voice shaking.
"See," Sakura stood up with the help of Madison.
"So then it's my fault…" Li mumbled.
"No, it was both of ours," Eli stated.
"Your right," Li muttered, throwing his sword to the ground. He fell to his knees, and his eyes began to water. He couldn't believe he almost aided in Sakura's death. Sakura ran to Li and knelt down besides him. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders. "I can't bare to ever loose you. I'd miss you too much," Li sobbed.
"I couldn't bare to loose you either, that's why I panicked. I couldn't bear to see you die…" Sakura cried.
"I'm so sorry," Li whispered into her ear.
"It's okay…" Sakura replied. She knew he had good intentions when he originally challenged Eli. Li wrapped his arms around Sakura's waist. Sakura rested her head on Li's shoulder. It was almost a picture perfect moment (without all the kissing *wink*). Picture, perfect, except for Kero's little interruption on 'guys taking the hit for the girls' being much more romantic. Everyone simply ignored him. Madison had her camera on, and was taping the entire moment. After a few minutes, Eli decided to end the eventful night. He stood up and walked over to where he left his staff. All eyes were on him.
"What are you going to do, Eli?" Sakura asked.
"I'm sorry, Sakura, but it's been more than a long night," Eli said. He raised his staff high above his head, and it began to glow.
"Noooooo!!" Li cried, "Eli!" There was a flash of light, and Sakura, Li, Madison, and Kero disappeared. They were returned to their homes; to their own beds, asleep, with their minds once again erased of the nights events. With Eli Moon's secret safe once again, for the moment... Eli stared at the empty park. He sighed. He learned something new that night. Sakura and Li really cared for each other… because they never kept secrets from each other, and also forgave each other. Eli waved his staff in front of him and was immediately transported to his home. He appeared at the door, and Spinnie suddenly looked up from the book he was reading.
"How was your day, Master?" Spinnie asked uneasily.
"You know that feeling when your run over by a bus?" Eli asked as he slumped into his chair.
"Really? That bad?" Spinnie asked in interest.
"Sorta. Have you ever had that feeling?" Eli asked.
"Being run over by a bus? Not especially," Spinnie replied, shutting his book. "Why, have you?"
"No, just wondering."
"Um… okay… So what did you do tonight?" Spinnie asked as he flew over to Eli's chair and sat on the arm.
"Nothing that would interest you," Eli replied as he stood up. "Are there any tacos left?"
"Nope, Ruby ate yours. But there's left over tofu in the fridge," Spinnie made a face. Eli smiled and sat back down.
"Oh well," he sighed.
"So tell me master, what happened?!" Spinnie asked in fascination.
"Nothing much," Eli sighed, "You'd be surprise how hard it is, even with magic, to prevent you secrets from being revealed."
The End
So, what did ya think. Read and Review. I'm real sorry if this is way off from CardCaptor Sakura, but as I said, the US version is crap. One I see more of it, hopefully I'll be able to write another neat story. Till, then, Bye!