Syaoran's Wish

Chapter 5

The Battle- The beginning

A/N: Ok, this is the start of the battle. The battle will last about 2 chapters, I think. *crosses fingers* Pretty please review my stories and read Kimi-chan's story Dew Drops. She's written more and well, let's just say, as it goes on, it gets better. And is she doesn't get more then at least 14 reviews, she's going to stop writing! And I love her stories! Please, read and review, or at least review!

Ok, now sit back and enjoy your popcorn and the story!

*places a tub of popcorn down for Kero and Spinner, who munch down*

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Syaoran's Wish

Chapter 5

The Battle-the beginning

Vines from both sides shot out and wrapped around Sakura, pulling her away from him....

"Sakura!" Syaoran tried to run to her, but the vines also caught him.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Such naughty children."

Floating up to the struggling Sakura, she grinned. Snatching the star key, Ryo laughed.

"I'll be taking this for a while."

"Give it-" Ryo moved her hand and the vine around Sakura's throat tightened.

By some power of hers, Ryo transported all three of them to an open field.

"This is where the battle will commence."

With a few more hand gestures, Syaoran and Sakura appeared on separate ends of the field, in some sort of magic cage. Ryo walked over to Syaoran's 'cage' and lifted his chin. She forced him to stare into her icy eyes.

"Will you follow me Syaoran-kun?" Ryo asked, placing him under her spell.

"I will follow you, Mistress." a robot like Syaoran anwsered.

"Will I be your only love?"

"You will be my only love."

"What will you do about Sakura?"

"I will destroy Sakura."

"Will you do it for-"

"STOP! Ryo, please. Stop it!" Sakura screamed from across the arena. Ryo turned to her, breaking the trance with Syaoran. She flew over to Sakura's 'cage'. Sakura sat on the ground, tears streaking her face.

"Oh? And what do you suppose I should do?"

Sakura looked up at Ryo, defience gleaming in her eyes. Ryo smirked, feeling the girl's fighting spirit pick up.

"Trade him for me. I know it's me you want. So go ahead, kill me, for all I care, as long as you set Syaoran free and let him live."

"Hmm.." Ryo stood in a thinking posture, "I think that will work... Though it seems I am getting the better end of the bargain!"

The force field around Sakura dissolved. Ryo did circles in the air, taunting her.

"So? Come on Cherry Blossom! Let's play!"

Sakura stood, forgetting that she did not have the key. As she felt around her neck, Ryo flied over with speed, crashing Sakura to the ground in surprise.

Sakura hurried to her feet, and began running. Ryo grinned and launched attacks out.

Syaoran watched in shock. Sakura was getting hurt for him?

"I've got to find a way out of here! I can't see her get hurt!" he mutter, making fists.

Though, try as he might, there was no escape from his surroundings.

Sakura crossed her arms across her face, hoping to block somewhat of the attacks. In the light of the next blast, Ryo came. Grabbing Sakura by the throat, she hissed.

"You want me to go easy on you?" She threw Sakura half way across the arena, "Well, you can just forget it."

Ryo held out a key. It resembled the clow key, only it was black, with a small moon topping it, instead of a star.

"Key of Darkness,

Key of Might,

Show your true self before me,

And release your light!

Release!"

The small key transformed into a grand black carved staff, with the golden moon and half star on top.

"Thought you were the only card captor? Well think again."

Ryo held out a card with a picture of 3 people, all the same.

"Clone Card! Clone my image to 25 me!"

Around Sakura appeared twenty five Ryo's all armed and ready. All were grinning, and closing in.

Which one was the real Ryo??

"Please, star cards, help me! Tell me which is the real Ryo!" Sakura mumbled to herself.

All the Ryos prepared to launch another attack at her.

"HAAAAAAAA!" They all shouted as the blast blew towards Sakura.

Sakura's body flew up into the air, blood dripping down.

Syaoran couldn't stand it anymore. There had to be a way out! It was a nightmare for him to see Sakura getting hurt like she was. And it was all for him!

A small light shown a few feet away from him. Ruby Moon, Eriol, and Spinel Sun stood there.

"Do you really wish to help her, Li Syaoran?"

"Eriol...wha?? I mean! YES!"

Eriol smiled.

"Good. If you wish hard enough for something you want badly, it will happen. Though, you must tell Sakura your love on your own. But, I will do you a favor, desendent. I will release you from your cage..." With a wave of his staff, the force was broken.

"Go... fight for yourself and Sakura.." With that said, Eriol and the two guardians disappeared in another flash. Syaoran stood there, confused.

"What do I want so badly??"

Sakura's body landed with a thud. Her exquisite dress was torn and ruined. The only part in tact was the chest area. Anything else was gone... or hanging in shreds.

Deep red blood poured from various wounds along her body. Her hair was scrotched and burned. But Sakura wouldn't give up. Shakely standing, she forced herself to concentrate. If she did, she would be able to sense the real Ryo.

With all her strength, Sakura hit the one closest to her. The Star Key fell into her hand. Seizing it, Sakura cried out with faith.

"Key of the Star

With Powers Burning Bright!

Reveal Thy Staff and Shine Thy Light!

RELEASE!"

The Star Wand appeared in Sakura's grip.

"Now, Ryo, we fight fairly."

All the clones had a confused and puzzled look. How was this girl able to retrieve the key around their neck? It was impossible to find the real Ryo, because they all looked the same.

Sakura held out a Star Card and chanted.

"Shot Card! Go after Ryo! Release and Dispel!"

The Shot flew out and hit Ryo into a tree. The other Ryos disappeared into her. Sakura grinned triuphedly. Ryo groaned and moved.

"Don't think you've won that easily, Sakura Kinomoto."

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Ok, that's all for now...hope you don't mind that it's a bit short.....*sweatdrop*

Anyway....... I hope you like and I hope you read Kimi chan's story. She's a good friend and a very descriptive writer....Imagine....describing an older, hotter, Syaoran!

*Yue glares*

eheheh... and an older, MUCH hotter Yue!

*he smiles smally and returns to listening to music*

*Sigh* -_-*