Everyone was sitting down at the kitchen table, but Julian stood. "Well, time to open presents." Li said. Lita opened her package from Lucas; it was a package of self-lubricating bearings. Lucas opened his package from her, it was some hand weights. They got video cameras from Madison (go figure, huh?) and various items from the others, until Julian was left. "What am I about to show you, you must not freak out." He warned. Lita and Lucas exchanged looks that plainly said, "yeah right" then they nodded. Julian raised his arms above his head and a pair of translucent white wings, exactly like an angels, enveloped Julian's body. When he came out he was clad in spotless white garments. Snow-white hair hung mid-way down his back. The angel, shockingly, was just like in Lucas's drawing. Lucas wordlessly held this out to Julian. "Yuay?" Lita said. This surprised Yuay, "Our parents told us bedtime stories, about a powerful archangel who helped a sorcerer and sorceress save the world from magical creatures." Lita said. "Close enough, but now, that burden is yours." Yuay said gravely. A lumpy package appeared on the table, it was wrapped in a silvery white cloth. "For you Lita, the Star Cards." Yuay said, gesturing slightly. The folds of the cloth unraveled to reveal a light pink and gold colored book. A large lion with large wings decorated the front cover. An ornate clasp with keyhole sealed the book. Without letting Lita speak he held out the key. It was pink and gold just like the book. The wide end of the key was a ring with a golden star inside the ring. On either side was a small pearly white wing. "Now, Lucas, I bestow upon you the Moon Cards, and, my sword." Yuay set a blue and silver book on the table. It was identical in every other way to the other book, except on the cover was an archangel with sword. The key was a small sword, but the blade was the key. Almost simultaneously they twisted the keys in their respective locks, and the covers sprang open as if on a spring. Inside the books were no words, but a deep recess in the center held the cards. Lita and Lucas removed the cards, spreading them into a wide fan, poker style. The cards glowed brightly and sprang into the air. They formed wide rings about them, then abruptly disappeared inside of them. Yuay was calm. "You are the new Cardcaptors, but your guardians have not shown just yet." He said, staring into the empty recess. Suddenly a small blue hawk landed on Lucas's shoulder. "Hello, I'm Wyke, your guardian beast." It chirped. A small bear-like creature with a pair of creamy white wings settled on Lita's head. "Don't tell me, Kero?" Lita said. Kero smiled widely, "I suppose you've heard of me, eh? How I single handedly captured ALL the cards?" Kero boasted. Li and Sakura fell over (anime style) then regained their posture. Lita retained a large sweatdrop, "oh yeah, it's Kero." She said, sighing and shaking her head. "There's a Wild Card about, let's go!" Kero yelled, flying towards the front door. "Right, it's in the mall." Wyke said, flying faster than Kero. "Take these, you'll know what to do when you have them." Madison practically gushed, handing each of them a circular device on a cord. "Ah well" Lita said, as they donned their devices and raced out the door. "Race ya!" Lita called over her shoulder as she roller bladed away. "You're on!" he called, giving chase on his skateboard. Wyke and Kero looked at each other then flew after their charges.


(Next time on Cardcaptors)

Lucas and Lita capture their first Angelic Card, and get a glimpse of their enemy. Who will prevail?