When Friends Take Over
By: nikki hiiragizawa sailorsjini@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: I do not own Card Captor Sakura no matter how I try. The ladies of CLAMP does. Arigatou for letting me use your characters! ^^
Author's notes: This is the result of sleepless nights and reading Harry Potter: I think of Eriol. ^^ Anyway, this is not a very long fic, but it has three endings and it is up to you to choose which one is the most appropriate. R & R and help me choose the best ending, onegai! Thanks…
Warning: This is extremely a S+S, E+T fic. About those instances when Yukito and Touya…uhm…you'll find out in the end. ^^
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Part 7A: When the Clow Cards do the Work….
In the classroom…
"E…eriol-kun?" Tomoyo asked nervously. "I can't seem to contact Sakura."
Eriol, transfixed on the maze, nodded absently. "My powers doesn't seem to work on it either," he added, blushing slightly from embarrassment.
He's embarrassed, Tomoyo thought, seeing the blood creep out of his friend's face after using his magic. "Don't worry, I know you'll get us out of here," Tomoyo cheered, trying to cheer up Eriol.
"Well, yeah. We'll get out of this. Let's enter the maze and find a way now, shall we?" He held up his right arm. Tomoyo thankfully encircled his arm with hers. Not noticing each other, both of them blushed profusely.
"A…anou, shall we go now?" Tomoyo looked up to the taller boy.
Eriol nodded. Both of them took a deep breath and entered the maze.Meanwhile…
"Shucks, they're soooo sweeeeet…" Sakura said, looking through her camera. They were currently using the Through card to follow Eriol and Tomoyo secretly as they look for a way out.
"You're starting to sound like Tomoyo," Syaoran laughed. "So what are we supposed to do next?"
Sakura flashed the evil smile again and held up the Shadow, Create, Illusion, and Snow. "Time for the conflicts…"
"Tomoyo, don't you feel something?"
"Hmmmm…" She was currently enjoying holding Eriol's arm… Oh no, what am I doing? We're stuck in this stupid maze and I'm enjoying every minute of it?? "Uh, why, Eriol-kun?"
"It feels as if somebody's following us…"(Sakura and Syaoran: *hides in corner*)
Tomoyo looked back. "Nobody's there." Then, a dark shadow flashed before her eyes. Tomoyo stifled a scream but her sudden shaking told Eriol something was wrong.
"What is it Tomoyo?"
"Tomoyo pointed to the dark hallway. "Shadow…it passed there."
Eriol invoked a lighting spell. The hallway was illuminated. Nothing was there.
"I'll go follow it," Eriol decided but something pulled his arm.
"No, don't go. Don't leave me!" Tomoyo was nearly in tears.
"You don't want me to find out what's wrong there?"
Tomoyo shook her head, making her curls bounce and tickle Eriol's skin. He shivered.
"I want you to stay with me," Tomoyo pleaded.
"O…okay," Eriol stammered. She wants you to stay cos she's afraid…not by other things…okay… he lectured himself. They continued walking. As they continued, they saw a light coming from the end of one hallway.
"Hey, maybe it's the exit," Tomoyo suggested. Eriol nodded and proceed. He felt her tighten her grip on his arm. Focus on the light, he mentally reminded himself, trying to ignore the way Tomoyo's touch was making his body react so pleasantly.
As they neared the entrance, Eriol sensed that something is wrong. "Tomoyo-chan," he softly called. "I'll go first. You can follow me behind."
Tomoyo could do nothing but let go of Eriol's arm. "Okay. Be careful."
Somewhere, covered by a shield so as to be able to go unnoticed by a certain wizard and a cunning videographer, a girl softly talked to her cards.
"Good work, Shadow, Glow, Return to your power confined." A smile crossed the young girl's face. "And now, time for a little fright. Dark!"
Eriol walked cautiously to the light. Almost as soon as he set foot on it, it disappeared and was replaced by complete darkness. Panic rising, he called out to his companion.
"Tomoyo-chan!! Tomoyo-chan!!"
There was no answer. Eriol's heartbeat skipped a beat, and he continued to call Tomoyo's name. "Chigau!! Where are you Tomoyo?" He walked to the area where he thought he saw Tomoyo last, but no one's there. Suddenly, somebody seem to come up behind him. He turned around, expecting Tomoyo to approach him , but was stricken when he saw somebody else.
"What are you doing here?!"
"Eriol-kun!! Help me, please," Tomoyo yelled. As soon as darkness hovered, she was unable to feel even Eriol's presence. Warm tears sliding down her cheeks, she sat down. Maybe if I don't walk around he'll come to me…he'll find me…maybe. Not long after, sounds of footsteps were heard. She stood up and wiped her tears, expecting Eriol to come and take her hand, but…
"You?!"
Author's note:
Nikki: wooh…pretty spooky ne?
Syaoran: How come I just got out of the picture.
Nikki: Cos you got bored at that time and feel asleep.
Syaoran: -.- oh….
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Part 7B: Reflections of Emotions…
Suddenly, somebody seem to come up behind him. He turned around, expecting Tomoyo to approach him , but was stricken when he saw somebody else.
"What are you doing here?!" "Kaho?" True enough, it was the Mizuki-sensei who approached the confused wizard. Kaho smiled and held out her hand.
"What are you doing here?" Eriol asked again, taking a step backward.
"Gomen nasai…I have made a realization."
"A…are?" Eriol took another step backward while Kaho took a step forward.
"I have realized, we are really meant to be."
*Blink blink* Crazy, Eriol thought. "You are making a big mistake, Kaho. You are the one who told me we aren't meant to be."
The sensei pouted. "I was…wrong," she said as she bowed her head. Her body seemed to be illuminated by a strange glow. Eriol stepped backward again, half-afraid, half-annoyed.
"Wrong? You left me and then you are telling me you are wrong?" He looked up to meet Kaho's face, only to find out she was crying.
"You like somebody else, don't you?!" the teacher accused. "You never spoke to me that way before!"
Eriol could do nothing but sigh. He slowly nodded. "I have found out what you told me years back. And now that I found it, I won't ever let it go. I'm sorry," he reached out for Kaho but she moved away. "We are not really made for each other."
Kaho shook with grief. "But you loved me first! You confessed your love for me. I don't think you have ever confessed to that girl you like, so I doubt you like her more than me!!"
That hit Eriol, bull's-eye. It's true he never confessed his true feelings for Tomoyo, but does that mean he loved Kaho more? They were silent for a long time, until Eriol made his decision.
He smiled. "Gomenne, Kaho. I don't want to hurt your feelings." Kaho looked up with a hopeful glance. Eriol shook his head. "But I have made my choice. I love Tomoyo, and I plan to tell her after this is over. I realized the feelings I have for you were those of admiration, and I am sorry to make you feel that way."
Kaho smiled. "I understand. May you live happily together." Eriol's eyes widened as he saw a remarkable vision. She was fading.
"Kaho…"
"It was nice knowing you," was the last thing she said before disappearing. Eriol, open-mouthed in awe, was suddenly blinded by a flash of light…
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Warm tears sliding down her cheeks, she sat down. Maybe if I don't walk around he'll come to me…he'll find me…maybe. Not long after, sounds of footsteps were heard. She stood up and wiped her tears, expecting Eriol to come and take her hand, but…"You?!"
"What are you doing here, Tomoyo-chan?"
"Sakura-chan," Tomoyo sighed. "I was waiting for Eriol-kun…"
Sakura frowned. "That Hiiragizawa. You should never believe in him, you know."
"Ara?"
Tomoyo was suddenly jerked by the arm by an angry Sakura. "Why do you love him? You don't even know how he feels about you. What if you told him you love him and he suddenly rejects you? Won't that leave you like a spent rag-doll, crying to death?"
Tomoyo was quite surprised and annoyed by her best friend's reaction. "But, Sakura-chan, you were the first to tell me that I should tell him how I feel…"
"Well, I take it back now," her friend sternly said. "He'll just leave you for a certain red orange – haired teacher. Or maybe he'll use you in infinite ways and dump you afterwards…"
"That's enough, Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo ordered. "Eriol-kun would never do that kind of thing!"
Instead of halting, her best friend spoke more. "Hmph… now that Eriol-kun is taking my place now? You never talked to me like that before. So he is more important to you now?!"
Tomoyo was taken aback. "No, that's not want I mean by telling you…"
"Whatever, Daidouji!!" Sakura said, voice rising. "Why won't you just forget him?!"
Suddenly, Tomoyo smiled. "Why didn't I ask you that question when you started liking Li-kun?"
The angry Sakura was surprised. "I should have told you those things you just said then," the amethyst-eyed girl continued. "But I didn't. That's because I trust both you and Li-kun." She took the other girl's hand. "You have to trust me and Eriol-kun, too. If ever he doesn't like me, I'll still tell him how I feel. Don't warn me. I know every possibilities."
Sakura smiled back. "I understand. I'm sorry." She stepped back. "You were very nice. It was great meeting you."
"Ara?" Tomoyo then saw her friend fading slowly. "Wait, I'm still stuck here, you know…" Sakura was gone… Instantly, a blinding light flashed before her eyes.
"Tomoyo-chan!"
"Eriol-kun!"
Eriol ran towards Tomoyo and hugged her tightly. "Kami, I was scared."
Tomoyo enjoyed Eriol's warm, protective embrace. "Did strange things happen to you?"
He nodded. "But I was more afraid of losing you."
"Ara?"
As soon as Tomoyo said that, a strong blast of wind blew through the maze. {It was kinda bright now, so they can see snow coming down.}
"What now?" Eriol demanded.
The snow storm is getting stronger, and it was freezing cold. Eriol then felt Tomoyo shaking. He took of his school jacket. "Here," he offered. "This will warm you a little bit." He slipped it around Tomoyo's shoulders.
"Arigatou." She took a whiff of Eriol's perfume on the jacket. Gods, I love the way he smells, she thought. But, I still feel cold… her knees buckled under her.
"Tomoyo-chan!" Eriol caught her just in time. "Daijobu?" he asked, concerned.
She forced to open her eyes. "Cold.." she whispered.
"Can you walk?" Tomoyo tried to stand up, but ended up in Eriol's arms.
"Never mind, I'll carry you." Eriol carried her piggy-back and went on walking.
Inside a shield mentioned before…
"Sakura-chan, how on earth did you do that imitation of Kaho and yourself?" a very amused Syaoran asked.
"Oh it's easy," Sakura boasted. "I just used the illusion card to see what's in the deepest part of their minds and pulled them out. Then I used Create to make the persons speak and move. And of course, the next culprit is the Snow." She lovingly stroked her used cards.
"Wow, lemme see those other cards you were gonna use," Syaoran said, scattering Sakura's cards.
"Stop that, naughty boy. I'll use only one card for my finale." Looking over the scattered cards, she picked up the flower card, not noticing there is another card stuck under it.
"Are you comfortable enough?" asked Eriol as they proceeded to what seems to be an unending maze. She did not move a finger. "Tomoyo?" The only reply he got was a "m hm". Kami, is the world so cruel to make me suffer like this? I try to go out of this mysterious maze and I end up carrying the girl of my dreams…is this the punishment for my being cruel?
"Stay with me," came a faint voice. Eriol looked behind him.
"What is it Tomoyo?" he asked, not sure if he heard right.
The near asleep Tomoyo whispered in his ear. "I'll never let you go. I love you and I won't ever let you go…"
Eriol stopped dead in his tracks. She doesn't like me, she loves me! He moved his one had to sweep Tomoyo's hair from her face. "I love you too Tomoyo, thank you for making me realize it." She smiled in her sleep, and Eriol felt this was the best part of getting trapped in a maze.
Out of the blue, the snow disappeared, and was replaced by falling cherry and magnolia blossoms. "I wonder what this means," Eriol thought aloud. "Is this a new enemy or …"
Before he finished his inquiry, he was struck with a sight. Something caught his attention. Bubbles, floating in numerous groups, was coming towards them. Eriol finally realized something he should have thought of before. He set down Tomoyo on a corner carefully, produced his staff and said aloud for any hiding villain to hear.
"As far as I know, the only wizard who is crazy enough to use magic on bubbles is me. But then, I do not own the Clow Cards. So this practical joke must come to an end…SAKURA!!!!!"
On the villains' side…
"Ooops," Sakura whispered. "Why on earth did the Bubble come out? I wasn't invoking it!"
Syaoran shrugged. "You discovered it was stuck under the Flower Card, right? Maybe you didn't invoke it, but known for its playful nature, the Flower Card must have lured it to be released and played with it."
They then heard a very angry wizard call his inheritor's name… "uh, we are in deep trouble…"
"We better call the cards back then," Syaoran said. "Don't worry, I'll sock him on the jaw if he does anything to you."
Sakura turned to Syaoran grimly. "I was worried of what he'll do to you."
Both of them sighed.
Eriol, red with fury, invoked lightning and located Sakura's shield. By some miracle, maybe because of his anger, he pierced the Shield and burnt the two lovers inside.
"Come out here, you, you match-makers!" Eriol demanded. Out came a very sooty Sakura and Syaoran.
"Anou….cough…Eriol-kun," Sakura said, smiling sheepishly. "It was…cough…great of you to discover…"
"Why the hell would you trap us inside the Maze and let us have visions and then kill us from cold?!"
"Hey you…cough…wizard…talk nice…cough to my girl!" Syaoran said.
"Your girl?" Sakura asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Aaah, did I say that out loud…I mean don't dare talk to Sakura that way."
Eriol squinted at Syaoran. "I think the one who better shut up is you, my stupid descendant." Anime-like, sparks flew between them.
Sakura stopped the friction by placing herself between the two. "Okay, let me explain, Eriol-kun," she said, a bit embarrassed. "We did this to make sure that you and Tomoyo will end up together."
Eriol: blink blink
Sakura nodded. "If you cannot do it in a normal way, we gotta think of a conflict to make you closer. We are successful, right? So now you know you have feelings for each other."
Eriol shook his head. "Geez, Sakura. If I had never found out Tomoyo loves me, I'll kill you right now."
"Ho…hoooeee?"
"Come on and help me take Tomoyo to a safer place." He gently picked up the sleeping Tomoyo and carried her to a classroom.
"Eriol-kun," Sakura softly said. "Gomenne, I didn't know it would cause much trouble."
"Forget it. Let's just say thanks to a certain Bubble Card for being playful that I found out the origin of this mess. If not, I'd be damned I couldn't find out what was wrong."
"Ehehehehehe…"
Author's note:
Nikki: Whew, I got really spent thinking of the right Clow Cards to do the job…
Eriol: I found it out, nyah…
Nikki: Shut up. *Suffocates Eriol* Okay, there are three endings I made for this fic. If you want the usual, sweet lovey-dovey ending, it's ending 1. If you want Tomoyo making the move on Eriol, it's ending 2. If you want Eriol to do the trick, it's ending three. May I remind you that endings 2 and 3 may have lemon implied…implied only, and most of the actions are lime. So if you don't want reading this kind of stuff, don't proceed to endings 2 and 3!!!!
Eriol: Me? Making the move, I would not …
Nikki: Shut up
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