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1 Chapter Seven

1.1 Hiya, Lunar-chan is back!! DISCLAMER: I WILL NEVER OWN CCS!

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*One Month Later, Tomoeda Senior High*

It had been a very quiet month since the Reimeino's mysteriously disappeared and spring was in full swing. The cherry trees were in full bloom and everything looked so beautiful. Syaoran was still living with Sakura and wasn't really searching that hard for a new apartment. He and Sakura hadn't kissed yet, (do you think I would do that and not write about it? Come on people!), even though he really wanted to. They were walking into school when Tomoyo ran up to them.

"Sakura, Li-kun!" she stopped in front of them "They're back!!"

"Who?" asked Sakura. Tomoyo sweatdropped.

"Mizumi and Tenkou!"

"Are you serious?" Syaoran exclaimed.

"Hai, dead serious. I saw them walk through the gate earlier."

"Wonderful." he sighed

"Well we better get to class." said Sakura. When they got into class, Mizumi and Tenkou weren't there yet but a familiar face was. Kaho was standing at the front of the class. Sakura ran up to the desk.

"Kaho-sama!" Kaho smiled.

"Ohayo Sakura. How are you?" Syaoran and Tomoyo came up behind Sakura. Kaho smiled at them as well. "Ohayo to you two as well."

"Kaho-sama, are you our teacher today?" Sakura asked.

"Hai. You teacher well be gone for a few months. I thought this would be the perfect chance to see you all again. But for class, it's Ms. Mizuki, alright?"

"Hai."

"Alright, take your seats and we'll start class." They sat down. Just before the bell rang, the door opened. Mizumi came in followed by Tenkou. They didn't even cast a glance at Sakura or Syaoran and sat down immediately. Kaho watched them carefully and then started class.

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*Later that day, Lunch*

"I thought they would never come back." said Sakura.

"I assumed that was a good thing." Said Syaoran "They're probably here to implement their new plans." They were sitting by themselves outside under the cherry trees. Mizumi and Tenkou were sitting with Kano and Chino at their own table, talking quietly.

"Yea." as she watched, Tenkou stood up, looking very angry. There were an exchange of words and she sat down, looking depressed. "Ya know Syaoran. it seems to be that Tenkou's heart isn't in this." Syaoran nodded.

"I know. she does seem to disagree and argue with her siblings a lot." Just then, Kaho showed up in front of them. Sakura yelped in surprise.

"Kaho-sama, don't scare me like that!" Kaho smiled.

"Sorry Sakura." She looked over to the Reimeino's "Tomoyo has been filling me in about recent events."

"What do you make of it?" asked Sakura

"They're very odd. they have very old auras."

"Old?"

"Hai. They have very powerful magic that has been around since before Clow Reed's time. They seem to have tapped into old powers. Older powers always seem to be the strongest."

"I believe that. They have elemental guardians that are stronger than my elemental cards. They stomped us flat the last time we fought."

"I'm not surprised. I would be right in saying that their guardians look exactly like your cards, maybe a difference in color?"

"Hai, how'd you know?"

"Ask Syaoran. He probably knows the story better than I." Sakura turned to Syaoran who had a confused look on his face.

"What story? I don't know what." suddenly it dawned on him "Wait! I remember. My mother used to tell us all the time about when Clow Reed first created the Clow Cards. Since the cards use such powerful magic, he had to instill the help of another soccer to create the cards. After they finished, Clow was overcome with power and they had a dispute. Clow was always a little insane, but the cards made that insanity grow and he ended up. killing. the other soccer. and his wife. Their children escaped." Syaoran looked up "That was when Clow couldn't control the cards and the cards were controlling him."

"Wow." Sakura muttered, "Do you know the other soccer's name?"

"No. mother never bothered to tell us. I don't think she even knew." Kaho smiled. Sakura looked at her questioningly.

"Do you know?" Kaho shook her head.

"I haven't got a clue." She was still smiling "But I am sure it shall be revealed in time."

"Hai."

"I'll see you two after lunch." Kaho turned "Bye."

"Bye Kaho-sama." Sakura said. Syaoran just waved.

"I think she knows more than she is telling." He said

"Well that's what she usually does." Sakura sighed, "She wants us to figure out the puzzle ourselves." Syaoran shook his head.

"I hate it when she does that." Sakura turned and smiled at him. He blushed a little.

"But it makes us think." She looked over to Tenkou again "We'll figure it out sooner or later."

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"That Ms. Mizuki is going to expose us!" growled Kano

"I doubt it, she seems the mysterious type." Chino said, casting a glance toward Sakura and Syaoran. "She wouldn't flat out tell them about us."

"She better not." Said Mizumi

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*Sunday, Kinomoto Residence*

Sakura and Syaoran were sitting on the couch, watching television when the doorbell rang. Sakura got up and answered it. Yukito and Touya were standing there. Sakura's eyes lit up.

"Yukito-san, Nii-chan! Konichi wa!"

"Hi Sakura. It's good to see you." Yukito said

"Likewise."

"You gonna let us in or not kaijuu?" said Touya. Sakura glared at him.

"For the thousandth time, kaijuu ja nai!" Touya just smiled. Sakura stepped aside to let them in and they all went in the living room. Touya stopped short when he saw Syaoran on the couch and pulled Sakura aside.

"Who's that?" he whispered. Sakura gave him a look of surprise.

"It's Syaoran silly. Don't you recognize him?"

".." Sakura shook her head ". What is he doing here?"

"Didn't Otou-san tell you? He's living here until he can find his own apartment. He moved back for good." Touya's eyes widened.

"Where does he sleep?"

"Ano. in your old room."

"NANI?!?" Touya yelped. Yukito and Syaoran both looked up in surprise. Sakura rolled her eyes.

"Calm down Nii-chan! It's not." Touya was upstairs before she could finish her sentence ". the end of the world." she sighed and sat down.

"What was that all about?" Syaoran asked.

"Nii-chan is spastic because you're living here with Otou-san and I. I think he's checking on his room that technically isn't his room any more 'cause he doesn't live here but Nii-chan never did listen to reason so what's the point of explaining anything to him anymore." Yukito laughed

"You do have a point there Sakura."

"Arigato."

"So, how are you two, anything interesting happen lately?" Sakura and Syaoran both gave him a surprised look.

"Does Yue not tell you anything anymore?" said Sakura

"Nani?"

"We have new enemies that have done nothing but try and kill Syaoran and I. Nii-chan told me almost. hm. three months ago that you were having 'memory lapses' again. I assumed Yue was back." Yukito leaned back and thought.

"Well. I was, but the lapses stopped about a month ago. The last time, I woke up in King Penguin Park." Sakura gasped.

"That's where we fought them last!" Yukito's eyes widened "If Yue was there, why didn't he help."

"We could ask, but I think he's asleep right now." Sakura sweatdropped.

"Just like Kero-chan." Just then, Touya clomped downstairs.

"Alright, nothing different." He turned to Syaoran "I like the photo though." Syaoran blushed.

"Well," said Sakura, also blushing, "are you guys hungry? I could make some lunch."

"I'm not so sure about that." muttered Syaoran. Sakura smiled.

"Have some faith Syaoran. I have greatly improved n my cooking skills." She walked toward the kitchen "Who's up for macaroni and cheese?" Syaoran, Yukito and Touya sweatdropped.

"I guess all her cooking skills come from a box, huh?" Syaoran asked.

"Yep. Otou-san taught her how not to burn the macaroni."

"I heard that!" yelled Sakura. The sweatdrops doubled in size.

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"Wednesday, Tomoeda Senior High*

Syaoran was sitting at a table after school, waiting for Sakura to get out of cheerleading practice. Suddenly, Mizumi popped up behind him and tapped him on his shoulder. He jumped up and turned around. He narrowed his eyes at her and Mizumi donned a hurt expression.

"Don't look at me that way. It makes me feel bad."

"Sorry, but I always tend to glare at people who try to kill me or Sakura."

"Oh." she looked down "Well, Tenkou and I are not going to do that anymore. We have broken away from our brothers. We never really agreed with them in the first place so we are not going to work with them anymore."

"Really? How do I know you're telling the truth?" Mizumi smile and moved closer to him [he's falling for it!] Syaoran moved back nervously.

"I guess you will just have to take my word for it." She put her arms around his neck and his eyes widened. Just then, Sakura walked around the building, behind Syaoran. Her eyes narrowed and she hid herself, but Mizumi saw her [Yes. this is working perfectly!] Mizumi moved to closer to Syaoran's face. "Besides," she whispered seductively, "why would I want to kill someone as strong and handsome as you?" she pulled him in and pressed her lips against his. His eyes widened and he tried to pull away, but Mizumi was surprisingly strong. Sakura gasped and her hands tightened into fists. She stormed over to them just as Mizumi let Syaoran go.

"HEY!" she yelled. Syaoran turned around.

"Sa. Sakura!" he stammered. She glared at him.

"Why hello Sakura!" Mizumi said cheerfully. "How are you?"

"Actually, I'm having a bad day." She growled through clenched teeth.

"Aw. that is too bad. Syaoran and I are having a great day."

"I'm sure."

"I was just telling him that Tenkou and I are not working with our brothers anymore." Sakura looked toward the ground, her bangs hiding her eyes. "So you do not have to worry about us anymore. Kano and Chino are not as strong without us."

"Mizumi!" Tenkou yelled. Mizumi turned around and waved.

"I gotta go. Bye Sakura." She kissed Syaoran's cheek and his eyes widened "Bye Syaoran." She turned and ran toward Tenkou, leaving Syaoran and Sakura in silence. When Mizumi caught up to Tenkou, she smiled evilly. "My plan is working perfectly."

"I still think it was a rotten thing to do." Tenkou grumbled. Mizumi glared at her.

"Oh, shut up." She turned around "Let's hide and watch the drama unfold." They hid behind the building and watched Sakura and Syaoran.

"Sa. Sakura. le. let me explain!" Sakura fists relaxed and she smirked.

"Explain? What is there to explain?" she looked up, angry tears streaming down her face. "You don't need to explain ANYTHING TO ME! I ALREADY KNOW YOU'RE A JERK!!" she picked up her hand and slapped him across the face. As she put her hand down, she began to tremble with anger "And don't you EVER call me 'Sakura' again! I don't even consider you my friend anymore!" she put her hands to her face and sobbed.

"Saku--" she looked up, her face stained with tears.

"I said don't call me that!" she said angrily "I. I HATE YOU LI!" she turned and ran to the front gate. He just stood there, unable to move. Behind the building, Mizumi donned a look of triumph.

"Yes! It is the beginning of the end!" Tenkou watched Sakura run through the gate.

"I'm sorry Cherry Blossom." she whispered "So very sorry."

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Lunar-chan: Hey, where'd Sakura go?

Neko-chan: (Points to the right) She went thata way, crying.

Lunar-chan: (bows head) Oh great.

Kero-chan: (Transforms into Cerebos) WHERE'S THE GAKI! OMAE O KOROSU GAKI!!

Syaoran: (Standing in the corner, glaring at Lunar-chan)

Lunar-chan: Kero-chan, do you want to be tied up again?

Kero-chan: .Nai.

Lunar-chan: Then behave. all right. who's mad at me for this little twist? (Dodges fireballs) Alrighty, I take that as everyone. well, it gets better. now I have to go find Sakura and convince her to come back so I'll see you in Chapter Eight. Later peoples! PEACE!

Neko-chan: MEOW!