Yakumo: Hello minna-san
Yue: (enters through Yakumo's window) Hey, where have you been you failed your promise, what's wrong with you? I mean aren't your reviewers the most important thing to you?
Yakumo: (turns around in her chair) I broke a leg.
Yue: Oh (Controls himself) how?
Yakumo: (Flashback mode)
My friends decided to have a birthday party for me and said that only my friends would go. They surprised me by inviting the kawaiiest guy in the whole world to it. We were talking in my friends house stairs when I gave a bad step and fell down thus breaking my leg (End of flashback mode)
Yue: That only happens to baka girls like you
Yakumo: What did you say? ¬-¬
Yue: Nothing
Yakumo: I thought so. Well let's thank the reviewers, shall we? ^-^ but first I would like to dedicate this Chapter of FFL to:
ChetteTeng: Thank you so much for the wallpapers they are so kawaii!!! They are in my screen right now you're the best Chette-sama
Syaoran's Clow: Thank you so much for being extra super duper nice to me. You're a great friend
Ah_Young: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you you're the best
StArPrInCeSsSaKuRa: Thank you so much for your support, your mails and everything you're the best
Aiko Seeno: Thank you for being there to support me in my worst and saddest moment Thank you so much
Sakura-child: Thank you for being my #1 fanfics reviewer. Hope to read your stories very soon
Mitsugachi-San: Thank you so much. I hope you and Pamala are very happy
Brat-girl: I don't know what to say just thank you so much, for everything
To all of you Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Yue: Now to the reviewers
Katryn: Thank you. Don't worry it won't be in this chapter, but in the next one we'll know more about Aku and Xiaohu
Tia: Thank you so much. Here's another chapter
Julie-chan: Ooh, you were so close, I'm 15 now
Sakura&Li4ever: Here you go another chapter read and review ^-^
Monica Chung: AAAAHHHH! DON'T KILL ME!!! If you do, I won't be able to finish hee, hee
Magic Key: I'm like the energizer bunny I go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on....
Well I think that's everybody On with the fic
Yue: Yakumo, as always you keep forgetting
Yakumo: Ok, go on I know you enjoy this part (Puts her headphones)
Yue: Yakumo doesn't own CCS or CC for that matter Nor the characters or the songs she badly sings. All done
Yakumo: Good. On with the fic
Fighting for love
A week had passed since the party and both Syaoran and Sakura were having the time of their life. Not to mention Tomoyo who was having a field day filming the couple, The Li sisters who enjoyed admiring the spaced-out look on their little brother's face whenever he was near Sakura. And also the return of Xiaoryu and Xiaohu was a reason of rejoice for the whole family.
Kero and Suppi were enjoying themselves too. Between Kero's attacks of hunger and Suppi's sugar highs, everyday had been a riot.
Nakuru was always with the Li sisters or at Touya's neck. Fujitaka and Kaho were spending in Touya's words "way too much time together" since the party. He even escorted her to her room that night. It seems they talked a lot that night, and Touya wasn't too happy with the turn of events. Whenever he tried to interrupt one of his father's and Kaho's conversations he failed either because of one of Nakuru's glomps or by one of Yukito's glares which lately, were constant.
Eriol was happy if Tomoyo was happy, but lately he had been worried about her health. Since the party, Tomoyo had been nauseous and he had to be at her side always to excuse her in case of anything. What bothered him the most, was that every time he went through this ordeals, Kaho would giggle a little, as if she was the owner of a secret that nobody else but her knew.
Yukito had been a little sad, and Yue on the other hand was mad. He didn't understand what was going on with Touya. He had been acting strange lately. He wasn't spending much time with him, and the little time they did, it was to call his attention. Touya had a strange way of hurting his feelings, but at the same time he needed Touya because... he loved him. Inside of him, Yue was mad because he was jealous. Since Kaho return he, as Yukito, had watched Touya's behavior and he didn't like it one bit. The worst was that the snow bunny hadn't done anything to prevent it, and the few glares that Touya had seen from Yukito were from Yue. He knew that Touya had left behind his feelings for Kaho, but it was really annoying for him that Touya was so overprotective
They were in Shiefa's greenhouse, were she was happily displaying a beautiful breed of orchids that thanks to her magic were blooming nicely, when Wei entered with the phone in his hand.
-Master Xiaolang, you have a phone call- Said the butler
-From who, Wei?- He asked
-It's your cousin, Master Xiaohu- He answered
When he heard his cousins name, Syaoran picked up the phone.
-Hello?-
-Hello cousin, How have you been?-
-Good, thanks. To what do I debt the honor of your call?- Said Syaoran
Xiaohu couldn't help to giggle -Always the same Syaoran, live up a little! Everything is not the clan- He teased - Anyway, I called you to invite you here, To Ryu's manor
Syaoran was astonished at what he heard - Huh? Ryu's manor?-
-You remember our parents house?- said Xiaohu - Since I'm in charge of the overseas business, and Xiaoryu spends much of his time in Hong Kong, I decided to leave the manor in charge of him and only come on vacations and special occasions, and since you getting married is a special occasion...-
Syaoran laughed at Xiaohu's comment.
-So, what do you say?. Bring your guests, and invite cousin Meiling, Xiaoryu would like that very much-
Syaoran was caught off guard by the comment - What do you mean?-
-Oh, nothing Xiaolang- Said Xiaohu -
-Well, O.K. I will call Meiling and then I shall tell Sakura-chan and her family-
-All right. We can make it a pool party- Said Xiaohu
-Yeah, like old times!- answered Syaoran- I'll call you in about an hour-
-O.k. Couz, I'll be waiting-
Both cousins hung up at the same time, but Xiaohu in his office was wareing a victory smile
-In that you're right cousin, It will be like old times...-
Syaoran was giving the phone back to wei, when a pair of delicate arms encircled his waist
-May I know who you were talking to?- Said a voice behind his back which he recognized as Sakura's
-Why? Are you jealous?- he asked
-Don't flatter yourself Syao-chan. I just felt lonely for a while and wanted to know who was stealing you from me- She answered
-It was cousin Xiaohu. He was inviting us to a pool partying his house- Explained Syaoran who turned around to see Sakura and hold her in his arms
-Now, that's a great idea!. We're in the heat of summer a pool party is what we all need- Said Sakura
-Then it's settled. If my princess wants to go, we are going. I'll go and call Meiling and Xiaohu while you tell everyone else o.k.?- Decided Syaoran
-O.K. my love- said Sakura and gave Syaoran a sweet peck on the lips- But don't take too long.
While Syaoran went to call Xiaohu in the office room, Sakura went to one of the living rooms of the manor where everyone else was. The sight she saw was now common to her.
Fujitaka and Kaho were outside in the gardens. Fujitaka was holding an ancient artifact and showing it to Kaho, who would just hear his explanations and lectures about the era it was from with the most interest. Touya would be mad as hell because he couldn't be able to put a stop to the friendship of his father and the Shinto miko, which was getting stronger everyday as he only watched them through the window that over looked the gardens.
Nakuru would be talking to Yukito, Kero and Suppi-chan while Eriol and Tomoyo sat on a chair near the entrance. When Tomoyo saw Sakura she headed towards her
-Sakura-chan, you're back - Said Tomoyo
-Yes, and with great news- Said Sakura who was interrupted in that moment by Touya
-You're leaving the gaki!!- He exclaimed
-No, oniichan!- she said giving him a killer glare that she learned from Syaoran- They invited all of us to a pool party
Hearing this made Tomoyo go into what Eriol called "a designer frenzy"
-We're invited to a pool party?! Great!!! Now Sakura san will be able to use My greatest designing achievement - She said with stars in her eyes while everyone sweatdropped.
-Tomoyo-chan, What do you mean by that?- Asked Yukito
-Don't ask you'll see- said Eriol
While Tomoyo kept talking about the greatest design she had ever done in a lifetime and Eriol tried to calm her down, Sakura went to the balcony and looked towards where her father and Kaho-san were. They were both laughing and having a good time
*I'll ask Otousan if he wants to come too* -She thought
Fujitaka was laughing at a comment that Kaho made when suddenly they both felt a dark presence around the manor
-Did you feel that Fujitaka-san?- Asked Kaho
-Hai, It's a dark presence- He answered
-Do you think it's the elders?- Asked the woman -If it is, they surely don't waste anytime.
-This isn't the elders presence. This is stronger of what I remember the elders magic was- He answered with a frown in his face- It's familiar thought.
-I think we should investigate the origins of this magic then- said the woman
Eriol felt the dark presence too. He immediately left the room and headed towards the gardens were both Kaho and Fujitaka were looking for the source of Dark magic.
-Fujitaka-san! Kaho-san!- yelled Eriol as he approached them- Did you feel that?
-Hai- answered Kaho -Is it the elders magic?-
-No, it's different, stronger. Besides the elders don't use black magic- he answered.
-It feels awfully familiar, though- said Fujitaka. He then turned to Eriol- Can Sakura feel this too?-
-No, she can't. After I felt the presence, she didn't seem to feel it- He answered
-Why?- Asked Fujitaka
-Sakura's power comes from the stars. Stars have light. Dark or black magic cannot get near her because they could disappear- Explained Kaho
-So she's protected?-
-Not completely.-said Eriol- If by any chance the Dark power grows bigger than the star light, her powers will vanish, but I wouldn't worry about that.-
-Why?- Asked Kaho
-You'll know in due time-
-But why is this feeling so familiar?- asked Fujitaka.
-Because, you have met it before Fujitaka-san- Said a voice behind them which they quickly recognized as Yelan's
-Li-san, You felt it too?- Asked Kaho
Yelan nodded -Yes I did, but it isn't what you think it is-
-And what do we think it is, Yelan-san?- Asked Eriol, who was intrigued at the woman's knowledge of their suspicions
Yelan smiled at Eriol - You think the elders are the ones trying to hurt Sakura, But they aren't the one who you should be afraid of. It's Aku who you must fear-
-Aku?- Said Fujitaka
In that moment Sakura entered the garden and headed towards her father
-Otousan, Are you coming...- She stopped sensing that there was something wrong with her father -Otousan, Is something wrong?-
-No Sakura-san Everything is great!- He said trying to hide his concern by smiling at her
Sakura always felt safe when her father, Eriol, Yukito or Syaoran smiled at her, The first three ones because of their resemblance with each other, made her feel "hanyan" and Syaoran because... Well, just cause. So when Fujitaka smiled at her, she just had the normal "hanyan" reaction and thought as her father told her that everything was fine.
-Otousan, are you coming with us to the pool party?-She asked
-Well, actually...-
Fujitaka was thinking of an excuse to stay with Kaho and Eriol investigating more of the strange "Aku" fellow but he couldn't think of anything. His thoughts were cut off by Yelan
-Kinomoto-san, I was hoping that you, Hiraguizawa-san and Kaho-san would help us with some of the antiques we have around the house. Some of them are so old we can't place them in a correct era without the help of someone, and since you're an archaeologist...
Fujitaka immediately saw the intention behind the woman's words and made his decision quickly
-Sakura-chan, I'm sorry I already promised Yelan-san, You don't mind do you?-
-Of course not Otousan-said Sakura- I know you like to see antiques very much and Li-san's house has one in every corner. We'll talk when we come back-
Fujitaka smiled. Sakura always had a way of doing things that either made him happy or proud... Just like Nadeshiko-san used to he just hugged her
-You go and have a good time for the 2 of us, ok?-
-Yes Otousan, I will-
Sakura then left her father and headed towards the room where everybody else was, with only one thought on her mind
*How am I supposed to tell this to 'niichan?*
Once Sakura left, Yelan turned to Kaho, Fujitaka and Eriol
-Once they're gone, wait for me in the library. We have some things to talk about- and with that she left
-Aku? Why does that name sound so familiar?- he turned towards Kaho and Eriol just to find them both in deep thought about the things that were going to happen
Sakura entered the room where Tomoyo, Kero-chan, Suppi-chan, Touya, Yukito and Nakuru were
-So Fujitaka-san is coming with us?- Asked Tomoyo
-No-she answered- Neither is Eriol-kun and Kaho-san-
Hearing this, Touya decided that he would stay too, but he was quickly stopped by Yukito, who held him by his shoulders
-Don't even think about it- he said
-Why are they staying?- Asked Tomoyo
-Dad and Eriol are going to help Li-san with some very old artifacts that belong to the Clan- Sakura explained.
-Oh, o.k.- said Tomoyo. She then grabbed Sakura's hands- Come on Sakura-chan, let's go to my room, so we can try on all the bathing suits I designed for you, you're going to look so Kawaii!!!!-
Everyone sweat dropped as Sakura and Tomoyo went out of the room while talking about "how kawaii Sakura would look with Tomoyo's new designs"
Syaoran had just finished talking with Xiaohu and was now calling Meiling. He had been worried about her since the party. She had that fake smile on her face all night, and everybody else had fallen for that trick, he almost did too, but there was something that gave it away.
*I'll talk to her today, no matter what* He thought
He dialed the number. It rang once... twice
In the Li-Rae manor, Meiling was training when she heard the phone ring once... twice...
*Mom will pick it up* She thought and continued training
The phone continued ringing, three, four times
-Oh all right!!!- she said annoyed and picked up the phone- What do you want?
-hello Mei-mei- said the other voice on the other side of the phone line, which she quickly recognized as Syaoran's
-Syaoran... I'm so sorry...I didn't mean to...-
-Don't worry Mei-mei, I know you must be training now and since I'm bothering you...-
-...You're not bothering me, Xiao- she interrupted him
-Well, I called you because Xiaohu and Xiaoryu invited us to a pool party and they requested your presence- he said- Tomoyo, Eriol and the whole group are going-
-To tell you the truth Xiao...-This time Syaoran interrupted her
-Please Mei-mei, we haven't talked in such a long time, please come with us-
Meiling smiled -O.k. I'll go. Meet you all in the manor
-O.k. Mei-mei see you later bye- said Syaoran
-Bye, Xiao... -Said Meiling and hung up
While Tomoyo was playing dress up with Sakura, Touya was looking for Fujitaka and Kero and Suppi were stuffing themselves with candy with the Li sisters in their quarters, Nakuru was deep in thought, Yukito noticed this and headed towards her.
-What's wrong Nakuru-chan? Do you have a problem?- asked Yukito
-No Yukito-kun- she answered- But I don't know. I have this strange feeling that Eriol won't come with us for a reason and I can't shake it off-
In that moment as if by magic, Eriol entered the room along with Fujitaka
-Speaking of the devil...-said Nakuru, but she stopped when she saw both Fujitaka and Eriol's faces, they looked very serious
-Eriol-kun, please lock the door- said Fujitaka
Eriol did as he was told, and returned to Fujitaka's side. Then turning to both Yukito and Nakuru they said a spell
-Moon Guardian created by Clow reveal your true self to us...-
Clow Reed's Mahoujin appeared at the feet of both Nakuru and Yukito
-...under contract I, Clow, command you, Release!!...-
-...Yue- said Fujitaka
-...Ruby Moon- Said Eriol
Both Yukito and Nakuru fell into a deep slumber. Wings enveloped Yukito's body, while Nakuru was surrounded by what looked like a cocoon of winds. In the end where once stood Yukito, there was a young man with silvery hair and clear blue eyes that were cold as ice. He was dressed in robes that were the whitest of white. He was so serious unlike Yukito that was always in a happy mood. He had wings that resembled a bird's which made him look ethereal almost godlike and angel-like.
Where once Nakuru stood now there was a girl with pinkish hair and ruby-red eyes. She was wearing elbow length black gloves. She had a white long shirt and in her torso area she wore a black overcoat which ended in a red tail both in the front and in the back of the long skirt. In her back there were a black pair of butterfly wings, with little ruby diamonds in them.
-Why did you summoned us Clow?- said Yue
-It has been such a long time- said Ruby Moon. She then flashed a smile at Eriol- It's good to see you again Eriol-sama
-You too Fujitaka-sama- said Yue. Then noticing that his mistress was no where to be seen he got scared- Where's Sakura-sama?, Why did you summon us? Is she in any danger?-
Fujitaka was about to talk when the doors flew open
-Yue-
-Ruby-
-You guys are back- screeched Kero as he began to change form.
-We've missed you both- added Suppi as he changed into his true form
When they were ready, where there was Kero now stood The magical beast Keroberos proudly and were there was Suppi now stood Spinel Sun
-Eriol-sama and Fujitaka-sama summoned us- said Ruby Moon who hugged Spinel- I've missed you Suppi-chan
-You and that silly name-
-Does it still bother you? I thought you'd grown accustomed- she teased
-So...Why did you call the Moon guardians Clow?- asked Kero who sat next to Yue-It's been such a long time-
-It's a good thing that you both barged into the room that way- said Eriol, that way we only have to explain this once-
The four Guardians looked at both men
-We think... No, we know that Sakura-san is in danger
-That's the one Sakura-chan!!!!-
-But Tomoyo-chan... Are you sure?-
-Of course I'm sure Sakura-chan-
-But don't you think it's too much... in this case, too less?-
-Nonsense, you look great, Syaoran-kun won't be able to resist you-
Sakura sighed the bathing suit was really small... But she didn't want to make Tomoyo sad by not wearing it
-O.k. Tomoyo-chan, I'll wear it-
-Oh, Arigato Sakura-chan!, you've made me really happy!!!! You'll look great, I assure you- she said. Then her eyes went in starry mode- and I'll have memorable footage of you to show the stockholders of my company wearing my new summer designs
Sakura sweat dropped
-Tomoyo-chan...-
-So that's why you called us- said Yue-
-But I thought Clow destroyed Aku- said Keroberos
-Looks like he didn't- added Spinel Sun
-He only vanquished him- said Fujitaka
-And we don't remember how to destroy him- added Eriol
-And you want to protect the Card Masters- said Ruby Moon
-Sakura's power is what Aku's after and he'll use the one that she loves most to get her- Explained Eriol
-So... we don't have any other choice- said Yue
-Another thing...- said Fujitaka- we don't want a word of this to anyone the only ones that knows besides us are Kaho and Yelan-san.
-What about our fake forms?- asked Yue
-Yue, I'd rather have Yukito not remembering any of this conversation- he said
-As you say, Fujitaka-sama-
Eriol looked at Ruby Moon and sighed
-You've always remembered everything as Nakuru, but this time...-
-I understand- she said- I shall only remember this conversation in my true form Eriol-sama
Eriol smiled -Thank you-
-What about us?- Asked Keroberos
-Both you and Spinel Sun will remember everything since you know how to keep a secret -said Fujitaka- Besides, your sun power will be able to keep Aku at bay since you're all beings of light and he is pure darkness-
-But since you can't be with Sakura always and Yukito and Nakuru can in their fakes forms, they will be able to recognize Aku if he gets near my cute descendant or my half daughter- Explained Eriol
-Then so shall it be- Said Yue- We shall return to our fake forms now-
-So shall we- said Keroberos- let us go first
The moon guardians agreed. In a swirl of lights, wings and wind, both Keroberos and Spinel Sun returned to their cute fake forms
-Well, I'll be seeing you Suppi-chan- said Ruby Moon
-The same her handsome fellow- said Suppi who remembered how she hated to be called a "he"
Yue looked at Kero -Take care of our mistress-
-And you take care of our mistress brother- he said snickering while Yue did something nobody believed would've happened: He blushed, slightly, but he did
As they started to transform, Eriol looked towards Kero and Suppi
-They'll be sleeping when the transformation is over, place yourselves in their laps and make them believe that you were all tired and took a nap-
-Here?- asked Kero
-Yeah- Said Fujitaka
-how are we supposed to do that?- Asked Suppi
-You figure it out- said Eriol leaving the room with Fujitaka
-Ooh, that Clow, he'll never change- said Kero
Yakumo: Well that's all
Yue: *-* Why do you do this?
Yakumo: Cause it's fun ^-^
Yue: Ugh (Turns into Yukito)
Yukito: Huh? Where am I?
Yakumo: Yuki-kun *-* Happy birthday (Goes hanyan)
Yukito: Yakumo-chan... What happened?
Yakumo: I broke a leg
Yukito: I was worried about you
Yakumo: Really?
Yukito: (Nods) By the way happy birthday even if I'm late
Yakumo: Happy Birthday to you too Yuki-kun, and Merry Christmas
Yukito: Merry Christmas to you too Yakumo-chan
Yakumo: And Merry Christmas to you all minna-san thanks for making me so happy with your reviews and giving me your friendship. Thank you from the bottom of my heart . Ja ne everybody AND REMEMBER REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!!
Yukito: Ja ne
Yue: (enters through Yakumo's window) Hey, where have you been you failed your promise, what's wrong with you? I mean aren't your reviewers the most important thing to you?
Yakumo: (turns around in her chair) I broke a leg.
Yue: Oh (Controls himself) how?
Yakumo: (Flashback mode)
My friends decided to have a birthday party for me and said that only my friends would go. They surprised me by inviting the kawaiiest guy in the whole world to it. We were talking in my friends house stairs when I gave a bad step and fell down thus breaking my leg (End of flashback mode)
Yue: That only happens to baka girls like you
Yakumo: What did you say? ¬-¬
Yue: Nothing
Yakumo: I thought so. Well let's thank the reviewers, shall we? ^-^ but first I would like to dedicate this Chapter of FFL to:
ChetteTeng: Thank you so much for the wallpapers they are so kawaii!!! They are in my screen right now you're the best Chette-sama
Syaoran's Clow: Thank you so much for being extra super duper nice to me. You're a great friend
Ah_Young: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you you're the best
StArPrInCeSsSaKuRa: Thank you so much for your support, your mails and everything you're the best
Aiko Seeno: Thank you for being there to support me in my worst and saddest moment Thank you so much
Sakura-child: Thank you for being my #1 fanfics reviewer. Hope to read your stories very soon
Mitsugachi-San: Thank you so much. I hope you and Pamala are very happy
Brat-girl: I don't know what to say just thank you so much, for everything
To all of you Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Yue: Now to the reviewers
Katryn: Thank you. Don't worry it won't be in this chapter, but in the next one we'll know more about Aku and Xiaohu
Tia: Thank you so much. Here's another chapter
Julie-chan: Ooh, you were so close, I'm 15 now
Sakura&Li4ever: Here you go another chapter read and review ^-^
Monica Chung: AAAAHHHH! DON'T KILL ME!!! If you do, I won't be able to finish hee, hee
Magic Key: I'm like the energizer bunny I go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on....
Well I think that's everybody On with the fic
Yue: Yakumo, as always you keep forgetting
Yakumo: Ok, go on I know you enjoy this part (Puts her headphones)
Yue: Yakumo doesn't own CCS or CC for that matter Nor the characters or the songs she badly sings. All done
Yakumo: Good. On with the fic
Fighting for love
A week had passed since the party and both Syaoran and Sakura were having the time of their life. Not to mention Tomoyo who was having a field day filming the couple, The Li sisters who enjoyed admiring the spaced-out look on their little brother's face whenever he was near Sakura. And also the return of Xiaoryu and Xiaohu was a reason of rejoice for the whole family.
Kero and Suppi were enjoying themselves too. Between Kero's attacks of hunger and Suppi's sugar highs, everyday had been a riot.
Nakuru was always with the Li sisters or at Touya's neck. Fujitaka and Kaho were spending in Touya's words "way too much time together" since the party. He even escorted her to her room that night. It seems they talked a lot that night, and Touya wasn't too happy with the turn of events. Whenever he tried to interrupt one of his father's and Kaho's conversations he failed either because of one of Nakuru's glomps or by one of Yukito's glares which lately, were constant.
Eriol was happy if Tomoyo was happy, but lately he had been worried about her health. Since the party, Tomoyo had been nauseous and he had to be at her side always to excuse her in case of anything. What bothered him the most, was that every time he went through this ordeals, Kaho would giggle a little, as if she was the owner of a secret that nobody else but her knew.
Yukito had been a little sad, and Yue on the other hand was mad. He didn't understand what was going on with Touya. He had been acting strange lately. He wasn't spending much time with him, and the little time they did, it was to call his attention. Touya had a strange way of hurting his feelings, but at the same time he needed Touya because... he loved him. Inside of him, Yue was mad because he was jealous. Since Kaho return he, as Yukito, had watched Touya's behavior and he didn't like it one bit. The worst was that the snow bunny hadn't done anything to prevent it, and the few glares that Touya had seen from Yukito were from Yue. He knew that Touya had left behind his feelings for Kaho, but it was really annoying for him that Touya was so overprotective
They were in Shiefa's greenhouse, were she was happily displaying a beautiful breed of orchids that thanks to her magic were blooming nicely, when Wei entered with the phone in his hand.
-Master Xiaolang, you have a phone call- Said the butler
-From who, Wei?- He asked
-It's your cousin, Master Xiaohu- He answered
When he heard his cousins name, Syaoran picked up the phone.
-Hello?-
-Hello cousin, How have you been?-
-Good, thanks. To what do I debt the honor of your call?- Said Syaoran
Xiaohu couldn't help to giggle -Always the same Syaoran, live up a little! Everything is not the clan- He teased - Anyway, I called you to invite you here, To Ryu's manor
Syaoran was astonished at what he heard - Huh? Ryu's manor?-
-You remember our parents house?- said Xiaohu - Since I'm in charge of the overseas business, and Xiaoryu spends much of his time in Hong Kong, I decided to leave the manor in charge of him and only come on vacations and special occasions, and since you getting married is a special occasion...-
Syaoran laughed at Xiaohu's comment.
-So, what do you say?. Bring your guests, and invite cousin Meiling, Xiaoryu would like that very much-
Syaoran was caught off guard by the comment - What do you mean?-
-Oh, nothing Xiaolang- Said Xiaohu -
-Well, O.K. I will call Meiling and then I shall tell Sakura-chan and her family-
-All right. We can make it a pool party- Said Xiaohu
-Yeah, like old times!- answered Syaoran- I'll call you in about an hour-
-O.k. Couz, I'll be waiting-
Both cousins hung up at the same time, but Xiaohu in his office was wareing a victory smile
-In that you're right cousin, It will be like old times...-
Syaoran was giving the phone back to wei, when a pair of delicate arms encircled his waist
-May I know who you were talking to?- Said a voice behind his back which he recognized as Sakura's
-Why? Are you jealous?- he asked
-Don't flatter yourself Syao-chan. I just felt lonely for a while and wanted to know who was stealing you from me- She answered
-It was cousin Xiaohu. He was inviting us to a pool partying his house- Explained Syaoran who turned around to see Sakura and hold her in his arms
-Now, that's a great idea!. We're in the heat of summer a pool party is what we all need- Said Sakura
-Then it's settled. If my princess wants to go, we are going. I'll go and call Meiling and Xiaohu while you tell everyone else o.k.?- Decided Syaoran
-O.K. my love- said Sakura and gave Syaoran a sweet peck on the lips- But don't take too long.
While Syaoran went to call Xiaohu in the office room, Sakura went to one of the living rooms of the manor where everyone else was. The sight she saw was now common to her.
Fujitaka and Kaho were outside in the gardens. Fujitaka was holding an ancient artifact and showing it to Kaho, who would just hear his explanations and lectures about the era it was from with the most interest. Touya would be mad as hell because he couldn't be able to put a stop to the friendship of his father and the Shinto miko, which was getting stronger everyday as he only watched them through the window that over looked the gardens.
Nakuru would be talking to Yukito, Kero and Suppi-chan while Eriol and Tomoyo sat on a chair near the entrance. When Tomoyo saw Sakura she headed towards her
-Sakura-chan, you're back - Said Tomoyo
-Yes, and with great news- Said Sakura who was interrupted in that moment by Touya
-You're leaving the gaki!!- He exclaimed
-No, oniichan!- she said giving him a killer glare that she learned from Syaoran- They invited all of us to a pool party
Hearing this made Tomoyo go into what Eriol called "a designer frenzy"
-We're invited to a pool party?! Great!!! Now Sakura san will be able to use My greatest designing achievement - She said with stars in her eyes while everyone sweatdropped.
-Tomoyo-chan, What do you mean by that?- Asked Yukito
-Don't ask you'll see- said Eriol
While Tomoyo kept talking about the greatest design she had ever done in a lifetime and Eriol tried to calm her down, Sakura went to the balcony and looked towards where her father and Kaho-san were. They were both laughing and having a good time
*I'll ask Otousan if he wants to come too* -She thought
Fujitaka was laughing at a comment that Kaho made when suddenly they both felt a dark presence around the manor
-Did you feel that Fujitaka-san?- Asked Kaho
-Hai, It's a dark presence- He answered
-Do you think it's the elders?- Asked the woman -If it is, they surely don't waste anytime.
-This isn't the elders presence. This is stronger of what I remember the elders magic was- He answered with a frown in his face- It's familiar thought.
-I think we should investigate the origins of this magic then- said the woman
Eriol felt the dark presence too. He immediately left the room and headed towards the gardens were both Kaho and Fujitaka were looking for the source of Dark magic.
-Fujitaka-san! Kaho-san!- yelled Eriol as he approached them- Did you feel that?
-Hai- answered Kaho -Is it the elders magic?-
-No, it's different, stronger. Besides the elders don't use black magic- he answered.
-It feels awfully familiar, though- said Fujitaka. He then turned to Eriol- Can Sakura feel this too?-
-No, she can't. After I felt the presence, she didn't seem to feel it- He answered
-Why?- Asked Fujitaka
-Sakura's power comes from the stars. Stars have light. Dark or black magic cannot get near her because they could disappear- Explained Kaho
-So she's protected?-
-Not completely.-said Eriol- If by any chance the Dark power grows bigger than the star light, her powers will vanish, but I wouldn't worry about that.-
-Why?- Asked Kaho
-You'll know in due time-
-But why is this feeling so familiar?- asked Fujitaka.
-Because, you have met it before Fujitaka-san- Said a voice behind them which they quickly recognized as Yelan's
-Li-san, You felt it too?- Asked Kaho
Yelan nodded -Yes I did, but it isn't what you think it is-
-And what do we think it is, Yelan-san?- Asked Eriol, who was intrigued at the woman's knowledge of their suspicions
Yelan smiled at Eriol - You think the elders are the ones trying to hurt Sakura, But they aren't the one who you should be afraid of. It's Aku who you must fear-
-Aku?- Said Fujitaka
In that moment Sakura entered the garden and headed towards her father
-Otousan, Are you coming...- She stopped sensing that there was something wrong with her father -Otousan, Is something wrong?-
-No Sakura-san Everything is great!- He said trying to hide his concern by smiling at her
Sakura always felt safe when her father, Eriol, Yukito or Syaoran smiled at her, The first three ones because of their resemblance with each other, made her feel "hanyan" and Syaoran because... Well, just cause. So when Fujitaka smiled at her, she just had the normal "hanyan" reaction and thought as her father told her that everything was fine.
-Otousan, are you coming with us to the pool party?-She asked
-Well, actually...-
Fujitaka was thinking of an excuse to stay with Kaho and Eriol investigating more of the strange "Aku" fellow but he couldn't think of anything. His thoughts were cut off by Yelan
-Kinomoto-san, I was hoping that you, Hiraguizawa-san and Kaho-san would help us with some of the antiques we have around the house. Some of them are so old we can't place them in a correct era without the help of someone, and since you're an archaeologist...
Fujitaka immediately saw the intention behind the woman's words and made his decision quickly
-Sakura-chan, I'm sorry I already promised Yelan-san, You don't mind do you?-
-Of course not Otousan-said Sakura- I know you like to see antiques very much and Li-san's house has one in every corner. We'll talk when we come back-
Fujitaka smiled. Sakura always had a way of doing things that either made him happy or proud... Just like Nadeshiko-san used to he just hugged her
-You go and have a good time for the 2 of us, ok?-
-Yes Otousan, I will-
Sakura then left her father and headed towards the room where everybody else was, with only one thought on her mind
*How am I supposed to tell this to 'niichan?*
Once Sakura left, Yelan turned to Kaho, Fujitaka and Eriol
-Once they're gone, wait for me in the library. We have some things to talk about- and with that she left
-Aku? Why does that name sound so familiar?- he turned towards Kaho and Eriol just to find them both in deep thought about the things that were going to happen
Sakura entered the room where Tomoyo, Kero-chan, Suppi-chan, Touya, Yukito and Nakuru were
-So Fujitaka-san is coming with us?- Asked Tomoyo
-No-she answered- Neither is Eriol-kun and Kaho-san-
Hearing this, Touya decided that he would stay too, but he was quickly stopped by Yukito, who held him by his shoulders
-Don't even think about it- he said
-Why are they staying?- Asked Tomoyo
-Dad and Eriol are going to help Li-san with some very old artifacts that belong to the Clan- Sakura explained.
-Oh, o.k.- said Tomoyo. She then grabbed Sakura's hands- Come on Sakura-chan, let's go to my room, so we can try on all the bathing suits I designed for you, you're going to look so Kawaii!!!!-
Everyone sweat dropped as Sakura and Tomoyo went out of the room while talking about "how kawaii Sakura would look with Tomoyo's new designs"
Syaoran had just finished talking with Xiaohu and was now calling Meiling. He had been worried about her since the party. She had that fake smile on her face all night, and everybody else had fallen for that trick, he almost did too, but there was something that gave it away.
*I'll talk to her today, no matter what* He thought
He dialed the number. It rang once... twice
In the Li-Rae manor, Meiling was training when she heard the phone ring once... twice...
*Mom will pick it up* She thought and continued training
The phone continued ringing, three, four times
-Oh all right!!!- she said annoyed and picked up the phone- What do you want?
-hello Mei-mei- said the other voice on the other side of the phone line, which she quickly recognized as Syaoran's
-Syaoran... I'm so sorry...I didn't mean to...-
-Don't worry Mei-mei, I know you must be training now and since I'm bothering you...-
-...You're not bothering me, Xiao- she interrupted him
-Well, I called you because Xiaohu and Xiaoryu invited us to a pool party and they requested your presence- he said- Tomoyo, Eriol and the whole group are going-
-To tell you the truth Xiao...-This time Syaoran interrupted her
-Please Mei-mei, we haven't talked in such a long time, please come with us-
Meiling smiled -O.k. I'll go. Meet you all in the manor
-O.k. Mei-mei see you later bye- said Syaoran
-Bye, Xiao... -Said Meiling and hung up
While Tomoyo was playing dress up with Sakura, Touya was looking for Fujitaka and Kero and Suppi were stuffing themselves with candy with the Li sisters in their quarters, Nakuru was deep in thought, Yukito noticed this and headed towards her.
-What's wrong Nakuru-chan? Do you have a problem?- asked Yukito
-No Yukito-kun- she answered- But I don't know. I have this strange feeling that Eriol won't come with us for a reason and I can't shake it off-
In that moment as if by magic, Eriol entered the room along with Fujitaka
-Speaking of the devil...-said Nakuru, but she stopped when she saw both Fujitaka and Eriol's faces, they looked very serious
-Eriol-kun, please lock the door- said Fujitaka
Eriol did as he was told, and returned to Fujitaka's side. Then turning to both Yukito and Nakuru they said a spell
-Moon Guardian created by Clow reveal your true self to us...-
Clow Reed's Mahoujin appeared at the feet of both Nakuru and Yukito
-...under contract I, Clow, command you, Release!!...-
-...Yue- said Fujitaka
-...Ruby Moon- Said Eriol
Both Yukito and Nakuru fell into a deep slumber. Wings enveloped Yukito's body, while Nakuru was surrounded by what looked like a cocoon of winds. In the end where once stood Yukito, there was a young man with silvery hair and clear blue eyes that were cold as ice. He was dressed in robes that were the whitest of white. He was so serious unlike Yukito that was always in a happy mood. He had wings that resembled a bird's which made him look ethereal almost godlike and angel-like.
Where once Nakuru stood now there was a girl with pinkish hair and ruby-red eyes. She was wearing elbow length black gloves. She had a white long shirt and in her torso area she wore a black overcoat which ended in a red tail both in the front and in the back of the long skirt. In her back there were a black pair of butterfly wings, with little ruby diamonds in them.
-Why did you summoned us Clow?- said Yue
-It has been such a long time- said Ruby Moon. She then flashed a smile at Eriol- It's good to see you again Eriol-sama
-You too Fujitaka-sama- said Yue. Then noticing that his mistress was no where to be seen he got scared- Where's Sakura-sama?, Why did you summon us? Is she in any danger?-
Fujitaka was about to talk when the doors flew open
-Yue-
-Ruby-
-You guys are back- screeched Kero as he began to change form.
-We've missed you both- added Suppi as he changed into his true form
When they were ready, where there was Kero now stood The magical beast Keroberos proudly and were there was Suppi now stood Spinel Sun
-Eriol-sama and Fujitaka-sama summoned us- said Ruby Moon who hugged Spinel- I've missed you Suppi-chan
-You and that silly name-
-Does it still bother you? I thought you'd grown accustomed- she teased
-So...Why did you call the Moon guardians Clow?- asked Kero who sat next to Yue-It's been such a long time-
-It's a good thing that you both barged into the room that way- said Eriol, that way we only have to explain this once-
The four Guardians looked at both men
-We think... No, we know that Sakura-san is in danger
-That's the one Sakura-chan!!!!-
-But Tomoyo-chan... Are you sure?-
-Of course I'm sure Sakura-chan-
-But don't you think it's too much... in this case, too less?-
-Nonsense, you look great, Syaoran-kun won't be able to resist you-
Sakura sighed the bathing suit was really small... But she didn't want to make Tomoyo sad by not wearing it
-O.k. Tomoyo-chan, I'll wear it-
-Oh, Arigato Sakura-chan!, you've made me really happy!!!! You'll look great, I assure you- she said. Then her eyes went in starry mode- and I'll have memorable footage of you to show the stockholders of my company wearing my new summer designs
Sakura sweat dropped
-Tomoyo-chan...-
-So that's why you called us- said Yue-
-But I thought Clow destroyed Aku- said Keroberos
-Looks like he didn't- added Spinel Sun
-He only vanquished him- said Fujitaka
-And we don't remember how to destroy him- added Eriol
-And you want to protect the Card Masters- said Ruby Moon
-Sakura's power is what Aku's after and he'll use the one that she loves most to get her- Explained Eriol
-So... we don't have any other choice- said Yue
-Another thing...- said Fujitaka- we don't want a word of this to anyone the only ones that knows besides us are Kaho and Yelan-san.
-What about our fake forms?- asked Yue
-Yue, I'd rather have Yukito not remembering any of this conversation- he said
-As you say, Fujitaka-sama-
Eriol looked at Ruby Moon and sighed
-You've always remembered everything as Nakuru, but this time...-
-I understand- she said- I shall only remember this conversation in my true form Eriol-sama
Eriol smiled -Thank you-
-What about us?- Asked Keroberos
-Both you and Spinel Sun will remember everything since you know how to keep a secret -said Fujitaka- Besides, your sun power will be able to keep Aku at bay since you're all beings of light and he is pure darkness-
-But since you can't be with Sakura always and Yukito and Nakuru can in their fakes forms, they will be able to recognize Aku if he gets near my cute descendant or my half daughter- Explained Eriol
-Then so shall it be- Said Yue- We shall return to our fake forms now-
-So shall we- said Keroberos- let us go first
The moon guardians agreed. In a swirl of lights, wings and wind, both Keroberos and Spinel Sun returned to their cute fake forms
-Well, I'll be seeing you Suppi-chan- said Ruby Moon
-The same her handsome fellow- said Suppi who remembered how she hated to be called a "he"
Yue looked at Kero -Take care of our mistress-
-And you take care of our mistress brother- he said snickering while Yue did something nobody believed would've happened: He blushed, slightly, but he did
As they started to transform, Eriol looked towards Kero and Suppi
-They'll be sleeping when the transformation is over, place yourselves in their laps and make them believe that you were all tired and took a nap-
-Here?- asked Kero
-Yeah- Said Fujitaka
-how are we supposed to do that?- Asked Suppi
-You figure it out- said Eriol leaving the room with Fujitaka
-Ooh, that Clow, he'll never change- said Kero
Yakumo: Well that's all
Yue: *-* Why do you do this?
Yakumo: Cause it's fun ^-^
Yue: Ugh (Turns into Yukito)
Yukito: Huh? Where am I?
Yakumo: Yuki-kun *-* Happy birthday (Goes hanyan)
Yukito: Yakumo-chan... What happened?
Yakumo: I broke a leg
Yukito: I was worried about you
Yakumo: Really?
Yukito: (Nods) By the way happy birthday even if I'm late
Yakumo: Happy Birthday to you too Yuki-kun, and Merry Christmas
Yukito: Merry Christmas to you too Yakumo-chan
Yakumo: And Merry Christmas to you all minna-san thanks for making me so happy with your reviews and giving me your friendship. Thank you from the bottom of my heart . Ja ne everybody AND REMEMBER REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!!!
Yukito: Ja ne
