Author's note: since you all seem so eager for me to finish this fan fiction first, I decided to write another chapter. There's only going to be 5 or 6 chapters, maybe 7 if the chapters run long. Anyways, I'm glad my bit of writing has brought some joy to the world.
Arramon: And I'm glad, because she isn't going on a rampage like she did that one time she got a flame for another story. The interesting part is that she wrote her guide to flames shortly afterward.
Author: speaking of which, I need some advice. I want to write another guide to something (I've already written ones about flames and Mary Sues, in case u didn't know) but I don't have a clue of what to write it on. If you have any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them. And if your idea is chosen, you get to guest host that guide.
Arramon: Along with Me and my bizarre tamer here, as well as the anime guest.
Author: anyways, on with chapter 4!
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At the exact time we left off from the last chapter………
"What do you think you figured out," Spinnel asked. Eriol said, "I think I figured out why I always had those weird "memories" all the time."
Spinnel said, "Well, don't keep me in suspense. Tell me."
"Alright," Eriol said, "I'll tell you. You know what reincarnation is, right?"
Spinnel nodded. Eriol continued, "Well, today some kids were talking about reincarnation. One of them claimed to be the reincarnation of Napoleon."
"What does that have to do with your predicament," Spinnel asked. Eriol said, "I'm getting to that. Anyways, I asked this kid why he thought that. He said that he had memories. Weird memories that he couldn't have possibly had. He said that he read somewhere that weird memories is a sign of reincarnation, along with similar looks and personality."
Spinnel said, "So this means……?"
"I think I'm the reincarnation of Clow Reed," Eriol said. There was an uneasy silence for a while. Spinnel finally broke the silence and said, " Are you sure?"
Eriol shook his head and said, "I'm not completely sure, but it's a good guess. That would explain why Nakuru said those weird things to me. Though it doesn't explain how she knew it, or how she knew about you."
"This is very confusing," Spinnel said, "And I doubt that there is any way to confirm your beliefs."
"There must be a way," Eriol said as he walked over to the window. He sat down on the window sill and watched the sun set over the lake. He sighed and said, " I have got to find out."
Spinnel flew over to where Eriol was and landed on the window sill beside him. He said, "The answer may not come clearly to you. Why don't you try developing your powers some more. That might help solve the mystery."
Eriol nodded. He said, "that's a good idea," then started to practice his magic.
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Later that night…………
Eriol was sitting on his bed, writing in a journal, while Spinnel was reading a book. After some time of silence, Eriol said, "Spinnel, how do you spell reincarnation?"
"I'm not sure," Spinnel said, "Look it up in the dictionary."
Eriol used his powers to bring the dictionary to him, then looked up reincarnation. Suddenly, a cool breeze swept through the room. As it reached him, Eriol felt drowsy. Spinnel looked at him and said, "Eriol, what's wrong?"
Eriol didn't answer. Instead, he passed out, leaving Spinnel to wonder what was going on.
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Eriol opened his eyes, wondering what had happened. He was very surprised to see that he had left his room, and was now in what looked like a room painted to look like space. He also noticed that he was still in his pajamas. Eriol said, "What's…….going on?"
A voice from behind him said, "Do not be frightened. This place will not harm you."
Eriol turned around to see who had spoken, and was surprised by who he saw. "No way," Eriol said, "You're Clow Reed!"
Clow nodded. He said, "That I am."
"But that's impossible," Eriol said, "you have been dead for almost a thousand years. How could you be here on Earth?"
"It's not impossible," Clow said, "Because we are not on Earth. This is where I rest now. I have brought you here, because I wish to speak with you."
You do," Eriol asked, "About what?"
"Many things," Clow said, "Including the Clow cards."
Eriol listened to Clow as he explained about the cards. "when I was much younger," Clow began, "just a few years older than you, I became aware of the growing threat. Though most sorcerers were good people, there were some who wanted to use magic for their own evil purposes. I was a very powerful sorcerer, seeing as how I had both eastern and western magic inside me, so I decided that I was going to do something about it. At first, I wasn't sure of what to do, then I got my idea. Shortly after, I began creating the clow cards. I am sure that, from my memories I have given to you, you know what those are already."
Eriol nodded. Clow continued, "At first, I just made the basic four: Earthy, Fiery, Windy, and Watery. Then I realized that the powers of earth couldn't be contained in just four cards. I gradually began to create more, but no others were as powerful as the elemental cards, except for the Dark and the Light. After I had created most of the cards, I found out that I couldn't keep the powers on my own. I then created two guardians: KeroBeros and Yue. When I was reaching the end of my life, I began to prepare the cards for a new master. You know those spikes of energy you have felt in the last few months?"
Eriol nodded. Clow said, "Those were the cards. They have been released, and are being recaptured by their future master. In about a year, they will all be captured."
"So KeroBeros and Yue are with this person who is recapturing the card," Eriol asked. Clow shook his head and said, "Only KeroBeros is. Yue is waiting. He is the final judge, who will determine if Sakura is a fitting master or not."
"Sakura," Eriol said in wonder, "that's the name of the future master."
Clow nodded. He said, "She will prove a fine master for the cards. But there is one problem."
"What is that," Eriol asked. Clow said, "right now, the cards draw their energy from my power. When Sakura becomes the mistress, the cards will need to draw energy from her, so she will have to transform them. Over a lifetime, Sakura would encounter all of the situations to transform the cards, but she doesn't have a lifetime to do that. After the wand changes, she will only have a short time to change the cards. I knew this, so I prepared something to aid her in the transforming of the cards. I created a staff, which turned into a key to keep itself hidden, and placed it in a place where only a certain person would find it."
"A key," Eriol said, then pulled out the strange key he had on a chain, " You mean this key?"
Clow nodded. "that is the key to the staff," Clow said, "When the right words are said, it will change into the staff."
"That's cool," Eriol said, "But why did you make it? who was it intended for?"
"I knew a person was needed to provide the situations to transform the cards," Clow said, "So I put some of myself, mainly some personality and intelligence, into a young boy. Thus, he became my reincarnation. Though he is not me, he does have my powers, and he does have some of my memories. This boy didn't know of his powers until he was about 10 years old, then weird things began to happen. Now, he is preparing himself for his purpose in life, weather he knows it or not. As for the second question, I believe you already know the answer."
"it can't be me," Eriol thought, thought he didn't really believe it, " I'm just a normal boy. It has to be someone else……"
"Denying the truth won't make it go away," Clow said, "You are what you are, and nobody can change that."
"I know," Eriol said, "But I just can't bring myself to believe it. I used to be a normal boy, and now I'm the reincarnation of one of the greatest sorcerers ever….."
"Change is inevitable," Clow said, "It may be tough, but even I can't stop it. But, I can make it somewhat easier for you."
Clow placed his hand on Eriol's forehead, and they both began to glow. After a while, it stopped. Clow said, "There. Your more adult self has been woken up, and now you know some more complex spells. Do you feel the difference?"
Eriol nodded. Clow said, "It is time for you to return to your home. Don't ever forget: I'm watching over you."
Eriol said, "I won't," And he fell back "Asleep". a short while later, he opened his eyes, and he was back in his room in his summer home. Spinnel was flying around his head, saying, "Eriol! Wake up!"
Eriol sat up and said, "Don't worry, Spinnel. I am unharmed."
Spinnel breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I was worried for a minute there. What happened?"
Eriol smiled and said, "I just had a chat with an important person."
Spinnel looked at Eriol for a moment, then said, "I can't quite put my paw on it, but you seem different somehow."
"I am somewhat different," Eriol said. Spinnel said, "You seem more adult somehow."
Eriol then explained what had happened. After he was done, Spinnel said, "So you were right. You are the reincarnation of Clow Reed."
Eriol nodded. Spinnel asked, "Did he say anything about Nakuru?"
"I didn't ask," Eriol said, "But I think we can find out."
Spinnel nodded. He said, "Want to go and try tom find her?"
"Just let me change really quick," Eriol said, "I hadn't counted on going outside again."
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Sometime later, by the lake………
Eriol walked to the end of the dock and sat down. "Nakuru always appears by the lake," he thought, "so the most plausible thing to do would be to wait here and see if she comes."
Spinnel was hiding in a tree at the other end of the dock. Even though it was somewhat dark, he still couldn't risk being seen. Eriol glanced at his watch again. It was 8:45. "I can wait 45 more minutes," he thought, "if she doesn't come by then, I'll have to try again tomorrow."
"Well well," a voice from behind Eriol said, "Look who we have here."
"Oh gosh," Eriol thought, recognizing the voice, "Not tonight. Any night but tonight."
Eriol stood up, turned around, and said, "What do you want, Derek?"
Derek said, "I was just wondering what my personal punching bag was doing here."
"it's a free world," Eriol said, "and besides, I'm not your personal punching bag anymore."
"Well," Derek said, "Sounds like somebody got a little confidence. I guess I'll just have to put you back in your place."
Eriol tensed up a little. Though he could use magic, he couldn't fist fight someone and expect to win. He didn't really want to use his magic, either. Eriol knew that if he used magic, Derek would tell others, and his secret would be blown. Eriol didn't say anything. Derek said, "I think a little swim will cool off your hot head."
Derek punched Eriol very hard in the head, moving so fast that Eriol didn't have time to react. Eriol fell backwards, falling into the deep lake. As they were about to leave, One of Derek's friends said, "Should we wait and see if he can swim?"
Derek said, "Nah, I know that punk. He can swim. He won't die, but he will learn his lesson."
Derek and his friends ran off, not realizing that Derek had punched Eriol so hard that he had been knocked out. An unconscious Eriol drifted slowly to the bottom of the lake, his only hope of survival being that somebody came along quickly and saved him.
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Author: hehehehehehehe. I'm very mean to leave you on a cliffhanger like this, huh?
Arramon: yes you are.
Author: will Eriol survive? Will he ever find out what the deal with Nakuru is?
Arramon: anyone who has seen the show already knows the answer.
Author: so what. Oh, and if you have any suggestions about the guide thing, you can answer in a review or email me at PANDABEAR1328@aol.com
Arramon: So, I bid you adieu!
Author: Adieu means goodbye for a long time. I don't think we will be gone for that long.
Arramon: oops. Ok, the au revior!
Author: that's better. So, goodbye everyone!