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Elements
Chapter Three: Visions
A Fanfiction by Kyo
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Sakura walked blindly trough the darkness, being guided only by the chaotic aura of her beloved Little Wolf. She kneeled near the place where the aura was stronger. She reached out for the limp form of her protector and found out what she had been fearing since she found the chaotic mess that was his green aura.
Li Syaoran had been transformed into a real wolf.
She tried to keep her tears from falling. She was scared, very scared. Scared for her Little Wolf. It was all her fault, guilt raised in her throat like consuming fire. She felt some relief when she found out he was still breathing, he had only passed out. She had to get out of there and ask Kero about this new happenings, she hoped it's effects didn't last for long. She took his tiny form in her arms, along with the stuffed animal, and headed for home. She somehow managed to evade the guards and went out to the street, lucky for her, her house wasn't that far.
Sakura looked at the fluffy form she had in her arms. If this wasn't a complicated situation she would have thought Syaoran looked cute in this form. He was black all over, not a single patch of other color, even his nails were black. He was only a pup, only a few months born. His hair was fluffy and caught the little light there was. Sakura smiled, he was cute indeed, and he looked so helpless, nothing like the real Syaoran, who was always there to protect and not to be protected. She kinda liked this feeling, the feeling that she was the only person that could help him for the moment.
The moon shone high above, making it easier for her to find her way home. The little wolf started to stir, they were now very close to Sakura's place. She stopped the moment she felt him stir. There was no way she could get him inside without her family asking questions, and there were questions she couldn't answer. They were now at her backyard, she sat there with the stuffed animal and Little Wolf Syaoran on her lap, trying to think what to do.
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Syaoran was not feeling well. His head kept spinning around. He tried to open his eyes, but his eyelids felt like lead. Instead he tried to stand up, only to find he couldn't. He also felt lie something was different.
Like this wasn't his body.
Finally, he managed to open one eye and raise a hand, or so he thought.
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"You are awake." Sakura whispered, she felt he was beginning to wake up, trying to raise his right paw. He opened his eyes. He looked up at her and jumped away from her lap. His amber eyes had a scared, apologetic and confused look all at the same time. Sakura understood his dilemma almost immediately. This was new to him and he didn't now what had happened, she also noticed that while he was in this form all the barriers seemed to fall away. Before, it was very difficult, even for her, to know what was he thinking, but now, now he was an open book.
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Syaoran looked at himself, but instead of hands he found paws, he could even see a snout. He felt like crying. He saw someone near him, motioning him to come near. His mind was all fogged. He didn't recognize this person, he felt scared out of his mind. He snarled, baring his white canines. The hurt look the girl gave him startled and puzzled him, but he kept his guard. It was like he was fighting against his own mind, like he had two minds, his animal mind and his human mind. One was telling him to get away from her and the other one told him that he could trust her. It was all very confusing. But then the girl spoke and all his problems seemed to melt away.
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She tried to calm him down, he stared at her like he didn't recognize her at all, his eyes gave it all away. Sakura felt hurt when he snarled at her, showing his little, pointy, white teeth. His shiny amber eyes glaring at her. She knew he was scared and probably out of his mind, but it still hurt. She began talking to him, just above a whisper, trying to calm him down.
"it's okay Syaoran... everything will be fine. It is because of a Clow Card that you are now a wolf." She said getting closer to him. She felt relief when he stopped snarling at her. She saw in his eyes that now he did recognize her. He came nearer and nuzzled her hand, searching for some kind of comfort.
"Everything will be alright." She whispered, picking him up and putting him on her lap. "We will ask Kero and he will know what to do, okay?" Sakura told him, looking directly to his eyes. Syaoran nodded.
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Sakura and Syaoran had managed to evade her father and brother without much problem. She had told them that he was a stray and that she would keep him till she found him a home. Fujitaka had agreed immediately but Touya had been more problem, but finally he had agreed too. Now Syaoran's official name was Kazu.
She retired to her room with the excuse that she was very tired and needed some rest. Now that they were inside her room Sakura and Kero were discussing the problem at hand: How to turn the gaki to normal, as Kero put it.
"I don't see what is the problem Sakura, he could just stay that way and stop torturing us with his presence." Kero smirked, but Syaoran was getting prepared to eat him in one mouthful. He was snarling and bearing his teeth, the only thing that kept him from killing Kero was Sakura, who tried to restrain him the best she could.
"Stop it Kero! This is a real problem! Meiling is leaving tomorrow, she will kill me if she knows that Syaoran is a wolf."
"Okay, okay, but I still not see the problem, you say it was the Transform Card fault?" Both Card Captors nodded. "Well, then the effect of the Card will wear off in a week from now, the only thing left is to wait."
Syaoran whined helplessly. "What is it Syaoran?" Sakura asked gently. "It's only a week from now, it will be fine." He kept whining and shook his head. Sakura didn't know what to do. It was like taking care of a newborn.
"Why don't you use the Link Card to know what he is thinking?" Kero asked. Both looked at him strangely. Kero grew impatient. "Yes, link both of your minds with the Card."
"Of course! That way I'll know what is he thinking!" Sakura took out her wand and the Link Card. "Link Card! Release and Dispel! Link!" A glowing presence appeared before their eyes. "Link our minds and let us communicate!" She commanded the card. It engulfed both Card Captors in it's glowing presence, then it returned to it's card form, leaving them quite dizzy.
"it is done?" Sakura asked Kero. "Yes, it should be working by now, it will last till he is back to his normal brat self." Kero responded glaring at the dizzy little wolf that was sprawled all over the floor.
Ugh! I feel like hell Sakura heard in her head, she was sure that were not her thoughts. Syaoran? Do you hear me? Sakura asked uncertainly inside her head. Huh? What? Sakura? Yes I hear you. He said looking at her. Sakura smiled down at him. Good, I'll have to call Meiling and tell her what happened, she is leaving tomorrow and I would like to say Goodbye to her. Kero was feeling out, he didn't know what they were saying and he was growing impatient. Okay, if you want to, tell her goodbye from my part too, since I won't be able. He thought to her sadly. Sakura nodded and took the phone.
Meanwhile Sakura was talking to Meiling, Kero and Syaoran were engaged in yet another glaring contest. Kero had to admit Syaoran looked even more fearful now that he had real wolf eyes, not only eyes that gave you the idea of a wolf. The Little Wolf bared his teeth and snarled. Kero kept glaring and he smirked. "You know, you look ridiculous." Syaoran's growls ended for a second and he looked at himself, the anger rose again.
He snarled again, his animal mind taking over him. This part of his mind told him to hurt Kero, to beat him to a bloody pulp. In all this time he had been fighting that part of his mind only because Sakura was with him. Sakura was the only connection to the human world that he truly appreciated, and he didn't want to hurt her. But Kero had insulted him, and he didn't like the stuffed animal before, now he wouldn't be able to control his animal instincts for much more.
He attacked.
"Syaoran no!"
He stopped a mere centimeter from the tiny throat of the surprised Guardian Beast of the Seal.
He moved away from him, scared of his own actions. He walked backwards till he hit the opposite wall, looking fearfully from Sakura to Kero and again.
Sakura knew he was scared, she could feel it thanks to the bond they now shared. She had felt all his internal fight, how he fought so hard to restrain his animal instincts, but failed. She knew he had intended to kill Kero.
"Kero, go to your drawer." She said flatly.
"But Sakura-"
"Now, please." Kero sighed in frustration and got inside his room.
Syaoran looked at her from the opposite side of the room. He feared that she was mad at him, that was the last thing he wanted to happen.
Sakura... I'm sorry. It was just that... I'm sorry... I'm sorry, will you ever forgive me? Sakura walked toward him, Syaoran flinched, he feared for the worst. But instead of getting mad at him, how he had expected, she hugged him. At that moment he took notice of just how scared he was. He buried his little fluffy snout in the crook of Sakura's neck. He felt so scared, and so confused. He wanted to cry, cry till he could no more, cry till he fell asleep. But he couldn't. He was a wolf, an animal that couldn't shed tears. He had never wanted to cry before, and know that he wanted, he just couldn't.
Sakura hugged him tight, sensing his fright and his confusion. She stood up, still hugging him, he had his little eyes shut tight. Sshh... It's all right Syaoran, it wasn't you fault, I'm not mad at you, I could never be mad a t you.
Syaoran felt a wave of relief course through his body the moment she said those words. She was not mad at him, and for that he was grateful. He was no longer scared, he felt secure in her arms. Thank you, because I'd rather die than make you upset.
By this time they were now in her bed, both had their eyes shut tight. Sakura hugged him with unshed tears in her eyes. But this tears belonged to Syaoran, these weren't her tears. I'm not upset, now get to rest. She chided, stroking his hair and his ears. He had his snout still buried in the crook of her neck, and she felt how he let go a sigh of relief.
What did Meiling said? He asked sleepily.
Sakura sighed. She said that due to you condition she didn't want any of us at the airport, that she could manage it alone, that everything was ready and she didn't need any help.
She will be mad at me.
No, she isn't, she said bye. But we have another more urgent problem here.
We have?
Yes, will you stay at home with Kero or I take you to school?
It's better if you take me to school, I don't think I could handle Kero.
Okay, then I'll need to make excuses for the teachers. They thoughts for some moments before Syaoran "thought" to her.
You could tell them I'm your science project.
It is a good idea, I'll have to buy a collar and a leash.
A what? Why?
You would look cute with a collar and a leash. Sakura giggled, while Syaoran gave a playful low growl. Then she continued It is a good idea, but you will have to behave, okay?
Yes, Ma'm! Sakura giggled again. Then is set, now go to sleep. Both yawned in unison. Sakura was the first to fall asleep. G'night. Syaoran whispered into her mind. Sakura mumbled something unintelligible that Syaoran took as a good night, then he too, fell asleep.
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Another bright day in Tomoeda, a gentle breeze caressed everyone's face while they ate lunch. Sakura and company were having a good time outside, talking and laughing like they usually did. There were all Sakura's childhood friends, Yamazaki along with Chiharu, Rika and Naoko and of course, Tomoyo. She was the only one that knew about their current problem. Syaoran sat on his haunches, sniffing the air and eating the lunch Sakura had prepared for him. He sat beside the sorceress, in fact he had never left her side in all day.
"You know where is Li? I haven't seen him all day long." Yamazaki asked innocently, Sakura's and the little wolf's sudden stiffness gone unnoticed by him.
"You know, I haven't seen him either. Have you seen him Sakura? He is always by your side." Rika commented.
"I... him... he... er..." Sakura stuttered, everybody looked at her strangely, before anyone could ask any further, Tomoyo came to the rescue. "He went to Hong Kong for a week to make sure Meiling arrived alright."
"Oh, so that's it?" Chiharu asked, addressing Sakura. She nodded nervously.
Is your lunch Okay? I had very little time to prepare you something this morning. Sakura asked the transformed warrior through their mental bond.
No, it's great. Thank you. Syaoran told her, licking one paw. Sakura beamed down at him. You want a fried shrimp? She asked handing him one with her chopsticks. For me? He asked. Sakura nodded. But fried shrimp is one of you favorites. He said, sitting on his hind legs.
No, it's okay. Here, open your mouth. He did as told and opened his mouth wide. She dropped the shrimp in his mouth. Yum! It's great, your Dad is a great cook. Sakura giggled. Yamazaki, Chiharu, Rika and Naoko watched this little exchange with awe, but didn't say anything, much to Sakura's relief.
"I have to leave now, I have class." Yamazaki said, standing up. "Okay, see you later." Chiharu said, smiling up at him. "Bye." Said everybody else. When Yamazaki was out of sight all the girls turned to her sharply, except Tomoyo.
"Now that there are no men around, let's talk!" Rika said cheerfully. Both Sakura and Syaoran winced, even if her wince wasn't as noticeable as Syaoran's.
"Yes! So, Sakura, have you told him?" Naoko asked. Tomoyo giggled and wished she had brought her video camera today. Sakura was soooo red you could say she was glowing, but even if her face gave her away, she tried to act dense and innocent. "Tell who what, Naoko?" She managed to stutter. "Come on Sakura! Don't act dense, you know perfectly well about who and what we are talking about." Chiharu retorted.
Syaoran was wondering about who and what they were talking about all the while marveling about Sakura's red face. He asked himself if that was the color he used every time he saw her.
"Hoe... I... er... no... I haven't told him." She finally stuttered, a look of sheer disappointment flooded the three girls' faces. "You haven't? You should. You know S—" Rika had no time to finish because Tomoyo had started talking. "Oh my! Look at the time! We have to get going, come on girls we have Calculus! Hurry up!" None of the three girls had time to react or protest, Tomoyo had already dragged them all away.
"Thank you Tomoyo." Sakura muttered silently.
Who were they talking about? Syaoran asked, trying to act as innocent and normal as he could, a jealous rage had taken over him. They... hoe... they were only teasing me. He didn't believe her, but didn't query any further.
Do you want to go for some ice cream? I'm done for the day. Sakura asked, beaming down at him.
Okay. He responded happily, his emotions were very hard to control while he was a wolf, they were written all over his face. He wagged his tail cheerfully, forgetting he was jealous. Okay then, let me put this on you. Sakura told him while she kneeled beside him. A leash? You are making me wear a leash? He said angrily. He didn't struggle, though. Yes, I'm making you wear a leash. Stand still and don't protest. He complied with a low whine.
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I bet you my vanilla and chocolate chips ice cream that you don't throw yourself to the lake. Sakura told the Little Wolf. They were having a nice time eating ice cream by the park's lake. Sakura was having a vanilla with chocolate chips one and Syaoran was having a chocolate one, which he was enjoying immensely.
You will owe me one! He said, already running toward the lake, which was not too far away. Sakura laughed hard when she saw him make a huge SPLASH! When he hit the surface of the water with his tummy.
He came out totally drenched and wagging his cute little tail. He shook off all the water, spraying her. Hoe! Syaoran! You are wetting me!
That's the whole point. He told her playfully, then he added. You owe me an ice cream.
You are starting to sound like Kero. She told him, poking his wet tummy.
I'll take that as an insult. He turned the other side, mock-annoyed.
Come on! Here, take the ice cream. Instead of taking the ice cream he sniffed the air and all his muscles tensed. Sakura knew him too well, she immediately knew there was some danger around. She frowned. What is it?
Is that Jong-Su guy, he is around somewhere.
Are you sure? She asked, but she already knew the answer.
I'm sure, he smells like sweat and leather. Sakura winced in disgust.
Sweat and leather! UGH! Syaoran chuckled at her expression, forgetting about the guy for a while.
You want to know what you smell like? He asked playfully. She eyed at him.
If you are going to tell me something disgusting you better don't. She said, half jokingly, half in the real way.
I'm not telling you anything disgusting, in fact, it's very flattering. She eyed him again. You smell like Cherry Blossoms. He said looking at the grass covered ground. Really?
Yes, really.
Well, you want to now what you smell like. It was Syaoran's turn to eye her.
At the current time... you smell like a wet dog. Syaoran tried to smell himself. I don't smell anything.
That's because you are the one wearing the smell. She said matter-of-factly, crossing her arms. But when you are not throwing yourself to the lake, you smell like autumn. She said, smiling down at him.
Like autumn? He asked, a bit confused.
Yes, you remind me of autumn... and sandalwood too. Are you going to eat the ice cream or not? She asked, taking the ice cream away.
Hey! You owe me! He said jumping to try to get the ice cream from her hand. Sakura giggled.
You know, I'm enjoying being the strongest of the two.
Hey! I never took advantage of you. He said, still reaching for her hand.
You have your own ice cream!
No, I already finished it. He near shouted inside her head, jumping to her chest and making her fall on her back. Ha! I won! He said licking the ice cream on her hand.
"GET AWAY FROM HER, YOU SCUM!" A masculine voice suddenly shouted, kicking poor Little Wolf Syaoran out of the way. He whined from the sharp pain the hard kick caused on his ribs. When he recovered enough, he snarled at the newcomer.
"What do you think you are doing!" Sakura yelled. Syaoran had never seen her this angry before.
The newcomer happened to be Jong-Su, a ferocious glare on his features, directed solely at Syaoran, who showed him his glistening, white fangs.
"I'm getting rid of that rabid animal that attacked you!" He said in overconfidence, pointing at the black wolf cub. Syaoran saw how the sorceress' aura flared furiously, almost without control. He kept snarling at him, ignoring the pain in his side.
"What? And who told you to!? He is mine! Never ever touch him again!" She yelled angrily. "Get away from me too!" This time, Jong-Su backed away from her. Sakura picked the hurt Little Wolf and got out of the park, never looking back.
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Sakura and Syaoran sat in a bench of the park, very faraway where the incident had taken place. The Little Wolf was sitting beside the Card Mistress, trying to hide his pain. Jong-Su had sure kicked hard and right on one of his fragile ribs. If he had been a man, like he normally was, that kick would have meant nothing, but the real fact was that he wasn't a man, and that it did hurt a lot.
Are you sure you are okay? The Card Mistress asked, very concerned.
Yeah, I'm okay. Sakura touched his side. Syaoran winced in a very noticeable way.
I don't think that. It seems that you have a broken rib, he hit you hard and you are only a pup. Next time I see him he is going to pay. But what am I going to do? She asked desperately. He looked quizzically at her, despite the pain.
I don't know if I have to take you to the vet or to the doctor! She near yelled inside his head. He sweatdropped.
I don't think that's necessary Sakura.
Sakura turned to him sharply. Of course it's necessary! You could have a broken rib!
He sighed. First of all, I don't think it's broken, it was only a kick, besides, even if it was, due to the magic I have it won't be necessary to call a doctor.
She stared at him with a suspicious look. Due to the magic you have? It means that if I break a rib I will heal just like that too?
Syaoran nodded. I'll have to rest, though. He said playfully. Sakura could even imagine the coy smirk he would be giving her if he was the real him.
You did it on purpose! You are such a lazy boy!
Hey! That's not true! It's not my fault that I got kicked by that son of a *****!
Syaoran! Watch your mouth or I'll kick you on the other side! She said angrily.
Oops! I'm sorry! Next time I'll bite him hard!
Sakura shook her head and tapped the tip of his nose. You are hopeless. And she smiled sweetly at him. Can you walk?
I think so. He tried to stand up, but he winced and almost fell when he tried. A sharp pain invaded and fogged the rest of his senses.
You can't. I'll have to carry you.
Sakura no! His warning came to late, she had already picked him. But instead of the stabs of pain he had waited for, a wave of warmth and strength washed over him. He sighed.
Come on, let's go home. Sakura whispered soothingly in his mind.
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"Thank you for coming Tomoyo." Sakura told her friend as she stepped inside her room. "No problem, so what did you want to talk about?" She asked of Sakura, who cast a quick glance toward her bed, where a bulge could be seen. Tomoyo guessed that was Syaoran.
The sorceress sighed. "He was hurt today." Tomoyo looked at her curiously. "He was kicked in the ribs by that stupid Jong-Su." Sakura looked at her best friend, a sad and guilty look on her face. "He could have killed him, or seriously hurt him. And I did nothing to prevent it."
Tomoyo tried her best to comfort the usually cheery sorceress. "Sakura I won't let you blame yourself about what happened to him, he wouldn't like that."
She nodded, looking at the floor. It was already very late, the stars shone high above and a full moon washed Tomoeda with it's silver light. Sakura was already wearing her nightgown and was ready to go to bed.
Tomoyo thought to ask. "You really love him, don't you?" Sakura looked at her sharply.
"Yes. I do." She finally said, looking at the form of Syaoran half-hidden under a pink blanket. "I'd gladly give my life for him."
"And why haven't you told him?" Tomoyo asked her in a motherly tone. Sakura merely shook her head. "I can't, I'm too afraid. What if he doesn't love me like I love him? I wouldn't be able to live with it." She said still shaking her head, as if trying to push away the thought of being rejected.
"You will never know if you never tell him, Sakura." Her best friend said, standing up from the spot in the floor where they had been talking. "I got to go now. My mom is waiting for me. Think about it, okay?" Her magical friend nodded, staring at nothing in particular. "See you tomorrow." With that, Tomoyo left the room, closing the door behind her.
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Li Syaoran, once mighty warrior of the clan Li and now transformed in the young of the beast that gave him his name, was sleeping, or at least trying, beside the powerful Mistress of the Clow Cards on her bed. He was feeling a bit restless, it was a feeling, like something was going to happen. He didn't' know what was going to happen, and he was already dreading it. Too restless to remain in bed, he jumped the sleeping form of the object of his affections and landed perfectly on his four paws on the floor of Sakura's room. He stood still for some moments, staring at the face of his angel, who seemed to have a not so pleasant dream, he took a step toward her bed, intending to wake her up to stop her nightmare.
That was when the pain began.
The most excruciating of pains stabbed his nerves. A burning sensation flared through his body, making it hard to breathe, hard to think. He tried to whine, to howl, but no sound came out of his throat. Innumerable pangs of the most indescribable pain coursed his brain and his body, along with his magical senses. Some of his pain most have crossed their bond, because Sakura woke up, her eyes and hands searching for him.
She searched for him in the dim moonlight, she started on the bed, but she didn't found him. Her eyes searched the floor, and there, sprawled on the floor, was her Little Wolf, tossing and turning in what seemed to be agonizing pain. This vision immediately washed away the rests of her sleepiness. In a second she was by his side.
Syaoran! Are you all right? What's wrong? She directed him through their magical bond, but no answer came, only a muffled shout.
A soothing voice was heard inside Syaoran's mind. The moment he heard that voice, the pain receded, nevertheless, it was still there, in his fore mind. Sakura placed her hands on his tiny chest to make him stop tossing, it worked amazingly well and fast. She wanted to know what was causing this pain. An idea came to her mind, it sure had to do with magic.
"Kero! Wake up Kero! I need you!" She near shouted to the poor stuffed animal, who was sleeping peacefully inside his room. A WHAM! And an ITTAI! Was heard before Kero came out of Sakura's drawer with a huge bump on his head.
"What is it? What's so bad that you have to wake me up from my beauty sleep!?" He said grumpily, rubbing his recently acquired injure, not noticing Syaoran sprawled on the floor. Sakura ignored his comments.
"Kero! Did you forget telling us something?" Just then Kero noticed the Little Wolf. Kero had no time to answer, or think. A second after a blinding flash of piercing white light covered the room. Sakura and Kero had to cover their eyes to keep from being blind permanently. When the intense light disappeared, instead of the Little Wolf both intended to find, Li Syaoran was lying there, with nothing on but his white training pants, curled in a fetal position, shaking off the last remains of the once unbearable pain that had assaulted him.
"What happened?" A panting Syaoran asked Sakura. He turned on the floor to face her. Both looked at Kero at the same moment, a deep scowl on Syaoran's face and a confused frown on Sakura's face.
"Like I said before, did you forget to tell us something?" The sorceress asked calmly, with her hands on Syaoran's chest and stomach to keep him from jumping on Kero and suffocating him, and with reason, he had gone through the most painful experience of his life unprepared and without evident reason.
"I... er... Yes I didn't tell you something about the card." Their frowns deepened. Kero continued nervously. "The magic of this card is at it's weakest at night, so the victim will return to normal sometime at night for a short time at first, then longer and longer till it's magic disappears." He finished, looking away.
"You mean he will return to be a wolf in a short time?" Kero nodded. "After an hour or so today and more and more on latter days." He replied matter-of-factly. Both nodded, trying to assimilate the facts.
"Will it be as painful as today?" Syaoran asked, not looking into the stuffed animal's tiny black eyes. "Probably not. Maybe the transformation back to wolf today, but it shouldn't later." He said flying to his drawer. "If you need me, I'll be in my room, trying to sleep." The drawer opened magically and inside he went. None of the Card captors spoke for a moment.
When Sakura realized she had her hands on Syaoran's chest, she retrieved them quickly, a blush on her face. She leaned on the side of her bed and sighed, her blush starting to fade away. Syaoran sat up and leaned on the bed too. Both stared at nothing in particular, evading each other's eyes. This continued for a good three minutes till Syaoran decided to ask.
"What were you dreaming about?" At this innocent question, Sakura stiffened visibly. He noticed, but waited, if she wanted to tell him, then she would.
"Why do you ask?" She answered almost immediately.
"Because just before the pain came, I saw your face, and you weren't having a very pleasant dream." He said, looking away to hide the concern in his eyes from her.
Sakura sighed tiredly. "It wasn't a dream." She said plainly, Syaoran looked at her sharply, quite puzzled. "It was a vision." She breathed deeply, trying to calm herself down.
He took her hand and gave it a relaxing squeeze. "Do you want to talk about it?" He asked gently, just above a whisper.
Sakura nodded and returned the squeeze. She somehow felt that she could tell him everything, she felt safe and protected when she was around him, something she didn't feel when she was with anybody else.
"It is different from any vision I have had before." Sakura started softly. "It comes in flashes. Flashes of visions, scents... feelings." Sakura stopped to breath deeply. She closed her eyes tight, bringing the vision to her fore mind. "There are four... things, they are beasts. They are so mean, so coldhearted... so bloodthirsty. They are magical with huge flaring auras, all of different colors." Syaoran put his arm around her shoulders and she leaned on his chest, next to his heart. The flutter of this powerful life organ under her cheek relaxed her and gave her the strength to continue. "There is one red, one blue, a pallid yellow, almost white, and a dark ochre gold. They were made to destroy everything that is in their path and they were sent to kill us both." Sakura closed her eyes tight, tears threatening to spill as she remembered the vivid images of her vision.
Four mighty beasts with flaring and powerful auras. Their agility supreme, their power indescribable, their might unstoppable and they were sent to kill the Card Captors. Sakura had very good reasons to fear. She felt particularly frightened when she remembered a short vivid scene of her vision: A mighty cat-like beast with big, sharp, white fangs. One second it's great canines were piercing white, and the next, after a lightning fast move, they were red with blood. She didn't know from whom the blood was, but it flowed freely. The beast seemed to enjoy the taste of the liquid, that's what made Sakura fear the most.
Syaoran knew he had to comfort her. He hugged her tight, whispering soothing words to her ear. "Ssh, it's all right, they are not going to harm you, I'll always be with you. Okay? We will fight them, if they want to kill us we won't give up easily, okay?" Sakura didn't answer, but hugged him tighter. She had stopped crying. Syaoran felt a great relief when he discovered this. Seeing her crying, even if he wasn't the culprit of her tears, made him feel really bad. He was thankful that she had stopped crying or he would have been capable of getting Clow Reed and killing him again for making her have this vision, even if he was his great great great great... grandpa.
"Thank you Syaoran." Sakura said, reluctantly letting go.
"It's nothing. Why do you think they want to kill us?" He whispered, afraid of his own words.
"The only thing they thought was "kill" and when they looked at us... you only could see hate." She sighed. "The only good thing is that they work alone. They never work together, at least they don't in my vision." She sighed again, leaning on his bare shoulder.
"You don't have to worry about it, we will be ready for them." She smiled at him, and he felt blessed. "Do you have cheerleading practice tomorrow?" He asked looking away. She nodded. "You should go to sleep." He said, giving her a gentle nudge.
"No, I'll stay up with you till you go back to wolf." She said, her face determined. He was about to protest, but when he saw her determined expression, he closed his mouth." He shrugged. "If you want to..." He said as if he didn't care, but inside he was really happy.
They didn't have to wait much, in a few minutes Syaoran was feeling the pain of his transformation back to wolf, not as painful as the earlier one, but painful enough. The white light returned and instead of the Chinese warrior, a black wolf cub laid on Sakura's floor. She picked him up, since he was dizzy and disoriented due to the earlier pain. He was the first one to fall asleep, in her arms, close to her heart. Sakura just laid there and thought of the vision. She was no longer scared. Syaoran was with her, there was nothing to fear. She let out a sigh and in a few minutes she joined him in dreamland.
Kero, who had heard everything about the vision through his closed drawer, was very puzzled by this revelation. The Four Beasts are only supposed to appear after the Four Elements have been captured, so why is Sakura having visions about them? We haven't caught all the Elements, the Earthy is missing. Without the Four Elements captured, I can't help the Card Captors seal this Elemental Beasts. I just hope this doesn't mean anything, if it means something, then we will be in trouble. He sighed tiredly. Well... no use telling them now. I'll tell them after school tomorrow... wait! Sakura has cheerleading practice!... Bah! I'll tell her after practice. He opened his mouth wide in a sleepy yawn. Whatever. I'm going to sleep. With that, he fell asleep on his toy bed.
To be Continued...
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