Chapter 1: An odd reunion

The winter was harsh in England and I was busy studying for an exam. I had to act like a normal boy, not a Clow Reed reincarnate. My job to help Sakura (the new card mistress) was done and I could do nothing to release my sorcery once more. I easily grew bored of the monotonous routine I had to put up with.

I thought of the Christmas I would have with Kaho, Spinel and Nakuru and was easily depressed. Although they might be good comrades, they weren't much of a company. I heard Nakuru screaming downstairs and I knew that I would not have any peace until I attend to her. Sighing deeply, I descend the stairs to find out what the nuisance has to say.

"Eriol! They're coming for a visit!" she squealed and pranced around.

I was for a while confused. "Who?" I asked the floating black cat who watched the dancing girl with disgust. This cat was Spinel and probably the more reliable of my creations.

"Sakura and her friends," answered the cat tartly. "She's rejoicing since Sakura's bringing her brother too."

I hid a smile and went back to my room. If Sakura was coming that meant that she'd bring Syaoran and that girl who always video taped her. What was her name again?

"Tomoyo," a voice from somewhere in my room answered me. "You should block your mind more often, Eriol."

I didn't need to turn to find out who it was. It was Kaho. "I don't appreciate people peeking into my mind either."

"Don't worry," she replied in a soothing voice much like a mother's. "You just seemed so happy that they were coming."

"You can't say that it's not growing dull here," I told her and racked my brain for some plot that might bring Clow's heiress and descendant together. It would be so much fun to have the two blushing at the end of their stay.

Kaho laughed and exited the door. I was sure that she was aching to be back with Kinimoto Touya.

The next few weeks passed quickly for me as I prepared the mansion for their arrival. Kaho seemed anxious and so did my two creations. I had a feeling that half their hearts were left in Tomoeda too.

They came as expected and I was surprised at how much older these friends of mine seemed to become. I scolded myself for being such a fool. It has been five years since I last saw them and I shouldn't have expected them to look like before as though nothing has changed.

I noticed the gifts time granted. All three girls were now well figured. Sakura allowed her hair to lengthen, but nothing much has changed in any of them. Syaoran looked almost the same as before except for the fact that his trademark frown changed into a smile. I saw Yukito (Yue's reincarnate) paying the cab. He didn't change much as well. I also saw Cerberus and Spinel (or Suppi as they would call him) arguing about a video game. I looked around, but couldn't find Touya. I couldn't find Kaho or Nakuru either.

I bowed to my guests and led them inside the house. I had a hunch that Kaho whisked Touya away and Nakuru was spying on them.

"Welcome into my humble residence," I said giving them a sweeping bow. I bowed as Yukito entered as well. "I'll lead you to your rooms and then you can rest."

They were easily settled and as soon as they got into their rooms, they fell asleep quickly. Traveling must have been tiring to them. I went off to search for the missing trio.

The search didn't take as long as I thought it would. I heard sobbing in the balcony and decided to find out what was happening.

The moon was up and Nakuru wept loudly. I approached my weeping creation and led her to a seat. She turned to me and sobbed again.

"Eriol! It was horrible," she said, voice faltering. "I've lost my Touya!"

I didn't know if I should laugh out loud or try to comfort her. I doubted she even liked the card mistress' brother. I knew that my silly creation was just overacting.

"Where are they?" I asked. I knew that she thought she was hurting, but I had lives to manipulate and some silly puppy love would not stop me.

Nakuru's hand was shaking when she pointed at the garden. I gave a long look and saw Kaho and Touya in a half embrace. Silently, I called on my power. Soft glowing balls fell gently from the sky and the cold night air filled with the aroma of lavender and vanilla. I saw Kaho look up and stare at me. She then gave me a grateful smile and rested her head upon her lover's shoulder. Perfect . . .

I just realized that Nakuru was staring at me with eyes full of malice.

"Why did you do that?" she demanded, not at all hesitant to kill. "You know I love my Touya very much and she's stealing him away from me!"

I smiled and walked back into the welcome warmth of my home. The night air was chilly and I actually felt cold. But before I knew it, my dear heartbroken creation tackled me unto the floor.

"Let go of me Nakuru," I said desperately trying to kick her off. Although I am a very powerful sorcerer, my strength was not equal to her.

"This is part of some evil plot to destroy me, isn't it Eriol?" Nakuru wanted to know. Her voice was very low and dangerous at the moment. "Well?"

"No," I replied. I shouldn't put up with this. I am the master and she is my creation. Why should I work on her terms? "Let me go . . . or else."

Finally, the horrifying female allowed me to stand up, but in turn she fell on her knees and wept bitterly. "My heart is breaking! I shall have to die!" she cried dramatically.

I laughed at the idea. "You can't die," I pointed out. "Well, not naturally."

Her eyes rested on me and immediately I shivered. "You'll kill me," said Nakuru.

I immediately felt tired of the little game we were playing and decided to end it. "Nakuru, go to your room," I ordered in a paternal voice.

She pouted, sobbed and threw a tantrum as she brought her "shattered heart" with her. I wasn't surprised when I heard her snoring loudly minutes after.

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A/N: How do you like the first chapter? It isn't E+T yet. Actually, it will be a long time before the love story comes. I hope you read until the ending. I haven't done the ending yet, but I already know what will happen and it's really surprising.