Hi everyone I'm very sorry it took me to write this chapter but my life is very hectic at the beginning of the year. It's this time of the year my teachers love to give the most homework and it's the same time that I have so much extra curricular stuff to do. Oh well. And thank you all who reviewed you're all so nice. And if you didn't review than you are mean I worked hard on this fic like so many wonderful authors work hard on theirs so you could very easily just click the button at the very bottom and write something , you can flame me if you want I just want to know if someone is reading this. Thank you again to everyone that reviewed.
iii_sis: I'm sorry it took me forever to update but here's the next chapter
sahmandah: Hi and thank you for giving me such a nice review
Aeris Gainsborough/ Brenda: Thanx for the review. Syaoran's a little off right now but we all love him anyway, well I know that I do.
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butterfly_grl4 : Thanks for the review but I'm not sure is Li really going to break up with Kimi... well you'll just have to see what happens...(I'm an S&S fan all the way).
AKXTP22: Thanks for reviewing again. And the answer you asked will be answered in this chapter.
~LB~: Arigato for the review. You're so nice you have reviewed all my stories and the chapters I'll let you torture Syaoran a lot.
SparklyStar: Yes Syaoran is very stupid for letting Sakura go and he'll have to live with that for the rest of his life....or does he.. Muhahahaha ...eh ahem gomen got carried away. That's a very interesting point you brought up is Naotoshi going to have a crush on Sakura-san well that's something everyone is going to wait and find out. But I'm an S&S fan all the way. thanx for the nice review.
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Lil Cherry Blossom: Thank you and yes she is leaving won't this be interesting
Final Fantasy Princess: thanx for reviewing again but that's very evil of you cause cliff hangers are evil . but I have an idea for a cliff hanger later on in this story and it's very evil ...well thanx again for the review.
ML152: Alright here's the next chapter I hope you're happy because this chapter practically killed me.
Death To Nelvana: I like your name cause they are evil (mutters, Damn them and dubbing it so crappy).Here's the next chap and yes sakura is going , leaving everyone behind .MUHAHAHHAAHA.
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Little Blossom: now that I'm done with that, how are you guys?
~LB~: Great I sure had a lot of fun with Syao when he stayed at my house. ^_^
Syaoran: Little Blossom's (LB stands for Little Blossom) Are Evil I tell you Evil, EEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLL .
Little Blossom: Be nice and we're not evil you're the one hurting Sakura in her dreams.
~LB~: Ya Syaoran....but I love you all the same. And I have much planned for you. MUhahahahahahahahahahaha.
Syaoran: 0_o
Little Blossom: Well bring him down the hall and to the left and there you will find what you asked for. Okay?
~LB~: Okay. This is going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Syaoran: umm what's going to be so much fun.
~LB~: you're just going to have to find out. MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ( ~LB~ goes psycho and laughs like a maniac while lighting flashes in the back round , while that freaky organ music comes from nowhere).
Syaoran, Little Blossom: 0_o uhhh............
Syaoran: Why is there lighting when we're inside.
Little Blossom: And where'd that music come from.
~LB~: (who was still laughing suddenly stops) Gomen (everything goes back to normal). Anyways come on Syao-chan lets go.
Syaoran: Go where?
~LB~: To my to my torture chamber/ laboratory of experiments that have gone horribly wrong.......where else?
Syaoran : AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Little Blossom: can one of you say the thing before you leave.
~LB~: She doesn't own the characters or anything that is already owned by someone else. Only made up characters.
~LB~ than drags Syaoran to her torture chamber /laboratory of what's its name
Little Blossom: ...........ummmm well on with the fic.
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Return Of Dark
Chap. 4 Sakura's Goodbye
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Sakura was at the beach, but she wasn't sure where she was supposed to be even though Naotoshi said she would know. She sighed thinking that she was going to leave this place.
This place where I grew up, lived my whole life, went through all my adventures, the place where I met my first love and where I lost it... then again maybe this will be good for me. I know I'll go through all the intense training for 27 years, and not see any of my friends and family members for that long too, but I can try my best to forget about him-
-The man who helped me through all my adventures that no normal kid went through, and became my friend. The man who used to be my rival in love but he comforted me when I was turned down, rejected by the guy I thought I loved but turned out to only be love of a family member. The man who told me he loved me after the 2nd test I had. The man who when he came back to visit was willing to give up his most treasured feeling so I wouldn't have to go through that pain I felt at final judgment, and said when it was gone he would love me again...and it did and he became my first love and I thought our love would live forever. Her thoughts at this point became bitter and sour like a lemon, I couldn't have been more wrong. For he was also The man that when he first came called me names like pathetic and hopeless , gave me the cold shoulder, hurt me on how rude he was to me not to mention the glare he always gave me. The man that couldn't keep one promise, the one promise that meant the world to me, the one that gave me hope. The man that shattered my whole world, mind and soul, and because of that I nearly died...and he said he would protect me from anything, even if it cost him his life. Ha, if only people realized the true irony in all this mess, but you know what, ironic just doesn't cut it. He was the man that made me feel something worse that the feeling of no love, he made me feel a frozen and utterly agonizing pain, the warmest, and the most furious of fires would fail to melt. The pain will never melt away you bastard, it will always hurt, it will always hurt more then you could ever imagine. Her thought radiated with dark pains and sores. I wish I had been stuck in the void. Feeling nothing is better then this pain. I wouldn't feel like I do now, and it's obvious he would have easily moved on.
Damn You Syaoran, Li. You ruined my life and everything I believed in... The worst part and the most pathetic part is that I don't hate you- because I'm still obediently in love with you. Even though you think I'm over you and that don't care about you that way anymore, Hell, you couldn't be more wrong. This is my only escape, because I'm pretty sure I can get over you by not seeing, hearing or any other thing about you for 27 years. Tears trailed down her face as she sat on the beach waiting for the sign of where she's supposed to go.
Eriol got out of bed but he could feel that something was not right. He took his glasses off the counter beside him and put them on. He could see the fuzzy room come into full detail as the lenses went over his eyes. He decided he would have a talk with Sakura. He didn't want her hurt. Eriol got dressed and left his house for Sakura's, set for the task he set out to do. I hope she didn't get too hurt last night.
Syaoran was about to head out the door for his date with Kimi, though he couldn't keep his mind off of Sakura. Who's hurting her, because when I find out who's behind this, they're going to find out what happens when Syaoran, Li goes homicidal.
He sighed knowing he had to hide his emotions, Kimi knows him well and would easily tell is something was wrong.
"Well better get going....please stay safe Sakura." He whispered walking off to his girl friends house.
Tomoyo and Kero at this moment are still asleep. Kero spent up very late playing videogames. Its 12:00 on a Saturday and Kero is still snoozing away. And Tomoyo stayed up all night because she couldn't fall asleep with all the noise Kero made from playing videogames.
While Eriol was on his way to Sakura's house he noticed something. Hmmm it seems I can't feel Sakura's aura at all from the direction....no but she can't be dead, can she? A look of horror appeared on his face. He frantically searched for her aura until, Where is she, come on come on where are you? Wait a second what was that? Her aura it's coming from the beaches. That's odd I almost over looked her aura but once I found it I can sense it clearly. I wonder why? Eriol quickly concentrated once more. I feel some weird spell but the waves are fuzzy, yet it feels like a barrier. I get it now. There's a barrier that dilutes auras. Someone cast a spell on the beach area making it hard to sense auras and a pretty powerful one too I almost didn't catch it. I better go find her. He changed his direction and was headed to the beaches.
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Sakura sat on the beach staring out at the ocean before her. The waves rolled over one another with a rhythm she got lost in. She was still slightly crying with a few tears rolling down. She closed her eyes. She finally realized something. I forgot to tell anyone I was leaving or left any sign I was going...Oh well what does it matter they'll all be fine, they all have someone. Though I wish I did, I don't have enough time to go back. And I can't risk it. She glanced down at her watch. 30 minutes to go. Sakura hugged her legs resting her chin on her knees, when she felt something. She felt a small magical force pulling at her aura, beckoning for her to follow. This is what he must've meant. Sakura pulled herself up and started to let the force lead her.
Syaoran was eating lunch with Kimi at a small restaurant. They were seated outside. Kimi smiled at Syaoran showing her perfect white teeth. Kimi Musuno was very pretty, though not quite as pretty as Sakura. She had very deep purple-blue eyes, mid back dark brown hair and her front two strands were purple, smooth ivory soft skin and a nice figure. Syaoran smiled back at Kimi. Kimi was really nice and wasn't stuck up like a lot of girls were, that's why he was attracted to her. She reminded him of Sakura is a way.
"So Syaoran, anything new lately?" asked Kimi. She than took a small bite of the noodle dish that was on the table before her.
"Nothing really, except my cousin Meiling is coming to town in two weeks." He replied. His mind was elsewhere though. His mind was wracked with worry.
"That's nice. You'll have to introduce me to her, I've never met her." She replied cheerfully. Her smile slowly went into a worried state. "Are you okay? You seem so distant today." She looked truly concerned.
I guess I'm worrying her. I need to work on being passive, like I was when I got here. I haven't gone totally emotionless for far too long to be great at it still. "I'm fine Kimi I just have a lot on my mind. Okay?" he said giving a slight smile hoping she would buy it.
"Okay. I guess you're right." She smiled at him once more.
Syaoran than felt a jolt of magic- he snapped his head to the side where he felt the force, but as soon as it came it left . He was left in confusion of what it was. He let it go. Its probably stupid Hirragizawa up to one of his no good spells. I swear when Clow was reincarnated into two people he was the evil side of the division equation.
Eriol was almost at the beach. When I get there I have to get Sakura to tell me what's going on. Some how I get the feeling that something big is coming, something I won't be able to stop. He could feel it creeping up on him, but it was only a feeling. If there was something out there, it was hiding itself well, scarily well. Eriol suddenly felt a flare of magic that disappeared instantly. He then felt the moving aura of a certain cherry blossom. What's going on? Sakura's moving, I better quicken my pace if I want to make it there on time.
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7 minutes later
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Sakura was walking along the beach. She felt warmth suddenly wrap around her. She knew she was at her destination. She looked around and realized that this wasn't just the beach Syaoran broke up with her, but the exact spot. She remembered by the rocks that were near the beach. She smiled weakly at the irony in it. She sat on a wooden log nearby. She glanced at her watch. It was now 12:38 P.M... Great, 22minutes before I leave. I should feel sad. But for some reason I feel like this trip will give me freedom. She then frowned. Ya- free from him.
Tomoyo was pacing around the room. She looked at the clock. It read 12:37 and 34 seconds. She didn't know what, but something was wrong with Sakura. She didn't know what, but she knew something was wrong. She was extremely concerned because even Eriol seemed worried. He wasn't his normal mischievous self. Instead he was looking worried and concerned. She knew that if something set Eriol off, something was really wrong. Why won't she tell me what's wrong. I'm her best friend. I thought she could at least trust me. She doesn't tell me anything anymore. And the way she was acting yesterday, she seemed inwardly broken, or at least at breaking point. She was always jumpy, always alert- expecting the worst. Tomoyo frowned at this point. Especially around him- some how I have a suspicion Li-kun had something to do with this. Ever since he broke up with her a black hole seemed more cheerful then her. Her face now glowered with anger. One of these days he's going to get a piece of my mind, scratch that my fist! Never mind that idea again. She just wants to see him happy. She wouldn't like it if I killed him. Tomoyo sighed. She looked over at the sleeping form on the pillow, also known as Kero. When he wakes up I'll make him come with me to talk to Sakura. I know Kero's worried about her. I need to talk to her. I'm worried her depression will be the end of her.
Eriol was at the beach. He concentrated to locate Sakura's aura. It seemed the closer he got to her; the harder it was to sense her aura. He concentrated till he found it and got lock on it. He headed in that direction.
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Sakura was staring out into yonder when she felt a familiar aura. She snapped her head in the direction she felt it coming from. She saw Eriol approaching her. What's with Eriol? I swear he knows almost everything. Seriously, does he spend all day spying on people? He was getting closer. Wait a second I can use this to my advantage. I can tell him to tell other people not to worry and that I'm fine. Sakura went back to staring out at the ocean waiting for him to come.
Eriol looked ahead and saw a figure sitting on a log. It was a girl with short honey coloured hair. She was staring out into the ocean with a sad, yet serious look on her face. Sakura. He started to jog over to the girl.
"Sakura, what are you doing here?" Eriol asked worriedly, as he took his last step to reach her.
Sakura raised her head to make eye contact with him, and then turned away to the side just as quickly. "I need you to do something for me Eriol. It's very important." she spoke quietly, her voice slightly cracking.
Even though she looked away fast he saw the bandage on her face, it was on her right cheek. When she turned away he noticed that on her neck were bruises [from when he chocked her]. His worry rose as he eyed the injuries, and as he felt her aura radiate with a screaming inside pain. He managed to hold back his need to comfort her, and to get to the task at time.
"Depends what you want me to do." He spoke just as serious toned as her. He still wanted to know something though. "So have you figured out your problems, because if you haven't I seriously will step in. I can't stand to see you getting hurt like this. And I don't think the others can as well. "He spoke looking at the side of her head sternly.
Sakura smirked slightly at his comment, and chuckled slightly. There was so much irony dripping on the answer that she couldn't help but laugh a dark chuckle. She turned her head to face him and looked into his eyes. "Yes I figured out why I was getting hurt. Quite ironically it was Syaoran hurting me- but it was mostly myself beating myself up from the depression I was in."
"I'm afraid I don't quite understand. Syaoran would never hurt you." he spoke confused.
"Not hurt me, what bull. He put me through so much emotional pain. He knew I would get hurt, what does he expect me to feel when he brakes up with me, joy. I was happy because he's happy, but not really. How would you feel if you were cast off by your one true love? But you no what, he didn't intend to physically hurt me. You know, having a strong magic and 'seeing' dreams aren't really a great thing to have. Apparently I've been through so much depression and emotional pain, that my soul and heart are dying. The magic makes it real, it connects everything. It wouldn't hurt you or Syaoran though. It's because my magic is stronger then yours. It's why I've been getting cramps lately. And with my dreams, it's my pain in its true form. My dreams have always told me the truth. Syaoran's the one that started it, so it naturally took the form of him. There you have it. Yet another reason why my life is a living hell. I mean if it wasn't for Naotoshi I wou-"
Eriol cut her off. "Who's Naotoshi?"
"Naotoshi [just encase you still don't know it's Now-Toe-she]. He's a guy who saved me from being impaled by a sword. He's the whole reason why I'm here." She responded mockingly, sounding frustrated.
"Which brings me to another topic- Why are you here? And who set up this barrier which makes it hard to sense auras."
"Naotoshi set it up so people like you, wouldn't follow me. Well at least Syaoran isn't here- especially since he knows about my wounds. Anyhow. Like I said earlier I need you to do me a favour. I'm going to tell you something. Tell my otou-san and my Oni-Chan, but know one else. For everyone else, including Tomoyo, Kero, Yue and especially Syaoran I want you to tell them something different." she said sounding serious again. She looked at her watch. 12:54. I have 6 minutes.
Eriol sighed and wondered what she wanted him to tell them. "What do you want me to tell them?"
"I only have 6 minutes. For you, otou-san and Oni-chan to know- well I'm going somewhere, I'm leaving but if you think I'm just running from my problems, that's not the case. Naotoshi and his sister want to train me. All I can tell you is that something is coming and I have to be prepared for it."
"Sakura, I don't know if I can. I mean how long will you be gone and where are you going. This is a big deal. I don't think your brother really trusts me and would have my head."
"Eriol. Please. Do this for me. Look, I'll only be gone for a year -27 for me-. And I'm not sure exactly where I'm going, all I know it's a world parallel to this one. I'm sure I can trust this guy. If he wanted me dead he wouldn't have saved me. Please do this one thing for me. It's very important. Besides if I don't. I won't have Naotoshi to teach me how to control my dreams. So unless you want me dead." she said slightly black mailing him.
If this is the only way she'll stay alive, I have no choice. "Fine Sakura I'll tell them that. But what do you want me to tell the others?"
"This is the reason I wanted you to tell my family, so I can get away with it. Tell them I'm going off as an exchange student to England or some other country. If they ask why I didn't tell them, you know nothing and only my brother and father knew I was going. Come to the conclusion that I didn't want the big goodbye and that I wanted to be alone. Look Eriol I only have..."Looks at watch." 1 minute left before I'll be gone." Sakura than pulls out the charm stick from her bag, and holds onto it.
Starting countdown with 1 minute on the clock [Lil B: I just had to do that]
"Sakura what if they don't buy it? Syaoran will buy it, but you know how clever Tomoyo is. She can read me like a book." Tomoyo has always been one with excellent observation skills.
50 seconds left.
"Don't worry about it Eriol. I know you're also very sly. I'm sure you can hide it well if you try hard. You usually show you're up to something when you have that look on your face." She pointed out. "Besides, she trusts you. She loves you; she wouldn't think you would lie to her."
40 seconds left.
"Okay Sakura. Please be safe though. I don't want to find out that within a years time you're dead. Than I wouldn't be able to hear it down from everyone mad at me for letting you leave. Not to mention the guilt I would feel."
30 seconds left.
"It's my decision and there's nothing you can do about it. So don't feel bad. And tell my family that I love them and I told you to tell Touya that it's not your fault." She stood up off the log and put one hand on the strap of her bag and the other holding the charm tightly.
20 seconds left.
They just stood thinking for a bit so, 10 seconds left.
"Eriol, I'm sorry."
8 seconds left.
"For what."
"I may return different. Training does that to you. I mean remember Li-kun."
5 seconds left.
"But that was him training since he could stand. That's like 8 years training before he lightened up a bit, and you'll only be gone for a year. Right? "He asked just making sure.
3 seconds left.
"Um...ya only a year here." If only he knew.
2 seconds left.
"Bye Eriol sorry for leaving like this."
1 second left.
"You're only doing what you must. Goodbye dear half-daughter. Return safe."
0 seconds left- Time for departure.
Sakura smiled at Eriol before she faded out into the cool ocean breeze.
Eriol stared at the ocean for a bit before heading back. He had a lot on his mind. Now to tell her family. Oh boy.
Eriol walked up to the Kinomoto house ready for what was in store for him. He knocked on the door to find Touya answering it.
"Can I help you with something?" He asked.
"I need to talk to you and you're father about something. It's about Sakura. Can I come in?"
"I guess. You better have not done anything to her"
Oh boy indeed.
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Syaoran was walking in the park with Kimi. He suddenly felt something. What was that? I feel like something's gone, something important. I just can't figure out what it is. It's not bothering me too much; I only felt it slightly so it can't be too important.
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Sakura faded back into appearance. She found herself in a Temple like place.
"Hey Sakura it's nice to see you again." Spoke a voice behind her.
She turned around to see Naotoshi. There was girl beside him. She had dark brown hair and the same ice blue eyes as Naotoshi. Must be his sister. She looks around 14 but she's a lot older than that. Arg I can't do math.
They were both wearing training like clothes. The guy wore loose baggy pants that would be easy to move in. The girl was wearing an outfit like Meiling but it was sleeveless and it was light blue instead of red with a dragon outlined in silver. Naotoshi's top was a dark blue Chinese style top with a symbol in silver on the back.
"Are you ready Sakura?" asked the girl.
Sakura inhaled a deep breath before saying. "I'm ready".
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Little Blossom: Finally done that chap. It took forever. I'm going to up-date as much as I can but it'll take longer because right now I'm planning two more fics. When they come out please read them. I think they'll be good. Well I liked the idea. Where are ~LB~ and Syaoran.
*crickets play in the back round.*
Little Blossom: Okay......
A load ear piercing scream suddenly was heard, followed by an evil cackling laugh sounding strangely familiar. (Cough*~LB~* cough)
Little Blossom: Okay....... Maybe that torture chamber/laboratory of thingy wasn't a good thing. I can't torture Syaoran if he's dead. And now I feel like I'm talking to myself. Well, um please make me smile and review. I welcome constructive criticism, it tells me how to improve, and that's what I'm trying to do right now. If you leave your e-mail I'll tell you about the next up-date, and if you can, can you check out some of my other stories. I need lots of feed back, because I'm thinking of being an author when I grow up, and I need to know my mistakes so I can fix them. Well anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this story, and I apologize if you don't like it, I'm still working on writing.
