A/N: You know the episode 'Meilin's story' in the CardCaptor arc, well I'm using that, sorta, here and I've only read a basic outline for it (I haven't seen the episode) so I don't know if she comes back to Japan. Here, it's the first time she comes back.
Also, she likes Sakura now, so –um-there :-P
Sakura and the Alternate Reality CardCaptor
CHAPTER 2- Meilin's Arrival
Syaoran had felt it too. The feeling that Clow Cards were around. He was deeply concerned about this, and had made a mental note to talk to Sakura. He had, however, not heard The Voices.
He sighed and continued to wait patiently for Meilin. He hated airports, especially crowded ones, which this one was. Crowded that is.
'Syaoran!' A female voice said behind him.
He turned and was immediately hugged.
'It's great to see you again!' Meilin squealed.
Caught of guard, Syaoran tensed up and tried to get free from Meilin's strong grasp.
'Uh-hi, Meilin,' he said, still trying to escape his captive. Luckily, she decided to let him go at that moment.
She stepped back and looked him over, 'You've changed,' she said, almost squealing again, 'you look so much cuter.'
He sweatdropped, feeling embarrassed. 'Ar-arigato,' he stuttered.
She looked at him, as if too say "Well? What about me?"
He quickly pulled himself together, 'You look good too.'
'Where's everyone else?' she asked.
'Huh?'
'Y'know, Sakura and Tomoyo, I thought they might be with you…' his ex fiancée put her hands on her hips, 'I guess I'll have to go see them later. Lets go get my bags.'
She turned and headed off towards the baggage pick-up. Syaoran hurried along behind her.
*
It was dark by the time Sakura and Tomoyo got out of the cinema.
'What do you wanna do now, Tomoyo?' Sakura asked, not really wanting to head home.
Tomoyo looked around, before spotting an Internet café, 'Lets go and get a cappuccino,' she said pointing to it, 'and I could check my email.'
They headed silently towards the café, Sakura swung her roller blades in her hand and looked around the illuminated street.
It was crowded and harsh lights flashed different colours, depicting shop signs.
The café was newly opened and was almost empty, apart from a few kids her age doing research for their summer vacation homework or just randomly surfing the web.
For the first time in two hours, Sakura's thoughts were drawn back to the mysterious girl who wanted her as part of her "Collection".
Tomoyo led the way to a small table that looked out onto the street.
After ordering, they sat in a comfortable silence.
'Hey!' Tomoyo said, 'look Sakura, there's Syaoran. [1] And I think Meilin's with him.' She pointed at a boy with unruly chestnut brown hair and a girl with black hair uniquely styled.
Before Sakura could say anything, Tomoyo had rushed out of the café and over to great Syaoran and Meilin.
She watched the silent conversation through the window, noticing Tomoyo gesturing towards the café and her. Syaoran nodded and Meilin smiled, and they both followed Tomoyo over to the café.
/Oh, great, now she'll expect me to tell him about that Voice…/ Sakura thought grumpily.
She smiled as the three of them entered the shop.
'Sakura!' Meilin exclaimed, pulling her to her feet, then hugging her.
Sakura's eyes widened in shock, and over Meilin's shoulder she saw Tomoyo giggle and Syaoran roll his eyes.
After a few moments Meilin let go. 'It so good to see you again!'
It was more to say that Sakura was a little shocked. /Did Meilin ever act like that last time I saw her? / Sakura wondered idly.
They went to sit down, when Syaoran grabbed her arm and pulled her aside.
'I need to talk to you,' he stated simply, turning and heading out of the door, gesturing her to follow.
She looked to the two girls chatting happily at the table, shrugged and followed Syaoran outside.
'I guess Tomoyo told you,' she said helplessly.
He frowned, 'She told me nothing. Should she of done?'
Sakura sweatdropped, 'Uh-'
'Don't worry. I just wanted to know; have you sensed a feeling of Clow Cards?'
She gaped at him and nodded, 'Does that mean you heard her voice too?'
He stepped back in shock, 'VOICES?!'
Sakura cursed.
'Then you haven't heard her. That's okay then, I shouldn't of mentioned it.'
She turned to go back in to the café.
He grabbed her arm again, 'Sakura, you're going to tell me what you meant by "her voice", got that? But not here,' he looked around, 'we'll go to my house. Wait while I get Meilin and Tomoyo.'
She watched him go and mentally kicked herself.
/Lesson one in life Sakura, learn not to open your big mouth./
[1]- Well, wasn't that predictable?
Yeah, another short chapter, I will try to make them longer though. .::smiles::. Review please, pretty please with Kero on top? Okay…
