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Without You

chapter 12

Fear Factor

The rest of the weekend passed without incident. They took Eshira too the fair on Saturday, and had dinner with the family on Sunday. Monday morning Sakura woke up before Syaoran. She rolled over and looked at the clock. It said 5:00. She groaned and sat up rubbing her eyes. Syaoran usually woke up at 5:30 to train, and woke Sakura up at 6:30. She stood up, putting on her uniform, then going downstairs. She was the first one up this morning, so she started the coffee.

At quarter after five, while she was drinking her coffee, Yelan came downstairs, still looking as crisp and awake as she had the night before. Sakura sometimes wondered if she even slept at all. "Good morning Sakura, you're up early this morning," Said Yelan as she got herself a cup of coffee. "Yeah, I woke up early this morning, though I'm not really sure why."

Syaoran was up late that morning, It was about 6:00 when he got up. He came down the stairs, holding Eshira in one arm and his books in the other. They all chatted for a while until 7:30, when Sakura and Syaoran left to walk to school.

"Sakura," said Syaoran turning towards her, "You never learned how to physically fight except with the Clow cards right?" "Yeah" said sakura, looking her husband squarely in the eye "And not even well then. Why?" "Well, I was just thinking that if we ever have to face Lin Yao, then you should be prepared. How about we start tomorrow?" Sakura thought about it. "All right. I don't have to go model for Tomoyo tomorrow, and I don't think Kero will mind, so why not." She looked up at his face. "Thank you" she whispered kissing him. Syaoran patted her hand that rested on his arm. "your welcome honey"

when they got to school, Syaoran went to say hi to his friends, and Sakura to hers. When the bell rang, They sat down in there seats next to each other. "Good Morning class" said the sensei walking in. "Good Morning" they replied. "Well, we have a new exchange student. His name is Xaiyoon. Xaiyoon, take a seat." Sakura stared at him. Xaiyoon was tall, at least 5"8, and he had red hair, at least shoulder length tied in a ponytail, and an earring. (Hee hee, like Bill Weasley in Harry Potter). She began to tremble, fear beating on the walls of her heart, as he smiled evilly at her.

Syaoran hadn't bothered to look at the new student, what he did look at was Sakura trembling in fear. "Sakura? what's wrong?" he whispered. when she didn't answer, he looked at what she was looking at. getting his first glimpse of the new student. He suddenly went pale as he saw Xiafoon's face. "Alright, get your books out class and turn to page 138..." said the teacher beginning the lesson. Sakura reached for her book, but she was trembling so much that she dropped it.

That day at lunch, Sakura made a point of asking Tomoyo, "Tomoyo, so what time do you want me to come over and try on that new costume?" Tomoyo looked at her quizzically. At first Syaoran didn't know what Sakura was talking about. But Eriol gave him a sharp look that told him not to say anything yet. Sakura winked at Tomoyo, mouthing 'follow my lead' "Ummm well, how about right after school? It might take a little while to do." Sakura nodded and turned to Syaoran. "Is that alright with you Syao-chan?" He nodded, and gripped her cold trembling hand in a gesture that told her he understood.

Once the lunch bell had rung, and everyone was inside, Syaoran caught Sakura's hand as she moved to go inside. "Wait Sakura," he said turning her around to face him. "I just want you to know that we'll get through this together, alright?" Sakura nodded. "Thank-you Syaoran" She said. "Your welcome Sakura" He leaned down and kissed her, a small gesture, but very much appreciated by Sakura. He hugged her tight, and they went in together.

Unnoticed to them, Xaiyoon was behind a tree near them. He glared seeing the wedding rings, and Sakura's engagement ring as the two of them walked into the school together. "Soon Sakura, soon you will be mine."

Alright I know Short chapter, but Hey, you can't have everything. Anywayz, I'm posting my next chapter soon, It's done so you won't have to worry. I ended it there because it was a good ending! (If you like cliff-hangers) PLEASE REVIEW!! (if your sick of seeing this in every chapter, then review, and we wouldn't have this problem now would we?) Arigato!