I don't own CCS or CC :(
I only own Kai, Damien, Katori, and Xian. *sigh*
Life, Death, and the Revelation Part 1
It was a week after the Dream crystal capture, and Syaoran was getting restless. He didn't know whether he wanted the crystals to show up so he could finish what he started, or if he wanted them to stay hidden for the rest of eternity so he wouldn't have to worry about them. He looked across the park. Kai had to bail on training this afternoon, so he was waiting for Sakura to arrive. He gulped as he saw her approaching. It was hard to keep his cool exterior up around her.
He wished desperately that Kai was there so he wouldn't have to train alone. With Sakura. He didn't know if he could take it, with her still being with Xian and all. However, he could tell that Xian was getting on Sakura's nerves lately. He was known to be a big flirt, and he had the ego the size of Hong Kong itself. He knew that he shouldn't be happy about this, but he couldn't help it. He still loved her. He steadied himself and called out. "Konnichi wa, Sakura-chan!"
"Konnichi wa, Syaoran-kun!", yelled Sakura. Her heart was thumping inside her chest. Why wasn't Kai with him? She didn't know if she could handle being alone with him for the entire morning. And did he have to look so darn handsome? He was wearing a sleeveless shirt and sweats, and he looked good. She sighed inwardly. He didn't love her anymore, he couldn't possibly. She had lost her chance, and it was all her fault. I should be happy with Xian. But he's such a big flirt. Even when we're driving together or something he looks at other girls. It's like he thinks I won't leave him for anything. I should dump him. Why did I ever go out with him in the first place?. She reached Syaoran and asked, "Where's Kai-chan?"
He answered, "There was an important business meeting this afternoon, and since training is more important for me right now, she went instead of me. You don't mind, do you?". "Oh", answered Sakura, "It's not a problem". They went to work, practicing individual magic and sparring with each other.
In the trees sat Tomoyo and Kai. "I can't believe Eriol-kun didn't come", grumbled Tomoyo. "Tomoyo-chan, why are you so upset?", asked Kai innocently. "It wouldn't be because you happen to be madly in love with the guy, would it?". She grinned. Tomoyo blushed and admitted it. "Hai, I am. I wish he felt the same way", she finished sadly. "If he doesn't, then he's an idiot", reassured Kai. "Any guy would be lucky to have someone like you. But I can see now why you always turn everyone down for dates. You love him a lot".
"What about you and Damien-kun?", asked Tomoyo. Kai sighed and said, "I don't know. He broke up with Hiroshi-san, I know, but he probably didn't do it for me. I still love him, and I don't know why. Plus, I get the funniest feeling that he was under a spell or something, I know it sounds like jealousy, but I really did feel it, the very first day we came here". Tomoyo patted her on the back and said, "I trust your instincts. The dark magician is closer than we think. I think I might have found him on a few of my tapes. There's almost always a shadowy figure in the back of the tapes. I got pictures from the tapes sent to a lab to be blown up, and they should be back today. I completely forgot about it. But there's nothing to do about it until this evening, so lets relax a little and tape some kawaii moments!".
Kai smiled. "Sure, Tomoyo-chan. I'm glad the meeting was cancelled. I needed a break from training. I wish Sakura-chan would dump Sho-san and confess to Syaoran, though. It's obvious to everyone but them that they still love each other" Kinda like you and Eriol-kun, ne?, she thought slyly. Tomoyo smiled, held up her camcorder, and said, "I'll be there every step of the way to tape my kawaii Sakura-chan and her beloved Li-kun! And I get to make kawaii costumes again too! Ohohoho, this is wonderful!!". She finished with starry eyes and a dreamy smile. Kai sweatdropped and turned her attention back to Sakura and Syaoran. A flash went through her, and Tomoyo looked at her with concern. "Uh-oh...", said Kai.
Back on the ground, Sakura and Syaoran felt the flash too. "A crystal", said Syaoran, "But where is it?". A black specter loomed in front of them. "I'm assuming that's Death!" cried a panic-stricken Sakura. The Death crystal looked a little too much like a ghost for her comfort. She didn't have her wand or cards with her, as part of her training, so unless her training paid off she was defenseless. Death smiled, and seeped into Sakura. She collapsed. "No! Sakura!", cried Syaoran. "What did you do to her?!", he demanded. The Death looked at him like he was an idiot and she (A/N: Yes, the Death is a she, I thought since Death is usually a he, it would be a nice change) said maliciously, "I'm called Death, boy. What do you think I did to her? She's dead!".
"It can't be true! She isn't dead!", he cried. Tomoyo was about to jump down and see, but Kai held her back. "This is a test for him, and we must not interfere. Sakura can be brought back, but only if Syaoran calls upon Death's counterpart. He has to figure it out for himself.". Tomoyo reluctantly sat back, with tears coming down her face. She was worried, and hoped Syaoran had enough faith in himself to save Sakura. Sakura lay on the ground, pale and still.
Syaoran gasped. Sakura couldn't be dead! She couldn't be! He refused to believe it. He heard a voice inside his head. "Call upon it master, and he shall be there. Look inside yourself for the power you need..." What? Can you help me?"I can help you, master, and I will later, but only if you find the power you need to save your beloved. What is Death to Life? Life to Death?. I am not the one needed at this time, but you will see me soon". Death's counterpart is Life, right? But what is Death to Life and Life to Death? How am I supposed to call for it? And who was speaking to me?
Death smiled and said, "And now it's your turn, Li Syaoran. How pathetic. You couldn't even save the girl you love, and now you're going to die along with her.". "You won't kill me.", said Syaoran. He was angry. "You're going to pay for what you did! You killed her! You killed the only girl I ever loved!". The seriousness of the whole situation was finally sinking in. If he didn't stop Death, Sakura would really be dead. And he would die without her. Whether she was his or not, it didn't matter. He couldn't live knowing that he had failed to protect her. Without her knowing he still loved her. Unbeknownst to him, his aura had started glowing again, in response to his rapidly passing thoughts. Death looked...scared. She regained her composure though, and said, "So, little master, have you figured it out yet? The only way to beat me?"
Syaoran's head snapped up. He had figured it out. He said, "Death and Life are two halves. They belong with each other, because one can't exist without the other. They are...opposites!" He drew his sword. "Power of the Ancients!" (A/N: I'm really getting tired of this chant, but oh well) "I call upon the Reverse Crystal! Reverse, show me Death's opposite! Turn Death into Life!" Death smiled and said, "Very good. Only someone with a logical mind could figure that out".
"But that's not all, dear sister", called out a voice. The Life smiled and said, "Our master has a good heart and pure intentions. Otherwise you know I never would have come". Death turned to her brother and said, "Shall we go?". Life nodded and said, "But first...". He turned to Sakura and put his hand on her forehead. Sakura regained the color in her cheeks and started breathing again. "She'll be fine", said Life. "Remember, Life and Death are very powerful. Use us with caution, or the consequences will be dire". He held hands with his sister and they disappeared into Syaoran's sword, which glowed black, and then gold.
"Sakura!" cried Tomoyo. She and Kai leaped down from the tree. Syaoran stared at them, but said, "I'll take her home. Don't worry, Daidouji-san, she'll be fine. Tell the others to meet at Eriol's in an hour, ok?". He picked up Sakura and walked off. Kai sighed and said, "We're extremely lucky that he was too preoccupied to remember that we were spying on him". She spoke too soon though, because a flash of electricity swept past them. "Or maybe he did remember", Kai said sweatdropping. They both had burnt faces and their hair was standing on end. (A/N: The anime style burnt faces).
Syaoran reached Sakura's house. He stared down at her. She was sleeping peacefully in his arms, like an angel. He was so thankful that she was alright. The opening of the door, however, jolted him out of his peaceful thoughts. "XIAN, YOU BAKA!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY IMOUTO?!?!?! I'LL KILL YOU!!!!!" bellowed a VERY angry Touya.
Syaoran winced and said, "I'm not Xian, and Sakura was just feeling tired, so she fell asleep in the park. I brought her home, okay Touya?" Touya stared. Who was this guy? How did he know his name? He looked familiar...but what mattered right now was the kaiju. He brought her inside and put her in her bed. He went back down, where Syaoran was waiting. He still couldn't remember where he had seen that guy before. At least it wasn't that baka Xian.
Syaoran smirked and said, "What's wrong, Touya, you can't even recognize me? I'm wounded. I've only made your life miserable since I was 10." Touya stared...wait a second...it couldn't be...could it? "AHHH!! THE CHINESE GAKI!!!!". "One and the same, but could you keep it down? Sakura is still sleeping, ya know". Touya couldn't stop staring. What was the gaki doing here? He sighed. From the look of concern on the brat's face, he was still in love with Sakura. He could tell. And although Sakura was going out with that stupid Xian kid, who he actually hated more than the gaki, he heard her calling out the gaki's name in her dreams at night. Therefore, she still loved him too. "Don't tell Sakura, but I know about the Clow Cards and I know you know about them too". He stated simply, "So could you please tell me what really happened?"
Syaoran stared. He knew? He knew he shouldn't be surprised, though. Touya still had a little magic, after all. So after explaining about the crystals and the dark magician, he sat and waited for Touya's reaction. Touya stared hard at him and said, "Look, brat-err...Li, I don't like this. I don't want my sister to be in danger again, but I guess I don't have a choice. I know you'll protect her because you still love her-don't shake your head, you know it's true-so I'm trusting you. Protect my kaiju. And hopefully you can get rid of that baka Xian. I hate to admit it, but I even like you better than him." Syaoran nodded and said, "You have my word. I'll always protect her with my life". He started to leave, but Touya said, "And one more thing. If you even think of hurting my kaiju, I will give you a slow and painful death. Got that, you Chinese gaki?" Syaoran sweatdropped and headed out the door. He supposed that some things would never change.
~~That Evening~~
The gang, minus Sakura, who was still resting, and Tomoyo, who was at the photo lab, was at Eriol's house. Eriol and Damien had finished reading and had come up with some very valuable information. Damien began, reading off of one of the scrolls. "We know a lot more now, thanks to one of the last scrolls Clow Reed left behind. The Dark magician was pure evil, and his magic was a lot stronger than any of the magicians separately. He first got in close to the magicians, then used magic to separate them, causing distrust, betrayal, unrequited feelings, that sort of thing. Even Clow himself fell victim to one of the magician's tricks. He fell in love with a girl who was an ally of the dark magician, thanks to a spell, but she betrayed him by...being with a star guardian? Nani? Hmm, that's what it says. Therefore, the star guardians were separated and one was at odds with Clow himself. The girl was the Dark one's servant...I think her name was K- something...Katrina, perhaps? She used her charms to make the men fight over her."
Eriol interrupted. "These people had their own soap opera going, is what he's trying to get at. Anyways, in the end, they saw through the tricks, but the plan was already set. A great battle was fought, and the only reason the good side won is because all of the magicians used some sort of special bond to seal away the evil and his accomplice. Now, we've been able to figure out that the dark magician and his servant are in Tomoeda, at our school, in fact. Now we just need to know what bond was used to seal him and-" he was interrupted by Tomoyo bursting into the room with a troubled look on her face. "I know who the dark magician is", she said.
Muahahahaha! I love cliffhangers. Well, it isn't really a cliffhanger, because you know who the evil guy and his servant are already, but oh well.
I only own Kai, Damien, Katori, and Xian. *sigh*
Life, Death, and the Revelation Part 1
It was a week after the Dream crystal capture, and Syaoran was getting restless. He didn't know whether he wanted the crystals to show up so he could finish what he started, or if he wanted them to stay hidden for the rest of eternity so he wouldn't have to worry about them. He looked across the park. Kai had to bail on training this afternoon, so he was waiting for Sakura to arrive. He gulped as he saw her approaching. It was hard to keep his cool exterior up around her.
He wished desperately that Kai was there so he wouldn't have to train alone. With Sakura. He didn't know if he could take it, with her still being with Xian and all. However, he could tell that Xian was getting on Sakura's nerves lately. He was known to be a big flirt, and he had the ego the size of Hong Kong itself. He knew that he shouldn't be happy about this, but he couldn't help it. He still loved her. He steadied himself and called out. "Konnichi wa, Sakura-chan!"
"Konnichi wa, Syaoran-kun!", yelled Sakura. Her heart was thumping inside her chest. Why wasn't Kai with him? She didn't know if she could handle being alone with him for the entire morning. And did he have to look so darn handsome? He was wearing a sleeveless shirt and sweats, and he looked good. She sighed inwardly. He didn't love her anymore, he couldn't possibly. She had lost her chance, and it was all her fault. I should be happy with Xian. But he's such a big flirt. Even when we're driving together or something he looks at other girls. It's like he thinks I won't leave him for anything. I should dump him. Why did I ever go out with him in the first place?. She reached Syaoran and asked, "Where's Kai-chan?"
He answered, "There was an important business meeting this afternoon, and since training is more important for me right now, she went instead of me. You don't mind, do you?". "Oh", answered Sakura, "It's not a problem". They went to work, practicing individual magic and sparring with each other.
In the trees sat Tomoyo and Kai. "I can't believe Eriol-kun didn't come", grumbled Tomoyo. "Tomoyo-chan, why are you so upset?", asked Kai innocently. "It wouldn't be because you happen to be madly in love with the guy, would it?". She grinned. Tomoyo blushed and admitted it. "Hai, I am. I wish he felt the same way", she finished sadly. "If he doesn't, then he's an idiot", reassured Kai. "Any guy would be lucky to have someone like you. But I can see now why you always turn everyone down for dates. You love him a lot".
"What about you and Damien-kun?", asked Tomoyo. Kai sighed and said, "I don't know. He broke up with Hiroshi-san, I know, but he probably didn't do it for me. I still love him, and I don't know why. Plus, I get the funniest feeling that he was under a spell or something, I know it sounds like jealousy, but I really did feel it, the very first day we came here". Tomoyo patted her on the back and said, "I trust your instincts. The dark magician is closer than we think. I think I might have found him on a few of my tapes. There's almost always a shadowy figure in the back of the tapes. I got pictures from the tapes sent to a lab to be blown up, and they should be back today. I completely forgot about it. But there's nothing to do about it until this evening, so lets relax a little and tape some kawaii moments!".
Kai smiled. "Sure, Tomoyo-chan. I'm glad the meeting was cancelled. I needed a break from training. I wish Sakura-chan would dump Sho-san and confess to Syaoran, though. It's obvious to everyone but them that they still love each other" Kinda like you and Eriol-kun, ne?, she thought slyly. Tomoyo smiled, held up her camcorder, and said, "I'll be there every step of the way to tape my kawaii Sakura-chan and her beloved Li-kun! And I get to make kawaii costumes again too! Ohohoho, this is wonderful!!". She finished with starry eyes and a dreamy smile. Kai sweatdropped and turned her attention back to Sakura and Syaoran. A flash went through her, and Tomoyo looked at her with concern. "Uh-oh...", said Kai.
Back on the ground, Sakura and Syaoran felt the flash too. "A crystal", said Syaoran, "But where is it?". A black specter loomed in front of them. "I'm assuming that's Death!" cried a panic-stricken Sakura. The Death crystal looked a little too much like a ghost for her comfort. She didn't have her wand or cards with her, as part of her training, so unless her training paid off she was defenseless. Death smiled, and seeped into Sakura. She collapsed. "No! Sakura!", cried Syaoran. "What did you do to her?!", he demanded. The Death looked at him like he was an idiot and she (A/N: Yes, the Death is a she, I thought since Death is usually a he, it would be a nice change) said maliciously, "I'm called Death, boy. What do you think I did to her? She's dead!".
"It can't be true! She isn't dead!", he cried. Tomoyo was about to jump down and see, but Kai held her back. "This is a test for him, and we must not interfere. Sakura can be brought back, but only if Syaoran calls upon Death's counterpart. He has to figure it out for himself.". Tomoyo reluctantly sat back, with tears coming down her face. She was worried, and hoped Syaoran had enough faith in himself to save Sakura. Sakura lay on the ground, pale and still.
Syaoran gasped. Sakura couldn't be dead! She couldn't be! He refused to believe it. He heard a voice inside his head. "Call upon it master, and he shall be there. Look inside yourself for the power you need..." What? Can you help me?"I can help you, master, and I will later, but only if you find the power you need to save your beloved. What is Death to Life? Life to Death?. I am not the one needed at this time, but you will see me soon". Death's counterpart is Life, right? But what is Death to Life and Life to Death? How am I supposed to call for it? And who was speaking to me?
Death smiled and said, "And now it's your turn, Li Syaoran. How pathetic. You couldn't even save the girl you love, and now you're going to die along with her.". "You won't kill me.", said Syaoran. He was angry. "You're going to pay for what you did! You killed her! You killed the only girl I ever loved!". The seriousness of the whole situation was finally sinking in. If he didn't stop Death, Sakura would really be dead. And he would die without her. Whether she was his or not, it didn't matter. He couldn't live knowing that he had failed to protect her. Without her knowing he still loved her. Unbeknownst to him, his aura had started glowing again, in response to his rapidly passing thoughts. Death looked...scared. She regained her composure though, and said, "So, little master, have you figured it out yet? The only way to beat me?"
Syaoran's head snapped up. He had figured it out. He said, "Death and Life are two halves. They belong with each other, because one can't exist without the other. They are...opposites!" He drew his sword. "Power of the Ancients!" (A/N: I'm really getting tired of this chant, but oh well) "I call upon the Reverse Crystal! Reverse, show me Death's opposite! Turn Death into Life!" Death smiled and said, "Very good. Only someone with a logical mind could figure that out".
"But that's not all, dear sister", called out a voice. The Life smiled and said, "Our master has a good heart and pure intentions. Otherwise you know I never would have come". Death turned to her brother and said, "Shall we go?". Life nodded and said, "But first...". He turned to Sakura and put his hand on her forehead. Sakura regained the color in her cheeks and started breathing again. "She'll be fine", said Life. "Remember, Life and Death are very powerful. Use us with caution, or the consequences will be dire". He held hands with his sister and they disappeared into Syaoran's sword, which glowed black, and then gold.
"Sakura!" cried Tomoyo. She and Kai leaped down from the tree. Syaoran stared at them, but said, "I'll take her home. Don't worry, Daidouji-san, she'll be fine. Tell the others to meet at Eriol's in an hour, ok?". He picked up Sakura and walked off. Kai sighed and said, "We're extremely lucky that he was too preoccupied to remember that we were spying on him". She spoke too soon though, because a flash of electricity swept past them. "Or maybe he did remember", Kai said sweatdropping. They both had burnt faces and their hair was standing on end. (A/N: The anime style burnt faces).
Syaoran reached Sakura's house. He stared down at her. She was sleeping peacefully in his arms, like an angel. He was so thankful that she was alright. The opening of the door, however, jolted him out of his peaceful thoughts. "XIAN, YOU BAKA!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY IMOUTO?!?!?! I'LL KILL YOU!!!!!" bellowed a VERY angry Touya.
Syaoran winced and said, "I'm not Xian, and Sakura was just feeling tired, so she fell asleep in the park. I brought her home, okay Touya?" Touya stared. Who was this guy? How did he know his name? He looked familiar...but what mattered right now was the kaiju. He brought her inside and put her in her bed. He went back down, where Syaoran was waiting. He still couldn't remember where he had seen that guy before. At least it wasn't that baka Xian.
Syaoran smirked and said, "What's wrong, Touya, you can't even recognize me? I'm wounded. I've only made your life miserable since I was 10." Touya stared...wait a second...it couldn't be...could it? "AHHH!! THE CHINESE GAKI!!!!". "One and the same, but could you keep it down? Sakura is still sleeping, ya know". Touya couldn't stop staring. What was the gaki doing here? He sighed. From the look of concern on the brat's face, he was still in love with Sakura. He could tell. And although Sakura was going out with that stupid Xian kid, who he actually hated more than the gaki, he heard her calling out the gaki's name in her dreams at night. Therefore, she still loved him too. "Don't tell Sakura, but I know about the Clow Cards and I know you know about them too". He stated simply, "So could you please tell me what really happened?"
Syaoran stared. He knew? He knew he shouldn't be surprised, though. Touya still had a little magic, after all. So after explaining about the crystals and the dark magician, he sat and waited for Touya's reaction. Touya stared hard at him and said, "Look, brat-err...Li, I don't like this. I don't want my sister to be in danger again, but I guess I don't have a choice. I know you'll protect her because you still love her-don't shake your head, you know it's true-so I'm trusting you. Protect my kaiju. And hopefully you can get rid of that baka Xian. I hate to admit it, but I even like you better than him." Syaoran nodded and said, "You have my word. I'll always protect her with my life". He started to leave, but Touya said, "And one more thing. If you even think of hurting my kaiju, I will give you a slow and painful death. Got that, you Chinese gaki?" Syaoran sweatdropped and headed out the door. He supposed that some things would never change.
~~That Evening~~
The gang, minus Sakura, who was still resting, and Tomoyo, who was at the photo lab, was at Eriol's house. Eriol and Damien had finished reading and had come up with some very valuable information. Damien began, reading off of one of the scrolls. "We know a lot more now, thanks to one of the last scrolls Clow Reed left behind. The Dark magician was pure evil, and his magic was a lot stronger than any of the magicians separately. He first got in close to the magicians, then used magic to separate them, causing distrust, betrayal, unrequited feelings, that sort of thing. Even Clow himself fell victim to one of the magician's tricks. He fell in love with a girl who was an ally of the dark magician, thanks to a spell, but she betrayed him by...being with a star guardian? Nani? Hmm, that's what it says. Therefore, the star guardians were separated and one was at odds with Clow himself. The girl was the Dark one's servant...I think her name was K- something...Katrina, perhaps? She used her charms to make the men fight over her."
Eriol interrupted. "These people had their own soap opera going, is what he's trying to get at. Anyways, in the end, they saw through the tricks, but the plan was already set. A great battle was fought, and the only reason the good side won is because all of the magicians used some sort of special bond to seal away the evil and his accomplice. Now, we've been able to figure out that the dark magician and his servant are in Tomoeda, at our school, in fact. Now we just need to know what bond was used to seal him and-" he was interrupted by Tomoyo bursting into the room with a troubled look on her face. "I know who the dark magician is", she said.
Muahahahaha! I love cliffhangers. Well, it isn't really a cliffhanger, because you know who the evil guy and his servant are already, but oh well.