"We cant bring Miss Tomyo back... Something is wrong"
Sakura let go of Syaoran and stared at the Elders in horror. "You...can't
bring...her back?" Sakuras shook her head. "This isnt another test is it?"
Yelan stared glanced at the chanting figures, their faces had deep lines
that ran like rivers of age. Only their eyes gave away the fact that they
were exhausted and on the verge of collapse.
"Stop." Yelan held up her hand and the chanting stopped rapidly. Syaoran
turned to his mother. "Why? They need to bring Tomoyo back," Yelan nodded
"They are exhausted. They cannot work on much more. They need rest. They
can continue in the morning...oh, it is morning!" she looked at an ancient
clock that ticked solidly. "12:30! Sakura, Syaoran and Eriol," An evil
smiled played upon her lips. "Come into the lounge, its more comfy." She
turned and exited the room out the door from which she had entered.
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Sakura sat on a large red couch, her hand rested lightly on Syaorans. Yelan sat opposite them in a large gold plated chair. Eriol was seated on the floor, near the fireplace, his head in his hands. "Sakura, I understand this has been a difficult time for you, so I'm open to any questions you may have." Yelan smiled at Sakura. Sakura nodded thoughtfully. "What was the point of this test?" Yelan looked at Syaoran "Ever since Syaoran left Hong Kong a year ago, we havent wanted to truely exclude him from the clan, as he is the rightful leader. We knew that he had made a huge sacrifice for you, and we wanted to see if you would fight just as hard for him." Sakura looked at Syaoran. "Did I pass?" Her question was directed at Yelan, "Yes Sakura, You not only defeated Dino, you unvieled our secret. That surprised us."
"How did you pull this off?" Syaoran's question caught Yelan offguard. "Umm, I dont really know how to explain that...." Eriol came to her rescue, "I can."
"It began, well for me anyway, with a phone call. It was from the Li clan. They wanted to test you, and I had to come up with an idea. I talked everything over with Madison and some Elders from the Li clan. To actually make this work involved alot of magic, first I had to borrow some of Keros power. Infact you might have noticed him missing from your place Sakura."
Sakura gasped guiltily "No I didnt! Oh poor Kero." Eriol smiled at her. "Anyway I had to create some cards that I could use, I only created three, however, Illusion, Power and Soul. Illusion created Dino, as you saw him. Power, gave him life and strength. Soul was a bit more difficult, he was used to take Tomoyo' and Syaoran's soul and keep them safe, until we needed them. To create these cards and use them drained me of my energy, physically and magically. But I still had a job to complete."
"You thought Tomyo and I went out for dinner, what we actually did was a lot different. I explained to Tomoyo what would happen and she accepted it. I used the Soul card and gently took her soul. I then used the illusion card to create a lifelike wound in her stomach.I think the reason Tomoyo is stuck now is because I didnt have enough magic to secure her."
Sakura was about to say something but Eriol continued. "Anyway. After that I ran back to my house, where I knew you both would be. It was easy from then on. The funeral was just another illusion, I think I went a bit too soppy, but you idnt seem to notice. Then I arranged the next Dino encounter. I was shocked when Syaoran said he would join with Dino, but soon realised it was a trick. I knew that Syaoran would sacrifice himself for Sakura, but I didnt have enough energy to get Dino to attack Sakura as well. So I made Dino leave Sakura and come back, whilst I went to refresh myself. Sakura amazed me with her bravado and skill. I never thought that she would figure out it was all an illusion."
Sakura gaped at Eriols explanation, "So basically, you were a traitor for a while?" Syaorans harsh words cut at Eriol like a knife. "No Syaoran. I was just doing you a favour. Now, you can be the clan leader and be with Sakura too."
Sakura smiled at Eriol, then at Yelan. "Thank you. I understand now. But if you dont mind, I am tired, and I would like to get some sleep." Yelan stood up suddenly "Of course! Sakura, if you dont mind walking a bit..." She was cut off by Syaoran. "I'll take her to the guest room." Syaoran smiled and bowed deeply to Sakura "This way, m'lady." He took Sakuras hand and picked her up. "I'll carry you to your room."
Sakura smiled, a tired smile, she kissed Syaorans cheek. "Thank you." They left the room, leaving Yelan smiling at the door, through which her son had exited.
'My son has choosen well. She has changed him."
She turned to look at Eriol, he had fallen asleep. She shook her head and sighed. She flicked her wrist and he disappeared, probably to one of the many guest beds, upstairs.
'Time for sleep, God knows I'll need it tomorrow. We all will.'
She left the room. Its only living thing remaining was a single fly on the wall.
A/N I hope that was a better chapter then some of my other ones. Bet you didnt know Eriol was the main man behind this. If you think this is the end...think again. I still have to bring Tomoyo back, and add a bit more romance.......**smacks head** soo much more to write!
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Sakura sat on a large red couch, her hand rested lightly on Syaorans. Yelan sat opposite them in a large gold plated chair. Eriol was seated on the floor, near the fireplace, his head in his hands. "Sakura, I understand this has been a difficult time for you, so I'm open to any questions you may have." Yelan smiled at Sakura. Sakura nodded thoughtfully. "What was the point of this test?" Yelan looked at Syaoran "Ever since Syaoran left Hong Kong a year ago, we havent wanted to truely exclude him from the clan, as he is the rightful leader. We knew that he had made a huge sacrifice for you, and we wanted to see if you would fight just as hard for him." Sakura looked at Syaoran. "Did I pass?" Her question was directed at Yelan, "Yes Sakura, You not only defeated Dino, you unvieled our secret. That surprised us."
"How did you pull this off?" Syaoran's question caught Yelan offguard. "Umm, I dont really know how to explain that...." Eriol came to her rescue, "I can."
"It began, well for me anyway, with a phone call. It was from the Li clan. They wanted to test you, and I had to come up with an idea. I talked everything over with Madison and some Elders from the Li clan. To actually make this work involved alot of magic, first I had to borrow some of Keros power. Infact you might have noticed him missing from your place Sakura."
Sakura gasped guiltily "No I didnt! Oh poor Kero." Eriol smiled at her. "Anyway I had to create some cards that I could use, I only created three, however, Illusion, Power and Soul. Illusion created Dino, as you saw him. Power, gave him life and strength. Soul was a bit more difficult, he was used to take Tomoyo' and Syaoran's soul and keep them safe, until we needed them. To create these cards and use them drained me of my energy, physically and magically. But I still had a job to complete."
"You thought Tomyo and I went out for dinner, what we actually did was a lot different. I explained to Tomoyo what would happen and she accepted it. I used the Soul card and gently took her soul. I then used the illusion card to create a lifelike wound in her stomach.I think the reason Tomoyo is stuck now is because I didnt have enough magic to secure her."
Sakura was about to say something but Eriol continued. "Anyway. After that I ran back to my house, where I knew you both would be. It was easy from then on. The funeral was just another illusion, I think I went a bit too soppy, but you idnt seem to notice. Then I arranged the next Dino encounter. I was shocked when Syaoran said he would join with Dino, but soon realised it was a trick. I knew that Syaoran would sacrifice himself for Sakura, but I didnt have enough energy to get Dino to attack Sakura as well. So I made Dino leave Sakura and come back, whilst I went to refresh myself. Sakura amazed me with her bravado and skill. I never thought that she would figure out it was all an illusion."
Sakura gaped at Eriols explanation, "So basically, you were a traitor for a while?" Syaorans harsh words cut at Eriol like a knife. "No Syaoran. I was just doing you a favour. Now, you can be the clan leader and be with Sakura too."
Sakura smiled at Eriol, then at Yelan. "Thank you. I understand now. But if you dont mind, I am tired, and I would like to get some sleep." Yelan stood up suddenly "Of course! Sakura, if you dont mind walking a bit..." She was cut off by Syaoran. "I'll take her to the guest room." Syaoran smiled and bowed deeply to Sakura "This way, m'lady." He took Sakuras hand and picked her up. "I'll carry you to your room."
Sakura smiled, a tired smile, she kissed Syaorans cheek. "Thank you." They left the room, leaving Yelan smiling at the door, through which her son had exited.
'My son has choosen well. She has changed him."
She turned to look at Eriol, he had fallen asleep. She shook her head and sighed. She flicked her wrist and he disappeared, probably to one of the many guest beds, upstairs.
'Time for sleep, God knows I'll need it tomorrow. We all will.'
She left the room. Its only living thing remaining was a single fly on the wall.
A/N I hope that was a better chapter then some of my other ones. Bet you didnt know Eriol was the main man behind this. If you think this is the end...think again. I still have to bring Tomoyo back, and add a bit more romance.......**smacks head** soo much more to write!
