*Chapter Eleven - Captured and Sought After*

Heio moved his arm rapidly and slammed it up against the wall next to him. Leira cried out in pain, but held her firm grip on his arm with her teeth.

Sunni tried to get up out of bed, "Leave Leira alone! You're fight is with me!"

Her Earth staff charm on her necklace startled to glow a warm, bright green. She held it in her hands, feeling its power as she watched her guardian, and friend, try to keep the sorcerer away.

"Earth Mahou Ki, give me strength and power to fight." She implored quietly.

Green light surrounded Sunni and she rose to fight Heio, "I won't let you terrorize my friends!"

Kero moaned in pain as he woke, "Sunni?" He looked up at the teen, "Becareful."

Sunni nodded, not taking her eyes off Heio.

Leira felt her hold on Heio weakening. With one more blow from Heio, she fell to the ground, No...I can't give up now...I'm supposed to protect Mistress Sunni... Those were her last thoughts before her world went dark.

"Leira!" Sunni called out in shock, then her eyes darkened. She stared at Heio, "As the Sora Hi Hime of the Magic Kingdom, I will destroy you."

Heio laughed and lifted his arm up and pointed his index finger at Sunni, "That's what you think Chibi Hime."

Sunni's eyes flared red as she looked at him. Then to her surprise, the black mist surrounding him advanced on her.

She was lifted up in the air by it, Heio didn't even flinch as he forced the mist to crush Sunni.

Sunni screamed in pain and tried to get the black mist away.

Sakura heard the scream and kept trying to find Syaoran, she needed his help. She ran outside to find him by the woods, looking at something.

Sanyo heard the cry also, forgetting his own sorrow, he ran downstairs. He arrived too late though.

Heio had Sunni firmly in his black mist, she had passed out cold.

"I've got you! Now I will finally get the joy of seeing you die Sora Hi Hime."

"No!" Sanyo cried from the doorway, "I won't let you hurt her!"

He started to run towards Heio, only to be thrown back by more black mist.

Heio sighed to himself, "I see that I shall have to finish her off in the Magic Kingdom. No matter."

Sanyo braced himself at the door and caught his breath. Then he started at Heio again, when suddenly Heio and Sunni vanished in an ice-cold blue fog. Sanyo ran into the wall and fell to the floor.

Syaoran and Sakura rushed into the room. Syaoran was holding something in his hand.

Sakura gasped in shock, "We're too late!"

Syaoran hurried to tend to the two guardians, while Sakura helped her son up, "Sanyo? What happened? Are you hurt? Can you stand?"

"Mom?" Sanyo's voice came softly, "Heiowe've got to save them mom. We've just gottaget to the magic kingdom."

Sanyo forced himself to stand, "We've got to get Sunni before Heio destroys her."

Syaoran picked up the bloody mass of a calico kitten, "Leira?"

Leira's voice crackled as she tried to speak, "I failed my purpose, Sora Hi Hime Ceridwena has been captured."

Kero appeared beside Syaoran's side, "She's gone?"

Leira nodded as her eyes watered, "I must go save her in the Magic Kingdom."

Sanyo rushed to Leira, with Sakura trailing behind him, "How do I get there? To the Magic Kingdom?"

Leira looked up towards the sky, letting up a quiet plea, "Please Master King Hindon, forgive me for letting Heio get Little Mistress. Let me have my true form so that I can save her."

Everyone eyed her warily, wondering what she was doing.

Leira closed her small cat eyes and chanted, "Ancient Magic hear my plea, may my true form come to me."

Energy shot out of Leira and everyone was pushed back.

Sakura wobbled backwards, only to be caught by Syaoran, "What's happening Syaoran?"

Light surrounded the cat as she was transformed into her human form. Her cuts and scrapes were gone and her skin was creamy ivory.

Sanyo gaped at the violet-eyed lass, "Leira? Is that you?"

Leira nodded rapidly, with newfound energy, her violet hair whipping across her face, "We need to hurry. We're going to the Magic Kingdom. We're going to save Sunni."

Leira smiled a bit and thought quietly to herself, Thank you King Hindon

Sakura pushed back a strand of her amber hair, "How do we get there?"

"I'm able to take only one of you."

Syaoran thought it should be him of course, "I'll go."

Sanyo wobbled, but held his ground, "No."

They all turned to him; "I'm going."

Sakura nodded, she knew why he wanted to go. He was in love with her.

Leira sighed, "I suppose so."

Kero flew back and forth, "Is there anything we'll be able to do here?"

Leira shook her head sadly, "Unless the King and Queen send you to the Magic Kingdom in you're dreams there is no way that you can help."

"What are we going to do when we get there?" Sanyo asked, "Besides finding and killing Heio." Sanyo gritted his teeth.

"We need to go tell the King and Queen. They need to know what has happened."

Sanyo gave his head a quick nod.

Leira stood apart from the group, "We don't have much time, come on Sanyo."

Sanyo stood beside Leira.

Sakura's eyes watered, "Be careful Sanyo. You too Leira."

"Bye Mom. Dad. Kero."

Syaoran felt a pang in his heart; his only son was leaving. He may not come back. No. He will come back. He will come back.

Leira closed her eyes, "Sky Mahou Ki, transportation to the Magic Kingdom I seek. I beseech you! Send us to the Magic Kingdom!"

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A Sunnie Note: *//(^ ^)\\* I like having reviews! *sigh* Thank you to all you who gave me 55 reviews! It makes me feel really special! I'm going to be going to be TRYING to edit and revise my stories

I'll try to Update, but I can't promise anything. Birdie (the artist friend of mine) says that my grammar isn't so hot -_-U;; I knowso that's why I'm going to be editing for awhile (I've got a lot of work to doespecially with The Forgotten Magic. That'll take FOREVER to editall those chapters)

The next chapter will break a few hearts :'( But I had to think of something! I'm already in the process of writing it. I just hope no one flames me because of itarg!

Guess What: I wrote this chapter while trying to eat my lunch at the same time //(- -)\\U. *Pops a Grape into Mouth* I had Ham and Cheese Ritz crackers, grapes, strawberries, and soda *//(^ ^)\\*

Review Thank-yous and Comments:

raven - Hehehehe. I knowI keep making sad things happen *sniff* wellevery story needs sad conflictsthis one just has too many
Sakura_miaka - King Hindon (Sunni's Dad) Decided that it would be safer if Leira didn't have any knowledge of Sunni's past. If Leira did remember, then Heio would be able to track her down easier because she would be on guard more. Leira is one of my favorite characters in here! She's so loyal! (If you want to get technical, Leira could be of the same species as Luna and Artemis from Sailor Moon. I just liked the idea of having a cat as a guaradian for Sunnino other animal seemed to fit her.)
Pharaoh_Yami_Yugi - UhI don't know if I could even handle posting ANOTHER story. It's hard enough working on the ones I have now. It would be much easier if I only had one story to write on, but (right now) I have three CCS fanfictions, two of my original manga/animes, and a few other things here and there.
cherryblossom - Thanx!
sariastar - Tei Hee Hee. I did think the story was getting out of control. I've been planning on ending it at 15 chapters though. Don't know if it'll work out though. Hmmmmm
Sakura-Hoshi - Don't die before you get to read the ending ^_^ j/k
animegirl-mika - Well he did go back from where he came fromhe just took Sunni-chan with him. ^_^U;;

Hmmmmaybe I won't try editing all my stories. It WOULD take longer to post thenwhat do you all think?

SPECIAL THANKYOU TO YOU EIGHT PEOPLE WHO HAVE ME ON YOUR FAVORITE'S LIST!!!! THIS CHAPPIE IS DEDICATED TO YOU! (8-17-02)