Authors Note: Sorry for the long delay for this chapter. I just got a puppy and I have had zero time for anything except helping with my puppy and school work. Thank you for all of your reviews and I'll try to get the next chapter out and soon as possible. Now, on with the story!

"speaking" 'thinking' (me interrupting) ^---flashback---^ ~~scene change~~

Syaoran's Three Wishes

Chapter 5

Alive

Nadeshiko awoke slowly. For awhile she just continued to lie on her grave. She listened to the birds singing and the leaves rustling in the breeze. She knew what had happened. She knew how she had been brought back to life.

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Nadshiko's POV

I had been sitting on a cloud, gazing down at the beautiful flowers, when I saw my daughter roller bladeing down the street. She was carrying a bouquet of flowers. It was then that I remembered that today was my death anniversary. I watched as she arrived at a house. A young boy about her age was waiting on the front porch. She greeted him and then they both went off in the direction of the cemetery.

When they arrived, Sakura led the boy to my gravestone and crouched down in front of it. She gently placed the flowers on the small mound and began talking to herself. Or talking to me more likely. The young boy took a seat against a tree. I studied his face, for I was unsure of who he was.

He was stunningly handsome, with deep, amber eyes and messy chocolate brown hair. Although he did look more Chinese than Japanese, he obviously cared about my little girl. I smiled at him before turning to look at my own daughter. She was very pretty herself, with short auburn hair and sparkling emerald eyes. I looked hard into Sakura's eyes, and sighed when I saw that they were filled with tears. I watched sadly as she left the grave and trudged over to the boy. I cried inwardly as I saw my dear Sakura weeping on the young boy's shoulder.

'I wish there was some way I could comfort her and tell her not to cry,' I thought to myself. I hated to see my daughter sad. She was so much more beautiful when she had a smile on her face. I stayed and kept an eye on them until they put on their roller blades and skated away. Then I decided to follow the boy home, to try and find out who he was.

When the two of them came to his house he asked my sweet daughter if she would be okay. "How thoughtful," I said aloud, although no one was around to here. I waited with the boy until my daughter was out of sight, then I followed him into the house. He marched up the stairs with me close on his heels. At the top of the stairs he turned left and walked into a small, green room. There was a wooden bed against the wall with a little desk right next to it. The boy headed towards the window and quickly shut the blinds.

He had a wide smile on his face as he practically leaped over to the desk and pulled a card out of the top drawer.

"Wish Card!" the boy shouted. I stared in amazement at the gorgeous woman who had appeared before him. She had long silvery white hair and misty eyes.

"What is your wish, Master Li?" the woman questioned the boy.

'Is that his name, Master Li? Or is that just what this woman calls him?' I asked myself, but I knew I wouldn't get an answer.

"I wish that Sakura Kinomoto's mother, Nadeshiko, was alive!" shouted Master Li. I gasped at this surprising news. I didn't know what to think. Me, alive again. Was it even possible?

"Your wish is my command," the woman replied.

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And then I ended up here, on my own grave…..alive! I quickly sat up; a look of pure joy must have graced my face. (Hey, that rhymes!) I couldn't wait to see my dearest Fujitaka, my darling Sakura, my wonderful Touya, and my good friend (cousin?) Sonomi. But first I had to go and see this Master Li. I had to know who he was and why and how he did this.

I stood up unsteadily and headed in the direction that I thought his house was in. I walked slowly, taking in everything. The blooming flowers, the green grass, the twittering birds, just everything. Within eight minutes, I was there. I knocked politely on the door and heard footsteps coming slowly. The door creaked open and I once again saw the handsome young Master Li.

"Hello," I greeted cautiously.

Syaoran's POV

I was not surprised to see her, I knew she would have some questions for me.

"Hello," she said cautiously. She was quite beautiful. I could now see where Sakura got her looks.

"Hello," I responded briefly.

"You must know why I am here," she whispered in a soft voice.

"Yes, I do. Come in," I welcomed and stepped away from the door. I lead her into a small room with a crackling fire in the fireplace and big, comfy armchairs. I selected a green one and sank into it. Nadeshiko chose a red one.

"What is your name?" she questioned me gently.

"Li Syaoran. You may call me Li," I answered.

"Why is it that…that woman, the one with the silver hair and eyes, calls you Master Li?" she asked curiously.

I sighed inwardly. 'I suppose I may as well just tell her the truth,' I thought to myself. I nodded at her. "She is a Cloud Card. I captured her, I am her Master," I stated. I glanced over at her, hoping that I wouldn't have to explain. But she looked as confused as ever. I sighed again and quickly launched into a detailed description of the Clow Cards, Clow Reed, and all of Sakura and his adventures. Nadeshiko remained quiet through all of it. Parts of she knew from having watched it in Heaven. But this Wish Card was new to her.

"So you wished me back to life, why?" Nadeshiko had a puzzled look on her face.

I blushed a deep red at this. I couldn't just tell her that I liked her daughter! "I, uh, I didn't want Saku- Kinomoto to be sad. She was, uh, really sad that you were dead and she's my friend so I just, uh, I just…," I stuttered, trying to make up a good excuse.

Nadeshiko was grinning and there was laughter in her eyes. I could tell that she knew that I liked her.

"That was very thoughtful of you Li," Nadeshiko said with a very forced serious face. I could see that her eyes were still sparkling with mirth.

"Please don't tell Sakura…uh, I mean Kinomoto that it was me. She doesn't know about the Wish Card either!" I gasped breathlessly.

Nadeshiko laughed openly at this. "Don't worry! Your secret is safe with me," she giggled.

I smiled to myself. I liked Sakura's mother already!

"I better be going, Li. I still have to see my own family! Thank you for answering my questions," she thanked me.

I smiled and walked her to the door. I watched as she raced happily down the street in the direction of Sakura's house.

Normal POV

Nadeshiko knocked on her own door and waited for her family's reaction. Suddenly the door was thrown open and a wide-eyed Sakura was staring at her in shock.

"Hello, Sakura," I greeted happily. Sakura fainted.

Authors Note: Well what did you think? I hope you liked it! Thank you so much for waiting so long for this chapter. Particularly Sakura-chan whose review I received in the middle of typing this chapter! Don't forget to review. I'll try to get the next chapter out by next weekend!