Disclaimer: Sadly (T_T), I do not own Card Captor Sakura or any of its characters, demo, I do own Emerald Star, the Mysterious Being (known by another name which'll be mentioned in the fic) and Sojin the Dragon. ^___^ If you wish to use any of them, ask me first in your review or email me at darkrubymoon@hotmail.com.
MM: Sorry I haven't updated in like a month or so!!! Hey look Sojin-kun! Mayonaka says hi!
Sojin: Nani!? *looks at review and blushes slightly*
MM: Do you know how kawaii you look when you blush!?
Sojin: *blush deepens if possible* MM-Yamete...
MM: Okay, I think that there'll be one more chapter or, if this fic takes another turn on me like before, *two* more...I think...^^6 I'm so silly...
Yue, Ruby Moon, & Emerald: Wai!!!!!
Yue: *spots dark doppelganger who is about to complain and takes out a mallet*
MM: ^^6 Ano...Yue-kun? What are you-*cringes as she hears the sounds of "AAAAAUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!" fading away* Okay...*watches as Yue walks away whistling while dusting his hands off* ...So I guess I now know what he was going to do with the mallet...On with the fic!!!
P.S.-Most of the chapter will be in italics, which means a flashback.
*Stress/Emphasizing*
-Thoughts-
"Speaking"
Sakura opened her eyes to find herself somewhere else. It was like something from a dream. No, it wasn't a room, but something similar to space. Looking at her surroundings, she noticed that everyone from her house was sprawled out around her, either unconscious or starting to come to. -What is this place?- she thought.
"I call it Starscape. But otherwise, there *is* no name for this place." Sakura turned around quickly to find Emerald sitting in the air behind her, legs crossesd and her staff in her left hand, tilted diagnaly so that it was in front of her. The young girl was in her true form, the one she had fought Sakura in while in her dimension. Her wings were gone though. "Daijoubu ka, Sakura-chan?" she asked as she saw Sakura look around and spot her staff, still in its third form, and go pick it up.
"Daijoubu" was Sakura's reply, but she was curious as to how they got here. She knew Emerald must have sensed her doubt and had answered, "Look here." She nodded her head towards the floor, which was a wide circle glowing a pulsating black. Sakura went over and gazed down to see her living room, and gasped at the sight.
"Shh," the dark green-haired girl motioned as she saw Yue and Kero, now Cerberus, pick themselves up off the floor and spot her. "I'll explain everything when everyone's awake."
"Kuso...How'd we get here, if you would call this place 'here'?" Cerberus muttered incoherently as he stopped next to Sakura. Unconsciously, he looked into the circle too and gasped.
Emerald's light apple green eyes remained emotionless as Cerberus started to rant at her in rapid German once again. She remained silent and just continued to stare straight ahead, like there was someone else there who they didn't know of.
"Cerberus," Yue groaned while rubbing the bridge of his nose and grabbed a tuft of fur on the maneless lion's neck, bending down to level them eye-to-eye. "*Now* isn't the time for swearing, moreover shouting."
"Tell me what you think after you look there!" Cerberus roared into the Judge's face as Yue got up. He looked into the circle and a flicker of shock passed over his face. He shot his head up at Emerald, who looked back at him with a hard gaze which plainly said "Don't ask."
By then the others were up and they too came to the circle, and all had the same reaction as Sakura. They too looked at Emerald, who had given them the same gaze she did Yue.
Finally she spoke up, but continued to look in the circle. "What you see down there are your bodies. At this time your souls are separated from your bodies. No, you are not dead, just in a deep sleep." She stated this quickly as she saw Touya open and shut his mouth from the corner of her eyes, even though they were downcast. "I, with the help of Clow-sama, will be showing you my past, how I came to be, how I met Clow-sama..." As Clow stepped out from behind her and placed a hand onto her shoulder, Emerald looked up directly into the eyes of Yue and Cerberus. "...And why neither of you remember me."
She uncrossed her legs and placed them on the ground; immediately she stopped floating. She stepped to the circle and waved her wand over it. It dissolved, and in its place was the same staff that Emerald had fused using Sakura's and Eriol's staffs, floating about two feet off the ground. She took it and tossed it lightly in-between but in front of Sakura and Eriol, where it stopped and continued to float in-between the two. (MM: I *do* hope that wasn't confusing...^^666666666)
"Sakura, I need you to take out The Return and throw it into the air." Emerald stated. Sakura, confused as she was, waved her hand slightly in front of her, and The Return flaoted in front of her. She picked it out of the air and threw it like she usually did with the cards. It hung high above everyone's heads, spinning as if it were still a Clow Card and Sakura was about to make it one of her own.
"Good. Now I need you and Eriol to help me cast the spell I will send over to you both by telepathy. There are three paragraphs, each with five lines. The first is in Japanese, and the second in German, and the third in Cantonese. Eriol-kun, you will recite the German paragraph, Sakura-chan the Japanese, and I the Cantonese. One finished, the staff will separate back to the sun staff and the star staff, but they will remain in their true forms. You must take the staffs and slam it down hard on The Return at the same time." She thought she saw some doubt in the eyes of Sakura and Eriol, but she knew they got the idea. Emerald turned away to face the others. (MM: In case anyone's lost now, the others means Yue, Cerberus, Spinel Sun, Ruby Moon, Yukito, Touya, Tomoyo, and Syaoran.) "And I need the rest of you to form a circle around us in a certain order. Yue, Ruby Moon, Yukito, and Syaoran on my left. Cerberus, Spinel Sun, Touya, and Tomoyo on my right. Eriol and Sakura in the middle." Everyone, curious as they were, did as told. Emerald sent the spell to Eriol and Sakura, who skimmed over their assigned parts. After about 2 minutes, they nodded their heads at Emerald, who returned the favor. Eriol started to say his part of the incantation, and suddenly his former life's insignia appeared underneath his feet.
-Don't lose your concentration. Focus on the point at hand.- Emerald's voice filtered through his mind. He continued to say the incantation and then stopped, for it was Sakura's turn now. Her insignia appeared under her as she recited, and then she stopped, for it was Emerald's time.
The dark green-haired girl started to say the last lines as Clow's insignia-colored a bright green-appeared under her feet. The staff in front of Eriol and Sakura "exploded" as soon as Emerald finished, and both grabbed the one that belonged to them quickly. All three started to spin the staff fast and quickly, bringing them down in unison on The Return.
"Mom?! Dad!? Ugh! Where can they be?!" A dark blue-haired boy of about 13 years ran around his house looking for his parents. He had seen them at breakfast, and now it was about to be time for lunch and he had to tell them something important.
Turning sharply around a corner, he hadn't noticed the young girl who looked about the same age rounding opposite. He ran smack into her, and both fell to the ground.
"Aah!" the boy screamed as he hit the floor. He looked and saw his friend on the floor.
"Oh my! Daijoubu ka?" He got up and walked over, helping the girl up.
"Daijoubu. Arigatou." She dusted herself off and looked at him. "Why are you in such a hurry Clow-kun?"
Clow replied hastily, "I have to tell Mom and Dad something! Do you know where they are?"
The girl shook her head, "Iie, I haven't. Gomen."
Clow groaned, "Oh okay. Ja ne Emerald!" He ran off while Emerald stared at him. She smiled and shook her head, "Silly..." She continued on her way to the Reed library.
"Do you really have to go?" This time it was a 18-year-old Clow who talked to a 18-year-old Emerald. "I want you to stay."
"I'm sorry, but I have to. Besides, I've seen your future, which'll be full of fun and love. Two important people will come into your life. I'll appear two times, once when each on those two people come into being, and the last before you leave the living world."
Clow took her hands into his and kissed the tips of her fingers softly. Tears sprang to his eyes as he placed his forehead against hers. "You've been with me through easy times and hard times. Why must you go?"
"Because I don't belong with you. Someone else will, and they'll love you just as much as I did." Emerald placed a hand on his cheek and looked at him sorrowfully. "This is how Fate is. You must be strong."
Clow embraced her in a tight hug, crying into her hair. She wrapped her arms around him and they stayed like that for a few minutes. Finally he let her go, and she wiped away his tears. Leaning forward, she kissed him as her wings appeared. Emerald pulled away as her wings encased her. Clow looked on and thought to her, -Sayonara.- Her voice ran through his head, -Iie, ja ne, because I will be seeing you again.-
A bright light illuminated the room and disappeared as a dark green book floated down to the floor. Clow stood his ground for a few seconds and then walked over silently. He traced the light apple-green star on the front cover lightly, and then picked it up. He turned it over to look at his insignia in black, and then looked down to see another star-emerald green this time, and outlined by black- under it, wings that looked between a cross of faerie and angel wings on either side.
He then thought back to her last words and smiled. "Hai, I will be seeing you later." Walking over to one of his bookshelves, Clow placed the book onto the shelf. Running his finger over the margin one more time, he turned his and walked out of the study.
"...Moon, grant me your power!" A much older and wiser Clow stood in the study, an angel who looked 18 years old a few feet behind him, light apple green eyes gazing from the shadows. Next to her was a maneless lion with wings.
Clow slammed his staff onto the air as a cocoon of white wings materialized. The sorcerer began to fall forward when strong arms caught him. He looked up to see a young man with a concerned look on his face. "Yue..." he whispered, then passed out.
The mysterious being laid Clow against his shoulder as the "angel in the shadows" and the lion rushed up to him. "Will he be okay?" the lion asked as the angel placed her hand on Clow's forehead. His breathing was soft but a bit uneven.
"Hai, but he will be unconscious for some time and it looks like he has a low fever. It'd be best if we get him into bed." She looked up at the other two. "By the way, what are your names?"
The lion then got this goofy smile on his face. "Cerberus! Nice to meet you......what's your name?"
She giggled. "Likewise. Emerald - Emerald Star. And you?"
"Yue." The white-haired angel said softly. He was staring at Emerald for a bit of time, and Emerald got confused. "Is something wrong Yue-san?"
Yue was snapped out of his thoughts and looked away. "Iie...it's nothing..."
Emerald was really confused now, "Nani?"
Silence overtook the study for a few seconds, until a low but strong growl was heard in the room. Yue and Emerald looked around and saw a whining Cerberus. "I'm hungry. Can we eat?" Yue and Emerald sweatdropped heavily and got up, the still unconscious Clow against Yue.
"Hey, need some help?" Emerald took a step forward as Yue picked up Clow.
"Iie, arigatou." Yue willed his wings away and left the room swiftly.
"Hey, chotto-Never mind...Come on Kero-chan. Let's follow." Emerald started to follow but stopped as she didn't sense Cerberus behind her. "Kero-chan, what's the matter?"
Cerberus pouted, "I don't sound like a frog!"
Emerald giggled and left the room, her dark green hair whisking out behind her. "Hai, you do!"
"Iie, I-" Cerberus came out of the room and his mouth was covered by Emerald's hand.
"Shh...We don't want to wake Clow-san." She whispered before pulling her hand away. Cerberus nodded his head and followed Emerald to Clow's room, where Yue was pulling the bed covers over the sleeping magician. Yue stepped back and walked over to the others, closing the door behind him.
"Okay, so what do we do now?" Kero (Kero's still Cerberus, mind you. I'm just using the false form's name.) whispered. Yue and Emerald looked at the lion.
"Ano...you said you were hungry, right?" Emerald spoke up. She received a nod from Kero and continued, "Well, do you like nikuman?"
Kero tilted his head to the side, "What's a nikuman?"
Emerald sighed, "I have a long way to go...Well, you see..." She started to explain different foods to both beings, who nodded in understanding. She led the way to the kitchen, getting an idea into mind. "Hey, how would you guys like to make a cake?"
"A cake? Is that one of those sweet foods you were talking about?" Kero asked.
"Yup yup!" Emerald smiled and started to get out ingredients. She came to a cupboard and frowned, "Where did Clow-san put the flour?"
"Flour? Can I get you the flower?" Kero got excited and Emerald agreed. "Okay! I'll be back soon!"
Emerald giggled and looked at Yue, "Ano...Yue-san, can you please get the bowl and spoon? They're right by you."
Yue's eyes glowed as the bowl and spoon Emerald had asked lifted off the counter. They slowly floated over and settled onto the counter in front of Emerald. She blinked and smiled, "Arigatou!" Yue didn't reply back as Kero came rushing in.
"I'm back! Here ya go!" Kero put the sunflower on the counter. Emerald sweatdropped, "Ano...I guess you misunderstood...Arigatou gozaimasou!" Kero smiled proudly and turned to Yue, "Ha! Emerald asked me for something and not you!"
Yue just leant on the counter and crossed his arms, "She didn't mean *that* type of flour you baka..." He reached up and took out a bag of flour - the white powdery stuff we use - and passed it to a stunned Emerald.
"Heh heh...Arigatou Yue-san." Emerald sweatdropped even more as Kero got mad and started to rant at Yue, who just stood there silently with his arms crossed. She then turned to the ingredients for the cake and began to put things into the bowl. From the corner of her eye Kero got excited and started to pass things to her while Yue made the icing.
*About an hour later...*
"We did it!" Emerald placed her knife down onto the table. "Now, who wants to taste it first?"
"I DO!" Kero had flour on his nose and cake batter on his front paws.
"Yue-san? Is that okay?" Emerald gave Yue a curious look which disappeared as Yue answered that he didn't mind. She then took the knife and cut a piece of the cake. She handed it to Kero, who chewed and then swallowed it. He was quiet for a moment, and Emerald urged, "So?"
A shadow passed over Kero's eyes, "It's not good..."
Emerald sighed, "Kuso!"
"IT'S GREAT!!!!! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! THE BEST!!!!!!! I *MUST* HAVE MORE!!!!!" Kero lunged for the cake as Emerald picked it up from the table.
"Iie, not now." She placed the cake where it would be safe from Kero and then started to get some things ready for Clow. "Clow-san likes green tea nice and warm with a piece of a mint leaf." She muttered to herself as she placed some things into a pot. Her head then snapped up and she turned around to face the kitchen doorway.
"Nani?" Kero asked her. He growled as she didn't answer and swiftly went to the door and pushed it open. Kero turned his head as she gasped and half-ran.
"Clow-san!? You shouldn't be out of bed!" Emerald ran to and up the stairway to where Clow was.
Yue and Kero were coming up the stairway as Emerald helped Clow up.
"Let me help." Yue helped Emerald take Clow down the stairs and into the living room where they placed him and put a blanket over his shoulders.
"Now you stay there and I'll be back with some tea." Emerald left Yue and Kero with their master.
Kero placed his head next to Clow, "Are you okay Master?"
"Clow, not master." Clow corrected the lion and placed a hand on his forehead. "I'm okay, arigatou. How are you Cerberus?"
"Likewise!" Kero smiled at Clow and Yue sighed. Clow's gaze went to the white angel. "Yue? How are you?"
"I'm alright Master." Yue said simply as Emerald came back into the living room with tea.
"Here you go Clow-san!" Emerald passed him a cup of tea and he gave her his thanks. She then gave Yue his and placed a bowl of tea for Kero. She then sat on the couch and drank her own tea. "Mmm...So Clow-san, how have you been these past few years?"
"Alright. And you?" He looked at her with a curious gaze.
"Likewise." She continued to sip her tea and was unaware of the look Yue was giving her.
"Mmm, this tea is good! Can I have some more?" Kero asked Emerald as she finished her own tea.
"Sure!" She flicked her hand in the air and another bowl of tea appeared and floated down in front of Kero.
"Arigatou!" Kero began to drink this down quickly as Emerald giggled.
"Well, I have to go now. It was nice meeting you Kero and Yue. Ja!" She disappeared from the living room as Clow and Kero said bye. Yue said his quietly.
Emerald walked the halls of the Reed mansion, passing doors and stairways. She stopped at a study and walked in. She went to the desk and picked up a red and gold book.
"The Clow..." she whispered softly as she ran her fingers over the cover. She put her fingers at the seal and the book began to glow.
"The Clow Cards have already been sealed, but the guardians have not." She put the book down and left the room heading to another. Her hand twisted the doorknob and she faced a semi-dark room. Looking out the window, the sky was a pinkish red and purplish blue. The sun was setting in the horizon and the moon was rising into the sky, and in-between was a lone bright star. She then waked over to the occupied bed which an ill Clow lay upon sleeping.
"Clow..." Emerald bent down next the bed and picked up his cold hand. "It is Emerald. I kept my word and it seems that the time has come..." She was quiet as she just listened to the quiet breathing and then jumped a bit as Clow spoke up.
"Emerald...I'm glad you're here..." he said it softly, as if the window would break because of his voice.
Emerald smiled softly, "I could never break my word. This day came so quickly...Where are Cerberus and Yue?" She didn't receive an answer from the sorcerer. "Are you ready for this?"
"I have been for five years..." Clow squeezed Emerald's hand as tightly as he could, and Emerald placed a kiss on his forehead.
"I must go now. I wish you Godspeed Clow Reed." She slipped her hand out of Clow's and left the room. She hid in the shadows as Cerberus and Yue came near the doorway and entered the room. She sighed and left as she felt Clow's life force give way.
She came across a window and gazed into the sky. The sun could be seen over the horizon and the moon in the sky, and in-between them was the lone star which twinkled brightly. Emerald smiled softly and continued to walk to the study, where she saw Yue seal himself into The Clow.
Swiftly she went to the book and placed her hand on the cover.
"Zo she whe do, sai me se to." Her hand glowed and a light green glow wrapped around the book. The book then stopped glowing and she placed it back at her side.
"From this day forward, neither of will remember me, for I never existed to either of you." Emerald stared at the book and then picked it up. Turning it over she stared at Yue's crest. "And neither of you shall be able to know my identity. This is for the best..."
Walking over to a bookshelf, she placed The Clow in-between some books and stepped back.
"You two will have a good mistress. She shall be talented, genki, and of Reed blood, for Clow Reed will be split into two beings. Her magic will be powerful, and she will overcome many obstacles to fulfill her destiny." Emerald then walked out of the study, closing the door behind her. She put her hand in the air, and her eyes glowed.
All of a sudden...
BANG! BANG, BANG, BANG! All the doors in the mansion had slammed shut, and Emerald put her hand down. Her eyes stopped glowing as she began to walk again.
She walked into a room in dark green and black. Going over to the desk, she faced a book similar to The Clow, but green and silver. She said a spell and closed her eyes as her wings appeared and wrapped around her. She then sealed herself into her book, and all was quiet in the Reed mansion.
It's time for MM's A/N's!!
MM: SOOOOOOO, what did you think? Was this good enough?
Ruby: I thought it was sad and cute...
Emerald: I like this chapter.
Yue: ...
Emerald: Yue-san? You have no light to shed on this?
Yue: Iie...
Emerald & Ruby: *sweatdrop* You have been quiet for the past half hour. What's the prob?
Yue: Nothing...
MM: While those two try to figure out what's with Yue-kun all I have to say is to please R+R!!! Arigatou! Ja!