Disclaimer: No, I still don't own Digimon or CCS, which you would know if you had read the previous two chapters. And if you haven't, then why are you on this chapter? Go back and read the first two, then you can read this one.

Author's Notes: I'm so sorry I've taken so long! School is way more strenuous this year than I thought it would be. I hope you've enjoyed the story so far! This next chapter is where things really get going. A couple of plotlines are added, a couple are ended, and a couple are continued. Maybe not in those exact numbers. Since finals and my term paper are over and done with, I *may* update more often...I hope! Anyway, since I can't think of too much to write here, I'll move on to answering reviews. Did I mention that you reviewers are my favorite people? You inspire me to write! If you don't want to read my replies, go ahead to the story, and don't forget to review! Pretty please?

Akino Ame-I never thought of the whole Kenmi thing! Hey, that is cool! Lol, I can't wait for Eriol either...I will not be denied my Eriol-kun! Heh. Sorry. Oh...thanks for the Piccolomon thing!

Zeek-I'm glad you enjoy it, and sorry it took so long for me to update.

Nine-I'm glad you like it so far. I'm working on finding some ways to add in some yaoi/yuri, because every good story needs a little bit. However, you seem to be a yaoi expert, and I'm not too good at writing it, being neither male nor homosexual. So maybe, when I get into it a bit, you can give me some advice...? Thank you!

nEo-cHaN-Thank you for reviewing, I'm glad you think I'm so funny! (I mean, I know I am...but...hehe, just joshin' you)

Chapter Two-In Which Sakura Captures a Really Useful Card, and the Full-Body Makeup is in Trouble

 *Crash*

Dang it! Ichijouji Ken yelled, as yet another rack of lights came tumbling down. He wasn't in the best of moods to begin with today, and matters were not exactly improved by him having to set up the lights three times more than he should have had to. Today, also, special effects would be the norm, as Sakura would be doing a lot of flying. To top it all off, Ken's newly acquired role of Sakura's father was more demanding than he had originally thought, and he had to work on the set while wearing Kinomoto Fujitaka's restrictive business suit. All in all, Ken was not someone to mess with at the moment.

Unfortunately, Motomiya Daisuke was oblivious to that fact.

Aw, I'm sorry, Ken! I'll do better next time. How was I supposed to know that prop table was there? If someone had told me, I wouldn't have knocked it into the light. Ken...Ken? Ken had begun to twitch dangerously, and a very bad situation would have arisen if Miyako hadn't come on the scene just then.

Daisuke! Mimi wants you, you have to play a bodyguard in this episode! Sorry, Ken, you'll just have to do without a helper for now. Is that all right? Ken didn't answer, but attempted to get a hold of himself and go back to focusing the camera. Weird, what's wrong with him? Miyako wondered aloud.

Daisuke shrugged. I dunno...but I get to play a bodyguard? That's cool, do I get the sunglasses and cool suit and everything?

Miyako rolled her eyes and said in a condescending tone, We'll see, Daisuke, we'll see.

***

Piccolomon was floating around, with nothing to do. He was already orange, meaning his makeup was finished, and there was a good half hour before the filming began. All of a sudden, he ran into Daisuke's older sister Jun, who would have a tiny part as the Windy card in this episode. She was already dressed up, and didn't seem too happy to be doomed to the white, full-body makeup for more than an hour. Hey, Jun! Piccolomon called to her.

Piccolomon, are you ready for today's filming? Jun responded, by way of a greeting.

Yeah. But this stupid orange paint, it itches so badly!

I know! I'm all decked out in this white stuff, I look like one of those people who walk around pretending to be statues. Plus, I'm thirsty, and I'm not supposed to drink! They're afraid I'll smear my makeup, said the redhead resentfully. What if I dehydrate?

Piccolomon said cautiously, I have the same problem. There's a water fountain a little ways away from here, if we go there nobody will see us! And we can be extra careful not to mess up our makeup.

Jun clapped her hands together excitedly, causing a cloud of something akin to chalk dust to float around. All right! Piccolomon, you're a genius.

I try, Piccolomon answered, modestly, as they headed off for the water fountain, just two more brightly colored rebels in the park.

***

Taichi was very happy. It had been raining last night, but luckily for him and the crew, it turned into a bright sunny day. Prior to Taichi and Hikari's departure for the park, Koushiro had shown up at his apartment with the edited version of the first episode. After watching the first few minutes, Taichi had blissfully decided that he had a bright future as a director. Hikari had watched for about a minute before declaring herself too embarrassed to watch any more, but Koushiro had to admit, it was much better than he had expected. So when Taichi arrived, he went to ordering people about and setting up the first scene with more vigor than the first time around, which made everyone else happier and more productive. Everyone, that is, except Ken, whose mood had gone irreversibly bitter after the lighting fiascoes from earlier.

As Taichi waltzed by the girls' dressing area, he heard Mimi and Sora arguing inside. Sora, this wig just isn't working. We're going to have to do something about it.

What do you mean, Mimi? My hair looks fine. I don't think we need to...

Sora, your hair's coming out of the wig! It looks absurd! We've even tried a wig cap, nothing works! Why won't you just let me...

NO!!! Mimi, I can't let you do that to my hair.

Taichi's curiosity was piqued. Knock knock, ladies. Are you both decent?

Mimi and Sora both poked their heads out of the dressing room. said Sora.

Your hair looks fine. I don't think the camera will pick up those few loose strands, Taichi remarked, on seeing Sora's hair, which really didn't look that bad to him.

Mimi humphed. Well, I'm the costumer, and I say we should dye it!

Dye it? Taichi exclaimed.

Sora nodded. That's what she wants me to do. But I can't do that!

Yes you can! Mimi argued. It's the hot fashion nowadays, to dye your hair futuristic colors! Sora, you'd look awesome with silvery platinum hair.

Taichi looked uncomfortable. Well...why don't we just use the wig for now, and we'll worry about this later. Curtain's in fifteen! And with that, he left the two girls to keep arguing.

***

Jun and Piccolomon finally found a water fountain. It was set right by a baseball diamond, part of the new sports complex that had displaced the soccer field. Yay! Found it, and just in time, too! Jun squealed, as she ran towards the fountain, Piccolomon in her arms like a stuffed animal. But alas! This was not to be. Right before they reached their oasis, Jun tripped and fell, dropping herself and Piccolomon into a big puddle from last night's downpour! Their makeup was not spared a drenching, and they came up from the puddle with blotchy white/orange and pink faces.

They took one look at each other and turned chalk white. said Piccolomon. We're in trouble now...why do you have to be such a klutz?

Jun looked to be on the verge of tears. I...don't know! But we're not going to get back in time to fix our makeup! I'm lucky my dress and wig are only a little wet...we're in such trouble! I'm sorry, Piccolomon!

Don't worry about it, said Piccolomon kindly. Here, I can roll in the dust on the baseball field, which'll make me look almost as good as new. And you don't come on the until later in the episode, right? So you can fix your own makeup and dry off by the time you're onstage. Now all we have to do is get back on time.

Jun smiled. Thanks, Piccolomon! You're so smart!

I try, Piccolomon said for the second time that day. Their drinks of water forgotten, Jun and Piccolomon made a mad dash back to the set, and got there just as Taichi called for Curtain in one!'

Thank goodness! Jun exclaimed as she rushed into her deserted changing area.

***

Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero are discussing the possible Clow Card Sakura saw at the school earlier while having tea in Sakura's room.

Hikari, as Sakura: So then, amidst all of the wind, there was this giant bird! Up in the sky! And none of the other kids saw it...

Miyako, as Tomoyo: I didn't see it!

Sakura: Well...we sort of established that, Tomoyo.

Tomoyo: Just elaborating...that's all...I'm sorry.

Piccolomon, as Kero: Well, if only Sakura could see it, then it's probably a Clow Card. So...let's go to your school! (dons a pair of sunglasses and parades around professionally.) We can solve this!

Sakura (sweatdropping): I guess he likes to watch cop shows, too.

Kero: It's time to go cardcaptoring!!!

Tomoyo (excitedly): Oh! And I made costumes, too! (whips out dress) They're all flowery, because it's spring!!

Fujitaka (knocking on door):Sakura, who's in there with you? A guy with an Osaka dialect?

Sakura: Just me, Tomoyo and...uh...uh...(frustrated)...a TV! Yeah, some crazy show. Heh...heh...

Tomoyo (sweatdropping): Smooth, Sakura.



***

Jun froze. Unless her mind was playing tricks on her, Taichi's call of Curtain in one! had just been broadcast across the soccer field. She was in the next scene, and she hadn't been able to find Mimi's white makeup or a suitable replacement. In other words, Jun was doomed. Taichi and the rest of the cast and crew would be furious if they had to take time out of their busy schedule for Jun to get her makeup redone, and it was time for her to go to her spot. Sighing, Jun resigned herself to her fate. But wait! What was this? Maybe, just maybe, Jun could pull it off. She picked up the life-saving object, made a few adjustments, and took off at a dead run for the stage.

***

Sakura is wearing the flowery dress Tomoyo pulled out in the previous scene. Kero-chan flies behind her, wearing a little collar with a flower on it, which is difficult considering that Piccolomon really doesn't have a neck. She is rolllerblading as fast as she can towards Tomoyo, who stands in front of the school. Tomoyo is surrounded by her bodyguards, who are all pretty ladies in black (otherwise known as Daisuke, Iori, Jyou, Koushiro, Yamato, and Takeru, wearing sunglasses and wigs and looking distinctly uncomfortable.)

Sakura (panicked): Tomoyo, I'm so sorry I'm late!

Tomoyo (calm, in definite contrast to Sakura): It's okay, I just got here.

Iori, as Nameless Bodyguard: What would you like us to do?

Tomoyo: You may leave, thank you. I'll let you know when to pick me up.

The bodyguards drive off in a nice car, leaving Sakura shocked.

Sakura: You have bodyguards? That's incredible! Aren't most bodyguards male, though?

***
Offstage, Daisuke muttered, Yes, most bodyguards are male. Why these had to be female, I don't know. He stripped off his stockings, silently praying that none of his other, saner friends were going to come and spot him like this.

***

Tomoyo: Most bodyguards are male. This is actually my mom's idea. She worries about me, so she got me female bodyguards. They're really very nice.

The scene shifts to the gym area. Things seem relatively calm and peaceful.

Tomoyo: Things seem relatively calm and peaceful.

(Offscreen, Taichi slaps his forehead, frustrated, but decides against cutting the scene.)

Sakura: Yeah...but I have a feeling it won't last.

Kero: That's right. I sense a Clow Card here in this school.

As Kero speaks, a great wind blows around the set. The big bird appears, flying around above the heads of our three heroes/heroines.

Sakura: There it is, just like this morning!

Kero: It's the Fly card!

Sakura: Okay, I'll capture it! (As she recites the incantation, the key glows and grows into a staff.) Key that hides the forces of darkness, show your true identity! I, Sakura, command you under our contract, release the seal! Windy card...

Kero: No! Don't use Windy...not now! It's not ready!

Sakura: ...change to pain of punishment!

With an explosion of wind and fog, Windy rises out of the card, just the same way as she had last episode. Something is different about Windy, though. Her face looks...strange, somehow.

An explosion of laughter from on and offstage accompanies Jun's entrance. Somehow, between fits of laughter, Taichi manages to yell

***
It was a few minutes before anyone was settled down enough to form a coherent sentence. Ken, the first to regain his speaking skills, asked, Jun, why are you wearing a paper plate over your face?

Yes, our wonderfully bright Jun, in a last-ditch effort to fix her makeup, had drawn a face on a paper plate and taped it to her wig. It wasn't really such a bad idea, because the stage was pretty dark, there was wind and fog everywhere, and Jun wasn't onstage for very long. Nevertheless, Jun had managed to come out at an interval between fogbursts, so everyone had seen her

Angrily, Jun said, Well, I'd like to see you do better, if you had fallen in a puddle and washed off half your makeup.

Why didn't you tell us? Mimi asked.

Aren't you mad at me? Jun avoided the question, feeling a little stupid now. She realized that Mimi wouldn't have minded reapplying her makeup, since neither girl appeared in the previous scene. Why didn't she think of that before?

It's okay... said Taichi. But you're lucky that it was so funny, otherwise you'd be in such deep...

Sora wisely interrupted him. Let's all take ten, while Mimi fixes Jun up, all right? This idea was greeted by much enthusiasm by the tired cast and crew, who immediately dispersed to do whatever it was they wanted to do.

***

Sakura: Okay, I'll capture it! (As she recites the incantation, the key glows and grows into a staff.) Key that hides the forces of darkness, show your true identity! I, Sakura, command you under our contract, release the seal! Windy card...

Kero: No! Don't use Windy...

Sakura: ...change to pain of punishment!

As wind and fog swirls about, Windy rises from the card, and all of the wind begins to blow at the Fly. However, the reason Kero tried to stop Sakura (besides the fact that he wasn't sure that Jun had found her makeup yet) soon becomes evident. The Fly blows all of the wind back at Sakura, who yells and is blown across the stage. Luckily, Kero is able to catch her before she hits the ground, and lowers her down safely, as the Fly disappears into the night.

Sakura: Thanks, Kero-chan. Tomoyo, are you all right?

Tomoyo: I'm just fine! I have it all on tape, too! (Sakura and Kero facefault.)

***

As the scene was changed back to Sakura's bedroom, Iori complained to Daisuke. I can't believe I have to play all girls' parts! And why did I have to do the speaking in the bodyguard scene...heck! Why was I even in that scene? Someone my height wouldn't usually be hired as a bodyguard!

Daisuke wasn't really listening, as he was busy watching Hikari strip off her flowery dress...only to reveal a tank top and shorts underneath. He sighed and turned to the diminuitive Iori beside him. Because, your voice is the closest to a girl's voice out of the boys in that scene.

Why wasn't Sora in that scene? Or Mimi?

They both have scenes later on. They were already dressed...listen, Iori. I'm busy now, can you go pester someone else for a while? Daisuke asked, irritated.

Iori crossed his arms and went off to sulk somewhere else.

***

The scene is Sakura's bedroom, the next morning. She is still sulking about her failed capture the previous night.

Sakura: Why didn't Windy work against Fly?

Kero: Well, Fly is a card under the element of Wind.

Sakura: I caught all of my previous cards with Windy. Why did it work on those?

Kero: Let's put it this way. How did you capture Windy? (superimposed shot of Windy)

Sakura: (thinks for a moment) Well...it just kind of went into the book on its own.

Kero: And how about Wood? (superimposed shot of Mimi as Wood)

Sakura: It was really easy too.

Kero: The cards all have different personalities. There are docile cards, like Windy and Wood, and violent cards. Some are stronger than others.

Sakura: So what about Jump?

Kero: It's violent, but it's really stupid. So you could catch it easily.

Sakura: Is Fly violent, too? It seems that way.

Kero: No, actually, it's also very docile.

Sakura (confused): So...why did it attack me?

Kero: I could use the cards to fortune-tell, but we only have three.

Sakura (excited): Fortunetelling? You can tell fortunes with the cards?

Kero: Well, yeah! Clow Reed was a fortune teller, as well as a great magician.

Sakura: So...so...can they tell love fortunes too? Like with me and Yuki???

Kero: That's not important enough to use the Cards for. (Sakura looks crestfallen.) Is that your brother's friend that you're always talking about?

Sakura: (nodding vigorously) Yeah...Yuki...! (looks at clock) Oh! I'm late!

Sakura runs down to breakfast, only to find her brother sitting there...but Yuki's there too.

Yukiko: Hey, good morning, Sakura!

Sakura: G...good morning, Yuki! (blushes)

Touya: Morning, kaijuu. Late as usual, I see.

Sakura (too happy to see Yukiko to do anything to her brother): Why are you here, Yukiko?

Yukiko: I was up early, so I came to say hello.

Touya: So, Yuki, what happened at club yesterday? You sounded kind of upset.

Yukiko: Well, that big wind thing came, just like it did in the morning, except it was worse! It made a big mess of all of the archery equipment, and it took forever to clean up. I'm getting a little worried about what's going to happen if it just keeps getting stronger.

Sakura (worried, but determined not to show it): Yukiko, you're in archery club?

Touya: Yuki helps out when they need someone. She's really good, though. (Yukiko blushes.)

Yukiko: I...I'm not really that good...We should probably get going.

Sakura (VO, as they head out): I really need to do something about the Fly, it's going to hurt someone! I just need a plan...

***

That night, in Sakura's room...

Sakura: I just wish I knew what to do...

Kero: Staying up all night won't help you, Sakura. Go to sleep, you'll think better in the morning.

Sakura: Okay, Kero-chan. Goodnight.

Kero: Goodnight.

As Sakura falls asleep, we fade into a dream sequence.

Sakura (VO): The Fly is usually quiet and docile. I wonder what happened to make it violent...?

Sakura floats in a black background, with strange white bubbles dotting the landscape. However, this isn't the main feature of the scene. That honor goes to a big, white bird, with its leg spurting blood.

Sakura: It's injured...? Maybe...That's it! Now I know what to do!

***

Sakura stands in front of the school the next night. She wears a dress with a wing motif at the collar, on the boots, and on the hat, and holds the staff in front of her in a menacing pose.

Tomoyo: I put wings on the uniform, to honor Fly!

Sakura (sighs, speaks condescendingly): Yes. Very cute, Tomoyo.

Kero: Sakura, I hope you have a plan. You have only three cards, and one of them won't work against Fly.

Sakura: Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.

All of a sudden, Fly appears, and sweeps Sakura off her feet. Sakura is prepared, however.

Sakura: Wood! Reveal your lush forests and be my attendant!

Wood grows into what is indeed a lush forest, and catches Sakura as she falls.

Sakura: Jump! (Her boots grow wings, and she jumps up on the Fly's leg. She sees that the other leg is indeed badly injured, just like she saw in the dream.) Please, Fly, don't be afraid of me. I'm going to help your leg get better.

After a few tense moments, Fly shrinks into a little bird form. It gives Sakura a quick friendly peck on the cheek, then returns to card form.

Tomoyo: Great capture, Sakura!

Kero (impressed): Sakura! Good job...but how did you know it was injured?

Sakura: I had a dream last night, and I saw Fly. It looked like it was in pain, and I felt bad for it.

Kero (VO): She saw the future. I guess I shouldn't be surprised...Clow Reed could, too. Sakura may just have what it takes to avert disaster.

Sakura: Hey, Kero-chan, how can I heal Fly?

Kero: Write your name on it, and put it in the book. (She does so, and when she pulls it out again, she proudly reveals to the camera that the bird is uninjured.)

Sakura: Yay! What does Fly do?

Kero (mischievous): Try it out.

Sakura (excited): Fly! (The staff grows wings, and Sakura hops on, Tomoyo behind her. She flies off into the starry night, over the lighted city, for a dramatic ending pose as they all laugh happily. Fade to black.)

***

As Ken barked orders for his three would-be assistants, the rest of the cast strips off various articles of clothing and makeup. In a few minutes, they were all gathered by Taichi's chair to hear his notes. Clearing his throat dramatically a few times, the esteemed director began. Well, everyone, today went well! We are just too good! Pause for a few scattered cheers. I suppose we'll film episode three in a couple of days. I think that's all, so... Taichi glared at Takeru, who looked like he was about to speak. That's a wrap, everyone. Bye!
The cast dispersed into the afternoon, and Yamato approached Taichi. Looks like you're being a little more successful than any of us thought.
Taichi wasn't sure how to take this.
said Yamato. But next episode isn't going to be so easy.
Don't worry, Yamato-kun, I thought of everything, Taichi said pompously. I even rented the entire swimming pool to film!
Yamato coughed something that sounded like Your sister's in a swimsuit in front of tons of guys who are also in girls' swimsuits but you can never be sure with those coughs, ne?

***

End Notes: Well, I finally update this story! I haven't put anything new since before school started! But I hope you enjoyed this chapter. In case you hadn't figured it out yet, next episode will contain lots of people wearing girls' swimsuits...whether or not they actually *are* girls. And, depending on my mood, I may begin a new plotline containing some one-sided yaoi. Or maybe not...I'm not sure. One thing I am sure of...it will be lots of fun! For the readers, anyway. Maybe not the cast. Heh. Please review? Thank you, and stay tuned! Love ya!

~Mini