DISCLAIMER: I do not own Card Captor Sakura, CLAMP does.
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Summary of this story: ExT A shift of time, mumbo of jumbo. Meeting him and adventure begins… I'm trying out a fic which is mixed with humor and angst. I want to write better so kindly give me your support. ARIGATOU!!

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Fanny chan: So the plot thickens… *laughs evily*

Tomoyo: *smiles* Fanny decided now that it is no longer the amount of reviews that count rather, the sincerity of the reviews so now she much happier.

Chibi Fanny: Never knew what overcame you to think the number matters more… *sighs*

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The End ~By Fanny chan~

Secrets are strangely revealed

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Tomoyo felt the bonds around her wrists and ankles loosened considerably. Taking no chances, Tomoyo dashed towards Eriol, embracing him.

They watched Jern stare intently at the rainbow crystals before his eyes took on a new light, as if finally realizing something very important.

Slowly, the impassive blue pupils of Jern directed themselves to Eriol. "Yes. I heard many stories of you… Sahigon." Eriol's head reared up in shock, as if bitten, azure eyes cleared from any after-effect that had remained after his flashback.

"How did you know?" Eriol hissed through gritted teeth.

Jern eyes registered shock for the first time in his life, which was rather long despite his outward appearance. "You mean you are really what I presumed you are? A Sahigon? One of the most powerful wizards on the face of this universe?"

By this time, Tomoyo was making a good imitation of a flabbergasted goldfish.

"Most powerful wizard… universe?" her voice squeaked softly, and the last she could remember was Eriol glancing solemnly at her and muttering words under his breath. She could not remember anything after that.

Eriol leaned towards the unconscious Tomoyo and kissed her on her forehead.

"Sorry. This is for your own good."

"A memory charm?" A snide voice came from the other corner of the room. "A good idea Sahigon."

"Stop calling me that!" Eriol whispered angrily. "I'm not exactly considered as one," he added in his defense. "I not trained in magic nor am I good at it."

"Sahagons learn magic easily. They have it in their blood. Besides, Sahigons are something to be proud of. I had always wanted to be one. It is a pity that it is you of all people that your…"

"STOP IT!" Eriol growled. "Just… stop it. I'm not proud, in any way, of what I am. I hate magic, I detest it!"

Jern raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"My father and mother had tried their best to save me and hide me by keeping me in the Haunted Woods. I know very well that my homeland is currently a mass of ultimate destruction because he was finding me. He wanted to train me in the dark arts but I resisted… and my entire village took the consequences of my actions and of what I am. I feel guilty as well, not only because of this, but also guilty of keeping this secret from Tomoyo."

Suddenly, Eriol pupils diluted into slits as he glared into Jern's cold eyes.

"And after what my parents, my fellow villagers had to go through, I'd hate for anyone finding out this secret. This secret had cost their lives… I don't want more lives lost." Eriol raised his arms to perform another memory charm. "And even though I still rather weak in magic, I do know the basics…" He started muttering only to be cut off.

"I'll keep this meeting to myself." Jern giggled. "You need not worry."

Eriol lowered his hands, eyeing him skeptically before speaking, each syllable enphasize with a hint of curiosity.

"How did you know?"

"Rainbow Tears can only belong to a Sahigon."

"You collect tears?"

"I'm Jern, guardian of tears."

Eriol furrowed his eyebrows. "A tear guardian. I heard of tear guardians before, from my parents. Beings to be wary of. Never know whether they are good or evil."

Jern laughed. "Don't worry. I'm good. Though with occasional relapses of course."

Eriol smiled. "I see." A dark shade settled in his dark azures. "But your life is at risk. He will stop at nothing."

Jern brushed the remark away.

"There is another thing you must know. That girl," Jern pointed towards Tomoyo, "is unusual. Her tears are amethysts, another rather uncommon colour. She must have something within her to trigger her tear colour. I have not deciphered what it is. I suggest keeping an eye over her."

Eriol nodded. "She's strange."

Jern studied Eriol and Tomoyo. They were somewhat alike. Yet different. Amethyst… strange very strange… Both gave off similar, unusual auras… yes. This was something to think about… very interesting…

"Hiragizawa?"

Eriol's head turned to Jern.

"You are allowed to leave."

"Thank you," came the simple reply.

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Eriol sighed inwardly. He had been trying his best to forget his past yet here Jern was, bringing reality crashing upon him. He sighed again as Tomoyo turned in her sleep on the cold stone floor.

Him… I have to embrace my detested subject- magic, to deal with that man. I can't possibly ask Tomoyo to do everything for me can I?

As he sat there in the darkness, drowning himself in utter despair, Eriol admitted something he had constantly denied…

He was cursed, and to his knowledge, there was no cure…

What was he to do?

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For everyone's information, a Sahigon [pronunciation: sai-i-gon] is a very powerful wizard and their powers are passed through blood relations. But there is a posibility of passing it in other ways. Sahigons' more powerful attacks draw from negative energy which makes them evil in a way. Sahigons are especially depised in Veteris, which if you have forgotten, is the name of the world they are in.

P/S: Sahigon is the name that just popped up in my mind. It is not the translation of any other language.

P/S:P/S: I now hope you would say, "So THAT'S why Eriol focuses on fighting".

P/S:P/S:P/S: An just WHO is this him? You'll find out soon =^_^=

~Completed on: 2nd October 2002~