A/N: I've blown off so many homework hours to write this out! It's almost
over. This is going to be the last major chapter for this story, but a
short epilogue might be added soon. A special thanks goes out to Orenji-
chan and Kan-chan for their ideas on an E&T Valentine's Day.
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Disclaimer: Card Captor Sakura is owned by CLAMP.
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Valentine Sweethearts
By Amethyst Beloved
Dedicated to everybody who reviewed this story. Your reviews make the chapters worth writing!
Chapter 4: Twilight Promises
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"Well Kai, it seems as if you've been keeping this talent hidden from everyone for a long time," chuckled Syaoran Li as he patted his friend on the back. "At least everything is now out in the open."
"You shouldn't have been so worried," piped in Takashi Yamazaki. "Did you know that in the olden days, keeping secrets was considered a crime? So if someone was caught, they would have to stand on their head until-"
"Where's Chiharu when you need her?" interrupted Kai Ichimaya, cutting the storyteller off. "Actually, I'm just happy that Rika accepted my poetry."
"Why wouldn't she?" asked Eriol Hiiragizawa. "Your words came from your heart, and that's all that matters."
"At least that obstacle is out of the way," said Syaoran as his friends all nodded in agreement. "All right Eriol, your turn."
"Yeah Eriol, you've been pretty quiet all afternoon," noticed Takashi. "There's no use hiding anything from your pals, you know."
"That's for sure," Kai added. "Because if you don't tell us, I'm sure Tomoyo is telling our girlfriends everything that happened. We're going to find out no matter what."
"All right, I get the picture," Eriol sighed as he gave in. "I just didn't want any of you to be jealous because I must have been the only one to treat Valentine's Day with class."
"Any more hot air, and you're going to float out of Takashi's house," claimed Syaoran exasperate. "Start telling us what happened before your ego gets any bigger!"
"I'm just stating the facts!" Eriol cried out as three sets of eyebrows were raised. "Okay, I get the point! So anyways, since Valentine's Day only comes once a year, I knew I had to do something to sweep my sweetheart off her feet..."
* Valentine's Day *
She could feel the anticipation throbbing from her skin. Tomoyo Daidouji always knew that her boyfriend was never the one to pass up an opportunity to shine. This was going to be the first Valentine's Day she was going to spend with Eriol, and she knew it was going to be special.
"Are you ready to go, my sweet?" Eriol asked her with a smile and an extended arm. The school day ended, but Eriol knew his surprise for Tomoyo was just beginning.
"So where are we going?" she asked as she slipped her arm securely into his.
"First we'll be off to the Tsukimine Shrine, because that's the place with the most magic concentrated in one spot in all of Tomoeda," Eriol replied knowingly with a sparkle in his sapphire eyes. "I've mastered the art of transportation, and tonight I'm going to take you along for the ride."
Tomoyo gasped as she went over Eriol's words. He was going to transport her somewhere! The thought never even crossed her mind. However, she was going out with someone who was a reincarnation of a powerful magician. Eriol's whole life consisted of magic, and he was kind enough to share his knowledge with her on occasion.
"We're here," Eriol said softly. "Close your eyes, and don't let go. I'll take care of the rest."
Once Tomoyo shut her eyes, Eriol raised his hand, and chanted several words for the magic to begin. Once the spell was cast, a portion of cherry blossoms left the tree, and the wind carried the petals towards the patient couple. So many blossoms were gathered, that it created a sphere, and Tomoyo could feel herself being carried away, as if she was travelling on a cloud, soaring through the sky. Once she felt herself being settled on the ground, the wind died down, and the blossoms disappeared.
"You can open your eyes now," Eriol murmured in her ear.
Tomoyo looked at her surroundings, and found herself in a garden covered with beautiful flowers.
"Oh Eriol," she whispered, afraid that speaking loudly might shatter the moment. "Where are we?"
The azure haired teen smiled at his girlfriend's content behaviour.
"We're in my backyard, love," he stated simply, chuckling, as her amethyst eyes grew wide.
Tomoyo couldn't believe what he was saying. Slowly she turned around, and her eyes rested on a huge mansion.
"Welcome to my other home," he added.
England. That's where he took her. England! Tomoyo never travelled anywhere outside of Japan, and she was starting to get excited. Until a certain thought crossed her mind, causing much anxiety.
"Eriol, I don't understand English," she told him in a worried tone. "How am I going to understand anybody?"
"Don't worry, Tomoyo," comforted Eriol. "I have it covered."
Eriol drew Tomoyo in his arms, and looked deeply in her eyes. He whispered a string of incoherent words, and kissed her soundly on her lips.
"There, you're all set," he informed confidently. "You can now understand English."
"So all you had to do was to say those words and kiss me?" she asked, causing Eriol to give her an impish grin.
"Nope, all I had to do was to say those words," he confessed. "I just had the urge to steal a kiss in the process."
Tomoyo giggled and wrapped her arms around his waist, giving him a hug that he returned.
"Feel free to steal all the kisses you want," she told him. "Just be sure that you know it goes both ways."
"Fine by me!" exclaimed Eriol as he gave her a kiss on her forehead. "To begin this Valentine's Day evening, I'm going to take you out for dinner. If you're lucky, you might even get a surprise."
Tomoyo smiled at Eriol as she let him lead the way. What did he have planned?
~*~(Restaurant)~*~
"That was delicious! Eriol, thank you so much for all of this," said Tomoyo as she finished off her dessert. "I never knew England had such a nice restaurant."
"Only the best for you, my sweet," answered Eriol. Living in England for half of his life did have its advantages.
"Are we going anywhere else after this?" Tomoyo asked with a sparkle in her eyes.
"We are, but first we have to wait for someone," Eriol told her. "In fact, here he comes now."
A man in a business suit walked through the room's threshold, and nodded at Eriol before he made his way to their table. Once he arrived at his destination, Eriol introduced him as William Thompson, chairman of a major toy store chain in England.
"You are the daughter of Sonomi Daidouji, President of Daidouji Toys, am I correct?" questioned Mr. Thompson.
"I am she," confirmed Tomoyo. "What can I do for you?"
"Miss Daidouji, what do you think of having a Daidouji Toys branch right here in England?"
"That would be a marvellous idea!" mused Tomoyo. "I will most definitely bring up the proposition to my mother."
"Here's our phone number and E-mail address," the man told her, giving her his card. "Don't hesitate to contact us."
"Don't worry, we won't," assured Tomoyo as Mr. Thompson dismissed himself.
"You seem to be quite the business women," Eriol complimented with a lopsided smile. "So tell me, how did you like this surprise?"
Tomoyo smiled brightly before she began to speak.
"What you just did may not have been as special for other girls as it was for me," she began. "Most likely I will inherit Daidouji Toys from my mother, and become president. Thank you so much for caring enough about my future. It means a lot to me."
Eriol slipped his hand into hers, and brought it to her lips, kissing her knuckles.
"I love you, and I want you to know that the future is ours to discover," he said. "The sun is beginning to set. Would you like to accompany me on a walk on the beach?"
Tomoyo squeezed his hand lovingly and absentmindedly started to caress his skin with her thumb."
"There's nothing else I'd rather do," she replied softly.
~*~(Beach)~*~
The couple walked along side the ocean as their bare feet were strolling in the sand. The sun was setting in the west, and it was a beautiful sight. Tomoyo closed her eyes as the last rays of sunlight reached her skin, signifying that a new morning has still yet to come.
Hand in hand, no words were needed as the sky began to darken and the stars began to reveal themselves one by one. Eriol picked a specific beach because it was known for its lack of pollution. Therefore, the stars were allowed to shine their brightest. Yet, to Eriol, it seemed that there wasn't a star that could measure up to the brightness in Tomoyo's amethyst orbs.
"Would you just look at the moon," sighed Tomoyo. "I've never seen it so full. It's so beautiful!"
"Not as beautiful as you, love" Eriol replied without even realizing it until Tomoyo bent her head to hide her blush.
"You're such a charmer," she chided playfully. "Out of all the girls out there, why did you choose me in the end?"
Eriol stopped walking, and placed both of his hands on her shoulders so she could face him. Once he got her attention, he swept his hands up her neck, and held her face in both of his hands. Then he bent down to kiss her.
It wasn't like his other kisses. In this kiss, Tomoyo somehow felt reassured that Eriol would always love her. She felt Eriol's desire to have her close to him, and she felt that what she had with Eriol was genuine.
When Eriol reluctantly broke his lips away from hers, he leaned close to her and whispered, "Now do you know why?"
Tomoyo nodded silently, still trying to figure out how Eriol managed to get the message across. But once Eriol draped his arm around her shoulders, she concluded that the only explication could be found in magic.
"Are you ready for another Valentine's Day surprise?" asked Eriol with a grin once they reached the end of the beach.
"How many more surprises do you have up your sleeves?" asked Tomoyo, playfully tugging on his jacket.
"Sweetheart, as long as you're with me, everyday will be one surprise after another," he promised. "Besides, I know that you're enjoying yourself, and nothing could make me happier,"
"You know me well," she laughed. "So what's the plan?"
"Come with me," Eriol instructed, taking her hand and leading her to a quaint rowboat anchored to a calm lake.
"How does a romantic boat ride in the moonlight sound to you?" he murmured with a smile.
"Wow Eriol, that's so sweet of you!" cried out Tomoyo, obviously impressed. "How thoughtful!"
The couple got comfortable in the boat, and Eriol started rowing. The only sound that was heard was the displacement of water every time the paddles were moved.
Eriol stopped rowing when he reached the centre of the lake. Before Tomoyo could say anything, Eriol summoned magic in his hands to create something. When the glow subsided, he showed her what he had.
"Here's a chocolate Plumb Blossom to honour the meaning of your name," Eriol said casually.
"How did you know that my name represents that flower?" Tomoyo asked with curiosity.
"Believe it or not, it came to me in a dream a long time ago," he said. "I think our relationship might be destiny."
He broke off a petal from the chocolate, and traced it over Tomoyo's lips.
"I will always love you," he promised, feeding her the treat.
Tomoyo broke off another piece, and did the same thing to his lips.
"I will always have the desire to have you close to me," continued Tomoyo as she placed he piece in his mouth.
"Our love is genuine," they said in unison as they fed each other the remaining pieces. When the tasty delicacy was gone, they leaned towards each other to seal their confessions off with a kiss.
"Are you ready to go home now?" Eriol asked softly.
Tomoyo nodded tiredly, feeling too worn out to muster enough strength to verbally reply.
Eriol took his love in his arms, and called upon the cherry blossoms to bring them back to Tomoeda. For the second time that night, Tomoyo had the pleasure of feeling the sensation of walking on air with the one she loved the most.
~*~(Tomoyo's House)~*~
By the time they got back to the shine, Tomoyo was peacefully asleep in Eriol's arms. So the azure haired teen exerted his gentlemanly qualities and carried her home.
The maids directed Eriol to Tomoyo's room where he tucked her in bed with care. Trailing his hand on her cheek, he softly kissed her parted lips and whispered goodbye in her ear.
"Love you...Eriol," Tomoyo answered in her sleep before Eriol closed the door to head home.
* Back to the Present *
"Okay, I admit it! I'm impressed," confessed Syaoran, making Eriol smiled smugly. "But don't let that get to your head."
"That was real smooth of you to bring her to England," mentioned Kai. "When did you get the plane tickets?"
"Well, let's just say he used his own privet transportation," Takashi coved up since he knew about the magical abilities that his friends hid from the public.
"Hey it's getting late," said Syaoran as he looked at his watch. "I'm pretty sure that the girls are finished with their gathering too."
"Yeah, you're right," said Kai getting his jacket. "Rika said she was going to call me tonight, so I better head home."
"I guess that I'll go too," said Eriol. "I didn't see Tomoyo since I brought her home last night."
"Thanks for coming guys," Takashi said as his friends left. "We should get together like this more often!"
Once everyone left his separate ways, Syaoran went straight to Sakura's house. Something was out of place, and he had a feeling that he was going to need his fiancée's help to put things back to normal
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To be continued...
A/N: The next part is going to be really short, so don't expect too much. I won't post it up until I get at least 40 (or 50) reviews (ha ha). Thanks for reading everyone, and in the epilogue, I'll post up a sneak preview on what I plan to write next. My birthday is on the eleventh, and I'm hosting a party, so that means I might not have too much free time to write. Don't worry, though. It'll be coming soon!
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Disclaimer: Card Captor Sakura is owned by CLAMP.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Valentine Sweethearts
By Amethyst Beloved
Dedicated to everybody who reviewed this story. Your reviews make the chapters worth writing!
Chapter 4: Twilight Promises
~*~*~*~*~*~
"Well Kai, it seems as if you've been keeping this talent hidden from everyone for a long time," chuckled Syaoran Li as he patted his friend on the back. "At least everything is now out in the open."
"You shouldn't have been so worried," piped in Takashi Yamazaki. "Did you know that in the olden days, keeping secrets was considered a crime? So if someone was caught, they would have to stand on their head until-"
"Where's Chiharu when you need her?" interrupted Kai Ichimaya, cutting the storyteller off. "Actually, I'm just happy that Rika accepted my poetry."
"Why wouldn't she?" asked Eriol Hiiragizawa. "Your words came from your heart, and that's all that matters."
"At least that obstacle is out of the way," said Syaoran as his friends all nodded in agreement. "All right Eriol, your turn."
"Yeah Eriol, you've been pretty quiet all afternoon," noticed Takashi. "There's no use hiding anything from your pals, you know."
"That's for sure," Kai added. "Because if you don't tell us, I'm sure Tomoyo is telling our girlfriends everything that happened. We're going to find out no matter what."
"All right, I get the picture," Eriol sighed as he gave in. "I just didn't want any of you to be jealous because I must have been the only one to treat Valentine's Day with class."
"Any more hot air, and you're going to float out of Takashi's house," claimed Syaoran exasperate. "Start telling us what happened before your ego gets any bigger!"
"I'm just stating the facts!" Eriol cried out as three sets of eyebrows were raised. "Okay, I get the point! So anyways, since Valentine's Day only comes once a year, I knew I had to do something to sweep my sweetheart off her feet..."
* Valentine's Day *
She could feel the anticipation throbbing from her skin. Tomoyo Daidouji always knew that her boyfriend was never the one to pass up an opportunity to shine. This was going to be the first Valentine's Day she was going to spend with Eriol, and she knew it was going to be special.
"Are you ready to go, my sweet?" Eriol asked her with a smile and an extended arm. The school day ended, but Eriol knew his surprise for Tomoyo was just beginning.
"So where are we going?" she asked as she slipped her arm securely into his.
"First we'll be off to the Tsukimine Shrine, because that's the place with the most magic concentrated in one spot in all of Tomoeda," Eriol replied knowingly with a sparkle in his sapphire eyes. "I've mastered the art of transportation, and tonight I'm going to take you along for the ride."
Tomoyo gasped as she went over Eriol's words. He was going to transport her somewhere! The thought never even crossed her mind. However, she was going out with someone who was a reincarnation of a powerful magician. Eriol's whole life consisted of magic, and he was kind enough to share his knowledge with her on occasion.
"We're here," Eriol said softly. "Close your eyes, and don't let go. I'll take care of the rest."
Once Tomoyo shut her eyes, Eriol raised his hand, and chanted several words for the magic to begin. Once the spell was cast, a portion of cherry blossoms left the tree, and the wind carried the petals towards the patient couple. So many blossoms were gathered, that it created a sphere, and Tomoyo could feel herself being carried away, as if she was travelling on a cloud, soaring through the sky. Once she felt herself being settled on the ground, the wind died down, and the blossoms disappeared.
"You can open your eyes now," Eriol murmured in her ear.
Tomoyo looked at her surroundings, and found herself in a garden covered with beautiful flowers.
"Oh Eriol," she whispered, afraid that speaking loudly might shatter the moment. "Where are we?"
The azure haired teen smiled at his girlfriend's content behaviour.
"We're in my backyard, love," he stated simply, chuckling, as her amethyst eyes grew wide.
Tomoyo couldn't believe what he was saying. Slowly she turned around, and her eyes rested on a huge mansion.
"Welcome to my other home," he added.
England. That's where he took her. England! Tomoyo never travelled anywhere outside of Japan, and she was starting to get excited. Until a certain thought crossed her mind, causing much anxiety.
"Eriol, I don't understand English," she told him in a worried tone. "How am I going to understand anybody?"
"Don't worry, Tomoyo," comforted Eriol. "I have it covered."
Eriol drew Tomoyo in his arms, and looked deeply in her eyes. He whispered a string of incoherent words, and kissed her soundly on her lips.
"There, you're all set," he informed confidently. "You can now understand English."
"So all you had to do was to say those words and kiss me?" she asked, causing Eriol to give her an impish grin.
"Nope, all I had to do was to say those words," he confessed. "I just had the urge to steal a kiss in the process."
Tomoyo giggled and wrapped her arms around his waist, giving him a hug that he returned.
"Feel free to steal all the kisses you want," she told him. "Just be sure that you know it goes both ways."
"Fine by me!" exclaimed Eriol as he gave her a kiss on her forehead. "To begin this Valentine's Day evening, I'm going to take you out for dinner. If you're lucky, you might even get a surprise."
Tomoyo smiled at Eriol as she let him lead the way. What did he have planned?
~*~(Restaurant)~*~
"That was delicious! Eriol, thank you so much for all of this," said Tomoyo as she finished off her dessert. "I never knew England had such a nice restaurant."
"Only the best for you, my sweet," answered Eriol. Living in England for half of his life did have its advantages.
"Are we going anywhere else after this?" Tomoyo asked with a sparkle in her eyes.
"We are, but first we have to wait for someone," Eriol told her. "In fact, here he comes now."
A man in a business suit walked through the room's threshold, and nodded at Eriol before he made his way to their table. Once he arrived at his destination, Eriol introduced him as William Thompson, chairman of a major toy store chain in England.
"You are the daughter of Sonomi Daidouji, President of Daidouji Toys, am I correct?" questioned Mr. Thompson.
"I am she," confirmed Tomoyo. "What can I do for you?"
"Miss Daidouji, what do you think of having a Daidouji Toys branch right here in England?"
"That would be a marvellous idea!" mused Tomoyo. "I will most definitely bring up the proposition to my mother."
"Here's our phone number and E-mail address," the man told her, giving her his card. "Don't hesitate to contact us."
"Don't worry, we won't," assured Tomoyo as Mr. Thompson dismissed himself.
"You seem to be quite the business women," Eriol complimented with a lopsided smile. "So tell me, how did you like this surprise?"
Tomoyo smiled brightly before she began to speak.
"What you just did may not have been as special for other girls as it was for me," she began. "Most likely I will inherit Daidouji Toys from my mother, and become president. Thank you so much for caring enough about my future. It means a lot to me."
Eriol slipped his hand into hers, and brought it to her lips, kissing her knuckles.
"I love you, and I want you to know that the future is ours to discover," he said. "The sun is beginning to set. Would you like to accompany me on a walk on the beach?"
Tomoyo squeezed his hand lovingly and absentmindedly started to caress his skin with her thumb."
"There's nothing else I'd rather do," she replied softly.
~*~(Beach)~*~
The couple walked along side the ocean as their bare feet were strolling in the sand. The sun was setting in the west, and it was a beautiful sight. Tomoyo closed her eyes as the last rays of sunlight reached her skin, signifying that a new morning has still yet to come.
Hand in hand, no words were needed as the sky began to darken and the stars began to reveal themselves one by one. Eriol picked a specific beach because it was known for its lack of pollution. Therefore, the stars were allowed to shine their brightest. Yet, to Eriol, it seemed that there wasn't a star that could measure up to the brightness in Tomoyo's amethyst orbs.
"Would you just look at the moon," sighed Tomoyo. "I've never seen it so full. It's so beautiful!"
"Not as beautiful as you, love" Eriol replied without even realizing it until Tomoyo bent her head to hide her blush.
"You're such a charmer," she chided playfully. "Out of all the girls out there, why did you choose me in the end?"
Eriol stopped walking, and placed both of his hands on her shoulders so she could face him. Once he got her attention, he swept his hands up her neck, and held her face in both of his hands. Then he bent down to kiss her.
It wasn't like his other kisses. In this kiss, Tomoyo somehow felt reassured that Eriol would always love her. She felt Eriol's desire to have her close to him, and she felt that what she had with Eriol was genuine.
When Eriol reluctantly broke his lips away from hers, he leaned close to her and whispered, "Now do you know why?"
Tomoyo nodded silently, still trying to figure out how Eriol managed to get the message across. But once Eriol draped his arm around her shoulders, she concluded that the only explication could be found in magic.
"Are you ready for another Valentine's Day surprise?" asked Eriol with a grin once they reached the end of the beach.
"How many more surprises do you have up your sleeves?" asked Tomoyo, playfully tugging on his jacket.
"Sweetheart, as long as you're with me, everyday will be one surprise after another," he promised. "Besides, I know that you're enjoying yourself, and nothing could make me happier,"
"You know me well," she laughed. "So what's the plan?"
"Come with me," Eriol instructed, taking her hand and leading her to a quaint rowboat anchored to a calm lake.
"How does a romantic boat ride in the moonlight sound to you?" he murmured with a smile.
"Wow Eriol, that's so sweet of you!" cried out Tomoyo, obviously impressed. "How thoughtful!"
The couple got comfortable in the boat, and Eriol started rowing. The only sound that was heard was the displacement of water every time the paddles were moved.
Eriol stopped rowing when he reached the centre of the lake. Before Tomoyo could say anything, Eriol summoned magic in his hands to create something. When the glow subsided, he showed her what he had.
"Here's a chocolate Plumb Blossom to honour the meaning of your name," Eriol said casually.
"How did you know that my name represents that flower?" Tomoyo asked with curiosity.
"Believe it or not, it came to me in a dream a long time ago," he said. "I think our relationship might be destiny."
He broke off a petal from the chocolate, and traced it over Tomoyo's lips.
"I will always love you," he promised, feeding her the treat.
Tomoyo broke off another piece, and did the same thing to his lips.
"I will always have the desire to have you close to me," continued Tomoyo as she placed he piece in his mouth.
"Our love is genuine," they said in unison as they fed each other the remaining pieces. When the tasty delicacy was gone, they leaned towards each other to seal their confessions off with a kiss.
"Are you ready to go home now?" Eriol asked softly.
Tomoyo nodded tiredly, feeling too worn out to muster enough strength to verbally reply.
Eriol took his love in his arms, and called upon the cherry blossoms to bring them back to Tomoeda. For the second time that night, Tomoyo had the pleasure of feeling the sensation of walking on air with the one she loved the most.
~*~(Tomoyo's House)~*~
By the time they got back to the shine, Tomoyo was peacefully asleep in Eriol's arms. So the azure haired teen exerted his gentlemanly qualities and carried her home.
The maids directed Eriol to Tomoyo's room where he tucked her in bed with care. Trailing his hand on her cheek, he softly kissed her parted lips and whispered goodbye in her ear.
"Love you...Eriol," Tomoyo answered in her sleep before Eriol closed the door to head home.
* Back to the Present *
"Okay, I admit it! I'm impressed," confessed Syaoran, making Eriol smiled smugly. "But don't let that get to your head."
"That was real smooth of you to bring her to England," mentioned Kai. "When did you get the plane tickets?"
"Well, let's just say he used his own privet transportation," Takashi coved up since he knew about the magical abilities that his friends hid from the public.
"Hey it's getting late," said Syaoran as he looked at his watch. "I'm pretty sure that the girls are finished with their gathering too."
"Yeah, you're right," said Kai getting his jacket. "Rika said she was going to call me tonight, so I better head home."
"I guess that I'll go too," said Eriol. "I didn't see Tomoyo since I brought her home last night."
"Thanks for coming guys," Takashi said as his friends left. "We should get together like this more often!"
Once everyone left his separate ways, Syaoran went straight to Sakura's house. Something was out of place, and he had a feeling that he was going to need his fiancée's help to put things back to normal
~*~*~*~*~*~
To be continued...
A/N: The next part is going to be really short, so don't expect too much. I won't post it up until I get at least 40 (or 50) reviews (ha ha). Thanks for reading everyone, and in the epilogue, I'll post up a sneak preview on what I plan to write next. My birthday is on the eleventh, and I'm hosting a party, so that means I might not have too much free time to write. Don't worry, though. It'll be coming soon!