Hidden Memories

Another Sakura fic…sort of

Author's Note: Ok, just forget this next typed part: Hitori, Sora, Kaju, Chiri, Suki, Mr. Komodaku, Yueh, Kero, Yumeko. It's more or less a list so I don't forget! (laughs) I have a very bad memory. I know it's tough to make a good fic in such a filled up area but I hope you all read it…Review please…

Hitori yawned and sat up in bed. The clock read 6:00. Prefect. Hitori jumped out of bed and grabbed some clothes and her already packed bag. Then she rushed to the bathroom, took a shower, brushed her hair and teeth then got dressed. She ran downstairs and saw her mother making breakfast for herself. She scared her mother, who jumped in surprise.

My mom has to get up early to go to work. Her name is Nakura. I have her eyes but Sora got her light brown hair. I got my hair from my dad, Kaiju. So did my brother.

"Hitori!" Nakura cried. "What are you doing up at this hour? You usually sleep till 6:50!"

"I know mom." Hitori answered, sitting down. "But I need to do something at school today and need to get there early."

"I'll give you some money so you can buy lunch then." Nakura said. "Your bikes in from the shop, by the way."

"Great!" Hitori smiled. "I have to leave now…it's 6:40 right?"

"Yes…" Nakura answered. "Well, then here's the money. I have to leave now so I'll leave a note for Kaju." Hitori pocketed the money, gave her mom a kiss good bye and ran outside to her waiting bike. She hopped on and pedaled hard. She made it in less then 20 minutes, right to the alley where she had heard the voices.

"This is it." Hitori muttered to no one. She pushed her bike into the alley and began her investigation. It didn't take long to find something. A single, huge, beautiful silvery-white feather. She ran the tips of her fingers lightly over it.

"It's amazing…" She whispered in awe. "Like an angel's feather…" She gawked at the feather for awhile longer, then was about to place it in her bag when a voice spoke.

"I figured you'd be here." Chiri smiled as she walked into the alley.

"Chiri!" She gasped. "Look what I found!" Hitori stuck the feather under Chiri's nose.

"Oh my!" Chiri whispered. "It's beautiful! An angel's feather?"

"I don't know!" Hitori whispered back. "But I bet it came from the people talking here yesterday!"

"Maybe…" Chiri handed the feather back to Hitori. "But those voices didn't sound angelic or anything. They sounded normal…"

"But I heard wings!" Hitori insisted. "I know what I heard and this is proof!"

Chiri nodded and smiled, then she pointed to Hitori's bike.

"You may not know this but it's already 7:49. Don't you want to get to school?" Chiri asked. Hitori gasped, nodded and the two girls rushed to school. Hitori barely had enough time to put her bike at the bike rack. The girls ran up the stairs and made it to their seats just it time. Mr. Komodaku walked in just as they sat down.

"Good morning class." He said cheerful.

"Good morning Mr. Komodaku!" The class said.

"Ahem." Mr. Komodaku cleared his throat. "As you all know, odd things have been happening lately. Earthquakes, fires, the water block a mile from here…and that's recently. I'm sure you remember the sudden wind storms? Or the fact that a forest appeared out of nowhere?" The class nodded, looking at one another. "Now, science doesn't have any explanation for what's happening. But they have told us to tell you a few things: If something seems odd, then run." The class looked nervously at their teacher. "That's all…now, if you'll take out last night's homework…"

Hitori grabbed her math homework from last night and began to check it with the rest of the class. But her mind wasn't with math, it wasn't even in the school. It was back at that alley, still listening to the odd conversation and the white feather in her bag.

A boy in front row raised his hand. Mr. Komodaku called on him and the boy stood up.

"My mother thinks it's all Nozomi's fault." He said. A lot of the kids in class nodded. Suki and Chiri didn't nod; instead they looked at Hitori to see if she was all right.

"Why would your mother say that?" Mr. Komodaku asked.

"Because, Mother said Nozomi is the girl the scientists put magic powers in. She's a witch." The boy answered.

"That's insane." Mr. Komodaku scolded. "Why would your mother tell you such a horrible lie?"

"It's not a lie sir!" The boy argued. "The scientists gave her power and she uses it on people who anger her. That explains everything you mentioned!"

"That is false Arui!" Mr. Komodaku shouted. "Nozomi is a normal girl and I will not have liars in this classroom! I will be speaking to your mother about this!"

Hitori looked down at her desk. It had been at least a week and a half since someone called her a witch. She thought maybe they were finally going to be nice to her. Of course she had been wrong. Now she was hearing the voices of angels?

"Maybe I really am a witch…" She whispered sadly.

Meanwhile, outside of Japan in a great, huge house in Hong Kong, a mother was scolding her son.

"Hiro!" The mother cried. "Can't you control lightning yet?!" The boy held out a slip of paper and tried the chant again. Once again, nothing happened.

"Mother, I can control all the other elements just fine!" Hiro sighed and went back to trying to summon lightning.

"So? As a member of the Li family, you are expected to have great skill and control other magic." His mother paused. "How can you do that if you can't even summon the tinniest lightning bolt?" Hiro tried again. Nothing, just like before.

"Mother, I'll learn how to summon lightning, you'll see." Hiro promised.

"Yes." His mother sighed. "But will you be able to by the time you reach Japan?" Hiro stumbled on his chanting.

"Japan?!" He cried. "Why am I going to Japan?!"

"As I said before, you are a part of the Li family." His mother said calmly. "You know that we are descendents of Clow Reed himself. I have been sensing trouble lately in Japan. Trouble that feels like the Clow Cards." Hiro's mother smiled. "You know that it's your job to go protect the Clow Cards. Why, your Great Grandfather Syaoran protected the Clow Cards with the Cardcaptor Sakura at his side!"

"I know mother." Hiro rolled his eyes. "You're always telling me that story. Syaoran helped Sakura catch all the cards, then after Sakura defeated Eriol, Syaoran left. But he came back to save her from Kumo, the greatest enemy of Clow Reed and they lost." Hiro recited the story.

"That's right." His mother said stiffly. "And if you cannot use lightning by then, you may end up dead too. Now keep practicing!" Hiro did as he was told and spent the rest of his day trying to summon lightning and listening to his mother complain.

Back in Tokyo, Hitori had just gotten out of school. Since she had forgotten to ask her father, she couldn't go to Chiri's house and instead rode the long way home, going by the water block again. It had grown by at least two feet since yesterday. Hitori pulled her bike into the garage and walked in the house. No one was home. Surprised, Hitori went into the kitchen and found a note from Kaju.

Hey Hitori!

I went to a job interview at that new restaurant. I dropped Sora off at her friend's house. Mom should be home around 6:00 and Dad went to work some overtime. Tell them I'm going to Yumeko's house for dinner ok? See ya later and clean your room ok?

Kaju

Hitori read the note and sighed. She didn't like being home alone. It always made her jumpy. So, she decided to make something to eat to take her mind off things. She knew they didn't have much right then…anything at all really. She sighed.

"If I was a witch, then I could always summon some food." Hitori laughed at herself and sighed. What that boy had said really bugged her. She knew this latest witch calling would find it's way to the dinner table via Sora. Kaju always defended Hitori though.

"He's such a great brother." She thought out loud. With another sigh, she decided to skip food and just go clean her room.

On her rooftop, a meeting was going on. Between Yueh, Kero and Sakura. Sakura looked a little different as a card. She now had cherry blossoms in her hair and a battle outfit that Tomoyo made. (It's the pink one she's usually seen in. I dunno….the one she wear's in the Japanese beginning that's puffy and has a red ribbon on the chest) She also had her Star Wand.

"So, what do you think Sakura?" Kero asked.

"Hmm…" Sakura thought about everything Kero had said. "So…this girl…did she see you?"

"No." Yueh answered. "However, she did find one of my feathers in the alley. She has it right now I believe."

"I see." Sakura said. "The cards still aren't listening to me…they're still confused as to why the Cardcaptor has become a card. I think you should see first if the girl can open the Clow Book. I mean, the cards are already having a great time doing what they please. If she opens it, nothing bad would happen." Yueh and Kero nodded.

"So…how should we give her the Clow Book?" Kero asked. Sakura smiled.

"You of course." Sakura giggled. "Just place the book on her door step, knock, then fly in her house when she opens it."

"Ohh…"Kero sighed. "Why can't Yueh do it?"

"Because Sakura asked you to." Yueh said.

"You're no help!" Kero cried. "But fine, I'll do it…" Kero grabbed the book and set it down in front of the door. Then he pounded on the door.

"Coming!" Hitori yelled. She opened the door and looked around. No one was there. She looked down and saw the Clow Book. She picked it up and Kero flew in just before she stood up. Hitori went back inside, still looking at the Clow Book. Hitori stared at the weird book for a moment, then sat down at the kitchen table.

"What a weird book." She muttered. "I wonder what's inside?" Hitori grabbed the latch and pulled it open. The pages were hollowed out and what appeared to be tarot cards had been placed inside. The top card was called The Power. It was a picture of a very cute looking little girl. Hitori picked it up then sat it down on the table. The next card was called The Rain. It was yet another cute little girl, this time she was in an outfit that had cute raindrops on it.

"This is weird…I've never since tarot cards like this!" Hitori continued to flip through the cards. There weren't very many at all. She had Power, Rain, Windy, Syaoran, Shield, Libra, Loop, Wave and Float. She had the oddest feeling there were more. She also felt someone behind her. Her brother had taught her a few tricks on how to deal with this. Just as she felt the person was right on top of her, she jumped out of her chair and punched out, hoping to land a hit. She did hit…something.

"OWWWWW!!!" Kero yelled. "Ouch ouch ouch!!! What was that for?!" Hitori's eyes widened.

"What the hell?!" She blinked then shook her head. "A toy that talks back like that? I thought they only did that if you tickled them…" Hitori was about to pick it up when it flew up to meet her.

"I'm not a toy!" Kero shouted. "My name's Keroberos and you just hit me for no reason!" Hitori sighed.

"Sorry." She muttered. "I thought you were some weird that wanted to kill or something weird like that."

"It's all right…" Kero muttered. "Sakura and Yueh owe me for that…you hit hard."

"My brother Kaju taught me that." Hitori said proudly. "So…Keroberos…what are you doing in my house?"

"Well," Kero smiled. "I'm the Guardian of the Clow Cards…well…actually Sakura cards but it's really the same difference. I guard the cards, whoever they belong to!" Hitori looked over at the cards on the table.

"You mean…those?" Hitori asked, pointing to them.

"Yep!" Kero nodded. "Now…I know you heard me and Yueh talking in the alley the other day. I know you have Yueh's feather in fact. Do you remember what we were talking about?"

"You were…those people?" Hitori said in surprise. Kero nodded. "Well…you guys were talking about…a cardcaptor right?"

"Correct!!" Kero cried. Hitori smiled. "You see, a long time ago, these cards got loose and wreaked Sakura's hometown. But I made her a cardcaptor and she caught the cards and sealed them back up to use later."

"Who's Sakura?" Hitori asked.

"I'll go get her and Yueh ok?" Kero said. "Stay right here." Kero flew out of the room and Hitori waited, still looking at the Clow cards. When he came back, a pretty young girl and a tall handsome angel-winged man were behind him.

"Hitori right?" Kero asked. Hitori nodded. "Well then, Hitori, this is Sakura, the last Cardcaptor and this is Yueh, the other Guardian of the Cards." Sakura waved.

"Hi Hitori!" Sakura smiled. Hitori smiled too.

"Hello Sakura!" Hitori then turned to Yueh, even though he didn't look near as friendly as Sakura or Kero. "Hello Yueh!" Yueh didn't say anything.

"He's always like that." Sakura sighed. "Just ignore him!" Hitori looked at him, then looked back at Kero.

"So…you guys want me to be the Cardcaptor?" She asked. Sakura and Kero nodded.

"Yes, I think you'd make a great Cardcaptor!" Sakura said enthusiastically. "You seem really nice too!"

"Thank you…" Hitori blushed. "Ok, I'll do it! What do I have to do?" She asked. Kero looked over at Sakura.

"Heya Sakura?" he said. "Did you make another Key of the Seal?" he asked.

"Yep! I did Kero!" Sakura smiled.

"Alllll right then!" Kero cleared his throat. "Key of the Seal. Someone wishes to make a contract with you. A girl. Her name is Hitori. Key! Give her power! RELEASE!!!"

There was a flash of light and to Hitori's surprise, a sword like staff appeared floating in the air. The light was near blinding and the wind was howling but Hitori heard Kero yell for her to grab the sword/staff thingy. So Hitori reached out one hand and grabbed the staff. Light flowed around her and the wind stopped.

"Alright!" Kero cheered. "Now, you are a Cardcaptor!!!"

"Hurray Hitori!" Sakura clapped her hands. Hitori blushed and stared at the staff.

"So now what?" Hitori asked. Kero flew over and picked up the cards lying on the table.

"Well, put your name of these cards. Then you can use them against other cards!" Hitori ran into the kitchen, found a pen and wrote her name clearly on each one. "You see, these cards are alive and will only listen to the person whose name is on them. And if you, the cardcaptor, don't catch them all, evil will befall the world."

"Alright…I better catch them all then huh?" Hitori smiled.

"Yes…you're lucky." Sakura said with a smile. "I only started out with one card!" Hitori smiled. "Well, I'm going to go back in card form so that you can put your name on me ok?" Hitori nodded and Sakura turned into wisps of light and smoke, then the light and smoke were sucked into a card. Hitori signed her name on this too.

"Well, I think I'm going to live with you Hitori." Kero said. "Mind if I check out your room?"

"Go right ahead." Hitori smiled. "But what about Yueh…?" She asked. Kero looked over at Yueh, who had been silent the entire time.

"Hmmm…well, he has a different form but…I don't know how wise that would be." Kero said slowly.

"A different form?" Hitori said confused. "If it's easier to hide then…"

"Well…" Kero sighed. "His other form is the form of a young man your brother's age. But unlike me, Yueh can't control his actions in that form. So Yukito could wander anywhere." Hitori thought about it and then snapped her fingers.

"I know! We could umm…ask my brother Kaju to watch Yueh when he's in that form!" Hitori smiled.

"What do you think Yueh?" Kero asked.

"I think that may work, although I would have to erase his current memory and replace it with one which would suit this situation." Yueh said.

"That's Yueh talk for yeah, he'll do it." Kero said to Hitori.

"Alright, you guys go wait in my room then." Hitori smiled. "Kaju should be home soon, so I'll ask him then ok? Do you guys want anything?"

"I do!" Kero grinned and licked his lips. "I want some sweets and tea!" Hitori nodded

"What about you Yueh?" She asked.

"I don't eat." Yueh said stiffly.

"Oh…ok…"Hitori shrugged and watch as the too went up to her room. She made Kero some tea and got a piece of chocolate cake from the fridge. She took them to her room and showed them to Kero, who dived into the food like a diver into water.

"Well, I guess now we just wait. I have homework to do, so I'll do that." Hitori said. "You guys can look around the house if you want." Hitori set the book with the cards in it and her staff on her bed.

"Oh!" Kero said suddenly through his stuffed mouth. "You can turn the key into a necklace so that you can carry it anywhere." Hitori nodded and followed Kero's instructions. As soon as it turned into a necklace, she put it on.

Later, after she had finished her homework, she heard the door downstairs opening. Then she heard her brother say that he and Yumeko were here.

"Oh no!" Hitori groaned. "Yumeko! I forgot about him…" Kero told her to ask to speak with Kaju in here. So she ran down the stairs and did as she was told. Kaju came up the stairs with her while Yumeko waited in the kitchen.

"So, what's wrong Hitori?" Kaju asked.

"I have…a favor to ask you." Hitori pushed the door to her room open and quickly covered his mouth, since he let out a yell of surprise. Hitori dragged him into the room and explained everything that had happened in the past two days to Kaju. After the shock wore off, Kaju sat down next to Kero on the bed.

"But where would Yueh live?" He asked. Hitori's eyes widened.

"I…I never thought of that." Hitori stammered. The four of them sat thinking for awhile.

"I know, with one of Hitori's friends!" Kero said quickly.

"Well…Chiri's dad died a long time ago and her mom's always away. But it'd be hard to explain to everyone." Hitori said finally. "Why Chiri suddenly has a brother."

"Not a brother…" Kaju said slowly. "An exchange student!" It was easy for them after that. They called Chiri's house and told her everything. She agreed and then they called back a few minutes later and talked her mother into housing a student. They said he'd be there tomorrow. Then Kaju called the school and told them about Yukito. Soon, everything was in place. Yueh altered Yutiko's mind.

"Well…" Kaju said finally. "The hard part is over…now…I'm going back downstairs. I'll tell mom and Sora not to bug you." Kaju left and Hitori fell on the bed.

"I'm tired, I'll see you in the morning everybody." Hitori muttered. Soon, she was asleep.

"We made the only decision." Yueh sighed.

"If we didn't…Sakura will blame me instead on you!" Kero sighed.

Author's Note: Hope you liked it! Next chapter soon!