Mr. Badguy87: Okay, I lied, the bad guys do make appearances in this chapter. After debating it I decided that the next chapter wouldn't be able to form the way I want it to if the bad guys didn't show up.

Ryo: And this matters to us why?

Mr. badguy87: Well it doesn't matter to you, but it makes a big difference for Sakura and the others

Sakura: Well as long as I can be with Syaoran I'll be fine

Mr. badguy87: Don't worry, in the words of Tomoyo "there will be many kawaii scenes of the cherry blossom and little wolf."

Sakura: But now that Ryo's out of the picture, how will we deal with the bad guys?

Mr. Badguy87: Don't worry, in my story all of you have increased your powers by 5 fold, Meiling also learned some special techniques from Ryo that may be debuting this chapter.

Sakura: If you say so....

Syaoran: We can handle it Sakura

Eriol: Indeed we can. Anyways, here are some things you may need to know, Nakura, take it away.

Nakuru: Mr. Badguy87 does not in any way own any of the CCS characters or ideas. He does however own the character Ryo Yamamoto, the Guardian Force, and the Demons of Mangkukulam.

Kero: Some other important facts:

"speaking" 'thinking' [[psychically communicating]]

~*****~ change of scene ~^^^^^~ flashback ~~ Change into/out of first person POV

Mr. Badguy87: Now onto my story!!!!!!!!
He Has Returned

Chapter 14

Dark Clouds
"You have failed Unawa" Mangkukulam said solemnly "And as such, you must be punished."

Unawa's colleagues sniggered and smirked, all of them standing off to the side. Unawa did not challenge his sentence.

"However, I cannot ignore your past accomplishments and your unwavering loyalty." Mangkukulam said "So I will honor our past agreements, and release your soul."

Unawa was greatly surprised with his punishment, however his comrades were obviously outraged and dissappointed.

"BUT LORD MANGKUKULAM!!!"

"HE FAILED YOU A SECOND TIME!"

"HE CANNOT GO UNPUNISHED!!"

"SILENCE!!" Mangkukulam roared, effectively shutting up his subordinates. "Despite this failure, his other accomplishments, his loyalty, his efficiency, they all greatly outshine all of yours combined. The fact that he has been with me from the beginning also helps. However I did not finish his punishment. He will be freed from his body, but he will forever roam the astral plain, unable to leave it, no matter how hard he attempts to do so."

"I understand Lord"

"Very well, I am truly sorry that I have to do this, old friend."

Mangkukulam raised his palm to Unawa's chest, then with a dark beam of energy, Unawa's soul was ripped clean from his physical self. Unawa let out a piercing scream, until everything went black.

~*****~

Mangkukulam silently walked back to his chambers.

"It is unfortunate that we have lost Unawa."

"Indeed it is Tagsalat." Mangkukulam said, turning to face his four most trusted warriors, Tagsalat, Sakit, Pagabaka, and Pagkamatay.

"He was a good warrior, strong and wise." Pagabaka said

"He was my first human follower, one of my most trusted and powerful."

"How will we go about destroying the Clowmistress now Lord?"

"It will be difficult. Ryo trained them in anti-demonic magics. The techniques they learned from him nearly quadrupled their own powers."

"Might I suggest sending out the remaining force of your lesser men Lord."

"Even against all six of them, the Clowmistress may still be able to survive."

"If they do fail, Lord, we can continue what Unawa had started."

"The Rain of Fire?"

"Indeed Lord Mangkukulam."

"Make it so Pagkamatay."

"Very well Lord."

~*****~

The flight home for the teenagers was tough. Before the flight Kero had given candy to Suppi. An airport security guard looked suspiciously at Eriol's backpack, which was vibrating violently. Yelan initiated several sleep spells on the bag, and, slowly but surely, Suppi finally calmed down. They entire group finally reached gate A-10, the flight back to Tokyo. They would all take a bus back to Tomeoda.

"I'm sorry I couldn't get flights with all of you, but I really must finish the excavation here in Hong Kong before I leave." Fujitaka said "Yelan-san went through much trouble to get the job for me, and it would be rude if I were to leave in the middle of it."

"It's okay daddy" Sakura said, giving him a hug

"Touya, Syaoran,"Fujitaka said looking at both of them "I'm counting on both of you to protect Sakura, which means I want you to bury the hatchet between you two and help her."

Touya and Syaoran glared at each other, but there was a glint in their eyes, saying that they would do so. Yelan, Syaoran's sisters, and Fujitaka waved off Syaoran and Sakura as they joined their friends.

"They have grown up." Fujitaka said, with a tear in his eye "It would have made Nadesico proud."

"Your daughter surprised many people within our clan." Yelan said "She has transformed my son into a respectable man. I am proud of both of them."

~*****~

It was in the late afternoon when they finally arrived back in Tomeoda. Touya and Yukito decided to grab a bite to eat before heading back home. The others decided to check into Tomeoda High then go out.

Eriol and Tomoyo were conversing with their guidance couselors and their principal while Syaoran, Sakura and the others went to a fast food place across the street to get them all some food.

"So Meiling, did you decide when your wedding is?" Chiharu asked.

"Ryo and I decided it would be best if we waited until after I graduate to get married. Fortunately for us, the Elders aren't getting up our ass about it" Meiling said looking at Syaoran and Sakura

"Yeah, they want us to get married as soon as possible." Syaoran said 'But I don't want Sakura to feel pressured

"It's okay Syaoran," Sakura said smiling "It will still feel special no matter how rushed it may be."

Syaoran gave her a quick peck when he noticed Eriol and Tomoyo heading towards them.

"It's all done." Eriol said "We are all re-registered. Unfortunately we have to catch up."

"In our studies?" Naoko asked

"No, apparently that school in Hong Kong was light years ahead of Tomeoda high. We just have to catch up with graduation practices. We do graduate in about three months."

The group left the campus of their high school and merely wandered around town for a while. The girls ended up going on a shopping spree, seeing as how Syaoran, Eriol, and Shen were already in succesfful businesses. Syaoran and Shen would be taking over their clan's companies after a few years or so, and Eriol had some sort of inheritance.

"I can't believe its finally happening!" squealed Chiharu

"What?" Takashi asked, oblivious

"That we're finally graduating you baka!"

"We're gonna be adults!" Naoko said

"Three of us are gonna be married soon!" Tomoyo said, looking at Syaoran, Sakura, and Meiling through her camera.

Th group walked through the doors of Sakura's house. With permission from their parents and Touya, they agreed to have a sleepover at Sakura's.

They talked for a long time, about wedding plans, life after high school, and other random things. All of a sudden however, a strange presence could be felt in the room.

"Does anyone else feel that/" Meiling said

They all nodded

"it feels familiar," Eriol said "But not threatening"

"Because I don't mean to be, Mr. Hirizagawa (A/N did I spell that right/)" Unawa said, materializing in the middle of the room.

The group jumped up and took defensive stances, but Unawa didn't look even remotely threatening.

"I'm not here for a fight."

"Then what are you here for?" Eriol asked

"Atonement. Redemption. Whatever you want to call it." Unawa said "I know I will never be able to fully redeem myself of my mistakes, but seeing as how I am trapped here in limbo I guess I have all the time I need to accomplish that."

"Why are you in limbo?" Sakura sked him

"It is the price of failure." Unawa said "I wish to atone for my mistakes Clow Mistress, and I am starting by helping you."

"Why should we trust you?" Syaoran sneered coldly, all to aware of how the man kidnapped his fiancee and brainwashed his best friend.

'Because I was once an honorable man."

"Honorable, you call torturing Sakura honorable??" Syaoran yelled "How could you do that to something so pure?"

"I already told you, I know I cannot make up for my mistakes completely, nor could I ever earn your trust. However, I wish to help, just this once."

"Very well." Sakura said softly

"Sakura!! How could you trust him?"

"He at least deserves our attention Syaoran, making this effort to come to us. You know as well as I do that maintaining an astral projection in another plain is difficult."

Sakura nodded to Unawa.

"It starts seventeen years ago, when all this had started." Unawa said "Even then Mangkukulam and his supporters were preparing for this. He came to me in a dream, promising me ever lasting life and unfathomable wisdom. I was naive and foolish. I accepted. My mind was warped and I soon became the fifth demon under his command. My first mission concerned the young man that claims Meiling's heart. I was the one that killed his parents then turned him over to the warbands of Ashenvale. Mangkukulam wasnted to make sure that those that could possibly stop his ascent be removed. We knew the Guardian force could never be dissassembled, but we could remove those that had the potential to be a problem, starting with Ryo. He wanted to wait until the other demons came until we dealt with you Clowmistress. The plan failed with any of us knowing. Ryo became a Guardian, and a mighty one at that. Not only did he master the arts of Guardianship, but also those of Elven war training and Demon Hunting."

"Well that couldn't possibly be the information you wanted to give us."

"No it isn't, but its only part of it. In order to defeat Mangkukulam Ryo will be a necessity, no matter what he says. I also come to you with news of an upcoming attack, by the six remaing demons that you have not yet defeated."

"But I thought there are ten left."

"I consider the four horsemen more like gods than demons. Their powers are unfathomable to anyone, even me. The second is to warn you about the Rain of Fire. It is a terrible thing, the Rain of Fire. It is an ancient spell that has been binded to the souls of the eight demons, myself included. Once you defeat us the Rain of Fire shall come about. The only other way for it to come was to have defeated the hope and the light."

"The hope and the light?" Naoko asked

"The hope and the light are two souls that have been chosen in any given generation to protect the world. Clow Reed and his love were the first hope and light. Now that power resides in the hearts of the Clowmistress and her love, Li Syaoran. I am sure Ryo has other motives for leaving you at this moment. I am sure that he already knows what you are and has gone to retrieve the orb of hope and the light. When touched by the people whom they belong to they will transform into tools with which they can use to defeat evil. They are guarded by the Elves of Quel Thalas and they will no doubt want to test you before they relinquish them. They will be intrumental in defeating the Rain of Fire."

"What exactly is the Rain of Fire?"

"The Rain of Fire is the most terrible evil ever to befall this earth, and it has fallen under the control of Mangkukulam. It is a spell that calls forth the demonic entities that are spread across your plain of existence. Infernals, Hellscreamers, Banshees, Satyrs, Necromancers, Hell Hounds, they all are included. They are not mere demons that can be banished with a simple flame or thunder spell. It will take powerful anti-demon spells that are only known by four groups- the Guardian Force, the Medjiah, the Dalran Mages, and the Elves. The Elves and Guardian force may help you, but the Mages and Medjiah may be more reluctant. You must be prepared Clowmistress, for whatever is coming. It will not be easy for you in the future. I already know that one of you may not live long enough to see the true downfall of Mangkukulam. I wish you luck on your journeys Clowmistress, and wish you strength and honor."

With a bright flash, the projection of what they once thought their enemy was gone.

"Well that was certainly interesting." Sakura said

"Do you think what he was telling us was true?" Syaoran asked

"I know for a fact that he was once a Guardian. And once a Guardian, always a Guardian. He can't lie to us." Eriol answered "And even if it might not be true we can't take the chance that it isn't. The Rain of Fire is a powerful spell that is a force to be reckoned with. I'm more scared of that then the other six demons."

"Well it certaintly seems that dark clouds are looming." Master lakas said, materializing in the room

"Can't anyone use a door anymore?" Meiling asked
And that's where I stop!! next chapter is all action. Truth be told, I actually meant to put another proposal in this chapter (not gonna tell!) but I decided to wait until after the big battle to do it. Anyways, review as always. And my apologies for taking an extremely long time in getting this chapter out. Also, be prepared to see three new stories coming out in one to two weeks:

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Cardcaptor Sakura

Sakura and gang are all fifteen years old, living peacefully. Sakura has given up on Syaoran returning to Tomeoda. Howeverm when evil decides to rear its ugly head Sakura, Tomoyo, and Eriol must travel to Hong Kong to get help from the Li Clan in order to stop them, but while there, will old feelings emerge between Syaoran and Sakura? (My best man Ryo makes an appearance in this story!)

Back in the Day mainly Humor and Romance, also containing a little action

Cardcaptor Sakura

Syaoran finally returns to Hong Kong and at the airport, guess who he meets? Meiling and her new friend Ryo!! This is the prequel to my story He Has Returned. It centers around the time Ryo spends with Meiling and Syaoran, how he deals with his past and how it affects his present life.
Forever Begins Now Action/Adventure and Romance

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If any of you may be Gundam Wing fans, please check this out!! One of the cliche Relena is targeted fics, but with a big twist, she's not considered the victim! In fact, the Earth Sphere Alliance wants her brought in, dead or alive!! What's going on here?? Several couples, and the appearance of two of my characters, Asuka and Ryo!

Couples as of right now: HY+RP, QW+DC, DM+HS, and no pairings as of yet for Trowa or Wufei
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