Disclaimer : I don't own CCS. CLAMP does.

A/N:
You all know this by now, but :
I like to say that after reading the wonderful fic. "The Return Card" by the equally wonderful writer Green Mystress, I tried to change some parts of this fic. so it would not look or sound too much like her fic. (Which I do love so much !), this may not be understood now but later it will. I do understand how much she does not like people coping or being accused of coping. I do hope that if she reads this that she does not feel like I copied her fic. So for all of you who do read this PLEASE read that wonderful fic. "The Return Card " by Green Mystress. (I like the word wonderful, it was one of the first English words I learned ^_^).

Thank You Section :

Thank you so much Kerochan for your new review (I love how she reviews every chapter ^ .^) ! A kind word goes very far with me !!!!! And I love your story as well, so please any one after reading this, read "Sakura's New Adventure" it is really good ^-^ I can't believe how talented she really is and nice !!!!!!!!

Another thank you goes to Mashi-maro ! Thank you for your kind words and your fic is great too, I love it in fact ! Thank you also for the spelling of Syaoran, it will from now on be spelt this way ( Unless I forget ), and as always fixing my spelling. Thank you again, every one another recommend read "True Love" ^-^ !!!

Thanks to Ami-chan ! She is the soul reason that I'm writing this now. I just hope you enjoy this story, and that . . . I spelled you nick name correct . . . . he . . .

And sorry for the last chapter being so short . . . . really I am sorry about that, so I'm going to type till my fingers bleed, or till I get stuck in writers block again


If I get anything wrong let me know (Like Mashi-maro did again thank you). Review. I love reviews of all kinds, critical reviews help to produce better writers, eh ? Tell me what you think.

Well let's get started. Oh and, before I forget :

" . . . . . . . " is speaking

' . . . . . . . ' is thinking

>>> is a scene change

~ . . . . . . . ~ is a time change

* . . . . . . . * is a sound

^ . . . . . . . ^ is the chapter name/number

( . . . . . . . ) is a little authors note during the fic. Only happens rearly.

Italic Writing is something written (and previous chapter . . . only at the beginning and indicated that that's what it is)

HI everyone !!!!!! This is for Ami-chan. If it wasn't for you this story would have been ripped up on it's original loose leaf.





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Last chapter (4) :

" . . . . Syaoran, looked at Sakura and shook his head. "I'm, sorry . . . I do think that, one day we might become friends, after all this mess is done and over with. And to atone for what just happened," He started looking to the questioning Sakura. "I would like it very much if . . . if you would like to spend this day . . . with me." He stumbled with his words. "I was planing on exploring the town a bit more, in detail. And possibly go to Tokyo. What do you say ?" He added rather quickly.

Sakura thought for a moment. "Well," she started. "Sense it is your birthday, . . . hum . . . okay I except." She finished extending her hand for a hand shake. "After all, " She continued. " . . . I'm not one to keep mad at someone." . . . . "









" For Our Future"


By: Hidden Cherry Blossom


Chapter 5 :

^ Why does it have to happen so soon . . . ^










~ Unknown location ~





The darkness was sickening. The air smelled fowl with the stench of death, ever present. A young woman was standing, rather painfully, against a long pink staff. She was trying to look through the wreckage of the once beautiful mansion for her friends and family. She quickly found her childhood friends, Chiharu clinging onto Yamazaki, Naoko, and Rika. All of them where crushed underneath the sealing, during the first wave of attacks. She wept slightly, and continued to search.

And then she spotted her.

Sprawled across the floor, with peace's of the sealing on top of her chest. Her lavender outfit was so dusty you would not know it once was so vibrant, like the young lady wearing it. In her dainty left hand she still clutched a small video camera. That still had the red light glowing, showing that it was still working. The woman standing shook. "Tomoyo . . . " she whispered, half frightened over what would happen, wile already knowing that it had happened. She looked waiting for her friend to respond saying that she was okay, like all the times before.

But Tomoyo didn't move.

"Tomoyo. Tomoyo !" She cried, running over to her. Not caring about the pan she herself felt, or the danger of another attack. She swooped down to her friend, "Tomoyo, get up !" She gently moved her friend, but nothing happened. Blood was flowing from the slash in her stomach, and from some cuts on her head. "Tomoyo, stop fooling . . . Tomoyo please. Tomoyo . . . " She whimpered.

"TOMOYO ! " She screamed. "It's all my fault. If you all didn't come . . . if I didn't . . . I'm so sorry !" She sobbed, grabbing onto Tomoyo.
"I'm so sorry . . . "






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~ The Kinomoto Residence ~






Mirai woke with a cry. She remembered the dream so clearly. But then again, it wasn't really a dream. That happened to her the night she came back to the past. She lost so much that night. Her friends, her family, her guardians, and her love. But at the same time, coming back to the past allowed her to get them back again. It was different, very different. And they would all treat her differently.

Especially Syaoran.

But she would not expect anything else from him, after all the way he acted around, Ms.Mitsuki, Eriol, Yuki, and . . . well "he" was different, Syaoran had a right to act that way around "him" she thought sadly. 'I wonder,' she thought to herself, 'will he like me or not ? And will he acutely listen to me ? . . . probably not.'

She got up slowly, not realizing that she had woken up her little friend. She went over to her closet, reaching up to the top shelf, where her costume was. She took it down carefully, looking at all the different details that her dear friend put into it. Realizing that they might not even be noticed. The bead work was so fine that you could would not even notice it unless you held it up to the light. It was put into designees like flowers, and petals blowing in the invisible wind. When she brought it down, something fell out of the pocket. Mirai bent down and picked up a video tape. "Hoe ? " She said out loud without even realizing it, "How did this get in here ?" She took the tape, which was at the end and put it into her VCR, and started to rewind it. When it was at the beginning, she pressed play.

Immediately, a sean of Mirai, being confronted with the outfit inside Tomoyo's room, was projected. She had a kind smile 'T-Tomoyo' the sweet stammering could be heard from her.

'Go on put it on ! I can't wait to see my sweet Sakura-chan in this special outfit for this very special day. '

Mirai smiled at the screen. This was Tomoyo's video of that night.

'Oh it looks better than I even imaged it would be.' Tomoyo voice rang from the television.

'Thank you so much Tomoyo . . . this means so much to me. I can't believe it's only in a week. I'm going to miss our conversations together.' Mirai's face on the screen turned to sadness. 'Why . . . why does it have to happen so soon ? And what about the attacks, maybe we should postpone it for a year, what do you
think ?'

The camera angel dropped, as if it was put down. At that point you could see Tomoyo for the first time, dressed in her lavender dress.

'Dear sweet Sakura, you've waited for this to happen for years now, it will be sad that we wont be able to spend as much time together. But you'll be so happy. Growing up causes things to change, people to become more distant. But it's the next stage of life . . . and I'm not going to allow you give up. We all have to grow up. And you have this great thing happening. It's one of the best things that has happened to you. You told me that yourself, and do not worry about the attacks, you'll find a solution, you always do . . . and plus I don't think that he'll be happy with me if I let you give into these cold feet. Now will he ?' At this both girls went into a giggle fit.

That was when Mirai sensed Kero's alertness. "So you saw it all Kero " It wasn't a question. She got up and turned off the video. "I don't need to keep watching it . . . I can remember exactly what happens." She stated mostly to herself.

Kero looked saddened. "I'm sorry Sa -Mirai, " he was stopped with a look that she gave him. "Sorry. But what . . .was Tomoyo hurt too ?" The saddened expression that resulted from his question showed that that was the last thing he should have said at that moment.

Mirai realized that she was acting completely unlike herself towards Kero, and felt really bad about it. She tried to smile at him, "Kero . . . everyone was . . . hurt. I can't risk telling you any more, you understand right ?" She asked looking timidly.

Kero smiled back relieved. "No problem, but can I call you by your 'name' ?" Mirai laughed and nodded. "Great Sakura."

Mirai nodded, "Well I have to make a quick phone call, " She said worriedly, wile picking up her cell. "Excuse me Kero, " she said wile hitting one of the speed dial buttons.

"Okay," he called quietly after her.

Fifteen minutes later, Mirai walked back in with a smug look upon her face. 'Now everything's in order'. she thought.

She looked to Kero, who had a puzzled look about him. "Sorry about that Kero-chan, I had to try and convince a very 'proud' person over the phone who I was, wile not giving away everything not an easy task for me." She sighed.

Kero nodded for a moment, then it hit him what she had said, "Sakura, you told someone else ?"

"I had to Kero, this person, was the only one who could make my plan work out. Otherwise, I wouldn't have told them." She reassured him quietly.

"But . . . who ?"

"You'll soon find out Kero, you'll soon find out." As she spoke Kero, flew over to her, and she began to stroke the little beast's back and wings. She smiled down towards him, everything was back to normal, and yet it would never be the same to her, trying to leave these feelings she did the only thing she knew to do in this situation. "So, what would you say to some sweets ? . . . "







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~ Some where in Japan ~






Sakura, and Syaoran where wandering around. Both, at the moment didn't know where they where they where to ( and neither does this writer *.* writers block is hard at times) They where wondering around town and now making there way to Tokyo. Both had have a great time, enjoying it together.

Sakura was looking at things in a store at the moment, wile Syaoran was watching her, flushed cheeks and all. She was looking at a back pack. It was white, oval in shape, with little golden wings attached at the top. She was smiling until she checked the price, and her purse. So she laid down the bag, and went to look at other things in the diverse shop.

Syaoran, noticed her slightly saddened expression. Without thinking, he picked up the back pack and went to the cash register. Sakura was busy looking at the other things in the store, so she didn't notice Syaoran's purchase. When he gotten the bag (with the back pac in it). " You ready to go Kinomoto ?" He asked her.

Sakura nodded trying to forget about the back pack. She followed Syaoran out side. "I've had lots of fun Li-kun, thank you for inviting me."

Syaoran shrugged. "It's nothing. I wanted to thank you." he said to her. ' And this way we get to know each other, outside of capturing the cards.' he thought to himself.

"Well it is still nice." Sakura said.

They stood in an painful silence. Syaoran checked his watch noticing the time. "Well, we probably should be heeding back. It's getting late."

"Your right. It is." Sakura agreed. She didn't understand why not getting that bag was bothering her so much after all it was only a back pack, right ? Then she noticed that Syaoran had another store bag. "If you don't mind me asking, what is it that you have gotten ?"

Syaoran flushed slightly and looked down towards the bag. "This . . . is a gift." He said wile hiding the store bag slightly.

Sakura smiled. "You know that's really nice. Whoever gets what it is will like it. All gifts are like that." She said as they neared her house. "Which reminds me . . . I got this for you." She handed him a small box wrapped in forest green paper. It had his name written clearly on the top.

He took it very timidly. Surprised that Sakura would even think of getting him something. He knew right away that she got this at one of their stops during the day, leading her to be unable to get the back pack. He was about to unwrap it, when Sakura placed her had on top of his stooping him.

"Latter when I'm not here. I can't see you open it, that way I don't have to see your first reaction." She finished looking at him wile both where still walking.

"Sakura look out !" A cry came form some where. Both her and Syaoran, got out of the way just before being hit by an out of control motorcycle. They both looked to where the voice came from. One smiled and the other frowned. Standing across the road was Mirai.

"You okay ?" Syaoran asked Sakura in a whisper.

She nodded.

"Who's . . ." he began.

Mirai crossed the road, over to her past self and Syaoran. "Li Syaoran, this is my cousin Mirai . . . . "

"Kakusareta," Mirai said kindly. "I know so much about you Syaoran, it's great to finally see you again."

Syaoran looked puzzled, "Again ?"

Mirai smiled. "Yes, I meet you four years ago, when I was working with your mother."

Syaoran gasped, "Y-you worked with my mother !" he sputtered.

Mirai giggled, for the first time in a wile. "Yes, I did . . . " She leaned down to his shoulder level, and whispered only so he could hear. "she helped to train me, with my . . . magic." she finished with a wink. This was the best she had felt in sometime.

Syaoran just looked stunned. "You . . . mother . . . magic ?" he stated quizzically.

Sakura and Mirai, smiled identical smiles, and lead the disturbed Syaoran back to the Kinomoto residence. To discuses the situation . . .

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~ Daidoji Residence ~






Tomoyo sat at her high tech computer, working on splicing the most recent video of Sakura's card captors.

'I wonder what's happening with Sakura-chan ?' She thought as she focused on a close up of her best friend. 'She would not mind me coming to see her, after all, she did tell me before that I could come over to her house any time I wanted, and if I gave them a call . . . I think I will do that right now.'

Tomoyo, saved what she had done, and walked to the other side of her bead room to where she had left her cell phone to. She held it up and hit the second speed dial number. "Hello is Sakura-chan there ? Thanks . . . Sakura-chan, hello, is that Li-kun in the background ? . . . Oh right ! I called to ask if I may come over to see you, but you seem a little . . . oh okay, I'll see you in a few minutes. Bye bye !"

Tomoyo, packed up her cell phone and some other things. She shook her head. 'Li-kun, he sounded . . . different, hum . . .'








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~ The Kinomoto Residence ~






Sakura placed down her cell phone and looked towards Syaoran, and Mirai. All three where in her bedroom, along with a sugar faced Kero. Mirai, had just (before Tomoyo called) told Syaoran about her magic, what she knew, and how she wanted to train them both.

Syaoran, as Tomoyo had heard, was socked, then once it sunk in, vehemently against it. And voiced his opposition to it, loudly. "There is no way !" He yelled again.

Mirai laughed, 'I had an idea that this was going to happen.' she thought. "Well, I really do not think that your mother would like that. After all, it was her idea." She said with a smile towards Kero, who quickly caught on, and smiled back finally finding out who the mysterious call was to.

"I don't believe you !" he cried, to which Mirai held out her cell phone, that has the speed dial list showing on the screen. His mother, being listed as the fourth one.

"Go on, call her," Mirai challenged.

Syaoran, shoved the phone away, and ran out of the house, with his things. His pride was hurt, but being betrayed by his mother was not what hurt the most. This all being witnessed by Sakura, well even if he didn't know why, that hurt more. Sakura started to go after him, but Mirai, stopped her with a quick wave of her hand. "Don't Sakura, he'll be fine."

Sakura nodded quietly. Worried that what ever ground that they had covered that day was destroyed in the conversation with Mirai.








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~ The Li Apartment ~






The moment that Syaoran entered the apartment, he called his mother. When she told him that it all was true, Syaoran had to except it. Which he did not like. When he finally calmed down he remembered the gift from Sakura. He gently fished it out of his pocket. He looked again at the little package, wondering what it could be. So he gently opened the corners, avoiding ripping through the dark green paper. Once the paper was off, he saw a little red box. As he removed the lid he gasped. This was one of the things he always wanted. Looking up from it, his eyes landed upon the bag with the back pack in it. Smiling ever so slightly, he got it out, and went about to wrap it up . . .








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~ The Kinomoto Residence ~






It was when Tomoyo was getting reedy to leave that it happened. She had spent some time over at the Kinomoto's, meeting Mirai, and learning about what had happened, from Sakura. How the morning worked out and how the shopping day went (except she didn't mention two things : first, what she got Syaoran, and second, about the back pack). It was almost twill light, Tomoyo and Sakura where talking still, but they where down in the living room.

They didn't know what was happening just out side.

Syaoran, walked quietly to the front door step, and left the neatly rapped gift on the steps. He turned around and quietly walked off. Little did he know that some one was watching him from a window above.

"I never knew it was him . . . " Mirai said with unnoticed little crystal tears in her eyes. "I always thought it was wearied, but he never ever told me that it was
him . . ."

Down in the living room, Tomoyo had just finished her cup of tea. "Well I best be off." She smiled as she stood up.

"I'll walk you home." Sakura offered, but Tomoyo shook her head. "All right, I'll at least walk you to the door."

Tomoyo smiled, "If you insist."

When they both reached the steep, Tomoyo took off the slippers off her feet, and put on her shoes. They said there good bye's, and when Sakura opened the door, they found the pink wrapped gift.

Sakura bent down, and saw her name written upon the gift. "It says it's adressed to me."

"Open it and let's see what it is." Tomoyo squeaked.

Sakura complied, when it was fully opened they found the back pack, that she hatted to put back down in the store. "How did they know, that I liked this when I saw it today ?"

"I do not know, Sakura-chan, but you are lucky. Well I got to go, bye bye."

Sakura waved and smiled at her friend. "Bye Tomoyo . . . I love this !" She said as she closed the door. "I just wonder who sent it . . . "








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A/N:
That's it, I'm done this chapter, and my fingers are bleeding . . . literally. I hope that your all happy with the length and yes I am continuing with the story. I'm just re writing it over and continuing it. I can't believe that I came up with the story idea over year ago. Time does truly fly. Now I want reviews . . . and I want at least 25 in total before I post the next chapter. That shouldn't be to to hard now is it ? Well I do hope you've enjoyed the longest chapter so far ! Yeah I'm done it ! Thanks again all !


coming up in the next chapter . . . . possibly :

- what Sakura gave Syaoran

-who is the "him" that they talk about

-what was going to be postpond

-someone else finds out about Mirai

-what or who caused the attacks

-and what realy happened in the future

Please don't kill me for killing Tomoyo in that manner . . . . I didn't want to but she had to be out of the picture for the story to happen . . . sorry