NOTE: Standard Disclaimers - I don't own Card Captor Sakura, or its' characters, I'm just a fan. Many thanks to CLAMP for creating such a wonderful story ^_______^!


"Waiwaiii.. they've already set up such a huge stage! I hope this will turn out to be a successful event!" Sakura smiled at her best friend. "Ara? There's the chuugakusei's stalls! …They look so professional! Let's go take a look-see, Tomoyo-chan!" she exclaimed, sprinting towards the area.

"They've got all kinds of booths here… hmm… cake stall? Kero-chan would love that… basketball games? I'm sure Yukito-san will beat them flat like the last time… a book stall? It'll be Naoko's number 1 stop!" Sakura explored the notices on each booth. She felt a stab at her heart when she saw the last poster. Tomoyo looked at her friend, and read the notice "A stall selling Kuma-chans… Sakura-chan, I'm sure you'll love this stall!"

"Mm…" Sakura bit her lip, staring at the bear-printed notice.

"Has he called recently?" Tomoyo asked worriedly.

"Hoéh? Who?"

"Li-kun. It's been three weeks since he last called, hasn't it?"

"Mm… the last time he called, he told me that he might be a bit busy… and that his phone line may be down due to some renovations at his house. I tried calling, but it's always engaged. I tried writing too, but…" Sakura trailed, making no effort to finish her sentence.

She then looked around the stalls again. "I can't believe how time flew by. It's been fourteen months since Syaoran left… Oni-chan and Yukito-san are already in University.. and in another two months, we'll be starting Junior college.. it's all passing by too quickly for my liking.." she sighed, tears welling up in her eyes.

"He'll be alright, Sakura-chan. And you'll be alright too. Don't forget - You're the world's greatest sorceress! And you possess the invincible spell! …I'll always be here for you if you need me," Tomoyo clasped her best friend's hand, smiling. Sakura thanked her friend gratefully, "Hontou ni arigatou, Tomoyo-chan. If it weren't for you, I don't know how I'd survive through all this…"

"It's okay, Sakura. Just don't be sad. I'll be happy if you're happy. Remember that, okay?" Tomoyo patted her friend's head. "Hai!" Sakura nodded assertively. "Sa, sa… let's go take a look at our class' stall now!"

As the two scooted off in the opposite direction, a familiar shadowy figure appeared from behind a tall post, staring at the pair of friends. "Yes, Sakura-san… there is no reason for you to be sad… for now…"

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"Tadaima!" Sakura burst into her room, carrying a little take-away bag. "O-kaeri… na… sai…" Kero greeted weakly. "Ne, Kero-chan… daijoubu? You look sick…" Sakura peered at him worriedly. "Dai… jou… bu… How was the… arena?" Kero wheezed.

"It's really big! There's probably fifty over stalls there… our class' booth is almost finished… we just need some sponsorship of prizes right now. Tomoyo-chan said that she'll ask her mother about that, and we'll probably need a few random gifts from other parents… you know, as consolation prizes."

"Oh…"

"Anyway, sorry for leaving you home. Here, I brought you back some butter cookies! Rika made them, and it's really tasty! Have one!" Sakura opened the bag, revealing pieces of cookies. Kero turned green. "No… thank you…"

"Hoéh?"

"I'm so tired now. I'm going to bed… oyasumi…" Kero yawned, flying into the drawer and plonked himself on the bed.

"Kero? Refuse cookies? The sky must be falling…" Sakura stared at the drawer unbelievingly.

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"Dear Eriol-kun, genki desuka? I haven't written in a while, but that's because we've got a major charity event right now. Everyone in our school is involved… I guess it's because this will probably be the last event we'll hold as elementary school students. It's really sad. In another two months, we'll be attending Junior College! That's really fast, don't you think?

What about you? Will you be attending college in England? How is Mizuki-sensei? And Akizuki-san and Spinel-san? Please send them my regards. I really hope everyone is well…"

She paused, wondering what else to write. Her eyes flickered to a photo frame by her bedside table. The photo showed a smiling Sakura and Tomoyo, along with Eriol and an edgy Syaoran. They had taken the photo when they visited the Teddy Bear Exhibition. She gazed at the apprehensive-looking Syaoran, giggling softly to herself. He never did like to take photos, she thought.

She looked around her room, and slowly unlocked her drawer. She slowly and carefully took out a box, and lifted the cover. In it were tens and hundreds of letters. All from Hong Kong. All from Syaoran. She lifted up one of the first few letters, reading to herself.

Sakura. How have you been? I hope you're doing well. It's been chaotic these days over here in Hong Kong. Oka-san told me that the elders of the Li clan aren't too pleased with me… for not becoming the master of the cards. She tried covering up my extended stay in Japan, claiming that the master of the cards was still undecided. However, now that the elders finally know the truth… I think it'll be a while before I can return. I'm really sorry. I'm sure this matter will be resolved soon enough. So, don't worry about me, and do take care of yourself.

Sakura folded the letter neatly and placed it in the box. She then held her grey teddy bear tightly and switched off the lights. Why hasn't he called? I hope he's alright. Hmm… I wonder if he's thinking about me right now? I can't wait for him to come back… there's so much I want to tell him…

"Oyasumi, Syaoran-kun…" she murmured softly as she fell into deep sleep.

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