Do You Remember Me? I Remember You
By Rainbow Dreamer.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Oh, you know how I said there was going to be no magic involved in this story in the beginning of chapter one? Well, I've changed my mine and there is magic inside. Having magic is an important factor in thei story.. At least I think so. Hehe. Please review. I need more reviews. I only got ONE for chapter two! Hmph! THANKS KAWAII-LITTLE WOLF! (Oh, that reminds me.. how do you want me to tell you that I have a new chapter up? Through email?) Your review definitely gave me total support and for those out there. I'm waiting for your reviews! Ja ne!
CHAPTER THREE: Tell Me It Isn't So
***Last paragraph from last chapter just in case. Hehe***
"She sounds so happy." The Chinese girl stated. "I hope she can recover through this." Tomoyo nodded, her eyes said with misery. Meiling smiled sadly and pulled her friend into a tight hug. They stayed like that for a while, waiting for Sakura's arrival. Waiting.
***Now, onto the story! ***
The cheerful ring of the doorbell jarred Meiling and Tomoyo from their troubled thoughts. The two shared and look and nodded. Standing, they went to greet their friend who was happily outside.
"Tomoyo! Meiling!" Sakura cried joyfully. Tomoyo smiled softly. Meiling grinned and helped Sakura with her luggage. Sakura smiled back at the two and took off her shoes. "Where's your mother? I want to say hello."
"She's in the study. Come on, we'll all go." Tomoyo answered, leading the way into the big study where Tomoyo's mother was hunched over a desk working at some paperwork. Her face immediately brightened once she saw Sakura.
"Sakura! You're here to visit again!" She hugged the girl. "I'm so glad you could visit. Have fun, okay? You too Meiling." She added. Meiling smiled and nodded politely.
"Hai!" Sakura's energetic voice filled the room making Tomoyo's mother smile. Her daughter had a slight smile on her face, a peaceful one. And for the slightest second, everyone seemed perfect. But the ugly truth behind it all would shatter it more than a blink of an eye.
The three best friends were sure they were alone in Tomoyo's comfortable, not to mention big, room before Kero burst from her bag.
"Sakura," He said complainingly. "You always have to forget about me don't you? I'm starving. Tomoyo, is there anything to eat?" Tomoyo smiled softly at Kero's old habits and nodded to a plate of cupcakes on the table. Tea and cups were set beside them.
"I'll pour tea," Sakura offered. Kero motioned with his small yellow paws furiously at himself. And Sakura, being as dense as over, stared at him wonderingly. The three watched as the stuffed animal's face got red and his hand motions more frantic. Finally he croaked out the word, "water." It was then Sakura nodded and quickly poured a cup of tea in which Kero drained down his little throat in a flash.
"Is anything wrong?" Sakura asked innocently.
"You know perfectly well what happened! I was choking and all the three of you," He paused and glared at the girls who were trying to hold in their laughter, "did was watch!" This was too much for the girls and they laughed, Sakura being the happiest and loudest of all.
Once tea was settled, Meiling and Tomoyo exchanged a look before starting. "Sakura, we have something to tell you," the Chinese girl started. Sakura titled her face and nodded.
"Sure." She answered, wonderingly why the atmosphere was so quiet and serious.
Meiling took a deep breath and focused her ruby eyes on Sakura's. "Wei called me this afternoon after school about Syaoran."
"Syaoran? How is he doing in Hong Kong? I didn't have the chance to call at him yet!" Sakura asked. She leapt for the phone. "That reminds me, I'll call him now." Tomoyo gently placed a hand over her friend's hand and shook her head slowly, her raven hair shifting slightly.
"What's wrong with you guys? You're acting so eerie that its scaring me!" She complained, rubbing her arms.
Meiling sighed. "Sakura, please listen to what I have to say." She said quietly. It was then Sakura noticed that her's and Tomoyo's eyes were filled with indescribable sorrow. She nodded and braced herself to what she was going to hear. "Wei called me to say that Syaoran was hurt in an accident saving some girl whose name I currently do not know." Sakura's eyes widened and Tomoyo clasped her friend's hand tightly, telling her to wait until Meiling was done. Her emerald eyes were filled with worry, but she nodded.
"He isn't hurt Sakura, not physically at least." Meiling continued.
"What do you mean not physically? Are you implying he was hurt mentally?" she demanded. Meiling's eyes watered and she couldn't bear face her friend. Tomoyo turned and made Sakura face her.
"Sakura, Syaoran's lost part of his memory.. The memory about you." Sakura's eyes widened into disbelief. She stood up suddenly, knocking Tomoyo's touch off sharply. Tea was spilled, splattering the table and slowly dripped down into a wet mess. Her green eyes were filled with shock and her hand went up to her mouth.
"Tell me it isn't so.." Her voice trailed off. Tomoyo shook her head gently. Sakura let out a little cry and fell to her knees. Tomoyo dashed over and pulled her friend into a hug. "Oh Tomoyo, why did this have to happen?"
Tomoyo didn't reply; there was no need to. There was no answer. "Why did it have to happen? Why wasn't I there to save him? Why does he have to.forget me?" Sakura broke down and sobbed loudly on her friend's shoulder. "Why?"
Her questions echoed through Meiling's mind. Why? The ruby eyes filled a sense of determination and Meiling clutched her hand into a fist. "Sakura, I'm leaving for Hong Kong tomorrow." On the words of Hong Kong, Sakura pleaded to go with her. Meiling shook her head. "Iie, Sakura. There are things I want to solve and ask Syaoran myself. Please Sakura." Her voice trailed off.
"Why won't you let me go?" She demanded through sniffling between heart wrenching sobs. Meiling's eyes filled with tears and they flowed down her cheek.
"Because he won't remember you, Sakura." She whispered. Sakura's eyes filled with tears once more and cried again. Tomoyo patted her back, though her eyes were filled with approval of Meiling's decision. Meiling met her eyes, but she just sighed and shrugged. She didn't know what was right anymore. Not anymore. And come to think of it, I never did, she admitted.
"Why does he have to not remember me? Is everything, our childhood, our card capturing days, our graduations, our dates and promises. all forgetten?" Sakura asked, hoping there was some hope. Meiling shrugged.
"Sakura, this is why I want to go to Hong Kong alone. He remembers me and maybe he can remember something about you. After all, all Wei told me was that he didn't recognize who you were," She comforted, although it was a bit of a white lie on her part. Wei had distinctly told her that Syaoran had no idea of Sakura, not the slightest, but Meiling was obstinate..maybe those who asked Syaoran about Sakura had asked the wrong questions.maybe. There was still hope. Meiling looked over at Sakura who was still crying out her heart on Tomoyo's shoulder with Kero patting his mistress lightly on the back.
"Mei.Meiling," Sakura started, sniffling. Meiling turned her attention to her. "Coul. could you give.give this to..to Sy..Syaoran? You don't have to tell him that it's from me or anything." She handed Meiling a familiar blue handerchief. "This was his. and he gave or actually lent it to me when he left for Hong Kong this year. He said. he said that it was for me to wipe me tears on.." Her voice trailed off and her eyes overflooded with a new batch of tears.
"I promise I will Sakura. He will remember you. The both of you are so deeply in love, I'm sure he'll remember all there is about you." Meiling answered.
"Exactly Sakura. You are Syaoran are together forever remember? I promise you that things will turn out okay. Let's just leave things in Meiling's hands right now. Meanwhile Sakura, you should get some sleep." Tomoyo agreed. Sakura stared at her friends.
"You must be tired from all that crying. Sleep will make you feel better." Meiling added. Sakura smiled feebly and nodded and crawled into her covers. Kero insisted on covering the blankets for her, which he did.
"Sakura?" Kero asked quietly.
"Hoe?"
"I'm sorry I called Li a gaki all the time. I guess he isn't really much of one since you care about him so much." Sakura smiled.
"Thanks Kero." The guardian nodded.
"Yeah well. Sleep now, Mistress. I'll be watching you in the night." Sakura smiled at him and at Tomoyo and Meiling. It was a while before she fell asleep though. The three watched their friend fall asleep before Tomoyo and Meiling tiptoed off and dialed a phone call to Hong Kong.
"Wei? This is Meiling," The girl said in Japanese, wanting Tomoyo to understand her end of the conversation.
"I'm going back to Hong Kong tomorrow morning." She stated. There was a long pause before Meiling continued talking. "He wants to speak to me? He remembers me?" He in her conversation, of course, was referring to Syaoran.
"Are you sure you have asked him everything about Sakura? What about his childhood memories in Japan with the cardcapturing he did with Sakura? Does it mean that he has no childhood?!" Meiling demanded furiously. Tomoyo nodded in agreement. Sakura's a major factor in his life.. Forgetting her would be like forgetting himself.
"He WHAT?" Meiling shouted. Tomoyo frowned and pointed to the door next door to remind her that Sakura was sleeping. Meiling nodded and lowered her voice.
"Gomen, gomen. I understand. Make sure Syaoran does not go anywhere tomorrow. I want to talk to him myself, Wei." Meiling comanded. "Alright then. I'll call you when I reach Hong Kong."
Meiling turned off the phone and faced Tomoyo. "Well?" She asked. Meiling sighed, leaning on the desk.
"Weit told me that Syaoran forgot about Clow Cards. He knows what they are and he still has magic, but all he knows is that the mistress now has them. My aunt, Syaoran's mother, Yelan Li said it was better if he didn't know. The doctors say he might loose more of his memory that way."
"Bullshit!" Tomoyo cursed. Meiling would have been surprised at the hostile movements of her normally calm friend, but she had the same feelings. How could reminding and letting Syaoran remember Sakura something damaging? Never! (Exactly! S+S forever! Damn those doctors! LOL. Gomen.getting too emotional!)
***How was this chapter? There, the cliffhanger was presented and there is no major cliffhanger in this chapter! Aren't you soooo proud? Hehe. Please review and special thanks to all those that did. I love you all! Hehehe. Anyhow. I'll try my best to get the next chapter ASAP. ~~Rainbow dreamer.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Oh, you know how I said there was going to be no magic involved in this story in the beginning of chapter one? Well, I've changed my mine and there is magic inside. Having magic is an important factor in thei story.. At least I think so. Hehe. Please review. I need more reviews. I only got ONE for chapter two! Hmph! THANKS KAWAII-LITTLE WOLF! (Oh, that reminds me.. how do you want me to tell you that I have a new chapter up? Through email?) Your review definitely gave me total support and for those out there. I'm waiting for your reviews! Ja ne!
CHAPTER THREE: Tell Me It Isn't So
***Last paragraph from last chapter just in case. Hehe***
"She sounds so happy." The Chinese girl stated. "I hope she can recover through this." Tomoyo nodded, her eyes said with misery. Meiling smiled sadly and pulled her friend into a tight hug. They stayed like that for a while, waiting for Sakura's arrival. Waiting.
***Now, onto the story! ***
The cheerful ring of the doorbell jarred Meiling and Tomoyo from their troubled thoughts. The two shared and look and nodded. Standing, they went to greet their friend who was happily outside.
"Tomoyo! Meiling!" Sakura cried joyfully. Tomoyo smiled softly. Meiling grinned and helped Sakura with her luggage. Sakura smiled back at the two and took off her shoes. "Where's your mother? I want to say hello."
"She's in the study. Come on, we'll all go." Tomoyo answered, leading the way into the big study where Tomoyo's mother was hunched over a desk working at some paperwork. Her face immediately brightened once she saw Sakura.
"Sakura! You're here to visit again!" She hugged the girl. "I'm so glad you could visit. Have fun, okay? You too Meiling." She added. Meiling smiled and nodded politely.
"Hai!" Sakura's energetic voice filled the room making Tomoyo's mother smile. Her daughter had a slight smile on her face, a peaceful one. And for the slightest second, everyone seemed perfect. But the ugly truth behind it all would shatter it more than a blink of an eye.
The three best friends were sure they were alone in Tomoyo's comfortable, not to mention big, room before Kero burst from her bag.
"Sakura," He said complainingly. "You always have to forget about me don't you? I'm starving. Tomoyo, is there anything to eat?" Tomoyo smiled softly at Kero's old habits and nodded to a plate of cupcakes on the table. Tea and cups were set beside them.
"I'll pour tea," Sakura offered. Kero motioned with his small yellow paws furiously at himself. And Sakura, being as dense as over, stared at him wonderingly. The three watched as the stuffed animal's face got red and his hand motions more frantic. Finally he croaked out the word, "water." It was then Sakura nodded and quickly poured a cup of tea in which Kero drained down his little throat in a flash.
"Is anything wrong?" Sakura asked innocently.
"You know perfectly well what happened! I was choking and all the three of you," He paused and glared at the girls who were trying to hold in their laughter, "did was watch!" This was too much for the girls and they laughed, Sakura being the happiest and loudest of all.
Once tea was settled, Meiling and Tomoyo exchanged a look before starting. "Sakura, we have something to tell you," the Chinese girl started. Sakura titled her face and nodded.
"Sure." She answered, wonderingly why the atmosphere was so quiet and serious.
Meiling took a deep breath and focused her ruby eyes on Sakura's. "Wei called me this afternoon after school about Syaoran."
"Syaoran? How is he doing in Hong Kong? I didn't have the chance to call at him yet!" Sakura asked. She leapt for the phone. "That reminds me, I'll call him now." Tomoyo gently placed a hand over her friend's hand and shook her head slowly, her raven hair shifting slightly.
"What's wrong with you guys? You're acting so eerie that its scaring me!" She complained, rubbing her arms.
Meiling sighed. "Sakura, please listen to what I have to say." She said quietly. It was then Sakura noticed that her's and Tomoyo's eyes were filled with indescribable sorrow. She nodded and braced herself to what she was going to hear. "Wei called me to say that Syaoran was hurt in an accident saving some girl whose name I currently do not know." Sakura's eyes widened and Tomoyo clasped her friend's hand tightly, telling her to wait until Meiling was done. Her emerald eyes were filled with worry, but she nodded.
"He isn't hurt Sakura, not physically at least." Meiling continued.
"What do you mean not physically? Are you implying he was hurt mentally?" she demanded. Meiling's eyes watered and she couldn't bear face her friend. Tomoyo turned and made Sakura face her.
"Sakura, Syaoran's lost part of his memory.. The memory about you." Sakura's eyes widened into disbelief. She stood up suddenly, knocking Tomoyo's touch off sharply. Tea was spilled, splattering the table and slowly dripped down into a wet mess. Her green eyes were filled with shock and her hand went up to her mouth.
"Tell me it isn't so.." Her voice trailed off. Tomoyo shook her head gently. Sakura let out a little cry and fell to her knees. Tomoyo dashed over and pulled her friend into a hug. "Oh Tomoyo, why did this have to happen?"
Tomoyo didn't reply; there was no need to. There was no answer. "Why did it have to happen? Why wasn't I there to save him? Why does he have to.forget me?" Sakura broke down and sobbed loudly on her friend's shoulder. "Why?"
Her questions echoed through Meiling's mind. Why? The ruby eyes filled a sense of determination and Meiling clutched her hand into a fist. "Sakura, I'm leaving for Hong Kong tomorrow." On the words of Hong Kong, Sakura pleaded to go with her. Meiling shook her head. "Iie, Sakura. There are things I want to solve and ask Syaoran myself. Please Sakura." Her voice trailed off.
"Why won't you let me go?" She demanded through sniffling between heart wrenching sobs. Meiling's eyes filled with tears and they flowed down her cheek.
"Because he won't remember you, Sakura." She whispered. Sakura's eyes filled with tears once more and cried again. Tomoyo patted her back, though her eyes were filled with approval of Meiling's decision. Meiling met her eyes, but she just sighed and shrugged. She didn't know what was right anymore. Not anymore. And come to think of it, I never did, she admitted.
"Why does he have to not remember me? Is everything, our childhood, our card capturing days, our graduations, our dates and promises. all forgetten?" Sakura asked, hoping there was some hope. Meiling shrugged.
"Sakura, this is why I want to go to Hong Kong alone. He remembers me and maybe he can remember something about you. After all, all Wei told me was that he didn't recognize who you were," She comforted, although it was a bit of a white lie on her part. Wei had distinctly told her that Syaoran had no idea of Sakura, not the slightest, but Meiling was obstinate..maybe those who asked Syaoran about Sakura had asked the wrong questions.maybe. There was still hope. Meiling looked over at Sakura who was still crying out her heart on Tomoyo's shoulder with Kero patting his mistress lightly on the back.
"Mei.Meiling," Sakura started, sniffling. Meiling turned her attention to her. "Coul. could you give.give this to..to Sy..Syaoran? You don't have to tell him that it's from me or anything." She handed Meiling a familiar blue handerchief. "This was his. and he gave or actually lent it to me when he left for Hong Kong this year. He said. he said that it was for me to wipe me tears on.." Her voice trailed off and her eyes overflooded with a new batch of tears.
"I promise I will Sakura. He will remember you. The both of you are so deeply in love, I'm sure he'll remember all there is about you." Meiling answered.
"Exactly Sakura. You are Syaoran are together forever remember? I promise you that things will turn out okay. Let's just leave things in Meiling's hands right now. Meanwhile Sakura, you should get some sleep." Tomoyo agreed. Sakura stared at her friends.
"You must be tired from all that crying. Sleep will make you feel better." Meiling added. Sakura smiled feebly and nodded and crawled into her covers. Kero insisted on covering the blankets for her, which he did.
"Sakura?" Kero asked quietly.
"Hoe?"
"I'm sorry I called Li a gaki all the time. I guess he isn't really much of one since you care about him so much." Sakura smiled.
"Thanks Kero." The guardian nodded.
"Yeah well. Sleep now, Mistress. I'll be watching you in the night." Sakura smiled at him and at Tomoyo and Meiling. It was a while before she fell asleep though. The three watched their friend fall asleep before Tomoyo and Meiling tiptoed off and dialed a phone call to Hong Kong.
"Wei? This is Meiling," The girl said in Japanese, wanting Tomoyo to understand her end of the conversation.
"I'm going back to Hong Kong tomorrow morning." She stated. There was a long pause before Meiling continued talking. "He wants to speak to me? He remembers me?" He in her conversation, of course, was referring to Syaoran.
"Are you sure you have asked him everything about Sakura? What about his childhood memories in Japan with the cardcapturing he did with Sakura? Does it mean that he has no childhood?!" Meiling demanded furiously. Tomoyo nodded in agreement. Sakura's a major factor in his life.. Forgetting her would be like forgetting himself.
"He WHAT?" Meiling shouted. Tomoyo frowned and pointed to the door next door to remind her that Sakura was sleeping. Meiling nodded and lowered her voice.
"Gomen, gomen. I understand. Make sure Syaoran does not go anywhere tomorrow. I want to talk to him myself, Wei." Meiling comanded. "Alright then. I'll call you when I reach Hong Kong."
Meiling turned off the phone and faced Tomoyo. "Well?" She asked. Meiling sighed, leaning on the desk.
"Weit told me that Syaoran forgot about Clow Cards. He knows what they are and he still has magic, but all he knows is that the mistress now has them. My aunt, Syaoran's mother, Yelan Li said it was better if he didn't know. The doctors say he might loose more of his memory that way."
"Bullshit!" Tomoyo cursed. Meiling would have been surprised at the hostile movements of her normally calm friend, but she had the same feelings. How could reminding and letting Syaoran remember Sakura something damaging? Never! (Exactly! S+S forever! Damn those doctors! LOL. Gomen.getting too emotional!)
***How was this chapter? There, the cliffhanger was presented and there is no major cliffhanger in this chapter! Aren't you soooo proud? Hehe. Please review and special thanks to all those that did. I love you all! Hehehe. Anyhow. I'll try my best to get the next chapter ASAP. ~~Rainbow dreamer.