Do You Remember Me? I Remember You
By Rainbow Dreamer and co-author Cryst and Ying Fa
*Dedicated to Cryst and Ying Fa, who have helped me with this story. If it weren't for you both, none of this would of happened. Arigato.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Guess what? Hehe, my fanfiction is back up to date and I can read updates! This is sooo awesome. I'm so glad that I was able to catch what was happening in the stories I'm reading! Yep! Anyhow, enough of me blabbering. Hey, before I start? Is anyone of you a total Hunter X Hunter fan like me?? If so, guess what? The Hunter X Hunter OVA (Original Video Animation) is officially out! Isn't that so awesome? Yes! *Punches fist in the air * And the ending song "carry on" is such a great song! Tee hee hee! Download if you're a fan! Hunter X Hunter, including OVA is totally the best. as great as Card Captor Sakura (lol). Y
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SPECIAL THANKS TO: Carly, Cherri, and Usagi yf: thanks for all your cheers. Here is next chapter as asked. Kawaii Little Wolf: thanks for your long lasting support girl! ( Cherryz Angel: yes, you did write that many "support"s. Just look at the old reviews and you will see. Stefy: If mean time, you will see what is going to happen! It's called suspense, girl! I IS totally a S+S fic, so relax and keep reading! Onegai! Ying Fa: thanks for your ultimate support! You should be able to survive this chapter without a box of Kleenex. I personally think this chapter is pretty kawaii! Tell me what you think. To the person who left their name anonymous: It's a S+S fic, I promise you that! Cryst: Hehe. I guess I'm pretty clever, or I'm just psychic *wink* And hey, let the audience decide what they what with Kali, co author! You're a co- author, so of course you know my plans. And answering your question if she is evil or not, I'll tell you in my next e. review! THANKS, ALL OF YOU! I LOOK FORWARD IN SEEING YOUR REVIEW IN TE NEXT CHAPTER! ENJOY! (
CHAPTER TWELVE: So Close, Yet So Far
*** Sakura's POV of her dream***
I was standing on the tall building in Japan once again. the tall building of the one facing the radio tower. Why was I here again? I had this dream before.before I passed the test to become Card Mistress. The two figures that I had dreamed of were Yue and Kaho. I knew them now, yet I was having this dream.
I felt so naïve.
Wait. Those are Cherry Blossoms in the air, not Clow Cards. Why the blossoms? What did they represent?
Who was that standing on the other side? I squinted. It was hard to tell if the person was a man or female. I shuddered involuntarily. Why were all the people in my dreams on the tower all have long hair?
The person seemed familiar yet I knew none of the presence now. Kero had told me that I had the ability to foresee things in my dreams. was this a prophetic dream? Who was the person??
I felt so alone.
Confused.
Little did she know that someone was having a dream, having the same confused, naïve feeling.
*** Li Mansion ***
Syaoran opened his eyes quickly and sat up panting on the bed. His face broke out with sweat, as if he had just ran the hundred-meter sprint. Panting hard, he grasped his bed to calm himself.
Who was that girl in the dream? The one with honey colored hair? She seemed familiar and yet not. Syaoran shook his brown hair. It must be his imagination. How could he not know who was in his dreams? After all, you have to see someone before to have her in one's dreams.
The boy growled in frustration and looked at the clock; it was five am. It was too late to fall back to sleep so Syaoran went the bathroom and decided to take a quick shower, after all, he was covered in sweat.
He was down stairs training before Meiling came down still a bit sleepy.
"You're up early this morning," he commented. In a flash Meiling's fist was before he, her ruby eyes dancing threateningly.
"Let's hope that you didn't say anything, now did you dear cousin?" She asked, showing her white teeth in a wide smile. Any other would have been afraid, but Syaoran just pulled her fist away.
"Breakfast's on the table." He said as he got back into his fighting stance. Meiling just sighed and nodded. "Oh, there's a moon festival celebration in the temple. Do you want to come with Kali and me? Tomoyo and Sak--, I mean Kinomoto can come as well."
Meiling stopped from walking inside. She turned and observed Syaoran for a long time. His amber eyes met hers, but quickly turned away.
"That would be nice," She replied slowly. "You're not going to do anything mean to Sakura, are you? She's heartbroken as it is."
Syaoran lowered his sword down and faced his cousin. "I know she is, but I want to make it up to her. She's going back to Japan soon, isn't she? At least maybe we could be friends."
Meiling raised her eyebrow. It was sometimes hard to see Syaoran serious, not pretending to be serious, but actually being serious. His words were of concern and Meiling sighed out loud.
"Alright. I'll ask Tomoyo and Sakura if they want to come, but you better not make her cry, Li Xiao Lang." She warned and walked briskly off. Syaoran nodded and smiled lightly.
She had no idea what confused feelings he was having for this girl. The last thing he wanted was to see her cry. Things were so complicated. He had no idea who he was now. Sakura Kinomoto had come and turned his whole world upside down.
*** At hotel with Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero. ***
Sakura was taking a hot shower while Tomoyo was reading a novel quietly on the bed with Kero beside her, playing a game boy. The only sound that could be heard was the beeping sounds that came from the game boy.
Suddenly the doorbell rang. "I'll get it!" Tomoyo called to Sakura. She walked gracefully over to the door.
"Who is it?" She called, looking through the peephole. How weird, no one was in sight. "Who is it?" She called louder this time.
"The delivery man." A manly voice replied. Tomoyo frowned. The voice seemed familiar and yet neither she nor Sakura had asked for a delivery man.
"Whose the package for?" Tomoyo asked, confused.
"Ms. Tomoyo Daidouji." The voice replied. Tomoyo frowned. Should she open the door? It would impolite to not do so.. Besides, what could possibly happen? She unclasped the lock and opened the door.
Suddenly, she was swept away with a kiss and arms around her. Tomoyo stood their shocked, not knowing what to do. Who would dare to do such a thing?! She shut her eyes and tried pulling away from the man but not succeeding. She stomped hard on his foot, as she had seen Sakura do many times to Touya. The man immediately broke the kiss and held his foot.
It was then Tomoyo opened her eyes. What she saw made her eyes widen and her hand come to her mouth. Quickly, she bent over the man and helped him inside the room and placed him in the chair as the man nursed his foot.
"I'm so sorry! You really frightened me, Eriol!" Tomoyo said, her voice full of concern. Kero was looking at the two perplexedly.
Eriol grinned and stopped nursing his foot. "Well, I knew I had it coming so I wrapped my foot in cloth first." He watched as Tomoyo's face turned from concern to anger again.
"You, you!" She sputtered. She was so angry that she couldn't even get the words out. Eriol stopped grinning and pulled her closing to him. Standing up, he kissed her lightly on the lips.
"What was that for?" Tomoyo asked, trying to be angry but not succeeding. Eriol smiled lightly.
"That was my apology for frightening you earlier." He responded in his usual serene manner.
"And the one before that?" Tomoyo demanded.
Eriol smiled. "That was the kiss I owed you." Tomoyo wanted to hit him, but she found herself not able to. Instead, she smiled up at him and Eriol smiled back.
"Enough with the mushy stuff," Kero complained, breaking the sweet romantic atmosphere. As if on cue, Sakura came out from the shower to see Tomoyo and Eriol's face bright red and Kero playing on the game boy as if nothing had happened.
"Hoe?" She asked.
No one answered her.
"Eriol, you're here in Hong Kong!" She exclaimed. Eriol nodded, wiping the blush from his face. Thank God Sakura was a little dense here and there.
"Yes. I've decided to transfer to the Hong Kong High with the two of you." He answered.
"You never told me that!" Tomoyo cut in. Eriol smiled.
"It was to be a surprise, sweetness." He answered. "Besides, how could not see my cute little descendant?"
"Oh." Was all he got as a reply from Sakura. Eriol and Tomoyo shared a look. Silence filled the air once more before it was interrupted again. This time, Tomoyo's phone ran shrilly.
"Moshi moshi?"
A pause as she heard what was on the other end.
"Sure, me and Sakura would love to come Meiling. Eriol's here in Hong Kong too so he'll be coming okay?"
Another pause, a long one.
"Oh. Then tell me later, it needs my thinking and I can't talk openly here. I'll meet you there and we can talk about it then, ne?"
A short pause answered.
"Hai. Six o'clock at the Yuei Temple. Okay, see you there Meiling." Tomoyo hung up the phone and answered the question the three were wondering.
"Today's moon festival and Meiling and Syaoran have invited us to go celebrate with them at the temple." She said smiling. "Is that okay Sakura?"
Sakura was twirling her hair absently, her eyes a bit off focus. Tomoyo sat down on the bed worriedly, putting an arm around her best friend. Eriol went and sat down on the other side of Sakura.
"I don't know Tomoyo Chan. I can't stand meeting Kali and Syaoran again. Onegai."
"I understand, Sakura, but we're going to the high school tomorrow. You have to learn to face them." Eriol spoke up with every bit of wisdom that this descendant of Clow had. Sakura looked up into his blue eyes and saw that they were filled with sorrow and concern.
"Alright, but only for the two of you and Meiling." She said. Tomoyo smiled and hugged her best friend.
"This is what I like about you the most, Sakura-Chan." Her friend whispered. Sakura smiled and hugged her friend back.
Tomoyo was filming as Sakura was in an emerald green kimono that had a gold sash with pretty pink cherry blossoms sewn onto it. It happened to be the only kimono that Tomoyo had brought with her to Hong Kong, and supposedly the two were supposed to be together. Who would imagine things to turn out like this?
Eriol stood beside Tomoyo, chuckling lightly at his girlfriend's interests. Tomoyo head and swatted him on the shoulder as she continued filming.
"Tomoyo! Sakura! Eriol!" Meiling's voice drifted over them. Tomoyo stopped filming and smiled at Meiling.
"You look awesome, Tomoyo." Meiling complimented immediately. True to her words, the amethyst kimono with a royal purple sash complimented her eyes perfectly. Tomoyo brushed the words of comment away.
"You look splendid yourself." She replied. In a red kimono and a gold sash and gold designs, the dress made Meiling seem like the perfect Chinese.
"Arigato. Kali couldn't come today, so it's just the five of us!" Meiling said. "It's just like the old time, ne?"
"How I think back on them," Eriol replied with a smile to his cute descendant. "Hello, my cute descendant, or have you forgotten me as well?"
Syaoran glared at him. "Whatever Eriol." He replied annoyed. This person was still the same old him.
"You are still not the same you." Eriol replied seriously, talking quietly only to Syaoran. They locked eyes for a while before Syaoran broke apart. When he did, his eyes fell upon Sakura. She was so amazingly beautiful. Too beautiful to behold.
"You look nice, Kinomoto." Syaoran offered, trying to be nice. Sakura smiled feebly in return.
"Arigato, Sy--, I mean Li-kun." She replied. The rest of the three friends were silent and wondering what was to happen.
"Let's go! I'm so starving, Sakura!" Meiling exclaimed, breaking the ice. Sakura looked up and smiled brightly at Meiling and nodded. The two took off. Tomoyo and Eriol chuckled and followed along with Tomoyo tapping. Occasionally Eriol fed her food for she was too busy capturing scenes of Sakura.
Sakura was not a bit happy though. She was wearing this kimono. for Syaoran, but he doesn't even remember the significance of the flower or the colors.
Tomoyo had stop filming due to Eriol's pleas that she wasn't paying enough attention to her. The two laughed and were having a good time. Meiling was having a great time as well, challenging Eriol to a basketball shooting match at a booth stall. Eriol laughing and being the gentleman he was, accepted, although he didn't let her win. After all, he wanted to give the prize to Tomoyo, not that Meiling minded at all. She was a good sport.
As the three were laughing, Sakura was watching and talking some here and there. Syaoran was quite; he wanted to talk to Sakura.
"I really like your necklace. It's a peony, isn't it?" he complimented, not knowing what the hidden meaning was. Those words let the world freeze and even the three loud friends heard and stopped what they were doing.
Tears flowed down Sakura's face, although she tried hard to stop it. Syaoran immediately got worried.
"Gomen!" he apologized. She looked at him, trying hard to control her tears. Before he could do anything, she ran quickly off from the crowd of people.
"Sakura!" Syaoran and Tomoyo called out at the same time. He set off running after the girl. Tomoyo was about to chase after her friend and Meiling wanted to go as well, to strangle Syaoran for making her cry, but Eriol stopped them both.
"Why not?" Meiling demanded, her hands on her fists, eyes blazing.
"Did you not hear what Syaoran called her?" He asked calmly, with every wisdom that he contained. Meiling stared at him, her angry fleeing away.
"What now?" Tomoyo asked the question that the three all wanted to know. The two girls looked over at Eriol.
"Well, I do have a plan. See, the two just need time to talk alone.." He whispered to the two. Meiling grinned evilly and Tomoyo's eyes were dreamy as she pictured the scene. It was perfect.
"For Sakura and Syaoran," Meiling declared, holding out her hand. The other two placed their hands on top of hers. The shook on it before letting go and going off to do what they were supposed to do.
Sakura was running blindly, not even noticing Syaoran's calls to her or the thundering storm overhead. She didn't care; she just wanted to get away from everyone. It was dumb to come to the Moon Festival in the first place? Why had she let Tomoyo and Eriol talk her in attending? Sometimes, she was too good for her own cause Sakura thought bitterly.
Syaoran was worried and stayed close behind the girl, noticing both the girl's tears and the storm brewing overhead. The winds were screaming and lashing at the trees.
"Sakura! Get back here! There's a storm and Tomoyo will be worried!" He called desperately. Everything was his entire fault.
A dark figure with long hair swaying in the wind stood on top of a nearby temple. Syaoran stared and looked at the figure. He could feel this strong magical aura from the shadow. But before he could determine who the person was, there was a large cracking sound. A tall oak tree was falling down and Sakura was there! Syaoran gave no more thought of the figure and dashed off faster than he ever ran towards the scared girl.
"Sakura!" He yelled, pushing her out of the way. The tree fell immediately as Syaoran faced his back from the tree, using his arms to protect Sakura. She shrieked and clung onto Syaoran tightly. Syaoran held her close as they both caught their breath.
"Are you alright?" He asked her timidly.
Sniffles could be heard as Sakura tried to stop crying. "Hai." She mumbled, wiping her eyes with her hands. Half smiling, Syaoran gave her a handkerchief. Once Sakura saw it, she stared at it as if it was poison.
"Shit! Gomen!" He apologized as he took the cloth away. How could he have been so stupid as to offer the blue handkerchief to her? He mentally slapped himself hard. Ugh! He hated how he was so stupid! Baka, he called silently to himself.
Syaoran broke from his mental cursing as he heard a light laughter. He looked to see Sakura laughing lightly.
He calmed down and smiled at her. Reaching over, he brushed the tears away from her cheeks. This made Sakura freeze in motion: half of her wanted to melt on his caring touch while the other half wanted to pull away. Instead, Sakura just stared softly at him. They locked eyes, emerald to amber. Rain started to pour.
It was Syaoran who broke the intense gaze. "Let's get inside the small temple." He nodded to the temple. Sakura nodded; she would of never noticed the pouring rain if he hadn't mentioned it. He took off his jacket and put it around her, steering her to the temple.
The temple was small with a small shrine placed on the back of the room. Roughly, the two had enough room to sit and move around. Sakura sat timidly on the floor, holding Syaoran's warm jacket around her. He searched for a light, but not being able to find any, he sat down next to Sakura.
"Force, know my plight, release the light, fire," Syaoran whispered, holding out a familiar piece of yellow paper with Chinese writing on it. A small flame appeared on the paper, giving the room a soft pearly glow. Sakura found herself staring at the flame. This scene. reminded of her the time she and Syaoran were trapped in an elevator in fourth grade. She sighed out loud, yet not meaning to.
Syaoran heard. "What's wrong?" He asked quietly, his eyes not looking at her. Sakura looked over at him though.
"I just don't feel. happy," She admitted.
"Gomen." He replied quietly and sincerely/
"What for?"
"You're all sad. because of me." He whispered. A tear rolled down her cheek as she heard the words from him. "Gomen."
"Syaoran." Tears were flowing down her cheeks now. Syaoran looked up startled.
"Don't cry." He whispered. Not wanting to make Sakura cry harder, he tried to brush her tears away. This motion of kindness, that reminded her so much of the times when they were together, made her cry even more. She found herself crying in his arms. It was so tight, so warm, so secure.. So right.
Things around them seem to fade as the two stayed in each other's embrace. Syaoran was soothing Sakura lightly, his words like music in her ears.
*** Syaoran's POV***
It felt so natural. It seemed amazing to have her in my arms, even if she is crying. Her smell. seemed so sweet, just like her. Her emerald eyes are perfect. Her chestnut curls make her look so kawaii.
Wait. Emerald eyes. chestnut curls. it couldn't be the girl in my memories could it? Don't be silly, a voice inside told me. Maybe I was being silly, after all, I couldn't even see her face; I could only see her hair. Anyone could have that hair.
Even as I said these words to myself, I found myself liking Sakura slowly. I wanted to know more about her.
Sakura..
*** Sakura's POV***
If time could stop right now, things would be perfect. I don't care if he can't remember me. As long as he holds me, as long as I see the kindness in his amber pools, everything seems so right.
I wish he could hold me forever. He smells just like the way he used to and the wetness of his clothes made him smell like part of nature. It was all too perfect.
Syaoran, I love you.
*** Back to third POV***
Sakura and Syaoran were having a light talk; both not looking into each other's eyes as the rain outside slowly waned. When the rain lifted and the sky cleared, the two walked back outside.
They came outside just as everyone else did. Like them, many people sought shelter from the rain inside the temple. Eriol, Tomoyo, and Meiling waved to the, with huge smiles on their faces. Sakura ran ahead to greet them, hugging Tomoyo tight when she reached in front of her friends. Syaoran came walking behind slowly, with a slight smile as he watched the girl. Eriol noticed and smirked to himself.
Their plan had work. He smiled, his shadow showing a sun staff. In another second, the shadow of the staff had gone. Unknown to him or everyone else, there was another person smirking. Her plan had worked as well.
*** How was it?? I personally thought it was so kawaii! Sakura and Syaoran, Eriol and Tomoyo forever! Please review. Is it possible to get forty reviews for this chapter? I want a hundred reviews. Hehe. Just a thought, doesn't have to be granted, but I would appreciate it a lot if you would just review. Arigato! ~Rainbow Dreamer
By Rainbow Dreamer and co-author Cryst and Ying Fa
*Dedicated to Cryst and Ying Fa, who have helped me with this story. If it weren't for you both, none of this would of happened. Arigato.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT, I repeat, do NOT own CCS. It belongs to Clamp!
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Guess what? Hehe, my fanfiction is back up to date and I can read updates! This is sooo awesome. I'm so glad that I was able to catch what was happening in the stories I'm reading! Yep! Anyhow, enough of me blabbering. Hey, before I start? Is anyone of you a total Hunter X Hunter fan like me?? If so, guess what? The Hunter X Hunter OVA (Original Video Animation) is officially out! Isn't that so awesome? Yes! *Punches fist in the air * And the ending song "carry on" is such a great song! Tee hee hee! Download if you're a fan! Hunter X Hunter, including OVA is totally the best. as great as Card Captor Sakura (lol). Y
IF YOU REVIEWED FOR THE LAST CHAPTER, LOOK FOR YOUR NAME UNDER SPECIAL THANKS BELOW!
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Carly, Cherri, and Usagi yf: thanks for all your cheers. Here is next chapter as asked. Kawaii Little Wolf: thanks for your long lasting support girl! ( Cherryz Angel: yes, you did write that many "support"s. Just look at the old reviews and you will see. Stefy: If mean time, you will see what is going to happen! It's called suspense, girl! I IS totally a S+S fic, so relax and keep reading! Onegai! Ying Fa: thanks for your ultimate support! You should be able to survive this chapter without a box of Kleenex. I personally think this chapter is pretty kawaii! Tell me what you think. To the person who left their name anonymous: It's a S+S fic, I promise you that! Cryst: Hehe. I guess I'm pretty clever, or I'm just psychic *wink* And hey, let the audience decide what they what with Kali, co author! You're a co- author, so of course you know my plans. And answering your question if she is evil or not, I'll tell you in my next e. review! THANKS, ALL OF YOU! I LOOK FORWARD IN SEEING YOUR REVIEW IN TE NEXT CHAPTER! ENJOY! (
CHAPTER TWELVE: So Close, Yet So Far
*** Sakura's POV of her dream***
I was standing on the tall building in Japan once again. the tall building of the one facing the radio tower. Why was I here again? I had this dream before.before I passed the test to become Card Mistress. The two figures that I had dreamed of were Yue and Kaho. I knew them now, yet I was having this dream.
I felt so naïve.
Wait. Those are Cherry Blossoms in the air, not Clow Cards. Why the blossoms? What did they represent?
Who was that standing on the other side? I squinted. It was hard to tell if the person was a man or female. I shuddered involuntarily. Why were all the people in my dreams on the tower all have long hair?
The person seemed familiar yet I knew none of the presence now. Kero had told me that I had the ability to foresee things in my dreams. was this a prophetic dream? Who was the person??
I felt so alone.
Confused.
Little did she know that someone was having a dream, having the same confused, naïve feeling.
*** Li Mansion ***
Syaoran opened his eyes quickly and sat up panting on the bed. His face broke out with sweat, as if he had just ran the hundred-meter sprint. Panting hard, he grasped his bed to calm himself.
Who was that girl in the dream? The one with honey colored hair? She seemed familiar and yet not. Syaoran shook his brown hair. It must be his imagination. How could he not know who was in his dreams? After all, you have to see someone before to have her in one's dreams.
The boy growled in frustration and looked at the clock; it was five am. It was too late to fall back to sleep so Syaoran went the bathroom and decided to take a quick shower, after all, he was covered in sweat.
He was down stairs training before Meiling came down still a bit sleepy.
"You're up early this morning," he commented. In a flash Meiling's fist was before he, her ruby eyes dancing threateningly.
"Let's hope that you didn't say anything, now did you dear cousin?" She asked, showing her white teeth in a wide smile. Any other would have been afraid, but Syaoran just pulled her fist away.
"Breakfast's on the table." He said as he got back into his fighting stance. Meiling just sighed and nodded. "Oh, there's a moon festival celebration in the temple. Do you want to come with Kali and me? Tomoyo and Sak--, I mean Kinomoto can come as well."
Meiling stopped from walking inside. She turned and observed Syaoran for a long time. His amber eyes met hers, but quickly turned away.
"That would be nice," She replied slowly. "You're not going to do anything mean to Sakura, are you? She's heartbroken as it is."
Syaoran lowered his sword down and faced his cousin. "I know she is, but I want to make it up to her. She's going back to Japan soon, isn't she? At least maybe we could be friends."
Meiling raised her eyebrow. It was sometimes hard to see Syaoran serious, not pretending to be serious, but actually being serious. His words were of concern and Meiling sighed out loud.
"Alright. I'll ask Tomoyo and Sakura if they want to come, but you better not make her cry, Li Xiao Lang." She warned and walked briskly off. Syaoran nodded and smiled lightly.
She had no idea what confused feelings he was having for this girl. The last thing he wanted was to see her cry. Things were so complicated. He had no idea who he was now. Sakura Kinomoto had come and turned his whole world upside down.
*** At hotel with Sakura, Tomoyo, and Kero. ***
Sakura was taking a hot shower while Tomoyo was reading a novel quietly on the bed with Kero beside her, playing a game boy. The only sound that could be heard was the beeping sounds that came from the game boy.
Suddenly the doorbell rang. "I'll get it!" Tomoyo called to Sakura. She walked gracefully over to the door.
"Who is it?" She called, looking through the peephole. How weird, no one was in sight. "Who is it?" She called louder this time.
"The delivery man." A manly voice replied. Tomoyo frowned. The voice seemed familiar and yet neither she nor Sakura had asked for a delivery man.
"Whose the package for?" Tomoyo asked, confused.
"Ms. Tomoyo Daidouji." The voice replied. Tomoyo frowned. Should she open the door? It would impolite to not do so.. Besides, what could possibly happen? She unclasped the lock and opened the door.
Suddenly, she was swept away with a kiss and arms around her. Tomoyo stood their shocked, not knowing what to do. Who would dare to do such a thing?! She shut her eyes and tried pulling away from the man but not succeeding. She stomped hard on his foot, as she had seen Sakura do many times to Touya. The man immediately broke the kiss and held his foot.
It was then Tomoyo opened her eyes. What she saw made her eyes widen and her hand come to her mouth. Quickly, she bent over the man and helped him inside the room and placed him in the chair as the man nursed his foot.
"I'm so sorry! You really frightened me, Eriol!" Tomoyo said, her voice full of concern. Kero was looking at the two perplexedly.
Eriol grinned and stopped nursing his foot. "Well, I knew I had it coming so I wrapped my foot in cloth first." He watched as Tomoyo's face turned from concern to anger again.
"You, you!" She sputtered. She was so angry that she couldn't even get the words out. Eriol stopped grinning and pulled her closing to him. Standing up, he kissed her lightly on the lips.
"What was that for?" Tomoyo asked, trying to be angry but not succeeding. Eriol smiled lightly.
"That was my apology for frightening you earlier." He responded in his usual serene manner.
"And the one before that?" Tomoyo demanded.
Eriol smiled. "That was the kiss I owed you." Tomoyo wanted to hit him, but she found herself not able to. Instead, she smiled up at him and Eriol smiled back.
"Enough with the mushy stuff," Kero complained, breaking the sweet romantic atmosphere. As if on cue, Sakura came out from the shower to see Tomoyo and Eriol's face bright red and Kero playing on the game boy as if nothing had happened.
"Hoe?" She asked.
No one answered her.
"Eriol, you're here in Hong Kong!" She exclaimed. Eriol nodded, wiping the blush from his face. Thank God Sakura was a little dense here and there.
"Yes. I've decided to transfer to the Hong Kong High with the two of you." He answered.
"You never told me that!" Tomoyo cut in. Eriol smiled.
"It was to be a surprise, sweetness." He answered. "Besides, how could not see my cute little descendant?"
"Oh." Was all he got as a reply from Sakura. Eriol and Tomoyo shared a look. Silence filled the air once more before it was interrupted again. This time, Tomoyo's phone ran shrilly.
"Moshi moshi?"
A pause as she heard what was on the other end.
"Sure, me and Sakura would love to come Meiling. Eriol's here in Hong Kong too so he'll be coming okay?"
Another pause, a long one.
"Oh. Then tell me later, it needs my thinking and I can't talk openly here. I'll meet you there and we can talk about it then, ne?"
A short pause answered.
"Hai. Six o'clock at the Yuei Temple. Okay, see you there Meiling." Tomoyo hung up the phone and answered the question the three were wondering.
"Today's moon festival and Meiling and Syaoran have invited us to go celebrate with them at the temple." She said smiling. "Is that okay Sakura?"
Sakura was twirling her hair absently, her eyes a bit off focus. Tomoyo sat down on the bed worriedly, putting an arm around her best friend. Eriol went and sat down on the other side of Sakura.
"I don't know Tomoyo Chan. I can't stand meeting Kali and Syaoran again. Onegai."
"I understand, Sakura, but we're going to the high school tomorrow. You have to learn to face them." Eriol spoke up with every bit of wisdom that this descendant of Clow had. Sakura looked up into his blue eyes and saw that they were filled with sorrow and concern.
"Alright, but only for the two of you and Meiling." She said. Tomoyo smiled and hugged her best friend.
"This is what I like about you the most, Sakura-Chan." Her friend whispered. Sakura smiled and hugged her friend back.
Tomoyo was filming as Sakura was in an emerald green kimono that had a gold sash with pretty pink cherry blossoms sewn onto it. It happened to be the only kimono that Tomoyo had brought with her to Hong Kong, and supposedly the two were supposed to be together. Who would imagine things to turn out like this?
Eriol stood beside Tomoyo, chuckling lightly at his girlfriend's interests. Tomoyo head and swatted him on the shoulder as she continued filming.
"Tomoyo! Sakura! Eriol!" Meiling's voice drifted over them. Tomoyo stopped filming and smiled at Meiling.
"You look awesome, Tomoyo." Meiling complimented immediately. True to her words, the amethyst kimono with a royal purple sash complimented her eyes perfectly. Tomoyo brushed the words of comment away.
"You look splendid yourself." She replied. In a red kimono and a gold sash and gold designs, the dress made Meiling seem like the perfect Chinese.
"Arigato. Kali couldn't come today, so it's just the five of us!" Meiling said. "It's just like the old time, ne?"
"How I think back on them," Eriol replied with a smile to his cute descendant. "Hello, my cute descendant, or have you forgotten me as well?"
Syaoran glared at him. "Whatever Eriol." He replied annoyed. This person was still the same old him.
"You are still not the same you." Eriol replied seriously, talking quietly only to Syaoran. They locked eyes for a while before Syaoran broke apart. When he did, his eyes fell upon Sakura. She was so amazingly beautiful. Too beautiful to behold.
"You look nice, Kinomoto." Syaoran offered, trying to be nice. Sakura smiled feebly in return.
"Arigato, Sy--, I mean Li-kun." She replied. The rest of the three friends were silent and wondering what was to happen.
"Let's go! I'm so starving, Sakura!" Meiling exclaimed, breaking the ice. Sakura looked up and smiled brightly at Meiling and nodded. The two took off. Tomoyo and Eriol chuckled and followed along with Tomoyo tapping. Occasionally Eriol fed her food for she was too busy capturing scenes of Sakura.
Sakura was not a bit happy though. She was wearing this kimono. for Syaoran, but he doesn't even remember the significance of the flower or the colors.
Tomoyo had stop filming due to Eriol's pleas that she wasn't paying enough attention to her. The two laughed and were having a good time. Meiling was having a great time as well, challenging Eriol to a basketball shooting match at a booth stall. Eriol laughing and being the gentleman he was, accepted, although he didn't let her win. After all, he wanted to give the prize to Tomoyo, not that Meiling minded at all. She was a good sport.
As the three were laughing, Sakura was watching and talking some here and there. Syaoran was quite; he wanted to talk to Sakura.
"I really like your necklace. It's a peony, isn't it?" he complimented, not knowing what the hidden meaning was. Those words let the world freeze and even the three loud friends heard and stopped what they were doing.
Tears flowed down Sakura's face, although she tried hard to stop it. Syaoran immediately got worried.
"Gomen!" he apologized. She looked at him, trying hard to control her tears. Before he could do anything, she ran quickly off from the crowd of people.
"Sakura!" Syaoran and Tomoyo called out at the same time. He set off running after the girl. Tomoyo was about to chase after her friend and Meiling wanted to go as well, to strangle Syaoran for making her cry, but Eriol stopped them both.
"Why not?" Meiling demanded, her hands on her fists, eyes blazing.
"Did you not hear what Syaoran called her?" He asked calmly, with every wisdom that he contained. Meiling stared at him, her angry fleeing away.
"What now?" Tomoyo asked the question that the three all wanted to know. The two girls looked over at Eriol.
"Well, I do have a plan. See, the two just need time to talk alone.." He whispered to the two. Meiling grinned evilly and Tomoyo's eyes were dreamy as she pictured the scene. It was perfect.
"For Sakura and Syaoran," Meiling declared, holding out her hand. The other two placed their hands on top of hers. The shook on it before letting go and going off to do what they were supposed to do.
Sakura was running blindly, not even noticing Syaoran's calls to her or the thundering storm overhead. She didn't care; she just wanted to get away from everyone. It was dumb to come to the Moon Festival in the first place? Why had she let Tomoyo and Eriol talk her in attending? Sometimes, she was too good for her own cause Sakura thought bitterly.
Syaoran was worried and stayed close behind the girl, noticing both the girl's tears and the storm brewing overhead. The winds were screaming and lashing at the trees.
"Sakura! Get back here! There's a storm and Tomoyo will be worried!" He called desperately. Everything was his entire fault.
A dark figure with long hair swaying in the wind stood on top of a nearby temple. Syaoran stared and looked at the figure. He could feel this strong magical aura from the shadow. But before he could determine who the person was, there was a large cracking sound. A tall oak tree was falling down and Sakura was there! Syaoran gave no more thought of the figure and dashed off faster than he ever ran towards the scared girl.
"Sakura!" He yelled, pushing her out of the way. The tree fell immediately as Syaoran faced his back from the tree, using his arms to protect Sakura. She shrieked and clung onto Syaoran tightly. Syaoran held her close as they both caught their breath.
"Are you alright?" He asked her timidly.
Sniffles could be heard as Sakura tried to stop crying. "Hai." She mumbled, wiping her eyes with her hands. Half smiling, Syaoran gave her a handkerchief. Once Sakura saw it, she stared at it as if it was poison.
"Shit! Gomen!" He apologized as he took the cloth away. How could he have been so stupid as to offer the blue handkerchief to her? He mentally slapped himself hard. Ugh! He hated how he was so stupid! Baka, he called silently to himself.
Syaoran broke from his mental cursing as he heard a light laughter. He looked to see Sakura laughing lightly.
He calmed down and smiled at her. Reaching over, he brushed the tears away from her cheeks. This made Sakura freeze in motion: half of her wanted to melt on his caring touch while the other half wanted to pull away. Instead, Sakura just stared softly at him. They locked eyes, emerald to amber. Rain started to pour.
It was Syaoran who broke the intense gaze. "Let's get inside the small temple." He nodded to the temple. Sakura nodded; she would of never noticed the pouring rain if he hadn't mentioned it. He took off his jacket and put it around her, steering her to the temple.
The temple was small with a small shrine placed on the back of the room. Roughly, the two had enough room to sit and move around. Sakura sat timidly on the floor, holding Syaoran's warm jacket around her. He searched for a light, but not being able to find any, he sat down next to Sakura.
"Force, know my plight, release the light, fire," Syaoran whispered, holding out a familiar piece of yellow paper with Chinese writing on it. A small flame appeared on the paper, giving the room a soft pearly glow. Sakura found herself staring at the flame. This scene. reminded of her the time she and Syaoran were trapped in an elevator in fourth grade. She sighed out loud, yet not meaning to.
Syaoran heard. "What's wrong?" He asked quietly, his eyes not looking at her. Sakura looked over at him though.
"I just don't feel. happy," She admitted.
"Gomen." He replied quietly and sincerely/
"What for?"
"You're all sad. because of me." He whispered. A tear rolled down her cheek as she heard the words from him. "Gomen."
"Syaoran." Tears were flowing down her cheeks now. Syaoran looked up startled.
"Don't cry." He whispered. Not wanting to make Sakura cry harder, he tried to brush her tears away. This motion of kindness, that reminded her so much of the times when they were together, made her cry even more. She found herself crying in his arms. It was so tight, so warm, so secure.. So right.
Things around them seem to fade as the two stayed in each other's embrace. Syaoran was soothing Sakura lightly, his words like music in her ears.
*** Syaoran's POV***
It felt so natural. It seemed amazing to have her in my arms, even if she is crying. Her smell. seemed so sweet, just like her. Her emerald eyes are perfect. Her chestnut curls make her look so kawaii.
Wait. Emerald eyes. chestnut curls. it couldn't be the girl in my memories could it? Don't be silly, a voice inside told me. Maybe I was being silly, after all, I couldn't even see her face; I could only see her hair. Anyone could have that hair.
Even as I said these words to myself, I found myself liking Sakura slowly. I wanted to know more about her.
Sakura..
*** Sakura's POV***
If time could stop right now, things would be perfect. I don't care if he can't remember me. As long as he holds me, as long as I see the kindness in his amber pools, everything seems so right.
I wish he could hold me forever. He smells just like the way he used to and the wetness of his clothes made him smell like part of nature. It was all too perfect.
Syaoran, I love you.
*** Back to third POV***
Sakura and Syaoran were having a light talk; both not looking into each other's eyes as the rain outside slowly waned. When the rain lifted and the sky cleared, the two walked back outside.
They came outside just as everyone else did. Like them, many people sought shelter from the rain inside the temple. Eriol, Tomoyo, and Meiling waved to the, with huge smiles on their faces. Sakura ran ahead to greet them, hugging Tomoyo tight when she reached in front of her friends. Syaoran came walking behind slowly, with a slight smile as he watched the girl. Eriol noticed and smirked to himself.
Their plan had work. He smiled, his shadow showing a sun staff. In another second, the shadow of the staff had gone. Unknown to him or everyone else, there was another person smirking. Her plan had worked as well.
*** How was it?? I personally thought it was so kawaii! Sakura and Syaoran, Eriol and Tomoyo forever! Please review. Is it possible to get forty reviews for this chapter? I want a hundred reviews. Hehe. Just a thought, doesn't have to be granted, but I would appreciate it a lot if you would just review. Arigato! ~Rainbow Dreamer