+Love on Wings+
Chapter 4~ Learning to Love You, Again
Author: Sapphire Blue
Well The story is going VERY well.^^ I'm very happy. I thank EVERYONE for the reviews. Without the words of confidence I'd be making a crap of a story! Thanks SOOO much!
R+R!!
Summery of chapter
Now that Sakura has forgotten Eriol decided to come to earth and watch over her, putting a new angel in charge. But when Tomoyo explains to her the situation she doesn't like what is going on. Now Tomoyo and her will do anything to get the two together. And what if it works? What if they fell in love, again? If so…what happens when Syaoran finds out the truth about Sakura? And what happens when Sakura meets an old friend.
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The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you can't have them.
Syaoran sighed as he sat up in bed. –This is all to weird.- He shook his head as he stood up. Then suddenly a red beam appeared in front of him. Then a girl with long raven hair and piercing ruby eyes stepped out. White wings with red feathers here and there adorned her back. Syaoran eyes widened. "Meiling?!"
She turned to him. "Syaoran! How are yah?" She said as a smiled played her face.
Syaoran sighed. "What are you doing here?"
She looked around. "I'm the new leader of the Sakura fiasco."
Syaoran looked at her. "How about Eriol? I thought he was the ring leader?"
Meiling sighed at her cousin. "Um…well yah see-"
Next to Meiling a gold beam appeared and Eriol stepped out. "Because I'm now going to watch over her like you and Tomoyo do."
Syaoran felt the whole world around him spin. "Y-yo-you-you are what!?"
Eriol sighed. "I'm staying down her from now on my dear brother."
Syaoran glared at him. "Let me guess, by request?"
Eriol smiled and patted his head. "Smart boy."
Meiling looked at the two. –Wonder what happen this time.-
Then there was a knock on Syaoran's door. Syaoran went and answered it with the other 2 following.
"Hi Syaoran! I came to tell you that---! You guys are here already!?" Tomoyo said as she looked at Eriol and Meiling. They nodded.
Tomoyo sighed. "Well how's about we get down t business?"
Every one sat down. Tomoyo turned to Meiling and Eriol. "You two still aren't going to tell me and Syaoran what's going on huh?"
They shook their heads. "No."
Syaoran sighed. "Anyway. Would some explain to me EVERYTHING?"
Tomoyo nodded. "Allow me."
Syaoran turned his attention to Tomoyo. She smiled. "Well since Sakura has forgotten you we are not sure what else she has forgotten. Se could of forgotten magic and such; there are a number of possibilities. Since this is so we were going to send another angel down here, that originally being Meiling. But then Eriol said he wanted to do it, so now you, me, and Eriol are going to take care of this down here while Meiling dose the job up there."
Syaoran nodded. "I see. I still wonder why you have to surround her with all these angels."
Tomoyo shrugged. "Asked the two over there."
Syaoran shook his head. "Whatever. Now everyone OUT! It's to early for all this."
Everyone sighed and disappeared. Syaoran fell into a chair. –This is all too much. I mean why surround her with all this? She's just a simple human being no? Nothing special about her. Ok she posses' magic, but what else is there? It's not lie she's an angel, really now! - He shook his head knowing he was getting nowhere.
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Sakura walked through the park quietly. –I'm to confused. I had a dream about Syaoran last night. But that wasn't the strange part. It was romantic. - She blushed remembering it. – We acted like lovers in the dream. But how could that be? I just met him after that fight yesterday. But from the moment I woke up and saw him I felt as if I could trust him. Did I know him before then? Did I really? – Then another thought accrued to her. – Could I have been in love with him? But how could I fall in love again? It's would be foolish of me. To fall in love again? I promised myself I would never do it. Maybe it's better I forgot him. – Somehow she knew she didn't mean that.
Then as she was walking she bumped into some one. "Oh I'm sorry!" She looked up at a familiar face.
"L-L-Li! Hi." She smiled sweetly at him.
Syaoran felt his heart break in two. "Hi Kinomoto."
She frowned. "Um..Could I possibly talk to you?"
He looked at her funny. "Sure. What about?"
She smiled "Come with me."
He nodded and followed her.
* * * * * * *
"Welcome to-" Sakura was about to say.
"You secret place. You showed me awhile ago Kinomoto." Syaoran said with a tone of sadness in his voice.
Sakura turned to him and frowned. "Oh. Well then if I showed you this I had to be close to you and the people close to me call me Sakura. So please, call me Sakura from now on."
Syaoran smiled. "You got it Sakura."
Sakura felt her heart sore when her name rolled off his lips. – Sakura stop this! –
He turned to her. "So you wanted to talk?"
She nodded. "I wondering if you could tell me how close we were."
Syaoran frowned. She made it sound as if they were dead. "We were pretty close."
Sakura smiled. "Good. Now one more question. Were…we…um…well….um…..in love?"
Syaoran closed his eyes in pain. It was a question he hopped he never had to answer. He sighed and looked away.
Sakura looked at him concerned. "Were we? Please Syaoran tell me!"
He sighed and turned to her. "No. We weren't we were just good friends."
Sakura frowned. "I see."
Syaoran couldn't stand it any longer. "Sorry Sakura I have to go. I have to meet someone."
Sakura nodded. "Thank you for the information."
Syaoran nodded. "No problem." With that he ran out of the clearing.
Eriol smiled from his place in the tree – He is going to listen to me. – Eriol shook his head at the thought. He wouldn't feel guilty for all this. – But then why do I feel like this is wrong? –
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Meiling and Tomoyo watched the scene from the clouds. Tomoyo felt like crying. "I could kill Eriol." She muttered angrily.
Meiling turned to her, "You're close to Syaoran ne?"
Tomoyo nodded. "He's like my little brother. It just kinda happened when I become high angel. I was 14 he was 12. He was always around his brother. So we just started to get close. I always saw him as the little brother I never did have."
Meiling nodded. "I see."
Tomoyo turned to her. "Don't you feel like this is wrong? That everything we are doing is all wrong? Why keep them apart? They do love each other. Sakura may not remember but she did."
Meiling looked at her surprised. "Sakura was in love with him? How do you know?"
Tomoyo raised an eyebrow. "Eriol never told you?" Meiling shook her head. Tomoyo raised her hands to her chest and muttered something. In her hands a small gold ball appeared. "Golden mirror into the past, appear." Slowly the ball grew and showed an image. Meiling gasped as she saw the events take place. Tomoyo closed the mirror. "You see Meiling. This happened the day she forgot. It hurt him a lot and he's so confused. But who wouldn't be?"
Meiling looked at the ground in disgust. "It's horrible what we are doing, but under the circumstances this has to be done. I hate doing this to Syaoran. He doesn't deserve this."
Tomoyo looked at Meiling. "This is wrong. I can tell you think so too. Meiling don't be like this."
Meiling sighed. "But Tomoyo as Arch Angel I have a job. But I don't want to keep them apart. This IS wrong."
Tomoyo smiled. "What do you say to putting them back together?"
Meiling smiled then frowned. "Good, but one problem. Eriol."
Tomoyo's face fell. "I never thought of that. Don't worry. We could handle him."
Meiling nodded and held out her hand. "Operation S+S go?"
Tomoyo smirked and took Meiling's hand. "Operation excepted."
Then the two girls burst into laughing.
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Sakura lay on her bed and stared at the ceiling. She couldn't get the image of Syaoran out of her head. Then the doorbell rang. Sakura jumped up went to answer it. When she opened the door she found Tomoyo and an unfamiliar girl.
"Hey Sakura. I was just going to show Meiling around Tomeada and such. Want to come? We'll have fun." Tomoyo asked sweetly.
Sakura smiled. "Sure I'll come."
Tomoyo smiled back. "Good we just have to pickup Meiling's cousin." Tomoyo said as she got in the car and started the engine.
Sakura shook her head. "I don't care."
Meiling turned to her. "You don't mind if he sits back there with you do you? I mean I would, but the view up here is SO much better!"
Sakura smiled at her excitement. "No problem. Have fun."
When they started moving Sakura turned to Tomoyo. "Hey Tomoyo, drop the top please?"
Tomoyo nodded. "Got it." Then Tomoyo pressed a button and the top to the car went down. Sakura smiled as the wind blew through her hair and wiped passed her face. When the arrived at the apartment building Meiling jumped out and went in. Tomoyo turned to Sakura. "Do you have to be home early? We plan on going into Tokyo later."
Sakura shook her head. "Fine by me." She mumbled as she looked at the trees across the street.
"You're riding in the back." She heard Meiling's voice.
"Whatever." She heard from a familiar male voice.
Then she herd the person site next to her with a sigh. "You're imposable Meiling."
Meiling grunted. "Oh shut up Syaoran."
Sakura quickly turned her head to the person next to her. "You're Meiling's cousin?"
Syaoran turned his head to the person next to him and his jaw dropped "Sakura?"
Tomoyo and Meiling smirked and nodded.
* * * * * * *
The morning was spent going around Tomedea. Then they drove into Tokyo. The first place they stopped was at a simple restaurant for lunch. Meiling kept looking out the window and admiring the city.
Sakura smiled. "Having fun Meiling?"
Meiling nodded. "Yes!"
Then Sakura felt something. –The evil power?! What is it doing here?! Do they have to follow me everywhere?!- Sakura looked at everyone. "Um…I forgot something in the car. I'm just going to run and get it. I'll be right back." With that Sakura quickly left the restaurant.
Syaoran turned to Tomoyo and Meiling. "The evil is here. That's what she went for"
Tomoyo and Meiling nodded. "Go. We'll stay here. If the power gets stronger we'll come running."
Syaoran nodded and left quickly.
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Syaoran ran to a clearing where he saw Sakura holding out her wand to a dark figure. "What do you want now?" She demanded.
The figure laughed and threw a beam at her. She pulled out a card and threw it in front of her. "Shield!" a dome formed around her and blocked the beam. Things were coming together for Syaoran. –So she's the card mistress. Even if, why have all these angels? And why just all of a sudden? It's still not adding up.- Syaoran watched as she got thrown around. "She's weak." he mumbled.
Sakura was on her knees "Stop this! What did I ever do!?" She gasped.
The figure smirked and went in for his final blow. Sakura closed her eyes and braced herself. But all she her was a collision of magic. She looked up and saw an angel with silver wings blocking the shots with his own shield.
"You…" She said lowly. "Who…are…you?" She went to faint. "Xiao-lang….?" She said as she fainted.
---------àMemory mode
A little girl of 9 sat on a swing hugging a little yellow stuffed animal, crying. "Where am I?" She whispered. "I'm afraid."
"Don't be." Came a voice from behind her.
She turned quickly to face a young boy with white sparkling wings. She got off the swing and started to back away. "W-wh-who ar-are y-y-you?"
He smiled kindly. "Xiao-lang."
She stopped "W-will yo-you hurt m-me?"
He shook his head. "Never."
She smiled and walked to him. "Thank you Xiao-lang."
He smiled at her "No problem."
She looked at him. "Do you come from up there?" She pointed towards the sky.
He nodded. "Yes."
She nodded. "I see. Why are you down here then?"
He sighed. "I like it down here better."
"Oh. Um…Xiao-lang. Would you be my friend?"
He nodded. "Ok. But you may not be able to see me all the time. But I'll watch you from the clouds. But I'll always be here for yah. I'll be something like a guardian angel."
She nodded. "Thank you Xiao-lang. I want you to have this." She held out the little yellow stuffed animal.
He took it. "Thank you."
She smiled. "His name is Kero. Be nice to him."
He nodded. "I will."
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Sakura opened her eyes to see the angel and the figure fighting. –He kept his promise.- The dark figure had a staff out now. It was long and black and at the top was a ball with daemon wings coming from it. The angel got thrown back and fell to his knees and his sword landed not to far away with a clatter. The figure smirked and went to shoot another black beam at him. Sakura quickly gripped her wand and took out a card and threw it in front of her. "Shield!" A pink dome formed around the angel.
The angel's head shot up when the dome formed and the dark figure turned to her. "You? You have awakened? Wonderful. Now it will be easier to kill you cause your friend here wont let me near you."
Sakura glared at him and threw a card. "Light!" The light figure charged at the shadow. With one movement of his wand it was turned back into a card and given back to Sakura. "Poor mistress. You wont be able to defeat me till you have collected all your cards."
Sakura glared at him.
"But I can!" Everyone's attention went to a girl in a tree with long black hair flowing around her. And huge red and white wings were on her back. She held up her hand and a small red beam appeared "Red-" The beam grew larger and she held it with both hands. "-Dragon!" A dragon appeared from the beam and shot at the figure. "Why you-!" Was the last thing the figure said.
Syaoran flew up to Meiling. "Where's Tomoyo?" He whispered.
Meiling smiled. "Golden girl is fighting off that guys reinforcements. We came when we felt you magic get low. "
He nodded.
Sakura looked at the two. –Angels? I have angels helping me?-
The silver winged one turned to her slightly; she still couldn't see his face. "We must go. Thank you for the help." then the two took off.
Sakura went to say something, but couldn't find the words.
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Sakura walked into the restaurant. Tomoyo, Meiling, and Syaoran were talking as they ate.
Sakura took her seat quietly.
"Hey Sakura." Meiling said happily.
Sakura smiled as she began eating. "Sorry that took so long. I couldn't find it, I must of left it at home." Everyone nodded.
Soon after they were back in the car going to their next destination. "So where to next Meiling?" Tomoyo asked as she drove.
Meiling looked around. "How about Tokyo Tower?"
Everyone nodded and Tomoyo head in that direction.
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When they reached the viewing deck of the tower Meiling and Tomoyo took off while Sakura stayed and looked at the city below.
Syaoran approached her. "You ok?"
She looked up at him. "Yes, I think anyway."
"You think?" He asked somewhat confused.
She sighed and looked back at the city. "Do you believe in angels?"
He looked at her, understanding why she asked the question. "Yes."
She smiled. "Good. Have you ever met an angel?"
He leaned on the rail next to her. "Yep."
Then silence fell as the two watched the sun set. They stayed silent even to watch the stars twinkle.
"Now lets go have some fun!" They herd Meiling say from behind them.
Sakura turned and looked at Tomoyo. "Well then, lets go."
Meiling and Tomoyo ran towards the exit. Sakura sighed.
Syaoran turned to her. "Maybe you should just cut loose for one day. You'll probably feel a lot better after it."
Sakura smiled. "I'll have to try that some time."
Together they left the tower.
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The whole car ride Sakura kept quite as Tomoyo, Meiling, and Syaoran bickered like they were close friends. Then one would say something stupid and they all crack up and the fight would end, till someone started again. Sakura smiled at their amusement. –Maybe he's right. Maybe I should just cut loose.- Suddenly the car stopped and Sakura noticed they were in a parking lot.
Tomoyo turned to them. "We're here!" Everyone got out of the car and followed Tomoyo into the restaurant. The first thing anyone noticed was the blasting music. Tomoyo turned to them. "It's a little loud but it's fun. I've been here many times. And you want to have fun right Meiling?" She nodded and went in. The place was huge and in the center was a stage and a huge dace floor around it witch was crowded with people." (AN: This place sounds pretty cool, to bad it isn't real. XD)
Meiling's eyes lit up. "Oh Tomoyo! I'm SOOO happy you brought me here!"
Tomoyo smiled and turned to the hostess. "4 please."
The woman nodded. "Right this way."
Dinner went smoothly and now they were getting into the music. Sakura watched the person perform on stage and all the people around her. She smirked. –Cut loose right?- She turned to them. "Hey guys. I'll be right back." Quickly she went to the other side of the restaurant.
A few minutes later the current music stopped for awhile, then a filmier tune started up. Everyone was cheering.
todokete kono koe wo
tsutaete ima sugu ni
isoide koko ni kite
kanjite mada minu chikara
shinjite hoshii no
yume no tsudzuki ga hora
utatte'ru ashita e no melody
Tomoyo, Meiling, and Syaoran's heads shot up when they herd the voice.
todokete kono koe wo
tsutaete ima sugu ni
isoide koko ni kite
fushigi na natsukashii kodou
kikoete-iru deshou?
tooi kioku wo ima
tsunaide'ku monogatari ga hajimaru
"Do you know who that is?!" Tomoyo said surprised
"Sakura?! What is she doing?" Meiling said in equal shock.
ienakatta kotoba
ryoute ni afurete'ru [1]
kokoro no diary
mekureba itsudemo
anata ga soba ni ita no
Syaoran smiled. –Cutting loose.- Tomoyo and Meiling cheered her on.
mienai yakusoku de
deatta watashi-tachi
oshiete sono wake wo
ano hi no chikai wo ima mo
oboete-iru deshou?
miageta kono sora ni
doko made mo kibou no niji wo kakeyou
Sakura danced as she sung the song, smiling all the while.
todokete kono koe wo
tsutaete ima sugu ni
isoide koko ni kite
kanjite mune no binetsu wo
wakatte-ita deshou?
yume no tsudzuki ga hora
utatte'ru ashita e no melody
Slowly Syaoran moved away from Tomoyo and Meiling, towards the stage.
koi suru kiseki
himitsu wo hodoite
anata no moto e hashiru
Sakura noticed Syaoran as she was singing. She smiled and winked at him.
todokete sono koe wo
tsutaete ima sugu ni
hajimete mita you na
shiranai kagayaku mirai
sagashi ni ikimashou
nanimo osorenaide
issho nara kujikezu ni ikeru kara
The crowd cheered her on as she came to the ending.
todokete kono koe wo
tsutaete ima sugu ni
isoide koko ni kite
kanjite mune no binetsu wo
wakatte-ita deshou?
yume no tsudzuki ga hora
utatte'ru ashita e no melody
The minute the band stopped the music the place erupted with cheering. Sakura smiled. –This is for you! This is all for Sakura! He's right, you have to cut loose sometimes.-
Happily she jumped off the stag and went backstage to find Syaoran. "Hey! What did you think?"
He smiled. "You sing beautifully. I told you cutting loose was fun. But I still don't believe you did that."
She smirked. "I bet you wont believe I did this either." Then she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.
Syaoran's eyes widened but then he closed them and kissed back.
* * * * * * *
Tomoyo and Meiling looked around after all the excitement. "She was wonderful!" Tomoyo said with sparkly eyes.
Meiling looked around. "Hey where are those 2?" She asked as she put her hands on her hips.
"We better get going." Tomoyo said.
Meiling looked at her. "But what about them?"
Tomoyo smiled. "Well there's a bus out there that's heading our way and-" She pulled out her keys from her pocket and tossed them on the table. "-the car only moves if you want it too." Tomoyo then took her things and ran out the door.
Meiling ran after her close behind. "Tomoyo! Wait up!"
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They broke apart from the kiss. Emerald looked deeply into amber and amber looked back. "You're right, I didn't think you could do that." He smiled at her as he pulled her closer.
Sakura then came back to earth. "Oh my God!….Syaoran I'm so…..i mean I didn't…..I didn't……I mean I…" She went o pull away but was brought into another kiss. She didn't resist it.
They broke apart and she looked at him. He shook his head. "Don't be sorry."
She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder. "I wont be."
He nodded. "Lets get back to them. It's getting late."
Sakura nodded and they head back to the table.
When they arrived no one was there. Syaoran saw the keys and a note he picked it up.
Hey,
Well since the 2 of you disappeared Meiling and me took a bus home. The car is yours for the night.
Don't worry about dinner it's paid for.
So I'll be by to pick up the car tomorrow Syaoran at your apartment.
-Tomoyo
Syaoran turned to Sakura. "Guess it's just us. Lets go."
She nodded and they left the restaurant.
* * * * * * *
Syaoran stared the car and they started to head home. They rode in silence for most of the ride. The Sakura leaned her head on Syaoran shoulder. –Why does this feel so familiar? Like I've done this before.- Then she felt him put his free arm around her. She smiled and cuddled closer. –This is wrong. I am not supposed to fall in love. But it's so hard. He's so him. I need him. I need someone.- "Thank you Syaoran. I loved tonight." She paused. "And thank you for the kiss."
He smiled and kissed the top of her head. "Don't worry about it."
Sakura slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep. –I fell in love. But why avoid it? Nothing else could happen to me. I saw Xiao-lang again and I fell in love. What could be better? This had to be the greatest day ever. But for some odd reason I felt as if this is all repeating. As if I have done this. But I want no regrets.-
* * * * * * *
After Syaoran dropped Sakura off he drove back to his apartment. He opened the door and was about to say something when he heard a slap. He kept his mouth shut and listened.
"How could you do that to him?!" He heard Meiling scream.
"Meiling, don't tell me you're for it too!" He heard Eriol reply.
"I am Eriol! I thought you cared!?"
"I do! But Meiling she's human!"
Meiling sighed. "Oh stop lying to yourself! You know it's not fully true!"
Syaoran's eyes widened. –What does she mean?-
"Meiling it's still no different." Eriol replied calmly.
"But Eriol! Sakura's an angel! She was banished here and was to become human once again, but she's an eternal angel! She was given a gift! You should have seen this when she came here but remembered her life as an angel!"
Syaoran almost had a heart attack. –She's an angel?-
"Meiling you know she was sent here cause she had fell in love with a human, yes at a young age but she fell in love. She was banished to earth and couldn't love. Then the daemons came after her. I don't want my brother going through that!"
"As if he isn't! Eriol he loves her! You are keeping them separated! And what rule is being broken?! She IS an angel!"
"But also human." Eriol said sternly.
Syaoran shook his head. –No! This is a lie!- (AN: Yah I know. I'm not giving this dude a brake. He'll live, I think) He couldn't take it anymore and left the apartment, as quietly as he had entered.
* * * * * * *
He ran till he reached the clearing. –I should have known. I should of known! She was too perfect. My necklace reacted to her. She wanted to fly. She always wanted to go to a home she never gave a name to. How did it never occur to me?!-
"Hard isn't it kid?" He turned to a little yellow creature. "Hey Kero. Long time no see.
Kero frowned. "You love my master hm?"
Syaoran looked at him. "Your master?"
Kero nodded. "Yes. That little girl who gave you me, that was the newly grounded Sakura."
Syaoran closed his eyes. "No."
Kero sat on his shoulder. "You're not loving her for the wrong reasons. She does love you."
Syaoran opened his eyes in pain. "But Kero she's an angel! She's just…..I don't know." A tear fell from his eye. "It just hurts. It hurts so much."
Kero looked as each tear fell from Syaoran's eyes. He turned to a spirit like figure near by.
"What could I do?" She asked?
Kero shook his head. "There is nothing you can do. The earth Sakura must tell him, not you."
She frowned. "I understand."
To be continued…
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Ha!!!!! I finished! Geeze longest chapter yet! 13 pages….*sighs* I know poor Syaoran. I am mean huh? And yes Eriol is crul. All well goes with the story. Oh! And the song, if you didn't know, is Melody to Tomorrow the second movie theme. I just LOVE that song and I figured they fit the story. (You'll have to see them in English to understand.) Well R+R I need ideas! and encouragement! ^^ buh bye for now!^^
-Sapphire Blue
