Author notes: I was actually surprised to receive a review, I guess because there hasn't been a whole lot and I haven't received one since I reposted it after I had taken it down because of some technical difficulties that I was trying to solve. Anyway, I will have Sakura and Syaoran reincarnated in this, although Syaoran's character has already appeared. Yet, I don't plan on having them being cardcaptors again, but they will have a part in the fic. And I also do plan on having them come together in this. Anyway, are there any guesses of what Syaoran's reincarnated form is? Anyway, I've delayed chapter 4 for long enough. ^_^ Please enjoy!
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Kioku had no difficulty getting past the guards while leading Tomaru. Kioku wasn't surprised. If she wasn't accepted, she would either be killed or wouldn't be able to leave. Yet, Kioku was confident in himself that he would be able to convince everyone that she was trustworthy. Kioku couldn't understand why he felt that way after just knowing her so soon, but he did. He was even surprised himself. Yet, he knew that the leader could be like her grandmother. Albeit much more quick to kill someone. As they move down the hallway, Kioku doesn't look anywhere except straight ahead. Kioku is certain that Tomaru is looking all around them just to get a bearing on her surroundings. Kero is flying behind Tomaru, actually silent, to Kioku's amazement.
They pass through another set of heavy double doors and enter the room where Kioku first became a member of the guild. Though this room wasn't as crowded, there was still the same several people at the table. They seemed to be discussing something over a map because they kept on pointing to different parts then indicating in another direction. Kioku walked to the table and waited for them to acknowledge him. As Kioku waited, he felt Tomaru tug on his sleeve. He motions for her to be patient and wait. Minutes pass by. The people at the table don't seem to be interested in anything other than what they were discussing. Kioku didn't pay any attention to it, knowing that if he was supposed to know about what they were talking about, then he would be in on this discussion. The minutes seem to stretch as Kioku and Tomaru wait. Finally when the map is rolled up and set to the side, do the people at the table acknowledge Kioku and Tomaru.
"You have brought in one who is not recognized by the guild. Who is she?" one of those at the table demanded.
"She is Kaen Tomaru. Descendant of Sakura, the one who is one of the original masters of the cards that were released before I joined completely," Kioku answered promptly.
"What is it that she proposes to do?" a woman at the table asked icily.
There was a pause of silence until Kioku motioned for Tomaru to answer the question. "I have come to request for someone to give me and my brother lodging so that our grandmother will allow us to stay with Kioku and capture the cards," Tomaru replies, hoping that she would be able to stay.
"We cannot make this decision on our own. We must consult the mad seer!" the leader announces.
"Who's that?" Tomaru whispered to Kioku.
"He's our only link to the future. We ask his guidance when we need it. We often ask him a lot of stuff, but we have to figure out what he says means. He has rarely spoken clearly. If he does speak clearly, then it is very important. But, he also is our guide through these troubled times, although has gone crazy after being able to constantly see the future," Kioku whispered back, starting to follow everyone as they moved to where the mad seer was.
Tomaru followed behind Kioku again. She seemed more uneasy in this situation than Kioku was. Probably because she's not used to this environment, Kioku thought. As they enter the room with the mad seer in it, the seer calls out, "So! The one who will turn the tide of the rebellion has finally appeared!"
Everyone stops in their tracks. The meaning of what he said was clear. There was only one new person with them and that was Tomaru. No matter what, they would make accommodations for her. Kioku motioned for Tomaru to follow him as he figured that it would be best if he didn't hear what was said. This was the point where they would be told stuff that Kioku wouldn't understand very well and he didn't want to try and figure it out when he didn't have anything to do. He would rather be able to get more sleep than think of things that really didn't matter so much.
"So why did he say that?" Tomaru asked when they were back in the room with the table.
"He tells us what he sees. If he sees something that pertains to what we are wanting to know, he tells us in the best way he can. Through riddles," Kioku answered.
"So, you're telling me that he sees the future?" Tomaru asked.
"Constantly."
Tomaru whistled at that. "No wonder it drove him mad," Tomaru commented.
Kioku nodded sullenly. "Ever since he was able to see the future, he was constantly crazy. No one seems to know why exactly, but it is very understandable that he would go mad when all that the future can hold is open to him. He knows exactly what will happen, but he doesn't know what will actually happen, but he knows when it can occur," Kioku replied.
They stood in silence for a little longer until those from the table came back. "You will be staying," the leader said, with a dismissal tone of voice. "Talk with Kagureta. He will help find arrangements for Tomaru and her brother."
Kioku nodded and motioned for Tomaru to follow. As they were leaving, Tomaru asked, "Do you know this Kagureta?"
Kioku nodded. "Yes, he replied. He helped me a little bit ago. I know where he'll be."
They continue walking for a moment, until Kioku stops for a moment then changes direction. "What is it?" Tomaru asks.
"This is a quicker way to where he is," Kioku replied.
"So, how many cards have to captured so far?" Tomaru asks as they make their way through the halls.
"Well, I have the Illusion, Sword, and Silence. How many are there?" Kioku asks.
"There are about 52 I think. Though, I think that there might be one that isn't with the others, but I'm not certain. Ever since the Disaster, a lot of what we once knew has been lost," Tomaru replied.
They continue in silence for a moment, until Kioku asks, "Do you know what might have caused the Disaster?"
"I think that it may have happened when the cards weren't captured again, but still that's only my theory. My brother thinks that it was a meteorite that devastated everything," Tomaru answered.
Kioku sighed. He was hoping that it might not have been the cards that had that happen. Then he might have been less eager to capture all of them. Well, I guess that I need to continue with whatever I've decided to do, Kioku thinks to himself, not really liking the idea. So, they then make their way out of the guild's headquarters and out into the cliff cave that's in the forest.
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Kioku was tired. Although Kagureta had agreed to find a place for Tomaru and her brother to stay, Kioku wasn't certain that this all would be a good thing for him. If anything, it would be more of a curse for him, because he would need to keep an eye on her as he was the one who introduced her to the guild. She would fall into his responsibility to make certain that she didn't do anything that would jeopardize the guild's safety or that she would learn too much for anyone's comfort. That and he'd have a little ways to go to just go over to where she was at that point. There was a little distance between where Kioku lived and where Tomaru was going to live at. Kioku was basically just frustrated with the situation.
Kioku didn't even mind it when Kero was trying to talk with him, although Kioku couldn't really understand what Kero was saying. Kioku fell asleep quickly when he returned to his ruined building. He was so deep in his sleep that even Kero trying to wake Kioku up didn't seem to do anything. Even later on when Tomaru came to introduce her brother, Kioku still wouldn't budge. Kero commented that he had never seen Kioku sleep so hard. It really seemed unnatural. However, suddenly there came a sound of guards making their usual rounds by there and everyone in the building were surprised when Kioku woke up from just those sounds, when he didn't wake up from them trying to get him up.
They were all silent as the guards passed, but they went unnoticed. After the guards had passed, the attention was focused again on Kioku. Though, Kioku didn't seem to be in the mood for much pleasant conversation. "Why didn't you wake up when we were trying to wake you up?" Kero asked.
"I guess I was really tired and you weren't a possible threat," Kioku replied simply, with an annoyed tone in his voice.
"Then why did you wake up when the guards passed?" Tomaru asked.
"I've just gotten used to waking up when any guards come by. That way I can know if I need to quickly get out or not," Kioku replied.
"Well, anyway," Tomaru said, sounding a little annoyed, "this is my brother Kagayaku."
Kioku nodded and introduced himself. Then Kioku walked out of the building and left. No one really knew exactly what he was doing, but Kioku didn't really feel like talking. He'd rather try and find something that he could steal to get a final meal in the day. Kioku also made certain that they wouldn't be able to follow him, by taking a few turns that were difficult enough to notice let alone actually follow. Though, Kioku did know that they could still easily find him, but he figured that he could use the illusion card to help himself stay hidden, as well as from the shop owners. Kioku knew that he could now get things that he normally wouldn't try to steal. This would be the first time Kioku tried to steal with the cards.
However, when he was going to the marketplace, he suddenly felt a chill as if something wasn't right. Kioku stopped in his tracks and listened for anything out of place. What he didn't expect was hearing restful breathing. He turned and saw some people in an alley sleeping. Kioku then turned towards the marketplace and saw everyone including the guards sleeping. Kioku knew that something was wrong then. If the guards were caught sleeping while on duty, they were punished severely. Which would mean that there was magic being used. Kioku looked around for anything out of the ordinary and saw what looked like a blue sprite. Kioku began following it as best as he could. Finally, when he was tired of following it, he summoned the sealing staff and started yelling at the blue sprite. Kioku wasn't certain, but he assumed that this could be a Sakura card. Kioku just hoped that he was right. If not, he'd then just go to sleep and wouldn't have to worry about it.
The blue sprite turned and saw Kioku then flew towards him. Kioku waited until the sprite was getting very close to him before he swung the staff like a sword and chanted, "Return to the guise you were meant to be in! Sakura Card!"
As soon as Kioku started chanting, the sprite grew a look of fear on her small face and began trying to fly away, but it was too late. Kioku had timed it perfectly. He had caught the card. Kioku quickly unsummoned the staff and put the card away. After Kioku had finished that, he then figured that he could take advantage of the Sleep card's handiwork and start stealing a few items before anyone woke up.
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Author Notes: Well, I know that this is shorter than the other chapters, but at least I continued it after I got a review for it. I just had a little difficulty with writer's block when I began to continue on this. Oh well! Anyway, please review even if you flame. I just want to know that this was read. Also, any suggestions would be welcome too! ^_^
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Kioku had no difficulty getting past the guards while leading Tomaru. Kioku wasn't surprised. If she wasn't accepted, she would either be killed or wouldn't be able to leave. Yet, Kioku was confident in himself that he would be able to convince everyone that she was trustworthy. Kioku couldn't understand why he felt that way after just knowing her so soon, but he did. He was even surprised himself. Yet, he knew that the leader could be like her grandmother. Albeit much more quick to kill someone. As they move down the hallway, Kioku doesn't look anywhere except straight ahead. Kioku is certain that Tomaru is looking all around them just to get a bearing on her surroundings. Kero is flying behind Tomaru, actually silent, to Kioku's amazement.
They pass through another set of heavy double doors and enter the room where Kioku first became a member of the guild. Though this room wasn't as crowded, there was still the same several people at the table. They seemed to be discussing something over a map because they kept on pointing to different parts then indicating in another direction. Kioku walked to the table and waited for them to acknowledge him. As Kioku waited, he felt Tomaru tug on his sleeve. He motions for her to be patient and wait. Minutes pass by. The people at the table don't seem to be interested in anything other than what they were discussing. Kioku didn't pay any attention to it, knowing that if he was supposed to know about what they were talking about, then he would be in on this discussion. The minutes seem to stretch as Kioku and Tomaru wait. Finally when the map is rolled up and set to the side, do the people at the table acknowledge Kioku and Tomaru.
"You have brought in one who is not recognized by the guild. Who is she?" one of those at the table demanded.
"She is Kaen Tomaru. Descendant of Sakura, the one who is one of the original masters of the cards that were released before I joined completely," Kioku answered promptly.
"What is it that she proposes to do?" a woman at the table asked icily.
There was a pause of silence until Kioku motioned for Tomaru to answer the question. "I have come to request for someone to give me and my brother lodging so that our grandmother will allow us to stay with Kioku and capture the cards," Tomaru replies, hoping that she would be able to stay.
"We cannot make this decision on our own. We must consult the mad seer!" the leader announces.
"Who's that?" Tomaru whispered to Kioku.
"He's our only link to the future. We ask his guidance when we need it. We often ask him a lot of stuff, but we have to figure out what he says means. He has rarely spoken clearly. If he does speak clearly, then it is very important. But, he also is our guide through these troubled times, although has gone crazy after being able to constantly see the future," Kioku whispered back, starting to follow everyone as they moved to where the mad seer was.
Tomaru followed behind Kioku again. She seemed more uneasy in this situation than Kioku was. Probably because she's not used to this environment, Kioku thought. As they enter the room with the mad seer in it, the seer calls out, "So! The one who will turn the tide of the rebellion has finally appeared!"
Everyone stops in their tracks. The meaning of what he said was clear. There was only one new person with them and that was Tomaru. No matter what, they would make accommodations for her. Kioku motioned for Tomaru to follow him as he figured that it would be best if he didn't hear what was said. This was the point where they would be told stuff that Kioku wouldn't understand very well and he didn't want to try and figure it out when he didn't have anything to do. He would rather be able to get more sleep than think of things that really didn't matter so much.
"So why did he say that?" Tomaru asked when they were back in the room with the table.
"He tells us what he sees. If he sees something that pertains to what we are wanting to know, he tells us in the best way he can. Through riddles," Kioku answered.
"So, you're telling me that he sees the future?" Tomaru asked.
"Constantly."
Tomaru whistled at that. "No wonder it drove him mad," Tomaru commented.
Kioku nodded sullenly. "Ever since he was able to see the future, he was constantly crazy. No one seems to know why exactly, but it is very understandable that he would go mad when all that the future can hold is open to him. He knows exactly what will happen, but he doesn't know what will actually happen, but he knows when it can occur," Kioku replied.
They stood in silence for a little longer until those from the table came back. "You will be staying," the leader said, with a dismissal tone of voice. "Talk with Kagureta. He will help find arrangements for Tomaru and her brother."
Kioku nodded and motioned for Tomaru to follow. As they were leaving, Tomaru asked, "Do you know this Kagureta?"
Kioku nodded. "Yes, he replied. He helped me a little bit ago. I know where he'll be."
They continue walking for a moment, until Kioku stops for a moment then changes direction. "What is it?" Tomaru asks.
"This is a quicker way to where he is," Kioku replied.
"So, how many cards have to captured so far?" Tomaru asks as they make their way through the halls.
"Well, I have the Illusion, Sword, and Silence. How many are there?" Kioku asks.
"There are about 52 I think. Though, I think that there might be one that isn't with the others, but I'm not certain. Ever since the Disaster, a lot of what we once knew has been lost," Tomaru replied.
They continue in silence for a moment, until Kioku asks, "Do you know what might have caused the Disaster?"
"I think that it may have happened when the cards weren't captured again, but still that's only my theory. My brother thinks that it was a meteorite that devastated everything," Tomaru answered.
Kioku sighed. He was hoping that it might not have been the cards that had that happen. Then he might have been less eager to capture all of them. Well, I guess that I need to continue with whatever I've decided to do, Kioku thinks to himself, not really liking the idea. So, they then make their way out of the guild's headquarters and out into the cliff cave that's in the forest.
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Kioku was tired. Although Kagureta had agreed to find a place for Tomaru and her brother to stay, Kioku wasn't certain that this all would be a good thing for him. If anything, it would be more of a curse for him, because he would need to keep an eye on her as he was the one who introduced her to the guild. She would fall into his responsibility to make certain that she didn't do anything that would jeopardize the guild's safety or that she would learn too much for anyone's comfort. That and he'd have a little ways to go to just go over to where she was at that point. There was a little distance between where Kioku lived and where Tomaru was going to live at. Kioku was basically just frustrated with the situation.
Kioku didn't even mind it when Kero was trying to talk with him, although Kioku couldn't really understand what Kero was saying. Kioku fell asleep quickly when he returned to his ruined building. He was so deep in his sleep that even Kero trying to wake Kioku up didn't seem to do anything. Even later on when Tomaru came to introduce her brother, Kioku still wouldn't budge. Kero commented that he had never seen Kioku sleep so hard. It really seemed unnatural. However, suddenly there came a sound of guards making their usual rounds by there and everyone in the building were surprised when Kioku woke up from just those sounds, when he didn't wake up from them trying to get him up.
They were all silent as the guards passed, but they went unnoticed. After the guards had passed, the attention was focused again on Kioku. Though, Kioku didn't seem to be in the mood for much pleasant conversation. "Why didn't you wake up when we were trying to wake you up?" Kero asked.
"I guess I was really tired and you weren't a possible threat," Kioku replied simply, with an annoyed tone in his voice.
"Then why did you wake up when the guards passed?" Tomaru asked.
"I've just gotten used to waking up when any guards come by. That way I can know if I need to quickly get out or not," Kioku replied.
"Well, anyway," Tomaru said, sounding a little annoyed, "this is my brother Kagayaku."
Kioku nodded and introduced himself. Then Kioku walked out of the building and left. No one really knew exactly what he was doing, but Kioku didn't really feel like talking. He'd rather try and find something that he could steal to get a final meal in the day. Kioku also made certain that they wouldn't be able to follow him, by taking a few turns that were difficult enough to notice let alone actually follow. Though, Kioku did know that they could still easily find him, but he figured that he could use the illusion card to help himself stay hidden, as well as from the shop owners. Kioku knew that he could now get things that he normally wouldn't try to steal. This would be the first time Kioku tried to steal with the cards.
However, when he was going to the marketplace, he suddenly felt a chill as if something wasn't right. Kioku stopped in his tracks and listened for anything out of place. What he didn't expect was hearing restful breathing. He turned and saw some people in an alley sleeping. Kioku then turned towards the marketplace and saw everyone including the guards sleeping. Kioku knew that something was wrong then. If the guards were caught sleeping while on duty, they were punished severely. Which would mean that there was magic being used. Kioku looked around for anything out of the ordinary and saw what looked like a blue sprite. Kioku began following it as best as he could. Finally, when he was tired of following it, he summoned the sealing staff and started yelling at the blue sprite. Kioku wasn't certain, but he assumed that this could be a Sakura card. Kioku just hoped that he was right. If not, he'd then just go to sleep and wouldn't have to worry about it.
The blue sprite turned and saw Kioku then flew towards him. Kioku waited until the sprite was getting very close to him before he swung the staff like a sword and chanted, "Return to the guise you were meant to be in! Sakura Card!"
As soon as Kioku started chanting, the sprite grew a look of fear on her small face and began trying to fly away, but it was too late. Kioku had timed it perfectly. He had caught the card. Kioku quickly unsummoned the staff and put the card away. After Kioku had finished that, he then figured that he could take advantage of the Sleep card's handiwork and start stealing a few items before anyone woke up.
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Author Notes: Well, I know that this is shorter than the other chapters, but at least I continued it after I got a review for it. I just had a little difficulty with writer's block when I began to continue on this. Oh well! Anyway, please review even if you flame. I just want to know that this was read. Also, any suggestions would be welcome too! ^_^
