Konnichi wa, minna-san! Here's the next chapter within the week, as promised! Kero won't be here for a while because I can't think of anything new to write for him...hehe sorry! ^-^' So anywho, here it is, enjoy! And please remember to review! Many thanks to those who did! I love reviews!
Disclaimer: I don't own CCS, and the "chants" in this chapter are from a song by Enya called Tempus Vernum.
One More Day
by Lady Yunalesca
Ch.5- Aquatic Adventures: Part II
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"Sakura, when are you going to tell him?" Tomoyo played back her video of a few minutes ago.
"What? Tomoyo this isn't the time to talk about that! I'm still in shock from what happened." Sakura and Tomoyo were in the ladies' bathroom getting some dry clothes.
"Ohohoho! I don't know about that; Syaoran seems to have calmed you down pretty good!" she shoved the video in front of Sakura.
"Hoeee...." Sakura blushed seeing how content she looked in Syaoran's arms.
"I think I'll call this one.... Getting Closer." Tomoyo laughed, "But really, Sakura, how come you haven't told him yet?"
"...."
"I'll bet it's because of that Kaori girl clinging to Syaoran all the time! You don't have to worry about her, Sakura, I know that you and Syaoran are meant to be together, and nothing can stop that!"
"... um, let's just get back to the others." Sakura didn't want to think about telling Syaoran her feelings right now, but she couldn't get him out of her mind.
'Why can't I tell him?' Sakura and Tomoyo came back to the lobby, and they saw Kaori still clinging to Syaoran. Sakura suddenly felt a feeling she'd never felt before. It was like anger, but different. She felt sad at the same time. Before she could make sense of these feelings, she was distracted by the other groups coming into the lobby rather loudly.
Mr. Terada raised his hand and called to get his class' attention, "Okay, for the next 45 minutes you can go wherever you like to eat your lunch, just make sure you're back by one o'clock."
Everyone went their separate ways again, excitedly talking about what they saw earlier and where to go next.
"Let's go to the cafeteria. I think there are some picnic tables just outside of it." Eriol suggested.
They made their way outside and sat at a table under a cherry tree, and Tomoyo noticed something, "Hey, where did Kaori go?"
"I guess she didn't want to come with us," Sakura said, thankful that Kaori was gone for a while.
"Actually, I'm glad she didn't come," Eriol looked at Syaoran, then Sakura, who was shocked at Eriol's rudeness. "It'll give us a chance to talk about this stalker, and I don't really trust her."
Sakura thought about that for a moment, "Oh yeah, I almost forgot! This morning I felt a dark aura in the classroom, and I'm pretty sure it was coming from Kaori."
"Oh, so that's what you were looking at! Since she sits beside me, I thought you guys were staring at me." Tomoyo chuckled, "Sorry, go on."
"So, do you think she's the one trying... um... to kill me?" Sakura shuddered at the thought.
"Maybe, but what could be her motive?" Syaoran was amazed and scared that someone would want to kill the love of his life. "Just be careful around her, and make sure you have the Sakura cards with you all the time, in case I'm not around."
Sakura turned a pale pink and smiled. 'He's so protective of me, I feel so safe with him.' "I always have the cards, just in case." she patted her bag.
"I don't know why anyone would want to kill you." Tomoyo looked worriedly at her friend.
'I can think of a reason.' Eriol remembered Tomoyo's video and the look on Kaori's face when she saw that. His eyes drifted from Sakura to Syaoran and thought of how clingy Kaori was to Syaoran; just like Meiling.
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"I hope you all had a relaxing break," Mr. Terada said, "As a special treat, the manager of the aquarium told me that you will all get a chance to swim with the dolphins; they're giving you all free diving lessons!"
The class cheered. "You already did that!" Tomoyo giggled to Sakura.
"Yeah, but this time I can enjoy it!"
The class followed Mr. Terada outside and to a large pool. A female instructor with all her diving gear on came out the door and stood in front of the class to begin her lesson.
"So, first, if you'll all get your wetsuits on and get into your groups, we can begin!"
After explaining how to use the air tanks and such, the instructor continued, "Now, before we take you to different parts of the aquarium, I'd like to see you all practice in this pool to make sure you know what to do. Have fun!" she climbed up a short tower so she could see the whole pool and watched carefully.
After about 15 minutes, the instructor blew the whistle and everyone got out of the pool. "Okay, that was great, but some of you still need practice." she told the other instructors where to take certain groups, and then she came up to Sakura.
"I'd like to take your group to see the octopus, since you seem to really know what you're doing."
Tomoyo's eyes sparkled, "I love that octopus!"
"Great! Follow me!"
They all kinda waddled to the octopus pool because of their flippers, and some other people in the aquarium were pointing and laughing at them. "Mommy! Look! Giant penguins!"
"Argh... why do we have to do this!?" Syaoran stopped waddling and refused to move.
"Aw, come on Syaoran! It'll be fun!" Sakura lightly pushed him forward.
Kaori scowled at Sakura and latched back on to Syaoran's arm. "Hey, watch what you're doing! He might get hurt."
That one vein in Syaoran's head started pulsing, "GET OFF ME!!! I hardly know you and you're annoying me! And I'm a lot stronger than you think I am, Kaori! Besides," he calmed down, "Sakura wouldn't hurt me!"
Kaori disregarded his yelling and stayed stuck to his arm.
'I think I'm right.' Eriol thought.
Sakura winced at Syaoran's yelling, she forgot how mean he could be at times.
The group soon came to a set of doors that led to another outdoor pool, and they prepared to get in.
"So, the octopus should be in hiding, but he'll probably come out when you get in. Just keep far away from the tentacles and you'll be fine. Have fun!" the instructor walked into a nearby surveillance room to watch everyone and make sure they were safe.
Tomoyo and Sakura were the first to jump in. "Come on you guys!" The boys wouldn't budge, so Tomoyo pulled Eriol in.
"Hey! No fair!" he said.
"This is stupid," Syaoran saw that mischievous grin on Sakura's face. "Oh no, you're not getting me in th- aaaaah!" he was too slow, Sakura grabbed his hand and pulled him in.
"See? That wasn't so bad!" she smiled, which made Syaoran's frown disappear. 'How can I stay mad at that cute smile?'
"Are you coming, Kaori?" Sakura tried to be nice to Kaori, but it was hard to forget that feeling and that Kaori might be her stalker.
"I-in a minute. I just need to adjust my air tank." but Kaori actually had other plans.
"Okay!" with that, the four put on their masks and went under, Syaoran mumbling,"I hate this," before going after the rest.
"Now's my chance!" Kaori waved her hand and was instantly covered with a black robe to hide her identity. Kaori closed her eyes and began chanting:
Ergo, oceanis, maritimus
Septentrio, meridies
Autumnus et tempus vernum....
Suddenly waves were forming, huge waves that reached the ceiling. Time outside of the pool stopped, and massive walls grew up around it. Down below, Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other and nodded, then swam to the surface.
"-gasp- Look at these waaaaaaa-" a gigantic wave came crashing down on Sakura and Syaoran, swishing them deep down into the water.
Tomoyo and Eriol struggled to get them, but eventually they were able to bring the two back up.
"Sakura! The clow cards!" Syaoran shouted as he raced away from another wave.
"Right!" she pulled out her key, "Key that holds the powers of the stars, reveal your true form to me. I, Sakura, command you! RELEASE!"
'Clow cards?' Kaori was puzzled at this kind of magic.
"Float card! Release and dispel!" the float gently lifted the four out of the water. Just then, another wave prepared to pull Sakura down.
"Wind! Come forth!" a gust of wind pulled Sakura away just in time.
"Thanks, Syaoran!" she took out another card. "Freeze! Release and dispel!"
A giant wave froze only a foot away from Tomoyo, who was screaming and covering her head. The float carefully placed the kids on the ice and returned to its card form.
"This is really weird." Tomoyo trembled.
"At least it's over. Do you-wh-whoa!" the ice began to shake, and they saw a bright glow underneath it, accompanied with a low growl.
"I think you spoke too soon, Sakura." Syaoran tried to hold his balance and Sakura's on the slippery glacier.
Eriol pointed to the center of the glow. "Look! It's the octopus!"
"But why is it glowing?" Sakura gasped as she witnessed what was happening; the octopus' eight legs merged into one long, slimy tail and its body thinned out. A forked tongue flickered from its mouth; the octopus had become an enormous serpent!
"Rise, my pet! Ignis, caoelum!" they all turned around to find a short cloaked figure with a ball of fire in her hand. She shot the ball into the ice, and the serpent emerged from the hole in a fury.
The creature roared and created lightning spheres in its mouth.
"RUN!" they all ran in different directions, but the serpent chose to follow Sakura.
It released the sphere which came within a few inches of Sakura. "Fly!" wings grew out her back and she flew away, trying desperately to dodge the snake's attacks.
"Fire, come forth!" no damage.
"Grr... Wind, come forth!" the creature simply ignored Syaoran's attacks and kept firing at Sakura.
"Septentrio!" the snake turned to the robed figure, "Hurry up and finish this!" the figure spoke in a strange way, like she was nervous.
The serpent roared and prepared for its final attack.
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Wow that took a while! I think this is the longest one so far. I hope you enjoyed this chapter, it may be a while until the next one, since holidays are over. I know I'm not the greatest at action scenes, but I try. ^-^ See ya next time!!
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