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Across the Miles Chapter 4 The Joke Is On Me
A couple sitting by the fire, having tea and generally enjoying each other's company, was interrupted by the heavy, energetic sound of footsteps approaching and a squeal a moment later.
"Eriol-sama! A letter from Tomoyo-chan!"
Eriol's head suddenly lifts up as his hands automatically grab at the letter just beyond his reach. Spinel Sun awakens from his nap and then moves over to Eriol's lap while Nakuru settles on the armrest on Eriol's left. Kaho smiles and sips her tea while listening to Eriol read his letter.
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Dear Hiiragizawa-kun,
Merry Christmas! I have a great picture of Syaoran which Touya took himself. Isn't it funny? Apparently Touya had volunteered him for Santa Claus at the children's hospital. Meiling thought it was hilarious, but Syaoran's mother thought it was a good idea. Poor Syaoran didn't even stand a chance when Sakura-chan found out all about it and called to say he was so sweet, ohohoho!
Touya and Tsukishiro-kun have decided to spend Christmas in Hongkong instead of coming home. Sakura-chan and Kinomoto-san have invited my mother and I to Christmas dinner and we have accepted. My mother simply could not refuse Sakura-chan.
Arigatou for the lovely magnolias you sent. They're just like the ones you gave me for my birthday.
Daidouji Tomoyo
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Dear Miss Tomoyo,
Thanks for the book on practical jokes you sent me. How did you know I wanted it? I'm already planning what jokes to pull on Nakuru and Spinel Sun. As for Kaho, hmmm... it needs some careful planning and precision, hahaha! She just might spank me (no naughty ideas here!) She's so serious nowadays, because she has a lot of responsibility at the University. Sometimes it's rough being an adult!
Say hello to Sakura-san and Keroberos for me!
Hiiragizawa Eriol
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Touya tousled Yukito's hair affectionately as he joined his friend who was watching tv in the living room. As usual, Yuki was eating something the Brat's sisters cooked up, but he swatted Touya's hand goodnaturedly.
"Oi, To-ya. Heard from Sakura lately?"
"Yeah. Seems that Dad invited Aunt Sonomi and Tomoyo for Christmas dinner. Surprisingly, no fireworks explosion from Aunt Sonomi. She never could resist the Kaijuu..." He stopped when Yuki started staring at his hair. "What is it, Yuki?"
"Hmm, it's just that your hair's a little ... blond. Not that it's bad or anything," he waved his hands reassuringly as Touya's eyes grew bigger.
"WHAT THE -- !" He grabbed at his hair and headed for the nearest mirror. He growled as he saw blonde streaks in his hair. "I just shampooed it this morning..."
Xiao Lang's youngest sister suddenly peeks into the living room.
"Hi, Yukito-san! Did you happen to see the hydrogen peroxide? Tua-chi* got a small scratch and....wow, Yukito" her voice trails off into a whisper. "Who's the blonde?" Without even waiting for Yukito's answer, her hands automatically attached themselves to Touya's butt and she squealed, "Oh, he's so cute! Wait till I tell the others!"
"GAAAAKKKKKKIIIIIII!"
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Dear Hiiragizawa-kun,
Belated Happy Valentines Day. I hope you got the cards Sakura-chan and I made especially for you and Mizuki-sensei!
Guess what? Yamazaki-kun gave Chiharu-chan a dozen white roses! She was so dreamy-eyed that she didn't even stop Yamazaki from to telling Sakura- chan another tall tale about roses, ohohoho! Chiharu-chan and Yamazaki-kun are so kawaii!
Sakura-chan got a bear clip from Syaoran and she wore it to the festival at the Tsukimine Shrine. We made a wish at the moon pool. Sakura told us our fortunes, but for some reason she wouldn't tell me mine. She just laughed and said I needn't worry, because I'd be happy. I said I was already happy because she was happy. She just said I deserved better and left it at that. How cryptic can you get?
Please say hello to Nakuru and Spinel for me!
Daidouji Tomoyo
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Dear Miss Tomoyo,
Unfortunately we weren't able to go out for Valentines Day...Kaho was simply too busy. Besides, she had been a little upset at me because I played a prank. I couldn't resist! She forgave me of course. But somehow I feel she's still upset, not just because of the prank. Can't really put my finger on it. But I'm not bloody likely to pry! Women are so complicated, or so the lads at school tell me (no offense intended). Nakuru's the exception, of course, although she's not really female in one way or another...
("ERIOL-SAMA, YOU'RE SO MEAN!" says Nakuru over his shoulder.)
Whoops! Never mind. I'd like to talk to Spinel about it, but he's also been so serious and thoughtful lately, so I guess there's you. Please take care!
Hiiragizawa Eriol
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"You seem to be exchanging more letters with Daidouji-san than Sakura lately, Eriol." Kaho noted quietly.
He smiled.
"Sakura-san doesn't need me as much since she's already got Li-kun, and it probably comforts Daidouji-san to have someone to talk to. She probably won't admit it, but she's feeling a little lonely." He then grins mischievously. "It also gives her an opportunity to plot things.."
"Don't tell me you're pulling a prank on Li Syaoran again? And with Touya, no less. However did you manage to get on his good side?"
'Well, Touya-san has set aside certain animosities towards me in order to get back at Xiao Lang..." Kaho just rolls her eyes.
"Don't you boys have anything better to do?"
"Not at the moment, Kaho." Eriol suddenly spots Spinel's teacup and grins wickedly.
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Deeeear Kero-chan!
(Hiccup!) I LUUUUUUUUUV SWEETS! Dear Eriol-sama is so nice to me! Please say hello (hic!) to the Card Mistress for me (hic!). Tomoyo-san sent me a nice book to read over the holidays. Isn't she sweet? I LUUUUV SWEETS!
SUPPI!
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Dear Tomoyo-chan,
Master is sooo mean sometimes! I'm cute, aren't I? Besides, he was the one who made me and if he has a problem with that, he has no one to blame but himself.
I think Eriol-sama is just confused. Three days ago he crept behind Kaho- san to surprise her. She was surprised alright. And upset. She spilled her tea on her research papers. He apologized and cleaned up the mess. I even helped too.
I don't see why Kaho-san is so upset. It's the first time Eriol really wanted to play. Sure he played with me before but he was still being Master. I like Eriol sama better this way! He made Suppi-chan drunk with three sugar cubes just the other day. Suppi is so kawaii when he gets drunk!
By the way, thank you for the dress you gave me. It made me look even cuter! I once wore it for dinner and Eriol-sama said he liked it.
Nakuru
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Tomoyo snorted as she read Eriol's letter out loud. Guys! They were so clueless sometimes! And to think Hiiragizawa was Clow Reed's reincarnation - he really should have known better. She shut off the DVD player (she had been editing Sakura's latest video) and went to the library in search of some pen and paper to enlighten one lost male.
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Dear Hiiragizawa-kun,
Guys really must be dense (no offense intended, Hiiragizawa-kun). Didn't you see Mizuki-sensei was preoccupied? Nakuru-chan told me all about it. You could have picked a better time to pull the prank, you know. Haven't you heard of "wrong place, wrong time?" I think you better make it up to Mizuki-sensei, maybe go and make her a special dinner.
I somehow sense that you're a little confused - I really don't know why, but it's probably because you've changed. You've become less serious and more funny, and I like it! The weight of the world isn't on your shoulders anymore, you know. Like Sakura-chan always says, everything will surely be alright!
Summer's coming up soon. We just might decide to go to Hongkong and visit Syaoran. How about you?
Your friend, Daidouji Tomoyo
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Dear Miss Tomoyo,
Ok, ok. I promise to behave. Our anniversary is coming up soon, so I'll take your suggestion and think about making a special dinner for Kaho.
Your powers of observation never cease to amaze me! I could use a bit of that I suppose. Either that or maybe its a part of me that was Clow. I am steadily losing his memories though I have still retained most of my powers. Should I be relieved or alarmed? It feels like I'm really just Eriol now. Don't tell Sakura-san - I don't want her to worry.
I'll follow your advice and make it up to Kaho. You really are something, Miss Tomoyo. Thank you for everything. Wish me luck! I don't know what our summer plans are yet, but I'll let you know.
Hiiragizawa Eriol
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A few weeks later.
As soon as Eriol got home, he unslung the backpack from his shoulder and headed for the kitchen.
"Kaho, I'm home!" Eriol was looking forward to cooking dinner. Tonight was special - he was going to cook Kaho's favorite dish. After dinner, maybe they could watch a movie on the DVD player, or maybe play the piano, or take a walk in the garden.
And it was his summer break next week. Maybe they could go to Tomoeda for a while.
In his excitement, he didn't notice Nakuru hesitantly standing by the kitchen doorway.
"Eriol-sama....." She handed him a letter with his name on the envelope.
"Another letter from Tomoyo? That was quick, I just wrote to her..."
Only then did he notice the familiar handwriting. It was Kaho's.
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My Dearest Eriol,
I don't have any wish to hurt you. But you and I both know that this was inevitable. We have grown apart - much of it I think is my fault. But then again maybe not.
I have truly loved you - the part of you that was Clow Reed. But I know now that you are not Clow Reed, but simply Hiiragizawa Eriol. I did not wish to be unfair to you, so I've decided that it would be better to end this relationship as painlessly as possible. I hope we can still be friends.
I've decided to take a flat near the university. I already took some of my clothes and books, but I'll come back to get the rest of my things next week. We can talk then.
Kaho
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Authors' Notes:
* Tua Chi - eldest sister
Too Angsty? Sorry guys! We know you were expecting something funny but we simply couldn't, not for this chapter. Like said before, we are using Across the Miles as a backdrop for our next story.
Sibyl: Don't hate me! Don't flame me for the cliffhanger! Sofiana: Well if you noticed, even Chap3 wasn't as funny as Chap 2. Sibyl: Eriol and Tomoyo made up for it, didn't they? Eriol + Tomoyo forever! Sofiana: You didn't finish the story. Sibyl: Of course! Eriol and Tomoyo deserve a new fic all to themselves.
Obviously, the sequel to this story is an E+T fic, "Farsighted" . It's coming out soon!
Across the Miles Chapter 4 The Joke Is On Me
A couple sitting by the fire, having tea and generally enjoying each other's company, was interrupted by the heavy, energetic sound of footsteps approaching and a squeal a moment later.
"Eriol-sama! A letter from Tomoyo-chan!"
Eriol's head suddenly lifts up as his hands automatically grab at the letter just beyond his reach. Spinel Sun awakens from his nap and then moves over to Eriol's lap while Nakuru settles on the armrest on Eriol's left. Kaho smiles and sips her tea while listening to Eriol read his letter.
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Dear Hiiragizawa-kun,
Merry Christmas! I have a great picture of Syaoran which Touya took himself. Isn't it funny? Apparently Touya had volunteered him for Santa Claus at the children's hospital. Meiling thought it was hilarious, but Syaoran's mother thought it was a good idea. Poor Syaoran didn't even stand a chance when Sakura-chan found out all about it and called to say he was so sweet, ohohoho!
Touya and Tsukishiro-kun have decided to spend Christmas in Hongkong instead of coming home. Sakura-chan and Kinomoto-san have invited my mother and I to Christmas dinner and we have accepted. My mother simply could not refuse Sakura-chan.
Arigatou for the lovely magnolias you sent. They're just like the ones you gave me for my birthday.
Daidouji Tomoyo
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Dear Miss Tomoyo,
Thanks for the book on practical jokes you sent me. How did you know I wanted it? I'm already planning what jokes to pull on Nakuru and Spinel Sun. As for Kaho, hmmm... it needs some careful planning and precision, hahaha! She just might spank me (no naughty ideas here!) She's so serious nowadays, because she has a lot of responsibility at the University. Sometimes it's rough being an adult!
Say hello to Sakura-san and Keroberos for me!
Hiiragizawa Eriol
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Touya tousled Yukito's hair affectionately as he joined his friend who was watching tv in the living room. As usual, Yuki was eating something the Brat's sisters cooked up, but he swatted Touya's hand goodnaturedly.
"Oi, To-ya. Heard from Sakura lately?"
"Yeah. Seems that Dad invited Aunt Sonomi and Tomoyo for Christmas dinner. Surprisingly, no fireworks explosion from Aunt Sonomi. She never could resist the Kaijuu..." He stopped when Yuki started staring at his hair. "What is it, Yuki?"
"Hmm, it's just that your hair's a little ... blond. Not that it's bad or anything," he waved his hands reassuringly as Touya's eyes grew bigger.
"WHAT THE -- !" He grabbed at his hair and headed for the nearest mirror. He growled as he saw blonde streaks in his hair. "I just shampooed it this morning..."
Xiao Lang's youngest sister suddenly peeks into the living room.
"Hi, Yukito-san! Did you happen to see the hydrogen peroxide? Tua-chi* got a small scratch and....wow, Yukito" her voice trails off into a whisper. "Who's the blonde?" Without even waiting for Yukito's answer, her hands automatically attached themselves to Touya's butt and she squealed, "Oh, he's so cute! Wait till I tell the others!"
"GAAAAKKKKKKIIIIIII!"
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Dear Hiiragizawa-kun,
Belated Happy Valentines Day. I hope you got the cards Sakura-chan and I made especially for you and Mizuki-sensei!
Guess what? Yamazaki-kun gave Chiharu-chan a dozen white roses! She was so dreamy-eyed that she didn't even stop Yamazaki from to telling Sakura- chan another tall tale about roses, ohohoho! Chiharu-chan and Yamazaki-kun are so kawaii!
Sakura-chan got a bear clip from Syaoran and she wore it to the festival at the Tsukimine Shrine. We made a wish at the moon pool. Sakura told us our fortunes, but for some reason she wouldn't tell me mine. She just laughed and said I needn't worry, because I'd be happy. I said I was already happy because she was happy. She just said I deserved better and left it at that. How cryptic can you get?
Please say hello to Nakuru and Spinel for me!
Daidouji Tomoyo
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Dear Miss Tomoyo,
Unfortunately we weren't able to go out for Valentines Day...Kaho was simply too busy. Besides, she had been a little upset at me because I played a prank. I couldn't resist! She forgave me of course. But somehow I feel she's still upset, not just because of the prank. Can't really put my finger on it. But I'm not bloody likely to pry! Women are so complicated, or so the lads at school tell me (no offense intended). Nakuru's the exception, of course, although she's not really female in one way or another...
("ERIOL-SAMA, YOU'RE SO MEAN!" says Nakuru over his shoulder.)
Whoops! Never mind. I'd like to talk to Spinel about it, but he's also been so serious and thoughtful lately, so I guess there's you. Please take care!
Hiiragizawa Eriol
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"You seem to be exchanging more letters with Daidouji-san than Sakura lately, Eriol." Kaho noted quietly.
He smiled.
"Sakura-san doesn't need me as much since she's already got Li-kun, and it probably comforts Daidouji-san to have someone to talk to. She probably won't admit it, but she's feeling a little lonely." He then grins mischievously. "It also gives her an opportunity to plot things.."
"Don't tell me you're pulling a prank on Li Syaoran again? And with Touya, no less. However did you manage to get on his good side?"
'Well, Touya-san has set aside certain animosities towards me in order to get back at Xiao Lang..." Kaho just rolls her eyes.
"Don't you boys have anything better to do?"
"Not at the moment, Kaho." Eriol suddenly spots Spinel's teacup and grins wickedly.
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Deeeear Kero-chan!
(Hiccup!) I LUUUUUUUUUV SWEETS! Dear Eriol-sama is so nice to me! Please say hello (hic!) to the Card Mistress for me (hic!). Tomoyo-san sent me a nice book to read over the holidays. Isn't she sweet? I LUUUUV SWEETS!
SUPPI!
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Dear Tomoyo-chan,
Master is sooo mean sometimes! I'm cute, aren't I? Besides, he was the one who made me and if he has a problem with that, he has no one to blame but himself.
I think Eriol-sama is just confused. Three days ago he crept behind Kaho- san to surprise her. She was surprised alright. And upset. She spilled her tea on her research papers. He apologized and cleaned up the mess. I even helped too.
I don't see why Kaho-san is so upset. It's the first time Eriol really wanted to play. Sure he played with me before but he was still being Master. I like Eriol sama better this way! He made Suppi-chan drunk with three sugar cubes just the other day. Suppi is so kawaii when he gets drunk!
By the way, thank you for the dress you gave me. It made me look even cuter! I once wore it for dinner and Eriol-sama said he liked it.
Nakuru
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Tomoyo snorted as she read Eriol's letter out loud. Guys! They were so clueless sometimes! And to think Hiiragizawa was Clow Reed's reincarnation - he really should have known better. She shut off the DVD player (she had been editing Sakura's latest video) and went to the library in search of some pen and paper to enlighten one lost male.
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Dear Hiiragizawa-kun,
Guys really must be dense (no offense intended, Hiiragizawa-kun). Didn't you see Mizuki-sensei was preoccupied? Nakuru-chan told me all about it. You could have picked a better time to pull the prank, you know. Haven't you heard of "wrong place, wrong time?" I think you better make it up to Mizuki-sensei, maybe go and make her a special dinner.
I somehow sense that you're a little confused - I really don't know why, but it's probably because you've changed. You've become less serious and more funny, and I like it! The weight of the world isn't on your shoulders anymore, you know. Like Sakura-chan always says, everything will surely be alright!
Summer's coming up soon. We just might decide to go to Hongkong and visit Syaoran. How about you?
Your friend, Daidouji Tomoyo
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Dear Miss Tomoyo,
Ok, ok. I promise to behave. Our anniversary is coming up soon, so I'll take your suggestion and think about making a special dinner for Kaho.
Your powers of observation never cease to amaze me! I could use a bit of that I suppose. Either that or maybe its a part of me that was Clow. I am steadily losing his memories though I have still retained most of my powers. Should I be relieved or alarmed? It feels like I'm really just Eriol now. Don't tell Sakura-san - I don't want her to worry.
I'll follow your advice and make it up to Kaho. You really are something, Miss Tomoyo. Thank you for everything. Wish me luck! I don't know what our summer plans are yet, but I'll let you know.
Hiiragizawa Eriol
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A few weeks later.
As soon as Eriol got home, he unslung the backpack from his shoulder and headed for the kitchen.
"Kaho, I'm home!" Eriol was looking forward to cooking dinner. Tonight was special - he was going to cook Kaho's favorite dish. After dinner, maybe they could watch a movie on the DVD player, or maybe play the piano, or take a walk in the garden.
And it was his summer break next week. Maybe they could go to Tomoeda for a while.
In his excitement, he didn't notice Nakuru hesitantly standing by the kitchen doorway.
"Eriol-sama....." She handed him a letter with his name on the envelope.
"Another letter from Tomoyo? That was quick, I just wrote to her..."
Only then did he notice the familiar handwriting. It was Kaho's.
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My Dearest Eriol,
I don't have any wish to hurt you. But you and I both know that this was inevitable. We have grown apart - much of it I think is my fault. But then again maybe not.
I have truly loved you - the part of you that was Clow Reed. But I know now that you are not Clow Reed, but simply Hiiragizawa Eriol. I did not wish to be unfair to you, so I've decided that it would be better to end this relationship as painlessly as possible. I hope we can still be friends.
I've decided to take a flat near the university. I already took some of my clothes and books, but I'll come back to get the rest of my things next week. We can talk then.
Kaho
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Authors' Notes:
* Tua Chi - eldest sister
Too Angsty? Sorry guys! We know you were expecting something funny but we simply couldn't, not for this chapter. Like said before, we are using Across the Miles as a backdrop for our next story.
Sibyl: Don't hate me! Don't flame me for the cliffhanger! Sofiana: Well if you noticed, even Chap3 wasn't as funny as Chap 2. Sibyl: Eriol and Tomoyo made up for it, didn't they? Eriol + Tomoyo forever! Sofiana: You didn't finish the story. Sibyl: Of course! Eriol and Tomoyo deserve a new fic all to themselves.
Obviously, the sequel to this story is an E+T fic, "Farsighted" . It's coming out soon!
