Hi everyone! Thank you for reviewing my story! You're all the best! Sorry about up-dating the chapter twice, I don't know how I did that! '-_- Whoops! Well, I'll switch it with this one later, so some of you might not even notice! ^-^ I hope. Well, I am a third of the way done with my homework and I needed a break so I thought that I would type to my story for a while. I don't think I'll hear any complaints about that from you guys. At least… I hope not. Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed the last chapter. Here we go!



*****Sakura*****

I made my way back to my room and found Tomoyo already dressed and ready. She smiled at me as I entered the room and shut the door. "That was fast," She commented.

I looked over at her and then shrugged my shoulders. I looked over at the couch and saw a dress there, Tomoyo must have made it for me. "Ooh, that looks pretty!" I exclaimed. That made her smile a little wider. "When did you make this?"

"Before I came here. I heard that you would be here so I guessed your measurements and made it for you. I hope it fits. I made it a little big so I could pin it in just the right spots. Try it on!" She urged.

I gave her a faltering smile and sweat dropped. "o-o-kay."

I put the dress on and stood up straight with my arms out like a gliding bird's. I smiled at the thought. Tomoyo was walking around me and pinning the various sides here and there, mumbling to herself and humming ever so often. I stood there, trying not to move. "Are y-you almost d-done Tomoyo?" I asked hopefully.

She was pinning the hemming of the skirt and then her head popped up and I jumped. "Yep. All done!" She smiled and I sighed with relief.

I looked at myself in the mirror and then turned around very slowly, trying to look at my back. "Don't you think this is a little fancy for breakfast?" I asked her. The dress was a pale blue-silver color. It showed my bare shoulders and had sort of puffy short sleeves, but wasn't as puffy as she normally made thankfully, and then long sleeves underneath that were skin tight. The top part of the dress hugged my every curve, and the neckline was low, with a white material going from shoulder to shoulder underneath the corset, so I wasn't showing any skin there. There were two thin white lines going vertically on the top part of the dress, and then stopped where it ended in a 'v' at the waist. From there, the silvery blue material cascaded to the floor in bunches, but didn't have that poofy look to it. The back of the gown was back less, making me feel grown-up and insecure at the same time.

"You won't be wearing it today, Sakura," She said, smiling a smile that I knew oh-too-well. She only smiled like that when she knew something I didn't, or she was planning something that I knew I would not like to be the last to know about. "That dress is for the ball that is coming up."

"H-h-hoeeee?!?" I yelped.

She smiled with crescent-moon eyes, "It's mandatory."

"N-N-NANI?!?" I stared at her in horror. WHAT was she TALKING about?!? "I don't want to go, Tomoyo! You know I don't like going to court affairs, and such! What if I trip and fall on my face in front of all those people?!?"

"Oh, Sakura. Don't worry. You won't fall flat on your face. The only other time you did that was at a ball your father was throwing for Touya, and you were seven!"

"But Yukito was there!" I moaned. Then I started blushing. "Actually, I did it again when you weren't at the Kinomoto Palace. I didn't fall on my face… but still. I'm just not very good at social events. I guess I'm just not as graceful as most Princesses."

"Don't say that," Tomoyo said. "You just worry too much. You need to relax. Remember what Touya said to you afterwards?"

"Yeah," I said wryly, "He said I dance like a monkey and have less grace than a goose."

Tomoyo turned her laugh into a cough. "Not that, after that. Remember?"

I thought about it for a second. "Yeah… I do remember. He said that I will be fine when I am calm and happy. He said… that it didn't really matter. As long as I enjoyed the dance and wasn't trying to impress anybody, then I would be more graceful. I think he could tell I was trying to impress Yukito."

At this Tomoyo did giggle. I just grinned ruefully.

"Well, he was right," Tomoyo said.

I rolled my eyes and sighed. "What I need is practice."

"Well, today we have dance and manners, so maybe you'll learn there."

"I'm glad that you are in that class with me," I said as I made my way over to my closet to pick out something to wear. Tomoyo got on front of me and started rummaging through my things, holding gown after gown up to me.

"KAWAII!!!" She exclaimed almost every time. I sweat dropped. Tomoyo had not changed at all over the last three years. After Tomoyo finally decided on an outfit for me to wear, I quickly changed and then we were ready. We were early so we decided to go outside and wait for the morning bell to signal breakfast. [AN: I was re-reading this story and around the fourth chapter I made a HUGE mistake! Sakura and Tomoyo were supposed to have met Naoko, Chiharu, and Rika in the morning, but I forgot all about that because of the sword fight! Sakura and Tomoyo did NOT blow them off, okay!!! Let's just say they are meeting now so there are no hard feelings! ^-^ Eh heh heh. Sorry! '-_-]

Tomoyo and I walked outside and we saw Chiharu, Rika, and Naoko underneath the giant cherry blossom tree. They saw us and waved and then we walked over to them. "Ohayo," I greeted them.

"Ohayo Sakura, Tomoyo," they said in unison.

"Good morning," Tomoyo said back, with a little smile.

"What are you three up to?" I asked. They were all smiling and giggling. Something was definitely up.

"Didn't you hear Sakura? It was in with the morning news this morning."

I looked from them to Tomoyo and then blankly back at them. "Nooooo," I said slowly.

"Well, this morning every room got a note that said we would be having classes 1,3,5, and seven today. In the note it also said that there will be a Ball in three days. Everyone is talking about it," Chiharu explained.

"WHAT?!?" I gasped. "Three DAYS?!?"

"Yep! Isn't it exciting?" Rika asked.

"I can't wait! We'll be able to meet a bunch of new people!" Tomoyo said, clasping her hands together.

I stood there, not saying a word as the others went on and on about the Ball. It was like I was frozen in place. This was what Tomoyo wasn't telling me! It was mandatory, so I had to go no matter what. No wonder she made me try on that dress! Oh! If only I didn't have to go! What would happen…if I was sick? Oh, Tomoyo would know I was faking it and she would be extremely sad if I didn't wear the dress she made for me. Oh, kami!

I tried to think of different things but was rewarded with the memory of me fighting Prince Syaoran in the practice courts. He still didn't know I was a girl, but now he knew something was up. I shouldn't have said anything! 'Oh, no! I still didn't tell Tomoyo WHY I was practicing in the mornings yet! She still doesn't know about any of my encounters with Prince Syaoran! I better tell her soon, before she she's me one morning in my practice clothes and blurts out my real name. That would NOT be good! Especially if Prince Syaoran was near-by!

I once again tried to think of something else, but this time my thoughts drifted off toward home. 'Mother? Father? How are you? I know it's only been two days, but… I miss you already. Touya, even though you're mean most of the time, I miss you too. I should write to them, I had been meaning to, but I never got the chance. They seem so far away.'

My thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the breakfast bells. We all headed inside to the dining hall and sat in our usual seats. I was surprised when Syaoran and Meiling entered the room and sat down by us in the same spots as before. Princess Meiling's eyes darted in my direction before she took a seat next to Tomoyo. Prince Syaoran took a seat across from Meiling and also looked in my direction. What?!? Did I have something on my face? Why all the secrecy? I suddenly felt vulnerable, but I tried not to look over at them as breakfast was placed before us. I guess I would have to get used to him sitting there, because I had a feeling they wouldn't be moving any time soon.

*****Syaoran*****

Before breakfast I went to meet Meiling like I promised. I didn't know if I was going to tell her about the Cardcaptor or not. I didn't know what to do. I guess I would have to. She knows me too well. It would be nice to be able to talk about this to someone too. The mornings card capture was pretty interesting. I… guess… she's an okay cardcaptor, but still, I could have been better. Not that I believe in myself too much. It's not like I'm stuck up or anything, it's just hard to explain. I don't know why I act the way I do. It's just… me.

"Syaoran!"

I looked up and saw Meiling walking towards me. I couldn't tell if she was happy to see me or mad at me for blowing her off like that.

"Hey, Meiling," I said.

"Okay, what's going on! I know you Syaoran Li, and I also know that something is definitely up! Why won't you tell me! Why won't you let me help you practice! I may not be as strong as you or have magic, but I CAN help! You left this morning. Why?!?" She glared at me and I seriously saw fire in her eyes. She was leaning towards me to stare straight into me eyes, her hands on her hips.

"I know who the Cardcaptor is. I found out a few days ago. There was a Clow Card this morning, and I needed to watch her. My mom is making me help her."

She slowly leaned back and her arms fell limply to her sides. She stared at me in shock, obviously not expecting this information. "Who is it?" She asked at last.

"Princess Sakura of the Kinomoto Kingdom."

"A Princess!" She exclaimed, yet wasn't as shocked or mad about it as I was.

"Yeah," I responded grimly, averting my gaze.

"How many cards does she have left to capture?" [An: Sorry peeps but I'm changing this a little bit! Hope ya don't mind! Now Sakura has one more card to capture, the voice, thanks to a GREAT idea from Tomoyo-chan. Well, I hope you aren't too mad! Gomen ne. '-_-]

"She has three cards left to capture. She caught Thunder earlier this morning."

"I want to help."

My head snapped in her direction, and my eyes narrowed. "Meiling! You can't! You don't have magic…"

"But I'm a good fighter!" She persisted.

"No!" I said strongly. "You could get hurt. I don't want you dragged into this."

"What if I WANT to be 'dragged into this!' I want to help!"

"You can't!" I yelled.

Tiny tears were forming in her eyes. "I can, and I will!"

Just then the bell rang, signaling the time for the morning meal. I shut up and went on my way to the dining hall, Meiling walking silently next to me. Right before we entered the room I whispered, "Don't mention this to anyone," and then we walked inside. Meiling sat down with her eyes on Princess Sakura and then she quickly looked away. I sat down across from Meiling and also took a quick glance in Sakura's direction but saw that she was looking in my direction and I dropped my gaze. 'Great,' I thought sarcastically. 'She probably thinks something is up. Just what we need.'

I ate my breakfast silently as chatter swarmed all around me. After a while, Meiling became her normal annoying self and started talking nonstop. I just sat there, thinking of what to do. 'Should I tell her I know? Should I talk to her brother? No. Neither of those things would be very good. She will find out soon enough I guess. I will have to think about this thoroughly. I can't leave any little thing out.'



*****Sakura*****

After breakfast, Tomoyo, Chiharu, Yamazaki, Rika, Naoko, and I went to our first class; History Of The Kingdoms. [AN: picture their seats like they are on the show, with Tomoyo next to Sakura, Syaoran behind her, and everyone else where they usually sit. This class is a lot like that. ^-^]

"Alright, everyone. I am Mrs. Ketsuji, your History Of The Kingdoms teacher. We will actually be learning a lot about many kingdoms, but for now, we will start with the Kinomoto Kingdom."

I was doodling on some parchment but when I heard that my head snapped up and I gasped. 'My Kingdom? Why there?' I thought to myself. Tomoyo looked at me with a worried expression but I just gave her a tiny reassuring smile that I know didn't reassure her one bit.

"Yes, the Kinomoto Kingdom. Now, if I am correct, one of you are from that kingdom." She brought a piece of parchment up close to her face, squinting at the written names. "Princess Sakura of the Kinomoto Kingdom." She put the paper down on her large oak desk and stared straight at me with unwavering eyes. I gulped. "Would you like to tell us a little background information before we start to go over it, Princess?"

Every head turner in me direction, but none of them nerved me more than Syaoran's gaze, boring into the back of my head. I sank down in my seat a little bit. "O-o-okay," I said shakily.

"Isn't there a rebellion going on over there?" Mrs. Ketsuji asked.

When I heard that I snapped. Why did she say that?!? Did she have no sympathy what-so-ever? "No," I said firmly, sitting up straight once again, "not any more. There WAS a rebellion, but now it's all situated and the people aren't mad anymore."

Well, SOMEthing is going on down there, am I correct? What did the King do to make so many people mad at him?" Mrs. Ketsuji said, her eyes sharp.

My temper flared when she said that. I glared back at her. "My FATHER didn't DO anything!" I practically screamed. It took all of my princess training to keep myself under control. "Tokurashi did it! He somehow made all of our people turn against us! My father didn't do anything. Somehow he talked to them with my mother or something, and everything was settled out. I don't know what exactly happened, but they are all back to normal. The only thing that isn't right is Tokurashi. We still do not know where he is. Probably in hiding. But my parents didn't do anything to make the people mad at them! They are good rulers, who actually care for their people! They would NEVER do anything to upset them!"

Mrs. Ketsuji's eyebrows rose. "We'll see about that." Then she started teaching the class, but I just couldn't focus. Everyone else seemed to have already forgotten my sudden outburst. Everyone, that is, except Prince Syaoran, who was still staring at the back of my head.

When that class was over I never thought I would be more happy. I did NOT care for Mrs. Ketsuji, and I could tell that her feelings for me were mutual. I didn't like it when people were disrespectful to other people, or their families. It really bothered me for some reason.

Instead of going to our second period, we went to our third. I was glad because my second class was Embroidery, and I REALLY detested embroidering. Now we had dance and manners with Mrs. Katomi and Mr. Ritoshu. Mrs. Katomi seemed pretty nice, she was the dance instructor. Mr. Ritoshu taught manners. He rarely ever talked, and never smiled. He gave me the creeps! He had a balding head and a skinny black mustache that curled up at the tips. He looked weird and needed a new hair cut. Tomoyo tisked when she saw him. I could tell she was thinking the same thing.

The manners teacher left after we all settled down, and then the dancing instructor told us that during this class we would switch every other time, learning dancing, then manners, then dancing again, and so on and so forth. Since there weren't any seats or chairs in the mini ball room, everyone stood close to the walls.

"Alright. This will take some time, since you all know different dances from your own kingdom. I will teach all of you the same dance at the same time, and the ones that know that dance will help me. Sometimes I will ask for volunteers and if I correct you a lot, please do not think that I hold anything against you, I am just trying to help you." A few of the Princes snickered. I rolled my eyes at them and then focused once again on the teacher. I was scared. I hated dancing in front of people. I especially hated being the center of attention. It was nerve wrecking.

"Which dances do you know, Sakura?" Rika whispered in my ears. I was glad that we were all in this class together. At least I knew some of them so I would feel a little more at ease, but if I fall flat on my face I didn't know if that would be a good thing. Everyone of them would see, and I would never want to show my face again.

"I know my kingdom's style of dancing, Yukito's Kingdom's," I blushed a little when I told them that but they all kept their eyes on the teacher, "and a few dances that my brother and parents taught me, but that is it. I do not even know which kingdom those dances come from. One was from Tomoyo's though. Thankfully."

"I pretty much only know my own kingdom's style of dancing," Chiharu whispered, concerned.

"Me too," was Naoko's input.

Tomoyo let out a soft giggle and then we listened to the teacher.

"I don't know WHY the Queen scheduled for a Ball in three DAYS! I can't teach you that fast! I'm honored that she may think so, but that is impossible! You all better pay attention, or I will loose my temper! I am WAY too stressed at the moment!"

I looked around the room. Almost everyone here was in my first class too except a few new girls and a group of guys. The guys would be up to no good, I could tell already.

"Let's get started! Does any of you know the buraki?" Mrs. Katomi asked. [AN: I made that up! It was the first thing that came to my mind! ^-^ ]

I let out a squeal of delight. I loved that dance! That was one of the dances Touya taught me! "I love that dance!" I whispered excitedly to my friends, explaining my odd behavior.

Tomoyo smiled. "I didn't know that you knew…" she was cut off by the teacher.

"You know the dance?" She asked, eyebrows raised.

I glanced around the room nervously. "Y-y-yes," I stuttered.

"What do you like about it?" Mrs. Katomi asked.

THAT I could answer. "I love the way the music sounds! The swish of your gown! How FAST everything goes! It's too fast for talk, but that makes it fun! You don't have to worry about conversation," I said all of that in one breath. I smiled uncertainly as everyone sweat dropped.

"Which Kingdom does the dance come from?" She quizzed.

I gulped. I knew there would be a question like this. "I… uh… um…"

"Well," she asked.

"I… don't know. My brother taught it to me a few years ago. It was my mother's wish. He didn't want to… but he did. Yukito, my brother's close friend, also taught me. There are a lot of dances that I learned that I don't know where they originated from."

She nodded her head, understanding. "Well, that dance came from here. The Li Kingdom."

"H-h-hoe?!?" I asked, stunned and horrified.

"Since you love the dance so much, and since Prince Syaoran grew up learning it, why don't you two demonstrate?" Mrs. Katomi asked, smiling brightly while clasping her hands together.

"HOEEEEEE!!!!" I exclaimed, the same time Prince Syaoran yelped, "WHAT?!?"

Bwa ha ha ha! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO evil!!!!!!!!! Heh heh heh! HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Okay, I think you all get the point. '-_- Isn't this a GREAT cliffhanger?!? I think so! HA HA HA, HEE HEE HEE! I just LOVE being evil!!!!! It is SSSOOOOOOOOOOO much fun! Well, tell me what you think, okay?!? Write me a review!!!!! I want to know EXACTLY what you are thinking right now! I guess I better start on the next chap before you get mad. ^-^ REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!