Falling Petals

By: Tear Drops

Chapter 6- Nightmares, Halloween, and something to be thankful about

Disclaimer: No, I do not own Card Captor Sakura or any of the characters in this story except for Thomas and Tina. Please do not sue me.

Kero: I want to say something!

TD: Then say something

Kero: Um...... I dunno. -.-()

TD: Ok...well, on with the story!

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Chapter 6

Sakura stood in a dark room, with only a candle to light it. In front of her stood Syaoran, with Meiling. Syaoran looked at her coldly and said "I hate you, Kinomoto. I love Meiling."

Sakura burst into tears and......

....woke up.

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"Sakura, Sakura wake up! It's just a dream!" Syaoran said, shaking Sakura gently.

"What?... It was a dream? But it seemed so real!"

"Most dreams do."

There was a knock on Syaoran's door. Sakura got up and paced, thinking, as he went to answer.

"Hello?"

"Syaoran!!!!!!!!" Came a familiar female voice.

"Ah! Meiling! What are you doing here?!?!?!"

"Came to visit you silly!"

Syaoran rolled his eyes as Meiling pushed past him.

"Soooo???? How's Sakura? And Tomoyo? And Kero?"

"They're all fine Meiling-chan." Sakura said, slightly smiling.

"Oh!! Sakura-chan! I didn't know you were here!!" Meiling ran over and hugged her friend.

"That's because you wouldn't let me talk..." mumbled Syaoran.

Sakura smiled brightly. "How long are you staying, Meiling?"

"For about....as long as I want!"

"Really?! Maybe you can stay for the Snowflake Ball!"

"That'd be awesome!"

Syaoran sighed and sat down. These two would keep him up all night.

Meiling giggled and whispered to Sakura, "Has he found out his feelings yet?"

Sakura blushed bright red. "How should I know?!??!?!" She whispered back hotly.

Meiling sat down next to Syaoran, laughing. Sakura just shook her head and plopped down next to her.

"So, what's new in High School?"

"Um....Well, we have harder teachers...and um, a new enemy." Sakura said.

"Ooooh! Another one?!"

"Yep. Hey, Meiling, since you're here, you get to meet Tina, a girl from school. Tomoyo and I are working with her to prepare our Halloween costumes."

"Great! Can I join you?"

"Sure!"

The two girls chattered on and on as Syaoran drifted off to sleep.....

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Weeks later, Tomoyo, Sakura, Meiling, and Tina were working diligently on their costumes. Much to Tomoyo's pushing; Sakura was dressing up as a fairy. Meiling was going to be an angel, Tomoyo was a butterfly princess, and Tina was a belly dancer. The four girls had become great friends over the months. Tina used this 'friendship' to her advantage. She used Sakura to get info on Syaoran and other people.

"So, girls can't wait until tonight?" Tina asked in school.

"No way! Tonight's gonna be the best!" Sakura exclaimed.

"How about we meet at my place after school?" Tina asked.

"Sure!"

"Cool. Bring your costumes and make up."

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The Halloween Dance

Tina led the girls into the gym, which Tomoyo and the decorating committee had transformed into a spooky dark dance floor. Hanging in the doorways was webbing; black lights light the room, creating an eerie effect. In the back round, freaky music played of a little girl's laughs. Tina did a little belly move and circled a guy dressed in all black. His amber eyes flashed.

A knight walked up to Tomoyo and kissed her hand.

"What a pleasure to see such a beautiful butterfly in a place like this." His voice said. Tomoyo blushed.

"Eriol!"

The knight smiled.

"You figured me out, my dear."

Tomoyo and Eriol walked off to have some punch as Sakura and Meiling walked around.

"I wonder where Syaoran is." Meiling said.

"I believe he's the one that Tina is circling.." Sakura answered. Meiling got a face on and marched over to Tomoyo and told her.

Sakura walked to a corner, where no one was and sipped on her punch, looking around. Mummies, devils, monsters, and different 'sexy girls' walked around the room, chatting. Thomas was dressed as a disco guy, freaking out some girl. Tina was still dancing around the black knight, and Tomoyo was dancing with Eriol. Meiling was eating some cookies. The black knight crossed his arms irritably. Tina frowned and walked off. As soon as she left, people began to scream. Their worst fears were appearing before them. Spiders and other insects for some, being pregnant for others. Before Sakura, her dream repeated.

"No! Evil Force Be GONE!" Sakura screamed.

Syaoran, the real one, looked up from his fear.

"A card?"

Sakura whipped out her key with anger. Summoning it forth, she cast Sleep over everyone, making them fall into a deep slumber.

"Windy Card! Round up the frights! Windy!"

All of the fears were gathered into one in no time.

"Nightmare! Return to your power confined! Nightmare!"

The card flew to Sakura's open hand. Syaoran looked up and groaned.

"I will make them pay..." Was all he said.

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**Next week, at school**

"Hi, Ms. Stanely? It's Sakura. I'm here for practice?"

Her young teacher pulled her in.

"Come in! We must get started!"

"Um..Ms. Stanely, can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what is it?"

"May I sing a solo after the duet? Please? It means a lot to me."

Usagi smiled.

"Ceretainly. What song?"

"Uh..." Sakura whispered the title to her teacher, who smiled.

"Wonderful choice." Turning to Syaoran, she said, "While you two are here with me, I want you to call me Usagi, ok?"

"Yes."

Sakura smiled and took her place next to Syaoran. Usagi turned on the music and practice began.

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After school, Sakura walked to her next door neighbor's house, Mrs. Funki. For the past few months, Sakrua had been cleaning the elderly lady's house. Mrs. Funki loved having Sakura over, being so lonely.

"Hello Mrs. Funki! I'm here to clean!" Sakura said cheerfully

"Hello dear, would you like some cookies or milk?"

"No thank you Mrs. Funki. Do you mind if I turn on some music? I'm practicing for the Snowflake Ball."

Mrs. Funki smiled. "Of course you may! And when, may I ask, is this event?"

"December 21. You're invited of course."

"Oh thank you! And another question. If it is all right with your father, would you like to spend Thanksgiving with an elderly lady like me?"

Sakura smiled. "Of course! It would be my pleasure!

"Wonderful! Well, I better let you get to work now, I don't want your father to worry if you're late."

Sakura put on the duet and started to clean.

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Thanksgiving

A week later, Sakura was seated at Veronica's dining table, which was laden with food of all varieties. Ham, turkey, jams, potatoes, stuffing, and more.

"Mrs. Funki, you really outdid yourself." Sakura said smiling.

"Well, dear, I always liked Thanksgiving best, and this year I just had to make everything!" Veronica said.

"It's good too!"

"Well, thank you!"

They had just begun eating their hearty meal when the phone rang. Veronica gave a puzzled look.

"I wonder who could be calling us at this time." She said and got up, "Please excuse me for a moment."

Veronica walked into the kitchen to answer the phone.

"Moshi Moshi?"

Sakura continued eating while waiting. Veronica's food was delish. She enjoyed every taste of the food. Veronica walked back in.

"Dear, that was your father." Veronica paused.

"Yeah? What's wrong?"

"Well dear, it's seems your brother was in a slight accident and-"

"Touya?"

"Yes. Touya is in the ICU."

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Me very wicked!

Kero- Yea!!!! What happened to the baka?

TD- *evil grin* I'm not telling! You have to wait for Chapter 6!!!!!

Bye~