Falling Petals

By Tear Drops

Chapter 8- *~* The Snowflake Ball*~*

A/N: Hello minna-san! Just a reminder, Eriol...

Eriol- Tear Drops does not own CardCaptor Sakura or Card Captors. She just owns the story, Thomas, Tina, and all their lovely creations.

Thank you.

Kero- ALL BETTER! Now, to find that gaki......

oh god....enjoy the story while I stop Kero!

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Chapter 8- *~*The Snowflake Ball*~*

*Evening, 2 hours before the ball*

Tomoyo had starry eyes.

"You'll love your dress Sakura-chan! I promise!"

Sakura sighed. Her hope was almost gone. The Hope Card had lost its glow and her smile had lost its shine.

"All right Tomoyo, go ahead."

She sat herself at Tomoyo's vanity, which was covered in makeup and beautiful jewelry.

Tomoyo smiled softly and carefully brushed Sakura's long auburn hair. Over the school months, Sakura had let her hair grow, and now it reached her mid-back. She had grown from a pretty young girl to a stunning young woman.

Tomoyo's skillful hands twisted Sakura's hair into a bun with long droxy curls framing her face. (Think the long curls old fashion people wore) Light rose blush, a light lipstick and gloss, and eye shadow finished Sakura's makeup. Sakura, in turn, did Tomoyo's hair up is a French braid with light makeup, so she looked natural, but not pale. Tomoyo stood and got the dresses out of her closet. Sakura gasped. They were beautiful. Tomoyo's was a long, satin royal blue dress, with small stars all over. Sakura's dress was snow white, with silver snowflakes trailing down the dress. A silver silk sash went around her waist, and two cris-crossed straps held it in place. Sakura was amazed. Tomoyo really outdid herself this time! When she put it on, Tomoyo smiled brightly. The top fight just snug enough to show her curves, as the skirt hung a little off her body. She looked like a queen, if there was a crown. Tomoyo clapped, knowing everyone would love it.

"Come on Sakura, it's time to go."

"Ok...Tomoyo....this dress is beautiful!!"

"Thank you."

The girls left Tomoyo's house and headed to the school. Of course, Tomoyo had been the top decorator. The place was covered with light blues, whites, and snowflakes. A stage was set in the back, with the piano, two microphones, and a DJ's station. The DJ was already prepping the CDs. Eriol, who spotted them first, came over.

"My, Tomoyo, you outdid yourselves!" He said, "Sakura, you look lovely tonight!"

"Thank you, Eriol." Sakura said, a faint blush on her cheeks as she stared at her shoes.

"Sakura, you better get backstage. Ms. Stanely is waiting!" Tomoyo said, pushing her best friend along. Eriol tagged along behind them, hoping everything would go right....

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Sakura peeked out from behind the stage. The place was filling up. Mrs. Funki, Touya, Yutiko, Kaho, Nakuru, (is that how you spell it???) Spinel, and Kero were there and were all dressed nicely. Touya looked at Sakura in surprise. God, it looked like she grew up in a mere 2 hours! He grimaced. Yuki winked at her and Sakura smiled. Kaho tapped Sakura's shoulder.

"It's time Sakura."

"But I haven't seen Syaoran!"

"He's over on the other side talking to Eriol."

"Oh! Ok!" Sakura hurried off.

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Syaoran, dressed in black dress pants and shoes, and a green sweater was talking to Eriol.

"You have to keep her hope alive until Christmas. I know how I feel, but I'm planning something special for Christmas."

Eriol nodded. Syaoran must have planned something good.

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, it's now time to welcome our special performance tonight, Syaoran Li and Sakura Kinomoto!"

The light went off and turned back on, focusing on Sakura at the mic and Syaoran at the piano. He began to play as Sakura's sweet voice drifted out to the crowd.

(Sakura)

No mountain's too high, for you to climb

all you have to do, is have some climbing faith, oh yea

No rivers to wide, for you make it across

All you have to do is believe it when you pray

And then you will see, the morning will come

And everyday will be bright as the sun

All of your fears

Cast them on me

I just want you to see..

(both)

I'll be your cloud up in the sky

I'll be your shoulder when you cry

I'll hear your voices when you call

I am your angel

And when all hope is gone, I'm here

No matter how far you are, I'm near

It makes no difference who you are

I am your angel

I'm your angel

(Syaoran)

I saw the teardrops

and I heard you cry

All you need is time

Seek me and you shall find, oh yes

You have everything and you're still lonely

It doesn't have to be this way

Let me show you a better way...

(Sakura)

And then you will see the morning will come

And everyday will be bright as the sun

And all of your days will be bright as the sun

So all of your fears, just cast them on me

How can I make you see...

(Both)

I'll be your cloud up in the sky

I'll be your shoulder when you cry

I'll hear your voices when you call

I am your angel

And when all hope is gone, I'm here

No matter how far you are, I'm near

It makes no difference who you are

I am your angel

I'm your angel

(Syaoran)

And when it's time to face the storm

(Sakura)

I'll be right by your side

(Syaoran)

Grace will keep up safe and warm

(Sakura)

And I know we will survive

And when it seems as if your end is drawing near

Don't you dare give up the fight

Just put your trust beyond the sky

(Both)

I'll be your cloud up in the sky

I'll be your shoulder when you cry

I'll hear your voices when you call

I am your angel

And when all hope is gone, I'm here

No matter how far you are, I'm near

It makes no difference who you are

I am your angel

I'm your angel

I'll be your cloud up in the sky

I'll be your shoulder when you cry

I'll hear your voices when you call

I am your angel

And when all hope is gone, I'm here

No matter how far you are, I'm near

It makes no difference who you are

I am your angel

I'm your angel

The entire room burst out in a loud applause. Syaoran bowed and Sakura curtsied. Usagi came back on stage after Syaoran walked off.

"Now we have a special extra performance by Sakura."

Sakura smiled and readied herself.

"This song goes out to someone who I've loved forever, and I'm losing hope..."

Love took me by the hand

Love took me by surprise

Love led me to you

Love my opened eyes

And I drifting way out like a drop in the ocean

Now I realized that

Nothing has been as beautiful

As when I saw heaven's skies,

In your eyes

In your eyes

And every time I drift away

I loose myself in you

And now I see

I can be me in everything I do

Cuz I was feeling as small as a drop in the ocean

Now I realized that

Nothing has been as beautiful

As when I saw heaven's skies

In your eyes

In your eyes

Love took me by the hand

Love took me by surprise

And I was drifting way out like a drop in the ocean

Now I realized that

Nothing has been as beautiful

As when I saw heaven's skies

In your eyes

In your eyes

In your eyes

In your eyes

Eyes...........

Everyone was entranced by her voice putting out so much feeling. Sakura nodded her head and then walked off stage as the DJ put on a CD.

Thomas reached Sakura first.

"Wow, you're a good singer Sakura."

"Thank you." Sakura said curtly.

"Listen, Sakura, I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?"

"Sorry for violating you, troubling you, hurting you. Please accept this gift and my apology."

Sakura looked at him carefully.

"Thomas, I cannot accept your gift, but I do forgive you."

She gently pushed his gift back to him and walked off. Thomas stood there, feeling something from his past. Was it... friendship?

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Sakura walked a bit more and then was surrounded by her friends, praising her, throwing questions at her, and asking her to dance.

Syaoran pushed through the crowd and bowed to Sakura, hand out.

"My beautiful lady, may I have this dance?"

Sakura turned a flaming red when everyone started saying "aww" and "ooo!" and Tomoyo's loud "kawaii!" squeal.

Sakura accepted his offer and he led her out to the dance floor. When they reached the center, Syaoran gently placed his hands on Sakura's waist. Sakura placed her hands on his shoulders and her head on his chest. Syaoran bent his head a little and whispered in her ear.

"Don't loose hope just yet."

Sakura took a step back, surprised.

"How-"

"Your aura is fading, and I can't let you fade out yet. Wait until Christmas Sakura, just hang on." He said, a glint of sadness in his eyes.

Sakura nodded and Syaoran pulled her close. She closed her eyes and leaned on him. Soft music played, and it felt as if they were the only two in the world. Sakura could feel his heartbeat as she rested on him. Syaoran's hair fell in his face as he gazed at her.

' You'll know soon my cherry blossom.'

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Eriol looked over where Tina was talking to Thomas.

'She looks furious.'

He cast a small spell to hear them.

"We must rip them apart!"

"Tina, Sakura doesn't deserve this."

"You vowed over 300 years ago you'd destroy the Clow linage!"

Eriol cut off the spell.

'Oh god, they're the ones doing this!'

Tomoyo looked at Eriol.

"What's wrong hun?"

"Nothing. Would you like to dance, my love?"

Tomoyo smiled and accepted. Eriol led her out to the floor and they began to dance.

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Tina hissed and stormed off in fury. She swore to her family that she would destroy the Clow linage. Sakura would pay for making Thomas against her.

"Key to the Ancient Night!"

A black circle appeared around her feet.

"Release unto me your most powerful might!"

A powerful wind whipped her hair around as her eyes glowed red.

"Destroy this special night! Ice Blizzard!"

A figure of blue stood before Tina.

"Destroy this special moment."

"As you wish, Lady."

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The school shook, and window broke, shattering glass everywhere. Girls screamed as the guys tried to protect their dates. Icy winds blew in, almost freezing everyone. Sakura cried out as a piece of glass cut her side. Syaoran pushed her down got out time.

"Time! Freeze the Moment!"

Time froze everything in place. Sakura got out her key.

"Uh...Syaoran? Could you get off me?"

"Oh....yea....sorry."

"Key of the Star

With powers burning bright

Reveal the staff

And shine your light!

Release!

Fly Card!"

Sakura flew up and looked around. Above her stood a wickedly gleaming female.

"I found it!"

"Capture it! Time can't hold out much longer!"

"Force, return to your power confined! I, Sakura, command you under a new contract! Ice Blizzard!"

The figure disappeared into a card and fell into Sakura's hand just as time unfroze. Sakura quickly erased their memories and used illusion to fix the look of the windows.

Syaoran fell down and his sword faded out. Sakura collapsed next to him as everyone continued to dance.

"Sheesh....don't I ever get a break?"

Syaoran laughed.

"Come on, let's find Eriol and Tomoyo. I've got a question to ask you all."

"Ok."

Syaoran helped Sakura up and walked over to the couple.

"Hey, Eriol, Tomoyo, I've got an invitation for you all." He stood up very straight and formal and said,

"I, Xiaolong Li, heir to the Li Clan, formally invite you all to the Li mansion for Christmas." He paused and relaxed, "That is, if it's ok with your parents."

Eriol automatically smirked and answered.

"Of course, I'll come, my cute little descendant."

Syaoran mumbled something to himself.

"I'll ask my father." Sakura said.

"I'm sure my mother will let me go." Tomoyo said, getting kawaii ideas.

"This means Christmas shopping!"

*anime drop*

"What?" Tomoyo asked, confused.

"Never mind love."

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Sakura bounded downstairs.

"Daddy!"

"Yes Sakura?"

"Where's Touya?"

"At work, why?"

"Good, Dad, can I go to Hong Kong for Christmas? Mrs. Li invited Eriol, Tomoyo and I."

"Hmm...I'll call her, but yes."

"Cooooollll!!!!!!!!!! Thank you sooo much dad!"

"I will call Yelan now." Fujitaka said, the Clow part of him taking over as his daughter ran back upstairs.

"Hello, is Yelan there?"

'Hello?'

"Hello Yelan, this is Fujitaka."

'Oh, hello, Fujitaka. What is it?'

"It's about that invitation..."

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Ok! That's all for now! I hope you enjoyed it. Next chapter we find out what Syaoran's surprise for Sakura is, when the test will be, and what is going to happen!

Ja!