A/N: Arigatou for your reviews! That's what keeps me going really, besides my own curiosity on how this story will turn out.

I try not to be too OOC, but they have a way of growing along with the plot. Sakura's going to change a lot in this chapter, but don't flame me ok!!! I'll make sure they get a happy ending, in the end.

For Syaoran's fans, this chapter will have a short scene of S+S. I just can't ignore him, since he's a main character in the CCS. Not to worry! There will also be scenes of our main pairing YY+S, and on another of my fav person, Eriol. Ya, and everyone loves Sakura heh heh heh. There'll probably be a love triangle later on…….

Oh, the title of this chapter is pretty lame, but oh well, it's the contents that matters, huh?

Ok, hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it!

WARNING: There's a pretty heated up kissing scene, but nothing beyond that. Just to warn you guys/gals, in case.

CHAPTER Eleven: CHANGES

Syaoran was walking home after shopping for some groceries, when he saw a familiar figure lying on the sidewalk. His heart seized in terror when he realized it's Sakura.

"Sakura?" He rushed forward, dropping his bags of food on the pavement. "Hey! Wake up! You OK?" Syaoran shook her shoulders not-so-gently. There was no response, as she remained unconscious. He carried her, leaving behind his groceries as he hurried back home. Wei-san had taken a day off to settle some of his matters, and so the house was empty. Syaoran laid Sakura on the couch and went to get some wet towels. Placing the cool cloths on her forehead, he looked at Sakura with worry. Soon, she slowly regained consciousness, as she moaned. "What……..happened?"

"You are finally awake. I found you lying on the sidewalk, out cold. What happened?"

Sakura was silent, as she averted her eyes from Syaoran's. I remember now, how I ran out of Eriol's house………and I must have fainted.

At the thought of Eriol, she clenched a fist over her heart, feeling the hurt searing like a hot flame over it. Her swollen lids fluttered as she tried to keep from crying, but failed. Hot, wet drops fell, as she sat up in the couch and attempted to walk away from Syaoran.

"Hey, what happened? Don't cry………" Syaoran asked in a more gentle tone.

The kindness from him caused her emotions to rain out in a torrent, as she sobbed and threw herself into his arms. His face and ears turned tomato red, but cooled rapidly when Sakura's cries became more distressful. Hesitatingly, he slipped a comforting arm around her shoulders. His other hand came up to pat her dark locks kindly. He waited patiently for her tears to subside.

"Syaoran-kun, arigatou…….." Sakura withdrew from his embrace and forced a watery smile. He was surprised at the way she greeted him, but kept quiet and nodded.

"So, why are you crying?"

Sakura was silent. She couldn't tell him about Eriol any more than she can tell him about the future. Shaking her head, she apologized.

"Gomen, I just………..I just found out some things that caused me much shock, hurt and pain." She didn't explain further. Syaoran frowned, not understanding what she means. "Is it about that person?" He thought that it had something to do with Yukito-san, as there are not many people who can cause her so much pain.

"No! Of course not. He wouldn't do anything to hurt me. But…….it does have something to do with him, I suppose." If Sakura hadn't asked Eriol about why Ruby Moon seems to dislike Yukito, she probably wouldn't be so hurt. Yet, being kept in the dark, and her brother in danger is not something she would like.

Syaoran was getting more puzzled. "I don't understand."

"I'm sorry I can't explain things clearly, but thanks for comforting me. I feel better now." She mustered up a brave smile for Syaoran's sake, even though she didn't feel that much better. Just a tiny bit better, as the pain has resided to numbness.

He didn't want to press her for details, so he just nodded, and offered to send her home. She rejected, saying she's all right, and left with Syaoran's looking at her retreating back with a concerned and worried frown.

Sakura walked as the evening approached. She walked and walked, not knowing where she's heading, and just going where her legs bring her to. She found herself on the street that Eriol had confronted her some days ago, with the conversation about her being from the future. She remembered confiding in Eriol, letting her burdens lose on him, and after that, empathizing with him and offering him friendship and trust. Thinking about that, the sad and lonely look in his eye, and how he had helped her all these while, she closed her eyes in shame. How could she accuse him of hurting her? Memories of Eriol helping her, and listening to her, and supporting her no matter what flooded her mind.

I'm so sorry Eriol! How could I even think for a minute that you have betrayed my trust! You would never do that to me, our friendship means more than anything to you. I'm sure you honestly believe that Ruby Moon wouldn't harm Onni-chan, and that's why you didn't tell me, didn't want to worry me. Yet when I demanded the truth, you told me, because you trust me. I know now, that your kind heart will never allow you to hurt anyone. I remember from the events that you planned to push me in changing the cards into Sakura cards, that you never harmed anyone. And………….how could I have misunderstood your intentions so badly! Oh, please forgive me, Eriol!

And while the shadows in Sakura's heart were replaced with light, the light of truth, someone was suffering in the darkness of guilt.

IN ERIOL'S HOME

The angry words and hurt tone of Sakura resounded in Eriol's mind long after she had ran out of his house.

Sakura's previous words: "When did you intend to tell me about Ruby Moon's motives? Or were you NEVER going to tell me? I thought you are my friend, that's why I confided in you, about my aim to prevent Touya from giving up his powers. That's why I ignored my fatigue, pushing myself to increase my magic to sustain Yue so that Onni-chan doesn't need to suffer. Have I done all these for naught, for Ruby Moon to harvest his powers instead? Are you going to sit by and watch her do that? I thought I could trust you, I even thought that I………"

Eriol's thoughts: You even thought you what? Sakura? I wonder what you were going to say. But I'll never find out now, will I? I have no doubts you would never want to see me or talk to me again. You think I have betrayed you, that I am allowing Ruby Moon to hurt your brother for my own selfish gains? How could I, when I love you so much, when the thing that I feared most is making you unhappy? And Touya is almost half my son, you know. Since his and your father is the reincarnated self of Clow's half soul. I wouldn't hurt him, never. Ruby Moon is just playful, I wouldn't ever allow her to harm Touya or gain his powers. Because I have confidence in Touya, he's smart and sharp; Ruby Moon doesn't have a chance. I know, but you don't, Sakura. I'm so sorry for not explaining things to you earlier, so sorry for hurting you, for making you cry, for causing your anger. Will you give me one chance to apologize? Or have I lost you forever?

Eriol thought his heart couldn't hurt more when Sakura has hurled those angry words at him, but at the thought of not seeing Sakura ever again, his heart was destroyed, and in place a deep black hole that seem to suck his mind in. He closed his eyes and weep heart-wrenchingly.

A few streets away from Eriol's Home

Sakura, having cleared her mind and finally understanding that Eriol wouldn't hurt or betray her no matter what, she decided to apologize to him. She was so regretful that she wanted to see Eriol and say sorry to him immediately. Using her staff in a dark alley, she summon the 'Fly', and changed it into a Sakura card. All the while pleading in her mind for wings to grow on her back instead of on her staff, as she believed it would be faster to fly this way. Angelic white wings sprouted from her slender back as she took off into the sky, heading quickly for Eriol's home. She landed on his porch, and the sun was setting by then. Timidly, not knowing if Eriol would forgive her, she knocked on the door softly. Waiting impatiently for a while as there was no respond, she flew round the house, looking for a window to enter. The wide glass windows leading from the garden to the living room were opened, and she got into the house, landing gracefully on her feet.

Eriol was distracted from his weeping by a familiar pink aura circling his house. As the aura drew closer, he opened his puffy eyes and cleaned his tear-streaked glasses. His azure eyes widened in disbelief as Sakura flew into the living room, two feathery wings on her back. Against the rays of the setting sun, Sakura looks like an angel, an angel who has come to delivery Eriol his punishment.

"Sakura?" He whispered softly, as the angelic figure set her dainty feet on his polished wood panels gracefully. Eriol could hardly believe his eyes. But he thought that Sakura has come back to punish him, to hurt him like he had hurt her. And he was fully prepared for it; in fact he welcomed her, he wanted her to, so that it would lessen some of the guilt he has.

But there was no wrath or anger in Sakura's eyes. Her emerald-green eyes reflected the guilt that Eriol felt, and the apology she had came to make. She approached Eriol tentatively, who was still kneeling on the floor. She knelt down with him, and took the hands of a shocked Eriol into her shaky ones.

"Eriol." Her voice was hoarse from crying, and was trembling. Bringing his hands to her lips, she kissed them softly, before she murmured, "I'm so sorry, Eriol, I have wronged you, accused you and misunderstood you. Will you ever forgive me?"

His eyes widened when Sakura had knelt down in front of him, and his heart starting beating again when she took his hands and kissed them. And when she had apologized to him, the person who had hurt her badly, he was overcome with gratitude, relief and shame. Shame that she had made the first move to apologize to him. But his relief was so strong that it overwhelmed all other emotions. His sapphire-blue eyes cleared and shone brightly with joy.

Seeing Eriol's hurt melt away to be replaced with joy after she had said sorry, she too, was relieved. She hugged him tightly, and didn't let go till he said, "I'm sorry too, Sakura-chan."

She shook her head vehemently, "No, it's all MY fault, how could I have misunderstood you! I know you are a kind, gentle and trust-worthy person who would never hurt me! And how can I be so ungrateful as to forget your help, support and friendship in my time of needs? Without you, without you I wouldn't even be here!" She sobbed and embraced him again, crushing him to her shaking body.

Yes Eriol, without you, I wouldn't have been a cardcaptor, experienced all those wonderful adventures, get to be friends with the cards, with Kero-chan and Syaoran, and………….and I wouldn't have gotten to know Yue. It is all due to Clow-san and you that made me what I am today. And I'm so sorry for causing you distress and hurt just now. Now I know what they mean by – "My life is nothing without you." Truly, if you weren't here, I wouldn't know what to do. I love you.

And she unthinkingly blurted out the words of her last thought – "I love you." Both pairs of eyes widened in shock.

Did my ears deceive me? Did you truly utter those three words to me? The three words that my heart has desired ever since I fell in love with you? Dare I believe it to be real?

Eriol's head whirled with confusion, but he couldn't deny his love, longing and desire for Sakura anymore. I am no longer contented to be just your friend, Sakura. He swooped down quickly to press his lips to Sakura's, before he could change his mind, ignoring the consequences, wanting to throw caution to the wind for once and not care about doing the right thing.

Sakura was stunned when she felt Eriol's heated lips on hers, and his passionate embrace when his arms wrapped around her. She closed her eyes to think, but found that she couldn't think AT ALL. His kiss was full of longing, tenderness and love. Sakura couldn't think, but she could feel. She felt cherished, treasured and protected, as if nothing can ever get to her, nothing could harm her as long as Eriol's arms are around her. And his lips, oh GOD, Sakura never imagined that he could kiss like THAT. While her kisses with Yuki and Yue have been passionate with love, it has never felt so all consuming. Like a blazing flame that threatened to burn everything inside of her, and she felt the stirring of something new in her, something she had never felt before – lust.

The combination of feeling cherished and desired baffled her. Sakura doesn't even know what lust is, but she hunger for Eriol's touch like she had never before. Not thinking, and just going with her instincts, she deepened the kiss, silently giving Eriol permission to continue. His body reacted to this, and his wet tongue darted out, tracing Sakura's mouth with teasing strokes. He had wanted to taste her, the enticing scent of cherry blossom that's always on her. The sensations of Eriol's wet kisses shot up to her head as it went dizzy with a strong yearn. She fisted his dark hair as she whimpered against his lips. Eriol trailed kisses down to her smooth throat and sucked at a sensitive spot. She moaned, and unconsciously rubbed her body seductively against his. Eriol groaned when he felt Sakura snuggling against him. Although he has an eleven year-old body, the mind that's inside is centuries old. So he has normal desires like any man; couldn't help but respond to a warm female who's currently causing his blood to boil and certain regions to start being affected. He decided to end this before it could get further, his sanity finally returning amidst the cloud of passion.

But before they could move apart, the doors clashed open and Ruby Moon entered nosily. "Konbawa…….." Her cheerful greeting trailed off at the sight of the couple before her. For once in her life, she was speechless.

Sakura and Eriol sprang guilty apart, embarrassed to the core to be caught in the act. Sakura face was so red that Eriol thought she'd get a stroke. Eriol's heart was beating erratically, but appear outwardly calm, as if being caught in the act of kissing a girl in the living room by his guardian is a common occurrence. 

"Why are you back so early, Ruby Moon?" Eriol's voice sounded suspiciously hoarse.

"Huh? Oh! It was so boring outside, not like at home." With a sly grin, she asked, "Was I disturbing anything? Oh, that's Sakura-chan right? Hello!"

Sakura mumbled something and cast a nervous glance at Eriol, who was smiling infuriatingly at Ruby Moon. His eyes seemed to assure Sakura, but she was too embarrassed to notice. Sakura blurted, "I'm going home." And she dashed out of the house like the wind, before Eriol could stop her.

Eriol was furious at Ruby Moon, but he kept quiet. Ruby Moon approached him, intending to tease him more, when his aura flared as he summoned his magic. "Seal her memory, what she has seen just now." Ruby Moon blinked as her memory of seeing Eriol and Sakura kiss was gone, and she asked innocently, "Hey Eriol? How did I get into the living room?"

He ignored her and walked to the window, staring up at the moon and wondering how Sakura is feeling about their kiss. He wanted to chase after her, but he had to clear his own thoughts as well.

Sakura ran out of Eriol's house for the second time that day, and dashed home. She hurried to her room, glad that nobody's home yet. Throwing herself onto her soft bed, she buried her head into her pillow. Kero-chan flew to her and asked with concern, "Sakura? Sakura are you ok?"

She mumbled, "Leave me alone! Just leave me alone………" Kero-chan had never seen her behave like this before and his worry grew.

Sakura was so confused about what happened between her and Eriol just now. She didn't know why she had returned his kiss. And didn't mean to say, "I love you" out loud, even though she was thinking it. Truth is, she had no idea why she loves Eriol, and whether it's the love between really good friends, or something else. She felt that she had done something wrong, yet, how can something wrong feels so good?

Kero-chan's next words sent a shiver down her spine. "Hey Sakura, is there any new danger? Should I ask Yue to come?"

Yue. Yue and Yukito, the person I love. Oh no! What have I done! I have kissed someone else besides Yue and Yukito! How could I! I'm so sorry Yue, I'm so sorry Yukito. I don't know what came over me! But I know that's no excuse. I………I……I don't deserve you!

Kero-chan was about to leave the room to seek Yue when Sakura caught him in mid-air and said in a tortured whisper, "No, I don't want to see Yue." Kero was surprised, but then, Sakura has always been rather independent, and avoided looking for Yue when there was trouble. "If you are sure, Sakura. But what happened?"

"Please…….please just leave me alone." Sakura pleaded, as she cried, tears of shame and guilt. Kero-chan sat on her desk and watched over her, till he finally fell asleep. Sakura, however, couldn't sleep. She was suffering from the guilt of kissing another guy and yet feeling good when she was doing it. She still doesn't know what she feels for Eriol, but she definitely doesn't want to lose Yue or Yukito. She feels selfish for her indecision, and this drew in further down in the turmoil of emotions whirling in her heart.

Sakura tossed and turned in bed till dawn, not having a wink of sleep. She climbed out of bed at 6.30am, when the sun was starting to rise. It was one of the earliest time she has ever gotten out of bed, and the house was silent. It was her turn to prepare breakfast, and Touya is probably still asleep. She washed up and dressed in her school uniform listlessly. Dragging her feet downstairs, she started cooking a simple breakfast, one that wouldn't require much thought. Her head was pounding from lack of sleep and confusion over her heart. Her usual cheerful smile was replaced by a frown, and her normally bright-green eyes were troubled. When Touya came down for breakfast, Sakura greeted him quietly. He was surprised, and then concerned when he saw how she looked.

"Sakura, are you ok?" His usual teasing was replaced by a concerned question of her welfare.

She nodded, tried to come up with a smile but found that she couldn't. Bowing her head, she picked at her food. After a couple of bites and leaving a majority of the food on her plate, she said, "I'm full." Touya's dark eyes were clouded with worry at her behavior, and he asked again. "Are you sick, Sakura?"

Shaking her head, she cleared her plate and mumbled, "Daijoubu." Without waiting for Touya as she usually does, she prepared to go to school. Touya shouted after her, "Hey, I'm meeting Yuki, don't you want to come?" Sakura's eyes shone with tears as she raised them to Touya, whispering painfully. "No." And she ran out of the house. Touya was alarmed. Did something happen between Yuki and his sister? Why did tears appear in her eyes when he mentioned Yuki? He hurriedly finished his breakfast, determined to get some answers from his best friend.

"Yuki!!" Touya waved at him as he neared the junction where they usually meet.

"Ohayo To-ya! Where's Sakura-chan?" Yuki looked behind Touya, searching for Sakura.

"She's gone to school early today." Touya narrowed his eyes and posed his next question.

"Hey Yuki, did something happen between you and her?"

Yuki blushed at the memory of their kiss, and kept quiet. Touya noticed this immediately and demanded, "What did you do to her?" He must have sounded fierce, a tone he had never used with Yuki before, because Yukito's head snap up in shock.

"Huh?"

"Come on Yuki, something must have happened! Her eyes were puffy and swollen, and she didn't smile the entire morning! When I ask her how she's feeling, she just mumbled. Mumbled!!! That Kaijuu NEVER mumbles! And the most crucial part is when I mentioned I was meeting you and asked if she'll like to join us, she had TEARS in her eyes as she rejected me. So out with it, what happened!"

Yukito's amber eyes grew wide behind his glasses. Sakura is sad because of me??? Why? We were still fine that day, and since Yue told me the truth, I have never felt more happy or complete!

And inside Yukito's mind, Yue was thinking the same. He was alarmed at his mistress distress, and wanted to comfort her, also to find out what happened to make her sad. A flash of silver appeared in Yuki's eyes, causing Touya to stare at him in surprise.

Yuki, I want to look for Sakura now. I'm really worried about her.

Sure Yue, I'm concerned about her as well, especially since To-ya seems to think I'm the cause of her distress.

Yukito told To-ya that he would be skipping school today, before running into a dark alley. Touya gave chase, of course, not understanding his friend's strange behavior. Touya ran to the alley to see not Yuki, but Yue in it. He had seen Yue once, during the judgment when he had hid at a corner to make sure Sakura is all right. "So, Yue, we meet at last."

To-ya! What are you doing here? Yukito asked in the back of Yue's mind.

"Yes. And Yuki wants to know what you are doing here." Yue stated indifferently.

"Yuki can hear me?"

"Yes."

"Since Yuki doesn't seem to know why my sister is so upset, perhaps you do?" Touya glared at Yue, convinced that he must be the one to cause her sister to be unhappy.

"We both don't know. But we were going to find out, before you interrupted us." Yue replied coldly.

Touya glared at Yue for another second before nodding grudgingly. "Fine, do what you have to. I'll let the teachers know that Yuki is not feeling well today so he can't attend classes."

Thanks To-ya.

"Yuki says thanks." Yue shot back as he soared into the skies, searching for Sakura's aura.

Sakura had ran out of the house, wanting to head for school but her legs leading her to her favorite spot in town, the Penguin Park. It was isolated in the morning, and the peaceful quietness was what Sakura was looking for. She sat down on a swing and gaze at nowhere in particular.

Yuki, Yue, I'm so sorry. I don't know what happened between Eriol and myself; it's something I have never felt before. And I'm ashamed to say that I enjoyed the kiss, even though it's oh-so-wrong.

Eriol. I honestly like you, but love you? I don't know. I think my love for you is very special, but is it stronger than what I feel for Yue and Yuki? The sadness and loneliness in your eyes remind me of those in Yue's, and I wanted so much to erase them away for you. And when you kissed me, I felt so cherished and protected, and I know you love me more than I can ever love you. This is so different from what Yue, Yuki and I share. I love Yue and Yuki more than life itself. But I know they don't love me as much as I love them. It's clear as day from their eyes, that their love for me is just growing, while I have loved them for years. I can die for Yue and Yuki, just as I believe you are willing to die for me. But will all this change?

I'm starting to learn that nothing remains the same for long, that the only constant in this world is change. Am I back in the past to learn this lesson? And why? So that my heart can ache for Yue and Yuki, who may never love me as I love them? Or so that my heart can break for you, Eriol, knowing I may never be able to return your feelings, not in the way you want them to be returned?

And, finally, what do I want really? To love, or be loved?

Sakura snapped out of her deep thoughts as a familiar purple aura came towards her. "Eriol?"

"Sakura." Eriol walked towards her and sat on the swing next to hers.

An inane question popped out of her mouth. "Aren't you going to school?"

Eriol smirked. "How about you?"

"I guess we'll both be skipping school today." Sakura replied. "This is the first time I have skipped school without being sick or anything."

Eriol decided he had enough of small talk, and said seriously. "Sakura, about yesterday……….."

"Hooee!!" Sakura blushed.

Eriol chuckled, and continued. "Don't worry, it's a secret between us. Ruby Moon has forgotten about what she saw."

"Huh? Forgotten? Oh………..you sealed her memory." Sakura recalled this nifty trick that Eriol seems to possess.

"Yes, you seemed to know about my magic. Of course, it slipped my mind for a moment that you are from the future, and that we are very good friends in your time."

"Sakura, are we still very good friends now?" Eriol asked solemnly, looking deep in Sakura's eyes. He noticed her eyes were red and puffy. Lifting a hand, he massaged her eye tenderly. "You cried?"

Sakura flinched as she stood up, removing herself from Eriol's touch. "Yes, I cried. But it's not important." She waved her hand in a careless gesture.

"It's important to me. Did…………….did what I do make you cry? Are you upset about my kiss?" Eriol took her hand in a strong but gentle grip, afraid that she'll run away again.

She bowed her head. "It's not your fault. It's just that…………"

As if reading her mind, Eriol filled in the blank for her. "Just that you are worried about what Yue and Yukito would feel?"

Her head whipped around to face him. "How did you know? Although that's only part of it."

Eriol frowned. "Part of it?"

Sakura decided that with Eriol, she can always be truthful no matter what, and that he would understand. "At first, I was confused by your kiss, because I never imagine you to feel for me that way. When I told you I love you yesterday, I didn't know what kind of love I have for you. Actually, I still don't know. But I do know one thing." She paused, as Eriol continued to look at her intently, giving her his full attention.

She took a deep breath and said, "I love Yue and Yukito more than I love you."

Eriol tried to hide his disappointment, as he had expected it somewhat, but Sakura caught his expression before it disappeared.

"Eriol. Don't." Sakura cupped his face with both her hands. "Don't hide your pain away. I know it hurts, and I'm sorry to be the one who cause it. But there will always be truth between us, no matter what, right?"

He nodded, and let the tears that had been collecting in his heart fall. Sakura rubbed them away, and continued. "But I can also honestly tell you that, I enjoyed the kiss we had." Hope and joy grew in Eriol's eyes.

"To be truthful to you, and myself, I don't know what I want. To love, or be loved. Why can't it go both ways? I'm so selfish, right?"

"No, Sakura, it's normal to feel confused. You just haven't made up your mind yet. No matter what is your choice, we'll always be good friends, and that won't change. I promise." Eriol suppressed his longing for Sakura, because his love for her is stronger, because his need to see her happy is his priority, and his only priority.

Sakura was touched. "Eriol, it's not fair to you. It's not……….." She shook her head sadly.

"No, it's not fair, but as long as you are happy, I'll be fine. Your happiness is most important to me, and nothing else." Eriol smiled adoringly at Sakura, his eyes shining with all the love he has for her. She was humbled by the immense amount of love Eriol has for her. And to make him happy too, she accepted it quietly, knowing distinctly that this is the right thing to do.

"I may not be able to return all your feelings, but I accept them, and you will have my friendship as long as both of us shall live." Sakura promised.

Eriol started to smile, but he froze when he sense a silver aura approaching. He joked, "Oh-oh, I think lover-boy is coming to catch me, the one who dared to seduce his love." Sakura turned red in the face. "Eriol!"

"Ha ha ha. Don't worry, now's not the time for me to appear to him yet, so I'll leave. And, the most enjoyable kiss we had will remain in my heart, and nowhere else."

Sakura understood that he was promising to keep their kiss a secret, and nodded. Eriol had just left when Yue swooped down, looking at Sakura with concern in his eyes.

"Yue."

"Sakura, what's wrong?" Yue asked.

Having her heart lift from Eriol's comforting words, she's now able to smile genuinely. "I'm fine! Don't worry Yue!" Yue, you came looking for me because you are worried. I'm touched. I wish I could confess to you what I did to get this load off my mind, but Eriol doesn't want his presence known till all cards are changed. So I can just wait, wait for the day when I can tell you the truth and ask for your forgiveness. Yours and Yuki's. For now, I shall love you with all my heart, and hope that your love will someday matches mine.

And of course, to increase my powers so that Onni-chan will be fine.

"Touya was asking Yuki what happened to you, he said that you looked upset……….and he thought that your sadness had something to do with Yuki and me. Is…………is it true?" Yue was asking hesitatingly.

Sakura didn't want to lie to Yue anymore than she have to, so she replied, "Don't worry Yue, and Yuki, it's all right now."

Her evasive answer seemed to satisfy Yuki, who heaved a sigh of relief in Yue's mind, but Yue was not convinced. Sensing her reluctance to answer him, Yue decided not to pressurize her. Anyway, she's fine now, and that's the most important thing.

"Oh Yue! Doesn't Yuki need to go to school?"

"Yuki was worried about you, so I suggested that we look for you, to which he agreed to."

"Huh? You spoke to Yuki? Oh! You finally told him the truth about yourself! How's did he take it? Is he all right?"

"Why don't you ask him yourself." And Yue transformed back into Yukito.

"Hoeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

"Sakura-chan!" Yuki hugged her and said, "I'm so glad you are fine now!" She returned his hug, and smiled. "Yes, sorry to have made both of you worry. How about you? Are you…………"

"Yes, yes, Daijoubu! Yue's an angel really." Yue frowned at the back of Yuki's mind. Me? An angel?

"Yes, he's really kind, and told me the truth about us being in the same body as gently as possibly. Of course, we have the same heart, the one that you love, so this makes things much easier for me too." Yukito grinned.

Sakura blushed. "Ah…….ya…….I'm glad you are all right, Yuki."

He bent to brush a light kiss on her rosy lips. "And your watch, words of encouragement also helped, a lot. Arigatou."

"You….you are welcomed!"

Yukito took her hand and held them in his, walking towards the town. "Since we are both skipping school today, let's have some fun!"

"Hai!" Yes, no matter what, I believe I will always love Yuki and Yue.

"Why don't we have lunch at that newly opened café?" Yuki suggested happily at the mention of food.

"Sure, Yuki, let's go." Sakura had no idea which one he was talking about, having spent most of her time either schooling or meditating to increase her powers. Come to think of it, she hadn't done anything recreational for a long time, not counting the picnic she had with Yukito on last Saturday. Remembering that the last time she meditated was three days ago, she panicked.

"Wait, I ah, I think I got to go home………"

"Why?" Yuki gave her a puzzled look.

"I, ah………I have got something to do." Sakura smiled weakly.

"Maybe I can help you with it?" Yuki asked innocently. Yue was actually rather curious too.

For the lack of a better answer, Sakura sighed. "It's ok, I don't think I need to go back NOW, so let's have lunch first." She vowed silently to triple her efforts at improving her magic once she reaches home.

"Yes! Let's go!" Yuki led Sakura to a nice café, which had a European designed concept. As they were wearing their uniforms, the couple got some strange looks. But Yuki and Sakura were oblivious to it all. They cheerfully ordered some food and chattered about nothing of consequence.

While the couple was having the time of their life dinning, there were three very worried people thinking of Sakura. Touya, Tomoyo and Syaoran. Their thoughts are the same. "Where is Sakura? And what happened to her?"

And in the future, a presence was also missing Sakura badly. Someone, someone from her past. Her past……..life.

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A/N: Things seem to be going smoothly for Sakura now, but don't be fooled, cuz the course of true love never does runs smooth. Eriol can reincarnate from Clow, so why can't Sakura reincarnate from someone too? Clow is a powerful magician, but he's not God, and there's some things he's bound to miss. In planning the perfect new mistress for the Clow cards, and for his two guardians, he overlooked Sakura's past-life, and her past-life is……………

Heck I don't know too! But I'll know when the fic goes on……………

The story is going to get more complicated…………….

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