Well, new chapter up! And it may be my longest chapter ever! 25 pages! ^^;; Well, on to some bad news. It seems my editor, Aerin, has had a few problems and couldn't edit this for me yet. She's very busy and deserves a break, so we'll let it slide, of course. ^~ (She has edited every chapter so far.. That's a lot of editing.) So, this chapter may have a few typos and loop holes. But I hope to correct them if they are spotted, and I will post later on of any corrections I make.

Also, you may note one scene in this chapter is suspiciously similar to a scene from the second CCS movie. Why? Because the time in their lives right now and the time the second movie is about the same. so, I am trying to blend the two, in a way. I take no legal ownership of these ideas.

And on a side note, I'd like to shout out to b MOONLIT WRITER /b who sent me a wonderful e-mail, and who has been a very good reader. Thank you so much! ::gives a hug:: Feel free to e-mail me any time at wallcrawler86@aol.com or use AIM with the name "Wallcrawler86." I'd love to hear from you (and any of the people reading!)!

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c Chapter 28 Angelic Reunions /c

"Where am I?" Sakura wondered out loud. Suddenly, there was the sound of a gunshot and the scream of a young girl. "Wait, that sounded. like. me!" Sakura searched all around herself but saw nothing but light. "Wait, where is everyone? Hello? Anyone?" Eriol floated up from in front of her, "Sakura, what's wrong?" She shook her head. "I'm not sure. I was just hear. and. I heard myself scream. and a gunshot. Where ARE we?" Eriol looked around. "It would seem dimensional transportation takes more energy than I first thought. We're not quite to Syaoran's dimension. Until then, we're going to be stuck in this dimension, whatever it is."

The portal opened again, taking everyone out, with Sakura and Eriol last. It threw them all to the ground somewhere. When Sakura looked around she saw she was in her own back yard. Tomoyo asked, "That's strange. this dimension doesn't look any different than ours." Eriol looked around as well. "Indeed, it does look the same. But remember, these dimensions exist solely in chance. Every dimension is created off the possibility of what could happen. Therefore, the difference might be so minute that it's undetectable." Kaho nodded, and added, "Seeing as the world is so similar, I'd say this dimension won't be too different, but I don't think we should make ourselves visible. If someone was to see us. especially the version of ourselves. the results could be catastrophic." Tomoyo tilted her head and asked, "What do you mean 'versions' of us?" Meiling also asked, "Do you mean we'll be able to talk to ourselves from this place?"

Eriol nodded. "Very astute. Yes, we could. but we don't want to greatly alter any dimension. That's exactly what Koji is doing, and we have to stop him before he messes something up very badly." Sakura fidgeted with the key around her neck, thinking. "Ummm. Maybe this is all too confusing for me. but what if we defeated Koji? Wouldn't that set all these dimensions back to normal?" Eriol wondered, "Actually, I'm not sure. it's possible. but only if we actually DESTROYED the very essence of Koji's power and if this dimension was directly affected by Koji's power. What that means is, only places where Koji has had a large influence on, like a dimension he directly traveled through or changed the destiny of, will revert to its original fate. It's true that changing dimensions is usually impossible. but Koji's power, just like Sadin's, is unnatural and unaccounted for in the world. Thus, if the very source of power is destroyed, it will revert our dimension to normal, which could change these dimensions back to normal, if they have been affected. It works the same way as how the world returned to normal when Sadin was killed."

A light turned on outside the Kinomoto house. "Is someone out there?" Sakura gasped. "That's my dad's voice!" Ruby Moon, Yue, and Spinnel didn't want to be spotted, so as soon as they heard him, they flew to the roof of the house. Fujitaka came around the house. "Huh? Who are all of you? What are you doing here?" Touya also ran around. "Yes, who ARE you all?" Tomoyo stepped forward and figured out a lie. "We were camping out back in the woods when I got lost. I was too far from camp, a few kilometers away. We couldn't find our way back and ended up down here." Fujitaka smiled. "Ah. That's all? Well, it's getting very dark. Why don't you spend the night here?" They all bowed. "That would be most kind of you, sir." Tomoyo said. Touya didn't look so happy, though. "Dad, we don't even know them!" Fujitaka sighed. "I. know. I guess I was a bit hasty.. It's just, the house has seemed a bit empty, lately." A tear rolled down Fujitaka's cheek. Touya tried to help him. "Dad, dad, calm down. It's. I know the house hasn't been the same, but." Fujitaka wiped a tear from his face. "I'm okay. I'm okay."

Sakura looked scared. "Dad.? Oh! Ummm. I mean. Sir? Is something the matter?" Her father sighed and shook his head, lifting it and smiling. "No, no, nothing's the matter. Please, come inside. You can spend the night." Touya didn't look like he had anything more to say for once. No one knew what to say. They just followed him in as Touya took his father inside.

Once inside, Fujitaka sat down at the couch. He looked around at his guests who sat down. "Hmmm? Li-chan?" He focused on Meiling and suddenly they all realized their mistake. "Weren't you in China? I remember hearing that you returned a few months ago or so." Meiling sweated and tried to think. "I. ummm. I did return to China but. I.Ummm. I came back with Shaoran for a small vacation!"

"Did someone call me?" Syaoran entered the room from the kitchen, carrying a tray of tea. He looked to be the same 11-year-old boy everyone remembered. As soon as he saw Meiling, he dropped it and the tea spilled on the floor. "MEILING! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" Meiling jumped over and covered Syaoran's mouth. A sweat drop rolled down her head and she laughed. "Excuse me a moment." She slowly dragged Syaoran around the corner back into the kitchen.

Sakura, however, was standing in shock. "Syaoran-kun?!" She rushed into the kitchen after them.

".What's going on here?" Touya asked, looking confused.

"Meiling, what ARE you doing here?! You were in China!" Syaoran said. "I. ummm."

"Syaoran!" Sakura burst into the room and started to hug Syaoran. "I knew it! I knew you were alive!" Syaoran started to push her away. "Hold on! Who are you? Let go!" Sakura let go. "Syaoran-kun? Don't you. remember me? What about what Koji did?" Syaoran shook his head. "I don't know any Koji and. you. well. You do look familiar. somehow."

Sakura gasped! "Oh, no! I'm such an idiot." She mumbled to herself. "If I'm not in the dimension where Syaoran is. then this isn't MY Syaoran. he wouldn't remember what happened."

Out of the blue, Syaoran jumps back. "Wait. no. it can't be. It's impossible! I mean. Ummm. Are you. S. Sakura?"

Meiling just sat pressed against the wall. "What's going on here? Shaoran?"

Syaoran's eyes began to water. "Sakura, it is you, isn't it. Even in that new body." Sakura nodded. "It's me. but. you're. not you." Syaoran looked even more perplexed. "What do you mean? I thought. you couldn't be you. I mean, I don't even know how you're here!" Sakura sat down in a chair at the table. "What do you mean? This is my house. Wouldn't I always be here?"

A tear rolled down Syaoran's cheek. "Meiling? Could you excuse us for a minute?" The girl didn't know what to say. She could see they had to say something in private. "Hai. I'll. just go talk to Daidouji-san."

As soon as Meiling left, a tear rolled down Syaoran's cheek. "Let me begin. It all started."

"A month ago. I can't believe it's been that long." Fujitaka said, turning a picture of Nadeshiko and another towards him and everyone else, who sat listening intently. "Well, Maybe I'd better."

".Just show you." Syaoran finished. "I don't. know if I can talk about it." Sakura nodded. "I don't know what you mean. but I'll come with you." Syaoran stood up and showed her to the back door. He walked straight out towards the back yard. At the same time, on the other side of the house, Fujitaka led Tomoyo (with Kero in her hair, hiding), Meiling, Eriol, Touya, and Mia down the street. "I'm sorry to drag you all into this. It's just. I guess it's always been so lonely. Touya's always gone with a job." Tomoyo looked puzzled. "Well, I never thought about it. With Touya always at work, and Sakura at school or out chasing cards, it must get so lonely. Mr. Kinomoto must still grieve for his wife from time to time." she mumbled to herself.

Syaoran stepped through the woods and approached what looked like a small clearing, but it was apparently a short cut to the Penguin Park. "It's just so strange. Nothing in this town has been the same for the past few months." Sakura looked puzzled. "What do you mean 'the same?' What has changed?" As she said this, though, she couldn't notice she was quite a bit taller than her old friend. "Well, I don't know. Nothing. I mean. No one. I can't explain it. Just ever since that day."

"People around here just haven't been able to really smile." said Sakura's father. Meiling scratched her head. "What do you mean? This is getting weird. What DID happen?" Fujitaka turned around the corner and the park came into view. He came to a small, open area at the end of the park, about 20 meters from the King Penguin slide. Across from him were Sakura and Syaoran, standing under a pair of large Sakura trees, staring down at two small stones on the ground, and Sakura gasped. "But.. But. How is that possible?!" Tomoyo ran up to her friend. "What's wrong?!" She looked down. "Oh. no. it can't be. No!"

On the stones were written:

center "Kinomoto Sakura Lost tragically We pray for your happiness wherever you may go We will never forget you and all the lives you have touched You've taught us more about living than anyone could ever ask for."

"Daidouji Tomoyo A true friend to all Loving, caring, giving, selfless Lost to the grief of a broken heart We pray you and your loved ones are happy wherever you are." /center

Sakura and Tomoyo both covered their mouths and took a step back. "What is this?!" Sakura asked in shock.

"Memorial stones. They're not graves, just memorials, but. it's." Fujitaka spoke, getting choked up with tears. "about 9 years ago, I lost my wife to an illness. Now, two months ago, my daughter, Sakura, was home alone when a crazed friend burst in, took her hostage, and shot her." Fujitaka burst out crying. Touya continued. "This kid, Li, here, showed up and called the ambulance, but it was too late. my little sis didn't make it to the hospital before she died of blood loss. If that loss weren't bad enough, about a month ago, Daidouji Tomoyo, Sakura's best friend, was still grieving. so was in so much pain that she couldn't stop crying. She was walking to school, with tears in her eyes. and never saw a car coming." He, too, began to get choked up. Sakura had rarely seen her brother cry. "She was taken to the emergency room. but didn't survive. So, that was two innocent lives taken by one madman."

Meiling stepped up and started to cry as well. "Mr. Kinomoto. I. I'm sorry." Touya looked up. "Wait a second. weren't you AT the funeral?" Meiling stood back in shock. "EEK!" She thought. "My doppelganger from this world must have been there. err.. Oh, Mr. Kinomoto, I meant I'm still so sorry." Eriol stepped forward. "I'm so terribly sorry. but I assure you, I have a feel for these things. They are both free and happy."

Fujitaka looked up. "Do you really think so?" Eriol smiled. "Mr. Kinomoto, I don't think, I know. Let's just say I'm a bit in touch with these things. and I'm sure your daughter and her friend will have a joyous time with your wife. So, rest easy." Fujitaka smiled for the first time in a long time. ".Thank you, sir. What did you say what your name was?" Eriol shook his head. "I didn't. Allow me to properly introduce ourselves. My name is Hiroshi Kentaro." He pointed to Mia. "This is my little sister Hiroshi Nekoi." Next, he pointed to Sakura and Tomoyo. "And these are my good friends, both sisters, Satsuki Keiko and Satsuki Rumiko, who goes to the same with me." They both bowed to Fujitaka. "And, of course, I assume you know Li Meiling." She bowed. "Yes, I do. Welcome back, Meiling." Eriol wrapped his arm around Kaho-sensei. "And this is my girlfriend, who-" "KAHO?" Touya finally gave a good look to Kaho, but before he could say something to his once-date, Fujitaka laughed. "I'm sorry, its just, I feel so happy right now."

Touya smiled. It's glad to see you in high spirits again, dad." Sakura nodded. "It is, dad. HOEEE! Err. I mean. uhhh. Mr. Kinomoto."

Suddenly, Touya gave Sakura a very suspicious glance. "Say, have we met somewhere before? You look VERY familiar." Sakura backed up. "Err. I don't think so. Hey, I know, why don't I go make you all some tea, since Syaoran dropped the tray? Okay! I will!" The frightened girl quickly turned around and sprinted inside, leaving a sweatdrop on Touya's face. "What was that all about?" he asked.

As Sakura grabbed the teapot in the kitchen, Mia and Eriol entered the room. "Sakura, do you know what this means?" asked Eriol. "No, I have no idea what's going on!" the older Sakura replied. "I'm not dead! And neither is Tomoyo! Didn't Mia come to have me revived? And Syaoran once told me I died, but not Tomoyo!" She placed the teakettle on the stove and readied the cups. Eriol sat down in a chair and sighed, scratching his chin. "Well, for one thing, this is NOT your dimension." Mia also sat down and continued. "If, in this dimension, if I never came, out of chance, or perhaps I was never even born for some odd reason. Well, in either case, I never came, apparently. This would mean Syaoran doesn't know Koji is magic and could transport him back through time to save you and Tomoyo. Speaking of Tomoyo, if you were never saved, Tomoyo may have continued to grieve. I, after all, only arrived a week or two after your death. A month passed with Tomoyo unaltered. This could have really depressed her."

There came the sound of small feet through the living room to the kitchen. "Sakura." It was Syaoran. "Can. can you tell me what's going on now? I really don't think I understand what's going on. I know you died." Eriol turned to Sakura. "He knows?" The girl smiled, trying to play innocent. "It. It was a mistake. But now. I guess we should explain. but I don't think I should talk about it here, with the possibility of someone hearing me. But where can we go?" Thy turned their heads, inspecting every nook and cranny, wondering. There was the sound of approaching feet again, but this time, of a tall man. "Ahhh. I believe you were Satsuki Keiko?" he said, looking at Sakura. "Hai," she nodded. "Then, let me show you to your room. Li here has been using it for a while. He's been generous to stay and help out around here. It was my daughter's room, and you, Li, and two more can sleep in there tonight. The rest are welcome to use the couch and floor down here with some warm blanket. I'm sorry there aren't enough beds." Eriol shook his head in disagreement. "It's quite all right. Not a problem at all." Kaho entered the room. "Thank you, Mr. Kinomoto. You've been most generous host to such a large group lost in the woods." The teapot began to boil and Sakura took it of the stove. "It's not a problem," Fujitaka repeated. "I'm just glad to see none of you are lost. Now, let me show you all to where you'll be sleeping."

Sakura looked around, inspecting the house, as she was lead up the stairs, pretending it was her first time being there. Or perhaps she really wanted to look around to see what else had changed, making sure while she and Tomoyo were no longer in this world, the world still functioned the way it had before. When Fujitaka opened Sakura's old room, everything seemed in place as it had before she left. The only difference was Syaoran's backpack was on the chair, not hers, his shoes were by the bed, his pendant was sitting on the desk where her bag of Clow Cards once was, and his clothes were in the closet. "You can stay in here. I have a few sleeping bags, if you want to use them." Sakura smile. "That would be so kind of you." Fujitaka smiled back. "It's no problem. To tell you the truth, since you all came, for some odd reason, things feel more like they once were."

Fujitaka left, leaving Sakura, Tomoyo, Eriol, and Syaoran alone in the room. Meiling, Kaho, and Mia were still downstairs and Spinnel, Ruby Moon, and Yue were on the roof. Kero popped out of Tomoyo's hair and yawned. "You know, I'm beat.. I'd love to sit here and talk, but I'm too hungry. so hungry. I haven't eaten in two, no, THREE hours! All this hungriness is making me tired, so I think I'll take a nap." Before anyone could object Kero sat down on the desk and fell asleep. Tomoyo giggled at the adorable sight of him.

Syaoran sat down on the edge of the bed and Sakura sat beside him. "Your father has been most kind to me. I've been staying here for a few weeks to keep him company and help out. I hope you don't mind that I've had to use your room." Syaoran said as he blushed. Sakura blushed at the thought of Syaoran using her room, as well. "N-no, it's okay, it's okay. I guess I wasn't exactly here to use it." Syaoran turned t her and a few tears began to form in his eyes. "Well. staying here. I really missed you. It's still a shock today. I don't think I can ever get over it. My best friend in the world. and her best friend, too." Sakura blushed. "You'd. errr. call me your best friend? That's not. ummm. quite what. uhhh. n-nevermind." Syaoran blushed too. "Ah, I err. I meant."

That's when they both noticed the air glowing with bright dots. "Ah, my dear, sweet, wonderful Sakura-chan, reunited with her Syaoran-kun.. It's too wonderful to bear!" Sakura and Syaoran fell to the floor in exasperation. Tomoyo was off in her dreamland, but still recorded them with a camera she must have smuggled in through the portal.

"Errr. ANYWAY." Sakura started, trying to ignore Tomoyo's obscure way of showing friendship, "maybe I best explain to you what exactly happened."

And so, Sakura retold the entire story to the Syaoran of this world. From how she was saved, to protecting Kumiko, to Syaoran saving her from Koji's kidnapping of her into the past, and finally, Aerin. Syaoran just sighed afterwards. "So. I guess. that means you won't be staying in this world." Eriol shook his head. "We can't. Just by being here and telling you this, we are at great risk of altering the destiny of this dimension even further." Sakura turned to Eriol, as if to ask a question, but decided not to. "Eriol's right. We. We have to move on. But don't worry. Remember, don't give up hope. And maybe. you can find Koji in THIS world!" Syaoran raised one eyebrow and dropped silent. "What I mean is, maybe you could find Koji like the you from my world did and try to save the me from this world!" Eriol shook his head. "I don't know. this is a very complicated matter. When Koji took the Mirror of Time, he was, in a way, disconnected with reality. His destiny is very altered, so he may or may not reappear here. However, the very fact we know of his actions here means he still affects everything greatly and it is possible he could show up here. And even if he doesn't, there are alternate ways of time travel. Clow Cards aren't near the only source of magic in the world, you know."

That's when Syaoran smiled for the first time since Sakura had arrived and seen him. "Arigatou, Sakura-chan. I feel a lot better now. I'm going to try and bring MY Sakura-chan back to life. I'm going to give this town some life again when I bring you and Tomoyo back to life. I mean the you from. You know what I mean. But. thank you so very much."

Before the Li of the current dimension could reach out with all of his will power and strength to hug Sakura, there came a thump from somewhere in the room. "Hoe? What was that?" Sakura stood up, leaving Li-kun hanging, still too embarrassed to move from his hugging position. She looked out the window, but nothing appeared. The knock came from inside Sakura's desk. She slowly bent down to open it. "H-hello?"

The drawer popped open and scared Sakura, throwing her back and banging her head on the desk. "Konyanyachiwa!" Kero-chan popped out of the drawer, greeted Sakura in his typical Osakan accent, and hugged her. "SAKURA! YOU'RE BACK! YOU'RE BACK! I HEARD THE WHOLE THING!" Sakura rubbed the bump on her head and asked, "What do you mean? Weren't you napping ON the desk?"

Kero shook his head, as he pointed to. himself. sleeping on the desk. "I'm from THIS world. I've missed you for months!" The Kero of Sakura's real dimension slowly began to wake. "Hmmm? What? Hey, who's THAT handsome guy?" The Kero from the alternate dimension smiled and then chuckled. "I could say the very same thing!" Both Keros glared at each other, grinning and flexing. "It always surprises me just how good-looking I am." one of the two said. "Be sure to get some good footage of this, Tomoyo!"

"KERO-CHAN!" Sakura screamed right at the two plush-like guardians. "Don't you think you should be explaining to me what's going on here, and not what you think you look like?"

The Kero from the world they were visiting putting a finger in his ear and cringed. "All right, all right, just not so loud! Sheesh!"

He sat down at the edge of the desk. "What do you want to know?" Sakura sat down on the bed and asked, "Well, first of all, if I'm not here, who owns the Clow Cards I thought you and Yue depended on my power to survive." Kero nodded and took the book of the Clow out of the desk. "We do, but when you died, and we started to fade into nothingness, Eriol connected us, in a way, to his power, but it is still draining him. That's why Eriol and the two of us are trying to give the cards to the brat here." Syaoran's eyes grew cat-like in anger and he lowered his face to the plush-cat-like beast. "What did you call me?" Kero grinned and waved his small paw in Syaoran's face, turning his face away. "I didn't call you anything. Nothin'. Anyway, as I was saying," Kero floated onto Sakura's shoulder, "we were giving the cards to the kid so he could support us as the Master, even if he didn't win that Final Judgment." Syaoran stretched his arms and sat down. "It's hard work switching cards. I've been exhausted. I never realized how hard you had it, Sakura. Some days, I can barely get out of bed because I'm so tired. Luckily, I was awake today." Sakura nodded, for she knew the feeling all of too well. "I." she yawned. "You know, speaking of tired, I think maybe I'll be going to bed, soon, too."

Syaoran pulled out a sleeping bag from the closet and set it down. I think I'll go to bed, too. I have quite a bit to think about." Eriol went for the door. "Hmmm? Eriol-kun? Aren't you going to stay and sleep in here?" Eriol smiled warmly, like he always did. His looking at Sakura started to make Syaoran a bit mad and he started to get angry. However, he remembered this Sakura was not even of his world, so he calmed down. "Actually, Sakura- chan, I have my own place to sleep downstairs." "I do too," Tomoyo added. "Hmmm? Tomoyo? You too? You're not going to stay in here?" Tomoyo shook her head and smiled. "I have some things to tell Meiling and the others, of what we learned today, and a few. other things."

As Tomoyo left, Sakura was left dumbfounded. "Hoe? Other. things?" Syaoran flattened out his bed on the floor by the edge of the desk. "Hoeee! Syaoran! What are you doing? You can't sleep on the floor!" The boy looked up, showing he had no idea why. "What are you talking about, Sakura? This is your room!" Sakura shook her head. "But it isn't! It's your room now!" Syaoran didn't want to move from his position, and it showed. "But I can't! I'm sleeping on the floor! I can't take your bed! It's yours!" Sakura shook her head again. "But it's yours! What can we do?"

5 minutes later, Sakura was sound asleep on a bag on the floor, hugging Kero, and Syaoran was in another bag beside her, as the Kero from his time rested beside him in the same bag.

The moon rose and Nakuru, Yue, and Suppi stared up at the moon from the roof. (Eriol and Sakura offered to let them sleep downstairs, but they said they liked it up there.)

Hours passed and morning finally came. "Breakfast!" Touya's voice hollered throughout the house. Sakura sat up and straightened her now long hair as the morning sun shined in through her window and over the land of the rising sun. Syaoran awoke, too, and stretched his arms. Both Keros leapt into the air. "BREAKFAST!" they shouted. "WOOHOO! BREAKFAST!" The two beasts held hands in midair and spun around in circles. Sakura leaped for the door just as Syaoran did after they both stood up. Their hands touched and they blushed. "Oh, oh, so sorry!" Sakura said, laughing, her face still red. Syaoran was even redder. "N-no, it's no problem at all." Syaoran opened the door and left.

Sakura closed the door but quickly opened it again. "Oh, Kero and Kero, behave yourselves! If anyone sees TWO of you." One Kero nodded, "Yeah, yeah, we know, we know. I'll just go to the roof with Ruby, Yue, and Spinnel, okay? I gotta talk to them." "All right." Sakura shut the door and ran downstairs as fast as she could. Everyone was awake and moving about except Eriol and Kaho, who were still sleeping, holding each other tight.

When Sakura reached the kitchen table, though, she noticed a rather smug grin on Touya's face as he sat at the table. His dark brown eyes glistened. "You know. when you run down the stairs like that. you sound like a giant monster." Veins began to pop on Sakura's forehead and her fist clenched tight. "After all of that. and out promise that you wouldn't say. say. I AM NOT A MONSTER!" Sakura raised her foot up high and slammed it down on Touya's foot, and he fell over in his chair from the pain, but he was grinning as he hit the floor. He stood up and pointed his finger straight out. "I knew it! You're Sakura!"

"HOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE?!" Sakura fell backwards in shock and pressed against the wall. Tomoyo, Syaoran, and everyone else down there turned their heads in shock. Sakura's scream was so loud it woke up Eriol and Kaho immediately.

"B-b-but Onii-I mean, Kinomoto T-Touya, I can't be Sakura! I mean, ummm. she died!" Touya grabbed her hand. "Yes, she did. But you're her ghost!"

There was dead silence. until everyone (except Kaho, who remained calm), Syaoran, Tomoyo, Sakura, Meiling, Eriol, fell to the floor in exasperation.

Kaho calmly walked up to Touya and put her finger to his lips. "Calm down, Touya-kun. I know how much you miss your sister, but you have to stop looking for her like this." "Kaho." Touya muttered, unsure what to say. "This girl, I can tell you truthfully, is not the ghost of your sister. I've been traveling with her quite some distance from here. I know there's a resemblance, and they do act a little similar, but she is not the ghost of your sister. After all, we can all see her, can't we?" Touya sighed and nodded. "I'm sorry, Satsuki-san. I guess I just miss my sister too much." a tear ran down his cheek.

Sakura's eyes began to water. "No. there's no need to apologize. I understand." She thought to herself, "this is really my brother, crying, for me." She stretched her arms out and hugged Touya, trying to comfort him. "It's okay." Touya scratched his chin. "But there's two things I want to know. One: Why do you keep trying to call me onii-chan?" Sakura blushed and stepped back. "Umm. I." "Because you look so very much like our brother." "Hoe?" Tomoyo stepped up and smiled, giving one of her patented lies. "I just noticed it now. You really do look like our brother, Toru. He spends so much time at a college different than mine, and since Keiko is still in high school, we rarely see him. I guess since you both look alike, she sees him in you."

Touya nodded. "I guess that makes sense. But my second question. Kaho. What are you doing here?" The mysterious ex-teacher to Sakura and her friends just smiled. "I can't tell you that." Touya stepped closer. "But, I-" Kaho just smiled and raised one finger in the air. "Don't worry, there's no need for you to know right now. Trust me. In the end, it will be all right." Touya stood still, and silent, trying to comprehend what Kaho could have meant, but he knew nothing of what was going on. "Okay. I trust you. If you're with all of these people, I trust them, too."

Touya picked up his bag and headed for the door. "I promised dad I'd meet him at the University today. He's been there since early this morning, working on something. I'll bring him some food and help him for a bit. We should both be back early tonight." He closed the door and left.

Meiling and Tomoyo approached Sakura. "Hoe? What are you doing?" They each grabbed her hand. "Daidouji-san asked me to help her get you ready for something," said Meiling with a smile. Tomoyo just nodded and smiled. "Hoe?" "Oh, and maybe Shaoran wants to join us, and maybe Yue, Ruby Moon, both Keros, and Spinnel Sun. Plus, that Eriol guy. he'll come, no doubt." Meiling added. "HOEEEE! What are we going to need all of them for?" "And what am I supposed to do," Syaoran said, utterly clueless. Tomoyo just grinned and said, "You'll see."

The very ground shook with the roar of the giant beast over the forest. The giant reptile was covered from head to toe in protective scales. It was a walking mound of defense, only its long, lizard-like tail was trying to whip through the air and its turtle-like mouth snapped in the air.

A streak of light surged through the air like lightning and struck the lizard in the mouth, causing it to make a giant roar. Yue dropped down to the top of a tree, standing on the toes of one bare foot, and prepared another arrow. Two cat-like creatures, one black and one yellow, flew above the giant monster and came flying down, scorching it with fire from their mouths. "It's not working!" Kero said to Spinnel. "I know. That hide is too thick. Yue's arrow shows it has to be hurt from within." "Then that's where we'll hit it!" Ruby moon popped up beside the two beasts and she and Yue fired at the same time. However, this time the beast saw their attack and turned its back to the arrows, absorbing them. It charged down the empty hillside towards them. "It's coming this way!" Kero shouted.

Then, Sakura arrived. "JUMP!" Sakura leaped from the ground, rustling the tree Yue sat on and she got a good look at the creature. "I know! WATERY!" The Spirit of Water emerged form her glowing staff, and it drenched the beast. "SYAORAN! NOW!"

"It's okay, Syaoran, just try your hardest," his Kero said, as the boy rode him in his true form. "I. will." Syaoran took out his deck of Clow Cards, which had all reverted to normal when Sakura died, and he drew one. He took out his sword, which had been summoned on the ground. He threw the card straight ahead and when it came back, he touched it with the tip of his sword, causing both the sword and card to glow in a rainbow of colors. "FLY!" Since Syaoran has only a sword, a pair of white wings sprouted from his back and he flew into the sky beside Sakura. He grabbed another card and threw it above him. "THUNDER!" The skies over the beast darkened and a screaming hound of pure electricity leaped through the air. It landed on the back of the reptilian beast and howled. A bolt of lightning came from above and struck it, causing the monster to roar in pain. Sakura drew another card and threw it straight ahead. "SHOT!" A tiny fairy-like creature emerged from this card, and immediately began to fire all it had at the creature's mouth. All of its shots went into the jaw of the beast, and it slowly dissolved into nothingness. Sakura, Syaoran, Kero, Spinnel, and Ruby Moon all gave a cheer. "That was great!" exclaimed Ruby Moon.

"FLY!" Sakura sat on her staff, surveying the area. Tomoyo flew up in her angelic form to speak to Sakura. She held onto her camcorder. "That was stupendous! Certainly, I could expect no less from my Sakura-chan!" A sweat drop rolled down Sakura's head. "Tomoyo, remind me why I'm doing this again." "Your outfit, of course!" Sakura looked down at her latest outfit. It was a pink dress, where the skirt was shaped like overlapping Sakura blossoms that went halfway to her knees. Her coat was just a pink vest with a pink rose pinned to the front. "It's a little. ummm. pink, too. Even more than usual, if that's possible." Tomoyo inspected the jacket and said, "Yes, I do think I might want to move to a nice red or blue. And the skirt looks too light, so, the wind must really be a bother if it tangles your legs."

Syaoran floated up on his wings and asked, "Wait a minute. Are you telling us that the only reason we fought that giant monster was so you could make adjustments to Sakura's costume?!" He looked quite upset and angry. Tomoyo nodded. "Of course!" Syaoran sighed. "How did you even know a monster would BE here?" Sakura blushed. "Ummm. I kind of. created it. with the Create Card. because Tomoyo told me to." Kero looked down below at them and asked, "Is that true?" Tomoyo just nodded. Keroberos smiled. "So, Tomoyo, you can be quite evil when you want to be." Tomoyo looked down. "Well, now that Sakura has changed all the cards, I had to think of some way to get Sakura back in her outfits so I can see what is best, and then get it on tape." Tomoyo laughed out loud at her own plan, causing Sakura and Syaoran to slowly back away. "That girl scares me." Ruby Moon said. Tomoyo dropped to the ground for a second and she spoke with Meiling, who was waiting below. Then she rose back up. "What was that all about?" Syaoran asked. "Oh, nothing, nothing."

Eriol called from down below to Syaoran. He and his two friends lowered themselves to him on the ground. "Well done, Syaoran. You too, Sakura. But I must admit, I'd never have expected you to take to using someone else's cards so fast, but you're performing quite well." Syaoran landed and his wings vanished. He bowed to Eriol. "Thank you." The Kero from this alternate world returned to his smaller form and landed on Syaoran's shoulder. "Hey, don't be so stiff. You deserve it! You've been going under a lot of stress. You lost your best friend, were forced to take on her responsibility, and have been tired all month for it, practicing." Sakura put her hand on his shoulders and smiled. "You've done so much, Syaoran." The boy's face immediately turned red and he went speechless. "I. errr. ummm. thanks. I."

Sakura thought for a second. "Well, if we have all the outfit decisions Tomoyo needs and I think we've warmed up for one day. Then why don't we go check at Mia at home? I mean, the whole reason we're HERE is because concentrating on Koji was so strenuous for her that she needed a break." Eriol turned away from Sakura to face Tomoeda, which was some ways off in the distance. "That's a good idea. I had her sleep on your bed. Hmm?" He looked at his watch. "It's already getting to be mid-afternoon, so your brother will be home soon, anyway." Sakura nodded. "That's a good idea! Come on, Syaoran! Fly with me!" Syaoran's face was still red. "Ummm. uhhh. Okay. I think the Fly Card is. uhhh.. Here it is!" Still clumsy with embarrassment from over praise, he threw the card forward and summoned it. "FLY!" A great pair of wings grew from Syaoran's back and he took off into the sky, side by side with Sakura.

When they reached the Kinomoto residence again, Sakura, Syaoran, and Tomoyo all landed on the roof of the house, put their wings away, and climbed through the window. "Here you go," Sakura said, holding Syaoran's hand to help him jump down through the window. Spinnel, the two Keros, and Yue came in shortly thereafter. A Kero was carrying Meiling on his back. "Where's Nakuru?" asked Syaoran. Tomoyo looked around. "I'm not sure where she could have gone-"

"AUGH!"

A scream of utter terror came from the front door. Sakura and everyone charged down the stairs to the front door. to see Nakuru sitting on top of Touya, who was face down on the concrete. "I said get off me," Touya said with more than just a hint of anger in his voice. "BUT I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" the insane girl screamed, still hanging onto his throat with a grip that could crush just about anything. "Well, I didn't miss you," Touya said coldly. "Oh, you're so CUTE when you're all huffy like that!" "Whatever." Touya stood up, with an extremely giddy Nakuru still clinging to him, as if he were a giant, cuddly, teddy bear.

Suppi just watched all of this from above on the roof. "Idiot." he muttered.

"Don't you have someplace to be, Akizuki?" Touya asked. Everyone except Eriol stood there, with a sweat drop, and stared. "Awwww. I told you, call me Nakuru! It's so much that I wanted to see you?" The annoyed boy just ignored her and walked inside with ease, dragging a small bag behind him.

Meiling's eye twitched and she slowly backed away. "Does she ALWAYS act like that?" Syaoran nodded. "Sadly, yes." As soon as Touya entered the front door, and everyone started to follow, a car pulled up into the driveway. The door opened and Fujitaka stepped out, carrying his briefcase. "Mr. Kinomoto!" Sakura said. "Hello!" Tomoyo added. "I'm getting better at acting like 'Keiko,' I think." Sakura thought to herself. "Hmmm? What are those?" Meiling asked pointing to Fujitaka. "Hello, all of you." Fujitaka said. "These? Oh, these are just some Nadeshiko flowers. It's. been 15 years today, actually, that Nadeshiko, my wife, died. So, I picked these up and will bring them to the cemetery, soon." He pulled out a branch of the most beautiful of cherry blossoms. "And these for my daughter." The crowd drew quiet. "Oh, I'm so sorry." Tomoyo said. "I. I didn't know. We must be a bother during these harsh times." Fujitaka smiled weakly. "No, no trouble at all. On the contrary, you are most helpful. Still. I never let Sakura see it, but at this time of the year, I've always been a little sad. Most of the year, it doesn't really bother me. I know my wife is happy where she is. but now. this year." Syaoran stepped up to Fujitaka and grabbed his arm gently. "It's okay. We understand. Come, why don't you just lie down?" Fujitaka looked up at the sky. "Okay. but I can't go to sleep. I just remembered. Nadeshiko. she and I always loved to stargaze during full moons, like there is tonight. She was always happy, and nights like tonight will be is no exception. So, I want to see it."

As Syaoran entered the house with Fujitaka, a thought hit Sakura. "Hold on, Tomoyo?" Her friend turned to face her. "Yes?" Sakura gave a look of uncertainty. perhaps she had misheard things this morning. "Didn't onii- chan say that he was going to go with my father to the University today?" Eriol nodded. "Yes, he did. What's your point?" Sakura stared at the door, slightly confused. "Well, if the both came home at the same time, from the same place, why was onii-chan walking here while my father drove home?" Tomoyo looked up for a minute and scratched her chin. "That is a good question. but did you notice he was carrying something?" "Hoe?" Sakura thought back. "I think so. but why would he.? Never mind. It's probably none of my business. Let's just go help my dad."

A minute later, Fujitaka was safe back in his study, working, and everyone was resting up. Meiling was helping Tomoyo in the kitchen, Nakuru, Yue, Kero, and Spinnel spoke of past adventures in the backyard, and everyone else was in the living room, where Mia lie, resting. "Are you feeling better and rested?" Eriol asked, charmingly, as if he were her father. The little girl looked up and smiled. "Yes, I am. I think tomorrow, we can leave. I can already start to get a fix on Koji." Kaho smiled. "That's wonderful. Rest up, then. Just call if you need anything, and we'll assist." Mia nodded as Kaho gave her usual encouraging smile. "And don't worry about any of this. Everything will turn out fine. I know it." Mia smiled. "No worries. Thank you." She yawned. "Shoot. I'm just a little younger. still, I get pretty sleepy." Sakura pulled up the covers on the blankets she was resting under as the girl fell asleep again. "Good-night."

Eriol left to follow Kaho downstairs while Sakura went to her room. She had built up a sweat fighting that monster of her own creation and wanted to change, when she noticed light coming from under her door. "Hmmm? Syaoran? Is that you in there?" "Did you call me?" Syaoran asked as he climbed up the stairs from below. "Hoe? No, I didn't. It's just. if you're here, Tomoyo and everyone is downstairs." She slowly opened her door to see.

"Kinomoto Touya-san?" Touya was lying down on her bed, stretched out, until she entered, and he sat up. "Oh. you're back." His face turned slightly red. "What are you doing in Syaoran's room?" Touya sighed and blushed more. "I. had to do something."

He reached over the bed and pulled up a white bag with a crown drawn on the side. "For you." He said quietly. "Sakura looked at the bag silently. "For. me? Why?" Touya remained silent. Inside was an endearing plush, white teddy bear with angel wings and a halo. "What. Thank you. it's. ADORABLE! But. why?" Touya sighed. "Look, I'm sorry I called you a monster and accused you of being Sakura. So, I wanted to buy you something.. But keep this in mind: I DON'T like to apologize, so don't tell anyone, okay?" Sakura smiled, and Syaoran did too. "Thank you!" Sakura said, hugging her onii-chan. "H-hey! Cut it out! I already apologized," Touya shouted. Sakura looked down at the bear. "You know. I think this gives me an idea."

Hours pass.

"Pardon me, Mr. Kinomoto?" Kaho sensei said, entering the study slowly, just peeking in through the door. Fujitaka spun around in his desk to face her. "Yes? Is something the matter?" Kaho grinned and shook her head. "No, nothing like that. There's just something I'd like to show you." Fujitaka dropped his eyes in thought, wondering what she could possibly show him in his own house. She opened the door fully and walked him through the kitchen and through the door to the backyard. "Excuse me, but, where are we going?" Fujitaka asked. "You'll see," said Kaho, remaining cheerful as ever.

Night had already fallen and the stars were out. As the rounded the house, a gentle light slowly came into view. ".Fireflies?" Fujitaka wondered. As they approached, they saw it was not fireflies, but small lanterns in the ground. They sat on the ground, around a long table, covered in the dinner for the evening. "What. what is all this?" Sakura and Tomoyo stepped into the light. Sakura wore a larger version of her kimono from the summer festival she went to with Yukito. It was long, pink, with pictures of Sakura blossoms sewed into it. A large, red ribbon was wrapped around her waist and she walked in traditional sandals. Her hair was wound up very nicely with two flower pins, one on each side. Tomoyo wore her garb from the festival, as well. It was very similar to Sakura's, only a light yellowish-green with yellow flowers printed on it. Her hair was braided with a large, yellow ribbon.

Sakura smiled and hugged her father. "Well, you seemed so sad, and wanted to stargaze like always, so we took the liberty of setting up dinner out here under the stars." Tomoyo continued, "After all, you said you and your wife loved it, and we wanted to pay you back for your hospitality." Fujitaka's eyes lit up and a giant smile came to his face. "Oh, but you didn't have to." "We WANTED to." Sakura stated. "Syaoran came out wearing his own green robe. "Come, sit down." Touya came next, carrying a tray of food. His face was red, doing all this work in his own tan robe, covered in peach designs. "Remind me how I got talked into being the waiter like this." Meiling stepped in, dressed in her bright red kimono, similar to her battle costume, with the yin-yang symbol between her legs and on her back. "Because your other friend got to be chef." Yukito set the final piece of food down at the table (surprisingly, he was not eating it). "Oh, hello Mr. Kinomoto!" He was dressed in a white robe that was imprinted with a large gray-white rabbit on the front and back. Meiling waved her hand. "Besides, you've had plenty of experience as a waiter."

(Author's note: This Yukito is not the same Yukito that came with Sakura through the portal in the form of Yue. It is the Yukito of this world. Yue, Kero, and Suppi obviously would not want to be seen. Nakuru on the other hand.)

"Uhhh. Akizuki?" Touya said. "Could you let go of my neck while I'm carrying a tray? And what are you even still DOING here?" Nakuru was in her butterfly-covered, red kimono, clinging to Touya's poor neck, yet again. "But how could I leave now? Besides, I wanted to help!"

Even Mia was there. She sat down at one of the tables in a light blue kimono with campanula blossoms on it. A tight, dark blue sash was wrapped around her waist. She seemed a little tired and quiet, but fine.

"Wow. I can't. I can't believe you'd go to all this trouble for me." Tomoyo just pulled a seat out for him at the end of the table. "Don't worry, it's no trouble at all." she said, and they all sat down to eat.

When they finished, Fujitaka leaned back and stared straight up into the sky. "They're beautiful, aren't they?" Sakura stood up. "They are. Hey, everyone, follow me!" She ran to the side of the house, baffling everyone. Still, everyone stood and followed, leaving the messy tables as is. Sakura grabbed a ladder from the side of the house and set it up. Tomoyo saw this and held it steady. She began to climb. "Keiko-san. Ummm. May I call you that?" Touya asked. "Sure," Sakura said, smiling. "Keiko-san, where are you going?" Sakura reached the roof. "To the roof, of course. If the stars are great tonight, we can get a better view from up here!" Without another word, everyone began to climb. Tomoyo was the last up and Touya held the ladder sturdy from the top while she climbed.

Sakura lied down beside Syaoran and Yukito and gazed up at the glimmering moon. "It's such a beautiful evening, isn't it?" Sakura asked Syaoran, rolling over to him. He nodded. "Yeah. the moon's full, the stars are bright, the air is clean, and you're beautif-" Syaoran stopped mid-sentence, realizing he was about to say how he felt of Sakura, even if it wasn't the one from his world and she was a bit older. Deep down, she was the same Sakura. "Hoeee? I'm what?" Sakura said, completely oblivious to what he meant. He eyes became small slits and she just stared at him, dazed and confused. "Errr. nothing. say. Mr. Kinomoto, what do you think? Mr. Kinomoto?"

Everyone turned to see Fujitaka, sitting at the highest point of the house, staring blankly at the moon. "Mr. Kinomoto, are you all right?" Mia asked, crawling over to him on all fours. Fujitaka shook his head and came to. "Ah, I'm sorry. I was lost in thought. I just thought I heard. some.thing. or someone." "Hoe? Someone?" Sakura muttered. "Would it happen to be. someone you know well?" Kaho asked. Fujitaka shook his head again. "Just forget about it. It's not something to worry about. I'm just a little out of it tonight. I'm thinking of memories of days long past. that's all." Touya sighed. "Well, if you say you're okay." He eyed the moon. "But I do sense something familiar."

More and more minutes passed which became an hour or so. Most everyone had fallen asleep. Syaoran lied stretched out, his head on Sakura's stomach. Mia sat up against the chimney, sound asleep, with Meiling leaning against it as well, and Tomoyo at her feet. Kaho was still awake, but Eriol lie asleep, his head in her lap. Yukito and Nakuru slept beside Touya, with both Yukito and Nakuru's arms around him subconsciously.

Fujitaka, though, still sat awake. "I still feel it. What is it? Who's there?"

Sakura's nose started to tickle. She scratched it in her sleep, but it didn't go away. She woke up and saw it was a sakura blossom. "Hoe? Where did this come from?" She sat up, and Syaoran woke up. "Oh, I'm sorry Syaoran!" He rubbed his eyes and sat up as well. "It's okay, no problem. What's wrong?" Another cherry blossom landed on his head. "Where did this come from?" He asked. Tomoyo woke up, too. "Hmmm? Sakura? Syaoran? Why are you up? And where did this nadeshiko blossom come from?" "I don't know. What about. these. sakura." Syaoran stopped prematurely and stared above them as a gust of flowers filled the cool, night air. "HOEEE! Where did all these flowers come from!" Tomoyo grabbed her camera and started to film it, but still looked concerned. "It's just like the time you caught the Flower Card! But you caught all of the cards and Eriol said he was the one playing all those tricks to help you. So this can't be the work of Clow Reed!" Meiling yawned as she woke up. "What's going on, Shaoran? And why do you have a bunch of flowers on your head?" Syaoran shook his head and the flowers fell. "What the hell is going on?" He asked.

Sakura helped Eriol stand up, and while he was still drowsy, she asked, "Eriol, are you SURE you're not doing this? Did you create these flowers?" Still exhausted, Eriol yawned and put his hand over his mouth before saying, "What flowers? I've been asleep. I haven't even used any magic since this morning."

Fujitaka got to his feet. ".Are. you here.? Sakura.? Nadeshiko.?"

A blinding light came from the moon, and three figures slowly floated into view. "Who's that?!" Sakura asked. The light dimmed and the three people came into view. Floating there, in the air, were three gorgeous angels. Each was a beautiful girl, dressed in a long, flowing, white gown, blowing in the wind just as fast as her hair. A pair of feathery, pure white wings spread from their backs, looking more majestic than the strongest of falcons and more lovely than the most majestic of doves.

Sakura and everyone gasped. "It's. me!" Sakura gasped. "Me, too!" Tomoyo added.

Indeed, when the faces of the three angels became visible, the group found themselves facing Sakura, Tomoyo, and Nadeshiko.

The angel of Nadeshiko opened her eyes and smiled beautifully at her husband. "Hello, Fujitaka. it's been some time." He smiled back. "Sakura.. Nadeshiko. Daidouji. you've all come back. to see me?" The Angel Sakura shook her head. "We came to see everyone." Touya stared in shock. "But. but. why?" Angel Tomoyo clasped her hands and smiled, saying, "Because we saw that as much as you were getting on with your lives. you were worried for our happiness. We want to make you happy, though. all of your happiness." Angel Sakura flew over landed on the roof and hugged her father. "You shouldn't worry for us."

Tears began to pour from his eyes. "Sakura. I. I." Nadeshiko put one finger to his lip. "You don't need to say anything." Angel Sakura landed before her onii-chan and smiled again. "Onii-chan. You've always picked on me. but I always knew you were just trying to act tough. Thank you for caring." Touya blushed. "Well, I. I." Sakura just quieted him and stated like her mother, "It's okay. I understand perfectly. You don't need to say a word."

Syaoran stared at the Angel Sakura and then Sakura herself. "But if she. and you. and. Wait. hold on. Who.?" Sakura bent down to Syaoran's height and whispered, "I'm Sakura. but this must be the me that died here in your world." Angel Tomoyo floated over to the two and hugged them both suddenly. "It is good to see you both again." Sakura sweat dropped. "Ummm. Well, actually, for me, it hasn't been too long." Tomoyo came over and greeted her double. "Good evening!" The angelic doppelganger turned to her and smiled back. "Hello, too! I'm glad to see me." "Yes, it is a pleasure. It was so nice of you to drop by and visit." The angel smiled. "I could say the same."

Mia, Syaoran, Meiling, Sakura and even Sakura's angel sweat dropped again. "Did anyone else think one Daidouji-san was more than strange enough?" They all nodded in agreement.

Angel Sakura returned to her father and brother and said, but to say why we're here, we have come back for now to help. You see. We miss you all up in Heaven. but it is a beautiful place up there. And we are not lonely. and we will meet again one day. So. father. brother. you do not have to worry. E are very happy, and someday, we'll all be together again." Fujitaka's face lit up, and a tear dropped to the roof. "Thank you. that's all I needed to hear. As long as. you all are happy. I can live my life in happiness." Touya stayed silent, but the look on his face, a look of bashfulness and happiness at the same time. Deep in his eyes, one could see he was glad, as well.

Angel Sakura hugged her mother and smiled. "And now, I live with my mother and." She hugged Angel Tomoyo, "One of my best friends." "One of.?" Syaoran muttered, trying to remain unheard. His attempts were unsuccessful, though, and Sakura hovered over to him. She bent in closer to his face, making their lips almost touching. Immediately, his face reddened and his heart pounded. "Syaoran. you are the other. My other best friend. and. I think before I can return to Heaven, I must speak with you." The poor, embarrassed boy almost felt his heart stop in shock. "A-a-a-a-a-alright." Angel Sakura turned to her mother and said, "Mother, before I return with you." Nadeshiko knew this would come and only said, "Don't worry. Take all the time you need. I have my own things to take care of."

Eriol took the hint. "Hmmm. It looks like we're the crowd today. I think we'd best just leave for now." Before anyone could object, he, Kaho, Nakuru, Meiling, and Mia were gone. Only Sakura, Tomoyo, Syaoran, and Yukito remained, the latter of which walked over to Touya. "This must be awfully confusing for you." He just nodded in agreement. He put his arm on Touya's shoulder. "Here, let's go. we can talk in private down there." They both then climbed down the ladder.

"Come, follow me!" Angel Sakura said. She grabbed onto Syaoran's hand and flew off the roof, much to his surprise, but he didn't yell. He was used to heights. Angel Tomoyo grabbed Sakura by the hand, but she wasn't so quiet at first out of sheer surprise. "Where are we going?!" she asked, but quickly remembered her angel form talking about a private place. However, this angel Tomoyo didn't take Sakura closer to her angel; instead, she took her a safe distance away, under a small tree at the edge of the woods. "Here. let's not disturb them." Angel Tomoyo said.

"Syaoran. it's been a long time," said the beautiful and young angel to her friend. "Yes. it has. Two or three months to be more accurate," Syaoran replied, his face now a normal, peach color again. He seemed more sad then embarrassed. "Things just haven't been the same after you died. Even Kereberos stopped eating." Angel Sakura sighed. "I did not mean to leave you so soon. I never wanted to make you unhappy." A tear rolled down her cheek, fell to the ground, and vanished. She was an angel, so she could not shed real tears. "I saw you crying. for the first month. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to spy." Syaoran held onto her. Though she did not really exist, he could still touch her. "Sakura. You didn't make me sad. You've made me only happy." He stared her in the eyes and smiled, not a hint of redness came to his face. What he said came from the heart. "I admit. I miss you. and it hurts. It hurts a lot. But..." He smiled and put his hand in her hair. "As long as you're happy, I'm happy."

The angel blushed and twiddled her fingers, staring at her bare, floating feet. "Thank you."

Angel Tomoyo stared off at a distance, her eyes glistening, and a video recorder in one hand. "It's just so adorable! Confessions of feelings. all from my Sakura-chan and her dear Li-kun." Sakura sweat dropped again and stared at her angel friend strangely as they sat on a tree branch. "Ummm. Do you think it's okay for us to listen to what she's. I mean I am. saying.? And I didn't know angels even had VCR's to use."

Angel Sakura stopped looking at the ground and started to smile. "Thank you. and remember. we can be together again. someday." Syaoran looked up at the bright moon. "You mean. up there? In Heaven? As angels?" Sakura floated up higher. "Here. hold my hand." She offered him her hand and he held on tight. Suddenly, they both rose even higher until they both floated above the town. "Now. You don't have to hold on. I can keep you flying."

However, Syaoran didn't let go. "You know. I think I'd like to hold your hand still." "Oh. okay." They both blushed, but then forgot their embarrassment when they looked around them. The town below and the stars above. Everything was perfect. No painting, poem, or story could recreate the feeling they had seeing it all fit together.

"Syaoran." Sakura began. "You asked if we would be together in Heaven. Well, all people go to Heaven. but only the most innocent, the purest, and the kindest become angels." Syaoran turned his head away and looked disappointed. "Then it's no wonder you're an angel. But. I guess. well, I guess one day, after I die, you'll have to stop by and visit me there." Sakura smiled. "Don't worry, Syaoran. I already know you're going to be one." He looked at her again, and raised an eyebrow. "How do you know?" She smiled. "Well, you're the nicest boy I've met." He blushed. "You're very sweet." He blushed worse. "Well, to me, you are more than qualified. Plus, I've talked with some of the head angels, and they seem to agree you're a very good person with a strong heart."

Syaoran couldn't take it anymore and looked away. "Errr. well. I." He pulled his legs into an Indian-style position and spun around to her again. "But. can I ask you one question?" Sakura nodded. "Well, you've said you're happy in Heaven." He stared into the moon. "But. are you happier than you would be here? Do you still wish you were alive?" Sakura didn't know what to say. "I. I don't know." Her emerald eyes, still shining, even after death still glowed. "I love being with my mother. and. Tomoyo. but. Still, while I am happy. My heart hurts." "Your heart?" She clutched her chest. "Yes. My heart. It feels so empty. I have so many friends, still. but I still feel a little lonely. I do miss my friends at school. I'll never know who Rika-chan's love is. I'll never be afraid of one of Naoko-chan's scary stories again. I even miss falling for Yamazaki-kun's lies. I miss onii- chan calling me a monster every morning, too. I miss Kero's cheerfulness and energetic ways. I miss my dad's smile, always letting me know things were okay. I know I would meet them all again someday, but right now. I still miss them. I'm a little afraid that when I do see them again they'll have forgotten me."

"No. That's not true." Syaoran stood up. "Hoe?" "Sakura, people could never forget you. Your friends and family couldn't forget you in ten billion years." A tear fell down Sakura's cheek. "Do. you really mean that?" "I do." Syaoran nodded. "Would I ever lie to you? Would a friend lie to a friend?" "No. But I guess I should add. Most of all. I've missed you." Syaoran clenched his fist. "Sakura. I can't let this happen."

"Hoe?"

Syaoran looked more determined than ever. "Sakura. you. or I should say the you from that other dimension told me she is alive because I saved her. Or the other me saved her. whatever. in any case. If I can find the man who killed you. I can save you all. You can still live. We can be together NOW." Sakura's eyes perked up. "You. you mean it?" He just nodded. "Oh, that's wonderful!" She leapt at him, and hugged him tight. "I can live again?" She asked, still clenching him in midair. "Yes. you can. and this time, we'll stay together. I lost you once. and I won't make the same mistake twice." Sakura gasped and dropped back. "But. that man. he. he killed me. I don't want you to get hurt. I mean. I. I'm still happy in Heaven, but. Well, I don't want you to risk your life for me." Syaoran faced the stars. "Sakura. I don't think I can wait to be with you again." Sakura blushed even worse. "You. can't.?" Syaoran smiled. "Don't worry about it. After all, the Sakura from that other world. She was saved by me from her dimension so I know we can do it." Sakura's eyes lit up. "I. can't believe it. I can be alive. and not just me. but Tomoyo, too! I really don't know what to say." Syaoran held her tight. "You don't have to say anything. this is what I want to do." Sakura's face was no longer red. She looked him in the eyes and said,

"Well. What I want to say, Syaoran is. I love you."

"Sakura. I love you, too."

They both embraced in the light of the full moon behind them.

Mia giggled to herself. "It's so romantic, isn't it?"

Sakura (The one this story has been following since chapter 1, not the angel. ^^;;;;; ) turned around and gasped. She and Tomoyo had been hovering at a safe distance, watching, but they had not realized Tomoyo, Meiling, Mia, Kaho, Kero, the other Kero, Suppi, Nakuru, and Eriol were all watching, floating just above the tops of the trees (Thanks to a little help from Eriol). "HOEEEEEEEE! SINCE WHEN WERE YOU ALL HERE?!" Her face went completely red until the redness and her hair was all that covered her face.

Meiling laughed, eating a few snacks. "What do you mean, 'what are you doing here?' We could ask you the same thing! In any case, we just wanted to watch! Why is that so embarrassing? No need to turn so red," she said. Eriol smiled, but had a look of complete knowingness. He knew exactly why she was blushing. "Come now, Sakura. There's no need to be embarrassed. Hearing your feelings from another source is nothing to be embarrassed about, especially when it's a confession of love."

Sakura blushed even worse. Tomoyo, though, began to capitalize on the moment and pulled out her camera so she could record this. "Not only do I get to HEAR Sakura confess to her love, but I get to tape two of them at once! I feel as if I've gone to Heaven!" Of course, the Angel Tomoyo was taping her as well. She said, "No, I've been to Heaven, and this is so much better!" Both of their eyes began to sparkle brighter than the stars overhead. Everyone sweat dropped again. "I guess the more things change, the more they stay the same." said Mia. Meiling added, "And I guess even death can't change who a person is. Still, I guess this is a load off your chest, having all of your feelings let out." Sakura didn't stop turning red, despite all the 'comforting' remarks. "Well. ummm. She may be me, but she's still not. ummm. me. so." Tomoyo managed to stop gazing off into her fantasyland and tried to comfort her, "but you know, you've already said you loved Li-kun before in front of us. So why are you so shy now?"

Sakura backed off, stared at the ground and twiddled her fingers, just like her angel counterpart had done, and mumbled. "Well. ummm. when . I. That is. I never. actually said it TO. him. and I momentarily. forgot you were all still there. So."

Meiling yawned. "You know. It's really, really late. Maybe we should save Kinomoto the embarrassment and just go to bed."

Sakura's face returned to normal and she turned back towards her house. "Wait a second. We can't. though. I'm sleepy, too. But the angels will be leaving soon." she turned to Angel Tomoyo. "Won't you?"

Angel Tomoyo just pointed to the roof of the house. "I don't think we will tonight. Take a look." Everyone flew a little closer to see a great white object on the roof. Upon closer inspection, they showed Nadeshiko snuggling up with a sleeping Fujitaka, with her giant, soft, feathery wings wrapped around them. Both of them were smiling like it was their wedding day. Sakura had a tear crawl down her face. "So beautiful. Just like my father always said." She signaled for everyone to come together slowly and lift the couple gently. They carried them as carefully as could be through the air and into Fujitaka's room onto his bed.

Mia yawned and stretched her arms. "Well. It's about 1am. Maybe we should go to bed now." Sakura yawned in agreement and headed for the stairs to the living room. "Hmmm? Kinomoto?" Meiling looked at her strangely. "Aren't you sleeping in your room?" She shook her head and smiled. "I have the feeling. I won't need it tonight. I saw a little something as we were carrying my father in. So, I'll just join you tonight."

Everyone didn't know what she was talking about, until Meiling slowly opened Sakura's door just enough to peak through. "AH!" She shouted, but quickly covered her mouth and shut the door. "Ah. Shaoran. it's so good to see you happy."

Now, everyone seemed even more confused. The group snuck over to the door, and did exactly what Meiling saw. Inside, on Sakura's bed, both the angel and Syaoran lied, arm in arm, wings around them, smiling, exactly like Fujitaka and Nadeshiko.

Everyone smiled at the sight and went downstairs. Inside, Sakura's arm wrapped firmly around Syaoran and she sighed a sigh of relief and happiness.

The next morning, Sakura was the first to wake (which was quite miracle in itself, but after a night like the previous night, one would find sleep difficult). She stretched her arms over her head and got up off the couch to take a bath. Eriol and Kaho sat on the opposite couch, his head in her lap as Kaho subconsciously teased with his hair. Mia and Meiling were at their feet, as were Tomoyo and her angel counterpart. Above each of their heads was a Kero, and Suppi was lying on the table. Yukito, Touya, and Nakuru (much to Touya's protest) were all in Touya's room. Yue, who did not wish to be seen, was on the roof of the house.

As she sat down in the soothing tub, she glanced at the clock. It was only 6am. She had only gotten 5 hours of sleep, an all-time record for her. But after so much embarrassment and emotion, how could she sleep?

ZZZZZZ.

Well, Sakura fell asleep in the tub for a minute, so I guess she could. (Author's note: ::sweat drop::)

Well, falling asleep and dunking her head underwater woke her up quickly and then she started to shampoo her hair as she thought. "I guess today is the day we're leaving. And it looks like I still have my older body. But that's a good thing. I don't know how I'd explain to Mr. Kinomoto. I mean my dad. how I could shrink and look exactly like his daughter. Even if I am. Hoeee. I'm confusing myself." Just then, the sound of a door shutting and three different types of footsteps came down the stairs. "Ah, onii- chan, Yukito, and Nakuru must be awake." She resumed her bathing in silence until another door was shut and only one set of footsteps was heard. "Oh, that must be dad. But. if we're leaving today. I better thank him before we have to start getting ready!" She dunked her head under the water to remove the shampoo and quickly grabbed a towel, dried off, and put on some new clothes (Tomoyo had left the bag of her clothes for teenagers in the bathroom. After all, I doubt Sakura, at her age, wanted to wear clothes for a 10 year old. ^^;;).

As she headed out the bathroom door, wearing a light purple skirt and vest, she noticed her door was open to her room. She peeked in to see that Syaoran and the angel were gone. "Hoe? But I thought that the angels were staying! Tomoyo. I mean Angel Tomoyo. woke up beside me. So, where could she. I mean I. have gone?"

She slowly went down the stairs and peered over the side. There, at the table, Mia sat focusing, and Angel Sakura sat beside her, focusing as well. "Hoe? What's going on here?" Angel Sakura smiled and turned her head. "Ah, you're up! Good morning!" "Hoe? What are you all doing down here? Where are Touya and Syaoran? And Yukito and Nakuru?" Eriol leaned on the table and explained, "It's a school day. They all left. Nakuru didn't have to go, but she seemed to want to hang off your brother again. Mia was just using some of yours. or should I say your angel's powers to get a good, solid fix on Koji so that we could leave later today." Sakura hung her head. "Oh. leave. right."

"Is something the matter?" Tomoyo asked. "No, no. It's just. I've gotten so used to being here and helping out. I don't know if I want to leave. I know I sound crazy." Tomoyo shook her head. "It's understandable, Sakura-chan. Don't worry. But remember, we have our own family waiting. and. there was someone you promised to meet again." "SYAORAN! Oh, my God. How could I be so stupid? I was getting so used to it here that I forgot the reason why we were here! I'm so sorry!"

Mia smiled. "It's okay, Sakura. You haven't forgotten, we've just been distracted, what, with a giant, phony monster running rampant, learning of your own death, and angels coming to visit." Sakura laughed nervously. "Yes, I suppose it has been a bit strange around here lately."

Mia shouted, "Aha! I think I've concentrated enough power! I have a lock on Koji! With Sakura's help, I can see him clearly! We can leave anytime!"

Footsteps came from the top of the stairs. "Oh. You're all leaving?" It was Fujitaka. He was already dressed and coming down slowly. The tone of his voice seemed disappointed, but the look on his face showed nothing but pleasure. "Sakura nodded. "Well, soon, anyway. We really have to get going." She turned around to see where the two angels of herself and Tomoyo were, but they had vanished. They did not want Fujitaka to see them. Fujitaka was grinning from ear to ear. "Well. Promise to come back and visit sometime, Keiko-chan?" Sakura returned the smile and nodded. "Of course! We'll always come back." Fujitaka laughed. "This is a great day, then. First, I dream of my wife coming back as an angel. along with my daughter and her friend. just t show they were happy, giving me new hope, but then I know you'll all be back." Meiling scratched her cheek and laughed nervously. "Right. what nice. ummm. dreams."

An hour or so later, after breakfast, everyone had his or her items packed at the door. "Well, I hope to see you all again!" Fujitaka said to all. Sakura hugged him quickly. "Thank you so much." Eriol and the rest shook his hand. "Thank you." "Thanks for your hospitality." "It's been a pleasure." He just waved good-bye as they all set out down the road. Eriol strode along side Sakura and said, "So, where are we going to go that's wide open enough for us to transport out of here?" Sakura winked and said, "We're not leaving. yet. We have ne bit of unfinished business to take care of."

The Angel forms of Sakura and Tomoyo floated overhead, as Sakura knew, and they followed them off towards the school.

Yukito and Touya sat against the fence in gym class, talking quietly, when there came a tap on their shoulders from behind. On the other side of the fence was Sakura. "Oh, Keiko-chan. I didn't know you were coming here," said Touya. "No, I just stopped by to say goodbye." "You're leaving?" Yukito asked. "Don't worry, you'll see me again, soon." Yukito held his hands onto the fence. "Well, then I just hope we see each other again soon, Keiko." She bowed. "We will! Ja ne!" And she ran off.

Around the corner of the school building was Nakuru. "Are you ready?" Sakura asked. She nodded. She stepped to the side to show a younger Eriol, another Nakuru, and Suppi. "Ah, you're all here from this time, right?" Sakura asked. Eriol nodded. "I've heard of your situation. We're more than willing to offer our assistance." Sakura giggled somewhat evilly. "Then, I think it's time to give Syaoran his reward for being so kind."

At the end of the day, Syaoran packed up his bag and headed out the front of the school. "SYAORAN!" Sakura shouted, running to him. "I'm glad I found you!" He stared at her and asked with a tone of concern, "What's wrong?"

Sakura grinned. "Nothing's wrong. It's just. I put you through so much. Well, I just wanted to help you." He titled his head and gave her a confused look. "Help? Me? How?" Sakura pointed over the fence to the back of the school. "Do you see that kid on the bench at the very end of the school?" Syaoran squinted and put a hand over his forehead to see. "Yeah. What about him? I heard he just moved here a little while ago." Sakura shook her head. "He didn't 'move' here. And it's not really a kid. It's Koji!"

"WHAT?!" Syaoran screamed. All of the kids leaving the school turned suddenly and stared for a second. "Errr. it's. nothing." He said to the crowd before they slowly turned and walked away. "What do you mean its Koji? Why would he be here? How did you know?" Sakura answered, "Because Syaoran. I mean MY Syaoran. told me that he saved me by capturing Koji here, that he needed time to recharge his Mirror of Time because it was the first time he had used it for something like this. Plus, I know what he looks like and just carefully searched for him, with some help from some friends." "Friends?" Sakura pointed to the roof, where Eriol, Nakuru, and Suppi were stationed. "Mia's on the other side of the building. She was the one who locked on him. So. you said you wanted to find Koji, right? Well, here's your chance!" Syaoran smiled and bowed. "Thank you. Sakura-chan." "So, are you ready?"

By this point, all of the kids had left the school, so Syaoran was safe. He grabbed the pendant that hung around his neck and summoned his sword. At the same time, he grabbed the Clow Book from his backpack and summoned the staff, which he kept in his pocket. "All right! I'm ready!" "Good," Sakura said as she pulled out her cell phone that Tomoyo had given her so long ago. "Tomoyo?" She said into it. "Give the signal."

Koji sat reading a book on the bench beside the school, unaware that above him was a rather unfriendly looking Black Panther like cat. That is, until, it dropped down from above and landed beside him "YAH!" Koji screamed, falling off his bench. Out of his backpack came a bunch of weapons that scattered on the ground. He attempted to grab one, but Spinnel roared and scared him into running. He didn't go far, though, before falling over when two giant sparks hit the ground before him, as Yue and two Ruby Moons (one from each time period) hovered overhead. He staggered to his feet and ran again, only to have Tomoyo, in her angel form and the older Sakura descend from above, posed to attack. Koji backed up slowly. only to find himself backing towards Syaoran and two Keros, who held his sword straight out, poking Koji's arm. "You're surrounded, Koji. Give up," demanded the boy.

A minute or two later, Syaoran had "persuaded" Koji to open another portal to the past so he could rescue his friends. But before anyone could move, the Angels of Sakura and Tomoyo appeared again, right in them idle of the group. Angel Sakura said, "I have been watching all that you have done here. and. I thank you." She and Angel Tomoyo bowed. Sakura smiled. "It's no big deal. We're just glad to have helped." Angel Sakura smiled back. "Well, I hope this helps. When I linked with Mia, not only could she lock onto Koji's location, but I could see him. and I could feel Syaoran's presence. The Syaoran from your time is alive and well. I wish you the best of luck in finding him."

Sakura sighed in relief. "Thank you. I'm relieved to hear you know he's safe. But there's no time to lose! We all have places to go and friends to save!" Syaoran nodded in agreement. "Hai, you're right. We best hurry."

Sakura handed Tomoyo the Clow Cards again and she opened a dimensional portal. Mia concentrated, with help from Angel Sakura, and locked the portal onto the location. "Well, goodbye, Sakura from another world." Syaoran said, facing the portal. Sakura turned back and said, "Goodbye, Syaoran, from this world. But who knows? Maybe we'll meet again. and. good luck." He smiled back. "Good luck to you, too."

They all stepped through their respected portals and vanished once again.

Angel Sakura smiled. "Good luck to you all."

To be continued.

Stay tuned for more (hopefully) soon! (And hopefully, it won't be another filler ^^;; )