Syv: Hello!!! I'm so sorry for the long wait!
Sakura: Konichiwa!!!
Syv: Gomen, too, for making you all worried with that author note, I guess I was just being selfish. *Guilty look* I'm so SORRY!!!
Sakura: Don't worry, Syv-chan! No one's mad at you, ne minna-chan?
Syv: Really?
Readers: NO!!!
Syv: *shocked and feels like crying* Gomenasai…
Sakura: *glares at readers* they didn't mean that Syv-chan. No one's mad at you, I'm not mad at you.
Syv: Arigatou Sakura-chan. Thanks so much for the reviews…
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Syv: I-I guess I'll just start the s-story n-now then. *Sniffles* A-arigatou for the r-reviews. H-here it is…
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(Translation) ~only for uncommon words
'Thoughts'
"Talking"
Author note
In the last chapter of The Light of Love: The redheaded assassin sitting atop the tree lifted his hand to his head. 'What was that? Who were those people? I only recognize one of them, the cloaked man…he is Master.'
Sakura woke up to a bright Sunday morning; a great change of mood after what had taken place the night before. Sakura slowly got up from her place by the window where she had fallen asleep late last night. She changed into a simple yet beautiful sleeveless pink sundress that reached just below her knees as she tied a matching pink ribbon into her hair. She then took a small bag It's the same one as the bag she used during Movie 2 when she was in the amusement park and she first saw the Void Card and put the Sakura Cards in it before smiling and heading downstairs. She saw her father cooking breakfast and her brother by the table reading the newspaper with Kero eating candies in front of him. She remembered last night's events and smiled.
"Ohayo!"
Fujitaka, Touya and Kero looked at Sakura and smiled before replying with an almost same cheery note. Sakura smiled then turned to the picture of a beautiful woman with long sandy, almost greyish, hair and an elegant yellow dress on top of the table.
"Ohayo 'kaasan!"
Fujitaka smiled at his daughter before telling her to sit down and bringing out the food he had prepared. Touya rushed to help him as they all sat down to eat.
"Itedakimasu (thanks for the food)!"
They all ate heartily as they chatted on numerous things. When Sakura finished eating, she carefully placed her plate in the sink where it was Touya's turn to wash the dishes. She told them she was going out for a walk to enjoy the day as she strapped on her roller blades and skated away from her house.
She wasn't going anywhere particularly as she skated around Tomoeda enjoying the scenery and the feeling of the warmth of the sun on her skin. She skated to Penguin Park where little kids were running around happily without a care in the world. She stayed by the slide for a while watching the little kids and their parents enjoying the weather before heading away.
She skated by her school where people were playing all sorts of different sports or just chatting on the grass watching others play. She looked around at all the happy people enjoying themselves. While she was looking around, she spotted Yamazaki and Chiharu under a tree talking. She called to them as she skated in their direction.
Chiharu heard her name being called and looked up to see Sakura skating towards them. She waved her hand to show she heard her as she stood up to welcome Sakura.
"Sakura-chan! What are you doing here?"
"I was just skating around the place when I saw you guys," Sakura explained.
"Oh! Takashi and I were just chatting. He just finished his soccer practice and I cheered him on."
Sakura smiled at this before saying, "Okay, I'll leave you guys to enjoy your time here."
"Oh no, it's okay Sakura-chan. You can stay with us if you want."
"No, it's okay. I'll just be a bother. Anyway, I'm just skating around enjoying the day so I'll leave you guys now."
"Okay then. Matashita (see you tomorrow) Sakura-chan."
"Ja ne!"
After her conversation with Chiharu, Sakura headed to the place where the different shops were and looked at a few of the items they were selling and at the people crowding around the stalls. As she was looking around, she noticed Rika and Naoko buying some stuff. She skated towards them and greeted them heartily as she curiously peeked at what they were buying. After a short conversation with them and wishing them a happy time shopping, she left them and skated around some more.
She headed to the shrine where her former teacher, Ms. Mizuki Kaho, used to stay. She saw the place where people got these slips of paper that had fortunes written on them and she remembered the time when she got a fortune there too. She giggled a little reminiscing the memory. She also saw plenty of couples walking around the shrine talking happily and families enjoying themselves as kids scurried here and there. After a last look around, Sakura left the shrine.
It was near sunset when she headed to a grove of sakura trees where she skated to a particular tree. Looking at its branches searching for any sign that someone would be up there and satisfied that there was no one, she took off her skates and placed them by the bottom of the tree before climbing up. She enjoyed this place very much. It was like her secret hideout where she could think or just enjoy the breeze. She stayed there for a long time daydreaming or just relaxing, happy that she didn't have anything stressful to do. She was enjoying the feel of the wind caressing her face when someone below shouted her name. She looked down to find familiar amber eyes twinkling as it stared up at her.
"Syaoran!"
Syaoran smiled as he asked, "May I join you up there?"
"Sure!"
Syaoran climbed the tree and sat beside Sakura on a thick branch where they were hidden from view by several cherry blossoms. He stared at her fondly as he took in the enchanting smell of cherry blossoms all around him. He couldn't tell anymore where it came from, whether it was from the goddess before him or the flowers surrounding them.
Seeing Syaoran staring at her, Sakura looked at him quizzically before asking, "Doshitano (what's wrong)?"
Syaoran, nervous at being caught staring, looked away blushing madly and stammered, "N-nandemunayo (nothing)."
Sakura shot him a quizzical look before turning back to where she was facing the moment before and said, "It's so nice up here."
Syaoran barely looked at her afraid that she might see his tomato red face and nodded in response.
There was a short silence as both of them enjoyed the cool breeze when she sighed and questioned more to herself than him, "Why is Xue after me?"
Syaoran suddenly became serious and replied in a determined voice, "I don't know, but I'm going to make sure he doesn't ever come near you again."
Sakura looked carefully at Syaoran before turning back and smiling. She was sure Syaoran would protect her and she trusted him to do so.
Silence enveloped the two teens as they enjoyed the feel of the breeze and the sakura petals flying past them. The beautiful colours of purple, orange and yellow blended harmoniously as it spread all around them signalling the sunset. The breeze continued to caress the former card captors as they watched the magnificent sight displayed before their very eyes. Sakura petals swirled around them as if held by a whirlwind. They didn't take much notice of it as they suddenly became aware of each other.
Sakura's heart was thumping loudly against her chest that she thought the whole world could hear it. She glanced quickly at Syaoran before turning away.
'Why do I suddenly feel this way? Why? What is there about Syaoran-kun that makes my heart beat faster, my head spin and my stomach churn?'
Syaoran was thinking in almost the same manner.
'What's happening to me? I know I like her, yes "like" not "love", or what if it is…no, it can't be. But then again, maybe I do…'
About to say what he had in mind, Syaoran glanced worriedly at Sakura and took in a deep breath trying to calm his nerves. Unable to do so, he backed out of the idea and remained silent debating with himself whether to do it or not.
Suddenly, a foreign aura surrounded them as their thoughts were abandoned for the time being. Looking around, alert for any signs of danger, Sakura and Syaoran stood carefully on the branch they had been sitting on. The aura was a dark aura, they could tell, but it was different from that of Xue. It seemed to grow stronger with each turn of their heads. Soon they couldn't feel it anymore. Wondering what it was, they glanced at each other confusedly, hoping the other had some sort of answer. Unfortunately, there was no such luck.
Remembering how late it was, Sakura jumped down from their perch followed by Syaoran. Quickly putting on her skates, Sakura faced Syaoran with a small smile on her lips.
"Matashita (see you tomorrow) Syaoran-kun."
"Matashita (see you tomorrow)," Syaoran replied with a half smile, unnoticed by Sakura.
Sakura turned around and skated a short distance away from where Syaoran was standing before turning around again.
"Arigatou," she said in a soft voice that Syaoran might have thought it was a sigh of the wind.
She hurriedly turned away and skated towards the direction to her house. Syaoran, on the other hand, was left standing there with a surprised look plastered on his face. He slowly regained his composure before grinning to himself and walking toward the direction of his own house.
Unknown to the two of them, they were being watched. A girl of their age lightly jumped from her hiding place not too far from the tree in which Sakura and Syaoran stayed talking just moments before. The darkness covered most of her features except for her startlingly pale blue eyes flecked with orange. She stood staring at the place where Sakura and Syaoran talked. She stayed there for a few minutes before stalking off in a different direction from what either of the teens took.
Soon night passed and morning took over. It was Monday, which meant another school day for Sakura and the gang. Surprisingly, Sakura wasn't late for class like she usually was. Probably it was fortunate for on this very morning she would receive a surprise. Whether the surprise was good or bad, only time would tell.
"Ohayo," their teacher called to the class.
"Ohayo Terada-sensei," was their reply.
"All right, I have a surprise for you. Today, we will have a new student. She came from Canada and I hope you will make her feel at home here," Terada-sensei said as he beckoned someone just outside the door to enter.
As the class looked towards the open door, a girl with long forest green hair entered the room. Her head was down as her hair covered her eyes. She shyly shuffled into the room as she took her place beside Terada-sensei. The class was curious as to who this girl is. It's very rare for them to see girls with hair the colour of hers. As they all anticipated her introduction, Terada-sensei persuaded her to talk. Finally the girl started speaking.
"W-watashi wa (I am) Dryad Florahana desu. Please c-call me F-Flo. Y-Yorushikun (pleased to meet you)," she said shyly, her hair still covering her eyes.
"All right Dryad, sit in front of Kinomoto. Kinomoto raise your hand," Terada-sensei instructed.
Sakura raised her hand and Flo went to the seat in front of her. As she walked towards her seat, Syaoran glared at the girl. He wasn't sure why but he didn't like her.
"Konichiwa Flo-san! Watashi wa (I am) Kinomoto Sakura desu. Yorushikun (pleased to meet you)," Sakura said with a smile.
Flo glanced up at Sakura for a brief moment before nodding her head curtly and sitting down. What Sakura didn't notice was the grin that slowly inched its way into her features.
'I've found her.'
After several classes, the lunch bell rang. Students hurriedly exited the classroom in their enthusiasm for a change in scenery. Sakura and the gang walked slowly out and headed towards their favourite eating spot, below the petals of a sakura tree, where Rika, Chiharu, Yamazaki, and Naoko joined them that afternoon. They were enjoying themselves in an enthusiastic conversation when their topic suddenly turned to the new student, Flo.
"Sakura-chan, what do you think of Flo-san," Chiharu asked.
"I don't know. She seems pretty shy but I think she's okay. How 'bout you guys?"
Rika, Naoko and Tomoyo agreed with her. Eriol nodded and Syaoran said nothing.
"I don't know, but what's with her hair and how come she never shows her eyes," Meiling said.
"Did you know that girls with green hair are said to be the spirits of trees that have come to talk to humans," Yamazaki never got to finish his statement due to a flying hand that had hit him on the head.
"Enough lies," Chiharu said with a forced grin.
Everyone started laughing. They continued to talk as they finished their food. The bell rang signalling the end of lunch as they headed to their classroom.
The rest of the day went by as usual with Sakura daydreaming through most of the classes and the teacher scolding her. After classes, Sakura, Tomoyo, Meiling, Syaoran and Eriol went home together.
Days passed quickly. A month has passed already since Flo first came to the school. Some people started to like her like Sakura and the others but Syaoran still didn't trust her. One afternoon, Sakura and the gang were about to go home when Sakura said she left something in her locker.
"You guys go ahead. I'll just see you tomorrow," she said.
"Okay, take care Sakura-chan. Matashita (see you tomorrow)," Tomoyo replied as they all went ahead.
As soon as they were out of sight, Sakura headed back into the school towards her locker. She opened it and brought out her skates. She smiled to herself as she closed her locker. When she looked back up, pale blue eyes flecked with orange stared back at her. She jumped back in surprise.
"Daijoubu ka (are you all right)," the owner of these weird coloured eyes asked with a trace of concern.
Noticing the hair of the speaker, Sakura sighed as she replied, "Oh, it's only you Flo-san. You scared me."
Grinning a little, Flo said, "Where are your friends? Are you alone?"
"They went ahead 'coz I left something," Sakura replied showing her the skates.
Flo nodded as a wider grin spread itself on her face, "Do you want to go home with me then?"
Sakura nodded.
They went outside on the steps as Flo waited for Sakura to put on her skates. When Sakura finished, they left the school heading towards the direction of Penguin Park. When they reached Penguin Park, Flo stopped. Sakura looked at her bewildered.
"Doshitano (what's wrong) Flo-san?"
Seeing the park was empty, Sakura looked at Flo questioningly.
Suddenly, leaves started blowing and wind swept by Sakura flinging dust and sand in her eyes partially blinding her. The dust gathered around Flo as it seemed to consume her. Sakura watched through partly closed eyes as the wind slowly died down.
Where Flo stood a moment before, was a girl with the same long wavy forest green hair and pale blue orange-flecked eyes as Flo yet she looked totally different. She wore a tight-fitting yellow shirt with sleeves that reached her elbows and a turtleneck collar and her deep purple skirt was like one of those tight seductive mini-skirts that had slits on both sides. She wore long purple boots lined on top with yellow that reached her knees and there were deep purple marks lining her eyes and a streak of green mascara from her forehead down to her chin on the left side of her face passing by her eye. She had a malicious grin as Sakura stood there staring.
Regaining her composure, Sakura glared at the girl.
"Who are you? What have you done with Flo?" DENSE!!! ^^
"I am Flo," the girl answered.
Seeing Sakura become tense, the "new" Flo just stood there smirking at her.
"What do you want," Sakura demanded.
"I want to please my Master. Xue doesn't seem to be doing too well of a job so I'm going to finish it for him."
Suddenly, thin needle-like objects appeared in her hand. Before Sakura was able to think, they were heading for her. She was frozen in shock and fear. She closed her eyes, afraid to know what would happen next.
Sakura held herself feeling strong gusts of wind sweep past her. The force of the wind was so strong and it was so loud that Sakura had this feeling as if the wind itself was furious. When it finally died down, she felt a pair of arms hold her in an embrace as she slowly opened her eyes. When she looked up, a pair of concerned amethyst eyes stared back at her.
"Daijoubu ka (are you all right) Sakura-chan," a female voice asked.
Looking behind the person who embraced her, Sakura saw Meiling and Eriol looking at her concerned. Tomoyo let go of her hold on Sakura as she stared at her best friend.
Sakura just stood there trying to register what they were saying. When it finally dawned on her, she smiled weakly at them.
Seeing Sakura's smile, the three teens relaxed a little but still remained concerned as they watched Sakura look around.
"Ano…where's Syaoran-kun?"
Her question was left unanswered as Sakura and Eriol felt a strong aura heading for them. Before any of them could react, needles were heading for Sakura.
Everything seemed to be going in slow motion. Tomoyo and Meiling watched in horror as they saw the needles. Eriol, unable to move quickly enough to try and save Sakura, just stood there watching grimly. Sakura just stood there with her eyes closed waiting for the impact. Just before the needles made contact, a shadow descended before Sakura.
A few seconds passed with no one making a move. Sakura, puzzled as to why she didn't feel anything, slowly opened her eyes to see a back facing her dressed in white garments lined with a silvery colour and long white hair that touched the floor.
"Yue-san!"
Everyone slowly seemed to come alive as sighs of relief could be heard all around. Yue turned to look at Sakura and smiled slightly before becoming serious again.
He pointed towards the bushes where the needles had come out and said, "Keroberos is there. The boy is with him."
Shocked, Sakura looked at the place where he had pointed before disappearing into the bushes.
"Sakura!"
Tomoyo was about to run to her when Eriol stretched out a hand signalling her to stop. Yue turned to look at Eriol before following Sakura. Meiling, on the other hand, wasn't about to miss out on the action. Disobeying Eriol's command to stay put, she ran after Yue. Eriol just sighed motioning Tomoyo to follow him as they disappeared after them.
When Sakura ran into the bushes she had pulled out her key and transformed it into her star staff on her way to the place where Kero and Syaoran were supposed to be. When she reached the clearing, she saw the "new" Flo standing nearest her and Syaoran and Kero across from Flo. Kero had a few blood patches on his fur but otherwise he looked fine. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for Syaoran. Blood was trailing down his left arm and his face while his clothes were badly torn and his right arm hung limp on his side.
Sakura gasped at the sight. Flo turned around sharply and upon seeing Sakura, a slow grin spread itself on her face.
"So, the Card Mistress has come to join us. About time too, I didn't know you send others to do your work for you. Next time, send stronger ones instead of these weaklings," Flo mocked.
Sakura glared at Flo as her eyes blazed.
"How dare you talk about my friends like that!"
Sakura's aura flared as a white light seemed to envelope her. Yue and the others arrived in time to see Sakura's transformation. They all watched with awe and fear at the same time, including Kero and Flo. Syaoran struggled to stand straight as he watched Sakura through heavy eyelids.
Sakura's blouse and skirt became a beautiful gown that clung to her curves nicely with a skirt that flared slightly reaching her ankles. Her sleeves seem to have vanished leaving it to be a sleeveless gown and the collar was like that of a turtleneck sweater but thinner and silkier fitting perfectly. Her socks and shoes vanished completely leaving her barefoot as her hair grew longer reaching her waist flowing elegantly. Her clothes were coloured white with traces of pink seen along the edges. Beautiful flowers decorated her hair and a faint pink coloured her cheeks. There was a faint trace of pink mascara above her eyes and colour was brought to her lips through a light pink lip-gloss. Her aura gave off the impression of a holy figure, a goddess to be precise. When her transformation was complete, everyone just stood there in awe.
When time seemed to flow again, Tomoyo had her camera out in an instant. Where she got it, I don't know^^ She had stars in her eyes as she murmured a soft "kawaii".
Eriol, on the other hand, stared in amazement at Sakura wondering how she was able to make such a transformation.
Meiling was shocked beyond belief at what happened to Sakura.
'She-she looks beautiful," Meiling thought as she continued to stare at the "new" Sakura.
Kero and Yue were equally amazed. They never knew their Mistress could do something like this. Clow Reed never prepared them for this surprise.
Flo was partly in amazement at the difference between the "old" Sakura and the "new" one and partly in fear for how much power she now had.
Syaoran was probably the most surprised. Sakura not only looked stunning, she looked truly holy now, holier than Syaoran ever thought was possible. He always thought of Sakura as a goddess but now she looked more than just a goddess, she looked like heaven itself. Unfortunately, Syaoran was just too weak to stand up any longer.
Sakura saw right through him. Just before he collapsed, she was already by his side ready to catch him when he fell. She lay him down on her lap as she sat carefully on the ground. She checked his pulse and felt it slowly weakening. She heard his sharp intakes of breath and rapid breathing. She knew his life was slowly ebbing away.
She wasn't about to let this happen. He was her friend.
'Is he only a friend?' Her mind taunted her.
She didn't know the answer to that question but right now, she didn't care. She was going to make sure he lived. She didn't know how exactly she was going to do it but one thing was for sure. She knew she had to do it no matter what.
She slowly raised her hand just above his forehead and slowly moved it down to his chest. A ball of white light appeared from the palm of her hand as she lay her hand on his chest over his slowing heart pushing the ball of light into his body. His body stopped moving for a moment then he was lifted into the air. He glowed white and suddenly, the whole clearing was filled with the bright light. When it died down, everyone saw Syaoran back on top of Sakura's lap breathing normally, his wounds all healed and his clothes looking brand new.
Sakura smiled as she saw this then carefully placed Syaoran on the ground as she got up and headed toward Flo.
Seeing Sakura heading towards her, Flo carefully backed away keeping her eyes on Sakura trying to decide what to do. Finally coming to a conclusion, Flo stopped moving backwards. Everyone stared at her awaiting her next move.
"It seems I have lost today. But I promise you I'll be back! And next time you will lose! Until then," with that she disappears.
Everyone sighed in relief as they looked at Sakura. She was again covered in a bright light and when it vanished, she had returned to her original form leaving no trace as to her transformation that you might have thought it was all a dream.
She carefully looked at Tomoyo, Eriol, Meiling, Kero, Yue and lastly, at the sleeping form of Syaoran. Seeing all of them in good, if not perfect, condition, she slowly closed her eyes and collapsed. Everyone was so surprised at what happened that they weren't able to react except for Syaoran who had just woke up in time to see Sakura falling. He had immediately rushed to catch her as she fell lightly into his arms. He lifted her as he stared at everyone else. He slowly remembered what had happened before he lost consciousness. He stared at his clothes and at his arms. Seeing no trace of wounds whatsoever, he looked questioningly at the others.
"It was Sakura-san who healed you, my cute little descendant," Eriol explained.
Syaoran glared at him upon hearing his "not-so-cute" nickname. Eriol smirked at this before turning around, heading out of the clearing back towards Penguin Park. Staring first at Sakura, Tomoyo ran after Eriol with Meiling following, and Kero, then Yue. Syaoran was the last one to follow carrying Sakura in his arms.
When they left the clearing, they never noticed the pair of crimson eyes that had watched everything from the first time Flo transformed to the time they had left. Looking one final time at the clearing, the pair of crimson eyes vanished along with their owner.
They had reached Sakura's house and Yue and Kero had already changed back to their false forms. They rang the doorbell two times before Touya opened it. At first he was surprised that they were all there but he took no notice of them when he saw Sakura's unconscious form in Syaoran's arms. He immediately took her before glaring at Syaoran.
"Stay away from my imouto, gaki (kid)."
"Who's there, Touya," Fujitaka's voice could be heard as he headed to the door before Syaoran could retort to Touya's previous statement.
When Fujitaka appeared by the doorway, taking in the sight of the party and the unconscious figure of Sakura, he smiled slightly before asking, "Would any of you like to stay for some snacks seeing as you all look in need of refreshments?"
They all politely refused saying they each had to get home before their parents worried about them. Fujitaka smiled and greeted them good night. They each said their farewells as they went off in their separate directions, Kero with Tomoyo. The last one to leave was Syaoran as he cast one last look at Sakura before slowly walking away. This didn't go unnoticed by either Fujitaka or Touya. Once they couldn't see anyone anymore, they slowly closed the door and Touya carefully brought Sakura upstairs to her bed where he tucked her in and made sure she was okay.
The next day, Sakura was still weak from the massive use of power she had displayed the night before. When Touya came in to check on her since she wasn't responding to his shouts, he saw her struggling to walk the small distance from her bed to the door. He immediately rushed to her as she almost collapsed barely halfway to the door.
"Maybe you should stay home today, Sakura," Touya said concerned.
"Demo, we have a group project today. Tomoyo, Meiling, Eriol and Syaoran need my help and…" Sakura tried to get up but fell back down again.
"Iie, they'll do fine without you. You have to rest," Touya commanded as he carefully carried Sakura to her bed and made sure she was comfortable, "I'll tell 'tousan you won't be going to school."
Before Sakura could say anything else, Touya had left, shutting the door behind him. Sakura sighed before smiling slightly, glad of the concern of her brother. She just lay there for a few minutes staring up at the ceiling when suddenly Kero enters her room.
"Sakura! Your 'niichan said you weren't going to school. Doshitano (what's wrong)? Are you sick?"
"Iie, Kero-chan," Sakura smiled, "I'm just weak that's all."
Nodding his understanding, he carefully sat beside Sakura on her bed as if to watch her.
"You should go to sleep, Sakura. You'll regain your energy faster that way."
Sakura nodded before closing her eyes and murmuring, "Oyasumi (good night)."
Fujitaka came in a short while after Sakura had fallen asleep.
"How is she?"
"She's just weak from the power drain. She's fine, she just needs plenty of rest."
Fujitaka nodded and smiled before thanking Kero for watching over her. He went to Sakura's sleeping form and kissed her before leaving for work.
Kero watched his Mistress for a short moment before flying to the window ledge where he sat down. He looked out at the clear sky, thoughts crowding his head.
'Sakura, what's happening now? What more problems must you face?'
In Sakura's school however, the day went by at a exasperatingly slow pace. When finally, the four teens were dismissed from a very tiring day at school, they immediately rushed to Sakura's house with Syaoran reaching there first. They rang the doorbell three times and waited for someone to answer the door.
Kero was still deep in thought when he heard a familiar ringing. Realizing it was the doorbell, he checked one last time at Sakura's sleeping form before hurrying to answer it. When he opened the door, he wasn't the least bit surprised to find the four worried faces of Tomoyo, Meiling, Eriol and Syaoran. He immediately let them in. When they were all inside and the door was closed securely behind them, Tomoyo started to ask questions.
"How's Sakura-chan? How come she didn't go to school? Is she all right? Does she have a fever? Where is she? Can I see her?"
She was about to continue when she heard Kero's exasperated sigh. She shut up immediately and waited for Kero to speak.
"She is fine. She just needs rest to recover from the power drain yesterday. She is currently sleeping in her room and must not be disturbed."
Tomoyo nodded a bit disappointed while the others just looked at Kero. Suddenly, Syaoran spotted someone walking slowly towards them.
"Sakura!"
He hurried to her as she almost collapsed while everyone looked to where Syaoran shouted. They immediately rushed to her side to help her out.
"Sakura, you should have stayed in bed," Kero scolded.
She just grinned as Syaoran carefully picked her up and brought her upstairs to her room while everyone followed.
When they were all inside and Sakura was once again in her bed, the four teens waited for Sakura to speak.
After a few minutes of silence, Tomoyo asked unable to hold it in, "Sakura-chan, daijoubu ka (are you all right)?"
"Hai Tomoyo-chan. Daijoubu," Sakura assured her.
"Are you sure?" Meiling asked.
"Hai, I'm perfectly fine. I was just wondering…"
Syv: So?
Sakura: I think that this chap was really good and it makes up for the long wait. What do you think?
Syv: Yeah, how is it? I know it isn't that long considering the time it took me to write this…
Sakura: Iie, it's just right.
Syv: Arigatou Sakura-chan. But honestly, what do you guys think. I'm sorry if I can't post the chaps as fast as before 'coz I have school now and all, plus I have my quarterly tests next week so I've got to study since I'm graduating. I guess you could say my schedule is pretty hectic and all. Anyway, please review. It would really make me feel better to get a review, I mean after a long day at school, it'd be really comforting to get a review whether it's a flame or anything. So please.
Sakura: Yes, onegai review Syv-chan's story. I'm sure she'd be really grateful! Thanks!
Syv: Well, thanks for all reading my story! Oh yeah, sorry again for that author note and before I go, please include your email in your review so I can email you. Thanks!