Author's note: I have revised my author's note in chapter one after reading one of the reviews. Thanks for pointing my mistakes out! I apologize if anyone has been offended by my words.

As chapter one said, the Dragons of Heaven and Earth do not know that Kamui Shirou is actually the "Kamui" who has the power to choose the destiny of the world. This fic is AU and contains spoilers. It reflects my understanding of the characters and the situation. Although CLAMP has not yet finish the ending for the manga, Palmon here has already written my ending=) Of course if you want to find out, you'll need to keep reading "The Card of Fate"! Thank you to the ones who are supporting me.

Now, I better shout up and let the casts to take over=)

THE CARD OF FATE- The Beginning

Arashi and Sorata returned home the next day from school with Yuzuriha. Sorata said, "I think Karen-san and Seiichirou-san are coming for dinner tonight, Ne-chan." Arashi nodded and replied, "OK then, let me check our fridge and see what I can make out of it." With that, she entered the kitchen.

Yuzuriha asked, "Sorata-kun, how about Kamui? Isn't he coming home for dinner?" Sorata replied, "Guess he's not, because he told me after school that he'll be going to his friend's house or something like that." Yuzuriha raised an eyebrow, "His classmate's?" Sorata shrugged, "Most likely. I'm glad that Kamui is making other friends other than us." Yuzuriha said softly, "Then, that leaves the 5 of us. Sumeragi-san is still in Kyoto. When will he be coming back?" Sorata frowned, "Dunno. He never told us when, but I guess he'll return in 3 days or so. He'll be surprised to see Kamui here with us. I mean, he's not involved with the 'end of the world' business...at least I hope."

The doorbell rang and Sorata opened the door. He greeted, "Oh hi, Karen and Seiichirou! Come in." He stepped aside and let the 2 adults in. Karen commented, "Our dinner smells so delicious! Arashi-chan's cooking is superb!" Seiichirou said, "I agree. Sorata, you're extremely lucky." He nudged Sorata and continued, "She sure will be your perfect wife, especially when you love to eat!" Sorata smiled broadly in return and replied proudly, "Of course! I love my Ne-chan!"

Kamui sat in the dinning table and stared at the tempting dishes in front of him. He hadn't eaten such delicious food for a long time, not mentioning that they were all prepared by Kotori. He picked up his chopsticks and said gratefully, "This is my best dinner ever, thank you." He bowed his head slightly. Kotori and Fuuma smiled in return. Fuuma spoke up, "Well, what are we wating for? Let's eat!" Kotori asked, "Kamui- kun, is this your first time ever to have dinner with us? I couldn't remember you'd come over when you were young." Kamui replied, "I guess so, and I never knew you are such a good cook, Kotori-chan." Kotori said, blushing, "Well, I'm glad that you like it, Kamui-kun."

Then, someone coughed intentionally. The two of them turned to Fuuma. The older boy commented, "Just to let you know, I'm here too. Save the romantic scenes for later when there are only the two of you." Both Kotori and Kamui blushed hard. They kept their heads down and ate silently, avoiding each other's gaze. Fuuma stared at the two of them and smiled secretly.

After dinner when Kotori was washing the dishes, Fuuma and Kamui sat down on the couch. Fuuma started with a smile, "Kamui, what do you think of Kotori?" Kamui stared back at him with his innocent large violet eyes. He replied softly, "Kotori-chan is always caring and a nice girl. I mean, I'm so lucky to have her as a close friend." Fuuma said, "Just a close friend?" He emphasized the word "just" especially. Kamui cocked his head in confusion. Fuuma continued, "I mean, don't you think you two can push your relationship a bit further? You guys are sixteen now."

Kamui blushed, getting what Fuuma meant, "I...." He couldn't find the right words to reply. Fuuma said, "I'm sure you wanted to, Kamui and I'm sure Kotori too. If not, how are you going to marry her? Remember your promise?" Kamui nodded determinedly, "Of course I remembered what I've said." Fuuma joked, "I'm so looking forward to your wedding day! I think you're the perfect match with my dear sister. Everybody says that I'm too protective over Kotori, especially when it comes to boys asking her out and all that. But somehow, I feel that I don't need to be that anxious at all when it comes to you." Kamui smiled shyly and said, "Thanks, Fuuma. I won't let anything happen to her. I promise." Fuuma squeezed his shoulder reassuringly and replied, "I trust you, Kamui."

The scene changed to the Seal's apartment. The five of them gathered around and were enjoying dinner prepared by Arashi. Sorata said proudly, "Ne-chan's is the best cook in the whole Japan!!!" Yuzuriha nodded in agreement and said, "What a shame the Inuki doesn't eat anything. He missed out all these yummy food!" The dog spirit growled softly as his master patted him on the head. Arashi said, "Thanks for your comments, but I've got something serious to say." The others fixed their gazes attentively on her as she continued, "Hinoto-hime and I met up and she told me that soon, the 'Kamui' will awake. It is very important for him to make the decision carefully. Of course as a Seal, I think it is best for him to become one of us, to protect the Earth." Seiichirou said, "But...we haven't found the 'Kamui' yet, not even any clues where he is at the moment!"

Yuzuriha asked, "Do you guys think, by any chance, that the 'Kamui' is actually the Kamui Shirou Sorata found?" Sorata sighed, "I hope it's not him because he's way too young and innocent to bear this huge responsibility! It is going to be hard, you know." Karen asked, "By the way, Sorata, how did you 'find' Kamui?" Sorata replied, "Well, I was walking through the streets one night after buying some groceries. Then, I saw this young man lying on the sidewalk. I decided to approach him and see what I could do to help. I realized that he must have fainted because of tiredness and hunger. He was so thin, man! As a charitable monk, I lifted him up and brought him here. I learned that he had no home, I allowed his to stay! Poor boy, he was wandering in the streets alone...his parents must have died. Kamui is a polite and sweet boy to have around." The others nodded in agreement.

Seiichirou asked, changing the topic, "Any news from Sumeragi-san?" The Seals always called the head of the Sumeragi clan in a respectful way, addressing him by his surname. The others shoke their heads. Arashi said, "Sumeragi-san was back in Kyoto for some business I guess. I hope he will return soon, in case the 'Kamui' awakes. We need all of us here to prepare for the final battle."

The ancient smell of Kyoto brought back a lot of memories, mostly happy ones though. Here, all the heads of the Sumeragi clan were born and were brought up. "Hokuto-chan..." Subaru whispered as he paced through the garden of his place. He was far away from Tokyo, but he didn't miss it. He preferred to be in his birthplace where it was most peaceful. He knew he had to leave soon, because he had another more important job to do: protect the Earth as a Dragon of Heaven. He gradually made his way to the alter where his grandmother was praying quietly.

Lady Sumeragi said, lifting her head, "Subaru, is there something you want to say?" Subaru knelt down in respect to the 12th Head of the clan and replied, "I am going back to Tokyo...in preparation for the battle of the Promised Day." The old woman placed her hand on her grandson's cheek. She said sadly, "Nobody is stopping you, Subaru. I knew you are special from the day you were born. You are not only the most powerful of all the heads of the clan, but you are also one of the Seven Seals who vow to protect the world."

Subaru lowered his gaze to floor and whispered, "I will do my best in what I am supposed to do." He kissed the back of his grandmother's hand respectfully before rising up to his feet. Lady Sumeragi asked softly, "I believe this is the last time we meet?" Subaru paused. Would he ever have a chance to come back to Kyoto after the 'Kamui' awakes? He replied with his back facing her, "Yes."

He refused to turn around and look at the sad expression on her grandmother's face. He took a deep breath and stepped out of the room without a glance back. His robe flowed behind him. Lady Sumeragi bowed her head with a prayer, "Make your decision wisely, Subaru."

A woman walked into a dark dugeon inside the secret passage of the government house. She had long wavy hair that suited her mature body shape. Her name was Kanoe. She pushed the door open which revealed the magnificent computer network which her colleague built. Inside the computer was Satsuki Yatouji, a girl whom the computers loved. She was one of the Dragons of Earth who denied that she had human feelings. Feelings were human's weakness and this was her definition. Satsuki released herself from her beloved BEAST and stepped out from the capsule. Kanoe asked, "Any news from the Dragons of Heaven?" Satsuki replied, putting back on her glasses, "Your sister had summoned all of them already. She is waiting for the 'Kamui'. When will all the Angels be summoned?"

Kanoe frowned, "Hinoto-neesan..Then, I better hurry and summon all the Angels. As you know, I'm not that powerful in doing so." The silence was broken by a knock at the door. Satsuki frowned. She never knew that anyone else was supposed to be here especially in discussing the "end of the world" matter. Kanoe said, "Come in." The door opened and a man in a neat business suit calmly walked in. He bowed respectfully and gave the ladies his number-one smile, "I'm here, Kanoe-san." The woman smiled, "Call me Kanoe. Ah yes. You are one of the Dragons of Earth too." Satsuki was surprised. She thought, "He? This flirty man an Angel?"

Kanoe turned to Satsuki and said, "Satsuki-chan, this is Yuuto Kigai. He is the water master and of course, one of the Seven Angels." Yuuto straightened up and held out his hand, "Nice to meet you, miss." Satsuki stared at his outstretched hand for a moment. She shoke it at last. Kanoe observed Satsuki's expression. She laughed, "You two are going to work together as allies from now on. I guess...it takes time for you two to understand each other a bit more." Yuuto didn't say anything but kept his smile.

Kanoe took his hand and said, "It's late at night and I believe you need to go back, Yuuto-san." The man nodded and gave Satsuki a wink before allowing himself to be led out of the room. Satsuki rolled her eyes as the door closed. She was alone with BEAST again. "Humans are just fools. Don't you think so, BEAST?" she asked. BEAST replied with the words: OF COURSE.

Kanoe and Yuuto walked through the corridor, neither of them spoke for a while. Kanoe said at last, "Satsuki-chan is unlike any other human. She can communicate well with computers, not even viruses can stop her." Yuuto was surprised at Kanoe's words "unlike any other human". He asked curiously, "So, this is what makes her a Dragon of Earth by being like computers?" Kanoe nodded in reply.

Kakyou stood alone in his dreamscape. The cool water reflected his own image and his expressions. Sadness. Pain. Regret. He lowered his gaze, "The 'Kamui' will awake soon..." He smiled sadly and continued, "Then, the Promised Day will come and everything will end according to fate." He squatted down, the edges of his kimono was dripping into the water. "When I see you ...Hokuto-chan?" He asked rather to himself. A tear slid from his golden eyes, "or maybe we will never meet again...."

TO BE CONTINUED............

Author's note: So, this is chapter2=) Please review and tell me what you think and what I can improve on! I'm sorry again about my mistake in my note of the previous chapter. Please forgive me. Review please!! Thanks for the support.