Author's Notes: I didn't really Like chapter 2 ...I think I could of done better. Anyways, here's chapter 3!

Emotionless Love

By: Sakura1301

Chapter 3 Abyss of Depression

Sakura sighed blissfully. This was her first time in years to go to work without using the cards to hide her emotions. It was shear bliss.

Sakura continued to hem up the bottom of King Li's cape as she smiled. Last night was the best. It was wonderful. She felt like a REAL princess. As if that was how it was meant to be. Suddenly she sighed in sorrow. Too bad it ended. She was actually having fun for once in her life. But, it was funny to see how Li Syaoran ran around, trying to flee for his life from the mirror image of Keroberos. She giggled at the thought.

Syaoran stood there, fixing his tie in front of the mirror. He had to look presentable to the Card Mistress if she appeared at the ball. He looked at Sakura in the mirror. She looked more lively than usual. And her eyes, her eyes had their fiery glow to them again. He smiled. She was back to her normal self again. He watched as she smiled, then frowned in frustration, then giggle as she worked on his cape. "What's so amusing?" He asked as he looked down at her. She turned her head up to face him. Her eyes shining. "Oh, nothing. Just some thoughts." Then she cocked her head and smiled at him then turned attention back to her work. He did the same. He turned his attention back to fixing himself up. As soon as she said 'finished' he had finished also. Sakura rose from her knees with a pair of scissors and a needle in her hand. "Okay. Your cape is finished." She said as she bowed to him. He nodded. "You don't have to bow. It's not necessary." She shook her head. "I must show the proper respect for someone of a higher stature than of myself." She said as she bowed again. He sighed. "Do as you wish. Your off duty now." She bowed again. "Arigato. Good day sir." She turned to leave but stopped as she felt his hand on her shoulder. She turned around. "S-Sakura..." He stuttered as a small blush crept onto his cheeks. "Is there anything wrong sir? Do you need something?" She asked with innocent eyes. Slowly, her eyes drifted to her his hand on her shoulder. He noticed and immediately pulled away. "Sorry." She smiled as she turned fully around. "That's okay." He scratched his head. "Would you like to come to the ball?" She shook her head. "I don't have anything to wear, and besides, I have a few plans. Unless, you want me to attend." "If you have plans, then nevermind." She bowed and turned and left.

Syaoran stood there. "Dammit."

Sakura silently walked down the hall, listening to the clicking of her shoes. 'It was awfully generous of him to invite me. But, Kero wanted to do something. I wonder what.'

As Sakura entered her room, Kero flew into her face. "Did ya bring any pudding?" She shook her head. "Sorry Kero. I couldn't sneak any out. The kitchen was too busy." His jaw dropped and part of his face turned blue. "B-But... I WANT PUDDING!!!" She sweatdropped. "Kero... please. I'll bring you some left overs of desert after the ball. Okay?" He quickly perked up. "Ah, Lady Sakura! I knew you wouldn't neglect me." He flew into her pocket. "Lady Sakura? Can we go to the Library?" "The Library? What for?" He smiled up at her. "Oh, just doing some research." She shrugged. "If you want. Why not? I wouldn't mind getting a book or two myself."

Sakura scanned the book from row to row. "Isn't there anything besides history and scientific books here? Where's the fantasy and romance?" She said to herself as she stood on a ladder at the top of the book shelf. She heard Kero sigh. "Kero? Did you find anything?" He popped out of nowhere holding a cook book. "Doesn't this look delicious?" He said as he pointed at a picture. "This is why you wanted to come here? For a cook book?" He shook his head. "No. Also because I was getting tired of being cooped up inside of your room all the time." She grinned. "Sorry Kero. If you told me, then I would of let your ride inside of my pocket when I worked."

Syaoran yawned. 'No sign of the Card Mistress yet. I wonder if she's even here.' His eyes scanned all of the people. Not one had a magical aura. He sighed. 'I wonder what Sakura's Doing. Probably something more better than this.'

Sakura screeched as she lost her footing and fell off of the ladder. She closed her eyes, waiting to hit the hard floor. But, she felt a tug at her collar. She looked behind her. "Kero..." He had sweat running down his small face as he slowly brought his mistress towards the ground. As he set her down, he sighed. "Lady Sakura, don't do that! Luckily for you I was still around!" She nodded. "Im sorry. I just lost my footing." He shook a paw at her. "Well, don't let it happen again! You might not be so lucky next time." She nodded again. This was the first time that Kero had ever scolded her that didn't include any pudding.

After about an hour, Sakura had actually found something interesting. "Finally. This is the first one that seems to catch my attention." She mumbled as she climbed down the ladder.

As she sat at a table, she could hear Kero sighing over the cook book. "*SIGH* Modern-yaki...." Sakura giggled. He was an endless pit. She then turned her attention to the book. "A story about a prince and princess... how romantic." She began to read.

Syaoran sighed. This was no use. He was hoping to see her, or at least to find a clue as to where she was. He looked around. Slowly, the people were disappearing. Some single and some in pairs. Well, it seemed that this plan was of no use. He quietly excused himself from the party and headed for the Library. 'Maybe, I will find a clue about this magician or a way to find her in the library.'

As soon as he had entered the library, he felt 2 powerful auras. He stopped. One felt like the card mistress' and the other felt gold...

Kero stopped his drooling as he felt another powerful aura. "Not now... stupid kid. Always ruining my plans." He shut the book and left it on the table as he flew towards his mistress.

Sakura perked up as she felt something dart into her pocket. "Kero?" "Shh..." He whispered. She looked around. She didn't see anyone... but she did feel a green aura near by. She quickly lowered hers so it was hardly sensable, then, she turned attention back to the book as it seemed the other aura was no threat. She slowly scanned the page. "Kawaii..." She breathed out.

Syaoran held his sword tight. Who ever it was, they surely must have known powerful magic. He flinched as he felt the power lower... then a minute later, it flared out! His grip tightened on his sword, ready to strike. He heard the person mumble something... that was his que.

Sakura sat there in a daze as her cheeks had flushed a little. Kero on the other hand sighed. 'Why does Sakura's aura always flare out when ever she thinks of something Kawaii?' He thought.

Sakura snapped out of her daze as she felt the green aura burst out. Her head snapped up as she heard a battle cry. She immediately fell over onto the floor, with her arms covering her head. "Onegai! Onegai! Don't hurt me!" She yelled but the red carpet muffled some of the sound.

Syaoran froze. Sakura? He smiled slightly as he heard her yell for mercy. She was so innocent. He turned his sword into a pendant and placed it around his neck. He walked up to her. He noticed how she started to shake even more in fright. "Onegai...don't hurt me..." She whispered.

She cracked an eye lid with tears brimming in her eyes. She slowly looked up. She saw a hand. She hid her face in her arms again. "Hey... are you okay?" He asked with concern in his voice. She looked up again. She noticed the hand again. It didn't seem frightening like a few seconds ago. She looked up more. And saw Li standing there with worry on his face. She sat up and slowly wiped the tears away. "Sorry sir... I didn't know it was you. I thought it was some bad person..." She trailed off as she stood up without taking the outstretched hand. He pulled his hand back to his side. "Gee... I didn't know you would be THAT scared." She lowered her head as she tried to cover the blush. "Sorry..." He didn't mean to hurt her pride. "Um... Sorry. I didn't mean to say it that way." He said slowly. She still had her head down, trying to shake the blush off. "It's okay sir. It's true." She said as she lifted her head.

Kero grumbled. 'That dirty gaki better keep his hands off of her, or i'll tear him to shreds.' He rubbed his head. 'Ow... my head... what did Sakura do? Fall out of her chair?' He thought.

Syaoran sat at a table across the room from Sakura's. He flipped through the books pages, looking for some clue of some sort. 'Magic is... no. Not that one.... not that one either...' He thought. He closed the book and leaned back in his chair and sighed. 'This is harder than I thought... maybe I can think of something...' He thought for several minutes. 'I heard that she likes animals. And likes the forests. What else? There has to be something...' His thoughts trailed. So far, he was getting no where. He sighed in bliss as he heard a beautiful melody float through the air.

Sakura quietly hummed to herself as she continued to read. The library was so quiet. She heard Li sigh, and Kero's tummy rumbling. She set a piece of paper on the page and closed the book. 'I think Kero is getting hungry. Surely the ball is over by now.' She slowly stood up, and picked the book up and hugged it. It was the best book she had ever read.

Syaoran was snapped out of his bliss as he heard a chair and some shuffling around. He turned to look behind him. Sakura was standing to leave with the book tucked into her arms. She looked so happy. He wanted to say something to her, anything! But, there was nothing to say. He quickly racked his brain for ideas. Then one hit him. "Sakura," She stopped and looked at him. "Get your things ready for tomorrow. We're going on a hunt." She stopped and froze.

A hunt? Why would he want her to come? She didn't want to see the slaughter of animals. "But... I'd just get in the way." He shook his head as he stood. "You wont. Just be ready by dawn." Before she could question him, he had stood and started to look for another book. She sighed.

Syaoran watched her sigh and leave. He smacked himself in the head. "Why did I HAVE to say that? Now she hates me even more. If only I kept my big mouth shut." Without looking, he pulled out a book, not noticing that it was something other than magic. He set it among his other books and picked them all up. About 5 books altogether. He pushed the chair in with his foot and then left the library.

To be continued....

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I know. This chapter was a bit short. Anyways, please R+R!