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Chapter 8: A New friend & A First encounter.

It was getting dark when the four teenagers arrived to Shishiro's hotel area. All of them were looking around to see a hotel called Shishiro Springs, but none had caught their eye.

They went to the first hotel that had a light, and knocked on the door. Moments later, an old man came out grumpily asking, "What do you kids want?" Eriol was the first to answer, "We are looking for hotel is called 'Shishiro Springs'. Do you know where that is?"

The old man eyed the four teens with his black beady eyes, and said "Are you sure you want to go there? I heard some rumors going around that place is haunted by spirits of the underworld, who come by and take baths in those springs."

Sakura was now pale as a ghost, and she clutched her arm around Syaoran and shivered. Syaoran turned his head slightly towards her, and whispered that it would be ok, and there was nothing to be scared of. Sakura slightly let go of his arm, but still hung on. Syaoran didn't mind this at all.

"We don't care old man, if that place is haunted, or not! Can you please tell us the direction of Shishiro Springs?" Eriol exclaimed.

"Humph. You go straight down this road and on the end on the road; you will see the Hotel you are looking for, on your right. The building is blackish- blue and the back of it is where you will find the springs." Everyone thanked him quickly and dashed off. Then the old man sighed and mumbled, "Teenagers."

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Once they saw the Hotel, everyone knew that something wasn't right. Something was definitely wrong here.

"Do you think that old man was right?" Tomoyo piped up. Sakura shivered, and the two boys glanced over their shoulders. Syaoran and Eriol led them in.

Suddenly, a young man around the age of 25 had answered the door. He looked suspiciously at the customers, and then smiled.

"Welcome customers! How can Shishiro Springs help you?" He had black hair, intense brown eyes and a million dollar smile. His name was Kayshi Mengumi.

He eyed Tomoyo and gave her a comforting smile. She smiled back at him unconsciously. Syaoran looked suspiciously at the man and was about to question him except a loud scream took place.

"MR. MENGUMI!"

Everyone faced the figure in front of them. A little boy had been looking for this man. The boy had blue hair, violet-blue eyes and was pretty tall.

"Ah, Yuhi. How is everything going in the springs?" The man asked. The boy stopped panting and took a deep breath; he then glared at Mr. Mengumi and whispered,

" Mr. Mengumi, there's some sort of problem in the north spring. Should I go and check it out?"

Kayshi nodded. Once the little boy dashed off into the darkness Syaoran had said, "What was that all about Mr. Mengumi?"

He turned around and chuckled softly, "Please call me Kayshi, I'm not that old for kids like you to use formal." Tomoyo and Sakura giggled.

Kayshi stretched out a hand in front of Syaoran and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you-"

"Syaoran" he said smirking.

Kayshi then moved forward to Eriol and smiled, "It was a long time since we last met Clow." Eriol looked into his brown eyes and beamed back. "Yes, It has, but please call me Eriol Kayshi."

And last but not least the two beautiful ladies. Kayshi looked each of them in the eyes and brushed his lips against the back of Sakura and Tomoyo's hand, making them blush.

Syaoran and Eriol on the other hand was a bit annoyed but ignored him.

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As the door opened, gasps and awes were heard all around the room. There were beds, neatly tucked blankets and cushiony pillows. The walls were soft cream color and the beds were different color blankets. Green, Pink, Lavender and Cerulean.

Syaoran sweatdropped " Let me guess, visions from the future."

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Sakura and Syaoran had been left alone in the room, since Tomoyo and Eriol had left for a soothing bath in one of the springs or so they said.

"Are you ready Kinomoto?" Syaoran asked impatiently. As Sakura got out of the bathroom without any warning, there Sakura stood, with a 2 piece soft pink tankini that Tomoyo had bought with her when they went shopping. Syaoran blushed madly.

"Hai. I'm ready. Hoe? Syaoran your red, are you having a fever?" Sakura moved in closer and put her hand on his forehead. Syaoran blushed even more and gulped.

"N-No Kinomoto. Just-Just- go without me." Sakura eyes widened hearing that she had to leave her bodyguard.

"HOEEE? Are you crazy Syaoran? I need to stay with you. You said that you would protect me. So please protect me from the ghosts in this hotel." Sakura clung to his shirt, like a scared and frightened kitty.

He sighed and wrapped his arms around her for protection and whispered lightly in her ear, " There are no ghosts Kinomoto. Don't worry ok?"

Sakura sighed in relief and said, "Arigatou Syaoran."

"No matter what happens to you. I'll always be there." Syaoran whispered in her ear.

Sakura nuzzled against his neck and closed her eyes. She felt so happy and protected in his arms. She never wanted to let go. She wanted to stay in this position forever.

'I think I'm beginning to like ...Sakura.' Syaoran thought.

"Aww, Sakura and Syaoran are meant to be." Tomoyo romantically sighed, holding her video camera.

Eriol put on a sly smile and wrapped his arms around Tomoyo's stomach, leaving his mouth whispering mysterious words in her left ear. Tomoyo froze at this action and blushed.

"But what about us my sweet plum blossom?" Eriol questioned mysteriously. Tomoyo was about to say something, but her amethyst eyes widen when she felt his lips being brushed against her neck. She then remembered when Eriol had kissed her on the lips to break Tashi's spell.

"E-Eriol." Tomoyo choked. She couldn't move, even though Eriol wasn't holding her tightly. "Tomoyo..." he whispered. His lips left her neck and he had let her go. Tomoyo finally turned around to meet his gaze.

He smirked and softly said, "Tomoyo, no matter what happens to you. I'll always be there."

Tomoyo looked into those eyes and tears formed. She closed the gap between them and silently cried while saying, "Arigatou Eriol."

'Aishiteru Tomoyo'. Eriol thought. He looked into his arms and frowned. 'We've known each other for 5 years, and we have a strong friendship. But what if all the hints I'm giving her, is making her more distant from me than she really is. '

That thought blurred when he saw Tomoyo looking up at him cutely with a confused expression written across her face.

"Let's go Tomoyo. Before Sakura and Syaoran look for us in the springs." She nodded and dashed off with him.

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"IM GOING TO KILL YOU ERIOL!" Tomoyo yelled. There were lots of splashing and laughter to be heard in the south spring area.

"Tomoyo-NO-Don't YOU-I'm going to-AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" By the time Sakura and Syaoran met up with the other two, they were already dunking each other in the hot water.

"You guys are drunk. We're supposed to be resting not playing in the springs!" Syaoran complained as Sakura slipped in the water on the other side of the two maniacs and closed her eyes.

"Did you know what the hell this woman did to me?" Eriol complained putting on his glasses.

"She pushed you."

"She didn't push me! SHE SHOVED ME! I almost cracked my skull!" Tomoyo giggled hysterically in the background and Eriol gave her an evil glare.

Syaoran rolled his eyes and saw that Eriol was having a blast flirting and teasing Tomoyo. 'No wonder everyone was afraid of the British invasion.' Syaoran thought. (A/n: ha ha ha. That was a joke. Get it? Eriol is from England and there are British people.Hmm I guess I'm not very good with humor.^^;;)

"This is great isn't it Syaoran?" Sakura asked, with her eyes still closed.

"Yeah, It sure is Kinomoto. Well beside Tomoyo and Eriol having a blast flirting with each other." Sakura smilied and whispered, "Don't they make a kawaii couple?"

"Yeah, like dumb and dumberer." Syaoran snickered. Sakura gave him a glare and said,

"Syaoran that was so mean of you! They are not dumb people. Smarter than Yamazaki-kun for sure."

"It was just a joke. Calm down, Yamazaki is one of the top smartest people in our grade! He's runner up to Eriol."

Sakura rolled her eyes, "That's why I've said that!"

"Oh, yeah. Forgot." Syaoran jokingly said. Sakura couldn't help but smile at his cuteness.

All four of them rested and silence was only heard in that area.

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Then all of a sudden, sounds of crashing and yelling were heard about.

"What in the world is going on there?" Syaoran said. He looked at Eriol and both gave a nod, and ran to the boy's bathroom to get changed. The girls just ran to the girl's room and changed too, leaving both of them clueless.

As they ran to the north building, what the saw was unbelievable. There was a 16 foot dragon sculpted out of water and was attacking a little boy.

"Hey! Isn't that the little boy that we saw talking to Kayshi today?" Tomoyo pointed.

Everyone nodded and was a bit confused. Eriol on the other hand, held out his staff and used himself as bait. The dragon suddenly changed direction and was heading for Eriol. The dragon spurted out some sort of power and in conclusion Eriol was wincing in pain. Suddenly, a hand was felt on his right shoulder. HE turned around and saw a fiery pair of Amber-brown eyes. Together they fought using their magic and strength to defeat this thing, but it kept on ignoring them and go to the boy.

' The dragon is still trying to go for the boy!' Syaoran thought.

He looked back and gave Tomoyo a nod. As it was about to attack it suddenly froze, leaving the little boy landing on his butt.

Tomoyo ran to him and held him in his arms. "Are you ok little boy?" He looked up at her and was wide eyed. 'Can this girl be... Yes it is she! I finally found her!'

"Hai, I'm alright.... Tomoyo." He smiled; his blue hair was so much like Eriol's and his smile was so much like hers. It was weird, but she put that thought aside and asked,

"How did you know my name?" She looked at him with caring eyes. He smiled at her again and just said, "It's a secret."

Meanwhile Tomoyo was about to question him once more; there was a large CRACKING sound, and Eriol shouting for Sakura to capture it with her magic. When Eriol lost conscience, Sakura ran over to catch him and let Syaoran carry him, on his back. Once she had captured it, something weird had happened to Sakura's wand.

Her staff was the same shape, but it had become a crystal staff. And where her star used to be, it was the stone that Kaho had given her. It was in the shape of a star-but pink.

"HOE? WHAT HAPPENED?" Syaoran laid Eriol on the floor and Tomoyo ran to her. They were all bickering about how it got to change into something different.

"It's because her magic had combined with her emotions." A voice said sternly. It was that boy that had been in the fight with that thing.

"How do you know all this?" Syaoran asked. The boy looked into his amber eyes and said, " Because I am the warrior of light."

Eriol slightly groaned and asked, "Is that thing captured?" Everyone nodded. Eriol struggled to stand up but he was still a little dizzy and Tomoyo ran up to him putting his arm over her for support and was smiling.

Once the little boy caught his sapphire eyes, he questioned him suspiciously, "Yuhi? Is your name Yuhi?" The boy gave him a small nod and smiled.

'Could it really ... Be him?' Eriol thought.

"The name is Yuhi and I'm the warrior of Light, chosen from the kings and queens to protect the Guardian of Light." Yuhi smiled at them.

"What was that thing Yuhi?" Sakura questioned.

"That was supposed to be a water dragon supposedly created by the fire guardian to protect himself by any danger. That water dragon was supposed to be defeated by the water guardian, but somehow he was too weak to complete his task." Yuhi said eyeing Eriol.

Everyone was in awe. Eriol however smiled and patted his head slightly, whispering, "Good job Yuhi, We're so proud of you." The little boy smiled and hugged him. "No one will find out each other's secret until they have completed his/her task." Yuhi whispered in Eriol's ear.

Everyone went to their rooms and was getting ready for bed. Tomoyo was with Yuhi, since he was hurt in the battle. As she was on her way, Yuhi took a hold of Tomoyo's wrist and they ended up giving a hug. To her surprise, Yuhi gave Tomoyo a kiss on the cheek.

"Good night Tomoyo, my angel of Light."

'He seems so familiar.' The raven-haired maiden thought.

Tomoyo smiled back at him and said goodnight. Yuhi was now alone in his room, thinking of what happened before, grazing at the moonlight that shone above.

'Mommy and Daddy have come back to me.' He thought smiling to himself. 'We are a family again. A happy family.'

END OF CHAPTER 8!! Was this confusing? Complicated? Well please give me reviews later on!!! Arigatou minna-san! We found out that Yuhi is the warrior of Light. But what did he mean by Mommy and Daddy is back again?? Could it be?? No maybe not. Let's see until next time!!~