2. London Calling
"Beautiful! Isn't just the day glorious Kero-chan?"
"You're very happy today Sakura and I'm guessing it's more than just the brat"
Kero pondered with a smirk.
"Don't call him that! Syaoran is part of my happiness, yes. But mostly because of the trip"
"Ah yes…Hiiragizawa and England"
"Yup! ^_^"
Sakura keep fixing her hair in front of the mirror, she checked if any hair was out of place and looked at the reflection of her luggage in the background. A smile shined through as Kero approached her
"Aren't you just a little worried?"
"About?"
The magical creature just tripped over the response
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! SAKURA YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR YOUR TRIP!!! THIS ISN'T A VACATION!!!"
Her expression changed completely into a serious one with Kero's words
"I KNOW THAT!! Jeez, I'm not some little girl anymore. Besides, I have been practicing my magic over the years."
"Well…that is true"
Some uncomfortable silence kicked in. She returned to her mirror while Kero observed the cards.
"He didn't say much, did he?"
"It was very strange Kero. I AM worried I just…can't do anything being here that's why I have to go."
"Wise decision. How did your dad take it?"
"He just thinks I'm going to study a summer there. It's a lucky thing Touya can come along. His university wants him to participate in this international academic contest"
"Coincides don't exist Sakura. This type of things have been prepared by fate"
"Maybe so…"
As she rose from the chair, Kero noted her teenager complexion. She had grown up so quickly and beautifully over the years. Sakura resembled her mother more now. Without even thinking it, he blushed.
"Something wrong?"
"Uh…no, too much candy I think"
A soft giggle was heard on her way to the door
"Come on, get in the bag, time to leave…you haven't changed a bit Kero-chan ^_^"
"You have…dear Sakura"
Tomoyo, who offered her limo to the group, gave the drive to the airport. Once there the gang found Syaoran at the gate with the tickets ready. He gave them to each traveler: Sakura, Tomoyo, Touya and Yukito.
"Thank you very much"
"No problem Tsukishiro-san. Sakura, you look lovely today"
"Thank you Syaoran, you look very handsome"
He took her hand ever so sweetly and kissed it. No other words were necessary; their eyes just danced with excitement and love.
Some interruption was given with the clearing of a throat
"Can we go now? I would actually like to get there in this century."
"Brother!! (moment spoiler) Alright let's go"
"The plane is practically empty. I guess the news had an effect on tourism"
"Daidouji-san is right maybe this gives us the chance to relax in a quiet environment"
"You just don't get down with anything, huh Yuki?"
The young mistress was puzzled and more concerned now. Her fellow magician just whispered some comfort and encouraged her to find her seat. His kindness was paid with a genuine smile.
Touya and Yukito were seated a few rows in front of the other three. They checked if the coast was clear and left the Card Guardian out of the bag.
"IT'S ABOUT TIME!! AIR WAS ALMOST OUT"
"Hush Kero, we need to lay low."
"Can you tell us again?" Brown eyes just questioned her with concern and reason. With a sigh she remembered and spoke…
The Kinomoto house was very silent. The professor was out in a conference, Touya had one of many jobs, and Sakura was reading a book while Kero ate cake. The phone rang and everything changed.
The minute she answered, things stopped for a second, as if Time itself gave her one last moment of peace.
"Kinomoto Residence"
"Good afternoon Ms. Kinomoto"
"Yes? Ah! Miss Mizuki, how are you?"
A tiny golden creature just observed from a distance with caution, reading with the girl's expressions what kind of information could be given…
"I'm alright. I'm sorry to disturb you but…"
"Yes?"
"Hiiragizawa-san requests your presence here, in England"
"Has something happened to him? Is he injured?"
"Nothing too harsh…his spirit has change. You see some type of magic being has been acting here. It appears as if Hiiragizawa-san knows about it but refuses to speak. He—hold on, he wants to talk to you"
By this point Kero just turned and flew to her room. Reason took over emotion. The Sakura Cards had to be consulted.
Some tears were held back, a deep sigh left her body as it tensed up.
"…Sakura…"
"Eriol-chan! Tell me what's wrong"
"I need your help…I…England has suffered some kind of magic attacks…I have stopped and controlled some but it's too much for me alone now that…"
"I know…now that your power is half of what it used to be"
"Please come…I…"
"Yes? Eriol? Eriol? TALK TO ME!!!"
"I'm sorry Miss Kinomoto, he's having another attack"
"An attack?!"
"I have to go now. He needs attending, please come as soon as you can. Hurry!"
Once the phone was hung, the tears fell to the ground as heavy drops. The only reaction to such unexpected message was to sit and hug her knees as tight as she could. Crying very softly her thoughts flew by the second. In the corner of her eye she saw a familiar figure standing and waiting. As she turned Kerberos was sitting silently with the cards floating by his side.
"I know…"
"Yes…I must use the cards once again"
End of Chapter 2
Song: "London Calling" by The Clash
Author's Note: Whoa! What's happening there? Eriol-kun is in trouble. Before we continue let me give you a hint; whenever you see the text in italic, this means it is Eriol who's telling the story. He's remembering about that time when he requested Sakura's presence in London for…you'll know very soon.
Ok, I'm sure they're must be like 3 persons out there saying:" This is the same boring plot" " It has been done before" " It doesn't even have a title"
But "Unfinished…" IS the title! You'll learn as we go along.
Oh! And the story does get a little more heavy ahead so that's why it's rated R. And by heavy I mean "psychotic on the loose" "sexual content" "fowl language"