Chapter 9
"What do you mean won't let us in?!"
"I'm sorry, the patient won't let anyone in to see him. He doesn't want visitors."
"We were just in here the day before yesterday!"
"It doesn't matter, since none of you are his family-"
"The Kinomoto's! What about them?"
"Sorry, they're not allowed in either, they're not his legal guardians yet. It still has to go through the court."
Eriol growled ferociously at the nurse, knowing he was defeated. His expression softened.
"....just, phone us when he starts accepting visitors."
"Hai."
Eriol quietly left the hospital with Tomoyo at his side. He had found the prophecy, he was hoping he would be able to talk to Syaoran and learn more about it. First off, a piece of the prophecy had been discreetly tore off. Also, the prophecy was split. There was two versions. They had not yet reached the crossroads at which the prophecy split. He had called some of his magician friends and they were lookig for the prophecies now. His book only provided so much information. He needed to get everyone together so he could review the facts.
"Tomoyo?"
"Hai, Eriol?"
"Would you please call everyone up and have them meet us at the Kinomoto's. I need to speak to everyone."
Tomoyo nodded sadly before starting to dial on her phone.
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Twenty minutes later found them all in the Kinomoto's living room.
Eriol nodded at Sakura and Touya,
"Thank you for hosting this. Now, we need to get things figured out. They won't let us see Syaoran so we'll compile our knowledge before going to see him."
Everyone nodded. Everyone was there, Yue, Touya, Sakura, Tomoyo, Kero, Suppi, Nakuru and Eriol. Nadeshiko was with Syaoran. Yue had transformed......he was restless.
"Before we do anything else I think we should talk about Syaoran. First, let's state the facts clearly. No interrupting please.
First, Syaoran is a child from a prophecy. Not only that- a split prophecy. Meaning two paths can be chosen. I have people looking for them now. We have the main stem of the prophecy the part that has already happened. It states that Syaoran will drain half the aura of every Li and in return protect them. I think I know how Jin-Lang fits into this." A few winces came from around the room at the sound of Jin-Lang's name.
"Usually when one disowns theirself from a clan it erases them completely. I believe this is what Jin-Lang did. When he was born he was given the prophecy because people believed he was the chosen one. When Syaoran was born and he drained their aura he must of realized he wasn't the prophecy child but Syaoran was. So he disowned himself and taking a piece of the prophecy, ran."
Touya finally spoke up.
"Well, then, why? What was on that piece? Has it happened already or what?"
"Yes, it has. The only conclusion I can come too is that it stated the Deaths of all the Li's which is why he disowned himself. He knew. I believe once he disowned himself that he regained his aura. He attacked Syaoran for whatever reason. The reason that was possible when Syaoran had so much power was because he was using it to sheild his family. As far as I can figure Syaoran passed out for pain and his shield dropped and came to him, pushing away Jin-Lang, which may be why Syaoran's not dead. Though, personnally, I think Jin-Lang wanted to keep him alive. Jin-Lang is also working with someone very powerful. As soon as Syaoran dropped the shield from the Li's someone massacred them."
Silence rebounded in the room.
"Is that how he can see me and Sakura's mother?"
"Yes."
The silence continued. Eriol face contorted into a visage of shame.
"....I shouldn't of left him."
Yue spoke up.
"Perhaps we are all at fault. We were hard on him."
Still silence, only sobs from various people in the room could be heard.
"I'll kill Jin-Lang." Touya said quietly before turning and leaving the room.
Sakura quietly spoke up.
"My dad will be back in a few days. He's agreed to let Syaoran stay with us."
Eriol nodded.
"I should go do some research."
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Syaoran sat quietly in bed, Nadeshiko at his side. He'd refused a counsellor, althought Nadeshiko had begged him to see one.
A nurse came quietly inside and picked up his chart with a soft clink. After a few minutes she looked up at him and smiled sadly.
"Visitors?"
Syaoran shook his head. The nurse nodded.
"You'll be able to go in a few days."
Syaoran managed a small teary smile for her. She sadly smiled back and left. Syaoran looked at Nadeshiko emotionlessly.
"Nadeshiko-sama, do you love your children?"
"Of course."
"Would you forgive them if they killed you?"
Nadeshiko looked sadly at him.
"You didn't kill them Syaoran, but yes, I would forgive them."
He looked up at her and a few tears finally rolled down his cheeks.
"Do.....do you think that my mother would forgive me?"
Nadeshiko smiled at him.
"Always."
It was then that Syaoran broke down crying. Nadeshiko sidled up to him and comforted him.
Syaoran was starting to heal.