Hiiragizawa Eriol lay on the floor, extremely dazed. His magick was reduced to that of a mere minstrel, and the shock of its loss had left the "young" mage rather out of it. He knew, however, that it was foreordained, that this power was not his at all. He was simply a placeholder. Turning his head, he looked at the two floating emblems next to him. The essence of his guardians. A black crescent moon with butterfly wings, and a black sun with similar wings. Eriol sighed. They had reverted instantly, barely enough power to stay as they were now, nonetheless in full form. Eriol passed out again after a few minutes; his body already beginning to catch up, aging quickly.

Kinomoto Touya blinked, setting down his college text. He felt an odd sensation, as if something were there that wasn't supposed to be. What could it be? Touya frowned, pulling out the ridiculous purple phone Sakura had given him for his last birthday. The rainbow on the front was cute, yes, but the cliché of it was a bit- His thoughts ended as Sakura picked up the other end.

"Oniichan!" Sakura cried out with joy. He had used the phone she gave him! Of course that would never forgive the initial cringe he had performed upon opening it as a gift. Sakura still hurt over that.

"Sakura, I felt... something. What's going on?" Touya asked, the attempt at keeping his voice calm achingly obvious. Sakura sighed.

"I revived Clow Reed." Sakura stated simply, waiting for proverbial bomb to hit. It didn't. In fact, she was greeted with silence.

Touya was stunned. Beyond stunned. Stunned was a little speck allll the way down there... Sakura had brought someone back to life. A powerful mage at that. Most of his magick as well. He also noticed some spirits walking around and the hairs at the back of his neck stood up. Magicks from various sources sparkled and fizzled around him, electrifying him. He noted how he now felt intensely alert and awake. Was he really that tired before? He found himself walking back to the house he still called home on weekends and holidays.

Sakura hung up the phone with a sigh. She couldn't judge Touya's reaction because... because well, there hadn't been one. Well, that was lie, there had been one. It was just silent. Sakura put the phone away, looking rather dismayed.

Someone came up behind Sakura, draping his or her arms loosely about her shoulders. She looked up in to sparkling golden eyes. A black ponytail tickled her face. Sakura felt her heart flutter, a feeling long since missed. "You were feeling distressed..." Murmured Clow, and he began massaging Sakura's shoulders. The firm but gentle motions made Sakura melt into a puddle of ooze. Clow moved to kiss her in the crook of her neck, causing her to give a tiny squeal and squirm.

Yue watched the scene from the doorway. Clow knew damn well he was watching, but didn't do anything. Sakura would have noticed him immediately if it weren't for the immensely gorgeous sorcerer currently necking her. His eyes narrowed, turning a bright green for a moment before he went back into the living room.

Cerberus sat on the sofa. He wouldn't admit it, but he rather liked the small sized form. He looked like he should in his full form, yet still got to be carried everywhere like a king. An incredibly adorable, yet remarkably handsome king. He frowned as Yue sat down at Sakura's piano. Yue had a habit of playing such things when confused or overwhelmed, but he didn't know the significance of that piano...

Yue's fingers grazed the keys and the world went spiraling away from him. Both his mind and his eyes left him as the slow music relaxed his entire being. It had been entirely too long since he last played.

Sakura's shoulders tensed at the sound of the piano. Clow's brows furrowed, for while watching from above, he had learned exactly the meaning of the instrument. That piano had been Fujitaka's last gift to Sakura. He had died the next day.

He remembered her crying in her brother's arms at the sight for two flowers on the piano bench. Pinks and Wysteria.

Nadeshiko and Fujitaka.

The stems had been woven together as if to say "It's alright, Sakura, we're together now."

Clow held Sakura as she cried for them yet again. He also noted that this time she didn't cry as hard, or for as long as she used to. Perhaps he did have a purpose here...

Yue's eyes held focus once again as the song ended under his fingertips. He felt a tight feeling in his chest. He looked at the piano keys and frowned at the two flowers sitting there. His eyes widened slightly, and he picked up the wildflowers, intent on giving them to his Mistress.

He paused in the doorway, seeing Sakura crying in Clow's arms. He had the distinct feeling he'd done something wrong. As soon as Sakura saw the flowers, however, she came running over to him, plucking them from his fingers. He watched as Sakura savored the blooms, brushing the soft petals against her cheek.

The tender moment was promptly shattered as Touya burst into the house. "Sakura, I knew I felt- HEY!!!" He yelled, seeing Clow holding Sakura rather closely. Yue stepped in front of the two, his face expressionless.

Point made.

Touya sighed. If Yue gave credibility to the man holding his sister, then so be it. Yue was a fierce guardian, and this man had somehow earned his respect. Touya bowed to the mage.

"Clow Reed, I assume?" Touya asked stupidly, wanting to kick himself. He was standing in front of one of the most powerful sorcerers. Uh, yeah, definitely Clow Reed.

Clow just smiled at him. Touya shifted his weight; something about that smile unnerved him. Clow came forward, offering a hand for Touya to shake. He did, and found himself strangely at ease.

That is, until someone came blasting through one of the walls.