Ren: I'm baaaaaaaack minna-san!!

Kero: Oh joy

Ren: you know, you aren't very nice to me

Kero: point?

Suppi: You should be nicer if you want to stay

Kero: Suppi's here?

Suppi: Hai!

Kero: I thought you weren't going to replace me ::curls up to cry::

Ren: ::rolls eyes, again:: you're still here aren't you? He's a coworker or something!

Kero: ::immediately stops:: Oh…

Suppi: now do your job if you want to stay!!

Kero: Ren doesn't own CCS or Anastasia or any songs that may appear! Oh, and don't let her get a new muse, then where will I go?!?! Help!!!!!!

Ren: ::rolls eyes::

"Talking"

Thinking, unless it's in a flashback

~~Flashback/End of Flashback~~

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(A/N: me talking, but I doubt this will occur much unless I need to explain something or Kero and Suppi interrupt)

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Summary: Loosely based on the Disney movie, Anastasia. The plot will change drastically as the story goes on, so don't worry about already knowing the ending or whole plot, I have ideas for twists. Oh, and it takes place in about 1877, no particular date. There's no cards, but there is magic.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I, like no one else who writes fanfiction for CCS does not own it, CLAMP does (lucky smart people).

And I would just like to take a moment to thank anyone who reviewed. I don't know how many people read this, but I would still like to mention that it made my day end perfectly! Thank you so much, for the advice, reviews, criticism (which I am happy to say helped me), and the complements! I'm so happy that people enjoy my story, and I'll do my best to update. And it doesn't matter that I didn't get a lot, just the fact that I got some is awesome!

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One December Night: In Search of the Past

A young man, about eighteen, rode into the cobblestone road that led to a magnificent stone mansion.

A squeal was heard and the clatter of four middle-aged women grew louder.

"Oh great," the young man said sarcastically.

His cold amber eyes searched the area in search of where the four women would approach. He prepared himself for the torture that was about to come…

"Little brother is home!" shouted one beautiful woman.

"Oh, Syaoran-chan! You're soooo KAWAII!!!" another shouted.

"Yes, the windblown hair suites you well," the eldest stated calmly. It was obvious she was enjoying her sisters' fawn over their only brother. She futilely tried to hide her giggles of delight.

"Come on onee-chans, don't you ever get tired?" the young man asked exasperatedly.

"You can only dream upon that. My four genki daughters will never tire, you should know that by now Xiao-Lang," said a regal woman from the back of the group.

The four girls parted to make a path for her. Syaoran quickly jumped off his horse.

Syaoran bowed formally, "Konnichiwa Okaa-san."

"Ohayou-gozaimasu my son," the Yelan replied.

Yelan sighed. Her son had grown so distant and cold since that fateful day. He barely let his own mother and sisters into his life. Yelan could remember the girl her son fell in love with, and only at age 8 as well. She was like a daughter to her. Her short auburn hair, emerald eyes, and sweet nature won over Syaoran's friendship, and later his heart. That day the royal family had been taken away was the worst day she could have ever imagined for her son. His heart was shattered as his best friend was taken to a destiny even she could not determine. Since then, he would not open his heart and let the barriers down. The only other person who knew of this was his cousin, also lost in that horrible day.

Yelan lead her family into their home to have an afternoon tea, away from the cold winter air.

Syaoran sat down, thinking of what he had witnessed not too long ago.

~~Flashback~~

Syaoran was riding his horse down the dirt path. All of the sudden, he heard a bark come from behind him. He turned around to see a small yellow dog chasing him. Though he was not threatening, bringing home stray dog could get him into a lot of trouble with his mother.

A little farther down the path, there was a woman on the side of the street who looked lost. He started to slow down to see if she needed assistance. But he bolted away as soon as he saw her emerald eyes, auburn hair, and kind face. It seemed so familiar and it hurt his heart to try to remember why.

~~End of Flashback~~

Now, looking back at that event, he regretted running away. The woman seemed to resemble his best friend, Kinomoto. Or at least, that was her last name. Her real name seemed forgotten in the cobwebs of his mind with all of his emotions and happiness. She was the best friend he tried to forget over the years. She was gone, and he could do nothing about it. For the past ten years, he wallowed in grief with a broken heart that never mended.

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"Xiao-Lang, onegai (please), come here," Yelan said.

She stood at the far end of the parlor with a box in her wrinkled hands.

As Syaoran approached her, he saw the box more clearly. On it, was a beautifully engraved green wolf and pink cherry blossom (A/N: Suppi: You know, I think she wants to end this story now with all the hints and stuff she's writing. Ren: Shut up! -_-. My first time!! I wrote this before I wrote the one-shot no one reviewed to, it's so sad. Anyways, back to the story).

Syaoran looked up at his mother questioningly.

"There was a Kinomoto Dynasty in Japan. They were the royals of the country while we, the Li Clan, ruled China. Nadeshiko, Sakura's mother, and I were best friends. We made an agreement, but it was not meant to be for the time. You will soon learn of it, and remember those years you forgot."

Because what happened ten ears ago does not matter now, my dear Xiao-Lang. Because in due time, you shall meet your Ying-Fa once again. You are being given another chance by fate, don't let her escape or mess this up again.

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Ren: No cliffhangers yet, be happy.

Kero: Ya, it's just unfinished plot lines ^_~

Suppi: You do know she could take away your cake?

Kero: WHAT?!?!?!?!?!

Kero: You…you wouldn't do that…not to me, your dear old friend? 0:I

Ren: I'll have to think about that…

Kero: O.o

Suppi: Can I have his cake then?? ^_^

Ren: Maybe…

Ren: Oh, by the way, I forget who said this (SORRY), cause I'm not that smart enough to think of it myself, it was just that great of a quote that I agree to that I'm gonna put it in my story from now on…

I write for myself, I post for reviews.

Which means, I'm gonna continue this story till the end, whether you like it or not, and if you don't why are you reading it? If YOU want to read the rest of the story, say something, or else, I won't post the chapters up. And I have an outline of what I want to write too, I just have a lot of stuff to do. And I'm sorry if that came out mean, I'm not a mean person, I don't even swear! That's gotta mean something…

Way too many means in that last sentence or two. Anyways, I just wanted everyone to know that. I know my writing isn't the best and this story isn't gonna be popular or anything, but at least a few reviews would be nice. Oh, and I wrote this before I posted anything, so if it sounds out of date because I mention stuff without the time between these two chapters, SORRY!!

Suppi: She doesn't have high standards, does she?

Kero: Nope. So we're here to tell you to review! There's that little button at the end of the page, click on it and write what you think! ^_~

Ren: oh, and I have up to the fourth chapter done, and I really want to post it for you all to read, but I will wait for reviews, though I really want to post them.