A/N: I know you're all probably mad at me because I killed off Fujitaka-
san, Touya-san, Kero-chan, and Yue-san, but don't flame me!! Don't worry!
In the end, it's going to have a happy ending. You'll just have to keep on
reading. ::bows:: And I'm really sorry for killing them off! And gomen nasi
for posting this chapter up so late, but I've been busy with school and my
other story. Well onto the chapter. . . .
Wishing On A Shooting Star
Letting out a sigh, Sakura said, "Syaoran-kun, what now?"
It was still nighttime, and her and Syaoran haven't left the bench yet. Looking at her, he questioned, "Nani?"
"I mean. . . . What do we do now? Do we look for Zero? Or just go home?" Her eyes suddenly clouded with tears. "Demo, I can't go home. . . knowing that 'tou-san and Onii-chan would never return. . . "
"You're always welcomed to stay at my apartment," Syaoran said absentmindedly, before he realized what he said and blushed.
She looked up at him with her innocent emerald green eyes. "Really?"
He nodded in response.
"Arigatou!" Sakura cried out as she threw her arms around his neck.
After this, both Sakura and Syaoran got off the bench and walked towards Syaoran's apartment, in silence. Taking a glance at her wrist watch, it read 8:45 pm. They could hear the song of a nightingale, the rustling of the cherry blossom trees as the wind blew gently, and the silent whispers of the stars.
"Those voices. . . " Sakura said, half to herself, and half to Syaoran.
He looked at her in suprise. "Voices? You've been hearing them too?"
She nodded. "Hai. I've been hearing them for a couple of days before I met you."
"Same here," Syaoran said, gazing up at the stars.
"Maybe it's because we're the chosen ones," Sakura suggested.
"Yeah. . . Maybe that's why," he agreed.
"I wonder what they're saying though. . . " Sakura said. "At times the voices are clear. . . Demo at other times, they seem so confusing."
Syaoran could only nod in agreement.
"Sakura-chan! Li-kun!"
Turning around, Sakura and Syaoran saw Tomoyo and Eriol (who looked grim and worried) run up to them. Tomoyo panted lightly once she and Eriol reached them.
"Oh hey Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun," Sakura said, greeting them with a fake smile.
"Sakura, I know something's wrong! I'm your best friend!" Tomoyo said in a serious, yet concerned voice.
Letting out a sigh, she commented, "I could never hide anything from you, now could I?"
"Of course not!" Tomoyo said.
"I sensed a strong dark aura a second ago. . . Then I sensed another strong aura. . . " Eriol pointed out.
"One of them belonged to Zero. . . And the other belonged to Syaoran-kun," Sakura replied.
Tomoyo looked puzzeled, so Sakura, with the help of Syaoran, explained everything that happened. Tomoyo sobbed silently after hearing the news of Touya's, Fujitaka's, Kero's, and Yue's/Yukito's death. Eriol held her in a comforting embrace while stroking her hair. Sakura had to clench her fist in order to keep from crying. She had to stay strong. . .
"What do you think is going to happen? Do you think Zero will attack again?" Syaoran questioned after Tomoyo stopped crying.
"I'm afraid so," Eriol said after a slight pause. His expression darkened as his eyes became distant. "I want you two to know that you musn't give up faith. . . . Not now and not ever. Not even when things seem to feel hopeless." His voice sounded urgent and his eyes were pleading. Sakura and Syaoran stared at Eriol in bewilderment. Tomoyo looked at Eriol.
"Eriol-kun. . . Nani?" Sakura said.
"Just promise me you two will never give up faith!" Eriol said, more urgently then ever. "You have to promise me this!"
They nodded, more confused then ever.
"We. . . Promise," they said in unison.
Eriol let out a sigh of relief. "Good. . . Come Tomoyo-chan, I'll walk you home." He began walking, then he looked at Sakura and Syaoran, and said, "Syaonara, and good luck to the both of you. . . "
Tomoyo ran to catch up with Eriol, confused, then called back to them, "Ja ne Sakura-chan! Li-kun!"
"I wonder what's wrong with Eriol-kun," Sakura commented.
"He knows something that we don't," Syaoran said. "He knows something bad's going to happen. . . ."
They both stood in silence for a while, then he said, "Come."
Both walked down the side walk and rounded a corner. They walked up the steps to Syaoran's apartment and walked in. He showed her to the guest room and brought in blankets and a pillow and placed it on the bed.
"Ano (um) Syaoran-kun?" Sakura began. He turned and looked at her quizically. "I don't have any pyjamas."
He sweat dropped. "Oh yeah. . . "
Leaving the room, he came back in and handed her white sweats and a green t- shirt. Giving a 'thank you' to him before he left the room, she changed into them. The sweats were a bit big on her and it sagged. The t-shirt reached somewhere above her knees, and the sleeves reached above her elbows. Pulling up the sweats before they fell, she walked out the room to see Syaoran watching the news.
'. . . .A strange mist has appeared in King Penguin Park in Tomoeodo, Japan," the news reporter guy said. 'Once the mist cleared off, the police found many victims fast asleep, as if dead. After a few hours, they finally woke up, but they didn't know what happened. No one knows what this means. . . Now onto the weath-' Syaoran clicked the tv off and looked at Sakura. He had to cover his mouth to keep from laughing.
"Mou Syaoran-kun! What's so funny!?" Sakura asked as she pouted and put her hands on her hips.
He smiled up at her, amused. "Well. . . the clothes are to big on you."
"Yeah, and you think I didn't know that!?" Sakura asked, as she narrowed her eyes.
Deciding to change the subject he asked, "You hungry?" Her stomach growled and she blushed in embarrassment. "I'll take that as a yes. What do you wanna eat?" He asked as he got off the couch and headed to the kitchen.
"Whatever you got," Sakura replied as she shrugged.
Looking through the cabinets, he said, "Noddles?"
"Noddles," she stated.
"Then noodles it is!"
After he finished cooking the noddles, they both ate as they enjoyed themselves over a conversation, completely forgetting about the troubles that happened, and what troubles they might face in the future. Once they were done, both walked outside of the apartment and sat on the steps. Sakura rested her elbows on her knees, and she cupped her chin in both hands. Neither said anything for a while as they just gazed on the stars.
"Syaoran-kun?"
Turning his head to the side, he looked at her. "Nani?"
"Do you ever wonder. . . ." she began, still staring up at the star-filled sky.
"Ever wonder about what?" he asked, also looked up at the sky.
"Do you ever wonder if there's a star. . . Out there. . . " she continued, ". . . for you?"
"Hai. . . I do," he answered. "What about you?"
She just nodded in reply. Then asked, "Do you think you'll ever find your star?"
Syaoran looked at her. The light of the moon reflected off her emerald eyes, making it sparkle. "I believe I already found my star. . . "
Sakura looked at him, emerald meeting amber. She felt lost in them and a faint red crept across her cheeks. "Oh? Where?" Then she looked at him slyly and smirked. "Or is it a certain 'who'?"
He blushed furiously.
"Oh! Tell me! Tell me!" Sakura pleaded.
"I promise I'll tell you. . . Just not now," Syaoran replied as he tore his gaze away.
Sakura continued to stare at him. She could see it in his eyes that he loved someone. . . A tinge of jealousy rised in her. Who ever it is. . . She sure is lucky.
"Did you find your star yet Sakura-chan?" Syaoran questioned absentmindedly.
"Iie. . . " she whispered softly.
They were lost again in silence as time ticked by. Then, a shooting star streaked by.
"Oh look Syaoran-kun! A shooting star!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Make a wish," he whispered.
Closing her eyes, Sakura clasped her hands together and thought, -I wish I could find my shining star.-
Re-opening her eyes she asked Syaoran, "What did you wish?"
"First you tell me what YOU wished," he insisted.
"Iie. It wouldn't be a secret if I told you," she replied.
"Then I can't tell you now could I," he said as he repeated what she said, " 'Cause it wouldn't be a secret if I told you'."
Syaoran sighed. The one thing he wished for was to find his 'soul-mate.' (A/N: I know. . . corny. . . But I didn't know what I should make him wish for!) Feeling a light pressure on his left arm, he looked down to see Sakura leaning her head on his arm. Her eyes were closed, and she breathed softly. She fell asleep. A light brush krept his cheeks. What was he going to do now? He was never in this position before. . . Letting out another sigh, he picked up Sakura in his arms and walked back into his apartment. Setting her down on the guest bed, he lifted the blankets up to her shoulder and stared at her. She looked just like an angel. . . Moving a strand of hair from her face, he walked to the frame of the door and clicked off the lights.
"Good night Sakura," he whispered before closing the door behind him.
A faint smile adorned Sakura's lips. "Good night Syaoran-kun. . . "
-Next Day-
She woke up to feel the sun's rays shining behind her eye lids. Opening her eyes, she yawned as she stretched her arms above her. It was a weekend, so no one had school. Pulling the covers off her, Sakura walked out the room, only to smell an aroma. Walking to the kitchen, she saw Syaoran cooking pancakes. (A/N: PANCAKES!! ME LOVE PANCAKES!!)
"Ohayou Sakura-chan," he greeted as he smiled.
"Ohayou!" Sakura said, smiling brightly in return.
After they ate, the phone rang. Syaoran picked up the phone. "Moshi, moshi. Li Syaoran speaking."
"Hey Li-kun!" came a voice.
"Daidouji-chan?" Syaoran said.
"Hai! I knew Sakura-chan would be at your house. . . since well what happened yesterday. . . So I was wondering if the two of you would like to come over my place. I got some new costumes that I would like Sakura-chan to try on!"
"Um. . . Let me ask Sakura. . . " he said as he turned to Sakura. "Wanna go to Daidouji-chan's house?"
Sakura shrugged. "Sure."
"Hai, we'll come," he said into the reciever.
"Okay! I'll see you two later."
With that said, both hung up.
"So why does Tomoyo-chan want us to come over?" Sakura asked, confused.
"She wants you to try on some new costumes," Syaoran replied.
Sakura sweat dropped. "Great. . . " she moaned.
Both got ready and Sakura changed into her school uniform. (Syaoran washed it his morning insince she had nothing else to wear.)
"Let's go to my place first. I don't want to be seen in my uniform insince we don't have school," Sakura said.
They walked to Sakura's house as they passed by a grove of cherry blossom trees. Once they reached the porch, Sakura reached her hand out for the door knob and reluctantly opened the door. Stepping into the house, she felt a wave of coldness wash over her, but she shook it off. While Syaoran waited in the living room, Sakura walked up the steps and into her bed room. It felt odd, not having Kero, Fujitaka, nor Touya around now, and tears threatened to form, but she fought it. Pulling out some clothes, she changed into a pair of khaki shorts, a pink tank top, and white sneakers. Running down the stairs, her and Syaoran walked out of the house and towards Tomoyo's mansion. Once they rounded a corner, they came to a halt.
"Do you feel it Syaoran?" Sakura asked, her voice shakey.
He nodded grimly. "Zero."
A chuckle echoed around them, and Zero materialized out of nowhere, floating in the air.
"I told you I'd be back," Zero hissed.
"What do you want now!?" Sakura shouted, glaring at him with all the hate in the world.
"You know very well what I want Card Mistress. . . For you and the Little Wolf to come with me and no one gets hurt," he proposed.
"We'd never come with you! And plus there's no one to hurt!" Syaoran snapped.
Zero shook his head, as he snickered. Holding out an open palm, a dark ball of energy formed in it. Blue sparks circled around it, and it gave off a red glow. "You see this? I could destroy all of Japan if I wanted to with this."
Sakura stared at it in horror and Syaoran's eyes widen in shock.
"Y-you wouldn't!" Sakura practically yelled.
"Oh I would," he said in a low threatening voice. "That is. . . if the both of you come with me. . . "
Syaoran clenched his fists. What were they going to do? If they don't hand themselves over, Japan will be destroyed. But if they do hand themselves over. . . Will he still destroy Japan?
"How do we know that we could trust you?" Syaoran asked, glaring up at Zero.
"That's a good question. . . I believe you'll just have to surrender yourselves and wait and see what'll happen," Zero said.
'Don't do it you two. . . ' a voice said, echoing all around them.
Zero turned his head side to side. "Who's there!?!"
'You can't let him get you. . . ' the voice continued.
The voice sounded like a young child's, full of unknown wisdom. Once it disappeared, Syaoran looked at Sakura, who nodded grimly up at him.
"Iie," Syaoran stated simply.
"No? Tsk, tsk," Zero taunted. "So, you care more about yourselves, then the fate of Japan?"
Sakura barred her teeth.
"Well then. . . Say Syaonara to Tomoeodo and all of Japan!" Zero shouted in a crazed voice as he lifted the energy ball and threw it down on the earth.
The ground started to shake. Meanwhile, Tomoyo stood up in her living room and looked at Eriol in panic as things started to fall and break.
"Eriol, what's going on?" Tomoyo asked as Eriol embraced her in his arms.
His face was grim. -Good luck you two. . . The whole world is depending on you. . . - he thought to himself.
A bright light flashed all around Sakura, Syaoran, and Zero. The two chosen ones were thrown to the ground by the force of the blow and Syaoran held on to her tightly as a silver bubble encased them. The sound of explosion roared in their ears, and they could still hear the crazed laughter of Zero. Their hearts beated in rythem as they held onto one another for dear life. After what seemed like forever, Sakura and Syaoran slowly opened their eyes. The pulled away from the hold as both slowly stood up. Sakura felt her heart stop as she stared at what use to be Tomoeodo, and all of Japan.
"Iie. . . " she whispered.
All around them was nothing but a barren land, and no living human or creature could be seen but her, Syaoran, and Zero. Smirking down at them, Zero gave them a slight wave and disappeared from sight. Falling to her knees, Sakura continued to stare blankly at her surroundings.
A/N: NO FLAMES!!! ONEGAI! DON'T FLAME ME!!! Trust me, this is all going to end out okay! Well don't forget to R&R or I won't be able to post the next chapter. . . .
Wishing On A Shooting Star
Letting out a sigh, Sakura said, "Syaoran-kun, what now?"
It was still nighttime, and her and Syaoran haven't left the bench yet. Looking at her, he questioned, "Nani?"
"I mean. . . . What do we do now? Do we look for Zero? Or just go home?" Her eyes suddenly clouded with tears. "Demo, I can't go home. . . knowing that 'tou-san and Onii-chan would never return. . . "
"You're always welcomed to stay at my apartment," Syaoran said absentmindedly, before he realized what he said and blushed.
She looked up at him with her innocent emerald green eyes. "Really?"
He nodded in response.
"Arigatou!" Sakura cried out as she threw her arms around his neck.
After this, both Sakura and Syaoran got off the bench and walked towards Syaoran's apartment, in silence. Taking a glance at her wrist watch, it read 8:45 pm. They could hear the song of a nightingale, the rustling of the cherry blossom trees as the wind blew gently, and the silent whispers of the stars.
"Those voices. . . " Sakura said, half to herself, and half to Syaoran.
He looked at her in suprise. "Voices? You've been hearing them too?"
She nodded. "Hai. I've been hearing them for a couple of days before I met you."
"Same here," Syaoran said, gazing up at the stars.
"Maybe it's because we're the chosen ones," Sakura suggested.
"Yeah. . . Maybe that's why," he agreed.
"I wonder what they're saying though. . . " Sakura said. "At times the voices are clear. . . Demo at other times, they seem so confusing."
Syaoran could only nod in agreement.
"Sakura-chan! Li-kun!"
Turning around, Sakura and Syaoran saw Tomoyo and Eriol (who looked grim and worried) run up to them. Tomoyo panted lightly once she and Eriol reached them.
"Oh hey Tomoyo-chan, Eriol-kun," Sakura said, greeting them with a fake smile.
"Sakura, I know something's wrong! I'm your best friend!" Tomoyo said in a serious, yet concerned voice.
Letting out a sigh, she commented, "I could never hide anything from you, now could I?"
"Of course not!" Tomoyo said.
"I sensed a strong dark aura a second ago. . . Then I sensed another strong aura. . . " Eriol pointed out.
"One of them belonged to Zero. . . And the other belonged to Syaoran-kun," Sakura replied.
Tomoyo looked puzzeled, so Sakura, with the help of Syaoran, explained everything that happened. Tomoyo sobbed silently after hearing the news of Touya's, Fujitaka's, Kero's, and Yue's/Yukito's death. Eriol held her in a comforting embrace while stroking her hair. Sakura had to clench her fist in order to keep from crying. She had to stay strong. . .
"What do you think is going to happen? Do you think Zero will attack again?" Syaoran questioned after Tomoyo stopped crying.
"I'm afraid so," Eriol said after a slight pause. His expression darkened as his eyes became distant. "I want you two to know that you musn't give up faith. . . . Not now and not ever. Not even when things seem to feel hopeless." His voice sounded urgent and his eyes were pleading. Sakura and Syaoran stared at Eriol in bewilderment. Tomoyo looked at Eriol.
"Eriol-kun. . . Nani?" Sakura said.
"Just promise me you two will never give up faith!" Eriol said, more urgently then ever. "You have to promise me this!"
They nodded, more confused then ever.
"We. . . Promise," they said in unison.
Eriol let out a sigh of relief. "Good. . . Come Tomoyo-chan, I'll walk you home." He began walking, then he looked at Sakura and Syaoran, and said, "Syaonara, and good luck to the both of you. . . "
Tomoyo ran to catch up with Eriol, confused, then called back to them, "Ja ne Sakura-chan! Li-kun!"
"I wonder what's wrong with Eriol-kun," Sakura commented.
"He knows something that we don't," Syaoran said. "He knows something bad's going to happen. . . ."
They both stood in silence for a while, then he said, "Come."
Both walked down the side walk and rounded a corner. They walked up the steps to Syaoran's apartment and walked in. He showed her to the guest room and brought in blankets and a pillow and placed it on the bed.
"Ano (um) Syaoran-kun?" Sakura began. He turned and looked at her quizically. "I don't have any pyjamas."
He sweat dropped. "Oh yeah. . . "
Leaving the room, he came back in and handed her white sweats and a green t- shirt. Giving a 'thank you' to him before he left the room, she changed into them. The sweats were a bit big on her and it sagged. The t-shirt reached somewhere above her knees, and the sleeves reached above her elbows. Pulling up the sweats before they fell, she walked out the room to see Syaoran watching the news.
'. . . .A strange mist has appeared in King Penguin Park in Tomoeodo, Japan," the news reporter guy said. 'Once the mist cleared off, the police found many victims fast asleep, as if dead. After a few hours, they finally woke up, but they didn't know what happened. No one knows what this means. . . Now onto the weath-' Syaoran clicked the tv off and looked at Sakura. He had to cover his mouth to keep from laughing.
"Mou Syaoran-kun! What's so funny!?" Sakura asked as she pouted and put her hands on her hips.
He smiled up at her, amused. "Well. . . the clothes are to big on you."
"Yeah, and you think I didn't know that!?" Sakura asked, as she narrowed her eyes.
Deciding to change the subject he asked, "You hungry?" Her stomach growled and she blushed in embarrassment. "I'll take that as a yes. What do you wanna eat?" He asked as he got off the couch and headed to the kitchen.
"Whatever you got," Sakura replied as she shrugged.
Looking through the cabinets, he said, "Noddles?"
"Noddles," she stated.
"Then noodles it is!"
After he finished cooking the noddles, they both ate as they enjoyed themselves over a conversation, completely forgetting about the troubles that happened, and what troubles they might face in the future. Once they were done, both walked outside of the apartment and sat on the steps. Sakura rested her elbows on her knees, and she cupped her chin in both hands. Neither said anything for a while as they just gazed on the stars.
"Syaoran-kun?"
Turning his head to the side, he looked at her. "Nani?"
"Do you ever wonder. . . ." she began, still staring up at the star-filled sky.
"Ever wonder about what?" he asked, also looked up at the sky.
"Do you ever wonder if there's a star. . . Out there. . . " she continued, ". . . for you?"
"Hai. . . I do," he answered. "What about you?"
She just nodded in reply. Then asked, "Do you think you'll ever find your star?"
Syaoran looked at her. The light of the moon reflected off her emerald eyes, making it sparkle. "I believe I already found my star. . . "
Sakura looked at him, emerald meeting amber. She felt lost in them and a faint red crept across her cheeks. "Oh? Where?" Then she looked at him slyly and smirked. "Or is it a certain 'who'?"
He blushed furiously.
"Oh! Tell me! Tell me!" Sakura pleaded.
"I promise I'll tell you. . . Just not now," Syaoran replied as he tore his gaze away.
Sakura continued to stare at him. She could see it in his eyes that he loved someone. . . A tinge of jealousy rised in her. Who ever it is. . . She sure is lucky.
"Did you find your star yet Sakura-chan?" Syaoran questioned absentmindedly.
"Iie. . . " she whispered softly.
They were lost again in silence as time ticked by. Then, a shooting star streaked by.
"Oh look Syaoran-kun! A shooting star!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Make a wish," he whispered.
Closing her eyes, Sakura clasped her hands together and thought, -I wish I could find my shining star.-
Re-opening her eyes she asked Syaoran, "What did you wish?"
"First you tell me what YOU wished," he insisted.
"Iie. It wouldn't be a secret if I told you," she replied.
"Then I can't tell you now could I," he said as he repeated what she said, " 'Cause it wouldn't be a secret if I told you'."
Syaoran sighed. The one thing he wished for was to find his 'soul-mate.' (A/N: I know. . . corny. . . But I didn't know what I should make him wish for!) Feeling a light pressure on his left arm, he looked down to see Sakura leaning her head on his arm. Her eyes were closed, and she breathed softly. She fell asleep. A light brush krept his cheeks. What was he going to do now? He was never in this position before. . . Letting out another sigh, he picked up Sakura in his arms and walked back into his apartment. Setting her down on the guest bed, he lifted the blankets up to her shoulder and stared at her. She looked just like an angel. . . Moving a strand of hair from her face, he walked to the frame of the door and clicked off the lights.
"Good night Sakura," he whispered before closing the door behind him.
A faint smile adorned Sakura's lips. "Good night Syaoran-kun. . . "
-Next Day-
She woke up to feel the sun's rays shining behind her eye lids. Opening her eyes, she yawned as she stretched her arms above her. It was a weekend, so no one had school. Pulling the covers off her, Sakura walked out the room, only to smell an aroma. Walking to the kitchen, she saw Syaoran cooking pancakes. (A/N: PANCAKES!! ME LOVE PANCAKES!!)
"Ohayou Sakura-chan," he greeted as he smiled.
"Ohayou!" Sakura said, smiling brightly in return.
After they ate, the phone rang. Syaoran picked up the phone. "Moshi, moshi. Li Syaoran speaking."
"Hey Li-kun!" came a voice.
"Daidouji-chan?" Syaoran said.
"Hai! I knew Sakura-chan would be at your house. . . since well what happened yesterday. . . So I was wondering if the two of you would like to come over my place. I got some new costumes that I would like Sakura-chan to try on!"
"Um. . . Let me ask Sakura. . . " he said as he turned to Sakura. "Wanna go to Daidouji-chan's house?"
Sakura shrugged. "Sure."
"Hai, we'll come," he said into the reciever.
"Okay! I'll see you two later."
With that said, both hung up.
"So why does Tomoyo-chan want us to come over?" Sakura asked, confused.
"She wants you to try on some new costumes," Syaoran replied.
Sakura sweat dropped. "Great. . . " she moaned.
Both got ready and Sakura changed into her school uniform. (Syaoran washed it his morning insince she had nothing else to wear.)
"Let's go to my place first. I don't want to be seen in my uniform insince we don't have school," Sakura said.
They walked to Sakura's house as they passed by a grove of cherry blossom trees. Once they reached the porch, Sakura reached her hand out for the door knob and reluctantly opened the door. Stepping into the house, she felt a wave of coldness wash over her, but she shook it off. While Syaoran waited in the living room, Sakura walked up the steps and into her bed room. It felt odd, not having Kero, Fujitaka, nor Touya around now, and tears threatened to form, but she fought it. Pulling out some clothes, she changed into a pair of khaki shorts, a pink tank top, and white sneakers. Running down the stairs, her and Syaoran walked out of the house and towards Tomoyo's mansion. Once they rounded a corner, they came to a halt.
"Do you feel it Syaoran?" Sakura asked, her voice shakey.
He nodded grimly. "Zero."
A chuckle echoed around them, and Zero materialized out of nowhere, floating in the air.
"I told you I'd be back," Zero hissed.
"What do you want now!?" Sakura shouted, glaring at him with all the hate in the world.
"You know very well what I want Card Mistress. . . For you and the Little Wolf to come with me and no one gets hurt," he proposed.
"We'd never come with you! And plus there's no one to hurt!" Syaoran snapped.
Zero shook his head, as he snickered. Holding out an open palm, a dark ball of energy formed in it. Blue sparks circled around it, and it gave off a red glow. "You see this? I could destroy all of Japan if I wanted to with this."
Sakura stared at it in horror and Syaoran's eyes widen in shock.
"Y-you wouldn't!" Sakura practically yelled.
"Oh I would," he said in a low threatening voice. "That is. . . if the both of you come with me. . . "
Syaoran clenched his fists. What were they going to do? If they don't hand themselves over, Japan will be destroyed. But if they do hand themselves over. . . Will he still destroy Japan?
"How do we know that we could trust you?" Syaoran asked, glaring up at Zero.
"That's a good question. . . I believe you'll just have to surrender yourselves and wait and see what'll happen," Zero said.
'Don't do it you two. . . ' a voice said, echoing all around them.
Zero turned his head side to side. "Who's there!?!"
'You can't let him get you. . . ' the voice continued.
The voice sounded like a young child's, full of unknown wisdom. Once it disappeared, Syaoran looked at Sakura, who nodded grimly up at him.
"Iie," Syaoran stated simply.
"No? Tsk, tsk," Zero taunted. "So, you care more about yourselves, then the fate of Japan?"
Sakura barred her teeth.
"Well then. . . Say Syaonara to Tomoeodo and all of Japan!" Zero shouted in a crazed voice as he lifted the energy ball and threw it down on the earth.
The ground started to shake. Meanwhile, Tomoyo stood up in her living room and looked at Eriol in panic as things started to fall and break.
"Eriol, what's going on?" Tomoyo asked as Eriol embraced her in his arms.
His face was grim. -Good luck you two. . . The whole world is depending on you. . . - he thought to himself.
A bright light flashed all around Sakura, Syaoran, and Zero. The two chosen ones were thrown to the ground by the force of the blow and Syaoran held on to her tightly as a silver bubble encased them. The sound of explosion roared in their ears, and they could still hear the crazed laughter of Zero. Their hearts beated in rythem as they held onto one another for dear life. After what seemed like forever, Sakura and Syaoran slowly opened their eyes. The pulled away from the hold as both slowly stood up. Sakura felt her heart stop as she stared at what use to be Tomoeodo, and all of Japan.
"Iie. . . " she whispered.
All around them was nothing but a barren land, and no living human or creature could be seen but her, Syaoran, and Zero. Smirking down at them, Zero gave them a slight wave and disappeared from sight. Falling to her knees, Sakura continued to stare blankly at her surroundings.
A/N: NO FLAMES!!! ONEGAI! DON'T FLAME ME!!! Trust me, this is all going to end out okay! Well don't forget to R&R or I won't be able to post the next chapter. . . .
