Authors Note: I do not own Carcaptor Sakura or any of it's characters.

The orphanage Sonomi brought the baby to was on the outskirts of the Li Palace, in a small town called Shaln. The orphanage was is a small building, that had little children running around the yards. As Sonomi advanced the gate an elderly woman came out of the front door of the ageing building. "What do you have there, Miss?" She asked the advancing woman at the gate.

Sonomi looked up to the elder woman, then back down to the baby,"I found this child at the shore, I believe she may be Dormian. I fear for her life. She is such a precious babe. Can you take her in, bring her up, and find a good family for her?"

The elder lady saw the sincere look on Sonomi's face. She was truely concerned for this child. After thinking a moment the elder woman spoke, "Does the child have a name?"

"I think she may. When I found her she was clutching a silver chain around her neck, with a cherry blossom charm. On this charm is the name Sakura. I beleive that is the childs name. She is as fragile as a blossom. Oh do tell me you can take her in?" Sonomis beseeched the woman.

"I believe there is room here for her," the woman spoke,"She will soon find htis place to be the home she never had, or never remembered. Let me look at the child."

Sonomi stepped forward, and slowly unwrapped Sakura from her lovely pink blanket. Slowly, due to the distrubance, her eyes opened, revealing her startling emerald eyes. The elder woman gasped, for she had never seen such a lovely baby in her life. She reached out to touch the downy honey brown hair, and spoke quietly,"I see now why you are so concerned for her life. Such a gem our world has never seen. She will make a handsome servent someday, even though I can sense she was ment for more than that. It cannot be helped, she has the eyes that only Dormians can have. That fact alone will haunt her for life."

With that the woman took Sakura to her arms. The she looked at Sonomi,"You are Daiduoji Sonomi, aren't you?" After seeing a curt nod she continued, "There is word that Queen Yelan is prepareing to meet and embassy from Dormi. Perhaps this child will have a chance of a pleasant life. At any rate you must hurry so you can be at your Queens side my lady. Worry not, for I shall see this child finds an appropriate home. Hope the Kinomoto's arrive here with good intentions, I have heard words of peace wandering around. We may finally see the end of this age long war."

Sonomi looked a the lady with respect,"I hope you may be right. I must be off, there is a meeting at the palace I must attend." She looked at the baby once more,"I fare thee well, Sakura, maybe someday you and my daughter may be friends."

With that thought Sonomi gave one last wave, and started to walk of to the palace.

Li Palace

Queen Yelan entered the hall happily, soon the worries will be over. The Kinomoto's of Dormi will be here to make peace with Shalja, and the world will soon be renewed. Her son will have a pleasant home to live in, without the worry of war. He will not have to go off to fight for his country. Syaoran will be able to train, focusing on his magic instead of soley military. He will be able to train to be the best king Shalja has ever had. Peace brings so many opprotunities. Yelan smiled happily, sitting down at the large table.

Just as she sat down a hawk came flying in and drop a large envolope in front of her, then sailed away. She hesitantly pick up the letter, noting the red ink that plainly said, "Li." Opening it up she felt a strange sense of dread. Something she had not felt since her husband went away to visit the troops, the last time she ever saw him. As she unfolded the letter and began to read she paled remarkably. It read:

Li-

Forget about piece. I have gotton rid of the Kinomoto's, and now I am the ruler of Dormi. Peace shall never come, until I am true ruler of all of Naja.

-Amamiya Makiko of Dormi

Sonomi arrived in the room, as she saw her Queen slip slowly out of her seat, sobbing. Then, Sonomi knew, peace was far from coming. The tears began to fall as she went to comfort her queen.

Dormi: Tsukishiro Resident

The news spread fast. It had been a month since the Kinomotos had left. A week since they heard the news that Amamiya Makiko, Queen Nadeshiko's own family, had done away with the royal couple and their baby. Touya had taken it hard after hearing about his family. He also had problems getting used to his new name, Tsukishiro Touya. Yet, he knew, in his young wisdom, that it was the only way he could live. Yukito came into the small room he shared with Touya, and saw that Touya was on his bed sobbing uncharecteristically. Yukito heard the words, "Why was I not in Sakura's place? Her life had just begun. Poor monster."

Yukito slipped out of the room, sensing Touya needed time to himself. He had a feeling, however, that Sakura may have made it to Shalja. Though sharing this information with Touya would be unwise, for Yukito knew there was a destiny laid out for Sakura.

Shalji: Orphanage outside of Shaln

The elderly lady placed Sakura in a crib, and slowly placed the pink blanket around her. "Sleep tight Little One, I feel there is much ahead of you in your life. You are important, I can feel it. Worry not, for I will not tell anyone about how special you are. You will make a difference in our world."

With that softly spoken comment she slipped out of the room. Sakura, in her crip, smiled as her dazzling eyes fluttered as she fell alseep.