Zodiac Destiny

Chapter 4 ... Another Journey; Surviving The Tests of Time

Sakura's POV

Present; A Family... Journey and Clow

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That was one of the hardest tests of my life. But I didn't know that cardcaptoring was only the beginning. There was more to being a cardcaptor than that.

I knew that when I married Syaoran and had our children, that there were more tests. I was prepared to help save the world... but I had a family... and it was hard on them. Syaoran... my Syaoran had a hard time accepting this, since he had to help look after the kids.

He had to swallow his pride, and let me battle alone.

I was so sorry for him. We usually worked as a team, and now that was being taken away from us because we thought it was over, and we could settle down together.

Sadly, no.

My journey was far from over.

After my final battle with the Void... I had just jumped across the gap and I jumped into his arms.

He asked me to marry him.

Of couse I said yes... I wasn't born yesterday...

About a decade later, we finally got married. I had two wonderful children.

Megumi and Kotaro.

My daughter and son.

Of course my husband and I couldn't deny that we had magic. And since we both did, our children inherited it. The magic runs through their veins as it does ours.

Maybe this is a good thing, maybe not. After we pass on, our children will have to look after the sacred cards and book. My daughter will recieve my wand, as my son... Syaoran's sword.

I expect that they will have to fight many battles themselves... and their children and so on. The Li dynasty must never cease. My mother-in-law told us so, on our wedding day.

That was 5 years ago. In fact, our anniversary was yesterday. I know that there will be many more to come. Many wonderful years together.

But lets not talk about Syaoran and me. This isn't why I am writing this.

I am writing this so you know my story, no matter what impact it has on your life, I just want people to be aware of the fact that there is magic in the world. And it can be used for the greater good.... or the greater evil.

I try to use it for the greater good. I hope my children will do the same. I have many years experience to their few now. They will sadly have to go through hard training. Syaoran and I will be their teachers. We must teach them all of our magic, what the cards do, which ones will counter the attacks and so on and so forth.

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Megumi is three years old and Kotaro is only two years old. As soon as they can speak, fluently... we will begin training. And still the journey isn't over for us either.

Before I became pregnant with my daughter, I decided to re-seal my cards... so we could live in peace without wondering if they would be released again. I figured that we both needed a break. We had been fighting people and cards for many years and after I told Syaoran my idea, he happily accepted.

So we went on vacation in Hawaii. When we came back, I had a beautiful tan. Needless to say, Syaoran didn't need one. He was gorgeous enough.

Anyways....

I will speak of a dream that I had a few nights ago. I sometimes am able to speak with deceased relatives, many of whom thank me for saving the world. But my most important dreams are of Clow Reed. The creator of my cards. My guide...... my teacher.

I remember having a dream when I was 11 years old when he told me that I had another log journey ahead of me... that was when I had to transform the cards and before I know Eriol was Clow's reincarnation. It was true... I spent almost a year battling his illusions and later himself.

So, Clow told me that I would have to leave Syaoran and my children for a long time. Of course I was devistated... but a part of me knew that I was expecting this all along. I just hadn't paid any attention to that idea lately.

I'll share with you the dream that I had.

Previous Dream of Sakura... with Clow Reed

I looked around at my surroundings. I was in space... or a world without the planets, only stars... the sky was a dark blue. Apon entering this dimention, I had felt a fimilar aura all around me. It was warm and comforting. I had first thought that it was that of my mothers... but I quickly remembered that she only helped me during troubled times. And she had no magic.

My mind began to spin, who could I be meeting?

"Me," a voice said behind me. I quickly turned around and saw that kind, fimilar face.

"Forgive me Master, I hadn't been able to pinpoint who's aura it was when I entered." I said. He looked at me kindly and said, "Don't worry Sakura, there is no need to apoligise. I understand that in your dreams, there are many auras, and it may become confusing to you." he smiled. "You're right," I said but then I had a question to ask him. "Clow Reed... why are you here? Is something wrong... is it my children......" I paused, shaking... "Syaoran???"

Clow Reed looked at me a laughed. I was taken aback from such a response. "Child," he said "There is no need to worry, this has nothing to do with your family... only.... you." he said.

I became sad. "Another journey then?" I asked. It came out to barely a whisper. "Yes, I'm afraid. You know that your journey wasn't over. Though you are but 27 years old, you have many years ahead of you... full of tests..."

I nodded. "Yes... I know... it just saddens me that I have to leave my family so often. Syaoran understands... but Megumi and Kotaro... they are still to young to understand."

It was Clow's turn to nod. "I understand that it's hard. I'm sorry." he said softly. I faked a smile. "But... I'm saving the world right? I became a cardcaptor for a reason, and I must keep that title." I said. Clow knew that I wasn't really happy, yet he continued to speak as though we were in the garden of Eden. Everything was ok. There was peace... happiness.... love....

I turned away from him. "Sakura... I must tell you your next mission.." he said softly. I slowly turned around to face him. I was surprised that my eyes were becoming wet. I knew that this would happen, and yet... it was hard for me to accept it.

He looked at me sadly. "Sakura.... your next test is...."

End Of Dream