I Love Her? I Love Her Not?
By: pnaixr0se

A/N: omg…I haven't updated this is the longest time. The last time I updated was like in August! AH! I'm so sorry!!! =] school has been taking its toll on me. 7th grade is harder than I thought! =[ oh well…here's the next chapter. Sorry again for all the waiting! Omg…you guys might have to read it over again from the beginning to get it…AHH! I'm so sorry!!

Disclaimer: I don't own CCS or the original characters.

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Last chapter recap:

"Dammit!! Where is he?!" Syaoran yelled to himself as he ran through the shopping center.

"Maybe we're just looking at the wrong places, Syaoran!" Sakura called panting behind him.

Syaoran was silent for awhile, thinking while he ran. Where would he go if he was younger? Well, he'd go home first since he lived by himself before. But Shun wouldn't want to go home because his family would be there. The second place Syaoran would've went to was the King Penguin Park because it was quiet there…Wait a minute…quiet!! That's it!!!

"Hey, Sakura?" Syaoran asked as he slowed down.

Sakura stopped beside him. "Hmm?"

"Do you know anywhere where Shun also goes to for peace and quiet? Like any parks or anything?"

Sakura thought for awhile. Then it hit her. "Oh gosh! There's a tree he always likes to sit in by the small park by our house!! You know, the one with the small lake."

"Okay, let's go there."

"Okay."

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Chapter 14: Himiko's Captured

Shun sighed sorrowfully. No one understood him. No one. Not even Himiko. But for some reason that didn't change the way he felt about her. He loved her. No one could ever change his mind about her not matter what. He's already fallen for her…
But another thing that anyone would ever change his mind on is his idea. He would never let his father murder himself just because of Katana. So no matter what the facts are, or what anyone says, Shun would take his father's place.

"Shun!! Shun!!!"

The boy was so surprised that he almost fell of the tree he was sitting in. He looked down at the people calling his name angrily.

"What the heck do you- Otou-san! Okaa-san!"

Sakura had her hands to her hips. "Come down right this instant!!"

Thinking that they knew his idea, he stubbornly shook his head. "No! You can't get me to change my mind!"

"What the hell are you talking about, Shun! Get down!" Syaoran yelled.

"NO!!!"

Sakura sighed. She didn't have time for this. Well, at least she and Syaoran had found Shun all safe and sound. So that means Katana hasn't struck yet…and he could attack any minute. Wait...the legend said "a Li will fight for the safety of the person he most cared about"…Shun cares about……

"Himiko!" she shouted suddenly.

"What's wrong, Sakura?" Syaoran asked as Shun also looked down at his mother in bafflement.

Sakura looked up at Shun in the tree. "Listen Shun! You're the one in the legend!!!"

"What legend?"

"I'll explain later! But if you don't get down soon, Katana's gonna hurt the one you care about most to get you angry! Then he'll expect you to try to rescue her. Then he'll kill you to get revenge on us! Don't you understand!?!? HIMIKO WILL GET HURT!!!"

Shun looked at his mother with a surprised expression. "HIMIKO WILL GET HURT!!!" He was still trying to process those words in his mind when suddenly he burst into an intense anger. So that's what Zak was trying to warn him about. Why didn't he listen to it more closely?! It was so obvious, Katana will use Himiko for bait to get Shun to come and then that's when Katana will kill him to get revenge for his parents. No…Shun wouldn't let Katana do that…he won't let that evil being hurt her…

Syaoran saw that intense look in his son's eyes. Those were the same ones that he had as a boy when Sakura was in trouble. Syaoran understood what Shun was going through. Shun really loved Himiko and would do anything for her. His body might be young but his mind seemed wise. Syaoran made his hands into fists. He knew he should never discourage Shun to stop what he wants to do but he silently prayed that Shun wouldn't do anything drastic…

That was unlikely…

Shun gritted his teeth. "I have to find Katana…"

"What?" Sakura asked. "Why?"

Shun jumped down from the tree with agile and grace. "I have to stop Katana now so he won't even have a chance to hurt Himiko."

Syaoran was suddenly frantic. "But Shun! There is no other way but to-"

"I know that! But Himiko's going to get hurt if I don't get rid of Katana!" Shun yelled.
Suddenly he saw a flash of the future. Although it was for a mere second he knew what it signaled. The image was of Himiko trying to squirm out of Katana's (who was still in Ryu's body) grasp. Katana had a smirk on his face as his right arm was firmly around Himiko's neck.

'No…Himiko's in trouble right now!!'
Before anyone could stop him, he was off running.

"Shun!!" Sakura yelled desperately, "No!"

But he couldn't hear his mother's shouts. In fact, all he heard somehow was Katana's evil laughter.

His father and mother looked at each other worriedly for a moment and then started running after him. They hadn't even noticed Shun's black eye which he had gotten when Toji had hit him in anger. The black eye was puny compared to his life.

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Kozue anxiously tapped her pencil on her desk as she looked out the detention room window longingly. 'What if Shun and Himiko didn't understand what I meant? Oh man…I should've made it more specific.'
She pleaded that they would get the message. More than ever she wanted someone to encourage her and to tell her that her little brother and her best friend will be okay. She looked towards the door and she widened her eyes.

Zak was looking through the small window, unnoticed by anyone in the detention room. He gave a small smile and mouthed something out.

Kozue smiled. "Everything-will-be-okay" That's what Zak. He was with her to comfort her…even through detention. She turned to the clock. 3:53 About an hour left.

'Wait for me you guys. I'll be there soon…'

She glanced at the detention teacher who was grading papers but was also looking up at the students who were in detention. Kozue sighed. She shouldn't have been late or have been running through the halls…damn school…

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Toji walked aimlessly through the streets. He didn't feel like going home yet and he had a lot to think about. Was that really wise for Shun to kill himself for others? I mean, it seemed like the heroic thing to do. But is Shun just doing it for some fame? Toji shook his head. No…Shun wouldn't do that. Toji knew about how much Shun cared about his family and friends, especially Himiko. But still, even she had not wanted Shun to kill himself for people. Toji sighed. He had been so unfair to Shun for just erupting Shun was just too complicated to worry about. It literally gave him a headache. Before he knew it, he was on Himiko's street. Suddenly he heard footsteps behind him so he turned to see who it was.

"Oh hi Hiiragazawa, Nakuru, Suppi," Toji greeted.

Eriol, with Nakuru close behind with Suppi in her pocket, stopped. He panted from fatigue and tried to catch his breath. "H-Hey T-Toji," Eriol said as Nakuru and Suppi waved quickly to him.

"What's wrong? You guys look tired," Toji said.

"We're trying to find Lady Himiko," Nakuru said worriedly. "Katana's after her."

Toji nodded. "I heard about that, too. Do you know what it means?"

Suppi narrowed his eyes.  "You knew and didn't even tell us?! Don't you realize the trouble that Lady Himiko is in?!"

Toji just stared at him in bewilderment.

Eriol said, "What he means is that Katana will use Himiko, to get to Shun, to get to his parents. I have to hurry Toji. My house is just down the block and I have to get there for Himiko. She might be in danger. Plus, Katana's aura feels near…he might come any minute." With that, Eriol, Nakuru and Suppi scurried down the street hurriedly.

Toji stood there and silently mocked himself for his stupidity. 'No duh, Toji!' he thought. 'It's so simple and you didn't even get it!'
He followed Eriol and Nakuru to the Hiiragazawa residence.
'If Hiiragazawa says that Katana is so near, that damn Katana may be planning to get to Himiko soon! Oh...where's Shun?! He should be there protecting her!'

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Shun's footsteps slapped on the cement sidewalk in a fast rhythm. His worry for Himiko had totally taken over him. All he could think of was her. He didn't even notice that his parents were hot in his pursuit, obviously worried about him.
'Don't you dare hurt her, Katana,' he thought. 'Or else you'll be the one who's gonna be hurting in the end…'

Syaoran and Sakura, who were watching him worriedly, ran as fast as they could to keep up. Shun was heading towards where Himiko's aura was and it led to the Hiiragazawa residence. As Sakura watched her son run to protect the one he loved most, she realized that Shun wasn't as far away as he seemed. She smiled a bit. Shun had grown up well and still had a lot more growing up. She predicted that soon, he would be acting like his wonderful father. Shun had learned to love and his heart was slowly melting away from the coldness and strictness of the Li Clan elders.

"Syaoran," Sakura whispered as they ran.

"Yeah Sakura?" Syaoran asked panting. He saw a small smile from her lips.

"We're not the bad parents I thought we were…"

Syaoran smiled along with her. "Yeah…you're right…"

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Himiko's face lighted up as she saw Kumei emerge from the walk-in closet. She clapped, happy at her work.

"Kumei! It looks great!!!! Toji's jaw will drop to the floor!" Himiko shouted as she went up to Kumei.

Kumei smiled. "Th-Thanks, Himiko."

It had taken about twenty times of dressing and undressing for Kumei. Himiko had just dumped each outfit on Kumei's arms and shoved her into the walk-in closet to change while Himiko waited outside in her room. Finally, Himiko had selected an outfit that suited Kumei perfectly.

Kumei was wearing a simple yet exquisite outfit. She had on a white peasant shirt with really long, loose sleeves that reached to her fingers. It was loose on her sleeves, but when it came to her chest and stomach, it hugged her body perfectly. Then she wore a tan skirt, reaching just above her knees, that wasn't too tight and wasn't too loose on her. Then, her shoes were tan platforms that weren't too high and that had designs. Finally, she placed a tan fisherman looking hat on her head as she let her hair down from her usual ponytail.

Himiko's eyes were basically shining. "Oh gosh, Kumei! You look wonderful!!"

Kumei blushed and fiddled with her glasses. "U-Uhh…thanks again, Himiko!"

Himiko ran to her dresser. "I'll get you some tan hairclips that will match perfectly with the outfit."

"W-Wait, Himiko. I couldn't possibly keep an outfit like this! It's too pretty!!" Kumei argued.

Himiko ran back and gave her the hairclips. "See? You like it so you should keep it! Don't worry, it's a thank you for cheering me up before."

"W-Well…are you sure?" Kumei asked. Himiko nodded with a smile. "Oh all right. If you insist," Kumei said.

Himiko's eyes glittered. "Oh I'm so glad you accepted the outfit! I mean, it just looks so nice on you! The tan color matches your eyes and your thin rimmed glasses. And you still have that modest, kind look about you! Oh! You have to come back to my house some other time, okay? You and Kozue are wonders to fashion design!" she squealed. Kumei just sweatdropped at Himiko's squealing.

Himiko suddenly stopped her squealing. She felt something…something like an evil thing…what could it be? She shook the feeling away. It was probably her magic going berserk again.

But suddenly the air had a sinking cold feeling that even Kumei, a girl without magic, can feel.

"H-Himiko…" Kumei said, her hair pricking up. "Wh-What's happening?"

Himiko shrugged. "I-I don't know…you feel the change in the air, too?"

Kumei nodded. "It almost feels like when-"

Suddenly with a flash of bright light, Ryu appeared. But then again, we all know it's not really Ryu. It was Katana for his eyes were blood red.

Kumei gasped in fright. "I-It's Katana…"

Himiko and Kumei both instinctively ran to the door. But as Himiko tried to turn the doorknob, it didn't budge.

"Kumei, we're locked in…" Himiko said, looking quite pale. Kumei's glasses slid slightly down the bridge of her nose.

"Well, well…" Katana said. "Look at what we have here…"

"Get out of Ryu's body! Leave him alone!" Himiko said shakily.

He threw back his head a laughed. "Hah! As if this little, weak body actually helps me…It's just a vessel for my soul, little girl."

"W-What do you want from us?" Kumei squeaked, trembling.

"Oh…I don't want anything from you, non-magic human. I need her!" Katana pointed straight at Himiko.

The two girls backed away slowly. "Why?" Himiko asked.

Katana just gave them a smirk. Suddenly banging was heard from the door.

"HIMIKO! HIMIKO!!!" Eriol yelled banging the door with his fist. He cursed silently. Katana was in there…he could feel it. But yet it seemed as if there was nothing a father could do.

"Lady Himiko!!" Nakuru and Suppi screamed in worry.

"Himiko! What's happening?! Is he in there already?!" Toji asked punching the door with all his might.

The two frightened girls heard the muffled voices and shouted back.

"Toji! Hiiragazawa-san! Nakuru-san! Suppi-chan!!" Kumei yelled weakly.

Toji punched the door harder as he heard her. "What?! Kumei?! You're in there with him too?!"

Katana smirked. "So Clow Reed is here, is he? Haha…and he can't do a thing to save his daughter, either…"

Eriol, who heard the comment, banged on the door. "SHUT UP! LEAVE MY DAUGHTER ALONE!" Nakuru and Suppi frowned. Never before had they seen their master so upset. Eriol took out his staff.

"Master Eriol…" Suppi said in worry. "You don't have to take down the door."

But Eriol didn't hear the stuffed animal's comment. He was already a few steps from the door. He was glowing in his magic's aura as the ground beneath him became a pattern of Clow's magic circle. He pointed the staff towards the persistent door.

"Fire," he said in a frustrated voice.

Fire shot out and Toji jumped out of the way just in time. As the searing hot flames slammed into the door, the door still held stubbornly. Eriol scowled. That damn Katana…

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Shun felt a greater urge inside him to run faster to Himiko. He was already on her block and he sped even faster, his breath becoming short. But he didn't notice all he noticed was the impending doom that he felt. His parents were still following him closely, worried as heck for the little, sweet girl they always knew. Before the three noticed, they were already inside the house. They spotted Eriol banging the door to Himiko's bedroom door. Nakuru and Suppi were looking at him worried and Toji was biting his bottom lip and making fists.

"OPEN THE DAMN DOOR!" Eriol shouted.

Shun, Syaoran and Sakura stopped while panting.
"Where is she?" Syaoran asked.

Nakuru looked at them with an anxious look. "Sh-She and Lady Kumei are inside there with him…!"

Shun's eyes widened. No. It can't be. Don't say that she means Katana. Before anyone knew it, he and Eriol were banging on the door.

Shun yelled in anger. "HIMIKO!"

Himiko's head perked. Shun was here? Why?

Katana laughed, hearing all the banging and the shouts. "You're wasting your energy. My magic is pretty strong. That door will not budge." He turned his blood red eyes straight at Himiko and smirked. Trembling, she back away against the door. It was as close as she could get to Shun. Kumei was already against the door shaking hard.
Katana stared straight into Himiko's azure eyes. Dizziness came over her. It was a dizziness so strong that suddenly her eyesight just fuzzed over and just totally went black.

Kumei gasped when she saw her friend, with her usual blue animated eyes glazed over, take a shaky step towards the monster. "H-Himiko?" she called shakily. What was happening? It was like Himiko hadn't heard a thing! It was like she was deaf or ignoring her or under a spell- oh no…Katana wouldn't do that would he?

"HIMIKO!" Kumei screamed.

As soon as Shun and Eriol heard that name, they both froze. Himiko was so close yet so far…it wasn't fair.

"H-Himiko…"

Katana was smiling. He had won. He didn't think his plan would work but it had. He had finally won. "Come to me little girl…" he said, his eyes flickering in excitement.

Himiko took more steps closer steadily with her eyes were still staring through walls.

"Himiko stop!!! Don't go to him!!!" Kumei yelled.

"SHUSH!" Katana yelled. Kumei was suddenly paralyzed. She couldn't move a muscle.

"H-Himiko!" she tried to yell when she saw that Himiko was only a step away from Katana.

Katana smiled in triumph. Himiko was at his side, motionless. Katana looked at the paralyzed, useless girl. "See ya."

Then he disappeared along with the silent Himiko into a black warp hole. After he left Kumei fell on the ground, exhausted, and the door opened with a slam.

Eriol scrambled in his azure eyes worried. "Wh-Where is she?"

A tear fell down her cheek. "Sh-She's gone…"

Toji kneeled next to her and hugged her tightly. Why did she have to experience this? The more he thought about it, the more he hated Katana.

Eriol was ballistic. He was shouting and crying and flailing around. He needed Nakuru, Suppi, Sakura and Syaoran to calm him down.

Shun was standing still as a rock, staring at the floor. 'No Himiko…you can't be gone…'

TO BE CONTINUED…

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A/N: Yeah…I don't think I didn't do well on this chapter. I hope you read it anyway. I'm really sorry that it's late. R+R!

~pnaixrose

[8:29pm EST Friday, November 07, 2003]