Chapter Six

Seeking the truth

'I'm sure you will be really proud of him.' The sentence Sakura told Yelan earlier kept repeating in her mind, even after Yelan had left her to get her a cup of drink.

'Why did I say that for?' Sakura thought, 'First I want to get to him, then I let him kiss me. Now I'm commenting on Syaoran? What is going on in me?'

"Sakura-chan?" A voice called out to Sakura from behind. Sakura looked around to find her best friend, Tomoyo standing there.

"Tomoyo-chan? Why are you here?" Sakura asked in total surprise.

"Sakura-chan, I'm so glad to see you again!" Tomoyo shouted happily as she ran and hugged her.

"Tomoyo-chan... I... can't... breathe..." Sakura said when her friend practically was sequencing her out of breathe.

"Gomen Sakura-chan, I didn't mean it," Tomoyo replied as she released Sakura at once while Sakura breathed hard.

"Why are you here, Tomoyo-chan? I don't think you live here," Sakura asked as she finally caught her breathe.

"Nope, but Eriol do," Tomoyo replied with a smile, "Eriol, dear!"

"Coming, honey," A voice shouted back. Sakura studied her friend from head to toe. She had changed. She became more beautiful than she was before. A while later, a navy-blue haired man walked into the room.

"You called, Tomoyo?" The man asked, his sapphire eyes looked from Tomoyo to Sakura, "Who might you be, the gentle lady over there?" Sakura blushed while Tomoyo giggled a little.

"She is the one I been talking to you about," Tomoyo replied, smiling at the man who looked back at Tomoyo again, "She is Sakura, my best friend."

"So you are Sakura," the man smiled at Tomoyo and then at Sakura, "I heard all about you from Tomoyo. I'm Eriol Hiiragizawa. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you," Sakura greeted, "So he is the one you want me to meet?"

"Yeah, he is my..." Before Tomoyo finished her sentence, Eriol continued, "I'm her husband-to-be."

"Husband-to-be?!" Sakura shouted and turned to look at Tomoyo who was giggling under her breathe.

"Yeah, we are getting married in a few months time," Tomoyo managed to reply Sakura in between her giggles.

"But you never told me, Tomoyo-chan," Sakura told her.

"I want to tell you in person," Tomoyo smiled, "That's why I wanted you to come here."

"Congratulation," Sakura congratulated them, "And Hiiragizawa-kun, don't you dare bully Tomoyo-chan."

"I wouldn't dare a thing on her," Eriol replied.

"Don't you worry, Sakura-chan. If he does," Tomoyo continued, "I make sure I make him suffer." The three of them laughed together after hearing that sentence.

Meanwhile, Syaoran managed to excuse himself from Mei. It was a good thing she never tagged along. He needed some personal space, some personal time to think. He walked into the backyard. The air was refreshing and cooling at the same time. His mind and thoughts were confused, caused all by the thoughts of Sakura. Everything in his mind was on her. How did a girl like Sakura get his life so mix up? She just came into his life 3 days ago!

'This is driving me nuts.' Syaoran thought. 'Everything is just too crazy.'

"Need some help there?" A voice alerted Syaoran to his battle mode. As he studied the person in front of him while the person just smiled, "You never change a bit from last time, Syaoran."

"You never changed either, Shi," Syaoran replied as he stood up straight, realizing who it was, "So why are you here?"

"Don't tell me you don't know," Shi replied.

"What?" Syaoran pretended; he knew what Shi was going to tell him. The elders had found out about the Clow cards' existence in Hong Kong.

"The Clow cards are sense in Hong Kong, and the elders requested that Aunt Yelan should find out who the Clow cards belong to now," Shi replied.

"And that was why you are here, to pass the message?" Syaoran asked, he was rather relief to hear that from Shi. At least he knew Sakura hadn't seen the elders yet nor did the elders know she was the Clow mistress.

"That's one of the reason why I'm here," Shi smiled, "I have a second reason that I'm here."

"And that might be?" Syaoran's fear rose again. He couldn't hide the fear away from his face. He was afraid. He knew Shi has always been good in finding out on certain things. And moreover, Shi had never failed the elders.

"Don't be so afraid, Syaoran," Shi smiled, "I wouldn't tell the elders that I found the Clow mistress. At least not for now."

Syaoran sighed in relief. But wait, did Shi just say at least not for now? Syaoran looked at her who looked at him and noticed his little question in his mind.

"You will have to figure that part out yourself," Shi replied as she turned to leave, leaving Syaoran standing in total confusion. As she went into the house, Yelan was already standing there.

"So have you told him?" Yelan asked.

"No," Shi replied, "The elders are getting worked up by Syaoran's arrogant. They might want Mei to be his future wife. Even if it's by force."

"But now with Sakura," Yelan sighed, "And I can see, Sakura had fallen in love with him. Syaoran just never realized. Not to mention Sakura herself. Only people like us will notice."

"Dang ju zhe mi, pang guan zhe qing," Shi told her. (The players in the game always fail to realize the way of winning, while people outside the game will never fail to realize the way to win the game. Chinese idiom. Something about there. Not quite sure the meaning myself either. But what I am implying is that Sakura and Syaoran did not realize anything about their feelings.)

"Yes I know," Yelan replied, "And I failed to decipher my dream."

"Dream of people like us can contain hints about the future. That was why we have the term, 'yu zhi meng' (foretold dreams, I think that's the term. I'm very bad at translation.)," Shi made a face.

"Yes, maybe you are right," Yelan replied, "You better get along, and I need to check on Sakura."

"Yelan," Shi stopped Yelan who was turning around and moving away.

"Yes?" Yelan asked.

"Sakura," Shi repeated the name, "Is she the Clow mistress?" Yelan turned to face that worried face of Shi and nodded, "Her name is Sakura Kinomoto." And turned to leave Shi standing there.

Yelan walked back to her room. She saw Eriol and Tomoyo chatting happily to Sakura. She sighed. Sakura would make a good daughter-to-be and a great wife. She really hopes Syaoran would notice Sakura just a little bit more. (Although she didn't know that Syaoran was already starting to fall for her.)

"Aunt Yelan, good afternoon," Both Eriol and Tomoyo greeted the moment they saw Yelan standing at the doorway.

"Good afternoon to you two," Yelan smiled as she put the pot of tea and teacups she took from the kitchen and put down on the table.

"Let me help," Sakura offered as she bent down to arrange the four cups in order.

"Thank you Sakura-san," Yelan thanked her. Tomoyo looked at Yelan's expression and she knew immediately Yelan had taken the liking of Sakura. She leaned over to Eriol and whispered to him, "I think Aunt Yelan likes Sakura."

"Yes, I realized that as well. After all, Sakura has my cards, and she is the chosen Clow mistress" Eriol whispered. (Eriol knows that Sakura has the Clow cards but Sakura didn't know he knew. At least for now.)

"Chosen by you," Tomoyo giggled again. Eriol turned his eyes round. That was why he loved her for. She is always so understanding, kind and gentle, though sometime is unpredictable. He smiled.

"So, what have you chat on when I'm away?" Yelan asked as she settled down in the sofa again.

"Well, we talked on a lot of things didn't we, Sakura-chan?" Tomoyo replied.

"Yeah, we did," Sakura agreed with her.

"You two know each other before?" Yelan asked.

"Yep! We are best of friends!" the two girls answered together. Yelan laughed at their unison. She really loved these girls.

'If only Sakura can pass the elders' examination, maybe she might have a chance.' Yelan thought.

Syaoran went back to the house after recovering from the 'shock'. What was Shi thinking? No. It should be: What should he be figuring out on his own? It wasn't making any sense. Especially to him.

"Syaoran!" Mei's voice made Syaoran sighed. He really wished that she would leave him alone for a while. Why was he feeling so? Wasn't he looking forward to her being with him? Why did all the feeling change that much? Why was he changing this much all of the sudden? He seeks no answers.

"Something wrong Syaoran?" Mei asked as she hugged him.

"No, nothing," Syaoran replied; his voice was cold and emotionless. Mei looked at him sadly. She knew something was wrong with Syaoran. Is it have to do with that Kinoyoto (That's Sakura if you forgotten.) girl? Is she trying to steal her beloved Syaoran away from her?

"Syaoran..." Mei was cut by her phone ringing. She excused herself and answered the phone. Mr. Toshi was calling her to go back to the office; he was going to have a meeting in an hour time and needed her to be there. Mei sighed as she had no second say on that. She turned to face Syaoran who managed to force a smile.

"Go on, you need to get back to the office," Syaoran told her.

"Okay," Mei replied in a voice of disappointment. She wished he would want her to stay. "Are you free tomorrow?"

"Ahm... I don't think so," Syaoran replied. He didn't want to go on a date now. He was going to have another meeting in 5 days time; Fujitaka is coming in 4 days time. He needs to get his agreement ready for Fujitaka.

"How about the day after tomorrow?" Mei asked in hope.

"Sorry Mei, I really need to do my job," Syaoran told her, "And beside you need to do your job too."

"Okay then," Mei sighed, "I will call you in the night. See you, Syaoran." And gave him a quick peck on the face and went off. Syaoran watched her disappear round the corner before turning to walk to the living room. It was rather late in the afternoon. He knocked the door and entered the living room.

"Nice to see you, my cute descendent," Eriol smiled the moment Syaoran entered the room.

"Eriol, stop that," Syaoran replied and walked over to sit before Sakura.

"But you are my cutest of them all," Eriol teased.

"I say: STOP IT!!!" Syaoran shouted angrily. The rest laughed heartily.

"Syaoran, why are you so mean to me?" Eriol asked sarcastically, pretending to be sweet to him. Syaoran made a face of disgust at Eriol. Sakura giggled, she never seen Syaoran acting like this and she was really enjoying herself. Syaoran saw Sakura giggling at him, causing him to blush slightly.

"Stop laughing at me, Sakura," Syaoran snapped at her. Sakura continued to laugh even after his warning. She can't stop herself from laughing. Eriol kept on teasing Syaoran who completely ignore him.

"It's enough, Eriol," Yelan finally voiced out.

"Fine, Aunt Yelan," Eriol smiled as he looked over at Tomoyo who was practically laughing her head off.

"Sakura-san," Yelan called her out to Sakura which stopped Sakura from laughing and looked at her, "I want you to meet the elders."

"To meet WHO?" Sakura shouted.

"The elders?" Syaoran asked, "But Sakura is not..." Before Syaoran finished his sentence, Eriol who was shocked to hear what Yelan said, had cut in, "She can't. Sakura is not ready to handle the elders." Even Tomoyo was looking worriedly at Yelan; she had met up with the elders and knew about the exam. But since she had no magical power, Tomoyo was not tested for her ability. Knowing Sakura had power, she feared Sakura might get herself hurt in the process.

"Eriol, since Sakura was chosen by you, I wish to see her ability. I want to know what make you chose her," Yelan told him. Eriol looked at Yelan, he knew Yelan wasn't telling the truth.

"He chose me? What is going on?" Sakura asked, confused by the conversation.

"Eriol is the reincarnation of Clow Reed," Syaoran explained to her, "So he is the creator of Clow Card."

"He is Clow Reed?" Sakura asked and stared hard on Eriol, who smiled back at her.

"Sakura-san, I really hope you could meet the elders, and I think they want to meet you as well," Yelan spoke.

"But Sakura-chan is not ready for this. She needs to be more prepared!" Tomoyo shouted.

"Prepare? Prepare for what?" Sakura asked.

"The elders will test the person's ability if they have power," Eriol answered, "And especially when you are the Clow mistress, they will not go easy on you."

"HOE?!" Sakura shouted, knowing she was in a deep trouble.

"I let you decide Sakura-san," Yelan told her, closing her eyes. She wanted Sakura to take on the elders, but it was Sakura's choice. In a way she can prove herself worthy of the Clow cards as well as... "I will not force you."

Sakura and the group sighed in relief. Yelan had scared the hell out of them with the whole conversation, except Eriol.

"Can I speak to you alone for a while, Yelan?" Eriol asked, he looked sternly at Yelan. (Calling her by the name, very disrespectful. Just joking.)

"Sure, I need to tell Wei that you people are staying for dinner," Yelan smiled, "May we excuse ourselves?" She stood up and left. Eriol followed behind.

After they left, Eriol started to question.

"What is it that makes you want Sakura to take on the elders?" Eriol asked, "I hope it's not because she is the Clow mistress."

"That's one of the reasons, sadly," Yelan smiled, "But there is one more reason I have."

"Another reason?" Eriol asked, his eyes narrowed.

"The elders had already got sick of listening to Syaoran's excuse of getting away from marriage," Yelan told him; Eriol nodded his head. "And Shi and I were thinking that the elders will choose Mei to be Syaoran's wife."

"Well, Syaoran do loves Mei," Eriol replied, "Is there a problem? Don't tell me you don't like Mei."

"I am," Yelan admitted, "And beside, Sakura is..."

"Let me guess," Eriol continued, "Sakura is in love with Syaoran?" Yelan nodded her head.

"And again, I ask: What made you think so?" Eriol smiled.

Yelan sighed and shook her head, "My dream and my senses."

"Dream?" Eriol questioned.

"I've been having the same dream lately," Yelan replied, "Someone was telling me that a girl is going to come into Syaoran's life. And this girl is going to be the key to his heart."

"Key to his heart?" Eriol repeated, "You have some dream, Yelan."

"Shi thinks that too," Yelan told him.

"Shi also has power, a very powerful one too," Eriol replied, "It's a good thing Rex made her his wife."

"Rex loves her, and not her power," Yelan laughed.

"I understand," Eriol sighed, "I will see what I can do to help. Tomoyo will help if she knows. Wouldn't mind?"

"Of course not, and I really appreciate the help," Yelan said, "Even though the elders had the last say in the end."

"But it also depends on Syaoran too," Eriol reminded her.

"I understand that too," Yelan told him, "I really hope Syaoran will choose her."

This chapter is damn... Too much conversation and jumping of scenes. Sorry about it. And if it got you confuse, please forgive me. And I don't think this chapter is exciting at all. But don't worry; there will be a chapter that will be full of magic and fighting. (Well, I must say I'm not good at those, to be honest.)

Willy, I truly apologized. Like I say earlier, there will be a chapter full of action. And about the romance part... I will say I will try my best on that.

Luna, thanks so much for telling me all the mistake. I really appreciate that. And thanks for telling me the names for the sisters. I was searching high and low for the names. Thanks!

DyeMui and SaiMui, please do forgive me if I did something bad. (Though I'm not quite sure what I have done...)

And for those who asked me to update ASAP, please forgive me. I really have really little time with writing story; especially I am having my preliminary examinations in less than 2 months time. But I promise I will update the chapters as soon as possible.

Signing off,

Kit, the weird girl.