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Chapter18 The Emotions Within

As the sun began to set, Syaoran watched in the corner of his eye Sakura looking ahead silently. What was with this girl that had not only changed the lives of many villigers but also, he finally admitted she too, changed his life...it was something about her, her kindness, her honestly...her quick temper...her laughter...her smile. For some reason he wished that life would stay as it is forever. But he knew that was impossible, she wouldn't want to stay here forever, she would probably head back soon to her villiage. What was this feeling of sadness dwelling within him? As if all of a sudden that lock deep within his heart was trying to open once again. No he thought, I can't open it..I can't...

"Syaoran, look there it is!" Sakura exclaimed as she looked at him with a cheerful smile.

"Yes, we are almost there...its a good thing too, its almost nightfall..." Syaoran replied and looked at her with a grin. Seeing Sanako wave as they came closer, they both breath a sigh of relief. As Syaoran helped Sakura out of the wagon, as they were greeted by the family and were quickly lead inside. It was a magnificent little cottage, memories of her own home back then, living with her grandfather and aunt. Sadness came over her but noticing Syaoran looking at her as if he knew. She smiled at him but he didn't smile back but just looked away, Sakura shook her head and held her medicine case close to her.

"Arigatoo, Sakura, Syaoran for coming such a long way...I'm sorry for calling on such short notices...I just didn't know who else to call..' Sanako said sadly as she quickly lead them to Maika's room.

"Please don't be troubled Sanako-senpai, to help people is our job and knowing that we save and heal peoples' lives is much more of an honor to come.."Syaoran replied as Sakura looked at Syaoran and nodded in agreement. As they made it to the darkend room, she looked at the young girl who was breathing heavily and with a terrible fever. She noticed a shadow that ran out the door, it must have been the brother of Miaka, Sakura thought.

"Takaji!" Sanako yelled as the boy left.

Syaoran looked at Sakura and nodded, "I'll find him. Don't worry, just help Miaka."

"Syaoran..." Sakura whispered as she watched him leave the door. She felt like something bad was going to happened. Syaoran, Please be careful she thought with a worried look. Shaking her head she focused on what was to be done.

"We must hurry, get some hot water and some blankets." Sakura said as she lit some candles. Sakura held the little girl's hand as she waited for the water to be brought up and the medcine case. I will save you Miaka, please hold on. Sakura said within her mind. As the girl began to cry out of being so cold, Sakura placed her hand on her forehead."She's burning up.." she thought. She took out her famous Sapphire jewel and placed it in Akio's hands. "Timial le fortole beyieos..." which meant.."Keep the light burning and protect the young..." As the maid came in with the blankets and hot water. Sanako watched as Sakura began preparing the miracle drink and she gave it to Sanako and said to her, "Please give this to her, she needs you to comfort her."

"Will she be alright?" Sanako asked her with a sad look, as Sakura covered Miaka with more blankets and changed the wet cloth above her forehead.

"It all depends on time, don't worry if the odds are on our side, then she will be fine..' Sakura looked at Sanako and placed her hand on her shoulder said 'Don't loose hope..."

Syaoran moved quickly through the dark woods trying to pick up Takaji's aura. "Takaji! Takaji! Where are you?!" he shouted. Running to a small pond that reflected the moon's reflection, he stopped and quickly catched his breath. All of sudden a boy's voice shouting for help arose from the darkness.

"TAKAJI!" Syaoran quickly ran as fast as he could to the screams. He felt a certain type of evil becoming stronger and stronger, the skies became clouded and the touch of rain began to pour.

"Where is your protector now little boy?" The men laughed as they punched him in the jaw.

"TAKAJI!" he yelled noticed that it was the same bunch of pirates who had kidnapped Sakura a long time ago.

"Syaoran! Help!" the boy shouted as he was held by the two large men. Syaoran who slowly placed his hand closely to his blade said to the men, "Let him go..it is I you want."

"Well, Well if it isn't the same terrifying Samurai back then.' a deep voice came from behind him. Syaoran turned and saw that he was surrounded by them and the captain. The captain laughed and smiled with an evil glint in his eyes. ' do you remember us Samurai? How does it feel once again some innocent is being tortured by your doing!" he said angerly.

"Let the boy go, its I who killed your brother...leave the boy out of this!" Syaoran said in a cold tone.

"Tisk, Tisk, little Samurai...I think a life for a life can make us even.....' the captain sighed and continued, 'Its such a waste of talent you've got, but sadly THIS IS THE END!!ATTACK!!" he shouted.

"SYAORAN!!!" Takaji shouted as they released him. Then the pirates took out their weapons and ran swiftly towards Syaoran. They seem stronger now, their power not even human...how can I win? Syaoran thought. Syaoran who looked down and slowly pulled out his blade and said in a cold voice, "I never wanted it to become this way but its the only way." All of a sudden a redish glow came before him, and went all over his blade. What is this power? Attacking back with all his might the pirates all he was caught off guard as the captain held out his caliber and pointed straight at Takaji.

"Takaji!!!" Syaoran sliced passed the men and quickly pushed the boy out of target but it was too late for him to dodge it himself.

"Damn.." he whispered as the blood began show beneath his robe, he dropped his sword and stagered to the ground. He looked at the shocked boy that was staring at him. He went to him and shouted,"NO!!!! Syaoran..." Syaoran looked at the boy and smiled, "Are you all right?" All Takaji could do was nod and look at his hero, who had just saved his life. Syaoran looked at him as he struggled to get up. "Takaji,' he said to the boy please go and hide...I promise I'll find you.. GO!" the boy looked at him once more and ran off into the woods. There he heard the captain began reloading the caliber and aiming it at his chest. He laughed and shouted,"HAHAHA! Now to see you suffer and repay for what you did to my brother!" As he pulled the trigger, Syaoran thought to himself, As long as Sakura is alive...please protect Sakura....Time all of a sudden went slow and soon the world went dark. As then the rain stopped and the skies were dark.

Syaoran heard a voice, it was a tune that seemed to never fade away from his memory. "Syaoran. Syao." a voice called out. He opened his eyes and relized he back in his villiage. It was morning and he was looking around at the amazing view of the plains, the sun that made it sparkle and shine. The birds churrped and sang as the sun began to rise. It felt so real as if nothing ever happened but, something was different. He felt so empty for some reason, something was missing in this wonderful dream.

"Syao!" the voice called. He looked and found Sakura waving at him and calling over, yes that was what was missing.... Sakura... he thought and smiled at her.

"Sakura!" he said as he went to her but the closer he got to her, the more farther she began to be. The skies became darker and he still kept running towards her.

"Come back Syaoran! Come back to me! Don't leave alone..." she shouted with tears running down her eyes.

"Sakura! I will never leave you! Never! Sakura!" as then he was closer to reaching her hand and he looked at her and she smiled and took his hand. "Syao..."

"Sakura!" as then a red light came over him and he awoke again within the woods and the captain shouted,"T-THAT 'S NOT POSSIBLE!!!!' he looked at Syaoran that began to stand up,'I KILLED YOU!!!" Agian he tried to shoot him but their was a barrier around him that left him un-affected. The captian took out his blade and transformed into a demonic creature and went straight at him. Syaoran dodged the attack and went to final attack position. Then the captain who came charging towards him was defeated by the famous attack of the legend Samurai, the double wind attack. 'AHHH!!" the demon screech as it turned into dust. Syaoran watched as it blew away within the wind, slowly he walked and looked at Takaji who hugged him close and cried.

"Come on, let's go home.." Syaoran said softly to the boy and held his hand as the walked back.

Sakura who breathed heavily opened her eyes, sunlight sneaked through the clouds, she remembered that she was outside since since sunset and had slept. She sighed and whiped away her sweat and thought, please let Syaoran be safe please. If there is a miracle please...let them be alive...please..

She checked on Miaka who held her mother's hand gently who slept next to her, she felt her forehead and sighed with relief.

"Thank goodness..her fever went down...but its still a long way till she fully healed..." she whispered and brushed Miaka's hair out of her face.

"Takaji-sama....Okasan...' she whispered weakly, 'gomenasai.." Sakura sighed and went outside. Shivering, she walked to the porch and watched the sunrise. Syaoran...please come back....please..she worriedly thought. All of a sudden a figure came walked from the woods and she saw it was Syaoran.

"Syaoran!!! I was so worried!!" Sakura ran as she lept up from the step and ran to them. Syaoran who look tired smiled and looked at Takaji who slept over his shoulders.

"Sakura...I came.... back.."Syaoran replied and smiled at her weakly.

"With Takaji too! Here let me-' she came and took Takaji off Syaoran's back and and held him close as he snuggled close to Sakura.'Come you must be tired..."

"Sakura...." he said as they went inside. They didn't say anything but kept walking quietly and slowly. The sunlight began to shine within the cottage.

"Please rest here..' Sakura said leading Syaoran to the room she was supposed to sleep in, 'I'll get you some tea..." as then she smiled cheerfully at him and walked with the sleepy Takaji in her arms, Syaoran watched her and smiled. She was safe and when he saw her outside sitting, waiting for him, he felt something different within him that he had never experienced before. Something warm, something soft, he sighed as he layed in the soft matress and closed his eyes. What happened he thought? He remembered being shot, but what happened after that? He couldn't remember. Feeling the exhaustion catching up to him he closed his eyes and dozed off. Sakura walked quietly back to the room and found the sleeping Syaoran snoring softly. She smiled as she went up to him and covered him with an extra blanket. With a enough courage, she kissed him on the forehead and whispered,"You really came back to me.. Syao..." Wipping the tears that fell down, she looked at him once more and closed the door.

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