Clamp Campus Detectives: Magic at Clamp Campus
By: Nuriko
Disclaimer: CLAMP Campus Detectives and Card Captor Sakura belong to Clamp and all others who own it. Other characters from other animes also belong to their respective owners, so please don't sue.
Author's Note: This is a crossover fanfic, which incorporates two of CLAMP's works. It will come in three parts, three different chapters. It will also mention a name or two from different animes. Enjoy.
Clamp Campus Detectives: Magic at Clamp Campus By: Nuriko
Chapter One:
A young man with blonde hair and smiling blue eyes the bright color of a summer sky walked across the courtyard of CLAMP Campus toward the high school division office. Atop a tall building, which housed the high school, was the student council office, from which another young man was slightly hanging out of the council window. His blue-black hair blowing in the breeze as he allowed his golden-colored eyes to fall upon the blonde.
"Oi, Kaichou. . .You're running late again!" The boy in the window called.
"Oh, Suoh, morning to you as well. No need to worry. I'm not that late." Suoh blinked, the muscle above his right eye twitching.
"Nokoru, it's freshman orientation today. As High School Division Student Council President you are supposed to be there to welcome them. Vice President Tsukishiro Yue is already there." Nokoru winced at how once again his V.P. seemed to be ahead of him.
"Hai, hai. I'm on my way to the auditorium then. Have Akira meet me there."
"He's already there with Tsukishiro-san. The only reason I'm not there is because I've been waiting on you." Nokoru sighed then smiled up at Suoh.
"Then we should get going there as well, ne?" Suoh stared at his friend. Sometimes he didn't know why he continued to motivate Nokoru when he seemed to enjoy taking it slow. One thing that Suoh had to admit was that, when it came to being a CLAMP Campus Detective, he never stopped until the crime or problem was solved. Suoh nodded and with a few quick movements was down next to Nokoru and leading him toward the auditorium.
Once there they saw Akira, the black haired green-eyed boy, chatting with Yue, whose long white hair and violet eyes made him stand out. A group of women stood off to the side fawning over the men of the High School Division Student Council, some of them pointing toward Suoh and Nokoru. Nokoru shook his head slightly and blinked as he beheld a beautiful young woman who was making her way over to Yue. Yue, Nokoru noticed, excused himself and headed toward the woman. He paused in his movements and nodded to Nokoru as he reached Suoh and him.
"Ohayo Kaichou, Hisho. Don't worry, it seems we are running a little late. The Chairwoman got stuck in an important meeting." Nokoru blinked, his mother was in an important meeting? He wondered why he hadn't been told. He shrugged mentally and nodded to Yue.
"Thank-you Fuku-daitoryo," Suoh said in reply, grateful to have not been late. Yue bowed his head then continued on his way. The woman had mid-back length hair, which was dark black in color. Her eyes were a bright silverish-gray. She rushed over the rest of the way to Yue and jumped into his outstretched arms, hugging him tightly.
"Yue!!" she somewhat shouted as she was held in his arms. He returned her hug, a bright smile on his face. Nokoru, Suoh, and Akira all stared in surprise at this side of the Vice President. Nokoru and Suoh also watched the woman, who was dressed in a skin-tight black velvet dress that fell to the ground. A slit running down the right side of it all the way up to middle thigh.
"Sakuya, what a surprise. What are you doing here?" Yue asked as he set her back on her feet.
"Sakura, Tomoyo-chan, and Syaoran-san will all be attending CLAMP campus this year. I came because I was elected to drive them here. . .and to help them with their things." A slight frown marred her lips as she spoke. Nokoru noticed it and wondered what had made her so sad. Suoh caught it as well and knew what Nokoru had in mind.
"Kaichou, please. . .leave this one be," Suoh begged, but to no avail.
"I can't Suoh. It's not in me to do that." Suoh sighed.
"I know, Nokoru, I know." Akira looked at the two as he came up to them.
"Does this mean we have another case?" Nokoru and Suoh nodded. Akira sighed. "So it begins for this year."
Yue caught sight of the uncharacteristic frown and looked at her with a sympathetic smile. "You'll miss everyone won't you?" At her nod he smiled sadly and hugged her, whispering into her ear as he did. "You could always go into the book." Sakuya shook her head; her dark locks following the movement.
"No, Yue, I couldn't. I promised Eriol-san I wouldn't." Yue blinked. Eriol, one-half of Clow Reed's reincarnation, wouldn't have made her promise that unless it was important.
"I'm sorry Sakuya, truly I am." She patted his shoulder.
"Don't be. Living alone won't be all that bad. It'll be an adventure." Nokoru, catching half the conversation, couldn't keep quiet any longer.
"Live alone? Why would anyone want to remain lone?" Nokoru asked. Sakuya jumped. Yue sighed.
"Sakuya, may I introduce Imonoyama Nokoru, Takamura Suoh, and Iyuujin Akira. They are also a part of the student council. May I introduce my cousin, Kuraihoshi Sakuyano." Sakuya bowed her head to the three. They bowed in return. For the first time in a long while, Nokoru suddenly wished he had his fans. He could feel his heart picking up it's pace at the very sight of this woman. Why was he feeling like this now, with this woman?
"Sakuyano-san irasshai e Clamp Kotei," Suoh said. Sakuya offered him a smile, although it was small.
"Please, call me Sakuya, all of you. It's easier." She gave the other two a soft smile, making Nokoru's heart beat a little faster. "I've heard a lot about the three of you. My cousin loves to tell me about you. The CLAMP Kotei Tantei, always there for any damsel in distress." Suoh and Akira nodded, looking toward Nokoru. Nokoru nodded quickly and blushed, not liking having them single him out.
"So, Sakuya-san, do you mind telling us why you would have to live alone?" Akira asked, his child-like attitude endearing. Yue had always told her he seemed younger than he was. . .but that he was as sweet as Tomoyo at times.
"You see, my cousin is the only family I've got, so when he came here I moved in with his best friend's sister. Now, she's moving here, as well. This year she shall be joining Yue, her best friend, and her boyfriend. So I'll be alone. Not that it bothers me too much. I've just never been alone before. . .at least not living by myself and all." Yue offered her shoulder a squeeze. Suoh appeared thoughtful and Akira sad. Nokoru was amazed how much this girl was willing to go through.
"Why don't you just go to school here as well?" Akira asked.
"I can't afford it."
"What about a special skill? Something you're very good at that could get you into this school on a scholarship?" Suoh asked.
"I'm not really talented in anything." Nokoru watched as Yue appeared thoughtful before turning to her.
"Actually, itoko, you ARE pretty good at singing. Tomoyo used to say you were better than her, and that's a compliment. Also. . .you've taken after a friend of mine in playing the violin. You're amazing with it. Why not submit them as your skills? It couldn't hurt." Sakuya glared at Yue. He knew she had a problem singing in front of others. Not to mention the fact she was only good at the violin because a part of Clow, the part that was a master of the violin, was inside her. That had been Eriol's gift to her before he had left for England. Sakuya thought back to times Yue and herself would play a song Clow had liked. She on the violin and Yue on the lyre while they both sang. She smiled at the memory.
"I'm not that good. . .really."
"How about we give you a trial? If the Chairwoman says you're good enough, then you'll get a full scholarship," Nokoru said, his mind suddenly working again after that soft smile of hers. He was finding himself hoping she would take it.
"I suppose I could give it a try," She said when Yue nudged her. "When?"
"Later today, around seven or eight. It could be later. I'll have Yue get you when I can get her there." Nokoru thought back to his mother's schedule. He hoped she had nothing else planed like she had told him.
"All right. I've got all my stuff in the van along with my friends due to me having to move today as well. I'll go get my violin and practice. I've got to finish helping Sakura and the other's move in as well."
"Itoko, perhaps it would be better if you stay for orientation as well. If you be going here you'll need to be at it as well." Sakuya looked around and after meeting everyone's hopeful looks nodded. Everyone nodded their thanks and Sakuya excused Yue and herself as she spotted their friends. Nokoru sighed as she left. Suoh and Akira blinked at Nokoru's reaction.
"Um, sempai, why are you sighing? Did solving that case early calm you?"
"It's not that, and this case isn't quite solved yet. Come on now, the Chairwoman is here and we have orientation to begin." Nokoru gave the two a smile and placed a hand behind his head. If he was going to feel like that every time he was near her he wanted to learn why she had caught his heart so quickly. Sure she was sweet and strong willed, but that was no different from several other women he knew. He'd have to hope she'll make it in. . .so he could figure out what he was feeling when it came to her. "Besides, it's only right that we help those who need it."
"As long as they're as young woman," Suoh added.
"And beautiful," Akira remarked. Nokoru sweat dropped. Sakuya certainly had been beautiful, but that wasn't why they'd help anyone. It wasn't about looks.
"A-Akira! That's not true. We help anyone." Suoh and Akira shrugged. Suoh then looked at Nokoru a little closer. This one was different for Nokoru. Nokoru had seemed out of sorts since meeting Sakuya. It may become a good thing, cause as Akira and himself had noticed; Nokoru seemed to be the only one of them that had never really tried to have a girlfriend or a love interest of any kind. Of course Suoh knew that part of it was due to his status and the possible danger that was always around him.
"Come along Kaichou, the Chairwoman is waiting. . .as is the V.P." Nokoru gave a funny look as yet again Yue had beaten him to something and nodded.
"Hai hai Suoh. Let's go."
Orientation had been quite interesting. Unlike most orientations, this had had a luncheon and music. Of course, CLAMP Campus wasn't like your average schools. It was an entire community unto itself. Sakuya sighed then grabbed her violin from her van and headed to a place Yue had told her about. It was said to be a great place to practice. The Cherry Tree grove made Sakuya smile. It was full of Sakura trees in full bloom. It reminded her of Sakura. Always sweet. . .always there to comfort you. She headed into the center of the grove and took a seat on a branch that looked like a seat. It was a slight jump to get up to it, but it was a perfect place to remain. She then looked around and called out to Windy, her guardian card. Windy appeared in the soft breeze around her.
"You willing to make sure no one catches me in true form?" Windy answered her in her own fashion and Sakuya smiled. "Thank you Windy." Once she was certain that it was only her and Windy there she left her false form go. Her hair blew about her shoulders as a sign of a star with a sun on one side and a moon on the other appeared beneath her. She then closed her eyes as dark black wings appeared on her back. Her dress became a short, form fitting; black leather one and a small black star appeared on her forehead. She stretched and her wings spread out wide.
"Oh it feels so good to be able to stretch my wings. Especially since it's been a while since I was needed as guardian," Sakuya muttered to herself. She then slowly raised her violin to her chin. With a deep sigh she slowly took up the bow and with a song Yue had taught her in mind, she began playing. The soft Irish tune sounded mysterious and hauntingly beautiful. She soon lost herself to the music, the words falling from her lips.
Nokoru sighed and then stopped. He had been sighing too much today. He really had to stop it. That woman, Yue's cousin. . . .He shook his head. He had a name now. . .he should use it. Sakuya just wouldn't get out of his mind. He did admit she was beautiful, as she was exotic. Some had to of taken the beauty of the night to make her. He had once thought that the moon had graced Yue with his looks. He now thought similar for Sakuya; except for her it was the dark sky and the stars in it. He shook his head. Now he was talking crazy. He hardly knew her. It was crazy. He was crazy.
He found himself at the archway entrance to the Sakura Tree Grove. He shook his head to clear it, his ears catching the faint sound of music. He blinked and turned to the entrance. As he did the sound origin became slightly known. Following the sound he soon was able to tell it was a violin, being played with care. Above the violin he could now hear a voice, which was as soft as the song itself. Nokoru found himself closer and yet still closer to the music. As he rounded the corner the wind picked up, showering him with cherry blossoms, blocking his sight.
For a brief second Nokoru thought he saw a woman with dark wings slightly stretched out behind her. Long black hair hung over her right shoulder while a violin was played on the other. The angel's eyes were closed and a sweet melody fell from her lips. The outfit was short and skintight. Then, just as suddenly as Nokoru had envisioned the angel, the falling cherry blossoms blinded his sight again. He held an arm up to his eyes and suddenly noticed it had become quiet. He looked back up to see Sakuya, and not the black winged angel he had thought.
Sakuya blinked, grateful that Windy had let her know someone was there. She looked down and her eyes locked with Nokoru's. She knew he had to of seen her true form. The breeze brushed her cheek and she smiled softly. Windy was certain he couldn't of seen her but for a second, and even then it could of been an illusion.
"Imonoyama-sempai! What brings you here?" Sakuya asked, her voice soft and slightly startled.
"Please, call me Nokoru. I was taking a walk and happened to be drawn to your heavenly music." Sakuya blushed lightly. Nokoru mentally slapped himself. He was saying stupid things to make her smile. There was really something wrong with him. He couldn't have a relationship it was too risky.
"Really Nokoru-san, you jest. Heavenly music?" Sakuya gracefully jumped down from the branch to land next to Nokoru, violin and bow in hand. She bowed and walked to the trunk of the tree and picked up the violin case, placing the violin back inside it and placing it back by the trunk before returning to Nokoru. Nokoru blinked once, not expecting to see her do that in such a dress with a violin in hand. "I'm not nearly good enough for it to be called heavenly."
"It was beautiful. . .no matter what you say. What was the songs name?" She looked away, her hair falling back over her shoulder.
"It's called 'Moonlit-Destiny.' Yue taught it to me. He makes it sound much better than I do. Of course, a lyre is a lot softer than a violin." Nokoru was surprised. He noticed there was much he didn't know about Yue.
"You sang it beautifully."
"Thank you."
"Very beautifully. I don't think I've ever heard it that sweet," a woman said from behind them. They both jumped at the Chairwoman's voice. Nokoru bowed to his mother.
"Okasama! What are you doing here?" Sakuya bowed as well, knowing the lady was the Chairwoman. The Chairwoman bowed back.
"I was out looking for you when I heard a beautiful melody."
"This is the one I told you about Madame Chairwoman. Kuraihoshi Sakuyano, may I introduce the Chairwoman of CLAMP Campus."
"An honor Madame Chairwoman," Sakuya said.
"Likewise I'm certain. Nokoru told me you were trying for a scholarship. Your talent at the violin and your voice are quite exceptional. I only have one question. Was it by hearing the music or reading it that you learned that piece?"
"By hearing it. My cousin had learned it that way, thus I was taught by him in that same manner."
"Your cousin, who is he?"
"Tsukishiro Yue."
"He shall be moved into a place with your other friends and you. Who are they?" Sakuya was shocked. Nokoru grinned as his mother set about getting Sakuya and her friends together.
"Kinomoto Sakura, Daidouji Tomoyo, and Li Syaoran. They will be starting here tomorrow."
"As will you. Welcome to CLAMP Campus, Sakuyano-san." She turned to talk a second to someone behind her before turning to Nokoru. "Nokoru, show her to house 154 on Starlight Ave. Her friends will meet her up there." With that said the Chairwoman turned and left.
Nokoru nodded at his mother's words. He smiled at Sakuya's surprised expression. Another case solved. So why was his heart racing at the sight of her simple smile. It began an even wilder pace when she rushed over to him and jumped into his arms. Nokoru caught her easily and spun around with her. Her laughter filled his ears and he laughed with her as he felt as if a missing part of him had been found. She was light and he had no trouble holding her just slightly off the ground.
"Nokoru, thank you so much! I almost thought I'd be all-alone. Thank you, thank you, thank you." Sakuya smiled brightly at Nokoru and he smiled back just as brightly. A little voice inside of Sakuya said that he could be the one. He had helped her without even knowing her and his smile and laughter made her feel warm inside. She was comfortable in his arms. She slightly wished that he would never let her go. Yet she had many secrets she couldn't tell him and knew that if he ever found out she's lose even this little bit of happiness. It would be better to keep him as a friend and nothing more.
"You are more than welcome, Sakuya. Although you were the one who saved yourself. I merely gave you a shove in the right direction." Sakuya blushed softly.
"Um, you can put me down now," she said softly, changing the subject. She looked up, her eyes meeting his and holding them. Nokoru grinned sheepishly.
"Oh, yeah. Sorry about that," he said as he carefully set her back on her feet.
"It's all right. I've been told I'm as light as a feather, so it's easy to forget that I'm being held." Nokoru nodded, although he knew he could of never forgot that fact.
"You're extremely light. I had forgotten I had picked you up at all. Come on, grab your violin and I'll lead you to your new home." Sakuya nodded and grabbed her violin. Nokoru then led her to her new place of residence. They chatted about different things along the way, finding they had a lot of things that they liked in common. When they reached the house they saw that Yue was standing outside. Sakuya rushed over to him and jumped into his arms.
"Oh Yue, isn't it wonderful?" She asked of him. He nodded and bowed his head toward Nokoru. Nokoru bowed back in return.
"It's wonderful. Now you can help us back." Sakuya laughed as Yue set her down. "Kaichou, thank you." Nokoru laughed, trying to regain his composure of earlier.
"Like I told your cousin, no thanks needed. I didn't do anything." Yue nodded and Nokoru looked at him oddly. Yue was acting strange again. There was something about him that was odd, very odd. He mentally shook his head and turned to go. "I'll see you tomorrow Yue-san. Glad to have been able to help you Sakuya-san." Sakuya blinked at the way Yue and Nokoru were acting around each other. Her feelings toward Nokoru making her want to hit Yue for his cold demeanor. Without a word to Yue she ran to Nokoru.
"Nokoru-san, wait!" He stopped at her words, not able to ignore them, and waited for her to catch up. Once she was next to him he turned to her and smiled softly.
"What is it Sakuya-chan?" She looked at Nokoru a moment, enjoying the sound of her name with the endearment on it.
"I forgot to thank you properly. I know you believe you didn't do much, but it was a lot to me. Thank you." Her last two words were almost a whisper. She then got onto her tiptoes and kissed Nokoru softly on the lips. Nokoru didn't move. . .he was too stunned. As quickly as the kiss had begun it was over and then she was stepping back. Nokoru mentally kicked himself for not kissing her back. . .this woman who made him feel things he never believed he would be comfortable feeling. She then gave him a smile, a blush on her cheeks and turned away from him, running back toward the house. She ran past Yue and inside without a word to either Nokoru or Yue. Yue frowned and went inside, leaving a stunned Nokoru outside.
Inside the house, Yue let his eyes turn cold. He then turned them on Sakuya. "Just what are you doing?!" he questioned of her. Sakuya ignored Yue and waved her hand over the boxes. They disappeared as their contents were sent to their proper places. Sakura, Syaoran, and Tomoyo came down from upstairs at Yue's exclamation.
"What's going on?" Sakura asked, going over to Sakuya.
"Yue's being his usual grumpy self, that's all," Sakuya answered, taking a seat as her outfit changed into a pair of black jeans and a silver halter top. One think Sakuya was never afraid of was her body. She loved how she looked and loved showing it.
"Thanks for the unpacking job, Sakuya," Tomoyo said in her usual soft voice.
"You are welcome Tomoyo-chan."
"Thanks," Sakura and Syaoran said together. Sakuya nodded before returning her attention to Yue.
"I'm not being grumpy. Tell them what you did." Sakuya blinked.
"What? About getting accepted here with a fully paid scholarship?" Tomoyo, Sakura, and Syaoran cheered, happy for Sakuya.
"No. About the human you kissed." Sakuya sighed, wishing he hadn't of been there. The others blinked.
"You kissed someone?" Sakura asked, happy for her friend. Sakuya shrugged.
"Yeah. It was only in thanks. It was nothing really," Sakuya replied casually.
"Wither it was for thanks or not, he was not one you should consort with." Sakuya glared at Yue. Who was he to tell her whom she could have as a friend or not?
"Oh, why is that?" Tomoyo asked.
"Because he is Imonoyama Nokoru. That boy brings trouble with him where ever he goes. The one with him, Takamura Suoh, is his bodyguard. Half the cases the CLAMP Kotei Tantei have solved were started because of Nokoru-san.
"Also, the one known as Iyuujin Akira is the legendary bandit Twenty Masks." Sakura and the others seemed a little surprised, yet not worried. Sakuya simply sighed and rolled her eyes.
"And your whole point in all of this would be what? Yue, I'm not exactly a trouble free person myself. Nor are any of us. We are all special. Sometimes that specialness makes others jealous. Thus we must deal with what those jealous of us throw at us." Sakura nodded and took Syaoran's hand into her own. He gave her hand a squeeze and smiled at her lovingly, which she returned. Tomoyo smiled at the sweet scene. Yue sighed.
"Be that as it may, they are not like us and therefore can be hurt by those after us." Sakuya frowned at Yue's words. He was correct. She'd be doomed to be alone. Sakura caught Sakuya's look and thought a moment. A smile crossed her face.
"Then we ask the cards to help. One for each of them." Sakura pulled out the cards and whispered to them. Once she was done three cards remained out of the 53. The Dark, The Fight, and The Shield. Sakura removed her key from around her neck and as she said the ancient words turned it into her staff. She then released the three cards. Sakuya had returned to her true form as the Sakura Card Guardian. The cards bowed to Sakura before turning to Sakuya.
"Why you three?" Sakuya asked. Sakura was again surprised and amazed by Sakuya's relationship with the cards. Only The Sword and The Shot cards had troubles with her. Dark was the first to speak up.
"You have always been close to me. Closer than Light at times. I wish to help watch over the one you seem to like." Sakuya blushed softly as she thought back to Nokoru and her time with him.
"All right Dark. You may watch over Nokoru-sempai. Make sure Light is willing to help. During the day darkness is hard to hide."
"Of course, Sakuya." With that Dark left to speak with Light, whom Sakura had also released.
"And you Fight? Why do you wish to help?"
"The bodyguard sounds like one I can get along with." Sakuya nodded. She could understand that one. She then spoke with Shield. Shield had no physical voice, but Sakuya could hear its voice in her head.
'Why Akira-san?' Sakuya asked Shield. Shield's soft voice answered her with a few well-chosen words.
'He's no fighter. He tries to protect those he cares for. . .as do I.' Sakuya liked Shield's reason and nodded in agreement. With that figured out the two cards left to watch over their charges. Sakuya then went back to her false form in black jeans and halter-top.
"Well now, any other objections?" Sakuya asked Yue, looking slightly pleased. Yue glared.
"You'll need everyone's permission before you tell him the truth about yourself." With that said, Yue left. Sakuya sighed. Why did Yue have to say that? The last person she had cared for had turned ugly when he found out she wasn't all in all human. She had been crushed and hurt. Leave it to Yue to remind her.
"What if I don't want to tell him the truth!?" She exclaimed. Sakura patted her friend's shoulder.
"Then don't tell him. Besides, you don't know him too well. It would be safer in the long run," Sakura said to Sakuya. Syaoran shook his head.
"It won't work. With as much as we go through he'll realize you're different. Not to mention that magic used on Campus will draw attention. He's one of the famous CLAMP Kotei Tantei, if you don't tell him, he'll find out himself. I hate to agree with Yue, but this time he's correct." Sakuya nodded sadly while Sakura and Tomoyo disagreed.
"Why not see how serious it may become. After all, who is to say danger will find us? Also, who's to say something will come from Nokoru-sempai and Sakuya? It's just something that should be taken one step at a time."
"Tomoyo's right. Who knows what will happen."
"Sakura and Tomoyo-chan have a point, but it's always wise to play it safe." Sakuya nodded.
"I'll think about it." Sakuya stood and disappeared upstairs, where all the girls' rooms were. Sakura kissed Syaoran's cheek and then followed after Sakuya. Tomoyo sighed and headed upstairs after her friends. Syaoran sighed and headed for his room as well. All of them knowing tomorrow was going to be a long day.