Disclaimer: I sure don't own CCS, besides, who'd believe me if I said I did anyways? If I did own CCS, wouldn't I make my story an actual episode?

A/N: I apologize for the late update, as you all know, school is starting pretty soon and I don't have much of anything ready to go back to school... I will not stop until the story is done, whether or not you people like it... the show must go on...

Black Eye Of The Tao Abyss

Chapter Four:

The Rivals' game and The Lovers' Stone: Part 2

Sakura braced herself as all the cards of Tao's side started to rush towards her. This was the end. Tao would get the card and become one step closer to obtaining the great power of the abyss cards. Oh how she wished that her friends were there for her at least, but to make matters worst, it was like every one of her friends were now turned against her. Sakura couldn't help but blame herself for everything. If she had just been smarter and stronger, she would have won this match, but at least now things were coming to an end...

An earsplitting scream of agony knocked Sakura out of her thoughts. The voice was familiar, but she couldn't believe the sight in front of her. Waves of energy passed through her as though she was a ghost. She knew that she should be hurt right now, but she felt nothing. What's more astounding was that Syaoran was bleeding in all possible places on the opposing side. Then something pink caught her eye. The shine was coming from the amulet that Syaoran gave her. What's more, a similar glow, although green, could been seen from Li's wrist.

"Hmm..." Tao said as he marveled at what just took place. "Tsk, tsk, tsk, Sakura, I never knew that you could be that cold hearted." "What do you mean?" Sakura stuttered, still a bit shocked at what just happened. "That amulet your wearing is made from a very magical stone known as the lovers' stone. Only a dozen of these stones are formed every million years, found in white roses from the peak of Mount Everest. Separating it into two halves is the only way to refine the ore. Each half is then crafted into two separated pieces of jewellery. When a compatible pair wears apiece each, the two are bonded, as you may call it. Then, when one person is supposed to get hurt, the other receives the pain instead and the same vice-versa."

This was just too much for Sakura to handle. First of all, there were all the questions that this new piece of information raised. For example, did Li know about the stone's magic? If he did, then does this mean that Li felt something for her? Where did Li get such a precious stone? Then, something that Tao had said before hit her. "What do you mean by me being cold hearted? How is using the lovers' stone make me evil?"

"My oh my, you sure are thick headed aren't you? Well, let me explain, Li knows everything about each and every type of magic and magical items/creatures. Li can identify the lovers' stone a mile away. Though the thing is, I know Li since he was a baby. He is unable to harbor any emotions of romantic love for anyone. He would not wear something that will bond him to another person such as the lovers' stone. Therefore, it is only reasonable that you tricked him into wearing it and thus, you would no longer be harmed. Very clever, I must say. You would make a most delightful villain." Tao's chuckle turned into a monstrous hoot as if all this was hilarious to him.

"That's enough!" A voice bellowed. To Sakura's surprise, it was Li who shouted. He no longer had that dazed expression on his face, as he was now red in the face with anger and pain. Li unsheathed his sword as she continued, "You know the rules according to the rivals' game. When one competitor wears the lovers' stone into battle, the one bonded with him or her is allowed to fight by his or her side." Syaoran was breathing out blood by now. Sakura knew that he wouldn't be able to hold much longer.

"Quite right my nephew, you are allowed to fight by your "friend's" side... though I doubt you would help, your deck consists mainly of battle cards, you would be hopeless. Nonetheless, I will comply." With that, Tao snapped his fingers and Li appeared right beside Sakura. "Li!" Sakura shouted as he appeared by her side, though still coughing up blood. Li put up a hand to silence Sakura and she hesitantly complied.

"I don't have much time Sakura... but I will do what I can. Tao, I have changed my cards since last time, and my deck has matured now. I will show you and all of our family, that I AM WORTHY!" The last part Syaoran shouted and he threw his first card into the air. "Come forth, Loyalty!" A binding white light coursed around every card on the field and each person/card were transferred onto Sakura and Syaoran's side of the battlefield. "The loyalty card allowed all of Sakura's friends and cards to return and support her. You should have known better than to turn friends against one another Tao. Lastly, I will use Unity!" Another flash, though gold this time, materialized and Sakura could feel vast amounts of energy and power coursing throughout her body.

"All our power and spirit is with you Sakura, know that I will be here for you always. Win one for the home team..." and with that, Syaoran breathed out his last mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground. "Li!" Sakura shouted again as she tried to rush over to him. However, Meilin and Eriol stopped her and reminded her that the battle was not over yet. Sakura only nodded as her bangs covered her eyes. "Tao, you will pay!" she yelled as she commanded everyone to go in for a full-scale assault. By this time, Tao was cowering and was desperate to find a place to hide. Though it was over, that final attack left him unconscious and the darkness faded away...

It was done... Sakura looked around her as she realized that she and her friends were still in the airport. Tomoyo and Meilin drew Sakura together in a group hug, with Eriol chuckling nearby, in celebration to the fact that they had won. It wasn't until a little while after that a crowd gathered near them and they decided to see what everyone else were looking at. There, in the middle of the crowd, was Syaoran, floating in a pool of his own blood...

A/N: There, I think that's all for today, please tell me if you guys want lemons in this fic. A lot of my friends are reading and writing lemon fics (no, we are not perverts) so I need to know from you guys. Please review and put whatever comments on the story as you wish. I don't care about flames; I just want the lemon thing settled. Please review...

Before I go, I would like to thank all the people that did review to my story such as DarkHeart2 and Rebekah. Though I would really appreciate it if you guys would revied signed on instead of anonymously, I don't want people to think I reviewed them meself...

S-S: signing off...