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"Okay, kiritsune, time to go back home..."

"Aww, but i don't wanna. All those white walls and tight jackets. I'd much rather stay here. And what's with all those paddings? How am i supposed to get a good idea if you don't let me hit my head on the walls?"

"Oh no, it's just so you don't have to worry about a bed."

"Oh, I see....let's go then. AHAHAHAHA! Can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man."

On with the story...

Chapter 3-A new day, a new enemy

In the moon's wake, the sun rose filling the cabin with a warm light. It was Sunday, and even those who worked on the boat were given a day off. No one was awake to see the sun rise over the deep blue ocean horizon, all snug in their beds.

Eriol slept on his side, Tomoyo in the hollow his curved body made. His arm was draped over her waist, the elbow bent so that his large hand rested on her shoulder. The other arm was beneath her neck, holding her shoulders like a little teddy bear. (A/N: kawaii ne?-cute isn't it?) Tomoyo lay with her head tucked underneath his as they slept a little longer. Slowly Eriol began to stir. His eyelids protested the movement, but opened obediently. He woke to the warmth of the woman beside him, reassuring warmth that caused him to tighten his hold on her. He had no intentions of getting up any time soon as he peered down at her perfectly content face. His thumb traced the line of her mouth, which was currently poised in a small smile. Time had stopped for him as suddenly the woman stirred. Rubbing her sleepy purple eyes, she turned her attention to the boy currently looking down at her and smiled wider.

"Morning Eriol-kun" She said cheerfully, chuckling slightly at the red tinge he had gotten for being caught staring.

"Ohayoo Tomoyo-san," He whispered. Tomoyo smiled and yawned slowly. Tiny little tears formed on either side caused by the yawn. Eriol had to smile at the cute innocent look on Tomoyo's face. Yet it quickly turned to surprise when she buried her head in his mussed navy blue shirt.

"Wake me when we get there." She mumbled into his shirt. Her breath went through the cotton fabric and lingered on his pale skin. He twitched under the sensation. Recovering, he chuckled and proceeded to arouse her from her wanted sleep.

"Mou, Tomoyo-san, it's already 10 in the morning and we shan't arrive in England till tomorrow evening. You don't really plan to sleep for so long do you? Come, let's go to the galley and eat breakfast." He tilted her chin up with his strong fingers and looked into her sleepy purple eyes. Suddenly he couldn't contain himself. So leaning down, he put his mouth against her ear and whispered...

"Wake up, or I'll have to...throw your camera out the port hole." At this she sat bolt upright and looked wildly around. She looked up to see the triumphant look on Eriol's face.

"How cruel Eriol, I was going to get up." She thought about this for a little while and added "eventually." He chuckled at her honesty as they both got up and headed for the galley.

The Galley

At any other time during the week, the galley would have been empty at 10 in the morning, but today was Sunday, a day everyone slept in. So it was as crowded as usual, as everyone filed in for breakfast. The two walked in and joked with a few of the crewmembers. Eriol ordered the salmon and Tomoyo had her eel and rice. (A/N: yummy ne? lol) Laughter rang through the mess hall and the atmosphere was cheerful. No one noticed the unnatural storm approaching-- but someone felt it.

After Breakfast, in the steering cabin

"Hiiragizawa-kun?" Tomoyo had tapped Eriol on the shoulder and was requesting his attention. He turned his head immediately toward her, noting the seriousness in which she used his name.

"What is it Tomoyo-san?" He noticed the apprehensive and almost-loathing look look on her face.

"I feel a new aura, but it's got a funny color to it. It's transparent and almost endless like. Colors cannot describe it. It feels too unworthy of a color...it feels evil Eriol-san" She shivered and hugged herself tightly as she struggled to find the right words to describe the oncoming assault. All she knew for certain was that it definitely wasn't a good aura. She trembled more and the digusted look on her face strengthened along with determination to be rid of it. Eriol felt the need to protect her from it, so he came and wrapped his arms around her. She relaxed slightly and held on.

"Where?" Eriol asked the question in a serious monotone voice that was hard with his own determination. Tomoyo simply looked up and pointed at the undetected storm. 'My god,' he thought to himself, 'how could we not see this coming?' They continued to stare at the mass of clouds that they felt sure was covering there enemy. There was little time to act. Eriol took out a shining pendant that flared with every color known to man. He handed it to Tomoyo.

"This is going to be a very tough battle as I'm sure you already know. Take this, it's your staff of power, you'll need it." Tomoyo stared at the beautiful peace and looked at Eriol.

"Arigatoo. I will" Knowing time was still running out, both looked up at each other and sprinted into different directions. Tomoyo went below ground to alert those who worked the cargo and anyone who was asleep. Eriol took off to the loud speaker to call attention to everyone on deck. Not long after the whole crew of 28 stood at the stern of the ship looking at the dark force.

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