Hi guys! Long time no see. I think that's my fault. Gomen ne. I have no excuse either. I'm just lazy. This chapter is mainly a filler too. I shall keep writing though, thank you for staying with me and I'm soo sorry for the delay, you readers are soooo awesome!

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Chapter 11: Calm before the storm

Blinking sleep from her eyes Tomoyo began to stir in Eriol's arms. The young man smiled softly at her scrunched up expression and pulled her in closer to himself, slowly running soft circles on her waist. Finally getting her eyes to open Tomoyo tilted her head up to Eriol and mumbled a soft "konban wa (Good Evening)". He let out a small chuckle before tilting his own head back to admire the stars.

The two stayed that way for awhile before Tomoyo began to fidget. Eriol raised an eyebrow in response and she just grinned playfully back.

"I think my legs are falling asleep, Eriol-kun." She stated. He laughed and picked her up off his lap, but hesitated before settling her back down on the ground. When he did though, she grabbed a hold of his hand and began pulling him toward the stairs.

"Let's go see the garden Eriol-kun. Onegai." He could never have said no to that adorable face and obediently allowed her to lead him. By the time they reached the garden, Tomoyo had bounded ahead and was running carefree through his flower beds. Eriol was content just to watch her and she ran aimlessly and rambunctiously. Her smile was wide as she turned back to Eriol and raced up to him.

"Come, come…follow me." So together they ran to the nearest Sakura tree and began to climb.

"Hayaku ne (hurry up) Eriol-kun."

"Calm down Tomoyo-san…I'm coming." Chuckling at the child-like impatience so foreign to her, he scrambled up to sit beside her high up on a broad branch. They sat that way for some time, both happy for once in a long time.

Tomoyo sighed letting her adrenaline slowly pour from her body with deep breaths. Yawning, she entwined her finger tips with Eriol's before placing her head on his shoulder. Eriol tensed for a moment, afraid that she would fall asleep again. He had waited so long for her to wake up and he didn't want any part of her to fade from him. In desperation he called out to her.

"Tomoyo-san, don't go to sleep yet please. Stay awake. I want you to stay with me. I need you…please." He was ready to try to shake her awake, only to find concerned, but happy, eyes already peering at him.

"Daijoubu ne Eriol kun. I'm not going anywhere, I just wanted to feel closer to you, that's all. I'm not tired. Ne, you're such a worry wart. Come on, let's go play some more." With that she leaped off the tree and began running again.

Still in the tree, Eriol pushed himself up against the trunk and let himself be calmed by her. This would have been the perfect moment had not been for the lingering fear that kept Eriol from closing his eyes in contentment. Kuroikumo was near ready to attack, both mages could feel it. Their moment in peace could not last long and when it was broken it would all be downhill from there.

A shiver passed through Eriol as he remembered his dream. The blood, the fear, the silent scream, all threatened to press in on him. But Eriol hastily pushed them away choosing to forget, just for a little while, as he concentrated on his color mage.

Tomoyo glanced up at Eriol from her position by the fountain. Seeing his happy yet strained expression, she smiled reassuringly at him and gave a small wave. As Eriol was waving back she felt a small splash of water on her back. Grinning madly at the idea it gave her, she quickly hopped onto the edge of the fountain and summoned some of her magic. Delighted, she watched as she was able to form a small water ball prism, its little rainbows matching those from her crystals. It was only about the size of her eye, but it would serve its purpose well. With a mischievious laugh, she let her little rainbow ball float up toward Eriol. She watched as he gazed at the object curiously, before it popped.

Eriol gave out a yelp of surprised as he was sprayed by its contents. For a moment he was stunned. But soon he was on his feet ready to give Tomoyo a taste of her own medicine.

"Ne, Tomoyo-chan. You will pay for that you know."

"No way, Eriol-kun. You'd have to catch me first. And let me tell you, a lazy bones such as yourself could never keep up with me." With that she sprinted to the fountain. And, laughing, Eriol followed in hot pursuit.

Into the night, the two formed their own mini water war. Their laughter could be heard throughout the garden, drawing in the two guardians from their sleep.

"HEY, how come you two didn't invite Suppi and me?"

"What makes you think I wanted to be invited, Ruby Moon?"

"Because, SUUPI…tag, you're it!" With that, Ruby Moon threw her own water creation at the panther-like guardian. Coughing, Suppi glared and then followed, ready to take his revenge.

Tomoyo and Eriol just laughed at the scene, arms raised and loaded with ammo as their apologies. The two guardians only had two yells of triumph as their warning before they were clobbered by magic-induced water balls.

By the time they had effectively dried up the fountain, the four had dried themselves off and were all sitting in the Sakura tree, waiting for the sun to rise. They all knew the sun would bring a new day and the true beginning of Kuroikumo's vengeance but the night had eased the tension of this moment. So when the first rays made their appearance, the four stood ready to face what lay ahead. Judgement Day had arrived once more.

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