I'm back with the second chappie! I didn't get many reviews for the first chapter but I don't have much homework lately so I decided to take the opportunity to write the second chapter. But, I very disappointed right now. I only got one review! But neways thanks BlueStar123! You reviewed so at least I'm sure someone read my story. Well to answer your question I call Xiao-Lang Xiao because I'm too lazy to write his name completely.

Scratch that I got a new review! It's from Wolf Jade! Thanks a whole bunch I was getting desperate here. And you answered my questions! I have 2 reviews! Ten times less than what I asked for lol! I think I won't post this until next week-end because I don't think a lot of people actually read it. And btw I just though of something with the Li sisters It'll help me slow down the story a little and don't worry they won't be that perky. If only I could remember their names…

Disclaimer: I own CCS (in my dreams) I own Li (in my dreams itoo) and I own this story (I don't have money to copyright it though so don't steal it plz….)

Clow Reed

They had been walking for days now. Where were they headed? Kensuke had no idea. But he couldn't bring himself to ask the young prince about it. Heck! He had been lucky enough to have him accept his existence at all. After all he was only a little soldier. What did he hope to achieve by following the prince. To get closer to him? He could keep on dreaming. He had seen the distress in his eyes that day and it hadn't left his eyes since the attack. He had though that maybe he was the answer to erasing this distress from his eyes. He was the cause of his troubles anyways. He hadn't been able to protect the village. He would never forgive himself.

"Why the long face Kensuke?"

"Y-your highness"

"Don't worry where almost there"

He couldn't believe it. The prince was paying attention to him. Maybe he actually thought of him as a travel companion. Suddenly, he felt like he had the courage to talk to him.

"Your highness, w-where exactly are we headed?"

"Stop it with your highness you make me feel uncomfortable."

"I didn't mean to bother his high…"

"Kensuke!"

He felt all his confidence wash away. He had ruined it all again. The prince was mad at him. He felt even more confused when he heard the prince chuckle softly. Was he mad or making fun of him? Either way both ideas disturbed him terribly.

"Just call me Li. After all we're traveling companions now aren't we?"

"C-c-c-COMPANIONS you're highness can't be serious I wouldn't ever dream to consider myself equal to his majesty!"

"Ha ha Kensuke you're so silly"

"You think your highness? I beg his highness to differ I really am trying to…"

"I told you to stop calling me your highness."

Bark Bark

"I know Yue! He's funny little fellow"

"Your highn…"

Li turned around glaring at him coldly. He gulped, feeling goosebumps already. He quickly corrected himself.

"L - Li-sama may ask where we are headed?"

"Where heading towards the northern mountains, the villagers we saw this morning told me that they often see a man wandering in the mountains. And I have a feeling that it's our man!"

"Our man?"

"Yes Kensuke, our future Sensei, the Crusader Clow, Reed. The legends even say that he lived in these mountains for 2 centuries watching over the people of our Kingdom. The villagers told me that he had made a pact with my Great-Grand Father to protect his family in exchange for shelter. But the story says that he failed my family."

"How so?"

"Nobody knows exactly…But it had something to do with my Grand-Mother…?"

"Did Li-sama ever consider that this warrior he's looking for could be a g-ghost!"

"You really surprise me Kensuke…I really thought you were the strong and silent type."

"I guess we really can't judge a person by his appearance. You're a real softie when we get to know you better."

"Li-sama…."

"Be quiet already we're almost there! Look we can almost see the mountains! The only obstacle now is this weird looking forest."

"This is the Shuzuo forest my lord. This forest is dangerous Li-sama! We have to go around it L…"

"Stop it with your nonsense Kensuke we can't waste anymore time. We've been traveling for 2 weeks already. And if I listened to you all the time we wouldn't even be here by now. You're so superstitious are you sure you're a real soldier?"

Li's words hit him like a ton of bricks. It was true he had never wanted to join the army in the first place. His father had been the cause of choice. He had been a renowned soldier during the wars against the barbarians and he had expected his son to follow his lead. He wasn't sure if he was happy as a soldier. He had never really thought about it before; only investing himself completely into his vocation without questioning his interest for his profession at all. Was-he a real soldier after all? He had never held a sword before, not that he knew how to handle one anyways. Soldiers in the Li Kingdom were only taught martial arts. For unlike the countries surrounding it, The Li Kingdom was known has a peaceful paradise. A cultural and calm land where poets and artists of all kinds fluctuated, nobody really saw the need for weapons in this nonviolent country. At least they hadn't thought about it before the attack 3 months ago…

"Will you stop sulking Kensuke! I swear you're even worse than me. It's good to know that we're so much alike. I find it weird but it also amuses me. We're so similar that whenever I look at you I see myself and it makes me laugh. But now that we're away from the castle, its rules, the aristocracy and, those damned elders, I can finally breathe, I feel so free! I must be bothering you again. You look so thoughtful…It's ironic. I'm the one who can't keep on talking now ha ha ha!"

Kensuke looked at the prince. He seemed so different out of the castle. He wasn't so sure when he first met him outside the burning village. He knew it was true right now. This prince wasn't the prince he had idolized all his life. But he liked this one better.

"I know that you don't like the idea but we don't have a choice."

"Yes Li-sama"

"sight it's already dark…I guess it can't be helped, we'll stop here and camp for the night"

"I'm not sure about this Li-sama…This place doesn't feel right."

"Ha ha ha I knew you would say something like that. Yue's here no animals would dare to defy him!"

bark bark

"See?"

"Yes Li-sama…"

"Lets unpack then!"

They had made a fire and eaten a little earlier that night. Everything seemed fine until now but that sure didn't reassure the superstitious soldier. He saw danger everywhere around him. The dark forest with its mysterious voices and sounds urged him to flee at once. He couldn't sleep for whenever he closed his eyes he heard the demonic cry of the savage monster Shuzuo. They had even named the forest after him. It had to be for a reason! Nobody had ever lived to tell the tale after seeing this monster. In his ears the rustling of the leaves transformed into muffled growls, the howling wolves were screeching beasts. He couldn't stay in this forest anymore. He couldn't take it anymore! He heard someone talking softly. He jumped out of his blanket and looked around him. He slowly walked towards the fire. Its warmth and light gave him a relative feeling of safety. He looked around the camp…He could see the prince sleeping soundly next to a log. The horses where tied to a tree but the puppy they had brought along with them was nowhere in sight. Kensuke panicked. The prince loved that dog; he had to find it before he woke up! Forgetting his fear of the woods he ran out of the clearing where they were camping in calling out for Yue.

He ran around for hours, getting lost twice but there where no signs of the little dog. He finally gave up, sleep, slowly taking him over. He walked back towards the camp too tired to even think about what would happen in the morning.

Somewhere deep inside the forest

"Yue! What a surprise I thought you had disappeared. What are you doing out here!"

"I should be the one demanding explanations."

"I'm here to help Reed-sama."

Yue's eyes widened visibly shocked by the news, He was facing a lion-like beast wearing an armor. They were floating in the air. Above the trees and the eyes of Kensuke, Kero smirked as he noticed him pass under them without even noticing something.

"Looks like your friend is looking for you."

"Reed-sama is…"

"Don't get your hopes up Yue he's really gone…His spirit just couldn't leave this land since he has a debt to repay to the Lis."

"But it's really him no?"

"Don't worry he didn't change a bit."

Kero's expression softened as he looked at the saddened, Yue would never forget their old master after all…But there was hope for him he thought, Yue had grown pretty close to the Li prince. Perhaps this Li boy would help fill the void that had formed in Yue's heart after the death of their former master. He saw Yue's sad look suddenly turn into a frown. Yue would definitely never change!

"What are you here for? What are you helping Reed-sama with? Why didn't he contact me and where you all these years!"

"Hey Yue calm down one question at the time! First of all, you left your duty as a guardian of the seal; you deserted me and left me to help the next card captor by myself. Reed-sama contacted me a little while ago, I even had to leave my new mistress' side. I hope she's alright…"

"The cards have a new mistress!"

"Of course, you missed out on a lot Yue…"

"What's her name?"

"Kero It's almost time"

"Reed-sama!" The two mystical beasts chorused.

"Yue-san it's so nice to see you again."

"Reed-sama…" Yue whispered.

The mysterious man had materialized out of thin air. He smiled at the two beasts. And then focused on the light in the clearing not too far from them. The time had come, but he still had to test the boy to make sure he was the one. He turned back to the two beasts, and called Kero. The Lion-like creature flew towards him and Clow whispered something in his ear. Yue looked, confused as Kero nodded and flew away. Flying towards the camp where the prince and Kensuke were sleeping. Clow turned his attention back to the confused wolf.

"Don't worry your new master will be alright."

"Reed-sama he's not…"

"Yes he is! Stop denying it. When this is over I won't be off this world anymore…I won't be here Yue! And I need to make sure that there'll be someone to take care of you two when I'm gone. This boy has a lot of potential. He could even be stronger than you Yue…He's worthy and by looking at your reaction I can tell that you care for the boy. He'd make a great master."

"Master, what do you need to test him for?"

"Don't call me master anymore; after all I'm not even alive! Let's just leave it there. I don't want you to hurt again when we depart for a second time."

"Reed-sama…"

"I am the one they call the crusader, I will train the boy the pay my debt to these people. I will finally be able to rest and see my dear Yunaa."

"But Yunaa's the name of Li's …"

"I know Yue, I know but I guess I couldn't help it… Evil forces are regrouping in the south; the sorcerer is assembling an army to invade the western continent. This boy may be this land's only hope."

"So there was more to this attack after all…And I'm sure you knew all about it"

"Of course!" Clow replied smiling cheekily.

"How exactly are you planning to test them Reed-sama?"

"You'll see soon enough"

Kensuke sneezed as he approached the camp. He thought that someone was thinking about him. He smiled at the idea thinking about his fiancé that he had left behind. He was just about to go back to sleep when he felt a huge gust of wind. He panicked. There was a monster in these woods after all and he was after them! He looked around him to see the prince very much awake glaring at something in the sky. He also looked up to see a flying lion. Now he was sure that he was dreaming. He had never heard of flying lions before and the Shuzuo monster was supposed to be a giant bear not a flying beast! The beast suddenly went on the offensive throwing fire balls at them. Was-he some type of jinn or mythical being? What had they done to offend this magnificent creature? He looked at the prince who kept his glare on the beast even though it kept attacking him. He dodged the projectiles with ease. He looked so strong and brave at the moment. Kensuke felt very ashamed. His prince was in danger and he was standing there watching him fight instead of him. He had to protect him! He took out his trustworthy bow and took aim.

"Good thing, I learned archery before joining the army." He thought while aiming at the flying monster.

He released the arrow and it whistled quickly towards its target.

"All right Bull's-eye!" Kensuke thought excitedly

But Kensuke had celebrated for nothing, the arrow ricocheted off some type of barrier as it was about to hit the lion. The beast turned its attention to Kensuke and lunged in his direction. He froze to the spot as the beast ran in to him and rammed him into a nearby tree. He was knocked unconscious on impact. The beast then stopped moving hovering over Kensuke's unconscious body. He seemed to be the prey of an internal battle. Xiao-Lang who had watched the attack from his initial spot regained his senses and dashed towards Kensuke. He knew he had to hurry before the beast made up its mind.

"Do it!" Clow Reed ordered

"But master if I use a spell so powerful on this human boy he might…" Kero desperately argued back (AN: In his head btw. when I write in italics it's for the thoughts."

"The boy will be fin. Do not worry Kero-san I know what I'm doing. All I need is your cooperation. Don't you believe in me anymore?"

"I will do as my creator orders" Kero thought dejected.

"Arigato Kero-san"

Xiao-Lang watched as the monster snapped out of his reverie. He panicked when he heard the beast softly chant some type of spell. A massive orb of fire materialized itself in front of the demon as completed the chant. Xiao-Lang watched in utter horror as the beast shot the orb at his companion. He knew he wouldn't make it in time. And even if he did he didn't know how he could possibly block such a blast. Everything around him started to go slower. He heard a voice calling out for him, telling him that it wasn't too late to save his friend. He could feel this thing running inside him. It's warmth invading him. He knew he had to be stronger. He knew he had no other choice. He saw the fire ball inches away from Kensuke and he cracked.

"What in the world…!" Kero thought surprised as he saw his fire ball crash on a magical barrier. He felt a monstrous aura behind him and he suddenly felt very scared. He slowly turned around but wasn't prepared for what came at him. He barely had the time to realize what was happening that he was already flying and crashing in the fire camp.

"Unbelievable" whispered amazed by the scene he just witnessed. He wouldn't have believed it if he hadn't seen it himself.

The boy radiated with raw energy. His power surpassed even his! He was impressed. He loved it when things didn't go as planned. He knew he couldn't beat him in this form. They had to calm him down. He felt the disturbance in his aura. His power was unfocused and he couldn't control his magic. He had to find a way to stop him! His serious expressions turned into a grin as an idea formed itself in his mind.

He turned to Yue. He watching the boy a weird look etched on his face. He looked thoughtful. Clow smiled fondly. He really liked the boy… He was almost over his death now. He had taken a lot more time than his "brother" (AN: That's Kero for those who didn't get it) to get over his death. But time was slowly healing his wounds. He was the key to this boy's power. He had figured it out when he saw them last time in the village. He started to speak to the wolf.

"Yue…do you know why you feel so attracted to this boy? Don't even try to deny it!" Clow warned as he saw the offended glint in Yue's eyes.

"Yue this boy and you are both children of the moon. You both draw your powers from it. It's very natural that you feel attracted to each other. Your auras are so similar that they reach out for one another. I don't understand why you have the power to seal his magic thought. Hmmm…this is unexpected…" He said anxious

"Could you stop him before he completely annihilates Kero-san?" Clow said chuckling.

"But master I don't know how…"

"Don't worry I'm sure you'll do it without even knowing it…" He said sincerely

Yue didn't look convinced. He looked down at the rampaging boy. He had to try to stop him or his brother would be destroyed. He slowly floated down next to the thrashing prince. He looked even scarier than the last time he had lost control. He was shooting energy bolts all over the place destroying everything around him. He looked untamed like a wild beast. He had to stop him before he hurt anyone! He looked directly at his back. The prince probably felt his gaze since he turned around to face him. They studied each other from head to toe carefully circling each other as if they were scared of one another. He finally looked at his eyes. They had changed from amber to a vivid shade of green. It was as if he weren't the same person anymore. His master always said the eyes were the portal to the soul. Maybe he could penetrate his mind through his eyes.

He focused on his eyes. He could feel the prince's subconscious resisting his gaze. He had to keep it up; he was almost inside his mind! With a blinding light he felt his mind merge with the prince's. It was an incredible feeling. For the first time in his life he felt truly complete. Their minds were complementary! That's why he had so much power over the boy and vice-versa. He looked around trying to find the prince's soul. He finally found it sitting atop a mountain gazing down at him. Its appearance really shocked him. It looked exactly like him! The white wolf looked at him growling. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. It kept looking at him, its gaze boring into his. It suddenly stopped growling and jumped down the mountain landing in front of him.

"Who are you! And how did you get in here!" The mysterious being roared.

Yue just stood in front of him gapping.

"Are you with us or against us" It whispered menacingly.

"With you of course!" Yue said frightened by the enraged soul.

"Is that so?" It said calming down

"Are you here to make us stronger?" It said calmly.

Yue didn't know what to say at first, it was too much for him. He couldn't quite grasp where he was and what he was seeing. But he knew the thing would get angry if he didn't answer it right away.

"I will try."

"Then I'll finally be able to go back to sleep…" It whispered wearily.

"Who are you?" Yue whispered dazed.

"I am him like he is me…"

It suddenly started to fade. The prince's soul was disappearing. He looked one last time at Yue and vanished completely. Yue thought over all the things he saw the past 30 minutes. Everything around him started to wane; he was drifting out of this place. A couple of seconds passed and he was back outside facing the prince in the forest. The young man looked tired, his breathing ragged and sweating heavily. He looked completely out of it. He peered at Yue and collapsed. Clow appeared next to the boy, he knelt beside him. He smiled at Yue and whispered.

"You did it Yue-san you calmed his subconscious down. He won't go berserk from now on when he releases his powers. Now that he knows that we're here to help, he won't interfere. You did better than I expected! This is so much fun, so many things I hadn't predicted are happening! This is great finally excitement in my boring life!" Clow exclaimed his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Yue sweatdropped, he had never seen his old master so carefree and he found it a little bizarre. The boy had power, power that felt very much like his. They were alike, he felt so complete when he merged with the boy. It had to mean something! His master was right fate had brought them together. And right now he wondered for what purpose…

Somewhere…far away…

"What was it I just felt!" A dark figure screeched from on top of his altar.

People surrounded him possibly subordinates. They slightly backed away scared by the dark shadow. One of them proceeded to hand out his report. He stepped into the light as we recognize the familiar figure. It was the soldier who attacked the village and kidnapped Tomoyo. He wore a different uniform at the time and looked slightly pale. His crimson eyes blurred with fear.

"What is it Seki?" The dark figure whispered dangerously.

The soldier also known as Seki gulped when he heard the figure's voice. But he managed to blurt out his report.

"Our scouts have reported weird sightings in the area of the northern mountains. They're have been sightings of weird lights and sounds near the border... Our mages say that they've felt huge spiritual forces in that area. They were too scared to confirm with visuals though… They say that the legends might be true…"

"What legends?"

"The one's about the foreigner dwelling in the mountains, the mage who cannot rest in peace. The creator of the magic cards, the one called Clow Reed…"

"WHAT!" The dark character screamed.

"I want you to execute these scouts. We do not need fools in our ranks. Have I made myself clear Seki?" He hissed.

"Yes my lord! I will do as thou commands!" The soldier bowed and took off.

"One more thing before you go… I want you to send a battalion to investigate on the matters at hand. I want them to report to me as soon as possible. Remember Seki, failure is not an option…"

"Y-yes Sir!"

"If what these fools said is true, I'll have a harder time taking over this continent. If Clow Reed the Legendary Magician forms this boy, He might even be able to beat me! This wasn't supposed to happen. At least I still have the girl she should of use later on…"

AN: And now I'm wondering should I stop it here or not…But I think I'll write a little more.

Deep in northern mountains

His head throbbed when he looked at the light. He didn't know for how long he had slept but he knew he had been out for the night at least since the sun was up. Kensuke screeched when he came face to face with a flying mouse. And it actually talked, was he dead and seeing jinns or was he just delirious because of the headache. It shouted at him prying him to get up. He finally decided to comply, he didn't know if this thing was a spirit yet and he had no intention to anger it.

"Finally you woke up you slob! Even the gaki who lost a lot of energy yesterday slept less than you!" The thing shouted.

"Are you talking about the prince?" Kensuke stuttered.

"Who else? You're really dense little boy!" He exclaimed huffing.

"Then it must mean that I'm alive!"

"Glad you could confirm that Sherlock! Give this kid a medal, a real genius we have here tche!" The irritating little mouse said smirking.

"Where's his highness?" Kensuke said looking around him.

"He left with Reed-sama a while ago I don't where they actually went though…"

"By the way who or what exactly are you?" he said looking at the flying animal trying to toy with its wings.

"Whaaat…You don't know me! I'm the high and mighty Keroberos (AN: I don't know if it's how it's written in English though so tell me if it's wrong.). And you looked pretty scared yesterday when I attacked you guys…Damn you almost got me with that arrow of yours. Reed-sama shielded me at the last second I didn't know you where an archer. You looked pretty weak...You really are unpredictable. You don't look like it but you're a pretty reliable fellow aren't you." Kero said snapping at the annoying boy.

"You're the demon who attacked us! What did you do with the prince! I warn you if anything happens to the only heir of the kingdom I won't be able to guarantee your safety! The Li soldiers will be here in no time and they'll make you pay!" He said panicking.

"As if the Li's had an army, you and that prince are probably the strongest warriors they have now… Heck even if they did they wouldn't stand a chance against me! I am the great Keroberos after all Bwahahahahahaha!"

Kensuke sweatdropped the little mouse was laughing hysterically floating in front of him. This little thing sure was strange…He looked at his surroundings noticing that they weren't in the forest anymore. It seemed like they were in the mountains. How in the world had they gotten that far in a night…? He wondered if what the mouse had been true. It wouldn't make sense that they attacked them only to befriend them afterwards. And who where they anyways; they knew they're names, the reason why they where traveling and where they where headed. He looked again at the little beast to notice that it had stopped laughing and was looking at him frowning.

"What is it?" He said frowning himself.

"Nothing…I just felt somebad vibes in the area…But it could be my imagination…Anyhow it's time for BREAKFAST I get too eat an extra portion since I helped Reed-sama yesterday." Kero said bouncing off.

"W-wait where are you going, wait for me!" He said running after the flying bear.

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Now it's over, I can't believe it I had a hard time writing this one. It was so boring! Jeez, I wrote so much in this thing but it just seems so empty. Maybe I'm stretching it a little too much I guess. Sigh…And I bet I won't get any reviews too…I guess it can't be helped. I thank again BlueStar123and Wolf Jade for their reviewsYou're the reason I even bothered to update this soon.Thanks you two for a moment there, you made me feel special!

Jeez seriously proofreading is a pain. I can't believe all the dumb things I write when I'm not paying attention! Neways this'll be up by Saturday night tops! As for the next chapter, it'll really depend on the number of reviews I get this time…

So fuel me press the magic button!