A/N- Wow! I finally exceeded 200 reviews! Thank you everyone who reviews and makes this story worthwhile. Sorry that this story is another late update cuz' my Internet was down for a while, lol.

MisunderstO-od-child- A map slipped from the book that was given to Eriol from Wei, so that's how both of them found out Sakura was from the Kinomoto Kingdom cuz' her last name is Kinomoto. I can't believe you skipped through it!!! LoL Jp!

gUrLa-aYa-16- Sakura lost her memories because she fell down the hole and smacked her head on the rock. That was in the...14th chapter. It says it at the beginning.

Anymore questions?

Okay, now the story:


Chapter 17-Confused Self

A silver dream, the sweetly spun sound of the rain
Now, who's that standing behind you?
Once more, close your eyes so we can meet

" Where did you come from?" The voice spoke in a soft-like, yet deadly tone. He was upset that this intruder was able to get in what was meant to be hidden and hard to pass in. This boy is rather unrecognizable and in the Kinomoto Kingdom, everybody knows everybody. In other words, he did not know this boy.

Syaoran closed his eyes. " My name is Syaoran Li and I'm from the Li Kingdom…Can you please remove your fingers from my shoulders?" Syaoran said; a bit annoyed.

The man put his hands to his sides. " I see...how did you get into this kingdom?" He asked a second question. It was so mind-boggling. He should have this 'boy' jailed for no proper manners. ' Wait, he's a Li? Hmmm...I've heard of that castle before.'

" I-I...-

" How did you know Sakura's name?" Yukito said in a velvety tone. He eyed Syaoran suspiciously.

" I knew her from a year ago..." Syaoran replied and turned around to glare up at the man with silky, snow-white hair, and agitated ice-blue eyes behind white edge spectacles. Yukito raised an eyebrow in disbelief. ' He knows my Sakura?' He glanced up at Sakura to see if she showed any sign of knowing him as well.

" Sakura, do you know this boy?" Yukito asked when she kept gaping at Syaoran in mere baffled stares.

She jumped off the rock and took slow steps towards them. She had her gaze on Syaoran the whole time. Confusion stirred up in her and she desired knowledge from this strange boy. Her eyebrows narrowed and she crossed her arms.

" How did you know my name?" She asked; repeating what Yukito just said. She started to circle Syaoran, inspecting him carefully.

Syaoran blushed. " Because I know you, I've seen you. I met you before. W-we were...-" Syaoran stopped talking when Yukito looked at him angrily.

" Whatever you had with her in the past is already over! And you can see it in her face that she doesn't know you...Maybe you mistaken her as someone else."

" Her name is Sakura and this is the Kinomoto Kingdom, isn't it?! How is it possible that I have mistaken her from someone else!" Syaoran yelled. He looked to Sakura. " Sakura?" He pleaded.

Sakura's eyes glazed with tender and a tint of red graced her face. " I'm sorry. I really don't know who you are."

My burned out heart is bound in chains
My torn wounds are embraced by the sun
The light and shadows piercing my body, watching...

Syaoran was struck back with complete dilemma and he could have dropped if Yukito didn't grab him by the arm and forced him up roughly.

" I suggest you follow us back to the castle for some questionings." He quietly growled.

" Sakura?" Syaoran said in a frantic tone, " You and I were to be together back at my castle."

" It is too late! Sakura is my fiancé!" Yukito retorted.

Syaoran's eyes welled up with tears from shock and disillusionment.

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" Syaooorannnnn!!!" Eriol's voice echoed.

" Who is that now?" Yukito yelled. He looked up and his eyes widened in fear. Eriol had leaped down the hole and came plummeting down. He fell onto Yukito, knocking him out of conscious.

" Yukito!" Sakura gasped. She looked at Eriol, ' Why?'. Eriol looked at her and smiled brightly.

" What is wrong with you men?!? Get off Yukito!" She cried as she pushed Eriol forcefully aside. " Yukito?" She whispered tenderly as she held him close to her chest. Syaoran stood there in stressful awe. He couldn't bear to see Sakura stroking the head of another man, even though he is already married BUT all of this was too unreal; he could not stand it! To get away from it all, he…fainted. He would not attack an unconscious man and if Yukito wasn't unconscious, he still wouldn't beat the crap out of him. He doesn't want to hurt Sakura like he did those few years ago.


Kinomoto Kingdom

Syaoran woke up to a strange yet tranquil environment. He rubbed his tired eyes and saw Eriol sitting in the chair, turning pages from the book containing such magic that were thought to be fake.

" I thought we would have been in a jail cell." Syaoran said in a hoarse voice.

Eriol looked up. " Oh you're up already. " he smiled. " I thought we would but Sakura told me if I carried Yukito to her kingdom, then we wouldn't be in any trouble. I used my magic to carry both of you here. I when I got to the gates, the guards were like, ' It's the wizard, Sorcerer Eriol!' and other stuff. I was like, ' How do you guys know who I am?' and they were like, you hold the sorcerer's necklace. Lada lada ya…it ends there. Afterwards, I found out I was their ally. So, how are you doing?"

Syaoran inwardly sighed, " Sakura doesn't know who I am. She has no absolute memory of me or you or ANYTHING from my kingdom. W-what do you suppose had happened?" Syaoran asked. He was in frustration.

" I don't know. Maybe something had happened that made her lose her memories. I kept asking her about it but she kept on changing the subject. I'm like looking...through this...book to find some information." Eriol said as he continued flipping the pages impatiently. He was thirsty for some information.

" I see...Is there some way to get her memory back?"

"Still, you can't change... so, close your eyes"

" Sorry Syaoran, I'm still trying to find stuff. I'll tell you right away if I find something, okay?" Eriol assured.

Syaoran nodded.

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(Knock, Knock)

The two boys turned their head.

" You may enter," Eriol shouted as he looked back to Syaoran.

Touya came in and glared at the two boys.

" Hello, urgh..gak-gentlemens, my name is Touya Kinomoto." He looked at Eriol, " I've heard much about you, most definitely. I thought that you were simply a legend but there really is such thing as the Great Hiiragizawa, huh? That blue crystal necklace around your neck holds so much power and keeps you in control of yourself and your magic. However, I didn't know you were hanging with the Li prince."

He looked to Syaoran. " And you are from the Li Kingdom...hmmm...the cold prince and your witnessed of your father's death from when you were a boy. You must be the king now, since you are of coming of age." He looked passed Syaoran. " I don't know why you boys searched for this hidden Kinomoto Kingdom or even knew it existed. It seems really odd. Perhaps you went to look for my sister? Or one of you had something to do with my sister's near death?" He looked evilly at Syaoran then Eriol.

" No, s-sir." Eriol said. " We are her close friends."

" Oh really, then how come when I found her that fortunate evening, she was near death from losing blood and had great damaged done to her head?!"

" I will explain everything." Syaoran said in a low tone. " …A year ago, Sakura was a servant in my castle...

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One hour later...(A/N: I'm sure everyone knows what happened...)

I can't wait until you find your way here
Don't stop, the rain will tell you when it's over
Don't cry, until the wishes you've drawn out have been granted

Touya took in all the information that Syaoran gave him.

" I thought it would be best if she didn't remember her past life now that she seems happy and content in this kingdom with Yukito as well," Touya said.

Syaoran flinched at the mentioned of Yukito's name.

" I don't intend to break Sakura's engagement to Yukito since I'm already married," Syaoran forced out, " but I just want Sakura to remember me. You know, we were very close back then."

" Do you think you could get Sakura's memories back?" Touya asked.

" I don't know."

" Maybe you can try. I'll send Yukito away for the week and you can spend time with my sister, but you better not do anything funny!" Touya warned.

Syaoran smiled, " Why are you doing this?"

" It's not for you...I just don't trust that Yukito character BUT it doesn't mean I trust you...you little gaki." Touya said. He glanced up at Eriol.

" Maybe you could take part in helping Sakura regain her memories back since you're some kind of sorcerer."

" Yesh! I know there's something in my book!" Eriol said frantically.

Touya rolled his eyes. " I'll see you guys tomorrow." He went outside and stuck his head through the door again, " Eriol, I'm sure you need another pair of shirt."

Eriol smiled. " Yes I do, don't I?"


One day later...

"Still, I can't let go... so, hold me tight"

" Touya, I don't see Yukito anywhere? Do you know where he-?

Sakura stopped in the dining room and saw Touya sitting there with the two boys she met from yesterday.

" Um...what's going on?" Sakura flushed. She quickly slid into seat next to Touya.

" Nothing. We're just having breakfast with our guests who will be staying in our castle for a week." Touya exclaimed. Sakura looked at him weirdly. ' Touya isn't normally friendly towards young men. He's always the one to shoo them away.' Sakura thought.

" Where did father and Yukito go?" Sakura asked as she took a sip of juice.

" They um...went to a meeting and won't come back until a week later." Touya said.

" Ooo..." She picked up her fork and noticed a pair of amber eyes staring at her. She looked towards the boy and saw his affectionate gape. She tore her eyes away from him, feeling quite embarrassed.

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Syaoran's Pov

I couldn't look away. She's more beautiful than from the last time I saw her. ' Sakura...I can't believe I'm really seeing you...here...in front of me.'

" Syaoran, pass the syrup." Eriol muttered.

" Oh, sorry, Eriol. Here you go."

I watched Sakura pick up the fork with her delicate fingers. She was about to eat but she stopped what she was doing. ' What's wrong?' She looked at me with those warm, emerald eyes. I felt myself grow hot and my head was whirling uncontrollably. ' Sakura...look how much you still affect me towards this day.' She turned back and presumed eating. My heart sank. She felt nothing of me compared to this extraordinary feeling I have for her. ' But I will get her back...forget about Meilin for awhile...I'm sorry Meilin but you're not who I love...Sakura will have to decide who she wants to be with...Either Yukito or me.'

I felt someone poking me.

" Eriol, what's wrong now!?"

" I-urgh...pass the syrup?"

I looked at him and he had a sheepish grin upon his face. ARgh! I wanted to slap him right now, but I wouldn't want Sakura OR Touya to think badly of me.

" Well, that was a good breakfast," Sakura stated. " I guess I'm going to go now." She got up and bowed. ' Just like back then... She bowed like a fragile glass figurine.'

" Excuse me, I'm going to go too." I coughed and stood up.

" But Syaoran, you haven't even touched your food yet." Touya said and smirked. I looked down at my shoes.

" I'm not hungry."

" Now little gaki, don't even waste-

" I'll eat it!!!" Eriol shouted. He jumped at the cold food on my plate as if it was his prey and I left before crumbs of food would be flying everywhere.

"That wish won't be granted... so, raise your hands"


Garden...

Sakura's Pov

I took a walk around my garden gates. My mind was on that boy with those intense, copper-brown eyes. He looked at me as if he knew something that I should have...But what? I'm sure I've never seen him before. W-what's his name again?

" Sakura, may I court you?"

I turned around, and saw him standing there with a friendly gesture, and glowing, heart wrenching eyes. I can see sadness in those pools of amber.

" I'd wish to walk this path along side with you." He said hesitantly.

I smiled at him and nodded.

We began to walk through the shaded area where the sound of the breeze rustled the leaves and in the distance, there was a faint cry from a bird somewhere.

" Your name is Syaoran Li?" I whispered, dazzled with the calm feel of the wind.

" Yeah...I'm from the Li Kingdom. Have you heard of it before?"

I shook my head. " No, but I'm sure it's a strong Kingdom since it's you that's ruling it." I heard rich laughter. He let out a small chuckle. I glanced his way and his hands were bound to the back of his head. It was a pleasant sight. He grinned at me.

" Thank you for the compliment."

The soft ray of the sun shone through the lush of green leaves and you can hear nature bringing out the beauty of life by the blooming flowers and small, cute little critters scurrying around the grass in search of food.

I was too at eased that I haven't noticed that Syaoran had entwined his fingers within mine. I should have let go but...silly...I didn't. When the friendly stroll was close to ending, I felt as if I actually knew Syaoran from somewhere…But where? I couldn't help but let a smile graced my face. ' Yukito has never walked with me through this lovely garden park. He is always away doing some sort of business...that's why our marriage was repeatedly postponed. It's been a year now and still, he remain busy. It is nice not to feel alone for this time being...' I felt a small warm feeling in my heart. My god, what is this feeling? A sudden feeling replaced the nicer one. It was guilt. Wha-t? I realized that I'm betraying dearest Yukito by courting this man with a walk.

" What's the matter?" Syaoran said in a soothing voice. He must have noticed the creases on my face.

Burned by the sun; break my body
Pain and separation; kill time
Yearning for the sun; entrust my body
Embraced by loneliness; kill me

" Oh nothing...I'll be going back to my room now. I guess I'll see you during lunch hour." I said quickly before I skipped timidly away from him. I felt bad like...like I have no manners whatsoever. Ooh! How impolite I was to leave him like that...I'm sure he doesn't know his way back.

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Syaoran's Pov

I thought I almost reached her. I thought I almost got her memories of me back...But she's holding back with an invisible barrier. That barrier is her love shared between Yukito. Do I want to hurt him by taking away Sakura? But..She was with me first. Argh, what the hell am I doing?

She told me that she's going back to her room. Then she went. If she'd turned around for a moment, she'd see anguish masked over my face. I longed for her to be by my side. I guess it doesn't really happen in this world. Just a week's worth for a change to happen…I really hope so.

" Sakura..." I whispered. " I will get you to remember everything and how strong our love is."

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Flashback

We were in that forest after I thought Kira was dead. I had Sakura in my arms and I admitted my love to her.

" If we ever lost each other just like that other day, promise me that you'll never forget me." I said lovingly. I kissed her softly on the forehead and stroked her silky hair. I could feel her tremble against my chest. I held her tighter.

" I promise." She said.

End Flashback

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She promised that she wouldn't forget me. Therefore, she will remember me…someday, I'm sure.

A tear swept down my face.

' You are the only person that I'd ever truly love and I honestly want to spend my whole life with you...If only...you feel the same for me as well.'


A/N- So how was it people? I'm like running out of ideas...I wished I planned through this but I'm sure I can think of something weird that'll work, lol. Don't forget to review!!! I need inspiration...maybe ideas too...