A knock came at the door, and Sakura called, "Come in."

The door came open slowly, and Toya stepped into Sakura's room with a tray in his hands. From her bed where she was under the covers, Sakura could make out the smells of soup and tea.

"Thank you, Toya," Sakura said, as Toya laid the tray down on the desk beside her bed, and bent down to feel her forehead.

"No fever," he said as he took his hand away, but his eyes still look concerned as he examined his sister's face. "But you still have those cuts and bruises all over your face."

"It doesn't hurt," she reassured him. "I'm just tired."

Toya studied her for another moment before slowly nodding. "If you say so, monster." He grinned and ruffled her hair softly. "You pull through everything without one complaint." Even his grin couldn't hide the question of Syaoran that burned in his eyes.

Sakura exchanged a smile, as Toya said, "Well, I'll let you rest. Call me if you need anything."

"I will." Toya was just making his way out when Sakura suddenly said, "Toya, wait." Her brother stopped with his hand on the door handle. He looked back at her.

"What is it?"

"Syaoran cares for me," she said softly. "I hope you can acknowledge that."

Toya turned his head back to the door, and said in a grating voice, "Rest well, Sakura." He closed the door gently behind him.

Sakura sighed heavily and raised a hand to her face. She winced as her fingers felt the cuts along her cheeks, and she closed her eyes as many thoughts raced through her mind. Questions, so many questions, danced in her head as her fingertips slowly dragged absentmindedly across her scratchy cuts.

Opening her eyes, she let her hand fall, and she turned her head over to the tray. She sat up, reached over and took the tea, and sipped it carefully as it was still steaming hot.

"Toya always did make the best tea," she murmured to herself, as she set the tea down in her lap and looked over at her drawer. Kero was still asleep. Her eyes trailed over to the window where the sun was shining and where the birds were all singing as they flew past.

Such a nice day, but such a confusing one, she thought sullenly. She was about to get out of bed to grab her soup, when the drawer opened, and out flew Kero as he stretched.

"'Morning, Kero," Sakura said, as she drew the blankets back, swung her legs slowly over, and took her spoon and dipped it into the soup.

"'Morning, Sakura," Kero said with a loud yawn, and looked down. "I see food," he grinned, as he flew down and opened the package of crackers that were on the tray.

Sakura forced a smile and took a spoonful of chicken noodle soup, which tasted delicious on her tongue.

"How are the others?" Kero said between a mouthful of crackers.

"Syaoran called me about an hour ago," Sakura replied solemnly. She stared into her soup. "He said Meilin is a lot more calm, and she's resting well. He also said that he's not really tired, just sore."

Kero let out a big sigh. "I would give anything to know who - or what - turned the Cards like that on you, and why."

"Me too, Kero, me too." Sakura stirred her spoon in her soup with a worried frown on her face. No one is going to get hurt again because of me, she thought angrily. Not ever again.

"Sakura, you know it's not your fault." Kero exclaimed, reading her mind. He watched her with a concerning expression. "No matter how much you blame it on yourself, it's not your fault."

"Well then who's fault is it!" Sakura cried out, her fists balled up on the table. She hung her head to hide her tears. "Who's fault is it then.." she whispered.

"I wish I knew, kiddo," Kero replied softly, as he flew over onto her shoulder. "The answer will come, you just have to be patient."

Sakura nodded and scrubbed her tears away with the back of her hand. "You're right, Kero."

"That's the way, Sakura," Kero said lightly, as he flew back over to the desk.

"Yes," she replied. But that growing feeling in her gut did not go away. If it weren't for her carelessness, her friends wouldn't be in danger. If it weren't for her…

"Camp."

"What?" Kero furrowed his face in confusion.

"Camp," she repeated. A smile touched her lips. "They want me out at camp."

Kero just stared at her. "What are you talking about?"

"Kero, it's a pattern, don't you see?" When Kero still didn't get it, Sakura continued. "Look at the facts. Almost every time I've been confronted with the Cards, it was out in the forest. The Firey Card, the Illusion Card, the Arrow Card. The only reason why the Thunder Card wasn't out in the forest is because it can't conduct properly, so of course it was in the city. It can't just be a coincidence that the rest were hiding in the forests."

Kero's face grew more understanding at her every word, and he nodded. "You might be on to something, kiddo."

Sakura set her soup back down on the table with a slight smile still on her face. This was exactly what she was looking for.

"You should call the others and tell them to start packing," Kero said.

"No." Sakura replied.

"Sakura, if this is about all of this being your fault again, it's -"

"No, Kero, they're not coming. This is something I have to do on my own." Kero looked ready to protest again, but he shut his mouth sternly and nodded.

"Whatever you think is best, kiddo, I'll trust you on it." He rubbed his chin thoughtfully with a paw. "But what are you going to tell them?"

"Nothing." Sakura sighed and slowed brushed the sheets back to stand up. Carefully holding herself in front of the mirror, her whole body ached, but she had to get up sooner or later. She stared into her reflection; the cuts on her face hardened her face. "By the time they realise I'm gone, I'll already be out there."

"They will find you sooner or later, kiddo," Kero pointed out. Sakura nodded. "Those kids love you more than anything, and you leaving to camp without notice will not stop them from finding you."

"I know, Kero, but I have to do this. Maybe by the time they find me, this'll all be over with."

"Maybe so." Kero flew over onto her shoulder. "When do we leave?"

"Today." Sakura's brush grazed through her hair as she spoke. "We'll leave today, within the hour. We'll be there by tonight." Setting the brush down, her eyes pierced into her reflection. "Get ready Kero, 'cuz I know it's not gonna be easy."

A/N: It's been a LONG time since I've written in this fic, but I decided to start writing again. If I get enough good reviews from you guys, I'll keep on writing. Love ya guys, can't wait for your reviews (I hope!) xoxo Michelle