'Excuse me? I think we all have been trough that part already. You're falling behind, already…! Oh but don't worry, in two days you get rid of me, and you go to Meaikka. A lot worse there then with us, so your getting what you deserved anyway.

So, ready to go?'

Ywdoranc tried to answer, but he just couldn't, as Tonhmi used his power to prevent so.

'Oh, before I go, I have to finish with you all first.' Tonhmi said as a matter-of-factly, turning towards the others, still behind invisible walls, who paled.

XxxxxxX

Chapter 18

Tonhmi grinned as he watched the little group pale. They obviously thought something worse was about to happen, and that the 'Hell' he had described, was all a lie.

Well, yes and no.

Something was about to happen, but he did tell the truth.

'What?' Sakura blurted as she expected the worse.

'Oh, don't worry, it's just that we have to keep our name high, so I'm forced to make you forget all this.'

'Just! That's a big deal! I don't want to forget anything!' Tomoyo cried. At this moment, she was standing, and she hugged Eriol, as she was afraid to forget their 'moments' here to.

Tonhmi seemingly looked sorry, but stayed with his decision. 'No can't do.'

'Can't you just make us forget only the part about the funny Hell?' Sakura asked. 'Because I know we went trough some scary and painful things, but good things happened to, and I don't want to forget those!'

'Good things? Like what?' Touya asked his little sister unbelievingly.

Sakura didn't really gave an answer, as she turned crimson red, doing her best to not look at Syaoran. Touya did understand though, and shot daggers at the so-called brat, growling something like 'I don't mind her forgetting the brat…'

Tonhmi sniggered behind his hand. 'I suppose I can try so. I sure wouldn't want to forget about my lovely wife!'

'He has a wife?' Meilin mumbled. ' Now I really want to know what he looks like!'

'So, you're all ready? I'll erase you're memory, only from the definition of Hell, alright?'

All nodded.

'Oh, and of course, the reason of everything, you have to get your cards back, young lady. Allow me to do that first, before we forget.' The old man went to Ywdoranc again, as he placed his hands in front of numbed man. Slowly, his hand melted in the chest, giving of a faint glow. Once inside, cards flew out, wavering in the air for a moment, and then retrieving to Sakura's hands once more. Last to fly out, was a speck of light, that flew right into Sakura's hearth.

'My cards!' Sakura squeaked happily. And touching her heart, she asked 'Was that light, the thing he took from Clow-sama?'

Eriol and Tonhmi both nodded, as the last one said 'But you will never know what it is, if you don't mind. It's not just a light, it's something beyond mortals to understand.' Eriol nodded again, at this statement. 'Ywdoranc thought he knew what it was, but he was very wrong about that.'

Sakura wavered, but then shrugged. 'Oh well, I've it back anyway.'

'Now, all close your eyes, the process begins.' Tonhmi said is a serious voice, though he still had a grin on his face. All closed their eyes, while Tomoyo leaned against Eriol, and Sakura quietly took Syaoran's hand.

'Oh, and if you open your eyes later, you'll be at the place where you have been, before you arrived here. I think that would be the festival. Remember, time hasn't changed there, so don't do anything stupid! No one knows that you've been gone.'

He walked past everyone, though no one could see what he was doing. When a light began to show, they all heard Tonhmi for the last time.

'Bye bye!'

XxxxxxX

Sakura opened her eyes, blinking a few times and seeing herself standing in front of a food-stand, the salesman asking her what she wanted. Next to her, stood Meilin, blinking hard, getting used to the light.

'Miss, can I help you?' The sales man asked for the second time. Sakura blinked again. She moved her hand a bit, realizing Syaoran didn't hold it anymore.

'Miss!' The salesman almost screamed, as it was obvious Sakura didn't listen at all. She saw the food-stand again, this time realizing what that meant, and quickly stammered an excuse, before ordering the first thing that came in her mind, enough for 10 people. She paid at got out of the line, taking Meilin with her, to the others who stood beside the stand.

Eriol, Touya, Yukito, Suppy and Ruby weren't there, as she realized she had bought to much food. Without a word, Syaoran took all the food from her, so she didn't have to carry it, while he took her hand with his free hand.

Without a word, they all walked to a quiet place, where they sat down to eat. It didn't take long, before Eriol, with Suppy and Nakuru, in her human form again, joined them to eat. They all were starved, though time obviously hadn't changed here.

They didn't talk much, as they all had their own creepy thoughts. While Kero got out of his hiding place, he began to eat his own part, as well as that from Yukito and Touya.

The silence was uncomfortable, and Sakura grew tired of it. She wanted to hear them all talk, to know if everything was okay, so she blurted out the first thing that came to her mind.

'I think I've forgotten something.'

Her friends looked at her, and then started to laugh, for no special reason.

XxxxxxX

It was already getting dark, and most had gone home already. Eriol brought Tomoyo home, while Nakuru and Suppy went ahead. Meilin was wise enough to let Syaoran bring Sakura home, and went to his apartment alone.

Sakura's hand was still in his, as they slowly walked home, not really wanting to get there. Sakura wondered for a while about the past hours, sitting in the park.

They all had forgotten something, though nobody knew what. The stress they felt when they arrived in this dimension was gone with all the laughing. In the end, they did talk about what had happened.

She had asked Eriol if he knew about the light that had flown in her heart, if he knew what it was. Sadly enough, he knew nothing about it, only that it was beyond mortals to understand. She didn't think she would ever know it at all.

Syaoran's hand in hers gave great comfort, while she wondered how they had gotten together in the first place. It had happened so darn fast. Sadly enough, they reached her house, and they stood still for a while.

The door opened and Touya came out, glaring at Syaoran, and motioning Sakura to come in. He definitely didn't like it they were holding hands. Not being stupid enough to actually do anything against Touya's will, they let go with a soft 'see you tomorrow'.

As Sakura walked in the house, Touya gave one last glare at Syaoran, before he closed the door.

XxxxxxX

A week had passed.

Sakura and Syaoran spent most of their free time together. Most of the time, Meilin was hanging around as well, and Tomoyo and Eriol often came to. But there was no such thing as dating, at least, not later on the evening. Touya had made strict rules for Sakura, and she had to be home before dinner.

Sadly enough for Syaoran, he could never do something when she went home, for Touya always stood by the door, glaring hard, and making sure nothing happened.

As for Tomoyo and Eriol, they went on dates, a lot. Almost every night. After school, they normally would hang around with their friends first, then eat dinner together, followed by a date.

This made things harder for Syaoran and Sakura, for they were always together, but never left alone. It seemed they were two very good friends, in stead of lovers.

But today, for Syaoran, and a bit for Sakura, was very special. School started normal, and so was the rest of the day, until the point Syaoran brought Sakura home.

As always, Touya opened the door, before anyone could ring the bell. Touya glared hard as usual, and Syaoran turned to Sakura to say goodnight. A bit sorrow in his eyes as usual.

But in stead, he saw Sakura frowning at her brother, and then an evil smile crept upon her lips. She turned to Syaoran, while with one hand, she grabbed his shirt, and pulled him towards her.

Softly, her lips touched his, while her hands circled around his neck and she closed her eyes. Syaoran stood there quite shocked for a moment, but then his arms circled around her waist, and he returned the kiss.

Touya stood very dumbfounded for a moment, and he was about to yell at them when he changed his mind. He cursed, knowing he couldn't do anything, because his little sister had started, and not the brat, and closed the door with a bang.

Sakura smirked in the kiss, and Syaoran pulled back asking 'Was that for me, or to get revenge on your brother?'

'Both.' She answered, as he kissed her again, this time with more passion. He pulled her closer to him, while she parted her lips to let his tongue enter.

XxxxxxX

As Sakura went inside, Syaoran walked home. His mood was really good and he felt like jumping. Not that he did…

Arriving at his apartment, he was surprised to hear Meilin telling his mother called. He didn't look forward to the conversation, and he cursed himself for almost forgetting why he had come here in the first place.

As he heard the phone connecting, he sighed to prepare.

'Hello, Li Yelen speaking.'

Syaoran almost wanted to throw the phone away, but restrained himself. After all, he did love his mother, just not his mission.

'Hello mother, you called?'

'Syaoran, dear! How's life? Did you get the Clowcards? Had any trouble? Oh, wait, I already heard there was trouble, but tell me about the rest, for Meilin didn't want to answer!'

He had to laugh a bit, hearing this familiar voice again, ranting on and on. 'All is well now, mother. But I don't have the cards, and I wont get them…'

He wanted to say more but Yelen cut him short. 'NANI!'

'Let me explain, mother.' He begged. She agreed, and he told her the story. About his first attempts, about Ywdoranc, Sakura, his friends, real friends, the cards and of course, about the fact that the card captor was now his girlfriend.

'Hmpff… you really screwed up your mission.' Yelen accused him, and he cringed. 'You do know what this means, now do you? The elders have to discuss this, and probably will come to the conclusion that the only way to handle this is to take the cards by force or marry her.'

Syaoran swallowed. And again. 'Nani…? Those cards are rightfully hers, we can't take it from her. And marry her… God, I love her, but I can't ask her that. She is way to young! And so am I… Neither of us are supposed to think about these things at our age!'

'Hmm… maybe you're right, maybe not. I'll talk to the elders, and call you back, okay dear?'

'Okay, and call Eriol to, he knows a lot more about this then all the combined.'

'I promise, take care, and hug Meilin for me.'

'I will. Bye, mother.' As he hung up the phone, he smiled strangely as Meilin entered.

'What are you smiling about?' she asked curious. Normally, when Yelen called, it would mean bad news. She would have expected that Yelen would be agitated for the failing of Syaoran's mission.

Syaoran looked at his cousin and smirked. 'Who would have believed that she didn't disown me this instant?'

'So what did she say?'

'She is going to talk with the elders, suspecting that they conclude in two options. Taking the cards by force, or marrying her. And she will advise Eriol on this matter. So, who knows what's going to happen.'

Meilin fell anime style. 'That's even worse…'

XxxxxxX

Soooo… that's was quite a fast update, don't you think? Owh, for the ones who didn't get the "hell" part, I was just twisting al normal thoughts, and making up something different… that doesn't explain anything, now does it?

Oh wel, it doesn't matter, for they themselves don't even remember it

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