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Authors Notes: I would like to say, I'm really, Really sorry for not updating in a while. Lots of things had been happening, one I had to move and then I just didn't feel inspired to write. Oks umm since I haven't updated in a while I have a treat for all of you on this fanfic. Hahaha for some reason I'm on a roll with this. I have already written ch.4 I just need to type it. So it should be out on Saturday along with my other fic, DYSTWR. So look forward for the next chapter! Thanks and on with the story!

Those of the Past Awake in the Present

By

Just-Human

Ch.3 Grow

"Hello Eirol," Syaoran said with a sigh. "This is my cousin Meilin."

"Well how do you do. I'm, as you could guess now, Eirol. Today your first day at this school?"

"Yes, though I have been in this town before. I was here a year ago with Syaoran."

"Ahh, I see. Well wont you join us for lunch?"

"We were just on our way Eirol," Syaoran said with obvious distaste. He grabbed hold of Meilin's hand and took off toward the usual tree. As she past Eirol they both caught each others eye, looking in them she knew; she knew right then that he remembered. Yes, I remember too. Heaving a sigh she thought, how will things between us be like now? The past is unchangeable but… still… Shaking her head to clear those thoughts away she looked to the side of her. Syaoran it seems doesn't like Clow very much. Smiling she slightly gripped his hand a little tighter. Syaoran was there, she knew that he would be there for her if she ever needed it.

The tree in itself was very impressive; it was huge with large branches falling out over the ground. It also seemed ancient, as if it had a life source all on its own.

"Hey there. I was just wondering where you two were." Sakura said as she approached them coming.

"Oh we just had a run in with Eirol." Syaoran shrugged.

"Our conversations aren't as bad as you say; in fact, I would say they are very entertaining"

"Eirol I don't believe I invited you to come."

"Oh no you didn't, Sakura did." Eirol smiled cheekily. "By the way Meilin have you gotten your lunch ID yet?"

"That's what I forgot to do," Meilin said as she snapped her fingers. "I'll see you guys in class, I have to get this before I forget again."

"Why don't I go with you?" Eirol asked.

"Sure."

"Hey Wait! No I'll go with you." Syaoran said defiantly.

"What's the matter Syaoran? You're being awfully protective of me." Meilin teased.

Syaoran blushed, "No I- humph fine I'll see you in class."

"Alright."

Walking side bye side with Eirol towards the office buildings, they fell into a uncomfortable silence. Neither of them talked in fear of what the other may say, as if even if this silence was tense who knows what may happen once one of them started talking. An argument for instance might appear, or maybe an actual magical fight which would not be good not only for them but the surrounding people.

Sighing out loud Eirol decided that he should end this unwelcome silence.

"Look about what happened-"

"We were so happy back then, weren't we." Meilin interrupted.

Startled he looked at her, then as if consider her words he added wistfully, "Yeah… it was nice."

"It was just the three of us back then. Without worries, without pains, without unpleasant memories. But we all knew it wouldn't last. Nothing that good ever lasts."

"Yeah…" Eirol whispered. "Good things never last long, there's always an end to it."

For the rest of the day it seemed to past with ease. It wasn't soon that the school day was over. For some reason Meilin decided to avoid Eirol, and was lucky she didn't have him for her last class. No, I'm avoiding him right now only because it seems he just can't wait to talk about the past, she thought sarcastically. Grabbing her backpack she headed out of the classroom. Upon walking in front of the Library she paused. A power born from and of magic itself. Sighing and shaking her head she thought, now isn't really a good time to be thinking about this. Maybe after a good nights rest, but not right now. With that she left the school building.

As she was walking home, she felt it. It was the first of many that would come. Turning around the corner, she went towards the direction where the magic was coming from. It seemed as though the source of it was coming from the forest that lay ahead of her. So far the magic was very weak, but she knew better. This was just the beginning of it.


Running a hand through his head Eirol, or should we call him Clow Reed, walked along the streets toward his house. Today had been very, how should he word it… interesting? Awkward? Edgy? Shaking his head he decided not to go very deep on the subject of Meilin, even though lately she had been on his mind. She doesn't seem all that deferent either. I wonder though how she got her memories back.

Just about to cross the street, Eirol noticed just the person that was on his mind. Meilin seemed to pause in her decision to go one way then ran. What was she up to? Closing his eyes the seemed to feel the air around him. That's was when he picked it up. A weak power that was coming from the direction Meilin was going. It's them, he thought. But how, its way to early for them to be coming. Something must have been happening out there. But what? Or maybe someone told? Who knows.

Running a hand through his hair again he took off after her.

Why did he?

Even he didn't know.


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JovianShe-Wolf: Thank you! And hmmm well I'm sorta leaning, so far anyways, in the uhh Syaoran/Meilin/Eirol love triangle thingy. Im not very good at such things so hopefully you liked the little teases here and there about the three of them.

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