Dark Wild Nights

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. I am only using them in a short work of fiction. I am doing this for fun not for profit, so don't sue me. As I have nothing but a small kennel that I use as my house. It's not much but I like it and you can't have it.

Chapter 5

dream

Sakura looked around her wondering where she was. In all reality it looked like she was in a saloon from the old west. All around her were men and women drinking and listening to music. Though Sakura noticed that the women were wearing hardly anything.

Sakura glanced down to see what she was wearing and was shocked to see that she was wearing a very short dress. It was a light blue with a corset top that barley covered her nipples and the skirt went down to her mid thigh. Sakura had never worn anything so skimpy before (besides her swim suit) but strangely enough she felt very comfortable in it. She didn't even mind the men leering at her when she brought them their drinks. Not sure what she was supposed to do, so she just went with the flow.

Sakura placed the drinks on her tray down in front of two patrons. "There you go boys."

"Who are you calling boys there sugar?" one man slurred as he groped her ass. "If you want I can show you how much of a man I am."

"I'm sure you would like to show me that," Sakura said evenly slipping away from his hand. "Unfortunately I'm kind of busy right now."

Sakura walked away before he could say any more. Sakura shook her head not knowing how she could stay so calm. She made her way to the bar where a couple of the other girls were standing.

"Looks like it's gonna be a really slow night, eh girls?" Sakura said to them.

Before anyone could say anything else, a gust of wind came ripping through the saloon. Everyone looked towards the door. There, standing in the doorway was a man who gave off a powerful aura. He was tall, with pale hair and light blue eyes. He looked around the saloon until he spotted Sakura. He smiled at her and then made his way over to a table in the corner.

"Well it looks like your night just picked up, Lily." said the dark haired girl beside her, while she turned to face her. "I'm not sure how you get so lucky all the time girl."

"Neither do I," Sakura (Lily) replied as she accepted the drink that the bartender handed her. "I must just be lucky."

With a smile, Sakura started over to the corner table. She skillfully avoided the hands that reached out to grab her. As she got closer she felt the man's powerful aura become menacing and evil. Sakura faltered a little bit and he gave her a reassuring smile. When she saw the smile, Sakura screamed because he had fangs. Fangs that, she saw, were still covered with fresh blood.

end of dream

Sakura opened her eyes as she sat bolt upright gasping for air. She looked around her and found that she was safe in her room. She could here footsteps pounding up the stairs and wondered what was going on. Not a minute later her father burst into her room. Closely followed by Touya and Yukiot.

"Sakura, are you alright?" her father demanded as he sat on the edge of her bed.

"Y..yes I am." Sakura told him, wondering why her voice was shaky. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"Well you were just screaming like a banshee." Yukiot told her with a thoughtful look on his face.

"Was I?" mused Sakura. "I don't remember screaming. All I remember is waking up, but I was disoriented, I didn't know where I was."

"You probably just had a bad dream." Fujikitaka said, confident his child was in no danger. "I'm going to go downstairs and finish making breakfast."

With that he stood up and walked downstairs. Touya and Yukiot lingered not quit sure what to do.

"You guys don't have to stay. I'm fine. I promise." Sakura told him.

"We can see that," Yukiot began, "but if you could have heard your scream. It was enough to raise the dead and make your blood run cold."

"I'm fine." Sakura told him firmly. "Since I'm up this early anyway, I might as well get ready for school. So if the two of you don't mind."

Getting the hint, Touya and Yukiot left the room, but not without one last doubtful look over their shoulders'. When the door finally closed, Sakura shook her head and climbed out of bed.

"They aren't over reacting, you know," a voice said from behind her.

"I have a feeling that they aren't." Sakura said, not surprised by the voice at all. "The thing is, Kero that I don't remember. I feel as though something happened and it's important that I remember. But I can't. Does that make any sense, Kero?"

Kero looked at his mistress. It hurt him to see her looking so helpless. Sakura was such a strong person; one almost forgot that she was only fourteen years old. She had gone up against many obstacles and over came them all. There were times that she almost broke down, but she always came through. Her friends were always there for her. That's where her real strength lies.

"Don't worry about it too much Sakura." Kero told her as he patted her shoulder. "You'll remember in time."

"But what if I don't?" Sakura said, obviously still worrying about it. "What if it's something that could hurt my friends or family? What if I can't stop this new evil? What if I let everyone down?"

"You can carry on with the 'what ifs' all you want," Kero interrupted her, "they won't help you prepare. With each question you start a new scenario. You can't prepare for them all. Sure you have doubts about this, who wouldn't? Just remember one thing, ok?"

"What's that?" Sakura asked calming down.

"That you have never let anyone down." Kero stated. "You have always pulled through no matter how hard it was."

"Thanks Kero," Sakura told him as she gave him a hug. "I needed to hear that."

"I know you did." Kero hugged her back. After a minute he pulled back. "You had better get ready for school and get down stairs before everyone starts wondering what's going on."

"Yeah I guess you're right." Sakura agreed then walked over to her closet.

Kero's right, Sakura thought as she got ready. I've never failed my friends and I don't intend to start now. You just have to work harder at it, a small voice commented. Syaoran isn't here to back you up this time.

Sakura paused momentarily while brushing her hair. Where had that come from? Sure she had been thinking about that a lot lately but that didn't really mean anything. Sure it don't girl, the voice taunted. It's normal to think about a guy every time you turn around. That's ok but if you still think that all you feel towards him is friendship, you need to talk to you subconscious.

Sakura shook her head as she grabbed her backpack and headed downstairs. She would have to focus and she couldn't do that while she was thinking about Syaoran.

"It took you long enough, squirt." Touya said as she entered the kitchen.

"I have a lot of stuff on my mind right now." Sakura said absently as she sat down at the table.

Still lost in thought, Sakura didn't notice the look that the other occupants in the room shared. They were getting worried again. Sakura just wasn't being herself. However they all mutually and silently agreed that they would let her work it all out. If she needed or wanted their help she would ask them.

In short it was a very quiet meal, as no one said much. Each was occupied with their own thoughts. By the time breakfast was done, Touya and Yukiot had decided (individually) to talk to Kero to see if Sakura had said anything to him.

"That was great, dad." Sakura told him as she got up from the table. "I should get going. See you all later."

"See you after school Sakura." Touya and Yukiot chimed together.

"I'm going to be home late, so you're going to have to find something for supper, ok Sakura?" Fujikitaka informed his daughter.

"No problem, dad. I'll make supper when I get back from cheerleading practice." Sakura told him as she finished strapping on her roller blades and headed out the door.

"I wish she would talk to us," Yukiot said as the door closed.

"If she doesn't want to then what can we do about it? All we can do is be there for when she is ready to talk." Fujikitaka told the boys as he got his things together for work. "I'll see you guys when I get back from work."

Touya and Yukiot said their goodbyes and waited for the door to close. As soon as it had they raced up the stairs and into Sakura's room. It appeared that Kero had been expecting them cause he was floating above Sakura's bed with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Once the two were fully in the room, Kero transformed. Upon seeing Kero transform, Yukiot did as well. Touya simply sat down on Sakura's bed, waiting for the two guardians to finish.

"Did she say anything to you about what happened this morning, Keroberous?" Touya asked as soon as they were done.

"All she told me was that she didn't remember her dream and that she felt that it was important." Keroberous told them as he sat in front of the bed and Yue hovered near by. "After that she went all really insecure about things. She started to question her abilities, even though I told her it was all going to be ok."

"That would explain why she was so distant this morning." Touya mused.

"Do you think that her dream is tied or related to this new threat?" Keroberous asked Yue.

"It could be." Yue said slowly. "It would explain why Sakura thinks the dream is important. That dream may even hold some clues as to what this new threat is."

"Is something after Sakura?" Touya demanded.

"We're not really sure, Touya," Keroberous admitted.

"All we know is that a dark force is heading this way. We are positive that Sakura can fight what ever it is when the time comes." Yue explained.

"Aren't you two supposed to keep her out of trouble?" asked a skeptic Touya.

"We are supposed to protect her with our lives and that is what we will do." Yue replied calmly. "We are not her babysitters. She is a very powerful sorceress and evil is always drawn to the powerful. There will be times throughout Sakura's life where she will need to fight!"

"And," Keroberous cut in, "when those times come, we will be there for her. Sakura's friends will not let her fall. They will help her all they can cause they are her strength."

"Clow is also back and will not let Sakura come to any harm." Yue concluded.

"I thought that Clow Reed was dead." Touya said clearly confused.

"He has been reincarnated in the form on Sakura's friend Eriol Hiiragazawa. Eriol has most of Clows memories and powers." Yue explained.

"Now that I have all that sorted out," Touya began, "I'm going to go downstairs and clean up."

With that, Touya got up off the bed and went downstairs. The guardians watched him for a second before transforming back into their borrowed forms. Kero began to play his video games and Yukiot went downstairs to find his lover.

Yukiot found Touya standing over the kitchen sink with his head down and shoulders hunched. Yukiot's heart constricted seeing his boyfriend like this. Yukiot walked over to Touya and put his arms around Touya's waist and laid his head on his shoulder.

The pair stayed like that for several minutes. Both taking comfort from the other. Both knowing the worry the other held in his heart for Sakura.

"She'll be alright, Touya." Yukiot whispered after a while.

"I know she will be," Touya told him as he turned around in Yukiot's arms. "I just can't help worrying about her."

Touya looked so lost and helpless that Yukiot couldn't help but lean up and kiss him. It was soft and sweet as Yukiot was trying to reassure Touya. After a couple minutes the two drew apart for air.

"Of course you're worried, Touya," Yukiot told him as he ran his hands through Touya's hair. "You wouldn't be a very good big brother it you weren't."

"Yeah I guess your right," Touya agreed as he gathered Yukiot close and kissed him again.

To Be Continued . . . . . . . . .

AN: I know that I haven't updated in a while but my computer crashed and I didn't have access to another one. However I was able to write the chapters on paper so all I had to do was type it up. Good idea or what??? Anyway please review and tell me if it was worth the wait.