War With Fate

Chapter 8 – A Split Down the Road

"Haha…your end is just around the corner Cherry Blossom. Which option did you choose? Oh wait, there is no option but death." the menacing voice laughed evilly.

"But, I must admit, I've underestimated your powers. Some people say you've come this far, don't give up. However, in your situation, there's no other way BUT to give up. So, just give in to fate and I promise you will die a little less painful." another voice said.

"No, I will never give in to you. I will fight to the end." Sakura shouted back.

"Well, that's your choice but don't say we didn't tell you so." they said.

Sakura woke up from her nightmare and found that it was only 6 am; too early for school which was rare because she was usually late. Taking advantage of her early morning, she woke up and decided to make breakfast for Syaoran and Meirin. However, Syaoran was already cooking in the kitchen.

"Did you have another nightmare?" Syaoran asked, looking at her in concern.

"Ya, how did you know? You read my mind again?" Sakura replied.

"Well, you look so pale that I don't need to read your mind." Syaoran teased her.

She did look really pale as she remembered the menacing voices mocking her.

"Don't listen to them. They are just trying to discourage you so it will be easier for them to fight us." Syaoran said.

"How'd you know about the voices?" Sakura asked.

"Silly, they have been trying to discourage me too. I mean, this is OUR battle, not only yours." Syaoran smiled back even though this was no laughing matter.

"Do you really think we'll die?" Sakura asked so suddenly that Syaoran almost dropped the salt.

Turning to her with a serious look he answered, "To tell you the truth Sakura, I'm not sure. Sometimes, I feel that we can defeat it but honestly, I have doubts too."

For a moment, there was silence between them as they both pondered the same question.

"Well, let's eat our breakfast and get ready for school. We'll just have to deal with it when it comes. There's nothing we can do now." Syaoran said.

"Ya, you're right. Whatever the outcome is, I don't mind because I know that I have tried my hardest." Sakura said.

At School

Tomoyo, Eriol and Meirin all noticed the tense atmosphere surrounding Sakura and Syaoran as they both worried over the final battle.

"They must be really worried about the battle with the Dark Ones." Tomoyo stated watching Sakura absent-mindedly do her homework.

"Don't worry; those two will be able to overcome it. They always have surprised us." Eriol said.

"But this time, they are fighting against fate. Can they really win against a predetermined result?" Tomoyo started to sob.

"We're all worried Tomoyo, but we need to be strong. If it's this hard on us, imagine how hard it must be for them. We have to give them support especially us without magic." Meirin said.

Tomoyo wiped away her tears and nodded. Sakura, I'll fight by your side even if I don't have any magic powers. You can always count on me.

"Hey, what are you guys talking about? Tomoyo, are you okay? Why are your eyes all red and puffy?" Chiharu asked.

"Ya, did you cry Tomoyo?" Rika added.

"Well, you know, crying first originated…" this time Takashi stopped himself because he caught all the glares his friends gave him.

"No, no, I'm fine thank you. I was just tired and I yawned. Usually when I yawn, I get tears in my eyes. Really, I'm fine." Tomoyo tried to smile but her friends didn't seem too convinced. However, they seemed to have notice something different about the atmosphere and decided to leave it at that.

After School

Sakura knew Syaoran had soccer practice after school and she decided to surprise him by waiting for him after the practice.

As she approached the gym, she heard two voices talking. It sounded like Syaoran but she couldn't really figure out who he was talking to. Hiding behind a door, she decided to see. She knew it wasn't nice to eavesdrop but she couldn't help it.

She saw that Syaoran was talking to Jane and he had his arms around her.

"Hey, thank you for watching my practice today. I play a lot better when you're around." Syaoran gave her a hug.

"No problem…are you having a fever Syaoran? You would never hug me." Jane said placing her hand on his forehead. Nope, temperature seems fine.

Taking her hand, he said, "Why would I never hug you Jane? You're so beautiful; anyone would die to have a hug from you."

"Aren't you going out with Sakura?" Jane asked.

"Sakura…" Syaoran seemed to wonder.

"Your girlfriend, you know, Sakura Kinomoto." Jane said in disbelief.

"Oh, her, ya we are going out. But you see, I was just using her to get close to you. Isn't that such a nice trick?" Syaoran told her.

"Um…I guess. But even to me, it seems pretty low. Maybe you should break things off with her first before you ask me out. Later Syaoran." Jane shook his arms away and walked off.

"No problem, I'll break up with her tonight!" Syaoran called after her.

Sakura ran as fast as she could before he caught sight of her. She kept running without knowing where she was going. How could he do this to me? Syaoran, why are you doing this? I thought you loved me. You THOUGHT he loved you, but really he didn't. Now you finally realize that Syaoran was only using you. Give in to it already my cherry blossom; it would be less painful as I had said. The menacing voice said in her head. No, please, I don't want to believe this. Syaoran…why? Streams of tears slid down her face as she ran away from the school.

Back at the School

Syaoran was just leaving the change room when he saw Eron with…Sakura!

"Eron, what do I do? I can't believe this happened." Sakura sobbed and leaned her head against Eron.

"Don't worry; I'll beat that Syaoran up. I knew he was up to no good, I can't believe he would do such a thing to you." Eron gently hugged her.

"I don't love him anymore Eron, I…I actually have something to say to you." Sakura said.

Eron looked at her, and said, "I'm always hear to listen Sakura."

"Well, I just wanted to say that lately, I have come to realize that I don't really love Syaoran and that I actually love you instead. I have been trying to break things off with him, but I could never do it. Now, this is a perfect chance to break up with him. I promise, once I break up with him, I'll come back to you." Sakura said.

"I believe you Sakura, I love you too." Eron replied.

"Well, I better go now, Syaoran would be wondering where I went. Tonight, I'm going to break up with him and tomorrow we can be an official couple." Sakura gave a quick kiss on his cheek and left.

Syaoran was stunned by what he had heard. No way, this would never happen. Sakura would never lie to me and she would definitely not cheat on me. I don't believe this. I won't believe it. Oh, but you have to, my dear little wolf. You witnessed it, you were merely a toy that Sakura wanted. And now, she wants to be with Eron and break up with you. A menacing voice said in his head. No, I will not believe this. But deep down, he knew that he was having doubts about Sakura's faith to him.

At Syaoran's apartment

Sakura walked into the door and found Syaoran calmly seated on the couch.

"Syaoran…I have something to ask you." Sakura said.

"Good, because I do too." Syaoran said.

They both looked at each other, but not with the same eyes that showed love, but with eyes that showed confusion and hurt.

Sakura recalled the incident that she saw earlier and she started to get mad especially because of Syaoran's attitude at the current moment.

"Well, I'm sorry Mr. Li for wasting your time. Before you break things off with me, I'm breaking things off with you first. I don't want to be your little toy anymore. If you love Jane, then go ahead; see if I care!" Sakura shouted not knowing what she had said.

Jane? Who ever said anything about Jane? But whatever, I still can't forget what I heard today. "Miss Kinomoto, I was expecting you to break things off with me. But I never knew you were such a cruel and heartless person that would cheat on me. Why do you even bother trying to act nice when you're just as low as the rest of the others? I can't believe you were telling Eron that you have loved him all this time and that I was merely your experiment." Syaoran shouted back.

Eron? How did Eron get involved? It's between Syaoran, Jane and I. "I don't know what you're talking about. And I definitely have no idea how Eron got involved. But if you're calling me low, you should reflect on yourself. You are the low one here, trying to trick me the whole time so you could get close to Jane!" Sakura said.

By this time, the two were not thinking at all about what they're saying; they're too hurt and confused.

"Fine then, let's break up so we can each go our separate ways and not be each other's lab rat." Syaoran said.

"FINE! WE'RE OVER!" Sakura ran into her room and started to pack all her things. She quickly dialed Tomoyo's number and told her that she would be staying for a couple of days. Before Tomoyo could question her, she had already hung up.

Meirin got home and already realized that there was something wrong. Indeed, she saw Sakura packing all her belongings.

"Sakura, where are you going?" Meirin asked.

"Sorry Meirin, but I'm leaving to live at Tomoyo's house. If you're wondering why, ask your selfish, cruel, heartless cousin. I don't want to talk about it. See you tomorrow." Sakura abruptly finished her sentence and slammed the door.

"Syaoran, what have you done?" Meirin asked accusingly.

"It's over Meirin. We broke up." Syaoran simply answered.

"But…why?" Meirin asked.

"Let's just say, we killed ourselves before fate could get to us." With that, Syaoran went to his room and shut himself up.

At Tomoyo's house

"I hate him Tomoyo. How can I be so stupid to think that my rival could actually love me back?" Sakura cried.

"Aww…Sakura, please don't cry. After hearing what you have said, I don't know but I feel that Syaoran would never do that." Tomoyo said.

"No, but he did. I saw him with my own eyes; there's no denying it. I'm so blind Tomoyo, I really am." Sakura cried even more.

Tomoyo didn't say anything else afterwards because she felt it was best to let Sakura cry it all out.

Later that night

Sakura had cried so much that she had cried herself to sleep.

What have you done Syaoran? I'm very disappointed in you. I trusted you with my best friend and you dare to do something like this to her. Tomoyo thought to herself and couldn't help letting a tear slide down her face. Seeing her two best friends become a couple was one of the best memories of her life, but seeing them break up was one of the worst.

In the middle of the night

Sakura woke up and couldn't sleep again. She remembered her argument between Syaoran and her and couldn't help to cry again.

Syaoran, I can't believe this happened. However, I hate myself now; because even if this had happened, I can't bring myself to hating you. Why can't I stop loving you?

At Syaoran's apartment

Sakura, I still love you. I know you love Eron but I can't believe you would cheat on me. Why? Why did this happen? Syaoran thought to himself as he recalled the argument once again in his head.

End of Chapter 8

This isn't a good time for an argument between Sakura and Syaoran. What exactly happened after school that day? Did they really cheat on each other? Keep reading on!

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