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Summary: Summary: A certain note read-" Hey, come near the Dolphin-fountain at 12 tonight. Christmas surprise awaits you! Sshhh... Keep it a secret." What's going on? Who wrote this to whom? Read and find out!

143 my reviewers! Well, do you know what 143 are? It's I love you! That's all! You see, I is 1 'cause it is a 1-letter word, love is 4 'cause it contains four letters and you is three for the same reason! Sappy I know.

LupineLightning-IllusionDragon: Thank you! As always! And, yes Syao is here and i hope this chappie is funny!

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Sakura-Moonlight: Thaks 4 the review! Well, the confusion is supposed to be the fact that everybody is clueless about what is going on. Clandestine Rendezvous means SECRET MEETING. Hope you r not confused about the story! Ha ha! Jus kidding.

LAST CHAPTER:

Takashi:

I am coming Chi! Takashi cheered inside as he ran towards the entrance as quietly as possible. He entered the clearing ignorant of the surprise in everyone's faces who where hiding there.

He walked towards the Dolphin-fountain, as he realized that Chiharu was not there yet. But before he could even cross half the distance, he stopped dead. He was sure he had heard some one behind him. Muffled footsteps. Yes, someone was definitely behind him.

He whirled around and stared suspiciously at the entrance.

" Who's there?" he called out, his voice deep and full of authority.

He watched stunned as a figure leapt into the clearing and pushed him to the ground. An instant later, he felt the hard ground beneath him hit his head. He let out a pained gasp. Opening his eyes, he stared at his attacker, as he heard him let out a surprised gasp.

"LI!"

"TAKASHI!"

CHAPTER 5:

THE CLANDESTINE RENDEZVOUS: PART IV

Syaoran:

Syaoran glances at his watch, as he jumped out of his second floor window… It was already 12:05. He couldn't help rolling his eyes, as he landed perfectly. This is too early for her. I wonder what surprise she is gonna give me? Hee hee, I wouldn't mind even if it were the usual hot snogging session. Hmm, let's see, I am gonna make her want me like no tomorrow. Hee hee heee! She is gonna be begging me by the end of it! He decided with an evil glint in his eyes, a sexy smirk playing across his lips.

The smirk soon melted, when he noticed a figure dart towards the garden. His eyes narrowed dangerously. What the bloody hell! He ran stealthily behind the figure. Smirking, he planned his move. An intruder hey? As if anyone can just come into the Li mansion and get away with the theft! A frown adorned his face as a thought entered his mind. What about the security system? Why didn't the alarm go off? ' That's because you turned it off today evening you idiot.' A voice said, inside his head. He sweat dropped.

Hee hee, right! ' Oohh, I don't know how in the name of hell did Sakura accept you as her boyfriend. You are so stupid.' Shut up! I am not! I am brave and courageous, handsome and can make any girl swoon… ' Idiot, you are stating the same thing in different words. I am so damn right. You are stupid!

AAAHHH get lost and leave me alone! I need to concentrate. I don't need an asshole of a mind like you disturbing my concentration! You are supposed to help me!

You know? That's a stupid excuse. Tut tut tut, so like Li Syaoran. Being stupid is a part of the blood.

What? Shut up, shut the hell up! Don't you dare bring my family blood in this! Oh god, forgive my stupid brain for it's stupid thoughts about my family blood!

' Haa haa! there! You accepted that you are stupid!'

Yeah right, and you are a part of it too! Now SHUT THE HELL UP!

He had reached the path leading to the entrance to the Dolphin-fountain and he could make out the silhouette of the supposed-thief guy. He saw that ass (meaning the guy) turn the corner leading to the entrance of the Dolphin-fountain. Making as little sound as possible, he made his way to the turning and leaned against the tree at the entrance. He had been lucky that the guy had had his back to Syaoran when he had been running towards the entrance. But Syaoran wasn't so sure now. He peeped around the tree slowly and watched, the man stop dead in his tracks. He frowned. Though the person's back was facing him, Syaoran realized that the person looked a bit familiar.

He quickly withdrew, as he saw the person turn around.

"Who's there?", He heard a deep voice. Syaoran frowned again. The voice seemed so familiar! But, he pushed all those thoughts behind. The time was crucial. The person might be armed. He didn't want to take risk. He had to catch the thief by surprise. So, without hesitating to see who the guy was, Syaoran pounced on the man full force and pushed him down. He threw a punch on the man's jaw and heard a groan escape from him.

But something made Syaoran stop and look at the guys face. He just seemed too familiar and Syaoran couldn't help but want to see who the guy was.

He gasped as he realized, who was below him.

" Takashi!"

" Li!"

Takashi massaged his arm as he stared at Syaoran as though he was seeing a ghost.

" Damn you man! Get of me!"

Syaoran hastily stood up. " What the hell are you doing here man! Sneaking out at the night like that! I thought you were a thief or something!"

"You scared the hell out of me! Why the hell did you jump on me like that? Well… speaking about jumping did you know that…." Takashi was interrupted by a furious looking Syaoran.

" Takashi! You still haven't told me why you are here!" He hissed angrily.

Takashi backed away raising his hands in surrender " Whoa there! No need to get so angry man, I was only waiting…For…the….Surp…… HEY! HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! WHAT WERE YOU DOING HERE!"

It was Syaoran's turn to gape at him. Damn what the hell shall I tell him! " Well! I asked you first! So, you give me a proper answer now!" He shouted, defensively.

Takashi chuckled at his friend's discomfort. " Sure, no big deal man, I was only waiting for Chiharu. Now tell me why you are here."

Syaoran racked his brain for some excuse. Damn I can't tell him the real reason! He will make fun of me OR EVEN WORSE, SPY ON US!

" umm… Takashi you see….well, you know that I need to train daily for my martial arts and I need to do it in absolute silence for immense concentration. That's the reason I am here this late in the night. So, now that you know the reason, you need to clear off from this place this instant. So, get going…" Syaoran stated really fast, pushing Takashi back towards the entrance.

" Hey Li, hold on man! I'll go" Takashi said, pretending to believe Syaoran but he was actually grinning inwardly. Hmmm…so Li is up to something huh? Fine I'll act innocent and then spy on him without his knowledge.

" Bye Li, have a nice time 'practicing'" He waved and walked out through the entrance.

He could feel Syaoran follow him towards the entrance. Very cautious aren't we? Fine then, I'll just pretend to walk towards the house.

Syaoran stared at Takashi's retreating form, which had reached the huge front doors. Did he use the front doors to get here? He has got some nerves. Brainless idiot! Stupid thing to do! He turned around sighing in relief and walked towards the Dolphin fountain.

Takashi:

He had reached the huge double doors. What now! He panicked and slowly turned to see whether Syaoran was still standing at the entrance, staring at him. He sighed in relief when he realized that Syaoran had retreated back into the garden. But his relief didn't last long. His eyes widened in horror as he watched the front door open slowly with a tiny creak.

The group on the trees:

" Trraaaiiiiining for the martial arts, Trraaaiiiiiiining for the martial arts! As if! Who the hell goes around training at 12 AM in the night!" Meilin commented sarcastically. " I bet Takashi saw right through him! Some lie he comes up with" She snorted as Noako shook her head exasperatedly.

Kero and Suppi stared at Syaoran, the headphones pressed unconsciously to their ears.

" He is a lousy Liar." Suppi stated finally. Kero nodded. " And just like Sakura too." He said rolling his eyes.

The group in the bushes (sweat drop):

Shiefa sweat dropped, as Yukito and Nakuru stared at her younger brother with raised eyebrows. She grinned nervously as the two turned to stare at her with a questioning glance.

Touya rolled his eyes exasperatedly at the stupidity of the situation.

The gaki, the kid and the psychopath can all go to hell! Well, I'll make an exception for the 'giggling nightmare' and Yuki of course.

Takashi:

His eyes widened as the door opened slowly. A figure walked out and stopped dead in its tracks. He almost died in relief when he saw who it was. He hurriedly jumped forward and closed its mouth before it could scream.

" Chiharu! It's me! Relax!" He whispered into her ear.

Chiharu relaxed seeing who it was and pulled his hand away from her mouth. " Yamazaki! Don't you dare scare me like that again!"

" Shh.. Listen Chiharu we can't stand here. Come, there is something I need to show. You…" he said pulling her towards the entrance as quietly and hurriedly as possible.

" Li is here and he is up to something. I convinced him that I would just go to my room."

Normal POV:

All their attentions at once snapped to the entrance where two figures expertly crawled into the clearing without making the slightest bit of noise and scampered behind the very first bush to the left of the entrance among the semicircle of bushes, barely missing being caught by Syaoran who had turned towards the entrance the minute the two figures hid themselves behind the safety of the bush.

The group in the bushes:

Oh great! The kid's got company. But they have atleast hidden themselves a bush away from mine! Touya sighed trying to comfort himself with that fact.

But, after a few minutes they watched a very panicky looking Syaoran who ran towards the nearest bush to him. They stared curiously at the clearing, wondering why he was running as though he had just witnessed a bloody murder.

That was when Shiefa and Yue (who was inside Yukito) felt a strong magical aura growing stronger and stronger.

Kero And Suppi:

" So, how many people are here now?" Kero asked scanning the bushes, his gaze passing from the very excited looking Chiharu and Takashi who were right behind the very first bush to the left of the entrance, to a grumpy Touya who was two benches and a bush away. (Chiharu and Takashi can't see Touya from their position. They can spot him only if they stretch back a little and squint at the large bush.), to a crazily grinning Nakuru who was also two benches and a bush away and finally to a very curious looking Shiefa and Yukito who where right next to Nakuru's bush.

" The two kids, Kinomoto, the devil, the snow bunny, the two Lis, The brat on the tree and her friend…" Suppi said counting their heads, " Nine!"

" So who do you think it will be next?" Kero asked raising an eyebrow at Suppi.

" Well, Li is here….so, it will be Kinomoto san next! Ha!" Suppi drawled, looking as though he had just discovered that the world was indeed round.

Kero snorted. " Hee hee you are going to lose this bet (remember the bet they made?) Miserably if that is your guess! Sakura will not appear for a looooooooong time! You will be my slave soon! Don't worry I won't go very hard on you! Hee hee" Kero retorted, grinning evilly.

They stopped arguing, when they saw Syaoran hurry towards Touya's bush suddenly.

"Someone must be coming!" Kero whispered excitedly.

They were too busy staring at the entrance that they failed to notice what was going on in Touya's bush.

A couple of minutes later a tall figure walked casually into the clearing.

" huh?"

Melin and Noako:

" Hey, you know what! I am gonna give this the James Bond background music! Hohho! It will ROCK!" Meilin exclaimed with wide eyes and a crazy grin. " Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun Tada Tada tada da ta da ta dada!"

Noako stared at her with a frightened look. " Meilin! You sound like Tomoyo! This surprise thingie is taking a toll on you!"

" And, speaking of Tomo…" Noako stopped and sat attentively as though listening to a class lecture when they saw Syaoran hurry towards Touya's bush.

A chuckle escaped their lips, as they heard the ridiculous exchange between the two. They stared on curiously as Syaoran was thrown out by Touya.. A moment later he got up and ran towards the adjacent bush.

A couple of minutes later they saw a familiar figure enter the clearing.

" Ha!" Meilin said happily.

" At Last!" Noako exclaimed.

Syaoran:

Ok its 12:10, where is she? Any minute now she will be here. Urgh, this is so frustrating, where is she! I am so gonna kiss her senseless! That was when he felt a strong magical aura around him. Sakura! He frowned. But this aura seems to be stronger. He turned around and peered through the trees to try and look at the pathway. The magical aura was getting stronger and stronger. That was when it hit him like a lightning. With a jolt he realized who it could be. Hiiragizawa! Oh no! Not him! What shall I do! What is he doing here! His mind racing, he looked around desperately trying to hide his aura.

So, he did the only thing that came to his mind. He turned and ran towards the nearest bush not knowing that it was occupied by none other than his worst enemy, Touya Kinomoto.

He jumped behind the bush and fell on something hard. He heard a muffled grunt and the next instant he felt himself being pushed to the hard ground with a loud thump. He felt as though his head had been sliced open, as pain shot through his head. He blinked rapidly as white stars appeared in front of his eyes. He heard a muffled gaki! From somewhere above him. As his vision cleared, he could slowly make out his attacker in the faint light coming from the various lamps.

" You! What are you doing hear!" He gasped out, momentarily forgetting that they were inches from being caught.

" Yeah me! And don't expect me to share this bush with you! It's mine!" Touya hissed into his ear, as his grasped hold of the gaki's choler, wondering who was coming this time to make Syaoran run like that. He cursed.

" And, I should be asking you that question! Now get out! Sheesh, what is it with these idiots. Always trying to take only my bush! Can't they find their own? First the psychopath, now the gaki!" He muttered, as he threw Syaoran out of the bush, who had no clewwhat he was talking about whatsoever.

Syaoran got up quickly and glared at Touya. But before he could do anything, he suddenly remembered that Eriol was going to enter any minute now. He heard muffled footsteps coming closer. Panicking he hurried towards the adjacent bush to Touya's. ( The bush between Takashi's & Chiharu's and Touya's)

Sighing he leaned against the bush and turned his head to his left. His eyes almost popped out of its sockets. He hastily clapped his mouth to muffle a gasp.

Hidden securely behind the bush and waving happily at him as though they had just come back from a long vacation, were Chiharu and Takashi.

" You!" Syaoran mouthed to them pointing a finger accusingly. " And you!" he mouthed again moving his finger to Chiharu. "What the hell are you two doing here? I thought you had gone!"

Looking at their guilty faces, he gaped at them angrily. "You were spying on me!" He mouthed again, shaking his fists furiously. Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Eriol enter the clearing. And, continued glaring daggers at the couple.

Chiharu and Takashi peeked slowly around the bush when they noticed some one entering.

" Huh!" Their face contorted to form a funny look as they stared wide at Eriol, as though trying to decipher if he was their own hallucination or not.

They glanced back at Syaoran questioningly. Syaoran scowled showing his dislike clearly and shrugged.

Suddenly, they saw Eriol stop dead in his tracks and noticed his eyes narrow slowly.

Syaoran gulped and stayed still.

The groups in the bush & the trees:

They didn't so much as even whisper when they saw Eriol stop dead in his tracks. Everybody stayed so still and quiet that the silence was deafening. The quietness was too loud to withstand. Even the leaves seemed to have stopped ruffling. There was no breeze. Utter quietness ensued as everyone's eyes focused on only one person, their breaths controlled. Hell, they where even afraid to breathe.

Eriol might be a very nice and friendly person, but still, he was the most powerful magician ever! And, all the people in the bushes and the trees knew that. Well, except for four.

A second later, they heard his deep voice speak out. And, what they heard almost made their heartbeat stop for a moment.

" I feel watched" Eriol said and his eyes narrowed dangerously.

Everyone in the clearing gulped nervously.

Author's Note:

Hi everyone! $$ GRINS EVILLY$$ He he he he! Eriol is going to use magic on them all! Haaa haa no worries, just kidding.

So guys and gals! Sorry for the long update! I was really really busy because college has just started. Hoooooooo! I have finished school! HA HAAAAAAAA!

Phew!

Anyways Anyways, CC is coming to an end soon and I promise you that it is going to BE A BLAST!

I can't wait for your reviews. So please please please review. AND, I AM EXTREAMLY SORRY FOR THE LONG UPDATE.

I got only three reviews for the last chapter! (sob sob)

So that was the 5th chapter and the 4th part of The Clandestine Rendezvous

If you want to know what happens next, then you will have to read the next part.

SO, CATCH THE NEXT AND THE SIXTH CHAPTER OF CHRISTMAS CONFUSION: -

THE CLANDESTINE RENDEZVOUS – PART V!

Until then,

Ja ne ! from – dreamteam.

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