Finding You

By: Midnight Maiden

(Disclaimer: CLAMP owns all characters)

Two days had passed since Sakura had seen Yuki or Yue. She was surprised to find that she had really missed their company, as strange as it had been lately. It was obvious to her why her angel guardian had been absent; he simply disappeared without reason. But she'd expected to see Yuki. A small blush played on her cheeks at the thought of him, the way he'd touched her that night. She clenched her fist as her palm remembered the way it had felt to have his hand on it. The thought of Yuki being with her was a silly one and she knew it, but she couldn't keep from speculating. More than likely, he'd simply been nicer than usual because he knew that she was living alone right now. The last thing she wanted to do was blow it out of proportion, but she couldn't keep her mid from wandering.

A sharp gust of wind shooting through the window brought Sakura back to the present, as her star cards scattered about the room. She ran to the window and shut it forcefully; the wind was blowing fervently. She gaped in awe at the events occurring just outside of her house. The shutters rattled, trees were bent in half, trying not to resist the wind and crack apart. Bits of debris filled the air: leaves, trash, roof shingles. It looked as if the end of the world had begun in the matter of a second. Something itched at the edge of her magical awareness.

"Yue!" She shouted nervously.

The shutter burst open, unable to hold up against the force of the weather outside. All Sakura could manage was to stare, paralyzed, as the debris rushed into her room, permeating the room. A small rock struck above her right temple, sending a stream of blood down her face. An inaudible shriek escaped her lips as she pressed herself up against the wall below the window. The bits of the world that had been carried into her space were whizzing violently. Sakura knew she wouldn't have to look to know what was happening to the city. Concentrating hard she summoned her cards to her, relief stretching her mind as she clutched them to her breast. Instantly the shield card enveloped her, allowing her some time to think.

Where is Yue? She thought desperately, knowing she would need his help. Something big was happening. Bits of tree and rock were smashing hard against the barrier around her, muddling the thoughts in her brain. Concentration seemed impossible with the constant pounding. She closed her eyes, hoping to lessen the distractions. As soon as she did, everything stopped. The noise was gone; the world was still and dark beyond her lids. Curious, she opened her eyes again. And found herself staring into the face of her most cherished.

"Yue," she whispered, her relief at seeing him choking her. Surrounded in the cave of his magnificent wings, Sakura forgot the danger lingering beyond her immediate vision. His hand reached up to touch her face, his thumb stroking her cheek. His superior orbs pierced hers, keeping her from looking away. "What took you so?" Her voice was so weak she could barely recognize it as her own; she could still barely breathe.

His seemed unfazed when he spoke, his tone ringing as hard, and yet beautifully, as it had since the day she met him. "Some one is here Sakura. They are here for you." His hand left her face, leaving the spot tingling pleasantly, but his eyes remained where they were, keeping Sakura immobilized.

Finally he broke the mental contact, returning Sakura's body to her control. "Where?" She asked. "What do we have to do?" Finally she could think properly. The realization that the town was being destroyed hit her hard. She tried to push Yue away, needing to get outside and do something, but he restrained her.

"Yue!" She tried to move him, but he just wouldn't budge. "We have to get out there now. I need to help!" Why wouldn't he just move? The quiet serenity of his refuge was no longer a comfort, it was suffocating her.

Yue moved one wing, the light rushed to meet Sakura's eyes. Once they adjusted she found the world at peace. None of the filth that had been careening about her room remained; she could swear it was cleaner than when she'd left it. Running to the window, she knew what she'd find. "What?" She whispered, her knuckles white from clutching the windowsill. People walked down the streets, going to or from their families and jobs. Trees that had just been shattered and disfigured by the magical storm were upright and proud once more. Nothing was wrong at all. It was the kind of day that one might plan a picnic or boat trip. It certainly did not have the feel of a city recently terrorized by a spontaneous disaster.

Whipping around she gaped at Yue. "What happened? You know what was happening; you saw what I saw! Where did it all go?" He was so still, no surprise at the occurring events even brushed his features.

"It was simply a warning Sakura, one meant only for you. A test as well, actually." Finally his resolve collapsed, his figure sagging. One beautiful hand held his forehead. He looked at her through this strange display of emotion. "He was trying to gauge the level of your bleeding heart." She recoiled offensively, but he continued. "What were you planning on doing after you'd rushed out there unprepared?"

All the frustration seeped out of her. "I don't know." Defeated, she plunked down hard on the bed. Yue sat beside her, one wing encircling her. She leaned up against him, a familiar sensation filling her as she did. Something wrapped around her soul. Some one was inside her, sharing her body. She gasped, pulling away from Yue harshly. She knew exactly where she'd felt that before. On stage, every time she was on stage. "Yue, some one is going to help us." He raised an eyebrow questioningly, and she went on excitedly. "That feeling I get on stage, I got it just now! It's only meant good things before."

Yue stood up abruptly, regaining his cold composure. "We don't even know if we'll need help, Sakura. This could just be an average threat." His hand touched her face one more time, making her heart race, and he was gone.

Frustrated, Sakura touched her arm, hopefully. No, that blood pounding sensation was not simply her body's strange reaction to touch. It was only induced by certain touches; Syaoran, Yuki…Yue. This was too much to take in. She was far too busy for this kind of thinking. Just because she was tingling did not mean that they were. Whipping out her cards, she laid on the floor, sending her mind into a deep, focused concentration. Today might be the day that she solved this persistent little problem with her two friends.

(A/N: Okay, finally the next chapter is done. I've been away competing for the past two months, literally, but I'm back so hopefully things will go a little smoother now. Thanks for reading, and please leave a review)