Disclaimer: I don't and never will own CCS!
By Stephie23
Last Chapter
Eriol's POV
…… Then I began thinking, there are no snakes anywhere near here. So how did one get into Penguin Park? And more importantly why was Sakura running in the first place? … Tomoyo chased after her only after she saw Sakura initially running. I decided not to say anything however, but it really bothered me.
That night an unnatural fog floated through Tomoeda. A black cloaked figure could be seen passing by Syaoran's mansion. On closer inspection one could feel the sinister atmosphere that this figure carried.
"Soon, you will be out of the way… yessssss, very soon, you shall be gone forever."
The figure's yellow eyes flashed as the low hiss of its voice faded into the night.
His yellow eyes flickered in the darkness. His weapon flashed in the dim light of the streets.
"I will get my revenge. There is nothing you can do to stop me. I will make you suffer as you did me, a long, long time ago. Our paths will cross once more, but this time it will be me who comes out on top."
Sakura's POV
I woke up to find blood on my face. The small room was lit only by the lightning that shot through the night sky.
FLASH
I saw a body slumped in the corner of the room
The room was thrown back into darkness.
FLASH
I moved closer to the body and turned it over
Darkness
FLASH
My scream could be heard echoing through the night. It was Syaoran. Syaoran was… dead… no he couldn't be… he couldn't be dead… no … I wouldn't believe it… I wouldn't!
FLASH
I looked down to see my body covered in blood. It was Syaoran's blood. What had happened here? Who had killed him? I did not have time to answer these questions, however, because by that time I had passed out.
Sakura's POV
When I woke up I shot upwards and clutched my head. My heart was pounding, and I was covered in sweat. I looked around and found myself in Syaoran's room. A wave of emotions came back as I remembered last night. I frantically scanned the room for any signs of the accident. There was nothing… no blood… no body … nothing.
Normal POV
Suddenly the door opened.
Syaoran walked in looking worried.
Sakura jumped out of the bed and into Syaoran's arms.
Tears escaped her eyes. "I'm so happy you are okay. Oh Syaoran…" Sakura whispered into his ear.
"Sakura … Sakura are you okay?"
…
She was unable to find the words … to tell him what she had seen. Thoughts began to run through her head. If it hadn't happened was it just a nightmare? Or was it a foretelling dream? There had to be a reason why she had seen what she had …
He stood there. Not knowing what to do … or what to say. He just comforted her. Hugged her closer to his body, God she felt so good there. It was amazing how perfectly she fit into his arms.
She leaned her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. Images of his dead body rushed through her head. She pushed him away. She stared at the floor, she couldn't look up into his eyes … she couldn't look into those deep amber orbs … she knew if she did she would tell him everything. And that was the last thing she wanted to do. She didn't want to worry him.
"Sakura, are you sure your okay?"
"Ya" She looked up and gave him a weak smile "… maybe I'm just a little tired. I should probably head home soon though."
"Oh. Your father called the other day. Touya and he had to go out of town for a while. He asked me if it was okay if you stayed here. I agreed, since I know you don't like to be alone. Oh and Tomoyo said that Kero can stay at her house."
"Thanks. I really appreciate it." This time she gave him a real smile. She hugged him and then stood on her toes and gave him a light peck on the cheek. Blushing she reluctantly moved away.
Syaoran who had now turned a beet red colour, decided to change the subject. Well you must be starving.
A week later
Sakura abruptly sat up in her bed for the 7th night in a row. She had had the same dream … it plagued her mind. All she could do was think about it. She had bags under her eyes, and was unable to get a good nights rest. But being the same old Sakura she refused to worry Syaoran.
Syaoran came bounding into her room … gasping for breath he looked around the room, ready to attack anything that was there.
"Sakura… are you okay?" he managed to choke out in between breaths
"Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you. It was just another dream."
"Nightmare, more like it, are you sure you don't want to talk about it? You know you can talk about anything with me." The concern in his eyes made a rush of guilt flow over her.
"No… no… I'm fine. Thanks though. Actually I think I'm going to take a walk outside." She managed to choke out.
"It's awefully late though. I don't think you should go out alone."
"It's FINE. Just… just leave me alone. I need some time to think. Please!" the pleading look in her eyes made him cave in.
"Fine, but at least leave your cell phone on … in case of an emergency." She nodded her head in agreement and grabbed her coat.
He walked her to the door and made a reach for her arm.
"Are you sure you don't want me to come." He pleaded.
"Syaoran! I told you I just need some time to think. Just don't follow me!" She gave him a small glare, but after she turned around and began to leave her glare faded, and was replaced by streaming tears.
'I just need to think about what this means … what all of this means. I don't know what I would do without you Syaoran. I can't even think about it… but lying to you … it's eating me up inside. I just wish I never had that dream … I just wish we could be happy.' She thought to herself before breaking out into a run.
In a nearby bush yellow eyes gleamed with pure excitement.
"yesssss… I finally have my chancccce to get you. Tonight will be your lasssssst, my cherry blossom, Xiao-Lang can't protect you now."
30 minutes later
– Sakura's POV –
I looked around.
sigh
I still hadn't figured out what the dream meant, and now it was beginning to rain. 'Could my luck get any better?' I sarcastically thought.
I started back to Syaoran's house. Wow, I sure walked a long way. I heard something move behind me. I spun around. Guess it was just my imagination. I quickened my pace. Then I felt a shadow move behind me. I saw a hooded figure with … were those yellow eyes? …
I screamed and ran forward.
As I was running I rummaged through my purse trying to find my cell phone. I finally found it and began to dial Syaoran's number, but the phone slipped and hit the hard pavement. I looked back at it, and then at the advancing figure behind me. Without the time to grab it I was forced to leave it behind.
The cloaked figured laughed in triumph as it began to catch up to me. I screamed again and ran forwards.
The hair on Syaoran's neck stood up. Something was wrong. He picked up his phone and dialed Sakura's cell. It rang, and rang, and rang …
Something was definitely wrong. He grabbed his jacket and ran out the door.
Authors Note: Hey guys. Thanks to all my reviewers: Mew Frost, midnightwhisper3, a nadeshiko blossom, kokari, andesoterica.
Thanks so much for reading my story. I know it's not the best, but as my first I'm quite pleased with it. Can you believe it I've had 433 hits on my story! I am SO happy! Anyways I am so sorry for taking so long to update. I've had midterms … and although they aren't done I thought you all deserved a new chapter!As a special treat I will send all reviewers a preview of the next chapter!Once again, thanks for reading, and I hope to hear from you soon! Oh and Happy Halloween!