A/N! 42 reviews? That's just too much! Not that I'm complaining! I just so happy! I guess Sakura's "death" really made a big impact... That was actually a last minute idea. Anyways, I MAY not be updating next week due to some complications. So sorry! I hope you guys won't be mad!

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Disclaimer: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura, and I'm sure you don't too!

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Reviewers

(I think the reviewer's section is taking up too much space, therefore, I'll give a response to those who asked questions and such)

bested babygirl: Thanks for your review. Just to tell u something, I didn't email you. Since you've put me on story alert, fanfiction net will automatically send one as soon as I update, monkeys-pet-dragon-yoyo

AnimeAngel41: A sequel huh? Hmmmm, not too sure about that. I'll think about it, but the answer will be most probably no.

Littlelonewolf: Lolz, I kinda forgot about that. And no, the shiver doesn't mean anything. Maybe Syaoran's afraid of them? Hohohoho

Unknown-Character: Lolz, your review was funny! Btw, can I have some pizza too?

Thanks to... Lil Cherry Blossom Angel, LupineLightning-IllusionDragon, WhiteMage88, chikichiki, ffgirl-07, FlowerLover, VampireJazzy, Lady Golden Flower, kawaiisakura05, Anonymous, xio34, lianne, Pinaygrrl, CherryChik, Sakura12, SesshomaruWife12, BlueCherryBlossem, andrea, Crazy Cat Girl, Goldpen, TeDDieBeaRZ, twinkstar, coca24cola, shero003, Zhugefan, Jienko, cherryli, CherryFreakyFunK, Rayna, PinkEvilSmile303, Erika-chan, Seraine, LilAngel123, 3musketteers, Sakura Blossom-Cilla-85, haruxsakrua, Jelly-Kelly

TO ALL READERS: If I don't reply to you, it doesn't mean I don't appreciate your reviews. It's just that every time I spend quite some time doing the thanks you, 30 minutes would have passed! I mean, I could have written a lot more! Now, I guess due to the small area the reviewer section is having, you guys will have longer chapters! I'm sure you'll like that right?

ABOUT COMPETITION: PLEASE REFER TO MY OTHER STORY, CHARADE.

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Chapter 17: Fight

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Hiroki smirked and snapped his fingers. His men charged at Syaoran. Blinded by anger, Syaoran slashed them mercilessly, not missing a target.

Syaoran growled as another wave of Hiroki's men dashed towards him. Suddenly, a flash of sliver blinded his eyes. When he opened them, he saw Eriol with a long sliver sword smirking with at least four men down.

"I can't let you have all the fun now, can I?"

Syaoran clenched the sword in his hand, "Get out of the way. They'll pay for what they've done to Sakura!"

Eriol's eyes turned serious, "We need to team up if we are to win this. It's not your battle you know, it's ours."

Now, you may have always thought Eriol is a bookworm as his passion had always been books. But that doesn't mean he's not a skilled in swordsmanship right?

Flashes of Sakura's smiling face swept through Syaoran's mind. Her last words echoed in his head.

No matter who you are, Syaoran or Xiao Lang, a prince or a commoner, I'll always...always...love you."

Syaoran nodded. He had always thought he was alone. Now, he knew, he had friends, and one of them died because of him. And he was too blind to see it, and now, he understood, in whatever complication he's in, he's never alone.

Eriol grinned back. Then, at the corner of his eyes, he saw Frost landing on the fence that the unicorns were tied too. Like last time, he iced the ropes. However, the ropes much stronger than last time, even the unicorns' horn were unable to smash the ice ropes.

Eriol grunted as he impaled his sword into another fighter's body, "Urgh. Where's Flames? She's supposed to be around here somewhere!"

As the two cousins fought, Frost tried to use his beak to break the ice he created, however to no avail. The phoenix then noticed Dust was thrusting his horn west of the fence. Then he saw her, Flames, hurt and unconscious in a cage.

The ice phoenix eye's lit up with worry and swiftly glided towards the cage. The fire phoenix then woke up due to the noise from the battle. She seemed surprised and relieved to see Frost. Two of them stared at the lock on the cage and then at each other. Both knew exactly what each other were thinking of.

Just like the previous time, Flames flamed the lock and was soon followed by Frost's icy breath. The half-melted lock cracked as it dropped to the floor.

Flames emerged from her cage and snuggled Frost. The ice phoenix went beet red, it looked as if he was a fire phoenix instead of an ice one.

Flames then noticed the unicorns' predicament and left Frost reluctantly. She heated up the ice metal ropes and they broke. Dust immediately ran towards his parents, who cuddled him.

Frost then squawked to get Flame's attention. He pointed to Kisha and Karla, who were watching the battle. They had frowns on their faces; Eriol and Syaoran were winning the battle.

The two phoenixes "smirked" at each other and crept behind the two twins. Without warning, Frost iced Kisha's blonde hair and Flames burned Karla's own blonde hair.

The girls shrieked, both angered, sent daggers at the phoenixes. Both avoided the daggers skillfully and left the twins fuming.

Hiroki then front flipped, landing in front of Syaoran, who was breathing heavily. He was worn out from all the battles he had with Hiroki's men. Eriol was on the other side of the battlefield, finishing of some men.

"Your skills may have improved, but, you've tired out haven't you?"

With that, Hiroki swerved his sword. Syaoran hardly managed to dodge as the tip of Hiroki's sword glazed his arm, creating a deep cut.

Syaoran winced as Hiroki smirked.

"Did you know? The Kinomoto family was so easy to kill. "

Syaoran's eyes harden. Anger boiled inside of him.

"They're just like little bugs. One little swipe and they're dead."

Suddenly, Syaoran thrusted his sword forward, trying to strike Hiroki. Unfortunately, Hiroki backflipped, making Syaoran miss.

"You should surrender you know, someone like you would never win."

Syaoran narrowed his eyes and whispered, "A Li never gives up..."

Syaoran's voice was low but Hiroki heard it. He was surprised; this boy is actually the prince?

But then, if he were to kidnapped the prince, forget unicorns, he's going to be filthy rich!

Hiroki smirked, a new plan formulating in his head, "So, you're the prince? Never thought of that."

Kisha heard her cousin's words, "He's the prince? He has to marry me! Then I will be the Queen of this pathetic kingdom!"

(A/N: When will she get it? Syaoran's so not going to marry this bimbo.)

The twins were watching the battle while tending to their burned/ iced hair.

"Those phoenixes are going to pay!"

Syaoran charged at Hiroki. Hiroki easily dodged Syaoran's attack.

"Your attacks are too slow."

Hiroki sneered at slashed Syaoran's back, creating another huge gash.

Syaoran stumbled as fell to the ground, tired and beaten.

He gasped. Was this it? Was he going to lose?

Hiroki slowly walked towards the fallen prince.

"I'm sure the Queen will pay a hefty price for you..."

Frost and Flames tried to cut of his route by flying in front of Hiroki. Hiroki frowned at use the hilt of his sword to smash Flames before she could unleash her flame attack.

The fire phoenix fell to the ground. Frost immediately flew to her side, nudging her with his beak.

Syaoran was weak. He had no energy left.

No...

No...

NO!

He wasn't going to lose!

Flashes of Sakura swam Syaoran's head.

Their first meeting...

Their first kiss...

The dance...

Her hair...

Her smile...

Her eyes...

Syaoran's body filled with new energy. At the last moment, Syaoran lifted his sword and impaled it right into Hiroki's chest.

Hiroki's eyes widen, "Wha..."

Syaoran whispered, "Sakura may be dead. But her memory lives within me. Her smile, her laugh, it was you who took her away from me and you're going to PAY!"

He used all his might and twisted his sword, making Hiroki gasp in pain. Finally, his whole body fell limp as Syaoran removed his sword from Hiroki's chest.

Syaoran stood up as the wind ruffled his messy chestnut amber locks, "Never underestimate your enemy..."

He then turned to the twins. Eriol was beside them, tying ropes around their waist.

They growled, "You should not treat a lady like this!"

Eriol smirked, "No offense, but I wouldn't exactly call you two ladies. I think the word slut suits both of you more."

They shrieked in anger.

Finally it was over...

(A/N: Nuh Uh! Not yet! Hohohoho..." And the whole battle really sucks. I am NEVER going to do an adventure story!)

Chocolate galloped towards Syaoran and nuzzled him.

Syaoran chuckled, "It's good to see you too."

Chocolate then neighed, looking around, as if he was looking for something.

Syaoran knew exactly what he was looking for.

Sakura...

He slowly walked into the hut with Chocolate trailing behind him, where Sakura's body laid, lifelessly on the cold ground.

Syaoran kneeled on the ground silently, gathering Sakura's cold body. Her skin was deathly pale, but even in the this lifeless form, she still looked beautiful under his eyes.

Without warning, a lone tear escaped from his eyes, "Oh Sakura...I love you so much..."

Then, he felt a nudge on his back.

Syaoran turned to see Chocolate behind him. The other unicorns were outside the hut.

"I'm sorry Chocolate. I couldn't save her."

Chocolate saw Sakura's wound on her body. Without a sound, he closed his eyes.

Suddenly, he gave off a white glow.

Syaoran shielded his eyes from the light, "What's happening?"

Chocolate neighed as his horn glowed even brighter.

Sakura's body then suddenly gave off a pink glow.

Syaoran watched in amazement as Sakura's wound closed up. Then he noticed, his wounds were disappearing too!

(A/N: Unicorn horns can heal physical wounds. She wasn't entirely dead. Those who guessed about the quiz last chapter, refer to my other story, Charade.)

Sakura's body became a lot warmer as she started breathing.

Slowly, her emerald orbs opened, "Syaoran?"

Tears of happiness ran down Syaoran's face. He never thought he would ever see those beautiful emerald orbs of Sakura again!

"Sakura!"

He hugged her petite form tightly, "Promise me you won't leave me again!"

Sakura gave Syaoran a weak smile, " I won't."

Syaoran breathed onto her neck, "I love you..."

Sakura's eyes widened, "What did you say?"

She pushed his body away from her.

Her eyes held astonishment, never in her wildest dreams!

Syaoran smiled the smile just for her, "I love you."

Sakura's eyes crinkled with joy, "Oh Syaoran! I love you too!"

She hugged him with all her might. Finally, after all this, they were together.

Syaoran gently pushed her away as gazed into her eyes.

Slowly both leaned in and their lips met once again after a long time. Rapture! Sakura closed her eyes as Syaoran moaned into her lips. He encircled his strong arms around her thin waist as Sakura wrapped her hands around Syaoran's head, pushing him to kiss her deeper. And he did. Syaoran melted at the taste of his love's cherry lips. Never, would he ever think he was going to taste those cherry lips again! Slowly, he persuaded Sakura's lips to open. She obliged willingly. Their tongues danced in harmony as Syaoran's explored familiar depths. It felt so right, like they fit each other perfectly.

Syaoran left her swollen lips and took a breath before placing butterfly kisses down her throat. Sakura moaned as each kiss left a sizzling hot sensation. Syaoran's hand dropped lower her dress and down to her thigh which was exposed. Sakura blushed as his hand continued his way under her dress...

"Uhem!"

The couple turned to see Eriol staring teasingly at them. Both bushed heavily being caught in the act, a really embarassing one I might add.

"Wow Syaoran. You must be a REALLY good kisser!"

Syaoran's blushing face twisted into anger, "Shut the hell up!"

Then, two phoenixes swooped into the room and perched on their master and mistress's shoulders.

"Flames! You're alright!"

Sakura hugged her phoenix and her loyal pet snuggled into her neck.

Syaoran smiled at Frost, "Let's go back."

They three stepped out. Sakura saw her unicorns and dashed towards them, "Everyone's alright!"

All eleven unicorns neighed as they saw their mistress breathing and very much alive.

Sakura laughed as Dust licked her face, "It's good to see you again Dust!"

Syaoran watched as Sakura reconciled with her unicorns, and Frost and Flames snuggling on Chocolate's back.

Everything's finally over...

The sun rose as the two princes and Sakura rode out of the forest. Kisha and Karla were placed on Alico's and Halo's back. They were grumbling.

Sakura smiled as she leaned her head on Syaoran's back, her arms tightly wrapped around Syaoran's chest, blushing as she felt his six pack.

Syaoran smirked, "Like it?'

Sakura punched him hard on the back, making him have a small "oufff"

"Stop teasing me!"

Syaoran chuckled, "You're so easy to tease..."

Sakura pouted but then suddenly a thought struck her.

She's a commoner and he's a prince. They're from two different worlds.

"Syaoran?"

"Hmm?"

"We're not going to be together are we?"

Syaoran frowned, "What are you talking about. We're together now aren't we?"

He knew what she was thinking about. He was still a royalty and she is a commoner. And of course, what about the arranged marriage? Sakura doesn't know about ityet.

He turned towards her and placed a small peck on her nose, "Don't worry about it okay?"

Sakura weakly smiled, somehow, she still doesn't feel reassured.

Eriol watched the couple out of the corner of his eye, "Hiroki may be dead, but there are still obstacles in the way of their love... and mine between Tomoyo and me."

He looked at the sky as Frost and Flames flew overhead, "Please...Let us be together."

As they rode back to the town, the morning sun shone over them.

One obstacle has been cleared but it isn't over yet.

Not yet.


Days left: 14

To be continued...

A/N: I hope that's enough S+S and F+F! Was the kiss good? E+T will be present in the next chapter. Hiroki's down but the arranged marriage still stand in they way of our heros love! I MAY not be updating next week, damn busy. Well see ya next time! Oh and please read my other story! R&R

This is Cherri-star signing out! -----my new "goodbye"message