Summary: Tomoyo Daidouj is content with her life, she is a world renown super model and she's with a handsome sapphire-eyed man, her life seemed perfect, she couldn't ask for more, but the harbored truth was that she always felt something was amiss. Then a recent reacquaintance sparks a fatal attraction that leaves her questioning everything in her life. Eriol/Tomoyo/Touya.
Author's Comments: This story contains no magic (sorry to disappoint), however the CCS crew are virtually the same with the same personalities and relations. Eriol's age is tweaked in this fic because he's no longer Clow Reed but his older age makes him more mature like his character in the series. At the same time, the age difference doesn't affect Eriol's friendship with the others because he's still distantly related to the Li family. I hope that clears things and I'll be focusing more on Tomoyo's character but there will still be some S & S scenes for SS fans. Well then that's about it, enjoy!
Age of Tomoyo/ Sakura/ Syaoran: 24
Age of Eriol: 27
Age of Touya: 30
Disclaimer: Card Captor Sakura belongs CLAMP. I'm purely a fan.
Revelations
Chapter 1: Hello
The beautiful wedding ceremony could indeed be called the wedding of the century. The private ceremony was taking place on a private island in the Caribbean; guests themselves were only informed of the location the day prior as a measure to deflect the hounding paparazzi from crashing the event. Luckily none of the paparazzi were seen so far, and it appeared that none would be capturing the stunning image of the beautiful bride as the musical notes of the ceremony started. All the guests quickly rose to their feet and soon the bride herself emerged with one arm securely held in arm of her beaming father. The dress was elegant and simple, made with white satin material designed with a smooth fitting top decorated with ornate swirls. Shining emeralds could be seen sparkling with joy as her father kissed her cheek and placed her arm into the arm of her future husband.
Standing beside the bride, a pair of violet orbs watched as the happy couple stared into the depths of each other's soul, and a troubling thought tainted the young women's joy for her best friend.
"Those two are truly soul mates, when they're with one another it seems like the rest of the world just fades out; it makes me wish I had something like that…" The thought startled the young women and she almost jumped when her champion gently squeezed her hand.
"You seemed dazed, are you alright?" An azure-eyed man gently whispered to her ear.
"Yea, I'm fine, just thinking about the kawaii couple," replied the young woman with a small smile, which was half the truth.
Soon after a heartwarming exchange of vows the couple was wedded and as tradition would have it, the bride turned her back to her group of maid of honors and tossed her small bouquet into the air. Still troubled by the unsettling thought, the violet eyed young woman didn't notice the bouquet of white roses was heading strait at her until it made contact with her chest and from pure arm reflex caught the flower. Light giggles rang out of from the maid of honors along with whistles and loud claps from the other guests.
"You know what this means Tomoyo, you and Eriol must be next." The emerald-eyed bride nudged her friend who still stood stunned but quickly recovered and returned the beaming smile to the joyful bride.
"Darn! Takashi this is all your fault, it must be because you didn't wish hard enough to get married that caused me to miss the bouquet!" A beautiful young woman with brown curls girl took out a large sledge hammer out of no where and was threatening to use it on a tall black haired man.
"Chiharu my sweet, before you pound me, let me tell everyone the story of how the tradition of throwing the bouquet originated. You see it started in ancient Egypt when the Pharaoh had the dilemma of marrying off the many daughters he had. Since it often occurred that multiple daughters wanted to get married before the other, the wise Pharaoh decided that by throwing the bouquet it was the fairest way-" Before the young man could finish his fuming girlfriend started to strangle him.
"Stop jabbering those lies of yours, it's bad enough that I didn't get the bouquet because of you, but now even your lies don't make sense, no one would even believe for a second that roses grow in Egypt!" The group of friends laughed and watched this frequent violent display of affection between the couple while the gullible bride and groom were still blinking in confusion for having believed Takashi's story.
The wedding ceremony soon progressed to the wedding party. The seaside theme in the large outdoor tent ballroom blended smoothly with the sandy beach as each white clothed table included seashell and sea star décor with a sailor lamped candle. The party was in full swing by sunset and numerous couples were on the dance floor moving in tune with the jazzy music. Meanwhile the newlyweds started to make their rounds to the guests and began with the front tables.
"Sakura, I'm truly happy for you, but don't make me wait too long from being an auntie. I still have my handy-dandy camera recorder and many blank tapes to capture Sakura and Syaoran junior." The purple eyed young women winked to her best friend who had turned red as a tomato.
"Don't worry, we won't make you guys wait long at all, right honey?" A pair of strong arms hugged Sakura from behind which caused the innocent young women to blush even harder.
"If I didn't hear it with my own ears I would never believe the great Li Syaoran would declare such a thing, but I knew all along that my Sakura would be able to thaw that icy exterior of yours."
"Is that so my dear? I believe I was the one who thought that first," a handsome man with spectacles interjected.
"Well Eriol you must not have been wearing your glasses at the time because I assure you I noticed the moment when I captured the two together on film number SS-03," the young woman played along.
"Well, if a lady insists, what's a gentleman to do but to admit defeat?" stated Eriol with a bow, and the small group joined together in laughter.
"Unfortunately I can't allow you two to continue hogging all our time, Sakura and I still have to say hi to the rest of the guests," Syaoran stated in a mock-serious tone.
"Well then, I see how it is, come on Eriol we'll enjoy the night without them," Tomoyo faked offense and pulled Eriol along as the sapphire-eyed man threw a smile to the newlyweds before they were lost from his sight.
The handsome pair danced many rounds and the party quickly progressed into the night and soon people began to drift out and back to their beach front rooms. Tomoyo and Eriol decided to do the same as well.
Eriol was already lying asleep on the bed when Tomoyo came out of the changing room in a lavender thin strapped nightgown, andsettled in the bed next to him.
"Am I going to get my goodnight kiss?" A playful voice asked the young woman.
"Oh, I thought you were already asleep."
"Not until I get my kiss," Eriol replied matter a factly.
"Hmm, you sure are tenacious but I guess this is what I get when I signed up to date a lawyer."
"And you know I can argue and persuade forever to get what I want," the man said confidently with his eyes still closed.
"Alright just to shut you up so I can go to sleep," the young women quickly pecked the man on the cheek, and her grudging behavior caused the man to chuckle.
Unfortunately the purple eyed young woman had a difficult time falling asleep, the usual calming effect of ocean waves seemed to work against her tonight and she recalled the stunning revelation she had during Sakura's wedding.
"Am I really unsatisfied with my life? What the hell is wrong with me? I already have a great boyfriend; I shouldn't even be thinking these thoughts right next to him." Unfortunately the thoughts continued to swirl in her mind chasing away any chance of sleep.
Deciding that she wouldn't be falling asleep anytime soon the tall young woman pulled on a white bathrobe and decided to take a walk.
The soothing breeze gently played with her long purple tresses as she walked barefoot along the shore. The young woman was still lost in her thoughts and didn't realize she had company until a deep voice called out.
"I know we haven't seen each other for six years but I didn't think I would be forgotten so quickly."
Tomoyo quickly swirled around and saw that she had just walked passed a handsome man who was sitting on a large boulder.
"Oh Touya, I'm sorry I didn't notice you were there," right after she said those words she realized how it must have sounded and a faint blush crossed her cheeks.
"I noticed, it must be one of those super model quirks, Sakura seems to have it whenever I'm around," the man joked. Tomoyo gently smiled at the remark recalling the frequent sibling fights between Touya and Sakura ending with Sakura stomping on her brother's toe and ignoring him for the rest of the day.
"So tell me, how is the brother of my best friend doing?"
"Well pretty good, I'm a professor in Tokyo U. now."
"Really? What subject do you teach?" Genuine interest sparked in Tomoyo.
"Archeology if you can believe it." The man smiled when the young women's eyes danced.
"Following in your father's footsteps I see."
"No, I was shooting more for the Indiana Jones look," the man said in a macho tone that caused a melodic laugh out of Tomoyo.
"So what is Tomoyo Daidouji, the world's famous super model doing out walking aimlessly in the middle of the night?"
The troubling thoughts that were momentarily forgotten quickly sprung forth but Tomoyo decided to push them to the back of her mind. However the momentary lapse of silence did not go unnoticed by her companion.
"Hmm, I could say the same for you."
"Well I have a very good and scientific reason." The man said haughtily.
"And that would be…"
"I can't sleep," the simple explanation almost made Tomoyo fall but instead she let out a string of laughter.
"That's your scientific reason? I really worry about those young impressionable minds your molding at Tokyo U."
"I rather think they're lucky to get such a well qualified professor as me."
"Uh-huh." agreed Tomoyo but still looked disbelieved. A comfortable silence flitted between the two as Tomoyo sat next to the tall man and looked towards the star filled sky.
"This is going to sound cliché, but I don't think I ever saw so many stars." Touya turned and looked at the beautiful young woman gently illuminated by the moonless heaven.
"Maybe you've just been too busy to notice." The man said earnestly and the two were locked in a heart stopping gaze. Fearing for what she may be feeling Tomoyo quickly turned away and switched the subject.
"I heard from Sakura that you got back with Mizuki," hating to sound so direct Tomoyo tried to appear normal, as millions of burning thoughts spun around in her mind.
"Uh yea, Kaho and I got back together when we met at Tokyo U."
"Oh is she also a teacher?" Tomoyo asked calmly but continued to stare focused at the dark sea.
"Yea she teaches Japanese Literature," Touya himself seemed uncomfortable with the subject but this went unnoticed by Tomoyo who continued staring ahead.
"I better get going, it's getting late," but before Tomoyo could take two steps a hand caught her wrist.
"Wait, I-" the gentle breeze fluttered between the two and time paused once again as the soul capturing moment moved between the pair but just as quickly as it happened it quickly ended as Tomoyo removed her hand.
"I had a nice time talking to you," Touya said quietly as the two still appeared stunned and Tomoyo gave a silent nod before walking hurriedly back to her room. Which left Touya standing and staring at her as she disappeared around a group of palm trees.
"I had a nice time talking to you? What was I thinking?" Touya cursedhimself for the inappropriate emotions he was feeling for the purple-eyed beauty, not to metion the corny line, as he irritably touched the back of his neck.
Meanwhile, Tomoyo angrily trudged her way down the sandy road toward the large straw covered hut, berating herself for the mixed feelings she was having.
"I have Eriol already, what is wrong with me. On some level this can be considered cheating. I must have just got carried away by the moment, I mean I hadn't seen Touya in a while and he was always the brother figure so the feelings must have been like that of brother and sister." Tomoyo tried to convince herself but she paused at the doorway leading into her room, still feeling guilty of what just happened and having to sleep next to her boyfriend was something she didn't feel she could do at the moment, thus she decided to rest on the bungalow instead.
"I was just caught up in the moment with the whole wedding atmosphere, and by tomorrow afternoon I'll be on a plane heading back to Japan, back to reality and everything will be normal." Drawing assurance from her thoughts the beautiful young woman soon feel asleep never suspecting that life was about to take an eventful turn.
Japanese Clarification
"Kawaii"- Cute
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