Disclaimer: I don't own Card Captor Sakura.

A/N: Ack! I really need to write this one down! It's all because of those anime episodes I marathoned. Anyway, people may say that 'this thing' is overly used (cliché) blah blah blah... Yeah, I know. But that's what I want because I want to put a twist to everyone's minds. If this 'thing' is already programmed in someone's mind and if I put a little twist, wouldn't it be fun reading what you least expect? I love surprises. Hope it goes for you guys too. Have a happy reading. This chapter maybe just a small introduction to situations.

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Prologue: Mistress' Dilemma

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The sky was already covered by a black blanket, and a lot of stars were shining above like diamonds. In her room, the young auburn-haired girl was sitting on her chair and was talking over the phone, the latest cellular gadget given by her dearest friend. One of her arms was cuddling over her pillow as she spoke.

Sakura said as the phone was laid down on the table, "By the way, I received a letter from Syaoran. He said that he'll be staying here in Japan during the vacation. I'll be able to see him again!"

"Oh? When will he be arriving? I bet you're excited to see your sweetheart again," the soft voice from the other line giggled. It was Sakura's best friend and second cousin, Daidouji Tomoyo.

"Too excited!" she exclaimed. "Anyway, he said that he'll be arriving here on Thursday at 4 in the afternoon. Oh yeah, Meiling's coming too!"

"Great! A preparation's needed for their arrival then. A welcoming party would be nice," the other girl suggested.

"Where should we hold the party?"

From one of Sakura's drawers, a small yellow creature came out and exclaimed upon overhearing their conversation, "Party! Where! Will there be cakes!"

Sakura told him in a soft but sharp voice, "Shhhhhh! Brother might hear you, Kero-chan! Just go back to sleep, ok? I'll bring you along but promise me you'll behave. Now, off to bed." She poked him back to his bed until he got unto it.

"All right. I promise as long as you promise to bring me," Kero said, half asleep.

"Hoe…" she sighed in relief that Kero wasn't bugging her unlike usual whenever sweets are involved.

Tomoyo giggled then said, "It seems that you're not the only one excited."

"Hehe, yeah. But Kero-chan's excited over the feast, not Syaoran."

"Anyway, let's hold the welcoming party at my house. Let's invite the others as well."

Sakura agreed willingly, "Right! And after the party, let's decide over what activities we'll be doing so that we can enjoy our summer vacation with Syaoran and Meiling."

A voice from the other room suddenly said, "Kaijuu, go to sleep now. It's already late."

"Argh! Will you stop calling me that, Touya niisan! Yes, I'll be heading to bed in about a minute," she cried angrily. She then went back to the conversation with Tomoyo, saying softly, "Let's just talk about it tomorrow, okay? It's already late. You also need to get to bed."

"All right then. Good night, Sakura-chan. Sweet dreams."

"Same to you. Good night, Tomoyo-chan," the young girl finally hanged up. She then gazed up on the ceiling and thought, "Everything starts to feel peaceful, and that's good. It has been almost two years after the battle with the last Clow card. I'm starting to feel a bit nostalgic though. I can still remember the time I found the Clow Book and Kero-chan… And also the first time I tried to capture a Clow card… I can also still remember the first time I wore the dress that Tomoyo made for me as I catch the Shadow Card… And how could I forget the first time I met Syaoran?... even though it wasn't that of a friendly approach… And the time that we fought together to catch the Clow cards along with Meiling…"

She propped her head with her two hands and thought deeply, "How I miss those days... I don't want to forget them… I'll treasure them forever, especially that that was how I met Syaoran. If not because of the Clow Book, I wouldn't have met Syaoran!"

She set aside her phone and decided to get into bed. It's time for her to sleep anyway, even though it was summer vacation. The chair was pushed away so as to give room for her body to stand up. She was about to move towards her bed when a glowing purple and black aura seeps out from one of her drawers, which was where the Clow Book was being kept. Her emerald eyes noticed it.

She asked herself, "What could that possibly be? Is it coming from the Clow Book? Another adventure?"

The young girl had the right to know so she fed her curiosity. She pulled the drawer out, and her hunch was right; the purple light did come from the Clow Book. As she was being tantalized by the aura it was creating, Keroberus peeped out of his hide; He was awakened by the light and the aura that was coming from the book.

"Sakura?" the yellow creature murmured sleepily. He rubbed his eyes with his tiny paws, and as his sight became clearer, he found the young girl slowly being possessed. She was slowly being engulfed by the purple and black aura; it wasn't a good sign. "SAKURAAAAA!"

His cry snapped the girl back to the present but the aura hadn't stopped from surrounding her.

Sakura asked frantically, "Kero-chan, what's happening!"

But before Keroberus could give her a statement, she suddenly heard an annoying, screeching sound; and as a reflex, her hands covered her ears.

"What's wrong, Sakura?" he asked worriedly as he flew towards her.

She was in pain so she asked in a soft voice, "C-Can't you… hear it? C-Can't… you hear… th-that high-pitched tone?" She pleaded, "Please… make it s-stop… My h-head is hu-hurting… I can't t-take it… anymore…"

"Sakura, what are you talking about?" asked he in confusion. He didn't know what he was supposed to do. This had never happened before. What danger could probably be approaching them?

The young girl then heard a louder and higher pitched sound, which made her scream to the top of her lungs as if the pain grew inside her head until she collapsed. The purple and black aura then disappeared, leaving her be for the time being.

"Sakura! Sakura! Are you all right!" Kero worried as he glided down and shook her by her shoulders. He tried to wake the girl up.

"Oi, Sakura! What's happening in there! What's with the scream? Did you see a ghost or a monster? Or do you just want to wake me up?" her brother, Touya, yelled as he came out of his room and knocked on her door.

"Oh, shoot!" Kero panicked. He shook the young girl frantically, wishing for her to wake up. He softly cried, "Sakura-chan! Wake up! Oi!"

Touya said as he slowly unlocked the door with a spare key, "Sakura? Sakura? I'm coming in even if you're not opening the door!"

As the older boy opened the door, he found Sakura, lying on the ground. His eyes widened as he worried what could possibly have had happened to his younger sister. He hurried over to her, trying to wake her up.

He called, "Sakura! Sakura! Wake up!"

His eyes then noticed the yellow stuffed-toy lying beside her and gave it a glance. Keroberus tried not to move a muscle but he was starting to sweat from behind.

With eyes narrowed down, the older brother poked the little creature and said, "I know you can talk. Spit out the details!"

But Keroberus gave a silent reply and still kept his position frozen.

Touya was short in temper so he was starting to get pissed off, adding the fact that his sister was in need of help; He was greatly concerned about Sakura as always. He asked Keroberus once again, "What happened here? Even if you try to hide that you aren't a stuffed-toy, I already know your secret so stop acting as one! What happened to Sakura! Or I'll break you into parts!"

The little creature was about to give an answer when the young girl finally woke up on Touya's arms.

Her emerald eyes opened as a small sound came out of her lips. She barely spoke, "Ugh…"

The older boy softly smiled for a few seconds but immediately shifted back to his serious face. A bit displeased, he told her, "If you're just planning to annoy me by waking me up, you better stop already for you already did. Good thing you didn't wake up dad… Go to sleep now. Good night."

He rose from his position letting go of his younger sister when Sakura's hand pulled one of his sleeves.

"What now-!" Touya asked, a bit pissed off. But still he attended to her call as a concerned brother.

His annoyed face changed into a surprised one when he turned around and saw her puzzled look. She was staring at him differently. A sudden change of atmosphere occurred. Fear crawled up his spine; He felt something different around Sakura.

"Sakura?" he wondered as he stared at her.

"Are? Is that my name?" she asked him innocently. "Then, who are you?"

"What the-!" Keroberus twitched a little as he was surprised in disbelief of what was happening.

The older brother felt tensed, a bit scared, and worried of the situation. He turned serious and told her, "Oi. Quit fooling around, kaijuu. Can't you make your act a bit more realistic? Your acting is bad. Stop that already and get to bed."

"Who are you calling 'kaijuu', huh?" she said as her fist pounded on his foot. "I'm no monster!"

A sweat dropped behind the little creature's head, and a smirk crawled up his face. He sighed and thought, "Shew... I thought something did happen to Sakura..."

"Who are you anyway! What do you want from me!" the confused girl darted out questions right after another. "Where am I? What am I doing here?... What happened to me? Why can't I remember anything about myself!"

She tried to recall her memories but it only made her head ache. Her frail hands held on her head in pain. She shook her head uncontrollably as beads of tears fall out of her emerald eyes; She was lost. She softly murmured, "You said my name is 'Sakura' yet I can't remember anything about it."

"Sakura... something DID happen to her! She lost her memories!" Keroberus worried.

It wasn't the time to joke around - Touya thought. Her young sister was in a state of confusion ,and at that time, she needed someone to lean on, someone to trust on. He bent down before her and gently wrapped his arms around the crying girl. He then patted her head, softly saying, "Yes, you are Sakura, Sakura Kinomoto. And I'm your brother Touya, Kinomoto Touya."

Sakura sniffed and repeated, "Kinomoto... Sakura... And Touya niisan..."

"Hai," brushing down her hair, he softly told her.

She yawned lightly that her eyes gently closed until she fell asleep due to exhaustion. Touya carefully carried her to her bed and tucked her in. In his eyes, fear and concern can be seen – it's only natural that an older brother to be concerned with his younger sister. He then picked up Keroberus and placed him beside her.

He softly yet sharply said, "Watch over her tonight. I'll be inquirying you tomorrow about the details. Explain to me what happened, or you'll be dead." His glare darted unto the small creature. He made his last glance over his sister then lingered out of the room, shutting the lights off.

"Sakura..." he thought as he closed the door. "I just hope you'll be back to normal by tomorrow. Or I'll hunt down who did this to you!"

----- To be continued -----

--: Japanese Dictionary :--

1.) niisan/oniisan/onii-chan - older brother
2.) kaijuu - monster
3.) are – huh?

Reia-chan: I forgot to introduce myself. I'd rather be called Reia. Yey! Did some light editing due to some punctuations missing... Hope that there isn't anything to edit anymore. Ok. So how was it? Just place them in your reviews. I want to know how you find my writing. Also, add comments!... Thanks for reading or even just stopping by due to curiousity. Hehe.