Okay Okay, I know I haven't updated in like a month and I feel really guilty about it. It's just that I had to complete a major project that counted 30% of all my honor classes and I had to go to after school group meetings for this. I've finally decide school sucks and I'll try to update weekly for now on ~BlueNovaBunny

BNB: Yay, finally another chapter out!

Ken: Oww, my head hurts. Stupid projects.

BNB: *rolls eyes* What! I was doing all the thinking!

Phoenix: me tired *grabs Ken and uses like a teddy bear*

BNB: Well it seems the three musketeers are tired so let's make this short and sweet. I would like to thank Hikari Mizu, courtney83, Vi3t BaNiI, and lil-cherry-wolf for reviewing.

Disclaimer: If BNB wasn't such a lazy bum, then she might own Cardcaptor Sakura, but she doesn't so that's why Cardcaptor Sakura still has good plots from Clamp.

Chapter 9: Shukuen At Hand

Sakura yawned as she sat up in bed. Hmm, she was awake already. A terror took Sakura. It seemed she only woke up early when something bad happened. Mimi…Sakura shook in her bed. She dreamed about Matsumoto killing Mimi again, but this time it was different.

She ran out before the blow could be struck against Mimi. Matsumoto had smirked at her and said Mimi had to die because of her, because of her birth. Then he murdered Mimi and was about to kill her but then…Sakura furrowed her brow. A man leapt from the trees and saved her. She heard wolves howling in the distance.

She remembered feeling safe in his arms. She remembered the reassurance of his aura that said nothing would trouble her. He whispered nothing would harm her because of their special bond. She wondered if it was Yuki that saved her.

Someone knocked on her door and she opened it. "Lord Hiragizawa!"

"Yes Sakura, it's me. I have something important to tell."

"She scooted on her bed to make room for him. "What is it?"

"You are Lord Kinomoto's sister"

"What?"

"Touya Kinomoto lost a sister eighteen years ago. His family was attacked by mercenaries. His mother was killed, his father was presumably killed, and his sister disappeared. She was assumed dead because eighteen years is a long time. His sister was named Sakura and had jade green eyes and chestnut brown hair."

Sakura shook her head and stared at her hands. They had calluses on them. How could she be a Lady? "There must be a mistake."

"There isn't. You have magic like Lord Kinomoto also. Though I have a feeling it's different. Sakura, do you have an object that might've been with you when you disappeared?"

"Yes." Sakura reached down from under the bed and pulled out the necklace." Eriol's eyes narrowed. A fleeting memory passed through his mind, but what was it? Eriol frowned in concentration.

"Did you feel anything when you touched it?"

"Yes, no…it glowed pink when it fell in my hand for the first time."

Ah ha! "I think your magic can only be used through that but it feels like a piece of your magic is missing." Eriol got back to the topic. "Do you know that Touya has great enemies?"

"He does!"

"Yes, they are seeking to destroy Lord Kinomoto. They are looking for a powerful magical object. The Li clan from China is his enemies. Touya doesn't know this. They know his entire history and wouldn't think of a dead sister to come after them." The thought dawned on Sakura. She had to save Touya! But could she kill anyone?

"You wouldn't have to kill anyone though, just get the weapon before they do." Sakura sighed in relief. "The weapon actually is broken up into small crystals, but when they combine…" Eriol left the sentence hanging. "It's your job to collect them. I suggest you leave now because they are certainly a lot of them." Sakura nodded.

"I'll need a travel pack and a horse."

"And a ticket for a boat to take you to China."

"What!"

"This weapon is scattered throughout Japan and China. There are also some creatures you might have to battle to get the pieces of this weapon."

"Okay, I'll do it. Just give me a few minutes to prepare."

Eriol grinned; his plan was working perfectly, "Of course."

Touya growled in annoyance. He sensed the weather was not how it seemed. Magic was definitely in the air and he would destroy whoever was creating it. General Ikumori summoned up a shield spell, but whoever was working this was obviously a great magician. When Yuki tried something, it seemed to let up a bit. After a few seconds later the blizzard came roaring back to life. Touya created a storm of fire in his frustration and changed the snow to rain. Heavy rain never bothered him, even though it was seeping into every crevice, making everything squishy.

Ruby Moon glared at the figure riding ahead of the others. No doubt it was Lord Kinomoto. He was stubborn as a jackass. Well, why didn't she battle him one on one?

Ruby Moon dived in front of the young lord. Her wings blew a nice gust of mud, icy rain and wind in his face. In her gloved hand appeared a dark crystal wand. Touya stopped, giving the others a chance to catch up with him. He stared at the figure before him. She looked like something from Tomoyo's clothing drawings.

"If you don't want to get hurt, stay out of my way!"

"Oh, isn't someone demanding?" She leaned down, showing Touya some of her cleavage. "If you want to pass, then come get me!" Her wand extended to staff size and sharp blades grew at the ends. Yukito reigned in his horse. Was that Nakuru in their way?

Touya drew his sword. A dark breeze passed behind her and he could feel it growing. So this was going to be a magical and physical battle.

"Who are you?" She smirked at him.

"If I tell you my real name, it'll be endangering my freedom. In other words Lord Kinomoto, it's none of your business!" She lunged at his left, slicing a piece of cloth. Whoa, he's fast. What? She felt something wet and warm trickle down her arm. A growl formed in the back of her throat. So the young lord got some of her flesh. He will dearly pay.

She stood still and waited. Touya tensed, sensing she was playing the hidden tiger. When a cat is cornered, it will not strike until it is too late for the ignorant hunter to pull back the attack. He cautiously stepped forward, holding his sword before him like a talisman. What was that?

He drew back and turned a sharp angle to avoid a mass of crimson dark energy from her wings. He could see the red light fading from it. Damn this being! He charged at her heart and…felt her vanish before him. Before he knew it, he felt a warm breath on his ear.

"A costly fatal move to make, Mortal. Do you take me for a human?" She grabbed his neck and threw him across the field. She twirled her stick and walked slowly towards him.

Touya breathed deeply as he heard the soft patter of the assailant's boots on the ground. So he guessed he was not meant to see his sister. Mother, Father, I'm going to join you now…

Ruby Moon, stop!

But why!!!

I said stop now.

Fine. Her staff turned back into a wand. "You're saved Kinomoto, I have orders to stop. But never forget my name," she caressed his cheek, "the demon Ruby Moon." She vanished into the sky before he could take a swing at her.

Touya practically ran to the gate of the house. He could feel fatigue setting in, but nothing would keep him apart from his sister. This was the chance to reunite some semblance of his orginal family.

He stopped when he saw Eriol waiting for him. He really never liked the magician and he had a dreaded feeling he did something to Sakura.

"Lord Kinomoto, she isn't here anymore." Touya grabbed his collar.

"Where is she? Where are you hiding her? Tell me!" Eriol's eyes narrowed. His staff appeared and he drew power from it. Touya was knocked into the opposite wall a few feet away.

"Don't threaten me Kinomoto. Though I may be not a warrior, I can also do some harm. You sister has gone on a quest set to her before she was even born. It is Shukuen at hand and you cannot stop it. She will arrive in China in a couple of days."

"China!" One thought passed through his mind before he passed out from fatigue. The Li family…

Shukuen (n) destiny; fate; karma

BNB: Whew, another chapter done. You know what; I'm starting to get nervous because I feel a writer's block coming on. Don't worry, there's still ideas floating around, but if you can or want to help, then e-mail me at mellow__bonny@hotmail.com. I would really appreciate it.

Ken: Wow, you must be getting desperate

BNB: No, I just want to hear what the readers think should happen. I've been thinking of giving out polls for whom to go with whom, but I've already decided on the couples. I just want to know the readers' voice.

Ken: Whatever

BNB: *smacks Ken* Anyways the next chapter is called Chapter 10: A Dragon's Kyouchuu. I give you a hint, I went a little off the subject again, but the chapter after that is right back on track. It's just I want to get all my main character's agendas off right away.

Phoenix: REvIeW!!!