The First Christmas Party

BNB: Total writer's block on next chapter…and a lack of info. Can a really devout fan of CCS tell me what cards Yueh and Kerberos control? I can then promise to have the chapter up before New Year's. So to get away form stress and pressure, I decided to write a Christmas special.

BNB: Can't wait for eggnog! Christmas gives you a good excuse to drink alcohol beverages, but I have to say I prefer those fruity tropical—

Ken: BNB, you're not old enough to drink!

BNB: Oh yeah…Wahhhh

Ken: Whatever. Our story begins in modern day with our characters being the same age as in Of War and Magic. Enjoy!

Cardcaptor Sakura is owned by Clamp, until Santa Claus answers my wishes and I become head honcho of Clamp.

Part 1: What The Hell Is Christmas?

"Winter Break! Wahooo!!" Chiharu high-fived Yamasaki. Sakura giggled at their antics. After years of bickering and teasing, they've finally started dating. She only wished Syaoran was here to enjoy with her. Something about a family emergency had hastened his journey to Hong Kong.

"So what are you guys going to do for break?" Chiharu grabbed Yamasaki and tugged him down.

"We're going to have dinner with my parents." Yamasaki sweat dropped; her parents were scary. Rika gave a happy sigh.

"Yoshiyuki and I are going to look for houses this year. He said after I graduate, we'll have a winter wedding. Then I'll be Mrs. Terada before that year is out. Isn't that great?" All her friends wished her luck.

"What are you doing for winter, Sakura," questioned Tomoyo. Sakura gave a depressed moan.

"Toya is off at collage and said he couldn't come home this year, Dad is off at a professor seminar, and Syaoran had to return home for some emergency." Naoko patted Sakura's back.

"It's okay. I'm not doing anything for the holidays, and maybe you can read ghost stories with me."

"G-Ghost stories?" Sakura visibly palled. "Thank you for the offer, but no."

"I know! My mom's company has branched out to America. This year is hosting a Christmas party for them to celebrate the new partnership. You can all come."

"Wow a Christmas party!" Sakura's face blanked, "What's Christmas?"

"Christmas is when Santa Claus sent the three wise elves to give gifts to the baby Jesus and kept evil Romans—

"Shove it Yamasaki! Sakura, Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th. So it's basically a Christian religion, but since we're not Christians, we can celebrate gift giving!"

"Let's go gift shopping now!"

B-R-E-A-K

Sakura scanned through bookshelves and couldn't find the Tale of Genji by LadyMurasaki Shikibu, but she did find Fûtô by Inoue Yasushi; a perfect present for her father. She purchased the item and moved on to an antique shop. She was surprised to see a katana that wasn't so old. Toya was mastering the sword in a course and knew he would appreciate the thought. She had already bought Rika, Naoko, and Chiharu stuffed animals, Tomoyo had water colors, Kero had a new pair of earmuffs (that were really for dolls, but don't tell him), Yuki had a mug that matched the bowl, Nakuru and Supi got sweets, Kaho got a lute, and Eriol was given a little princess wand. She couldn't help but giggle at the last one. It did light up and made cool shimmering noises, she thought with a straight face. She was so happy that Tomoyo had gotten Eriol and Kaho to come.

She felt like she had forgotten someone. Oh crap Syaoran. The mall was about to close and not one of the shops looked like they would go with Syaoran's taste. She ran around franticly and accidental bumped into a window. The shop keeper came out and helped her up. The old lady offered her some tea

"What is this place?"

"This is the Mateki, a magic and instrumental shop." She made an O shape with her mouth. Maybe she could find something for Syaoran here. Her gaze wondered, but nothing in the shop felt right for him. She finished her tea and was about to leave, when she felt a spark of magic near the end of the shop. She walked towards it and saw that it was a pendant. The pendant was shaped like a wolf with an amber gem embedded in its jaws. When she touched it, she felt at peace with the world. Syaoran was a little worn out now that the elders wanted him to take over the clan. Maybe this would help him relieve his stress.

Part 2: Have A Happy Holiday

She couldn't help but smile as Nakuru and Supi kind of went wild when they ate their sweets. She felt guilty for giving Supi sweets, but only a little. She looked down at the people dancing on the ballroom floor. Tomoyo's house was rather a mansion then a house if it could have a ballroom. Everyone seemed happy tonight, even Toya showed up at the last minute with Yuki and her father called that he'd be in tomorrow. She couldn't keep the sadness from her smile though.

"Sakura, what's wrong?"

"I see you've opened your present already, Eriol." He held up the pink blinking wand.

"I just couldn't wait for tomorrow. Now stop avoiding the question and answer it." She sighed and leaned on the pillar that led to the balcony.

"It's just I'm worried about Syaoran. He's been pressured by his family duties that he hardly spends time with me anymore. I know that sounds selfish but I can't help missing him. Sometimes I wonder if our relationship could work with his absence."

"It's understandable Sakura that you miss him, but trust in Syaoran. I think you two have something that goes beyond fate and time."

"You mean love. Eriol, sometimes people can be deeply in love, but because certain circumstances that can't be together."

"And what do you think is your circumstance?"

"I'm afraid that he'll have to choose between his family and me one day." Eriol guffawed.

"Yelan likes you and her word is almost law."

"Then I guess I'll live up to be Syaoran's wife. He comes from a powerful family and I'm just me."

"Exactly. You are Sakura Kinomoto, and you're known as the nicest, kindest, and charming person to meet. Don't forget you're also very powerful card mistress, which last time I checked, was what the Li clan wanted Syaoran to be. Do not doubt yourself." She hugged Eriol and gave him a peck on the check.

"Thank you Eriol. I think I see Kaho down there. Maybe you should offer her a dance?" Eriol just gave her a wicked grin before leaving. She decided to join the party again downstairs too.

Part 3: Happy Ending…Tear, Sniff, Sniff

Sakura had to again refuse another dance by a stuffy old man. Why was it dresses that where a little short, showed some cleavage, and left the back bare always attracted perverts? She guessed it was her fault for dressing in that dark emerald that ended above the knee, but had five inch slits on either leg and showed where her white stockings ended. She couldn't wait until the party ended at midnight and it was already 11:55.

She walked to the door and got her coat. No point in staying if she didn't feel like it. She heard the clock chime and knew it was Christmas day already.

"Leaving so soon?"

"Wha—Syaoran!" She wrapped her arms around him, even if her dress rode up a bit since she had to get on her tip-toes to reach him.

"Sakura," he whispered.

"Syaoran," I was so worried that you might've stayed in Hong Kong." He gave her a warm chuckle.

"Now why would I do that if you're here waiting for me?"

"I was just worried that with all your family duties that you'd realize maybe I wasn't fit for your family. I know I'm not the must skilled worker, or the wisest scholar in magic. I just…"

"You are you Sakura, and that is everything I could want. The reason I was in Hong Kong was that my mother wanted to give me this." Sakura gasped as she saw a pearl embedded in a golden band and clustered with little emeralds.

"I think this was either a little push or a giant shove from my mother. Some say it was the ring Clow Reed gave to Madoushi before she was trapped. Maybe we could right that wrong and think of this as a promise ring.."

"Oh Syaoran, I only gave you this." She fished his present from her pocket. His brow furrowed, but relaxed when he clasped the pendant.

"It's wonderful. It reminds me of pleasant times, like when I'm with you." He gave her a gentle kiss. Sakura leaned against his chest and sighed in content.

"So do you like a spring or summer wedding? Or maybe we can do a winter one like Rika?" Syaoran blushed, and couldn't think of anything to say. Then he knew just the right words.

"It doesn't matter as long as I'm with you." They both blinked when a flash went off. Both of them looked up and were not surprised to see Tomoyo with a camera in her hand. Memories are priceless was her only answer.

"Look, Sakura and Syaoran are under the mistletoe!" exclaimed Nakuru. Sakura gave Syaoran a hopeful look because she knew he didn't like public displays of affection. He shrugged his shoulders.

"Why not?" and kissed her again while their friends cheered.

The End

BNB: Who knew I could write a bit of fluff!! .

Ken: I wouldn't believe it if I heard it.

BNB: Now for reviews!

Auroratwin: Je ne ai que lire "Fruit Basket Vol. 1". Oui, c'est tres amusant avec la chat et le souris. Quelle animal de jeune fille? J'ai oublié. You're probably better by now, but you still have my best wishes that you recovered and you're at your best again. No you don't have to commit sebuku because I wouldn't want you to be missing fingers or kill yourself. You're much better as a loyal reader! ;) If you look back on the last chapter, Sakura noticed a snow storm. Ruby Moon had once again prevented Touya form reaching Sakura and Syaoran is Touya's mortal enemy. Remember how Sakura had a black eye when Touya saw her? Syaoran Sakura's black eye dead Syaoran.

lil-asian-cherry: About the POV's, I try to let you know who the char is by the second or so paragraph. I guess it doesn't help if I don't have separators. I use to have separators, but the symbols I used were ignored and I kept switching symbols, but those that were okay one time were then ignored. So I'm trying something else and I'm really pissed off at the uploader program at I'm Laotian, so I can't help you about the Viet, and you'll just have to ask Vi3t BaBiI about that. She is a registered author. Thank you for the review on the last chapter.

Synchrogirl: I'll try my hardest at updating sooner.

Vi3t Babii: Hehehe, I guessed when I protested to learn type when I was little, I shouldn't have. Yes you are a loyal reviewer and who knows, maybe someone will crown you and you could be become a royal reviewer! XD