After the encounter with Shadow Li, somethings were said that were pretty insulting. What will happen now?
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CARDCAPTOR CHRONICLE: SUNSHINE ADVENTURE
EPISODE NINETEEN: THE CAUSE AND THE EFFECT
The confrontation with the impostor had proven something. Something that both Sakura and Li did not even expect. Instead of bring them together; they had driven each other apart. Time was running out for the both of them and the pair knew it. A conversation took place in the schoolyard. Bert and Amor were spying on Li and Sakura; one at one end of the yard and vice versa.
"Fine job talking to Li, Amor," Bert said sternly. "What did you say to him anyway?"
"I said that he needed to be brave, able to take chances and makes some mistakes so he could learn from them."
"You're not good with the psychological stuff, are you?"
"No, that's your department, bighead."
"Shut up and don't call me bighead. Hmmm…maybe its time that I got them together…"
"You know too well not to meddle into other people's business, especially business that doesn't concern you and has a romantic struggle."
"Yeah but I like to do that. It's the reason why I went to Co-op."
"… Are you serious?"
"Looking at other people's emotions and seeing them squirm is amusing. I should do it all the time. That's what I'm planning to do for a future career."
"I said it before and I'll say it again: you are one twisted fuck."
"Thank you. Now if you can excuse me, I have some work to do."
He then arranged both Li and Sakura to meet him at Penguin Park to discuss the matter. Amor stood there so they couldn't see him. Bert did arrange the meeting however he failed to mention to Li that Sakura was coming. He did the same to Sakura. When they came, they were in shock.
"What are you doing here?" Sakura asked a bit disappointed.
"I should ask you the same question." Li answered. He then turned to Bert, "if she's going to be here, then I'm leaving."
"Li! How could you…"
Seeing that the situation faired no better, Bert intervened, "Sakura, please stick around for a while and Li, bite your tongue. It's time to take the situation and solve it once and for bien."
"Bien?" Li asked. "Is that in French?"
"Yeah, so what of it. Please," Bert offered a sit on the bench. "Have a seat." The two took a sit right next to each other. They blushed accordingly.
"Now then, let's begin. Do you know why I called you both here?" They both shook their heads.
"Because I have watched you trying desperately to renounce your feelings to each other with much struggle. However, no progress have been made. Sakura told me that she was too afraid to tell you how she felt. She did it a few nights ago, did she Li."
"Yes…yes she did."
"You haven't given her an answer…why?"
"Because I'm still trying to find the right words."
"That…that excuse is old turkey. Can you think of any other reason why you didn't say anything?"
"Well…I feel the same way she did. I'm just thinking that maybe I'll say the wrong words."
"So, you're still trying to find those words. Have you found them?"
"Yes…"
"It shouldn't take you that long just to find some words," Sakura said bitterly.
"Oh, what would you like to be do, your majesty!" Li shouted at her. "I can't just said that you're the love of my life and want to be with you for the rest of my life because I don't know that, do I! God, your rushing everything for me without giving me the chance to think about this!"
"Humph!"
They stood there silently. Bert could see; on one hand there was a girl who was awaiting for an answer from her so-called prince. On another hand, there was a boy who couldn't just lie about his true feelings.
"Okay. How about this. At the time Li was going to Hong Kong he had professed his love for you. However it was that of a love between two good friends. Sakura is looking for something more. She is looking for companionship, someone who can love her the way she is. Love is a feeling that most people feel when at their adolescent years. While others experienced this in a general way, your two had experience in a far more specific way. You are face to face with love. Give each other some time to understand each other then express how you feel. Because this quest is something more than saving the world. It is about saving your worlds. I'm afraid that the emotions you show are interfering with the works you are destined to do. If you two continue with this, then I'm afraid that I'll have to ask you not to come anymore. Please think about this."
He left them alone with the expression of confusion and guilt on their faces. Bert went to the spot where Amor was.
"Are you nuts! If we don't have them help us, then were screwed!"
"I am aware of that."
"Then why are you doing this?"
"Because they are destined for love and they themselves do not know that they are destroying the relationship they have with each other."
"They're just anime fiction, nothing more."
"Wrong. They have become something more…they have become human." As Bert walked off, Amor stood there in disbelief.
"They are nothing more than just cartoon drawn characters. Why does he care about them so much?"
Li and Sakura just sat there. Both of them didn't want to leave the other.
"Well…what do we do?"
"I think we should just…you know…take his advice. We're just not ready for this…"
"You're right…I'm sorry for pressuring you for…you know…"
"I know…so…as friends, right?"
"Right," Sakura said with a smile. "We'll stay as friends…for now."
So did Sakura and Li bury the hatches? What will happen next? Please R&R.