Summary: Darkness formed as the Shadow Taika was released from its sleep, ready to kill the innocent people. Sakura Kinomoto was the only girl who had magic to seal it again, and Syaoran Li was the only one who knew how. Could they work together and capture the beast? SxS pairing. R&R PLZ!

"Talking"

'Thinking'

(A/N:) – Author's Note

Disclaimer: I don't own Card Captor Sakura...CLAMP does...

Last Time...

"Well, maybe your mother wanted to help the people who got hurt at the hospital." Sakura suggested, taking the dirty plates into the sink and washing her hands.

"We could try that." Syaoran replied. Both of them came out to Shiro and started walking for the exit.

"Tomoyo-chan! I'll be back later, don't worry!" Sakura yelled before walking back out into the dirt roads of the village.

A/N: Here's the LONG awaited chapter four of this story...I'm so sorry for the late update...but please forgive me, I had homework and I couldn't get on the stinkin computer...neah well I guess I'm lucky to be on it now...lmao

Chapter Four: Not So Good For Shiro

By: Ame-chan

They stepped back out into the hot sun of the afternoon, taking a nice breath of fresh air. There was still people at certain area's to help clean up the mess. Fallen houses, injured people, and lot's of dust everywhere.

'I hope that monster won't come back here to harm anyone...' Sakura thought, as she watched two people carrying a person with and injured arm and leg.

"I hope everyone would be alright." the troubled cherry blossom whispered, looking away from the small accidents. See people hurt always made her uncomfortable.

"Could you please spare us some change to eat? We're hungry and we have no more money to feed ourselves." An elderly woman and two small children covered in dirt clutched onto her skirt behind her. Sakura smiled and took some change into her pocket, and handed it to her.

"Here. I hope 4 gold coins would be enough for your group." she continued to smile, her emerald gaze softly watching the poor children hide behind her in shyness and embarrassment. Who liked asking for money on the streets?

'Thank you! May god bless you. You are one of the nicest people I've ever met." the woman was grateful towards Sakura. Four gold coins could have bought a meal for 3 and a set of new clothing. (A/N: How nice of Sakura. Too bad, people aren't as nice here. If only there were...)

When the woman and the children had left to get something to eat, Sakura, Syaoran and Shiro were back to heading to the hospital. Shops and markets were on the sidelines of the many dirt roads, selling toys, food, herbs and medicine, anything you need to buy. Shiro was looking at the toys as they passed by, seeing how he would enjoy so much playing with them.

"Sakura, we need to go quickly. You have to train as soon as possible, or else a lot of time would be taken just for late training. If we don't start soon, this Shadow Taika could destroy the whole world." Syaoran whispered, leaning over to her ear. She nodded and walked a little faster, but not too fast that Shiro couldn't keep up.

Xx Hospital xX

"Shiro, do you see your mother anywhere?" Sakura asked, bending down to Shiro's level and looked around with him. He shook his head and tugged at a nurses dress.

"DO you know where my mommy is?" he asked, looking up at the young lady that was taller than him. She seemed familiar to him.

Sakura pulled him away and apologized to the busy nurse. BUt she smiled and seemed quite happy to see Shiro.

"Shiro! here you are. I thought that you were lost and never came back. DO you remember me?" she smiled brightly, and patting his head. Shiro seemed startled for a moment then remembered.

"Auntie!" he cried, giving her a hug. she hugged him back and kissed him on the cheek. But he stopped and looked worried again. "Where's my mommy?" The nurse's smile fell, and she stood upright again, putting on a serious face on now.

"Well, she came in with other injured people. She had major cuts on her head and bruises on her leg. After all the dust, she also had some hard time breathing. You can try to see her and talk, but she also seemed to have lost her memory when she fell on her head. Maybe you should see her later..." but Shiro interrupted her.

"I want to see my mommy!" his eyes watered from hearing all those nasty injuries, but he longed to see his mother after a long time. The nurse, her name tag said her name was Ruki, looked sadly at him. His eyes held fear and sadness for his mother.

"I-I guess you can see her. But she might be asleep, so I'd advise you not to wake her." Ruki gave them a visitor pass and told them where to go.

Vv In the Hallways vV

"Room 204..." SYaoran mumbled, looking at a piece of paper and then switching his gaze to the many numbered doors.

"Here." Sakura opened a door not to far from them and looked fearfully inside. A young woman, not any older than 20 was sitting on her bed, her arms on her lap, full of bruises and cuts, her head was wrapped in bandages around her forehead, some of the blood still seeping through them. Her eyes were just blank and confused.

"M-mommy?" Shiro walked slowly towards the young woman, who turned slowly to see who he was, but didn't respond.

"Miss?" Syaoran walked to the edge of the bed with Shiro. "We brought your son, Shiro." he put a hand softly on the little boy's head, feeling the hair tickle his palm.

"I don't have a son. I don't know who he is. I don't have any family." her blank eyes slowly rising to meet Syaoran's, who seemed sorry.

"But this is your son..." he looked down to see Shiro's reaction. Poor him, he seemed like he was about to cry.

"Mommy...you said we could buy some ice cream today. You said that we would have a nice dinner at home. You promised me to read a bedtime story at night. Remember?" his voice wobbled. She couldn't remember anything, not even him. He longed for he to say "of course" and put him on her lap for a hug, but nothing happened. She just stared at him with nothing in her eyes.

Sakura stepped in and knelt next to Shiro. "She can't remember, Shiro, maybe we should wait." she replied softly, but Shiro wouldn't believe it.

"No! My mommy promised me! She never breaks her promise!" Shiro cried, a small tear slipped off his cheek and plopped on the groud; it was so silent, everyone could hear the small plopping noise it made. Sakura watched helplessly. There was nothing she could do.

"Shiro..." Syaoran put his hand on his small shoulder and tried to calm him down.

"My mommy promised..." Shiro replied more quietly, sniffing and wiping his tears on his sleeve.

"We know, but she can't remember. I'm sure she'll be better soon. But for now, we'll take care of you, and we'll buy you some ice cream okay?" Sakura stood up and smiled to try and brighten his mood.

"O-okay..." he muttered, walking out the door himself. Syaoran looked at Sakura, looking worried and sorry for the poor boy.

"We'll have to take care of him for now. But I remember something that I've studied: if you could learn to heal with your magic, we could heal Shiro's mother and surprise him. Although, it would take a while.

When they arrived back at the main office, the three seemed sad. Ruki stepped away from the desk and asked how it went. Syaoran and Sakura explained, while Shiro sat quietly on one of the soft chairs behind them.

"Oh dear, poor Shiro." Ruki replied softly, stealing a glance at the boy. "I've been to their house. I'm sure Ms. Tsukira wouldn't mind you helping around her house. Are you busy?" she asked, writing on a piece of paper Ms. Tsukira's address.

"No, of course not. We'll be happy to take of Shiro and keep the housein shape, right Syaoran?" she elbowed him and smiled brightly at the nurse.

"Sure..." he trailed, watching Shiro pick at some loose thread on the chair.

"Okay, then here is the address. If you need any help, my number is on the paper as well. Thank you so much, I'm sure Ms. Tsukira would be very happy after she is well again." Sakura just smiled and nodded and walked back to Shiro.

"Shiro, we're going to your house okay? Me and Syaoran are going to take care of you. Don't worry, we'll have fun!" Sakura accidentally hit Syaoran as she flung her arms into the air, causing him to fall over and make Shiro laugh a little.

"That's the spirit!" Sakura smiled and then turned to Syaoran, who sat up and clutched his head.

"The spirit to whalopping people on the head? Count me out." he mumbled, making both Sakura and Shiro laugh, which made her feel a little happy for seeing Shiro laugh again. Every smile made her feel happy.

So they walked down the road once again, following the directions to Ms. Tsukira's, or Ms. Tsukira Aruka's, as the paper said, address to her house, with Syaoran on one side, Shiro in the middle and Sakura on the other side.

To Be Continued...

A/N: Dammit...I screwed the plot for this one too...so sorry for my language...but I'm still thinking as well now...how to make them start training...hmmm...lmao...

Ame-chan