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Amazed

By Cheery Wolf (a.k.a. C.W.)

Chapter 4: Topaz

Sakura slowly opened her eyes and was greeted by a pair of lavender eyes.

"Tomoyo...?"

The owner's eyes gave a sigh of relief as her best friend woke up. She was very startled when Eriol came running to her at the park, saying that Sakura and Syaoran were in trouble. Even more, when she saw them knocked out inside Syaoran's blown up apartment. Without wasting time they took them to Eriol's mansion.

Sakura suddenly sat down with wide eyes, "Tomoyo! Where's Syaoran!"

Tomoyo was hesitant at first but decided to tell her the truth, "After finding both of you in the apartment Eriol took Syaoran to his mansion and left me to tend for you and to bring you later."

Sakura couldn't calm her fast beating heart, "Where are we? How long was I out?"

"We're in a guestroom in Eriol's mansion and you were out for 4 hours."

Sakura was about to ask more, but she heard knocking on the door, "May I come in?"

Both girls recognized Eriol's deep voice. Tomoyo spoke, "Yes."

Her blue-haired boyfriend came in with a serious look on his face. He walked over to the bed and sat down beside the two girls. He then turned his head toward Sakura.

"Sakura... I'm not going to waste any time."

Sakura didn't like the tone of his voice, "Is it about Syaoran?"

"Yes... he's in a coma..."

The auburn-haired girl gasped and looked down, tears gathering in her eyes. Without looking at Eriol nor Tomoyo she choked out,

"Can I see him?"

Eriol didn't answer for a moment and looked at Tomoyo, he nodded.

Sakura was lead to the other side of the mansion and stopped in front of large double doors similar to her temporary resting room's. She looked at Eriol. He nodded, "I'll give you ten minutes. We'll enter later to explain what's happening, okay?"

She nodded and entered.

The large doors shut behind her. She slowly walked to the beautiful large bed, filled with dozens of pillows. Sakura sat down and glanced at Syaoran. Tears streamed down her cheeks. He looked dead. His breathing was very shallow. She placed her hand on his forehead. His skin was very pale and clammy. It broke her heart to see him so vulnerable. So unlike the brave warrior image he gave when they were catching the Clow Cards. And his eyes, his gorgeous amber/gold that were replaced by a haunting silver void. The two orbs were slightly open staring at some unknown presence. His arms and legs were bandaged, covering the horrible gashes she saw appeared earlier. She held his bandaged hand tightly, scared as if he would slip away.

Sakura was slightly startled when Eriol entered the room.

'Time flies...' She mused.

The sorcerer sat down on the opposite side of the bed.

"Tomoyo had to go to the park since she is the organizer. I stayed behind to help both of you. Kero, Spinel Sun and Nakuru are in the living room if we need them."

The young Clow Mistress glanced at him, "Thank you."

Eriol nodded, "I take it that Kero told you about the Dream's Void?"

The emerald-eyed girl nodded. She laid her head on Syaoran's chest.

"But he didn't tell you that there's a way to save him."

Sakura lifted her head and looked at Eriol with hope in her eyes, "Really!"

"It's very risky..." But Sakura cut him off, "I'll do whatever it takes."

Eriol knew he couldn't argue with her.

"Since The Libra card has him temporary stabled in the fourth stage, the dreams stage, you need to enter his dreams..."

"Enter his dreams?"

Eriol thought for a moment, "If I remember correctly The Dream's Void turns the excess of magic into a entity that shows you're worse fears and experiences of the victim's life. It torments their mind until it gets to a level where the victim can't take it anymore... they die..."

"How!"

"Use The Dream card. But I must warn you once you're inside, you can't come back out unless you get him out of the coma."

They went silent for a moment when suddenly, Sakura felt something sticky under her hand. She looked down at the comatose young man and gasped. Bloody scratches appeared on his face and neck.

"Eriol!"

The sorcerer quickly stood up. He could feel Syaoran's chaotic aura beginning to show its presence, "The Libra is losing strength, it can't hold on much longer! You need The Dream card! Hurry!"

Sakura didn't understand at first, but it quickly became clear to her. Powerful gusts of wind blew around the room, knocking books and vases. The window glass cracked and exploded into a million pieces.

"Master!" Nakuru's voice was heard as she cast a shield around Eriol. Spinel Sun and Kero, in their 'puppet forms' also arrived.

All eyes widened as they saw Syaoran's comatose body float a few inches over the bed, his chaotic green aura shooting in different directions. His silver eyes were glowing.

Sakura couldn't take it anymore. She grabbed her Key and transformed it into its staff forms. She chanted,

"Libra Card, stable him once again

RELEASE!"

The balance appeared again and shoot into Syaoran's forehead, making him fall back down on the bed. She chanted again,

"Dream Card, take me into Syaoran's dreams, help me save him

RELEASE!"

The guardians and Eriol saw as the gusts of wind disappeared and as Sakura collapse on the bed, her head resting on Syaoran's stomach. Her Key had vanished seemingly going into his mind with her. Kero went into hysterics, flying around the room. Nakuru and Spinel Sun tended Eriol's scratches and helped him up. He looked sadly at the pair on the bed.

'Good luck Sakura...'

TBC

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