The Love of Two Magicians

Yea, I might have to change the title, I seem to be off on a tangent and I don't think I'm ever coming back. I really don't know how to incorporate some ClowxYuko, maybe I will later… I hope you like Le Portrait de Petite Cossette. There's a slight crossover! I hope you'll forgive me for not updating. I hope you like it still. Did my writing style improve? I would love to know!

kitty kat- thanks for the review!

Chapter 4

When Yuko arrived home later that night, Clow was at the door waiting for her return.

"How was your day?" He asked her, oblivious to what happened.

"Urg…" Was Yuko's only answer when entering the house. It was until she collapsed on the couch that she elaborated. "There was a girl. She, she came to my shop and told me I needed help. After, I went to the fortuneteller. She told me that there will be forces that are after me, and will strike on the day I fear most, the day with no moon. I'm scared, Clow, I really am." Said Yuko as she cuddled up against the pillows that were on the couch.

"Then go into hiding." Suggested the great magician. "My magic can cover you."

"But, that will endanger you too. I can't do that. I need to let this run it's course. It will get better for me." Yuko got up from the couch to a cabinet near by. She took out a bottle of sake.

"Do get me a glass, Clow." Requested Yuko. Clow got two glasses and sat down next to her.

"What are you going to do, Yuko? The day with no moon, it's…" Clow paused to think. "It's only six days away!" Clow took a drink of his sake before looking back at Yuko.

"I know, I know. I don't know what to do though. But now, I'll… Sleep!" Said Yuko as she jumped up, a little tipsy due to the sake.

"How much sake did you…" Started Clow, but stopped when he noticed the empty bottle on the ground. He quickly got up to catch the drunk Yuko, who just fell.

"S-han-sk, Clow. Fer catshing me-e-e." Said Yuko. Clow could only sigh and carry her to their room, where he set her down gently on the bed. He tucked her in and said good night before he slipped in beside her.

When Yuko awoke, the smell that she usually welcomed in the morning, the smell of breakfast, made her vomit. "Eki-Kyabe" She managed to groan out. Like magic, Clow appeared before her, with eki-kyabe. She quickly downed the vile liquid.

"Ah! That felt good." Remarked Yuko.

When she left for work, she passed a shop that was selling antiques. She looked in, hoping to find some items that other people castaway as trash. She came upon two items; a mummified monkey's paw and an antique wine glass.

"Hello, my name is Eiri. Have you seen something you like?"

"Yes, I would like the cylinder and the wine glass, how much would it be?" Asked Yuko, but Eiri was not listening anymore. His eyes hardened. He clutched the glass close to himself.

Yuko frowned; she threw a generous amount of money at him. "That should be more than enough to cover both items."

"This glass is mine… Mine!" He said, and he started to mumble to the glass, "Cossette, are you alright? I won't let anyone buy my precious." Yuko tapped two fingers to his forehead.

"It seems that you have been in contact with the spirit inside the glass. I can grant your wish, spirit, for a price." Mumbled Yuko.

"Will you?" Asked a voice from within the glass, "Can you heal a girl from her sadness?"

"Cossette?" Asked Eiri. "Why are you talking to her, when you wouldn't speak to anyone else?"

But they both ignored him.

"You, you are the Space-time witch, are you not?"

"Yes, I am. I can grant your wish, for a price."

"Please, release me from this glass prison. Free me from my prison. Free my soul from these chains." Begged the girl.

Yuko looked on with a deep look. She pulled out a drawstring bag from her pocket. Extracting what looked like a mini disc. Tracing her fingers over the disc, a seal of a butterfly lit up.

Eiri gazed at the mark, stunned. Cossette sat silently, waiting for her freedom. Mumbling a few words, the butterfly on the disc was set free, flying towards the glass. It branded the beautiful glass with its enchanting purple wings.

It set fourth a bright light, that blinded Eiri, yet didn't affect Yuko at all. When the light died down, a girl stood before them. The girl had long blond tresses and wore a dark dress. The girl gave a small turn before turning to Yuko.

"What would you like for your payment?"

"Nothing much." Replied Yuko. "Just a few artifacts that only you know about." Cossette nodded. "I expect payment within six months of the wish." Cossette nodded again and walked out of the store, leaving Eiri and Yuko alone.

"Now" Said Yuko, turning to Eiri. "Would you like your wish to be granted?" Eiri stared at Yuko with awe and fear. Not knowing what to say, he ran. Yuko shrugged and took the glass and cylinder.

She soon arrived at her shop. The day dragged on with no suspicious occurrences.

When she got home later, Clow was waiting for her.

"What are you going to do? It's coming up soon." Said Clow.

"I'll just bear it. They can't be that bad. They only have power on that one-day. If they appear, it gives me a chance to attack them and stop them from tormenting me further." Was Yuko's simple reply. She headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Throughout the night, Clow kept pestering her about the day of doom.

Each day after that, Clow would keep reminding her about the day with no moon. She never listened to him though. The only day he didn't complain was the night before the day with no moon. He was silent through dinner and went straight to bed after he finished washing the dishes.

Yuko woke up the next morning. It felt like any other morning. The sun was out, a few clouds in the sky, some spirits in the sky too. When she headed to work, her day had only begun…

TBC

Notes: Cliffy! How do you like it? I will update soon. I just need to work out the details. Did you guys hear, XXXHolic movie! Also, there is going to be a Tsubasa movie. I can't wait until they come out in America. I hope you like my stories, now for a few comments…

When I reread the first chapter, I realized that you might be confused as to how Clow can watch his reincarnation. It's possible because he's in a different dimension, and the two dimensions have two different time frequencies. So in Eriol's (his reincarnation) world, Clow is already dead.

Eiri, the wine glass, and Cossette are from the wine glass scene are originally from Le portrait de Petite Cossette. Which is an anime that's pretty good.

If you hadn't noticed, Yuko hasn't meet Watanuki yet.

Give me the three C's pls. Critique, Comments, Complaints. Suggestions might be nice too! Read my other stories sometime.

If you like my writing, I'm also taking challenges. Just e-mail them to me. Try to be specific about which series and which characters. Thankies.

LWB