Chapter 2 – Reminiscing

The simplicity of the sun shimmered so lively as people started crowding the blank area.

A black haired pretty girl with amethyst orbs came running towards a navy-blue haired guy wearing eyeglasses. She excitedly dashed through the crowd to meet her boyfriend.

"Eriol, Eriol! I'm here, over here!" She yelled loud enough for Eriol Hiirigazawa to hear. The sapphire-eyed guy rushed towards her upon hearing the familiar voice he used to love.

The pretty girl known as Tomoyo Daidouji hugged her boyfriend snug when they met. It had been three years since they last saw each other. Their eyes were dazzling with joy as they study each other's faces.

"You've grown much more beautiful Tomoyo. I just missed you so much." Eriol said happily while gazing on his girlfriend's lovely feature that he longed to see for three long years. Tomoyo offered him the smile she'd saved for a long time now then hugged him once more.

"Thank you! I missed you too, I have anticipated for this day that I'll see you again." She whispered wholeheartedly in his ear.

After savouring each other's embrace, they ambulated hand in hand out of the airport and proceeded to their next destination. They dropped Tomoyo's numerous luggages on her mansion then continued their way to Tomoeda High.

Tomoyo looked around the place she had spent most of her school days at.

"Nothing changed here, it's still the same old school I used to love." She said, picturing herself on that uniform one girl is wearing. She looked fixedly at the girl she just had seen and at the guy she's clinging at.

"Wait, Eriol, isn't that Li-kun?" She gaped, surprised of the sight that met her eyes--- her long-time-no-see friend flirting with a red haired girl. Eriol followed Tomoyo's gaze then he flittered his head off.

"Oh yeah… That's him---Syaoran. And that's his new girlfriend Yumiko over there." Eriol retorted queasy. He wasn't that surprised like Tomoyo is because he always sees his cousin flirting with girls like that. Tomoyo was standing there still having that dazed look.

"What did you just said, new girlfriend? But what happened? He has changed a lot, really he does…" She wailed with a 'yuck-to-what-they're-doing' look on her face. Eriol yanked her out of the scene immediately before she could run away of what she might see.

"Tomoyo dear, don't judge him okay. He's not really like that… There's a reason behind everything. He transformed and became like that when Sakura left him…" Eriol explained dismally.

FLASHBACK

--3 years ago--

Saturday, 1:00 PM

An auburn messy-haired guy decided to sit down beside the cherry blossom tree. He took a small box off his pocket and opened it revealing a shimmering diamond golden ring. He gazed at the ring then smiled.

"Where could Sakura be? I've been here for an hour now but I still saw no signs of her," Syaoran, with a bouquet of roses nestled in his arms whined worriedly while glancing at his watch.

"Sakura is always on time, I wonder why she's so late today. Had she forgotten about our date?" He asked himself bewilderedly. "No. Sakura is that type person who values occasions and special days way too much." He combed the grass with his bare hands while contemplating. Soon, he jammed his hand onto his pocket, clutched his cellphone and dialed Sakura's number.

'Subscriber cannot be reached…'

'Her phone is off, but why? Maybe… Last night… I knew something weird is happening.' He pondered. He slipped his phone and the small box back to his pocket and started sprinting with the bouquet on his right hand. There was confusion painted on his face as different thoughts came racing on his mind. At long last, he reached Sakura's house.

He gasped for air. He hoofed forward to the door slowly and was astonished to see the signboard dangling on it. Syaoran threw the door open and searched the whole house.

"What's this? What's happening here?" His voice trembled and tears welled up in his eyes threatening to spill over.

"SAKURA! SAKURA! SAKURA, WHERE ARE YOU!" He screamed for her name but he got no response. He was clueless about what's happening. Soon, he dashed upstairs and headed straight to Sakura's room. It was so silent and empty. He opened her closets and her drawers but he saw not a thing, it was all vacant. Tears streamed down his cheeks as his mind spins.

"Sakura, where are you? Have you left me? Why?" He came to ask himself.

"SYAORAN!" A familiar voice echoed in the abandoned room. Syaoran cocked his head to check on the person then he hastily wiped his tears away.

"What are you doing here?" He shrieked, glaring at the person behind. The latter came nearer to him and started patting his shoulder.

"Syaoran, Sakura's gone." Eriol said softly and slowly. Syaoran sank further in his seat, his eyes widened in shock and in confusion.

"What did you just said Eriol? But where did she go?" He questioned in a dithering voice, anticipating for an immediate answer. Eriol eyed at him heavyhearted.

"Syaoran, stay calm… Sakura's gone, I don't know where she is…" He carried through trying his best to sound cool so that Syaoran won't be hurt with his words. But alas, he actually has hurt him. Syaoran gulped.

"How can I stay calm when my girlfriend is missing that I don't even know why she left and where she is! Tell me!" He shouted vehemently. All at once, he felt a whirlwind of emotions: shock, fear, confusion, and anger. "I know there is a reason why she left and maybe that is why she's so weird last night. I know… Meiling and Tomoyo! Maybe they know where Sakura is, c'mon Eriol, hurry up!" He continued. He was somehow filled with hope. Eriol eyed at him much more saddened. He lowered his head down then shook it off.

"Why Eriol? C'mon, let's go now!" Syaoran dragged his cousin abruptly. They went out of the room, then down the stairs and finally out of the house---which was now for sale. Eriol grasped his arm as soon as they got out of the house and stopped him from running. Syaoran glared at him with a questioning look.

"Meiling and Tomoyo were also gone. They both went with Sakura and his father."

Eriol gasped.

Syaoran's P.O.V.

I think I'm slowly dying, slowly disappearing from this world. 'Where are you Sakura? Where are you? Why did you left me? You don't have to worry cause I'll find you no matter what, no matter where you are… I will find out the reason why you have to do this. I cognize you full well, I know you don't want to hurt me, so maybe… maybe that's one reason why you left. But why now, why on my proposal day, why on our 2nd year anniversary?' I tasted salt as I wept.

"Eriol, I will find Sakura! I will search for her everywhere. I will never give up until I find her, until I discover the reason why she left." Syaoran said with determination. Eriol gazed at him, admiring his cousin's courage.

'That's the Syaoran I knew.' He contemplated. "If that's your plan Syao, well I'm in. I'll help you find them… I'll go with you." He tapped his cousin's shoulder softly. Syaoran nodded his head as a response then they both went home.

---That night---

"Hello Wei! I want you to check for the name Sakura Kinomoto in all parts of the world, in every place, every country, everywhere!" Syaoran instructed authoritatively to someone on the other line. The Li clan had lots of connections in Japan, in Hong Kong and in all parts of the world so it is possible for Syaoran to find Sakura thru those affiliations.

Syaoran stayed awake the whole night. He tried to sleep but his mind can't for it is filled with thoughts of Sakura. He knew that the reason he wants to find out might make or break him yet he still wants to take the risk.

Author's Notes: Hiya! Again, it's me! Yeah! Chappie 2 is done. Only a few more to go, I guess so. Forgive me for a very long flashback… Chapter 3 is coming… Onegai, review!