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ChiChi's Note: Sorry sorry sorry sorry! I promise that I won't make you guys wait longer than a month for this story ever again. I was sorta deprived of computer time. There's a Korean exchange student living in my house who uses the computer whenever I feel like writing so… yeah. But worry not, I've been inspired to write whenever I can get my hands on the computer! So yes. That's my excuse. Enjoy this chapter everyone!

Chapter 12

Confessions

Hours. That's how long it had been since Syaoran had sat down and started staring in her direction. Did he know? Maybe he didn't or else he would have said something. She was just about to surrender and come out until he gave an irritated sigh. He got up and walked over to the door. He left the room leaving the door wide open. Now was her chance! Sakura got up from her hiding spot and scurried out the door. As soon as she stepped out of the room, she felt secure once more, but that feeling was soon replaced with terror, for as soon as she got out, a hand seized her wrist making her scream. She was quickly spun around and was then pinned against the wall. She stared at Syaoran who had locked his hand around her wrist and held her shoulder firmly against the wall. "What were you doing in my room girl?" he asked with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Sakura blushed, "I… I am very sorry King Syaoran… it's just that… I-"

"Your intentions were honourable, weren't they," Syaoran implied.

Sakura's jaw dropped, "You cannot be serious!"

"Then what were you doing?"

"Getting something."

"Which would be."

"Something that I needed…"

"What was it?"

"My… dress."

Syaoran paused for a second then searched her, "I do not see it with you."

"I… just needed something from it master."

He shook his head, "You don't have to address me like that anymore princess. You are no longer mine."

Sakura tilted her head to the side. He smirked, "You really are dense. Part of the agreement was to give you over, making you no longer my slave."

"Do you really mean it?" she enquired. She looked straight into his eyes and smiled.

Syaoran paused for a moment, "That is what I promised."

He released her and headed to his room. He stopped in the middle of his doorway keeping his eyes on the ground, "But I wish I didn't."

He went to close the door but it was stopped by Sakura's hand. "King Syaoran…" she sighed with a sad expression on her face, "Even if I'm no longer your slave, I'll still always be yours."

…The next morning…

Eriol opened his eyes to the familiar room. How long had it been since he had slept in his own room? He grinned once he recognized a certain scent flowing through his room. Somehow the aroma reminded him of Tomoyo, but it couldn't be her could it? He turned his head to the side and looked over by the window. There, standing by the window was Tomoyo. She rested in the rays of light pouring through the window as she arranged the flowers in her hands into a bouquet with care. The first thing he thought was how beautiful she looked. The light shining on her with that certain angle. He let out a slight chuckle, 'I can see through her dress.' She brought her attention to him and smiled, "Good morning Eriol."

"Good morning," he replied, still gawking at her.

And then the light left. A cloud unexpectedly covered the sun and made the room slightly darker. He then noticed that it was no longer Tomoyo standing before him, but Kaho. "Tomoyo is leaving today," she walked over to him and showed him the flowers in her hand, "Aren't they beautiful? They're her majesty's favourite. Do you think that she would accept them?"

Eriol stared at Kaho's face with confusion. How could he mistake her for Tomoyo? It was impossible. The two were completely different people. He looked down at the flowers. Maybe the scents made him imagine it, but how? Lilies… He then recalled her always wearing one in her hair when they were in the Daidouji territory. He got out of bed and nodded his head, "She'll love them."

He watched Kaho place the finishing touches on the bouquet. His mind was elsewhere though. Today, he was going to tell Tomoyo his decision.

…The Throne Room…

"King Syaoran, I wish to change our agreement," the young princess announced as she made her way through the doors.

Syaoran stood from his seat and strolled over to where she was, "And what would this alteration be?"

Tomoyo smiled, almost knowingly, "I want Sakura to stay here. It would be suspicious if I brought her with me to Chikara without killing you. Besides, she's safer with you than with me."

"No. I don't care if that was what Eriol told you. She's not staying here."

"It wasn't Eriol's decision; it was Sakura's."

"She chose being with me over being with her cousin," he stated with disbelief, "Leave her in a town. Not in one within my kingdom. If you do leave her here, I shall merely have my guards escort her to another village along the borders of this territory."

"King Syaoran, do you not care about her at all?" she enquired.

He paused for a moment then scowled at her, "I have spoken. The girl does not stay."

Tomoyo glared at him, "Men never realize what they have," she muttered under her breath, "Your cages. They only have one key?"

"Yes I'm the only one who has it," Syaoran answered.

"I hope you find it," she smiled then left the room.

Syaoran cocked his head to the side, 'What did she mean by…' The answer hit him, "That's what she was doing in my room."

…In the garden…

Sakura spun around playfully, looking up into the sky. Flower petals danced freely around her as she twirled in the wind. She hoped Tomoyo had managed to change the agreement. The sound of footsteps made her turn her head to the direction of the castle. She saw a soldier walking towards her, "King Syaoran requests your presence in the library."

Sakura nodded and walked into the castle, 'I wonder what he wants.'

…Somewhere in the castle…

Eriol walked with Kaho through the corridors. "Kaho, I need to tell you something," Eriol sighed running his fingers through his hair, "I've been keeping something from you for a while."

Kaho nodded her head, "Go on."

"When I thought you were dead, I…" Eriol paused for a moment; "I fell in love with someone else… well maybe at least. After I found you, I still cared both of you, but now I only have feelings for one."

Kaho stared at him with a calm face, but he could see, deep in her eyes she was shocked or even amazed. He then saw her gazing intently at his eyes, as if almost peering into his soul. She then grinned once she realized whom he loved, "Really?"

Eriol laughed, "Yes."

She continued to walk side by side with him down the hallway, giggling from time to time. Eriol smiled, "So you forgive me?"

Kaho nodded, "Of course I do. I could never be angry at you Eriol," she nudged him gently with her shoulder, "Besides, I'm too old for you anyways."

…The Library…

Sakura walked into the library and sat down quietly on top of one of the tables. She stared down at the ground and traced the form of the key in her dress pouch. A tear shed from her eye, "He doesn't want me here. He'll only let me stay on a bribe."

She grabbed a pen and paper and wrote something down. She then took the key out and laid in on top of the piece of paper. Another tear fell from her eye and landed on the paper. She went to the door. She couldn't face Syaoran anymore. Her heart felt broken as she finally realized how much of a burden she was to Syaoran. She needed to find Tomoyo. She was the only one now who could put the pieces of her heart back together. "Sakura, why are leaving?"

Sakura froze in mid-step. She turned and saw someone standing in front of the window. She smiled once she recognized his face, 'So this is why Syaoran summoned me here.' If this was a dream, she didn't want to wake up from it. "Let's go home Sakura. We can be together there," the well-known voice offered.

Sakura took a step towards the figure and smiled. She another tear escaped her eye, but this time it was one of happiness, "T-Touya."

…Nearby…

Syaoran stormed down the hallway, following Sakura's aura. 'She lied to me, that sneaky wench,' he thought partly amused, but enraged. He stopped, sensing white magic in the castle. He shook his head and continued walking, 'It must be her cousin training.' He walked down the steps and made his way in front of the library door. "Why is she in here?" he wondered.

He pushed the door open and found Sakura there, but she was not alone. He looked at the man that she was walking towards. He seemed very familiar. He shook his head in disbelief.

Syaoran walked down the roads. The sound of screaming resounding through his ears. A melody of pure bliss. He continued to walk towards his destination, but was stopped by someone in the road. The prince of the Kinomoto Kingdom.

"It's impossible… I killed you," he whispered.

It was then he realised the strong beam of light in the room coming from behind him. A light this white could only come from the heavens… or, "Chikara," he hissed.

Syaoran then noticed that Sakura was walking towards Touya. She had no idea that it was only an illusion. "Sakura, I've missed you so much," the illusion murmured in an enchanting tone that drew her even closer to it.

'Once Sakura touches that thing, she'll be transported to Chikara. So this was the magic that I sensed,' he thought walking up to Sakura and grabbing her by the wrist, "Don't touch him, it's a trap."

Sakura whipped around, "King Syaoran…" she looked back at her beloved brother, "T-Touya, is he lying?"

"Don't listen to that brat Sakura, you know that I would never lie to you," he then gave her a comforting smile and extended his arm to her.

Sakura went to him, but was jerked back by Syaoran's hold, "It's an illusion. White magic. You'll be in serious danger if you-"

"Your lying!" she screamed, "Ever since I met you, all you've tried to do is keep me from my family. I want to be with my brother!"

"Don't disobey me girl or else the consequences will be grave," Syaoran growled.

She ripped her arm away from him and ran to Touya as fast as she could. She threw her arms around him and rested her head against him. "Girl, no!" Syaoran shouted.

Sakura released her brother and faced Syaoran, "King Syaoran, this is my brother and I will stay with him."

Suddenly, a bright flash lit the room and Sakura fell to her knees screaming as lightning bolts flew from the illusion and into her body. Syaoran stood helplessly watching her cry out in agony. He glared at the illusion, "I know you can hear me Adrien, let her go."

A laugh came from Touya, "You really think that would be in my plan."

She fell unconscious on the ground. Syaoran knew it was already too late to save her. She had already touched the illusion. Now, once the illusion faded, she would be gone, "Adrien, I you dare hurt her, I will kill you."

The illusion disappeared and so did Sakura. He placed his hands on the table and hung his head down. 'I couldn't stop her,' he thought.

Something then caught his eye. It was the key on top of a note from Sakura. He took the two items and stared at them both. He then carefully read the short note.

Eriol ran into the room, "What happened? I heard screaming."

He stared at his cousin standing there with the cage key and a piece of paper in his hand. The note slipped out of his hand and fell to the ground. Syaoran clenched the key in his fist, "Eriol. Gather all of the men in the kingdom. If Adrien wants to provoke war so soon, then let it be."

"What are you talking about?" Eriol enquired.

Syaoran glared at Eriol in a way that he hadn't in months and went for the door, "I will not repeat myself. I'm giving you 24 hours to do as I command, and tell your girlfriend that her cousin has been kidnapped."

Syaoran then pushed Eriol into the bookshelves roughly and left the room without giving him a second glance. Eriol stood there for a moment, "They kidnapped princess Sakura."

He went over to the note and picked it up. It was for Syaoran.

I'm sorry for always being a burden on you. Before I leave with Tomoyo, I would like to know one thing. I will always love you, even if you don't love me.

Sakura

ChiChi's Note: Once again I'm sorry for not updating in so long. I won't update for the rest of the week but I believe that I'll be able to next week. Also, special thanks to Story Weaver1, FlowerLover, and Youkaigirl64 who have actually reviewed every chapter of my story! You guys are so nice! Anyways review!