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Chapter 5- The Cards

Everyone in the palace loved Sakura. Some adored her looks; others admire her wisdom and grace.

"My, my! Sakura, you're, making a sensation around here!" said Tomoyo, one afternoon. They were resting in Tomoyo's room.

Sakura flushed. "I'm not really! But it'll die down soon!"

Tomyo gave her a sly look. "You also seem to have made a sensation in Syaoran too!"

Sakura, who was taking a sip of water, choked, and gasped out, "WHAT?"

Tomoyo smiled pertly. Before she could get another word out, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in!" called Tomoyo, disappointed that she missed out on a chance to tease Sakura even more.

The maid walked in, and was staring at Sakura with such admiration, she made Sakura shift uncomfortably.

"What is it that you want?" asked Sakura, noticing that the girl wasn't going to speak anytime soon.

The girl started, and blushed. "Sorry, Your Highness! Um…the Queen would like to see you!" She hastily bowed, and then ran out with embarrassment.

Sakura sat there numbly. Shock and fear arose from her. "Tomoyo?" she asked weakly.

Tomoyo watched Sakura go pale. "I'm sure the Queen just wants to talk to you!" she reassured.

Sakura nodded. "Yes, you're right! I'll be back!"

I hope...

Sakura entered the Queen's study area nervously. The Queen did not look up. She was sitting in front of her table, writing furiously. Sakura cleared her throat. Queen Yelan finally looked up.

"Princess Sakura! Come, sit down!" She indicated to the seat in front of the table.

Sakura obliged. She was starting to sick. "You requested me?" She couldn't have found out!

Queen Yelan smiled. "I was just wondering how you are. You are new to the Li Kingdom. How are you finding it?"

All the tension in Sakura disappeared. Sakura returned Queen Yelan's smile with grace. "It's lovely here! I'm enjoying my stay here. Your people have treated me with such respect, and courtesy!"

"I hoped that they would. You're very popular here, Sakura." Queen Yelan scrutinized her. "And I can see why!"

Sakura looked down, her cheeks burning. "You're very kind to say so."

Queen Yelan smiled…which was more of a smirk. "Especially with my son," she whispered so softly, that Sakura had to strain to hear her comment.

But Sakura didn't manage to catch it. "Your pardon?"

"Nothing, dear! I was just thinking aloud! You may leave now!"

Sakura walked out of the room, slightly confused. She was deeply relieved that she wasn't caught! She was actually enjoying the charade…even though she felt guilty for all the lies.

She turned a corner, and walked into someone.

"Oof!" She nearly fell backwards, but a firm, strong hand grabbed her.

Sakura looked up and saw that it was Yukito. (A/n Did you think it was Syaoran?)

"Yukito! Thank you!"

Yukito smiled. "I'm sorry. Are you hurt?" His blue eyes showed concern.

Sakura shook her head. "No, no. I'm fine!" Oh no! He might ask me where my Kingdom is! I have to lie!

"Princess Sakura," said Yukito. Sakura noticed that every time he pronounced her name, sadness would fill his face.

"Yes?" Her heart began to beat faster. Beads of perspiration started to form at her forehead. Be calm, be cool…

Yukito sighed and looked down.

"Yukito? Are you alright?" Sakura tried to catch his expression.

Yukito suddenly looked up. "I'm so sorry, Princess Sakura! I must have been thinking of something…"

Sakura smiled. "You had me worried for a moment there! It's alright, just as long as you're fine!"

Yukito thanked her, and said he had to hurry and visit the Queen.

"Very well. Good bye, Yukito!"

"And you, Princess Sakura!" He dashed off.

Why do I make you have such a pained expression on your face?

Sakura didn't feel like going back to Tomoyo-even though she knew that Tomoyo would start worrying over her. Sakura just felt like exploring the palace.

Walking past an arched window, she stopped. She spun around; surprised at the intense feeling she was receiving from a particular door. She clutched her head, for she was getting a ferocious headache.

She managed to walk to the door, and she opened it with a bam. Staggering in, she glanced around the room. The room was filled with cupboards and in each row, there were books squashed tightly together. Far away, from a distance, Sakura could see a faint glow.

Despite her instincts, that were screaming NO, she went to the source of it. She gave a soft gasp. It was a book, bounded tightly by locks. On the cover was a bear like creature. Sakura stretched her hand out, and in a trance she touched the book.

Instantly, a force threw her back. The book opened, and fifty two cards flew out. They were brown, and had grey pictures on them. They circled around Sakura. As Sakura touched one, the cards started to glow. Sakura, suddenly feeling weak and dazed, slide to the ground. Wearily, she closed her eyes, and everything turned black.

A cliffhanger? But I guess it's pretty obvious what just happened, right? My piano test is coming! Nooooooooo! I'm not ready! Stress! Stress!

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