MISSION OF THE HEART
A CARDCAPTOR SAKURA FANFIC
Chapter 2: Mission and Promises
written by: Chette-chan

Tadaima!

Touya and Yukito looked at her while she was entering the house. They couldn't help but to notice something wasn't right with her.

"Sakura-chan, are you okay?" Yukito asked while looking worried at her, then he put some plates on the table.

"I'm okay..." Sakura said, putting her bag on the table and sat on one of the chairs. "I just... had a rough day... That's all."

Touya stood up and looked at his sister, "Do you want some Takoyaki?"

"No thanks," Sakura replied.

Touya sighed, and still went to get some Takoyaki from the microwave. "By the way Sakura... Where were you earlier?"

Sakura glared at her brother, "Why did you ask that?" she shook her head no, "Now I remembered what happened before." She whispered.

"I don't have the freedom to ask you that question?" Touya asked, sarcastically.

"Touya-kun..." Yukito frowned at him.

"Fine," Touya took a deep breathe, "Tomoyo called for sixth time of this afternoon. I thought you were with her."

Sakura frowned, "I was with my classmates, we went to the arcade."

Touya put the plate full of Takoyaki on the table, "Is that why you are in such a bad mood? Did you lose a game?"

Sakura growled, "I just happened to encounter a rude guy"

Touya narrowed his eyes, "a rude guy?" he asked, "What did he do?"

Sakura rolled her eyes, "He didn't hurt me... He was just rude-"

Yukito smiled at Touya, "Well, I know Sakura-chan can handle that, after all... she is already used to you"

Touya snarled at him, "Yuki-"

Yukito smiled and put a few Takoyaki on the other plate, "Sakura-chan, here. Give these to Keroberos."

Sakura couldn't help but to smile at him. She loves Yukito ever since she was young. But as she grows older, she realizes that she only loves him like a brother and as her guardian because he is also Yue, one of the sakura cards guardian.

"Arigato, Yukito-san," she replied and then turned to look at her brother "I'll be in my room." she took the plate and her bag and went upstairs.

Yukito smiled at Touya, "Sakura-chan is so beautiful, and as time goes by she'll become more and more beautiful ... you better watch her suitors, Touya"

Touya took a bite on his Takoyaki, "She can handle them." He said,

Sakura opened the door and saw Kero-chan playing some games. She sighed and put the plate beside him. Kero-chan was delighted seeing that. He was about to say something when Sakura interrupted him. "It was Yukito-san who gave you those, and not me." She said, sitting on her bed.

Kero-chan eyes were full of tears, "How come Yukito loves me but Yue doesn't?"

But she didn't really hear him, her mind was still buzzing from what had happened at the arcade. He looks familiar... but I couldn't remember where I met him... then she frowned, plus he is so rude. Then she remembered his look when he heard her name. Nah... maybe it was his way to catch some girls.

"... and then he didn't really care at all! He didn't even want to play games with me!" Kero-chan wiped his tears and looked at Sakura. "Sakura! Are you even listening to me?"

Sakura blinked, "Oh sorry, Kero-chan... I was..."

Kero-chan sighed, "It's okay... Sakura... I understand..."

Sakura frowned, "I am sorry Kero-chan, it's just that... I've had a lot of things inside my mind right now."

Kero-chan looked teary-eyed at her. "Hidoi yo~ Sakura-chan, you don't care about me anymore. You are like Yue-"

Sakura raised one of her eyebrow and opened her bag. Then she pulled out a disc and waved it in front of the shocked Kero-chan. "If I don't care, I wouldn't buy this for you, right?"

Kero-chan flew towards Sakura and grabbed the disc, "It's the latest game that I want to play!" he looked at Sakura, "Thank you soo much!"

"So aren't you going to take back the words you've said?" Sakura frowned,

Kero-chan looked at her, "I take it back! You are the best Sakura-san!" he sat on her shoulder and hugged her face. "Thank you!"

Sakura smiled,

A perplexed Syaoran entered his apartment and was greeted by Wei.

"Okaerinasai Master Xiaolang"

Syaoran just nodded and frowned when he saw Meiling walking towards him.

"Where have you been?" she asked, scowling.

Syaoran stood in front of her, his face was emotionless. "Arcade"

"Why did you go there?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest.

"None of your business," Syaoran said, firmly. Then he started walking away from her.

"Xiaolang! I am your future partner! So next time you should tell me where you will-"

He spun around and screamed in frustration at her. "SHUT UP!"

"Xiaolang-"

"I SAID SHUT UP! WE ARE NOT GOING TO BE FUTURE PARTNERS! READ MY LIPS! YOU ARE JUST A COUSIN TO ME! NOTHING ELSE!" Syaoran continued to scream and He then abruptly left both Meiling and Wei looking shocked.

Syaoran slammed the door shut, and screamed in defeat. "Mainichi! Mainichi! Mainichi!" he shouted, "She treats me as if I am married to her!" he jumped on his bed and stared at the wall, "Why can't she understand that I am not interested at her!" he sighed, "kami-sama! it's been so many years!"

Then he closed his eyes and saw the image of Sakura glaring at him. He opened his eyes and frowned, "Why did she looked at me like that? Why didn't she recognize me?" he sat down and hung his head. Shaking his head no, he looked at the bed. "No, I won't give up... she is the reason why I am here in Japan," he said quietly. "She is my Mission."

The next afternoon, Sakura passed by the arcade and stopped when she saw the rude guy she encountered yesterday coming out of the place. She studied him very closely and for the first time, she felt the familiarity of his aura, and its very similar to-

Konnichiwa

Sakura startled and blinked, she didn't realize that the guy is now in front of her.

On seeing that she was lost in thoughts he tapped her softly and Sakura's mind withdrew immediately. "Konnichiwa" he repeated. Sakura just nodded, "Are you going to play?" he asked, Sakura shook her head no, "So... then... can we talk?"

She rolled her eyes, "What are we doing right now?"

He frowned, "I was being polite, Sakura."

"Kinomoto."

"Eh?" He asked, blinking.

"We are not close, so don't call me Sakura." she said, firmly. He chuckled, "What's so funny?"

He stopped laughing and looked directly at her. "I don't know if... you don't remember me, or if you don't recognize me."

Sakura looked away, "I am not into flirting, especially on the streets-" she stopped and saw the guy gestured a pinky promise. "What are you doing?"

"Promise me that we will be friends forever?"

Promise me that we will be friends forever? Sakura's facial expression changed, and she took a step back as she realized what was happening. "Ma-Masaka..." she said, as she covered her mouth.

His smile was captivating and it took her breath away, "Yep its me."

"...Shaoran-kun?" she asked, in a whisper.

She made his heart leap for joy, finally! She remembers him. "Hai. I am back, Sakura. I am so sorry for-" he stopped when he felt her body on his. "E-Eh?" he yelped, she was hugging him so tight that he could feel her breath on his skin. But before he could hug back, her hug became tighter. So tighter that she was choking him, "Sa-Sak-Sakura! Ca-Can't brea-breathe!"

She released him and gasped, "Oh I am so sorry!" she said, anxiously apologizing. "It's just that I missed-" she stopped abruptly and looked down; her face is as red as an apple.

Syaoran chuckled, "It's okay Sakura, I missed you too."

Sakura calmed herself and looked at him again, "So... why did you came back?" she asked, "I mean... is there a problem?" she asked,

Syaoran smiled at her, "Actually... I came to Japan... because I have a mission."

Sakura took a step towards him and whispered, "Is it about the cards?"

This time, it was Syaoran who blushed and his head almost blow up. "Uh.. n-no, k-kinda personal" he said, taking one step backward.

"Do you need any help?" she asked, inadvertently grabbing his right hand.

"Urk!" Syaoran shivered with excitement, "Um..." he is lost for words, He couldn't seem to break himself free from the stare, and he felt he was drowning in her emerald beautiful eyes

"Shaoran?"

"huh?" he asked in a squeaky voice.

"Do you want my help?" Sakura asked, coming closer to him. Syaoran's heartbeat was increasing. "Shaoran-kun?"

Ochitsuite kudasai Syaoran said to himself, he took a deep breath and said, "M-Maybe?"

Sakura smiled and released Syaoran's hand which was a great relief for Syaoran, "So what is it?" she asked, excitedly. "I am really excited to be working with you again!" she added.

Syaoran scratched his head, looking at her. "It's not yet the time to reveal my mission... I.. hope you understand."

Sakura blinked and then smiled a little, "But I will know that mission right?" she asked, Syaoran nodded. "I can help you, right?"

This time, Syaoran looked deeply into her eyes, "Yes, Big Time."