Well, what did you think of the prologue? Again, I was going for mysterious…I don't know if it quite worked though…Here are my first couple words…(1) I don't own CLAMP's Cardcaptor Sakura, but I do own some of the plot and storyline along with some characters that will be specified later… (2) I would like to thank my first wonderful reviewers…Thank you to all of you! Can't tell you how much it means to me : )

not applicable- thank you so much for being my first review! - Here's a little bit of Tomoyo and Eriol's plan just for you! Also…I really think your poems are kawaii! Keep them going!

kageyoukai101-Thanks for the compliment & review! -

Early Morning Dawn- sniff sniff I am soooo sorry I had to take off the Autumn Memories story, and you even reviewed twice to make sure you had one on, thank you so much and I am so sorry!

(3)The dream happened for real in my story - (4) This is the 1st chapter of the story The Promise of Forever…

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The Dastardly Duo…Are Back

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Preview from last chapter:

The mysterious night storm continues on its heavy downpour, as the thrashing trees lining the street creek from the strain of the ongoing wind. The sky is dark as the thunderclouds obscure the stars and not a single living thing is seen on the silent avenue. Suddenly, the fierce wind that was howling down the lane changes direction and is forced in the relative path of a particular house in the middle of this avenue. The rain is now blown fiercely at this house and it lashes at the windowpanes, all of it's shutters flailing wildly in the wind. A harsh banging is heard each time the edge of a shutter connects to the outside wall. The thunder booms and lightning flashes illuminating a small, struggling form in a little upstairs room of the house. On closer inspection the sleeping girl is seen tossing and turning in her bed, and as the lightning flashes again, it illuminates her tightened eyelids and rapid breathing. Suddenly she becomes still and her rapid breathing stops. Time seems to freeze, and silence settles in the room. But only for a breath does the silence reign, as it is pierced by a scream from the girl. "…Nnnnoooooo…y-you-c-can't…take --him!!!"

The girl hastily sits up, her arms behind her set tight to hold her up in the sitting position. Her chest rises up and down with the force of her ragged breathing. Her face displays her many emotions, of them surprise, pain, and sadness. But, as she stares at the opposite wall, the clearest emotion sketched across her pale face is also reflected in her wide, emerald green eyes…Fear. As she continues to look at the wall, one can see her eyes slowly fill with tears. With the intensity of the pain and sadness bit-by-bit taking over her, she , bringing her knees up to her chest and buries her face in her arms, sobbing.

Setting: Back in England; Eriol's mansion; in his study/ reading room.

Eriol Hiiragizawa was lazing in a dark blue, tall backed chair, reading. His dark black hair had a bluish shine to it, and his eyes, the same color as his hair, flickered from the firelight. He looked about seventeen, but his actions and speech gave him an air about him that said he was mature beyond his years. Although, his quiet reading was interrupted when he heard the…ringggggggg. Ringggggg, of the phones dull tones.

-Darn, just when you get into a good book the phone rings, funny how it NEVER seems to ring when you have time to answer it.-

He stuck a bookmark in the almost-finished-chapter and casually put the book down on the small table next to him. He stretched, yawning, he liked his study room pretty dark and unfortunately it made the atmosphere tiring, with only a few dim lights, candles, and the fire in the fireplace to provide any light in the room. The fact that shelves of books lined the walls only added to the feel of library like quiet, to this large-sized, dim-lighted, study and reading room.

He glanced to his left and saw one of the maids who had been cleaning silently while he was reading. She too had heard the phones call and picked up the phone delicately. And whispering softly, as not to disturb him, ask a polite, "Hiiragizawa residence, may I ask who is calling?"

He stayed still, knowing the phone would be brought to him if it was important, and listened intently to the maid's side of the conversation.

"Of course you may speak with him Mrs., one second please." The maid turned to Eriol and in soft tones asked, "Mrs. Daidouji wishes to speak to you Mr. Hiiragizawa, she wishes to know if you will you take her call?"

Mrs. Daidouji? That name struck a chime in his memory; and it was unquestionably Japanese. Wait, Daidouji…Tomoyo Daidouji.

Eriol smiled smugly at his perfect memory and addressed the maid, "Yes, Beth, I would like to."

At this the maid promptly but primly walked over to his chair and delicately handed him the telephone.

"Thank you Beth."…"Eriol Hiiragizawa speaking."

"Oh Eriol-kun, it is you!" squealed the delighted Tomoyo. "I wondered if I had the right number because we haven't called each other in so long, ne?"

"Tomoyo-chan, I can't apologize enough for the discourtesy on my part, and I ask for your forgiveness, but I have been busy with schoolwork. My private high school has been known for the fact that they unload lots of work on their students in junior year."

"I'm sorry Eriol-kun, I will try not to keep you long."

"No need to apologize…" Eriol trailed off, "But, to what honor do I owe on this unexpected call?" he asked, a teasing note in his question.

At this Tomoyo sighed," Well…I was just wondering about Sakura-Chan..." She said sadly

At this Eriol frowned, looking curious.

"What about Sakura-chan." He said calmly.

"Well," Tomoyo seemed hesitant, "You know how after Sakura-chan expressed how she felt about Syaoran-kun…"

"Go on." Was the calm reply. –Tomoyo must be really worried if she didn't comment on how unfair it was she didn't catch that "Kawaii" moment on tape.- )

She continued on, "I remember Syaoran-kun was so happy…but then he had to leave to go back to Hong Kong for more…uh… training"

"I remember."

"Well, you know Eriol-kun, the reality is…" Tomoyo seemed even more hesitant now, "…they haven't even seen each other for seven years."

"…" Silence on Eriol's line. He did some rapid thinking. Should he tell Tomoyo?

"…No contact for seven years is a long time, both for Sakura-chan and Syaoran-kun."

"But why…Eriol-kun…why must they be apart?"

Now it was Eriol's turn to sigh, "My dear descendent told me, his mother ordered that they should stay apart until they were both ready."

"Ready for what?" asked Tomoyo a little annoyed

"To prove their love…" was Eriol's calm reply.

"But we know they love each other, I mean, really Eriol-kun…it's been very obvious for a long time now…"

Eriol sighed and sat back in his chair. "I know Tomoyo-chan…but there are certain complications. Yelan wants them to be able to judge that their feelings are true and not just a…uh…childhood love infatuation.... They have to wait until they are old enough to prove to Yelan and the Elders that they truly love each other."

"Oh…" now it was Tomoyo's turn to be silent

"Yelan said that was what the elders had told her…only then could Sakura Kinomoto, mistress of the Sakura Cards…and Syaoran Li, master of his clan's power…prove that they loved each other to the whole Li-clan..."

"…" (silence)

Suddenly, Eriol's voice became very serious as it echoed across the line, "…Tomoyo-chan, Sakura-chan must not learn of this…alright?"

"Oh…all right, I won't tell Sakura-chan" Tomoyo agreed grumpily, "But, well, when will they know when that time is right?"

"Supposedly…" Eriol seemed to hesitate, "They will know...with a little help from destiny…"

"Destiny…hmmm..." Tomoyo put her finger to her chin as she looked up at her lavender ceiling, thinking.

" Destiny can be influenced by anything…right?" she said as she thought, "Like places, events, and…" at this Tomoyo added innocently with a smug grin, "…people."

Eriol's serious face managed a grin, he wasn't fooled by her innocent tone, and also continued in a fake, casual voice, "Yes, Tomoyo-chan, even…say…people like you and me, for instance."

He could almost see Tomoyo-chan sitting on her pillow grinning just like him, that manic glint back in Tomoyo-chan's amethyst eyes.

"Of, course Eriol-kun, people like you and me." … " So…why don't we tangle with destiny a bit, and prod it in the right direction." She hinted. Her smile grew wider, all worry gone for the moment, as she said, "What do you say Eriol-kun?"

"I say, that you and I are going to have a long phone call, Tomoyo-chan…we have a lot of planning to do."

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Hmmm… anyway I was going for mysterious this chapter. Sorry it's kinda short…I just had to get this in as background. You'll have to tell me what comes across & any other things you would like to say! Review if you do! -Thanks, away, Oooooooooooooooo! Eriol & Tomoyo back together…Oooooooooooooooooo, this could get interesting, I bet you they are going to have something good cooked up in store for Sakura & Syaoran. I almost pity them; Eriol & Tomoyo can be really cunning. Wait, I take it back, I do pity them. With the Dastardly Duo back together things could get a little out of the ordinary for Sakura and Syaoran.