What Matters In The End

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Tomoyo gave an evil grin. "I get to choose your outfit".

Sakura sweat dropped gave a weak laugh, but soon smiled. She's at it again. "Okay but nothing revealing" Sakura told her.

Tomoyo looked innocently at her. "Offcourse not" she replied.

Sakura held onto Tomoyo's hand once again and started to jump on her bed. "YAY we're going to a party" she cheered.

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Outside a figure in black stood on a tree branch watching the girls who were unaware of his presence. "I'll see you there Sakura" the figure whispered to no one in particular. He grabbed his cape and swung it around his body. Smoke filled the area and soon he disappeared.

"I'll see you there…."

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Chapter 7

The Saturday night had arrived and Tomoyo and Sakura were in Sakura's room getting ready. The girls had been waiting for this party the whole week.

"Hey Tomoyo, have you seen my shoes?" Sakura yelled looking around her room. "I can't find them". She was waiting for Tomoyo to come out of the bathroom, so she could get changed. She didn't know what type of clothes she would be wearing but she knew that it would be good even if Tomoyo made her wear weird things; they always turned out to be very stylish and beautiful.

Tomoyo was in the shower, "They're underneath your bed" she yelled back.

Sakura made her way to her bed and looked underneath, and sure enough her black high heeled shoes were there.

"Thanks" Sakura said and continued to get ready.

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Downstairs they guys were waiting for the girls to come down. Eriol was enjoying watching cartoons on TV whilst Syaoran watched him with a scowl on his face and in a bad mood.

"I don't see why I have to go to this stupid party" he said angrily towards Eriol.

Eriol turned off the TV and gave Syaoran a smile. "Because you need to socialize more and because I said so".

A frown became evident on Syaorans face. "I have better things to do with my time, than go to a stupid party".

"Its part of your duty as a Clan leader Syaoran, you have to go and meet people"

"Whatever" Syaoran mumbled underneath his breath and crossed his arms. He looked up and started to stare at the ceiling. Stupid Girls he said to himself and he closed his eyes.

Eriol did the same thing and almost fell asleep on the couch.

Silence had engulfed the whole room for a few minutes, when suddenly both the boys stood up abruptly waking up from their dreamy state and looked at each other.

"You sense that?" Eriol asked looking out the window into the night sky.

Syaoran nodded and became more alert. The aura became twice as powerful.

"Let's check it out" he said and started to walk to the door but Eriol held him back.

"What?" he asked angrily.

"The girls? What about them?" he pointed upstairs.

"We can't take them with us, they'll only be in our way" Syaoran frowned.

"Syaoran we can't just let them go to the party by themselves" Eriol protested.

"Well it's either that or they get injured, you choose" Syaoran replied and ran out the door towards the aura.

Eriol shook his head, it was a no win situation. If he let them go to the party by themselves something could happen and if he didn't let them go then they would be upset and mopey. If he let them come with him, they were likely get hurt.

Quickly he took a piece of paper and a pen from the table. He started writing a note and placed it where the girls could see it.

He ran outside and followed Syaoran towards the aura.

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Around 15 minutes later the girls have finished getting dressed. Tomoyo came out first wearing a red halter neck top with black tight fit jeans which really brought out her figure. Her hair was tied up simply and wore little make up. She wanted to go simple yet nice and she chose Sakura's outfit the same way.

Sakura soon followed her wearing a pastel yellow v neck top, with white jeans that also brought out her figure. Her hair was down and wavy, fringe leaning to one side. She too looked very beautiful, with little makeup.

They slowly came walking down the stairs, so they wouldn't trip in their heels. They grabbed their purse and walked into the lounge room where they thought the boys were waiting.

"Okay, Eriol, We're ready" Tomoyo said, but no reply. She looked around but the boys seemed to have disappeared. "That's weird" she said walking around the house.

Sakura was on the bottom of the step and saw a note on the table by the door. She made her way to it and picked up the piece of paper to read.

"Tomoyo" Sakura yelled. "Eriol left a note for us."

Tomoyo walked towards her and looked over at the note. "He's got really messy handwriting" she commented and Sakura giggled.

Girls,

Left something, home, meet party.

Tomoyo rolled her eyes. "Some note this is" she said grabbing her purse and car keys.

Sakura smiled, "He needs english lessons".

Tomoyo laughed at the comment, "Yeh, he does". She opened the door for the both of them. "Come on, We've got a party to get to" she said excitedly.

Sakura nodded and they both walked into Tomoyo's silver mercedes. They fastened their seatbelts and drove off in style into the night

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"Eriol watch out" Syaoran yelled to his cousin.

A giant beast shaped liked a bear with black and red fur and wings coming out from his back, threw a thunderbolt towards Eriol.

Eriol turned around and dodged the attack just in time. "Thanks" he said looking towards the winged beast. Syaoran ran over opposite Eriol so their enemy was surrounded.

"Pathetic" The bear roared and expanded his wings, sparks appearing around him. He then lifted himself up into the sky and started to fly away.

"No he's escaping" Syaoran yelled jumping from roof top to roof top, following the beast whilst Eriol ran by foot on the ground.

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The girls had arrived at Sharna's party, and the music was pumping. Everyone they knew from college was there, except for some random people and they were given a warm welcome.

"Sakura, Tomoyo, Whooo!" everyone chorused when they entered.

Both girls blushed at the attention they just received.

"Hey Sakura, Tomoyo, I'm glad you two made it" said a female voice beside them.

They looked to their right and saw a short blonde hair girl, with blue eyes.

"Sharna, you throw the best parties, why would we want to miss it" Sakura replied giving her a playful smile.

Sharna giggled. "Thanks. Do you guys want a drink?" She asked

Sakura looked over at Tomoyo who nodded. "Sure, we'd love to" Tomoyo replied, "We'll just have a coke".

Sharna smiled, "I'll be back in a tick", she said before going into the kitchen.

The girls nodded and looked towards their friends who were dancing. Sakura could feel the music taking over her body. "Come, Tomoyo Lets dance." Sakura said dragging Tomoyo in the middle of the room.

Tomoyo didn't really have a choice on whether she should dance or not, but she danced anyway. Together they danced to their favorite music, letting the rhythm of the beat take control. They caught the attention of almost all the guys in the room who were eyeing and gaping at their every move. The radiant glow around them seemed to hypnotize everyone.

"Ahh you two were very hard to find," said a deep husky voice.

Upon hearing that, Tomoyo and Sakura stopped dancing and looked towards the man who had just walked in front of them.
He was well built, with messy dark brown hair and aquamarine eyes.

Sakura, from the moment she saw those eyes, felt as though she was in a trance. He looks so familiar she thought continuing to get lost in his eyes.

"Are you Tomoyo and Sakura?" He asked the girls.

"Yeh we are" Tomoyo replied, examining the man in front of her. He looks familiar she also thought to her self.

"Finally, my name is Jake and Sharna is dealing with a problem at the moment so she sent me to give you your drinks" he said holding out two glasses filled with coke.

Tomoyo thanked Jake and took the glasses from him and gave one to Sakura. "Have we seen you before?" she asked curiously continuing to examine him.

Jake gave her a warm smile. "No I don't think so."

"Ohh" Tomoyo said disappointedly. "Well as you already know, my name is Tomoyo and my friend here's name is Sakura." She said introducing them.

Jake bowed and looked over Sakura's direction. "It's a pleasure to meet such beautiful ladies".

Sakura blushed when he looked her way and he gave her a heart melting smile.

"I better go and check how Sharna is going. I'll see you ladies around" he bowed again and left.

Tomoyo waited till he was out of earshot, "That guy has the hots for you" she teased sipping her drink.

"Get real Tomoyo, we only just met" Sakura replied.

"I think that Jake gave us Pepsi to drink, because this definitely isn't coke" Tomoyo said looking at her drink.

Sakura looked at hers also and took a sip. "Yeh, it does kind of taste like it. I'll race you, who can finish their drink first".

Tomoyo smiled, and leveled their drinks so they were equal. "It's on".

"1, 2, 3, GO"

Both of them drank their drink as fast as they could. For such small girls they sure could drink fast. The glass Jake had given them was the size of the glass you normally serve beer with.

"I win" Sakura beamed and showed her empty glass in front of Tomoyo and then she hiccupped. Tomoyo poked her tongue out at Sakura.

"Hey here's drinks, sorry about the wait". Sharna said handing Tomoyo and Sakura another glass of coke.

The girls looked at each other weirdly and at Sharna. Jake had already given them their drinks. Sakura realized that they were staring and being rude, so she politely took the drinks from Sharna.

"Thank you " Sakura said.

"That's alright, well enjoy yourselves, and don't drink too much"

Tomoyo giggled. "We won't" and she watched her walk away

Sakura took another sip of her drink. "Tomoyo, this drink tastes like doctor pepper now" Sakura replied getting a little dizzy.

"Hey it does too" Tomoyo said taking a sip. "Another competition?" she asked Sakura.

"Bring it" Sakura replied leveling their drinks.

"1, 2, 3, GO" they both chorused.

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They were half an hour away from Tomoeda, both out of breath from chasing the creature and for using a vast amount of magic. The winged black bear that was hovering in the air looking unfazed, lunged towards Syaoran and Eriol who were standing on a tall skyscraper.

They were several feet away from the ground and if they were to fall, then it wouldn't be a pretty sight. Thinking quickly, Syaoran brought out his sword and took out a piece of paper from his pockets.

"God of Thunder" he yelled and touched it with the tip of his sword. A massive amount of electricity came out of the piece of paper and hit the winged bear hard before it could get them.

"Argh" the bear yelled in pain as he was being electrocuted. One of its wings caught fire and scattered feathers everywhere. "Stupid Humans" the bear roared and lifted himself up into the air even higher. "My bosses plan worked, and my job is done. I will see you again". With that the bear opened up a portal and disappeared into it.

"What?" Syaoran asked running underneath the portal but it had vanished once he got there. Damit he got away, he cursed and clenched his fist.

"Boss's plan? What plan?" Eriol asked joining him with a worried expression on his face.

"I don't know" Syaoran replied with gritted teeth and looked up to where the portal was a few seconds ago.

Eriol didn't have a good feeling about this plan. He looked over at his watch and his eyes grew wide. "Holy, its 1 am in the morning, lets go and get the girls" he said creating a mini tornado and jumping on top of it. He didn't know that they have been out fighting for this long.

"Whatever" Syaoran replied and jumped onto the tornado.

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Tomoyo's vision was blurry, seeing everyone as double and she constantly had to rely on the wall for support. She had been separated from Sakura, and lost her in the crowd. They were dancing together at one point and the next thing you know she disappeared. She looked over at the people in front of her. Even though it was 1 am, the music was still pumping and everyone was dancing.

She felt a light headed and everything around her started to spin and jumble.

"S-S-Sakura" she mumbled and sat down on the lounge, grabbing a hold of her head. She didn't know why she felt this way. All she had to drink was a few glasses of coke. She tried to get up again but it felt like she weighed a ton, so she stayed seated.

A man sat down beside her and put an arm around her shoulders.

Tomoyo looked at his direction and couldn't make out the figure since her vision was still blurry. Thinking it was Eriol; she leant her head against him, and passed out in his arms.

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The boys had finally arrived at Sharna's house, looking worst for wear. Their clothes were torn in some place and they were exhausted.
The music was really loud and everyone was still partying and enjoying themselves thanks to alcohol.

Eriol looked around but couldn't spot the girls anywhere."Syaoran, you go this way" he said pointing to the right, "And I will go that way, if you find the girls, ring me".

Too tired to argue, Syaoran nodded and walked to the direction he was told to go and Eriol went to his.

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"Hey, Dave have you seen Tomoyo or Sakura?" Eriol asked a class mate who was standing by the stairs.

Dave shook his head. "Sorry buddy".

"Thanks anyway" Eriol replied and started to walk in the direction of the kitchen.

When he got there, it was a real mess and beer bottles were all over the place. The moment he saw them, he became more worried for the girls.

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Syaoran walked around, having to dodge some of the drunken ladies who were throwing themselves at him.

Stupid drunks he said to himself and tried to look for someone who didn't look like a mess.

"Have you seen two girls, by the name of Sakura and Tomoyo? Auburn hair, emerald eyes, Raven hair, and amethyst eyes" he asked a man, who looked well built, with messy dark brown hair and aquamarine eyes standing by the stereo.

The man shook his head. "Nope sorry, I don't think I have seen anyone that fits the description" he replied and walked away with an evil smirk.

Syaoran cursed underneath his breath and continued looking into around for the girls.

Before he left, he looked back at the retreating figure of the man he had just spoken to.

He looks familiar.

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With each passing minute Eriol grew more worried for the girls. Sharna's party was growing wilder and out of control. He too had to dodge drunken girls and even drunken guys to get around the place. He quickened his pace and entered the lounge room. It was very crowded and packed but something told him that one of the girls would be here.

He made his way to his other class mates who was about the only one who didn't look drunk.

"Jason, have you seen Tomoyo or Sakura anywhere, Im starting to get really worried" Eriol expressed. Hopefully he knows something.

"Sure dude, Tomoyo is over there by the couch" Jason said gesturing to the chair where a man was kissing an unconscious Tomoyo.

Eriol looked over at the direction Jason was pointing to, and he boiled up with rage and didn't think twice. He rushed over to Tomoyo in fright and lifted the guy who was taking advantage of her.

"Get off my girlfriend, Bastard!" he angrily swore at the guy and punched him real hard in the face. The man fell onto the table behind him breaking it in half. He didn't stand a chance against Eriol, since he was under the influence of alcohol. Gingerly he attempted to get up but Eriol walked up to him again and couldn't resist one more punch which knocked him out cold.

Eriol quickly moved towards Tomoyo, and tried to fight back his frustration.

He was furious and disappointed at the party, the drunk on the floor, the woman he loved and her best friend, but there were more important matters to concentrate on.

He scooped up the unconscious Tomoyo and made his way outside Sharna's house.
He sat down on the steps and gently placed her by his side. He took out his phone and dialed Syaoran's number.

"What?" Syaoran yelled. He was really annoyed that he had to spend his time finding girls, when he could have been at home by now sleeping.

"I found Tomoyo and she doesn't look good" Eriol replied holding Tomoyo tightly, "I can't leave her outside by herself and I don't trust anyone else to take care of her".

Syaoran sighed and looked over at the drunken crowd. "Just take care of her and take her home, I'll go look for Sakura".

"But you can't by yourself" Eriol protested.

"Just do it" Syaoran yelled in the phone and hung up.

Eriol looked over at his girlfriend. You've got a lot of explaining to do.Once again he scooped Tomoyo in his arms gently and walked all the way back to her house, forgetting how warn out he was.

Please Sakura be safe...

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Syaoran was getting really frustrated. For a girl who is mostly noticed by everyone in college, you would think it was easier to find her.
He had searched the entire house now, and still no sign. When I see that girl, she's going to cop it
It was 2:30 am in the morning and he was exhausted from the battle before hand.

Where the hell are you? He had asked every non drunken person in the house, if they had seen her and surprisingly no one has, so his only and last option was to ask a drunk.
He dreaded it but he had to, he needed some shut eye. He looked around the room for the most non dangerous drunk there was and approached them.

"Have you seen a girl with emerald eyes, auburn hair that goes by the name of Sakura" he asked a man leaning against the wall.

"Whooo mme?" the man asked pointing to himself.

Syaoran rolled his eyes "No to the wall behind you, off course you, have you seen her?" he asked with a frown showing on his face.

The man gulped his drink. "Y Yersh Id seeend her" he slurred trying to keep his balance. "Happpy Garl she is, Tolld me something about g going to visit treees, p parks and waterrrrrrr". After he said that he fell to the floor, passed out.

Syaoran left the man there and immediately made his way to the door and rushed outside in the streets, to the park.
Who would have thought the first drunk he'd talk to would give him the information he needed.
There were several parks in Tomoeda but there was just one park he knew that had water and was in walking distance. He quickened his pace.

He had reached the park a few minutes later thanks to his great agility and speed and cut through trees all the way to Cascade Falls. He was minutes away from the waterfall but he could hear the cascading waters. He stopped for a second to listen to it. Closing his eyes, he could feel the effect the waterfall gave off. It was peaceful and tranquil. He stayed like that for a couple more seconds, and the remembered why he came here in the first place.

He followed the dirt path until it stopped. The sounds of the waterfall was louder and the view inspiring.
To his right was one of the most spectacular waterfalls you ever could see. There was one main waterfall and two little ones by its side. The lights shone on its water, enhancing the beauty of it even in the night.

Something from the corner of his eyes moved which grabbed his attention.
From the moment he looked away from the waterfall, his entire body froze, and a feeling he had never felt before in his entire life enveloped him.

There in front of him, was a drunken Sakura swaying from side to side on the concrete bridge ledge, walking like she was on a tightrope in the circus, with her high heeled shoes. She was holding a drink in her hand and it seems as though she was going to jump.

He really didn't care about what happens to others, since he had seen many deaths before in his life, but something here, right now seemed to pull some kind of emotion out of him and for the first time, in a long time he felt something.

He looked down. Underneath her was a long 30 meter drop into below freezing, deep, and unknown waters of Cascade falls.

Authors Notes: That had to be my longest chapter yet. Looks like Syaoran is slowly starting to learn how to feel . SS eventually….

What's going to happen to poor drunken Sakura, and the unconscious Tomoyo? And why did they turn out like this?

Well your just gonna have to wait for the next chapter.

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