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A Good Time

Tomoyo gasped as she awoke from a very vivid nightmare. She had dreamt that her body was switched and she had become a feline creature named Spinel that was friends with Eriol and Nakuru. She softly laughed at the bizarreness of her dream before her eyes focused upon her surrounding. This was not her room, it was the room she recalled from her dreams, which also meant that her nightmare was reality. Tomoyo then felt a warm breeze coming from behind her head and she turned her gaze to find Eriol's sleeping face inches away from her. She jumped back in shock and found herself stumbling upon his arms that had circled around her body. Tomoyo was stuck in the center and Eriol's face suddenly inched closer. Her cheeks flushed bright red as she cautiously watched as he stopped moving and silently continued sleeping.

Tomoyo sighed in relief as she observed him steadily. She found herself smiling to see how peaceful he looked. His features were soft, making him look young and harmless. She wondered if he really was the person behind all of the bizarre phenomenon happening in Tomoeda. Although what she saw yesterday and heard were very real, Tomoyo couldn't believe that the young gentleman lying before her under the basking sun could ever harm anyone. It was unbelievable that a young man, such as Eriol, could possess such enormous powers. How could such an innocent face create such havoc?

Eriol began to stir as Tomoyo realized that she had gently stroked his face with her paw. She blushed furiously to be greeted by his sleepy smile and his soft azure eyes looking directly at her.

"Good morning Spinel." He spoke "Are you feeling any better today?"

Tomoyo just nodded her head, as she found her voice stuck in her throat. Quickly she looked away and tried to calm herself down, but she was caught unexpectedly by surprise as Eriol picked her up carefully and cradled her in his strong arms. Her cheeks burned bright red and her heart began to race as she felt his warmth envelope her. She felt him gently caress her fondly.

"Good." He spoke as he examined her physical condition. "I guess you will be able to move around freely through the house, but unfortunately your wings are still very weak. You won't be able to fly around. If you can, please stay indoors, I would want you to rest as much as possible."

The concern in his voice made her feel very special, as Tomoyo dared to glance up to see his smiling face that sent her heart to skip a beat. He was surprisingly very caring. She had no idea that Eriol could be so gentle to his friends or pet. It would have been great if she had bonded with him at school. Tomoyo watched as he carefully laid her back on the pillow, which she realized belonged to his bed. So she had been sleeping next to him all night. This simple fact sent her blushing again. Eriol leaned forward and laid his forehead against hers. He smiled as he rubbed his face onto her furry head. It felt good and she suddenly purred.

"I am glad that you are alright." Eriol spoke. "For a minute I thought the impact of the explosion might have caused more damage than I realized, but seeing you now, I think I worried too much."

Tomoyo found herself smiling back, she would hate to make him worried over her. Her body wasn't aching anymore and her paws seemed stronger than yesterday. It was under his care that she was feeling better. Tomoyo slowly stood up. "Thank you." She spoke in honesty.

He chuckled. "Lets go down and have breakfast. I bet Nakuru has prepared something special for you. She was feeling very guilty yesterday."

Eriol got off the bed and headed towards the bathroom, leaving Tomoyo standing on his bed alone. She watched as he closed the door behind him before her eyes scanned the enormous room. His house was as big as her own. She wondered if she could find anything to help Sakura. Tomoyo had enough time to dig around and be useful to her friend, but for now all she wanted was to know more about Eriol. She was very interested in his person, now that she knew that he had magical powers, Tomoyo couldn't help but be very curious of him.

Gingerly she moved her paws and slowly practiced how to walk in her new body. She was a bit clumsy at first, but she soon got used to having four legs. When Eriol walked back in to his room he found Tomoyo jumping up and down the bed gleefully. He chuckled as he caught her in mid air and brought the feline into his arms.

"Not too fast Spinel, I don't want you to hurt yourself by falling off the bed and hurting your paws again." Eriol spoke concerned.

Tomoyo nodded her head in understanding as he led them out of the room and down the corridor. She looked around her surrounding, amazed at the grandeur of the house and the enormity of the place. She had never been to Eriol's house, and it was surprising to know how well decorated and suited it fitted him. Eriol walked down the staircase and towards the dining hall, where they found Nakuru pouring orange juice into their cups and settling it on the table. Tomoyo noticed that her appearance was different from yesterday night. The girl that stood before her was the Nakuru she recognized from school.

Nakuru catching their presence, immediately flung her arms up in excitement as her face lit up in cheerfulness. "Good morning!" She greeted. "Please take a seat! Take a seat! Enjoy the delicious breakfast I have prepared with much care and love!"

Eriol chuckled before he settled Tomoyo in her seat upon the table. Tomoyo watched as Nakuru opened the lid and beneath it was a dish filled with pancakes, eggs, bacons, and sausages. She raised her eyes in surprise at how delicious it looked and how large it was for one person alone. Nakuru watched Tomoyo's face carefully in anticipation. Tomoyo noticed that and gazed up to met her hopeful gaze.

"Thank you Nakuru. Don't worry about yesterday. It wasn't your fault." Tomoyo spoke softly, grateful that Nakuru was taking care of her as well as Eriol was.

Nakuru stared and blinked several times before suddenly picking her up in her arms and squeezing her in a tight hug. "You are too nice! I love you Suppi! I don't know why, but you have become so gentle to me. Don't get me wrong though, I am very happy!"

Eriol chuckled as he watched the exchange. "Nakuru I think Spinel is in need of some air."

"Oh right!" She sheepishly replied and quickly settled Tomoyo down on the seat again.

Tomoyo breathed in the air but smiled at Nakuru's silly action. She understood why Spinel might have been grouchy around her, but it was Nakuru's way of showing affection. It didn't bother her at all. As Nakuru cheerfully took her seat next to Spinel, Tomoyo realized that this was Eriol's only family members. He had no parents or any other guardian present. Tomoyo always knew that he was way more mature than he appeared to be but who would have guessed that Eriol was powerful enough to be the master of the house. She observed carefully how Eriol looked upon Nakuru and herself very fondly and affectionate, like a father would towards his son and daughter. Nakuru was busy babbling about her crush and her high school life, while Eriol laughed and told her about some funny events involving his classmates. Tomoyo laughed as she remembered the incident Eriol was mentioning that involved Syaoran blushing because of Sakura.

It felt very nice. Sharing a delightful and large breakfast with a family. It had been a long time since she had her mother sitting with her for breakfast. Although she understood why and accepted the fact that her mother was very busy, Tomoyo felt very lonely in the mansion but she never felt the urge to complain or voice her thoughts to her mother. Eriol's house was a contrast to what she had at home. Even though this house was enormous for only three people to live in, it didn't feel empty. It felt very warm.

"Aren't you going to eat?" Nakuru asked a bit sadden, as she eyed Spinel's plate that was untouched.

Tomoyo quickly pulled her thoughts away as she looked apologetically. "Of course I will." She answered with a smile.

Tomoyo then picked up her fork with difficulty. She had never had a paw, and now that she did, how was she suppose to eat? Eriol realizing her struggle was about to help her when Nakuru offered her hand.

"Here you go!" Nakuru spoke as she presented Tomoyo with a fork full of pancakes.

Tomoyo eyed it with a bit of caution but decided to open her mouth. Eriol realizing what she was doing quickly spoke out. "You wouldn't want to eat that much."

It was too late. Nakuru had deposited the pancakes inside of Spinel's mouth and she was already chewing on the food. She watched as Eriol gazed in horror, and she realized why. The food tasted horrible. How could anyone make such horrible pancakes? Tomoyo chocked before she grabbed the napkin and threw the food inside. Nakuru watched in shock as she pointed her finger accusingly at Spinel.

"What are you doing! That is food your are spitting out!" Nakuru launched forward and grabbed Spinel into her arms. "You better finish everything."

"I can't!" Tomoyo tried to reason. "Na-chan the food taste like garbage!"

Eriol froze as Nakuru gazed at the feline, who was now looking up with guilty blue eyes. Eriol drew in his breath waiting carefully to see the result as the silence prolonged for a minute. Suddenly Nakuru burst out laughing and Eriol joined in the laugh. It was a very cheerful scene that led Tomoyo to smile warmly.

"You are too cute Suppi! I can't stand those big blue eyes of yours! The guilt!" Nakuru managed to say as her laughs brought tears to her eyes.

Nakuru handed Spinel over to her master, as she slowly subsided. "Alright. I give up! I am calling take out." She declared with a defeated smile.

Eriol observed Nakuru leave the room towards the living room before he spoke out in amusement. "Usually she would be offended. As I recalled last time you spoke ill of her cooking skills, Nakuru started a tantrum and a food fight."

Tomoyo looked up at his face and saw that he was very intrigued by her. Nervous, Tomoyo looked down hoping that he wouldn't see too much into the matter and find out that she was actually not Spinel. She then felt his large hand pat her head gently as she relaxed and sat comfortably in his arm. It felt nice, not only his stroke, but the atmosphere of being part of a large family. The cheerfulness was a big contrast to the mood back in her mansion, where she would have been surrounded by silence while she ate her meal alone. She would have enjoyed trading her silent meal time with having a chaotic argument against Nakuru anytime of the day. Tomoyo wouldn't mind having Eriol's company as well.

"I wonder if tonight I should make dinner?" Eriol mused as he continued to pat her warmly.

"You cook?" She suddenly asked surprised. "I would love to eat your food!"

Eriol chuckled. "Since when do you like my cooking?"

Tomoyo looked back down, forgetting that she wasn't Tomoyo but instead Spinel. "I mean, If you want to cook dinner I would enjoy it very much."

Apparently that also made him laugh as he picked Spinel up towards him. She dangled before him in his hands as he smiled at her fondly. "And since when are you so polite and reserved?"

She blushed to be up close to him, but what made her heart beat faster was the fact that he was smiling at her brightly like a child. Tomoyo could grow used to seeing that face with an expression she had never seen at school. As Spinel, Tomoyo discovered a whole new Eriol that was not her classmate in Tomoeda High. Tomoyo unconsciously leaned her head against his forehead and gently rubbed her face at him like a kitten would to her owner. He smiled and brought her closer. She blushed knowing that if she was human her actions would have been considered an intimate act. Pulling away, Tomoyo tried to hide her blushing cheeks as she averted her head towards her side. Eriol curious looked at her.

"What's wrong Spinel?" He questioned.

"Just feeling dizzy." She confessed as she knew it was because of the closeness she had just shared with Eriol. "Nothing to worry about."

He nodded his head before asking. "Would you enjoy some reading?"

Tomoyo smiled in delight. Reading was also one of her favorite pass time. She loved to emerge herself into a good book where she would be distracted with another world other than her reality. Eriol seeing the brightness in her eyes, simply smiled knowingly before he carefully placed her in his arms and stood up from his chair. He made his way towards the corridor and headed to large double doors in the end of the hall. Pushing open the doors, Tomoyo's eyes widen in surprise to see an enormous collection of books. His library was bigger than her own bedroom, with bookshelves reaching the ceiling. They were all filled with books of all kind. She had never seen such a big collection. Eriol chuckled as Tomoyo quickly realized that she was gaping around. He then slowly settled her onto a wooden desk that was close to the tall windows that led to a balcony outside. Eriol patted her gently once on the head before he turned and headed to one of the shelves. She watched him go before looking down underneath her.

Tomoyo found herself standing on top of a book that looked oddly familiar. Quickly she stood back and her eyes widen in shock to see the Clow symbol etched on the cover of the book. Moving slowly around, Tomoyo gazed at the papers around his desk and knew immediately that this was Eriol's study desk and everything on it must be important information, information that she knew would be helpful for Sakura and Syaoran. She gazed at them with her blue cat eyes, that to her surprise were sharper and clearer. Tomoyo moved around and went to gaze at an open notebook nearby. It was there that she read some mystical codes that she did not comprehend. She had no idea what language it was or what it even meant.

"Of course." Tomoyo whispered mockingly to herself. "It would have been too easy."

"Too easy?" Eriol spoke out, startling Tomoyo who hadn't felt his presence approach.

Jumping she quickly looked up to see him smiling back at her questioningly. She quickly made an excuse, trying to remember what she knew about him and the past events. Maybe she could get some information out of Eriol himself.

"I was trying to say that your plan is too easy for Sakura to figure out." Tomoyo tried hoping that he would fall for her trick.

"Easy." He mused before picking up his notebook and glancing at it briefly. He chuckled and settled the notebook back down onto the table. "I presume you might be right, but I am not risking anyones' life for something more complex. This plan will do for now."

She then saw his worried eyes glance at her and she knew immediately what he was referring to. She felt her heart warm up to know he was actually very considerate and caring, something she would have never thought he would be. Although they knew each other well enough at school, Tomoyo had no idea about his true personality. This was a pleasant surprise to find out.

"What are you going to do next?" Tomoyo tempted to know, but somehow feeling that whatever he was planning wouldn't be dangerous for Sakura and Syaoran.

Now that she thought about it, Sakura was never seriously injured or hurt in her adventure, neither was Syaoran. They were always under some attack, but they never had anything life threatening happening to them before. Tomoyo could tell that whatever Eriol was doing, he must have a reason other than harass Sakura and Syaoran for his own pass time. She trusted that Eriol was doing this for something good.

"I wanted to act tonight Spinel, but I won't be able to do it without your help. As you are now very weak because of my mistake, I won't act until you are fully recovered and ready."

Tomoyo could hear a hint of guilt in his voice and that was enough for her to approach him and carefully lay her paw on his hand that was close enough for her to reach. "I am not blaming you for anything Eriol. So you don't need to feel guilty at all."

He smiled back brightly before picking Spinel up and settling the feline on his shoulder. "I know." He replied in gratefulness.

Tomoyo smiled back and suddenly blushed as he leaned towards her body carefully. Unintentionally a purr came out of her throat as he caressed his face against her. Her heart started to race, feeling very nervous Tomoyo stepped back and lost her balance, but Eriol was quick enough to catch her. She blushed furiously.

"Are you alright Spinel?" He asked a bit concerned. "You are so warm. Do you have a fever?"

Tomoyo only shook her head violently. "I am fine." She managed to reply. "Just need some fresh air, that's all."

Eriol settled her on the floor where she quickly made her way outside the balcony. She was greeted by the sun and the wind that felt pleasantly that afternoon. Tomoyo breathed in and wondered how she would ever survive living here if she couldn't stop herself from blushing around Eriol. He was so caring for Spinel, but it was only natural for him to act that way towards Spinel, since after all Spinel was a feline that looked like an adorable kitten. Who wouldn't want to caress and hug Spinel? She just wished that she could have more self control.

The day passed fairly quick. Tomoyo was surprised that she had enjoyed the day with Eriol and Nakuru in their home activities, but she wondered why they weren't planning any traveling during the summer vacation. Did it had anything to do with Sakura and the Clow Cards? Tomoyo decided to have some of her questions answered and she quickly headed her way to find Nakuru. She found the girl distracting herself with baking a cake. When Tomoyo saw the mess around the kitchen and Nakuru grumbling something under hear breath, she couldn't help but to laugh.

"What's so funny?" Nakuru asked, seeing Spinel standing at the doorway laughing.

"You are adorable." Tomoyo spoke, surprising Nakuru as she left the mixing bowl and helped Spinel up onto the countertop.

"What do you mean adorable? Is that a new way of saying that I am very clumsy?" Nakuru questioned suspiciously at Spinel.

"No. I really mean your cute." Nakuru just stared dumfounded at Tomoyo, who then quickly offered. "Do you need any help?"

"Oh my, did I hear it right! Spinel offering a helpful paw?" She dramatically emphasized with action, but actually surprised. "Are you feeling alright?"

Tomoyo blinked. "Am I not suppose to help?"

Nakuru laughed and slowly caressed the feline's head gleefully. "I thought you would be against it. I know how much you hate sweets Spinel. Why would you ever help me bake a cake. Or are you planning to do something evil against me?" Nakuru suddenly asked suspicious again as she eyed her carefully.

"No." Tomoyo answered raising her paw in her defense. "I really want to help. You seem really concentrated in baking that cake."

"Well of course I am concentrated. I need to make this cake fabulous!" Nakuru announced brightly.

"Why is that?" Tomoyo wondered out loud.

Nakuru shrugged. "For no reason, just for the fact that its summer and that someone told me that my food tasted like garbage!"

Tomoyo flinched hearing those words. Nakuru seeing that started to laugh. "I was just kidding silly Suppi-chan!"

Tomoyo looked back in relief and the guilt sipped away. Nakuru leaned forward looking fondly at the feline. She saw how Nakuru's beautiful eyes glowed as she questioned her. "You really don't know why I am baking a cake, do you?"

Tomoyo shook her head, guessing what the occasion was. She raked her mind trying to remember any holidays or birthdays but nothing came into mind.

"Well then." Nakuru spoke as she stood up with a bright smile. "It will be a surprise! Help me with the eggs, will you Suppi."

"Of course" Tomoyo answered back with her own smile, happy to be spending some quality time with the girl.

"Ok, the book says I will need 1/2 stick of butter." Nakuru announced as she quickly went to the refrigerator to search for the item. "Butter. Butter. Where are you butter?" She sang while searching.

Tomoyo softly chuckled before heading to the egg carton that was towards her right. She then remembered why she had came searching for Nakuru in the first place. Hesitantly, Tomoyo proceeded to ask. "Na-chan, why aren't we doing anything for summer vacation?"

Nakuru suddenly popped her head away from the fridge and looked surprised. "Suppi, you were the one who agreed with Eriol in the first place."

"Agreed?" Spinel asked. "You mean, I agreed to stay home during the summer instead of taking a vacation?"

Nakuru nodded her head, a bit worried that her feline friend wasn't too well. "You see, Eriol insisted in staying home because he needed to plan for the missions, but I wanted to go to the beach or travel back home to Europe. Anything to make Eriol relax, but you know our master, too diligent and stubborn! Suppi you were the one who agreed with Eriol to stay here instead of joining forces with me and persuade master to travel or execute Plan B."

"Plan B?" Tomoyo asked curiously. "What is Plan B?"

"Well." Nakuru started with a mischievous smile. "To kidnap Eriol while he is asleep and enclose him in a suitcase and head to the airport as quick as possible."

Tomoyo stared at her in surprise but burst out laughing at the absurdity of the plan that would have failed. Nakuru grinned at the feline before speaking. "Well to tell you the truth, Eriol would have escaped anyways. He is too powerful."

"Does he ever get to rest?" Tomoyo voiced out her concern.

"Eriol resting!" Nakuru asked in fake astonishment. "Of course not Suppi! You know how he is. Very determined and stubborn!"

She chuckled. "I can see that." Tomoyo answered, knowing how Eriol acted around school and might act at his own house.

Nakuru proceeded to find the butter inside the fridge and a few seconds later she held the item she wanted in her hand. "Here you are butter!"

Tomoyo and Nakuru proceeded to bake the cake. There was a lot of mess involved. Tomoyo trying hard to work with her hands that were now paws and Nakuru who was naturally clumsy, made the whole baking a cake experience very fun and amusing. Tomoyo couldn't remember when was the last time she had laughed so much. Nakuru noticed that and smiled at her.

"I don't know why, but you have changed Suppi." She reflected as her gaze fell upon her.

Tomoyo feeling nervous that she might be found out, quickly stiffen and asked. "How so Na-chan?"

"First of all, you started calling me Na-chan, which you never did before." Nakuru pointed out. Tomoyo clamped her mouth tight. "But I like it." She softly smiled. "We have known each other since we were created. I feel like now you have become more friendlier. It is a contrast to before. I knew that one day you would open up to me."

Tomoyo soflty smiled and slowly caressed her face against Nakuru's cheek, where the girl had leaned forward to face Spinel closely. She smiled brightly and patted her head. They then smiled and laughed at each other, seeing that their faces were covered in flour and chocolate. They continued on with their task, laughing and having a blast.

TBC