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I remember hurting. Pain seared into my back and drove deep into my bones. My face hurt too, like someone had crushed my jaw. Cherry blossoms flittered around me from a black sky. Funny, but there were no trees for the flowers to come off of. I realized that I was laying down on…something soft. I looked shifted my focus to the ground which was the same color as the sky, so it was impossible to tell if I was lying on air or if I was in the ground. While I was lying on remarkably soft substance, a small clinging noise echoed through the darkness. It was a beautiful note that was crisp and clear like a mountain brook. I propped myself up onto my elbow, dimly aware that the pain was gone. The tinkling sound was followed by a small giggled and I felt someone…or something tap my shoulder. I spun around and for a moment, I rose off the ground. It startled me and I fell back down receiving another small laugh from the…person/thing. I raised my head and gasped.

"Tomoyo?" I asked and the girl nodded. I had met her once before in Piffle but the differences were much more clear now. This Tomoyo had her hair up in an elaborate bun with golden ornamentations on it. Her clothes looked more detailed than Kurogane's but it was obvious that they wear similar. She was definitely the Tomoyo that he new. I remembered that she was a princess and made a meek bow.

"Oh. Stop that," she said and I pulled myself up.

"Where-?"

"In dreams. I'm not really with you. My spirit is," she explained smiling. I frowned.

"But… how did-" then I remembered what had happened in the last world. "Is everyone alright? Did he listen to me at all?" I asked frantically and she smiled.

"You are so cute! When you talk about Kurogane, you look so worried and wistful! I wish my artists could capture that look," she giggled and I flushed. What the hell? Yep. The souls wear the same.

"But are they alright?"

"Yes. Kurogane got a bit banged up but he'll be fine. He is a very strong man," she said and I relaxed.

"Yeah…" I sighed sitting down. Tomoyo…Princess Tomoyo cocked her head with a bemused look on her face. I saw a twinkle in her eye and buried my face into my knees. I realized with a jolt that I was wearing my pants. I distinctly remember that I was wearing a god-forsaken dress.

"My clothes…"

"Sakura changed you into the other closes while you were out,"

"Don't take these offensively, but…um… how do you know these things?"

"I have my sources,"

"Oh…"

"So…tell me… You two have kissed by now, right?" I fell off my squatting position and once again floated.

"WHAT?!" I screamed and she laughed. I was about to protest before the blossoms started to circle around me pulling me higher into the air while Tomoyo seemed to go into the ground.

"Wha-? Hey wait!" I shouted to her as she giggled one more time.

"It seems as if we ran out of time. Oh well. See you soon, River!" And all was black.

POV Kurogane

We had done everything we had been asked to do: register at city hall, find a place to rest, and all that happy jazz. That all took about five hours and the witch didn't budge. Tomoyo could sleep through a lot of things, including wars, but she couldn't hold a candle to River. It was just plain weird.

"Do you think she'll be alright?" The princess asked leaning over the couch that she was sleeping on. I shrugged and sat down. I had no idea how the girl could breathe by sleeping on her face but I heard the air gust out of her mouth and took that as a comfort. As for being all right, she would probably thanking her lucky stars that she was a live. I had heard about countries that thought of magic as a sin, but that was really over doing it. I heard a light poof sound turned to find the princess passed out on the other couch. Syaoron looked horrified and I almost wanted to laugh. Those two were just so ignorant and incredibly innocent that it was half funny and half not. They wouldn't last long on this trip if they didn't mature. The witch seemed like a kid but if you actually looked at her, you could tell that she had her fair experiences with wars and deaths. She was not ignorant but she was extremely innocent. Unlike me in all ways. I sighed for a moment before hearing a small groan. My head snapped up to see two clouded blue eyes stare at me.

"Ugh… Oh no…" she mutterer covering her eyes weakly with her hands. One of the massaged the blue bruise on her jaw.

"What?" The kid asked walking over and she flung her arm in my direction and then in his.

"You guys died too. And you both got into hell…" she groaned. There was a long pause and the only noise was the soft sighs that Sakura was making. I stared at River and then at the Kid who did the same… before bursting out laughing.

"You aren't dead you idiot! You are alive weather you like it or not," I said and she moaned.

"Wait what?" asked a small voice behind us, the princess's and that made Syaoron and I laugh even harder.

-0-

"They're asleep again," the witch whispered. I nodded and sat down on the floor. River sighed and walked over, sitting down a few inches away from me.

"Kuro-sama?"

"Hmm?"

"Don't you have a family where you come from?" I looked at her and she flushed slightly. It was a strange question and it was even more strange on why the hell she was blushing. But, she was the witch and that should explain it.

"Aren't you supposed to know about my past?"

"Well… a bit. I mean, are you an uncle? Cousin? Husband?" The last one caught me unprepared and I shifted my weight to keep from falling.

"None of the above,"

"Oh."

There was a long silence.

"Why did you kiss me?" she asked and I felt the conversation taking another odd turn. I shrugged.

"You wouldn't shut up,"

"That's it?"

"Yeah… What were you expecting?" I asked and she blushed. I realized that it was actually really weird to see her skin turn that red all of a sudden. I mean, she was ad pale a parchment with red ink. It really showed up.

"Nothing…" she muttered and felt the side of her face. It looked bad. The bruise was starting to swell and it looked like it hurt to move her jaw. She winced as she touched it. "This sucks,"

POV River

"Yeah. I bet it does," Kurogane said and I looked up at him. He was still the same guy that had been so rude to the Dimensional Witch but at the same time, I could only see him as the guy that stole me my first kiss. If you see a man two ways, which way is the right way? And if that is right, how do you know the other one is wrong? What is the difference in the beginning?

"Kuro-" I realized that he had come really close now and was looking at my bruise intently. He reached out to touch it and I tensed. This was just like last time. His fingers brushed over the swollen tissue and he frowned.

"That is really going to hurt tomorrow," he said and my heart gave a sigh of relief, disappointment, and anger for being disappointed.

"You bet!" I smiled and he rolled his eyes resuming his original position on the wall.

"You are one messed up kid," he muttered and I tilted my head.

"I am messed up…but I'm not a kid," I said and he opened one eye staring me down with that red orb.

"Yes you are,"

"No,"

"You look about a few years younger than me,"

"Physically, yes. I actually am the same age as you…physically of course," he turned to me completely both eyes open.

" 'Physically'?"

"Yes, physically," I repeated. "It's the age of my body. My age in years is far greater than yours,"

"How old are you?"

"Well… about 213, I guess," I said looking at Kurogane through the side of my eye. He gaped for a moment before recomposing his face.

"That old?"

"Yeah… Is it that surprising?"

"Slightly,"

"Oh,"

"River?"

"Hmm?"

"You aren't married are you?" I starred at him for a moment. If you can imagine a fish's eyes pop out even more out of the sides of its head, then you have what I looked like.

"No," I said quietly. "Why do you ask?"

"Well, you are an old woman,"

"That is really nice of you to say that,"
"The marriage age is about thirteen where I come from. Just your… 'physical' age alone is passing the line," he muttered and I flushed.

"Well… I was supposed to get married," Kurogane tilted his head, slightly bemused.

"My… The king arranged a marriage for me thinking it would make me happy. The guy was a jerk, though. I hated him so…I became the most horrible wife in the world and that made the bastard go away," I said leaning my head back. Why do I keep telling people these things? I hate payment.

"Huh." Kurogane said. He was still looking at me with that weird funny look. I pulled my legs into my chest.

"What?"

"I was just wondering… Why does your damn back bleed so much?" He asked. I paused. That was a very good question.

"I think it's because of the tattoo… I think," I said and he rolled his eyes.

"Why did you get the thing in the first place?" he asked and I frowned.

"The king was kind enough to. It's a blessing. Why?" He shrugged.

"Normally blessings don't cause people pain," he said and I stiffened. That made perfect sense…in a strange way.

"I'm not in pain," I said and frowned.

"Then why do you always pass out?"

"Blood-loss,"

"And does loosing that much blood hurt,"

"Yes,"

"A lot,"

"Yeah,"

"So, you're in pain,
"Yes…No… Stop confusing me!" I hissed and he grinned.

"But I was right,"

"No you're not! I am not in pain!"

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah, really,"

"Does this hurt?" he asked. His face was truly concerned and that was creepy. I felt his hand on my back. It didn't hurt at all. It actually felt good.

"No,"

"Your voice is a octave higher than before, so it does,"

"No, you are just creepy,"

"Really,"

"Yeah. First you hate me then you are touching me and all," I heard the words come out of my mouth and flushed. God, I have to improve my vocabulary.

"That bothers you?" I paused. In truth it didn't bother me. I actually enjoyed it but, what about my job. He was the stupid pawn and…well, better not get into anything while I could.

"No…but its a bit strange," I muttered. I felt my eyes close and I drifted off into dreams.

-0-

"Hello, River!" Tomoyo waved. I walked over to her… well, floated/walked. Dreams is a weird place, make sure you never get there.

"Hi,"

"So… how is the incredibly strange blond witch today?"

"Shocked and happy. You?"

"Extremely happy yet sad for what is to come,"

"You have the sight?"

"A bit. Nothing special,"

"What did you see?"

"Do you really want to know?" I paused at her words. Did I really? The answer was clear.

"No," I sighed and she giggled.

"So… how is Kurogane?" she asked and I glared at her.

"Fine,"

"Really?"

"Yeah,"

"Well, I think he is having the time of his life,"

"How so?"

"He finally has learned something,"

"What?"

"Something I won't tell,"

"Thanks,"

"Don't mention it," she and I both smiled. "And he has a new person to consider as family,"

"Really? Who?"

"Who else?" she smiled again and I frowned.

"Um… I sorry. I don't get it,"

"He considers you as a family member," I gulped. Really, I scared to death that he felt so close to me and secondly, I was disappointed that it was just family. Someone, get these thoughts out of my head!

"Well, that's nice,"

"I didn't say what family member," I flushed. What family members were to chose from? A sister, a niece, an aunt, a-. I looked at Tomoyo who giggled.

"A wife?" I croaked and she laughed her ornaments in her hair bobbing up and down.

"Maybe,"

"Ugh! You are so… delirious!"

"Well, that's a new one," she said and smiled before looking serious. " I fear though, the time is coming much quicker than before. Due to some changes or so the witch once told me and…that other priestess…the other me,"

"Tomoyo…" I watched her close her eyes and take a deep breath. Then the rush of the petals became faster and whipped around me pulling me higher into the air. I saw Tomoyo flash a grin before descending into the darkness.

-0-

"So…what happened again?" I asked as we heaved tables into their upright position. Kurogane glared.

"Something attacked us when you and the princess were passed out,"

"Something?" He shrugged and turned his attention to Syaoron.

"Something the matter?" I asked and eh shook his head. He looked back at Kurogane and took a deep breath.

"I would like to learn how to fight with a sword," I was a bit shocked at first but, why not? The guy wanted to protect his girl.

"Are you sure that is what you really want?"

"Yes,"

"Even with that problem of yours,"

"Huh?" Kurogane walked over to Syaoron and gripped a tuff of his hair. My eyes widened as I saw one eye move and the other stare off in space.

It had no pupil.

He was blind.

"Even with this, you are willing to fight?" He asked and Syaoron nodded. Kurogane released the grip of his head and walked to the door. "Training starts tomorrow," he said shutting the door behind him.

POV Sakura

"I hate falling asleep every time something important happens," I sighed and River smiled. She was so understanding and kind. Like the older sister I never had. Well, maybe I did have one. Who knows? She helped me with the laces on the back of the dress.

"I do to," She said and I turned slightly to see her face and she pushed me back smiling.

"You fall asleep?"

"No…I pass out. Passing out is much less girly," She said and I flushed.

"Only you and Kurogane can talk like that," I felt her fingers stop moving.

"Can do what?"

"Can talk like that. You can say whatever you like without being embarrassed," I said and River finished the not.

"No…Only Kurgs can do that. I mimic," I laughed and she smiled.

"Um… River?"

"Yes?"

"Aren't you wearing a dress too?"

"No! I hate them!"

"Oh… Then what are you wearing?"

"This silly," she said and I stepped back to get a good look at her. She was wearing long pants and a small black vest. The white shirt underneath reminded me of the archeologists back in Clow except this one had a small bow at her neck. He hair was pulled back in a braid and she smiled. She was really beautiful when she tried to be and even when she didn't. No wonder…

"River?"

"What, sweetie?'

"Do you love Kurogane?" She seemed to fall down into a chair. Graceful but at the same time, not.

"W-What makes you think that?"

"You look at him differently than most people look at each other," I mumbled and she cocked her head.

"I do?"

"Yeah. You look…really cute when you do," I said and she looked up to the sky. I looked up to but didn't see anything other than ceiling. Strange.

"I'm not sure," she said finally. I felt somewhat disappointed.

"Well, I think he loves you," I said and she laughed.

"Then go get the police and tell them that there is a Kurgy imposter. Kuro will never ever ever love someone like me. Kay?" she said and I sighed.

"Kay,"

"Good. Now lets show your prince charming your ball gown," she said pushing me out the door.

-0-

River had left me here…alone for what seemed like hours. I was painting a sign that was supposed to be for the café. As I was finishing the last stroke, the door burst open and River ran in and for once she looked furious. Syaoron came in second and lastly Kurogane who looked as if he could kill someone.

"What happened this time?" I asked and I felt River snatch Mokona from my shoulder and held it tightly in her hands.

"What did you do?" she asked looking bewildered now. It laughed.

"Mokona gave every one their names, Yup Yup!"

"No who did you make me be?" she asked one more time. I tilted me head and Syaoron came over to my side.

"They are both mad at what Mokona wrote in City Hall," he explained and when he said that my heart leaped out of my chest. God, he made me so happy.

"What did it write?"

"Mokona made you all a family!" It cried and jumped out of River's grasp and onto the floor where it grabbed a pen and scribbled something on some paper. Mokona fially showed us its piece and I recognized it as a Family Tree.

"Wha-?" River said kneeling down.

"Mokona made us one big happy family! Syaoron is the eldest son and Sakura is the daughter and Mokona is the pet!" It said happily.

"So… what are we?" River asked and Mokona giggled…if a Mokona could giggle.

"River-mommy and Kurogane-daddy!" It shouted and River face turned bright red. I saw Kurogane grab his sword and raise it above Moko-chans head.

"Moko-chan!" I screamed and bowled into river who had picked it up. She toppled over and Mokona went flying into the air. It hit the window with a popping noise and slid down. It popped off and began running away from an incredibly angry Kurogane.

"Don't kill it!" I screamed.

Done! This was extremly difficult to write because I want to get to freakin' Clover already!! To top that off, I still am worrying about Infinity. I'm gonna die!

Mokona: Puu! We are all such a great family! Kuro-daddy is teaching Syaoron more sword fighting while mommy is teaching Sakura some very important cooking tips and lets not forget Tomoyo! What did she see? Will we ever find out? And what luck will you get when you pick up a drink with a clover in it? Next time in: Luck to Dreams