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Chapter 1 – Recap

Meilin eavesdropped on the Counsel of Elders meeting, only to learn that Syaoran was going to Japan to retrieve the "Clow" Cards because they believe the Card Master is dead. She tells this to Sakura this and asks her to be careful.

Chapter 2: Meilin's Good Laugh and Cry

Syaoran was in his room getting ready to pack his suitcases; he was making sure that he had all the clothing and daily necessities he would need while in Japan, even if he could buy everything bran new when he got there. He liked his things and didn't want to have to buy new ones if he didn't need too. He also had to make sure that he had all his martial art (ceremonial robes, martial art uniforms, weapons, etc.) and magical (reference books, ofudas, and Rashinban) equipment.

He had everything laid out on his king-sized bed (A/N: okay, I know that it's a rather large bed but come on, I mean he IS rich). While going through and gathering all his possessions, he kept thinking: "I can't believe that I'm going to Japan to get the Clow Cards after all these years! But... I still don't understand... the Clow Book can only be opened by the most powerful magicians, so how did the new Clow Master die just 4 years after he opened the Book? Something doesn't make sense... I know Meilin knows something, I just need to get it out of her", he thought as an evil grin appeared on his face right before his entire face flushed from an embarrassing thought: "I'm going to Tomoeda, Japan, tomorrow. That means that I'm finally going to meet Kimonoto Sakura!"

He sat down on his bed in the only spot that wasn't covered with his clothes and belongings, covered his face with his hands to try to cool it down; not that helped as his next thought popped into his mind: "I wonder if she'd go out with me?". He stood up, still trying to calm himself down, walked to his closet, took out one of his suitcases, placed it on his bed, and opened it so that he could start his packing.

He had just picked up an armful of socks and underwear when he heard the door crash again the wall, followed by: "WHAT WAS SO FUCKING IMPORTANT THAT I HAD TO COME HOME RIGHT AWAY? YOU COULD HAVE JUST TOLD AUNT YELAN THAT I'D BE HOME LATER?", the door slammed shut as Meilin walked in.

Syaoran sighed, he knew that she was going to react like this especially after how he treated her earlier that day. "This is just fucking fantastic! How is she going to react when I tell her that all I wanted was some advice on how I should expect life to change once I get in Japan", he thought with his eyes closed, which Meilin couldn't see because he had his back to her.

He turned around and gave her a small smile, he knew that if he glared or smirked at her, she would flip. Meilin, however, didn't trust him when he acted this way so she narrowed her eyes into a glare and crossed her arms across her chest.

"Hi Meilin", he simply said, stopping himself from frowning at her for the way she entered his room. He needed her in a good mood.

"DON'T YOU 'HI MEILIN' ME! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT??", she yelled

"Meilin, sit down and please stop yelling before someone else comes barging in here to find out what your problem is this time.", he said causing Meilin to glare at him but she still took a seat at his desk.

"What do you want?"

"I'm leaving tomorrow morning. Aren't I allowed to have a civil conversation with my cousin?"

"No"

"What? Why?"

"Because I don't like that innocent tone.... you want something, don't you? That's the only time you use that tone of voice", she stated as she narrowed her eyes in suspicion.

"Crap! She knows me to way to well...", he thought. "Fine. I'm leaving for Tomoeda, Japan tomorrow morning and starting school there 3 days after I get there.", he said noting her expression.

Meilin has always been a good actress, so as soon as she heard him say Tomoeda, she widened her eye in false surprise and said: "Why are you going to Tomoeda? Is it because of the Cards? I thought that the Elders decided to leave the owner of the Cards alone?"

This time it was Syaoran's turn to narrow his eyes: "She's acting too surprised. She's not telling me something. She knows more then she's letting on...", he thought before saying: "Ya, it's about the cards... The Elders want me to bring them back home."

Meilin gave him another fake expression, this time it was confusion: "What do you mean 'they want you to bring them home'? I thought the Cards only obey their owner?"

"Ya, but that's only true if the Card's Master is alive... From what the Elders told me, the Card Master has been dead for 4 years...", Syaoran said. He only told her because he wanted to see how she would react. "Man! She's doing a good job... She's even crying", he thought. He hadn't thought that telling her that would make her cry, she's not that good of an actress. He got up, walked over to her, and gave her a hung while saying: "I'm sorry. I know the Master of the Cards was a friend of yours... I thought you knew he died"

Through her sobs, she managed: "No... no one told me...". Meilin really wasn't crying because of what Syaoran had said about Sakura but because she had finally cracked from all the tension and shock from hearing that she was dead then finding out that she wasn't telling her everything like she use to. She cried for a couple more minutes before she was calm enough to was able to whip away her tears. "Sorry"

"It's okay"

Meilin was still red faced and puffy-eyed when she asked: "Why did you tell me that?"

"I'm sorry, I really didn't know that it would upset you that much.", Syaoran hesitated before continuing: "Meilin... I... I need your help."

She looked at him in disbelief. "You're asking me for help? Are you feeling alright?", she said as she brought her hand to his forehead to check his temperature.

He pushed her hand away and said: "Yes and no, I'm not sick."

"Then why are you asking me for help? You never ask for help from anyone."

"Look, I need you to tell me who... the Card Master was.", he said. "I know he was a friend and you made a promise not to tell anyone but... please tell me."

Meilin gave him a disgusted look and shrieked: "You've gotta be fucking kidding me!! I just found out that my friend is dead and you're asking me who my friend is so you can take something that belonged – no – a huge and important part of that person's life? Christ, Syaoran! I didn't know you were so fucking cold hearted!"

"No... Meilin... I'm sorry that didn't come out the way I'd intended"

"I don't fucking care!! I'm not telling you!! I'm not going to make it easier for you to steal from my friend even if that friend it dead!! I made a promise Syaoran, a fucking promise! I promised that I wouldn't tell anybody, ANYBODY; not you, not my best friend, not anybody. I don't care if my friend is dead, I made a promise and I have no intend of breaking it!", she angrily stated while inwardly smirking at his naivety and thinking: "That did it! He won't suspect Sakura anymore especially since he knows that Sakura is my best friend but what he doesn't know is that she's not my only best friend in Tomoeda. God! I really don't like lying to him but... Sakura doesn't need anymore complications in her life."

"Okay, I get it.", Syaoran said raising his hands in defeat. "I just thought that you might be willing help me out so I can come home sooner."

Meilin just glared at him. It wasn't the first time that he tried to get this information out of her and she doubted that it would be the last.

"So... You've been to Tomoeda before. Is there anything I should know or need or... I don't know...", their previous topic and Meilin's reaction to it made Syaoran feel awkward and embarrassed because he no long knew how to ask her about Sakura.

Meilin was trying her best not to laugh at him, she knew what he was trying to ask, but she said: "Not really. As long as you've brushed on your Japanese you'll be fine"

Syaoran gave her a look before saying: "You know that's not what I meant"

Meilin was now having a really hard time keeping a straight face but she gave him an angelic expression while saying: "Syaoran, I honestly don't know what you're talking about". Meilin loved seeing him squirm, it was even better when she knew the reason why he was squirming.

Syaoran was completely red now and rubbing the back of his neck. "I-I meant.... I m-mean...."

That did it! Meilin burst into a fit laughter. She couldn't take it anymore, teasing him was just too easy. She was laughing so hard that she fell to the floor holding her stomach and was in tears. Syaoran had turned bright red, started shifting his weight from foot to foot, and was extremely confused. It took Meilin a lot longer to calm down than the last time but she eventually did.

"S-s-sorry", was all she managed to say.

Syaoran glared at her. "You mean that you knew what I was talking about?"

Meilin started laughing again but was able to nod her head.

"Then what's so funny?", Syaoran was now getting annoyed with her.

Still laughing a little, she said: "Do you honestly think that Sakura's going to go out with you?"

Syaoran was hurt by her brutalness especially on this topic. "Well... Maybe not right away..."

"Awww... sweet, innocent, little Syaoran", with that, she headed to the door and opened it. But before closing the door behind her, she said: "By the way, Syaoran. Good luck,... You'll need it.", she then quietly add: "In more ways than one", taking one last look at Syaoran's pricelessly confused face, she waved goodbye, and closed his door.

"What the hell was that about? What did she mean by 'Good luck... You'll need it. In more ways than one'?", he thought while scratching his head.

He shrugged and decided to try decrypting Meilin's words later. He just continue his packing while hoping – no – praying that he would succeed. By the time he was done packing it was 2 hours and 4 suitcases later (A/N: Okay, I know it took him a long time to finish packing but think about it: he's has a lot of stuff and he's something of a perfectionist). He looked at his watch only to be shocked that it was 1 am, Friday morning. "Crap!! I need to leave by 6 to catch my 8 o'clock flight. Argggg I need to get some sleep."

Syaoran moved the clothes he was planning to wear the next day – well, later on that morning – to his desk chair, stripped down to his boxers, and climbed into his bed.

What Syaoran didn't know was that Meilin had called both Sakura and Tomoyo after she left Syaoran's room. She called Sakura first and told her everything especially the part about Syaoran's plan to ask her out. That last part shocked Sakura into silence before she laughed her ass off. Meilin then called Tomoyo shortly after, she filled her in on what happened with the Elders and her conversation with Sakura earlier that day then told the same thing she had just Sakura. Tomoyo was another one of Meilin and Sakura's best friends, they were like the 3 musketeers, the 3 of them were like the keepers of Sakura's secret. She had the same reaction as Sakura. After talking to Tomoyo for a little while longer, Meilin was finally able to go to bed.

Checking the clock as she climbed into bed, she noted that it was nearly 12 am. She set her alarm for 5 so that she could go to the airport to see Syaoran off and maybe – just maybe – she might give him some advice on what to expect when he reaches Tomoeda.

Author's Notes: I would like to thank all those who reviewed Chapter 1. I would also like to tell you guys that as soon as school starts up again, I won't be able to update very often, I might update one more time before school starts again. Please let me know what you think about this chapter.