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Disclaimers: (I always forget to place this in my stories…) I don't own and will never own this wonderful anime. Card Captor Sakura is owned by Clamp. 'Coz if I own it… I would have made an EriolxTomoyo story and made the pairing canon!!! And I'll make more TouyaxMirror card moments!
Japanese words: Otou-san=father, sensei=teacher, gomen ne=sorry, zentai daijobu dayo=everything will surely be alright
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"Otou-san? When did you meet Li-sensei?" Sakura was beyond confused. There had been too many surprises that unfolded before her very eyes. Everything was progressing too fast. She needed answers. Right Now.
"Sakura-chan, gomen ne" There was obvious pleading and a hint of remorse in his voice. He wanted her forgiveness. "I'll explain everything once we're all seated in the living room" He smiled his reassuring smile as if silently telling her that everything will surely be alright, zentai daijobu dayo.
Knowing her father, she trusted him completely.
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Fujitaka took the teapot and served each one of them. He then settled in a chair to sip his own cup of tea.
Everything was silent. The only sound that could be heard was those of the swaying leaves outside. It was almost autumn, the time when leaves die; a very significant season for them.
Everyone was waiting. The only cure, the answers that they wanted…
"Well, pardon my manners Li-san. I should have introduced myself first." There was a certain glint in his eyes that were almost identical to the ones Eriol have. "I'm Kinomoto Fujitaka, the card mistress' father"
Sakura stared at her father in shock. He knew all along…?
"I am also the half-reincarnation of the most powerful sorcerer, Clow Reed"
With that said, everything in Sakura's little world shattered into pieces. It was enough that her life was a mass of disarray because of the cards… her family was the only thing that she knew to be ideal and okay. But now…? All her life, she thought she knew her father. How did it end up like this?
No wonder she had a soft spot in her heart for the enigmatic boy named Hiiragizawa Eriol! He was almost half her father… that's overly freaky! (Having a crush on your almost father is… freaky. Period. Enough said)
She was just digesting the fact that Syaoran, a very special person in her life, may die of an unknown illness. She didn't need further complications! Her life is so messed up as it is!
"I told you that I know the way to cure your son's sickness, didn't I?" Her father's voice pulled her out of her reverie. He was looking directly at the Li matriarch, waiting for a response.
A nod was the only thing Yelan's shocked state could permit.
"A memory just came to me this morning. It's about Clow's riddle. That's the reason I called you." He took a deep breath, knowing that it would take quite a long explanation. "Please listen carefully. The riddle goes like this: A single wish of love would be granted by a tear; a tear not of joy but of sorrow. This would be your only hope for tomorrow" He looked at Sakura then at Syaoran.
"A card made through the noble combination of the clueless ness of a child's heart, untainted feeling of a confused love and, strangely, the emptiness of heartbreak. It will only be created if a non-magical, pure hearted maiden wishes from the bottom of her heart that something should be done. She would be the instrument of the binding together of feelings."
After finishing the long riddle, he sipped his tea to quench his thirst. The riddle was too long and deep. Even he, who had seen it in his dream, couldn't comprehend half of it.
"If we answered it correctly…?" Syaoran left the question hanging. He doesn't even know if he would be able to answer that.
"You would be able to make your wish come true" Fujitaka finished for him.
"We would answer that. Thank you for the information" Yelan firmly said and stood up. "Thank you for your hospitality. We should leave now; Syaoran needs his rest"
Fujitaka also stood up. "Your welcome, anytime" He escorted them to the front door.
"Please contact me if you found out how to use the riddle. I would gladly help you" He smiled and opened the door. He looked at Syaoran then stared at his daughter. His eyes were asking her if she can forgive him.
"Otou-san, can I go to Syaoran's house to help them?" she asked with a smile. No matter what happens, he's still her father and she still loves and respects him. That will never change.
…But she does need sometime away from the house. She needed to collect her thoughts.
Her father, glad that his daughter smiled brightly at him, nodded. If she needed time, then he will give her just that.
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"Syaoran-kun, do you have any ideas in mind?" Sakura asked as she stared at his thinking face. He was on his bed, supposed to be resting. But he wouldn't sleep, as he said, until he found the answer to the riddle.
"None" he answered with a frustrated sigh. Why did Clow made such a hard riddle? God… his life depended on the answer! He needed to think, fast!
"Don't you think we should call Tomoyo-chan? She's very intelligent and she knows quite a lot about the cards since she was always with me. I think she can help…"
Syaoran looked at her then nodded. Tomoyo would be able to help, he was sure.
Another silence. A long, long silence at that. Sakura was thinking, so she didn't do any move to call Tomoyo.
"Anou…" Sakura couldn't say it. She knew that they need all the help they could get so he wanted to ask his permission to call other people… such as Hiiragizawa Eriol and Yukito Tsukishiro (Did I spell it right?) She knew that he, as of now, hates Eriol to no end. While Yukito… is someone that doesn't really give him good memories.
Ever since they were in elementary, he had been acting like a love-sick puppy whenever he sees the snow rabbit. And that was the reason why he was avoiding any chance to meet Yukito. Sakura didn't really know if he had forgotten those times.
"What is it?" Syaoran asked curiously.
She fumbled for words, getting nervous all of a sudden. "Anou… why don't we get all the help we can get? Like… Kero-chan and…" she left it hanging.
"Kero-chan has the cell phone that Daidouji-san gave, doesn't he? You can contact him anytime…" The little wolf looked at her. She looks kinda nervous. Oh… realization dawned on him. "Are you trying to say something else? Kero-chan and…?"
"And… Eriol-kun? And… Yukito-san?" She hesitantly answered to her inquiry. "You don't like them, I know. Sorry, but I do think it's better since this would be for your betterment."
"I am not angry at Yukito-san. I got over all those stupidity all ready. Mother explained everything to me. I was just attracted to Yue's moon powers" He sighed as he remembered those times. "But… inviting Eriol here is another matter!" Just thinking about that liar stupid excuse of a man makes his blood boil.
"Syaoran, Eriol is Clow's reincarnation. If otou-san can't solve it, then maybe Eriol can"
"I know… but Tomoyo…" he couldn't quite understand his own thoughts but he somehow knew that it would be taboo if their other two friends would be together.
Sakura tilted her head to the right, scrutinizing his facial expression. "Oh!" was all she could say as she understood his unspoken words. Yeah, it would be bad if that happens. Some drama would happen, and they seriously don't need more drama right now.
"I'll just call Tomoyo, Kero-chan and Yukito" She stood up and went to the phone. She called each of them, every one saying that they would come as soon as possible. They must have sensed the extreme urgency in her voice.
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The three arrived some minutes later. Tomoyo, clad in a plain light blue dress, hugged her best friend almost immediately when she arrived at the house. "You poor thing… Are you alright? I know it must have been hard on you since you discovered everything in just one day…" she muttered some things more. Her mother hen instincts for Sakura had been ringing ever since she read the letter that Syaoran had sent her. It was a plain letter telling her to take care of her best friend and saying short thanks for all she did for the pair.
"Tomoyo-chan, I'm alright! You don't need to worry so much" she said lightly. Seeing her act like her mother made her feel much, much better. She had always acted like the mother Sakura had lost so early in life. And Sakura loves her because of it.
Yukito looked at the two girls then asked, "Should I change to Yue now?"
Sakura nodded, excited to see the emotionless guardian that lives inside the gentle snow rabbit.
"Why did you call me?" he asked stoically, his cold eyes looking straight at the card mistress.
"We need your help to answer a riddle of Clow Reed" she said.
A certain glint shone in his eyes as he heard the name Clow Reed. "Master Clow's riddles are most confusing." He said simply.
"Yes." She looked at Tomoyo with determination. "But you know what? I will crack the secret of the riddle no matter what"
'You really like him now, don't you, Sakura-chan?' Tomoyo smiled at her cousin slash best friend.
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"Hello? This is the Hiiragizawa residence. Who's this?" Nakuru chirped on the phone. Rarely does anyone call their house so she's extremely excited. Who knows? Maybe Touya will call her!
No such luck. "This is Fujitaka Kinomoto. Can I speak to Hiiragizawa-san, please?"
"Wait a minute. I'll call him! Oh… wait, are you by any chance related to Sakura-chan and Touya-kun?"
"I'm their father"
"Okay, father-in-law. I'll just call master Eriol" she said then ran towards the library. Eriol is surely there, reading some notes that Clow Reed left behind. He had been locked up there ever since they arrived after the capture of The Return.
"Master Eriol! Sakura-chan's father is on the phone… not inside it, he's uh… calling from their house" she called out from outside the library.
Eriol opened the door, an amused expression on his face. "Yes, Nakuru, I know that he is calling from his house and that he's not inside the phone" He then looked slightly curious as he pondered why Sakura's father was calling.
"Hello? This is Eriol speaking" he greeted.
"Good afternoon. I am Kinomoto Fujitaka, Sakura's father. I would like to ask you for some tea today, if you have time? I have something important to tell you"
"Ah… I have some researches to do"
"And this would help your research." He said mysteriously. "Eriol, haven't you remembered about Clow's other half?"
Eriol stared at nowhere in particular. Well, this is a shock. What does he know that Eriol doesn't?
"I am Clow's other half. I gave Mizuki the bell and I am the one who holds the riddle to be answered for Syaoran's cure." There was a sigh on the other line. "Can you go here at our house? I have something very important to tell you"
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Yatsuiko-chan: I don't know but… I feel so sorry for Sakura and Fujitaka. Sakura's life is being so messed up… And it's my entire fault! I hate myself for giving Fujitaka so much trouble too! I can't imagine him being mysterious and secretive at all, but the plot really needed this! Sorry if you also feel the OOCness in this!
Anyway, I will update more frequently!!!! Thanks for still reading this! Especially for AngelEmCuti and 'tGiveUpJustYet who are my inspirations for going on with this fanfic!