Authoress' Notes: And the school year begins yet again for me… and now it's time for yet another update! I really want to be diligent on my stories this time around, and so I will do my best to update every month. I know it's a long time, but that's the best way I can write longer and better chapters. Ganbarimasu! Oh, and here is where I drop the disclaimer part, the ones on the first chapters can speak for themselves.

Twisted Fates

By: Syaoran's Sakura

Chapter 4:

Intermezzo

"Kamui, go to Tokyo… Your destiny… is waiting for you." –Tohru Shirou, X/1999 Manga

"Hoe! I'm late again!"

A series of crashes and thuds followed the scream. From the kitchen Yukito chuckled, while Fujitaka looked up worriedly. Hurried footsteps were heard from the stairs as a fumbling Sakura emerged to the kitchen.

At the sight of Yukito she straightened up. "Ohayo, Yukito-san! Ohayo, Otou-san!" She greeted quickly, taking the seat in front of Yukito.

"Ohayo, Sakura-san." Her father smiled at her, placing a plate in front of her.

"Do you have any clubs later, Sakura-chan?" Yukito asked.

Sakura shook her head, choking on the last of her food. She gulped, "No. I wanted to go home early because Tomoyo-chan and Eriol-kun are staying here for the weekend!"

"I'll wait for you at the gates, then." Yukito handed her her bag. Sakura nodded happily.

"Oi, Sakura! You forgot your book again!" Kero-chan suddenly appeared, a book following him, floating.

"Ah, Kero-chan, thanks!" Sakura snatched the book, stuffing it in her bag before looking up. "I'm going now, everyone!"

"You're 14 already but you never change!" "Come back soon, Sakura-san!" Kero-chan and Fujitaka's voice followed her on her way out. Sakura ran so fast that she failed to notice her way when she bumped into someone suddenly.

The force made her fall, but before she hit the ground a pair of strong arms caught her.

"Nokuro-san!" Sakura said, standing up. The chairman of the CLAMP School helped her up and smiled. "I'm so sorry about that, Sakura-san."

"N-no! I'm the careless one!" Sakura reasoned, blushing a bit. The Chairman's charm was not unknown thing in CLAMP School, but being in front of him made Sakura a bit nervous.

"It's fine." H e smiled. "Is your father at home?"

"Yes! Yukito-san's home, too!"

"I see." Nokuro took a look at his watch. "You have to get going now, Sakura-san, or you'll be late."

"Oh! I'll see you later then, Nokuro-san!" Sakura waved, dashing away. Nokuro stayed still as she disappeared, an adoring older brother smile on his face. Turning to the nearby tree he looked up. "Get down here, Suoh. I know you're there." A smirk graced his lips.

There was a rustle of leaves, and faster than the eye could see a blue haired man dropped to his side. "You know I can't leave you alone because you're the chairman." Suoh said with a stern expression.

"Is that so?" Nokuro chuckled. "Even if I requested it?"

Suoh pressed his palm to his head, sighing deeply. "Of course."

Nokuro walked away, glancing behind him from time to time with amusement. "Then, care to join me to the Kinomoto residence?"

Suoh heaved another sigh as he followed the one he vowed to protect.

*(*(*(*(*

"…And then the teacher was so angry at me because I fell asleep at Math class again, but I just can't help it! It's as if my eyes were being pulled… Yukito-san?"

Sakura's worried face filled Yukito's view for a moment, snapping him out of reverie.

"Oi, what are you thinking about snow rabbit?" Kero-chan's face popped up from his coat pocket, concern obvious on his plush face.

"Oh, it's nothing, really." Yukito smiled, although he knew that both of them won't be fooled.

Sakura opened her mouth as if to argue, but decided against it and started a new topic. If Yukito wanted to let her know, she would let him tell it to her.

Keroberos scrutinized the alter ego of the Judge, feeling disconcerted. There was something off in the snow rabbit's eyes, as if he were trying to hide something. However, much as he wanted to know, he also didn't want to ruin Sakura's cheerful enthusiasm, and so he kept silent throughout the walk. He can see from the cracks of Sakura's smiles, though, that she herself was worried sick.

It didn't make sense for Yukito to have black-outs now that Yue is gone.

*(*(*(*(*

The soothing scent of tea wafted from the kitchen as they arrived, and Sakura perked up at the muffle of voices that came with it.

"Tomoyo-chan!"

The next moment found her glomp at her best friend as much as possible, for Tomoyo was sitting on her wheelchair.

"Sakura-chan!" Tomoyo exclaimed with as much gladness as her friend as soon as they parted. "Oh, how I've missed you so much!"

"Same here!" Sakura answered as she took the seat beside her. "So where's Eriol-kun?"

"I'm right here." Eriol appeared from the stairs with smiling eyes. He went closer to Sakura and dropped a small packet into her hands, with a picture of bells printed on it. "We met with Chiharu-chan in Tomoeda along the way. She wanted to give it to you." He said as he took the seat opposite hers.

Sakura was opening the packet when Yukito and Keroberos walked in. Seeing them Eriol excused himself and went outside with them, Sakura too preoccupied with her gift.

Inside the packet were two bear keychains, a green one and a pink one. Seeing it Tomoyo held her cellphone. "I got one like that too!" A violet bear hung from its pink strap. "I guess the other one's for Li-kun."

At the mention of his name Sakura blushed, placing the keychains in her bag to keep it in. "I… I guess I'll give it to him when… he arrives next week." She mumbled.

"He'll be here for your birthday?"

"…Yes. He'll be arriving the day before it."

"That's great! I'm sure both of you 'll be happy together again!" Tomoyo moved to embrace her, which Sakura returned, never noticing the pain that reflected in her friend's violet eyes.

*(*(*(*(*

The next day found Sakura and Tomoyo strolling in one of CLAMP School's parks.

"So how's the company?" Sakura asked.

"Things have been easier with Eriol-kun beside me everyday but," Tomoyo's voice wavered as her smile fell, "My mom was much better with handling the company than me."

"I'm sorry." Sakura immediately apologized.

"No, don't be. It was a long time ago."

Silence fell upon them as Sakura reminisced the past. The two of them were twelve years old when the accident happened. Tomoyo and her mother were in a car when it crashed. The driver and Sonomi were killed, and the accident took Tomoyo's ability to walk.

The weeks that followed that tragedy was one of the bleakest periods in Sakura's life. She stayed over at the Daidoji mansion to look after her best friend and cousin, taking a break from school as well. People had expected Tomoyo to be too distraught with her losses, as the girl spent two weeks without speaking. But Sakura knew Tomoyo as well as the latter knew her, she could see the brilliant flame that is Tomoyo's will flicker in those violet eyes then. She refused to speak, but she wanted to live on.

"It's okay, really." Tomoyo spoke at last as if sensing her thoughts, placing a hand over Sakura's. "It's your ordeal I'm worried about." She gave a gentle squeeze of encouragement.

Sakura stayed silent.

"Have you decided yet?"

Sakura shook her head. "I know father has gone through a lot just to tell the prophecy to me, it's just that… I don't know. Whether to end this world or not… it's just a big responsibility, far greater than the Clow Cards. I don't know what to do."

Tomoyo motioned for Sakura to move beside her before taking her into her arms. "No matter what you choose, I'll always be there for you."

Sakura smiled. "Thank you."

"Now, now," Tomoyo let her go, "I have someone I would like you to meet. I believe it's about time you know him."

"Eh? Who is it?"

Tomoyo looked past her, smiling. "You can come out now, Fuuma."

Sakura followed her gaze and turned around, meeting amber, striking eyes.

A sense of Déjà vu swept through her as their eyes met and held.

The same eyes she saw that day in Eriol's home.

The same sad eyes she had woken to eleven years ago.

The same eyes that flashed with the lightning and glint of steel blades.

Syaoran's Sakura: WOOOHH! Another Chapter done! And Fuuma's here already! Things will start burning in the next chapter. Will Sakura be afraid of him or not? And will she become a Ten or Chi no Ryu? Watch out for the next chapter then to find out! Reviewers get a big thank you!