The Answer's Are Right In Front Of You

Sarah: Sorry about the long, long, time before I have updated. Schoolwork is pretty heavy. Especially in Grade 11. So, I hope you enjoy! I also juss wanna leave a note about how I'm really mad about how this is being presented because I cannot seperate the paragrapghs, so the topics will change throughout the chapter and it might be kinda confusing, but I'll try to fix it so bear withme please!

Reviewer: Lady of the GoldenRose

Thanks for your review and welcome to I'm glad that my story was your very first review and I thank you and welcome you. This is a Touya/Tomoyo story and I know it's a weird couple. I didn't support it at first but I grew really fond of it. So hopefully you'll still read the story and maybe come to like the couple. As for Eriol/Kaho they are just good friends. Enjoy reading and thank you for the review.

Feeling Weak

The next day, as known to many already, two new transfer students were introduced to Seijou High.

"Please welcome Li Syaoran, and Hiirigiwaza Eriol. Li, please sit behind Sakura. Eriol can sit behind Tomoyo. Please stand up Tomoyo and Sakura." The teacher said and the two girls stood up stood up, although the four knew each other.

"History repeating itself." Syaoran muttered to Sakura as he sat down behind her.

She looked puzzled before she was returned to the lesson.

At lunch time Sakura waited outside, sitting down beside the favourite spot of her friends. She always met Tomoyo there and was hoping Eriol and Syaoran would soon find them also.

Syaoran was first.

"Sakura."

She looked up at him. She knew it was coming. She didn't want it to come either. She could see it in his eyes. The seriousness of it.

"H-Hai?"

He could read it in her eyes to. She had sensed it coming from him. Kami how could she read him so easily? But they had to talk. And this was a good time, before Eriol showed up again.

He sighed and sat down beside her leaning against the tree for support as a soft cool breeze blew past the two.

"I don't want to fight it, Syaoran."

"I don't either. It's not like we have much of a choice though." Syaoran said looking down at the ground.

"I don't want to fight it at all. No more fighting." Sakura said as she pulled her knees to her chest hugging them.

"I know Sakura. I know." He said putting as he pulled her to him giving her a reassuring hug.

She turned herself around so that she could sit in his lap and rest her head on his chest and closed her eyes. He let out a soft sigh and rested his head on hers.

Sakura opened her eyes and looked at the dull white ground covered with snow. Good thing their jackets were long enough to keep their school clothes dry and from the snow.

"Do you know what it wants?" Sakura asked afraid of the answer.

"Hai."

"Us, right?"

"Hai. You, Eriol, and I."

"Why?" Sakura asked sitting up and looking at him.

"Sakura. Please. Don't make me explain this right now."

"You started it." Sakura mumbled as she returned to her previous position.

"Ohayu Sakura! Syaoran!" Tomoyo said as she came running up to them. She giggled at their position.

Sakura just gave a lazy smile and turned to face Tomoyo.

"So I guess you already knew they were back yesterday, Sakura." Tomoyo said as she carefully sat down on the snow pulling out a sandwich.

"Yeah. You left before Eriol came."

"Yeah. I haven't seen him since first period though. I wonder where he is." Tomoyo said.

"Ohayu everyone!" Eriol said coming up from behind them and sat down beside Tomoyo.

"Ohayu." Sakura grumbled as she leaned back and closed her eyes feeling soft snowflakes fall on her face.

"So, I guess we've all guessed why we're all here again, right?" Eriol said a little cautiously casting a glance at Sakura and Syaoran.

"Unfortunately, yes." Sakura said sitting up. "Can we go inside? It's getting a little cold to be out here eating lunch." They agreed and headed inside.

Sitting down beside Sakura's locker, they took our their lunches and began to eat quietly.

Sakura looked up and looked at each of her friends and let out a tiny sigh. "I don't want to fight it. None of us do. But we have to. And to do that, we have to figure out what it wants and why it wants it."

Eriol looked up and straight into Sakura's eyes. "This is going to be something unlike anything else you've ever faced. Do you think your ready for it?"

Looking down Sakura nodded.

Eriol set his food down. "Clow Reed faced it long ago. But really, I'm not clearly sure of it. It's angry with Clow Reed and the things he did. 'It' or 'He' wanted Clow Reed to join him. But Clow Reed didn't and had him put away far away where no one may have found him."

"Where?" Tomoyo asked. The three had always made sure to include Tomoyo in the conversations even if she couldn't contribute to too much of the fighting.

Eriol cast a glance at Syaoran who stared at the ground, his hair covering his eyes.

"Sakura's house."

Sakura stopped breathing as she fell against the locker for support. "No way. Okay. So you're telling me, that I've been living with a…thing…for my whole life."

"Not necessarily. See, a few years ago, when you released the Clow Cards, the power disrupted the field that kept him in and set him free. And to make you feel a bit better, it wasn't in your house. It was under, like an underground layer."

"Okay. Okay. So I lived overtop of some maniac!" Sakura said as she tried to keep her breathing steady.

"Relax. He couldn't get out. Only…he did. When you released the cards. Anyways. It's written in one of the many books Clow has left behind that there is a special guardian who will step forward and help defend us and destroy the force."

"Do you know who it is?" Syaoran asked.

Eriol shook his head. "He didn't mention anyone or give away any clues to who it might be. So, we basically just have to wait for it."

"That's the part I hate most. Waiting and never knowing what to do." Sakura sighed.

The four finished their lunch and headed back to class.

Sakura sighed as she rested her head in one hand. So everyone was back. Just like old times. She stared at the board as the teacher droned on about something. She hadn't really been listening at all since lunchtime. So, there was some evil force, which had lived under her house and was now out to get her. And was she creeped out? Only a little. And she couldn't exaggerate the 'little' more.

"Hello, anyone home?" she jumped as she noticed something waving in front of her face and looked up to see Syaoran sigh of relief, behind him Eriol and Tomoyo. "I was worried for a second."

"Sorry, I just kind of-"

"We all were. But here, my notes. You might need them for tomorrow's test."

"What test!"

"If you were listening then you would've of known." Syaoran smirked.

"Umm, what class is this." Sakura asked meekly as she stared down at the pages of notes.

"Math."

"That's just great!" Sakura mumbled as she stuffed the notes in her binder and carried it out of the class.

"How in the world am I supposed to concentrate on defeating some evil villain, pass math, and still be home to do my homework and chores!"

"What about getting the guy?" Syaoran said as he wrapped his arms around her waist causing her to be unable her to walk.

"We're going to be late for class…let me go!"

"School's over! Relax." Tomoyo laughed.

Sakura sighed. "That's what I really need. Relaxing."

"I can't imagine what you'll be like once we really have to fight."

Sakura glared at him and they all laughed.

"Don't worry, I'll help you study."

"Study. Omigosh! I totally forgot! I'm supposed to meet Touya to study!" Tomoyo said as she ran to her locker and put away a binder and grabbed another and stuffing into her backpack.

"I thought you two only studied on Saturday's?" Sakura asked as she watched a frantic Tomoyo.

"Yea, well…he said he'd help me study extra for the mid-term on Friday."

"There's a mid-term on Friday!" Sakura said as she whirled around to look at Syaoran.

Syaoran clamped a hand over Sakura's mouth and said good-bye to Tomoyo and watched her leave.

"Sakura, relax. I'll help you study." As he leaned down and kissed her.

"Arigato." Sakura said as she hugged him.

"Aw, how sweet." Eriol grinned and ducked as Syaoran threw a book at him. "Tsk tsk tsk, damaging- ow!" as another book hit him in the head.

"Ha! The great reincarnated Clow Reed saying 'ow!' Ha! I wish I had a video camera!" Syaoran laughed.

"Come on, I have a few chores to do before we start studying." Sakura said as she picked up the books and shoved them into Syaoran's arms before dragging him out the door.

By the time Friday rolled around Sakura was ready for the weekend. She needed some much-needed rest. She walked into math class to see Tomoyo smiling and looking down at her books and swinging her legs back and forth.

"Someone seems happy." Sakura said as she dropped into her chair with her bag on the floor.

"Yeah. Touya's been helping me study! I'm so ready for this mid-term!" Tomoyo said as she looked up at Sakura. "Wow. You look tired."

"Yeah. I've been studying a lot to." Sakura said as she rested her head on the desk. "I just need a nap before class starts."

A few minutes later she felt like she was falling and jumped up screaming. She saw Syaoran jump away from her.

"Gomen. I didn't realize you wanted to be left alone.

"Syaoran! I'm so sorry! I was asleep and it felt like I was falling. It scared me."

"Make sure you go home and sleep once school's over."

"I can't. I volunteer at the orphanage every Friday."

"Since when?" Syaoran asked sitting down.

"Since grade 11."

"Oh."

"Good morning class! I hope your ready! Please put all your papers away."

Sighs and groans could be heard emitted from everyone as he started to pass out the test.

By the time the test was over, Sakura was drained not only physically but also mentally.

"I think I did pretty okay." Sakura said as Syaoran walked out and she rested against him.

He hugged her. He could tell she was really tired. But didn't get how she was getting so tired. It couldn't have just been from staying up studying.

"Come on, lets get to class. The day will be over before you know it and you'll be able to sleep for the rest of the weekend and gain your energy back." Syaoran said as he kissed the top of her head, taking her hand and leading her to the next class.

"Awww! That's so-"

"Kawaii!" Eriol mimicked her.

Tomoyo shot him a glare and he only smiled. "Your so impossible Eriol!"

"Of course."

"So, how long do you help at the orphanage."

"For about maybe two hours or so." Sakura answered stopping in front a brown-bricked building. It didn't look to shabby, but could use some work.

"I'll talk to you later then, okay?" Syaoran said kissing her good-bye.

"Yeah. Bye." Sakura said as she hugged him and walked in.

"Kura!" a little girl screamed happily as she ran up to her and threw her arms around Sakura's legs attaching herself.

"Hey Kyra!" Sakura smiled as she picked up the little girl and carried her with her to the desk where Miss Tanaka seemed really busy.

She looked up and smiled as she saw Sakura. "Thank heavens you're here! The kids are crazy because it's you know what day."

"Ah! I see. I'll go see if I can calm them down. When does the you know who get here?"

"In about twenty minutes."

"Okay. See you soon then."

Sakura left the desk and found the playroom where kids were running around and playing. Some were crying for what was to come.

"Sakura, what did Miss Tanaka mean by 'you know what'?" Kyra said as Sakura set her down.

"Well." Sakura bit her lip but decided to tell her since Kyra did pretty well last year. "The doctor's coming." Sakura whispered.

Kyra clutched her arms and stuck out her tongue. "I hate the doctor."

"Shhh, we don't want the other kids to get scared. So be brave, okay?" Sakura said winking.

"Okay!" Kyra smiled and went to play.

Sakura stood up and sighed and looked around. There were about fifty kids at the orphanage and today they all had to have checkups and shots. Many of the kids tended to scream and run away as the older ones tended to suck it up and stand around quietly.

The doctor came in and as Sakura thought, the younger ones screamed and tried to run out of the room but Sakura quickly ran over and blocked the doorway and managed to let Miss Tanaka slip through and then close the doors. Cries could be throughout the room and Sakura helped gather the kids around and line up.

An hour later after they were all done and the kids sniffles had stopped the kids went back to playing. Sakura sat down in a chair and rested her chin on her hands and watched the kids. She closed her eyes and sighed. She really needed to get some sleep.

Miss Tanaka entered awhile later and found Sakura asleep. She smiled and shook Sakura awake.

"Wah…Miss Tanaka! I'm so sorry! I've…just been so tired lately and…"

"Don't worry. I understand. We've all been through the horror of high school. Go home, get some sleep."

Sakura smiled. "Thanks Miss Tanaka! I really appreciate it. I'll make it up to you. I promise."

"No worries."

"Ja ne!" Sakura said as she grabbed her backpack and headed for the door only to be stopped by Kyra clamping herself to Sakura.

"Sakura can't leave until she says bye to Kyra!" Kyra cried looking up at Sakura.

"I'm sorry Kyra! Come here!" Sakura picked her up and gave her a big hug.

"I wish you would come here more often. I miss you."

"I'm sorry, it's just that I've been really busy with school."

"When does school end?"

"Well, not for a long time. A couple of months."

"That's forever." Kyra frowned.

"Well, Christmas break is coming up. So I'll visit you more often then."

"Yay! Thanks Sakura!" Kyra said with a big smile as she hugged Sakura good bye. "Bye Kura!"

"See you later Kyra!"

Sakura barley made it home as she collapsed onto her bed and instantly fell asleep.

By the time Sakura woke up, it was Saturday afternoon. She rubbed her eyes and sat up looking at the clock.

"4 o'clock! Wow, I really was tired!" Sakura said as she stood up and fell to the floor. "Ahhh that hurt."

"Hey, your up." Touya said as he walked in with a tray.

"What are you doing here?" Sakura asked as she pulled herself up on the bed.

"Well, dad was getting kind of worried that you weren't up yet and asked if I could come over and check up on you every so often so he could go to work." Touya said as he set the tray on the desk. "Are you okay?"

"I don't think so." Sakura sighed as she tried to stand up and fell again. Touya helped her up and set her on the bed.

"Maybe we should call a doctor…"

"No! No, it's okay. I just need to call Syaoran, Eriol, and Tomoyo."

"Why? Oh, about that whole stuffed animal-magic thing, right?"

"Your so lucky Kero's asleep right now."

"No, he's down in the kitchen, eating everything sweet there is in the house."

Sakura giggled. "Well, could you do me a favour?"

"Sure, IF you let me spend some time with Tomoyo after."

"Didn't you tutor her this morning?"

"Yea, but I'd still like to talk to her later on."

"You shouldn't be sneaking around Daidouji-san back. She'll kill you if she finds out."

"Oh shut up. She won't. We'll tell her later."

"Anyways, um, could you pass me that outfit in the closet and then make my bed and pass my lunch over there. I'm really hungry." Sakura said as she clutched her stomach.

Touya glared at her. "I suppose you'd also like me to make you desert, brush you hair, apply some make up and make you look presentable. Cause your looking horrible right now."

"Well, desert sounds good. And my arms are feeling really heavy right now and since I can't make it out of bed..."

"Oh shut up. I'll help you."

Sakura sighed as Touya left her alone and she looked down at her food. She took a bite of the sandwich before she struggled to get dressed and then went for the phone.

"I should of asked him for the phone to." Sakura put her hands on the floor, leaving the rest of her on the bed and crawled forward towards the desk and stretched for the phone before falling on the floor and the phone hitting her head. "Ouch." Sakura rubbed her head and sat up.

"Sakura, you okay?" Touya and Kero said together as they ran in.

"Fine, just need some help up on my bed." Sakura smiled innocently.

"Kaijuu." Touya muttered as he helped her back up.

"Shut up!" Sakura said as she threw a pillow and hitting the door.

She quickly hit speed dial on the cell phone calling Syaoran first.

"Moshi Moshi! Meilin here!" A cheery voice said.

"Meilin? Since when did you get here?"

"Hey Sakura! Since yesterday! Syaoran's mom called him yesterday and knew something was up and I just had to come back, for old times sake!"

"Oh! Great that your back then! Um, could you put Syaoran on?"

"Sure! Just a minute!"

Muffling could be heard before Syaoran picked up. "Hey Sakura! How are you feeling?"

"Not good, can you meet me over at my house? Bring Meilin to! I'm calling Eriol and Tomoyo to."

"Sure, what's wrong though?" Syaoran said starting to get worried.

"I'll explain when you get over here. Bye!" Sakura said hanging up.

"Meilin! Let's get going! We're going to Sakura's!" Syaoran said grabbing his jacket and pulling it on.

"Why? What's wrong?"

"I don't know. We're going to find out when we get there."

Twenty minutes later; Eriol, Tomoyo, Syaoran, Meilin, and Kero sat in Sakura's room.

"Okay, I called you guys over because I can't walk."

The five looked at her blankly before she continued.

"See, I went to stand up when I got up, and I just fell down. I'm still really tired even though I only woke up about an hour ago and- "

"You woke up at four!" Tomoyo said shocked.

"Yea. And I'm still tired. And now I'm feeling really weak. I can't stand and my arms aren't of much help either. It's not the greatest feeling in the world. I feel so…useless." Sakura said as she flopped onto her pillow.

"Have you tried eating?" Meilin asked.

"I've had about three meals and two deserts. I don't think I could eat another bite and look how I am now." Sakura said closing her eyes.

"This is bad. This is really bad." Syaoran said as he sat down beside Sakura and stroked her hair.

"This probably has something to do with whoever we're supposed to be fighting."

"No, you think?" Sakura said rolling her eyes. "Wait a second." Sakura struggled to sit up. "I can't feel it anymore! It's gone!" Sakura cried as she struggled to get off the bed.

"No Sakura! You need to stay here. Now what's gone." Syaoran said pushing her back down.

"The cards! I can't feel them anymore! There in that drawer there." Sakura pointed towards her desk and Eriol took the book out of the desk and handed it to her.

Sakura opened it up and picked up a card. "There cold and limp. I can't feel them! What's going on!" Sakura cried again picking up the rest of the cards.

"Why don't you try releasing your key?" Tomoyo spoke up.

"Yea! Maybe that'll work!" Sakura said as she took the chain from around her neck and put it in her hand. "Release!" the key remained the same in her hand and Sakura shook it. "Release, Release, Release, Release!" Sakura dropped the key and started to cry. "What's going on! I'm so weak, I can't control the cards and I can't feel them either."

"You're losing your powers." Eriol spoke as he looked at the book.

"What!" everyone said looking at Sakura.

"This has got to be the worse thing ever." Sakura grumbled.

"Look, your going to sit here and rest. We'll try and find something to fix this." Syaoran said kissing her forehead.

"Okay." Sakura said as she dropped again onto her pillow and putting the cards back into the Sakura book and handing the book and key to put back in her desk.

"We'll figure this out. Don't worry Sakura. I'll come over later." Syaoran said as the rest said good-bye and left.

Sakura sighed and closed her eyes before falling asleep.

"So your saying Sakura is completely weak and she's losing her powers?" Touya said as he dropped on the couch beside Tomoyo.

"Yea. So can you just make sure she's okay? And no one but us, and you and her dad can see her. We don't won't people getting suspicious of something." Syaoran said being pulled to the door.

"Syaoran, Touya will take care of her! We have to go look for something to help her." Meilin said pulling her jacket on.

"Okay! I'll be back later!" Syaoran said as he pulled on his jacket and stepped outside, closing the door behind him. He looked up at the white sky as snowflakes fell down around him. They were supposed to go to Eriol's house and start try to look for help for Sakura but he felt as if he should stay with Sakura. He looked up at her window longingly before Meilin grabbed his arm and started to pull him down the street.

"There's nothing! Absolutely nothing we can do, is there?" Touya said as he brought in two mugs of steaming hot chocolate and a bowl of popcorn.

"Nope." Tomoyo said as she took the mug of hot chocolate and took a sip before she sighed and looked at the brownish mixture.

"And we just have to sit around and wait until they find something to help her with."

"Yep."

"Does it always feel like your rejected and helpless?"

"Yep."

"This sucks." Touya said as he leaned back into the couch and threw some popcorn in his mouth.

"I know how it's like. I go through it all the time. Your not the only one here without magical powers and can't help." Tomoyo said as she propped her feet up on the couch and leaned against his shoulders before he pulled her into his laps and she spread her legs on the couch.

"That must suck."

"Totally." Tomoyo said as she grabbed some popcorn and stuffing it in her mouth.

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