Here is another chapter to my story. I kept many things secret even now so it could get a bit confusing. Bear with it until later chapters when all your confusions will be answered.

Disclaimer: I do not own CCS or any of its original characters.

Chapter 19: CC and SS

Kero woke up and floated out of his bed in the drawer with heavy eyes. He rubbed them as he floated towards Sakura's bed. All the alarms filled the room with too much noise.

"Hey. Wake up already sleepy head." Kero spoke as he yawned. "You will be late for school otherwise."

Kero stared at her empty bed for a while. He was still drowsy. Kero yawned again. All of a sudden, his sleep vanished and his yawned halted. His eyes widened in shock as he darted his eyes at her empty bed.

"Sakura! Where are you?" He looked under the covers. "She cannot be up already, can she? That would be a miracle."

He flew towards the wardrobe and saw Sakura's school dress in there. He checked the showers and saw it dry and empty. He opened the door with a bang and dashed downstairs. Touya was preparing breakfast and Fujitaka was helping him.

"Hey. Did Sakura come down?" Kero asked in a loud voice.

Touya replied, "No. She should be in her room. Tell her…"

Kero cut in a panicky voice, "She is not there."

The knife fell out of Touya's hand. Fujitaka looked worried for the first time. Emi opened the door to her room and looked out. She had heard him and looked worried as well.

Kero continued, "I woke up due to all the noise of the alarm and went to wake her up but she was not in bed. I looked everywhere but she is missing."

Touya shouted in anger, "How could she be missing like that? You are supposed to be her guardian. You are supposed to protect my kid sister."

Kero countered, "Well if there was any magical disturbance other than Sakura's in her room, I would have felt it and woken up. I felt nothing and there is no trace of any foreign magic in her room."

The telephone rang at that moment to stop Touya from speaking whatever he was about to say. Fujitaka went to receive it and the rest began to race their mind on what to do next and how to find her.

"Hello. Kinimoto residence." Fujitaka spoke very politely.

The next moment, his eyes widened, "Sakura is with Yelan. Why is she there? Is she alright?"

There was a short pause and the audience was shocked.

"We are on our way." Fujitaka hurriedly kept the receiver down.

"That was Michal. Sakura is with Yelan and he is calling for us." Fujitaka did not wait for any reply as he went to his room. Touya turned towards his room when Fujitaka returned. "He has asked you to stay back with Emi. Keroberos and I will be enough for now."

Touya wanted to retaliate but he stayed silent. Emi felt that he could not go because of her presence and she felt very bad now. She did not want to in the way of such a nice family when a member goes missing. She was no help either since she failed to sense any movement around the house in the night when Sakura left. She should have been able to tell when the little girl moved. Touya continued to prepare breakfast for everyone wishing Sakura to be safe. Fujitaka and Kero left together in ten minutes.

Fujitaka and Kero were surprised to see Sakura in Yelan's arms crying silently. They were worried but Michal signalled them to stay back. Yelan was in her usual chair rubbing Sakura's back to sooth her with a worried face. Syaoran, Eriol, Kaho, Spinel, Nakuru were sitting in the sofa near her. While Spinel had his usual straight face, others were worried with Syaoran the maximum. Michal was standing by the window with a firm look and Nadeshiko was floating next to him with very worried eyes for her little daughter.

Fujitaka asked, "Michal. What is the matter?"

Michal shook his head, "We do not know." Kero and Fujitaka were surprised.

Yelan spoke, "She came to me in the middle of the night. Before I could ask her why she looked miserable, she hugged me and began to cry. Soon others came as well having sensed her presence. Your wife and I have tried many times but she just kept crying and told us nothing."

Nadeshiko turned to Michal, "You did not try even once. Maybe she would reply to you."

Michal smiled slightly, "No way. If she did not respond to her mother and second mother, there is no way she would respond to me. I am just waiting for her to calm down and then I am sure that she will tell us whatever is bothering her."

Eriol spoke, "I am surprised that she came to Yelan instead of going to her own mother."

Michal nodded, "Let us just wait for her to be ready to tell us about it."

Yue came in through the window at that point. He held his usual cold facade but his eyes told that he was worried for Sakura. He stood next to Michal and folded his wings.

"I checked the surroundings of her house. There were no trace of any form of magic other than Sakura, yours, the cards and Emi Shinohara's. Since Ms Shinohara has too little magic, I doubt she could do anything. Yours and the cards' magic is reasonable as well. Therefore, I found nothing suspicious there."

Michal nodded, "Thanks for that Yue. That cuts down the list of possible reasons. There are only two things left."

Kaho asked, "And they are?"

Michal replied, "Either the enemy was a master of cloaking his magic and using it to the last ounce. Or, the magic transfer procedure caused some disruption. The residue of my dream strengthening magic might have caused her to see some frightening dream and it was possibly connected to Yelan in some way."

Yelan felt Sakura shake a little at his last words. Eriol, Kaho and Michal had noticed it as well. The rest had not. They were contemplating his words and the first option was more likely to be true.

Yelan softly spoke, "Sakura dear. Tell us what you saw in your dream."

Sakura continued to sniff in her lap for a while. The others waited for Sakura to reply with worried looks. Those that had missed her shake looked surprised as well. They knew that she was a dream seer. Her dreams cannot be taken lightly. Especially when it had been amplified through the dream card's power for the magic transfer.

Sakura shifted back and looked at Yelan with her large wet emerald eyes. Yelan could see her sorrow in the eyes. She gave her a very rare motherly smile as she caressed her cheek lovingly. Nadeshiko smiled slightly to see that. Sakura lowered her eyes slightly feeling stronger now. She began to narrate her dream in her very soft, sorrowful and shaking voice. She did not remember the two names so she just mentioned them as a man and a woman. She continued to describe her dream and everyone was normal for the time being. However, as soon as she mentioned the name 'Stars and Blue Moon', every face except Syaoran, Nadeshiko, Kaho, Fujitaka and Michal went pale. Sakura stared at the ground so she missed the reaction. She continued to describe her remaining dream as usual and her eyes tear up again as soon as she came to the last part where they died. She stopped speaking and the hall became dead silent.

Sakura shed silent tears. Yelan, Eriol and the guardians were frozen with shock. Barring Michal that was lost in his thoughts, the rest were confused with that reaction. The hall was very silent for long. Suddenly Michal stood straight and began to walk towards Sakura with an amused smile. The rest watched him approach her and he slid his hands under her shoulders to pull her up to his level effortlessly. Sakura was surprised at his action.

"Are you not the cutest little girl in the world?" Michal spoke lovingly and amused for some reason.

The others were surprised at it. Sakura could not hold back a slight smile at this.

"You realised that the two wars are similar and got scared for Syaoran. You know you are not as strong as those two sorcerers from your dream and if they could not win and died; how can you two win. Am I wrong my cherry blossom?"

Sakura was surprised at his words for a moment and then she nodded with a sad face. She was still hanging in air by her shoulders in his hands. He held her steady as if she weighed nothing. Michal chuckled and then turned her around to hug her from back before sitting with her in the sofa. Sakura snuggled in his chest slightly as Nadeshiko floated to her side as well. Sakura looked at her angelic mother and then smiled. Nadeshiko patted on her head fondly. The others had seen her agree to his words and softened up. Sakura was scared for Syaoran's well being. That is why she came to Yelan at that time. Syaoran blushed slightly seeing Sakura worried for him.

"Have some trust in us Sakura? We will not let you two face that sort of war. It will continue at its current pace. That sort of war is something that you two would not last even for a short time at your current level. Even I would not survive it if I had to fight it. That is why Eva and I made arrangements for it to stay slow and one on one."

Syaoran spoke, "But…if we continue to win further battles; would there not come a time when everyone would attack us together? Their purpose is to kill us and as long as that is achieved, why would they not try it?"

Michal looked at him, "That will not happen until they feel extremely threatened with your existence. Winning every battle and growing stronger is not a good enough thing. The clans are rivals to each other and they would not help each other. In fact, if you two ever become a mortal threat to a clan; their enemy clans will secretly help you two destroy the clan by making sure that the allied clans do not interfere. In addition, there are good people in these clans as well. They will not fight you in that condition. They disapprove of a group attack on two kids. They support the current method of battle. Two kids against one adult are acceptable to everyone. It is a fair battle. Your own mother will be your opponent someday in the future. She is the current leader of the Li clan after all."

Syaoran and Sakura saddened. They knew this already and hoped that that day would not come. Neither wanted to fight against the woman that taught them about magic and helped them get stronger so that they could face against their opponents in this war. She was Syaoran's mother and like a mother to Sakura. She was a teacher to both of them. Even Yelan was saddened to think about it. However, she had no choice on the matter. When the time comes, the elders of the clan will certainly call upon her to battle against the two kids.

Eriol spoke, "Even so, there is no hundred percent guarantee that a similar war will not be fought."

Yelan and the guardians flinched as they remembered something. Michal held his straight face.

"There is as long as the contents of Sakura's dream do not leave this room. Especially you Yelan since you are the leader you will be expected to tell the elders everything you about her, even her dreams."

Yelan grumbled and nodded.

Kaho asked, "What is the matter? How is her dream dangerous? You all seemed pale when she spoke of it."

Yelan asked, "Michal. I know you know something here. How are my son and Sakura connected to those two monsters?"

Sakura and Syaoran looked at her with surprise. Besides Fujitaka, Nadeshiko and Kaho, everyone held the same distasteful face. Michal grumbled.

"Yelan. You should stop referring to those two in that way. Otherwise, someday you will come to regret having ever called them monsters. Sakura's dream makes it clear that they were just like us all."

Everyone was surprised at his serious words.

Yelan frowned, "Are you going to hurt me for that? Do you like them so much?"

Michal smiled, "No. When you find out what all they did when they were alive, you will feel disgusted with your own self for having ridiculed them. Eva, Queen and I have great respect for those two. We do not call them monsters."

Yelan was on her feet with shock, "Even the Queen!"

Michal nodded. Yelan sat again in even greater shock.

"Cyria Cerulia and Cypher Cerulia were great sorcerers. Legendary to be exact. Their powers were unrivalled. The great magic spells they created were unrivalled. None could hope to go against them and win. The other mages felt threatened due to their existence. That is why the war took place. The two knew about the coming war and they decided to face it and die rather than try to hide or do something bad to stop it. They died and the survivors spread the words that they were monsters. The people would believe it instantly. After all, those two killed an uncountable number of sorcerers when many of them were more powerful than even the today's Queen. Eriol should know how they felt."

Eriol asked, "Why is that? Clow Reed never faced such hatred from his surroundings."

Michal chuckled, "You really do not have all the memories, do you? Clow Reed always fought one or the other battle while he was alive. I think those battles haunted him so he erased most of the memories before his reincarnation."

Eriol asked, "How would you know?"

Michal replied, "I met a sorcerer long ago. He had once fought against Clow Reed. He was the one who told me about it."

Yue spoke, "That is true. However, the battles ceased after he created us. Therefore, our time was peaceful."

Spinel spoke, "Yea. How could you not know Eriol?"

Eriol was surprised. Perhaps Clow Reed had modified his own memories for some reason.

Yelan asked, "If those two were as good as you say, why they would create that dangerous artefact?"

Michal sighed, "Stars and Blue Moon eh?"

Yelan nodded, "Yes. However, until a few minutes ago, I did not even believe that such things existed at all. No one has even found them in the last five thousand years since those two died. Since Sakura saw it in her dream, it must have some connection to her and it must exist."

Eriol spoke, "It does exist. Clow Reed found it."

Kaho asked, "So that means he obtained it."

Eriol shook his head, "No. He wanted to get it and destroy it but never had the chance to even see what it looks like. The barrier protecting the entrance to the cave it was in was too powerful. It did not matter what sort of magic he used, nothing worked at all. Strangely, the barrier would grow stronger the more you tried to break it. He even tried to blast a hole through the mountain and even through the ground but failed. The barrier would expand to protect the mountain and the ground. Clow had to give up after many tries."

Nadeshiko looked at Michal, "You know what it is right? You often mention that name."

Michal smiled and nodded, "I know what it is. I know where it is. I know how to get past the barrier without breaking it. I know the power it holds. I know how dangerous that artefact is. Yet, I will not tell anyone about it. It is not yet time for you all to know about 'Stars and Blue Moon'. And you will not pursue this topic further anywhere if you do not want Sakura and Syaoran to be in any more danger than they already are in. If anyone finds out that these two are connected to that artefact, the face of this war will change for the worst. History will repeat itself with the joining of every clan in the world against two innocent and kind sorcerers. Only this time, they will be against two children."

Yelan asked, "Should you not destroy that artefact for their safety?"

Michal shook his head, "Stars and Blue Moon is needed for this war. These two need its power. They just are not ready yet to obtain it. When they are, I will give it to them along with the second artefact she mentioned from her dream."

Eriol asked, "What is that second artefact? I never heard of such a thing even as Clow Reed."

Michal grumbled, "I do not know. The second artefact, 'Many Worlds', is under a great seal that Cyria and Cypher placed on it. Only the master of 'Stars and Blue Moon' will have the power to open that seal."

Yelan asked, "Are you not the current master of that artefact?"

Michal chuckled, "No. I have it with me but I do not use it. Eva and I agreed to keep it until Sakura and Syaoran are strong enough to use it. We know that when they grow up, they will be stronger than we will. We are keeping it safe until then."

The audience was shocked.

Eriol spoke, "What mage would keep it safe and not use it just to give it some one else?"

Michal shrugged, "Clow Reed wanted to destroy it and not use it. Besides, we do use it but only to help Sakura and Syaoran. We do not want that great power. We are happy with whatever we already have. We are satisfied."

Nadeshiko smiled at his words. Others could feel that he spoke through his heart. He really did care about the two kids. Sakura could not help the smile either. She felt so much love for her from her godfather. He held her so affectionately. Michal looked at Syaoran from the corner of his eyes before smirking evilly.

"Besides, using that power is boring. What interests me is watching my little Sakura and Syaoran together. Especially in their intimate moments when they are flustered, like holding hands, staring, talking and stuff."

Yelan and Kaho could not hold back a giggle. Nadeshiko smiled with amusement. Eriol smiled as the atmosphere lightened up. Sakura and Syaoran blushed like mad at his teasing words.

"I am waiting for the day when something more would happen. Tomoyo and Meiling have already made two very special dresses for that occasion."

The hall was full of Nakuru and Kero's laughter. Spinel sighed as he decided to ignore further talks. Fujitaka and Nadeshiko smiled at each other. Eriol, Kaho and Yelan chuckled slightly. Sakura and Syaoran were beet red at the imagination they both had. Not that they were against it or anything. They were simply too young to think of it yet.

Michal turned to Fujitaka, "You should take her home and get her ready for school or she would be late."

Fujitaka was surprised, "Is it not already late?"

Michal shook his head, "I cast a time magic outside this hall. You should hurry home."

Yelan felt impressed at his doing. Even though the matter was serious, he made sure they would not miss school for it. She looked at Syaoran and signalled him to get ready as well. Syaoran left soon. Sakura saw him leave and then turned to Michal. She kissed his cheek and then her mother's cheek.

"Thank you." Sakura beamed with her smile.

He just nodded and Sakura left with her father. Nadeshiko wanted to go with her but stayed behind with Michal. She always did. Kero and Yue left with Sakura as well.

"Nako. I need a favour. Could you go and tell Eva about Sakura's dream? I think she should know it right away and I forgot to bring the magic mirror with me."

Nadeshiko nodded and vanished in a pop.

Eriol began to think. Yelan and Kaho watched him while Michal sat with his eyes shut. The hall was silent once again.

Kaho asked, "What are you thinking Eriol?"

Eriol replied, "There was something that I had heard in the magical society and I did not pay attention to it at that time. I did not know that Sakura is somehow connected to Cyria Cerulia. Now, it makes sense."

Yelan spoke, "Are you talking about that rumour about Sakura possessing Cyria's legendary celestial robe?"

Eriol nodded.

Yelan asked, "I heard that the rumour died since 'The Queen' showed everyone a very similar magical robe that she possessed. It meant that Sakura's robe was something along the same line and not the legendary celestial robe."

Michal spoke, "That was not even a robe. Sakura simply used a refined form of her magic after she lost her consciousness to create a covering that looked like a robe. Many sorcerers use a simple magic in different forms. The analysers from some clans went through the events and confirmed that it was no robe. That was how the rumours died. Also, the robe that 'The Queen' showed everyone belonged to Eva."

Yelan was surprised, "Eva has a robe that looks like Cyria's Celestial robe!"

Michal nodded, "She is not the only one. I know about ten women with such robes. Eva's robe is simply the most powerful of them. The women hide it since they do not wish to share the magic required for the robe. It is their greatest defence after all."

Eriol asked, "Why would 'The Queen' borrow Eva's robe to save Sakura?"

Michal grinned evilly, "I blackmailed her into doing it."

Yelan, Eriol and Kaho were surprised. Whatever item Michal had in his possession, it must mean a lot to the evil woman for her to save Sakura like that. Michal got to his feet.

"I should leave now. I have a teaching job to do." Michal walked to the door and then stopped.

"One last thing. Last night was Cyria and Cypher's five thousand and twelfth-death anniversary and the last time they used an extremely powerful magic together. Since Sakura 'is' connected to those two in a way and a powerful dreamer, she saw some memories of a dead woman. Do not think of it too much. In addition to that, those two are not the only ones connected to the Cerulia couple. You all are as well as much as Clow Reed and Syaoran's father was. But I am going to save the best for the last."

With that, he left and the audience was surprised. They did not know how all of them were connected as well.

Sakura entered her home with her father and Kero. Touya was standing at the door with arms crossed and frown on his face. He glared at Sakura that just smiled awkwardly.

"What in the world were you doing at that brat's place all night long kaiju?" Touya demanded.

Fujitaka stepped in, "We will talk later. Sakura. Get ready for the school."

Sakura nodded and smiled thankfully at her father for saving her this time.

She turned to Touya, "Mirror sent a message for you. She said that she will keep her promise with you some other time. What was the promise?"

Touya nodded and turned to go, "Nothing you should be concerned about."

Sakura was very curious. She wanted to know but a push from her father told her that she should hurry up and get ready from school. She ran upstairs while Kero sat on the table. Emi was smiling in her room at the family. Touya had been pacing at the door all the while with worry until he saw them arrive through the window. Emi had recovered a lot by now and she could move around as well. However, the after effects of the poison still kept her weak.

Ten minutes later, she heard Sakura run down the stairs and greet everyone. Next, she felt her come towards her room and opened the door cautiously. Sakura peeked in and then smiled innocently at Emi.

"Good morning miss Shinohara. How are you today?" Sakura beamed as she greeted her.

Emi smiled, "Good morning to you too. I am doing fine. How about you? You vanished on us last night."

"I just had a nightmare. I troubled Mrs Yelan with it."

Emi shook her head, "I doubt she was troubled at all. Anyway, you should hurry up for school."

Sakura happily nodded and then left. Emi could not hold back a smile after her retreat. The card mistress was truly a very gentle soul. She would never become the sort of person her clan folks had been speaking about.

Sakura peeked in again, "I will be sure to bring something again today."

She retreated leaving Emi in shock. The next moment, all thoughts went down the gutter and what remained were visions of delicious sweets in her head. Her eyes sparkled with greed and dream. Her mouth already watered. The day was going to be very long for a young girl named Emi Shinohara.

End of Chapter 19.

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A\N:- CC is short for Cyria and Cypher. SS is short for Sakura and Syaoran. I noticed after finishing the chapter that both the pair had the initials common. Since the chapter spoke of connection between them, the common trait in the initial sharing was something I just had to use as the title.