-1A/N: I am extreeeeeeamly sorry that I couldn't update till now ... My little sister needed me and we were catching up some stuff and then i was pilled with homework (lots and lots of it), Then the holiday's came and my mom told me, "Put that pencil down!" An then (you wouldn't believe this) But, I actually lost the story somewhere in my room sweatdrops An well I could go on like this but it'd get pretty boring sooo, I'm gonna stop rambling, ON WITH THE STORY! Hope you like it! An again: SOOOORRY for the looooong wait! AND! Those of you who've read The Ballet Recital, I got a surprise for you! LET THE STORY BEGIN!
The New Edition Cards
Chapter 8: The Question
Li and Sakura were walking down the street until, Li finally spoke.
Li - Can we talk?
Sakura - Sure
They headed over to Penguin Park swings.
Penguin Park
Li - I have something to ask you
Sakura - Okay, shoot
Li - Does it bother you at all that you don't remember m- your past?
Sakura - -stops swinging- If I could remember I'd be so happy, It would be like a dream come true, but I can't and there's nothing I can do about it
Li - You're wrong!
Sakura quickly turned to look at him.
Li - You can fight back, put all of your heart into trying to remember. The past is your most precious thing and most important! Just think about it and then you'll understand what I'm trying to say. Don't give into your fears, that's your weakest point ...
Li walks off and Sakura sat there alone, staring at the ground, thinking.
At School: The Next Day
Madison - Good morning, Li
Li - Good morning
Sakura was silent.
Li - Good morning Sakura
Silence. Li then sat down.
Madison - Are ... Are you okay Sakura?
Sakura just stared into Space. She brought herself back to reality.
Sakura - Oh, did you say something?
Madison - You didn't feel well today sakura-chan?
Sakura - No I'm fine, just thinkin 'bout stuff
Madison - just don't thin too hard sakura-chan, you'll make me worry
Li looked up and started to stare at sakura. Madison then turned her full attention to Li. Madison looked worried.
Later That Day
Sakura was in the music room. She started the cd player and turned to track 3. She began to sing. She messed up manny, many times, so she thought. From the door watches Li, Madison and Kero.
Madison - She's doing it perfectly I wonder why she keeps stopping
Kero - She seems troubled
Li - I know why ...
Kero - Spill kid!
Li - Well it all started yesterday when I told her that the past was the most important thing and since she couldn't remember, she wasn't trying hard enough to remember and that she should try harder ... I guess that's what she's doing. I wish I never even told her that ...
Kero - I don't, I've been telling her that, nobody can remember her past for her, she has to do it alone
Madison - Poor Sakura-chan, she's trying so hard that she's getting distracted from everything else
Kero - Poor Sakura will just have to try harder
Li - I agree, her future depends on it
They heard the music stop and they hurried down the hall. Then Sakura came out the music room locking it behind her. Sakura walked down the hall to pick up her book bag that she had left in her last class. Then she headed home. On her way home she thought about what Li and Cherry said.
IN SAKURA'S MIND
Li - Your past is important!
Cherry - Li's right, your future depends on it
END OF THOUGHT
Sakura - Why can't I remember?
Sakura reached her house.
Sakura - I'm home!
Then she headed upstairs to think. She got her room and changed her clothes. She then began to pace about in her room.
Flash
SAKURA'S MIND
Madison - Cherry!!
Cherry - Hiy! ... Aaahhh!!! -falls- Whaaa! -crying-
Madison - Please ... Don't cry little Cherry
Cherry - But, It hurts!! Whaaa
Li walked up to her and puts his hand on her knee.
Li - It'll be fine now
Cherry - How did you do that?
Li - It's magic
Cherry - Can I try?
Li - You can't
Cherry - Why?
Li stared into cherry's eyes, and cherry was looking up at him. He backed away.
Li - You're different
Cherry looked at him in a cute confused way. Cherry held out her hand causing Li to stare more. He sensed her power inside of her.
Cherry - I'm Sakura but my friends call me cherry -smiles-
Li shook her hand smiling.
Li - Li Showran
Cherry - How about I call you ... Little wolf?
Li - Do whatever you want!
Cherry giggled.
Li - I should be going but, I hope we meet again ... My little cherry blossom
Cherry watched Li leave.
Sakura - He's nice
Flash
Teacher - We have a new student, Li Showran
Madison - Hey, It's the boy from yesterday
Cherry - Hey ... It is!
The teacher had just got done talking about being nice and respectful.
Teacher - You can sit behind ... Cherry
Flash
Cherry - This is my house
Li - Yeah it's nice
Cherry - No, you should see Madison's
Tori - Why is he here?
Flash
Cherry - Li, this is Kero-chan
Kero - How ya doin' brat!?
Li - Don't call me brat!!
Kero - Brat suits you just fine
Cherry - -giggles-
Flash
Cherry - My brother can see ghosts, soon I'll be able too, ... But they scare me ...
Li - You'll get over your fear soon
Cherry - -hugs Li- Thanks
Li - But, ... I didn't do anything ...
Kero - Yeah, the brat didn't do anything
Li - -evil glares-
Cherry - You don't know just how much you've done
Flash
Cherry - What did you want to talk to me about little wolf?
Li - I'm leaving ... That is to return home to Hong Kong
Cherry - What do you mean leave!!?
Li - My mom said, it's summer and I need to train
Cherry - For what!?
Li - To get stronger ...
Cherry - When will you be back!?
Li - I don't know
Cherry - You can't go ... You're my best friend!
Li started to stare at her.
Li - Cherry
Cherry - What is it?
Li - I,I...I love you!
Cherry - Uh... I love you too Li, like I said you're my best friend. You're like part of my family.
Li - (To himself) Just as I thought, she doesn't know what I mean, I guess I have to do it
Li leaned forward and kissed cherry on her cheek.
Li - I guess I'll see you whenever I'm able to return.
Li ran off and sakura was left there holding her cheek.
Cherry's House
Cherry - Yeah he's leaving but I just found out it was the 10 o'clock flight, no it's 9:30 right now! Okay, talk to you later Melody-chan
The Airport
Cherry - -running- Wait!!
Li - Cherry ... You came?
Cherry - Of course! Why would you run off!?
Li - I thought you didn't ... no never mind, I have something for you.
Li handed Cherry a pink bear holding a green heart, and it's paws and feet were green. The heart said, "My". The belly said "little". The left foot said, "Cherry" and the right foot said, "Blossom". Cherry hugged the bear tightly. Then repeated it on Li. The Charm on The bear said, "Cherry, I'll always remember you, It's a promise."
Cherry - Li of course I like you, I can't believe you couldn't see that
Li just smiles an Cherry returned the bright smile.
Cherry - But, I'll miss you so much
Cherry handed Li a wrapped gift. Li stepped forward and kissed her cheek. Cherry wiped her tears, then cried some more. Li stepped forward and wipes her tears.
Li - I know ... But hopefully you'll wait for me
Then Li gently brushed his lips against hers.
Li - Bye Sakura ... My little cherry blossom -grabs the gift-
Tori - C'mon Sakura!
Li got on the plane with Wei.
A Couple Days Later
Melody - But what about your vision?
MyAngel - For once Melody is right, that's too great a risk!
Cherry - I'll be fine, beside I've got no choice
The room started to glow and a staff extended out in front of her.
Cherry - Seeking my powers within, make me something identical to a time traveling twin. Release!
A figure that looked exactly like Cherry, had appeared before them.
Cherry Twin - At your service Miss Cherry-chan
Cherry - I need you to go to the future to seek out Sakura and not allow anything to happen to her
Cherry Twin - Yeah ma'am!
The room started to glow and the Cherry Twin was gone.
Melody - I hope she can do it ...
Cherry - I know she can!
MyAngel - Quit thinkin so negatively!
Melody - Gee ... Sorry ...
The Future
Cherry Twin - Hey Sakura-chan, I'm sorry Blossom took some of your memory but if you want to stop her from getting the rest you'll have to seal me away as a card! Blossom escaped when I was time traveling and she got here before me, sorry I can't do anything right now but I will be able to later! So that's why you have to seal me now!
Sakura - But, wait why shouldn't I have to seal Blossom!?
Cherry - Yeah, but we're two parts of the same card, so seal me and you'll get her! We haven't much time I'm sure Blossom found your location and is on her way here!
Blossom then crashed through the window.
Cherry - Barrier!!
The barrier shielded Sakura, Blossom tried her hardest to get through the barrier.
Cherry - Now! Do it now!!
Sakura - Become the power of a sealed card!! Cherry-chan!!
They both started to become a Sakura card.
Cherry - Don't forget to sign and hide it! An never release it!
Sakura - Understood!
The card was finally sealed and Sakura hid it in the back pocket of her photo album.
Sakura - -sighs- I'm glad that's done ... But what should I do with it?
End Of Flashback's
PRESENT TIME
Sakura - I guess Li was right ... Wait, the card!
Sakura headed over to her drawer and was just about to open it when Tori called out to her.
Tori - Sakura! Pick up the phone, It's for you!
Sakura - I wonder who it is
Tori - Hurry up squirt!!
Downstairs
Sakura - Hello?
Sophia - Hi Sakura
Sakura - Hey Sophia!! Long time no see!
Sophia - I know, how is everyone?
Sakura - Great! How's America?
Sophia - I wouldn't know
Sakura - Huh. Why not?
Sophia - We just moved back to Tomoeda yesterday
Sakura - Really!?
Sophia - Yeah, we were able to buy back our old house
Sakura - That's great!
Sophia - I know, we moved back because everyone left something behind that they missed and for me, It was you guys, my friends
Sakura - So you wanna go shopping or something?
Sophia - Sure, what I really wanna do is sword fight. I bet you haven't been practicing, have you?
Sakura - Eh, heh, Did I mention Li came for a permanent stay in Tomoeda?
Sophia - That's great, you told me he knew how to use a sword really good right?
Sakura - Yeah
Sophia - Then would it be alright if I challenged him to a duel?
Sakura - Sure, no problem, you wanna come over now?
Sophia - Okay, I'll be over in ten
Sakura - Bye
Sophia - Can't wait
Sakura - Me either
Sakura then hung up the phone. She walked into the living room.
Madison - Who was that?
Sakura - Hey Madison, didn't hear you come in, that was Sophia, she's staying back at her old house here
Madison - They bought it back?
Sakura - Yeah
Kero - So the Kid's back in town, huh?
Sakura - -nods- She wants to sword fight like old times. She also wants to fight Li in swords.
Madison - Now this is gonna be good
Kero - I'll say .. What are you waiting for, call up the brat!
Sakura - Right ... Umm, Madison will you do the honors?
Madison - Sure, no problem
Madison walked over to the phone. At a steady pace, she dialed Li's number, and after a few Rings, Li answered.
Li - Hello?
Madison - Hey, Li?
Li - Yeah, what is it?
Madison - Can you come over to Sakura's for a bit?
Li - Sure, no problem but why?
Madison looked at Sakura.
Madison - There's a friend we want you reacquaint yourself with, Also ... Bring your sword
Li -My ... Sword? -looks over at his sword-
A/N: SOOOOO, what's ya think? Good? Confusing? (I know at least someone is confused with all the flashback's) WELL! That was the big surprise, I brought Sophia into the picture, For those of you, who don't know, The Ballet Recital takes place before this story, so go check it out if you haven't! Although, you don't need to read it to understand this story, It'll help you get somewhat of an idea about Sophia's personality.