Konnichiwa minna-san! I'm so sorry for the delay of this chapter, but I been crazy busy. They have upped my hours at work and I had a four day overnight conference last week. Sumimasen minna-san. There is a dream sequence, and that's about all. After this week I'll have more time on my hands and I promise to update sooner next time.
Disclaimer: I only own the character who appears at the end of the dream sequence.
Happy Reading!
Chapter Ten: Pool Side Warnings
The next time Yue opened his eyes he found that he was laying on his bed. For a minute he wondered what he was doing in his room, he then remembered he was supposed to help with lunch and he sat up.
"Are you feeling better now?"
Yue was slightly startled and then he saw Sakura and Nakuru sitting in the corner of the room. "Yeah," He answered, "But what am I doing in my room?"
"You sorta passed out on me again," Nakuru said, "So I brought you up to your room. Is that a sufficient answer?"
"Eriol-kun said that you had a vision," Sakura said, "I'm sorry that I couldn't be here for you."
"It's alright Sakura-chan," Yue said as he stood up and Nakuru moved over to him. "Don't worry I won't faint again."
"Oh Tomoyo-chan invited us to swim in her pool," Sakura said, "But if you're not feeling well Yue-kun, I could call her and tell her that today isn't good."
"No Sakura-chan, I'm alright now," Yue said, "Don't miss out on playing with your friends just for my sake. What time are you leaving?"
"We're all going," Sakura said, "Unless you want to stay here and rest a bit more."
"Are you sure Daidouji-san will be alright with my appearance?" Yue asked gesturing his long silver hair, "Most people aren't accustomed to seeing…someone like me…or even Cerberus and Spinel."
"Daidouji-san knows all about you, Kero-chan and even Spinel-san," Sakura said, "Yue-kun it's alright if you don't want to come. You don't have to make an excuse, you could just tell me straight out that you don't want to come."
"No, I'll come," Yue said, "I just want to make sure that it's alright with Daidouji-san."
"She was the one who suggested it," Sakura said, "But are you really sure that you want to come?"
"Yes," Yue said, "and no, I'm not just saying that to make you happy, I really do want to come."
Sakura smiled, "Alright, oniichan should be here any minute," She said, "Oh and Yue-kun it's thirty-two degrees out, you'll be very warm in long sleeves and pants, you may want to change into something lighter."
Before Yue could answer the doorbell rang four times, "You might want to get that," Yue said, "you're brother isn't the most patient person around. I'll be down in a minute."
As Sakura got to the door, its bell rang another four times. "Sheesh, hold on oniichan!" She called as she slipped her shoes on and then opened the door.
"'Bout time kaijuu," Touya said, "I thought that I was gonna stand out here all day."
"Oniichan," Sakura grumbled as Touya walked into the house, "Are you ever going to stop calling me a monster?"
"No," Touya said as he looked around cautiously, "Are all of you ready?"
"We just have to wait for Yue-kun," Sakura said, "He just woke up.
"Wow, he really does like to sleep," Touya said, "Alright where is she?" He asked looking around cautiously.
"Who?" Sakura asked.
"TOUYA-KUN!" Nakuru screamed as she launched herself at the tall dark haired boy. However Touya had been ready for the ambush and he stepped aside and Nakuru slammed into the wall. "That was mean!"
"I don't care." Touya said.
"Why did you do that?" Nakuru sniffed as she rubbed her head, "That was really mean, Touya-kun."
"Well I knew that you were going to ambush me, and I also knew that you couldn't come from the behind." Touya said, "End of discussion."
"But that was still mean," Nakuru said, "I was only gonna hug you."
"More like launch yourself at him, wrap you arms around his neck and strangle him half to death." A cool voice stated.
"I was not!" Nakuru yelled, "Oniichan's mean too!"
"You're related to her?" Touya asked.
"Unfortunately," Yue said, "And it's impossible to shut her up."
"ONIICHAN'S MEAN!" Nakuru yelled.
"SHUT UP!" Yue and Touya yelled in unison.
"Hey oniichan's wearing shorts," Nakuru said, "and a tee shirt! Kami-sama the world is going to end!"
Sakura looked over at Yue, who was wearing a white short-sleeved Chinese style shirt that had light purple buttons, and black shorts. "You look nice Yue-kun," Sakura said, "Tomoyo-chan did a really nice job on that outfit!"
Yue smiled lightly, "Yes, she did."
"Whaa! It smiled!" Cerberus called as he floated into the room, "Are you fine now?" He asked as he got closer to Yue.
"I'm fine now, oniisan." Yue said.
"Are you sure?" Cerberus asked as he placed his paw on Yue's forehead, "You smiled, you never smile."
"Never say never, oniisan," Yue said smirking as he grabbed Cerberus' small white wings with his thumb and index finger, "And I do believe that I am allowed to smile."
"Are you all ready now?" Touya asked as Eriol and Spinel entered the room.
"Thank you for offering to drive us to Daidouji-san's house, Kinomoto-san." Eriol said politely
"Yeah whatever," Touya responded, "just get in the car."
The car ride was guarantied to be an aggravating one even from the beginning. Yue stated that there was no possible way that he could sit in the back of the car because it would make him car sick. Spinel knew that both Nakuru and Cerberus had sugar with them and he refused to sit near them. Nakuru wanted to sit in the front but Touya refused. Cerberus said the he didn't want to sit next to Touya or in his words, the creep.
"Enough of this," Touya said, "Yue front, Akizuki behind him, you middle, Sakura behind me, stuffed animal behind me and Spinel front. Your seats are now permanent and I don't want any complaining."
During the ride Yue began thinking about what had happened earlier. 'Why did I lash out at oniisan like that?' He thought, 'I really hope he's not angry at me for calling him an idiot.' "Oniisan," Yue said suddenly, "I'm sorry about what I said earlier."
"Yue?"
"Yue-kun..?"
"Sheesh oniichan…"
"No Yue," Cerberus said as he floated towards his younger brother.
"Hey, no flying in the car." Touya warned.
"I'm the one who should be sorry," Cerberus said as he then sat on Yue's shoulder, "I should have remembered how you get after you have visions. You had every right to call me an idiot."
"See oniichan," Nakuru said, "I told you that Kero oniichan would forgive you. Will you stop worrying about it now?"
"I guess," Yue said.
"That's good," Nakuru said, "Are you going to come swimming with us?"
"No, I will not." Yue said flatly.
"Aw come on it will be fun." Nakuru said.
"I don't see what so fun about you attempting to drown me." Yue said.
"I bet you're just afraid to get your hair wet." Nakuru said, "No I'll give you a choice either come swimming or I force you to drink this." She pulled out a bottle of milk. "So what's it gonna be?"
"Neither," Yue said as Nakuru dangled the bottle in front of his face, "Now get that out of my face before I dump it on you."
"Oniichan's mean!"
"Shut up Akizuki," Touya yelled, "Or I swear I'll pull this car over and kick you out."
When Touya drove up to the Daidouji house Sonomi and Tomoyo were waiting for them at the gate.
"Welcome," Sonomi said, "I'm really glad that you could all come." She looked over at Yue who had just gotten out of the car, "You must be Yue, it's very nice to finally meet you, I'm Daidouji Sonomi, Tomoyo's mother."
"Hajimemashite," Yue said bowing slightly, "Reed, Yue. Thank you for inviting me Daidouji-san."
"Please don't be so formal, Yue-kun," Sonomi said, "Call me Sonomi." She then walked over to Sakura, "Sakura-chan I'm so glad that you could come." She leaned in closer to Sakura, "You have a very handsome friend there."
"You think so?" Sakura said blushing slightly.
Sonomi winked then ushered every one inside. As soon as the group entered the house, Tomoyo whisked Sakura into her room.
"Tomoyo-chan is so spirited!" Nakuru said.
"To-mo-yo-chan…" Eriol muttered trying the raven-haired girl's name for the very first time, "I like it…"
When Tomoyo and Sakura emerged from the room they were wearing matching two piece bathing suits. The bathing suits were halter top like, and it tied at the bottom. They had a mini skit-like bottom and it tied at the side. Tomoyo's was white, navy blue and teal. Sakura's was white, pink, and maroon. Eriol and Yue could only stand and stare, mouths open. Eriol had seen the two girls in swim suits before, but that had been before they had matured fully. As for Yue the only time he had seen Sakura in a swim suit was though Yukito's eyes and at that time he had been extremely weak.
"Oi," Touya called, "Take a picture it last longer."
"You've out done yourself Tomoyo," Sonomi said, "You two look great!"
"Y-you think so?" Sakura asked blushing furiously.
"Yep," Sonomi said, "Now let's get to the pool!"
Once outside Eriol walked up to Tomoyo, "You're really hot…" He stammered, "I mean it's really hot, your swim suit…I mean the weather…"
Tomoyo just smiled, "I know that you like me Hiiragizawa-kun," She said, "Or should I call you Eriol-kun, perhaps?"
"My name sounds cute when you say it Tomoyo-chan." Eriol said.
Sakura smiled as she watched Eriol stumble over his words. She looked over at Yue and her smile faded, he looked slightly drained, "Yue-kun," She said quietly, "You look tired. Please tell me if the heat begins to bother you." Yue nodded and went to sit under one of the large trees.
As Yue watched the teenagers play he could feel the heat taking its effect on his body. The weather was far to warm for him to handle and it would only be a matter of time before it made him sick. He smiled; Sakura looked like she was having the time of her life splashing around in the water.
"You're watching Sakura-chan, aren't you," Tomoyo said startling Yue out of his gaze, "You like her don't you?"
"I don't know," Yue said, "I'm so confused."
"What is there to be confused about?" Tomoyo said, "Either you like her or you don't." She paused, "But every time Sakura-chan talks about you she blushes. Listen Yue-san, I'm going to tell you the same thing I told Li-kun. Sakura-chan is so care-free that she won't know if you like her unless you tell her."
"She said she wanted me to be her friend but…is it alright for friends to kiss?" Yue asked.
"It sounds to me like you two are more than just friends," Tomoyo said, "But I can't help you with this. You need to think about what you feel for Sakura-chan," Tomoyo paused, "And you also need to tell her that you're not feeling very well."
For the second time that day, Yue's mind was left reeling. He didn't know how Tomoyo knew that he was feeling sick. For the first time he could feel a faint magical presence coming from her. 'I've never felt that aura before,' He thought, 'I think Tomoyo actually has magic and we've never noticed. Does she even know about it?' Yue decided to stop thinking; he could feel a massive headache coming on. He then leaned his head against the tree and closed his eyes.
"Yue-kun wake up it's time for supper!"
Yue opened his eyes and found that the sun was setting. 'How long have I been asleep for?' he thought as he stood up and walked over to the others. Yet, something did feel right, it felt as though his body was numb, and it bothered him.
"Come on Yue-kun!" Sakura called.
Yue walked over to the girl, "Do you feel that, Sakura-chan?"
"Feel what Yue-kun?" Sakura answered, "I don't feel anything."
Yue sighed, something didn't feel right and he wished that he could put his finger on it. "Sakura-chan, I'm not hungry." He muttered.
"Are you not feeling well?" Sakura asked, "I thought I told you to tell me if you were feeling il- sick."
Then something clicked in Yue's mind, this girl wasn't Sakura, "Wait you're not Sakura-chan are you?" He asked.
"You're right I'm not," She said, "However you have just handed me a powerful weapon. You have just practically admitted to liking this pathetic excuse of a magician." Sakura's body transformed into a tall woman with dark purple hair and empty gray eyes. "I will not harm you now, seeing the condition that you're in, however Yue, I will cause your death."
That chapter took awhile to write. Yes I do believe that Tomoyo-chan has some kind of magic. Poor Eriol-kun he can't talk properly in front of Tomoyo-chan. Just remember the more reviews I get, the more enthusiastic I get about writing. So keep me a happy little author and review.
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