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She was running… running in a dark space with no particular direction. Just running. Escaping from the terrible roar of the God of Thunder. She was cold. Her body was numb. But she kept running. Until a kind sorcerer put a warm spell on her and she stopped. She was able to calm down.

She walked with him and he cast another spell to make her smile.

Along the road, they came across a baby boy and she became ecstatic. A father and a brother. She had gained another family. But one day, the God of Thunder attacked and with a powerful swing of his scythe, her brother vanished.

But the sorcerer was still there along with a black kitten who suddenly appeared in the boy's place. So she was not alone in her walk.

But then again, the sorcerer eventually faded and there was no warm hand holding hers anymore. His spell hadn't worn off so she would still smile to the people around her. But when she was alone in the darkness, she would sit in a corner mindlessly petting her cat. A lifeless doll in a dark space.

Then suddenly, a ray of light illuminated her presence. She found herself gazing straight at the full moon framed by the window. A gust of wind and a beautiful angel with large majestic wings was suddenly floating in front of her extending his hands. He was wearing white silk robes with dark blue trimming and a round blue gem in the neck. There was also a jeweled earring on his left ear. He had long very light silver hair that was almost white flowing in his back in a loose ponytail. She couldn't help but stare at his silver blue eyes which stared back at her. His wings glowed in a soft white light until it disappeared. Now he stood opposite her. He looked like a prince. Like those fancy stories she hears with happily ever afters. Her prince.

She stood up. And took his hands. She felt so safe with him. He was there and she didn't feel alone anymore. His mere presence was enough to make her feel content. He pulled her closer to him and kissed her forehead. It was bliss. He touched her cheek with his warm hand and...…

11:12 am. England The dream was over.

She held Spinel who had his paw on her face.

He was still the man in her dreams. He was just her fantasy, an escape from the sudden wave of loneliness she feels when she's alone. Still, she should not complain. It was enough that she met him.

She stood up, tidied the bed and went to the bathroom to wash her face. She moved slowly, walked slowly. She was trying very hard to push back that lonely feeling that was worse than before. But her heart was really hurting.

Then she saw a meal prepared on the dining table. Scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans and fried bread. She noticed some papers under the ruby butterfly he bought for her. She read the note on the top written in a neat handwriting.

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I'm sorry I didn't wake you up. You were sound asleep and I didn't want to disturb you. My flight's at 10:40. I have to leave before 9. I prepared food. I expect you to eat it. There's also some for Spinel. Don't worry. I remembered his allergy to sweets. I also asked the laundry lady next door to wash your clothes and bring it at the apartment this afternoon. The apartment's paid for the day.

I'm sorry I have to leave. I will return because I promised the kids at the orphanage. And also because you make me worry. I'm not sure when but I will arrange for it. So stop feeling sad about this because a smile suits you best. I swear I'm not used to complimenting people but you look beautiful when you laugh. Show me your genuine smile when we meet again.

About your question earlier. Yes. I love you. I wasn't asleep. I just got frustrated that you haven't figured it out. When you wake up, I may not be here in the same place as you. It doesn't mean I left you.

Your Silver Prince,

Yue

P.S. You can have all our pictures. I'll take this one. Also, you have a deadline so I hope you won't stay asleep the whole day.

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And he wrote his contact number and email address on the bottom. There was just one thing! She had no phone or computer! She didn't think there was any need for it and Clow was a little old-fashioned. In any case, she'll figure it out later. But right now, she's just so happy!

She browsed through the pictures. She couldn't help but smile. He took the one where he carried her like a princess.

There was a second paper. It was her sketch. Last night, she drew him again, the silver prince in her dreams. He must have seen it. There was something written at the side.

"Striking resemblance, no wonder you came to me. Maybe I am your prince and it is fate that we met. The one day that we're together was a start." Then there were random little scribbles and an attempt to erase the last two sentences before he wrote "You are a troublesome woman. Making me say embarrassing things like this."

She laughed. She couldn't imagine how he might have looked like writing all this.

Finally. It was alright. Her silver prince was not just a dream anymore.

One day soon, they will meet again because it was meant to be.

Next day. Tomoeda Dinner in Tsukishiro residence.

"Who was that on the phone?"

"Someone I met in England."

"I want to meet this woman."

"How would you know she's a woman?"

"Nothing in particular. You just seem different and I thought a girl may have finally broken your cold exterior. I guess I'm right"

"Just think whatever you like."

"Miss Mizuki's back in Japan for good."

"Really? How's Toya dealing with it?"

"They're back together."

"That's no surprise."

"There's some competition too."

"Against Toya? Who'd dare?"

"A new kid. He's around the same age as Sakura. I'm not sure but they seem close. Things are a little complicated since you left. If I remember correctly, the name's Eriol. Eriol Hiragizawa. Something wrong brother?"

"Nothing. Must be a coincidence."

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That one day meeting may actually be fate at work.

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Is there a need to disclaim again? Okay. CCS is not mine!

I was supposed to post this the other day but I'm having trouble signing-in lately. Frequently! So while I have the chance... Final chapter. DONE!

I now love YuexNakuru :)

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Just me blabbering about stuffs: I guess this fic can stand on its own. But here's the thing. I'm thinking of making this a sidestory for a bigger plot involving Eriol and all other CCS characters. But I haven't quite organized my thoughts yet so it ends here for the moment. I'm seriously considering writing the big story but I'm not that confident about it yet. Taking my time and I mean it!

I did a few minor changes. Last time, I wrote Spinel was found the night Eriol was taken away. That would have been many years ago making the cat so old! So I changed it (chapter 3) to about just a few years to justify his drunken behavior a bit. The reason why I had to write Nakuru had no phone or computer: If she did, she and Eriol should have been talking on the phone and not exchanging letters like I mentioned. Is it weird that I need to explain all this? If it is, don't mind it. :)

Also, I feel the need to defend him. Eriol doesn't know his letters weren't sent. Just that. Bye now. Happy days!