Disclaimer: I don't own ccs or the characters! Although, I wish I did!
Lilover131: Hey everybody! I was surprised on how many reviews I got from the last chapter! You guys are GREAT!!! I got some really good reviews, and one who's still deciding! I hope that the new chapters will get anyone who hasn't yet fallen for it interested!
Cry of a Wolf-Chapter Nineteen: Only Time will tell
Eriol gazed at the book in interest. Why would Naraku want THIS book? Did it have something to do with this page? Suddenly, Eriol gasped in realization. 'I might know what Naraku is after…'
In the Li garden
Sakura sat on a bench in the Li garden. She was waiting for Syaoran to return from the graveyard. Kohaku sat on her lap, taking a peaceful nap after eating. The sun was barely up now, and the sky had turned shades of pink. As the breeze lightly blew past them, she saw cherry blossom petals slowly float down.
Her heart floated with happiness when she saw Syaoran arrive in the garden.
"Syaoran! Welcome home," Sakura said. She did not move from her spot. If she moved, she would awaken Kohaku.
"Thanks. Did you wait for me?" Syaoran said as walked up to Sakura. She nodded.
"I did, but it wasn't that long," Sakura said. Syaoran smiled as he saw the sleeping Kohaku.
"Did Kohaku fall asleep?" Syaoran asked as he sat down on the bench with her. Sakura nodded.
"I'm so glad," Sakura said. Syaoran raised his eyebrows in confusion.
"Glad for what?" Syaoran asked.
"Ever since you went to the hospital, Kohaku hasn't slept or eaten," she with a saddened expression.
"But now that you're back, he's back to normal," Sakura said happily. Syaoran smiled and placed his hand lightly on Kohaku's head.
"Thank you for worrying about me Kohaku," he said.
"So…what was it that you needed to return?" Sakura asked. Syaoran looked to the emerald-eyed girl with a slightly serious face.
"Well…I met this little girl at the hospital…" Syaoran started.
"Oh! So you were returning the bunny stuffed animal to a little girl?" Sakura asked.
"…Yes… and when I went to return it to her at the hospital the other day…I was told…" Syaoran began again. His fists were clenched in frustration, and his bangs covered his eyes with a shadow.
"…I was told…that she died two weeks ago…"
Emerald eyes widened in shock.
"But…didn't you say that you met her?" Sakura asked in confusion. Syaoran nodded slowly.
"I saw her, I talked to her, and I even felt my hand on her shoulder…" Syaoran said while confusing Sakura even more.
"She even told me about her family… and how her parents died," he said with a look of sadness on his expression.
"So you saw a g-g-g-g-ghost?" Sakura asked. She was starting to become a little frightened. Syaoran mentally hit himself. How could he have forgotten about Sakura's fear of ghosts? He then embraced her quickly.
"I'm sorry. I forgot how frightened you are of ghosts," Syaoran said in attempt to make her feel better. Sakura returned the embrace.
"Was it…a nice ghost?" Sakura asked. She was quickly calming down.
"She…was not evil. She was just…trying to move on," Syaoran whispered in her ear.
"And she has," Syaoran said as he released his embrace. He looked at his hand that was once injured.
"It's so strange…I woke up this morning…and my wound was gone," Syaoran said. This caused Sakura to look down. 'He doesn't know that it disappeared because of the curse' she thought sadly. Syaoran then looked to the sleeping Kohaku.
"It's probably going to be a while before he wakes up. Are you stuck?" Syaoran asked. Sakura nodded. She couldn't move and wake up Kohaku. Especially not when he had finally gone to sleep!
"Lets just stay here and talk then," he said with a smile. Sakura looked to him with a look of slight surprise.
"There's no use in waking him up. Besides, we haven't really sat down and talked for a while now," Syaoran said. Sakura smiled warmly.
"That would be really nice," Sakura said as the wind blew cherry blossoms around them.
With Eriol in the library
Eriol was reading curiously through the page he had come across. The top was partially burned, but readable, while the bottom of the page was completely black. It told of The Li Ying Yang Inheritance, which he believed Syaoran might have obtained. It read:
The Li Ying Yang Inheritance is passed on to the Li clan heirs. It contains many incredible powers, which cause-
Eriol was thrown off by a burn mark that spread across the page though the rest of that sentence.
The more the owner seems to be in control, the less the person will realize that they are-
Eriol was once again thrown off by another burn mark on the sentence. It seemed strange how it seems to burn in the most important parts.
The inheritance emanates an aura of both light and dark, creating an unusual balance in the powers. Although, after several years of carrying the power, the two sources will fight for-
What was it with this page? It kept on smudging at the most important parts!
The power is inherited by the Li clan leaders' heir. As soon as the heir is born, the power leaves its previous owner and hides within the heart of the heir awaiting its use. This power is desirable to many sorcerers due to its extreme power. Although, there is a way in which to obtain it without inheriting it…
Eriol's eyes narrowed in curiosity. How could you obtain an inheritance without being the heir?
If the heir who obtains the power is killed, then the power will become part of the one who killed the heir…
'So THAT'S what Naraku's after!' Eriol thought to himself. 'He wants to kill Syaoran for his inheritance'.
'But still…why did his father claim that it was 'dangerous'?' Eriol thought while still gazing at the book.
With Sakura and Syaoran
The sun had long ago fallen, and the moon now hung in the sky in brilliance. Sakura and Syaoran had now been talking for several hours and were still not yet tired. Syaoran was laughing at a hilarious story Sakura told him.
"So that stuffed animal got stuck in the fridge?" Syaoran said. He was still laughing in between at the thought. Sakura nodded and giggled as well.
"Yes! Otousan walked into my room and said, 'did you by chance leave one of your stuffed animals in the fridge? It was so strange to see it there, and not to mention the fridge was completely empty of food! I could have sworn I went to the store yesterday'," Sakura said mimicking her fathers' voice. Syaoran looked to his watch.
"It has gotten late," Syaoran said looking at the sky. Sakura looked to her lap and saw that Kohaku was STILL asleep!
"I still can't move," Sakura said laughing a bit. Syaoran laughed.
"He's quite the sleeper," he said. It was a miracle that they hadn't woken him from all the talking! Although, who knew what would happen if Sakura tried to get up! The girl began to shiver slightly.
"Are you getting cold?" Syaoran asked becoming concerned.
"A little…but I'm all right," Sakura said after she shivered again. It may have been hot during the day, but the nights could get awfully chilly.
"I don't want you to get a cold. Maybe we could just move Kohaku a little bit…" Syaoran said.
"No! I can't wake him up! Especially after all this time that he hasn't slept! It isn't fair to wake him up again!" Sakura said. Syaoran smiled. 'She's so kind, that she'll puts everything else before herself'' Syaoran thought. He always admired that part of her.
"All right then. I'll get you a blanket," Syaoran said. Sakura smiled in appreciation. This caused his heart to flutter.
"Arigatou," Sakura said (Arigatou-Thank you). The boy blush. Although, before he could get up to find her a blanket, he realized that Kohaku had stretched his legs on his lap.
"It seems that I am also stuck," Syaoran said laughing. When Sakura sneezed however, he did not find this very funny.
"Will this help?" Syaoran asked as he embraced her tightly. Sakura was speechless for a moment as she felt his warmth spread throughout her body. 'He's so…warm' Sakura thought. She cuddled in closer. The girl looked up to Syaoran's concerned amber eyes and nodded.
"That feels much better," Sakura said as she then placed her head on his shoulder. Syaoran blushed bright red at this contact, but he then leaned his head close to hers. Only a few minutes later, they had both fallen asleep in each other's embrace, and Kohaku still lie asleep on their laps.
Suddenly, Kohaku's amber eyes opened. He looked up at Syaoran and Sakura, who had fallen asleep. Carefully, as to not let them notice, he jumped off of their laps and walked to the center of the Li garden. Kohaku stared at the moon, which had passed its full stage and now stood at its waning gibbous phase. There was now a slight sliver of darkness on the still bright moon as Kohaku began to howl. Kohaku's gaze left the moon when a figure suddenly appeared.
Syaoran suddenly opened his eyes slightly, which glew of a bright green once again. He seemed very tired, but was looking ahead. He thought he saw someone… someone very familiar. This person stood tall with a kind and watchful expression. His amber eyes shone in the moonlight, and his chocolate brown hair was blowing peacefully in the wind. This man smiled at Syaoran. He knew that he had been seen.
"Otousan…" Syaoran said before he fell back into a peaceful slumber. Li Kyo's spirit walked to his son and Sakura. He smiled at the sight.
"Syaoran…you seem to love this girl very much. Although, Naraku is angered with her as well. You must protect her as well as yourself. Besides, if you die…then so will the entire clan…maybe even the entire city," Kyo said quietly.
"So you know about this inheritance?" a voice said from behind. Kyo's eyes widened in surprise. Who could have possibly heard him? He could not be seen or heard by average people. He turned around slowly and saw Eriol standing near the cherry blossom tree.
"Yes…who might you be?" Kyo said while glancing at Eriol emotionlessly. Eriol adjusted his glasses.
"I am the reincarnation of Clow Reed, your ancestor," Eriol responded with a slight grin. Kyo did not seem very surprised.
"There is no need for me to introduce myself. You already know who I am," Kyo said to Eriol with a calm expression.
"You are quite sharp," Eriol said.
"Who ever said that the mind was to be left behind?" Kyo said getting a grin out of Eriol. He then thought he should get to the point.
"I have read the page about the inheritance in this book. Although, the most crucial parts seemed to be burned. I have figured out much information, except for how these powers are dangerous," Eriol said holding up the book with the strange aura. Kyo smirked.
"So you want to know why it is dangerous?" Kyo asked, knowing what Eriol was getting at.
"I could find out naturally, but I don't believe that would be 'fair' to my cute little descendant," he said with a smile.
"Is your curiosity just to help him, or is it just for your information?" Kyo asked.
"I'd have to say both," Eriol said. Kyo smiled. This child was very interesting.
"If I knew how to stop it, I would have told him about it when he was young," Kyo said with a slightly sad expression on his face.
"He really has no idea of what these powers will do to him," Kyo said.
"Do you mean that he will lose control of his powers?" Eriol asked. Kyo shook his head.
"Even worse…he will lose control of the powers that keep him balanced. Once that happens…there won't even be a 'Syaoran' in there anymore," Kyo said while looking at his son. Eriol's eyes widened in surprise. Suddenly, Kyo's intangible form was beginning to fade.
"I'm afraid I only have a limited time down here today," Kyo said as he continued to fade.
"Would you be kind enough to find them a blanket? It wouldn't feel right to move them," Kyo asked. Eriol nodded.
"I will."
Soon afterwards, Kyo had completely disappeared, and Eriol had left upstairs for a blanket. Only a few of his questions had been answered tonight. Although, he knew that the rest of them would be answered with time. Suddenly, Eriol dropped the book he held in his hands. Many visions had come into his mind. Eriol's eyes were widened from the sight he saw. It held destruction and one other thing that caused him to gaze at Syaoran in worry. 'Why must these premonitions tell me everything?' Eriol thought. He was now wishing he hadn't the ability to see the future.
He returned minutes later and placed the blanket over the embracing couple. They seemed so peaceful, but they were so unaware of what dangers awaited them.
"Sleep well, you two. There is still much more to come," Eriol said as he walked out of the Li garden. Kohaku napped once again next to Sakura and Syaoran. Eriol gazed at the moon before walking inside. 'He doesn't have much time left' Eriol thought. This vacation was going to be a rough one.
Lilover131: Hey everybody! Did you like that chapter? Sorry about the little wait. I've been a little short on ideas. By the way, I started another little one-shot for kicks called 'When the DaRk LoRd came to visit'. It was ACTUALLY played out by my brother and his friend. I made a ccs version of it to show to you guys. Very funny stuff!! Anyways, see you next time! PLEASE REVIEW!!