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Lilover131: Hey everybody! I'll start by saying…I AM VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY SORRY FOR TAKING SO LONG! I have been really tired lately, and I needed a break from writing. My teachers have been loading me with papers lately, and I can hardly focus on writing…sob. Also…YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! I have over 100 reviews now! That's another goal accomplished! My new goal is 150! I know…that'll probably never happen…but you can dream! Anyways, here is chapter Twenty-five! Enjoy!

Cry of a Wolf-Chapter Twenty-five: To Cry and to Heal

Suppie sat on the pillow next to where his master slept. Eriol had not yet woken up since they got back to the Li mansion. His skin was deathly pale, and his breathing was shallow. Most of the group had also been by his bedside. The sisters were tending to Syaoran's wounds in his room.

"W-will he be all right?" Sakura asked Ruby Moon worriedly as tears rolled down her cheeks. Ruby Moon looked down.

"I'm not sure…I've never seen a snake bite like this before…and…he has a very high fever…" Ruby Moon said, feeling as if she had let them down.

"What can we do to help him?" Tomoyo said, grabbing Ruby Moon's arm.

"I…don't know" Ruby Moon said shamefully. She wasn't quite sure what to do now. Not too long after, the sisters entered the room.

"How is he?" Feimei asked, as she placed a hand on his head to check his fever. She widened her eyes from the touch.

"Oh my goodness! He's burning up!" Feimei said worriedly. Everyone merely gazed at him sadly.

"How is Syaoran?" Sakura asked.

"Actually…his wound wasn't that bad at all. It still looked painful, but it was far from fatal," Fanren answered.

"He's the one who inflicted the wound, and it wasn't fatal? I guess the kid can't slice effectively!" Kero said obnoxiously, however relieved as well.

"It's not that he didn't slice correctly. He just had no desire to kill," Futtie said. Sakura smiled. Syaoran could be so merciful, even to his enemies. Although, she couldn't help but worry at his reaction to seeing his friends had been attacked. "LET ME KILL HIM!". Those words seemed to ring through her head. 'I've never seen him that angry before' Sakura thought. Futtie had a first aid kit in her arms and quickly brought it to the feverish magician. She pulled out a long bandage strip and tied it tightly above the fang marks.

"This will help to prevent the circulation of the venom," Futtie said. Everyone was happy to see that they could at least do something to help him. After, she placed a cool towel on his forehead to help his fever.

"Now we should let him rest. We can check on his progress in a while," Futtie instructed. Everyone nodded in agreement. They all began to leave the room, except for Tomoyo who sat in a chair by Eriol's bedside.

"Tomoyo-chan? Aren't you going to come?" Sakura asked. Tomoyo looked to her silently.

"I would like to stay a little bit longer," Tomoyo answered, her eyes holding sadness. Something flashed in her eyes that told of her importance to stay. Sakura didn't dare ask any more questions.

"All right. I'm going to make some honey milk for Eriol-kun's fever, so I'll be back," Sakura said before leaving the room with the others.

When the door was closed behind them, Tomoyo looked at Eriol with saddened amethyst eyes. Eriol had been such a good friend to all of them. She felt horrible that he had been bitten instead of her. 'Why did he do that for me? I'm nothing special…' Tomoyo thought to herself. The reincarnation of the great Clow Reed had sacrificed himself for her safety. 'For what reason was I kept out of harm?'. Ever since the day he first came to Tomoeda, she began to like him more and more. He was polite, intelligent, strong, and overall a great magician.

Her growing feelings made her feel worse seeing him in this awful condition. Recently, she had even come to fall in love with him. Tomoyo was mesmerized by his azure blue eyes, his ocean blue hair, and his charming kind smile. She had memorized his entire body feature from head to foot, and even made some clothes that she dreamed to see him wear. However, she dared not to show her feelings in any way. Without knowing his feelings in return, it was impossible for her to tell him how she felt. If he died today…she would never get the chance.

"Eriol…I love you," Tomoyo whispered sorrowfully. Suddenly, Eriol opened his eyes slowly. Tomoyo gasped slightly, not quite sure of what to do. Had he heard her? Eriol smiled.

"You…said my first name…just like back at the forest…" Eriol responded. Tomoyo blushed. She had forgotten that she called him by his first name at the forest. Tomoyo looked to Eriol with an apologetic look.

"It makes me…very happy," Eriol said rather weakly. Tomoyo looked to him in surprise.

"May I call you…Tomoyo?" Eriol asked. Tomoyo smiled.

"Of course," Tomoyo answered. Eriol looked up to her with a happy expression.

"Tomoyo…" he said.

"Yes, Eriol?" Tomoyo asked. She gasped slightly when she felt him suddenly take hold of her hand. His hand was so…cold.

"I…love you too…" he said. Tomoyo was utterly shocked. She had not expected him to love her back. Before she even realized, she felt something wet fall down her face. Eriol's hand then moved from hers to her face.

"You're crying…" Eriol said. A smile formed on her face, and she took hold of his hand.

"I'm…so happy!" Tomoyo said. Eriol carefully sat up, and pulled her into a tight embrace. Their moment was interrupted when a knock came from the door.

"C-come in!" Tomoyo said, as she quickly wiped the tears off of her face. Sakura entered the room with a tray in her hands.

"Oh! You're awake! I brought some honey milk for your fever," Sakura said, as she handed Eriol a glass of warm honey milk.

"Thank you very much Sakura-san," Eriol said quietly.

"I also brought some tea for you, Tomoyo," Sakura said, handing her a cup.

"Thank you very much Sakura-chan," Tomoyo said.

"Are you feeling any better Eriol?" Sakura asked concerned.

"I've been better," Eriol said.

"I should probably get back to sleep," Eriol said as he placed his mug down on the table next to him. After nodding in understanding, the two girls left for the exit. Before closing the door behind her, Tomoyo smiled brightly and mouthed 'I love you'.

Eriol looked to the fang marks on his arm. His whole body was throbbing, and his veins felt as if ice flew through them. Not to mention the dizziness was making him feel sick to his stomach. He had asked them to leave because he didn't want them to worry. He had pretended to act as if he was getting better, when he knew very well that he wasn't. Eriol's head fell to the pillow, and his eyes were slowly closing. Suddenly, a knock came from the door.

"Come in!" Eriol said weakly. He was surprised to see Syaoran open the door and enter the room.

"S-Syaoran-kun? I thought you were sleeping…" Eriol said. Syaoran's expression was blank, and he sat down on the chair next to Eriol's bed. He did not respond.

"Where's the fang mark?" he suddenly spoke up. Eriol weakly lifted up his arm and showed Syaoran the fang mark embedded on his arm.

"Syaoran-kun…you really should be resting…" Eriol started.

"Just shut up and stay still," Syaoran interrupted. Syaoran took Eriol's arm and lay it down on his side. He hovered his hands above the mark, and began to glow green. Surprised, Eriol looked up to Syaoran, whose eyes shone of a bright green and deep concentration. He felt his body slowly get warmer, and how Syaoran's seemed to get paler and paler. Syaoran felt the bite embed itself in his arm, and the venom flow through his veins like ice. Then, he finally severed the connection, which had left him feeling sick to his stomach.

Eriol was surprised. He had felt a lot better than before, although not completely. Syaoran looked a little sick, but seemed to tolerate it fine.

"Syaoran-kun? Did you just…" Eriol started. Syaoran gave a small smile that was soon followed by a glare.

"I took half of the bite. That way…no one will die today. However…I'm still mad at you for stopping me earlier!" Syaoran said, before hitting Eriol across the head. Eriol began to laugh, causing Syaoran to get very irritated.

"After we both rest…maybe I'll tell you why," Eriol said.

"We will heal. And after…we will plan how to stop Naraku," Syaoran stated. After giving one last glare, Syaoran left the room. Eriol looked out of his window at the moon that was slowly being covered by darkness.

"In two days…the half moon will surface…and we will be out of time," Eriol whispered to himself, before closing his eyes and falling asleep.

With Sakura

Sakura walked with Tomoyo through the hallways of the Li mansion. Sakura noticed that her friend had a very pleasant smile on her face.

"You look happy. Did something happen?" Sakura said, with a smile of her own. Tomoyo nodded.

"Yes, but I will tell you later," Tomoyo stated. Sakura gave a surprised look, but smiled again.

"I think I'm going to go to bed," Tomoyo said, opening the door to her room.

"All right. I'll stay up a little longer to take care of Eriol and Syaoran," Sakura said.

"Good night," Tomoyo said.

"Good night," Sakura said to Tomoyo, before the door was closed. Sakura walked through the hallways towards Syaoran's room so that she could check on his condition. However, she was surprised to see him standing at his doorway, leaning against the wall.

"Syaoran?" Sakura asked. He looked kind of sick. He was pale, and looked as if he was dizzy.

"Syaoran? Are you all right?" Sakura asked as she walked up to him. Syaoran looked over to her, and gave a smile.

"I'm all right. I just feel a little sick. How are your wounds?" Syaoran asked Sakura, taking notice of the bandage wrapped around her head, and the band-aid on her cheek.

"Me? I'm fine. Shouldn't you be resting…?" Sakura started, although she was interrupted by Syaoran's sudden embrace. Sakura was stunned at his action.

"Sakura…I'm so sorry. I told myself I wouldn't let Naraku hurt you…and…" Syaoran said, sounding upset.

"Syaoran…I'm all right…it…wasn't your fault," Sakura said. She was surprised when she felt something wet fall upon her head.

"I promise that I won't ever let him hurt you again," Syaoran stated strongly, as he tightened his embrace. Sakura embraced him in return. After a few minutes, Syaoran released his embrace, and he opened the door to his room.

"I think I'll rest now. Good night, Sakura," Syaoran said to Sakura, without looking at her.

"Good night," Sakura said quietly to him, before he closed the door. Sakura's hand drifted to the wet spot on her head. She looked to her fingers, which seemed to have a clear liquid on it. 'Tears…was Syaoran crying?' Sakura thought. That would explain why he didn't look at her. It was then that she realized how much he really cared for her. The last time he cried was when his father died…and now he cried for her simply having a cut and a bump.

"…Syaoran…" Sakura whispered to herself. With that, she continued on through the hallways.

With Yelan

Yelan was surprised from the news she had received when her family had returned home. She found an injured Syaoran, Eriol, and Sakura…all from an attack Naraku had made. She mentally hurt herself for not being there when her son needed her most. 'Using copies of Sakura to mess with Syaoran's head…it's despicable! Not to mention making him hurt her!' Yelan thought, hatefully. 'I should have been there!'.

Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted as she heard a voice.

"Yelan…you mustn't blame yourself for what has happened," said a kind, feminine voice. Yelan gasped. She looked around the room, and found no one there.

"Who are you? Who's there?" Yelan said. This was not her husband's spirit.

"I am closer to you all then you may think. Be strong, and never give up," The voice said before disappearing. After hearing these words, Yelan then realized. She would never give up. Next time…she would be there to help. Naraku would not take another life from her.

Lilover131: How was that chapter? I'm SO sorry that it took so long! I just couldn't focus! I hope you liked it anyways. The 'Cry' part of the title refers to our 2 unlikely criers: Syaoran and Tomoyo! Didn't you notice she's never cried? Oh! If you guys have a myspace, mine is . It has a pic of chibi Syaoran as the default! ADD ME! Lol. See you next time!