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Lilover131: Hey everybody! Sorry that this chapter took so long to put up! I've been so tired lately. I'M ON SUMMER VACATION NOW! This means that chapters might come MUCH quicker (I won't make promises. I'll try though!). I'm really sorry if the last chapter was confusing. Anyways, here is chapter twenty-seven!

Cry of a Wolf-Chapter Twenty-seven: Never Alone

Syaoran sat against the cherry blossom tree in the Li garden. Things had been so peaceful a few days ago, and suddenly things had all shot down to hell. How could so many things happen to him in such a short amount of time? The day before his birthday, he had wished more than ever to see Sakura's smiling face. However, now he wished that she were not here. He couldn't stand the fact that every second she stayed with him was dangerous. Naraku could attack any time, and he would have difficulty protecting her.

"If I don't have complete control over my powers…how can I protect Sakura and the others?" Syaoran said to Kohaku. For some reason, he felt as if he could tell him anything. After all, it wasn't as if Kohaku could go around telling people his thoughts. He couldn't help but feel as if everyone knew more than he did. He wouldn't be surprised if Eriol did.

"If I told someone about the dream… would it help? Or would it only cause everyone to worry?" Syaoran asked Kohaku. Kohaku looked to him with thoughtful amber eyes. He could have told Kohaku, but he had a strange feeling the wolf already knew. Syaoran gazed to the medallion in his hands. It had once belonged to his father. Upon thinking of his father, he remembered something he had told him long ago.

"Syaoran…there are some battles that cannot be fought alone…which is why we should never be alone" His father once told him. Syaoran also remembered what Eriol had told him after waking up from his nightmare.

"Things will not get any better if you don't talk to anyone". Syaoran had contemplated on this hard. Finally, he had come to a decision. He would tell someone about the dream. With that, he stood up and left to go to the Li library with Kohaku following.

With Sakura

Sakura had long finished her private breakfast with Yelan. Tomoyo was currently sizing Sakura for a new costume that she was making. Tomoyo's room was as gorgeous as hers was. The only difference was instead of pink bedding and walls, Tomoyo's was a light shade of violet.

"You are going to look so kawaii (kawaii-cute) in this outfit!" Tomoyo said with sparkles in her eyes. Sakura sweat dropped. The outfit was probably going to be COVERED in ruffles and bows. Tomoyo was EXTRA happy today. Finally, curiosity got the better of her.

"Tomoyo-chan, what happened between you and Eriol-kun last night?" Sakura asked. Tomoyo was silenced for a moment. After finishing a measurement around Sakura's waist, she looked up to her and smiled.

"Something that we had wanted to happen for a while now," she responded briefly.

"Hoe?" Sakura said confused. Tomoyo could be so confusing sometimes. The smile she had on her face reminded Sakura of the time she and Syaoran had finally gotten together. That's when it dawned on her. Tomoyo and Eriol were going out! At this realization, Sakura smiled brightly. She was happy to see her precious friend so happy.

"So…have you and Li-kun had your first kiss yet?" Tomoyo suddenly asked. Sakura blushed beat red from this question.

"Well…no…" Sakura said rather quietly. Multiple times they came an inch away, but they were always interrupted. Tomoyo gave an evil sparkly grin.

"I know how we can get you two alone together!" Tomoyo said. Sakura blushed even darker. Sakura looked to her friend in wonder.

"How?"

With Eriol

Eriol sat in the Li library carefully studying the book that had been recently charred. He realized that he could use a restoration spell on the pages to help reform the lost sentences. This spell was useful, but very time consuming. After all, his spell had to search out for each tiny piece of the burnt pages. Most often, magicians would just simply claim burnt items as 'unusable', because they required so much magic to restore. Although, since he is the reincarnation of Clow Reed, this did not serve as much of a problem.

He gazed to the pages and found that the first sentence had now been finished. The sentence read:

The Li Ying Yang Inheritance is passed on to the Li clan heirs. It contains many incredible powers, which cause wondrous happenings and can also cause destruction.

Eriol narrowed his azure eyes from the sentence. This explained what he had seen in that vision the other day. He saw such destruction…and he knew that it had to be stopped. Although…HOW can it cause destruction? He still needed to know more.

Suddenly, a voice came from behind him.

"Hiiragizawa," said the voice. Eriol turned around, and there stood Syaoran.

"Hello my cute little descendant," Eriol said. Syaoran scowled but quickly shook it off. Eriol's expression had also gone serious when he realized Syaoran's reasoning was important.

"What is it?" Eriol said, beginning the conversation. Syaoran looked up to Eriol with troubled eyes.

"I thought about what you said earlier…and you were right. This will not get any better if I don't tell anybody. I haven't been telling you all enough," Syaoran admitted. Eriol smiled.

"Does this mean you will tell me what you saw in your dream?" Eriol asked. Syaoran nodded.

"Why are you telling me, and not Sakura?" Eriol asked, considering Sakura was a little trustworthier. Syaoran looked down.

"Because…if I tell her…she'll just worry. I don't want that. I want her to stay happy. She shouldn't be burdened by my problems," Syaoran said. Eriol smiled again.

"Hold still," Eriol said, as he suddenly placed a finger on his forehead. The Clow circle formed underneath their feet, and a light emitted from Eriol's fingertip. Visions began to flood into his head, and he closed his azure eyes to view them clearly. A half moon…wolves with green and red eyes…pain…destruction…screaming…Just from seeing Syaoran in so much pain caused him to clutch as his own chest. Then, he opened his eyes to gaze at Syaoran, who had his eyes closed tightly. The symbol still glowed from underneath them, and a light breeze blew around them. Syaoran slowly opened his eyes, which shone of concern. Quickly, Eriol severed the connection, and the glowing circle underneath disappeared.

"I see now why you were afraid to speak of this. There was nothing pleasant about that dream," Eriol said now in understanding. Syaoran frowned.

"What…" Syaoran started. Eriol looked to him.

"What is it?" Eriol asked, urging Syaoran to finish his sentence.

"What…do you think this means? Is it just a dream?" Syaoran said, looking concerned. The meaning couldn't be good. Eriol narrowed his eyes as he thought to himself.

"Syaoran…I also had a vision of this destruction. I don't believe that it's just a dream," Eriol stated disappointedly. Syaoran looked down sadly.

"…I see. Clow Reed's visions never deceived…so I don't suppose that yours would either," Syaoran said. He seemed to be deep in thought for a few minutes, when finally he looked as if he had come to a decision.

"Eriol…" Syaoran started.

"Yes?" Eriol said.

"I want you to train me," Syaoran said. Eriol seemed surprised for a moment.

"Why?" Eriol asked.

"Because…I can't control these powers. That's what the dream is trying to tell me…" Syaoran said. Eriol waited for him to finish.

" I seem to be lucky enough to use them when Naraku appears. However, a day will come when I can't use them on time, and everyone will get hurt because of it. Everyone already HAS been hurt because of it. I don't want that. Also, if I can't use my powers…Naraku will take them and hurt others," Syaoran stated. Eriol widened his eyes for a moment. How did he know that Naraku wanted that?

"How…" Eriol started.

"When you read my mind about the dream, I guess I read some of yours too," Syaoran answered. Eriol smirked. 'Impressive' Eriol thought. Syaoran glared slightly.

"You knew more than all of us…" Syaoran said.

"I had my share of things I needed to tell you too," Eriol responded. They stood there silently for a few minutes before Eriol spoke up.

"I will help you to learn control of your powers. They can't be that different from my magic," Eriol said. Syaoran gave a small smile in thanks.

"Thanks. Also…I was wondering if Yue could help as well?" Syaoran asked.

"What for?" Eriol asked. Syaoran sighed.

"I seem to be losing control of my wings lately…" Syaoran said. Eriol smiled.

"Of course," he answered, before the two left for the door. Kohaku was about to follow, but glared at a shadow outside the window.

With Sakura, Tomoyo, and Meilin

"What a perfect idea, Daidouji-san!" Meilin said gleefully. Tomoyo flashed a caring smile. Sakura was also smiling. She also liked Tomoyo's idea. The plan not only would give Sakura and Syaoran a chance alone together, but would also make things feel less depressing and tense around the house.

"What should we do to keep him busy for a while?" Meilin asked. Eriol suddenly walked into the room.

"That will not be a problem. I have agreed to help Syaoran do something that might take a while," Eriol said. Tomoyo and the others smiled brightly.

"Then it's settled! We will prepare this afternoon and begin tonight!" Tomoyo said as she placed her hands together. Everyone nodded in agreement.

With Yelan

Yelan sat peacefully in the living room drinking her afternoon tea. The weather outside was gorgeous, but she still felt uneasy. It was as if…something bad was going to happen. She could never tell when Naraku would pull off an attack. He came at random, and caused so much damage every time. She still felt distressed about the attack last night. 'I should have been there' Yelan thought. She still thought negative thoughts, even after the strange comforting voice had told her that she was not to blame. 'Who was that who spoke to me?' her mind questioned. She hated how there seemed to always be more questions than answers.

"Hello mother!" said someone from behind her. Yelan turned around and saw her eldest daughter stare at her with a smile.

"Wonderful day, isn't it?" she said, gazing out the window. Yelan gave a small smile.

"Yes," she answered. Feimei could sense the sadness in her mother's voice.

"Mother…you mustn't worry so much. Baby brother can take care of himself," Feimei said. Yelan looked to her daughter, and placed her teacup on the table.

"He…just reminds me so much of your father. I don't know what I would do if I lost him," Yelan said. The two women smiled as they saw Syaoran playing with Kohaku outside the window. 'Kyo…please protect our son…' Yelan thought to herself.

With Syaoran

A baby wolf was savagely attacking Syaoran. Kohaku had jumped into his arms, and began licking his face. The attacks were relentless, and sent Syaoran into several fits of giggles.

"Kohaku! Cut it out!" he said in between laughs. What was it with this wolf and licking faces? Kohaku jumped out of Syaoran's arms and ran around him in a circle, with his tail wagging at a face pace.

"Jeez! You're so hyper!" Syaoran said. Kohaku looked up to him with glowing amber eyes. Syaoran blinked for a moment, and when he opened his eyes…he did not see a baby wolf anymore. What stood in front of him was a majestic looking woman. She was gorgeous, and immediately reminded Syaoran of the moon because of her shining silver hair. Her white dress waved around her like wind, and her eyes gazed to him for but a moment before she gasped and disappeared out of sight.

Syaoran's eyes remained widened even after the strange woman had dispersed. He gazed down to Kohaku, who he found to have disappeared as well. Dazed with confusion, Syaoran blinked.

"…Strange…I must be seeing things again," Syaoran said quietly to himself. Syaoran sighed and walked inside to get himself a drink. Perhaps it was the hot weather that was going to his head.

Kyo watched from the shadows, and was not very surprised when the woman appeared before him.

"He saw you, didn't he?" Kyo said to the woman. She could not be seen clearly inside the shadow, but her voice reached his ears.

"Yes…but for only a moment. He believes he is seeing things," the woman replied. Her voice was as beautiful as she was. Kyo frowned.

"He is getting stronger," Kyo said. The woman nodded.

"The stronger he becomes…the harder it will be for me to keep them balanced," she said, with a concerned voice.

"…He's planning to train with Clow's reincarnation," she said rather quietly. Kyo looked to her worried.

"What? He is?" Kyo said. She nodded.

"What about Naraku? Does he know about this?" Kyo said. She nodded again rather sadly.

"He was watching. However…he does not know that we are watching too," she said before she began to leave again.

"I will do what I can," she said, and then disappeared. Kyo sighed. Things were not turning out as he had planned, but he knew that if anyone could handle this kind of situation, it was Syaoran.

"Syaoran…remember…that you will never be alone. I will do what I can as well," Kyo said before disappearing.

Lilover131: How was that chapter? I AM SO SORRY FOR TAKING SO LONG! I have had exams and projects to do, and not to mention the lack of ideas! Any ideas would be very appreciated! I hope you liked this chapter! See you next time!