i Love Her Ilove Her Not

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Chapter 1: The Unwanted Birthday

"Where the heck is he?"

A fifteen-year-old, light brown haired girl stomped through the halls of the Li mansion

muttering silently to herself. Her little brother had yet again gotten her into trouble.

"Oh noOkaa-san and Otou-san are gonna kill me! How did I lose that stupid brother ofmine?"

She stopped in front of a set of double doors. She took a deep breath and stepped in.

Her emerald-eyed mother was sitting in front of her mirror desperately trying to fix her

light brown hair.

The girl's amber-eyed father was staring at the same mirror trying to fix his tie. They

were both dressed very formally. Her mother was in a white dress with spaghetti strapsand the skirt covered her white sandals. The dress was tight on her upper body but when

it reached her waist, it slid down loosely. Decorated at the waist were little pink cherryblossoms lined up all around her waist. She also had pink cherry blossom dangly

earrings. It was obvious cherry blossoms were her favorite flowers.

The father had black pants, a dark green formal shirt and a black suit jacket over that. His

tie was also dark green.

"ArghSakura, help me with the tie. I was never good at these things," the father said

impatiently as ever.

Sakura giggled and helped Syaoran with his tie.

"Kozue-chan, you look pretty," her mother said happily when she finished fixing

Syaoran's tie.

Kozue blushed. She didn't like what she was wearing though. She was wearing a silver

dress much like her mother's except that there were no cherry blossoms. Her dress

stopped above her knees and it was tight except for the skirt part. Her silver high heeledsandals made her feel like she was going to fall and her hair tied into a tight bun made her

head hurt. She was more used to her usual tight jeans, boots, a shirt, and her long hair

down.

"Thanks Okaa-san, but I'm not really used to it."

"Gomen, Tomoyo made all these dresses and you know how she is with clothes. Butmaybe you'll attract a cute boy," Sakura teased.

Syaoran smiled. "I think she already has her eye on someone already," he said slyly.


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Kozue groaned. Not this again. Her dad was always teasing her, especially about Zak.

"For the last time, Zak and I are only friends."

"OohYamazaki and Chiharu's son? He's kawaii!," Sakura exclaimed.

Kozue sighed. Her parents were so weird. But they were weirder than normal parents.Normal parents didn't have magic while hers did.

Her father, Li Syaoran, was currently the leader of his clan, the Li clan. The people in the

Li clan are all descended from Clow Reed, a powerful magician, or his mother.

Li Sakura was currently the Card Mistress. The Card Mistress is the person who controlsand owns all the magical Cards that Clow Reed had created.

Both of them are her parents so obviously she had magic that was passed down to her,

too. All she can really do is locate anyone with magic and attack with the basic four

elements, fire, wind, water, and earth. Her brother was the one who really got the magic.But when she was really mad, she could break things with her mind. Like once, a person

from school called her family weirdos and she broke the globe that was nearby.

But basically, her family was pretty weird.

"So is your brother ready? Your grandmother will kill me if we're not down there soon,"

Syaoran said, talking about his mother, Yelan.

"Heheabout thatummmwell, I can't find him" Kozue said.

Her little brother always got her in trouble. Oh how she hated that!

Sakura sighed. "I knew he would do this again. And I don't even feel his aurahe must

be covering it."

"I know what he must feel though. I hated theses parties too when I was young," Syaoransaid.

A green-eyed boy sighed deeply as he was sitting on a branch of a tree. He was staring at

a little lake in front of him, glimmering in the sunlight. Soft breezes went by and his

already ruffled dark-brown hair with light brown highlights blew around in the breeze.

He was dressed similar to the rest of his familyand also similar to his life. All formal.He had what his father, Syaoran, was wearing. Black pants, a green dress shirt and a

black suit jacket.

'You'd think my family would have found this hiding place by now, I've hid here some

many times,' he thought, 'Why does everybody have to make a big deal out of my

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"Don't we all?" a gentle voice that made the boy's heart jump said.

"Himikodon't scare me like that," the boy said gruffly.

The girl, Himiko, just giggled. "My Otou-san is right. You act a lot like your father."

"Well just stop all your mind reading on me."

"Shun, you should really lighten up," Himiko said leaning against the tree.

"Mind your own business" Shun answered.

Himiko just smiled sweetly up at him and giggled. Shun never understood why his best

friend didn't flinch when he made a rude remark. Everyone else got scared. Maybe that's

why she was his best friend. They've been together since they were young.

"What's so funny?" Shun asked.

"Well you've been up there all day that your parents are going nuts trying to find you."

"I've better get down there then," he replied jumping down.

For the first time he noticed what his friend was wearing.

Instead of her sneakers, usual jeans and tanktop or shirt, Himiko was wearing a powder

blue dress with spaghetti straps. The skirt reached down to her feet, which had blue

sandals. Her usual black, wavy hair that she usually kept in a loose ponytail was up in a

loose bun. A long strand of hair fell near her eye making the hairstyle look much morefashionable. Her outfit matched with her soft blue eyes.

Shun didn't notice he was staring and Himiko waved her hand in front of his face. Shunfinally woke up and looked away. Why did he just stare at her like that? Anyway, it was a

good thing Himiko wasn't reading his mind at that moment.

"What's wrong? Are you sick? You're kind of red," Himiko said worriedly, examining his

face.

"Mind your own business," he said looking away.

"Then we should be going back to the mansion," Himiko explained.

Their footsteps echoed through the empty halls as they headed to the ballroom. It wasn't

actually a ballroom but it was the place where they have special parties. As they walked

in, there were already lots of people there, mostly Yelan's friends or Li family friends.Classical music was playing in the background of all the talking and laughing.


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Shun noticed his parents coming to them.

"Oh nohere come my parents," Shun said.

Himiko just giggled.

"Ohthank goodness you found him" Sakura sighed.

"Sorry if he caused trouble for you," Syaoran said half joking.

"Oh no, it's okay. I found him when I was walking here," Himiko replied.

Sakura and Syaoran smiled slyly.

Suddenly a blue haired man with glasses and a woman with gentle, violet eyes walked in.

"Oh nonot him" Syaoran groaned.

Himiko and Sakura laughed.

Even after all these years, Syaoran still thought Eriol was annoying. Well, at least they

were really good friends now. They were much closer now than when they were kids.

"Himikothere you are. Why did you suddenly run off without us?" the woman asked.

Himiko turned bright red. "OhISorry Okaa-san"

Tomoyo looked at her and Shun closely and then after a while smiled.

"KAWAII!"

"Tomoyo please" Sakura said nervously.

Everyone except Shun sweat dropped.

"Huh?" Shun asked confused.

"Oh just ignore hershe gets that way sometimes" the man beside Tomoyo said,

"Sohow are my TWO lil' cute descendants?"

"Eriol, don't call me that" Syaoran growled.

"Don't call me that either," Shun said.

But Eriol ignored them. He went over to Shun and gave him a "noogy."


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"So how is my second lil' cute descendant on his birthday?" Eriol asked.

"Very disturbed and bothered" Shun said fixing his hair.

"My, aren't we acting like your father"

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?" Syaoran shouted.

Everybody around them stopped what they were doing and stared at them in shock. Lifamily members, especially the Li Clan Leader, Syaoran, should behave formal and

polite, not shouting at the top of his head.

"Otou-san, you shouldn't shout in public," Shun said dully.

Syaoran sweat dropped.

"He's right you know. Your son knows more than you, Xiao Lang," a feminine voicesaid.

Syaoran froze.

"Sorry" he mumbled.

A woman in Chinese robes stepped in. She had raven black hair and a pale face. Though

she was older, Yelan still had her gift of controlling her son...out of loveright?

She turned to the people, "Please excuse my son. Continue on with what you were

doing."

Everyone stared for one more minute then started talking again.

"Xiao Lang, does it hurt if you're on time for once?" she asked frustratingly.

"Sorry"

"How can you be late when a lot of people are here to see your family?"

"Sorry"

"I didn't expect this from youbefore you usually were always on time."

"I said I was sorry."

She gave him a stern look and sighed. "The party will be starting in a few minutes

please be ready." Then she walked away.


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"I think you got all the lateness from me, Syaoran. I'm so sorry," Sakura said.

"I think so, too," Eriol said.

Syaoran and Tomoyo kept in their laughter.

Sakura sweat dropped. Sure she still was late for a lot of things, but hey, they didn't have

to rub it in. Mou

"Excuse me but where's Spinel Sun?" Shun asked suddenly.

"Oh he's by your sister and Kero-chan, over there," Tomoyo said pointing.

Shun and Himiko walked towards the big table.

"Shun! Where have you been?" Kozue hissed.

"Out," he said simply taking a seat next to her. Himiko sat in the chair on the other side

of Shun.

"I've been looking all over for you!" Kozue whispered angrily.

"Sorry."

"Is that all you can say after you almost got me into trouble?"

"Wellyeah"

Kozue sighed. Her little brother was always like this. She looked at Himiko who was

smiling through the whole time. She was glad Himiko was there. They were best friendseven though Kozue was older. Himiko always seemed like a little sister to her. When

their parents would get together, it would take hours before they finally left so Kozue and

Himiko always gossiped and talked. They knew each other's deepest secretwhich guythey liked. Long ago, Kozue admitted that she liked Zaka little bit. And when she asked

who Himiko liked, Himiko suddenly blushed deep red and wouldn't tell. But Kozue

forced it out of her.

'I can't believe Himiko would like that little brat of a brother of mine,' Kozue thought.

She heard a loud "Ahem" from Himiko and she knew instantly that Himiko had once

again used her mind reading. Kozue looked at her and sweat dropped. Himiko was

glaring at her.

"Himiko!" a cheery voice called out.

"Not this thing again" Shun muttered.


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"Hey! I'm not a THING!" A little, yellow, stuffed thingI mean a yellow creature with

wings popped out of nowhere with food in his mouth, "You know, kid, you're really

turning into your father. Or maybe even worse," Kero said in between chews.

"I've heard that before," Shun said glaring at Himiko.

Himiko smiled.

A little black cat creature with wings also popped out. "Master Shun, I finished that book

you wanted to borrow."

"Thanks Spinel Sun. I'll pick it up next time," Shun answered.

Shun was one of those quiet but smart ones. He liked reading whenever he had the timeand Suppi liked reading too, so they got along very well, unlike Shun and Kero.

"Who cares about reading? IT'S PARTY TIME! LET'S EAT ALL THE SNACKS!" Keroshouted, "By the way, Himiko-chan, have you made those delicious chocolate brownies

for me yet?"

"SorryI didn't have time, Kero-chan," Himiko said.

"NOOOOO! Oh welljust make them soon!" Kero said. Then he flew off eating more

food.

"Kozue, how are things going with your boyfriend?" Himiko asked later on hinting about

Zak.

"I don't have one," she answered casually.

"Figures" Shun muttered.

"HEY! It's not like you have a girlfriend!" Kozue replied.

"Whatever"

"Well, she's right you knowyou don't have one," a voice said behind them.

They looked behind them and saw a boy around their age. He was fourteen years old, ayear older than Shun and Himiko, and a year younger than Kozue. Basically, he was in

the middle. He had black hair that fell onto his ruby red eyes. He was also wearing

something formal.

"Who asked you, Toji?" Shun said.


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The boy, Toji, rubbed the remark off. "Sorry I'm late, my parents were late coming

home."

He pointed to his parents who came in and walked towards Sakura, Syaoran, Tomoyo andEriol.

"Meiling, what took you so long?" Syaoran asked grumpily.

"I just got in from work. Jeez" the ruby eyed girl with long black hair said.

She was wearing one of the traditional Chinese dresses and her usual long pigtails were

in two buns on each side of her head.

"Sorry we're late" her husband said, "Meiling got so wrapped up in her hair."

"Kaji, I was not!"

Meiling and Kaji were now married and had one child. Toji.

"Never mind" Syaoran muttered.

"Kaji, where's Toji?" Eriol asked.

"He's over there with his 'group'."

"Isn't that cute how Shun, Kozue, Himiko, and Toji are best friends?" Sakura said, "It

reminds me of how we were like."

"Hi Auntie," Meiling said as Yelan walked towards them.

"Everybody's here, okaa-san," Syaoran said.

"Well almost everybody," Yelan said.

"What do you mean? Everyone WE invited are here."

"Everyone is here except one family"

"And who is tha-"

"We're here!" a man said with his wife and kid standing next to him, "Ahand I see thatthe famous leader is here as well." He sneered at Syaoran.

"What took you so long, Yurushi? We were waiting!" Yelan said sharply.

"What areyou doing here, Yurushi?" Syaoran replied gruffly.


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"Well, we were invited of course," Yurushi's dark brown eyes darted to each person in

Syaoran's group. His eyes stopped at one person.

"So, this is the famous Cardmistress. Well Syaoran, it seems that you've finally foundsomeone," he said, "that's a surprise."

Syaoran glared at him.

"Syaoran, don't start this again," Sakura whispered next to him, "Don't get mad again."

Yurushi's wife sighed. "This is getting quite annoying. Let's all just be friends."

"I agree with Megumi," Meiling said, "Don't let this stupid competition start again. It was

bad enough when we were kids."

"We're not here for a competition. We're here to wish a happy birthday to the future Li

leader," Yurushi said glaring at Syaoran.

"Alright, alright everybody. Let's all calm down." Yelan said, "You two are cousins and

you WILL get along as long as I'm around. This silly feud between the two of you has gotto stop. You've been like this ever since you were kids. We don't approve of fighting

within the family, you know."

Feeling the tension from where his parents were, Shun decided to go see what was

wrong.

"I'll be back," Shun said and he walked to where his parents were.

"Hey wait up!" Himiko said behind him.

"Ohthey're here," Shun said simply as he got to where his parents were.

"Hello," Himiko said politely, not knowing who these new people were.

"Happy birthday," Yurushi said emotionless.

Shun nodded.

"You can at least say thank you, you selfish, spoiled baka," Yurushi's son said coldly.

"Ryu! Mind your manners!" Megumi scolded

Shun stood there and rubbed the remark off. "It's ok. I get that a lot."

Shun and Ryu glared at each other.


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Eriol sighed. "It's like another Syaoran and another Yurushi."

Himiko sighed. Did Shun have to fight with everybody? "Shun, stop it," she said.

It was then that Ryu noticed Himiko. He suddenly put on a cute smile.

"Hello. I believe we haven't met yet," he said to her, pushing Shun aside.

"Oh. I'm Hiiragazawa Himiko. Nice to meet you," she replied.

"I'm Li Ryu. (A/N: Remember, his father is Syaoran's cousin.) May I call you Himiko?"

"Eriol, Ryu is trying to flirt with her! Our only daughter! The one that looks so kawaii

with Sakura and Syoaran's son, Shun!" Tomoyo whispered to her husband.

"Shhhwe can't get between in their affairs."

"Demowhat about Shun? I know she likes her."

"She's thirteen, she'll handle it."

"I hope you're right."

"Ummok" Himiko responded.

Shun stared at Himiko and Ryu.

'What the heck is he trying to do? Trying to get me jealous? Why would I be jealous? ItsHimiko's life, she can flirt with anyone she wants toright? Anyway, why would I

care? But why do I feel angry all of a sudden. I feel like punching that baka! Why?

Kuso '

Shun made a fist. Anger was boiling up inside of him.

Syaoran felt his son's confusion.

"Okaa-san, start your speech now," he said, purposely interrupting Himiko and Ryu.

"As you wish." Yelan went to the front of the big room where a microphone was, whileeverybody went to sit down. Ryu sat with his parents at a table, while still staring at

Himiko. Himiko went to sit back at the table with Shun following her angrily.

"What's wrong?" she asked him as they neared the table.

Shun turned away. "It's nothing."


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"I hope everyone is enjoying the party and the food so far," Yelan said into the

microphone.

A few people nodded and a muffled "The food's great!" came from Kero.

"As all of you know this joyous celebration is all for my grandson and future Li leader,Shun. Today, he is finally thirteen." Yelan continued.

People looked at where Shun was sitting while he tried not to look up at them. He felt

Ryu's jealous glare looking at him.

"So let's all be joyous and eat our fill," Yelan concluded.

Everybody cheered.

"That baka gets all that he wants. He's not even appreciating it!" Ryu said angrily to his

parents as they ate.

"Ryu, don't say that. He just doesn't want attention. Sakura told me that he's becoming

much like his father. Maybe even worse," Megumi said, "But even though Syaoran wascold at times, he had a very kind heart. I'm sure Shun will be the same."

"Syaoran was never kind. I don't understand why he became the Li leader," Yurushi

muttered.

Megumi sighed. "This really has to stop soon, you know. Your jealousy will get the best

of you someday."

"Why would I be jealous of that no-good cousin of mine? I'm just saying that I should be

leader! The clan needs someone that's kind and encouraging, not a baka like Syaoran!"

"Please, you're setting a bad example to Ryu. He's already starting to dislike Shun

because he's taken the example of you hating Syaoran."

"He's not a bad example at all," Ryu spat.

"Meiling, what's the story of Yurushi and Syaoran?" Tomoyo asked at their table.

"Oh that's right. You've never met them have you?" Meiling asked.

Tomoyo shook her head no.

"Well ever since we were kids they've been competing at everything, at sports, martial

arts, everything. So when Syaoran got the job of getting the Cards, Yurushi started hatinghim more. Then when he heard that Syaoran became the Li leader and married Sakura,

the Card Mistress, he probably got even more jealous because Sakura's the strongest


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sorceress right now. And now here they are. Nothing's changed since we were kids. Me

and Megumi, Yurushi's wife, always said that they had to get over their competing. The

sad thing is that Megumi had an arranged marriage with Yurushi, so she didn't even havea chance to love anyone the right way."

Tomoyo listened carefully. "Jealousy can go a long way can't it?"

"Yup. Megumi's still tries to stop Yurushi from fighting with Syaoran. I feel sorry for

her."

Eriol poked into the conversation. "But Syaoran's came a long way since his childhood.Sakura changed him. Syaoran would never want to compete for something that's not

worth it," Eriol suddenly said.

"Why's Yurushi jealous of him anyway?" Kaji asked.

"WellI have no clue."

Everyone thought about this for awhile.

"Meiling are you telling everybody about my past again?" a voice said behind them.

Syaoran was there glaring at her with a stern face.

"No"

Syaoran just sighed. He sat down next to them.

"I don't understand why he hates me that much," he said.

"I don't understand why anyone would hate you," said Sakura sitting down with them.Sakura smiled. "Syaoran, you would never compete for anything that's not worth it

right?"

Meiling rolled her eyes. "Don't tell me you two are going to get all mushy now."

"What are you talking about? That would be sooo KAWAII!" Tomoyo said starry-eyed.

"Tomoyo calm down," Eriol said sweat dropping.

Kaji shook his head. "You guys just never change."

"Why the long face? The party was great! And we had lots of food!" Himiko asked Shun.

Himiko, Shun, Kozue and Toji were walking through the Li mansion. Himiko's parents

and Toji's parents were staying the night so the kids also had to stay. Toji would stay in


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Shun's room and Himiko would stay in Kozue's room. They were very used to this

because their parents would always spend the night since they were all best friends.

Besides, this made Himiko, Shun, Toji and Kozue all best friends too.

"I don't knowIt feels like something will go wrong"

"Don't worry nothing's wrong! You just have to lighten up a bit!" Toji said.

"He's always like this. Always thinking that something would go wrong," Kozue said,

"Relax, little brother, it's just you and your weird feelings."

"But-"

"No buts. I'm sleepy and right now all I want is to be on my bed."

They walked until they reached their rooms.

"Night"

"Himiko, why do you like that grumpy brother of mine?" Kozue asked when they both

got into their beds. Himiko had her own bed because she had slept over so many times

that Sakura and Syaoran decided to get her a bed in Kozue's room.

Himiko was silent in reply.

"I mean, he's always mean and selfish," Kozue continued, "and he never smiles or

anything."

"You wouldn't know. You're his sister," Himiko said at last.

"But really, there must be a reason."

Himiko sat up on her bed and looked at her friend. "Do you really want to know?"

"Yeah, sure."

"Well, when we were five years old, there were these older boys bullying me around.

They were around the age of eight or so I think. Anyway, they pushed me and I got hurt

and started crying. Shun came running up to them and threatened to fight. I never sawhim so angry," Himiko smiled at the memory, "they accepted the threats not knowing that

was he trained in martial arts. They got a bad beating."

"Kawaii"

"The thing is that I don't think he feels the same," Himiko sad sadly.


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"Don't worry, I think he does."

"Hmm? How?"

"Well think about it. He always protects you, always helping you, and you're the only girl

that's not family that he really talks to."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I see your class every day. The only person he talked to in your class is you."

"But you should see all the girls that want to talk to him," she mumbled.

Kozue giggled. "Yeah I know. I would never think that the other girls would want to flirt

with him."

"Maybe the flirting works. I mean, the other girls are a lot prettier than me."

"Himiko, think positive. Besides, does he flirt back to them?"

""

"See? Besides I don't think he knows how to flirt. But I really think he should lighten up."

"I know there's soft spot inside of him."

"How?"

"Well I can read his mind without him knowing you know."

Kozue laughed.

"Shun"

""

"Shun?..."

""

"Shun!"

"WHAT!"

Toji flinched. "SorryI just wanted to say happy birthdayjeez"


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"Sorry," Shun grumbled.

Toji also had his own bed in Toji's room. They were good friends after all, even though

Shun would never admit it.

"What is the matter with you?" Toji asked.

"nothing"

"Now I really think something's the matter with you. You're staring into space. Is it

something to do with the bad thing you think is gonna happen?"

"yeah"

"Well what?"

"Don't tell anyone about it.but I have a feeling that it's got to do with Himiko"

"What? Really?"

"Yeah"

"So you're gonna watch over her now right?"

"Why would I do that?"

"Because"

"Do you know something I don't?" Shun glared at him.

"HeyI thought you'd notice by now. Sorry my mistake."

"Notice what?"

"You really don't know?"

"Huh?"

"Jeez you are slow at realizing emotions."

"What are you talking about!" Shun was getting irritated.

"Hey sorry, but you should really find out yourself."

"JUST TELL ME DAMMIT!"


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"Ok, okdon't you..love her?"

"Why would you think I love her? Don't you know that it's always wrong to assume

things?"

"Look, the main thing is, do you love her or not? It just seems that you do, but if youdon't thenshe'll be heartbroken"

"Why'd she be heartbroken?"

Toji sighed. "I knew you were clueless but this is ridiculous."

But Shun was still talking. "Why would I love her? Why would I ever love anyone? Love

is a stupid thing, it just gets in your wayLove is stupid"

"You think so?"

"well yeah"

"Tell your heart that."

Shun stared at the air. 'What did he mean? What does he know that I don't?'he laid down

on his bed annoyed. 'I hate it when people don't tell me everythingkuso'

'That girl.Himikoshe's something'Ryu thought as he sat alone at his desk in hisroom, 'But it looks like she's really close to that baka Shun. And he calls himself a Li!

Otou-san's right, Shun's family is a disgrace to the Li clan. Well, let's see what I can do

about those little emotions between Shun and Himiko.'He smirked to himself. 'This isgoing to be fun'

Chapter 2: The Evil Arouses Once Again

"Kozue."

"Kozue?"

"Kozue?"

"KOZUE!"

"WHAT!" Kozue sat up abruptly.

Himiko laughed. "Sorry, your parents are calling you. It's time for breakfast."

Kozue groaned. She was definitely not a morning person. She sighed and dressed up

while Himiko went downstairs to the breakfast table.


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Kozue wore her black capris, a white shirt, sneakers and a black visor cap. She was going

to hang out with Zak and her other friends after breakfast today since it was a Sunday.

She opened the door to the breakfast table where everyone already sat. She sat down nextto Toji and Himiko.

"Why'd we have to wake up so early?" Toji asked rubbing his eyes. He wasn't much of amorning person.

"What do you mean early? It's already 10:30," his mother said.

"Don't you usually wake up at 5 a.m. to train anyway?" Shun asked.

"But there's nothing to so today. I can train later. Do you always train at 5 a.m. every

single day?"

"Well yeah."

"Wow."

Shun just stared at his food. 'I bet he thinks I have no life,'he thought. He noticed thatHimiko was staring at him. He saw her shaking her head as if to say 'nobody thinks you

have no life!'Shun just looked away hoping that she'll get the message not to butt into his

head again.

'Why'd I go into his head again? I know he hates it. But lately, my powers are just going

by itselfI can't control if I wanted to read people's minds or not. I wonder what's

wrong.'Himiko wondered as she picked at her food.

The children noticed that their parents are unusually quiet this morning. Usually they

would be yakking away about old times.

'What's wrong with them?'Kozue thought.

Ryu ran and ran, trying to find an exit to this dark maze.

"Do you really want to teach that baka Shun a lesson?" asked a voice behind him. Ryu

whipped around, but no one was there.

"I know you do" the voice said again. Ryu was sure he heard it this time.

"Who are you!" he cried out into the darkness.

"I'm the one who can make the boy you hate suffer"

Ryu knew it was wrong to give in to this stranger he hadn't even seen. But picturing the

selfish Li suffering made the offer tempting.


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"Sakura, please be careful. After you guys told me what happened before, I can't imagine

it happening again," Kaji said.

"But Sakura must be stronger than when she first fought him! She could easily beathimright?" Tomoyo said worriedly.

"But he must surely know that she's stronger thoughwhy would he come back?

Sakura's like the strongest magician right now!" Meiling said.

"But he's coming! I know itthe premonition was clear," Sakura said.

"Sakura" Syaoran said worriedly. He pulled her close and hugged her. "Don't worry, Iwon't let anything happen."

"No Syaoranyou can't! I won't let you do this again for me," Sakura said crying silently

into his shirt, "The last time you fought him, youalmost"

Everyone was quiet.

"Soit's true then," a voice suddenly said at the door. It was Yelan, looking glum."Katana's really coming back..."

Toji, Himiko, Shun and Himiko were aimlessly walking around the house.

"So what do you want to do?" Toji asked.

"Whatever" Shun said.

"UmmmHow about if we go on a picnic? Too bad Kozue's out with Zak though,"

Himiko said.

"Did I hear something about food?" Kero asked suddenly popping out of nowhere.

"Yeah sure" Shun said.

Toji looked from Himiko to Shun. He got an idea. "UmmmI have to do something.

Why don't you two go?"

"Can I come to the picnic?" Kero asked.

"No. You have to help me."

"Are you sure you can't come?" Himiko asked.

"Nopesorry," Toji said. He winked at Shun.


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"H-Hey...What are you trying to do?"

"What are you talking about?" Toji asked innocently.

"H-Hey!"

"UmmI should get the food now. Hold on," Himiko said.

Toji smirked at Shun as Himiko went to the kitchen to get the food.

"Toji, I'm gonna kill you!" Shun said furiously.

"Why would you? It's not like you feel anything towards her or anything," he replied

slyly.

"I-I don't!"

"C'mon kid, it's so obvious. I've been around couples since I came out from the Clow

Book all those years ago. You're parents were so obvious. You and Himiko take afterthem," Kero said smirking.

"Shut up Kero, or else no pudding," Shun angrily said.

Kero immediately shut his mouth.

"I don't feel anything for her!" Shun yelled.

"Really?" asked a voice behind them.

"Ah Yukito-san," Toji said.

Yukito smiled and pushed his glasses up. There were three other people next to him.

Touya, Kokuru, and Hikaru.

Hikaru is Yukito wife and Touya's wife is Kokuru.

"How are you boys?" Hikaru asked.

"Awww they're talking about Shun and Himiko! KAWAII COUPLE!" Kokuru said.

"There's nothing between us!" Shun shouted.

"Gaki, calm downyou'll see it soon," Touya said, "Just like your gaki father."

"I SAID THERE IS NOTHING BETWEEN HIMIKO AND ME!" Shun shouted.


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"What about me?" Himiko said coming up behind him. She had the basket ready and he

could also see that she had changed her clothes too. She was wearing blue capris, a tank

top, and a blue cap. He glanced at the others next to him. They were all smirking. 'How

can they be smirking when I'm furious? This is NOT funny at all!'

"Where are you two going? Hikaru asked.

"Oh we're going on a picnic," Himiko explained.

"By yourselves?" Kokuru asked slyly.

"yeahwhy?" Himiko felt the tinge of red on her cheeks. 'How could I have just

noticed that we would be all by ourselves?'

"Let's go, Himiko," Shun suddenly said taking her hand. He dragged her away from the

group. Himiko was still carrying the basket by the handle.

The other people stood and watched them walk away, Himiko's long wavy black hair

trailing behind her.

"They really are a cute couple," Yukito said.

"Yeah I guess," Touya agreed.

"Wow, that's scary seeing Touya agree to that," Hikaru teased.

"I remember when he was all paranoid because he didn't like Syaoran," Kero explained.

"What ever happened to that overprotective brother?" Toji asked.

"Well, the Gaki's not half bad after allbut still, if he ever hurts Sakura" Touyastarted.

"Now that's the Touya we all know and love!" Kokuru said.

"Shun, where are we going?" Himiko asked noticing that he was holding her hand.

"Let's go to the garden outside," he said gruffly.

They walked to the garden in silence, with Shun still dragging her.

Himiko had to use all her power to not go into his head to see what was wrong and why

was he angry.

When they reached the door that led to the gardens outside Shun finally realized that he

was still holding her hand. He let go quickly.


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He felt a surge of emotion. But he wasn't sad, mad, happyhe didn't know what it was.

He once more felt blood rise to his cheeks, and his heart pumped harder. He didn't know

what was wrong. 'What the hell is this feeling!'

"S-Sorry" he stuttered trying to push the blood back down from his cheeks.

"I-It's okay" Himiko said trying to hide her blush.

Shun opened the door and in front of them were dozens and dozens of different kinds of

flowers. There was a big patch of grass in the middle of the garden with a cherry blossom

tree right in the center of it. Around the big patch of grass was a concrete walkway whereyou can walk around and see all the different flowers.

"Wow, I've never been to this part of the garden before!" Himiko exclaimed.

"Yeah, this is my part of the garden," Shun said relieved that she seemed to have

forgotten about what happened.

"It's so pretty!"

Himiko ran to the cherry blossom tree in the center. She turned to Shun, "Let's have the

picnic over here, under the tree."

He nodded and walked over while Himiko spread out the blanket on the grass and started

taking out all the food. While they ate, it was quiet for a while.

"Did you notice our parents this morning?" Himiko asked.

Shun was just staring at his food, not responding at all. He still had what Toji and Kero

had said fresh in his mind.

"Shun?" Himiko asked waving her hand in front of his face.

Shun woke up. "Wow, that's really works doesn't it?" Himiko teased.

"What did you say before?"

"Did you notice our parents? They weren't laughing or talking about old times and stuff

like that."

"That's true."

"What do you think is wrong?"

"I don't know. It feels really bad though."


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"I hope it's not that bad" Himiko said worried.

Shun looked at her. Her face was all sad and worried. "Don't worry, whatever happens,

I'll make sure no one hurts you" He suddenly realized what he had said. When helooked at Himiko, she had a surprised expression on her face.

"Or anyone else" Shun added quickly. 'Why the hell did I say that?'He turned bright

red.

Himiko stared at him for a while. 'No wayShun caring for someone else? Kozue was

wronghe does have a gentle side to him'

She smiled at him. "Arigatou Shun"

Ryu panted, sweat dripping from his face.

"Good job, son," Yurushi praised with no emotion at all. He walked off leaving his son inthe forest where they trained.

Ryu sat on a rock. His training clothes were soaked with sweat.

'He could've waited for me,'he thought silently.

He got up and walked to a spring. He cupped his hands and drank the fresh water. Ryu

felt disappointed.

'I could've done A LOT better today! What happened to me? I could tell that Dad was

disappointed.'

The truth was that the dream had been on his mind all day. He couldn't concentrate on histraining.

'What the heck is with that dream?'

He got really aggravated and frustrated. "Who the heck are you!"

He didn't hear anything respond, as he expected, just the shout bouncing from the trees

and echoing back to him. Suddenly there was a breeze and he heard a raspy whisper

coming from nowhere.

'Come back here at midnight and I'll tell youI'll tell you everything'

Ryu immediately got up and took out his sword.

'I'll even tell you how to win the girl's heart, if you wish.'


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"But who are you!" Ryu shouted.

'Come back here at exactly midnight'

Himiko's eyes popped open. She sat up and looked at the alarm clock and saw that it was

7:30am. Sunlight streamed into the room from behind her curtain.

"Shun...no"

She cried silently. That dream was the worst dream ever.

"It hurt to see you like thatIt hurt to see that Iwas the one causing you pain"

Later that Morning

"Syaoranhe's coming back" Sakura whispered into her husband's ear. She hugged

him. Syaoran and Sakura were outside in their garden. The trees swayed in rhythmcausing a peaceful feeling. Syaoran hugged back.

"Don't worry. Nothing will happen to you," Syaoran answered.

"No SyaoranI won't let you-"

Sakura didn't get to finish. She was entrapped in her husband's sweet kiss.

'Himiko'

Shun closed his eyes. He always felt peaceful during this time of the day. He wouldalways sit on a branch of this tree, it was his favorite spot for peace and quiet.

'How come I always see her now? What's wrong with me? Why do I keep seeing her?'

"Shun?"

Shun jumped at the sound of the voice. His face looked like a tomato and he glared at the

person.

"STOP SNEAKING UP ON ME!" Shun shouted angrily.

Himiko looked serious. No giggling at all. Shun even noticed that she looked upset.

Himiko upset? No way

"I-I'm sorry" Himiko responded looking down.

Shun jumped down from the tree in front of Himiko.


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"Himiko what's-"

Himiko's eyes were almost to tears. Shun's heart ripped. He grabbed her by her shoulders.

"Himikowhat's wrong?" he asked.

She was silent.

"Himikolook at my eyeswhat's wrong?"

When she didn't move, Shun touched held her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"What's wrong?" he asked again.

Himiko was lost in his eyes. Dark green, with a tint of amber. The most perfect eyes in

the world. Gentle, serious, concerned eyes. But the dream kept on coming back. She

couldn't forget how his eyes were in the dream. They were sad, and offendedlike hehad just given up on life.

"Himiko, what's wrong?" he asked again.

'Should I tell him? He seems so worried. NoI shouldn't tell him. It was just a dream.But how could I get so freaked out about one simple dream?'

"Himiko!"

She pulled away from his strong arms and looked away.

"It's nothing," she said.

"Himiko, it's not nothing! You're in pain, I can sense it! Please just tell me what's

wrong!"

'Why is he so worried?'

"I told you it's nothingbut promise me one thing" she said softly.

"Wh-what?"

"don't ever cry"

And with that she ran away. Shun stood there, dumbfounded.

"What the heck is going on?"


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As Shun was about to go inside, he spotted his mom and dad in their garden. He walked

towards them.

"What's wrong?" Syaoran asked as his son got nearer.

Shun was silent. He looked from his mom to his dad. They looked distressed.

"Shun, what's wrong?" Sakura tried to say happily.

Shun noticed his mother trying to be happy. He sighed.

"If something's bothering you, don't keep it in. It'll only get worse," Shun advised.

Sakura was taken aback. 'My son is wiser than me'

"Thank you" Sakura said gratefully.

Shun nodded and smiled. The only time he ever smiled was when he was alone with his

parents, or when he was alone with Himiko.

"Now, what did you want, son?" Syaoran asked.

Shun blushed. "Umm"

Sakura and Syaoran looked at each other with knowing faces.

"Is it about Himiko?" Sakura asked, smiling.

Shun blushed deeper. He was used to his parents knowing everything before he says it.

"What about her?" Syaoran asked, amused at his son's reactions.

"Sheshe's acting weird today"

"How so?"

Shun retold what happened a few minutes ago.

"Hmmmher aura did seem a weaker than usual," Syaoran said.

"Shun, she's probably upset about something," Sakura said.

"But, why would she say 'don't ever cry'?" Shun asked.

"She probably had a dream or vision about you crying," Syaoran said.


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"Why would she care so much about me crying?"

"She probably hated to see you cry," Sakura added.

"Huh? Why?"

Syaoran smiled at his son's confused face.

"Don't worryyou'll find out all your answers soon," Syaoran said patting his son's back,"I know what you're going through."

"Huh?"

Sakura laughed. "C'mon you guys, let's go inside now."

Sakura and Syaoran walked inside their house with a confused Shun following behind

them.

'What was that dream?'Himiko thought as she ran. She ran so hard that her musclesstarted burning. She passed curious passer-bys, happy children, and busy stores as she ran

through the streets. 'ShunIyou'Her mind was confused with the dream. 'Thatdream hurt so much.'She felt tears coming to her eyes. 'I have to tell himhow I feel

That I love hi-'

Suddenly she felt herself bump into another person. The person fell.

"Oh I'm so sorry!" Himiko quickly apologized. She gasped. The person was no other

than

"Ryu!"

"Hehsurprised to see me?" he asked getting up.

"Ummmno it's just thatwell"

"Why are you running through the streets like that?" Ryu teased.

"No you see" 'I feel scared to be near him.'

"Hey, wanna get something to eat?"

"NoI meansorry I can'tsorrybye"

Then Himiko started running again.


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She reached a kid park. It had swings, benches, and a jungle gym. She sat down

breathlessly on a swing. Then she looked around. No one was there. It was empty.

'I remember this place. This is where Shun and I used to play.'

She closed her eyes.

(FLASHBACK)

"You can't catch me, Shun!" a little Himiko shouted happily.

"Himiko" an angry little Shun said.

"Oh c'mon! Lighten up! You can't be serious all the time!"

"Oh finego run" he said grumpily.

"Yay!"

Little Shun started to chase her through the grass, past the swings and around the jungle

gym. Suddenly Shun tripped and fell.

"Shun!" Little Himiko yelled as she ran to where he fell.

"I'm fine," he said nonchalantly.

He tried to get up but he flinched and couldn't. There was blood trickling down his leg.

"Shun! You're bleeding!" little Himiko said. She covered her eyes. It was a very big cut

and it was bleeding badly.

"What's wrong?" Shun asked.

"Wowyou're brave! I would be crying right now!"

"I never cry"

(END OF FLASHBACK)

Himiko opened her eyes. Tears flowed out.

"You better not cryeverIt hurts so much to see you cry, ShunIt's hurting meright now, just remembering"


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"Tomoyo, it's alright, nothing's going to happen to Himiko," Eriol said. He and Tomoyo

were sitting side by side on the couch. Tomoyo was in tears, still upset about what

Sakura's dream. Eriol hugged her tenderly.

"It's not only that! Sakura and Syaoran are in trouble as well. I can't stand to think what

would happen if they got hurt! And then there's you! You will go and help them as well!Can you promise me that you're not going to fight Katana?" Tomoyo cried.

"Tomoyo, you know I can't do that. I have to help them"

"I know. I'm acting selfish."

"No you're not. You're just worried," Eriol said.

"It's all because of Katana! He's the one that I hate!" Tomoyo cried into his shirt.

Eriol comforted her.

Suddenly Tomoyo stopped crying. She felt a deep pain inside her.

"What's wrong?" Eriol asked.

"Eriolmy daughter's in pain"

Eriol stared at her. Then they both got up and went to find Himiko.

"YOU MADE HER CRY!"

"No! I said that I thought she might start to cry!"

Kozue was frantic when Shun told her about Himiko. They were in Kozue's room, she

was lying on her bed and looking at her younger brother and Shun was sitting in her

chair.

"Wow, Gaki Jr. I didn't think you're heart was that cold" Kero said. Unfortunatelyfor Shun, Kero was also there next to Kozue.

Shun sighed. "I didn't make her cry! And my name isn't Gaki Jr.!"

Kozue sat on her bed. "Look, you just make sure you don't break her heart or cause her

pain or anything like that!" she said pointing at her brother.

"Why? I didn't even do anything!" he said grumpily.

"Unfortunately I can't tell you why! But, I can tell you this! I don't know why she would

defend you when I said you were cold-hearted! I told her that you were a grumpy know-


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it-all, but she said you showed a side to her that you never showed to others. But, right

now it's impossible to believe."

Shun glared at her sister. "I didn't do anything!"

"Look Shun, you're my little brother. I'm just advising you not to hurt this girl like you'vehurt every other girl in school. I'm just looking out for you."

"You know nothing about school. Those are just rumors!"

"Shun, just don't hurt her, you hear?"

"I suggest Gaki Jr. to lighten up a bit, too," Kero added.

"My name is NOT Gaki Jr.! And stop telling me what to-" Shun stopped at mid-sentence.

He got a painful stab inside him. It felt like someone had stabbed him with a sword.Suddenly he got an image of Himiko in his head.

"Shun? You okay?" Kozue asked waving her hand in front of him.

"JeezHe gets weirder and weirder. Just like his father," Kero mused.

Shun snapped out of it. He held his chest, where it hurt. It was right over his heart.

"SHUN! What's wrong?" Kozue said worriedly.

"Kid, talk to us!" Kero shouted.

He stood up. "I gotta go. Himiko's in pain." Then he ran out of the room and out of thehouse before anyone could asked what was wrong.

'Himikowhat's wrong? Why are you acting this way? Why are you in pain? Did I dosomething?'Shun ran as fast as he could following her aura.

"Eriol, where is she?" Tomoyo asked running as fast as she could, following her husband.

Eriol felt her aura. "Follow me!"

They kept on running until they reached a small park. Tomoyo remembered the park. It

was the park where she and Sakura had taken Shun and Himiko to when they were kids.

They heard sobbing.

"There she is!" Tomoyo whispered.

Eriol held her back.


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"What?"

Eriol pointed. "Look"

Shun had just ran into the park through some bushes and was panting in front of Himiko.

Eriol quickly pulled her wife and himself behind some bushes.

"AwwwwEriol! KAWAII!" Tomoyo whispered with stars in her eyes.

Eriol just sweat dropped and watched.

Shun stood in front of Himiko's swing, panting hard. He had run as fast as he could to get

here.

"Sh-Shun?" Himiko whispered.

"Himiko."

"What are you doing here?" Himiko asked.

"I could ask the same question."

Himiko looked down.

"Himiko, please, tell me what's wrong!"

"Shun"

"Himiko tell me!"

"I can't"

"Why? Did I do something? Did I cause you pain? What did I do?" Shun saiddesperately.

"No"

"Then what's wrong?"

"Icaused you pain"

"What? What are you talking about?"

Himiko stood up from the swing.


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"Shun"

"What's wrong? Tell me what's wrong."

"I can't say itit hurtseven to rememberI don't know whyit hurts this muchIt's

my fault that you"

Himiko broke down crying. Tears fell to the ground. And her eyes were wet with sadness.

"Shun, it's all my fault"

"Himiko"

Shun couldn't bear to see her like this. He felt drawn to her for some unknown reason.

Then Shun suddenly put his arms around her, hugging her, consoling her. He whispered

gently into her ear.

"Look, I know you won't tell me what the matter isbut, whatever happensI'll be here

for you."

Himiko nodded and calmed down a bit. She held onto Shun gratefully.

"Thank you"

'Let's just hope that dream won't happen'

Tomoyo had tears in her eyes.

"Eriolthat's so magical!" she whispered.

Eriol grinned. "Looks like our little girl isn't so little anymore."

"And can you imagine Shun doing that? The cold-hearted, mean, selfish, cruel Shun we

know and love?"

"I think I can get used to this Shun I'm seeing now better."

Tomoyo nodded in agreement.

Shun and Himiko stayed in their positions, not wanting to leave.

Himiko felt Shun's sweet breath on her and she liked how it felt when Shun's strong arms

held her. She felt protected and safe.

Shun was also liking this moment. He loved Himiko's gentle touch and the way her hair

ruffled across his face in the breeze.


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Himiko looked into his eyes, taking in his dark emerald eyes with a tint of amber in them.

And Shun was looking straight into her eyes also admiring her sparkling, blue eyes.

Suddenly magnetism took action. Their lips went closer together and less space was inbetween them. Their thoughts went fuzzy, and they could only focus on one thingeach

other.

They got closerand closeruntil

"*ahem*"

They let go of each other and spun around to look at the person, both blushing their headsoff.

"Ryu!"

Tomoyo fell anime style. Eriol sweat dropped.

"Nooo! Just when it was about to get good!" Tomoyo squealed.

"Hehecalm down. I'm not sure if I want Himiko to start kissing already," Eriol said

fatherly.

"Oh so now you get all over-protected? C'monyou know you don't careit's Shun for

heavens sakes! It's not like he's going to do anything bad! Remember, Shun is just like

Syaoran. Syaoran wouldn't have the guts to do anything at age thirteen!" Tomoyo said.

Eriol sweat dropped. "I-I guess you're right"

"Darn Li Ryuhad to interrupt my daughter's special moment," Tomoyo muttered.

"Hey, he's just a kid."

Tomoyo was still fuming. "But he did that on purpose! He is sooo like Yurushi!"

Eriol sighed and patted her back. "Don't do anything drastic now to that poor kid."

"Ohohohohohohoho!"

"Ryu!" Shun said angrily.

Ryu looked at him coldly. "Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt a making out lesson?"

Shun and Himiko turned even redder. "HowHow dare you accuse us of doingsomething!" Shun yelled.


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"Yeah, we weren't doing anything!" Himiko said.

But Ryu tuned Himiko out of his head. "Stay out of this, Himiko. This is between me and

the unwanted Li."

"NANI!" Shun yelled angrily.

"I told youthe unwanted Li."

Shun made his hands into fists, trying to control his anger.

"Who gives you the right to say that!"

"Well think about it. No one in the family wants a complaining, cold-hearted, cruel, rude,

arrogant"

"Shut up!"

Ryu smirked. "I guess you admit that you're a cold-hearted person."

"Fine I admit that. But I'm not always cold-hearted like you are always jealous"

Ryu narrowed his eyes. "Don't dare start with me."

Shun didn't say anything. He was too steamed. Himiko watched, hoping nothing would

happen.

"Alrightit's time to settle this," Ryu said taking out his sword.

"Let's" Shun used magic to take his sword out as well.

"No! Stop this!"

Shun and Ryu looked at her. She was trembling so violently.

'This reminds me of my dream'Himiko wondered. "Pleasestop this"

Shun stared at her and put his sword away. "Fineit's stupid to fight here anywayare

you okay, Himiko?" he asked.

Himiko nodded, still trembling. Then she smiled warmly at Shun. "Thank you."

Shun blushed wildly.

'Li Shun'Ryu looked at Shun. 'and Hiirigazawa Himikothe girl I loved from the

moment I saw her'Ryu looked at Himiko. 'theylove each other'


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"DAMN YOU LI SHUN!" Shun and Himiko looked at Ryu's sudden outburst.

"What the hell did I do now?" Shun asked.

He glared at him, "You" then he stared at Himiko, "and her"

Himiko blinked. "Huh?"

"I hate you Li Shun" and with that Ryu ran away, his heart broken.

Chapter 5:

Sakura sipped her tea. "So Tomoyo, is Himiko feeling any better?"

"She was feeling really bummed out about something the other day," Meiling added.

Tomoyo nodded. "Yes. She's feeling better. But Eriol and I can't figure out why she wasso sad."

"But you said that she told Shun all about it right?" Meiling asked.

"Not exactly. Shun found her crying and he comforted her, but I don't think Shununderstood what she was talking about."

"Shun said that he was really worried about her," Sakura said.

"Ah, sweet young love," Meiling said.

Tomoyo giggled. "It was so kawaii too! My daughter was all crying and Shun was being

such a gentleman."

"That reminds me of two certain people," Meiling said eyeing Sakura.

Sakura blushed. "Well, Shun is a lot like Syaoran."

"What do you mean? They're practically the same!"

Tomoyo sighed. "I just hope everything goes okay at school today."

"I guess their week off was full of surprises wasn't it?" Meiling asked.

"Yeaha LOT of surprises" Sakura whispered.

Meiling and Tomoyo looked at each other with worry.

"Don't worry, Sakura. Everything will be ok," Tomoyo assured herself and her friends.


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Sakura smiled. "You guys are right. Everything will surely be alright"

The three friends continue talking in Tomoyo's living room.

"Shun, you go on ahead. You don't need your sister to walk you to school anymore,"

Syaoran said sweat dropping, "You'll be late if you don't go. Your sister woke up lateagain. I bet she'll be late for the rest of her high school days, like your mother." He

chuckled.

Shun nodded. "UmmOkay."

Shun was about to walk out the door when Kozue hollered from the top of the stairs."HEY SHUN!"

"What?"

"TELL HIMIKO I WANT TO TALK TO HER LATER! TELL HER TO MEET ME ATLUNCH BY THE CHERRY TREES!"

"Fine! Stop screaming! By the way, when are you gonna start going to school on time?"

"SHUT UP!"

Shun was already out the door, lost in his thoughts.

'Himiko'

(A/N: Shun is in seventh grade, Himiko is in seventh grade, Toji is in eighth grade andKozue is a ninth gradera freshman in high school. Shun and Himiko are in the same

class. Shun, Himiko and Toji go to the same school. But Toji is in eighth grader. Kozuegoes to a high school which is next to the middle school. But when they have lunch, there

isn't a fence dividing the schools, so they can have lunch together. I hope that was

understandable. _)

"Hey, Shun!" Toji called him over. He waited for him in front of the school.

Shun ran up to him.

They were both wearing their uniforms, including the students around them. The girls'had to wear navy blue skirts [which they of course rolled up], a white cotton short sleeve

shirt with the school name written on it, a navy blue vest and navy blue knee socks withblack school shoes, but of course some of them wore high heeled ones. The boys had

plainer uniforms. They had to wear a white cotton shirt with the school's name on it, a

navy blue tie, [which most of them hate wearing and they wear it loosely around theirneck] sneakers, and navy blue pants but most of them [including Toji and Shun] wear it

like baggy pants, but not that baggy. In both uniforms, they were supposed to tuck in the


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white shirts and look 'presentable' but of course they leave it out and the teachers think

they look 'horrid.'

Toji smiled as he came up to him. "Early as usual?"

"Yeah," Shun said.

Toji noticed some girls staring at Shun.

He chuckled. "Looks like you're quite popular."

Shun looked around. "Where's Himiko?"

"Isn't it weird? She's not here," Toji said. They sat on the steps in front of their school.

"I heard from my parents that she wasn't feeling well," Toji explained. "Do you think she

stayed home? Did anything happen when you saw her yesterday, Shun?"

Shun just stared into the sky. 'What's wrong with her? What did I do?'

Toji sweat dropped. "SHUN?" he shouted into his ear.

Shun immediately covered his ears. "WHAT?"

People around them stopped and stared.

"Hey, calm down. I just asked if anything was wrong with Himiko when you saw her,"

Toji said.

Shun looked sadly at the ground. "She was"

*BRRIIIIINNGGGG*

"We've better get to class before we get detention," Toji said.

"I guess we should meet at the usual place, near the cherry tree. My sister's gonna be

there waiting for Himiko," Shun said.

Toji nodded and they went to their separate classes.

"Kimo Chang."

"Here."

Shun stared out the window as the teacher took role. He liked where he sat, way in the

back corner where no one can see him. But of course he still felt the eyes of girls staring


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at him. He took a glimpse at the seat next to him which was still unoccupied. Himiko still

wasn't there.

"Ruki Han."

"Here."

Of course he felt the staring eyes of some girls on his back but he learned to ignore that.

"Himiko Hiiragazawa."

No cheerful voice responded.

"Himiko? I guess she's absent."

After checking if everyone was there, the teacher started class. Halfway through the

lesson, suddenly a person walked into the room.

"Himiko, do you know what time it is?" the teacher roared.

Students around the room whispered.

"She's gonna get it"

"He's the toughest teacher when it comes to getting to class on time"

"I feel sorry for her"

"Silence!" the teacher shouted to the class, "I asked what time it was, Ms. Hiiragazawa!"

Himiko glanced at her watch. "8:46am."

"And what time did you have to get here?" the teacher asked.

Himiko didn't flinch like most students would. She just stared at the teacher. "8:00."

"Therefore, arriving after the due time you're supposed to be present makes you" the

teacher motioned her to finish.

"late" Himiko finished.

"And what do you have to say for disturbing my class?"

"Sorry Mr. Chen."

"You have detention after school today for an hour."


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Himiko nodded.

"Please take your seat."

Himiko walked to her seat next to Shun and sat down.

Shun gaped as he saw her face. Her eyes were red and watery, her hair was halfway

combed, and most of all she didn't have a smile on her face.

"Himiko, are you alright?" Shun whispered.

As soon as she heard his voice she turned to look at him. She smiled. "I'm alright."

Shun didn't believe her. "Kozue said to meet her at the usual place."

"Thanks."

"HEY! LI AND HIIRAGAZAWA! STOP TALKING!"

"Shut up, baka," Shun muttered.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY!"

"I said you're a 'baka'." [Now remember, they're in Hong Kong, not Japan. So people

there usually don't know Japanese. Baka means idiot in Japanese.]

Of course, the teacher being Chinese, didn't understand. "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!"

"It means baka."

"STOP SAYING THAT, OR ELSE YOU'LL REGRET IT!"

"Baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka baka"

"DO YOU WANT TO HAVE DETENTION WITH MISS HIIRAGAZAWA?"

"You tell me. I'm not the teacher.

The classmates looked at Shun with shock. They all wondered how he could talk back tothe teacher with a straight face. It looked like he was emotionless.

"THAT'S IT! YOU WILL HAVE DETENTION WITH HIMIKO AFTER SCHOOLFOR AN HOUR."

"Like I care" Shun said, still keeping a straight face.


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The class began whispering.

"He's gonna get it"

"He's so brave"

"DamnI wish I could do that."

Mr. Chen was red with anger. He slammed a book on his desk which immediately shutthe class up. It was so loud that it also made a piece of chalk fall from the blackboard

ledge and break.

"ALRIGHT FINE! YOU AND HIMIKO WILL HAVE DETENTION FOR AN HOUR

AFTER SCHOOL THIS WHOLE WEEK!"

Shun and Himiko nodded with straight faces.

Mr. Chen started the lesson again.

"Baka" Shun mumbled.

"Where is she?" Kozue asked herself. Luckily she had gotten to class right on time that

morning. Now it was lunchtime and she was sitting on a bench under the cherry tree. Thecherry tree was right in between the elementary school and the high school. That's why

they decided that it was the perfect place to meet for lunch.

"Hey Kozue."

Kozue looked up and saw Himiko. She sat down next to Kozue and took out her lunch.

"Hey. What took you so long?"

"The teacher" Himiko replied taking a bite out of her lunch.

"Himikowhat's wrong? I heard that you weren't acting like yourself."

Himiko stopped eating. "N-Nothing's wrong."

"Himiko, I know when you're lying. You always stutter."

"I-I'm n-not st-stuttering"

Kozue sweat dropped. "Look, just tell me now cuz you know you're gonna tell me sooner

or later."

'She's right. I can't hide anything from her.'Himiko thought. "Fine"


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"So what's the matter?"

"I-I had a dream."

"What kinda dream?"

"Promise not to tell anyone?"

Kozue rolled her eyes. "Of course! Have I ever told any of your secrets?"

"No"

"Soooo?"

Himiko told her all about the dream, every single detail. That Ryu was there, that Himiko

tried to kill Shun, and that Shun was crying.

Kozue was silent with shock.

"That's a really freaky dream," she said softly, "Especially seeing my brother cryingnow THAT'S freaky!"

Himiko smiled a little bit.

"Shun comforted me. He was so sweet. But I couldn't tell him about the dream even

though he asked me a million times," Himiko said.

"Now THAT'S scary! Shun being sweet. I'd love to see that day," Kozue joked.

"Shun has a heart, he just needs to show it more," Himiko argued.

"Alright, alright. But why do you look so down today when my brother comforted you

yesterday?"

"I just can't get it out of my mind."

Kozue was about to reply when she heard girl shrieks. She smiled to herself.

"I guess all the girls saw my brother," she said laughing.

"I guess"

"Hey don't look so down. Let's go see where he is."

"AHHH! Shun have lunch with me PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!"


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"No have lunch with me!"

"I HAVE A BETTER LUNCH!"

Shun sweat dropped. 'Not this again'

He was trapped. A bunch of girls crowded around him. He could barely breathe.

"Ack! Stop!" he tried to shout.

Toji stood outside the crowd of girls watching the scene. He sweat dropped and scratchedhis head in confusion.

"Even though he can act like a big jerk, the girls still love him. He doesn't even enjoy it

like I would! What's he got that I haven't?"

Suddenly he heard laughing behind him.

"You're jealous of SHUN! HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Kozue! Himiko!" Toji said.

"Don't worry, you'll find the girl for you soon, cousin," Kozue said giggling.

Toji sweat dropped. "Uhhthanks?"

"Now how will we get him out of this one?" Kozue asked.

"He's totally surrounded with girls," Toji said.

"We'll just have to think of something, right Himiko? Himiko?" Kozue looked at Himiko.She was fuming mad looking at the site with the crowd of girls.

Toji laughed. "Looks like someone here is having a jealousy attack."

"Shut up, Toji!" Himiko screamed.

She couldn't help being angry. The girls were just swarming all over him, wrapping their

arms around his arms, asking if he could have lunch with them. They didn't even knowhim like she did! They acted like they were all his girlfriends. She couldn't stand it.

Especially since Shun obviously didn't want to have lunch with them. Couldn't they take

"no" for an answer?

"Kozue, Toji! What are we doing just standing here? We should help him!" Himikoshouted.


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"Well, who knows, knowing my brother, I'd say that he'd probably like what's happening

to him right now," Kozue teased.

"You really think so?" Himiko asked, her voice trembling.

Kozue sweat dropped. "O-Of course not! I was just kidding!"

"Oh c'mon you girls, we should really help him out. He looks like he can't breathe," Tojisaid.

"Have any ideas?" Himiko asked.

They thought for awhile. Then Kozue grinned slyly.

"I HAVE ONE!" Kozue said excitedly.

"What is it?" Toji asked.

Kozue smirked mysteriously as she eyed Himiko.

Before Himiko could read what was on Kozue's mind, Kozue already started her plan.

"HEY YOU GIRLS!" she shouted to the group of boisterous girls crowding around her

brother.

The girls stopped and looked at Kozue.

"Hey isn't that Shun's sister?"

"She's so cool!"

"I wonder what she wants."

Kozue smiled.

"SORRY BUT YOU CAN'T HAVE MY BROTHER!"

The crowd of girls looked at each other in confusion.

"Why not?"

"Awww really?"

"WHY!"


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Shun looked at her sister in shock. 'What in the name is she talking about? God, pleasedon't let this be one of her crazy ideas.'

Unfortunately for Shun, he was right.

"NONE OF YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM BECAUSE..HE'S TAKEN ALREADY!"

The girls gasped in surprise.

"Whaaaaaatttt?"

"But if he was, there would be a rumor all around school by now!"

"Who's the lucky bitch?" the girls asked.

"N-No wait! That's not true! KOZUE!" Shun shouted.

Kozue ignored Shun.

"OH AND LOOK WHAT WE HAVE HERE! HERE'S THE LUCKY GIRL RIGHTNOW!"

Kozue grabbed Himiko and pulled her in front.

Himiko blushed madly. "W-What? B-But IKOZUE!"

The crowd of girls gaped at Himiko.

"What?"

"This is a joke right? Her? Himiko Hiiragazawa?"

"She's not worthy for you, Shun!"

"What do you see in thatbitch?"

"Kozue, that was a little harsh" Toji whispered to her.

"Don't worry, watch."

Tears were threatening to pour out of Himiko's eyes.

The crowd of girls noticed this and started laughing and pointing.

"Look! The nerdy bitch is crying!"


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"What a big baby"

"She's in seventh grade for god's sakes and she's crying?"

"HEY!"

Everything suddenly became quiet and they all looked at Shun, who had screamed.

He was furious. How dare they call her a bitch! She didn't even do anything!

"DON'T CALL HER THAT! IF ANYBODY'S A BITCH IT'S ALL OF YOU!" he said tothe crowd of girls. "NOW LEAVE HER ALONE!"

Everything was quiet.

Suddenly whispers came from the crowd of girls.

"Wow I guess it is true."

"He really does like her?"

"Wow"

They all left whispering, leaving Shun able to breathe.

"KOZUE!" Shun and Himiko shouted. Both of them were very red with angerand

embarrassment.

Toji and Kozue high-fived.

"What an evil plan! I wish I thought of that," Toji said.

"Ahahahaha! Well, no one can beat the queen of evil when it comes to evil plans!" Kozuesaid.

Shun and Himiko sweat dropped.

"Sorry you guys, I had to. Now Shun won't have all the girls swarming around him and

Himiko won't be so jealous," Kozue said.

"Kozue I'm gonna kill y-"

*BRIIIIIIINNNGGGGG*

The bell signaling that lunch was over cut Himiko off. Kozue sighed with relief.


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"W-Well, since it's in the past now, can we forget about the whole thing?" Kozue asked

nervously.

"No," they both replied.

"I'll get you back at home," Shun said.

Kozue sweat dropped. Shun, Himiko and Toji turned to go back to class. Kozue stoodthere for a second before turning around and going to the high school.

Shun, Toji and Himiko walked to their classes in silence. Himiko and Shun were in the

front and Toji was in the back.

"UmmmShun?" Himiko whispered.

"What?" he replied gruffly.

Himiko blushed. "Th-thanks forsaying that"

Shun blushed but said nothing.

Toji smiled as he witnessed the whole thing.

'Kozue, your plan worked!'

'Dumb schoolwhy'd it have to be so long?'Ryu thought as he walked home on an

empty street. The memory of catching Shun and Himiko about to kiss replayed in his

mind. 'DAMN THAT LI! Why does he always have everything when I'm stuck withnothing!'

"DAMN YOU SHUN!"

'So you hate him as much as I do'

Ryu looked around. The street was empty.

"Is it you again?"

Katana's shadow appeared once again in front of him.

'Do you still want revenge on Shun?'

"Yes!"

'Would you even kill him?'


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Ryu thought for a minute. 'Killing Shun is too harshshould I? No I shouldn'tit willget too hectic if I did. Besides, what about the clan?'Suddenly an image of Shun and

Himiko almost kissing popped into his mind.

"Yes!" he said not thinking.

Katana smiled. 'Excellent'

"Wait, why do you hate his family so much?"

'His parents and Iwelldidn't quite get along'

"Sowhat do I have to do?"

Katana smiled. His plan was going perfectly. But suddenly he felt an aura. He was about

to tell this stupid Ryu kid what he wanted to do when someone has to show up!

'I'll tell you next time we meet'

"What? Why not now?

But Katana was already gone.

Suddenly Ryu heard footsteps behind him. He saw Syaoran running up to him.

"KusoI lost him," Syaoran said.

He had just been around the block when he felt Katana's aura.

Syaoran finally noticed Ryu standing there. Ryu was staring at him with curious eyes.

'KUSO! It's Yurushi's kid!'Syaoran thought.

"Uhhhi"

Ryu just stared at him with angry and curious eyes.

'This kid is really like his father.'

"I'll have my revenge"

Syaoran looked at Ryu with confusion. "Huh?"

Ryu just glared back at him and then turned and ran away.


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'What's with that kid? Wait a seconddid he see Katana? The aura led right to here! Hemust've seen him!'

Syaoran quickly tried to catch up with Ryu. As Syaoran followed him around a corner, hecouldn't spot Ryu anywhere.

'Where the heck did he go?'

"Damn"

"Sakura, I don't get it. There's something about Yurushi's son. Ryu knows something"

Syaoran mused.

They were sitting on the couch in one their huge living rooms. Syaoran had just returnedfrom a meeting with the elders. The meeting was concerning the clan.

Sakura smiled. "Don't worry. We'll find out what's happening soon."

"I hope so"

"So how is the clan? Any problems?" Sakura asked.

"Not really. The only thing is that everyone's starting to panic. They all heard about yourdream. Everyone's starting to worry."

Sakura cuddled up beside him. She kissed him gently on his cheek. Syaoran wrapped his

arm around her waist, pulling her close.

"I'm worried about you, Syaoran. I don't want the past to happen againI caused you so

much pain" Sakura said sadly.

Syaoran stared at his wife's emerald eyes. "Don't you ever say that," he replied, "you

were never the cause. It was Katana's fault"

Syaoran's lips sought Sakura's. Their lips met and they kissed passionately.

After a while they pulled back.

"By the way, where's Shun?" Syaoran asked.

Sakura narrowed her eyes. "Kozue said he had detention! FOR THE WHOLE WEEK!When that boy comes home I'll"

Syaoran just chuckled and pressed his lips back on hers, which immediately shut the

mother up.


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"Thanks for bringing me home, Shun," Himiko said as they neared her front door.

They faced each other, staring at the other's eyes.

"Himiko, please tell me wha-"

Himiko put her finger on Shun's mouth to cut him off.

"Shun, Ijust can't tell youespecially you" she replied.

"What's that supposed to mean? We've been friends sinceforever! Why can't you tellme?" Shun asked.

Himiko smiled slightly.

"So you do care about me. At least in some way" Himiko said.

"Wh-Wha? Of course I care about you! Now tell me what's wrong or I'll-" Shun stopped

realizing what he had just said. 'Oh my god. Did I just say I cared about her?'

Himiko stared at him in wonder. Then she smiled. "Or you'll what?"

"I'llI'll" Shun turned bright red.

Their faces suddenly were getting closer and closer.

"You'll what?" Himiko whispered, their faces nearing each other's.

"I'll"

The teens closed their eyes as they felt the other's lips brush slightly on theirs.

Shun had subconsciously wrapped his arms on her waist.

Their lips were about to touch completely when.

"Himiko! Where have y-"

Himiko and Shun pulled away from each other both red as can be.

"Mom! Dad!" Himiko cried out.

Tomoyo stood at the doorway with Eriol looking over her shoulder.

Tomoyo looked from Shun to Himiko. From Himiko to Shun.


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"KAWAII!"

Tomoyo's eyes popped out with stars. Her camera popped up from nowhere.

She felt excited and fuzzy seeing her daughter kiss.

"KAWAII KAWAII KAWAII KAWAII!" Tomoyo screamed video taping them both.

"Ahhh! Tomoyo! You're getting crazy!" Eriol shouted.

Tomoyo looked back at her husband with stars in her eyes. "Don't you get it, Eriol? It'sKAWAII!"

Eriol, Himiko and Shun sweat dropped.

"EhTomoyo, get inside" Eriol said pulling her inside. Her screams of "KAWAII!"

still could be heard.

Eriol looked at Himiko and Shun who were still red.

"Oh Dad, please don't start," Himiko said sweat dropping.

"Sorry, someone has to act like the parent and it looks like it's not going to be you're

mother so" Eriol said with a goofy grin. He then cleared his throat and put on his

serious face.

"Young lady, where have you been! Don't tell you and Shun have beenall this time"

Eriol said with a serious, gruff voice.

Himiko sweat dropped. "Of course not! We didn't do anything! He just walked me

home!"

"What took you so long in the first place?"

"We haddetention."

"DETENTIOIN? IT'S ONLY FOR TODAY I WOULD HOPE!"

Himiko smiled sheepishly.

Shun, watching the whole scene decided to speak up.

"Ummwe have detention for the whole week"

"WHAT! SHUN, HIMIKO, I'M DISAPPOINTED IN YOU!"


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Shun spoke quickly. "Don't get mad at Himiko. She got in trouble because I was the one

talking to her during class."

Himiko looked at Shun in confusion. 'What's he talking about? The reason I got in

trouble was because I got to school late. It was my fault.'

Eriol sighed. "Shun, I'm disappointed in you. Class time is not the time to socialize."

"Yes sir," Shun said.

'He's a good liar. I always stutter whenever I lie.'Himiko thought.

"And I'm hoping that what I saw you and my daughter were doing before we opened the

door is explainable," Eriol said sternly.

Shun turned bright red again. "Ummwellyou seeI wasjustuhh"

Eriol couldn't take it anymore and cracked up laughing. "It's okay, Shun. I was just

wondering what you would do. Hahait was a good laugh"

"Umm" Shun said still blushing.

Eriol winked at him and turned to his daughter. "I hope I was fatherly-like enough foryou. I'm not really good at acting like a parent."

"You never were good at it, Eriol. You've been a child all you're life," Tomoyo said

coming up behind him.

"Hey! I see you're finally calm now," Eriol joked.

Tomoyo stuck her tongue out at him. As she turned to Himiko and Shun her eyes gotstarry again.

"It's still kawaii" Tomoyo said sighing.

Eriol sweat dropped and pushed his wife back inside the house.

"Well Himiko, come inside already. Your mother's going to cook dinner," Eriol said.

Himiko stepped inside avoiding Shun's eyes.

Eriol turned to Shun and smiled. "Thanks for bringing her home, Shun."

Shun nodded and walked stiffly away from the front door.

Before Eriol shut the door he said, "But I'm still disappointed in you two!"


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Shun heard Himiko groan in embarrassment. He smiled. And that smile stayed on him

even when he reached his house.

"I'm home" Shun said stepping into the biggest living room. He saw his mom and dadcuddling together.

'Seeing your parents like that is justscary. Well I'd better make the best out of this

situation. I'll avoid getting into trouble.'

As he neared the big set of stairs, Sakura popped her head up and looked at him. She gave

him a grave look. "I'll deal with you later, Shun," she said.

Shun nodded in defeat. Then he walked up the stairs to his big room. As he passed his

sister's room he heard music blasting loudly.

'That reminds me. I have to get Kozue back. Oh I'll do it tomorrow'Shun thought. The

almost-a-kiss with Himiko was still on his mind.

He walked into his room, shut the door, didn't bother with turning on the light andplopped down on his unmade bed.

His room was dark and dim, with the curtains covering the windows. Some of his clothes

were thrown on the chair and the rest were thrown messily in his clothes hamper. His

computer was left on and papers and pens littered around his desk.

His room was basically empty. All he had was a bed, a desk with a computer, a cabinet

and a closet filled with clothes.

Even though his room was basically empty, his head was full of things. Mainly things

about a special personHimiko.

Soon, with his mind still full of Himiko, he fell asleep.

'I'll get out of this stupid dimension soon. That stupid Ryu kid will help me. First I'll

use him to help me out of this dimension. Then I'll save my power and send Ryu to do

my dirty work. But he won't even know he'll be doing itThen when I'm ready I'll

strike. I'll strike the people that the Cardmistress and the Li Clan Leader love most. I'll

make them suffer for forcing me to live in this void. Then I'll get the Cards. I'll destroy

all the Liseven Ryu. Some way I will accomplish my planit's all just a matter oftime now. I'll start tonight. I can't wait'

Katana laughed menacingly, floating through an endless void of nothing.

*Ding Dong *

"I'm coming!" Kozue ran down the stairs to answer the door.


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She saw a breathless Toji standing there.

"Hey! What's up?" Kozue asked

"I need to talk to you and Shun," Toji replied panting.

"What about?"

"Where's Shun first? It's kinda important."

"C'mon. I'll look in his room."

*Knock * Knock*

Kozue waited a couple of seconds after knocking on his bedroom door.

"Why isn't he answering?" Toji asked?

Kozue shrugged. "Let's go inside."

They opened the door and went into the dim room. They found Shun lying on his unmade

bed, asleep.

"Boy, does he need to clean," Toji said.

"Yeah. His room is like a pig sty!" Kozue exclaimed.

"I heard that" Shun said sleepily.

"You were awake?"

"No. You woke me up." Shun sat up and rubbed his eyes.

"Shun, Kozue, I have to tell you something," Toji said.

"What?" Kozue asked.

"Do you guys know whoKatana is?"

Kozue thought and shook her head. "Nopenever heard of him."

"No," Shun replied.

"Well I saw this figure talking to Ryu in the woods a couple of days ago. I think the dark

figure's name was Katana or something. Anyway, I could've sworn that Katana wastransparent!"


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Kozue rolled her eyes. "Yeah right"

"No really!" Toji persisted, "Katana and Ryu made some kind of deal. Katana said that he

would give Ryu what he most desired in the world but Ryu had to do something for him."

"Like what?"

"Katana said 'You have to finish what I left off' or something like that."

"This is a sick joke right?" Shun asked.

"NOO! I'm NOT lying!"

"Why are you telling us all this, Toji? It might be just a big misunderstanding," Kozue

asked.

"I heard my mom and dad talking. They said that you're dad was trying to followKatana's aura! Then they said it led right to Ryu!"

"Your point is"

"Maybe this could be the reason why the parents are acting weird!"

"Oh come on"

"I swear! I'm not lying!" Toji said.

"When it could be proven, I'll believe it," Kozue said.

Suddenly they heard the phone ringing.

*Ring * Ring * Ring*

"I'll get that," Kozue ran out of the room and down the stairs to get the phone in the big

living room. Toji and Shun were right behind her.

They stopped in the middle of the stairs when they saw Syaoran pick up the phone. They

were about to go back to the room when something made them stay hidden on the

staircase to listen in to the phone conversation.

*Ring * Ring * Ring*

"Ughhello?" Syaoran answered the phone half asleep. He and Sakura had fallen asleep

on the couch.

"Xiao Lang"


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Syaoran groaned. "What is it now, Okaa-san?"

"There's a meeting now. It's urgent. You're expected to come."

Syaoran glanced at his watch. "It's 9 o'clock at night! I have a family, you know," he

grunted.

"It's urgent, Xiao Lang. It's about Katana. Bring Sakura. If you do not come it willembarrass the clan! Imagine the Leader not going to the meetings!"

"Alright, alrightI'm coming, I'm coming"

Syaoran hung up the phone.

He sighed. He didn't want to wake Sakura up. But he nudged Sakura gently so that she

will wake.

Of course she didn't wake up.

"Oh come on, Sakura. It's important. Don't tell me you're being lazy at a time like this"

Syaoran said.

After a lot more tries, Syaoran finally got her to wake up.

Sakura blinked. "What is it?" she whined.

"Come on. There's a meeting."

"Awwat night?"

"It's about Katana."

Sakura widened her eyes. She got jumped right up from the couch.

"Let's go."

Syaoran sweat dropped.

They left the house quickly and got into the car.

"Did you hear that?" Toji exclaimed.

"It was something about Katana" Kozue said.

"Did you see how it made your mom jump right up?" Toji asked.


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"I guess we owe you an apology, Toji."

Toji smiled in triumph.

Shun was deep in his thoughts. "But who is this Katana?"

Kozue and Toji didn't know what to answer.

"Ryu?" Megumi said popping her head at her son's door.

"What is it, Mom?" Ryu replied without looking up. He was finishing up his homeworkat his desk.

"Your father and I are going to a meeting."

"Okay."

"Dinner's on the table is you want to eat."

"Okay."

"We'll be back as soon as we can."

"Okay."

Megumt sighed. Her son was getting more and more distant these days. 'I wonder what's

wrong'

"Bye, dear." Megumi shut the door.

'I guess I'm all alone again tonight'Ryu thought.

"You're going somewhere?" Himiko asked her parents.

"Yes. It's only for a little while though," Eriol replied getting ready to leave.

"Alright. I'll clean the house up."

"Wouldn't you rather go to someone's house?" Tomoyo asked, "Like Shun's house?"

Eriol smiled.

"Mom! Stop!" Himiko yelled blushing.

Tomoyo laughed. "Ohohohohohohohohoho."


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Eriol sweat dropped. "Don't mind your mother, Himiko. But I still think you should stay

at someone's house for now. It'll be much more fun for you."

"All right" Himiko said sighing.

"Come on. We'll drop you off on the way."

*Ding Dong*

"Coming!" Kozue yelled as the door bell rang. Shun and Toji followed close behind her.

"Himiko! Are you're parents going to a meeting, too?" Kozue asked as she opened the

door and found Himiko standing there. She was trying to avoid seeing their eyes, for she

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