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The Sequel: Card Captor's Destiny
By: ChanChan

Part Seven: Syaoran, Sakura and the Return

Sleep was a long time coming to Chao-su and when it did he dreamed something like pursuing a woman, her silver hair floating out behind her like a satin. Surely he'd dream of this before, then all at once the air was heavy with a fragrance of a flower he was familiar of. The woman turned over her shoulder and reached out to him, but what surprised him is that the more she tried to approach him, the more she goes away. Then she stop reaching for him and muttered the words...

"I am so sorry my son."

He woke at dawn with a start, his heart hammering, bathed in sweat and confusion, and an intense sense of loss that haunted him for hours. He got up on his bed and decided to go to the kitchen to start his day.

He was surprised when he saw Syaoran cooking inside the kitchen. It was indeed quite odd because Syaoran was never a cook-kind-of-a-guy. Well he was before when he was a kid, but now he wasn't that guy anymore.

"Morning, Chao-su. Are you hungry?" he asked, frying some bacon and eggs.

Chao-su pulled out a chair and sat at the table and poured a glass of orange juice that was already served at the small table and smirked, "Bacon and eggs?" he asked, the room was filled with the most appetizing smells of his cooking. "and since when was the last time you cooked?" he asked, giving Syaoran a quizzical look.

"Yes. I want to eat Bacon and eggs. I am craving for it and no I am not pregnant. And to complete the answer, the last time I cooked like this was when I was fourteen and I was in Japan." he said, while tossing the bacon at the frying pan. "Do you like bacon and eggs? I'd share it with you." he grinned.

"Not everyday I get offered a food made by the famous Li Clan Leader, Li Xiaolang, so how can I refuse?" he asked, smirking.

"Nice words." he said, recalling what happened last night and the same encounter between them before, his brows drew together but didn't look at him, "So.. let's go back to my question before."

"Hmm?"

"So you got powers? you got it from him?" he asked, "Who's him?" he turned to look at him.

Chao-su went briefly still, a second later he saw him flip the bacon in the pan with a steel spatula in an expert move that wouldn't shame a top chef. "Well.. when I said...him... it means... the.." he paused, when Syaoran scooped the eggs and bacon into a heated plate that he retrieved from the oven with a stripped padded mitt and brought it over to the table and placed it in front of him. "Thanks..."

"Be careful. The plate is still hot." he said, "Do you want some coffee?" he asked.

Chao-su understood what he was trying to do, he wasn't forcing him to say anything. But he knew it was the right time and maybe he could even help him. "S-Sure.."

"Okay." Syaoran moved to the coffee maker and started to brewed one. From time to time in between chewing mouthfuls of delicious food, Chao-su watched him move round the kitchen as though it had always been his natural domain. After a few more minutes, he saw Syaoran pouring some delicious smelling coffee into his cup, then he sat down opposite of him. ".. as you were saying?"

"I got powers by offering myself to an evil spirit."

"An evil spirit?" Syaoran asked, Chao-su nodded. "What kind of Evil Spirit?"

"The most evil one." Chao-su said.

"I see..." focusing his brown eyes on the man before him, he knew that was not what he'd meant at all, but decided to pass. "Why did you offer yourself to him?"

"Because I want to defeat you?" Chao-su asked, smirking. "Meiling loves you and your powers. She dreamed to marry you."

"Oh?"

Chao-su recognizing the wariness in Syaoran's gaze, he curved his mouth in a genuinely warm smile to try and put him to ease. "But its useless now because I already have Meiling."

Syaoran's expression didn't even change. "What can you do with your powers?"

Damn it.. I knew it, he's going to ask that, "I.. only can sense some aura... that's all." he said, he needed to lie. He didn't want this to end yet. If anyone finds out about his secret, he is doomed. "But you know... getting my powers... was a bit blurry to me... if only I can return back to see what really happened."

Syaoran looked straightly at him, "You can."

"What?"

"We have a Sakura card called 'the Return.' If you want, you can use it." he said, looking at him.

Of course he knew about the card, but would Syaoran and Sakura let him use it? "I don't know if-"

"The return card allows its user to witness events in the past as a ghostly observer." Syaoran interrupted him. "I know that Sakura and I needed a considerable amount of magical power to use that card, but if we can help you, we will do it."

"Xiaolang-"

"You've been a great help to us." he narrowed his eyes. "So let me help you back."

Does he knows? Oh kami-sama.. I am doomed. He shook his head, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Syaoran blinked, "What do you mean? I was just stating that you have been a big help from protecting and trying to discipline Meiling." he said, Chao-su sighed in relief. "Are you implying something?" he asked, curiously.

"No! No!" Chao-su said, smiling nervously.

"Anyway... if you need the Return card. Just tell us. We will lend it to you, along with our powers." he said, he patted his back and was about to leave when he heard Chao-su.

"I thought you are going to eat?"

Syaoran smirked, "No. I lied. I only want to serve you and to know a few details about you." he smiled, "Enjoy your day... Chao-su." after he said that, he left him alone in the kitchen.

In a familiar cafe, with its cheerful pinkish and white curtains and matching tablecloths, the aromatic smell of brewing spread out like a sweet scent all over the place. Syaoran and Sakura were mildly surprised to find it as busy as it was. Luckily they had the reputation that if they go to some places, surely there will be a reserved seat for the both of them. When they took their seat, Syaoran gave the waitress their order and then Sakura studied him without speaking. What was he thinking? why do we have to eat outside the mansion? She wondered silently.

"What's wrong Sakura?" his deep voice startled her. But his voice was full of concern.

"A-Actually.. I was wondering the same thing, Shaoran-kun..." Sakura said, while she flashed him with a smile, genuinely touched by the concern in his voice.

Syaoran smiled, "What do you mean?" he questioned.

"Well why are we here? Why do we have to eat outside? is there a problem?" she asked instantly what's in her mind.

"Do I need a reason to date you?" he asked, blinking. "I thought we are a couple and we should date sometimes, alone perhaps-"

She reached out for his hand, "I know that we can do this many times as we like because we are a couple." she said, but frowned. "But since I know you, I knew something is wrong."

He sighed, "Actually, you're right... I had a talk with Chao-su this morning."

"and?" she let go of his hand.

The waitress brought their coffee, along with two generous slices of the chocolate cake Syaoran ordered for them. Sakura added sugar to her drink and stirred it, while she was waiting for him to reply back.

He firmed his mouth, "He told us that he has powers right?"

"Yes... but what kind?" Intrigued now.

"He said something like, only sensing some presence around him..." his broad shoulders lifted, then fell again. "But I doubt it." he quickly added.

"So... what kind of powers does Chao-su have?" she asked, taking a small bite of her chocolate cake. Her emerald eyes were skeptical. Typical Syaoran... he likes to jump to conclusion but most of the time he was right, so she can't blame him whenever he is thinking ahead.

He shook his head, "I am not sure, but I know that it is more than sensing some presence around him..." his voice trailed off, actually for him there has been some theories that are gathering up in his head but he didn't want anyone even Sakura to know what he thinks of Chao-su, Not yet. He said that to himself. He needed to know more he could say anything to her. Besides, there might be a reason why Chao-su needed to keep his powers as a secret. It's just that... the time the guardian appeared.. I didn't see Chao-su beside us... and when the dash- His thought were interrupted by Sakura.

"You know you should trust Chao-su more, If he tells you that his power is just sensing some presence then maybe you should just drop it-"

Syaoran frowned, "You know Sakura-chan, I love you very much. But one of the things that I disagree about your attitude? is that you are so trusting of people always. That you assumed that whenever someone tells you, that's it."

Sakura's mouth was about to open but she closed it. Though she hate to admit it, Syaoran is right.

"Remember the time with Eriol when he came to our school? Yeah he was clow reed before, but he was also the enemy. Yet you befriended him." he took a sip of his coffee. "And there was a time when you had to choose between Meiling and I... you didn't want to hurt Meiling because she is your friend and-"

"So are you saying that Chao-su maybe is the enemy?" she asked, interrupting him. She didn't need to be reminded of the past. It was long gone now, and Syaoran needs to zip in and bury it underground.

He smirked, "Maybe." then he shook his head, his expression reverting to seriousness again. Sakura just continued eating her cake. "Anyway, he mentioned that he really didn't remember how he got his powers." he looked at her directly. She looked at him, "And I offered him... our powers and the Return card." he slowly spoke.

"But Shaoran... we need a bigger power for that, plus it is going to transform into a new card..." she whispered,

"If.. he asks us... I am quite aware of the amount of power we need, so we need to gather more energy before that." he narrowed his eyes, "Because I believe that.. he will ask for our help." he reached out for her hand, "I just want you to be prepared for that time."

Sakura sighed but nodded.

Sweat broke out on Chao-su's brow. He just finished sweeping the floor of the Pagoda. After his breakfast made by Syaoran, he decided to drop by the temple and do some exercise which involves chores around the temple. Anything that could get that dream out of my mind. He groaned and sat on a rock. He was so glad that he left when Meiling was still asleep, or else... Meiling won't let him leave the mansion again.

"You forgot this spot here." The priest said, pointing at the spot.

"Very funny." he said, gravel-voiced.

The priest gave him a respectful and sympathetic smile. "You're quite early coming here Chao-su, is something bothering you?"

Chao-su was about to tell him, but decided not to. "Nah, I am just doing some exercise because the mansion is so big and yet there are so many servants doing chores which I doubt if they will let me help them." he remarked irritably.

Unoffended, the priest smiled. "Well since you're here... How is your mission?"

"It was... fine." he shrugged.

"You only have nine months left-"

"DAMNIT! I KNOW ALRIGHT!" he yelled at him, "Anyway Xiaolang told me that I can use the return card-"

"What?" The priest blinked.

"Xiaolang sensed that I had powers and I accidentally told him that I want to know something about my past." he shook his head, "I'm sorry it's just that I want-"

"Why don't you do it?" the priest asked him.

"What?" Chao-su blinked, looking confused.

"If you do that, another card will change its form... isn't that your mission?" he asked, looking at him.

"I do not know if I should-"

"You should. Since you don't like to attack them, might as well use this opportunity to change the card." he said, looking straightly at him.

"Chao-su?"

"Speaking of opportunity, it looks like you've got company." the priest said, smiling at the lady who appeared in front of them. "Good morning, Meiling-san." he bowed and then left the two of them.

Chao-su smirked, "Why do I have the feeling that you'll be following me here?" he asked, smiling at his beautiful girlfriend.

Meiling frowned, "Because I am scared that you will leave me again?" she asked.

When Chao-su saw Meiling taking off her big white hat, he couldn't stop staring at her. She looks so beautiful, her dark hair swaying because of the wind. "So what do you want?" he asked, when finally he had the courage to talk.

Meiling frowned and sat beside him, "Why are you here, are you bored in the mansion?"

Chao-su smiled and stood up, then he reached for her hand, "Follow me. I want to show you something."

"Oh my god... its so beautiful!" Meiling gasped. Chao-su agreed. "I've been to Yunyan pagoda many times but this is breathtaking!" she just saw a incredible view of the mountains and the city. They were at the top of the Yunyan Pagoda.

"I knew it, you won't be disappointed." he put his arms around her waist, "But its more enchanting in the evening." he murmured.

"How did you find out this place?" she asked, turning to him, her eyes shinning.

"My mother-" he paused and frowned. Mother...

"I am so sorry my son."

"Chao-su?"

He shook his head, "My mother grew up in this temple, Whenever she brought me here as a child I loved it. But when she vanished, I stop remembering coming here... the memories just came back recently."

"I see..." her expression was thoughtful. She turned her back at him and leaned on him. "Well your mother is right, the view is just so perfect." she said, giggling.

"Yeah..."

Meiling giggled, "I have an idea."

"Hmm?" Chao-su said, hugging her tightly while resting his chin on her head.

"Do you think this place can accommodate many people for our wedding?" she asked, sighing heavenly.

"W-Wedding?" Chao-su whispered.

"What's wrong?" Meiling asked, sensing some doubt in Chao-su's voice. "Chao-su?"

"You only have nine months left-"

"Chao-su?"

"Um.. yeah?" Chao-su sighed, "M-Maybe..." he whispered.

Something is wrong with him... but I won't force him to say it. Instead she turned to him and flexed her feet and put her weight on her toes. "Do you have any idea how desirable you are to me?" she whispered at him, unable to resist, she found his chin with her lips. "I love you so much..." then she closed her mouth fully over his, aching for him to sweep her away. A tremor passed through his powerful body. He groaned and lifted Meiling into his arms and kissed her deeply. At first it was like the soft, experimental caress of love's first kiss between two young teens who'd been anticipating the moment, yet couldn't quite believe it was there. Meiling's lips opened of their own accord, unaware of what she was unleashing. Beyond control she knew was that the driving force of her desire was coaxing him to take their kiss deeper. "Chao-su," she murmured in rapture. "Put me down I am heavy-" her cry was replaced by little moans because the startling hunger of his kiss had engulfed her. He caught her to him in an explosion of need. The pleasure was so exquisite she felt it to the tiniest nerve ending in her body.

Finally Chao-su sat on a nearby bench but not stop kissing his beautiful girlfriend on his arms. They moved and breathe together, arms, mouth, and bodies locked in a melding as old as time itself. For Meiling forgot where she was. Then she felt Chao-su moved his lips to to kiss her neck, she gasped, "Oh Chao-su, you know.. gasp.. Time.. place.. nothing had any meaning except to go up in flames if you are with the one you love" Suddenly he shifted her away from him. Caught up in a frenzy of overwhelming passion, she was slow to understand she might have done something. "C-Chao-su..?"

"Time and place..." he muttered.

"I am so sorry my son."

"I can cure your Best friend no problem... by my Babylonian Chant. But you have to pay for it"
"I don't need money.. Do not worry.."
"So what will I pay you?"
"YOUR SOUL..."
"At least.. Meiling-chan will be cured... and what is my Life? Meiling-chan does not Love me... she is engaged... but..."
"It is HER HAPPINESS that is important to you right?"

"What's wrong?"

"N-Nothing..." Chao-su cleared his throat and the passion that he felt just died instantly when he remembered his mother and silence. "Um.. let's go Meiling, I'll come with you." he said.

Meiling was about to yell at him, but she remembered that she needed patience in handling him or else, he'll leave her again. "Oh okay..."

Meiling woke the next morning to find sunshine flooding her with white, almost blinding clarity. She sat abruptly and yawning.

"Morning."

She looked up from the bed and smiled at the person at the entrance of her room. He was leaning in the doorway, dressed casually in his usual chinese suit. "Morning," she said, sheepishly while blushing deeply. Then she saw him picked something behind him and revealed a wooden tray. Then he approached her and put it on her lap.

He sat down on her bed, "Breakfast for you my princess."

Meiling looked at him and when the food was revealed, there's a dim sum and a yam cha, and some foreign chocolate croissants and fresh fruits. Staring down at it, her mouth watered. "You brought me breakfast"? she asked, her eyes shinning.

"As an apology for doing a stupid thing at Yunyan Pagoda yesterday."

She remembered how abruptly he shifted away from her. But all is well forgiven, especially when she saw a pink rose across the tray. "And I am supposed to eat this?" she asked, teasing.

"If you want," he shrugged, giving her a totally rare smile that is only for her.

"You are a meanie." Meiling giggled.

He shrugged again, "It reminded me of you when I saw it at the garden."

"You picked a flower?" she gasped, she just couldn't believe that he did that for her.

"Don't tell Madam Yelan or else..." he said, dryly. "Anyway this flower..." he paused and raised it to her eyes. "Its so delicate yet its strong. It resists disease soil." he finished. Meiling smiled and took the rose. "Careful, the thorns are vicious."

"But you took away the thorns right?" she asked, "So this is how you say you're sorry?" she raised one eyebrow.

Leaning back, he raked the back of his dark hair with his hand, then gave her a crooked grin, "Well if you are not satisfied, just tell me. I'll try to squeeze my budget for you."

"Oh," she said faintly. She already understand what Chao-su was offering. A date. But she didn't need it, just be by my side forever and I am fine with that... she wanted to voice out but the last time she spoke about forever and marriage, the romantic atmosphere died. Quickly, she looked back at the breakfast tray. "This looks delicious. I suppose now you'll say that you cooked this all by yourself?"

"Yes." His sensual mouth quirked. "I think Xiaolang rubbed off his early routine to me yesterday. I was inspired."

"Xiaolang?" she lifted her eyes to him suddenly. "What do you mean?"

"Xiaolang cooked for me yesterday."

She blinked. then her eyes hardened. "Really?" she asked, whenever Syaoran does that to anyone there is a reason. Always. Instead of asking for a bit information she just took a bite of her dim sum and her eyes widened, "Yummy!" she giggled, and quickly ate another bite and another.

"That's what I like." he said, approvingly.

She took a big swig of Yam cha, "Thank you very much for this breakfast, Chao-su." she gave him a sudden grin.

"No problem, princess..." he said, leaning forward, he suddenly stroke her upper lip.

Electrified, she stared at him, "Why did you do that?"

"Yam cha on your lip," he said. Meiling swallowed and blushed terribly. She continued to eat. "Go on, and eat more... before we will talk to Xiaolang." his smile fading.

"Do we have an appointment with them?" she asked, her black eyes gleamed. "Like a double date or something?"

"No. I have an appointment with them, but I want you to be there." he murmured.

Syaoran looked at Sakura holding the key. He looked at the key he is holding and nodded. They put the keys together and yelled, "Key which hold the powers of the Moon and Stars, reveal thy true form before us, by the contract... your masters command you...Release!" Syaoran and Sakura yelled as they held the key who became a staff with moon and star on it.

"Return Card!" Sakura yelled, as she threw it towards the wand. A young female holding a blue hourglass flew towards the tree and opened a black hole. Sakura and Syaoran looked at Chao-su.

"Remember Chao-su, you need to be quick because we are sacrificing a lot of power." Syaoran said,

"If you feel like the tree is loosing its strength please come back quickly." Sakura added.

Chao-su nodded and looked at worried Meiling "I'll be back" he muttered at her, before he entered the black hole.

Chao-su opened his eyes when he went out of the tree and saw a woman being pushed away by a man. Then he saw the woman crying and reaching for her child.

"Please... don't take Chao-su away from me!" she cried.

"The child does not belongs to you!" said the man.

"I'll do anything! Anything! just don't take away my son!"

The man smirked at the woman, "Very well. I will not take away your son, but you have to pay for it." he growled and kneeled beside the woman, "I want your soul."

He gasped, just like how he bargained his soul!

"Do your thing and your son will be saved."

The woman nodded and cried, then her son was back in her arms. The man left the woman, Chao-su wanted to approach her but he couldn't. He clenched his fist especially when he heard the woman saying, "Forgive your mother, Chao-su... I will save you from this cursed family of mine. I don't want to sacrifice you, I don't want you to lead evil... for you are my son, you are a good boy." she said, crying.

Then he saw the three glowing, and the place changed. There he saw he was a already a young boy and he and his mother were at the top of the Yunyan Pagoda.

"Chao-su..."

"Yes Mommy?" he asked, blinking at her.

The woman kneeled in front of young Chao-su, "Promised mommy that you will bring the woman you love in this temple okay? I know you may not understand what I am still trying to say but, just promised mommy... please..."

"I promise..."

"Chao-su... no matter what happen... please.. do not do the sacrifice I've done before... do not sell your soul to someone... I don't want you to rule the evil world. You are not a bad sorcerer, you are a good one. A good boy."

"Yes Mommy..."

The tree glow again and the place changed, he saw now that he was in front of a shaggy neighborhood and his mother was bruised. A man with dark robe hovering over her.

"Please... I am begging you Clow reed." she said, crying. "Kill me. Kill me."

"Your request is very much appreciated." Clow reed said, his eyes narrowing. "However. I want to know why is my enemy's wife wants to die now? what about your precious child?"

The woman shook her head, "Because I know that when I die... you will get my son. I trust you Clow Reed. I don't want my son to be a victim like me. He is a good boy." she said, begging the Clow reed. "But as long as I live... they will take my son away!"

Clow reed narrowed his eyes, "Tell me... what is the plan of your husband to your son?"

This is it, Chao-su clenched his fist. His questions will be answered. But before his mother could response. He gasped when he saw her turned to him.

"Chao-su... this is not the right time for you to know everything." she said, and a strong wind push Chao-su towards the black hole.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Chao-su was thrown outside the tree and then the tree's light faded. "MOTHER!" he yelled, reaching out at the black hole. "Damnit! Damnit! Damnit! Damnit!" he cursed, hitting the floor.

Meiling gasped and run towards Chao-su, "Chao-su!" she hugged him tightly.

Sakura and Syaoran run towards him as well, after Sakura got the golden card. "What happen?" Syaoran asked, "You still have a lot of time, Chao-su."

Chao-su wiped his tears, "My mom... my mom pushed me... towards the black hole. S-She told me... it's not the right time to.. to know everything." he trembled. "Mother..." he cried in Meiling's arms.

Syaoran and Sakura looked at each other. Sakura frowned, "But.. isn't that... you need the time card in order for the return card to-"

Syaoran shook his head, "We didn't have to use the time card... it must be Chao-su's mother who did this." he said, looking at Chao-su crying. "Sakura... when the time Chao-su's power revived, he will be definitely powerful." he whispered, Sakura looked at Chao-su.

A man standing not far away from them, frowned. "This is not good... if the master knew the plan, he will rebel against it." he narrowed his eyes and then looked at his companion. "We have to do something. We have to make sure that the cards are all transformed under his jurisdiction and after that, the darkness will reign once again."

"Do you want me to interfere now?"

The man sighed, "Yes. You take care of him... and the priest."

To be continued...

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