Hey everyone!!! Thank you so much for reviewing!!! I hope you all enjoyed my last chapter. I know it was really short, but I’m working on it. ^-^ I’ve been really busy lately so I haven’t had the time to update this chapter, I’m so sorry. Well, enjoy!!!

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“Sakura? I need to talk to you.” She said angrily. “Uh… sure Michelle. How did you know where I lived?” asked Sakura. “It’s not that hard to find out. Now are you going to invite me in or not?” asked Michelle angrily as she glared at Sakura.

“Oh, right. I’m sorry.” Sakura bowed and let her in. “Where’s your room?” asked Michelle. “Um… upstairs, follow me.” Said Sakura in confusion as she headed back into her room. Michelle followed after.

When they got into Sakura’s room, Michelle told her to close the door and Sakura did as she was told. “O.K. Now that we’re alone, I can tell you.” Said Michelle sitting down on Sakura’s bed.

Sakura looked around nervously, trying to make sure Kero wasn’t flying around or sticking out of somewhere.

“Uh… O.K. Michelle, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?” asked Sakura. “Li.” Said Michelle simply. “Uh, O.K. What about him?” Asked Sakura. “What do you think? I want to know exactly what happened and what’s between you two.” Said Michelle sternly while trying to calm down.

Kero, who was under the bed, clenched his fists or uh, rather paws in anger while grinding his teeth, he could sense an aura around Michelle.

“Well… uh… we…” stammered Sakura while starting to blush, “We like each other. A lot, and… we kinda found that out before.” Sakura sweat dropped. “And what did he tell you?” asked Michelle while glaring daggers at Sakura. “He said he loved me.” Smiled Sakura remembering what happened in the rain.

“Oh, and now you think you’re an item with him!” yelled Michelle all of a sudden. “Huh?” said Sakura, who was a bit taken back by Michelle’s sudden action. Kero couldn’t help doing a low growl cause of it.

“What do you mean Michelle?” asked Sakura. “Think again Sakura! You don’t know him! He was probably just pitying you so he said it!” yelled Michelle getting up from her seat. “No, that can’t be true.” Said Sakura whom was starting to shake in disbelief. “It’s true. He probably only loves you like a sister. What did you think huh? You think he was in love with you?!” yelled Michelle. “No, stop. I don’t want to hear anymore.” Sakura started to cry. Was what Michelle telling her the truth?

“You’re hopeless Sakura! He doesn’t love you, so forget it!” yelled Michelle. “But… but he… he said…” Sakura stammered as she fell onto her knees crying.

“He doesn’t love you. There was no truth behind his words Sakura! If he ever had to love someone, it’d be me! And it should be! You don’t know him like I do!” yelled Michelle walking closer to Sakura, whom was at the corner of her room crying.

Kero was furious, he wanted nothing more than to get out of his hiding place and hurt Michelle, bad. ‘Hang on Kero,’ he thought to himself, ‘Once that Michelle girl leaves, then you can go to Sakura.’

“Now, I advise you to stay away from Li, if you don’t want to be hurt. If you don’t, one day, he’ll turn his back on you and you’ll be left heart broken Sakura,” Said Michelle as she turned on her heels and left Sakura’s room.

Kero quickly flew by Sakura’s side and looked out the window. He watched Michelle leave and started to curse her. “Stop it Kero! Michelle’s right. After everything I did to him, how could he possibly forgive me,” Sakura continued to cry.

Kero looked at his mistress sadly, “As hard as it is for me to say this, but that kid really does love you. I’m sure of it. He would never try to hurt you Sakura.” Said Kero patting Sakura on the back. “Thanks Kero, but I know she’s telling the truth.” Sakura sobbed. “Now how would you know that? She could be lying.” Said Kero angrily. “No, Li just got back. He’s probably still confused. He doesn’t love me.” Sakura cried while getting up and flopping down onto her bed and continued to cry but onto her pillow. She was trying to muffle her cries so that no one would hear her.

Kero sighed as he picked up the phone and dialed Madison’s number.

* Hello? * Said a voice on the other line.

“Madison? It’s me, Kero. Michelle said something about the kid to Sakura and now she’s crying. Personally, I don’t like the kid very much, but he’s the only one that can cheer her up. But at the moment, I don’t think Sakura wants to see him. Can you come over and see?” asked Kero.

* I’ll be right over. * Said Madison in a worried voice.

“O.K. then, bye.” Said Kero as he hung up.

Just then, Tori came walking in. “Sakura? Daijobu desu ka?” asked Tori as he walked up to her and sat on her bed. “Go away Tori. I don’t need to hear you call me squirt right now.” Sakura cried into the pillow. “Sakura, what is it?” asked Tori caringly.

“Some girl named Michelle told Sakura some things that were lies, but Sakura believes them to be true,” Said Kero shaking his head sadly. “What did she say?” asked Tori. “Things like that Li kid didn’t love her and was only trying to hurt her.” Answered Kero as he slouched onto the windowsill.

“Oh I see.” Said Tori looking down at his little sister. “Sakura, I probably hate that gaki more than anyone else in the world, but the truth is… he really does love you Sakura, and he would never do a thing to hurt you.” Tori sighed. He never thought the day would come when he’d actually say something nice about Li.

Tori had a feeling that Li was alive, and now he knew he was.

Just then, the doorbell rung and Tori got up and ran downstairs to get it. “Oh, hey Madison. Sakura’s upstairs.” Said Tori sadly. “Is she alright?” asked Madison worriedly. “I wouldn’t say so.” Sighed Tori. “O.K.” Madison nodded and quickly ran upstairs.

“Madison! What took you so long?” asked Kero relieved when he saw Madison enter the room. Madison looked at Sakura sadly.

“Sakura…” she whispered. “What happened Kero?” asked Madison. “Well… first we heard the doorbell ring, so Sakura hurried downstairs to get it and then (A/N: flashback.) “Sakura? I need to talk to you.” Michelle said and then “Uh… sure Michelle. How did you know where I lived?” then, “It’s not that hard to find out. Now are you going to invite me in or not?” “Oh, right. I’m sorry.” “Where’s your room?” “Um… upstairs, follow me.” When they got into Sakura’s room, Michelle told her to lock the door and Sakura did as she was told. “O.K. Now that we’re alone, I can tell you.” And then “Uh… O.K. Michelle, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?” “Li.” “Uh, O.K. What about him?” “What do you think? I want to know exactly what happened and what’s between you two.” “Well… uh… we… We like each other. A lot, and… we kinda found that out before.” “And what did he tell you?” “He said he loved me.” “Oh, and now you think you’re an item with him!” “Huh? What do you mean Michelle?” “Think again Sakura! You don’t know him! He was probably just pitying you so he said it!” “No, that can’t be true.” “It’s true. He probably only loves you like a sister. What did you think huh? You think he was in love with you?!” “No, stop. I don’t want to hear anymore.” “You’re hopeless Sakura! He doesn’t love you, so forget it!” “But… but he… he said…” “He doesn’t love you. There was no truth behind his words Sakura! If he ever had to love someone, it’d be me! And it should be! You don’t know him like I do! Now, I advise you to stay away from Li, if you don’t want to be hurt. If you don’t, one day, he’ll turn his back on you and you’ll be left heart broken Sakura,” whispered Kero quickly as Madison covered her mouth in shock.

“Michelle said that?” Madison asked in disbelief as Sakura tried to cover her ears. She didn’t want to hear anymore.

Kero nodded sadly. “We have to get Li.” Madison whispered. “I don’t think Sakura wants to see him right now.” Kero whispered back. “We don’t have a choice. What about Meilin then?” Madison suggested. “Call her then.” Whispered Kero as he flew into his drawer.

Just then, Kero sensed something. “Sakura, it’s a star card!” said Kero urgently as he flew out of his drawer and beside Sakura. “I don’t care! Just leave me alone!” yelled Sakura while crying.

Madison put down the phone and sat on Sakura’s bed. “Sakura… your decision is the decision that would change the future. If you don’t seal it, the whole world would be affected Sakura. And what about me right?” Madison tried to cheer Sakura up.

Sakura sat up and quickly wiped away her tears, “You’re right Madison. Li can do what he wants, but I’ve got to do this, and nothing he does can stop me.” Said Sakura confidently. “That’s right Sakura.” Smiled Madison sadly. Kero quickly got out the camera under the bed, while Sakura wasn’t looking, and gave it to Madison, knowing what she wanted to do.

Madison started taping again. “Power of Light, Power of Hope, Forces of Nature come to my aid and release my star.” Said Sakura quickly. (A/N: Like I said before, I’m sorry it stinks. I couldn’t think of a good incantation.)

Sakura quickly put on her shoes and ran out the door. She closed her eyes and tried to sense where the card was. She ended up by a lake.

“What card do you think this is Kero?” asked Sakura while Madison continued to tape. “I’m not sure.” Answered Kero. “Thanks for your help Kero.” Said Sakura with a sweat drop.

Just then something lashed out of the water at Sakura. Sakura quickly ran out of the way just in time. “That was close.” Said Sakura in relief. “What do you think it is?” asked Sakura to no one in particular.

Then a yellow figure appeared. “Mimi.” Smiled Sakura. “Get out of my way Sakura. I don’t need your help.” Said Mimi coldly. (A/N: If you don’t remember, it’s Michelle.) Sakura looked hurt but she quickly tired to shake it off.

“But we can’t do this alone Mimi. Let’s work together.” Sakura insisted. “I can do this on my own.” Repeated Mimi. Sakura looked down on the ground as tears fell from her eyes. Sakura quickly wiped them away as Madison looked sadly at Sakura. Kero clenched his fists (Err, * Sweat drop * paws. He he)

“What’s the big idea!” yelled Kero. “Kipi!” yelled Mimi. Just then a little creature flew to Mimi’s side. “Yes Michelle?” asked Kipi. “Take that thing down.” Ordered Mimi. Kipi nodded his head and shot a blue water ball from his mouth. Kero barely dodged it.

Kipi looked a bit like Kero. He looked a like a stuffed animal, except he was blue and he was more like a dog with wings. Dark blue.

“Michelle?” said Madison, Kero and Sakura at the same time. “Yes, it’s me.” Said Michelle. “Kipi, transform and take that creature down.” Ordered Michelle. Kipi nodded and transformed into a wolf with blue bat wings.

Kero quickly transformed as well. “It’s… Cerberus, the guardian beat of the Clow book.” Said Michelle in astonishment. Kipiosus (A/N: Kipi’s real name.) stopped as Cerberus glared at him.

Just then, out of the water something lashed toward Sakura again. Sakura prepared herself for the hit, when out of nowhere, the green figure came and grabbed her out of the way.

Sakura opened her eyes and saw Li holding her. “Li…” she whispered. “Sakura it’s the Lash card. Seal it.” Said Li quickly as he let go of Sakura and faced the water.

“Lash! Come out! Come and face me!” yelled Li. Then something came out of nowhere and lashed at Him, but he dodged it just in time. Li quickly mumbled something under his breath and the visible form of the lash card showed up.

It was a girl with blue hair and a blue dress. She had a whip tied around her waist like a belt.

“Returned to the seal, Lash, return!” yelled Sakura and then the lash card turned into blue mist and was turned into a card. Sakura blew a sigh of relief.

“You will pay for that!” yelled Michelle as she jumped onto Kipi and rode away. “Wait! You can’t go yet!” yelled Sakura, but it was too late, Michelle had disappeared.

“Who was that?” asked Li taking off his mask. “Michelle.” Answered Madison. “Really?” asked Li in disbelief. “Daijobu desu ka, Sakura?” asked Li walking up to her. “I’m fine Li.” Said Sakura sternly trying to stop her tears from falling.

“What’s wrong Sakura?” asked Li hearing the uncomfortable tone in her voice. “It’s nothing.” Said Sakura as she quickly ran off. “Sakura, where are you going!” yelled Li chasing after her.

Li jumped from tree to tree and finally landed in front of Sakura. “Sakura, slow down. Where are you going? Why are you running away from me?” asked Li in confusion.

Sakura looked down as her bangs fell onto her eyes. “Sakura, look at me.” Said Li softly as he held her shoulder gently. “What’s wrong?” he repeated. Sakura turned and looked away.

Li quickly took his hand back. “Sakura…” said Li sadly. ‘What did I do?’ he thought. “Why?” mumbled Sakura under her breath. “Huh? What did you say?” asked Li.

“Why Li?” asked Sakura louder. “Why what?” asked Li. “Why are you doing this to me?” asked Sakura as tears fell from her eyes. “Doing what Sakura?” asked Li taking a step closer to her.

His heart ached seeing her like that. Sakura was just about to run again but Li grabbed her wrist. “Sakura, what did I do? How am suppose to do anything when I don’t even know what I did to offend you.” Said Li.

Sakura broke down in tears and fell onto her knees. Li looked down at her, not knowing what to do. He sat down next to her. He wanted to wrap an arm around her to make her feel better, but he had done something to her that made her this way. He just didn’t know what.

“You… you lied to me Li.” Sakura cried. “What? I would never lie to you Sakura. What did I do?” asked Li softly. “You don’t love me. You lied to me.” Said Sakura as more tears rolled down her face. “What? Sakura, aishiteru, I truly do. What can I do to show you that I do?” asked Li moving closer to her, but Sakura moved away.

“Sakura…” Li whispered. He felt his eyes start to get watery but quickly wiped it away before it could leak out. His heart felt as if it had been torn in two. All this emotional pain coming from one rejecting movement made by Sakura, made him into a nervous wreck.

“I don’t ever want to see you again Li!” Sakura yelled as she quickly got up and ran away. Li got up slowly and didn’t move from the spot.

“Aren’t you going to go after her?” asked a voice. Li turned around and saw Sayau. “When did you get here?” asked Li. “Since you stopped Sakura from running.” Answered Sayau, whom was looking sadly at Li.

“What’s the point? She just said she never wanted to see me again.” Sighed Li. “Because you love her Li. She means more to you than anything else in the world. Don’t you think you should at least give it a try? There’s nothing left to loose now, is there?” asked Sayau. Li shook his head. “Then why don’t you?” asked Sayau. “Every time everything seems to be going great, something always happens. I don’t want to make her miserable anymore.” Answered Li looking away.

“You give up too easily Li. If you really love her, then I guess… You’ll do the right thing.” Sayau sighed as he turned around and walked away.

Li leaned against tree and stared up at the sky. “Sakura…” he whispered.

Michelle was standing on a tree not too far away. “He really does love her doesn’t he?” asked Michelle to no one in particular. “Yes he does.” Said Kipi who had turned back to his smaller form. “But why? What makes her so special?” asked Michelle sadly. “It’s one’s heart that decides. Others may not understand his heart, but his heart is pure, Michelle. Just like hers.” said Kipi. Michelle felt bad about what she did, but she wasn’t about to change it. She wanted Li to see that she was the one for him, not Sakura.

“Let’s go Kipi.” Sighed Michelle as she ran back to her house.

It was getting late, and Li finally decided to leave. He walked slowly back to his mansion. Meilin had decided to move in with him, so he wasn’t really in the mood to go back home.

Li stared at the ground as one tear fell from his eyes. ‘I can’t cry.’ Thought Li as he quickly wiped it away.

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Sakura continued to cry on her bed. ‘I have to stop crying. I don’t need Li.’ Thought Sakura but she still couldn’t stop crying. Just then there was a phone call. Sakura quickly wiped away her tears and picked up the phone.

“Hello? Kinomoto’s residence.” Said Sakura but tears kept falling from her eyes.

* Sakura? It’s Mike, Daijobu desu ka? *

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A/N: Thanks for reading everyone!!! Please R+R, I’ll send in the next chapter sooner if I get more reviews. Thanks and Bye!!! ^-^

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