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Chapter 29 – Yue

Master Syaoran is restless.

A mere mortal would not be able to tell, but I am not that. I am a guardian. I am powerful. And…

I think I’ve fallen in love.

It seems unlikely, but Master Syaoran… I’m fond of him. It is not just the moon drawing us together…

I would believe in fate,, perhaps. Who knows what Master Clow – and now his reincarnation, Eriol, might be planning? They could just be trying to mess up our lives once again. I will not allow that.

I must protect Master Syaoran.

We have only been at the Li Clan home for a week, but already he is walking through the woods at night and even during the day, alone…

Does he despise my company now?

I hope not. Perhaps I am overreacting.. but I’ve seen the evidence. He came back with four new cards today…

I’m worried.

It’s not like I don’t trust the spirits – they’re cute. Awakening – to counter the Sleep card, Reality to diffuse the effect of cards like Mirror and Illusion, Nightmare to keep Dream company, and…

The last card.

Paralyze…

I don’t know why he’s doing this. I mean, I know that he has the right to create cards, but now…

Even Clow couldn’t create four cards in a day! Where is all this power coming from? I’m quite worried for his life.

If he tries to use magic he doesn’t have he’ll drain his own life-force…

Does he know?

“Yue.”

I turn around to see him behind me… we are at the moon pond, a lovely lattice framework of red separating us from the water, a clear pool reflects the moon above us… it is this late already?

The moon is lovely, but her magic waxes and wanes. Mine does not now, since Master Syaoran feeds me as a steady source, but sometimes I feel quite guilty.

Putting this burden on him…

I cannot imagine Sakura ever being able to support me. No wonder Cerberus is her guardian. They are both children at heart after all… they are meant to be together.

I’m happy for them. They’re innocent… but Syaoran-sama – ah, he’s a child forced to grow up much too soon. I fear for him. All this power…

Power can be dangerous – it is not that he doesn’t deserve the cards, his cards of moon and darkness, after everything he’s been through, they’re more than just... However, I cannot help but worry…

I shouldn’t, but as guardian, I have to protect my master. That is the way it is supposed to be.

That is the way it shall be until he dies… no, I will not think about that. Clow lived three hundred years.

Master Syaoran should live at least a hundred… so I will not worry.

“Yue?”

“Yes, Syaoran?” He told me not to call him master out loud, so I shall refrain from doing so. He cannot control my thoughts though – and he will not, which is good.

< I don’t want to stay here? >

Why is he using the mind-link – are there spies around? Sure enough, I feel one or two auras in the bushes…

Yes… that makes sense.

The Li Clan is keeping very good tabs on their heir. No wonder he spends so much of time away from home. He does not like it here. They don’t see him as human, just as a pawn. A powerful pawn, but a pawn nonetheless.

Poor child.

I wish I could take him far away… build him a castle of ice and moonlight, keep him safe… what madness!

Why am I suddenly thinking these thoughts?

“I miss Harry.” He says out loud.

“Your wizard friend? You could write him a letter.”

“Yes, I could.” He smiles. “You’re right, Yue. I’ll send him something.” I follow him back up to his room, where he starts writing.

Dear Harry,

How is summer treating you? I know it’s only been a week since I saw you last, but I’m so bored here. My family treats me like I’m glass – either that, or they despise me. I can’t help who my parents are! On the plus side, my engagement got cancelled – wipe that smirk off your face, I didn’t pick to be engaged! Apparently my cousin’s fallen in love with an outsider. He’s a very distant cousin. So she’s marrying him in a few years. What else do I have to say? Happy birthday? Yes, that’s right, this will arrive just in time. I hope you enjoy the present I’ve sent you.

Yuki.

He summoned Fly and handed her the envelope. The card looked slightly amused as she shifted form into a small bird and flew off. She returned half an hour later, nodding.

“So he got it?”

< Yes, Master Syaoran. >

< That’s good. > He felt Fl y fade back into his body. The cards were his now, almost… and no one would be able to take them away.

I’m happy for him.

I wonder how strong this connection between us is sometimes… almost too strong, how odd…

But I will protect him until I fade.

If only you knew, Master Syaoran. Would you be disgusted? Terrified? Shocked? I wish I had never hurt you during the final judgment. You were treated so harshly…

I see the scars my ice shards left.

But I will make up for my pasts sins. I will protect you in the future. I promise.

End Chapter

Started 3/29/05

Completed 4/1/05

Finally!

Yue: …

Phantomness: You’re hard to write

Syaoran: So now I’m easier?

Phantomness: *nods*