Memories of the past

Chapter 1 : The land of eternal spring

He was back. At that place. Back where his previous life has ended.
Sighing, he looked at the sky empty of clouds and saw the full moon.

Turning his head, he saw an enormous castle near him. Yes, it was definitely that place.He wanted to walk, but noticed that he was floating. So, he floated to the palace. Entering it, he looked around.
Nothing had changed. Even his creation hadn't moved a bit.

Still floating, he moved forward the water, looking at the form in it that was sleeping peacefully. But not for long. A smile on it's face, it opened its eyes in a snap. He startled, not expecting that at all.

The smile widened and it looked at him.

"I found you!"

Fai woke up with a start. Panting, his heart was beating way too fast and he was trembling a lot.
This dream...this dream had seemed so real! No...Fai was certain that it didn't only seem, but that it was real!
Breathing deeply, he tried to calm himself down, but he failed miserably. He was way too scared.
He sat up on the bed and looked around him. Through the window, he could see the full moon high in the sky.

The full moon.

He shivered, remembering the first part of his dream. But he was in another world! He couldn't possibly be here! He couldn't possibly find him so easely! Fai shivered more.

Knowing him, all of what he was thinking was possible. But, he still hoped that at least it wasn't true, that he was still safe!

A door opened and Fai looked at Kurogane who entered. Automatically, a fake smile came upon Fai's face and he seemed to calm down, even though he was still shaking inside of him.
The ninja looked at him.

"The kids went to bed and so am I, but the princess wanted me to check on you first. She's worried for you, since you went to bed early. Are you alright?"

"Yeah, don't worry Kuro-pu! I was just a bit tired, that's all."

He smirked.

"But you know, knowing Sakura, I know she would have checked on me herself. How come it's you who came?"

Kurogane growled.

"I simply told her to go to bed and that I would do it for her."

"Kuro-pu was worried for me!"

"That's not true! Your room was simply on my way, don't get the wrong idea!"

"But I'm not getting the wrong idea at all, I'm sure you were worried!"

Kurogane growled even more.

"Just go back to sleep, will you?"

And on that, he left the room.

Fai was relieved. The ninja hadn't notice anything.
Laying down on his pillow, he looked at the ceiling, not feeling sleepy at all. Actually, he knew he wouldn't be able to get back to sleep. He was feeling way too awake, still shaken by his nightmare.

He rose from his bed and it was his turn to leave the room. Looking from left to right to see if there was anyone around, he then moved to another door, near his. Rising his hand to knock on it, he froze. What was he doing? Was he about to knock on Kurogane's door? Why? To…talk to him? About what? And, anyway, the ninja must be already asleep. So why did he want to disturb him?

Fai shook his head and the hand came back to it's place.

I can't do that! What the heck am I thinking?

Fai sighed and turned around.

He wouldn't want to talk, anyway. I'm so stupid!

He went back to his room and, returning in his bed, tried to sleep. But, he couldn't resign himself to it, so he just waited until morning came.

In the kitchen, Fai was preparing breakfast. He was up early, since he couldn't sleep. Still thinking about what he almost did the night before, he almost didn't hear Syaoran enter.

"Good morning, Fai-san."

"Ah! Good morning, Syoaran-kun! Sleep well?"

"Yes, thank you."

Kurogane entered the room.

"Smells sugary…What are you preparing again, wizard?"

"Oh, Kuro-wan! They're called pancakes! Wanna taste?"

The mage didn't let him answer and put a piece of the pancakes in his mouth.

"What the hell…"

The ninja spit out the bite.

"You damn wizard! You know I hate that kind of thing!!"

"Hu hu! Yeah, I know!"

Syoaran had ignored the fight and was already looking at a map of this world while eating his breakfast. The sooner they found the feather, the better it was.

They were in a world of constant spring. The trees were always blooming beautifully and so were the flowers. Everyone in this world was happy, happiness that seemed really contagious. Unfortunately, when the group arrived in this world, the trees weren't blooming anymore and people were worried, all happiness gone. And, on top of all, since spring stopped, snow started to fall on the land. They said to the group that it happened not long ago, when a mysterious force appeared. They all thought about the feather and Mokona confirmed : there was a feather in this world.

Sakura arrived in the kitchen with Mokona on her head. Saying good morning to everyone, she went to see Syoaran, who was still looking at the map.

"Hmm…If I rely on all the clues people gave us, we should go check right there."

He pointed at what looked like a giant tree on the map.

"They said that when the mysterious force appeared, it was the first tree that stopped blooming. And, apparently, this tree is the source of the eternal spring."

"That's a good spot to start" Answered Fai who was still chased by an angry Kurogane.

Running, he lay down a plate in front of Sakura on the way. Surprised, the girl looked at him pass in front of her and then looked at the ninja who passed by the same way.

"Come back here, stupid mage!" He shouted.

"If I do, will I get hurt?"

"Yes!"

"Than no, I won't come back"

And he continued running.

N/A : Nyah! My first Tsubasa fic! I was so excited to start it, and the first chapter is finally done! (Actually, the second chapter is almost finished, but that's only a detail...)
I'm doing this for a friend, so I hope I won't stop in the middle of the storie and never continue it. That would be like me, though -.-
Well, anyway, tell me what you think!