Disclaimer: Card Captor Sakura is a classic; something like Mickey Mouse and friends, only the characters are purely human beings. If there would be anything to claim, that would be my plot. All else, solely belongs to CLAMP.
Summary: He was leaving Japan to look for what was most precious to him. And Eriol was leaving for good. Tomoyo was just a last minute companion, nothing more. But she was fine with that leaving Eriol, she thought, was an escape. Truly, she was fine with that.
Author's Notes: This would be the first story that I have released under this anime and pairing. It's not the first in the chaos that is my mind, though. So be easy on me, okay? Leave comments, as that will lead to a whole lot of things. One of which would be my writing skills' further refinement (which I really think that any reader would enjoy). Another would be the progress of this story to the best direction possible- even perhaps, with certain compromises and suggestions taken into consideration.
Prologue
It started out rather normally... greeting the awkward guests, serving out the seafood-themed banquet and even the small, unexpected intermissions and last-minute proposals. Syaoran and Sakura's reception was going so smoothly- so perfect.
Small talk in parties, though seemingly unecessary, was actually the very factor for its success. And all around, everyone was crowding around two things. The first was the highlight of the evening- Syaoran and Sakura. They are perfect couple, one had said, reaching out a hand towards the beaming, yet fidgeting couple. The second was the highlight of the crowd's voracious appetite, the buffet table. The whole, white linen-covered stretch had to be attended to every so often, that the whole staff opted to stay and serve. The only exception to this was a certain, extraordinary person present in the party.
Eriol Hiirigazawa had perfectly good reasons to not behave like the crowd. He had finished congratulating the happy couple and besides, he was a good friend to them- or at least, that was how he was categorized by his cute, blushing heiress.
'This would be my farewell party as well...' Eriol mused from far away all the while observing the newly-wedded couple. 'This is just perfect...' He raised his champagne glass as Yamazaki proposed another well-wish toast to the the happy couple.
The drink went smoothly down his throat and the slight warmth it gave in his stomach was contrasting to the feel of cool, fine glass on his lips. The fingerfood he had tasted earlier was nothing less. Eriol knew he was enjoying this party a little too much than he would have allowed himself. But then again, he was leaving. He wanted to leave without regrets. And after being immersed in such divine hospitality by an equally divine host, Eriol decided it would be his greatest regret yet if he was not to enjoy himself at all.
"As expected, any occassion hosted by Tomoyo-chan is picture-perfect... like something out of a fairy tale book or something of that sort..." Chiharu whispered to Rika. "They're best of friends after all, even relatives..." the other girl replied. "The biological clock's ticking and there's nothing we could do! Ah, I wish to get married and have a reception as grand as this! " exclaimed Naoko, appearing so suddenly at their side. "You scared us!" exclaimed the other two. "What's this about the biological clock?" asked Rika out of the blue. "You see, Rika, Mr. Terada..." "W-what about him?!" she answered, blushing furiously.
Eriol allowed himself to completely focus in the chit-chat of three of his classmates, especially in the Tomoyo part. Indeed, that pale-skinned, dark-haired nightingale was etched completely into the magician reincarnate's train of thought. She was a mystery, a puzzle, an unseemingly finished work of art still on progress. An enigma worth pondering on and a definite reason to stay in Japan. Eriol quickly apprehended himself. What was he thinking anyway? The day after this, he would be bound for London, England where his only reason for existence is waiting. Only for him, hopefully. He was about to find out, as his trip would prove.
"Hey! Hey! I just got word here, people!" shouted Yamazaki, still hogging the microphone. "Our beloved hostess and friend, Daidouji, Tomoyo-chan, product endorser of the Daidouji enterprise, has just been voted as the no. 1 most eligible bachelorrette in all of Asia! I propose another toast!"
The room burst into applause and appreciation as glasses tinkled and compliments poured. Eriol drank to the raven-haired girl then began to scope the room for any sign of her.
o0o...o0o...i'm not okay...o0o...o0o
Author's Notes: So that concludes the first installation. Please leave comments. They would be truly appreciated.