http://clampfix.fanworks.net/x-overs/involve3.txt </head><body><pre>Sorry to take the chapter 3 too long. I just finished my examinations. Thank you Dyokla-san and Miriya-san very much for beta-reading for me. C&C is very welcome. Part 3 Kamui walked down the hallway to the dinning room. Sorata and Yuzuriha were accompanying him and chatting with each other. He thought about his travel in the dreamscape yesterday. He just knew why aunt Saya died, why his mother moved out of Tokyo and died in the flames as well. Furthermore he also met Kakyou, the dreamgazer of the Angels too. He felt Kakyou was rather allied with him. Kamui frowned, he wondered what was Kakyou wanted to say when Hinoto pulled him out of the dreamscape. It seemed that he was going to tell him something very important. The boy shook his head a little and decided to let it go. He then shifted his attention to the scene he saw, the girl this morning. Why she has... Kamui's daydream stopped when he felt the dampness on his backhand. He looked down and saw Inuki was licking him. The spirit dog gave a look ‘What happened? You looked uneasy.' to the boy. Kamui patted on Inuki's head to assure him that he was okay while he entered the dinning room with his comrades. Subaru and Arashi were already seated and talking quietly. "Subaru-san, are you trying to steal Nee-chan away from me? Alas! My beloved has been swept off of her feet by a more dashing fellow!" Sorata overdramatically said, looking like a little lost puppy dog that got shot in the heart. "I'm not your beloved now nor will be in the future." Arashi pinched the monk on his arm and stamped her foot on his in reply to his dramatics. "Yahh!!!" Sorata cried. "Nee-chan, you broke my heart." Karen sat across the table and laughed at the scene. She had moved in with them yesterday while Seiichirou who was sitting next to her had only smiled. He hadn't moved in because he wanted to live with his family. Anyhow, he went to visit the other Seals everyday. Nokoru was the last who entered the room and the servants began to serve breakfast. * * * Satsuki tried to go inside the Clamp Campus' computer systems, but she failed again. She was irritated and decided to have a break to think of some other way, but Beast stopped her before she jumped out and showed the picture of Karina Imonoyama at the airport on it's screen. Satsuki looked at it eagerly. "Hmm...very interesting" She said. "I wonder what /Kamui/'s reaction will be when he learns this. Anyway, I'll go look for Yuuto and tell him first." Satsuki uttered and leap out of Beast. She turned to say goodbye to her pet computer before left the room. ...Satsuki... * * * They had finished the breakfast and prepared to leave when a servant walked in and whispered something to their master. The Seals looked at the Chairman with amusement when they saw him beaming. "When did she come? And why didn't you tell me immediately?" Nokoru inquired. "She arrived in the early morning and ordered us to keep her arrival a secret. She said that she wanted to surprise you and cooked the entire breakfast by herself." "No wonder it's taste nicer." Nokoru pondered before he asked the servant again, "Where is she now?" "She is waiting in the living room, young master." Nokoru turned to the Seals with a sunny smile and said, "Please, come with me. I would like to introduce my younger sister to you." Then they all left the dining room together. Nokoru was the first who stepped inside the living room. The seals followed him a minute later and saw a girl throwing herself into his arms and kissed his cheeks in greeting. They couldn't see her face, which was blocked by Nokoru's back, effectively hiding her from them. "Welcome home, sis!" "I missed you, Nokoru-niichan" "I missed you too. Were the problems cleared?" "Why not? I'm your sister, aren't I?" The girl giggled. Then Nokoru let her out of his arms and turned back to the Seals. "This is my little sister, Karina." He announced proudly. The girl stepped beside Nokoru and the others noticed that she has a very long black hair, violet eyes AND...Kamui's face. "And she is your twin sister, Kamui, the younger of you two." Karina stepped toward Kamui and hugged him. "I'm glad to finally meet you, Kamui-kun." She said happily. Kamui was stunned. The girl before him was the one he'd seen in the morning, and she was his twin-and she was hugging him now. The first word that slipped out of his mouth was, "Mother never told me about you." She loosened her arms around his waist and stared at him. "I know. It's a long story. I think you should sit down first." Everyone sat silently on sofa while Karina told her story. "Hinoto-hime requested mum Tooru to separate us after we were born. So she gave me to be care for by the Imonoyama clan. I never saw her again. My brothers and sisters know that I'm their adopted sister, but they always love me, and take care of me, even if they are busy almost all the time. When I was three years old, mum...I mean Nokoru's mother told me the truth that I'm her adopted daughter and I had met aunt Tokiko on that day. She taught magic to me until she had transferred to be a nurse in your friends' school when I was ten years old." "What was the reason to separated us? And why didn't you try to contact us before?" Kamui asked, doubting. "I didn't contact because aunt Tokiko had forbade me. I didn't know her reasons until the day that you chose your destiny. If I were raised with you or you know about me, you would tell your friends and I would have the same fate as Kotori." Kamui's face paled a little. Then he said. "I'm glad that I have a sister." Subaru gazed into her eyes and realized that this one is hard to read. * * * Hikaru, Umi and Fuu hold their hands as they were going to visit their friends in the other world. They appeared in the garden and saw Lantis and Clef. The two were discussing about the storehouse that was being built. "Hi. We're here." After Hikaru had abolished the Pillar system, Cephiro was developing gradually. "Where are the others?" Umi asked. Hikaru didn't pay attention to the others, she was looking for Eagle of Autozam. The young man is still in Cephiro recovering. Though he is better now and is expected to wake up in a month's time. Clef is certain that when that day comes, Hikaru would be very happy. "I'll like to see Eagle first." Hikaru announced and walked out of the garden. Lantis was about to offer Hikaru his company, but she already disappeared from his sight. "Presea might be in her factory. But the others I don't know." Clef explained. "I've brought many pastries for teatime." Umi said and lifted the box to show them. "So, I'll see the others." Fuu told. "O.K. I'll make the tea." Umi put the box on the table beside the planning-papers. "I'll help you, Umi." The elfish sorcerer offered and the trio went towards the castle, leaving Lantis to guard the pastries alone. After an hour, everyone was gathered in the garden to have teatime together. Ferio was standing next to Fuu and helped her pour the tea in cups. Ascot helped Umi set the pastries on the plates while Hikaru offered a plate to Lantis. Primera who was clinging on Lantis clothes was frowning with disapproval, but the petite red-hair seemed to oblivious. She stepped to the table and set the plate on it. Caldina smiled to her. "How is your school and your work with Karina?" She asked. She is now married to Lafarga and have a daughter named Nala. She broke a cake into little pieces to feed Nala who was sitting on her lap. "Everything's all right. Karina-chan returned yesterday. We talked with her on the line last night." Hikaru answered. They never kept secrets to their friends in this world. The others walked to the table to join the tea party. "How are things in Chizeta, Autozam and Fahren?" Umi asked. It has been three weeks since their last visit because of the busy work at Karina's office. "Asuka is engaged to Sang Yung. Autozam's pollution is better. The two princesses of Chizeta are fine." They talked about their friends first, then turned to the developments in Cephiro until it was time for the girls to go back to their own world. "See you all later." Fuu bade farewell before they disappeared. * * * On Monday morning, the teenage Seals went to school together. Yuzuriha was the first to part their company to go her class in Junior High School. Sorata and Arashi followed to their own classes at the High School Building. Kamui followed Karina quietly after he said hello to Kotori. He felt uncomfortable at the questioning gazed that the students cast at them. They stopped at a big door that informed itself as being President of Senior High School's office. Karina led him inside. Kamui saw three girls on their desks, working on several papers. The trio looked up from their desks. "Good morning, Kaichou." They greeted Karina and were perplexed to see a boy who looks alike her. "Good morning. This is Kamui Shirou. He is my twin older brother. Err...I'm Imonoyama's adopted daughter. I'm sorry to didn't tell you before." Karina explained her friends. The three girls exchanged looks between them and wondered why did the sibling separated, but they didn't dare to ask their president before Kamui now. "This is my staff. The girl who with the pigtail is Hikaru-chan. Umi-chan has a long blue hair. They are my secretaries. And Fuu-chan who wears glasses is my treasurer." Kamui smiled politely to the girls. "Kaichou. Some students asked us to send their gifts and flowers to welcome you back. And I wish you would do something with it soon." Hikaru said and walked to the door connecting to the special room that they used it to keep their things. She opened the door that revealed a heap of gifts and many bouquets of flowers of all kind. The petite red-hair closed the door quickly before its smell choked everyone in the room. Kamui stared unbelievable at the connecting door. Then he turned to his twin who nudged him a little. "I can guarantee that you will have your own Fan Club soon." She winked at him, changing the subject. "The class would begin in an hour. Kamui-kun, do you mind waiting for me while I do my work?" "Oh, I see you have a lot of work to do. It would be better if you tell me where my classroom is." Kamui said as he gazed at the very huge fifteen piles of paperwork. "Anyhow, Nokoru-chan had put you in the same room as mine. So we could go together" She explained and walked to her desk. Umi set some snack for Kamui at the sofa while his twin began doing the paperwork that he couldn't believe she could clear in a week. He enjoyed his snack until he heard Fuu's voice reminding her president to go to class. Karina rose up from her chair and picked up her bag. She grabbed her brother's hand and they walked out the room. The minute they entered the classroom, everyone looked at him in surprise and asked the pair many questions. Fortunately, Karina stopped them by declaring that she is Nokoru's adopted sister and Kamui here is her twin brother. Kamui was very relieved when the lunchtime came. Karina suggested he talk to a boy named Keiichi who was very cheerful person. She asked Keiichi to take care of Kamui for her because she had to clear her paperwork as soon as possible. Then she turned to say goodbye to Kamui and quickly got out of the room. Keiichi looked at his new friend. "I would guide you in a tour around the Campus." * * * It's been eleven years since Li Syaoran returned to Hong Kong after Sakura had passed Clow's test. He didn't want to leave her but he is the heir of the clan and he has his duty to do so. He looked directly to Japan. There was something unusual in that country. The earthquakes that had happened lately and he sensing of the many people, who have very much power, gathered in Tokyo. He knew Sakura is now the mistress of the Clow Cards. She has the power to protect herself and also has the two guardians with her, but he is still worried. *Krrr...krrr...krrr...* He picked the phone up and said "Hello" "..." "Hi, Tomoyo-chan. I'm fine. How about you and Sakura?" "..." "O.K. I will go as soon as possible." He put the phone back on its cradle and went to find his mother and sisters to tell them that he was going to Japan. * * * Yue was sitting on a branch of a big tree in a park. Tonight was a full moon. So he decided to turn to his real form. He was aware of something wrong in Japan. Everything looked to be in a mess, especially in Tokyo, where the earthquake occurred so frequently. He was anxious about Sakura and prayed that Kerberus would do his duty protecting the Clow Card Mistress. As Sakura's Guardian, he couldn't be far away from her, but a year ago Yukito had an order from his boss to transfer to Okinawa. Yue didn't want to be here. However, Sakura was able to persuade him that she could take care herself and this was the best way to take Yukito to the better position in the company. So he had gone with Touya. And tomorrow Yukito would transferred back to Tokyo. * * * After the delicious dinner, everyone, except Karen who was at work, walked into the living room to watch TV, do homework, talk, etc. Karina chatted with Kamui who was sitting across her awhile before doing her work with a notebook computer. Nokoru was sitting next to her and poked his head to look at the screen. He rested his chin on the top of her head and whispered suggestions. *Krr...krr...* Karina picked her cellular phone. "Hello." "..." "Yes. I'm fine." She beamed. "..." "Do you want to talk to him?" "..." "O.K. I will tell him. Bye." Karina ended the connection and turned to face Nokoru. She gave him a smile that he never wanted to see because it means that he was going to have a great trouble. "Nokoru-chan, mum called me to tell you that you must to meet Mr. Amamiya's grand daughter who is supposed to be your fiancee, the day after tomorrow at..." Karina told him the name of VIP hotel in Tokyo. Nokoru didn't know about this pairing before. He had been kidnapped once and he isn't has athletic enough to take care himself. So he didn't want to have any girl near him as she might be in danger because of him. The others looked at the pair with curiosity. Nokoru felt blood drained off his face while his sister giggles. * * * Sorata and Arashi were back from school. They found Yuzuriha was eating her pocky in the living room. Inuki lies beside his mistress. He barked hello to them as a greeting. "Yuzu-chan, where is Kamui?" Sorata questioned. "He called before you walked in about 10 minutes ago, said that his friend named Keiichi invited him to have dinner at his house." Yuzuriha answered. "Aha, the boy has a new friend!" The monk said loudly "Do you think we should have a party for that?" He asked Arashi who was standing patiently beside him. "Nonsense." She said coldly and left the room. "Wait for me, Nee-chan." Sorata cried and followed her closely as he wondered why did he fall in love with a girl who seemed to ignore him all the time. * * * After dinner at Keiichi's house, Keiichi was accompanying his friend to the underground station. While they walked, Kamui saw an explosion and was about to go to that place. But Keiichi was here with him. "Go home! Don't worry about me! GO!" He shouted to Keiichi who was stunned with confused as he began to run. "Waited, Shirou-kun! Don't go! It's dangerous! Come back!" Keiichi tried to stop him. Kamui ignored his friend and ran faster. He saw the one who looked familiar, Fuuma. "Hello, Kamui. Nice to see you again." Fuuma greeted him and smiled coldly. * * * Subaru was near Ikebukuro. He ran quickly and saw that Kamui was in danger. He took his ofudas out of his pocket and waved them to stop Fuuma. He realized that Fuuma wasn't alone. A boy who has flower petals on his forehead was accompanying him. The Sumeragi raised his star-shape kekkai over the place before fighting with Nataku. But Nataku hadn't enough power to match the Sumeragi. So Fuuma tied Kamui with the pipes on the wall and fought with Subaru instead. Kamui tried to get out. He saw his Seal was injured very badly and collapsed to the ground. Fuuma walked toward Subaru like a lion was about to attack its victim. The head of the seals panicked more when he saw Fuuma's hand descended on Subaru's right eye. He screamed, releasing his power to destroy the ties. Then a splash of water attacked Fuuma, stopped his hand in the air before it could harm Subaru. He leaped out in time before another attack comes. He saw a woman holding a staff in her hand. She stood distantly behind them, beside her was Saiki. Sakura watched the dark Kamui carefully. She had just moved in a new mansion that her grandpa had arranged two days ago. Yesterday, she had received a call from Touya that he and Yukito would have to go back to Tokyo today. So she was going to pick them up at the airport with Saiki and her father, but she sensed a Kekkai was raised at Ikebukuro and hurried to go there with Saiki. Leaving Fujitaka to pick up Touya and Yukito alone. However, she couldn't go through the Kekkai, therefore she waited at the edge until the kekkai began to break. Kamui ignored his injuries. He ran to Subaru who was unconscious and gathered him in his arms. "The kekkai is dissolving and it means that Seal is close to dead. You should bring him to the hospital before it's too late. And congratulations to you about sister." Fuuma said and prepared to go with his angel. "Fuuma, wait." Kamui stopped his former friend who is now the dark Kamui. "We'll meet again soon enough. Because I'll be the one who kills you." Fuuma said coldly and left the place with Nataku. "Subaru, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Kamui apologized to Subaru again and again. His tears rolling down his cheek to the Sumeragi's face. Saiki dialed his cellular phone to the nearest hospital and told them to get here immediately. "Kamui-kun calm down. The ambulance is coming." Sakura sat beside the boy and tried to stop Subaru's bleeding. "Subaru, I'm sorry..." * * * The same time in the office of the president of Senior High School at CLAMP Campus, Karina had cleared five piles of paperwork and started to do the sixth. She is very clever and has ability to do work fast like Nokoru, even if she is not his sister by blood. Umi approached her to report about the Musical Festival that Senior High School Department will be mounting the following week at the east garden. "Great. You planned it very well." The president praised when Umi finished presenting the report, and continued. "However, I want more flowers. Umi, contact the Gardening Club, ask them to plant several more flowers around that area." "O.K." Suddenly, Karina heard Kamui screaming Subaru's name in her mind and knew that her brother was in a big trouble. She felt the hurt at her arms and gazed down, blood was soaking her uniform red. "Kaichou!?" Umi cried with startled. "Umi take the paper out before it gets dirty!" Karina ordered and slid her chair away from the desk quickly. Hikaru and Fuu heard that cries and ran to see what happened. They gaped at the scene before them. Fuu was the first to recover from shock and called to emergency section. "Please, send medical staff to the room of the President of Senior High School now!" The medical staff arrived at the office in ten minutes later to treat Karina's injured arms. "Thank you. You may go." Karina told the staff and watched as they got out the room. Then she turned to her friends who stood next to sofa where she was sitting. "I think you all wanted to know why I got hurt, right?" The three girls nodded simultaneously. Karina was sitting on her chair, ordered about the changes for the Musical Festival when she got hurt from something they didn't see. It's impossible. This world is not fantasy like Cephiro. "I will tell you later after I changed into the clean clothes." Karina told and went to the special room. She returned in fifteen minutes later and told her staff about the end of the world that is coming soon. "We believed you, Kaichou. How can we help you?" Fuu asked with concerned voice. They have to look the tragedy before their eyes again. "I don't know, but thank you." Karina smiled gratefully to her friends. *Knock...knock...knock* Hikaru walked to the door to see who it is. "Kaichou, Nokoru-san and Suoh-san are here." "Karina-chan, time to go home!" The Chairman said cheerfully. His sunny smiled vanished immediately when he saw blood on the floor. "Karina-chan, were you hurt?" He supposed from her change of clothes. Why did she change, if her outfit wasn't dirty. "It's alright, Nokoru-chan. Don't worry about it." Nokoru ignored her words. "Let me see." He demanded and rolled off her long sleeve jacket that covered the bandage. Karina noticed that Nokoru's hand shook a little. She let a smile to assure him before say goodbye to her staff. "Let's go home. I'm starving." Karina whined to her brother as tucked her hand to his arm, leading him out off the office. Suoh smiled at the three girls before following the Imonoyamas out. * * * The Magic Knight agreed to have dinner at a restaurant within the Clamp Campus and discussed about what they could do. "You think we should tell Karina-chan about the Cephiro?" Hikaru asked. "It couldn't help anything. We can't bring them to the other world, and besides we don't have any magic in our world. The only thing we can do is help her every way we can." Fuu said. "Yeah." Umi agreed. "I doubt that's what Mokona wants." "I don't know. Maybe, this is a test for humans in our world." Fuu analyzed. "Maybe..." To be continued...</pre><p><a href="./">Back</a></p><p><a href=http://www.dreamhost.com/donate.cgi?id=216><img border=0 alt="Donate towards our web hosting bill!" src=https://secure.newdream.net/donate1.gif></a></p></body></html>