Dsiclaimer: If I had enough money, I could own CCS. But since I don't, I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura. Now, for the final Cycle...

Cycle 27: Premonition of Happiness

Two days after the battle, and thing seemed to have returned to normal. Or relatively normal, at least. Poor Sakura still woke up late, going through her usual routine of rushing so that she would barely make it through the door of the classroom in time.

This time, though, something was a little off. Tomoyo seemed rather absentminded, not just today but over the past two days. Sakura was worried for her best friend, but couldn't ask her about it during class.

"Tomorrow there will be a math quiz, so remember to study," Onigiri-sensei told the class, smiling. "And for those who will undoubtedly be asking, I will not take bribes. Even if it is rice balls."

Syaoran looked at the back of Sakura's head, a bit concerned. Math was Sakura's worst and most despised subject. Once class let out for lunch, she turned and gave him her most pleading look.

"Syaoran, can you help me study for the quiz? Please?"

There was only one answer. "Sure," he replied, smiling. "Of course I would."

"Thanks! You're the greatest, Syaoran!" He blushed when she hugged him, despite the fact it was well-known that they were a couple. Together, they walked to where they usually ate lunch with their friends.

However, something was up. Tomoyo was not her usual self, even Sakura had noticed. It seemed her mind had been somewhere else for the past couple days.

"Tomoyo-chan, are you okay?" Rika asked her, concerned.

It took the Daidouji heiress a moment to answer. "Hm? Oh, don't worry, Rika-chan I'm fine." Once more Tomoyo went deep into thought, and Rika and Sakura exchanged worried looks.

Syaoran sighed. He really doubted that Tomoyo was as okay as she claimed. Eriol didn't look concerned, but he did seem curious. At the same time, Takashi was entertaining Naoko and Aiko with one of his wild lies.

"Then after that happened, they had too—"

"Alright, enough already," Chiharu said, grabbing his ear, annoyed by her boyfriend's lies. "Don't listen to him Aiko-chan, Naoko-chan. He was just lying again."

"T-Those w-w-were l-lies?" Aiko stammered softly, as shy as ever. Or seemingly shy, as Sakura, Tomoyo, Eriol, and Syaoran knew better. It seemed she was an amazing actress.

The remaining hours of school passed by without anything terribly exciting happening. Once class let out, Sakura and Syaoran left for Sakura's house, so he could begin helping her study for the math quiz.

"Syaoran," the young Cardmistress asked suddenly, "did you believe Aiko-chan when she said Koryu-kun felt bad for attacking us?"

For a long time he was silent, until, "I can't really forgive him for trying to kill you, but I guess he isn't too bad. But he's too much like Hiiragizawa!"

Sakura giggled at that. "Syaoran, you know that Eriol-kun isn't bad."

"I didn't say he was bad. I'm just saying that Hiiragizawa is just too damn annoying! I really hate the nicknames he's given me."

A relatively normal conversation, cut short when they reached Sakura's house. She opened the door, shouting, "Tadaima! I hope it's okay that I brought Syaoran over! He's helping me study for a math test tomorrow."

"Okaeri, kaijuu," Toya replied as he walked into view, smirking. Syaoran wasn't at all surprised when Sakura's foot scored a direct hit, and her brother clenched his teeth in pain. After a few moments, Toya was able to talk without sounding like he was in pain.

"By the way, someone is here to talk to you. He's in the kitchen, says his name is Rifurekuto. Oh, and as for you, kid… don't you dare try anything."

"Oniichan! Don't threaten Syaoran!" Sakura scolded, and taking Syaoran by the hand she took him to the kitchen, where an unfamiliar boy was waiting. For a moment, they stared blankly, having no idea who it was.

"It's me, REFLECTION. Remember?" That startled them.

"REFLECTION-san? Is that really you?" Sakura was surprised, but seeing him here probably meant Koryu had a message he couldn't personally tell them. "Come on, let's go to my room! We can talk there!"

"Uh, actually I wished to speak to MIRROR for a while, in private. I know it's a bit much to ask, but I promise it won't take too long!"

Sakura nodded, smiling. She remembered something REFLECTION had said during the battle against Koryu, a very important and curious piece of information.

0-o-0-o-0-o-0

"Why would you care about a card created by Clow?" Koryu growled. REFLECTION looked thoughtful, though the card knew his answer already. Perhaps the Master of the Harbinger Cards might see it as treason, but he didn't care. It was better to die knowing he had done something to keep MIRROR safe.

"Because I love her," RELFECTION said.

0-o-0-o-0-o-0

"Key which hides the power of the stars, reveal your true form before me! I, Sakura, command you under our contract! Release!"

The Star Key, a small, unimportant-looking pendant, transformed into Sakura's most important possession: the Star Wand. Syaoran glanced back into the hallway, wondering why Toya didn't suddenly make an appearance. Then again, since he knew about his sister's magical powers, he probably didn't really feel like asking.

"MIRROR!" A girl with long pale-green hair appeared, dressed in a flowing white kimono, holding a mirror. Upon seeing her, REFLECTION dropped his disguise, returning to his true form. The Sakura Card was, of course, surprised to see him.

"I just wish to speak to you for a moment," REFLECTION told her. "I won't take too long; I know the longer you remain in your true form the more tired Sakura-san becomes."

"Come on, Syaoran," the young Cardmistress said, grabbing Syaoran's hand. "Let's begin studying now."

"I'm just surprised you still need help with math," the Chinese boy said as they left the kitchen, grinning.

"Mou, Syaoran!" Sakura pouted. "You know I don't like that subject!"

When they opened the door to her room, it was to find Kero playing his newest videogame. The little Sun Guardian turned, then went back to his game. "Oh, so you brought the Chinese kid over?"

"Yes, Kero-chan, to study! Can you please stop playing that game so that we can?"

"But I'm still trying to beat Suichikaze! He's the final boss! I will not lose to Suppie or Solarus!" It was obvious he wouldn't be getting off no matter what she said, so the Cardmistress could only do one thing, despite the fact that it was a little mean. She shut off the television.

"Nooooooo!" Kero cried, and proceeded to fly out of the room, teary-eyed. "You two have fun, then… I'll try to finish my game later…"

After awhile of studying, with Sakura's head spinning with a staggering amount of numbers, MIRROR entered, smiling. The Sakura Card seemed rather cheerful, but would not say why. "Mistress, I am done now."

Sakura nodded, and MIRROR returned to her card form. After placing her carefully back into the deck, Sakura went back to studying. "Hoeee, I'm so confused!"

"Why don't we take a break?" Syaoran suggested, sweatdropping anime-style. Sakura heartily agreed, and they sat on her floor for a while, just talking.

Then Sakura brought up a magical subject. "What do you think the disaster Aiko foresaw is?"

Her boyfriend shrugged. "I know as much as you do about it. I can't even begin to guess. There are so many possibilities." They lapsed into silence, until Sakura asked another question.

"Syaoran… do you think I'm strong enough to help Koryu-kun and Aiko-chan when the disaster comes?"

"What? Of course you are! Don't ask silly things!" Syaoran exclaimed. Standing up, he moved closer and kneeled in front of the young Mistress of the Sakura Cards. "You are strong, Sakura. Hiiragizawa said so, as did Ametori-san and Hanenendo-san. You are also kind, cheerful, brave, cute…"

"You're embarrassing me, Syaoran!" Sakura said, and she was indeed blushing. Her face was very close to his, only an inch of space separating them.

"It's true. Sakura, you were kind enough to give Ametori-san and Hanenendo-san another chance, even after you nearly lost your life. I can only think of a few others who would do the same." He leaned forward, and only half an inch of space remained. "You are a wonderful person. And your invincible spell worked."

"Everything did turn out alright, didn't it?" Sakura said, smiling. They closed the distance between them, hesitating a little before locking their lips in a passionate kiss. Sakura was unsurprised by the taste of Syaoran's lips; they tasted like chocolate, while Syaoran could taste strawberries on hers. They broke off, the Chinese boy silently cursing oxygen.

"We'd better get back to studying," Sakura said, and Syaoran agreed.

"Yeah, we wouldn't want your brother to kick me out just for kissing you."

So with that they got back to work. While they were studying together after sharing a loving kiss, Tomoyo and Eriol both sat at her piano, in perfect accompaniment. They, too, were able to share a proper kiss without the danger of Eriol being mauled badly by Tomoyo's bodyguards (or, more specifically, by Kurogane). Koryu and Aiko still lay fast asleep on the couch, sharing their dreams. She was at peace in the safety of his warm embrace. Tsukito and Nakuru both were still talking at this moment, but once night fell, and the moon rose, they too were able to confirm their love for each other.

At this very moment, the world seemed to be at peace. And that is how it should be, peaceful. But though the peace would end eventually, all that had happened was a premonition of happiness in the times to come.

Author's Notes: Uwaaaaaaah! I have finished my first fanfic! It didn't turn out too badly, actually. Well, I guess I'll see you guys when I finally begin the sequel, neh? -sobs uncontrollably- Sayonara! Thank you, my dedicated readers!