A Little Too Late Chapter 9: Alternative Ending, a card captor sakura fanfic

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Chapter 9 : The Alternative Ending

The sound of a recorder rewinding itself.

"...Flight 1808 to London. Last call to Gate 12. Passengers boarding flight 1808 to London..."

"You've got everything you need, man? Syaoran asked, shaking Eriol's hand for one last time. Eriol was the best architect around, in terms of demands, his name was quite famous in Great Britain. Hence, the reason for the Hiiragizawas' sudden move to London.

Sakura married Eriol two months after the twins came. They were both happy. Some thought it was too early for them to wed, considering Sakura was only 23 at the time and Eriol was only 24. They didn't care, they were happy. Syaoran admit he was envious. As best man, he stood by Eriol's side. Over the years, he had developed a crush on Sakura. A little too late, but he couldn't help the attractions he felt towards her. He watched her float down the aisle her arm tucked under her father's. A radiant glow emitted from her smile.

Now, three years later, the twins were boarding their first plane to London.Léon inherited Eriol's messy raven hair. He had chubby cheeks and a cute button nose. Thankfully he inherited Sakura's vibrant emerald eyes. To Fujitaka's surprise, Valérie looked like Sakura's long deceased mother, long wavy silver hair, features that were similar to Léon's; a cute button nose and chubby yet rosy cheeks. Valérie had Eriol's aquamarine eyes. They were the perfect, mischievous little angels.

"Yeah. Can't believe I'm really moving. The kids have never been out of Japan before. And I'm not sure if Valérie can survive without her uncle Syaoran around," Eriol teased. He had all four passports and flight information tucked inside his laptop case. His glasses hanged at the neckline of his shirt. "I guess, I'll be seeing you man.

Syaoran chuckled. "Send me something will you?" He called out. He stayed to watch them board the plane. The twins' rambunctiously made their way inside the plane. Valérie has cried and asked for Syaoran.

Eriol was the last to board the train a smile on his face as he made his way to join his family.

(Seven years later)

"Valerie, have you packed your bags yet?" Sakura said from the top of her lungs. She was anxious to finally see her family again back in Japan. "Valerie! Honey, we have to hurry!"

Leon came down the stairs looking calm and cool. "Mom, have you seen my yoyo?" His cool azure eyes scanning the room. "And Valerie wanted to know if you've seen her jacket."

Sakura sighed heavily. Her fingers slowly massaging her forehead. "Tell her its already in the car. For goodness sake, she brought it down last night, didn't she?" She felt as if her head was about to explode.

A pair of calloused hands settled on her shoulders, lightly squeezing the tension out of her. Sakura felt a small kiss on her nape, "Relax honey. The flight isn't going to leave without us. Besides, we have two hours." Eriol's voice won her over. Sakura leaned against his shoulder and closed her eyes.

"I just wanted to make sure that everything was prepared in time. Wouldn't want anybody to forget anything." Sakura said in a hushed voice.

"Mommy!" The twins called out in unison from up the stairs. Eriol chuckled before kissing her forehead.

"I got this," he said as he made his way up the stairs to help the twins.

Sakura slowly made her way to the kitchen to make herself a cup of tea. Lately all she could think about is her family. Sure, she phoned them almost every night, depending on how busy she was. She missed them all. Her father, her brother, her old friends. She wanted the twins to see the place where she grew up.

Years before, Sakura and Eriol were always to busy to take the kids out to Japan. Their relatives had to fly all the way to Wiltshire to see them. Sakura was concerned, she wouldn't want to burden anyone, but they always said they were glad to do so.

Syaoran was always there for the twins. He was their favourite uncle. Eriol never doubt that Syaoran would one day find happiness after Tomoyo. And he did. He got married a few years later to a shy girl,Kaoru ,his next door neighbor. Sakura laughed when Eriol told her the story of how Syaoran and Kaoru met. Syaoran's ears turned bright red when Eriol and Sakura 'interrogated' him.

Syaoran couldn't be anymore happier. He stood by the doorway, silently watching his wife coddling their newborn son. He never saw himself as a father. His father died when he was very young. Having only female figures in his life, left him insecure. But that was then.

"You are so cute, my little boy. Feng Li, I can tell you will be a heart breaker. Just like your father." Kaoru cooed. She lifter the blue bundle into her arms and pressed her cheek against the baby's. She was glowing with happiness.

Syaoran smiled. He felt a light tug at his sleeve. "Papa, papa..." A soft voice called out. "Papa." He looked down and grinned at his daughter. Her tiny arms stretched upwards with her little fingers waving at him. Her chubby cheeks flushed with annoyance. "Up, up. Papa, up!"

Syaoran pretended not to see her. His head cocking to the sides; looking for her. "I swear I heard my little princess. Where is she? Where's my little princess?" He bend down to her eye-level and asked, "Excuse me, miss. Have you seen my princess?"

"Syaoran, don't torture the girl. She'll cry if you do." Kaoru said, carefully placing the baby into the crib. "Jia, honey. It's time for your bath. Aunt Sakura and Uncle Eriol will be here soon."

Jia Li crossed her arms over her chest and pouted. "Papa, papa." Her large brown eyes looked up into Syaoran in frustration. "Papa, papa." Syaoran bit the insides of his cheeks, refraining himself from laughing aloud. He gave in and carried his daughter on his shoulders.

"Stubborn like your mother. That you are." He said. Jia was content with fisting Syaoran's messy hair. Kaoru giggle and kissed him on the cheek. "I love you.'

"I love you too," she whispered. "I'll go get dinner ready. And you make sure, Princess Jia gets her bath."

Syaoran watched as his wife made her way down the stairs. His mind plunged itself back to five years ago.

Sakura and Syaoran were waiting for the priest to call them to the alter. It was his wedding day. Sakura tugged his bow and brushed the invisible dust off his shoulders. "You look dashing, Syaoran."

Syaoran couldn't stop fidgeting. He was a wreck. He could feel himself sweating. "What if she leaves me at the alter?" he silently pondered. "I mean. She could have realised that she's getting married to me. I-I'm – "

"You are Syaoran Li. My best friend since elementry. The best guy friend ever. She'd be a fool to not marry you." Sakura gave him a small smile and kissed his cheek. He ears turned to a light shade of pink.

"You better not be kissing my wife, Li!" Eriol teased. Eriol looked handsome in his best man suit. "Dude, I can't believe you're getting married!" He lightly punched Syaoran by the shoulder. Syaoran chuckled and winked at Sakura.

"Better late than sorry. Being a little too late never hurt anybody." He said. Between the lines he was secretly apologizing. He had a lot to say, but he was sorry for not acknowledging her feeling. But fate had other plans. They may not be each others soulmates, but they are the best of friends.

A/N: Sorry if it took me a long time to update. I'm happy with how it ended. I guess this is the last time we'll see each other – I hope not. You guys are the best reviewers and readers I ever had. I love you guys - damn I'm getting all soft here. :) Nevertheless I will never forget you. In your names (or pennames) I will write them here. As a remainder of who supported me after all this time.

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