Chapter 10 (Finale)

TOMOEDA, JAPAN...

Inside the bedroom of the Kinomoto household, Sakura Kinomoto and her
best friend Tomoyo Daidoji were having a sleepover. Kero was also in
on the fun.

"I'm glad we're together on Christmas night. This is so much fun"
laughed Sakura.

Tomoyo nodded her head in agreememt. "I'm surprised that my mom and
your dad are having a party together. Who would've thought?"

Kero turned to the girls. "I hope your dad brings back lots of
holiday treats! I'm soooo hungry!!!" and the girls laughed out loud
at him.

Without warning, a light appeared in the far corner of the room.
Sakura yelled out "HOEEEE!!!" and ducked under the covers. Kero flew
into the open dresser drawer. Tomoyo ran into the closet, then pulled
out her video camera. A shadow appeared from the light, then
Arcademan stepped out of the light.

"Sakura! It's me...Arcademan."

Sakura ran across the room and gave Arcademan a loving hug.

"Merry Christmas, Arcademan. What brings you to Tomoeda?"

"Well, Sakura...I need your help once again."

Kero flew in between the two. "No way! last time she helped you out,
she almost didn't come back!"

Sakura pushed Kero aside. "Hush up! What's going on?"

"No, it's nothing like that. No danger or stuff like that. Sakura, I
need your help so that we can help Santa save Christmas on my world."

All three of them had a stunned look on their face.

"S...S...Santa? He's real?!!"

"Yes. Will you help me? I've need of your special talents." pleaded
Arcademan.

Sakura paused then said "Yes! I'll go!!!"

Tomoyo clapped with glee. "Here, Sakura. I was hoping you were needed
so I brough one of my lovely little Sakura outfits!" Sakura sighed
deeply as Arcademan turned to Kero.

"Is Tomoyo always like this?" Kero nodded his head.

"By the way, I want you and Tomoyo to come along too. There's work to
be done." Sakura was dressed in a special Christmas outfit made by
Tomoyo.

"Let's go!!!" and all four of them leaped into the portal and then
appeared at the North Pole within the Arcademan Universe.

"Okay, Sakura...you know what to do..." said Arcademan.

"Yes. Everything will be all right...Key that hides the power of the stars, reveal thy true power to me. By the conenant, I, Sakura command...RELEASE!!!"

The key amulet transforms into the star staff and taking out a Sakura
card flips it up into the air and strikes it with her staff.

"To not help Santa would truly be a crime, let me help him by slowing
down...TIME!!!"

Arcademan looked at the clock on the wall and saw that time had
indeed slowed down.

"It worked! Way to go, Sakura!" shouted out Tomoyo.

Arcademan pulled out another sleigh from the stable area. "Guys,
let's give Santa a hand in his final hours." Kero's wings grew out
and folded over his entire body. Soon, his transformation from the
little stuff-beared Kero to the Guardian of the Clow Kerberus was
complete.

"I'll play reindeer!" shouted Kerberus as Arcademan, Sakura, Flora
and Tomoyo hopped in and took off to assist Santa Claus in delivering
the final toys.

Hours later, a most joyous reunion was taking place at the North Pole
as Santa Claus came down from his sleigh amongst a cheer of approval
from the elves and his special helpers that came to his and
Christmas' aid.

"Friends...thanks to all of your help...every boy and girl will be
enjoying Christmas. Words cannot describe the thanks the entire world
can ever tell you." Santa's eyes were full of joyful tears.

Arcademan stepped forward and shook the jolly old elf's hand. "No, we
should be the one thanking you for allowing us to be part of this
festive occasion. I know I will cherish this moment for the rest of
my life."

"Well said, Arcade, It was an honor serving you, great sire!" Flora,
always showing respect for her elders.

Santa turned to Sakura. "Young lady...you and your friends were
invaluable in assisting me. I know for a fact that Clow Reed would be
very proud of your accomplishment." Sakura's face blushed brightly.

Arcademan opened a portal for Sakura, Kero and Tomoyo.

"Time for the three of you to return. Now that's two favors I owe
you, young Cardcaptor. You will return to a point where only an hour
has past in your world. Fare thee well, my friends."

"Bye, Arcademan, Flora...Santa. I told you all it would all be
right!" After they entered the portal, it closed up behind them.

"Santa...Mrs. Claus...Dingle...Flora and I must take our leave. I'm
glad we were able to help you and don't hesitate to call upon us if
trouble arises again in the future."

"When you get back home, you'll find something extra special
underneath your Christmas tree. Again...my eternal thanks, Arcademan
and Flora." said Santa as the two heroes flew away back home as this
amazing adventure has now come to a close.

THE END

Arcademan- Writer/Editor

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