“How will we know it worked?” Tomoyo asked sitting atop the brand new bed her mother had bought no questions asked.

“I’m not entirely sure.” Kero admitted fluttering about the room. “I think Time will have restored everything to the proper order. For instance, we shouldn’t remember any of this.”

“But if the loop is re-setting everything, wouldn’t we forget everything as well?” Syaoran asked.

“That’s why we have to fix this today!” Kero said. “It’s early afternoon, we have time.”

“Hey, Kero, there’s something that’s been bothering me lately.” Syaoran said. “I’ve been doing some research about the Clow Cards, shouldn’t the Loop only effect space? Why is Time repeating as well?”

“I’ve been wondering the same thing to be honest.” Kero said.

“I have a pretty bad feeling, Kero.” Syaoran said, “Is it possible for two cards to work together?”

“Hmm, I know what you’re getting at, but Time has already been captured by Sakura, it can’t work independently now.”

“But what about before it was captured? Couldn’t it have set up a plan before then?”

“Hey guys…” Tomoyo said.

“It could be a child card…” Kero said thinking about it. “If Loop and Time got together and created an additional card…”

“Aren’t they both guys though?” Syaoran asked. “Wait and Loop isn’t even a human persona! Gross.”

“Get your head out of the gutter, Cards don’t have sex. They can create additional cards by combining their powers. Besides, that’s some big talk coming from someone engaged to their cousin…” Kero said.

”Hey guys!” Tomoyo said a bit louder.

“Shut up, Kero!” Syaoran growled. “So wait…so we’re not dealing with loop?”

“It’s possible.” Kero said.

“GUY’S!” Tomoyo shouted. “Look!” She said holding a picture.

“What is it?” Syaoran asked.

“Recognize her?” Tomoyo asked holding up the picture frame as Syaoran and Kero took a good look.

“It’s…Sara.” Syaoran said as Tomoyo shook her head.

“No, It’s Sakura. This was mine and Sakura’s first day of preschool together,” Tomoyo explained of the picture of two little girls holding hands.

“What does this mean?” Kero asked.

“Sara was really Sakura from the past?” Syaoran asked.

“No, where did we just send Sakura? In front of the Orphanage, right?” Tomoyo said putting the pieces together in her head.  “And where did Miss Mizuki say she found her? In front of the Orphanage! So what if Sara was really Sakura all along?”

“Then how did she end up as a toddler?” Syaoran asked.

“You said yourself she’s been a toddler for so long she believes she is one.”

“But that doesn’t explain how she physically turned into one.” Syaoran said.

“It would if she ran into the little.” Kero said. “What if there was never a toddler there on day zero, we sent Sakura into the past, and then she shrunk and became Sara?”

“So all we have to do is use The Big? Sounds too easy.” Syaoran said. “How do we snap her out of the illusion though? Convince her she’s not really a toddler?”

“The same way we snapped ourselves out of the trance.” Kero said. “With video footage! Tomoyo, I’ve never been so happy you film Sakura to the point of stalking! We’ll show her the footage of herself!”

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                                          Day 2

“Sara, you have a visitor.” Miss Mizuki said bending down and picking the little girl up.  “Oh, and you’re still dry, good girl honey.” She said checking her diaper and carrying her over to the two ten year olds waiting.  Sakura blushed as she was carried over and buried her head into Miss Mizuki’s neck as they approached the group. “Don’t be shy; they came and saw you yesterday too, remember?” She said setting her down. “You play with them, ok?”

Sakura slowly nodded her head before sticking her thumb in her mouth from nerves.  “No, sweetie, don’t suck your thumb, here.” Miss Mizuki said gently removing her hand and replacing it with a pacifier.  Sakura smiled and happily sucked away as she stared up at the two big kids. They seemed awfully familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it.

“Sakura, do you remember me?” Syaoran asked bending down and looking the little girl in the eyes.  Sakura? Her name was Sara wasn’t it? That’s what the nice red haired lady called her. “I come here every once in a while and we play. Last week we played with blocks. Do you remember?” Sakura shook her head and continued sucking while her large green eyes stared up at them in wonder.

“What about me?” Tomoyo asked squatting down and opening her arms wide, but the little girl stayed where she was and simply stared. “I’ll take that as a no.” She said sadly. “We’re going to show you some video’s, ok? I put some clips together and we’re going to watch them and try and jog your memory.”

“Movie!” Sakura cheered from behind her pacifier as she followed the two big kids while Tomoyo held her hand and led them over to the tv.

“What we’re about to show you is who you really are. You’re name is Sakura, and you’re a card captor. We really need your help, so watch this and try to remember.” Tomoyo explained putting the VHS she made of Sakura’s card captor adventures .

“Movie! Movie!” Sakura cheered as Tomoyo sat down on the city roads rug and brought little Sakura down into her lap. “Yay!” Sakura cheered giggling as Tomoyo squeezed her while rocking her back and forth.

“Part of me doesn’t want you to grow up; you’re too cute!” Tomoyo admitted clicking play on the menu as the three watched.

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“Key of Clow, power of magic, power of light, surrender the Wand, the force ignite. Release!” Sakura in the movie chanted as she released the wand and fought with the Shadow Card.

“Me?” Sakura asked craning her neck up at Tomoyo who nodded her head as Sakura continued to watch… well…Sakura. Her eyes grew wide in amazement and wonder as she watched the battle.

“I-I remember.” Sakura said once the video had ended. “I woke up today as a toddler! Tomoyo and Syaoran! I remember!” Sakura said excitedly.

“That’s great, Sakura, but it wasn’t yesterday.” Syaoran said sadly. “You’ve been here for a long time.” He said sadly. “It’s my fault.”

“You’re right, I…I’ve been switching bodies between big and little I think.”
Sakura looked deep in thought as she seemed to be concentrating on something. She gritted her teeth as her face turned bright red.  

“Sakura, you don’t have to try that hard to remem-“ Tomoyo said stopping mid sentence as she realized what was going on. “Sakura!” She said holding her arms length away while the little girl finished her business.

“She might remember who she is, but her bodies still on auto-pilot. She’s been in diapers for a long time.” Syaoran said looking grim and covering his nose. “Miss Mizuki!” He yelled as the red headed woman came over.

“Uh-oh, someone needs a change.” Miss Mizuki said lifting the now crying girl in the air. “I’m glad I decided to put you in diapers today.”

“She’s not going to keep doing that when she get’s bigger is she?” Tomoyo asked but remembered Big Sakura also having an accident.

“It’s why I told you to bring one of Big Sakura’s diaper bags.” Syaoran said. “We need her to fight right now, we’ll worry about potty training her later.” He said leading Tomoyo to where Sakura was getting changed.

“It’s ok, it’s ok,” Miss Mizuki said cleaning the little girl up. Syaoran smiled as he pulled her wand out of his pocket and handed it to her.

“Just like in the video, ok?” He said as Sakura sniffled and repeated the chant as the wand grew larger and larger.  Miss Mizuki stopped mid change and stared at the three in confusion. Syaoran nodded his approval before pulling The Big out of his pocket. “This will only listen to you, do you remember what to do?” He asked as Sakura nodded and released the card before commanding it to return her to normal.

“S-sakura?” Miss Mizuki asked at the now full sized girl lying on the changing table.

“I-I’m back to normal!” Sakura said jumping up. “Someone tell me what’s been going on? What’s wrong with you?” She asked puzzled as Syaoran face turned different shades.

“Umm, Sakura.” Tomoyo whispered. “We should finish getting you dressed first.” Sakura looked down in confused before shrieking and covering herself with her hands.

“Back up on the table, Sakura.” Miss Mizuki said after snapping out of her stunned silence and tossing the dirty diaper.

“She’s going to need this.” Tomoyo said handing over a bigger diaper out of her bag. “Long story short we’ve been trapped in a time warp, Sakura somehow got shrunk to a toddler and regressed due to being one for so long.”

“If I’m big again, why do I need a diaper?” Sakura asked blushing as her math teacher slid it under her.

“Because you might forget you’re bigger.” Tomoyo explained. “Just earlier you remembered but then pooped yourself.” Sakura covered her face in her hands to hide her blush. “Here’s an outfit for her.”

“All done.” Miss Mizuki said helping to lift up the blushing girl.

“C’mon, we have a fight to win!” Syaoran said before leading them to the scene that started it all.

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“What are we looking for?” Sakura asked blushing after Tomoyo had to pull her thumb out of her mouth…again.

“Any minute now.” Syaoran said scanning the school court yard. “There! The time warp, c’mon!” He said leading the charge sword in hand. Sakura could see a small patch of distorted scenery that looked a bit blurry looking through. Sakura pulled out the Sword card and summoned it before joining Syaoran’s side.

“We’re going in?” Sakura asked as he nodded his head and the two of them stepped through. Sakura shuddered as an icy chill went through her body as she came out on the other side to find everything distorted with a purple tint.

“There it is.” He said readying his sword at the red ribbon that wrapped around the inside of the town. “C’mon.”

Sakura followed as the two chased the end of the red ribbon. She looked and saw various hour glasses all along the sides of the ribbon. “Are we almost there?” She asked after ten minutes of running in silence. He nodded his head before stopping abruptly. Here is where we need to sever it.” He explained stopping in front of the Orphanage.  “When we sent you back in time, I think you also crossed paths with the Loop and created a new card. That’s why the time loop has effected you so much as well. I don’t think you would have regressed as much not realizing you’ve been spending everyday as a toddler.”

“I’m so confused.” Sakura complained but readied her sword anyway. If he was right, everything would go back to the way it was. There would be no Sara or Time Loop. All that would be left was her memories of being a toddler. “I’m ready.” Sakura said. They counted to three and struck the ribbon only managing to sever it a quarter of the way.

“Again!” Syaoran shouted as they struck again and again until they could barely lift their weapons. “Last time, and we’re through!”

“What’s going to happen when we cut it?” Sakura asked between pants.

“Only one way to find out.” Syaoran smiled and together with the last of their strength, they cut through as a blinding white light filled their vision.

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“So Syaoran actually let you keep it?” Tomoyo asked as they laid out on her new bed.

“Yep.” Sakura said holding up the Clow Card that featured an hour glass covered by a red ribbon. “He said it was his way of apologizing for getting us stuck in this situation. Apparently what happened was that he got stuck in the Loop and sent me back in time, only Time and Loops powers mixed creating that time loop.” She said.

“Sakura, no, you’re going to mess up your teeth. How many times do I have to remind you that ten year olds don’t suck their thumbs?” Tomoyo chastised playfully gently pulling Sakura’s hand from her mouth.

“Sorry.” Sakura said blushing. “Ten year olds don’t wear diapers either.” She grumbled.

“You’re not wetting my bed again, you’re still having accidents.” Tomoyo reminded her. “We’ll get you back to normal, don’t worry.” She said patting her friends shoulder.  “So what was your favorite part of being little?” She asked giggling.

“Honestly, umm, cuddling.” Sakura answered with a blush. “It felt great to be held, and fall asleep in someone’s arms.” She shyly admitted. “Honestly since I’ve been back to normal I’ve been having a hard time sleeping. I got so used to the affection and now that it’s gone.” She admitted with a depressed sigh.

“Why didn’t you say so? Come here, Sakura,” Tomoyo said guiding her closer with her arms. “Is this better?”

“Thanks, Tomoyo.” Sakura whispered holding her back and resting her head on her friends stomach. “I really miss Miss Mizuki.” She said tearing up.

“You’ll see her in math class.” Tomoyo said running her fingers through Sakura’s hair as the other girl grumbled. “What can I do to help you re-adjust?”

“She would…umm…give me a bottle before bed.” Sakura mumbled barely over a whisper.

“Aww, how cute.” Tomoyo squealed.

“Would…Would you…” Sakura tried to ask but froze.

“You know there happens to be a bottle in the diaper bag.” Tomoyo whispered as Sakura blushed. “Do you want me to give it to you? Sakura?” She asked after not getting a response.

“Yes.” She whispered.

“I’ll be right back.” Tomoyo whispered leaving for a few minutes. Sakura frowned as she began to worry what was taking Tomoyo so long. What if she changed her mind? What if she thinks I’m weird? She worried as her eyes began to tear up and fears danced in her mind.

“Sakura, what’s wrong?’ Tomoyo asked re-appearing after noticing her friends tear streaked face.

“I thought you weren’t going to come back!” Sakura admitted as tears spilled from her eyes.

“Sakura, it’s okay, it’s going to be ok.” Tomoyo said wrapping her arms around her friend. “I know suddenly becoming a big girl again is hard on you, but we can get through it ok. “We’ll get you back to normal. It’ll be ok.” She whispered feeling Sakura’s diaper expanding against her knee.

“No!” Sakura moaned grabbing herself. “Ugh! I’m sorry.”

“It’s ok, just go ahead and finish. Tell me when you’re done and we’ll get you in a fresh one.” Tomoyo said pulling away as Sakura blushed and looked down in embarrassment.

“I’m done.” Sakura mumbled blushing as Tomoyo led her onto a towel on the floor.

“Lay down, I’ll get you cleaned up.” Tomoyo re-assured her as she ripped the tabs off and pulled down away the used diaper before unfolding a fresh one.

“Cold!” Sakura winced as she felt her friend cleaning her up. “Thanks ,Tomoyo” Sakura mumbled when the change was complete. “I’m sorry, I feel like my emotions are all over the place right now.” She sniffled.

“Don’t worry about it, it’s not everyday you go from 10 to 3 to 10  for what seems like three years. If you need something, just ask. That’s what friends are for. Now let’s get some sleep, it’s your first day back  to school tomorrow.” Tomoyo said picking up the bottle off the night stand and climbing into bed while patting her lap. Sakura smiled and climbed in on the other side and rested her body in her friends arms. Tomoyo gently lowered the bottle to her friends lips as Sakura closed her eyes and drank. She’s right, I’ll grow back up eventually, but for now I want to enjoy this, Sakura thought before finally drifting off to sleep.

“Goodnight my little cardcaptor.” Tomoyo whispered setting the empty bottle on the nightstand and drifting off to sleep herself.


The end