Chapter 1: Yuki's Journey

Yuki was climbing a tall mountain. He carried a large backpack filled with necessary survival tools and things. He decided to take a short break. As he climbed higher, the air became cooler. He knew he would probably be getting closer by now. He sat down and a cool breeze blew. It had been five months now. Five months since that day. He didn't care how long it took to find her. The girl called Sakura Luna. The girl he loved more than anything in the world.

Five months ago a tragic event happened. Yuki Sohma was apart of a cursed family that was possessed by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac plus the cat. That girl, Sakura, also had a curse. She had the curse of the black cat. With that, she had the power to break the Sohma curse. However, the outcome wasn't exactly what anyone expected. Sakura had to sacrifice herself in order for the curse to be broken.

Noriko Luna, head of the Luna family, had told Yuki some very valuable information after her funeral.

"Somewhere out there lies a new reincarnation of Sakura. One that has left off where this Sakura ended. However, she will disappear and vanish from the world if she isn't found in time."

"You mean… There is another Sakura? How… that's not possible."

"I'm afraid it is. Sacrifice is a great thing. Sakura gained a second chance in return. Whether you want to accept that chance is up to you. Will you go?"

Yuki paused looked down at Sakura's grave that read:

Sakura Luna
A Great Heroine
A Greater Friend

"I'll go." Yuki said. "Just tell me where she is and I'll go."

"You will have to travel far from here. Very far. I'll give you directions before you depart but I warn you of a few things. The journey will be long and you cannot bring anymore than one person with you. The more people you have, the more time will be wasted and time is very short. If you do not get there in exactly six months from now, Sakura's body and soul will forever depart this world. Then if you do find her, she will not have her memory. Whether she can get it back or not is unknown to me but I'm not sure if you'll like the Sakura you find."

"I don't care. As long as it's her then it doesn't matter."

"As you wish. After you prepare your things, come find me again and I will give you directions."

Yuki went home after that and immediately started packing his things. Kyo and Shigure noticed him doing this.

"Yuki… where is it that you're going?" Shigure asked.

"I'm going to find Miss Luna."

"Sakura? But she's--"

"I know that!" Yuki interrupted Shigure. "Noriko told me that somewhere out there is a reincarnation of Sakura. She's only going to be around for so long and if I don't find her in time, she'll be gone forever."

"I see… so how long do you expect this journey to last?" Shigure asked.

"Maybe a little less than a year."

"What about school? You only have one year left. Why can't you just finish school first."

"Cause I don't have time! I only have six months to get to Miss Luna. After that, she'll be lost! I can't lose her again! Besides, I can finish school with her since she hasn't been able to finish school either."

"I'm going too." Kyo suddenly said.

Yuki and Shigure both looked at him.

"You don't need to go." Yuki said.

"Well, I'm gonna go anyways! You damn rat… er… You damn…. Whatever! Look, you're not the only one who cared about her alright. I cared too!"

"You should let him go, Yuki. After all, Sakura and Kyo have that special bond." Shigure said.

"Fine. I'm leaving soon so you better hurry."

Kyo ran and got everything he needed all in a small bag that he carried around his shoulder. He waited by the door. Yuki glared at him.

"If we're going to do this, then we might as well start getting along." He put out his hand. Kyo thought for a while and then shook it. He headed out and Yuki was about to follow him but he turned to Shigure.

"I'll bring her back. I promise."

"Be safe you two."

Five months later, Yuki was somewhere on a mountain that Noriko said to go to. Kyo came up by Yuki.

"Looks like we're getting closer."

"What would you know you idiot."

"What the hell? Why don't you shut up? I've spent four months in the mountains before so I know exactly what I'm doing. So why don't you pay attention cause you might learn something."

"What could I learn from an idiot like you?"

"Don't start with me you damn…." Kyo wanted to say rat but since Yuki was no longer possessed by the spirit of the rat it wouldn't make sense anymore. "Damn you." Kyo finished.

"I guess we should keep moving. There's only about a week until the end of the month so we better hurry." Yuki said. He got up and started heading up the mountain again.

"I am moving! Maybe you should get off your lazy ass every once in a while."

"I think I'm starting to get hungry. I really do miss Miss Luna's cooking."

"Are you even listening to me?"

"No."

They both argued for a while longer. They climbed higher and higher and then at a certain point, it was snowing. It was a difficult task getting through the snow but when they spotted a cave, they knew that they had arrived at their destination. They went inside to get out of the blizzard and the cave was lit by a blue light. Inside, there was ice everywhere that covered everything. Further in the cave was a large opening. In the middle, there were ice stairs that lead high up. At the top was a floating ice platform.