Mingle of Sadness
by Entranced In Thought
Disclaimer: Klump owns CCS, I only own
this story.
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They both knew it would happen eventually.
They had been delaying it with one thing after
another, and for a time, it worked. They should
have known it was too easy.
However, now that the time had come, nothing
could be done. Ideas were dry, and time was
no longer on their side. The inevitable
had come.
Li's family had already come. They made their
statement clear that he was to leave with them
in two days, no less. No amount of begging or
pleading would have done. This was Li's family,
and being as stubborn as Meilin, they would not
give in. Li was needed in Hong Kong, and they
were determined to get him there, even if they
had to drag him kicking and screaming.
It should of been the world to him. He would have
been rich, powerful, and his life's needs would be
filled without hesitation.
Except one.
Sakura. At that time, they both knew of the
feelings they shared, as well as they knew of
the inevitable fate for them. No words were
used or necessary on that last afternoon, as
they sat together under a small cherry blossom
tree, hugging and sharing their tears.
They had achieved a certain bond, which couldn't
have been broken. They both understood that, and
would continue to no matter the distance that separated
them. Gone was the once childish demeanor of their
actions; all that was left was the unity of two
lovers who were about to be separated.
The sky was beautiful that day. The sun had donned
an extra-enchanting shade of orange, seemingly
consoling them. Even the clouds had been away,
causing mischief in other parts of the world.
They would never look upon Li here again.
That single plane of existance...where they knew
each other in and out, their accomplishments,
their ambitions...their love. A love that would
be put to the test across miles and miles, across
the rapid waters and serene plains, like the one
they were sitting upon. The tall grass lazily
moved about, taking in the sunlight. It would
have been a paradise, had the truth not been
weighing so heavily upon them.
They stayed together like that, breathing together,
sharing their emotions, even as the sun started
dipping down. All too soon, it had disappeared.
With much reluctance, they both got up, and
headed to their final meeting place.
Upon arrival, Li's parents were there, looking
impatient. Sakura and Li, knowing what was to
become and what couldn't looked into each other's
tear-filled eyes for the last time, as if to
keep a photo of that memory in their minds for
all eternity. No one needed to tell them anything,
for they already knew the pain that lay ahead.
Their relationship was in limbo, hanging on a
thin thread not knowing which way to go, in
an endless abyss of questions, choices, and
decisions.
No good-byes were said. For as long as they
would live, they somehow knew in their hearts
that they would see each other again. There
was no doubt in it; nothing but assurance.
It was Li who spoke the last words.
"Sakura...for as long as I stand upon this
soil, for as long as my heart beats with
longing for you, I will promise this. This
setback will not faze me. I shall not let
it. I will do whatever I can, and someday,
I shall return to you. Please...wait for me."
Sakura didn't answer. She didn't need to.
Li already knew her answer from the start.
He always had. And she knew he knew it.
Mustering all the strength he had, Li turned
around, his head low. Slowly, he walked to his
family. They gave no signs of remorse, only
of a certain sterness he had gotten used to.
The night shone brightly outside, acknowledging
the fact that two lovers were separated that day;
if only by distance. It also sparkled with the
fact that Li was right: someday, he would return.
Until that time, time must go on, and so would life.
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End Story
Author's Notes: Sad, maybe, but I had to get this
out. A little distraction from my main work on
Secrets of the Clow.
by Entranced In Thought
Disclaimer: Klump owns CCS, I only own
this story.
===============================================
They both knew it would happen eventually.
They had been delaying it with one thing after
another, and for a time, it worked. They should
have known it was too easy.
However, now that the time had come, nothing
could be done. Ideas were dry, and time was
no longer on their side. The inevitable
had come.
Li's family had already come. They made their
statement clear that he was to leave with them
in two days, no less. No amount of begging or
pleading would have done. This was Li's family,
and being as stubborn as Meilin, they would not
give in. Li was needed in Hong Kong, and they
were determined to get him there, even if they
had to drag him kicking and screaming.
It should of been the world to him. He would have
been rich, powerful, and his life's needs would be
filled without hesitation.
Except one.
Sakura. At that time, they both knew of the
feelings they shared, as well as they knew of
the inevitable fate for them. No words were
used or necessary on that last afternoon, as
they sat together under a small cherry blossom
tree, hugging and sharing their tears.
They had achieved a certain bond, which couldn't
have been broken. They both understood that, and
would continue to no matter the distance that separated
them. Gone was the once childish demeanor of their
actions; all that was left was the unity of two
lovers who were about to be separated.
The sky was beautiful that day. The sun had donned
an extra-enchanting shade of orange, seemingly
consoling them. Even the clouds had been away,
causing mischief in other parts of the world.
They would never look upon Li here again.
That single plane of existance...where they knew
each other in and out, their accomplishments,
their ambitions...their love. A love that would
be put to the test across miles and miles, across
the rapid waters and serene plains, like the one
they were sitting upon. The tall grass lazily
moved about, taking in the sunlight. It would
have been a paradise, had the truth not been
weighing so heavily upon them.
They stayed together like that, breathing together,
sharing their emotions, even as the sun started
dipping down. All too soon, it had disappeared.
With much reluctance, they both got up, and
headed to their final meeting place.
Upon arrival, Li's parents were there, looking
impatient. Sakura and Li, knowing what was to
become and what couldn't looked into each other's
tear-filled eyes for the last time, as if to
keep a photo of that memory in their minds for
all eternity. No one needed to tell them anything,
for they already knew the pain that lay ahead.
Their relationship was in limbo, hanging on a
thin thread not knowing which way to go, in
an endless abyss of questions, choices, and
decisions.
No good-byes were said. For as long as they
would live, they somehow knew in their hearts
that they would see each other again. There
was no doubt in it; nothing but assurance.
It was Li who spoke the last words.
"Sakura...for as long as I stand upon this
soil, for as long as my heart beats with
longing for you, I will promise this. This
setback will not faze me. I shall not let
it. I will do whatever I can, and someday,
I shall return to you. Please...wait for me."
Sakura didn't answer. She didn't need to.
Li already knew her answer from the start.
He always had. And she knew he knew it.
Mustering all the strength he had, Li turned
around, his head low. Slowly, he walked to his
family. They gave no signs of remorse, only
of a certain sterness he had gotten used to.
The night shone brightly outside, acknowledging
the fact that two lovers were separated that day;
if only by distance. It also sparkled with the
fact that Li was right: someday, he would return.
Until that time, time must go on, and so would life.
===============================================
End Story
Author's Notes: Sad, maybe, but I had to get this
out. A little distraction from my main work on
Secrets of the Clow.