1.1 Chapter 12
After a few minutes of traveling, Mia pointed out some rising smoke on the horizon. "That's the main mage village. We have everything you'll need for your journey to each shrine. We'll tell you everything you need to know about the location of the shrines and what to expect on your journey." Tomoyo wringed out part of her dress. "And we'll have some dry clothes to change into! That rain has ruined my dress…" Sakura looked at her own outfit. The skirt was soaked and covered with mud and the rest was stained with grass. "Ugh… yuck. I hope you have something my size." Tomoyo smiled. "Don't worry, I kept making kawaii outfits for you, even after you died… or disappeared… I'm not sure which. This time travel stuff even confuses me." Syaoran gave her a weird look. He thought to himself, "So she keeps making clothes for us even after we died? Sheesh. She's just as nuts as when we left…" Tomoyo looked at Sakura. "Well, it at least it looks like you're over your fear of ghosts! We're still not quite out of the cemetery, but you seem okay!" Sakura's face turned pale. She began to shiver and clung onto Syaoran again. "Thanks a lot, Tomoyo." Syaoran said sarcastically. And the six of them continued on through the cemetery, Sakura still shivering while squeezing onto Syaoran.
A few minutes later, they were in the center of the mage village, where the old Elementary School used to stand. The buildings were made of heavy large stones of many colors. The roofs were covered in straw, and some even had smoke rising from the chimneys. It was easy to see as the sun began to rise, though it was still very dark, with the storm clouds overhead blocking the sun. The main building at the end of the town was built right into the side of a hill. Tomoyo ran ahead. "Come on!" She screamed. "Everyone is expecting the galactic heroes!" Sakura and Syaoran looked puzzled. Sakura asked Mia, "What did Tomoyo mean by 'galactic heroes?'" Mia replied, "Well, to tell the truth, we are the only ones who actually know who you really are. When I figured out the plan to rescue you, I didn't want anyone to know your real names, lest Sadin should find out. So the other mages dubbed you the 'Galactic Heroes,' after I told them my plan, since this is not the only planet under siege by Sadin. So if you can destroy Sadin, you will save many, many worlds. So you'd sorta be heroes around the Universe. Come on, the other mages are waiting." And they hurried through the village. Yue finally spoke up after minutes of silence. "Keroberos and I will wait out here at the entrance. We're not comfortable being seen by so many people at once." Kero added, "We'll also keep an eye out for any demons while we're here."
They entered the main building through a wooden door in the side of a huge hill. When Sakura and Syaoran finally saw the interior, they gasped. It was huge. At the end of a small staircase leading down, was like an entire village. Magic torches throughout the series of caves lighted it brightly. They were so bright they couldn't look at them directly, or they would be blinded. There were many mages everywhere. They looked like normal people, but they were doing extraordinary things. Cooks were setting up a feast in one small cave by using fire magic to light the flames, Blue Mages were carrying heavy tables and setting them up with magic, making everything hover in the air. Some mages were even flying in the air, hanging decorations on the ceiling.
Tomoyo ran and met up with them at the base of the staircase. They were still in awe over the site. Sakura asked, "What is all this? What are they preparing for?" Tomoyo smiled. "You two of course!" "US?!" Syaoran asked in a shocked tone. Mia told them, "Well, we figured we give you a feast before you set off on your journey. We have some more things for you to help you, but first," she pointed to two small caves on the other side of the under ground base. "Go in there. You'll find a change of clothes. I should probably change too. My dress is soaked." Tomoyo told Sakura, "Don't worry, I personally designed your outfit, so I know you'll love it!" A sweat drop rolled down her head as she recalled all of the insane outfits she had given her before, wondering only what this new one would look like. They set off for the rooms.
A few minutes later, Syaoran emerged and waited next to Sakura's room. A few minutes later, Sakura walked out. Syaoran blushed on seeing her new look. She had pink everything. Pink high-heeled shoes, a pink skirt that ended just above her knees, a pink sleeveless blouse and a hat that looked very similar to a witches hat, only the point was limp, falling back, the brim was shaped like a heart instead of round, and it was pink instead of black. Her light brown hair still hanged down to her waist. She looked incredibly beautiful. Sakura got a glimpse of Syaoran, and her reaction was the same. He had dark green pants over tall dark black boots. His shirt had long sleeves and was the same dark green as his pants. Across his chest was the design of the board he always used in battle. He wore the same green hat he always wore back when they were capturing the cards seven years before. He was incredibly handsome. They stared at each other for a few seconds, blushing still, when Tomoyo snuck up dressed up in a formal black gown, from behind Sakura and tapped her on the shoulder. Sakura snapped out of the trance she was in. "Oh… umm… sorry, Tomoyo. I didn't see you coming." Tomoyo smiled. "I could see that. I could see you were looking on something, or should I say SOMEBODY else!" She giggled. Syaoran sighed. "Grow up, Tomoyo, we were just… thinking…" Tomoyo replied slyly, "Yeah, thinking 'bout each other… Come on you two love birds, let's go, the other mages are waiting!" And she ran off. Sakura and Syaoran stared angrily at her as she ran off, but followed her anyways.
They walked into a huge room. The walls were paved with a smooth marble like stone, and lit by a bright chandelier, obviously powered by some magical force. The room was filled with tables, covered with delicious looking foods. Each table was filled with mages, all staring at them in astonishment. There was one table in particular that was very long. It could probably seat about 50 people. A mage stood up and lifted her glass up at them. She was wearing a long blue gown that touched the floor. They instantly recognized her, it was Mia. She walked over to them and said, "Come, now. Let us sit and feast, we will explain everything you need to know at dinner. And after dinner, we have some equipment you can use to help you on your journey." She pointed to a pair of leather backpacks against the wall. "But for now, let us celebrate your coming!" And they sat down at the table. The table was filled with delicious foods. Many types of birds, fruits, pork, vegetables, wines, (Though Sakura and Syaoran don't drink, so they had a fruit juice instead.) and just about everything else was there. Sakura and Syaoran sat next to each other at the middle of one end of the table, with Mia and Tomoyo next to them.
At the back of the room, a mage with a hood covering his face looked on at them curiously. "Somehow, they look so familiar… they remind me of, THEM…but it couldn't be them… besides, they weren't even warriors…"
Mia stood up and made a speech. "Today, is the beginning of the fall of Sadin!" The crowd of mages at the tables let out a cheer. "Today, we have brought to you, the Galactic Heroes who will free us from the tyranny of our cruel leader!" There was another cheer. "Please welcome the greatest warriors of the universe, Sakura Kinomoto and Syaoran Li!" There was another cheer. A mage stood up and screamed, "WHAT?! IT IS YOU!" The mage jumped up from his seat and ran towards the room. Sakura and Syaoran stood up and looked at him strangely. The stranger ran over to Sakura and grabbed her. "IT IS YOU! BUT… BUT HOW?!" He said frantically. Sakura just looked at him strangely, unable to recognize him. The hood of his blue overcoat with tan stripes covered his face. He was about as tall as Syaoran, maybe a little taller. Sakura looked frightened. "Ummm… sorry, but do I know you know you?" He was silent for a moment. "…oh, of course, how silly of me… monster." He ripped off his hood.
"TOUYA!"
To be continued…
So, what did you think? Touya's back! I guarantee you'll see more moments like this throughout, with characters returning… but some won't…
After a few minutes of traveling, Mia pointed out some rising smoke on the horizon. "That's the main mage village. We have everything you'll need for your journey to each shrine. We'll tell you everything you need to know about the location of the shrines and what to expect on your journey." Tomoyo wringed out part of her dress. "And we'll have some dry clothes to change into! That rain has ruined my dress…" Sakura looked at her own outfit. The skirt was soaked and covered with mud and the rest was stained with grass. "Ugh… yuck. I hope you have something my size." Tomoyo smiled. "Don't worry, I kept making kawaii outfits for you, even after you died… or disappeared… I'm not sure which. This time travel stuff even confuses me." Syaoran gave her a weird look. He thought to himself, "So she keeps making clothes for us even after we died? Sheesh. She's just as nuts as when we left…" Tomoyo looked at Sakura. "Well, it at least it looks like you're over your fear of ghosts! We're still not quite out of the cemetery, but you seem okay!" Sakura's face turned pale. She began to shiver and clung onto Syaoran again. "Thanks a lot, Tomoyo." Syaoran said sarcastically. And the six of them continued on through the cemetery, Sakura still shivering while squeezing onto Syaoran.
A few minutes later, they were in the center of the mage village, where the old Elementary School used to stand. The buildings were made of heavy large stones of many colors. The roofs were covered in straw, and some even had smoke rising from the chimneys. It was easy to see as the sun began to rise, though it was still very dark, with the storm clouds overhead blocking the sun. The main building at the end of the town was built right into the side of a hill. Tomoyo ran ahead. "Come on!" She screamed. "Everyone is expecting the galactic heroes!" Sakura and Syaoran looked puzzled. Sakura asked Mia, "What did Tomoyo mean by 'galactic heroes?'" Mia replied, "Well, to tell the truth, we are the only ones who actually know who you really are. When I figured out the plan to rescue you, I didn't want anyone to know your real names, lest Sadin should find out. So the other mages dubbed you the 'Galactic Heroes,' after I told them my plan, since this is not the only planet under siege by Sadin. So if you can destroy Sadin, you will save many, many worlds. So you'd sorta be heroes around the Universe. Come on, the other mages are waiting." And they hurried through the village. Yue finally spoke up after minutes of silence. "Keroberos and I will wait out here at the entrance. We're not comfortable being seen by so many people at once." Kero added, "We'll also keep an eye out for any demons while we're here."
They entered the main building through a wooden door in the side of a huge hill. When Sakura and Syaoran finally saw the interior, they gasped. It was huge. At the end of a small staircase leading down, was like an entire village. Magic torches throughout the series of caves lighted it brightly. They were so bright they couldn't look at them directly, or they would be blinded. There were many mages everywhere. They looked like normal people, but they were doing extraordinary things. Cooks were setting up a feast in one small cave by using fire magic to light the flames, Blue Mages were carrying heavy tables and setting them up with magic, making everything hover in the air. Some mages were even flying in the air, hanging decorations on the ceiling.
Tomoyo ran and met up with them at the base of the staircase. They were still in awe over the site. Sakura asked, "What is all this? What are they preparing for?" Tomoyo smiled. "You two of course!" "US?!" Syaoran asked in a shocked tone. Mia told them, "Well, we figured we give you a feast before you set off on your journey. We have some more things for you to help you, but first," she pointed to two small caves on the other side of the under ground base. "Go in there. You'll find a change of clothes. I should probably change too. My dress is soaked." Tomoyo told Sakura, "Don't worry, I personally designed your outfit, so I know you'll love it!" A sweat drop rolled down her head as she recalled all of the insane outfits she had given her before, wondering only what this new one would look like. They set off for the rooms.
A few minutes later, Syaoran emerged and waited next to Sakura's room. A few minutes later, Sakura walked out. Syaoran blushed on seeing her new look. She had pink everything. Pink high-heeled shoes, a pink skirt that ended just above her knees, a pink sleeveless blouse and a hat that looked very similar to a witches hat, only the point was limp, falling back, the brim was shaped like a heart instead of round, and it was pink instead of black. Her light brown hair still hanged down to her waist. She looked incredibly beautiful. Sakura got a glimpse of Syaoran, and her reaction was the same. He had dark green pants over tall dark black boots. His shirt had long sleeves and was the same dark green as his pants. Across his chest was the design of the board he always used in battle. He wore the same green hat he always wore back when they were capturing the cards seven years before. He was incredibly handsome. They stared at each other for a few seconds, blushing still, when Tomoyo snuck up dressed up in a formal black gown, from behind Sakura and tapped her on the shoulder. Sakura snapped out of the trance she was in. "Oh… umm… sorry, Tomoyo. I didn't see you coming." Tomoyo smiled. "I could see that. I could see you were looking on something, or should I say SOMEBODY else!" She giggled. Syaoran sighed. "Grow up, Tomoyo, we were just… thinking…" Tomoyo replied slyly, "Yeah, thinking 'bout each other… Come on you two love birds, let's go, the other mages are waiting!" And she ran off. Sakura and Syaoran stared angrily at her as she ran off, but followed her anyways.
They walked into a huge room. The walls were paved with a smooth marble like stone, and lit by a bright chandelier, obviously powered by some magical force. The room was filled with tables, covered with delicious looking foods. Each table was filled with mages, all staring at them in astonishment. There was one table in particular that was very long. It could probably seat about 50 people. A mage stood up and lifted her glass up at them. She was wearing a long blue gown that touched the floor. They instantly recognized her, it was Mia. She walked over to them and said, "Come, now. Let us sit and feast, we will explain everything you need to know at dinner. And after dinner, we have some equipment you can use to help you on your journey." She pointed to a pair of leather backpacks against the wall. "But for now, let us celebrate your coming!" And they sat down at the table. The table was filled with delicious foods. Many types of birds, fruits, pork, vegetables, wines, (Though Sakura and Syaoran don't drink, so they had a fruit juice instead.) and just about everything else was there. Sakura and Syaoran sat next to each other at the middle of one end of the table, with Mia and Tomoyo next to them.
At the back of the room, a mage with a hood covering his face looked on at them curiously. "Somehow, they look so familiar… they remind me of, THEM…but it couldn't be them… besides, they weren't even warriors…"
Mia stood up and made a speech. "Today, is the beginning of the fall of Sadin!" The crowd of mages at the tables let out a cheer. "Today, we have brought to you, the Galactic Heroes who will free us from the tyranny of our cruel leader!" There was another cheer. "Please welcome the greatest warriors of the universe, Sakura Kinomoto and Syaoran Li!" There was another cheer. A mage stood up and screamed, "WHAT?! IT IS YOU!" The mage jumped up from his seat and ran towards the room. Sakura and Syaoran stood up and looked at him strangely. The stranger ran over to Sakura and grabbed her. "IT IS YOU! BUT… BUT HOW?!" He said frantically. Sakura just looked at him strangely, unable to recognize him. The hood of his blue overcoat with tan stripes covered his face. He was about as tall as Syaoran, maybe a little taller. Sakura looked frightened. "Ummm… sorry, but do I know you know you?" He was silent for a moment. "…oh, of course, how silly of me… monster." He ripped off his hood.
"TOUYA!"
To be continued…
So, what did you think? Touya's back! I guarantee you'll see more moments like this throughout, with characters returning… but some won't…