~ When the hearts cry ~
chapter 14: Cosmic Circle part 2 : Eternal
AN: Oh my god! it's the last chapter...yay~...grab your little pillow and get ready for my attempt at trying to bring the conclusion to my little trilogy dedication.it maybe sad or happy or ever so over dramatic? XP....I thankall my reviewers, for keep encouraging me, since it's hard to find people who support Eriolx Sakura coupling. *GO! Sakura revolution!* oh yeah grab a nice glass of drink or hot chocolate and have a nice long~ read.
ahem on with the fic~
Disclaimer: please do not sue me...I do not own any legal rights to the official series.
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Heaven's field~
Sakura was rather appalled by the fact that she still found Leferone's beauty fascinating. She and the rest of the circle prepared for their first attempt at breaking
apart Leferone's first shield trying to make him use up a lot of magick at once. Elemental cards were already wearing down the first magickal shield. Sakura prayed
silently as she called to the stars, connecting her self like a million stars, endless hope and light.It was vast network of stars.Sakura was ready to lead the circle.
Time was about to start.
Leferone~
Leferone cursed the magickal cards, they were relentless and keep wearing down his shield and soon they will be getting through shield, making him loose a lot
of energy at once. He knew they will strike then when he was vulnerable.Leferone cursed at commanded mentally to his followers to bring more energy tying to
make up for the amount being used in maintaining the shield.That's when the cards broke through and he immediatly threw him self to the earth beneath his feet
trying to avoid the sweeping elementals. That's when a huge imapct of magick a combined magick slammed him down hard. Leferone almost screamed but
managed to bit it back in time. And threw up a black magickal shield, a stronger one. But right now his magick was low, and that was dangrous.He had to stall
time, the nest best thing is to talk....to her heart and that of the circle.
"Why do you keep fighting? Why don't you just give in...You can be with me for all eternity Rosa...instead of being my downfall.." Leferone said to the circle
glowing bright in dark purple, green and pink.Sakura raised her eye brow at him "It was to be, Leferone, you had a chioice in your life after mother died and
you chose path that will be the downfall of your self by those you consider important in your life...It maybe that House of the sun was cursed with it, should
one choose a wrong path...' Sakura trailed off. Eriol came to her rescue when she became speechless, "For me Sakura-san is important and always will be,
I my past self Clow Read knew this and have prepared the magickal cards to help her, so she won't have to die like she always did, to protect the one loved
so much...He chose the path you could have taken, to protect something so precious to all 3 of us, to be blessed with love beyond all price"Eriol's eye flickered
as he smiled darkly at Leferone.
Leferone grinded his teeth at Eriol's remark about HOW he was wrong. He chose this path and why can't they understand it was so heart wrenching to his own
mother die of terminal illness, being wasted away year by year, Helios could have helped to cure her, but no,he never cared for the human partners he once had
affair with...he was probably seducing another female to have affair with.Why can't Rosa remember herself crying over her own mother? Why!?!? Leferone was
confused but at least now he felt more better, flooded with dark sun magick he was ready to do preliminary battles with individuals first then the circle against him.
Oh well Leferone thought, Here we go! destiny or not this was to be!He silently said to himself as started complex dark spell.
Sakura grimaced and nodded "It's my turn to fight him alone, if any of you help me, I will loose instantly and he will become the winner...okay?" Nicholas looked
sad and Eriol reached out his hand and stroked her soft cheek. "I understand Sakura...please just do not loose hope, nomatter what" Sakura smiled a slightly
shaky smile at them despite her efforts."I wil always love you..." Eriol lifted her hand kissed it just like when he did first time back in Tomoeda. Sakura still went
red but not so red like when she was young but nonthless and Eriol smiled. "Hoe...." Nicholas painfully smiled at the couple whom were very much in love. No
matter what he still loved Catherine and it was to be always.Sakura stepped out fromt he circle seprating her own magickal circle from other's. "I am ready to fight,
the fallen one of the House of the Sun" Sakura raised her staff and it burst into a dazzling light pink light and it engulfed the staff for brief few seconds then when
it faded the staff have grown to full length like Other's.
Leferone's face flickered with a low smile, a smile of a man bordering on insanity."Well Rosa...doesn't scene remind you of another memory?who shall be the
victor this time?" Sakura just simply looked at him without answering. "Ah...in your yes, it tells me that you know it" Sakura just kept staring at him, like if she was
bored waiting for him to make a move, so he did with a sudden swiftness he leapt at her swinging a heavy magickal war hammer in his hand. Rosa struck a card
and suddenly Leferone was frozen in the mid air and Sakura flew up gently and took away his hammer. "Thank you time card" Sakur gave it a kiss before removing the effect of the card from Leferone. Leferone fell back to earth empty handed.Leferoen was furious, He hurled the complex spell he has been building up and threw all of it at Rosa, noone should survive that spell but at the last minute, Rosa struck a card again and the whole place was blinded with white light of love, hope and sense of the power of the Sun! Leferone screamed in rage."Not the power fo the sun! I hate it...may it be damned forever!" Sakura looked at him with pity, Leferone was insane with rage.
"The light card, one of hope and Sun will effect your power the most, Now fight this fight like a sane person!" Sakura yelled across the distance she made
whilst he was raging and screaming.To Sakura' suprise Leferone suddenly snapped back to his usual graceful predetory self."Yes, Rosa....Now, I am back
to my self...shall we continue?" Sakua nodded and then added "Call me Sakura..Sakura not Rosa" Leferone shook his head "Rosa, Rosa, to me you haven't
changed much over your various lives, to me it is always Rosa"He grinned as he stared at her with his golden eyes.His eyes seemed to fliker back to his memory
as it seemed and Sakura was right.
[Flash back]
"Leferone! Leferone!" a younger Rosa who was barely 10 came running up with her first magickal flower creation up to him."Well Rosa, one day perhaps you
will be known for your magick! Here, let me show you a little neat trick...what is your favourite flower?"Leferone smiled at his adorable little sister.Because
he maybe only 14 at the time but being half divine made his magick almost to inhuman strength and power. "A Anemone*!It's such lovely little flower!" Rosa
shouted excitedly, at prospect of getting another suprise from her ever so strong Brother.Leferone smiled and pointed his staff just above her head and whispered
a few worlds, a short spell. Rosa giggled happily as rains of soft Anemone petals fell all around her. Rosa danced a little jig, making Leferone laugh.
[End of flash back]
"Leferone!" older version of familiar voice brought him back to the present battle.Leferone's eyes seemed lost in mists of memory for awhile then snapped back
to it's usual sharpness. "Alright, get ready card msitress!" Leferone smiled as he said his spell.
Come to me darkness,
Walk the endless space between stars,
Where the light sleeps...
I am the death of the Stars!
I am the dark light of Earth,
I am the death of Rebirth,
When the Stars fall,
so will the hope and rebirth,
Earth will die, it's light
will fade away forever,
lost in the dark heaven,
Come to me darkness!
I command you to this battle!
Come to me! let my will bind
you to it's master!
Leferone's voice rang out clearly, across, starting one of the most, no...the most dreaded of all the curses and destruction spell. Sakura smiled rather then
looking frightened, as she countered his spell with her own,
Light of the stars!
Forever shining in the
Heaven!Aid me now!
I am the Star of hope,
I am the Light of earth,
I am the Darkness of Rebirth!
When the Heavens
shine with hope and light
Let Hope shine within each heart!
Let joy of Earth be heard in every being!
Let every living be reborn for brighter
hope!
Come and aid me now,
Stars that shines in the Heaven!
Hear my plea and let darkness
fade away forever!
All other three held their breath as two sorcerers glowed bright with their respective aura, so bright , that they covered the face almost entirely with their robes
and arms. Sakura was first to throw the spell when it built up fully and Leferone, about less then one seconds later threw his as well and Sakura launched all
her Earthy, Dark and Light as well. Leferone's own spell bounced harmlessly off Sakura's reinforced spell and came back at him with Sakura's spell and Card
beings following very close. Leferone was able to keep standing up when his own spell hit his shield, but fell to his knees when Sakura's spell hit his shield and
his magick with almost numbing impact not just his physical sense but magickal as well.Then fell to the floor almost totally when the cards all hit, eager to help
their mistress win this battle. Leferone held up his hand "Fine...You win this one, Rosa!" Leferone grated that out, as he knew he couldn't fight any one of them
with his current condition, as he lost enormous amount of magick with constant impact of strong amgick. Worst was Rosa didn't even seemed to be worn out in
anyways at all.He hoped as he sent frantic command his minions to send more magick to him, that he could win the other two battles.It was or nothing, not even
himself.
Nicholas~
Nicholas was nervous, who wouldn't be? he was to be next, Eriol and Sakura was talking quietly, then he saw Sakura blush faintly at what ever Eriol said.
They looked s good together and so natural too. His own heart ached at loss of Catherine's effection, no Sakura's affection and chance at love. His beautiful
ever green eyes glowed softly with that thought. But he loved her still, he didn't want her to cry like the day she found out about Christian's death. The sight of
her crying nearly broke his heart. He would win this for the Earth and for Catherine. Nicholas smiled at more cheerful prospects and thoughts and readied him
self for the next battle.
Sakura~
Sakura quietly walked away to Eriol's side, giving Nicholas the room needed to prepare for short while before going over to him. "Nicholas?" Nicholas turned
around and smiled at Sakura. "Yes Sakura--san?" Sakura blushed faintly "I want you to always keep that light inside you, think of the beautiful moments of your
life on earth if yo think you can not hold out..it should help...and" Sakura paused then asked again "Hold out your hand" Nicholas tilted his head puzzled,
"Just do as I ask". Nicholas followed Sakura's isntruction and closed his eyes also. Sakura placed an object in his palm and folded it over. "Open your eyes
again and your hand too" Nicholas did as she asked and when he saw what she placed on his palm he almost cried, it was a small carnelian winged angel
pendent. He have given it to her as present for birthday back when she was Catherine."This...this is..." Sakura smiled happily "For you to keep that light in
your heart and have faith in Earth"* Nicholas thanked her and gave a kiss to her hand and nodded. "I win it for you, for Eriol-kun and for the Earth"
Sakura smiled brightly again "Thank you Nicholas" Nicholas smiled back, with tears almost ready to flow over his ever green eyes. He was beautiful,
angelically beautiful with his snow white hair and his greenst eyes ever he looked like light that enveloped the Earth.
"Are we ready?" Leferone growled as Nicholas stopped talking to Sakura and turned towards him." Have you regained your strength?" Nicholas asked
not to much concerned about Leferone's obvious growl."Yes, very much" Leferone said sarcastically back.All the reaction he got from Nicholas was a
raise in Nicholas's eye brow.
Nicholas immediatly glowed with green aura that mtached his intense ever green eyes. Nicholas mumbled a few words and a second ring of magick appeared!
no sorcerer dared to use second ring for it may drain their magick a lot. But maybe because of him being light of earth, it allowed him without draining his own
magick so much. They saw Leferone swing his staff around drawing a complex symbol. Eriol and Tristan almost cried out in dispair, the symbol was of Death,
bringing the power of darkness of Death and fear in it's pure form. Nicholas kept concentrating on his spell as he drew him self also a counter spell which Eriol,
Tristan and Sakura did not recognise. Sakura wanted to rush in and help , Eriol's firm hold on her arms stopped her from doing so. Sakura turned to Eriol with
teary eyes but Eriol shook his head.
Leferone Drew a thin wire of the black mass assembled in front of him, then formed almost a million specks of Death. Nicholas smiled again, not fearing the
Death looming over him. Nicholas shouted final part of his spell.And the circle of Elder Futhark Runes, which he hasn't used for sometimes flared blinding green.
( AN:WARNING = This is irl spell :P)
"Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East, Powers of Air.
Here stands one in need of protection of the mind.
Let the light of dawn surround me in safety,
Let the Aspen tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the eastern wind hold me in the palm of its hand,
That I may grow in goodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the South, Powers of Fire.
Here stands one in need of protection of the spirit.
Let the noon light surround me in safety,
Let the Almond tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the southern wind flow around me and protect me,
That I may grow in goodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the West, Powers of Water.
Here stands one in need of protection of her/his emotions.
Let the dusk of twilight shroud me in protection,
Let the Willow tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the western wind shroud me from all evil,
That I may grow in goodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the North, Powers of Earth.
Here stands one in need of protection of her/his body.
Let the dark of midnight shroud me in protection,
Let the Oak tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the northern wind keep me from all harm,
That I may grow in gooodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hear me, oh guardians of the elements and quarters.
I stand a child of the universe
Beset on all sides by those who wish me evil.
I ask not that you change them, for their will is their own,
But grant me strength, that I may shine in the light
Growing in goodness in the service of Mankind and Mother Earth."
The Runes glowed bright green like living flame of life, Nicholas specialising in Western Magick smiled sweetly at Leferone, who looked at him strangly at
his smile.The realisation dawned on him, The spell that Nicholas have provoked, he was gsathering the 4 guardians of the 4 elements and their power in
Edition to the Runes. Leferone threw the Million Deaths spell at Nicholas, and the immediatly the Circle of Elder Futhark Runes responded becoming Million points of living spirit to counter the Million points of spirit of Death. The result was spectecular, Every time a tiny green spirit and black spirit clashed,they seemed to fall into a dance untill one of them faded away. All of them , including Leferone, thinking more then just winning the fight looked at the vision in front of him. It was like watching the spirits dance in rythem with the Cosmos. Leferone then realised, one by one, the dark black spirits were being defeated.He launched a quick dark spell to amplify their dark power, and at the same time Nicholas gathered the 4 elementals together and they formed one purple being that blocked the energy flow then With one enormous burst of power, Nicholas pushed all of remaining spirits to eternal darkness forever. Leferone looked at him in disbelief before collapsing. Nicholas too fell to his knee, when other rusehd over to him helping him up and letting him sit down trying gather enough energy to stay up to watch Eriol's Battle.
"Are you Okay, Nicholas?" Sakura sked him concerned, her still lovely emerald green eyes tender with her worries. Nicholas almost blushed but was able to stop in time from the red blush creeping up."It's Okay the Spirit Element used lot sof my strength in the final push...it's nothing, I just need some rest. Please let Eriol-kun get ready for his battle, and you too shold get ready should Leferone be still standing after he battles Eriol-kun" Sakur alooked at him sadly but nodded and got up and struck a card with her staff. A fun looking giggling card came out. "Flower-card please grant me a Gardenia flower!" Flower nodded and gave her mistress a perfect blossomed Gardenia flower and went back in. Sakura msiled and went to Eriol who now was getting ready to do his battle.
Sakura held his hand gently, making Eriol startle out of his prepration. "Here, my beloved, for you" Sakura presented the Gardenia flower. Eriol smiled broadly and gave a light kiss on her lips. Sakura blushed crimson. Eriol then gently placed his lips on hers once again and this time a intense and passionate kiss. Sakura was so happy and the sensation of Eriol's kiss that was so passionate, yet so unearthly garce and intensiveness gave her the feeling tha she could win this battle for sure. Then both remembered Tristan who was looking away and Nicholas who have fallen asleep, then they looked at each other then blushed. "For oyu my love, I hope today will be teh day our road is smooth for once and all" Sakura still red nodded silently. Eriol looked at her once more then gave ehr a kiss on her forehead and let her go and walked over to Leferone who was waking up after getting last of energy he can get.
Leferone suddenly seemed to get focused considering it was his most hated rival for Rosa's affection. "You!" Leferone screamed again. Eriol was deathly calm, reminding Sakura of Clow-san a lot.Leferone's eyes blazed like twin suns, making him look eerily beautiful. Yet Eriol just stood there casting his own circle exact opposite to Leferone's one. Leferone was the one to raise his eye brow but did not question him. Eriol's dark violet eyes was intense as he raised his magick, which was glowing and if one can hear, singing a song of darkness of Rebirth. Sakura shivered in the amount of power that Eriol was gathering around him into his magickal circle.Sakura realised he was going to do a spell he has done before once only....
(if oyu have read my previous story....you will remember this one...XP)
I am the Darkness behind and beneath the shadows.
I am the absence of air that awaits at the bottom of every breath.
I am the Ending before Life begins again,
the Decay that fertilizes the Living.
I am the Bottomless Pit,
the never-ending struggle to reclaim that which is denied.
I am the Key that unlocks every Door.
I am the Glory of Discovery,
for I am that which is hidden, secluded and forbidden.
Come to me at the Dark Moon and see that which can not be seen,
face the terror that is yours alone.
Swim to me through the blackest oceans
to the center of your greatest fears--
the Dark God and I will keep you safe.
Scream to us in terror, and yours will be the Power to Forbear.
Think of me when you feel pleasure, and I will intensify it,
until the time when I may have the greatest pleasure
of meeting you at the Crossroads Between the Worlds.!
Leferone could not blocked in time, worst was that it was colliding with dark power like his but tightly controlled. Leferone screamed in pain as he had no time to counter the spell, it hit with power that was never felt before. Leferone screamed again as the pwoer went away thenc ame back at him in full again. Leferone held up his hand which Eriol paused his spell, "I give up...now let it fight against me and the entire Cosmic Circle! properly!"
All three of the circel smiled at each other and got up in to a traingular position then held their staff towards teh middle and their own powerd flew from them forming a glowing golden power in the middle. Then each of them whispered "Star of Hope"..."Earth of Light"..."Darkness of Rebirth" Then the Golden power that has been constantly growing, blazed like as if the Sun was just born. All three shut their eyes but continued on a low chant of their personal spells. Then Tristan smiled fianlly and dove in to the pool of light. Making Leferone scream rage as Tristan have sacrificed himself to add the power of Apollo into the light.
Sakura smiled at Leferone, almsot a pure, sympathetic smile and Leferone looked at her with wide and frightened eyes, and managed mumble out "no...Rosa! please! you can't do this to me....NO!!!!!!!!" Leferone's usual graceful voice resounded int he Heaven's field as the light hit him and totally destroyed every drop of his magick, and connection to his world...thus making him just mere mortal as he collapased. Sakura smiled again as she seperated the power and saw Tristan's silent body fall out and land softly on the earth. Nicholas cried out dismay and shock and Sakura gasped and Eriol stared disbeliefing.None of them saw him dive into the light as they have clsoed theri eyes after it became too brilliant for their eyes.Nicholas hurried to Tristan's side. Tristan barely opeend his eyes, looking at Nicholas then others..."You have defeated him...I am glad...Please..do not forget today Nicholas..and protect Rosa with all your heart..." Nicholas nodded as his mentor and friend for last almost 300 years.Sakura started crying as she saw Tristan's eyes close. Eriol hugged her close to him kissing her softly on top on her head.
Then all three remembered Leferone, then turned towards where Leferone lay on his side, unmoving and Sakura got up and ran to his side. Leferone was dying, it was in his eyes. "Rosa...yoou came..I am so sorry..and you too my half brother Ciel..."Eriol's eyes widened "You knew?!?!" Leferone nodded his head once only. Sakura was now crying torrents of tears, "Please don't cry Rosa...ah..Sakura..what a lovely name...I am now will be in peace....I have no more regrets other not able to have enough ability to cure our mother....and threading a path that must have tortured your soul..." He paused trying to continue on but his voice was fading "Please take care of my brother...he is last remaining of the House of the sun and it is important he does so....Now one more request...please do not cry like that...and I also like to thanks Nicholas..I apologise for hurting him before...and I will always love you....I hope you will remember that..." Sakura nodded as his finger which have traced her face dropped and Leferone took his last breath.
All three relaised...it was over...finally all over. Their destiny was fulfilled, and their road to future was smoother. The Heaven's field all sang softly into their ears, soothing their own confused feelings.
Greatest battle has been fought,
Where the Sun shines brightly,
And Peace reigns....
Now the spirits of those who
died are in rest,
can you see them?
can you hear them?
can you remember them?
Let the darkness fade forever
and Stars of Heaven shine forever...
It was a strange song but it soothed them some what. Eriol got up first and helped Sakura to get up and handed her a hankerchief first then hugged her close gently moving his long elegant fingers among her soft hair. Then he let her go, also giving Nichoals a hand shake "You did well, Tristan would have been proud of you" Nicholas smiled at Eriol "And I am sure Helios would have been proud....I thank you for always loving Sakura-san as she so deserves." Eriol grinned "She derserves to be forever by anyone" Nichoals and Eriol both agreed on that and Followed Sakura who have created a gate back to the normal world.
All three was greeted by agitated Guardians who haven't slept or ate for during the battle. All three were glad, even if meant enduring Kero's and Ruby Moon's usual loud banter. Everything was going to be okay...Eriol and Skaura looked at each other, then Eriol extracted himself from Ruby moon's death hug and went over and held her hand looking simply at her, still marveling at her simple and yet beautiful beauty. He ksised their engagement ring which a tear dropped on the ring....Eriol wiped his eyes with his free hand smiled happily. "We are finally together...for all eternity" Sakura nodded as she hugged herself close to him.
( Sailor Moon Mars's single "Eien no Melody")
Shaded by the sunlight
In my heart you are here
Even without saying you love me
You are here in my heart
Say, thanks for your bravery
Look, the newly born power
Covering everything, shining brightly
Even more than the spacious sky and the sea
My dreams have no limits
I have realized that because I am in love
In the stream of destiny
I want to swim together with you
Whatever happens to us
I'll be sure not to give up
Say, I'm glad we met each other
That warm atmosphere around us
The days of being hurt are melting away
I love you so much that I could die
Drifting in the wind the seed
Will sprout like your smiling face
Where there is no sound in the corners of space
Everybody is alone
When at least our feelings of love meet
I can go on to tomorrow
The throbbing building up warmly
Eternally whoever's heart it is in
It will resound loudly, the magical melody
Even more than the blue sky and the sea
I will chase after my dreams with love
Your deep eyes told me to do that
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boohoo...it's finished...not quiet..there is an epilogue of course..how can I leave out their wedding scene? ne? a short one soon...I hope you liked it...and a big Thanks to every single one of my reviewers...for keeping me going.... I hoep in the future I will able to write another trilogy with fresh cast of characters.*Bows to all the readers* thank you ^^;; Now I can concentrate on my Heero x Usagi fic and Legolas x Serenity fic too.
Dream wind
chapter 14: Cosmic Circle part 2 : Eternal
AN: Oh my god! it's the last chapter...yay~...grab your little pillow and get ready for my attempt at trying to bring the conclusion to my little trilogy dedication.it maybe sad or happy or ever so over dramatic? XP....I thankall my reviewers, for keep encouraging me, since it's hard to find people who support Eriolx Sakura coupling. *GO! Sakura revolution!* oh yeah grab a nice glass of drink or hot chocolate and have a nice long~ read.
ahem on with the fic~
Disclaimer: please do not sue me...I do not own any legal rights to the official series.
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Heaven's field~
Sakura was rather appalled by the fact that she still found Leferone's beauty fascinating. She and the rest of the circle prepared for their first attempt at breaking
apart Leferone's first shield trying to make him use up a lot of magick at once. Elemental cards were already wearing down the first magickal shield. Sakura prayed
silently as she called to the stars, connecting her self like a million stars, endless hope and light.It was vast network of stars.Sakura was ready to lead the circle.
Time was about to start.
Leferone~
Leferone cursed the magickal cards, they were relentless and keep wearing down his shield and soon they will be getting through shield, making him loose a lot
of energy at once. He knew they will strike then when he was vulnerable.Leferone cursed at commanded mentally to his followers to bring more energy tying to
make up for the amount being used in maintaining the shield.That's when the cards broke through and he immediatly threw him self to the earth beneath his feet
trying to avoid the sweeping elementals. That's when a huge imapct of magick a combined magick slammed him down hard. Leferone almost screamed but
managed to bit it back in time. And threw up a black magickal shield, a stronger one. But right now his magick was low, and that was dangrous.He had to stall
time, the nest best thing is to talk....to her heart and that of the circle.
"Why do you keep fighting? Why don't you just give in...You can be with me for all eternity Rosa...instead of being my downfall.." Leferone said to the circle
glowing bright in dark purple, green and pink.Sakura raised her eye brow at him "It was to be, Leferone, you had a chioice in your life after mother died and
you chose path that will be the downfall of your self by those you consider important in your life...It maybe that House of the sun was cursed with it, should
one choose a wrong path...' Sakura trailed off. Eriol came to her rescue when she became speechless, "For me Sakura-san is important and always will be,
I my past self Clow Read knew this and have prepared the magickal cards to help her, so she won't have to die like she always did, to protect the one loved
so much...He chose the path you could have taken, to protect something so precious to all 3 of us, to be blessed with love beyond all price"Eriol's eye flickered
as he smiled darkly at Leferone.
Leferone grinded his teeth at Eriol's remark about HOW he was wrong. He chose this path and why can't they understand it was so heart wrenching to his own
mother die of terminal illness, being wasted away year by year, Helios could have helped to cure her, but no,he never cared for the human partners he once had
affair with...he was probably seducing another female to have affair with.Why can't Rosa remember herself crying over her own mother? Why!?!? Leferone was
confused but at least now he felt more better, flooded with dark sun magick he was ready to do preliminary battles with individuals first then the circle against him.
Oh well Leferone thought, Here we go! destiny or not this was to be!He silently said to himself as started complex dark spell.
Sakura grimaced and nodded "It's my turn to fight him alone, if any of you help me, I will loose instantly and he will become the winner...okay?" Nicholas looked
sad and Eriol reached out his hand and stroked her soft cheek. "I understand Sakura...please just do not loose hope, nomatter what" Sakura smiled a slightly
shaky smile at them despite her efforts."I wil always love you..." Eriol lifted her hand kissed it just like when he did first time back in Tomoeda. Sakura still went
red but not so red like when she was young but nonthless and Eriol smiled. "Hoe...." Nicholas painfully smiled at the couple whom were very much in love. No
matter what he still loved Catherine and it was to be always.Sakura stepped out fromt he circle seprating her own magickal circle from other's. "I am ready to fight,
the fallen one of the House of the Sun" Sakura raised her staff and it burst into a dazzling light pink light and it engulfed the staff for brief few seconds then when
it faded the staff have grown to full length like Other's.
Leferone's face flickered with a low smile, a smile of a man bordering on insanity."Well Rosa...doesn't scene remind you of another memory?who shall be the
victor this time?" Sakura just simply looked at him without answering. "Ah...in your yes, it tells me that you know it" Sakura just kept staring at him, like if she was
bored waiting for him to make a move, so he did with a sudden swiftness he leapt at her swinging a heavy magickal war hammer in his hand. Rosa struck a card
and suddenly Leferone was frozen in the mid air and Sakura flew up gently and took away his hammer. "Thank you time card" Sakur gave it a kiss before removing the effect of the card from Leferone. Leferone fell back to earth empty handed.Leferoen was furious, He hurled the complex spell he has been building up and threw all of it at Rosa, noone should survive that spell but at the last minute, Rosa struck a card again and the whole place was blinded with white light of love, hope and sense of the power of the Sun! Leferone screamed in rage."Not the power fo the sun! I hate it...may it be damned forever!" Sakura looked at him with pity, Leferone was insane with rage.
"The light card, one of hope and Sun will effect your power the most, Now fight this fight like a sane person!" Sakura yelled across the distance she made
whilst he was raging and screaming.To Sakura' suprise Leferone suddenly snapped back to his usual graceful predetory self."Yes, Rosa....Now, I am back
to my self...shall we continue?" Sakua nodded and then added "Call me Sakura..Sakura not Rosa" Leferone shook his head "Rosa, Rosa, to me you haven't
changed much over your various lives, to me it is always Rosa"He grinned as he stared at her with his golden eyes.His eyes seemed to fliker back to his memory
as it seemed and Sakura was right.
[Flash back]
"Leferone! Leferone!" a younger Rosa who was barely 10 came running up with her first magickal flower creation up to him."Well Rosa, one day perhaps you
will be known for your magick! Here, let me show you a little neat trick...what is your favourite flower?"Leferone smiled at his adorable little sister.Because
he maybe only 14 at the time but being half divine made his magick almost to inhuman strength and power. "A Anemone*!It's such lovely little flower!" Rosa
shouted excitedly, at prospect of getting another suprise from her ever so strong Brother.Leferone smiled and pointed his staff just above her head and whispered
a few worlds, a short spell. Rosa giggled happily as rains of soft Anemone petals fell all around her. Rosa danced a little jig, making Leferone laugh.
[End of flash back]
"Leferone!" older version of familiar voice brought him back to the present battle.Leferone's eyes seemed lost in mists of memory for awhile then snapped back
to it's usual sharpness. "Alright, get ready card msitress!" Leferone smiled as he said his spell.
Come to me darkness,
Walk the endless space between stars,
Where the light sleeps...
I am the death of the Stars!
I am the dark light of Earth,
I am the death of Rebirth,
When the Stars fall,
so will the hope and rebirth,
Earth will die, it's light
will fade away forever,
lost in the dark heaven,
Come to me darkness!
I command you to this battle!
Come to me! let my will bind
you to it's master!
Leferone's voice rang out clearly, across, starting one of the most, no...the most dreaded of all the curses and destruction spell. Sakura smiled rather then
looking frightened, as she countered his spell with her own,
Light of the stars!
Forever shining in the
Heaven!Aid me now!
I am the Star of hope,
I am the Light of earth,
I am the Darkness of Rebirth!
When the Heavens
shine with hope and light
Let Hope shine within each heart!
Let joy of Earth be heard in every being!
Let every living be reborn for brighter
hope!
Come and aid me now,
Stars that shines in the Heaven!
Hear my plea and let darkness
fade away forever!
All other three held their breath as two sorcerers glowed bright with their respective aura, so bright , that they covered the face almost entirely with their robes
and arms. Sakura was first to throw the spell when it built up fully and Leferone, about less then one seconds later threw his as well and Sakura launched all
her Earthy, Dark and Light as well. Leferone's own spell bounced harmlessly off Sakura's reinforced spell and came back at him with Sakura's spell and Card
beings following very close. Leferone was able to keep standing up when his own spell hit his shield, but fell to his knees when Sakura's spell hit his shield and
his magick with almost numbing impact not just his physical sense but magickal as well.Then fell to the floor almost totally when the cards all hit, eager to help
their mistress win this battle. Leferone held up his hand "Fine...You win this one, Rosa!" Leferone grated that out, as he knew he couldn't fight any one of them
with his current condition, as he lost enormous amount of magick with constant impact of strong amgick. Worst was Rosa didn't even seemed to be worn out in
anyways at all.He hoped as he sent frantic command his minions to send more magick to him, that he could win the other two battles.It was or nothing, not even
himself.
Nicholas~
Nicholas was nervous, who wouldn't be? he was to be next, Eriol and Sakura was talking quietly, then he saw Sakura blush faintly at what ever Eriol said.
They looked s good together and so natural too. His own heart ached at loss of Catherine's effection, no Sakura's affection and chance at love. His beautiful
ever green eyes glowed softly with that thought. But he loved her still, he didn't want her to cry like the day she found out about Christian's death. The sight of
her crying nearly broke his heart. He would win this for the Earth and for Catherine. Nicholas smiled at more cheerful prospects and thoughts and readied him
self for the next battle.
Sakura~
Sakura quietly walked away to Eriol's side, giving Nicholas the room needed to prepare for short while before going over to him. "Nicholas?" Nicholas turned
around and smiled at Sakura. "Yes Sakura--san?" Sakura blushed faintly "I want you to always keep that light inside you, think of the beautiful moments of your
life on earth if yo think you can not hold out..it should help...and" Sakura paused then asked again "Hold out your hand" Nicholas tilted his head puzzled,
"Just do as I ask". Nicholas followed Sakura's isntruction and closed his eyes also. Sakura placed an object in his palm and folded it over. "Open your eyes
again and your hand too" Nicholas did as she asked and when he saw what she placed on his palm he almost cried, it was a small carnelian winged angel
pendent. He have given it to her as present for birthday back when she was Catherine."This...this is..." Sakura smiled happily "For you to keep that light in
your heart and have faith in Earth"* Nicholas thanked her and gave a kiss to her hand and nodded. "I win it for you, for Eriol-kun and for the Earth"
Sakura smiled brightly again "Thank you Nicholas" Nicholas smiled back, with tears almost ready to flow over his ever green eyes. He was beautiful,
angelically beautiful with his snow white hair and his greenst eyes ever he looked like light that enveloped the Earth.
"Are we ready?" Leferone growled as Nicholas stopped talking to Sakura and turned towards him." Have you regained your strength?" Nicholas asked
not to much concerned about Leferone's obvious growl."Yes, very much" Leferone said sarcastically back.All the reaction he got from Nicholas was a
raise in Nicholas's eye brow.
Nicholas immediatly glowed with green aura that mtached his intense ever green eyes. Nicholas mumbled a few words and a second ring of magick appeared!
no sorcerer dared to use second ring for it may drain their magick a lot. But maybe because of him being light of earth, it allowed him without draining his own
magick so much. They saw Leferone swing his staff around drawing a complex symbol. Eriol and Tristan almost cried out in dispair, the symbol was of Death,
bringing the power of darkness of Death and fear in it's pure form. Nicholas kept concentrating on his spell as he drew him self also a counter spell which Eriol,
Tristan and Sakura did not recognise. Sakura wanted to rush in and help , Eriol's firm hold on her arms stopped her from doing so. Sakura turned to Eriol with
teary eyes but Eriol shook his head.
Leferone Drew a thin wire of the black mass assembled in front of him, then formed almost a million specks of Death. Nicholas smiled again, not fearing the
Death looming over him. Nicholas shouted final part of his spell.And the circle of Elder Futhark Runes, which he hasn't used for sometimes flared blinding green.
( AN:WARNING = This is irl spell :P)
"Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East, Powers of Air.
Here stands one in need of protection of the mind.
Let the light of dawn surround me in safety,
Let the Aspen tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the eastern wind hold me in the palm of its hand,
That I may grow in goodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the South, Powers of Fire.
Here stands one in need of protection of the spirit.
Let the noon light surround me in safety,
Let the Almond tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the southern wind flow around me and protect me,
That I may grow in goodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the West, Powers of Water.
Here stands one in need of protection of her/his emotions.
Let the dusk of twilight shroud me in protection,
Let the Willow tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the western wind shroud me from all evil,
That I may grow in goodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the North, Powers of Earth.
Here stands one in need of protection of her/his body.
Let the dark of midnight shroud me in protection,
Let the Oak tree ground me to Mother Earth,
Let the northern wind keep me from all harm,
That I may grow in gooodness and light, in the service of the Mother.
Hear me, oh guardians of the elements and quarters.
I stand a child of the universe
Beset on all sides by those who wish me evil.
I ask not that you change them, for their will is their own,
But grant me strength, that I may shine in the light
Growing in goodness in the service of Mankind and Mother Earth."
The Runes glowed bright green like living flame of life, Nicholas specialising in Western Magick smiled sweetly at Leferone, who looked at him strangly at
his smile.The realisation dawned on him, The spell that Nicholas have provoked, he was gsathering the 4 guardians of the 4 elements and their power in
Edition to the Runes. Leferone threw the Million Deaths spell at Nicholas, and the immediatly the Circle of Elder Futhark Runes responded becoming Million points of living spirit to counter the Million points of spirit of Death. The result was spectecular, Every time a tiny green spirit and black spirit clashed,they seemed to fall into a dance untill one of them faded away. All of them , including Leferone, thinking more then just winning the fight looked at the vision in front of him. It was like watching the spirits dance in rythem with the Cosmos. Leferone then realised, one by one, the dark black spirits were being defeated.He launched a quick dark spell to amplify their dark power, and at the same time Nicholas gathered the 4 elementals together and they formed one purple being that blocked the energy flow then With one enormous burst of power, Nicholas pushed all of remaining spirits to eternal darkness forever. Leferone looked at him in disbelief before collapsing. Nicholas too fell to his knee, when other rusehd over to him helping him up and letting him sit down trying gather enough energy to stay up to watch Eriol's Battle.
"Are you Okay, Nicholas?" Sakura sked him concerned, her still lovely emerald green eyes tender with her worries. Nicholas almost blushed but was able to stop in time from the red blush creeping up."It's Okay the Spirit Element used lot sof my strength in the final push...it's nothing, I just need some rest. Please let Eriol-kun get ready for his battle, and you too shold get ready should Leferone be still standing after he battles Eriol-kun" Sakur alooked at him sadly but nodded and got up and struck a card with her staff. A fun looking giggling card came out. "Flower-card please grant me a Gardenia flower!" Flower nodded and gave her mistress a perfect blossomed Gardenia flower and went back in. Sakura msiled and went to Eriol who now was getting ready to do his battle.
Sakura held his hand gently, making Eriol startle out of his prepration. "Here, my beloved, for you" Sakura presented the Gardenia flower. Eriol smiled broadly and gave a light kiss on her lips. Sakura blushed crimson. Eriol then gently placed his lips on hers once again and this time a intense and passionate kiss. Sakura was so happy and the sensation of Eriol's kiss that was so passionate, yet so unearthly garce and intensiveness gave her the feeling tha she could win this battle for sure. Then both remembered Tristan who was looking away and Nicholas who have fallen asleep, then they looked at each other then blushed. "For oyu my love, I hope today will be teh day our road is smooth for once and all" Sakura still red nodded silently. Eriol looked at her once more then gave ehr a kiss on her forehead and let her go and walked over to Leferone who was waking up after getting last of energy he can get.
Leferone suddenly seemed to get focused considering it was his most hated rival for Rosa's affection. "You!" Leferone screamed again. Eriol was deathly calm, reminding Sakura of Clow-san a lot.Leferone's eyes blazed like twin suns, making him look eerily beautiful. Yet Eriol just stood there casting his own circle exact opposite to Leferone's one. Leferone was the one to raise his eye brow but did not question him. Eriol's dark violet eyes was intense as he raised his magick, which was glowing and if one can hear, singing a song of darkness of Rebirth. Sakura shivered in the amount of power that Eriol was gathering around him into his magickal circle.Sakura realised he was going to do a spell he has done before once only....
(if oyu have read my previous story....you will remember this one...XP)
I am the Darkness behind and beneath the shadows.
I am the absence of air that awaits at the bottom of every breath.
I am the Ending before Life begins again,
the Decay that fertilizes the Living.
I am the Bottomless Pit,
the never-ending struggle to reclaim that which is denied.
I am the Key that unlocks every Door.
I am the Glory of Discovery,
for I am that which is hidden, secluded and forbidden.
Come to me at the Dark Moon and see that which can not be seen,
face the terror that is yours alone.
Swim to me through the blackest oceans
to the center of your greatest fears--
the Dark God and I will keep you safe.
Scream to us in terror, and yours will be the Power to Forbear.
Think of me when you feel pleasure, and I will intensify it,
until the time when I may have the greatest pleasure
of meeting you at the Crossroads Between the Worlds.!
Leferone could not blocked in time, worst was that it was colliding with dark power like his but tightly controlled. Leferone screamed in pain as he had no time to counter the spell, it hit with power that was never felt before. Leferone screamed again as the pwoer went away thenc ame back at him in full again. Leferone held up his hand which Eriol paused his spell, "I give up...now let it fight against me and the entire Cosmic Circle! properly!"
All three of the circel smiled at each other and got up in to a traingular position then held their staff towards teh middle and their own powerd flew from them forming a glowing golden power in the middle. Then each of them whispered "Star of Hope"..."Earth of Light"..."Darkness of Rebirth" Then the Golden power that has been constantly growing, blazed like as if the Sun was just born. All three shut their eyes but continued on a low chant of their personal spells. Then Tristan smiled fianlly and dove in to the pool of light. Making Leferone scream rage as Tristan have sacrificed himself to add the power of Apollo into the light.
Sakura smiled at Leferone, almsot a pure, sympathetic smile and Leferone looked at her with wide and frightened eyes, and managed mumble out "no...Rosa! please! you can't do this to me....NO!!!!!!!!" Leferone's usual graceful voice resounded int he Heaven's field as the light hit him and totally destroyed every drop of his magick, and connection to his world...thus making him just mere mortal as he collapased. Sakura smiled again as she seperated the power and saw Tristan's silent body fall out and land softly on the earth. Nicholas cried out dismay and shock and Sakura gasped and Eriol stared disbeliefing.None of them saw him dive into the light as they have clsoed theri eyes after it became too brilliant for their eyes.Nicholas hurried to Tristan's side. Tristan barely opeend his eyes, looking at Nicholas then others..."You have defeated him...I am glad...Please..do not forget today Nicholas..and protect Rosa with all your heart..." Nicholas nodded as his mentor and friend for last almost 300 years.Sakura started crying as she saw Tristan's eyes close. Eriol hugged her close to him kissing her softly on top on her head.
Then all three remembered Leferone, then turned towards where Leferone lay on his side, unmoving and Sakura got up and ran to his side. Leferone was dying, it was in his eyes. "Rosa...yoou came..I am so sorry..and you too my half brother Ciel..."Eriol's eyes widened "You knew?!?!" Leferone nodded his head once only. Sakura was now crying torrents of tears, "Please don't cry Rosa...ah..Sakura..what a lovely name...I am now will be in peace....I have no more regrets other not able to have enough ability to cure our mother....and threading a path that must have tortured your soul..." He paused trying to continue on but his voice was fading "Please take care of my brother...he is last remaining of the House of the sun and it is important he does so....Now one more request...please do not cry like that...and I also like to thanks Nicholas..I apologise for hurting him before...and I will always love you....I hope you will remember that..." Sakura nodded as his finger which have traced her face dropped and Leferone took his last breath.
All three relaised...it was over...finally all over. Their destiny was fulfilled, and their road to future was smoother. The Heaven's field all sang softly into their ears, soothing their own confused feelings.
Greatest battle has been fought,
Where the Sun shines brightly,
And Peace reigns....
Now the spirits of those who
died are in rest,
can you see them?
can you hear them?
can you remember them?
Let the darkness fade forever
and Stars of Heaven shine forever...
It was a strange song but it soothed them some what. Eriol got up first and helped Sakura to get up and handed her a hankerchief first then hugged her close gently moving his long elegant fingers among her soft hair. Then he let her go, also giving Nichoals a hand shake "You did well, Tristan would have been proud of you" Nicholas smiled at Eriol "And I am sure Helios would have been proud....I thank you for always loving Sakura-san as she so deserves." Eriol grinned "She derserves to be forever by anyone" Nichoals and Eriol both agreed on that and Followed Sakura who have created a gate back to the normal world.
All three was greeted by agitated Guardians who haven't slept or ate for during the battle. All three were glad, even if meant enduring Kero's and Ruby Moon's usual loud banter. Everything was going to be okay...Eriol and Skaura looked at each other, then Eriol extracted himself from Ruby moon's death hug and went over and held her hand looking simply at her, still marveling at her simple and yet beautiful beauty. He ksised their engagement ring which a tear dropped on the ring....Eriol wiped his eyes with his free hand smiled happily. "We are finally together...for all eternity" Sakura nodded as she hugged herself close to him.
( Sailor Moon Mars's single "Eien no Melody")
Shaded by the sunlight
In my heart you are here
Even without saying you love me
You are here in my heart
Say, thanks for your bravery
Look, the newly born power
Covering everything, shining brightly
Even more than the spacious sky and the sea
My dreams have no limits
I have realized that because I am in love
In the stream of destiny
I want to swim together with you
Whatever happens to us
I'll be sure not to give up
Say, I'm glad we met each other
That warm atmosphere around us
The days of being hurt are melting away
I love you so much that I could die
Drifting in the wind the seed
Will sprout like your smiling face
Where there is no sound in the corners of space
Everybody is alone
When at least our feelings of love meet
I can go on to tomorrow
The throbbing building up warmly
Eternally whoever's heart it is in
It will resound loudly, the magical melody
Even more than the blue sky and the sea
I will chase after my dreams with love
Your deep eyes told me to do that
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boohoo...it's finished...not quiet..there is an epilogue of course..how can I leave out their wedding scene? ne? a short one soon...I hope you liked it...and a big Thanks to every single one of my reviewers...for keeping me going.... I hoep in the future I will able to write another trilogy with fresh cast of characters.*Bows to all the readers* thank you ^^;; Now I can concentrate on my Heero x Usagi fic and Legolas x Serenity fic too.
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