Disclaimer:I don't own anything! Kyo Kara Maoh is not mine and neither is Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles. As always, I am only a huge fan. No profit is made except the pure enjoyment of both series.

Note: And here's where it all ends. Or does it? If I get enough encouragement, I may expand this story to a sequel. Because I wanna see more! Don't you? Oh, and one more thing...the word near the end 'Leous' is NOT a real word. So don't ask me what it means. But in any case, I made this extra long just for you 'Hikari-Hikaru-Hikari'. I hope this ending makes you smile like it did when I wrote it. And readers, don't forget to let me know if you wanna see more of this crossover!

Epilogue

"When one sacrifices oneself to help another, it could actually be painful to the person being helped, especially when that person is of importance to them." XXXHolic

It had been nearly a month now since the other Yuri's passing, and everyone was on the mend. Both emotionally, and physically.

Sara and Berias returned to Small Shimaron; where they would wait until Berias had recovered completely before going to get Yuko's payment. But Sara promised to meet up with them again. So that they could have a proper funeral for the other Yuri. Who no one but them and the Ten Nobles knew about. And were the only ones who ever would.

Out of them all though, Conrad took his death the hardest.

Once they all got back and were treated for the wounds that hadn't been healed, Conrad had said very little. He only spoke when spoken to and always looked out into the distant with a lonely expression. Even towards the true Yuri, Conrad had become distant. Because just as in the other Yuri's case, seeing the face of someone he loved who had died was more then he could bear.

As for Wolfram and Yuri, they had become a lot closer then before and were in better spirits then most of them. Though they were still sad at the loss and honored the other Yuri. Who had encouraged him to strive for his own happiness and not just that of others. And he took those words to heart.

Blushing, Yuri asked one morning, "I don't have to hit you that hard do I?"

Wolfram laughed and rolled over to rest on his elbow, "You didn't have any problems last time."

"But I didn't know that was a proposal! Besides, you were insulting my mother last time remember?" Yuri frowned, blushing deeper.

Wolfram smiled, stroking Yuri's face. Feeling the heat radiating of his fiance's skin. And he said, "Fair enough. You DID point that out before. But still..." Wolfram sat up, pulling Yuri into his arms, "...I'm so happy you realized just how much you mean to me. And that you love me back enough to finally get married."

Yuri's eyes softened and he felt silent.

Worried, Wolfram asked, "What's wrong?"

Yuri looked up and met Wolfram's gaze sadly as he said, "I'm just worried about Conrad. He hasn't been the same since the other me died in his arms. It must have felt like losing Julia all over again. And here we are, being all lovey-dovey when he's still grieving. I just feel guilty..." he rested his head on Wolfram's shoulder, "If it wasn't for the other me, I never would have found the courage to tell you how I felt. And to decide to be with you instead of being evasive. Because like I said before, it wasn't until later that I started falling for you too. At first, it was such a pain. You were always putting me down and forcing yourself and your feelings on me. But after you finally mellowed out, I told Conrad how I felt about you, realizing that I loved you now. Although, without the support of the other me, I wouldn't have been able to accept what I was feeling."

"Yuri..." Wolfram whispered.

"And now," Yuri started to cry softly, "Conrad is hurting. Every time he see's my face, Conrad remembers him. I'll bet that Conrad felt the same way about me at first because I had Julia's soul. Then, over time, he gave up on those feelings and was steadily moving on when he met the other me. And when he did, Conrad couldn't contain his longing anymore. But, if Yuko explained it right, those feelings were never towards me. They were foreshadowing their meeting. I just don't want Conrad to drift away from the rest of us..."

Wolfram hugged Yuri tightly and said, "If that other you is anything like the Yuri I know, he WILL come back. Because you never break your promises. So I have faith in him, just as I do in you..."

Yuri gasped and looked up just when Wolfram leaned forward and kissed him.

This was their first real kiss. And despite being embarrassed to death, Yuri didn't pull away even though his gut reaction was to do just that. But Yuri had decided a long time ago to accept Wolfram for who he was and love him they way they both wanted.

Though to Yuri, this was all new. And he was scared. However, Wolfram was being very subtle and gentle unlike before. So Yuri found it easier to accept his advances. Therefore, even though he was shaking, Yuri wrapped his own arms around Wolfram and kissed back. His thoughts still wandering to Conrad. Who like himself...deserved to be with their special someone...

"Conrad, you need to stop this." Gwendal said seriously, "What happened wasn't your fault. From the beginning it was out of our hands. And everyone is worried about you! Especially His Majesty! So stop your sulking already."

Conrad remained silent for a moment before looking out the window again, "I know that. But-" he paused, gripping his sword tightly, "-I could tell him."

"Huh?" Gwendal raised an eyebrow.

Conrad clenched his eyes shut, "Before he died, I still hadn't told him how much he meant to me. Even then, I was doubtful of myself. Wondering if some part of my feelings were not mine, but Leonheart's. So when the end came, all I could do was ask him desperately not to leave me. Something that we never got to say to Julia before she made her choice to be reborn." he hit both of his fists on the table, "And even before Julia, as far as I know, every person who has ever borne that soul has sacrificed everything for the sake of others! Yet I did nothing to stop him from doing it again! How can I live with myself after knowing that I was the reason he let himself be killed? Rather then just going back to his world, he died protecting me and Saralegui. I'm trying to be strong but..." Conrad slammed to his knees, "...I failed him again. How can I just forgive myself for that?"

Gwendal stood up and pulled Conrad to his feet, telling him bluntly, "We are all grieving for the loss of that boy. And we're also angry at ourselves for being unable to help. But, we've also pressed on with our lives. Lives that he died to save. Yours especially. So don't think that you are the only one blaming himself for what happened. His Highness also bears responsibility for what happened, yet, more then grieving his other self, he is trusting in his final words." he glared at his younger brother, squeezing his arm roughly, "If you truly cared for him and had faith in that boy, then trust that he will find his way back to this world. And if waiting isn't enough for you, go search for him. But do not become obsessed with this. Because you still have duties to King Yuri and this Kingdom. We can't afford to have you shirk your duties anymore. So stop sulking!" Gwendal snapped.

Conrad frowned but he nodded, "I understand."

Gwendal glared, "If you do, then go see His Highness. He's worried about you Conrad. We all are." his expression softened, "You're my brother, Conrad, so I want you to be happy too. There is no more time left for us to grieve. The Ten Nobles still want to hear the whole story and we have a Kingdom to run. Besides, if that 'Yuri' stays true to his word, he will come here to be by your side. And since he bears the same noble soul as King Yuri, I have no doubt that he will."

Another week passed and Conrad's attitude had greatly improved. He had listened to Gwendal's advice and trusted in the other 'Yuri' to find his way home; at Conrad's side.

So Conrad's relationship with their own Yuri had returned to something close to normal. Though there were still times when Yuri unconsciously did something that reminded Conrad of his other self. But whenever that happened, Conrad just smiled and said it was ok. But Yuri wasn't so sure that it was.

They had told the Ten Nobles about the events that took place, including their stay with Yuko in her shop in an alternate of Japan. And they also told them about repaying her for their wishes and that she would contact them again somehow. To tell them something of great importance.

"I thought something was strange!" Stoffel gaped, "But I never would have guessed that he was in fact another reality of His Majesty! It's too much to even fathom! And for him to have perished in such a violent manner..."

"Eh-hem. The point is-" Gunter stated, "His final words were a promise of returning to this world. So, someday, we're going to see a person who shares the same soul as His Highness. And although that Witch Yuko said that it's possible for the same soul to exist as long as they are different people, there's no telling what links might remain between them."

Waltorana nodded, "I see. And this Witch, Yuko, you said that she grants wishes?"

Unsurely, Gunter nodded sadly, "Yes. But every wish must be paid for with an equal price. For one wish that she granted, the keys inside His Majesty, Wolfram, Conrad, and Gwendal were removed. And the other 'Yuri' gave up his power of True Sight. Therefore, effort equal to the action is also a form of payment." his eyes narrowed, "Why do you ask?"

"I was merely wondering how she is involved with His Eminence. He hasn't spoken about the revelation you just told us about since returning. I was merely wondering what he must have given up for our sake during the lifetime of his lost incarnation." Waltorana admitted.

That's when Gwendal spoke up, "Speaking of which, if that is all, then I'd like to suggest that we adjourn this meeting. Yuko is going to contact us through the Tomb of the Great One to tell us something important."

"Very well." Waltorana said, standing up, "But if it is something concerning His Highness, please tell us right away."

Gwendal nodded, "We will."

"It has been a long time since we last spoke..." Yuko said from a reflection in the water behind the remaining three Forbidden Boxes that sat within the temple, "How are you all faring?" she asked simply.

They exchanged looks before Murata told her what happened. He concluded with, "We lost the other 'Yuri'. But you knew that didn't you? You knew what it was that he wished for."

Yuko closed her eyes calmly, "I did know. And because I did, I could not tell you. Because knowing what will come can open new choices and thereby change the entire future. I have seen countless examples of this." she opened them and glanced at each of them in turn, "That child also asked another wish of me. Knowing that his soul was going to be reborn and forget about the events that took place. That is what I wish to speak to you about. Because this will be the last time we see one another."

Confused, Yuri asked, "Why? What's going on?"

Yuko opened her eyes and told them, "Things have been set into motion that cannot be stopped. I have done all I can, but it is up to them to decide how this will end. For the dream MUST end. Since you met the princess of Clow in the dream world, I will tell you what has taken place. Only so that you understand why the other you used the last of his magic to send him there..."

Yuko told them about how the clone Syaoran had been sent into the dream world. Where he and fought his original and had even hurt Sakura when she tried to protect the true Syaoran. But the memories of the body prevented him from killing her soul so instead, he lashed out with magic and she vanished. Then, the two Syaoran's fought again to claim the feather that the original had won from the vampire hunter, Seishirō, the man who taught the clone Syaoran how to fight. And during the battle, Sakura was stabbed. Telling the real Syaoran as she began to vanish into cherry blossoms, that she too, was a clone.

"She was a clone too?" Yuri gasped, "But how?"

Yuko shook her head, "Fei Wong created her from the true Sakura. Both body and soul, to imprint her body with memories from different dimensions. As long as he has the original's soul, he can repeat the process as many times as need be." she looked up, "The rest you don't need to know. But, I've sent those four back to the true Kingdom of Clow. Which has been cut off from time due to the effects of events surrounding the princess and those ruins. The point is, I must help them put an end to Fei Wong's plots. Or everything will be lost."

"We understand. So then, what is it that the other 'Yuri' wanted?" Wolfram asked.

Yuko met his gaze and said, "The feather that was formed upon his death is engraved with memories. Much like in the princess's case. Therefore, he wanted to return it to his original self. Where he could still exist in a manner of speaking and not be forgotten. Just as in the case of Janis, he will be nothing more then memories. As for the person he became, he still has the same powers as before, so the feather will react to him. Though Yuri will be the only one who senses it."

"Wait, wasn't that feather needed to restore Pandora?" Gwendal asked.

Yuko nodded, "Yes, it was. But much time has passed since then in that world. History has become no more then legend. And the land has been restored to it's former state. Therefore, it is no longer needed." she smiled, "Even in death, he thought of his other self as more of a brother. So he wishes to keep some part of himself close to his heart. Just as Julia did."

Yuri put his hand over Julia's necklace and silent tears rolled down his cheek, "I miss him..."

Yuko smiled, "I know. Because once a bond is made, even if it is forgotten, it never breaks. Never." her gaze drifted to Conrad, and she said, "The feather will appear in the place where his last moments were spent. Though, I've heard from Saralegui that you plan to head there anyway. Which is the workings of fate. So that is all I have to say to you. And I wish you luck in finding your most precious person."

"Wait..." Conrad asked, "Can't you give us any clue about when he'll come back? Please."

Yuko shook her head, "Only fate can aline your path with his. It is not my place to interfere in the affairs of the heart."

"I see..." Conrad said, smiling in defeat, "Thank you anyway."

"Have faith, Conrad Weller." Yuko smiled, "You already possess the tools you need to find him. All you have to do is wish hard enough, and it will come to pass by the power of your own desire. Because more then magic, the heart, or love, is the most powerful thing in all the worlds. It surpasses all odds and defies all logic. That is why, it is the greatest magic that you possess."

Several more days passed since they spoke to Yuko. And they prepared things for a small private funeral for Yuri's other self. Where only Sara, Berias and themselves were to attend. Though, they couldn't really mark the grave. Not without risking someone finding it.

Therefor, when they gathered around the site, all they did was say a few words and set a large stone in the ground. Engraved with the simple words of:

In memory of your sacrifice, dear friend and brother.

And below those words, they had carved a duplicate of the crest of his 'Tsubasa'. In memory of the place that once stood here. That had both brought them together, and had torn them apart.

Each of them took turns bidding the other Yuri a proper farewell.

And of course, it was their own Yuri who spoke first...

"Yuri Leonheart. You taught me more about myself and the things that truly matter. Before I met you, I never truly realized how much it hurt to sacrifice yourself when there are people who care about you and want you to live. And in the end, you even gave up your life..." Yuri closed his eyes, "You taught me that I need to think about myself more. Not in a selfish way, but in a way where I do whatever it takes to survive and stay with the people I care about. So that means, I have to stop being so reckless. I have to let them protect me more so that I don't make them sad if I made a choice that led to my downfall...like I almost did with the Divine Sword..." Then Yuri laid a flower on the grave and stood, smiling despite his tears, "I too, cared about you like a brother. So, maybe, I should be nicer to Shori about how overly protective he is. Because I wanted to protect you just as badly." and he stepped back, letting Murata go next.

At first, Murata just stared at the grave before shutting his eyes tightly and saying, "I've made a lot of mistakes in my lifetime. And a lot in my other lives too. But it wasn't until now that it really hit me. Like Shibuya, I was always giving up things for the sake of other people. In my case, of one person. I spent lifetime after lifetime trying to save him. Never realizing that I was cheating myself out of happiness. That's why, during this lifetime, now that I'm free, I can do what I want to do. But-" he opened his eyes, "I always wondered how we found Shibuya in the first place. About how he just sort of became the right person to finally put an end to the Originators. Now I know. And now that I do, after hearing that he also gave up things for the sake of this world, I find myself feeling like...I wasn't the one who made ending the darkness possible. Not even the Great One did it. All of it was Shibuya."

"Murata..." Yuri whispered.

"Then, out of the blue, you show up. The same person as Shibuya that hadn't been manipulated by the likes of the Great Wiseman or the Great One. And you still turned out to be the same kindhearted, earnest, steadfast friend that I grew up with in my own world." Murata smiled, "If anyone deserves to be happy after everything that you sacrificed, it's definitely you. I'm satisfied just by being free of my duties. And knowing that one day, I'll find eternal rest." then he laughed, "Unfortunately for YOU though, you're gonna get stuck with another lifetime! So I look forward to meeting whomever you become, 'Yuri'." and he too placed a flower before the stone.

Wolfram didn't say much. But he thanked the other Yuri for taking care of his fiance'. And like before, wished him every happiness, laying his flower on the grave as well. Then Gwendal said a few words. Mainly stating that his valiant sacrifice would be remembered and not have been in vain. Before he too laid a flower down. Then Gunter of course, got all poetic and ranted on and on before becoming more serious and basically saying the same thing, that he would be remembered. So instead of just a flower, Gunter placed a draft of a book he had written about all the things they had learned and about their adventures; it was simply called 'Tsubasa: Truth behind the Wings.'

Then next up was Sara, who knelt down and brushed the marking carved into the stone and said, "I didn't get to know you as well as the other's here have, but you became someone special in my life. Especially because you taught me how to care about others and not just use them. Something that another Yuri I know has been trying to teach me." Sara winked briefly at Yuri before continuing, "Seeing a reality of myself with you in another world really put things in perspective for me. It showed me that the bond of our friendship is real. And that it's strong. So when we meet again, I will do my utmost best to extend that friendship to you. The only thing I regret was not getting the chance to thank you for saving my life and the rest of ours. It showed me that Yuri in general really is a kindhearted fool, so I need to teach him how to be a better King."

"Sara!" Yuri pouted and blushed, "Don't say things like that!"

Sara just chuckled and then ended his comments with, "I have been given the thing I've always wanted from the start because of you. Someone I can relate to. And a friend who will support me and help me change this world for the better. Just as I know you will change the hearts and minds of everyone you meet..." so Sara too laid his flower down and allowed Berias to do the same.

Because Berias had only two words to say. And they were, "Thank you."

And finally, they came to Conrad. Who out of all of them, had bonded with the other Yuri more strongly then the rest of them. He held the flower in one hand and stood there in silence for a long time.

After awhile, they wondered if Conrad was going to say anything at all.

Yuri was about to try and comfort Conrad when the silent soldier finally spoke.

"I don't have the words to express what you meant to me. And not matter what I seem to do, I wonder if these feelings are entirely mine. But, after thinking about it over a long period of time, I decided, it doesn't matter. The point is, I care about you. I've always cared about you, even before we met. Because you and His Highness are linked. And perhaps, through that link, my feelings were conveyed through the 'Conrad' that you knew. I know how painful and trying it is to wait for someone. I've had to do it before, so to be honest, I'm not sure how long I can bear it. This waiting for you and knowing that intentional or not, I caused your death." Conrad looked up at the sky, which was bathed in twilight, "If it wasn't for my selfish wish to have you stay here, you wouldn't have died for my sake. You would have lived and I would have settled with at least knowing that you'd always be thinking of me. So the fact that you won't know me, and I won't know you, the pain is just as intense as when we lost Julia. However, I won't die. My sword is meant for life. And I promised that I would wait. No matter how long it takes..." he looked back down at the grave and smiled to himself, "I never told anyone, but, before you died, I saw someone. She told me something that is the key to uniting us again..."

"What?" Wolfram gaped, "What are you-"

"Shh..." Yuri whispered, "Let him finish."

Conrad smiled tenderly and laid a hand across his chest, "She told me that everyone has a secret name. A name that only one other person in all the worlds share. Even with the same soul, the name of each reality of a person is different. So that means, if I call that name, and if it is the same name as mine, then nothing can ever tear us apart again." Conrad laid his flower on top, which happened to be the one named after himself, and then Conrad whispered, so quietly that the others couldn't hear, this name, "Your true name is..."

As Conrad spoke it, the crest on the gravestone shone white hot, like a brand, and he stepped away from it. The entire stone shimmered with that same misty blue light they all recognized. Then, forming out of the living stone, came that pitch black feather from before. Which was shaped exactly like Sakura's, but had a different symbol on it.

It floated out of the stone and laid itself against Yuri's chest. Where it shined brightly and melded into his body. Making Yuri hover a few inches of the ground. Then he closed his eyes with a serene expression and smiled as a flood of emotions and memories settled into place inside of his soul.

Conrad smiled at Yuri briefly and said, "I believe that we've said all that there is to say at this point. I think it's time that we..." but he stopped as they heard footsteps approaching.

Someone had found them.

Immediately, their first reaction was to reach for their swords. And they faced the approaching stranger.

The person that emerged was wearing tattered blue and black cloak adorned with thick belts hanging off the shoulders. Which were the same length as the cloak itself. Then lastly, his cloak ended with coins jingling off the hem of the cloth.

The stranger's face was completely covered by his hood. But even then, they could see he had a young face.

That person strode past them all and stopped before Conrad, tilting his head up ever so slightly to get a better look at him. And Conrad saw a hint of gold from his veiled eyes. Which emanated with curiosity as they looked at Conrad.

Without any particular reason to, Conrad relaxed his hand and dropped it from his sword. Staring back at the strangely clad figure. Though no one actually said anything about it, his presence was strikingly familiar to Yuri's. But he couldn't be 'that person'. Not so soon.

Or could he?

Finally, the boy kept staring at Conrad until he asked, "Are you the one I'm supposed to meet?"

"Huh?" Conrad asked, completely taken aback by the unusual nature of this encounter.

The boy sighed and stepped back, "After all this time of searching for you, that's all you have to say?"

"I'm afraid that I don't understand." Conrad asked, "Who are you? How did you find this place?"

"Don't you already know?" the boy smiled, "After all, you just called me by my true name. So it has to be you. The person I needed to find."

They gasped.

"It can't be!" both Yuri and Wolfram gaped.

"How is this possible? There's no way he could have returned so soon!" Gunter gasped.

"But, doesn't time flow at different paces in other dimensions? I don't see how it's impossible." Sara smiled knowingly to Murata, who nodded with a matching smile.

The boy spoke again and finally removed his hood. Shocking them further with his appearance...

His hair was solid white! Matched with ivory skin and shining golden eyes glittering slyly like a feral cat's. And like before, the rest of him looked just like Yuri. The shape of his face and eyes, how tall he was, and even the soft way in which he smiled.

There was no doubt about it. The soul of Yuri Leonheart, had returned to them.

Then, with a warm smile, he told them, "My name is Leon. And I was lead here by a dream that I've had since my early childhood. A dream of someone in another world who was waiting for me. So I traveled to many worlds, seeking this person out." he nodded to Conrad, "I've met many incarnations of him. But the one I needed to find was the first. The Origin. And I was told that I would know him when he called me by name. The name of..." Then, they both said it together...

"Leous."

Conrad, despite not knowing him at all yet, he pulled him into a tight embrace and said with a loving smile, "Welcome home."

While in his embrace, though startled by his boldness, smiled back, closing his eyes, "Yes..." he wrapped his arms around Conrad as well and their eyes met briefly, "I am home." then, the two of them, forgetting everything and everyone around them, kissed. Sealing the pact that from then on, they would always be together. No matter what or who tried to tear them apart...