Author's Note: Last time, in a heartwarming moment, Madison and Eriol were finally reunited. So everyone lives happily ever after, right? Not exactly. Madison still has to go home. What'll happen now?


Dateline: Sunday 9:00 PM (21:00)

Location: Eriol's apartment

A half-hour had passed since Madison knocked on the door and found her lost love, Eriol. The hug and exchange of 'I love you's were more than Sakura could bear. She began crying tears of joy. She was so happy for her best friend.

And Sakura captured every moment on tape. It was a great idea to tape everything from outside of Eriol's window. At first, Li complained about this being illegal and looking like stalkers or peeping toms. But Sakura didn't care about that. She wanted to get this moment of a lifetime on tape. If she was caught, so be it. It would all be worth it.

Sakura squealed as Eriol still held Madison in his arms. They spent the last half-hour talking. Eriol asked about how Madison got to England. Then they spent time reminiscing and talking about Madison's trip to this point. Then…they exchanged a kiss.

Sakura couldn't say anything. If she lost it at that moment, she'd be seen. Somehow, Li knew that. So he took that opportunity to kiss Sakura while she kept the camera steady. Sakura couldn't be happier. Now Madison was feeling the happiness that Sakura was feeling at that moment…the feeling of kissing the one you love.

Dateline: Monday 9:00 AM (09:00)

Location: Eriol's apartment

The sound of the singing birds and chirping pigeons woke Madison that morning. She looked beside her to see the sleeping Eriol. When she saw the face of the one she loved, she knew she would never forget last night. Madison thought about all that happened the night before as she changed out of her nightgown.

After she was dressed Madison was about to walk into the living room…but stopped. She saw what was sitting by the sofa. It was her luggage. Madison walked up to her bags and crouched down next to them. She looked at her bags for a few minutes. A cold, harsh reality began to hit her.

"You're…leaving…aren't you?"

Madison turned her head to see Eriol standing behind her. She really didn't want to think about it, but he was right. She had to go back home eventually…and on her fifth day of being in England…it was probably best she go back today. She had to go back home, yet Madison was unsure.

"I-I-I'm…I'm…not sure." She gazed into Eriol's eyes. "I don't want to leave you."

"But…what you told me last night…you still have a life back in Japan."

Madison leaned her head on Eriol's shoulder. "I realize that. I-Is there…any way…you could come back home with me?"

Eriol turned his head at those words. "I'm sorry, but I can't. I have a life here. I can't turn my back on that. There's so much I have here in London…I can't leave."

Madison's eyes were beginning to water. "So…this is goodbye again. Eriol…I missed you so much…and I don't want to leave you again. And if it means I have to leave you…then I don't want to go back home…I want to stay here with you!"

At that moment, Madison could've sworn she heard something squeak from outside. It almost sounded like a gasp. But that couldn't be it. Maybe it was just a bird.

"You can't mean that," the shocked Eriol said.

"I mean every word," Madison assured him. "I don't want us to be apart anymore, Eriol. Everyday that I've been away from you has just been unbearable. I don't want to feel that emptiness again. I want us to be together."

There was a brief period of silence. No one knew what to say after that. Madison had made her plea.

"You can't stay, Madison," Eriol told her. "You can't leave your life behind just for me. You'll regret it."

"But I don't want to leave you," Madison moaned. "I couldn't take that again. What do I have back at home that's so important, anyway?"

"You're not thinking straight. You can't leave your senior year of high school. You're set to graduate in a few months. And you can't leave your family. They're probably worried sick about you. And what about your friends? Do you really want to leave Li and Meilin behind? And…do you really want to leave…Sakura?"

More silence. Madison couldn't believe how impulsive she was. She can't believe she almost forgot about everything her home gave her. Maybe she wasn't always happy, but any happiness she did have came from home. But most of all, Madison didn't want to leave Sakura.

"You're right," she said. "I can't leave Sakura behind. With everything that's happened in the last few months, I almost lost her. Our friendship almost ended. And when she wasn't speaking to me, it was the worst feeling in the world. I longed for Sakura's friendship. I couldn't go on without her. And now…if I leave her…I wouldn't be happy.

"But…I don't want to leave you either, Eriol. I want us to be together."

Eriol gently kissed Madison on her forehead. "We will be…someday."

Madison gazed into his eyes. "Will you…come back to me, Eriol?"

Eriol nodded. "It's going to take me some time. Leaving life here in London won't be easy, but…I will come back to you someday, Madison. Will you wait for me?"

To this day, Madison still didn't know what she was expecting to get out of her trip to England. Sure, she wanted to find Eriol, but what then? He obviously wasn't ready to go back to Japan and Madison couldn't leave behind everything she had ever known to live in England. But under the circumstances, this was the best she could've ever hoped for. Eriol had promised to come back to her…someday.

"I'll wait…for as long as it takes."

Then…they exchanged one more kiss.



For a moment, Sakura was almost frozen. She didn't realize how close she just came to losing her best friend. For a brief second, Madison actually entertained the thought of staying in England. And Sakura didn't know why she couldn't see it before. There was a reason Madison only bought a one-way ticket to London. She had this thought out. Her love for Eriol left her blinded…until she could finally see what a mistake she almost made.

Now there was only a promise. Eriol promised to come back to Madison and Sakura could relate to that situation. It was just like when Li went back to Hong Kong. He had promised to return to Sakura. It was only a matter of time and it would only be a matter of time until Eriol and Madison would be together forever. Sakura felt so happy for her best friend.

"So does this mean she's going back to Japan?" Kero asked.

"I think it does," Sakura answered. "She'll have to buy the ticket, but she'll probably be on a plane tomorrow. And that means we'll have to buy our way home, too. Right, Li?"

Sakura turned her head and saw Li sweatdrop. He almost turned white.

"Li? What's wrong?"

"Sakura? We can't go home. There's no money left. We're broke!"

Sakura tried very hard not to raise her voice. "What?"

"We used our last few pounds to get another night at the Comfort Inn. There's no money left."

Sakura turned off her camera and stared Li down. She slowly approached him and he took a few steps back.

"Sakura? Sakura, calm down. I'm hurt, remember? Sakura? I've got bad ribs. Sakura, what are you doing?"

"I promise not to hurt you, Li…if you tell me just HOW WE'RE SUPPOSED TO GET HOME!!"

"Ah-hem."

Sakura looked back to see Kero serenely floating by her head. "I think we both know the answer to that."

"I don't," Li muttered.

"Me neither," Sakura added. "What is it, Kero?"

Kero sweatdropped. "You're not gonna like it."

Dateline: Monday 11:00 PM (23:00)

Location: London Airport

Madison slowly made her way up to Gate 18. By now, she had been so homesick. She could imagine everyone at home being worried about her. All Madison left them was a note. She wondered how her family reacted. She wondered how Sakura reacted. As much as she wanted to stay with Eriol, Madison had to go home.

"So is this goodbye?" she asked.

Eriol turned Madison around and looked her in the eye. "For now. I'll come back to you. I promise."

"NOW BOARDING: FLIGHT 305"

Madison sighed. "I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you, too. I love you, Madison."

Madison dried her tears off and kissed Eriol again. Then she did the hardest thing she ever had to do. Madison walked away from Eriol. She looked back at that boy she loved and waved goodbye.

"I love you, Eriol!"

Then Madison turned her head and ran towards the plane without looking back. She stepped into the plane and immediately took her window seat. Then she looked out to see Eriol. He waved at Madison and she did the same. She really would miss him. But for the first time in months, years even, Madison actually felt happy. A deep emotional hole had been fulfilled. Madison did what she came to do. She found her lost love.

Then the plane began to fly away. Madison was going home.



Sakura still sweatdropped when she thought about what she had to do. Yes, she had her plane ticket. Yes, they were all going home to Japan. But Sakura didn't want to have to do it. Not this way.

"So what's going to happen to you?" Li asked.

Li was also aware of Sakura's latest dilemma. They both knew there was only one way to get the money for the plane ticket. Sakura was forced to go to her last resort. She…called Tori. He wired her the money, but not without consequences.

"I think we'll be able to go out again," Sakura finally said. "Get back to me whenever I have an opening in my schedule. But knowing Tori, that won't be for a VERY long time."

"At least we're not stuck in England," Kero piped up. "If that's any consolation."

That didn't make Sakura feel any better. She already owed Tori a big favor for covering for her while she was in England. Now she owed him even more than she did before. Then Li put an arm around Sakura.

"Cheer up. So maybe it didn't end the way you wanted to. But look at it this way, Sakura. After everything we've been through, I don't think we'll ever forget England. And neither will Madison."

Sakura…smiled. She couldn't wallow in her own self-pity. This trip was never about her in the first place. It was about Madison…and she came out of this trip a winner. Sakura felt so happy for her. But for Sakura, it wasn't a total loss. She would have her day…when she got home.


Author's Note: So everyone's gone back home. England is now in the past. So now that it's all over, what happens? Come back tomorrow for a big epilogue that no one will want to miss.

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