I just first want to say one thing. Arigatou gozaimasu!! That's Thank you very much in Japanese. I appreciate all of your reviews. Every time I go to my e-mail and see that someone's reviewed my story I hurry and read it. And when I see how you guys are enjoying my story, it makes me SO happy! It makes me smile no matter how bad I'm feeling. It really makes my day. Now, with all that mushiness aside. On with the conclusion of the Judgment!
The Legend of Dragoon
The Series
In that moment, the alarms in The Dragony went off. The lights from the computer flashed everywhere. "WARNING. DRAGOONS AND VIRAGE ATTACKING THE CITY." the main computer screen read in large red bold letters. "What?!" Drake gasped as he rushed to his chair. "On screen!" he ordered to the computer. The same images that Sakura had seen were appearing on the screen. The three Dragoons stood behind Drake. "No way," Julie said in disbelief. "Two Virage..." David sighed with fear, "What now?" "They must know Sakura's gone," Bryant stated. "I agree," Drake agreed, "They're taking this opportunity to attack with larger force since Sakura's holy magic is the only thing that can stop them." "What do we do?!" Julie asked. "We have to fight them!" David shouted. "Yes," Bryant said. "But...Bryant, you're hurt," Julie worried. "There's no other choice," Bryant replied. "O-Okay," Julie stuttered. she was very worried about what might happen. "Dragoons, get ready for battle," Drake ordered them. The three Dragoons nodded in agreement.
Sakura dropped to her knees as she watched Rose and company causing mayhem. "No!" she cried, "This is all my fault. Now they're going to have to fight them!! And without my magic...they're going to...they're going to..." Dara closed the portal. "You have to get me out of here!" Sakura pleaded. "I'm sorry...I cannot," Dara replied. "My friends are going to DIE!!" Sakura yelled. Dara looked down ashamedly. She knew there was nothing she could do. "Dara, please! I can't let them die!!!" Sakura shouted. "I am truly sorry. Please get some rest, the Judgment will be soon," Dara replied somberly. she hurried out of the room and locked the door behind her. Sakura ran to the door and began to bang on it. "Please!!! PLEASE!!!" she cried, "They're going to die!!!" Dara stood outside, crying. "I'm sorry milady," she sobbed.
"David...Julie...BRYANT!!!!" Sakura screamed at the top of her lungs. But, there was nothing she could do. She was absolutely helpless.
The Judgment
A Prophecy Fulfilled
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Jade Dragoon Power!
Sea Wave Dragoon Power!
Red-Eye Dragoon Power!
The three Dragoons headed over to the cargo bay hold. When they arrived, it was very dark. But, soon after, the large cargo bay door slowly began to open in front of them. The nightline of Tokyo could be seen below them. Drake talked to them through an intercom, "They're at the Shinjuku district near a street of Tokyo nightclubs. There are many innocent people there." "Got it," Bryant agreed. "The Tokyo Police are on their way there. Try and lure Rose away from them. We don't want them to hurt anymore people," Drake continued. "But how can we defeat them?" Julie asked worriedly, "We don't have..." "I know. Just try your best to protect those people. If you need any assistance, myself and The Dragony will be there," Drake interrupted her, "Now, hurry." "Let's fly," David told his friends. They all nodded.
The three Dragoons spread out their wings and headed out into the city.
The screams of innocent Japanese citizens are heard throughout a street in the city of Tokyo. A street full of neon lights, loud music, food, and other such entertainment. It's late at night, around midnight. The citizens' fun is ruined by Rose, James, Rouge, and two Virage attacking them. They are destroying everything in sight.
The people are running around the street in all directions, frantically. Some run into some of the nightclubs as others run towards their cars and drive away. As some run away, the two Virage follow. Within an instant, they fire a blast of dark energy at the people's chests and take their spirits away. Rose and James do the same. They chase them down and when they have the chance, they take their spirits.
Rouge didn't do anything. She tried to stay as far away from Rose's sight. She only watched the frightened people run by her. Rouge then noticed one of the Virage about to take the spirits of a young couple. Rouge knew she had to do something and flew over to them. "No!" she yelled, "These are mine." The Virage obeyed and sluggishly walked off. The young Japanese couple looked up at Rouge from the ground, scared. Rouge gave them a warm smile, "Don't worry. It's all right. I'm not like them." The young girl smiled back, "T-Thank you." "Now, hurry. You'd better get out of here," Rouge urged them. The young boy agreed and helped his girlfriend up from the ground. They both ran off together. Rouge watched them run away, "I might not be able to help all of them because of our cause...but if I can at least save a few, it's worth it."
The Tokyo Police arrived soon after at the entrance to the street. They parked their cars in a straight line, blocking the criminals. All of the innocent people, except for those whose spirits were stolen, escaped. The bodies of those who didn't were scattered around the street. "Freeze!" the police yelled at the enemy. Rose and the others stood in a line and faced them. The police had pistols, rifles and shotguns pointed at them. Rose smirked, "You really think that's going to stop us?" "Ready...!" the chief of police began, "Aim...!" Rose looked to James, "Would you do the honors?" "Of course," James replied as he raised his large fist into the air, gathering golden power, "Grand Stream!!!" He rammed his fist into the ground as the golden attack pulsated through the asphalt. The attack blew the Tokyo Police and their cars back. Many were put unconscious and badly injured. Rose could only laugh. Rouge watched her from behind in disgust. Rose looked to the Virage, "Retrieve their spirits." The purple gem on each of their foreheads glowed as they approached the battered policemen. As they took one more step towards the policemen, a fire, water, and wind attack fired downward upon them both. The Virage were pushed back. Rose looked up the sky as the three Dragoons flew down. "I was wondering when you'd appear," she said.
The three Dragoons landed in front of downed policemen. All three of them had their weapons in hand. Julie looked back to the policemen. Some had come to. "Get out of here," she told them, "This is going to get ugly." The policemen understood. They gathered themselves and their fallen comrades and walked off into the night.
"Do you really think you can defeat us?!" Rose yelled from across the street, "Your strongest warrior isn't here! How will you defeat us now?!" "We can defeat you!" David yelled back. James laughed. Rouge was silent. "So be it then!" Rose shouted as she pointed her blade at them, "Let's begin!" Rouge took out her whip as James put up his fists. The six Dragoons spread out their wings and flew into battle.
Sakura was again staring out her bedroom window, looking out into this world. She could only think about her friends, fighting for their lives. She was the only one that could save them now. But, she couldn't. This was most frustrating to her. She had decided for herself, however, that she would do her best to pass this Judgment and hurry back to save her friends. It was the only thing she could do now. It was all that was left.
Dara, the handmaiden, returned to her bedroom. "Milady, are you feeling better?" she asked. Sakura didn't reply. Dara walked over to her, "It doesn't matter now anyway. It's time..." "Time? Time for..." Sakura turned and began to ask when she realized what she meant, "Oh, you mean..." "I am to give you your battle armor and escort you to the Judge," Dara explained to her. Dara put out her hand to reveal a small silver orb the size of a button or a marble. She handed it to Sakura. "What's this?" Sakura asked. "This is your battle armor. Place it on your wrist and press it." Dara told her. Sakura did what she was told. she placed it on her wrist and then pressed it down. From above her, a disk of light appeared and descended upon her body. As it did, Sakura was given new clothing.
They looked very much Asian-style. Her hair returned to its normal hairstyle, with her gold brace wrapped in it. She had a headdress that laid on her forehead, under her bangs. It was gold and it had two long gold objects draping on the sides. The shirt part of it was white and went all the up to the top of her neck. She had a thick silver collar around her neck. On top of that, she had a silver colored armor that had cherry blossom flowers sewn into it. On her waist, was a silver cloth that was wrapped around it and had a bow on the back. It looked very much like a Japanese kimono if it were a battle costume. Her white sleeves went to her elbow. She had long silver gloves that went from her elbows to the bottom of her fingers. She was wearing long silver pants, with knee high boots.
"Lady Sakura, follow me. I shall take you to the Judge Hall," Dara told her. Dara walked over to the door and opened it. She waited for Sakura to go through first. Sakura looked back to the window one last time and the hurried through the door. Dara followed. The Judgment would soon begin. It would be Sakura's toughest challenge ever.
Julie and James were the ones to go at it this time. They were both hovering above the floor. James came at her with his large fists. Julie would do her best to dodge each attempt at a hit from him. As he would miss, he destroyed cars, signs, and more pavement. James tried to hit her one last time, but missed again, "This is getting me nowhere." Julie looked at him with determination as she held her thin sword in front of her. James called upon the power of the earth. He raised his arms into the air as large boulders broke off from the ground. Elemental energy began to emit from them. "Meteor Strike!!" he shouts the spell as the boulders fall down from the sky like meteors from space. Julie gasped for a moment and then spread out her wings. She flew away quickly as the boulders crashed into the street where she was standing. Julie looked back as she flew away, "His spells are getting a lot stronger." "You've got that right love," James told her as he approached her from Julie's other side. Julie then pointed one of her arms at James. A ring of sparkling blue water spun around it. "Aqua Ring!!" she shouted as the ring flew off from her arm and wrapped around James' body and wings. He immediately fell to the street.
Wind and razor sharp green leaves swirled around David like a crazy tornado as he began the spell, "Blossom...!" He pointed his clenched fist at Rouge. Meanwhile, Rouge lifted her clenched fist into the air. Bolts of purple lightning appeared and began to shoot onto her fist, giving her power. She began calling out the spell as the lightning bolts began to create a massive ball of lightning, "Atomic...!" "...Storm!!" David finished as the tornado of wind and razor sharp leaves fire from his fist. Rouge finished her spell as well, "...Thunder!!" She threw the ball from her fist towards David. The two spells met and both tried to get through the other. Both Dragoons waited for their spells to work. The two attacks then passed right through each other and continued towards their targets. Both Rouge and David leaped away as the magic attacks exploded into nearby buildings. The windows crashed into pieces as the smoke rose from the debris. David looked back at the destruction for a moment, "We've gotta stop this." Suddenly, from behind, Rouge's whip wrapped around his neck. David tried using his hands to loosen the whip, for it was cutting off his oxygen. He was cringing and sweating. Rouge then pulled him back as he fell to the ground, hard. Rouge then brought her whip back. David gasped heavily for air.
Rouge didn't say a word. It was almost as if she was trying to silence her emotions. She knew she had to do this, so she didn't want anything stopping her.
David slowly got back up to his feet. Rouge then proceeded to bring back her whip and slash it at him. David responded by taking out his Dragoon staff and having the whip wrap around it. Rouge gasped when David yanked her over to him. He quickly grabbed her arms and held them behind her back. "Y-You don't...have to do this," David told her as he struggled to keep his grip. "I-I do..." Rouge replied, "For a better...f-future...!" Rouge's hands began to gain electricity. David looked down and noticed. "I'm sorry," Rouge whispered. She electrocuted David with her purple lightning. "Aaagghhh!!!" David screamed. Rouge took the opportunity to release her arms. She then grabbed David by his head and threw him over hers'. David rammed right into a light post, causing it to fall on top of him.
Bryant and Rose clashed blades, going back and forth. Bryant would make the attempt to slash her, but Rose would blocked it with her dark blade. And so, Rose would try the same, but only to get the same reply. Rose, however, managed to push Bryant back with her sword. He hit an electrical post and then saw Rose coming at him. He quickly moved away when Rose tried to cut him. Her blade went right through the post and knocked it down. The street was now only lit by the fires made by their destruction.
Rose and Bryant stood a few feet away from each other now. They both caught their breath for a moment before they would return into the battle. "I-I've gotta...do something," Bryant told himself. He looked around for an answer, when he saw the fires from the destruction caused. "That's it!" he thought. He let one of his arms go from the sword and raised it into the air. "What is he doing?" Rose asked herself. She then noticed the fire around the street was collecting itself above his fist. "H-His power..." Rose thought as she watched, "Just like Dart's power, the first Red-Eye Dragoon..." "Flame Shot!!!" Bryant yelled as he pointed his fist at Rose. The massive collection of fire turned into a wave of flames, charging at Rose. Rose put her hand in front of her creating a dark barrier. It was working at first. The wave of fire was passing right by her. But, soon enough, she couldn't keep it up. The barrier was disintegrated and the attack hit her straight on.
As all of that chaos went on below her, Sakura was now in that small marketplace that was below her bedroom. Dara led the way. The people, or spirits, that were talking and living their lives before were now standing in two straight rows off to the sides. They watched and stared at Sakura as she walked through the path. Sakura felt strange and easy. She realized who these people were. "These people..." she thought, "They're...ghosts. The spirits and souls of the dead." "Wait!" a young spirit girl ran up to Sakura from behind. Sakura and Dara stopped and turned around. "Are you the Divine Dragoon?" she asked. Sakura wasn't sure how to answer. "Yes, I am," Sakura smiled as she kneeled down to the girl. "You're very pretty," the girl told her. Sakura giggled, "Thanks. So are you." Soon after, a woman and two older boys walked up to the girl. "I'm terribly sorry," the woman apologized. "It's all right," Sakura replied as she stood back up. The young girl went back to her family. Sakura saw them all together and realized who they were. "Wait a minute...you all are..." Sakura began to say. Tears fell from her eyes. These people were P.D.'s family. The ones Kai told her about when he explained to her about her history. "Good luck," the woman said. Sakura wiped the tears from her face and nodded with a smile, "I'll do my best." "Here," the young girl said as she handed Sakura a cherry blossom. Sakura took it and placed it inside her armor, "Thank you." "Lady Sakura, we must hurry," Dara interrupted. "Yes," Sakura replied. "Tell him we're all right," one of the boy said. Sakura smiled, "I will." Sakura then turned around and continued down the path towards the Judge Hall.
They both walked, and walked, and walked. They were now away from that marketplace and on a path made of silver brick. There were no houses, buildings, or even trees around them. Just a white abyss. It was like the path was floating in air. Sakura, however, then noticed a large silver tree in the distance. It wasn't like most trees. It didn't have leaves or normal branches. It had a large trunk and had approximately seven thick branches that went into the ground instead of upwards like most trees. There were pods or eggs on top of it. It seemed to be as large as a skyscraper. "Dara?" Sakura asked. "Yes?" Dara replied as they both stopped. "What's that tree?" Sakura asked her. "Oh, that's the 'Divine Tree'," Dara answered, "It's where all species were created. Those eggs are what all living things came from." "But, I thought...God created everything," Sakura stated. "He did. He used that tree as a tool to create animals, plants, and...humans," Dara explained, "You humans might call it...the 'Tree of Eden'." "Oh, I see," Sakura said. "Now, let's hurry along," Dara urged her. They both continued to walk on through the path.
Soon, they would arrive at a large square. The square had four white pillars on each corner. The floor was also made of silver brick. It seemed very old, sort of like ancient ruins. Sakura proceeded to enter the square. "What is this place? Is this the...?" Sakura began to ask Dara when she turned around. Dara was gone and so was the silver brick path. There was nowhere to go, nowhere to hide. "I see you've made it here promptly," Kai said as he appeared on the other side of the square. Sakura turned to see him, "Kai!" "Are you prepared?" Kai asked her in his deep tone. Sakura nodded, "I am." "You are to defeat me without the use of your Dragoon magic. That is why your spirit was taken from you," Kai explained. "I understand," Sakura replied. "Our god, Soa, the Divine Creator. The time has come to judge the descendant of our legendary warrior," Kai spoke, "Now, with the abilities and skills you have acquired...defeat me." Sakura bent her knees and was now in a battle stance. "Judgment commence!!!" Kai yelled as he spread out his wings and flew towards her.
"Ugh..." David grunted as he slowly began to awaken from his unconsciousness. The light post was still lying on top of him. "David!" Julie cried as she flew down to his aid, "Are you all right?" David looked at her with a 'what-do-you-think' look. "Oh, right. Dumb question," Julie said, "Let me get this off you." "Don't bother...I've got it," David told her. "What?" Julie asked. David closed his eyes as he glowed green all over his body. Soon, the wind around them picked up. The wind came underneath the light post and blew it off of David. Julie rushed to help David up onto his feet. "Nice work," Julie smiled. David smiled back, "H-How are we doing?" "Uh..." Julie stuttered, "All right...I guess." "Agh!" Bryant screamed as he fell only a few feet away from Julie and David. "Bryant!" David shouted. Slowly, but surely, Julie and David made it over to their friend. "Bryant, you ok?" Julie asked him. "Yeah...never been...better," Bryant replied as he struggled onto his feet. Soon, Rose and her team of Dragoons stood in front of them. "You see, I'd finish you off myself, but I'd rather be able to relax and watch you die," Rose smirked her usual evil and twisted smirk, "Virage!" The two Virage soon reappeared behind her. The other three Dragoons gasped. They knew this wasn't good. "Finish them off," Rose ordered. The two Virage leaped into the air and landed behind their enemies. One of the Virage grabbed Julie and David while the other grabbed Bryant. "Why don't you crush them for me?" Rose smiled. With that order, the two Virage began to extensively tighten their grip on the three Dragoons. "Agh...!" the three Dragoons yelled as their breath was being taken from them.
Rouge looked on at the scene sadly. She wanted to save them, she really did. But, there was nothing she could do. If she helped them, she would be killed for sure. And James would never forgive her. She couldn't have that happen. "I-I'm sorry," she thought to herself. She looked down to the ground, ashamed.
Kai gave Sakura an uppercut right in under the chin. "Ahh!!!" she screamed as she lifted into the air. Kai then flew up to her. Sakura saw him and gasped, "Uh!" He swiftly knocked her back down to the ground with authority. She fell so hard that her body was imprinted into the brick floor. Kai slowly floated downward, "Why don't you fight me? Don't you want to see your friends? Or would you rather them die?" Sakura gasped, knowing he was right. Her body was filled with rage and anger. She quickly stood up and ran towards him. "Hah!!!!!" she yelled. She tried to punch him in the face, and then spun around and tried to kick him in the chest. Kai was too swift, however. With his arms crossed, he dodged every blow. He floated back up into the air. "Foolish," Kai said. He put out his arms in a position in which you would hold a bow and arrow. Using magic, he created one out of white light. He pointed it at Sakura. He aimed, and then immediately fired. Sakura put out her hand in front of her, creating a barrier. The arrow hit and then disappeared, causing no damage. "Child's play," Kai stated. He put out the palm of his hand. A white orb of light appeared. Pieces of crystal were inside. He lifted his arm into the air and then pointed it back down at Sakura. Out of the orb, the sharp crystal shards fired down on Sakura. Sakura stayed strong and kept her barrier up. Kai continued to fire the sharp crystals. Sakura realized she couldn't keep this up forever. Within a split second, she stopped the barrier, leaped and rolled out of the way. The crystal shards crashed into the stone floor. Kai smirked, "How nimble of you."
Sakura looked down to the floor. She didn't know what to do. He was so strong. Her power could never beat his. "I've gotta do something. I've gotta do something," she repeated to herself. "Are you done with your little monologue?" Kai mocked her. Something then surged through Sakura's body. She stood up onto her feet and floated slightly into the air. She closed her eyes and put out the palms of her hands facing Kai. Out of nowhere, small beams of light spiraled and gathered together in between her two palms to create a ball of white light. "Hmm? Impressive," Kai said to himself. "Hah!!!" Sakura shouted as she opened her eyes. The ball of light shot outwards towards Kai as a thick laser beam. The attack seemed to have hit Kai and exploded. When the smoke cleared, Kai was gone. "Huh? I got him?" Sakura asked herself, a bit in disbelief. Sakura stood in a fighting stance, ready. She looked around for him, but he was nowhere to be seen. Then, suddenly, he appeared behind her. "Very impressive," Kai whispered into her ear. Sakura quickly turned around and tried to punch him. Kai grabbed her arm and pushed her away. "You know, I really thought you had me there," Kai said sarcastically. "Hah!!" Sakura screamed as she tried to kick him in his stomach. However, Kai grabbed her foot and flipped her backwards. Using her skill, Sakura landed on her feet. But, before she could even think, Kai flew towards her. He punched her in her stomach, and then her face. Simultaneously, he then threw her across the square. "Aaahhh!!!" Sakura screamed as she hit one of the white pillars. Kai stood in front of her, "It seems this is over." Sakura was on her hands and knees. She looked down to the ground in pain and frustration. There was nothing she could do. It really was over. Tears fell from her eyes. She was in such disbelief. She couldn't believe that she would never see her friends, P.D., or Bryant ever again. "David...Julie...P.D...." she cried, "Bryant..."
Just as that was going, Sakura's friends could not hold one much longer. The Virage's grip was too strong. There was nothing they could do. It seemed it was over for them too. "What are you two waiting for? Finish them off," Rose rushed them. "A-Agh...!" Julie cried, as did David. "S-Sakura..." Bryant thought to himself and then yelled, "SAKURA!!!!"
Bryant's scream reached Sakura. She gasped when she heard him call her name, "Bryant?" Then, the cherry blossom the young girl had given her fell from her armor. "Huh...? Cherry blossom...?" Sakura asked herself. She then saw the young girl's smiling face when she gave her the flower. Then, she saw P.D.'s family together. She remembered that she promised that she would tell P.D. that they were all right for them. Next, she remembered the blossoming cherry blossom that was outside on her dorm room balcony. That led to her thinking of David. His warm, gentle smile filled her thoughts and her heart. Sakura recalled the time when David came into her room in The Dragony and talked with her. She had a bit of a flashback:
"Sakura, you and I have never really been that close," David began. Sakura nodded, "Yeah..." "I know you're going through a rough time right now, and maybe even all of your life," he continued, "And I just wanted to let you know...that I'm here for you."
Right after, she thought of Julie's carefreeness and love of life. Her smile showed that. She remembered that time she and Julie were at Tokyo Bay and they both had that conversation:
"You said you wanted to be good friends," Sakura continued, "We can't continue on as friends unless you let me in and let me help you. I know you feel bad because you didn't have to take an exam. But you know what? You do have the skill to ace one of those tests. No question." Julie smiled at her, "Really? You think so?" Sakura nodded cheerfully, "Uh huh! Would I ever lie to you?" "Hmm, thanks," Julie told her. "It's no problem. I'll always be there for you." Sakura stated, "Is this the part where we hug?" Julie laughed, "Yeah!" "Oh, okay," Sakura giggled as they both gave each other a friendly hug.
Then, it was P.D. He had always taken care of her. What would he think if she gave up? She remembered that time before Sakura left for the Rikkyo International University:
Sakura noticed, "Wh-what's wrong? Is there something wrong with my hair?" "Oh no!" Professor Drake laughed, "No Sakura. You just look...stunning. You take my breath away." "Oh, you're just saying that," Sakura replied shyly. "You're right I am." Professor Drake told her. "Hey!" Sakura yelled. "Just kidding," Professor Drake giggled.
Finally, it was Bryant. His strong heart and charismatic smile were what filled her mind. He loved her like no one else has ever loved her. Sakura remembered that time when she and Bryant were on the balcony after the whole situation when Bryant was evil and they changed him back:
He came up from behind Sakura and embraced her gently. He gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek and then rested his head on her shoulder. Sakura blushed innocently for a moment, and then smiled happily. She entangled her fingers in his. "Hey," she said. "How are you feeling?" Bryant asked her. "Much better," Sakura replied, "I should be able to go back to school tomorrow." "Good. I missed you while you weren't there," Bryant told her. Sakura smiled, "You're so smooth, aren't you?" "I'm working on it," Bryant laughed as Sakura joined in.
"They would never...EVER want me to give up," Sakura said as her body began to glow a holy white. "What?" Kai gasped. "I'm fighting for them..." Sakura continued. Out of her back, she grew large white angel wings that glowed so brightly. "And I won't ever give up!!!" Sakura yelled. Kai covered his eyes, blocking himself from the bright light. He then tried to hit with another crystal shard attack. The shards disintegrated into dust when they touched Sakura's light. "WHAT?!" Kai yelled. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. Sakura closed her eyes and lifted both of her arms into the air. "This is for you guys..." Sakura thought to herself. Above Sakura's arms, even larger beams of white light spiraled and gathered. The ball of light was much larger and much more immense than before. Sakura brought down her arms and pointed them at Kai. Once she opened her eyes, the ball of light fired just like before, except much more powerful. And now, there were sparkling angel feathers within the light. "Aahhhhh!!!!!" Kai screamed as the attack knocked him all the way across the square.
Kai was defeated, and he knew it. He was struggling to get back up to his feet. Sakura ran over to him and helped him. The angel wings were still there, and now Sakura's eyes were just like Kai's. "Why...are you helping me?" Kai asked her. He didn't understand. Sakura smiled, "Dara...she told me what you did for me when I was just a baby." "Oh..." Kai replied. "I had to thank you somehow," Sakura told him as they both stood, "Even though it's under not the best of circumstances." Kai was so surprised. He didn't understand why she was being so nice to him. He fought her. But, it didn't matter. He smiled back at her. "See? I knew you could smile," Sakura joked. Kai laughed, "You did it." "Yeah...I did," Sakura replied. "Now, there's only one thing left," Kai told her. "What's that?" Sakura asked him. "Stand in front of me," Kai said. "O-Okay," Sakura agreed and did what he said. "Judgment complete," he said as he spread out his wings, "The candidate Sakura, using only the abilities and skills she has acquired, has defeated I, Kai the Judge. I accept Sakura as the Divine Dragoon." Sakura smiled. She was so proud of herself.
A voice then spoke to her, "You have done it Sakura." It was the voice of an old man. It was coming from the sky above them. Sakura looked up, "Huh? Who's this?" "I am Soa, the Divine Creator," he answered. Sakura gasped, "Oh!" Sakura bowed politely to him, as most Japanese people do, "I'm very pleased to meet you." Soa giggled, "Likewise. Sakura, you have passed the Judgment. Using not only your skills, but your love for your loved ones, you have defeated Kai, my strongest warrior. You truly are the one to become the Divine Dragoon." "Thank you," Sakura replied, "But, how do I become the Divine Dragoon?" "I cannot tell you," Soa answered her. "What? Why not?" Sakura asked him. "The first Divine Dragoon figured it out on her own. You must do the same. It is the only way to save your world," Soa explained, "I must go now. God luck to you Lady Sakura." The voice soon left. "W-Wait!" Sakura shouted. "Sakura, there is no time," Kai told her, "Your friends are in trouble. You must hurry." "Right," Sakura nodded. "Oh, and here," Kai said as he tossed her, her Dragoon Spirit. Then, behind her, a white portal opened. "That is your way back," Kai said, "Be swift, and be safe." "I will," Sakura replied as she folded her wings and began to enter. "Oh, and milady!" Kai shouted. Sakura stopped and turned her head. "The Abyss is something you'd never imagine. Even more devastating than the world coming to an end," Kai told her. He said it in such a sad, solemn voice. Sakura nodded and entered the portal.
The three Dragoons were still holding on to whatever hope was left. They had no more strength to even speak, however. They were grimacing in so much pain. They're bones felt like they were being crushed within them. "It's over for you now," Rose told them. But, then, a beam of holy light broke through the clouds and down onto the street. The light destroyed both of the Virage. The three Dragoons fell to the ground relieved. Rose, Rouge, and James looked up into the beam of light. Soon, so did Bryant, David, and Julie. "W-What is this light?" Rose asked. Rouge smiled, "Hope..." A little after, Julie noticed someone coming down fro the beam of light, "Look, there's someone coming down!" As this person came down, she became even more noticeable. "Wait..." David began. "That's..." Julie added. Bryant smiled, "Sakura." "It's Sakura!" James yelled. Sakura had her wings spread out as she descended onto the earth. She landed on the street and the beam of light disappeared. "No!! She passed?!!!" Rose screamed, "URGH! Let's go!" Rose spread out her wings and flew away. James followed. Rouge stayed back for a couple of seconds and smiled, "You'll be what saves us..." She then spread out her wings and flew away.
Sakura's wings soon disappeared. Her friends slowly got up onto their feet. "You see? I leave you guys for like a day and you're already getting yourselves into trouble," Sakura smiled. "Sakura?" Julie cried, "Is it really you...?" "Yeah, it's me," Sakura replied. "Sakura!!!!" Julie sobbed as she ran into her arms. "Oh, Julie..." Sakura cried along with her. "I knew it! I knew you were all right..." Julie continued to cry. They soon broke their hug. David was next. David's eyes were teary as he smiled at her. "Come here you," Sakura cried as she hugged him tightly. "Just so you know, I'm not crying...I'm just in a lot of pain," David laughed. Sakura joined in. And then, it was Bryant. Sakura couldn't help her tears or herself. "Bryant!!!!" Sakura cried as she leaped into his embrace. "Sakura, I'm so glad you're all right," Bryant cried. As their hearts met, so did their lips. They kissed each other as if they hadn't in years. They soon stopped and gathered with their friends. Everyone wiped the tears from their faces and laughed at each other. "Really, though. We're glad you're back," David told her. "Me too," Sakura replied, "I never thought I'd see you guys again." "So, I'm guessing you passed...the Judgment , I mean!" Julie smiled. "I did," Sakura smiled back. "We knew you could do it!" Bryant said as he hugged her again. This was exactly what she was fighting for.
Then, The Dragony landed in front of them. The cargo bay door opened as P.D. ran out of it. "I saw a large beam of light and hurried over...!" he began to say when he saw Sakura, "Sakura?" He ran over to her and held her close. Sakura, even though she was upset with him, hugged him back. She didn't want to be mad at him right now. This moment meant too much for her. "I thought you were gone forever," he cried. "Oh, P.D." Sakura sobbed. Her friends smiled as they watched the reunion. Even though they knew Sakura would be upset, they still kept it to themselves.