The Legend of Dragoon
The Series









A couple of days after the Dragoons' last battle and Sakura's return, things seemed to be returning to as they were. The sky was a bit dim today and the weather cold. Winter was still around for a little while longer. The people in the buzzing city of Tokyo were busy, as they usually are. They waited for some cars to pass by and for the street lights to change so that they could cross the crosswalk. Students were returning from school all around, including those from the Rikkyo International University. In their class uniforms, they walked down the path towards the Cherry Blossom Estates. All in many different groups with different people, they happily talked amongst themselves.
Up above, in The Dragony, Professor Drake sat inside the bridge having a mug of hot coffee. He looked out into the sky as he took a whiff of his drink. He sighed, "This is perfect." All was quite inside The Dragony, until Julie bursted through the door. "Hello, hello!!!" she yelled cheerfully. Drake was startled and spilled his coffee on his white dress shirt. "Aaghh!!" he screamed. The coffee was very, very hot. He stood up from his chair and looked to Julie. He gave a fake smile, "Hello to you two Julie." "Heh..." Julie smiled as she scratched her head, "Sorry about that." "It's quite all right," Drake replied. Soon after, David and Bryant walked in. "Good afternoon professor," David greeted. "Good day to you all," Drake told them all, "Now, if you excuse me, I need to change my shirt because of an unexpected encounter..." "I said I was sorry!" Julie shouted. Drake walked out of the room and as he left he said, "If you wish to see Sakura she's in her bedroom resting."
Sakura was sitting up in her bed looking out into the sky through her window. She had a cup of water next to her dresser. She grabbed it and took a sip. Her friends then walked through the door. Sakura's face lit up, "Hi guys!" "Hey Sakura!" Julie replied happily, "How are you today?" "Doing pretty good," Sakura answered, "Hey David." David smiled, "Aren't we a bit a spoiled?" Sakura laughed. Then, she saw Bryant. Bryant walked up to her and gave her a gentle kiss on her lips. "Hi to you too," Sakura giggled. "How are you feeling?" he asked her. "Unfortunately...better," Sakura frowned. "Why's that unfortunate?" Bryant asked. "Because, now I can go back to school," Sakura answered him. Bryant laughed, "I understand completely." "And that's a bad thing?" David asked her. "Are you serious?" Sakura asked him. "Oh, he is," Julie told her. "Oh, yes," David said as he reached into his briefcase. He pulled out a heap load of assignments, "I took the liberty of getting all of your assignments for the past couple of days." A sweat drop fell on all of his friends heads. "He really is serious," Bryant sighed. "I know, I know. No need to thank me," David smirked confidently. "You're right. Julie, hit him for me," Sakura joked. Julie was just about to do it as David covered his head. "Julie! I was kidding," Sakura told her. "Oh...right," Julie smiled back, "Well, anyways, it's great that the professor taught us that 'fly up to The Dragony' thing that you can do. Cuz, now, we can get here without having to transform! And besides, it's wicked fun." "Oh, yes. If you consider flying with you," Bryant mumbled. "What's that supposed to mean?!" Julie asked him angrily. "Well, if you must know, you fly like a kamikaze pilot!!!" Bryant yelled back. "Oh please! You're just afraid of heights that's all!" Julie replied. "Yes, and thank you for making my fears increase a hundred fold!!!" Bryant told her. They both had a bit of an angry stare down for a moment. Sakura was laughing, "I'm glad not too much has changed." Julie and Bryant then stopped their bickering. "So, have you talked to the professor about what happens now that you've passed the Judgment?" David asked her. "Oh...uh..." Sakura stuttered, "P.D. and I...haven't been really talking lately."







Trust Broken

A New Power Appears






"What do you mean?" Julie asked. "Did you both have a fight?" Bryant proceeded to ask. "When I mean we haven't talked, I mean we haven't even spoken a word to each other since that night. Well, P.D.'s tried to talk to me, but I won't listen," Sakura explained. "Why not? Are you mad at...? Oh," David began until he realized what was going on. "What?" Julie asked, not knowing what he knew. "You're mad at him because he lied to you, right?" Bryant asked. He sat down beside her on her bed. Sakura nodded, "Yeah..." "Lied to you about wha...? Ohh...I get it now," Julie realized, "You mean about your past." "I'm guessing he already told you?" Sakura asked them. "He told us...everything. Including his history with Professor Bach and Rose," David answered. "Wow...I can't believe he told you before me. Geez, how ironic," Sakura said. "Wait, but how did you find out?" Julie asked her. "Kai told me," Sakura replied. "Kai? That angel that took you away?!" Bryant asked angrily. "Bryant, it's okay. Kai isn't a bad person," Sakura calmed him down, "He's my friend." "I'm sorry," Julie said, "That this happened." "It's not your fault," Sakura told her, "Don't you guys worry about it." "You should talk to him," David said. "I am. There is something important I need to tell him," Sakura replied, "Now, you guys get home. I'll see you tomorrow at school."
Little did they know, Professor Drake was listening to them outside the room. He left immediately after.
"Okay, then. You take care of yourself," Bryant told her as he gave her a kiss. Julie and David waved goodbye. All three of them left the room. Sakura went to her dresser and opened the top drawer. Inside were some of her clothes. But, on top of them, was the cherry blossom that the spirit of P.D.'s daughter gave her. She took it and got up from her bed.
In her pajamas, she walked through the halls of the ship. After a short walk, she arrived at Professor Drake's room. He was sitting at his wood furnished desk. He was reading a book and drinking some coffee with his eyeglasses on. Sakura entered the room slowly. "P-P.D.?" she asked. He quickly turned his head and smiled happily. He was happy he actually spoke to her. "Sakura..." he sighed cheerfully as he took off his glasses. He stood up from his chair as Sakura walked over to him. "What is it?" he asked, "Wait, about what I did..." "That's not why I'm here," Sakura replied softly, "I'm not here to accept your apology. I can't forgive you for what you did." Drake was shocked to hear those words. He was so hurt. His heart ached so bad he wanted to cry. He turned around to hide his face. "There's something much more important I need to tell you," Sakura said to him. She put out her hand that had the cherry blossom on it. "Here," she told him. He turned around to see it. "Your daughter gave this to me," Sakura said. Drake's eyes welled up in tears. Sakura put the flower in Drake's hands. "It's what helped me pass the Judgment, actually," Sakura explained, "I thought you should have it." The tears wouldn't stop falling from his eyes. He was so touched, so happy. "And...your wife, and your two sons...they wanted me to let you know that, they were all right," Sakura finished. "Oh, Sakura..." Drake said as he went to hug her. Sakura backed away. "Stop..." she told him softly, "I-I can't..." "Thank you," Drake said. Sakura turned around and was about to walk out the door. "P.D.?" she asked. "Y-Yes?" he responded, hoping for some kind of form of forgiveness. "I-I'm sorry...about your family," she told him. She then left the room as the door closed behind her.
Drake held onto the little flower so closely to his heart and fell onto his bed. He couldn't hold it in. He was so sad. He missed his family dearly. He just curled himself up and cried, and cried.
Sakura stood outside the door and listened. Tears fell from her eyes. She felt so awful. "I'm sorry," she whispered as she walked off. Drake's crying could still be heard.

Inside the normal office area of the Bach Enterprises building, where the actual Kenkaku Headquarters is hidden, the scientists and specialists continued their search for the location of the Ruins of the Wingly Empire and the location of the Non-Elemental Dragoon Spirit. Professor Bach watched over them all from a windowed room.
Rose and the other two Dragoons walked into the room. "Are there anymore leads professor?" Rose asked as she entered. "Not yet, but they assure me that they're getting close," Bach replied, "For their sakes, they'd better be right." "We checked the spirit supply sir," James reported. "And, what's the amount?" Bach asked. "After the last hunt, we've reached 79%," Rouge answered. "Excellent. It won't be long now," Bach smiled with delight. "Professor," Rose began as she approached him. She was the only one allowed to. "Shouldn't we be out there hunting again? If you need, I can help create more Virage again and then we could..." Rose explained to him. "Patience and timing are key my dear Rose," Bach interrupted her, "We can't let them expect our attacks." "Sir, but how will we know when the right time is?" James asked. "Well, now that the little brat has passed the Judgment, Professor Drake is in a heap of trouble," Bach answered. "What do you mean?" Rouge asked. "It's quite simple. He was never to tell the brat about her history, her birthright. And now that she's found out from someone else..." Bach began. "She'll be angry with him for breaking their trust," Rose finished as she smirked, "It's perfect." "And now, we give them a little time to argue their petty problems some more and then...we strike," Bach explained to them. "You're a genius professor," Rose complimented. "I am," he replied confidently, "Now, Rose. I need you to go down there and look at their results. See if there's anything you recognize." Rose nodded, "Yes, of course." She immediately left the room. "As for you two, you have the rest of the time to yourself," Bach told the other two, "Do with it as you wish." They both bowed to him and walked away. Bach turned around to look out his window, "Soon my friend, very...soon."

The day had ended at Rikkyo International University. The students hurried out of their classes, put on their coats, and were off back to their dorms. The four Dragoons walked out of their final class together. Bryant, being the gentleman that he is, helped put Sakura's coat on her as they walked off. Sakura gave him a kiss for his kindness. Julie and David were laughing with one another as they walked down the hall. "Hey, I've gotta go to the restroom, so wait for me outside," Sakura told them. "Okay," they replied. She walked off. The others continued onward. As they did, someone waited for them outside. It was Professor Drake. They all hurried over to him.
"Hey Professor!" Julie waved. He smiled at them. "What's going on? What are you doing here?" David asked. "I...actually wanted to talk to all of you," he replied. "About what? Is something wrong?" Bryant asked him. "Is it Kenkaku?" David asked. "No, no. None of that," Drake said, "It's about Sakura." "Oh," Julie sighed. "Could we sit down?" Drake asked them.
They walked over to a picnic table and all sat down. "What about Sakura?" Julie asked. "How angry is she with me?" he asked, "Really." "Well..." David stuttered. He didn't want to hurt his feelings. "Because, yesterday, she wouldn't even let me touch her. She looked at me with such...anger in her eyes," Drake explained to them. They could tell he was hurting. It was in his voice, and his eyes would well up. "As far as I could tell, she feels...betrayed," Julie told him. "I agree," Bryant added, "She feels...that she can't trust you anymore." "She told you that?" Drake asked him. "Well, actually...she and I spoke today during class about it," Bryant answered. "What did she say?" Drake urged him. Bryant began to recall the conversation.
Bryant and Sakura were at the courtyard speaking to one another. They sat underneath a cherry blossom tree. Sakura sat in front of Bryant with his arms wrapped around her. "I just feel...I can't trust him anymore," Sakura said. "Sakura, I understand that maybe he should have told you but..." Bryant began to say. "But what?" Sakura asked him. "I know he wanted to tell you. He told us himself," Bryant answered her, "But there were circumstances. You know that. He wasn't allowed to tell you." "He still should have. That was one huge secret," Sakura said, "Me, always thinking that he just found me somewhere when in actuality, I'm the Divine Dragoon whose supposed to save this world." "I know it seems harsh," Bryant comforted her, "But, he was doing what he thought was right. I believe he did it because he wanted you to live your life as carefree as possible. I mean, sure, he knew in the long run this was going to happen, but he was...living in the now. He wasn't thinking about the future. He was thinking about you." "You don't get it Bryant," Sakura said, "When I look at him...I don't know who he is anymore." Sakura eyes welled up in tears.
"And that was pretty much it," Bryant finished. Drake was so hurt by what he just heard, "Wow...she doesn't...know who I am anymore." "Oh professor," Julie cried as she hugged him, "She still loves you. That'll never change." "Yes, I know," he replied as they broke their hug, "But, it just hurts me so..." "Well, it should," Sakura told him as she appeared. "S-Sakura...we..." David stuttered. "You were having a little secret meeting about me...?" Sakura began to cry, "This just gets even better, doesn't it?" A tear fell down her cheek. "Sakura..." Julie began. "Forget it," Sakura interrupted, "It's like...I can't trust anyone." She looked around at all of her loved ones. "Sakura, that's not true," Bryant said to her. "Not even you..." she sobbed as she ran off. "Sakura!!" Bryant called, but she was long gone. "T-This is...all my fault," Drake cried. "No, no it's not!" Julie told him, "This is meant to happen. You believe in fate, don't you?! That's how we're all together now! You and Sakura will get through this!" Drake looked at her surprised. He didn't know they cared so much. He nodded to her, "Yes..."

James walked through the dark hallways of the Kenkaku Headquarters over to Rouge's bedroom. He reached the door to find it locked. He knocked on the door, "Rouge? Rouge, are you taking a bath?" There was no response. "Rouge?!" he asked worriedly, "Open the door!" He took a few steps back and ran into the door, busting it open. He looked around the room to find her gone. He looked to her coat rack to find her coat also gone. She had left. "Rouge, where did you go off to now?" James asked himself, "I'd better find her." He rushed out of the room.
Rouge was on a path to the Cherry Blossom Estates. She arrived at the entrance where students went in and out of the doors. Some were coming back from school, while others were off to the shopping district. Rouge smiled as she watched them. She could only wish that her life were as simple and joyful as theirs' were. She looked up to one of the dorm room buildings. The same building where the Dragoons reside at. She took in a deep breath and headed off into the building.
She took the elevator to their floor. She slowly and stealthily walked out of the elevator. She looked to see if the Dragoons were around the halls. They weren't. A couple of girls passed by her as she walked towards Room 457. She stood outside of the door, waiting to gather the courage to knock.
Meanwhile, inside the dorm room, Julie and Bryant were putting dishes and cups and silverware in their rightful place in the kitchen. "Where do you think she went to?" Julie asked as she put spoons into a drawer. "I don't know," Bryant replied. He put five cups, one by one, in a cupboard. "I just want her to come to back to me safely," he said. "I think she's okay. David and the professor are looking for her." Julie reassured him, "She just needed to...calm herself down." "Now, she's angry with us," Bryant added. "No, I don't think she is," Julie said. Bryant gave her a look. "Okay, so maybe she is," Julie told him, "But, I think it's gonna be okay. Nothing to worry about." "I hope so," Bryant sighed, "Hey, shouldn't the laundry be done by now?" "Oh, right," Julie said as she looked to the clock, "I'll go downstairs and get it." She began walking over to the door. she put her hand on the doorknob and turned, "At least with the laundry I know what to expect..." She opened the door to find Rouge standing outside.
"Rouge?" Julie gasped. Rouge was shy and didn't say anything. "What?" Bryant asked as he walked over to them, "Rouge, what are you doing here?" "I-I'm not here to fight," she said to them. "Then what are you here for?" Julie asked her sternly. "Hold back Julie. She's okay," Bryant calmed her down, "She's a friend." Rouge smiled and then got down to business, "I have some information for you guys." "You're going to help us?" Julie asked surprised. Rouge nodded. Julie smiled at her warmly, "Thank you. Any information you can give us would really help." She came inside, "They don't know I'm gone so I must hurry." "What is it?" Bryant asked her. "I came to tell you that Professor Bach has 79% of what he needs to break the seal of the Non-Elemental Dragoon Spirit," Rouge explained to them. "Wow, he's almost done," Julie said. "Yeah, and...he already has a large group of scientists trying to locate the whereabouts of the Ruins of the Wingly Empire," Rouge added, "He's trying to find the location so that he ca leave as soon as possible." "You mean, under our noses," Bryant added. "Exactly," Rouge replied. "Well, we need to stop him," Julie stated, "Where are you headquarters?" "I-I can't..." Rouge told her, "I've been gone too long. I must go." Rouge headed for the door. She opened it and headed for the elevator. Bryant and Julie stopped her in the hall. "Rouge, wait!" Bryant said, "Please, help us." "I-I can't," she replied, "That's all I can tell you." Rouge hurried off towards the elevator. She pressed the down button and waited for the elevator. It quickly opened to reveal James standing in it. "J-James?!" Rouge gasped. He walked out and grabbed her. "Rouge!" Bryant shouted as he ran to her aide. James punched Bryant in the stomach and then pushed him to the ground. Julie ran over to him. "James, I..." Rouge stuttered ashamedly. "Be quiet," he told her, "As for you two...stay away from her. You hear me?!" "Rouge!" Julie cried, "Both of you! You're one of us! You know it!" "Shut up!" James yelled, "Shut up or I'll bury this building into the earth. And we both know, I can do that." James and Rouge walked into the elevator and left. "R-Rouge..." Bryant coughed. "She's gone," Julie told him.
Inside the elevator, heading down, James had a word with Rouge. "What were you thinking?" James asked her. "I-I...just wanted to help them," Rouge answered quietly. "The enemy?!" James yelled, "They fight against us!!" "No, they don't!!!" Rouge shouted, "We fight against them! You heard her! We're one of them!! And, you know it!" James slapped her across the face. "J-James...?" she gasped. She was shocked. "Oh, Rouge...I..." James began to say apologetically, "I didn't mean to..." Rouge looked down to the floor sadly. James tried to stay firm and didn't say another word to her.

In the streets of Tokyo, Sakura wandered around. She had her arms crossed and continued to look down sadly as she walked. She was so distraught and felt so betrayed. She didn't want to feel this way, but she couldn't help it. As she walked, she accidentally bumped into someone. "Oh, I'm sorry. I..." she began to say when she looked up. It was Professor Drake. "Sakura...we need to talk," he said.
They got off of the streets and headed to a remote park. The trees had no leaves because of the cold weather. There were park benches around and people walking along the path. Sakura and P.D. were two of those people. They both walked side by side along the path. "We need to talk about this," Drake began, "I want to hear what you have to say. I want to hear what you feel." "Fine..." she replied, "How could you? I considered you a father to me! And, you mean to tell me, that was all a lie?!" "No, that's not true," Drake told her. They both went over to sit on a bench. "None of that was a lie. I do love you, Sakura," Drake said, "I still consider you my daughter." "I mean, maybe the whole birthright thing you could've kept from me, but...your history with Professor Bach...and about your family...? How could you keep that from me?" Sakura asked him, "How could you keep such an important chapter of your life a secret from me? How can I consider you my father when...I don't know who you are anymore?" She could barely speak. She was so hurt. "That can't be true," Drake said to her, also hurt, "Sakura, I love you. And I want to make this up to you in any way possi..." "Who are you?" Sakura said softly. She almost lost the strength to speak. "W-What?" Drake gasped. "I don't know you," Sakura sobbed. She got up from the bench and walked off. "Sakura!" Drake shouted, "Sakura, come back!"
Then, at the end of the path, Drake saw the shadow of a man. A man he knew all too well. "Cedric..." he gasped. He then noticed Sakura was heading right for him. "SAKURA!!!" he screamed. Sakura stopped and then finally looked forward. She saw Professor Bach standing a few feet away from her. "RUN AWAY!!!" Drake continued to scream as he ran to her. "P-Professor...Bach," Sakura gasped. "Hello...brat," he smirked. He put out his hand and used some sort of telekinesis to blow her into a nearby tree. She lied unconscious. "Sakura!!" Drake cried as he ran to her. He held her in his arms and checked her pulse. "Not as strong as I thought she'd be," Bach smirked, "I really thought she would have sensed me coming. I suppose she's having a little bit of personal problems to deal with." "Y-You bastard!" Drake yelled as he ran at Bach with intentions of hurting him. Bach allowed him to reach him, however. But, he simply grabbed Drake by his neck and lifted him. "Isn't this great? Don't you see all of the chemical substances I've created and used? There's no way you alone could defeat me," Bach smirked as he squeezed on Drake's neck even more tightly.
Sakura finally awoke. She saw Drake in trouble. "P.D.," she whispered, "I'd better hurry." She looked around while seeing people scurry around and panic. She finally saw a patch of bushes and ran over to them. She kneeled down and reached into her coat pocket.



White Silver Dragoon Power!


"It's too bad you know," Bach said, "That you won't be able to see me kill her..." Bach leaned into Drake's ear to whisper something. "Just like I did your wife and children," he whispered. Drake grew with rage, but couldn't do anything about it. "Let him go!!" Sakura shouted from behind Bach. She had her bow and arrow aimed and ready. Bach looked back to see her, "Tch, fine." Bach threw Drake towards a tree. "P.D.!" Sakura cried as she used her power to float him safely to the grass. Sakura then turned to face Bach, "It's over for you." "Actually, no," he told her, "I won't be fighting you today. My Virage will." He snapped his fingers as a Virage appeared behind him. "We'll have our fight...bet on it," Bach said as he vanished. The Virage was ready to attack. Its violet eye began to glow. Sakura knew what was coming. The Virage fired a thick beam of violet energy at Sakura. She quickly spread out her wings and flew into the air. "I'd better finish him off, fast," she said as she raised her arm, "Gate of...!" The Virage immediately fired another laser blast at her chest. She fell to the ground on her back. "H-How? He already knew what I was gonna do," Sakura stated. The Virage walked over to her and raised its foot. It was going to stomp on Sakura's body. Sakura hurried and rolled out of the way just when his foot smashed into the ground.
David, who was still looking for Sakura, saw all of the commotion. He saw many citizens watching the battle take place in the remote park. "What are they looking at?" he asked. He looked over to the park to see the White Silver Dragoon battling the Virage. "Sakura!" he gasped. He looked around for a place to transform himself and help her. He saw an alley and hurried towards it.


Jade Dragoon Power!


Sakura back-flipped out of the way of the Virage's fist and lifted into the air. "Moon Light!!!" she shouted as she tried blasting it with her beam attack. It had no affect. The Virage fired another laser blast at her. Sakura put her arms in front of her and cried, "Star Children!!" The star barrier appeared to protect her from the attack. "I need someone to distract him while I attack him with my final spell," she thought. "Wing Blaster!!" David yelled as his dragon-type attack hit the Virage from behind. "David!" Sakura shouted, happy to see him. "Couldn't have you battle him alone," David told her. He flew over to her. "Thanks for coming," Sakura smiled. "It's no problem," he replied, "But, why haven't you finished him off with your 'Gate of Heaven' attack?" "I tried, but he knew I was gonna do it before I even did," Sakura explained, "I can't weaken it or even get near it." "It seems Professor Bach enhanced them a bit, doesn't it?" David asked. "What can we do?" Sakura asked. "Use your true power," a deep voice in their heads told them. "This voice...Kai!" Sakura shouted. "Lady Sakura, now that you've passed the Judgment, your powers have grown," he said, "As you have grown, so have your friends. Combine together and a new power can be born." The voice soon left. "Kai, wait!" Sakura yelled. "I think I know what he meant," David stated, "You have to combine your true power with mine. Not that of the Dragoon Spirit, but of your holy power." "Will it work?" Sakura asked. "Only one way to find out," David told her. The Virage stood beneath them.
Sakura closed her eyes and clasped her hands together. Her Dragoon wings began to change into her glowing white angel wings. David floated in front of her and did the same. His Dragoon Spirit began to shine. "Of the seven spirit elements," Sakura began to say, "I evoke only one. Wind, let your calm breeze evolve!" The Jade Dragoon Spirit began to shine rays of bright light. The rays of light spiraled around it. It soon finished, and David's body began to glow. He turned towards the Virage and began to prepare for his new and most powerful attack.
Large streams of immense green wind begin to form out of his fists. He brought his fists at his sides pointing upward and yells, "Emerald Typhoon!!!!" He then thrusted one fist after another releasing the devastating attack. Many large streams of green colored elemental wind energy head downward towards the Virage. The attack is so strong that it erodes pieces of the Virage's body. The Virage was almost completely destroyed and fell to its knees. Sakura continued to follow David up.
The aura around them changed into a white and holy place. Sakura floated into the air as the clouds above them began to release beams of holy light. "God, give me power!" she cried. Behind her, a large and golden gate engraved with holy markings appeared and began to open.
"Gate of Heaven!" Sakura finished.
Out of the gates, large and thick beams of light fired through like an army was on the other side. The beams struck straight through the Virage's body and soon turned it into dust.
Sakura and David landed next to where Professor Drake lied unconscious. Sakura hurried to him, "P.D.!!" She held him close to her, "Oh, P.D.! I'm so glad you're all right!" "S-Sakura?" he asked. "Yeah, I'm here!" she replied. "Is...everything okay?" he asked. Sakura nodded, "Yeah. Everything's okay now." "I'm sorry, that I lied to you," Drake apologized. "No, that's over and done with," Sakura said. "You mean...you forgive me?" Drake asked. Sakura smiled, "Of course I do. You are my father after all." Drake and Sakura held each other closely.
All of their problems were solved. It only took a situation such as this to make Sakura realize how much she loved and needed P.D. in her life.

Later that evening, Professor Drake was in his bedroom looking at photo albums of his family. He sat on the corner of his bed as he smiled seeing the pictures. The door was open and Sakura knocked on the side. "Oh, Sakura. Come in," he told her. "What are you doing?" she asked. "Looking at old photo albums actually," he answered. "Oh," Sakura replied. "Sakura...now that we have all of this behind us...there's something I wanted to ask you," Drake began. "What's that?" Sakura asked. "When you saw my family...did they look happy?" he asked her. Sakura smiled, "Very happy." Drake smiled back, "I'm glad. Then, if they're happy...so should I. I'm going to be happy with my daughter." Sakura giggled, "Yeah." "Come sit with me," he told her. "Okay," she agreed. She sat beside him. He showed her the photo album. "See this? This is when we went to the beach one time," Drake smiled, "Oh, and this is a picture of my little girl. This was when we first visited Tokyo. She was only a baby then. We got her name from here actually." "What was her name?" Sakura asked. "Sakura," he answered. Sakura smiled.
T hey continued the night as such. Drake showed her the many of pictures of that life he kept from her. He was so enthusiastic when he spoke of them. It made Sakura feel happy. It made her feel trusted. That's really all this was about. Trust. It only took a strong heart to forgive. No one can ever forget things like these. But, people learn to forgive and live their lives growing from these experiences. And as you've all witnessed, both Sakura and Professor Drake have.