Sakura in Paris 2
Part Twenty-Three: A Happy Ending
Raye: . . . and then we were dropped off by Lizzie, who's on the Border Patrol now. And that's about it.
(Raye's been explaining for the past four hours, and all the parents are falling asleep.)
Mom: And you expect us to believe all of this?
(Raye and the others nod devoutely.)
Mom (SIGH): Well, I suppose we should all expect this sort of crap by now, with children like ours.
(Other parents nod in agreement.)
Mom: So, we'll explain to the authorities that you weren't entirely in control of your actions since none of you have been taking your meds lately, and get this all cleared up.
Raye (hugging Mom): Mom, you're the greatest!!
(The Gang nods furiously.)
Mom: So, hurry up and finish the fic so we can go home.
Raye (sighing): Okay.
{Disclaimer}
SNIFF! This is the last one for this fic, peoples! SNIFF!
Well, thanx boos, for staying along this entire time.
I hope you enjoyed my nonsensical ramblings,
and the fic of course, too.
Don't own the CCS Gang, do own my Gang (except, of course, Max.)
Max: Damn Straight!
Raye: Yes Max, you can go back to your cage now. Good Girl. Now, as I was saying:
and the others mentioned in the fic.
SNIFF SNIFF! Well, goodbye!
(Runs off sobbing her itty-bitty heart out.)
Madison snapped the last clip onto her suitcase, sighed, and turned to face Shawn.
"You're sure your Mom doesn't mind me coming to stay with you until I find my own place?" Shawn asked nervously.
Madison grinned and nodded. "Of course not! I explained everything to her last night, and she's wild about the idea of meeting you."
Shawn gulped. "I sure hope she stays wild about me. I don't want anything to go wrong."
Madison smiled reassuringly. "Everything'll be just fine. I mean, we've been through worst things than a sometimes-witchy mother."
Shawn grinned, pulling Madison closer. "If she's anything like her daughter, I think I'll be okay."
Madison giggled as she wrapped her arms around Shawn's neck, pulling him into a very long, drawn out kiss. {A'sN: HOORAY!!}
When they finally parted, Madison smiled up at Shawn. "I think I love you, owe one with three pasts."
Shawn grinned. "I think you may be right, owe one with two pasts. I think I love you, too."
"Then I think we're good company for each other." Madison smiled, pulling Shawn into another kiss.
Sakura sat on Li's bed as he finished his packing. "The plane leaves tonight. We'll be back home tomorrow."
Li sighed and shut his suitcase. "I know. You don't have to remind me."
Sakura smiled. "At least everything's worked out okay."
Li nodded as he sat beside Sakura. "This summer sure was a hectic one. I hope the next won't be so chaotic."
Sakura nodded. "We should think of something to do next summer, Li. Something new and different."
Li grinned and pulled Sakura closer. "Something new and different, huh?"
Sakura giggled as Li hugged her. "Yeah!"
Li grinned as he pulled her into a kiss. "I think we can arrange something." {A'sN: Awww.....}
Grannie Marie was nearly crying when she hugged them each before they boarded their plane. "Don't forget us, and I expect letters every week from every single one of you!"
They all grinned and assured her they would write as soon as they arrived home.
Jacque nudged her slightly. "Aren't you going to tell them?"
"Tell us?" Sakura asked curiously.
Grannie Marie grinned as she linked arms with Jacque. "Jacque proposed last night."
Silence fell, then immediately stood as a hail of questions flooded over the startled elderly couple.
"Did you say yes??!"
"That's wonderful, Grannie!!"
"Great!!"
"I'm happy for you!!"
Grannie Marie blinked, then coughed slightly. "Yes, well, I accepted of course."
The two were suddenly engulfed in congratulating teenagers who wanted to hug them both again.
"Yippe!" Sakura squealed happily. "I've got a Grandpa Jacque now!!"
Ranea stepped forward and handed them each a note. "A little last letter for you all. It 'as everything in it I couldn't say aloud." Ranea grinned, then stepped back to stand with Jean.
"Last call for Flight 17, nonstop to Tokyo." A voice suddenly blared on the intercom.
Goodbyes flew back and forth as the four teenagers and Kero waded through the crowds towards their gate.
"Don't forget us!!"
"Write as soon as you can!!"
"Love you all!"
The flight home was uneventful and peaceful; it was the arrival home that was chaotic.
"Daddy!" Sakura screamed, rushing to her father and throwing all of her bags away in her haste as she hugged him.
"Hello again, Li!" Sakura's dad said, trying to shake Li's arm off. "So glad you're both back safe and okay!"
"Madison!" Madison's mom called, rushing to her daughter. "I heard about the attack! I'm so glad you're okay!" {A'sN: Madison's neck is still wrapped in bandages, so Grannie Marie called Madison's mom and told her Madison had been attacked by a strange creature.}
"And this must be Shawn?" Madison's mom asked, spotting the nervous boy.
Madison nodded with a grin. "It sure is, Mother."
Without another word, Madison's mom swept Shawn into a rib-cracking hug. "I'm so glad to meet you, Shawn!! You're welcomed to stay with us as long as you need!"
Shawn blushed and stammered out his thanks as Madison struggled to hide her giggles at his overwhelmed expression.
While Tori, Li, Shawn, and Sakura's dad carried the bags to the awaiting taxis, Sakura pulled out her note from Ranea.
"Oh! I forgot all about this!" Sakura exclaimed, opening it quickly.
The note read:
Dear Sakura,
I'm glad you came again this summer, and I enjoyed being with you and the others, despite the few complications and interruptions we had. I hope we can see each other again soon, and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers till then.
But, I have one favor to ask you. I know a young orphan girl in Mexico, who wishes to have a pen pal her age. I hope you do not mind, but I suggested you.
Enclosed is her address, name, and some information you might need to know. If you don't want a pen pal, just send me a letter saying so. But I hope you can get to know her; she's a sad girl who needs some friends, and I know from experience that you're one of the best.
Love and thank you,
Your Ranae.
"Wow! A pen pal!" Sakura breathed excitedly. She eagerly scanned the enclosed sheet. "Her name's Rosa. Gosh, I'm going to write to her as soon as I get home!"
Inside her dark bookbag, Kero groaned slightly. "I'll be spending some personal time in the bathroom as soon as we get home. . . Pop tarts and planes just don't mix. . ."
Well, that's it! How was it? Personal opinions now, no lying! Hey, I can see those crossed fingers! I'm not blind! Well, do you think I should have another sequel? I was thinking along the lines of Sakura in Mexico. Whadda ya think? Should I?
Mom (on phone): Yes, thank you officers. Yes, thank you for your help.
(Hangs up and turns to the others, all expectingly staring at her{We're all back at my place now.}.)
Mom: Well, your names are cleared.
the Gang: HIP HIP, HOORAY! HIP HIP, HOORAY! HIP HIP, HOORAY!!
(Mom waits for silence.)
Mom: But we're still pretty mad at you all.
Raye (cajoling): Mom, you know us. We can't help but get in these quirky scrapes.
Mom (sighing): Okay, none of you'll get punished this time, but next time . . .
(Others nod eagerly in agreement.)
Raye: Uh, Mom?
Mom (wearily): What now?
Raye: I was thinking . . . Could we take a vacation to Mexico?
(The parents all groan as the Gang begin begging all at once . . .)
Raye narrating: And now, our curtain closes over the happy scene, the children once more in control of the parents. Join us next time, won't you? This is Raye Firearrows of Ms. Raye Sinic, signing off. Goodnight! And God Bless!! *(^-^)*
Acknowledgements and Apologies
Once again, we come to the closing of another fic by Yours Truly. *SIGH* Oh, well. Well, let's get this thing started, shall we?
Thank you's go out to my great partner, Ms. Heaven Sinic, who is a never-ending supply of inspiration and support. And to my best bud, Max Nefertiri/Cale, I hope your Canada vacation went well, thanx for being my bud and supporter. Half this funny crap comes from you.
Sorry's go out to Lizzie, who I made the butt of jokes yet again, and I also apologize to Ameoba Boy, a constant amount of suffering and laughter, and the B.O.S., Mad Trad, Michelle, and Kyle Cotham.
And I hope that everyone out there that reads this knows that we're not all crazy {just a little}, and only slightly suicidal. This was all written in good fun and laughs.
I'd also like to say that I don't know Sakura's Dad's name, or Madison's Mom's name. REVIEW and tell me, so I can use their names in my next fics!
Last but not least, I want to know if any of you out there think I should write another Sakura + Li, Madison + Shawn, fic. The next one would be Sakura in Mexico, or SIM if you will, and'll have a somewhat different plot line. But I'll only write it if I get enough people out there that think I should. So if you like the other fics, send them REVIEWS in!!
THANX again!!
Hugs and Handshakes,
Raye Firearrows of Ms. Raye Sinic
********************************************************
*This fic was dedicated to the memories of those innocents
that perished in the attack on September 11th, 2001.*
*{-_-}*
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Part Twenty-Three: A Happy Ending
Raye: . . . and then we were dropped off by Lizzie, who's on the Border Patrol now. And that's about it.
(Raye's been explaining for the past four hours, and all the parents are falling asleep.)
Mom: And you expect us to believe all of this?
(Raye and the others nod devoutely.)
Mom (SIGH): Well, I suppose we should all expect this sort of crap by now, with children like ours.
(Other parents nod in agreement.)
Mom: So, we'll explain to the authorities that you weren't entirely in control of your actions since none of you have been taking your meds lately, and get this all cleared up.
Raye (hugging Mom): Mom, you're the greatest!!
(The Gang nods furiously.)
Mom: So, hurry up and finish the fic so we can go home.
Raye (sighing): Okay.
{Disclaimer}
SNIFF! This is the last one for this fic, peoples! SNIFF!
Well, thanx boos, for staying along this entire time.
I hope you enjoyed my nonsensical ramblings,
and the fic of course, too.
Don't own the CCS Gang, do own my Gang (except, of course, Max.)
Max: Damn Straight!
Raye: Yes Max, you can go back to your cage now. Good Girl. Now, as I was saying:
and the others mentioned in the fic.
SNIFF SNIFF! Well, goodbye!
(Runs off sobbing her itty-bitty heart out.)
Madison snapped the last clip onto her suitcase, sighed, and turned to face Shawn.
"You're sure your Mom doesn't mind me coming to stay with you until I find my own place?" Shawn asked nervously.
Madison grinned and nodded. "Of course not! I explained everything to her last night, and she's wild about the idea of meeting you."
Shawn gulped. "I sure hope she stays wild about me. I don't want anything to go wrong."
Madison smiled reassuringly. "Everything'll be just fine. I mean, we've been through worst things than a sometimes-witchy mother."
Shawn grinned, pulling Madison closer. "If she's anything like her daughter, I think I'll be okay."
Madison giggled as she wrapped her arms around Shawn's neck, pulling him into a very long, drawn out kiss. {A'sN: HOORAY!!}
When they finally parted, Madison smiled up at Shawn. "I think I love you, owe one with three pasts."
Shawn grinned. "I think you may be right, owe one with two pasts. I think I love you, too."
"Then I think we're good company for each other." Madison smiled, pulling Shawn into another kiss.
Sakura sat on Li's bed as he finished his packing. "The plane leaves tonight. We'll be back home tomorrow."
Li sighed and shut his suitcase. "I know. You don't have to remind me."
Sakura smiled. "At least everything's worked out okay."
Li nodded as he sat beside Sakura. "This summer sure was a hectic one. I hope the next won't be so chaotic."
Sakura nodded. "We should think of something to do next summer, Li. Something new and different."
Li grinned and pulled Sakura closer. "Something new and different, huh?"
Sakura giggled as Li hugged her. "Yeah!"
Li grinned as he pulled her into a kiss. "I think we can arrange something." {A'sN: Awww.....}
Grannie Marie was nearly crying when she hugged them each before they boarded their plane. "Don't forget us, and I expect letters every week from every single one of you!"
They all grinned and assured her they would write as soon as they arrived home.
Jacque nudged her slightly. "Aren't you going to tell them?"
"Tell us?" Sakura asked curiously.
Grannie Marie grinned as she linked arms with Jacque. "Jacque proposed last night."
Silence fell, then immediately stood as a hail of questions flooded over the startled elderly couple.
"Did you say yes??!"
"That's wonderful, Grannie!!"
"Great!!"
"I'm happy for you!!"
Grannie Marie blinked, then coughed slightly. "Yes, well, I accepted of course."
The two were suddenly engulfed in congratulating teenagers who wanted to hug them both again.
"Yippe!" Sakura squealed happily. "I've got a Grandpa Jacque now!!"
Ranea stepped forward and handed them each a note. "A little last letter for you all. It 'as everything in it I couldn't say aloud." Ranea grinned, then stepped back to stand with Jean.
"Last call for Flight 17, nonstop to Tokyo." A voice suddenly blared on the intercom.
Goodbyes flew back and forth as the four teenagers and Kero waded through the crowds towards their gate.
"Don't forget us!!"
"Write as soon as you can!!"
"Love you all!"
The flight home was uneventful and peaceful; it was the arrival home that was chaotic.
"Daddy!" Sakura screamed, rushing to her father and throwing all of her bags away in her haste as she hugged him.
"Hello again, Li!" Sakura's dad said, trying to shake Li's arm off. "So glad you're both back safe and okay!"
"Madison!" Madison's mom called, rushing to her daughter. "I heard about the attack! I'm so glad you're okay!" {A'sN: Madison's neck is still wrapped in bandages, so Grannie Marie called Madison's mom and told her Madison had been attacked by a strange creature.}
"And this must be Shawn?" Madison's mom asked, spotting the nervous boy.
Madison nodded with a grin. "It sure is, Mother."
Without another word, Madison's mom swept Shawn into a rib-cracking hug. "I'm so glad to meet you, Shawn!! You're welcomed to stay with us as long as you need!"
Shawn blushed and stammered out his thanks as Madison struggled to hide her giggles at his overwhelmed expression.
While Tori, Li, Shawn, and Sakura's dad carried the bags to the awaiting taxis, Sakura pulled out her note from Ranea.
"Oh! I forgot all about this!" Sakura exclaimed, opening it quickly.
The note read:
Dear Sakura,
I'm glad you came again this summer, and I enjoyed being with you and the others, despite the few complications and interruptions we had. I hope we can see each other again soon, and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers till then.
But, I have one favor to ask you. I know a young orphan girl in Mexico, who wishes to have a pen pal her age. I hope you do not mind, but I suggested you.
Enclosed is her address, name, and some information you might need to know. If you don't want a pen pal, just send me a letter saying so. But I hope you can get to know her; she's a sad girl who needs some friends, and I know from experience that you're one of the best.
Love and thank you,
Your Ranae.
"Wow! A pen pal!" Sakura breathed excitedly. She eagerly scanned the enclosed sheet. "Her name's Rosa. Gosh, I'm going to write to her as soon as I get home!"
Inside her dark bookbag, Kero groaned slightly. "I'll be spending some personal time in the bathroom as soon as we get home. . . Pop tarts and planes just don't mix. . ."
Well, that's it! How was it? Personal opinions now, no lying! Hey, I can see those crossed fingers! I'm not blind! Well, do you think I should have another sequel? I was thinking along the lines of Sakura in Mexico. Whadda ya think? Should I?
Mom (on phone): Yes, thank you officers. Yes, thank you for your help.
(Hangs up and turns to the others, all expectingly staring at her{We're all back at my place now.}.)
Mom: Well, your names are cleared.
the Gang: HIP HIP, HOORAY! HIP HIP, HOORAY! HIP HIP, HOORAY!!
(Mom waits for silence.)
Mom: But we're still pretty mad at you all.
Raye (cajoling): Mom, you know us. We can't help but get in these quirky scrapes.
Mom (sighing): Okay, none of you'll get punished this time, but next time . . .
(Others nod eagerly in agreement.)
Raye: Uh, Mom?
Mom (wearily): What now?
Raye: I was thinking . . . Could we take a vacation to Mexico?
(The parents all groan as the Gang begin begging all at once . . .)
Raye narrating: And now, our curtain closes over the happy scene, the children once more in control of the parents. Join us next time, won't you? This is Raye Firearrows of Ms. Raye Sinic, signing off. Goodnight! And God Bless!! *(^-^)*
Acknowledgements and Apologies
Once again, we come to the closing of another fic by Yours Truly. *SIGH* Oh, well. Well, let's get this thing started, shall we?
Thank you's go out to my great partner, Ms. Heaven Sinic, who is a never-ending supply of inspiration and support. And to my best bud, Max Nefertiri/Cale, I hope your Canada vacation went well, thanx for being my bud and supporter. Half this funny crap comes from you.
Sorry's go out to Lizzie, who I made the butt of jokes yet again, and I also apologize to Ameoba Boy, a constant amount of suffering and laughter, and the B.O.S., Mad Trad, Michelle, and Kyle Cotham.
And I hope that everyone out there that reads this knows that we're not all crazy {just a little}, and only slightly suicidal. This was all written in good fun and laughs.
I'd also like to say that I don't know Sakura's Dad's name, or Madison's Mom's name. REVIEW and tell me, so I can use their names in my next fics!
Last but not least, I want to know if any of you out there think I should write another Sakura + Li, Madison + Shawn, fic. The next one would be Sakura in Mexico, or SIM if you will, and'll have a somewhat different plot line. But I'll only write it if I get enough people out there that think I should. So if you like the other fics, send them REVIEWS in!!
THANX again!!
Hugs and Handshakes,
Raye Firearrows of Ms. Raye Sinic
********************************************************
*This fic was dedicated to the memories of those innocents
that perished in the attack on September 11th, 2001.*
*{-_-}*
*******************************************************
