Now… I was told this was both extremely sad and extremely happy…. O.o;; Ok… I only received one more review, but since I finished this last night, I will go ahead and post it. I had honestly planned for it to be longer and more things happen. But from what my wonderful reviewer said, I may just do as asked and write a sequel. Maybe… It would certainly have a MUCH smaller focus on X. Anyways, just to explain a little bit, I realize that I didn't do so well on explaining about Solis. She's an angel… therefore it's not really Sakura that was weak… it was just that Solis could only die if she CHOSE to die. Thus she left herself open for Yue to kill her. Does that help any at all? Well, if I write a sequel, then I'll give Sakura the glory she well deserves. ^_^ Thanks so much for reading… I hope everyone likes the ending chapter! ~Nightingale
Chapter Nine: Moonlight Becomes You
Sadira stared at a smooth white envelope with wary turquoise eyes. She wondered what it was about and why Solis had bothered to leave such a thick envelope for a note. Crinkling her nose she picked it up and read the elegant writing on the smooth paper. Naisumi and Sadira… Shrugging, she ripped it open and pulled out the small stack of at least five sheets of paper. Unfolding it she began to read the letter slowly.
Dear Sadira and Naisumi,
If I have left this for you to find, then I'm sure I'm no longer alive. Surprised? Sadira has always said that there was something different about me. Well my friends, I'm beyond different. Truthfully I'm borderline alien to you two. I'm sorry I never told you. I didn't see the need to. But lately I haven't been myself and I fear I will lose my life to the situation at hand. The thing is, it's of my own choice. Did the manager tell you about the show that he scheduled for here in Tomoeda? I knew I wouldn't be able to make it, therefore the other sheets of paper contain a new song for you two to perform as well as some old ones rewritten so that you two may be able to sing them. I adjusted them according to your voices… I hope that you don't mind. Forgive me for hiding it all from you. I'd tell you everything, but I'd rather not. If you really want to know… Ask either Sumeragi-san or Shirou-san… They'll know everything. Dira-chan, I noticed that you and Kamui-kun have become rather close… Best wishes to you… and Nai-chan… Take care of my Subaru-kun… Our last words were in so much pain and anger… Tell him that… I'm sorry… that no matter what he is the only family I've ever had and that I loved him dearly and still do… Tell him that I will be watching over him with Hokuto-san… his beloved twin sister. Forgive me my friends… You two were the only ones that loved me no matter how much I closed myself off. That is what I see as true friendship… Domo arigauto… Sayonara…
Forever Your Friend,
Genki Solis
The blonde slowly blinked her eyes then gazed at the paper again. "No…" Flipping through the pages she found their two more famous songs accompanied by a new song and instrumental notes for the band to follow. Tears began to brim her eyes as she clutched the paper to her desperately. "I can't believe this… I won't believe this!"
Naisumi looked up inquisitively and jumped as she caught the tears falling down form the American's eyes. "Nani desu ka? Dira-chan?" Blinking she stood to her feet and gazed at the letter. "Ne, what did Lis-chan have to say?"
Sadira slowly closed her eyes and handed the letter to the petite raven-haired girl. "She's dead Nai-chan…" Naisumi nearly lost the strength in her legs completely as she gingerly took the latter from the blonde's hands. Reading it silently, the tears began to fall in unison with her friend.
"No… Naze? How could this happen…" Looking up with despair in her dark colored eyes, Sadira leaned forward and enclosed the other in a hug. Crying from the depths of their hearts all they could do was tremble and acknowledge the fact that they'd lost a valid part of their hearts.
~*~
So much had happened to them. Listening to the crowd within the stadium, the two girls began to quiver in unspoken agony. Sadira looked to her Chinese friend and shook her head. "I don't think this is right… I don't want to go on without her… What are we suppose to tell them?"
"Not the truth… not tonight… Just… that she wasn't able to come." A tear slipped from Sadira's eyes as she nodded to the dark haired girl. "We have to do this… it was her last request in a sense… I mean… we've practiced this. And… we know that it sounds rather good the way she rewrote it…"
Sadira nodded slowly and placed her head set on her head while straightening her kimono slightly. "Guess we'd better go…"
"Yes… we should…" They then turned and stepped up onto the stage gazing forlornly at the suddenly loud audience. Naisumi flicked a small switch on her headset and forced a smile onto her face. "Konbonwa mina-san!"
The people began to whistle and holler at her words making her sigh through clenched teeth. Wasn't this what they had been living for? Weren't they here in this stadium for the adrenaline rush of the thousands of people with their eyes solely on them for over one hour? Shaking her head, the blonde finally smiled up at the people and waved to them. Speaking the best Japanese possible, she tried to explain the dilemma to the crowd. "Gomen ne mina-san… Solis-san will not be able to join us on stage today. So… the songs have been altered to match both Naisumi and myself for your entertainment. Also… One song that we will perform will be sung to you in both English and Japanese… I hope you enjoy your night!"
Green eyes stared at the girls happily as the white clad body leaned against the back of an empty seat. "Ne! They look so cool out there! I looked like that?" Solis looked up at Hokuto-san at her side that was nodding vigorously in response.
"You always looked cool! Especially since you used MY fashion tips for your wardrobe!" The young Sumeragi bobbed her head in approval as she elbowed the tall man behind them. "Don't you agree Sei-chan?"
Seishirou arched a brow lightly and grinned at the smaller girl before him. "But of course Hokuto-chan! You've always had impeccable taste in clothing. There was nothing like it…" Grinning slightly he winked at the angel at her side.
Solis began to giggle the pretended to give Seishirou one of her best threatening looks. "You know I still haven't forgiven you Sakurazuka-san!"
Than man laughed and nodded his head at the girl's mock glare. "Whatever you say firecracker…"
A small smile crossed her lips as she looked back to the stage in time to hear the music begin to play. She really enjoyed watching them from the other side of the stage where she didn't have to worry about messing up. Sadira was smiling brightly and she began to wonder just how real that smile was. Just how much pain had she caused? "When I look up at the evening sky, I can't help but wonder why…" As the English words slipped past her lips, the small Chinese girl echoed her with the same words in Japanese. It was just as she had heard it in her head.
~ Subaru looked out over the lake and closed his eyes. Why did pain seem to follow him like a black cloud? Did it intentionally take away every ray of hope that he had ever found in his dismal life? Sighing softly, he clenched his hands together upon the railing before him. Whispering softly to the breeze, he allowed the emotion to taint his words. "I'm so sorry I hurt you that day Solis… but why… Why did you have to leave me?"
A gentle hand rested on his shoulder that brought his attention to the person beside him. "She loved you Subaru-kun… it wasn't your fault. You can't influence the decisions of a person's heart… Not even the child you raised yourself…"
Letting out a labored breath he managed to smile at the Chinese girl. "You always know what to say… She told you about Hokuto-chan?"
"Only a little…" Naisumi blushed lightly and looked away from him toward the ground.
"Then allow me to tell you the story of my life so you won't have any more questions in your mind…" Leaning down he brushed his lips in a chaste kiss against her forehead. "And then I can begin my walk back to humanity again… just as she asked me before she died…"
The small girl blushed deeply and smiled into his eyes. "I'm glad… I'm ready to listen Subaru-kun…" The man smiled back at her and silently entered the long story dealing with the Sumeragi family and a small girl by the name of Genki Solis. ~
Solis sighed and watched the girls sing and dance and smiled at the words. Hokuto leaned over to her and whispered excitedly in her ear. "Is that the song you wrote for that really hot guy with white hair? I watched you compose it the other day on your violin… I have to admit… He and the silver haired boy in one package was an awesome deal! I envy you!"
The set of pale silver and green eyes widened as they turned to look at Hokuto in shock. "You act as if I'll be able to see him again… You know I'm dead Hokuto-chan…"
The girl merely smiled and closed her eyes as she directed her next comment to the man with jet-black hair standing behind them. "Sei-chan… It seems she has this idea that she's stuck with us stiffs permanently… What do you think of that?"
Seishirou laughed lightly and rested a hand on Solis' shoulder causing her to jump. "Don't get too comfortable firecracker… there are other plans in store for you…"
Arching a brow in surprise she was about to ask them another question only to be halted by more words filtering from the strong speaker system. "Was it so easy for you? Stealing my heart the way you do?"
Solis closed her eyes temporarily putting the topic of the conversation aside to think of all she had lost in her decision to save the tiny mistress of the cards. Was it worth it? Hai… it was… It was the only thing I could do for Yue and Yukito… besides… I couldn't live with myself knowing I'd killed an innocent child… "Starlight, star bright… Can you hear my wish tonight?"
~ Sakura sighed softly and looked at the cover of her cd with Solis standing between the other two girls. In this one picture, the popular brunette wasn't smiling. Maybe that was why she liked it so much. It wasn't fake like the other portrayals of the angel that had given her life up merely to save hers. / Hito no kokoro wa kawareru mono… Sou shinjitemitai ashita wo ikuru no tame… So should you Sakura-san… / "Demo… you're no longer alive Solis-san…"
Kero looked up at her from his spot on her bed and just let out a long sigh. She'd been so distant and it scared him. He was glad though, that Solis hadn't gotten any closer to her than she did, otherwise his mistress would be in complete shambles. The real problem was Yue and Yukito. He would give anything to drag Yue out of the depression he'd buried himself into, but first things first. He wanted more than anything to make Sakura smile again.
Little did the sun guardian know that the ringing of the phone was the answer to his prayers. Sakura looked up for a moment then sighed before replaying the song 'Running' one more time. Suddenly Fujitaka's voice interrupted her thoughts as she looked to the door. Poking his head in, the man smiled and pointed at the phone. "It's for you Sakura-chan!"
"Hai…" Her father frowned slightly at her lack of enthusiasm then handed her the cordless phone before leaving the room. Sakura lifted the object to her ear and let out a sigh before talking into the receiver. "Mushi mushi? Sakura, desu."
"Sakura-chan…?" Instantly her emerald eyes lit up at the soft voice on the other end. "Sakura-chan… are you there?"
"Hai! Syaoran-kun? Is it really you?" Choking softly she couldn't believe her ears as the boy quietly gave his confirmation.
"Hai… it's me Sakura-chan… Ano… Will… will you… Please forgive me Sakura-chan! I can't keep on this way! I miss you horribly! If I have to I'll leave China forever denouncing my role as Clan leader if you'll just take me back!" Listening carefully, Sakura could hear the muffled sobs only causing tears to come to her own eyes.
"Oh Syaoran-kun! I'd never ask such things of you! As long as you love me I have everything I need!" Tears spilled down her cheeks as she closed her eyes. You were right Solis-san… His heart did change… Arigauto… ~
"I wish I may… I wish I might…" Sadira was singing so beautifully tonight making the angel's skin crawl happily. "Will I be in your arms tonight?"
"She sings better than me…" Solis smiled lightly only to be smacked on the back of the head.
"No way! No one sings better than my little imouto!" Hokuto grinned at her while flashing the peace sign. "Anyways… aren't you going to ask?"
"Ano…" Looking away from the laughing green eyes she looked back at her friends dancing and singing on stage.
"I know how it must seem… But I'm not trying to be extreme…" Solis contemplated the words then turned to gaze at Seishirou and Hokuto quietly.
Nodding slowly she closed her eyes. "What do you mean I won't get to stay with you much longer?"
Seishirou closed his chocolate brown eyes and smiled. "Can't you feel it firecracker? It wasn't your time… not yet…" Reopening his perfect eyes she merely stared at him calmly. "Another words, they're letting you out on good behavior…"
"Ho… Honto ni?" Surprised washed over her pale face as her wings jerked slightly.
"Hai! Hai! I always knew you'd prove yourself very special! Maybe I was just jealous of you all these years! Besides! If you don't go back… who will make sure Subaru's new relationship will last?" Hokuto grinned then winked at the brunette as she rapidly blinked in shock.
"And when I look up at the evening sky…" Accordingly, Solis brought her pale green eyes upward and let out a low sigh. "I see you there, I don't know why…" Something warm began to burn in her eyes causing them to fly open. Tears… But how could she be crying? You don't cry when you're dead…
The former Sakurazukamori smiled at the angel and rested a hand on Hokuto's shoulder. "I think she's beginning to understand…" Hokuto nodded while smiling sadly. "I'm going to miss the firecracker…"
"Me too…"
~ Touya ran over to the bleachers and collapsed onto the hard wood of the lowest row of seats. Peering at the person sitting on the next row above it, he smiled lightly. "Yuzu-chan… Please… smile for me?"
Yuzuriha smiled lightly trying to pull her thoughts away from the thought of the friend she lost. "Gomen ne To-ya… I just… really miss her…"
"I know…" Turning about on the bleachers, he reached out his arms and pulled her into his lap gently. Cradling her against him self, he carefully began to brush her soft ebony hair behind her ears. "Gomen ne… I'm sorta sweaty at the moment…"
The raven-haired girl laughed softly and ruffled his damp hair. "I love you no matter what and welcome the opportunity to be close to you…" The two smiled at each other before slowly closing the gap between one another and pressing their lips together. Sweeping his hand gently through her hair he pulled away and smiled.
"I love you too Yuzu-chan… Ano…" Suddenly his brow furrowed as he pulled open his bag that was on the ground and rummaged through it. "Yuzu-chan… I… want to ask… you s-something…" Pulling out a tiny black box he gazed at her with fear in his dark eyes.
Blinking a few times she realized what sort of box he was holding and began to grin. "And what's that To-ya?" Watching his blush grow she eagerly waited for him to continue.
"Wi-will you… ano… etto…" Suddenly he closed his eyes and jutted the box in her direction blurting out his question hurriedly. "Will you marry me?!?!"
Gently taking the box from his hand, she opened it to find a beautiful diamond solitaire. Leaning toward Touya she couldn't help but smile brightly as she began to kiss him softly all over his face. "Mochiron! Most definitely!"
Touya opened his eyes instantly and hugged her tightly only to be interrupted by a one of his teammates. "Yo! Kinomoto-san! Get out here!" Blushing, he kissed her lips one more time and backed away.
"Gomen ne… Please keep smiling… I don't want you to hurt anymore…" Yuzuriha smiled lightly as she watched him run back out onto the field. Closing her eyes she felt the warmth wash through her as she placed the ring on her finger. Thank you Lis-chan… Even though I wish you were still here… I wouldn't have To-ya if it hadn't been for you… Arigauto… ~
"Starlight, star bright… Can you hear my wish tonight?" The words echoed in the ears of the fragile looking angel as she thought about all she had lost that she could have back. Warm tears pricked at her eyelids even though she refused to let them fall. "I wish I may… I wish I might… Will I be in your arms tonight?"
"Yue-kun… Yuki… I miss them so much!" Solis soon covered her face with her gloved hands wishing she could just be in the two's presence to hear them and see their faces.
"Daijoubu Lis-chan?" Hokuto pulled her into a hug careful of the elegant wings of silver white.
Nodding slowly she dropped her head onto Hokuto's shoulder. "Gomen ne… I just…"
"Want to be with the one you love? Or two should I say? Keep your hope alive firecracker…" Seishirou smiled causing his eyes to sparkle in the flashing lights of the concert.
"Even the light of the stars don't compare… Leaving the light of the sun to be a glare…" Shivering slightly, Solis gazed blankly at the two singing the song she wrote for Yue and Yukito. She didn't remember it being so soft and beautiful.
"You really love the dual persona guy, ne?" Hokuto smiled and pulled away. "Take Sei-chan's advice… if you decide that you want the chance to live again… All you have to do is believe in yourself and want to live…"
"Want… to live…" Staring at Hokuto blankly she marveled at the idea. She'd never even considered the idea of wanting to be alive until she had met Yue and Yukito.
"Beautiful, elegant, only the moon…" Sadira fought the urge to choke at the words she sang noticing that even Naisumi was having problems getting the words to come from her lips. "The gentle light, it makes me swoon…" It feels… as though… she's here with us tonight… "And even if you only reflect… You'll always have the same affect…"
Always… I feel so lost without them… I want to be with them! Ah Kami-sama! It's not fair!
~ Yukito stood under a tree a little way from the soccer field arms crossed over his chest and his normally vibrant eyes closed. Everything seemed to hurt. It hurt so deeply that he just wanted to scream and cry. All of the happiness that he displayed so willingly had drained away, and all that was left was the agony of knowing he'd been the reason he lost the one he loved.
Sighing softly he clawed at his light blue blazer and began to shiver. As much as he hurt, he knew that Yue was feeling it way more than he was. Therefore he had to be strong and pull the comatose guardian through this, or he was sure his other half would just disappear rather than face the world again. "Yue-san… onegai… I don't know what to do with you not even answering me anymore… Onegai!"
Tears began to slip past his tightly closed eyes even though he bid them not to. "Onegai… you weren't… the only one… that loved her…" The cold became numbing as he felt the urge to just give up completely. What was the point in going on? Everyone was moving on but he and the moon guardian. All they had was each other… And now, Yue was taking even that away from him.
Slowly sliding down the tree trunk, he ignored the sound of his jacket tearing as it got snagged on the rough bark. "You're so cruel Yue-san… don't leave me to suffer alone… onegai…"
Something inside fluttered about as a choked voice surfaced in the back of his mind. It was my fault Yukito-san… Why do you even want to talk to me? Let me just disappear… I'm no good to you…
Muttering softly between sobs, Yukito couldn't help but feel semi-relieved that Yue was still in there somewhere. "It's not true Yue-san… You did what you had to do… Onegai… we're going to need each other to make it through this…"
Demo… Yukito-san… You just lost your reason for living… How can you be so hopeful…? Yukito managed to smile softly into his folded arms as he replied softly. "Because hope is all one has… and the hope that things will get better one day… keeps me alive. She asked us not to forget her… and I will live on because that was what she would want…" Hai… I understand… Arigauto Yukito-san… ~
"You'll never be in the shadows… not in my heart…" Of all those she had left behind, she knew he was the only one that would struggle to learn to live again. Where her heart's desires had been fulfilled she had severely scarred the heart of the two most important beings in her life. "I want to tell you how I feel… but where to start?"
Now there was a question she wasn't sure how to answer. Looking at Seishirou and Hokuto, she saw the mixed emotions in their eyes. "I don't know what to do…"
Hokuto shrugged lightly and then smiled warmly. "You love those two don't you? Go back to him… you'll see us again… Don't worry about us…"
Solis couldn't help but grin as she gave another mock glare at Seishirou. "I didn't say I'd miss him…" The man in the long black trench coat mocked severe hurt as he returned her gaze.
"That was harsh firecracker! I swear I'm not who I used to be…" Solis studied him carefully and found that she was honestly convinced even if her heart still hurt from the things he had caused in his lifetime. "I know… it'll be hard to prove myself… and I will not bring you any excuses. All I can do is try to make amends…"
Sighing softly she ran over to Seishirou and hugged him tightly. "I can't say… that I've fully forgiven you… but I do believe you…" Gently the man slid a hand through her hair and hugged her gently.
"I… don't know what to say… Feelings… they're so… new to me…" Solis looked up slowly only to see the confusion in his sparkling chocolate colored eyes. They seemed so loving and so not like the Sakurazukamori she'd known in life.
"You're doing a great job… Too bad you only now got to realize it…" The two smiled at one another only to hear Hokuto cheering in the background ecstatic to see that her little adopted sister was finally getting along with her beloved Sei-chan.
"Give me time… I'll make you see…" It felt so warm letting go of the hate she had pent up for so long considering the sadistic Seishirou, and for the first time in her entire life span, she felt complete and utter peace. And for once, the world seemed absolutely right. "What it is you do to me…"
~ "I didn't realize… how horrible of a life both you and Solis lived…" Sadira seemed to wilt as she sat down on the couch in Kamui's home. Clenching her fists tightly she fought off the urge to cry again. Why did it make her feel so horrible? She had wanted to know the truth, but she hadn't expected it to hurt so much.
"It's ok… Lis-chan and I never really wanted people to know. Dira-chan… I'm sorry… I didn't want to sadden you with all of that… But if Lis-chan wanted you to know the truth… I won't deny her that." The violet-eyed boy carefully redressed his shoulder while fighting off an emotional onslaught.
"Kamui-kun… Want me to help?" Pale blue eyes met his as he looked up at her. A small smile crossed his features as he gave up his futile efforts.
"Hai… onegai… I'd really appreciate it…" Sadira smiled sadly and stood up. Walking over to where he was sitting she instantly began to clean up the bandaging and gingerly administer the much-needed care. Kamui stared up at her with wide eyes slowly feeling his cheeks turn red with each fluttering heartbeat. He'd known that she was attractive, but he'd been so busy doting over Solis he hadn't noticed just how attracted to her he really was. "Domo… arigauto Dira-chan…"
Looking down at Kamui she merely smiled. Her heart was hurting so deeply she didn't know what to think anymore. All this time she'd spent trying to get him to notice her, she could have used to spend more time with the best friend she had lost. Moving away, she gasped as he gently grabbed her wrist. "Kamui-kun?"
Smiling shyly, he pulled her down closer to him and kissed her lips softly in a delicate manner causing her to turn many intricate shades of red. Allowing the sensation to sink in, she finally returned the kiss while closing her eyes. As confused as she was, she knew that this felt right amidst all of the turmoil she felt within her heart. ~
"Moonlight becomes you in every way… Can't you hear what I want to say?" The sweet moon guardian and the snow bunny… could they possibly still love her? She'd hurt them so deeply. "Starlight, star bright… Can't you hear my wish tonight?"
Hokuto sighed softly and looked out at the stage while allowing a saddened look to spread over her face. "Lis-chan… I won't lie… We both really want you to stay with us… But we want you happy…" Solis looked from Seishirou to Hokuto amazed to see the melancholy smiles upon their normally bright faces. "So… it's your choice… Don't you have something worth living for?"
Something… worth living for… Yes… / "Let me tell you something Lis-chan… There are so many things worth dying for… and very seldom… if ever… one experiences the miracle of finding something worth living for." / Yuki… "I wish I may… I wish I might… Will I be in your arms tonight?" Sighing softly she gazed deep into each of her friend's eyes in search of the answer only she knew.
Nodding slowly a smile began to spread over her porcelain face. "Hai… I do… Yuki and Yue-kun… I want… to live for them…"
Hokuto and Seishirou smiled at her happily and nodded in reply. Stepping forward, Hokuto pinched Solis' cheek lightly. "Then get out of here and find him… We'll be waiting for you when your time has truly come… Keep an eye on Subaru-kun for me and tell him I love him please…"
Seishirou smiled lightly as the angel nodded to Hokuto while fighting off the tears. Peering down at her with sad eyes, he rested a hand on her shoulder. "I wish you a happy life and look forward to the day that we meet again. Could… you do me… a small favor?"
Solis looked up at Seishirou with wide eyes not used to hearing such humble words spilling forth from his lips. "Hai… anything…"
"Tell Subaru-kun… that I'm sorry… and that I really did care for him even though I couldn't show it… Hopefully he'll understand… Also… tell him that I really like that Chinese girl… and not to let such a golden opportunity to pass him by. I'll always be watching over him just as Hokuto-chan is. We'll be waiting for the both of you…" Seishirou smiled sadly and gave the green-eyed angel a wink.
Grinning from ear to ear, Solis lifted off into the air. "I don't have much time, ne? I'll miss you guys… demo… arigauto… I love you both very much…" Before her eyes, their figures began to fade away leaving her to listen to the melancholy words of the song as it slowly crawled to it's ending.
"And as I sit and watch the moon… Can't help but think of you…" Smiling serenely for the first time since childhood she allowed her pale jade eyes to fall closed. "Give me a chance I'll try so hard… To show you how it's true…"
~*~
The sun shone brightly through the trees as Yukito walked slowly down the path in the direction of his home. It would be so cold and lonely there. In a way, he didn't want to go to that empty house, but when his best friend invited him to join he and Yuzuriha; he'd declined the invitation graciously. The happy couple deserved time to themselves especially since he was such horrid company at that point in time. Sighing softly he looked at the splotches of sunlight on the walk and felt the pain wash over him ten-fold with no remorse.
Choking slightly on his own breath, he clutched his school bad tighter to his form. "Looks like it's just you and I once again Yue-san…" The soft voice in his head sighed lightly while replying in an almost inaudible tone. Remind me why you think this is worth it Yukito-san?
"Because miracles do happen." Yukito spun about as the distinctly female voice interrupted his train of thought. Wildly he searched for the source but found nothing.
"Who's there?" A gentle laugh that reminded him of a bell filtered into his hearing only making his heart long to see who the person was. The voice was just so familiar. "Please… tell me whose there…"
"I found my reason Yuki… My reason for living…" Suddenly he turned about to see the descending angel barely giving him enough time to reach out and catch her. Shock filled his pale countenance as he stared into her smiling face in disbelief. "Between you and Yue-kun… Not even death could stop me from returning to you…"
Suddenly his jaw went slack parting his lips ever so slightly. As he moved to speak he became acutely aware of her lips pressed passionately against his taking advantage of his slack jaw syndrome. Closing his hazel nut eyes he felt as if he were drunk all of a sudden. After a long moment, she finally withdrew in order to smile at him brightly. "Lis-chan…"
"Hai? Did I do something wrong?" Suddenly she became slightly flustered as she looked at herself with a crucial eye. "Don't tell me… I look terrible don't I?"
Yukito blinked then began to giggle at the tiny whine in her voice. Reaching out a trembling hand he lifted her chin lightly and peered into her green and silver eyes while outreaching his other hand to graze over the pearl white wings. "You're… really here… aren't you?"
Shivering she let out a noise that sounded suspiciously like a purr to the silver haired boy. "Hai… I really am… Ano… Yuki… I love you…" Suddenly a grin swept over her face as she peered deeply into his eyes. "And Yue-kun! I love you too!"
This caused him to chuckle a little more as his fingers traced her face lightly almost afraid to withdraw for fear of her disappearing once again. "Aa kirei da… Lis-chan… I love you too…" Grinning broadly for a moment he winked. "And so does Yue-san…"
If he had thought it weren't possible for her to be any more beautiful before, she proved him wrong as she smiled with all of her heart for the very first time in her life. "I promise both of you… That I'll never leave you again… ever…" Closing her eyes she dispelled her wings within a swirl of the soft white feathers. "That is… if you'll have me…"
"Mochiron… We wouldn't have it any other way…" Wrapping his arms around her he couldn't keep the tears back any longer. "Are you going to tell the others?"
The girl continued to smile as she slipped her arms about her snow bunny's neck. "Hai… demo… not now. All I want to do right now… is be here with you… No one else matters… just us…"
Inside his head, Yue began to cry for the second time in his life. It wasn't because of pain, it was because of happiness. An unbelievable happiness that seemed to make his heart feel light and airy. He had never believed that it would ever be possible for both he and Yukito to be happy at once, but his angel, his Lis-chan proved him wrong.
~*~
Silently two figures landed on a branch just outside of Sakura's window. Peering inside, they saw the card mistress avidly digging through her closet in search for clothing. One of the figures giggled softly while bringing a gloved hand up to cover her mouth. Turning to the other present, the moon filtered through the trees to highlight the smooth contours of her face and caused her pale jade eyes to shimmer. "Ne, Yue-kun… Is she going somewhere important?"
Yue moved slightly and brushed off his robes habitually as he looked at his mistress. "I suppose so…" Reaching out a hand he lightly tapped on the window gaining the attention of the young teen. Sakura blinked then ran over to the window opening it quickly.
"Yue-san! You will never be--…" In absolute shock, the girl looked at the two angelic beings perched in the tree outside of her window unable to believe her eyes. "S-solis-san…" Stepping back, Sakura fell speechless as the two entered her room and quickly dispelled their wings.
"Konbonwa Sakura-san!" Solis smiled brightly at the girl before her while pushing stray locks of chestnut hair behind her ear. "It seems I was sent back for good behavior…" The brunette angel winked as she leaned against Yue gently.
Turning slightly red, Yue instantly put an arm about her and closed his eyes unable to say anything. The young girl with honey brown hair continued to gape at her before it finally sunk in. "Solis-san!" Tears began to spill down her cheeks as she ran forward and hugged the older girl tightly. "You're alive! You came back! I'm so happy! Please don't be sad anymore…"
Solis smiled softly and hugged the girl back while gently running gloved hands through her soft hair. "Hai… I'm back… I'm glad you're ok… And… I don't think I'll ever be sad again…" Sakura looked up with wide questioning emerald eyes only too see Solis gazing at Yue lovingly.
This sight brought a smile to her face. "Ne, Solis-san… you were right…"
Blinking, she looked back at Sakura. "What was I right about?"
"He had a change of heart! He came back to me! Thank you so much…" Hugging her yet again, Solis merely smiled at the small girl.
"I knew he would… anyone stupid enough to leave such a wonderful girl as yourself would have to be brain dead… I wish you all the happiness in the world Sakura-san… and also… Your brother better take good care of my Yuzu-chan or I'll have to hurt him." Both girls began to giggle at once as they entered a chatty conversation for the first time.
Yue stood back and just smiled at the two. He'd known this day would come. The day his angel and his mistress would be able to be friends. The sight before him brought a soft smile to his face that he knew would last close to forever. It didn't make sense really, but miracles aren't supposed to. Sighing softly he looked out at the pure light of the moon and felt the smile broaden. Moonlight becomes you…
It was the song she'd wrote for him. He knew that she loved both he and Yukito, but he couldn't help but feel honored that she'd wrote a song solely for her moon angel. She'd saved this visit for last knowing how important it was to him. Looking back at the two most important people in his life he found them digging through his mistress' closet trying to pick an outfit for her date. The sight made him want to laugh. Solis acted like both a mother and a sister to the card mistress.
Something softly landed on his shoulder causing him to look at the yellow plush toy perched there. Kero smiled at Yue happily before he even moved to speak. "You know oniichan… I prayed so hard that something would happen to bring you out of your pain… I admit… I didn't expect this… but I'm so thankful to have you back…"
Smirking lightly at the sun guardian he spoke where only Kero could hear. "Oddly enough Kero… I'm so happy I could hug you, but… that is far too un-moon guardian of me." The smirk faded into a smile as he felt Kero nudge him in an irritated manner.
"Hey! I want a hug! Stop being a meany and give your otootochan a big hug! Here I'll even transform and make it easier for you!" Yue began to chuckle lightly and shook his head.
"Sorry Kero… it was a passing thing and it's beyond gone now…" Kero began to pout as he crossed his small plush like arms. "Don't be so morose Kero… Things are happy at last… Sakura-sama is happy… and I finally found the one thing that makes me smile…"
The plush toy smiled happily and hugged Yue's neck much to the angelic beings surprise. "You know I love ya oniichan! And by the way… I heard that song… Such a lucky angel boy having an entire song written solely about you! Kakkoii!"
Blushing lightly, he looked up at Solis and just smiled. Solely about me… Who would have thought? Solis looked up from her in depth talk with Sakura and smiled at him lovingly. The mistress of the Sakura Cards was found worthy… and the angel had some how come out alive… How it occurred he would never know, but he was thankful… so very thankful. Maybe it was true, the future was undecided, and miracles were indeed possible.
Solis looked at Sakura and smiled warmly. The girl was so full of life and seemed to almost feed the energy into her. She was so happy. Happier than she had ever believed possible. Closing her eyes she hugged herself while still smiling. Arigauto Hokuto-san… Seishirou-san… Maybe… I was wrong to think I was tainted… But even so… I'll never be half the angel that Sakura and Yue are… But that's ok… because… Looking over at Yue she felt the warmth in her intensify. They bring out the good in me… and I don't have to be tainted any longer…
~*~Owari~*~
(Final Disclaimer… all characters save Solis, Naisumi, and Sadira belong to CLAMP… The songs are mine, except for Crawling by Linkin Park that was in the previous Chapter. Thanks again!)
