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1 Epilogue

1.1 OK, we've made it to the end! I got yelled at about my last disclaimer *sob* So, I don't own CCS.

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*The Next Morning*

Bright sunlight streamed through the blinds, waking Sakura up. It took her a few seconds to remember where she was. She sat up, watching Syaoran's sleeping face [Just like a child....] she smiled and leaned over to kiss his cheek when he yawned and woke up. He was startled when he saw her hovering over him but smiled.

"Ohayo."

"Ohayo Syaoran." He sat up.

"Did you sleep well?" she smiled.

"Very well." She said, kissing his cheek "I was thinking, maybe we could just stay home from school today."

"Why?"

"I want to spend time just with you." He blushed "We could stay here all day, just relaxing. I think we deserve it."

"I would love to.... but.... won't Tomoyo be really worried?" Sakura thought.

"I guess you're right." She sounded disappointed. He pulled her into a hug.

"Maybe some other time." He whispered in her ear. She smiled.

"Hai." He kissed her softly on the lips. She blushed.

"Let's get ready for school."

"Hai." She got up out of the bed and grabbed her bag "I'm going to go take a shower." She left the room. Syaoran's eyes widened and he gulped [Shower?] he shook his head, got out of bed and got dressed.

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*Tomoeda Senior High*

Tomoyo almost tackled Sakura when she spotted her walking through the front gate.

"Sakura!" she said, hugging her "I was so worried about you last night!!"

"Tomoyo, I'm fine! Could you let me go so I can breath?" Tomoyo blushed.

"Gomen ne. So, what happened?" the bell rang.

"I'll tell you at lunch, you think you can survive until then?"

"Hai." They went into school. Later that day at lunch, Sakura had just finished telling Tomoyo everything that had happened during the battle. Afterward, Syaoran got up to get his lunch, leaving Tomoyo and Sakura alone.

"How's your ankle? You seem to be walking all right."

"Well, when Syaoran was helping me walk home, we stopped halfway and he healed it."

"How?"

"Some healing spell. He said it in Chinese so I didn't understand."

"Oh. Did anything else happen?" Sakura blushed thinking about the kiss and Tomoyo's eyes widened "Did he do.... what I think he did? Sakura nodded and Tomoyo squeaked, "He did? He finally kissed you? He sure took his time!" Sakura went a brighter shade of red.

"He.... he didn't just kiss me...." Tomoyo's eyes widened even more.

"He said...." Sakura nodded

"He said 'Aishiteru'." Tomoyo squeaked again.

"Hontou? That is so kakkoi Sakura!"

"I feel. different somehow."

"So.... what happened when you guys got home?"

"Nade no nai. We were tired so we went to bed." Tomoyo's eyes widened even more.

"In the same bed?"

"Hai."

"Did you....?"

"Tomoyo! What kind of girl do you think I am?"

"Gomen ne."

"We just fell asleep in each others arms."

"Aw.... how kawaii!"

"I know. I was willing to cut school today just to be with him."

"Hontou? Oh wow...."

"But he convinced me that we should come today because you would have been a nervous wreck."

"He was right. So.... are you and Syaoran-kun officially dating?" Sakura blushed.

"Hai. And I'm finally whole." Syaoran came out of the lunch line and sat down next to Sakura. Before he could begin to eat, Sakura put her arms around his waist. He was startled and gave Tomoyo a questioning look. Tomoyo just smiled and shrugged. When Sakura let him go, she looked up.

"What was that for?" Syaoran asked.

"Just for being my little wolf." She kissed his cheek and he blushed a bit. Tomoyo giggled.

"Chiharu-chan, Rika-chan and Takashi-kun will be surprised and happy that you two are finally together!"

"We weren't out to make them happy," Sakura said, leaning against Syaoran, "we were out to make ourselves happy. And that's all that matters."

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*Four days later, Downtown Tomoeda*

Sakura was walking up and down the isles of a store while Syaoran was up at the register, paying for something. He came up behind her and put his hands over her eyes. Sakura smiled.

"Syaoran." She turned around.

"How'd you know?"

"I'm psychic." She looked at the bag in his hand "What's in the bag?"

"You're the psychic, you tell me." He smiled.

"Ano.... is it a present for me?" she said hopefully. He nodded and put the small bag in her hands. She opened it and found necklace with a metal cherry blossom on it.

"A cherry blossom for my cherry blossom." Sakura wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Arigato Syaoran." She said softly.

"You're welcome. Turn around and I'll put it on you." She handed him the necklace and turned around. Syaoran fastened the clasp around her neck. She turned back toward him.

"How does it look?"

"Beautiful." Sakura blushed.

"Arigato gozaimasu Syaoran. I love it." Syaoran smiled.

"You ready to go?"

"Hai." She linked her arm with his and they walked out the door and down the street. While they were walking and talking, a little girl ran into Sakura. She gasped in surprise.

"Gomen nasai!" exclaimed the little girl. She looked up at Sakura with her jade green eyes. Sakura's eyes widened.

"Ten.... Tenkou?" the little girl gave a weird look.

"Tenko!" another girl with dark blue hair ran up behind her "Daijoubu? Mamma and Papa are looking for you!"

"Hai, I'm fine Mizuko." Tenko said softly.

"That's good." She turned around "Kako, Chiko, I found her!" two boys a little older than the girls ran up behind her. She turned toward Sakura "Arigato Miss for finding my sister."

"You're.... welcome...." Tenko tugged on Mizuko's sleeve.

"She called me Tenkou." She whispered. Mizuko gave Sakura a confused look.

"Tenkou? Isn't that...." muttered Chiko. Kako nodded.

"By any chance, are your names Cherry Blossom and Little Wolf?" Kako asked. Before Sakura and Syaoran could answer, a woman with blonde hair and a man with black hair come up to them. Tenko turned and hugged the woman.

"Mamma, this lady called me 'Tenkou'." The woman looked up in surprise.

"Hontou?" she extended a hand toward Sakura "I am Reimeino Kouno." Sakura took her hand.

"Ano.... hi. I'm-"

"I know. You are Cherry Blossom, the Card Mistress."

"Hoe?"

"You helped our ancestors. It has been quite a story through the ages." Kouno smiled "It does include a description of Cherry Blossom and her lover Little Wolf." Sakura and Syaoran both blushed "My husband, Meino, always tells the children that story at night."

"Oh."

"I am eager to know your true names."

"Ano.... I'm Kinomoto Sakura and this is Li Syaoran."

"It is so very suteki to meet you. Children, won't you say hello?" Mizuko stepped forward.

"Hi!" she said very sunnily "I'm Mizuko. That's Tenko; she doesn't talk a lot. We're nine." Tenko waved shyly.

"I'm Kako." He just waved.

"Hello, I'm Chiko. Just so you know, Kako and I are ten."

"It's nice to see you all." Sakura was still getting over the shock.

"It's just a little weird though...." muttered Syaoran.

"Why?" Mizuko asked.

"Just because you look exactly like them...." said Sakura.

"Hontou? That's kakkoi!" exclaimed Mizuko.

"Well, we better get going." Kouno said.

"Alright. I hope to see you again." Sakura said.

"Bye." They turned to walk away but then Sakura felt a tug on her sleeve. It was Tenko.

"Nani?"

"Sky says she hopes your ankle is better." Tenko whispered. Sakura's eyes widened.

"Tenko, come on!" yelled Kako.

"Bye, bye Cherry Blossom." Tenko turned and ran to her family, leaving Sakura stunned. When they were out of sight, Syaoran looked at her.

"What did Tenko say?"

"That.... that Sky hopes my ankle is better."

"Nani?!?!?"

"Yea.... I guess.... the guardians are eternal.... just like the cards."

"Wow...." Later that night, then were outside Sakura's house, sitting on the curb. They were leaning against one another, talking.

"I'm glad." Sakura said.

"Why?"

"Because now I know that they were all right when they went back."

"Yea." Sakura looked up at the stars.

"It's such a beautiful night," she sighed, "not a cloud in the sky."

"It is nice." Sakura looked at him and smiled.

"And I'm glad I'm with you." He looked down at her and smiled. Then he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into a kiss. She relaxed in his arms and put her arms around his neck as the stars in the heavens twinkled merrily.

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1.1.2 Owari ^.^

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Lunar-chan: I'M FINISHED!!

Neko-chan: (sniffing) It was so beautiful! I think I'm gonna cry.... (Starts sobbing)

Lunar-chan: It's ok Neko-chan. Don't cry.

Kero-chan: (sulking in the corner)

Lunar-chan: What's wrong Kero-chan?

Kero-chan: (grumbling) I wasn't in it enough.

Lunar-chan: Oh, don't be a grump. I would think you would be mad about the ending.

Kero-chan: Nani? (Hasn't read the ending)

Lunar-chan: Read the ending Kero-chan....

Kero-chan: (reads the ending) AAAAHHHH!!!! OMAE O KOROSU BRAT!!!!!

Lunar-chan: (Smiles) Ah. that's the Kero-chan we all know and love.

Neko-chan: (Giggles) I suggest Syaoran and Sakura hide.

Sakura: Kero-chan.... don't kill Syaoran....

Syaoran: Yea. If you do, I'll haunt you forever.

Kero-chan: (sweatdrops)

Sakura: (giggles)

Lunar-chan: Well.... did you guys like the ending? I decided to throw that little meeting in at the last minute, but it worked out. PLEASE DON'T FLAME ME BECAUSE ALL FLAMES WILL BE USED TO START A FIRE SO I CAN ROST MARSHMELLOWS AND HAVE S'MORES! I had a blast writing it and I hope you enjoyed it. Suggestions and corrections are welcome.

Neko-chan: Are you going to write another story?

Lunar-chan: Maybe.... but I'm sure they're sick of me so I'll wait a while.

Sakura: I just hope you don't embarrass us too much....

Syaoran: I agree with Sakura.

Lunar-chan: But where's the fun in that? (Smiles evilly)

S+S: (sweatdrop)

Lunar-chan: Here's something I think you will all benefit from.... (Drum roll).... NAME TRANSLATIONS! This is what the "bad guys" names mean. It's pretty cool. Here you go:

Kano - Of Fire

Chino - Of Earth

Mizumi - Beautiful Water

Tenkou - Sky Light

Kako - Fire Child

Chiko - Earth Child

Mizuko - Water Child

Tenko - Sky Child

If it was something totally stupid of me to put in, too bad! If you have any questions about Japanese words that I used, e-mail me.

Syaoran: Are you done yet?

Lunar-chan: (evil glare) HAI! Man.... you are SOOOO impatient. Go home. (Flops on the couch with Neko-chan) Actors....

Neko-chan: (whispers) Don't make them mad or they won't act for you again.

Lunar-chan: (wide eyes) Oh yea.... GOMEN NASAI SYAORAN-KUN!!!

Syaoran: Whatever. Lets go Sakura. (S + S leave with Kero-chan trailing them)

Lunar-chan: (sweatdrops) Ok.... (Sigh) Well, I hope to see everyone again and remember that I WILL BE BACK (grumbles) with or without them, I haven't decided yet. And remember I am flame resistant, so there's no point in flaming me! (Winks) well, see ya later peoples! PEACE!! (Blows everyone kisses) ^.^