Where You Are
Part Three – Final Chapter
Hmm….. did I say this yet?? If I didn't then here it is:
I do not own the song that I will be using in this chapter. It is 'Where You Are' and is sung by Jessica
Simpson and Nick Lachey.
Alrighty?? Oookay!! All I want to say is: thank you for
reviewing!! I love you all!! This is the last chapter, I I was really
busy, so I'm sorry for not updating quicker.
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Thank you to all!! Your reviews were great, and they really inspired me to keep going!! It may not be much compared to some other people's fanfics….. but I'll be draned… 36 reviews is a fine lot for me!! Well, I'll stop blabbing and let you read the last installment of 'Where You Are'!
P.S – Double quotations (""something"") means that two or more people are singing/talking, altighty?? Okay, go read!
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'Sakura?' Syaoran repeated in his head. It was unbelievable. There she was, his dear cherry blossom, as beautiful as ever, standing before him. He shook his head and realized that he had to put his actions aside for the time being, because he had to perform with her. "Ladies and gentlemen… I'd like to introduce to you Syaoran Li and Kinomoto Sakura, the top singers of the Japan and China. This is the first time they will be performing together, and the song they'll be singing is one that they've been practicing for the past while. We hope you enjoy this surely magnificent performance, and thank you for coming." The announcer introduced the couple, as some thoughts ran through Sakura's head.
'I haven't really sang this song before… I've listened to Tomoyo-san practice a bit, and I've hummed along with it sometimes, but that's it. Hoe… what if I mess up??' Her thoughts were interrupted by the start of the music. She gulped nervously, moving closer to Syaoran, preparing for her first line that she had to sing.
Meanwhile, Tomoyo was watching from the sidelines, no evidence of her ever feeling the least bit sick. 'Go Sakura-chan!' she cheered mentally. She then halted every thought she had as Sakura's first words rang out through the auditorium.
"There are times
I swear I know you're here
When I forget about my fears
Feeling you my dear
Watchin over me
And my hope seeks
What the future will bring
When you wrap me in your wings
And take me?"
'Her voice is beautiful…' Syaoran thought as he listened intently on her singing. He walked a little closer to her and looked into her deep emerald orbs. She smiled at him and continued, the crowd watching in awe.
"Where you are
Where you and I will breathe together
Once again
We'll be dancing in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
And you'll be smilin back at me
Only then will I be free
When I can be
Where you are"
Syaoran smiled at her, her smile still as radiant as the first time he saw it. He felt his cheeks begin to heat, the all too familiar feeling of a blush creeping back into them. She looked at him, and even though this was all happening quickly, it seemed like an eternity to her. She was so happy that she got to see her precious little wolf again, and now she'll get to hear him sing!! The realization then hit her – this song was like what happened to them when Syaoran had to go back to Hong Kong. Syaoran took her hands in his and began to sing his part, the premiering of his vocal talent to his dear Ying Fa.
"And I can see
your face
Your kiss I still can taste
Not a memory erased"
Sakura was amazed with his voice. It took her almost into another world… one where there was nothing bad, and a world where she and Syaoran could be together. She had to act quickly to shake herself out of her thoughts to continue on the verse with her part.
"Oh, I see your star
Shining down on me
And I'll do anything
If I could just
Be right there?"
Then the two unknowing lovers sand together in a lovely harmonious duet that had the audience literally sitting on the edge of their seats in awe and adoration for the couple.
""Where you are
Where you and I will breathe together
Once again
We'll be dancing in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
And you'll be smilin back at me
Only then will I be free
Then I will be free
So take me where you are""
Syaoran then took over, every word he was saying true. But, before he started singing, he took her hands and brought her closer to him, needing her there to assure himself that this was not a dream, but a lovely and unbelievable reality.
"Now baby there were times when selfishly
I'm wishing that you are here with me
So I can wipe the tears from your eyes
And make you see
That every night while you are dreamin
I'm here to guard you from a far"
""And anytime I feel alone
I close my eyes and just be there?
Where you are""
Their eyes locked, and the words of the song brought them a sense of knowingness, that they had felt what it was like to be separated from someone extremely close. Before they continued into the climax of the song, Sakura thought she saw something amazing. Looking into his eyes, she saw happiness, adoration, and she thought she saw a look of love flash briefly over the warm honey-brown. Shaking her head to rid herself of the ridiculous thought, she continued on singing
""Where you and I can breathe together
(and we will breathe together baby)
Once again (oh, we'll be dancing in the moonlight)
We'll be dancin in the moonlight
Just like we used to be
And you'll be smilin back at me
(only then will I be free)
Then I will be free""
The song was nearing its end, and the couple was furiously trying to continue singing without letting some of their own words, what they wanted to say, slip out. They carried out the last verses, each singing their designated parts.
""Baby I still believe
Oh I've got to believe
I will touch you that sweet day
That you take me there Where you are
I still believe
Oh I've got to believe
I will touch you that sweet day
That you take me there
Where you are
Oh where you are
I've got to believe
I'll always be waiting here
That sweet day yeah
Only wanna be where you are
I still believe""
Their voices faded out until they were barely whispering. The music died, and they were left on the stage with nothing but themselves. Syaoran somehow ended up pulling her even closer to himself and had his hand placed around her waist, the other holding her hand. Sakura had located the hand that wasn't being held by Syaoran's conveniently around his neck. The lights were focused only on them, and the audience was watching intently.
Syaoran was just about to burst. He wanted to tell Sakura right then and there that he loved her, he wanted to shout it out in front of all of these people, but he didn't. He did the only thing he could think of at that point in time. He leaned his head down to hers slowly and pressed his lips up against hers. There was a collective gasp from the audience, but it was ignored by the future Li Clan ruler and his cherry blossom. He got no reaction from Sakura, and he was just about to pull away, feeling rejected. But, at the last second, Sakura reacted and pulled him back down to her, deepening the kiss and running her hand through his hair.
Tomoyo sighed contently from the sidelines, the only sound the consistent whirring of her video camera, recording faithfully in front of her eye. 'How kawaii..' she breathed. Suddenly, a thought burst into her head. 'I think I'll call this one *Sakura-chan's and Li-kun's Reunion*!'
The audience, who were
already sitting on the edge of their seas just by their singing, were by this
time hanging off their chairs and sitting on the floor. Everyone was trying to keep their thoughts
in their head as not to interrupt the couple, but it couldn't be kept in
forever. Suddenly, 'Awww…'s were heard
from them, along with whooping hollers and other cheers. This definitely broke the couple apart, and
caused them to break apart. It wasn't
long though before Syaoran re-approached her and said the thing he'd been
wanting to say to her for as far back as he could remember.
"S-Sakura-san…" he started. Their mics
were off, so only they could hear.
"Aishiteru…" The word itself was barely
audible, but the emotion in his words even the audience could feel from the
back of the room. Sakura smiled the
brightest smile she could muster up through her tears of utmost joy and replied
"Aishiteru, Syaoran-kun. For a long
time now." Sakura gave him a peck on
the lips before they hugged forcefully in front of the crowd and a camera
lens. The atmosphere in the room was
totally happy, and everyone stood up in their seats, Tomoyo already standing
and filming, and applauded wildly. This
had to be the best singing competition in history.
Back in Tomoeda…
"NANI?!? DAMN GAKI, GET YOUR DIRTY PAWS OFF MY LITTLE SISTER!!" Unfortunately for the overworked brother, the couple on the screen couldn't hear him through the TV screen. Realizing that they weren't going to stop, Touya grabbed his coat and began walking out the door, saying "THAT'S IT!! IF THAT F***ING CHINESE GAKI WON'T LISTEN TO ME, I'LL GET ON THE FIRST PLANE TO HONG KONG AND TEAR HIM LIMB FROM LIMB ON NATIONAL TELEVISION!!"
From the kitchen, Fujitaka and Yukito shook their heads at Touya's antics. "Don't worry, Kinomoto-san. He'll be back." Fujitaka turned around and looked at the younger man questioningly. "How do you know?" he asked. Yukito smiled broadly and held up a small object. "I don't think he can go very far without his wallet."
The end!! Whoo, it's finally done!! Yay!! Lket me know if you want an epilogue to go with this, or if you just
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~Nadeshiko~