Author's Notes: Sorrrry! Sorry that I couldn't post this chapter too soon, because guess what I forgot to mention last chapter—My final exams! Yup, I had final exams this week, but thank God that they're over! Sorry again! I'll post more out soon, I'm leaving school on the week of June 7th! Praise the Lord!
A: Hi, guys! I'm back, and ready to update twice as fast as I did before! Thanks to all of you guys for the reviews! I passed the 900th marker, I can't believe it! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thanks for the e-mails too, it's greatly appreciated, guys! I love getting e-mail, and I love talking to you guys over the Net, big thanks!
Kero: Konnichiwa, minna! How's everyone doing? Have all of you been good lately, huh?
Long silence...Kero: Alright, I take that as a yes! Okay, anyways, the last question to the last chapter was, Why did Sakura finally call Syaoran, Syaoran-kun (instead of Li-kun)', and Syaioran call Sakura, Sakura (instead of Kinomoto)'?
Kiyone: A lot of people got this right! *smiles* For the people who knew the anime version, it was during the episdoe where Sakura, Syaoran, Tomoyo, and Eriol all went to a teddy bear convention! Well as usual, Eriol stirred up some of his magic to cause Sakura and Syaoran to be stuck in an elevator. Weird things happen, and Sakura falls out of the elevator, causing Syaoran to realize that he's lost her forever, yelling, "SAKURA!" (He even hugs her too! Kawaii ne!). And when Sakura calls him later at his apartment, she asks him if she could call him, Syaoran-kun', because she believes they've become somewhat closer.
A: Alright, doomo, Kiyone-chan! For the manga version... I wasn't so sure when it was when Syaoran called Sakura by her first name. To be honest, I haven't gotten that far into the manga comic, I only have a few of the first ones ^^;;. But, I gave credit to those who answered for the manga. Maybe one day, I'll see who is right!
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A: Alrighty then. The song that is being featured here is called, Seasons, song by Hamisaki Ayumi! Round up your MP3 players, guys! Oh, and thanks, Miha (aka Mihoshi)! Thanks for introducing me to Ayumi and letting me hear some of her songs!
Disclaimer: I do not own Card Captor Sakura or any of its characters. Ai-Yung, Tian, and other characters belong to me. A Winged Angel is my story, and shouldn't be taken or copied without my permission. Seasons', sung and words written by, Ayumi Hamisaki doesn't belong to me either.
A Winged Angel
A CCS Fanfiction ( CLAMP)
Chapter Eighteen ~ Season of Love
by, azngurL
¤¤"... Say it again, just one more time," "But I've said it a hundred times already," "Just once more...Please?" "Alright...Let's get married, Sakura." ¤¤
In the hospital, they were all waiting. Waiting, anticipated, intrigued. They were experiencing many emotions that they never encountered in their lives, and it made them worry what was happening between Sakura and Syaoran.
"I hope they're okay...," Fanren whispered openly as she watched Sakura's lifeless body on the bed. "Xiaolang's been gone a while,"
Yelan looked at Fanren, then to the rest of her daughters. They weren't cheery or energetic, they were downtrodden and depressed. "My daughters... It'll be alright. Something good will happen, I just know it. Can't you feel it? It feels like... something's big is going to happen. Something that'll let Sakura's soul live in peace," She said.
"But how can you me so sure, Mother? Our Meimei is dying! If she died, then we're losing a part of ourselves!" Siefen exclaimed.
"Yeah, Xiaolang can't bring her to life, there's not way that can ever work!" Fuutie cried. "What can he do...? Nothing won't change...,"
They all became silent, but Ai-Yung stepped forward. "You mother's right," She spoke out as she saw all of their gazes come to hers. "Xiaolang.. He'll think of something. Just you wait."
¤¤Kotoshi mo hitotsu kisetsu ga megutte
Omoide ha mata tooku natta
Aimai datta yume to genjitsu no
Kyoukaisen ha koku natta(This year, another season has passed
Memories have become faded
The border between my vague dream and
reality has become blurred)
"It feels warm in here... Where are we?"
"Just...close your eyes. We'll make this, our last moment together, worthwhile... and memorable,"
Sakura closed her eyes and she could feel swaying cherry blossom petals flying through the air against her. She could smell the aroma of flowers in a field, and she could feel the light breeze sweeping against her skin. "Syaoran...," She whispered.
Syaoran held her hand and he too closed his eyes. He focused his thoughts and channelled his magical power. Then in a few moments, they were transported to a place where a road was. The pathway lined with cherry blossom trees, and around them were flowers of all kinds. An arch was above them, and he told Sakura, "Open your eyes," She did, and opened them.
She looked all around in astonishment. She was happy to see the beautiful place that they were in, but it seemed odd that he had brought her to this specific spot. "Syaoran...? Why are we here? It's so beautiful here, but...,"
He walked up to her and placed his hands on her shoulders. "I told you.. That we have to make our last moments with each other memorable, and something that'll last forever and ever," In a second, he was suddenly dressed in a black tuxedo, and she was dress in a beautiful white wedding dress.
Her eyes widened, and she saw all around that people started to appear. On one side were Syaoran's family, Yelan, Fuutie, Feimei, Fanren, and Siefen. And her friends all appeared there too—Tomoyo, Eriol, Meiling, and Ai-Yung. "Everyone's...! Oh my, Syaoran!" She turned to look at him, and he had a radiant smile.
Soredemo itsuka kimi ni hanashitaYume ni uso ha hitotsu mo nakatta
La La-i(Even so, the dream I once told you of
had not a single lie in it
La La-i)
He turned back to look at her. "There's a few more people we have to wait for, Sakura," He told her.
"Hoe?" She whispered to herself. "Who?" She asked.
He turned to look at the right pews, and there appeared Sakura's family—Touya, Fujitaka, and Nadeshiko. They were all there, all there waiting for her—Sakura—to finally be entwined in her destiny, and join them once she's through.
Her eyes lit up and her opened her mouth in a gasp. Tears welled up in her eyes and she looked at him with beautiful, tearful eyes. "Syaoran... How did you...?" She asked.
He smiled. "They wanted to be a part of this, it wouldn't be right if they weren't, right? Besides, I know.. Just look at you, you look so beautiful. Your eyes are sparkling, and you're just so happy. I can't do anything to alter your fate, so let us just be happy once more here,"
She smiled and said to him, "Of course," She tiptoed just to whisper in his ear, "Arigatou gozaimasu (thank you very much)," In her native language.
When she stepped down, he looked at her, at her eyes...at her smile. And he too, smiled. "You're welcome," He said.
They both turned and saw a priest magically come, and they both walked up to him. The priest smiled and he bowed his head, as he watched Sakura and Syaoran bow theirs. Then he started to say, "Dearly beloved... We are gathered here today..."
¤¤During the ceremony, the priest then said, "Since we cannot recite the vow of the rings, because of our current condition, Mr. Xiaolang, and Miss Sakura, I would just like you to say your own vows. After, I can bind you together,"
They both became silent, and the silently faced each other. As she slowly looked up at him, she smiled through her tears. "Syaoran...," She whispered to him.
"Yes...?" Syaoran asked.
Kyou ga totemo tanoshii toAsu mo kitto tanoshikute
Sonna hibi ga tsudzuite ku
Sou omotte ita ano koro(Today was fun, and tomorrow will surely be fun as well.
"These days will continue forever,"
Or so I thought at the time)
"I wanna thank you. Thank you for everything you have done. You done so much that I ... I never even knew that you loved me so much," She sighed to herself, then spoke again, "I wish I could live longer, just a little bit longer so that I can be with you and the baby—Where we can be happy together. ...Unfortunately, we can't. My life is over, and I nor you can alter it... right?
"Even when I do pass on, I'll still keep watch over you, I'll be your angel who can grant both you and Xiao-Meng the wings to fly to your dreams, like you did mine. When I first met you, I never knew what true Love truly was. But when I finally did met you, you gave me Love I never had before, Love that I can cherish forever and ever in my heart...
"Remember what I said before...? How I think I was destined to fall in love with you? Well.. I think it's true, I honestly think it's true. And now.. that you have given me so much, I'll promise to protect you and to watch over you and the baby... I'll still be in your heart, and your mind, and I'll help you with any ordeals... okay? Thank you so much, for helping me, and because of you...," Her tears had fallen and she shook them all off and said with a tearful smile, "I'm so happy that I fell in love with you, and I'll never know if there was anybody else better than you who gave me the Love that granted me wings... to fly. Thank you, Syaoran, I love you so much..."
Kurikaeshite ku mainichi ni sukoshiMonotarinasa wo kanji nagara(Throughout the endless days I felt as if something was missing)
He didn't know what to say. It was as if a lump had just appeared in his throat. He was nervous, very nervous of what to say. But this was his wedding, his magical wedding, and he wanted Sakura to know how much he loved her. Tears had formed in his eyes as fell, but he didn't allow them to fall. And instead, he said, "Sakura, you really love me...?"
"Of course I do...Why would I not...?" Sakura asked while her tears kept falling.
He smiled and whispered, "Will you always be in my heart... In my mind... Lingering in my soul...? Being a part of me...? Will you always love me...?"
"Of course I will..."
He took her hand and said, "Sakura, you're the most amazing person I've ever met, the kindest, nicest, prettiest... I couldn't have asked for more. I promise to take care of Xiao Chun-Meng, I promise to raise her in the way I know you want her raised. ...I promise... To always love you until the end of time...," He paused for a moment, then said, "No... until forever," He gazed into her eyes, so tearful, yet so cheery. "I don't want you to leave me, to leave my side. I want you to stay with me until we both die, until we're both old to watch Chun-Meng have her own family. Wouldn't that be great if such a thing good happen?
"But... I know.. we can't, it isn't possible," He winced at the thought. "But.. I'll always be yours, be your soulmate, be your love. I would never ever abandon you at thought or at heart, and I'll always love you," He kissed her hand. "Wo ai ne, Sakura (I love you, Sakura)... always... forever...,"
The priest acknowledged the two and bowed his head slightly. "By the power invested in me... I now announce both of you—Mister Li Xiaolang, and you, Miss Kinomoto Sakura—man and wife, soulmates forever. In your hearts, in your minds, will the other's soul still linger, and where both of your Love will be forever radiant," He looked at Syaoran. "You may kiss.. Your bride."
Fushizen na jidai no sei da yo toSakimawari shite akiramete ita
La La-i(I blamed it on these unnatural times,
and just gave up
La La-i)
They looked at each other, and he pulled her to her, and kissed her. And as they broke away, she whispered to him, "Syaoran, even when I'm gone... I will always... always...," She couldn't bear it anymore and her head rested against his shoulder where she started to cry. "I will always love you.. Syaoran... There will never a day when I will stop this... my feelings... never... Syaoran, I don't wanna lose you...But I gotta... I gotta..."
He kept silent at her, and with the pressure building inside of him, he bent his head against her hair. "Sakura, you said it yourself... I'll move on, and so will you. We'll still love each other, but we won't forget. That's how it should be... right? That's how our destiny was planned out... right...?" His voice was shaking from the pressure of despair building inside of him. He held her shoulder, and he was trembling. "That's how fate is... right?" He asked.
Kyou ga totemo kanashikuteAsu moshimo naite ite mo
Sonna hibi ga atta ne to
Wareaeru hi ga kuru darou(Today was very sad,
and even if I cry tomorrow,
Someday the time will come that I can laugh
And remember the time we had together)
"I... guess...," Sakura whispered to him as she let her tears fall even more into his shoulder. But as they broke away slowly, she said to him, "Never forget me. Never forget me, Syaoran. Don't forget our Love," She shook her head very slowly. "Will you always remember me, Syaoran...?"
He took her back into his arms and cried, "Of course, of course...!" And they hugged each other, and lingered in each other's warmth, never wanting to let go.
Then, everyone started to clap. Yelan, Fuutie, Feimei, Fanren, and Siefen, started to clap. Touya, Fujitaka, and Nadeshiko began to clap. And Tomoyo, Eriol, Meiling, and Ai-Yung started to clap as well. Everyone they loved, they were there, and they applauded for Sakura and Syaoran—And their love which would last forever.
Ikudo meguri meguri yukukagari aru toki no naka ni
bokura ha ima ikite ite
Soshite nani wo mutsukeru darou?(How much time must pass by,
In this finite existence of ours?
We'll live in the now,
And what will we find?)
A: *sniff* One more chapter to go... A sequel? Probably there will be... But thanks guys, I owe you a big thanks! Here's the preview for the final chapter, A Winged Angel
preview from the next chapter, A Winged Angel
"Oh, Papa, by the way...," Xiao Chun-Meng started as she reached into her pocket. "Some pretty lady came by today and gave this to Ah Lin to give to you. I dunno what it is, but I think it's important. I took it from Ah Lin when she wasn't looking." She continued.
Syaoran laughed and Chun-Meng handed him a small, palm-sized box. He opened it, and in it was a necklace—A sapphire necklace. His eyes widened. "What...?"
¤¤The last and final question to A Winged Angel is, What did Syaoran do when Yukito had told Sakura that he didn't love her? (hint: During the scene where they were sitting on the swings together in the park!)
This may be tricky... But, I know you guys are smart! Please review!
~ azngurL
