The Right Kind of Wrong
Epilogue
Disclaimer:
By the epilogue I'm running out of disclaimer ideas so here goes; CCS isn't mine.
Author's Notes:
Well this fanfic has been around since February and it's already May, can you
believe it? I'm kind of happy that I was able to actually continue and follow
through with this and even happier that I truly enjoyed writing it. Of course I
didn't do it alone, thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed and read my
story, if I could give you guys the world I would. Anyway, I hope you all liked
it and will continue to read my other stories *cough* Of Lions and Dragons and
Hanging by Moment* cough* ^_^* Anyway this is the Epilogue; the final
installment of The Right Kind of Wrong…
Epilogue
"Ah! Sakura-chan, it's perfect!" Tomoyo's violet eyes sparkled with enthusiasm and she clapped her hands for emphasis.
Sakura spun around three times, studying herself three different ways in the three-plated glass mirror. "Hontou?"
Chiharu skipped up to her
friends, holding out a soft pearl necklace and putting it into Sakura's open
palm; the jade-eyed teen looking down perplexedly to it. "Nani?"
Curly ponytails bouncing, Chiharu shook her head and gently chided Sakura.
"Mou, Sakura-chan don't you know anything about weddings?"
Sakura blushed and shook her head, "Well it's not like I've ever been married before and…"
"Sakura-chan, Sakura-chan," Chiharu reproached softly, "This pearl necklace was my grandmother's, I want you to have it for your wedding."
"No! I can't accept this, please…" Sakura gently put the necklace back into her friends open palm, Chiharu smiling as she shook her head. "No, I want you to have it, this is something old."
Sakura blinked unsure of the meaning behind Chiharu's words. "Something old?"
Tomoyo giggled behind her hand, "Sakura-chan have you never heard the saying before?"
"What saying?"
Naoko lay flat on her stomach
on the floor and giggled quietly. "When you get married, you accept something
old…something new…" Reaching her hands behind the bureau beside her, she
extracted a parcel, wrapped in gold paper and pink ribbon, holding it out to
Sakura. The young woman took it reluctantly and produced a small bouquet of
pastel pink cherry blossoms, instantly filling the room with their soft
fragrance.
"Something borrowed…" Tomoyo whispered
softly as she placed a silk rose in Sakura's honey locks, giving it a final
adjustment before sitting back down to the floor.
"And let's not forget something blue!" Rika quipped as she laid a pale blue silk ribbon in front of the mirror.
Sakura looked to the items her friends had given her, a small tear trailing down her cheek. "Minna…I wish I could say more demo…" She sighed and smiled. "All I can say is arigatou…"
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The Next Day…The Wedding Day
It couldn't have been a more perfect place for the wedding. Held in a small church in the countryside it was elegant and faultless, not so much that it was extravagant but just right for the couple soon to be blessed within its walls. White paneling ran around the perimeter of the room, soft candlelight illuminating the walls. The altar itself was placed at the head of the church; when one gazed up, they could behold the sun streaming through the graceful window. Each pew was in perfect alignment already seated with guests eager to witness the young fiancés' marriage.
"Oi Li…Li…earth to Li!" Takashi waved his hands in front of Syaoran's face, the ocher-eyed young man snapping back to reality and shaking his head.
"Gomen ne…"
Takashi ran a hand through his short black hair and leaned an elbow on the railing beside him. "What's wrong with you? I've NEVER seen you this nervous before."
Syaoran mock glared at Takashi and punched his arm without remorse, causing the dark eyed teen to rub it tenderly. "Mou, Li what was that for?"
"The best man isn't supposed to ask questions." Syaoran stated simply, his arms then playing nervously with the collar of his tux. "It's just that…knowing that I'll be able to spend the rest of my life with her…it's almost too good to be true. I'm afraid it's the most wonderful dream I've ever had, and soon I'll wake up and it will all end…"
Takashi smirked as wedding music began to drift from the baby grand piano and the immaculate church doors slowly creaked open. "Iie Li, it's real very real." He laughed and pointed his finger to the doors. "And here comes your dream come true now."
Syaoran tensed; barely noticing Sakura's bridesmaids sashay down the aisle, only waiting…waiting for her. And then there she was, gliding down the aisle towards him and only him; to be with him forever. He beheld her with a gasp in his throat, his cheeks becoming a light shade of pink, matching the bouquet of cherry blossoms Sakura held in her graceful hands. Her pearly white wedding gown dropped off her shoulders, the sleeves ending in small puffs by her elbows. Hugging her upper body, the gown blossomed out at the bottom, little white heels peaking out every now and then from the train. A sheer white veil hid her face and her deepening blush as she beheld her handsome fiancé waiting for her at the end of the aisle. (AN: I know Fujitaka would walk her down the aisle but I'm changing some of the normal wedding rituals, ok? Good…) Her soft honey tresses were slightly curled at the ends and the silk rose was placed on her veil, the blue ribbon trailing around it. Sakura finally stopped directly in front of Syaoran, all his nervousness receding as she smiled gently up at him through the thin veil. Tenderly reaching out his hands, he pushed back the veil, fully revealing his angel to him; a look of pure love and adoration on his attractive features. A kind gentle voice broke their gaze and both teens turned to the kindly priest (??? I really don't know what religion or anything S+S are and their customs so I'm sorry if I offended anyone) standing in front of them. Soon he began.
"Family, Friends… We are gathered here today to witness the union of two young people…very much in love. To bring together Li Syaoran and Kinomoto Sakura in holy matrimony." (AN: I am totally winging this thing because I know even less then Sakura does about weddings!) Both turned to look at each other, exchanging loving glances as they did so. Seated in the pews, Fujitaka smiled tenderly, happy that his daughter had found someone she truly loved. Li Yelan also sported a similar smile, pleased that her stoic and stern son had shown his true heart through the love of this young woman. Four young women in their mid-twenties clamped hands over each other's mouths to keep the 'kawaii' from radiating around the church as they enthusiastically watched their Little Brother about to be married. Seated next to Fujitaka, Kinomoto Touya clenched his fists, a vein popping on the side of his head, not quite ready to give up his Little Sister.
The priest then looked to Syaoran as he and his angel faced one another. "Do you Li Syaoran; take Kinomoto Sakura to be your wife…to love her and cherish her in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
Syaoran nodded, his tawny eyes gazing lovingly into Sakura's. "Hai, and even longer."
"And do you, Kinomoto Sakura take Li Syaoran to be your husband…to love him and cherish him in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
Sakura smile tenderly, tracing her love's features with her emerald eyes. "Hai, forever and ever."
Tomoyo appeared behind Sakura and placed a golden wedding ring in her palm, Takashi doing the same to Syaoran. Tenderly, Syaoran took Sakura's delicate hand in his, slipping the pure gold band over her finger, kissing it as he did so. Sakura blushed and gently slipped the ring around Syaoran's finger, pressing her lips to his palm. The priest smiled at the affection the young couple showed for one another and turned to the audience. "If anyone believes that they should not be bonded in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Touya opened his mouth but shut it quickly as he noticed the rebuking glance his father gave him, one of those don't-even-think-about-it looks. Hearing no objections the priest sighed and blessed the two. "I now pronounce you husband and wife…you may kiss the bride."
Syaoran smiled and whispered gently so that only Sakura could hear him. "My favorite part…" She smiled and brought her hands up around his neck pulling his face down to hers, his hands finding their way to her back, pressing her close to him. Their lips brushed once, sensually teasing each other before they met in a loving kiss, lasting for what seemed like an eternity. Time suddenly stopped for the young couple, the only thing they perceived was the smell, feel, touch and taste of the other, completely enamored with each other. And in that instant they felt it; they were soul mates. No one else in the world would ever make them feel this way. They were destined to be in love…forever.
~*Fin*~
Tee hee! Fooled you!
Sniff that's the end…or matte is it? Keep reading for Epilogue 2 what happens after the wedding!
