Chap. 12 "Final farewell to my beloved…"
Author's note: Thanks to all those who keep on reviewing it gives me the power to write. I'm getting major writers block and I hate it, I really do. Don't you just hate it when you sit there and your mind it is like a total blank? That's what's been happening to me but I'm trying to keep on writing. Ne ways I think that I only have about three chapters left for this story. I hope you enjoy…
"Jin Tao…" Sakura spoke her voice quivering as she backed up.
"In the flesh" he said as he ran the knife through her.
"Aaaaahhh" Sakura screamed jumping out of her sleep, her face covered with sweat as her tears streamed down her face. She noticed that she was in her father's room just like the dream; her attention was drawn to the door when it burst open revealing…
"Sakura? Sweetie are you ok," Fujitaka asked rushing over to his trembling daughter drawing her into a hug.
"Had a dream…Jin Tao…ki. Killed…Syaoran…Where's Syaoran?" Sakura asked trembling in her fathers arm.
"It's ok, he went out for me" Fujitaka answered hushing her sobs.
"I called him, he's on his way" Yelen said at the door, in truth Syaoran and Eriol were finalizing everything for Touya's burial on Sunday, And Tomoyo had taken the girls out for awhile. Everyone was back in town for the funeral. Fujitaka waved Yelen and told her to sit on the other side opposite of Sakura.
"Sakura honey let me go make you something to eat" Fujitaka whispered to her, she nodded and let go. He got up and left the two girls together,
"Come rest your head on my lap" Yelen said motherly, Sakura smiled and did as she was told. She felt so at piece on her lap 'this must be what it feel like to have a mother' Sakura thought as Yelen ran her hand through her hair. "I'm glad that your awake, you have been asleep for five days. Syaoran woke up two days ago, he's been worried sick"
"I'm sorry that I had everyone worried" Sakura said softly.
"No worries my child, we're are just glad that you are fine, maybe now my son can loosen up. We had to kick him out of this room to get sun" Yelen said smiling unknown that they were being watched.
"My poor Little Wolf, thank you. I have never had a motherly figure to confide in except my friends" Sakura said smiling.
"Your like a daughter to me, feel free to talk to me about anything whenever" Yelen stated brushing Sakura bangs out of her eyes. The person who were at the door, left the two together. A few minutes later Fujitaka came in with her breakfast.
"Hmmm…smells delicious otou-san" Sakura said sitting up. She had to get back in bed to eat.
"Your father is a wonderful cook" Yelen commented looking out window.
"He is, I don't know if it's because I haven't eaten in a while but I have a cravens for pineapple. In fact I can taste it" Sakura said finishing up when the door open.
"Here let me take that for you" Yelen said taking the tray seeing who the visitor was.
"Arigato" Sakura said smiling as she run her hand through her tangled locks.
"It's about you woke up" Syaoran said walking sitting next to her. "I'm glad your awake my cherry blossom"
"I'm just happy that you're safe and here with me," Sakura said hugging him. "Your so much stronger" she added feeling his amazingly powerful aura.
"I know but I don't know how it happened. Eriol said that I pushed my self to a higher state when you were in danger" he added kissing her head.
"Ai shiteru" Sakura whispered looking him in the eyes.
"I love you too" Syaoran replied giving her a soft kiss on the lips. When they parted Sakura rested her head on his shoulder.
"Syaoran?"
"Hmmm…" he answered looking down at her.
"When are we going to tell everyone?" Sakura asked slowly.
"After the wedding but I think that Eriol, Tomoyo, Yukito and our parents all ready know but they haven't said anything yet" Syaoran answered smiling.
"Are…you happy?"
"I can't believe your asking me that, I'm more then happy. I can't explain what I feel," Syaoran answered.
"Great, because I can taste the watermelon and pineapple that you were eating and I want some" Sakura stated.
"Yeah, I just had the sudden urge for it on the way. Why don't you go shower while I get you some" Syaoran said chuckling lightly.
"Yeah ok" Sakura said when Syaoran lifted her up in his arms and started towards her room.
"When are we going to tell her about the funeral?" Eriol asked Fujitaka who was sitting across from him.
"When she is better, she has just woken up" Fujitaka answered sadly, they were finally going to bury the body of his only son. Syaoran came into the room smiling and blushing at what Sakura had said.
"Is Sakura feeling better?" Yukito asked smiling as he bites into a muffin.
"Yeah she's showering" Syaoran said taking out the rest of the watermelon and pineapple.
"Haven't you had enough of that?" Yukito asked
"It's not for me, Sakura wants it" Syaoran answered taking his last chocolate bar out of the fridge and put it in his pocket then placed a slice pine apple in his mouth (I'm eating pineapple right now).
"It's seems that you're the one eating it" Yelen commented watching Syaoran eat another slice, he stopped and smiled sheepishly.
"Yes give them here before you eat all" Sakura said standing at the entrance, she then went over to him and took the plate, she sat beside Yelen as she started to eat them. "Hmmm these are so sweet" Sakura commented eating.
"Aren't they" Syaoran said smiling sitting across from her.
"Otou-san when is nii-chan coming home?" Sakura asked shocking everyone. "Is something wrong?" Sakura said feeling all eyes on her.
"What do you mean?" Yukito asked looking at her.
"What do you remember?" Eriol asked eyeing her.
"Well Touya and Fasmine went home and Sabria is by her grandmother and the hole Jin su thing. Why is something wrong" Sakura asked nervously.
"Fujitaka I think you should explain to her, it seems that she has blocked it out" Eriol stated signaling the others to leave.
"Syaoran don't go" Sakura begged grasping his arm.
"It's all right Syaoran stay" Fujitaka said, he nodded and stood behind Sakura resting his arms her shoulder.
"Sakura you remember Jin Tao and Mononoke?" Fujitaka asked, it hurt him so much reminding her of it but he had to. She nodded yes before he continued. "Fasmine and Sabria were both shadows of Mononoke and Touya…well Touya was a victim of their evil doings. His funeral is on Sunday that's why Syaoran and Yukito wasn't here when you woke up, they were finalizing everything," he concluded holding his tears back.
"No Touya can't be gone," Sakura said sobbing. "Syaoran?" she cried looking up at him but he two had sadness in his eyes.
"I'm sorry Sakura" Syaoran whispered feeling helpless; this was pain he couldn't protect her from.
"Touya" Sakura choked out hugging her dad, she started to get flashbacks of her crashing and the phone call at Eriol's house, rushing to the hospital and Touya's final words.
"It's ok my child he's in a better place. He's with your mother watching over us," Fujitaka said soothingly rubbing her back.
"I know but I would rather him here" Sakura whispered looking at her dad as they wiped each other's tears away.
"We all do" Fujitaka stated smiling slightly. Sakura smiled slightly feeling Syaoran's hand squeezing her shoulder reassuringly. She leaned onto his chest on sighed deeply taking in what she had just been told. Syaoran could feel the sadness radiating from her aura. Fujitaka smiled faintly at her before he turned and left leaving the two together, there was only so much that he could do.
"We defeated one of the biggest evils in the world, almost lost each other, get great news but with the good comes the bad. Why did I have to lose Touya? You know if I had told you earlier about the dreams or what had happened maybe he wouldn't have dead" Sakura said feeling terribly guilty. She slowly dropped herself to the floor bringing Syaoran with her; she hid her face in his chest and cried her heart out gripping his shirt.
"Shhh…everything will be all right, it might not seem that way but it will" Syaoran whispered soothingly to her trying to hush her sobs. They stayed sitting on the floor for while Syaoran rocking her back on forth until her sobs became sniffles and finally stopped. "Feeling better"
"Yeah I'll be ok soon," Sakura answered slowly.
"Feeling ok enough to finish your fruits?" Syaoran asked looking at her.
"Yeah but I also want the chocolate bar you have in your pocket" Sakura stated reaching for it.
"How'd you? Never mind" Syaoran said wondering how she knew but it wouldn't help because he had lost it. He reached for the plate and they sat their on the floor eating it, when they were finished Sakura reached into his pocket and took out the chocolate and unwrapped it taking a bite.
"Want some?" Sakura asked putting it at his mouth, Syaoran responded by taking a bite.
"Arigato" Syaoran said softly savoring the sweet taste, he sat on the floor with her sitting on him even though they had finished eating the chocolate bar. He looked down to see that Sakura had fallen asleep; he picked her up and headed towards her room.
"Is Sakura awake yet?" Tomoyo asked when she and the Li sisters came back.
"Yeah she was awake but is sleeping now, Syaoran just brought her up" Yukito answered looking at them as they took a seat in the living room.
"Oh, I got her a dress for tomorrow and a hat cause it's suppose to be hot. I'll come by in the morning," Tomoyo said resting the bag on the table.
"Hai and arigato Tomoyo" Fujitaka said giving her a hug before she left. He sat in the chair sighing, he all ready lost his son and now he would loss his daughter in a few weeks. "We'll leave on Tuesday," he added looking at Yelen who was sitting across from him.
"Yes if that is what you wish" Yelen answered looking at the man before her, the only man that she had connected with except husband. "Will you reconsider staying in Hong Kong with us?" she asked again.
"No I want to but this is my home, where I was born and where my wife and only son is buried. But I will visit and I know that all of you will too" Fujitaka answered smiling slightly.
Sakura was in bed sleeping with Syaoran sitting on the edge watching her. He softly brushed her hair off her face making her sigh with content.
"I might not be able to protect you from the pain of losing Touya but I will protect you from everything else…
1 It's so hard… to lose the one you love…
To finally have to say good bye…hmmm
You try to be strong…but the pain keeps holding on…
And all that you can do… is cry…
On a hill in the Tomoeda cemetery on a hill, the wind carried the voice of the priest afar. Everyone stood around listening to the truthful but agonizing words. In the front there was a row of chairs where Sakura, her father, Sonomi and Yelen sat. Syaoran stood behind Sakura squeezing her hand to make her know that he was there. She left her tears fall freely not bothering to wipe them away as she looked at his white casket.
Deep within your heart you know it's time to move on…
When the fairy tale that you once knew is gone…
"He was a loved son, brother and friend to all…" the priest stated gesturing them to come and say their final good-bye.
When the last teardrop falls…
I'll still be holding on…to all of our memories…
And all of what used to be…
"I'll miss you my son but I know that you are in a better place," Fujitaka stated resting a single red rose on his casket.
When the last teardrop falls…I will be stand tall…
And know that you're here with me…
In my heart…
"Touya I love you, I'm gonna miss…you calling me Kaijuu. What I would give to hear you call me that again…I'm sorry" Sakura said breaking out in tears, if it wasn't for Syaoran she would have fallen to the ground. Her trembling hand placed a red rose on his casket; she bent down and gave it a soft kiss.
When the last teardrop falls…
Hmmm oh yeah…
"Even though we didn't get along, I still looked up to you. We had the same goal, to protect Sakura and I will continue to do that for the both of us. I'll miss our glaring match" Syaoran said softly, even though he and Touya acted like they didn't understand each other, they did deep down.
So now we're alone…and life keeps moving on
But my destinations still unknown…oh yeah
Yukito was up next followed by Sonomi, Tomoyo and the others. A lot of his friends came and even Nakuru broke down in tears saying far well to the guy she always bugged.
If there was just one wish I could be granted here to night…
It would be here to have you right back by my side…
"May you rest in peace" the priest concluded as the man lowered his casket into the hole. Sakura took one last look at it before turning her head away; she just couldn't bring herself to look at her only brother being lowered into his final resting place. Syaoran wrapped his arms round her as if to protect her from all pain as he watch them cover the hole. People had all ready started to leave heading for their cars but not before saying comforting words to Fujitaka and shaking his hand.
1.1 When the last teardrop falls…
I will still be holding on…to all of our memories…
And all of what used to be…
Fujitaka took one last looked at his sons resting place then his wife's right beside it before he turned away and walked down the hill with the others. Syaoran and Sakura were the only ones standing there; he would wait until she was ready to leave.
1.2 When the last teardrop falls…
I will stand tall…and know that you're here me…
In my heart…
"I love you Touya…" Sakura said smiling faintly through her tears before she and Syaoran walked away a single tear fell to the ground.
When the last tears drop falls…..
Everyone got in their car or whom they came with and one by one pulled off towards the exit. Syaoran and Sakura were in his new black Escalade since as his navigator was pretty banged up he sold it.
"Syaoran I don't want to go home yet" Sakura said softly looking out the window as the head stones.
"Where do you want to go?" Syaoran asked looking at her.
"Can we just drive around for a while" Sakura replied smiling slightly.
"Sure" Syaoran said taking her hand, he turned in the opposite direction of everyone else. He drove towards the beach, Sakura took in the scenery as they drove on a road where the sea was visible, not one word was spoken between the two but no words were needed. They didn't realize how long they had been driving for until they needed to buy gas. Syaoran pulled into the nearest gas station unfortunately he had to go inside to pay leaving Sakura by herself.
"Why you sad?" a little boy with black hair and eyes asked looking at Sakura with laughing eyes.
"My brother went away," Sakura answered looking at the little boy.
"Don't worry, when my daddy went away my mommy told me that if I miss him just think about all the fun we had together. And that makes me feel better" the boy said smiling at Sakura, Sakura couldn't help but smile back, he looked so much like Touya.
"I'll do that," Sakura said smiling a true smile.
"Good, bye" he said before running off. Syaoran came back he saw a change in Sakura's attitude, even though she hadn't said anything he could feel it.
"Better?" Syaoran asked starting the ignition.
"Yeah better" Sakura answered resting back in the seat, her brother wasn't dead as long as she remembered him, he would always be alive.
"Better enough to want this" Syaoran asked showing her the chocolate bar, Sakura grabbed it and quickly unwrapped it. "I take that as a yes" he added watching her eat it before pulling off towards the house.
"I feel better, I have mourned his death. I know that there is nothing I can do except keep his memories alive in my heart" Sakura stated giving Syaoran a bite.
"Yeah," Syaoran said when Sakura reached for his hand and placed it on her belly. "Still flat as ever"
"Not for long" Sakura said giggling when they pulled into the driveway, Fujitaka had saved them a space to park; the front of the house looked let a car lot.
"Sakura" Tomoyo exclaimed hugging her friend when they walked into the room. Everyone was scattered throughout the house and some outside. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine. How's otou-san?" Sakura asked looking for him.
"He's fine. He, mother and Yelen are somewhere talking, they understand what the other is feeling" Tomoyo answered. "I still can't believe your leaving Tuesday"
"Don't worry we'll keep in touch" Sakura assured as they walked outside. The guys were on one side talking and the girls on the other with the Li sisters.
"Sakura, Tomoyo your just in time. Chiharu here is getting some good advice from Fanfren" Naoko said giggling.
"Like what?" Tomoyo asked dishing out her camera.
"Well I was giving her a list of the advantages of being pregnant. For instance you can get your husband to buy you any kind of food at any hour, your practically free to eat whatever you want" Fanfren stated. "I call that easy black mailing" she added making all of them giggle.
"I can't wait until little brother and Ying Fa have children, they'll be so Kawaii" Fiemie squealed making Sakura blush.
"I can't wait to until the wedding, Tomoyo suggested that we give you a bridal shower but we're too late. That's why we're all gonna buy you a gift and give it to you before you guys leave, Takashi and I will be there two days before the wedding " Chiharu said.
"You guys don't have to" Sakura commented
"No we have to besides Syaoran will definitely get a nose bleed on your wedding night" Tomoyo replied smiling evilly.
"I don't think that will happen" Sakura spoke getting a weird looks from her friends 'he didn't on prom night' she thought. "I mean he's soo strong and all" she added.
"Yeah right" Rika said smiling.
"I'll be back," Sakura said seeing Syaoran sitting by himself beside their garden. She got up and walked over him.
"Hey why are you all by yourself?" Sakura asked looking down at him.
"You know I don't like crowds" Syaoran replied making her sit on him. "How are you fairing?" he asked inhaling scent.
"I'm good and will get better" Sakura said looking up at him.
"Good" Syaoran said before giving her a soft kiss on the lips…
Author's note: I hope that ya'll like this chapter and I only have few more to go thank goodness. I hope that there are no mistakes I just hate reading it over. Please review and tell me what ya'll think. Ja Ne…
Author's note: Thanks to all those who keep on reviewing it gives me the power to write. I'm getting major writers block and I hate it, I really do. Don't you just hate it when you sit there and your mind it is like a total blank? That's what's been happening to me but I'm trying to keep on writing. Ne ways I think that I only have about three chapters left for this story. I hope you enjoy…
"Jin Tao…" Sakura spoke her voice quivering as she backed up.
"In the flesh" he said as he ran the knife through her.
"Aaaaahhh" Sakura screamed jumping out of her sleep, her face covered with sweat as her tears streamed down her face. She noticed that she was in her father's room just like the dream; her attention was drawn to the door when it burst open revealing…
"Sakura? Sweetie are you ok," Fujitaka asked rushing over to his trembling daughter drawing her into a hug.
"Had a dream…Jin Tao…ki. Killed…Syaoran…Where's Syaoran?" Sakura asked trembling in her fathers arm.
"It's ok, he went out for me" Fujitaka answered hushing her sobs.
"I called him, he's on his way" Yelen said at the door, in truth Syaoran and Eriol were finalizing everything for Touya's burial on Sunday, And Tomoyo had taken the girls out for awhile. Everyone was back in town for the funeral. Fujitaka waved Yelen and told her to sit on the other side opposite of Sakura.
"Sakura honey let me go make you something to eat" Fujitaka whispered to her, she nodded and let go. He got up and left the two girls together,
"Come rest your head on my lap" Yelen said motherly, Sakura smiled and did as she was told. She felt so at piece on her lap 'this must be what it feel like to have a mother' Sakura thought as Yelen ran her hand through her hair. "I'm glad that your awake, you have been asleep for five days. Syaoran woke up two days ago, he's been worried sick"
"I'm sorry that I had everyone worried" Sakura said softly.
"No worries my child, we're are just glad that you are fine, maybe now my son can loosen up. We had to kick him out of this room to get sun" Yelen said smiling unknown that they were being watched.
"My poor Little Wolf, thank you. I have never had a motherly figure to confide in except my friends" Sakura said smiling.
"Your like a daughter to me, feel free to talk to me about anything whenever" Yelen stated brushing Sakura bangs out of her eyes. The person who were at the door, left the two together. A few minutes later Fujitaka came in with her breakfast.
"Hmmm…smells delicious otou-san" Sakura said sitting up. She had to get back in bed to eat.
"Your father is a wonderful cook" Yelen commented looking out window.
"He is, I don't know if it's because I haven't eaten in a while but I have a cravens for pineapple. In fact I can taste it" Sakura said finishing up when the door open.
"Here let me take that for you" Yelen said taking the tray seeing who the visitor was.
"Arigato" Sakura said smiling as she run her hand through her tangled locks.
"It's about you woke up" Syaoran said walking sitting next to her. "I'm glad your awake my cherry blossom"
"I'm just happy that you're safe and here with me," Sakura said hugging him. "Your so much stronger" she added feeling his amazingly powerful aura.
"I know but I don't know how it happened. Eriol said that I pushed my self to a higher state when you were in danger" he added kissing her head.
"Ai shiteru" Sakura whispered looking him in the eyes.
"I love you too" Syaoran replied giving her a soft kiss on the lips. When they parted Sakura rested her head on his shoulder.
"Syaoran?"
"Hmmm…" he answered looking down at her.
"When are we going to tell everyone?" Sakura asked slowly.
"After the wedding but I think that Eriol, Tomoyo, Yukito and our parents all ready know but they haven't said anything yet" Syaoran answered smiling.
"Are…you happy?"
"I can't believe your asking me that, I'm more then happy. I can't explain what I feel," Syaoran answered.
"Great, because I can taste the watermelon and pineapple that you were eating and I want some" Sakura stated.
"Yeah, I just had the sudden urge for it on the way. Why don't you go shower while I get you some" Syaoran said chuckling lightly.
"Yeah ok" Sakura said when Syaoran lifted her up in his arms and started towards her room.
"When are we going to tell her about the funeral?" Eriol asked Fujitaka who was sitting across from him.
"When she is better, she has just woken up" Fujitaka answered sadly, they were finally going to bury the body of his only son. Syaoran came into the room smiling and blushing at what Sakura had said.
"Is Sakura feeling better?" Yukito asked smiling as he bites into a muffin.
"Yeah she's showering" Syaoran said taking out the rest of the watermelon and pineapple.
"Haven't you had enough of that?" Yukito asked
"It's not for me, Sakura wants it" Syaoran answered taking his last chocolate bar out of the fridge and put it in his pocket then placed a slice pine apple in his mouth (I'm eating pineapple right now).
"It's seems that you're the one eating it" Yelen commented watching Syaoran eat another slice, he stopped and smiled sheepishly.
"Yes give them here before you eat all" Sakura said standing at the entrance, she then went over to him and took the plate, she sat beside Yelen as she started to eat them. "Hmmm these are so sweet" Sakura commented eating.
"Aren't they" Syaoran said smiling sitting across from her.
"Otou-san when is nii-chan coming home?" Sakura asked shocking everyone. "Is something wrong?" Sakura said feeling all eyes on her.
"What do you mean?" Yukito asked looking at her.
"What do you remember?" Eriol asked eyeing her.
"Well Touya and Fasmine went home and Sabria is by her grandmother and the hole Jin su thing. Why is something wrong" Sakura asked nervously.
"Fujitaka I think you should explain to her, it seems that she has blocked it out" Eriol stated signaling the others to leave.
"Syaoran don't go" Sakura begged grasping his arm.
"It's all right Syaoran stay" Fujitaka said, he nodded and stood behind Sakura resting his arms her shoulder.
"Sakura you remember Jin Tao and Mononoke?" Fujitaka asked, it hurt him so much reminding her of it but he had to. She nodded yes before he continued. "Fasmine and Sabria were both shadows of Mononoke and Touya…well Touya was a victim of their evil doings. His funeral is on Sunday that's why Syaoran and Yukito wasn't here when you woke up, they were finalizing everything," he concluded holding his tears back.
"No Touya can't be gone," Sakura said sobbing. "Syaoran?" she cried looking up at him but he two had sadness in his eyes.
"I'm sorry Sakura" Syaoran whispered feeling helpless; this was pain he couldn't protect her from.
"Touya" Sakura choked out hugging her dad, she started to get flashbacks of her crashing and the phone call at Eriol's house, rushing to the hospital and Touya's final words.
"It's ok my child he's in a better place. He's with your mother watching over us," Fujitaka said soothingly rubbing her back.
"I know but I would rather him here" Sakura whispered looking at her dad as they wiped each other's tears away.
"We all do" Fujitaka stated smiling slightly. Sakura smiled slightly feeling Syaoran's hand squeezing her shoulder reassuringly. She leaned onto his chest on sighed deeply taking in what she had just been told. Syaoran could feel the sadness radiating from her aura. Fujitaka smiled faintly at her before he turned and left leaving the two together, there was only so much that he could do.
"We defeated one of the biggest evils in the world, almost lost each other, get great news but with the good comes the bad. Why did I have to lose Touya? You know if I had told you earlier about the dreams or what had happened maybe he wouldn't have dead" Sakura said feeling terribly guilty. She slowly dropped herself to the floor bringing Syaoran with her; she hid her face in his chest and cried her heart out gripping his shirt.
"Shhh…everything will be all right, it might not seem that way but it will" Syaoran whispered soothingly to her trying to hush her sobs. They stayed sitting on the floor for while Syaoran rocking her back on forth until her sobs became sniffles and finally stopped. "Feeling better"
"Yeah I'll be ok soon," Sakura answered slowly.
"Feeling ok enough to finish your fruits?" Syaoran asked looking at her.
"Yeah but I also want the chocolate bar you have in your pocket" Sakura stated reaching for it.
"How'd you? Never mind" Syaoran said wondering how she knew but it wouldn't help because he had lost it. He reached for the plate and they sat their on the floor eating it, when they were finished Sakura reached into his pocket and took out the chocolate and unwrapped it taking a bite.
"Want some?" Sakura asked putting it at his mouth, Syaoran responded by taking a bite.
"Arigato" Syaoran said softly savoring the sweet taste, he sat on the floor with her sitting on him even though they had finished eating the chocolate bar. He looked down to see that Sakura had fallen asleep; he picked her up and headed towards her room.
"Is Sakura awake yet?" Tomoyo asked when she and the Li sisters came back.
"Yeah she was awake but is sleeping now, Syaoran just brought her up" Yukito answered looking at them as they took a seat in the living room.
"Oh, I got her a dress for tomorrow and a hat cause it's suppose to be hot. I'll come by in the morning," Tomoyo said resting the bag on the table.
"Hai and arigato Tomoyo" Fujitaka said giving her a hug before she left. He sat in the chair sighing, he all ready lost his son and now he would loss his daughter in a few weeks. "We'll leave on Tuesday," he added looking at Yelen who was sitting across from him.
"Yes if that is what you wish" Yelen answered looking at the man before her, the only man that she had connected with except husband. "Will you reconsider staying in Hong Kong with us?" she asked again.
"No I want to but this is my home, where I was born and where my wife and only son is buried. But I will visit and I know that all of you will too" Fujitaka answered smiling slightly.
Sakura was in bed sleeping with Syaoran sitting on the edge watching her. He softly brushed her hair off her face making her sigh with content.
"I might not be able to protect you from the pain of losing Touya but I will protect you from everything else…
1 It's so hard… to lose the one you love…
To finally have to say good bye…hmmm
You try to be strong…but the pain keeps holding on…
And all that you can do… is cry…
On a hill in the Tomoeda cemetery on a hill, the wind carried the voice of the priest afar. Everyone stood around listening to the truthful but agonizing words. In the front there was a row of chairs where Sakura, her father, Sonomi and Yelen sat. Syaoran stood behind Sakura squeezing her hand to make her know that he was there. She left her tears fall freely not bothering to wipe them away as she looked at his white casket.
Deep within your heart you know it's time to move on…
When the fairy tale that you once knew is gone…
"He was a loved son, brother and friend to all…" the priest stated gesturing them to come and say their final good-bye.
When the last teardrop falls…
I'll still be holding on…to all of our memories…
And all of what used to be…
"I'll miss you my son but I know that you are in a better place," Fujitaka stated resting a single red rose on his casket.
When the last teardrop falls…I will be stand tall…
And know that you're here with me…
In my heart…
"Touya I love you, I'm gonna miss…you calling me Kaijuu. What I would give to hear you call me that again…I'm sorry" Sakura said breaking out in tears, if it wasn't for Syaoran she would have fallen to the ground. Her trembling hand placed a red rose on his casket; she bent down and gave it a soft kiss.
When the last teardrop falls…
Hmmm oh yeah…
"Even though we didn't get along, I still looked up to you. We had the same goal, to protect Sakura and I will continue to do that for the both of us. I'll miss our glaring match" Syaoran said softly, even though he and Touya acted like they didn't understand each other, they did deep down.
So now we're alone…and life keeps moving on
But my destinations still unknown…oh yeah
Yukito was up next followed by Sonomi, Tomoyo and the others. A lot of his friends came and even Nakuru broke down in tears saying far well to the guy she always bugged.
If there was just one wish I could be granted here to night…
It would be here to have you right back by my side…
"May you rest in peace" the priest concluded as the man lowered his casket into the hole. Sakura took one last look at it before turning her head away; she just couldn't bring herself to look at her only brother being lowered into his final resting place. Syaoran wrapped his arms round her as if to protect her from all pain as he watch them cover the hole. People had all ready started to leave heading for their cars but not before saying comforting words to Fujitaka and shaking his hand.
1.1 When the last teardrop falls…
I will still be holding on…to all of our memories…
And all of what used to be…
Fujitaka took one last looked at his sons resting place then his wife's right beside it before he turned away and walked down the hill with the others. Syaoran and Sakura were the only ones standing there; he would wait until she was ready to leave.
1.2 When the last teardrop falls…
I will stand tall…and know that you're here me…
In my heart…
"I love you Touya…" Sakura said smiling faintly through her tears before she and Syaoran walked away a single tear fell to the ground.
When the last tears drop falls…..
Everyone got in their car or whom they came with and one by one pulled off towards the exit. Syaoran and Sakura were in his new black Escalade since as his navigator was pretty banged up he sold it.
"Syaoran I don't want to go home yet" Sakura said softly looking out the window as the head stones.
"Where do you want to go?" Syaoran asked looking at her.
"Can we just drive around for a while" Sakura replied smiling slightly.
"Sure" Syaoran said taking her hand, he turned in the opposite direction of everyone else. He drove towards the beach, Sakura took in the scenery as they drove on a road where the sea was visible, not one word was spoken between the two but no words were needed. They didn't realize how long they had been driving for until they needed to buy gas. Syaoran pulled into the nearest gas station unfortunately he had to go inside to pay leaving Sakura by herself.
"Why you sad?" a little boy with black hair and eyes asked looking at Sakura with laughing eyes.
"My brother went away," Sakura answered looking at the little boy.
"Don't worry, when my daddy went away my mommy told me that if I miss him just think about all the fun we had together. And that makes me feel better" the boy said smiling at Sakura, Sakura couldn't help but smile back, he looked so much like Touya.
"I'll do that," Sakura said smiling a true smile.
"Good, bye" he said before running off. Syaoran came back he saw a change in Sakura's attitude, even though she hadn't said anything he could feel it.
"Better?" Syaoran asked starting the ignition.
"Yeah better" Sakura answered resting back in the seat, her brother wasn't dead as long as she remembered him, he would always be alive.
"Better enough to want this" Syaoran asked showing her the chocolate bar, Sakura grabbed it and quickly unwrapped it. "I take that as a yes" he added watching her eat it before pulling off towards the house.
"I feel better, I have mourned his death. I know that there is nothing I can do except keep his memories alive in my heart" Sakura stated giving Syaoran a bite.
"Yeah," Syaoran said when Sakura reached for his hand and placed it on her belly. "Still flat as ever"
"Not for long" Sakura said giggling when they pulled into the driveway, Fujitaka had saved them a space to park; the front of the house looked let a car lot.
"Sakura" Tomoyo exclaimed hugging her friend when they walked into the room. Everyone was scattered throughout the house and some outside. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine. How's otou-san?" Sakura asked looking for him.
"He's fine. He, mother and Yelen are somewhere talking, they understand what the other is feeling" Tomoyo answered. "I still can't believe your leaving Tuesday"
"Don't worry we'll keep in touch" Sakura assured as they walked outside. The guys were on one side talking and the girls on the other with the Li sisters.
"Sakura, Tomoyo your just in time. Chiharu here is getting some good advice from Fanfren" Naoko said giggling.
"Like what?" Tomoyo asked dishing out her camera.
"Well I was giving her a list of the advantages of being pregnant. For instance you can get your husband to buy you any kind of food at any hour, your practically free to eat whatever you want" Fanfren stated. "I call that easy black mailing" she added making all of them giggle.
"I can't wait until little brother and Ying Fa have children, they'll be so Kawaii" Fiemie squealed making Sakura blush.
"I can't wait to until the wedding, Tomoyo suggested that we give you a bridal shower but we're too late. That's why we're all gonna buy you a gift and give it to you before you guys leave, Takashi and I will be there two days before the wedding " Chiharu said.
"You guys don't have to" Sakura commented
"No we have to besides Syaoran will definitely get a nose bleed on your wedding night" Tomoyo replied smiling evilly.
"I don't think that will happen" Sakura spoke getting a weird looks from her friends 'he didn't on prom night' she thought. "I mean he's soo strong and all" she added.
"Yeah right" Rika said smiling.
"I'll be back," Sakura said seeing Syaoran sitting by himself beside their garden. She got up and walked over him.
"Hey why are you all by yourself?" Sakura asked looking down at him.
"You know I don't like crowds" Syaoran replied making her sit on him. "How are you fairing?" he asked inhaling scent.
"I'm good and will get better" Sakura said looking up at him.
"Good" Syaoran said before giving her a soft kiss on the lips…
Author's note: I hope that ya'll like this chapter and I only have few more to go thank goodness. I hope that there are no mistakes I just hate reading it over. Please review and tell me what ya'll think. Ja Ne…
