Fruity: Sniff* Sniff*

Suppi: Don't worry about her fan's, she's not very good at saying good-byes

Fruity: Shut-up Suppi. I am going to miss you all.

Suppi: Can't you control your whining.

Fruity: I am going to miss you too Suppi

Suppi: W..What!

*Fruity gives Suppi a bear hug*

Fruity: (Crying) why does good-byes have to be so hard

Suppi: Gawk* Your choking me

Fruity: Remember , fans if you happen to be reading this I want you to keep note, that you are welcome to e-mail me at hawaiigirl_jazz@hotmail.com any fanarts of my story or Sakura in general, I will gladly post them up and give you credit on my site. So don't forget I really need pictures especially for Hidden within Shadows, I am really tired of drawing.

ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THIS. I WILL BE POSTING UP MY NEW FIC, "THE AWAKENING OF A FORGOTTEN STAR" SOON, ACTUALLY IT SHOULD BE ALREADY UP, BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS. SO IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND IT. JUST GO TO SEARCH, LOOK UNDER TITLE, AND PUNCH IN THE TITLE. REMEMBER "THE AWAKENING OF A FORGOTTEN STAR" HOPE YOU ENJOY READING IT.

BYES

~DISCLAIMER~

I don't own any of the characters of CCS, CLAMP owns them. I only characters that I take credit for are Nari, Akara, Akara, and Cherry Fia. That is all so don't sue me. Oh yeah I also take credit for the plot. That is mine, and anybody who steals it, I will make it my mission to hunt you down and killlllllllll you.

Jkjkjkkj

But don't steal my story , I worked really hard on it

Chapter Twenty four, (Epilogue)

I am everything I am, because you loved me

Lifted me up when I couldn't reach

You gave me faith cause you believe

I am everything I am

Cause you loved me,

(Lyrics from You were my strength when I was weak, by Celine Dion)

Yawning, Sakura turned over to snuggle against the warm body of Shoaran, a habit that had been going on for several months now, ever since the night of Tomoyo and Eriol's wedding, the night when their true feelings for each other was finally revealed. However, she found Shoaran's side of the bed empty. Tiredly she awakened; removing the bed sheets, and shivered at the cold. The November air had chilled the entire apartment. Immediately she covered her nakedness with her bathrobe, and headed straight for the kitchen, she was starving, like always.

Yawning once more, she scratched her messy auburn hair, while her sparkling emerald eyes drooped heavily. Gazing around, she saw that everything was in place, however her apartment was slightly more crowded with Shoaran's things. Giggling, she remembered how Touya first reacted when he found out that Shoaran was moving in with Sakura.

WHAT!!!!!!!

Sakura and Shoaran, who were holding each other's hands jumped in fright. Touya's face was boiling red with rage, never in his life had he'd been so angry.

Fujitaki stood in front of his son, in order to control him, and more importantly stop him from beating poor Shoaran to a pulp.

Sakura got irritated with Touya's overprotective behaviour, "Shoaran is moving in with me, Touya whether you like it or not."

Running his hand through is dark hair, Touya twitched, "Sakura, I am okay with you being in love with Shoaran, and all that shit," Fujitaki rolled his eyes, once again his son had chosen the wrong choice of words, "But to move in, Sakura ARE YOU CRAZY?"

Stubbornly Sakura crossed her arms; Shoaran glared evilly at Touya. Fujitaki raised his hands "Okay before any blood shed begins, and my house is demolished before my eyes, there is something that I have to ask you Sakura,"

Sakura looked up to her father, who grasped her shoulders and stared her straight in the eye, "Are you sure? Most couples, who live together…"He hesitated,"You know."

"They fuck around, THAT'S WHAT!" blurted Touya, his fists was clenched at the thought of Shoaran, even coming close to touching his sister.

Fujitaki collapsed with a sweat drop on his forehead, "Touya will you please let me handle this."

Touya stormed out of the room, his temper heating up the wallpaper that had already began to peal.

"Yes father I am sure." Fujitaki smiled at his daughter. She was so sure of herself, and she was grown up.

"You remind me of your mother, when you stand like that." Sakura went back to Shoaran, who put his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. Yes, she definitely could handle herself.

"Now remember to wear protection young lady." Sakura rolled her eyes

"Yes father."

Quietly the happy couple made their leave, and proud, Fujitaki watched the pair, as they walked down the street hand and hand. He remembered that only a few years ago, that was he and his dear wife happily walking down the street.

And sure to his word, Shoaran had remained with her, loving her and protecting her like any boyfriend would. But over the past few days he had been acting weird, everytime he looked at her, he always blushed, much like the time when he first discovered his feelings for Sakura. Sakura didn't mind though, she thought that he was cute seeing him blush, she would always kiss him tenderly, which ended him in running out, muttering something about errands. Now, he was on his way to China once more.

Sakura I have to go back to China, to settle some matters.

Sakura hung her head, and as though reading her mind, he pulled her close to him, "Don't worry Sakura, I am not leaving you."

Looking up she locked the brilliance of her eyes with his. She stuck out her pinky, "Promise me," strength and the a face that said, "If you leave me, I am coming after you, and hauling your ass back here."

Shoaran, gave her a gentle smile, and shook his pinky with hers, "I promise you my love, I will return."

Sakura still looked unconvinced, this had happened too many times for her to be secure. Ashamed, she tore her gaze away from his.

"Hey.. Hey.." he cupped her face forcing her to look back at him. Sakura could already begin to feel herself melt, "I will be back."

Sakura slurped her cup of tea, gazing at the clock. He had been gone for several hours now, and Sakura was grateful that it was still a weekend. Getting up, she felt a rush of warmth spread throughout her body, but it wasn't long before her stomach, lurched and twisted.

Oh no

Frantically she rushed to the bathroom, and hurled all the components of her breakfast. She gripped tightly to the toilet, trying not to fall in herself. A nauseous pain spread once more, and exhausted Sakura went to bed.

She woke several hours later and decided that a visit to the doctor wouldn't hurt.

Nervously, she twiddled her thumbs, the silence in the waiting room was nerve-wracking, and Sakura could feel herself longing to scream. Just when time, she was called up for her appointment.

"Miss. Kinomoto,"

"That's me."

Walking unsteadily out of the hospital, Sakura could feel herself exploding inside. As though by instinct she directly went to the Penguin Park, where she sat and watched the children, run back and forth in the Penguin Park. The news, was both alarming and exciting, she could hardly contain herself.

"Sakura-chan."

Sakura turned around, to see Tomoyo with her baby girl Nari, in her arms. Sure enough, as Akara predicted two years had past and a baby was born. Sakura couldn't help but smile.

"Tomoyo-chan, how are you doing?"

Tomoyo sighed as she took a seat beside Sakura on the bench. "Exhausted. Both me and Eriol are, this naughty girl won't let us sleep a peep." She pretended to scold her daughter, who was busy drooling away.

Sakura giggled, watching Nari. Tomoyo had named her that because it was a name that was close sounding to Sakura's moms. Nari had Eriol's colour hair, and eyes, but had Tomoyo's curly locks and smile. Reaching out Sakura asked, "Could I hold her,"

Tomoyo glanced unsurenly at Nari, who was picky about who got to hold her, "What do you say Nari? Do you want auntie Sakura to hold you."

Nari cooed happily,

"I'll take that as a yes." Gratefully Tomoyo handed the baby to Sakura. Nari immediately played with Sakura's hair, which had grown quite long, halfway down her back.

Laughing, Tomoyo watched admiringly as her daughter interacted for the first time, with somebody besides she and Eriol.

"I have to admit," Sakura gave Tomoyo half of her attention, "That Eriol wanted a boy."

Sakura shook her head in disappointment. "Men, don't they always?"

Tomoyo giggled, "Yes, but now that Nari's born, he wouldn't trade her for all the boys in the world. Of course with the way she's whining all night, I am afraid that he might change his mind."

Sakura looked back down into Nari's deep blue eyes, "Why you little terror, are you keeping mom, and dad awake late at night." She teased.

Nari smiled a smile that was similar to her mothers.

Tomoyo eyed Sakura carefully, "so, how are things going with you and Shoaran?"

"Oh there going fine, but I have to say, Shoaran is acting a bit strange lately."

Tomoyo gasped pretending to be surprised; of course she knew the real reason why. "You don't say?"

"Yeah, he went to China, early this morning."

"Ummmmmmmm." Tomoyo circled her head, a firm line formed on her lips. Yawning Nari stretched her little chubby arms to the side.

"Opps, Mommy forgot that it's past your nap time Nari," Tomoyo collected her daughter from Sakura, "Bye Sakura. I'll see you soon. Now remember what I said on my wedding day."

And with that she walked off, leaving Sakura to wonder,

What she said on her wedding day?

Wary, Sakura opened the door to her apartment, he had been gone not even for a day, and she had already missed him terribly. Shoaran was her half, and without him, she felt incomplete. Her eyes immediately went to the floor, cherry petals were scattered all over the place, and candles were all over the place.

"Shoaran," slowly she made her way to the living room, where Shoaran, eagerly awaited her. Walking up to him, she looked around once more, she asked, "What's this Shoaran?"

"Shhhhhhhhh," he placed a finger to her soft lips, before gathering her small delicate hands into his. Deeply he gazed into her entrancing eyes, his throat was dry, and he felt like he was standing on a time bomb waiting to be exploded.

"Sakura," he began, she smiled, her smile made him even more nervous, "I wanted tonight to be perfect."

Sakura was confused, perfect?

"Sakura," Shoaran slowly got down on one knee and brought out the cased ring, that had been past down from generation to generation. Sakura's eyes widened in shock, her knees began to wobble again. "Will you marry me."

Sakura was speechless, her eyes were dripping with tears of happiness, much like the first night, he spent with her.

Shoaran was trembling inside, wondering whether she would refuse, or not, he had gone to China to inform his family about his intentions. Meiling and all four of his sisters squealed giddily, while Yelan just smiled. Each minute of no reply was like torture for him.

"YES!"

Shoaran rose, only to have Sakura hope into his arms, kissing him passionately all over his face. Shoaran granted her equal favour; both of them were weeping happily. After the moment was over, Shoaran slipped the ring onto Sakura's finger. Never had he'd been so happy in is entire life. Sakura didn't seem to notice the value of the ring or how expensive it was; she just kept staring at Shoaran. Shoaran didn't mind at all, he loved her and nothing could change that.

Sakura's attention immediately went to the package, which existence had long since passed her memory until now. Tilting his head, Shoaran watched puzzled, as Sakura began to tear the brown paper from the package. Gasping Sakura backed away from the gift. Shoaran joined her, and realised why.

There before them was two of the most beautiful pictures either of them had seen in their entire life.

The first was a picture what was suppose to be their wedding day, Sakura was dressed in a dress, that looked exactly like the kind of dress Tomoyo would have designed. She was in Shoaran's arms. The painting background was elegantly painted. Just above the couple, was a picture of them kissing.

The second picture was even more astonishing. It was of the night, that both of them kissed eachother, the only difference were that it was Cherry, instead of Sakura. Every snow petal was portrayed exactly how it was that very night.

"Who on earth painted this?" Shoaran scratched his head; these paintings could've past off as professional paintings.

Sakura read the names of the paintings, the first was called "For all the truth you made me see," she switched her gaze to the second painting,

"Hidden within Shadow," she whispered. A note suddenly popped out of the paper, Shoaran handed it to her, and Sakura read it.

Dear Little Sakura-chan

By the time you read, I will already be long gone, and in heaven with your mother, watching over you like always. Also, if my predictions are correct, you probably are reading this, just after Shoaran proposed to you. In truth Sakura, I always knew the two of you would end up together, you two are simply meant to be, and there's no denying that. Although there were those who didn't want to see you two together, I will not mention names, because there's no need to fuse over them, cause like me, they are long gone too. I hope you enjoy these early wedding gifts. The picture called "For all the truth you made me see" was inspired by a vision I received shortly after the night you and Shoaran broke up. It was then I knew that you would be in safe hands. The second picture, called "Hidden with Shadow," was, as you probably know, made the night you and Shoaran first kiss. I didn't change Cherry's face, because I wanted it to remind you of the time, when you were clouded by Shadow, and as a result you hid away from Shoaran, not telling him the truth. These are fitting titles don't you think, I know you think so.

Say hello to Shoaran for me by the way. How's Eriol and Tomoyo, and their daughter, Nari, I believe? It's a good name, for a very pretty baby girl. Unfortunately something tells me she going to be a handful. Wish them luck for me.

Don't worry about me, Sakura, I assure that I am quite all right. Sometimes I visit you. Just listen to the wind and you'll know when I am there.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot the most important thing. How are you and your baby doing?

Sakura's face went pale,

You are probably scared out of your mind right now, but don't worry, I simply know that you are pregnant because of a vision I received the night before my death. Trust me, Sakura your daughter is going to be beautiful. I can already see her and Nari playing together in school. Guess which one is holding the camera?

Hehehehe

Have a great wedding. I wish I could see it.

Love Akara Lendina.

Folding the letter, Sakura sighed and looked at her fiancée, who was patiently waiting for her to speak.

"There from Akara."

Shoaran's eyes bulged out of there sockets, "H..how?"

Sakura smiled and shrugged, "I don't know, and I don't want to think about it." She entered Shoaran's welcoming arms. Leaning her head against his chest, she took in his fresh fragrance. Shoaran put his arm around her, hugging her protectingly. Whenever she was afraid, Sakura knew that all she had to do was be in Shoaran's arms, where it would forever feel safe. Lifting her chin she looked up into Shoaran's mystical amber eyes. He was so dear to her; she would treasure their love for eternity. She had his love, and he had hers, and she would be grateful for each day he gave her, how he saved her countless times, and saved her from Bardon. He had given her so many gifts in life safety, protection, love, not to mention the rare, blooming gift that was nestled within her belly.

Smiling her rare smiles that was only meant for the eyes of Shoaran, she replied, "Shoaran, we're going to have a baby girl. And I thought of the perfect name for her. Akara."

Fruity: sniff* Sniff* Don't worry fans I am alr…

Suppi: Oh boy here she goes again.

Fruity: *Sobbing * Why? Why?

Suppi slaps Fruity: Get a hold of yourself women.

Fruity: Right, Right. Well fans this is good-bye, I hope you enjoyed my fic. Hehehehe , it seems that my last three weeks before school turned out useful. Be sure to look for some new fics written by me. I am planning to write several, one for Sorcerer Hunters, and two for Ranma ½, so be sure to keep an out for those. My sis Dotta suggested that I write a sequel for this, but I am not so sure that I will. Sequels aren't usually as good as the originals, but anyways. Hopefully, in about a couple of years CLAMP will use my idea for a movie. EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH wouldn't that be cool. Of course they would have to give me some credit, for the plot, Cherry Fia, and Akara Lendina and so on. Enough talking.

See you soon.

Suppi: Bye CCS fans, It was great speaking to you. Now Fruity

Fruity: Yes

Suppi: Where's the five hundred dollars you owe me

Fruity: What?

Suppi: For having these interviews with you

Fruity: Now wait a second, you didn't tell me anything about this!