(I'm not very good at plays so don't expect a master piece ok.)
Chapter eighteen: Playing at romance
Some weeks latter, Mr Mamishmo went on to the stage
"Tonight's play is Sleeping Beauty. The Characters and Actors are as follows. Princess of the Heavens, Heavenly: Sakura Kinomoto; King of Heaven: Zachary; Queen of Heaven: Chiriko; King and Warrior of the Moon: Yukito; Prince of the Moon: Yukito; Storyteller: Meiling Li; Princess's Brother: Touya Kinomoto; Princess's Best Friend and First Fairy: Tomoyo Daidoji: Second Fairy: Mitsuki-san; Third Fairy: Makoto; Evil Witch: Naru; The Warrior of the Darkness: Shaolan Li; Guardian of the Princess's Castle: Keroberos; Guardian of the evil fairy's Castle: Spinal Sun; Guide to the Prince of the moon: Ruby Moon, and lastly Fairy Godfather: Eriol Hirzagawa. Now our play begins.
Act one scene one.
(Sakura and friend's thoughts.)
(Back stage whispers.)
Stage set before a castle of white in the clouds; Guardian of the princess castle walks on, with the storyteller.
(Meiling: 'I can't believe I'm stuck being the narrator. But I'll stick to Yukito-san and Yue-san's plan. Little do they know that Eriol-kun has something up his sleeve.)
Story teller: Once long ago, in the great kingdom of the heavens, there was a beautiful princess. She was kind and caring, and so beautiful that even the stars envied her.
She was betrothed from the day of her birth to the king of the moon a man she had never seen; she had been told he watched over her always as her eternal protector and that he loved her with all of his heart.
On her sixteenth birthday the king and queen decided to throw a party to celebrate their daughter's birthday, little did they know a bad fairy was jealous of their daughter because of the Moon King's love for her.
Scene a room in a high tower, a wide pink satin covered four poster bed with curtains round it stands to the back of the room. Storyteller and the guardian leave the stage. Enter the king, queen, princess and the three fairies.
(Touya to Eriol and a wide-mouthed Yukito: "Doesn't Sakura look beautiful?" Eriol to Touya: "Of course she does. I think Tomoyo-chan has done wonderfully with the costumes don't you?" Touya: "Yeah, the costumes are excellent.")
(Sakura: 'I can't believe I'm doing this again but this script was so good that I couldn't resist doing it. I must admit I'm intrigued by who was chosen to play the prince and king of the moon.')
King: Today dear friends and family, we celebrate my daughter's sixteenth birthday. First Fairy:Yes and today we have three special gifts to give you, sweet princess, our dearest friend in the entire world. Princess:You have no need to give me any gifts: you are my best friends in the world; I need no gifts from you to show that you care. Second Fairy: Heavenly, it is our duty as your fairy godmothers, as we gave you none at your birth; it is also our wish. Princess:Very well, I will accept your gifts to me if you wish me to have them. Second Fairy:My gift to you, great Princess of the Heavens, is the wisdom of the ages. Third Fairy:My gift to you, sweet Princess of the Heavens, is the sweetest voice in the world. First Fairy:Good king, sweet queen and fellow fairies. Go and leave me alone with your daughter here in her tower room, my gift can only be given to her in secrecy for if it were known it would not come to pass as it should.
The king and queen nod, leaving, the fairies curtsy, exit, and the two are left alone. Once they are alone the first fairy turns to the princess, taking her hand; they smile at each other in a friendly and close way. Then the two lean in close so as not to be heard by anyone.
(Eriol to Touya: "Personally I think Tomoyo-chan is more beautiful than Sakura-chan but I'm prejudiced." Touya smiled at Eriol)
Princess: Will you be coming to the ball tonight, my friend? My mother and father told me that your fairy godfather is coming tonight. First Fairy:Stop it, Heavenly, you'll make me blush. Besides which, he isn't my fairy godfather. Princess:What are you talking about, you're already blushing! Well, I think he will be yours very soon, you've been talking about him to me for years. First fairy:Well, I heard from your parents, that your infamous King of the Moon is supposed to be coming to the ball. Princess:What does it matter? I've never seen him, he could look like anything and I wouldn't recognize him. You know, I keep having the strangest dream every night. First Fairy:Please Heavenly tell me your dream. Your dreams are always so interesting and repetitive dreams are normally premonitions of the future. Princess:I'm laying here in my room asleep, all the people I know have died, save my brother, you, and my other two godmothers. A young man comes with long grey hair and a silver mask, he kisses me and I wake up. Suddenly a man in black comes in, they begin to fight, the man with grey hair tells me to run, I see him die or I think he does. Then this man with white hair, strange coloured eyes, and wings like mine but white appears to me. That's where it always ends.
The first fairy sits and looks at Heavenly, her eyes wide with shock, Heavenly looks up at her.
Princess:What is it, my friend? First Fairy:Nothing. You should go and get changed for tonight. Princess:Oh my goodness is that the time, you're right. My ball dress takes an hour to get into!
Princess exits, leaving the fairy alone sitting on the bed. She looks up from where she is sitting.
First Fairy:The men of whom she dreamed, the grey-haired man and the white-haired one are the same man, the King of the Moon. And tonight she will meet them both
(Sakura 'The same person no way they wouldn't risk that would they?')
The princess returns, wearing a sparkling pink ball dress. She twirls for her friend. The first fairy hugs her.
First Fairy:You are a vision, Heavenly. I'm sure that your guardian will think so too. Princess:If he turns up, you mean. Now (she turns to the wardrobe) I have a gift for you! First Fairy:But it's your birthday. Princess :You've given me so much over the years, I wanted to give something back to you.this!
The princess presents a dress of sparkling lilac to the first fairy.
First Fairy: For me?! But.But. Princess:Your fairy godfather is going to think you're beautiful, at least he will if I have anything to do with it. (The First fairy hands the Princess her mask, and puts her own on.) Now let's go.
Act One Scene two.
A ballroom, sparkling white, chandeliers, people waltzing in pastel collared clothes. The Princess stands off to one side, watching the action, alone. Her best friend is waltzing with the Fairy Godfather, who wears a dark blue suit and cloak with black mask.
(Eriol ' Tomoyo-chan looks so very beautiful, I don't want this dance to ever end, but it must for the sake of the play and Yue-san and Sakura- chan's hearts.' Tomoyo 'Eriol-chan looks so handsome I could stay like this for ever.')
Princess: I knew this would happen. Everyone ends up with a partner except me. I'm always alone. So much for my so-called guardian.
The Prince of the Moon appears behind her, takes her hand and spins her around. She tries to fight him off without success.
Princess:Unhand me! Who are you to dare such liberties? Prince:Your Royal Highness, I- Brother:Oh, sis, I forgot, this is the Prince of the Moon Moon Guide:And I'm his childhood friend, his guide you might say. Princess Heavenly, it is an honour to meet you. Princess:Thank-you. Sir, you must forgive me, I had no idea you were- Prince:But of course not. That was the whole point. In fact, Isn't that the point of any masquerade?
(Sakura: 'Oh my god, Yukito-san is the Prince of the Moon. That means he's also the King, but how are they going to get away with the transformation?')
Everyone laughs, except the Princess, who is even more embarrassed. She exits stage left.
Brother:Whoops, looks like we hit a nerve. Well, I'll leave you to clear it up shall I?
He dances off with the Prince's Guide.
(Touya: 'It feels so nice to be able to hold Ruby close like this.')
Prince:Hey, wait-! Typical. He goes off and leaves me to do all the work. Well, I can at least try to soothe her feelings.
He marches off into the garden, through a stage door. The Princess stands, holding herself
Princess:He's always making fun of me like that. I hate him. Prince:You don't really mean that. Princess:You?! Haven't you done enough already?
The princess goes to walk away the prince grabs her wrist and holds it gently.
(Yukito: 'Sakura-chan looks so beautiful, can I really win her affection? No I mustn't think like that. I can do this.' Sakura: 'Yukito looks so handsome in his costume, I hope he won't mind having to kiss me.')
Prince:Wait, please! I didn't mean to insult you. I thought you knew who I was, I would never have been so rude to a complete stranger. Especially someone as young and beautiful as you. Princess:How can you tell I'm beautiful when I'm wearing a mask? Prince:By looking into those eyes. Heavenly. . . Princess:You know my name. Prince:Of course. (He takes her hand and they begin to dance.) I've been watching you. Princess:But the ball hasn't been going for that long. Prince:I've been watching you much longer than that.
Silence as they dance, the Princess stunned.
Princess:But how is that possible? Prince:Didn't you hear what I was the Prince of? Princess:The Moon? But that means you're . . you're. . . King:And now for our daughter's final gift! As you all know, the Princess Heavenly celebrates her sixteenth birthday today, and her first fairy godmother desires to give her a special gift in honour of the occasion. . . Prince:We should go inside. Princess:No, wait-!
He leads her inside, he bowed to her and backs into the crowd. Throughout the following dialogue, he retreats further and further until he vanishes off stage. The princess walked over to the king and took his hand looking back over her shoulder. Crack of thunder the evil fairy walks in from stage right with her guardian and the warrior of the darkness.
Evil fairy:I won't let you win, I won't let this little brat marry the King of the Moon. What has she got that I haven't? She doesn't deserve his love, his guardian ship or his protection. I'm fed up of her getting all the attention what has she ever done to deserve the Moon King? I'll make sure that she never has him.
She waved her wand of black ash and pointed it at the princess.
(Eriol: 'Here we go.' At the same time this is said he twitches his fingers and winks at Tomoyo, who smiles back at him.) Evil Fairy:This I do decree, you shall sleep forever and never wake. Any one who dares to break my curse shall have the same fate put upon him.
The princess falls into the arms of the first fairy, who looks up tears running down her cheeks. The evil fairy, her guardian and the warrior of darkness disappear. The first fairy looks back down at the princess and draws out a wand of pure white gold and crystal in a spiral like a unicorn's horn.
First Fairy:I cast a spell of destiny, a spell to make all right. I will not let this tale end sadly. All in the castle shall sleep with her, until the day the princess awakes, from a kiss by a man who haunts dreams. Second Fairy:This man shall fall into his own dream world until she recognizes him for who truly he is, and return the depth of his love. Then shall he wake and happiness rule for the woman who wakes him will not sleep as the man who wakes the princess shall. Third Fairy:Now sleep, friends, royalty, and dearest princess. We leave you with our blessing.
(Eriol "As it is said and written, let this play be." He weaves his fingers and casts his magic.)
Scene opens with the fairies laying the princess out on her bed, sleeping soundly. They are pale but calm.
First Fairy:Sleep soundly in your tower room safe from all harm, until your guardian and dearest love comes for you. We will patiently await the day that you come back to us.
They all curtsy and leave. Act one scene three.
Stage darkens. Spotlight on Storyteller.
Storyteller:Although many years passed, the Court of Heaven stayed unchanged in its magic spell. The Moon King did not change either, for he was immortal and could not age. He waited for his time to come. Meanwhile, many adventurers heard of the legend of the sleeping court and the beautiful princess who could wake it with just one kiss. Of course, most of the details of the curse had been forgotten. Finally, when the court had passed into legend, no more than a fairy tale, the Moon King made his move.
(Miss Mitsuki: "She's sleeping soundly." Eriol: "Ok, let's do this." Suddenly all the scenery shifts and becomes real as Eriol makes the play come true. The audience are left watching their doubles perform the rest of the play as the story becomes true. Sakura and all of the others who know about the cards know what has happened, those who don't know about the cards think they are the real things and always have been. Sakura knows even in her sleep what has happened because of her own magic.)
(Sakura: 'Oh wonderful, now Yukito-san is going to have to kiss me. I am going to get you for this, Eriol-kun. And of course we have to stick to the script or everything will go wrong.' Touya: 'Ah right.' Ruby: 'It's just as the Master said it would be.' Meiling: 'Here we go.' Spinal Sun: 'Ah, ok then.' Keroberos: 'Right, let's do this.' Shaolan: 'Right now, let's go.' Yukito: 'What the hell!' Yue: 'Eriol-kun has made the play come true.' Yukito looks at Yue in his head: 'Oh but that's wonderful we can win Sakura- chan properly now.' Yue: 'Yes, but don't forget all the others who know about the cards: remember the other world and they will know this, we must stick to the script.' Yukito: 'Ok.')
Yukito and Ruby are in the middle of the woods and when they are walking along. He finds Keroberos laying on the floor transformed into a small creature, then in a hooded robe Touya sitting with him. Yukito walks up to them they look at him and smile in recognition.
Kero:Yukito, great Prince of the Moon, we have waited for you for sometime. Yukito:What happened to you, great Guardian of the castle of heaven? Kero:This is what the evil fairy's spell turned me into.
Touya stands in a hooded robe, he bows to Yukito, then he walks up to Ruby and bows again.
Touya:Guide to the Prince of the Moon, Lady Ruby. Ruby:How do you know my name and Who are you? Touya:Don't you remember me, my love of the blood red heart stone? Ruby:Prince Touya of the Heavens, but it can't be you, you should be asleep or dead by now. Touya:It is me, my love. I am a sorceror, able to get out of the fairy sleep part of the spell but the spell keeps my aging stationary. Ruby:Prove you are my love: take off the robe.
Touya takes off the hooded robe. Ruby gasps and hugs him tightly, they kiss for a moment then part blushing.
Ruby: My love, my Prince of Heaven, my Lord Touya. Touya: My love, my guide. My Lady Ruby. Prince: Great guardian of the Castle of Heaven, is there any way to free you? Kero: Yes, touch me with your sword blade and will me to take up my true form.
The prince does as he says. Kero transforms into Keroberos, with much flashing of lights and sparkling of sparkles. Spinal Sun enters.
Spinal Sun: I will not let you pass. Keroberos: Why not? Spinal Sun: I am the guardian of she who put this place under its curse: none shall pass but my mistress. Keroberos: We'll see about that.
They fight, and Keroberos pins Spinal Sun to the ground.
Spinal Sun: You have beaten me - now there is only one thing preventing you from entering the castle. Keroberos: And what is that? Spinal Sun: You have beaten me so now you must kiss me.
(Keroberos: NO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I am not Yue! Yue: Do you mind? Spinal: Please, it's part of the storyline and it's important. Keroberos: I am going to make you pay for this, Yue. Yue: Yeah, yeah, get on with it.)
Keroberos looks at the group assembled behind them, then gulps and plunges. A dark blue flash, and he is kissing a woman with black hair that ripples over the floor. She puts her arms around his neck. Keroberos leaps off her, eyes bugging out.
Keroberos: What the HELL - ?!
He runs off somewhere. The woman puts her hands over her face.
Woman: I knew it. I should never have tried this. All: Tried what? Woman: It's me . . Spinal Sun. I have a human form, but I was under a curse that forbade me to tell anyone: if I did, I would die and so would the person who knew my secret. Only if someone willingly kissed me would the curse be broken. Touya: But Keroberos isn't a someone, he's a something.
Eriol enters from behind.
Eriol: Actually, you're wrong Prince of Heaven.
Everyone leaps about ten-foot in the air and falls over, causing him to laugh. Spinal Sun sits on the floor weeping.
Touya: Then Keroberos is a person?! Eriol: Yes, he's the King of the Sun. He agreed to be an animal for the King of Heaven, to guard his daughter until her guardian could come for her hand in marriage. And now he's here. So Keroberos has gone off to transform. His transformation would blind you since he's the King of the Sun, so he always transforms alone.
A man in gold enters, black hair streaked with gold. His eyes are cat's eyes, golden. He kneels before Spinal Sun and tips her head up. They stare at each other. He kisses her and passes out. A gold crown appears on his head. Spinal Sun hugs him silently.
Ruby: That's Keroberos, he looks amazing.
Touya scowls at her and draws her close. Eriol runs over to Keroberos. He feels Keroberos' pulse.
Eriol: Damn!
Everyone looks at him, shocked.
Spinal Sun: What is it?!
Eriol starts laying him out. Spinal Sun screams and throws him off.
Spinal Sun: Get off him!
She throws herself on the body, sobbing. Yukito comes over and pulls her off. He puts a hand on Keroberos' chest. He closes his eyes.
Yukito: He's alive. Just. He needs something to keep him here. Touya: What? Yukito: A light in the darkness.
Spinal Sun leaps up.
Spinal Sun: I love you! I mean . . I . . I love you. I love you Keroberos. Don't leave me.
(Touya whispers to Ruby: Is this actually happening? Ruby: Yes. Cross your fingers and pray. Touya: Why? Ruby: Keroberos has been known to be . . kind of like Eurydice: rather difficult to get back.)
Yukito: His presence is weakening.we're losing him. Spinal Sun: I won't let you die! (She takes his hand.) You're not alone. I'm here with you. I'm holding your hand. Please, don't die. I couldn't bear it . . . I love you . . .
Keroberos suddenly breathes, long deep breaths. Spinal Sun closes her eyes in relief. Everybody else smiles. Keroberos opens his eyes and smiles at his love. Spinal Sun eventually ventures to look and sees his smile. They embrace.
Keroberos: Thank you.
Eriol kicks him slightly with the toe of his foot. He winces and looks away for a moment.
Keroberos: I'm . . not very good at saying things like this . . but . . . . I
Shaolan enters, wearing a black costume, carrying his sword. Keroberos stands and Shaolan stabs him in the back. Spinal Sun catches him as he falls. Keroberos' wings burst out of his back and enfold Spinal Sun. She begins to sob again. Golden magic spreads through the air, creating a glowing wall around the group, protecting them against Shaolan.
Spinal Sun: NO! You'll drain yourself! Please, don't, Keroberos! My love.
She starts crying in earnest. Keroberos takes her hand. He puts the other hand on her cheek.
Keroberos: Do not weep for me.
He brings her face up towards his, 'til they are almost touching.
(Keroberos to Spinal Sun: I love you, and if I don't make it, look after them for me.)
He kisses her and his hand falls away. Spinal Sun lifts her head and screams. Yukito takes out his sword and fights Shaolan to his knees. Shaolan runs off. They go into the castle, up the tower stairs. Touya is carrying Keroberos. The Evil Fairy is waiting for them in the princess's salon. They all freeze when they see her, and look back, but the door slams.
Evil fairy: So you really thought it would be that easy. Come forth my warrior, show these pathetic fools what happens to those who defy me!
Shaolan appears again. Touya fights him and kills him. He then grins widely.
Touya: That feels good. Evil fairy: Wretched mortals! You will pay the price for killing my champion! And you (looking at Yukito) who are you? Yukito: Somebody who is more powerful than you will ever know.
Evil fairy laughs.
Evil fairy: Fool! There is no one more powerful than I am! You shall be the first to suffer my magic! Yukito: Better that than your insufferable speeches. Evil fairy: WHY YOU- Enter Tomoyo and fairy two and three.
Evil fairy: What are you three doing here? The three fairies: We come to heal the Sun King of the wound caused to him by your darkness, you have broken the rules by letting your dark warrior kill him. Evil fairy: Rules! Ha! There is no such rule!
With these words Touya grimaces and falls to the floor.
Ruby: What have you done to him? Evil fairy: I hate to say it but nothing.
Tomoyo looks at Touya suddenly she realizes what it happening she goes white and looks at Eriol who nods.
Tomoyo: Get down or back.
There is a golden flash, as huge white wings spread out from Touya's back, white and dark metallic blue armour spread over his skin. Touya stands; he places his hands together, palm to palm, fingers pointed up, then he parts them and a sword with the same white and blue metal for a handle appears the blade is clear crystal. He points the blade at the Evil Fairy who is cowering and sinks to her knees.
Evil Fairy: Winged Warrior, forgive me.
Touya flicks a side-glance at Ruby, who is looking at him mouth open.
(Ruby: 'He is the Winged Warrior, the Warrior of the Universe. That's not possible!' Eriol: 'Why not Ruby?' Ruby: 'Because everyone knows that when the Winged Warrior reveals himself he - Touya, no!' Eriol: 'Too late. Here he goes, he will proclaim it to the stars and then he will . . . die.')
Touya: I, the Winged Warrior, proclaim my presence and say this: you have broken the rules of destiny and for that you will be punished, but not by my hand as that is against the rules of destiny, for you are destined to die by the hands of another. In proclaiming myself thus, I know I too will die but I will gladly do so to protect my love, my sister, my friends and the laws of the universe. Ruby: Touya.no.
She is unable to speak against this sacrifice. Touya turns and holds out a hand to her. The Evil Fairy stabs him through the back with her wand. As he sinks to the floor, he looks at Yukito and shouts -
Touya: Go! This is your destiny Moon Warrior! Seize it! (He closes his eyes.) Ruby: TOUYA! (She collapses beside him and shakes him.) TOUYA! TOUYA! DON'T DO THIS! TOUYA. (She falls onto his back sobbing.)
Eriol pulls her off and comforts her. She screams, hitting him on the shoulder. Tomoyo turns Touya's body over and lays it out in state.
Yukito stands frozen, overwhelmed by all the pain. He lifts his head.
Yukito: You . . will . . pay . . .
He screams and runs her through with his sword. The Evil Fairy gasps and sinks to the ground. Her eyes stare at him.
Evil Fairy: Moon . . Warrior. you aren't just the . . Moon Warrior.
Yukito stares at her, silent. He sheathes his sword. The Evil Fairy disappears.
Eriol: Is she dead? Yukito: Yes.
The three good fairies resurrect Keroberos, who glows golden, then sits up. Spinal Sun throws her arms around him, and he nearly falls back again. The youngest Fairy (Makoto) mischievously pulls his hair out, a golden wave runs down his back to his waist. Spinal Sun looks up her eyes go wide she then takes a lock and puts it to her lips.
Keroberos: Damn fairies.
The fairies giggle, and are then crushed in a bear hug by the King of the Sun.
Keroberos: I love you really.
He spots Touya's lifeless body and walks over to it he gently palces a hand on him.
Keroberos: No . . Prince Touya . . ye gods . . why did it have to be you?
He leans down and heals Touya's wounds. Touya remains still and lifeless.
Keroberos: Only one thing can heal the Winged Warrior.
Ruby grabs him and shakes him.
Ruby: WHAT?!! WHAT?!!
Eriol grabs her.
Eriol: Lady Ruby, the man has just come back from the dead, he needs to be treated with care!
Keroberos: Hey, I need to be treated with care all my life! To answer your question, Lady Ruby: true love. Ruby: That's it? Keroberos: It's pretty powerful stuff, to make an understatement. Put it this way, his sister is the representation of true love. So you really have to mean it.
Ruby bowls them over and runs over to Touya.
Ruby: Out of the way!
She sinks down next to Touya's body and takes his hand. She leans forward and kisses him very gently. The kiss takes a long time. Touya breathes in, then out. Ruby puts a hand on his wings, it moves under her touch.
Ruby: They're real. Eriol: Of course they're real. Did you think he stuck them on? Ruby: Real feathers . . . warm, soft . . . how beautiful . . .
Touya gets up and crouches, leaning on one hand whilst he flexes his wings. He looks at her.
Touya: So you don't mind having a freak for a husband? Ruby: No, I could never mind that, I love you too much to care.
Yukito looks over at the bed and his eyes go wide. Touya sees this happen and then he quietly ushers everybody out of the room.
Yukito comes over and kneels beside the bed, he touches Sakura's face very gently.
Yukito: My love, you lay here a most beautiful vision, as if you have stepped strait from one of my dreams. You grace the name you were given for Heavenly you are indeed in mind, body and spirit.
He leans over her, very gently he kisses her on the lips. Sakura stirs and wakes, she sits up in the bed, her eyes wide touching her lips with, her fingertips.
(He actually kissed me.)
Yukito stands before her and transforms into Yue, in a way Sakura has never seen before. Yukito stands in a spotlight of moon light, the winged moon symbole with the star in the whole in the center of it appears in silver under him, the wings spread out from his back but do not enfold him, Sakura watches as his hair grows longer and becomes white, Yue's uniform suddenly appears and Yukito's clothes disappear. Then his face shifts and becomes Yue's, two swords in two silver scabbards on a silver belt appear round his waist. Then lastly a crown of white gold set with a moon stone ringed Yue's head.
After a moment to let Sakura take him in like this and how he had just changed Yue opens his eyes and blinks at Sakura
Yue: I am Yue the King and Warrior of the Moon I disguised myself as the prince, now I must suffer the cost for waking you, though I take the punishment gladly, as I know all too well that someone as beautiful as you could never love someone like me so I will return to my home and sleep there.
Sakura reaches out with one hand to him she goes to speak but before she can Yue's eyes close and he vanishes. Sakura thumps her fist on the bed in frustration.
Sakura: You did not even give me a chance to answer you, King of the Moon, my love at first sight, my first, only, and true love.
All the others come running in to see what has happened.
All: Heavenly!
All of them except Tomoyo and Eriol run over and hug her tightly. Tomoyo and Eriol pick the others off and hug her gently. Sakura looks round at them
Sakura: Brother, what happened to you? Touya: I revealed myself to be the Winged Warrior. Sakura: Ah, so that's out at last. Spinal Sun, you're female, and human, how? Keroberos, you too, oh I remember why: you were beast formed before and I also remember hearing your story, Spinal Sun, isn't your name Solaria? So you're finally free, Spinal Sun? Spinal Sun: Yes, Keroberos freed me though I don't think he cares much for me, and yes, princess, my name was Solaria but I intend to keep my old name for now.
Sakura looks at Keroberos and moves her eyebrows up into her head.
Sakura: Oh he doesn't care about you, hmm?
Keroberos takes hold of Spinal Sun's hand, she turns and looks at him, in sudden surprise at this gesture of affection. Keroberos takes a deep breath and summons up all his courage.
Keroberos: I love you. Spinal Sun: Keroberos. I love you too.
Keroberos takes Spinal Sun in his arms after a moment of looking into her eyes he leans in and kisses her on the lips.
Sakura: I have to go to the home of the Moon King, it was him who woke me, he was the moon prince now he is under a sleep spell. I have to go and try and wake him, I love him, I can't let this happen to him.
They all look at her, surprised at her determination.
Touya: Our parents are not going to want you to go such a distance. Sakura: Then we go now out of the window right now.
Sakura looks at Ruby
Sakura: I take it that the King's home is the Castle of the Moon? Ruby: Yes, Heavenly. Sakura: Can you guide us there when we get to the Moon? Eriol: Just how do you intend to get to the Moon? Sakura: We'll fly, we all have wings, don't we? Well then, I suggest we use them.
Keroberos looks at Spinal Sun and then at Sakura.
Keroberos: Lady Heavenly, would you mind postponing our departure for a few moments? I have something of importance to address before we leave.
Sakura smiles at Keroberos and casts a glance in Spinal Sun's direction causing Keroberos to blush.
Sakura: Go ahead, King Keroberos, and take as much time as you need to sort out your situation.
Sakura then waves her hands in at Spinal Sun and she is dressed in a black velvet ball gown, with black lace for sleeves that widened as the sleeves went down the arm. Keroberos eyes went wide at the sight, he took Spinal Sun's hand and they left Heavenly's tower room together.
Act Two: Scene One
The white arbour of the garden of the castle of the heavens, white roses carnations and a box hedge maze. The arbour has pink roses climbing roses climbing over it, with a white marble seat. Keroberos and Spinal Sun are sitting together in the arbor, quietly Keroberos takes her hand, Spinal Sun jumps and looks at him.
Spinal Sun: Yes, Keroberos, what is it?
Keroberos looks into Spinal Sun's eyes, slowly he leans in and kisses Spinal Sun, as he does so Spinal Sun's eyes widen in shock. After some time the two part.
Spinal Sun: Keroberos, why did you . . . ?
Keroberos grabs Spinal Sun and kissed her again the kiss became deep, they parted and Keroberos looked into Spinal Sun's eyes. Spinal Sun was clearly shocked by this sudden burst of emotion from Keroberos, she wondered were it was leading her too.
Keroberos: Lady Solaria, I want to ask you something of great delicacy: are you betrothed to anyone? Spinal Sun: No, Keroberos, why? Keroberos: Good, then, I can ask you this freely will you be my betrothed lady?
Spinal Sun sits in complete shock for some time not knowing what to say. Keroberos stands in silence and bows to her stiffly.
Keroberos: I understand your feelings completely lady. Who could ever want to be betrothed to a winged and cat-eyed freak like me? Spinal Sun rises quickly, she grabs Keroberos' shoulder and spins him round to face her. After considering him for a moment she kisses him very deeply, after some time they part.
Spinal Sun: I would want to be betrothed to you and you are not a freak. I love you with all my heart, Keroberos, you and only you. Keroberos: I'm glad to hear that because I love you with all my soul and could not bear to ever be parted from you.
Keroberos grabs her into a huge hug and they kiss again, a very long passionate kiss, when they part, they smile at each other and they go inside hand in hand, everyone notices this but there are no comments. Sakura smiles at the happy couple.
Sakura: Now that Keroberos' important business has been taken care of, I suggest we depart for the Palace of the Moon.
They all leave through the window and fly off into the distance.
Act Two: Scene Two
Meiling: Now we move to the castle of the Moon King where the Master of the Moon waits to be woken by his true love. But can the Princess of Heaven recognize her feelings for him in time and how deeply they run?
Large white castle with silver turrets, in a white and silver rocky landscape. Enter Ruby and all of the others following her, but lastly following the group in deep thought after stopping for a moment Sakura looks up at the castle.
Sakura: Well, it looks like we're finally here, the Castle of the Moon King. After our long journey we should rest and find something to eat.
They all nod in agreement to Sakura's comment and sit down on the rocky ground.
Fairy Two: Why don't we conjure up some refreshments for our fellow travelers, sister fairies? Tomoyo: That, sister fairy, is a splendid idea. Will you help us to make up the magical feast, fairy godfather? Eriol: I would be delighted to be of service to you, Lady Tomoyo, and our friends. Further more I insist, Lady Tomoyo, that you from this moment forth that you call me Eriol. If, of course, that is agreeable to you?
The other fairies take a deep inward breath at this, the others look at them.
Touya: What does that mean? Third Fairy: By the fairy godfather telling the Lady Tomoyo his name, in our culture he is asking her to be his wife.
Sure enough, when the others turn round, Eriol is kneeling down to Tomoyo with her hand in his.
Eriol: I would be delighted, nay privileged, if you would be my wife. Tomoyo: Yes, Lord Eriol, I will.
Eriol stands and hugs Tomoyo very hard.
Eriol: I'm glad that you will be mine, I have kept you waiting far too long for this proposal.
Tomoyo shakes her head, the other two fairies join the couple and together they make a feast appear for the company to eat. The food is soon consumed by all, save Keroberos, Ruby and Spinal Sun who sit watching the others trying not to laugh. The group sits and relaxes for a while were they sit.
Sakura: Lady Ruby, where in this vast castle would the noble King of the Moon chose to sleep? Ruby: He would most likely have chosen to rest in the Shrine in the garden of the castle. I think you will like the garden, Princess Heavenly, as it is both beautiful and tranquil. Sakura: Well, if we are all ready, I suggest that we move on from here to the Garden Shrine.
All of the others nod their agreement. Ruby once again takes the lead of the small band and leads them through the vast silver doors of the castle and inside. Eventually they find themselves in a huge formal garden, planted with white roses, snow drops, daises and white carnations. There are four weeping willow trees round a pond to the top end of the garden from which there falls a waterfall leading the eye down to the Shrine. The Shrine is a round building of white marble, raised up slightly on four round steps, with white columns supporting a domed silver roof that sparkles in the sun. However despite the pillars being well spaced the shadows keep the contents of the Shrine well hidden. The water from the waterfall makes two streams going round the Shrine and then down each side of the white gravel path which leads up to it. On each side of the path there are cherry trees filling the air with blossom and there sweet sent. Sakura looks round the garden, her eyes wide with shock.
Sakura: Oh it's so beautiful! Lady Ruby is that the garden shrine you spoke of? (Sakura points at the Shrine.) Ruby: Yes, that is the place. Yes, the garden is beautiful, it would be, though, His Majesty planned the garden out and planted most of it by himself along with my help. Sakura: Well, we have come this far there's no turning back now. So I say we go on to the shrine.
Sakura begins to walk down the garden path, the others nod to each other and go to follow her, but Eriol puts an arm out and blocks their way, preventing them from following Sakura.
Eriol: No, princess, we cannot come with you, it is your destiny to face this on your own, with no help or outside influences. The answer must come from you and you alone.
Sakura turns around and looks at Eriol, her eyes wide, after a moment she nods to him and then to the others. Sakura then turns back round and walks determinedly towards the garden shrine.
Touya: I hope that this goes well. Eriol: I'm absolutely certain that this will go very well indeed.
Act Two: Scene Three
The inside of the garden shrine a light filled room with columns all around it, through which the garden can be seen. In the center of this room there is a large ornately calved plinth of white marble, the plinth carvings has silver and moon stones. The plinth is cushioned by a long purple silver edged cushion that runs the whole length of the plinth with an edge of white marble, set with a silver moons and stars.
Laid out in state on top of the pillows is Yue. His ankles are crossed with his feet pointing down, his uniform silken and straightened as if it has never seen a day's wear before. Yue's wings are unfolded behind him in two white arches. Running down the length of his chest is a sword with a blade of moonstone, the silver hilt of the sword is clasped in Yue's strong long-fingered hands over his chest bone, at the top of the hilt there is a moonstone shaped like a crescent moon. Yue's face is softly composed, a small smile on his lips, his hair all free except the braid which runs alongside the sword; the rest of the hair runs down the length of the plinth under his wings and body, it flows over the sides of the plinth. Yue has his crown of silver and moonstone sat gently on his head. A cylinder of sunlight highlights Yue where he lies asleep. Sakura comes into Yue's resting place and freezes at this momentous and striking sight.
Sakura: Oh Yue!
Sakura walks over to Yue, and as she does so, Sakura unknowingly lets out her heavenly wings, which are white with cherry blossom pink speckles. Sakura's dress changes to being long cherry blossom pink and sparkling, a crown of silver studded with rose quartz circles her brow. Sakura walks over to where Yue is lying, she looks him over and then at his face and slowly Sakura smiles blushing ever so slightly.
Sakura: Yue, oh Yue! How handsome you look, how noble, your face is so gentle when you sleep, a sight I never thought I would see. I can see that you are dreaming of something dear to your heart Yue. I can't hold back my feelings any longer, I love you Yue, I am yours completely. So please, my love, wake for me as I can love no one else in this way or as much as I love you. Please Yue, wake for me with this gentle kiss.
Sakura slowly bends over Yue, she puts her hands either side of Yue so she doesn't fall over. Sakura stops for a moment looking at Yue's soft face again hesitating for an instant. Then taking all of her courage in both hands, Sakura closes her eyes and slowly places her lips on Yue's in a soft kiss. The kiss lingers as Yue's strong arms come up and circle round Sakura holding her tightly to him. They part and Sakura opens her eyes and finds herself looking down into Yue's eyes which are gleaming happily.
Sakura: So you have woken Yue, Lord of the Moon. Yue: Yes, and I have woken to what I have always wished to wake to the whole time I have been sleeping. I love you, Heavenly. Sakura: Yue! You can't mean that. Yue: I do truly mean it, I love you Heavenly, I always have and always will. Sakura: I love you too, Yue, I have since I first saw you and first met your other form.
Sakura stands up which allows Yue to do likewise and he does. When Yue is stood up a sudden breeze hits his hair and makes it fly around him like a white river. Sakura catches her breath at this sight, she blushes and her eyes go wide. Yue takes hold of her shoulders staring into her eyes and brings her close to him hugging her tightly. Yue after a moment loosens his grip and tilts Sakura's head up with one long finger and looks very deeply into Sakura's eyes, he smiles at her and then kisses her very gently. After quite some time kissing like this the two part.
Yue: Well, here goes nothing.
Yue takes Sakura's hand in his, once again Yue catches Sakura's gaze he holds it and then smiles at her. Slowly Yue knelt down in front of Sakura on one knee, he drew out a ring from his trouser pocket made completely of moonstone set with two diamond harts and a diamond star in the middle of them. He held it up to her with one hand still holding her other hand in his.
Yue: Princess Heavenly, will you do me the greatest of honors and be my wife?
Sakura looks down at Yue, she blushes and smiles.
Sakura: Yes, Yue.
Yue smiles up at Sakura and stands; as soon as he does Sakura hugs Yue very hard and after a time in this embrace they part and smile at each other.
Yue: Shall we go out and tell the others who I can feel have come to this place with you our good news? Sakura: Yes, Lord Yue, I think that we should, they deserve to hear our news.
The two then leave the garden shrine hand in hand and walked through the garden smiling at each other. Eventually they reached were the others stood they were staring at them wide eyed. Yue smiled down at Sakura as they stood together still holding hands looking at the group.
All: King Yue, Princess Heavenly, what happened? Yue: I have been woken by Heavenly's love and a kiss and we have decided to become man and wife. All: Congratulations on your union.
Act Three: Scene One
Outside the white marble Church of the Moon, Sakura stands in front of it in a beautiful white dress, with a beautiful sequined pattern over it and a long veil with a small silver and rose quartz tiara in her neatly arranged hair. Sakura's arm is through Yue's.
He is dressed for the occasion not as normal in his uniform but in a white Tuxedo, a silver waist coat, the shirt is white with puffed sleeves and his crown ringing his head glitters in the light, he still wears the huge white cloak.
Behind the happy couple are all of the others smiling at there own partners or just at each other being very happy for Sakura and Yue, now they have got together. The two look at each other and smile, Yue then Turns to Sakura and cradles her cheek with his hand slowly he leans down and kisses her. After a while the two part and smile at each other the scene freezes and Meiling comes in.
Meiling: King Yue and Queen Heavenly were wed, there was much celebration over their union. They reigned forever, bringing with them peace and prosperity, for their love was eternal like the stars. With them were wed Lady Tomoyo to Lord Eriol, Prince Touya to Lady Ruby and King Keroberos to Lady Solaria; all of these couples were happy to finally have found love and they are still in love, as they are immortal one and all, friends and lovers forever.
The End
(Well of the play at least, you didn't really think I would leave the story there did you?)
Chapter eighteen: Playing at romance
Some weeks latter, Mr Mamishmo went on to the stage
"Tonight's play is Sleeping Beauty. The Characters and Actors are as follows. Princess of the Heavens, Heavenly: Sakura Kinomoto; King of Heaven: Zachary; Queen of Heaven: Chiriko; King and Warrior of the Moon: Yukito; Prince of the Moon: Yukito; Storyteller: Meiling Li; Princess's Brother: Touya Kinomoto; Princess's Best Friend and First Fairy: Tomoyo Daidoji: Second Fairy: Mitsuki-san; Third Fairy: Makoto; Evil Witch: Naru; The Warrior of the Darkness: Shaolan Li; Guardian of the Princess's Castle: Keroberos; Guardian of the evil fairy's Castle: Spinal Sun; Guide to the Prince of the moon: Ruby Moon, and lastly Fairy Godfather: Eriol Hirzagawa. Now our play begins.
Act one scene one.
(Sakura and friend's thoughts.)
(Back stage whispers.)
Stage set before a castle of white in the clouds; Guardian of the princess castle walks on, with the storyteller.
(Meiling: 'I can't believe I'm stuck being the narrator. But I'll stick to Yukito-san and Yue-san's plan. Little do they know that Eriol-kun has something up his sleeve.)
Story teller: Once long ago, in the great kingdom of the heavens, there was a beautiful princess. She was kind and caring, and so beautiful that even the stars envied her.
She was betrothed from the day of her birth to the king of the moon a man she had never seen; she had been told he watched over her always as her eternal protector and that he loved her with all of his heart.
On her sixteenth birthday the king and queen decided to throw a party to celebrate their daughter's birthday, little did they know a bad fairy was jealous of their daughter because of the Moon King's love for her.
Scene a room in a high tower, a wide pink satin covered four poster bed with curtains round it stands to the back of the room. Storyteller and the guardian leave the stage. Enter the king, queen, princess and the three fairies.
(Touya to Eriol and a wide-mouthed Yukito: "Doesn't Sakura look beautiful?" Eriol to Touya: "Of course she does. I think Tomoyo-chan has done wonderfully with the costumes don't you?" Touya: "Yeah, the costumes are excellent.")
(Sakura: 'I can't believe I'm doing this again but this script was so good that I couldn't resist doing it. I must admit I'm intrigued by who was chosen to play the prince and king of the moon.')
King: Today dear friends and family, we celebrate my daughter's sixteenth birthday. First Fairy:Yes and today we have three special gifts to give you, sweet princess, our dearest friend in the entire world. Princess:You have no need to give me any gifts: you are my best friends in the world; I need no gifts from you to show that you care. Second Fairy: Heavenly, it is our duty as your fairy godmothers, as we gave you none at your birth; it is also our wish. Princess:Very well, I will accept your gifts to me if you wish me to have them. Second Fairy:My gift to you, great Princess of the Heavens, is the wisdom of the ages. Third Fairy:My gift to you, sweet Princess of the Heavens, is the sweetest voice in the world. First Fairy:Good king, sweet queen and fellow fairies. Go and leave me alone with your daughter here in her tower room, my gift can only be given to her in secrecy for if it were known it would not come to pass as it should.
The king and queen nod, leaving, the fairies curtsy, exit, and the two are left alone. Once they are alone the first fairy turns to the princess, taking her hand; they smile at each other in a friendly and close way. Then the two lean in close so as not to be heard by anyone.
(Eriol to Touya: "Personally I think Tomoyo-chan is more beautiful than Sakura-chan but I'm prejudiced." Touya smiled at Eriol)
Princess: Will you be coming to the ball tonight, my friend? My mother and father told me that your fairy godfather is coming tonight. First Fairy:Stop it, Heavenly, you'll make me blush. Besides which, he isn't my fairy godfather. Princess:What are you talking about, you're already blushing! Well, I think he will be yours very soon, you've been talking about him to me for years. First fairy:Well, I heard from your parents, that your infamous King of the Moon is supposed to be coming to the ball. Princess:What does it matter? I've never seen him, he could look like anything and I wouldn't recognize him. You know, I keep having the strangest dream every night. First Fairy:Please Heavenly tell me your dream. Your dreams are always so interesting and repetitive dreams are normally premonitions of the future. Princess:I'm laying here in my room asleep, all the people I know have died, save my brother, you, and my other two godmothers. A young man comes with long grey hair and a silver mask, he kisses me and I wake up. Suddenly a man in black comes in, they begin to fight, the man with grey hair tells me to run, I see him die or I think he does. Then this man with white hair, strange coloured eyes, and wings like mine but white appears to me. That's where it always ends.
The first fairy sits and looks at Heavenly, her eyes wide with shock, Heavenly looks up at her.
Princess:What is it, my friend? First Fairy:Nothing. You should go and get changed for tonight. Princess:Oh my goodness is that the time, you're right. My ball dress takes an hour to get into!
Princess exits, leaving the fairy alone sitting on the bed. She looks up from where she is sitting.
First Fairy:The men of whom she dreamed, the grey-haired man and the white-haired one are the same man, the King of the Moon. And tonight she will meet them both
(Sakura 'The same person no way they wouldn't risk that would they?')
The princess returns, wearing a sparkling pink ball dress. She twirls for her friend. The first fairy hugs her.
First Fairy:You are a vision, Heavenly. I'm sure that your guardian will think so too. Princess:If he turns up, you mean. Now (she turns to the wardrobe) I have a gift for you! First Fairy:But it's your birthday. Princess :You've given me so much over the years, I wanted to give something back to you.this!
The princess presents a dress of sparkling lilac to the first fairy.
First Fairy: For me?! But.But. Princess:Your fairy godfather is going to think you're beautiful, at least he will if I have anything to do with it. (The First fairy hands the Princess her mask, and puts her own on.) Now let's go.
Act One Scene two.
A ballroom, sparkling white, chandeliers, people waltzing in pastel collared clothes. The Princess stands off to one side, watching the action, alone. Her best friend is waltzing with the Fairy Godfather, who wears a dark blue suit and cloak with black mask.
(Eriol ' Tomoyo-chan looks so very beautiful, I don't want this dance to ever end, but it must for the sake of the play and Yue-san and Sakura- chan's hearts.' Tomoyo 'Eriol-chan looks so handsome I could stay like this for ever.')
Princess: I knew this would happen. Everyone ends up with a partner except me. I'm always alone. So much for my so-called guardian.
The Prince of the Moon appears behind her, takes her hand and spins her around. She tries to fight him off without success.
Princess:Unhand me! Who are you to dare such liberties? Prince:Your Royal Highness, I- Brother:Oh, sis, I forgot, this is the Prince of the Moon Moon Guide:And I'm his childhood friend, his guide you might say. Princess Heavenly, it is an honour to meet you. Princess:Thank-you. Sir, you must forgive me, I had no idea you were- Prince:But of course not. That was the whole point. In fact, Isn't that the point of any masquerade?
(Sakura: 'Oh my god, Yukito-san is the Prince of the Moon. That means he's also the King, but how are they going to get away with the transformation?')
Everyone laughs, except the Princess, who is even more embarrassed. She exits stage left.
Brother:Whoops, looks like we hit a nerve. Well, I'll leave you to clear it up shall I?
He dances off with the Prince's Guide.
(Touya: 'It feels so nice to be able to hold Ruby close like this.')
Prince:Hey, wait-! Typical. He goes off and leaves me to do all the work. Well, I can at least try to soothe her feelings.
He marches off into the garden, through a stage door. The Princess stands, holding herself
Princess:He's always making fun of me like that. I hate him. Prince:You don't really mean that. Princess:You?! Haven't you done enough already?
The princess goes to walk away the prince grabs her wrist and holds it gently.
(Yukito: 'Sakura-chan looks so beautiful, can I really win her affection? No I mustn't think like that. I can do this.' Sakura: 'Yukito looks so handsome in his costume, I hope he won't mind having to kiss me.')
Prince:Wait, please! I didn't mean to insult you. I thought you knew who I was, I would never have been so rude to a complete stranger. Especially someone as young and beautiful as you. Princess:How can you tell I'm beautiful when I'm wearing a mask? Prince:By looking into those eyes. Heavenly. . . Princess:You know my name. Prince:Of course. (He takes her hand and they begin to dance.) I've been watching you. Princess:But the ball hasn't been going for that long. Prince:I've been watching you much longer than that.
Silence as they dance, the Princess stunned.
Princess:But how is that possible? Prince:Didn't you hear what I was the Prince of? Princess:The Moon? But that means you're . . you're. . . King:And now for our daughter's final gift! As you all know, the Princess Heavenly celebrates her sixteenth birthday today, and her first fairy godmother desires to give her a special gift in honour of the occasion. . . Prince:We should go inside. Princess:No, wait-!
He leads her inside, he bowed to her and backs into the crowd. Throughout the following dialogue, he retreats further and further until he vanishes off stage. The princess walked over to the king and took his hand looking back over her shoulder. Crack of thunder the evil fairy walks in from stage right with her guardian and the warrior of the darkness.
Evil fairy:I won't let you win, I won't let this little brat marry the King of the Moon. What has she got that I haven't? She doesn't deserve his love, his guardian ship or his protection. I'm fed up of her getting all the attention what has she ever done to deserve the Moon King? I'll make sure that she never has him.
She waved her wand of black ash and pointed it at the princess.
(Eriol: 'Here we go.' At the same time this is said he twitches his fingers and winks at Tomoyo, who smiles back at him.) Evil Fairy:This I do decree, you shall sleep forever and never wake. Any one who dares to break my curse shall have the same fate put upon him.
The princess falls into the arms of the first fairy, who looks up tears running down her cheeks. The evil fairy, her guardian and the warrior of darkness disappear. The first fairy looks back down at the princess and draws out a wand of pure white gold and crystal in a spiral like a unicorn's horn.
First Fairy:I cast a spell of destiny, a spell to make all right. I will not let this tale end sadly. All in the castle shall sleep with her, until the day the princess awakes, from a kiss by a man who haunts dreams. Second Fairy:This man shall fall into his own dream world until she recognizes him for who truly he is, and return the depth of his love. Then shall he wake and happiness rule for the woman who wakes him will not sleep as the man who wakes the princess shall. Third Fairy:Now sleep, friends, royalty, and dearest princess. We leave you with our blessing.
(Eriol "As it is said and written, let this play be." He weaves his fingers and casts his magic.)
Scene opens with the fairies laying the princess out on her bed, sleeping soundly. They are pale but calm.
First Fairy:Sleep soundly in your tower room safe from all harm, until your guardian and dearest love comes for you. We will patiently await the day that you come back to us.
They all curtsy and leave. Act one scene three.
Stage darkens. Spotlight on Storyteller.
Storyteller:Although many years passed, the Court of Heaven stayed unchanged in its magic spell. The Moon King did not change either, for he was immortal and could not age. He waited for his time to come. Meanwhile, many adventurers heard of the legend of the sleeping court and the beautiful princess who could wake it with just one kiss. Of course, most of the details of the curse had been forgotten. Finally, when the court had passed into legend, no more than a fairy tale, the Moon King made his move.
(Miss Mitsuki: "She's sleeping soundly." Eriol: "Ok, let's do this." Suddenly all the scenery shifts and becomes real as Eriol makes the play come true. The audience are left watching their doubles perform the rest of the play as the story becomes true. Sakura and all of the others who know about the cards know what has happened, those who don't know about the cards think they are the real things and always have been. Sakura knows even in her sleep what has happened because of her own magic.)
(Sakura: 'Oh wonderful, now Yukito-san is going to have to kiss me. I am going to get you for this, Eriol-kun. And of course we have to stick to the script or everything will go wrong.' Touya: 'Ah right.' Ruby: 'It's just as the Master said it would be.' Meiling: 'Here we go.' Spinal Sun: 'Ah, ok then.' Keroberos: 'Right, let's do this.' Shaolan: 'Right now, let's go.' Yukito: 'What the hell!' Yue: 'Eriol-kun has made the play come true.' Yukito looks at Yue in his head: 'Oh but that's wonderful we can win Sakura- chan properly now.' Yue: 'Yes, but don't forget all the others who know about the cards: remember the other world and they will know this, we must stick to the script.' Yukito: 'Ok.')
Yukito and Ruby are in the middle of the woods and when they are walking along. He finds Keroberos laying on the floor transformed into a small creature, then in a hooded robe Touya sitting with him. Yukito walks up to them they look at him and smile in recognition.
Kero:Yukito, great Prince of the Moon, we have waited for you for sometime. Yukito:What happened to you, great Guardian of the castle of heaven? Kero:This is what the evil fairy's spell turned me into.
Touya stands in a hooded robe, he bows to Yukito, then he walks up to Ruby and bows again.
Touya:Guide to the Prince of the Moon, Lady Ruby. Ruby:How do you know my name and Who are you? Touya:Don't you remember me, my love of the blood red heart stone? Ruby:Prince Touya of the Heavens, but it can't be you, you should be asleep or dead by now. Touya:It is me, my love. I am a sorceror, able to get out of the fairy sleep part of the spell but the spell keeps my aging stationary. Ruby:Prove you are my love: take off the robe.
Touya takes off the hooded robe. Ruby gasps and hugs him tightly, they kiss for a moment then part blushing.
Ruby: My love, my Prince of Heaven, my Lord Touya. Touya: My love, my guide. My Lady Ruby. Prince: Great guardian of the Castle of Heaven, is there any way to free you? Kero: Yes, touch me with your sword blade and will me to take up my true form.
The prince does as he says. Kero transforms into Keroberos, with much flashing of lights and sparkling of sparkles. Spinal Sun enters.
Spinal Sun: I will not let you pass. Keroberos: Why not? Spinal Sun: I am the guardian of she who put this place under its curse: none shall pass but my mistress. Keroberos: We'll see about that.
They fight, and Keroberos pins Spinal Sun to the ground.
Spinal Sun: You have beaten me - now there is only one thing preventing you from entering the castle. Keroberos: And what is that? Spinal Sun: You have beaten me so now you must kiss me.
(Keroberos: NO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I am not Yue! Yue: Do you mind? Spinal: Please, it's part of the storyline and it's important. Keroberos: I am going to make you pay for this, Yue. Yue: Yeah, yeah, get on with it.)
Keroberos looks at the group assembled behind them, then gulps and plunges. A dark blue flash, and he is kissing a woman with black hair that ripples over the floor. She puts her arms around his neck. Keroberos leaps off her, eyes bugging out.
Keroberos: What the HELL - ?!
He runs off somewhere. The woman puts her hands over her face.
Woman: I knew it. I should never have tried this. All: Tried what? Woman: It's me . . Spinal Sun. I have a human form, but I was under a curse that forbade me to tell anyone: if I did, I would die and so would the person who knew my secret. Only if someone willingly kissed me would the curse be broken. Touya: But Keroberos isn't a someone, he's a something.
Eriol enters from behind.
Eriol: Actually, you're wrong Prince of Heaven.
Everyone leaps about ten-foot in the air and falls over, causing him to laugh. Spinal Sun sits on the floor weeping.
Touya: Then Keroberos is a person?! Eriol: Yes, he's the King of the Sun. He agreed to be an animal for the King of Heaven, to guard his daughter until her guardian could come for her hand in marriage. And now he's here. So Keroberos has gone off to transform. His transformation would blind you since he's the King of the Sun, so he always transforms alone.
A man in gold enters, black hair streaked with gold. His eyes are cat's eyes, golden. He kneels before Spinal Sun and tips her head up. They stare at each other. He kisses her and passes out. A gold crown appears on his head. Spinal Sun hugs him silently.
Ruby: That's Keroberos, he looks amazing.
Touya scowls at her and draws her close. Eriol runs over to Keroberos. He feels Keroberos' pulse.
Eriol: Damn!
Everyone looks at him, shocked.
Spinal Sun: What is it?!
Eriol starts laying him out. Spinal Sun screams and throws him off.
Spinal Sun: Get off him!
She throws herself on the body, sobbing. Yukito comes over and pulls her off. He puts a hand on Keroberos' chest. He closes his eyes.
Yukito: He's alive. Just. He needs something to keep him here. Touya: What? Yukito: A light in the darkness.
Spinal Sun leaps up.
Spinal Sun: I love you! I mean . . I . . I love you. I love you Keroberos. Don't leave me.
(Touya whispers to Ruby: Is this actually happening? Ruby: Yes. Cross your fingers and pray. Touya: Why? Ruby: Keroberos has been known to be . . kind of like Eurydice: rather difficult to get back.)
Yukito: His presence is weakening.we're losing him. Spinal Sun: I won't let you die! (She takes his hand.) You're not alone. I'm here with you. I'm holding your hand. Please, don't die. I couldn't bear it . . . I love you . . .
Keroberos suddenly breathes, long deep breaths. Spinal Sun closes her eyes in relief. Everybody else smiles. Keroberos opens his eyes and smiles at his love. Spinal Sun eventually ventures to look and sees his smile. They embrace.
Keroberos: Thank you.
Eriol kicks him slightly with the toe of his foot. He winces and looks away for a moment.
Keroberos: I'm . . not very good at saying things like this . . but . . . . I
Shaolan enters, wearing a black costume, carrying his sword. Keroberos stands and Shaolan stabs him in the back. Spinal Sun catches him as he falls. Keroberos' wings burst out of his back and enfold Spinal Sun. She begins to sob again. Golden magic spreads through the air, creating a glowing wall around the group, protecting them against Shaolan.
Spinal Sun: NO! You'll drain yourself! Please, don't, Keroberos! My love.
She starts crying in earnest. Keroberos takes her hand. He puts the other hand on her cheek.
Keroberos: Do not weep for me.
He brings her face up towards his, 'til they are almost touching.
(Keroberos to Spinal Sun: I love you, and if I don't make it, look after them for me.)
He kisses her and his hand falls away. Spinal Sun lifts her head and screams. Yukito takes out his sword and fights Shaolan to his knees. Shaolan runs off. They go into the castle, up the tower stairs. Touya is carrying Keroberos. The Evil Fairy is waiting for them in the princess's salon. They all freeze when they see her, and look back, but the door slams.
Evil fairy: So you really thought it would be that easy. Come forth my warrior, show these pathetic fools what happens to those who defy me!
Shaolan appears again. Touya fights him and kills him. He then grins widely.
Touya: That feels good. Evil fairy: Wretched mortals! You will pay the price for killing my champion! And you (looking at Yukito) who are you? Yukito: Somebody who is more powerful than you will ever know.
Evil fairy laughs.
Evil fairy: Fool! There is no one more powerful than I am! You shall be the first to suffer my magic! Yukito: Better that than your insufferable speeches. Evil fairy: WHY YOU- Enter Tomoyo and fairy two and three.
Evil fairy: What are you three doing here? The three fairies: We come to heal the Sun King of the wound caused to him by your darkness, you have broken the rules by letting your dark warrior kill him. Evil fairy: Rules! Ha! There is no such rule!
With these words Touya grimaces and falls to the floor.
Ruby: What have you done to him? Evil fairy: I hate to say it but nothing.
Tomoyo looks at Touya suddenly she realizes what it happening she goes white and looks at Eriol who nods.
Tomoyo: Get down or back.
There is a golden flash, as huge white wings spread out from Touya's back, white and dark metallic blue armour spread over his skin. Touya stands; he places his hands together, palm to palm, fingers pointed up, then he parts them and a sword with the same white and blue metal for a handle appears the blade is clear crystal. He points the blade at the Evil Fairy who is cowering and sinks to her knees.
Evil Fairy: Winged Warrior, forgive me.
Touya flicks a side-glance at Ruby, who is looking at him mouth open.
(Ruby: 'He is the Winged Warrior, the Warrior of the Universe. That's not possible!' Eriol: 'Why not Ruby?' Ruby: 'Because everyone knows that when the Winged Warrior reveals himself he - Touya, no!' Eriol: 'Too late. Here he goes, he will proclaim it to the stars and then he will . . . die.')
Touya: I, the Winged Warrior, proclaim my presence and say this: you have broken the rules of destiny and for that you will be punished, but not by my hand as that is against the rules of destiny, for you are destined to die by the hands of another. In proclaiming myself thus, I know I too will die but I will gladly do so to protect my love, my sister, my friends and the laws of the universe. Ruby: Touya.no.
She is unable to speak against this sacrifice. Touya turns and holds out a hand to her. The Evil Fairy stabs him through the back with her wand. As he sinks to the floor, he looks at Yukito and shouts -
Touya: Go! This is your destiny Moon Warrior! Seize it! (He closes his eyes.) Ruby: TOUYA! (She collapses beside him and shakes him.) TOUYA! TOUYA! DON'T DO THIS! TOUYA. (She falls onto his back sobbing.)
Eriol pulls her off and comforts her. She screams, hitting him on the shoulder. Tomoyo turns Touya's body over and lays it out in state.
Yukito stands frozen, overwhelmed by all the pain. He lifts his head.
Yukito: You . . will . . pay . . .
He screams and runs her through with his sword. The Evil Fairy gasps and sinks to the ground. Her eyes stare at him.
Evil Fairy: Moon . . Warrior. you aren't just the . . Moon Warrior.
Yukito stares at her, silent. He sheathes his sword. The Evil Fairy disappears.
Eriol: Is she dead? Yukito: Yes.
The three good fairies resurrect Keroberos, who glows golden, then sits up. Spinal Sun throws her arms around him, and he nearly falls back again. The youngest Fairy (Makoto) mischievously pulls his hair out, a golden wave runs down his back to his waist. Spinal Sun looks up her eyes go wide she then takes a lock and puts it to her lips.
Keroberos: Damn fairies.
The fairies giggle, and are then crushed in a bear hug by the King of the Sun.
Keroberos: I love you really.
He spots Touya's lifeless body and walks over to it he gently palces a hand on him.
Keroberos: No . . Prince Touya . . ye gods . . why did it have to be you?
He leans down and heals Touya's wounds. Touya remains still and lifeless.
Keroberos: Only one thing can heal the Winged Warrior.
Ruby grabs him and shakes him.
Ruby: WHAT?!! WHAT?!!
Eriol grabs her.
Eriol: Lady Ruby, the man has just come back from the dead, he needs to be treated with care!
Keroberos: Hey, I need to be treated with care all my life! To answer your question, Lady Ruby: true love. Ruby: That's it? Keroberos: It's pretty powerful stuff, to make an understatement. Put it this way, his sister is the representation of true love. So you really have to mean it.
Ruby bowls them over and runs over to Touya.
Ruby: Out of the way!
She sinks down next to Touya's body and takes his hand. She leans forward and kisses him very gently. The kiss takes a long time. Touya breathes in, then out. Ruby puts a hand on his wings, it moves under her touch.
Ruby: They're real. Eriol: Of course they're real. Did you think he stuck them on? Ruby: Real feathers . . . warm, soft . . . how beautiful . . .
Touya gets up and crouches, leaning on one hand whilst he flexes his wings. He looks at her.
Touya: So you don't mind having a freak for a husband? Ruby: No, I could never mind that, I love you too much to care.
Yukito looks over at the bed and his eyes go wide. Touya sees this happen and then he quietly ushers everybody out of the room.
Yukito comes over and kneels beside the bed, he touches Sakura's face very gently.
Yukito: My love, you lay here a most beautiful vision, as if you have stepped strait from one of my dreams. You grace the name you were given for Heavenly you are indeed in mind, body and spirit.
He leans over her, very gently he kisses her on the lips. Sakura stirs and wakes, she sits up in the bed, her eyes wide touching her lips with, her fingertips.
(He actually kissed me.)
Yukito stands before her and transforms into Yue, in a way Sakura has never seen before. Yukito stands in a spotlight of moon light, the winged moon symbole with the star in the whole in the center of it appears in silver under him, the wings spread out from his back but do not enfold him, Sakura watches as his hair grows longer and becomes white, Yue's uniform suddenly appears and Yukito's clothes disappear. Then his face shifts and becomes Yue's, two swords in two silver scabbards on a silver belt appear round his waist. Then lastly a crown of white gold set with a moon stone ringed Yue's head.
After a moment to let Sakura take him in like this and how he had just changed Yue opens his eyes and blinks at Sakura
Yue: I am Yue the King and Warrior of the Moon I disguised myself as the prince, now I must suffer the cost for waking you, though I take the punishment gladly, as I know all too well that someone as beautiful as you could never love someone like me so I will return to my home and sleep there.
Sakura reaches out with one hand to him she goes to speak but before she can Yue's eyes close and he vanishes. Sakura thumps her fist on the bed in frustration.
Sakura: You did not even give me a chance to answer you, King of the Moon, my love at first sight, my first, only, and true love.
All the others come running in to see what has happened.
All: Heavenly!
All of them except Tomoyo and Eriol run over and hug her tightly. Tomoyo and Eriol pick the others off and hug her gently. Sakura looks round at them
Sakura: Brother, what happened to you? Touya: I revealed myself to be the Winged Warrior. Sakura: Ah, so that's out at last. Spinal Sun, you're female, and human, how? Keroberos, you too, oh I remember why: you were beast formed before and I also remember hearing your story, Spinal Sun, isn't your name Solaria? So you're finally free, Spinal Sun? Spinal Sun: Yes, Keroberos freed me though I don't think he cares much for me, and yes, princess, my name was Solaria but I intend to keep my old name for now.
Sakura looks at Keroberos and moves her eyebrows up into her head.
Sakura: Oh he doesn't care about you, hmm?
Keroberos takes hold of Spinal Sun's hand, she turns and looks at him, in sudden surprise at this gesture of affection. Keroberos takes a deep breath and summons up all his courage.
Keroberos: I love you. Spinal Sun: Keroberos. I love you too.
Keroberos takes Spinal Sun in his arms after a moment of looking into her eyes he leans in and kisses her on the lips.
Sakura: I have to go to the home of the Moon King, it was him who woke me, he was the moon prince now he is under a sleep spell. I have to go and try and wake him, I love him, I can't let this happen to him.
They all look at her, surprised at her determination.
Touya: Our parents are not going to want you to go such a distance. Sakura: Then we go now out of the window right now.
Sakura looks at Ruby
Sakura: I take it that the King's home is the Castle of the Moon? Ruby: Yes, Heavenly. Sakura: Can you guide us there when we get to the Moon? Eriol: Just how do you intend to get to the Moon? Sakura: We'll fly, we all have wings, don't we? Well then, I suggest we use them.
Keroberos looks at Spinal Sun and then at Sakura.
Keroberos: Lady Heavenly, would you mind postponing our departure for a few moments? I have something of importance to address before we leave.
Sakura smiles at Keroberos and casts a glance in Spinal Sun's direction causing Keroberos to blush.
Sakura: Go ahead, King Keroberos, and take as much time as you need to sort out your situation.
Sakura then waves her hands in at Spinal Sun and she is dressed in a black velvet ball gown, with black lace for sleeves that widened as the sleeves went down the arm. Keroberos eyes went wide at the sight, he took Spinal Sun's hand and they left Heavenly's tower room together.
Act Two: Scene One
The white arbour of the garden of the castle of the heavens, white roses carnations and a box hedge maze. The arbour has pink roses climbing roses climbing over it, with a white marble seat. Keroberos and Spinal Sun are sitting together in the arbor, quietly Keroberos takes her hand, Spinal Sun jumps and looks at him.
Spinal Sun: Yes, Keroberos, what is it?
Keroberos looks into Spinal Sun's eyes, slowly he leans in and kisses Spinal Sun, as he does so Spinal Sun's eyes widen in shock. After some time the two part.
Spinal Sun: Keroberos, why did you . . . ?
Keroberos grabs Spinal Sun and kissed her again the kiss became deep, they parted and Keroberos looked into Spinal Sun's eyes. Spinal Sun was clearly shocked by this sudden burst of emotion from Keroberos, she wondered were it was leading her too.
Keroberos: Lady Solaria, I want to ask you something of great delicacy: are you betrothed to anyone? Spinal Sun: No, Keroberos, why? Keroberos: Good, then, I can ask you this freely will you be my betrothed lady?
Spinal Sun sits in complete shock for some time not knowing what to say. Keroberos stands in silence and bows to her stiffly.
Keroberos: I understand your feelings completely lady. Who could ever want to be betrothed to a winged and cat-eyed freak like me? Spinal Sun rises quickly, she grabs Keroberos' shoulder and spins him round to face her. After considering him for a moment she kisses him very deeply, after some time they part.
Spinal Sun: I would want to be betrothed to you and you are not a freak. I love you with all my heart, Keroberos, you and only you. Keroberos: I'm glad to hear that because I love you with all my soul and could not bear to ever be parted from you.
Keroberos grabs her into a huge hug and they kiss again, a very long passionate kiss, when they part, they smile at each other and they go inside hand in hand, everyone notices this but there are no comments. Sakura smiles at the happy couple.
Sakura: Now that Keroberos' important business has been taken care of, I suggest we depart for the Palace of the Moon.
They all leave through the window and fly off into the distance.
Act Two: Scene Two
Meiling: Now we move to the castle of the Moon King where the Master of the Moon waits to be woken by his true love. But can the Princess of Heaven recognize her feelings for him in time and how deeply they run?
Large white castle with silver turrets, in a white and silver rocky landscape. Enter Ruby and all of the others following her, but lastly following the group in deep thought after stopping for a moment Sakura looks up at the castle.
Sakura: Well, it looks like we're finally here, the Castle of the Moon King. After our long journey we should rest and find something to eat.
They all nod in agreement to Sakura's comment and sit down on the rocky ground.
Fairy Two: Why don't we conjure up some refreshments for our fellow travelers, sister fairies? Tomoyo: That, sister fairy, is a splendid idea. Will you help us to make up the magical feast, fairy godfather? Eriol: I would be delighted to be of service to you, Lady Tomoyo, and our friends. Further more I insist, Lady Tomoyo, that you from this moment forth that you call me Eriol. If, of course, that is agreeable to you?
The other fairies take a deep inward breath at this, the others look at them.
Touya: What does that mean? Third Fairy: By the fairy godfather telling the Lady Tomoyo his name, in our culture he is asking her to be his wife.
Sure enough, when the others turn round, Eriol is kneeling down to Tomoyo with her hand in his.
Eriol: I would be delighted, nay privileged, if you would be my wife. Tomoyo: Yes, Lord Eriol, I will.
Eriol stands and hugs Tomoyo very hard.
Eriol: I'm glad that you will be mine, I have kept you waiting far too long for this proposal.
Tomoyo shakes her head, the other two fairies join the couple and together they make a feast appear for the company to eat. The food is soon consumed by all, save Keroberos, Ruby and Spinal Sun who sit watching the others trying not to laugh. The group sits and relaxes for a while were they sit.
Sakura: Lady Ruby, where in this vast castle would the noble King of the Moon chose to sleep? Ruby: He would most likely have chosen to rest in the Shrine in the garden of the castle. I think you will like the garden, Princess Heavenly, as it is both beautiful and tranquil. Sakura: Well, if we are all ready, I suggest that we move on from here to the Garden Shrine.
All of the others nod their agreement. Ruby once again takes the lead of the small band and leads them through the vast silver doors of the castle and inside. Eventually they find themselves in a huge formal garden, planted with white roses, snow drops, daises and white carnations. There are four weeping willow trees round a pond to the top end of the garden from which there falls a waterfall leading the eye down to the Shrine. The Shrine is a round building of white marble, raised up slightly on four round steps, with white columns supporting a domed silver roof that sparkles in the sun. However despite the pillars being well spaced the shadows keep the contents of the Shrine well hidden. The water from the waterfall makes two streams going round the Shrine and then down each side of the white gravel path which leads up to it. On each side of the path there are cherry trees filling the air with blossom and there sweet sent. Sakura looks round the garden, her eyes wide with shock.
Sakura: Oh it's so beautiful! Lady Ruby is that the garden shrine you spoke of? (Sakura points at the Shrine.) Ruby: Yes, that is the place. Yes, the garden is beautiful, it would be, though, His Majesty planned the garden out and planted most of it by himself along with my help. Sakura: Well, we have come this far there's no turning back now. So I say we go on to the shrine.
Sakura begins to walk down the garden path, the others nod to each other and go to follow her, but Eriol puts an arm out and blocks their way, preventing them from following Sakura.
Eriol: No, princess, we cannot come with you, it is your destiny to face this on your own, with no help or outside influences. The answer must come from you and you alone.
Sakura turns around and looks at Eriol, her eyes wide, after a moment she nods to him and then to the others. Sakura then turns back round and walks determinedly towards the garden shrine.
Touya: I hope that this goes well. Eriol: I'm absolutely certain that this will go very well indeed.
Act Two: Scene Three
The inside of the garden shrine a light filled room with columns all around it, through which the garden can be seen. In the center of this room there is a large ornately calved plinth of white marble, the plinth carvings has silver and moon stones. The plinth is cushioned by a long purple silver edged cushion that runs the whole length of the plinth with an edge of white marble, set with a silver moons and stars.
Laid out in state on top of the pillows is Yue. His ankles are crossed with his feet pointing down, his uniform silken and straightened as if it has never seen a day's wear before. Yue's wings are unfolded behind him in two white arches. Running down the length of his chest is a sword with a blade of moonstone, the silver hilt of the sword is clasped in Yue's strong long-fingered hands over his chest bone, at the top of the hilt there is a moonstone shaped like a crescent moon. Yue's face is softly composed, a small smile on his lips, his hair all free except the braid which runs alongside the sword; the rest of the hair runs down the length of the plinth under his wings and body, it flows over the sides of the plinth. Yue has his crown of silver and moonstone sat gently on his head. A cylinder of sunlight highlights Yue where he lies asleep. Sakura comes into Yue's resting place and freezes at this momentous and striking sight.
Sakura: Oh Yue!
Sakura walks over to Yue, and as she does so, Sakura unknowingly lets out her heavenly wings, which are white with cherry blossom pink speckles. Sakura's dress changes to being long cherry blossom pink and sparkling, a crown of silver studded with rose quartz circles her brow. Sakura walks over to where Yue is lying, she looks him over and then at his face and slowly Sakura smiles blushing ever so slightly.
Sakura: Yue, oh Yue! How handsome you look, how noble, your face is so gentle when you sleep, a sight I never thought I would see. I can see that you are dreaming of something dear to your heart Yue. I can't hold back my feelings any longer, I love you Yue, I am yours completely. So please, my love, wake for me as I can love no one else in this way or as much as I love you. Please Yue, wake for me with this gentle kiss.
Sakura slowly bends over Yue, she puts her hands either side of Yue so she doesn't fall over. Sakura stops for a moment looking at Yue's soft face again hesitating for an instant. Then taking all of her courage in both hands, Sakura closes her eyes and slowly places her lips on Yue's in a soft kiss. The kiss lingers as Yue's strong arms come up and circle round Sakura holding her tightly to him. They part and Sakura opens her eyes and finds herself looking down into Yue's eyes which are gleaming happily.
Sakura: So you have woken Yue, Lord of the Moon. Yue: Yes, and I have woken to what I have always wished to wake to the whole time I have been sleeping. I love you, Heavenly. Sakura: Yue! You can't mean that. Yue: I do truly mean it, I love you Heavenly, I always have and always will. Sakura: I love you too, Yue, I have since I first saw you and first met your other form.
Sakura stands up which allows Yue to do likewise and he does. When Yue is stood up a sudden breeze hits his hair and makes it fly around him like a white river. Sakura catches her breath at this sight, she blushes and her eyes go wide. Yue takes hold of her shoulders staring into her eyes and brings her close to him hugging her tightly. Yue after a moment loosens his grip and tilts Sakura's head up with one long finger and looks very deeply into Sakura's eyes, he smiles at her and then kisses her very gently. After quite some time kissing like this the two part.
Yue: Well, here goes nothing.
Yue takes Sakura's hand in his, once again Yue catches Sakura's gaze he holds it and then smiles at her. Slowly Yue knelt down in front of Sakura on one knee, he drew out a ring from his trouser pocket made completely of moonstone set with two diamond harts and a diamond star in the middle of them. He held it up to her with one hand still holding her other hand in his.
Yue: Princess Heavenly, will you do me the greatest of honors and be my wife?
Sakura looks down at Yue, she blushes and smiles.
Sakura: Yes, Yue.
Yue smiles up at Sakura and stands; as soon as he does Sakura hugs Yue very hard and after a time in this embrace they part and smile at each other.
Yue: Shall we go out and tell the others who I can feel have come to this place with you our good news? Sakura: Yes, Lord Yue, I think that we should, they deserve to hear our news.
The two then leave the garden shrine hand in hand and walked through the garden smiling at each other. Eventually they reached were the others stood they were staring at them wide eyed. Yue smiled down at Sakura as they stood together still holding hands looking at the group.
All: King Yue, Princess Heavenly, what happened? Yue: I have been woken by Heavenly's love and a kiss and we have decided to become man and wife. All: Congratulations on your union.
Act Three: Scene One
Outside the white marble Church of the Moon, Sakura stands in front of it in a beautiful white dress, with a beautiful sequined pattern over it and a long veil with a small silver and rose quartz tiara in her neatly arranged hair. Sakura's arm is through Yue's.
He is dressed for the occasion not as normal in his uniform but in a white Tuxedo, a silver waist coat, the shirt is white with puffed sleeves and his crown ringing his head glitters in the light, he still wears the huge white cloak.
Behind the happy couple are all of the others smiling at there own partners or just at each other being very happy for Sakura and Yue, now they have got together. The two look at each other and smile, Yue then Turns to Sakura and cradles her cheek with his hand slowly he leans down and kisses her. After a while the two part and smile at each other the scene freezes and Meiling comes in.
Meiling: King Yue and Queen Heavenly were wed, there was much celebration over their union. They reigned forever, bringing with them peace and prosperity, for their love was eternal like the stars. With them were wed Lady Tomoyo to Lord Eriol, Prince Touya to Lady Ruby and King Keroberos to Lady Solaria; all of these couples were happy to finally have found love and they are still in love, as they are immortal one and all, friends and lovers forever.
The End
(Well of the play at least, you didn't really think I would leave the story there did you?)