Authors note: I do not own Cardcaptor Sakura or any of the characters.
As far as any of the inhibatants of Naja could remember there had always been a waging war. Hundreds of years, scores of young soldiers, and two continants fighting is what every human being on the small planet could remember. It was normal for young wives to pray their husbands were not called up in the lottery to be in the next group of solidiers to head out, as it was also the norm for prayers that their children be female, or lame in some way so they could not be sent off. Loss was something citizens of both nations dealt with at an early age. One would think that such a lengthy time of death and destruction would numb them, yet it did not. It has been seven years since the ascent of the Kinomoto line to the royal throne of Dormi. During these ten years the king, Kinomoto Fujitaka, has been planning a way to bring peace to the small world of Naja. It was a time for the fighting to end.
"Fujitaka," Nadeshiko his bride of nine years calmly began,"You know what to do, you have your destiny and you must fullfill it. Do not fret so, you have been planning this for many years."
Fujitaka smiled faintly, and began to walk towards his wife. No matter how long they have been together her beauty always astounded him. "My dear, you of all people are the only one who can give me so much confidence. I suppose we should begin planning for the trip, although I would hate to leave you behind."
Nadeshiko looked at him strangely. The calmly walked to a chair and took a seat. She looked up at him firmly, simply stating, "Why, I am going with you."
"You cannot come along. There is no way I will allow it. You still need to recover from the birth of our beautiful daughter, and remember she is still to small to be far from you for too long. Not to mention Touya will need someone here to watch over him. Nadeshiko, it is just to dangerous and I cannot even begin to think about how I could live without you. You must stay here. I do not beg of you, I command you to stay here with your children."
"Fujitaka they are just as much your children as they are mine. Anyway, I have it all worked out Touya will stay with Tsukishiro-san, Touya is great frined with his grandchild Yukito. As for our little Sakura, she shall come with us. I have heard that the Li's have a litle boy, only a bit older then she. Though she is young, she is eager to meet, and befriend others. Perhaps she and the young prince will create a bond that will be stronger then any peace offering we can serve. As for my safty, I could not idly sit by while you leave me to head off to danger. Together we are stronger. Together we can make it. King Kinomoto, I beg of you, allow me to come along."
Slowly Fujitaka made his way over to his wife, who had silent tears falling freely from her proud eyes. He slowly knelt before her, and took her hand. He looked into her eyes and quietly said, "My Queen, from now on, wherever I go, you go." With that he kissed her hand and slowly made his way out of their bedchambers to begin plans for their trip to Shalja.
Niether Fujitaka nor Nadishiko noticed the small giggle of mirth that escaped a spy behind a large tapastry. The woman with the silver-gray eyes with a fleck of brillant green in each. She grinned, knowing that soon the noble Kinomoto line, that has barely just begun, will soon come to a tragic end. "Then I shall be the ruler of Dormi, and soon all of Naja." she whispered quietly to herself.
After three months of planning the day of both hope and dread came to life as dawn slowly woke up the Kinomoto Kingdom of Dormi. After whispering farewells and promises of presents in young Prince Touya's ear Fujitaka and Nadishiko with young Sakura in her arms headed towards the peir. Nadishiko came to Amamiya Mikiko, her aunt, before reaching the dock. Nadishiko stopped to say goodbye to her aunt, merely out of respect. She was wary of her aunt, never really knowing what was going on behind her odd eyes. "We mustn't tarry anymore, come Nadishiko, lets get to the ship."
Mikiko smile menacing at the couples back, "May you have an...eventful trip my dearies," she said quietly as her green eyes flashed to a strange gray.
Fujitaka looked at Nadishiko wearily, "I do not trust that aunt of yours, she seems odd," He had a look of concern on his face,"Do you think she is up to anything? Back in her prime she was an awestounding magician. We should not have left our Kingdom, you should have stayed, what if she pulls something?"
Nadishiko giggled lightly, getting a gurgle of joy from her emerald eyed daughter," My dear, Mikiko is harmless. She is rude, mean, and perhaps schemeing, but she has no more power then a cat in a tree. Do not fret so. Everything will turn out fine."
With that they stepped onboard, not knowing what the trip may bring. The only sign of any distrubance in their trip was a small white cloud floating aimlessly in the sky. How much trouble can one little white cloud be?
Li Yelan looked at the letter that was placed on her tray with her breakfast. She sighed softly, walking to her wardrobe to get her clothing for the day. Her mind racked itself as she thought of the letter left unopened on her tray. ~It holds the Kinomoto seal~ she thought ~What could this mean? Do the Kinomotos know that my beloved is no more? Without it's king Shalja is feeble. No, I will not allow it to be feeble. I shall keep my country strong, whatever Kinomoto threatens I shall meet him, and advance him.~ A knock on the door distrupted Yelans thoughts and brought her out of her reverie. "Come in."
"Queen Yelan, I am so sorry to disturb you during this tragic time in you life, but I have recieved message of a sighting of a Dormian ship. Please, as soon as you are ready come to the War Room, we have much to discuss about the actions to take." Her advisor Wei stated quickly.
"Yes, Wei, I will be down shortly. I still must get dressed for all that is planned for the day, and I have a message to attend to."
Yelan, after hearing the door latched, walked to her breakfast tray to pick up the letter from Kinomoto Fujitaka. Shakjing she opened it, afraid for the worse. As the letter unfolded she breathed a sigh if relief. It read:
King Li-
Both our lands have been at war for far to long. We do not even know why this war had begun, for it started way before our times. I shall be arriving in a week from the arrival of this letter, and I would like to talk about peace treaties between our two lands. It has saddened me the way our world is begining to turn into this foriegn dead object we live on. Please, allow me to meet with you and discuss possible peace so we can bring our world back to life.
With Deepest Respect-
Kinomoto Fujitaka
Yelan smiled, as hope was renewed for her kingdom, and her world. Then she turned to her wardrobe to pick out a new outfit to replace the drab black one she had picked out, this time she picked the forrest green that her husband adored so, it is better to honor his passing with celebration of new hope, and of his life.
The sea looked beautiful for once. In the early morning sunlight the true blue was begining to shine through the murky gray that had conquered it ater many years of war. The sky was a tranquil blue, with only one cloud that was an odd shade of gray. Nadishiko failed to notice the odd cloud as she held Sakura and sang to her with renewed hope. The weather is an omen, everyone thought, everything is going to turn out fine. Fujitaka, with all doubts about leaving his land with Makiko, as he enjoyed the wonderful journey. Hours passed quickly, and neither of the couple noticed the growing gray cloud. As the sun peaked for the day a shadow began to grow. ~Soon, Fujitaka, soon you will meet the doom that has befell many who crossed my path, and doubted my abilities~ A clap of thunder sounded in anger. Nadeshiko finally saw the menacing cloud, "No," she cried,"Not now, not when we are so close!"
It was true, they were close, but not close enough. Land was in sight, but Nadeshiko nor Fujitaka would ever set foot upon it. The storm came upon them, and Nadeshiko did the only thing she could think of, give a sailor boy her daughter to take on a life boat to land. If her darling husband was to die, she would to. They faced the unnatural storm together.
The last thing Nadeshiko heard as she slipped into the other realm, "I love you" from her darling Fujitaka. She returned the affection, not knowing he had not heard it, as he was already waiting for her in the heavens above.
The silver-gray eyes sparkeled, and the brillent green specs in them glimmered with excitement. ~Finally~ She thought ~I can take my rightful place on the Dormian throne~ With that Amamiya Makiko made her way back to Dormi, via the fluffy white cloud that destroyed the Kinomoto couple. Little did she know that little Sakura was free, and since little Sakura was the only child she saw she knew nothing of the elder child, Touya.
The worlds only hope, a small baby wrapped in a beautiful pink blanket with cherry blossoms decorating it, cooed as the boat rocked back and forth. The sailor boy who got her onto the vessel did not make it onto it with her. He fell waste to the monstrous cloud of Makiko's as did all the others. As the boat landed roughly, the child grasped her necklace, a small cheery blossom with the name "Sakura" inscribed on it. Now the hope of the world was in a forgien land, with no family. Her memories of them shall not last, for babies forgot easily.
A lithe women had heard a boat make a horrible landing. She hide for a bit behind a tree, waiting to see if there were soliders. After seeing there were none, she approached the boat. Only to see a small baby with dazzling emerald green eyes, and a shock of honey brown hair atop her head. Daidoujo Sonomi felt for this poor child on its own. It was about the same age as her own baby. Which was why she could not keep her. Sonomi picked the baby up, and gazed at it in wonder as it broke into a glorious smile whihc brightened the day. Sonomi knew what she had to do, saddened by that fact, as she headed in the direction of the first town she knew that had an orphanage.
As far as any of the inhibatants of Naja could remember there had always been a waging war. Hundreds of years, scores of young soldiers, and two continants fighting is what every human being on the small planet could remember. It was normal for young wives to pray their husbands were not called up in the lottery to be in the next group of solidiers to head out, as it was also the norm for prayers that their children be female, or lame in some way so they could not be sent off. Loss was something citizens of both nations dealt with at an early age. One would think that such a lengthy time of death and destruction would numb them, yet it did not. It has been seven years since the ascent of the Kinomoto line to the royal throne of Dormi. During these ten years the king, Kinomoto Fujitaka, has been planning a way to bring peace to the small world of Naja. It was a time for the fighting to end.
"Fujitaka," Nadeshiko his bride of nine years calmly began,"You know what to do, you have your destiny and you must fullfill it. Do not fret so, you have been planning this for many years."
Fujitaka smiled faintly, and began to walk towards his wife. No matter how long they have been together her beauty always astounded him. "My dear, you of all people are the only one who can give me so much confidence. I suppose we should begin planning for the trip, although I would hate to leave you behind."
Nadeshiko looked at him strangely. The calmly walked to a chair and took a seat. She looked up at him firmly, simply stating, "Why, I am going with you."
"You cannot come along. There is no way I will allow it. You still need to recover from the birth of our beautiful daughter, and remember she is still to small to be far from you for too long. Not to mention Touya will need someone here to watch over him. Nadeshiko, it is just to dangerous and I cannot even begin to think about how I could live without you. You must stay here. I do not beg of you, I command you to stay here with your children."
"Fujitaka they are just as much your children as they are mine. Anyway, I have it all worked out Touya will stay with Tsukishiro-san, Touya is great frined with his grandchild Yukito. As for our little Sakura, she shall come with us. I have heard that the Li's have a litle boy, only a bit older then she. Though she is young, she is eager to meet, and befriend others. Perhaps she and the young prince will create a bond that will be stronger then any peace offering we can serve. As for my safty, I could not idly sit by while you leave me to head off to danger. Together we are stronger. Together we can make it. King Kinomoto, I beg of you, allow me to come along."
Slowly Fujitaka made his way over to his wife, who had silent tears falling freely from her proud eyes. He slowly knelt before her, and took her hand. He looked into her eyes and quietly said, "My Queen, from now on, wherever I go, you go." With that he kissed her hand and slowly made his way out of their bedchambers to begin plans for their trip to Shalja.
Niether Fujitaka nor Nadishiko noticed the small giggle of mirth that escaped a spy behind a large tapastry. The woman with the silver-gray eyes with a fleck of brillant green in each. She grinned, knowing that soon the noble Kinomoto line, that has barely just begun, will soon come to a tragic end. "Then I shall be the ruler of Dormi, and soon all of Naja." she whispered quietly to herself.
After three months of planning the day of both hope and dread came to life as dawn slowly woke up the Kinomoto Kingdom of Dormi. After whispering farewells and promises of presents in young Prince Touya's ear Fujitaka and Nadishiko with young Sakura in her arms headed towards the peir. Nadishiko came to Amamiya Mikiko, her aunt, before reaching the dock. Nadishiko stopped to say goodbye to her aunt, merely out of respect. She was wary of her aunt, never really knowing what was going on behind her odd eyes. "We mustn't tarry anymore, come Nadishiko, lets get to the ship."
Mikiko smile menacing at the couples back, "May you have an...eventful trip my dearies," she said quietly as her green eyes flashed to a strange gray.
Fujitaka looked at Nadishiko wearily, "I do not trust that aunt of yours, she seems odd," He had a look of concern on his face,"Do you think she is up to anything? Back in her prime she was an awestounding magician. We should not have left our Kingdom, you should have stayed, what if she pulls something?"
Nadishiko giggled lightly, getting a gurgle of joy from her emerald eyed daughter," My dear, Mikiko is harmless. She is rude, mean, and perhaps schemeing, but she has no more power then a cat in a tree. Do not fret so. Everything will turn out fine."
With that they stepped onboard, not knowing what the trip may bring. The only sign of any distrubance in their trip was a small white cloud floating aimlessly in the sky. How much trouble can one little white cloud be?
Li Yelan looked at the letter that was placed on her tray with her breakfast. She sighed softly, walking to her wardrobe to get her clothing for the day. Her mind racked itself as she thought of the letter left unopened on her tray. ~It holds the Kinomoto seal~ she thought ~What could this mean? Do the Kinomotos know that my beloved is no more? Without it's king Shalja is feeble. No, I will not allow it to be feeble. I shall keep my country strong, whatever Kinomoto threatens I shall meet him, and advance him.~ A knock on the door distrupted Yelans thoughts and brought her out of her reverie. "Come in."
"Queen Yelan, I am so sorry to disturb you during this tragic time in you life, but I have recieved message of a sighting of a Dormian ship. Please, as soon as you are ready come to the War Room, we have much to discuss about the actions to take." Her advisor Wei stated quickly.
"Yes, Wei, I will be down shortly. I still must get dressed for all that is planned for the day, and I have a message to attend to."
Yelan, after hearing the door latched, walked to her breakfast tray to pick up the letter from Kinomoto Fujitaka. Shakjing she opened it, afraid for the worse. As the letter unfolded she breathed a sigh if relief. It read:
King Li-
Both our lands have been at war for far to long. We do not even know why this war had begun, for it started way before our times. I shall be arriving in a week from the arrival of this letter, and I would like to talk about peace treaties between our two lands. It has saddened me the way our world is begining to turn into this foriegn dead object we live on. Please, allow me to meet with you and discuss possible peace so we can bring our world back to life.
With Deepest Respect-
Kinomoto Fujitaka
Yelan smiled, as hope was renewed for her kingdom, and her world. Then she turned to her wardrobe to pick out a new outfit to replace the drab black one she had picked out, this time she picked the forrest green that her husband adored so, it is better to honor his passing with celebration of new hope, and of his life.
The sea looked beautiful for once. In the early morning sunlight the true blue was begining to shine through the murky gray that had conquered it ater many years of war. The sky was a tranquil blue, with only one cloud that was an odd shade of gray. Nadishiko failed to notice the odd cloud as she held Sakura and sang to her with renewed hope. The weather is an omen, everyone thought, everything is going to turn out fine. Fujitaka, with all doubts about leaving his land with Makiko, as he enjoyed the wonderful journey. Hours passed quickly, and neither of the couple noticed the growing gray cloud. As the sun peaked for the day a shadow began to grow. ~Soon, Fujitaka, soon you will meet the doom that has befell many who crossed my path, and doubted my abilities~ A clap of thunder sounded in anger. Nadeshiko finally saw the menacing cloud, "No," she cried,"Not now, not when we are so close!"
It was true, they were close, but not close enough. Land was in sight, but Nadeshiko nor Fujitaka would ever set foot upon it. The storm came upon them, and Nadeshiko did the only thing she could think of, give a sailor boy her daughter to take on a life boat to land. If her darling husband was to die, she would to. They faced the unnatural storm together.
The last thing Nadeshiko heard as she slipped into the other realm, "I love you" from her darling Fujitaka. She returned the affection, not knowing he had not heard it, as he was already waiting for her in the heavens above.
The silver-gray eyes sparkeled, and the brillent green specs in them glimmered with excitement. ~Finally~ She thought ~I can take my rightful place on the Dormian throne~ With that Amamiya Makiko made her way back to Dormi, via the fluffy white cloud that destroyed the Kinomoto couple. Little did she know that little Sakura was free, and since little Sakura was the only child she saw she knew nothing of the elder child, Touya.
The worlds only hope, a small baby wrapped in a beautiful pink blanket with cherry blossoms decorating it, cooed as the boat rocked back and forth. The sailor boy who got her onto the vessel did not make it onto it with her. He fell waste to the monstrous cloud of Makiko's as did all the others. As the boat landed roughly, the child grasped her necklace, a small cheery blossom with the name "Sakura" inscribed on it. Now the hope of the world was in a forgien land, with no family. Her memories of them shall not last, for babies forgot easily.
A lithe women had heard a boat make a horrible landing. She hide for a bit behind a tree, waiting to see if there were soliders. After seeing there were none, she approached the boat. Only to see a small baby with dazzling emerald green eyes, and a shock of honey brown hair atop her head. Daidoujo Sonomi felt for this poor child on its own. It was about the same age as her own baby. Which was why she could not keep her. Sonomi picked the baby up, and gazed at it in wonder as it broke into a glorious smile whihc brightened the day. Sonomi knew what she had to do, saddened by that fact, as she headed in the direction of the first town she knew that had an orphanage.
