A Perfect World
Summary: Sakura Kinomoto is 16. But there's one secret to her- at 15 she was told she had leukemia. To top it all off, her strong will to have a 'perfect' world creates a motal enemy- perfection itself. Can she realize in time, with Syaoran's help, that without pain nothing would be worth living for?
Epilgue: The Perfect Day
{Listen to: Perfect Day by Hoku!!!! [ Lyrics ]- only most written!}
Sun's up
"Actually, they were all in a deep sleep, dreaming dreams of no hurt, fear, pain, war... only dreams of perfection and happiness. Whatever their personal view of a perfect world may be." Sakura corrected her boyfriend.
A little after twelve
It was a month since "perfection" tried to take over the world. Everything ended up alright- just as Syaoran had predicted just over a month before. They had stopped perfection and nobody- except for themselves, Meiling who returned to Hong Kong, Tomoyo and Eriol- knew what happened. And none of them were telling. Not that anyone would believe them.
Make breakfast for myself
Turned out that Sakura had come out of remission just days after the visit before the lab marks were mixed up- and caught a nasty cold just before the visit where the lab marks were mixed up! Talk about bad timing.
Leave the work for someone else
She had been admited to ICU after fainting when she tried to tell Syaoran about her lukemia. For almost a month she battled the cold virus on top of the cancer. She had pulled thorugh just days before- and was now responding to treatments.
People say
Finally admitting to Syaoran and her close friends was hard- she really had no choice. They all knew something was up- and, in the end, she had to tell them. Each of them took it well- of course she left out that her life expancy was 21- but, who knows? Maybe that'll change? Things were looking up!
They say that it's just a phase
Syaroan laughed and placed his arms around her from behind. "Everyone's dream but mine."
They tell me to act my age,
"What did you dream of, Syaroan? I mean I saw it... but not really. What did you perceive it as?"
Well I am
"A world without you."
On this perfect day,
Sakura nodded. Yeah, I wasn't in his dream! That's right!. "Everyone's dream was supposed to be of perfection; happiness; peace... why wasn't I there?"
Nothing's standing in my way
"My perfect world was away from the Li Clan...away from the magic that caused me so much pain...I guess that meant taking away from everything magical. But, it also showed me, that there needs to be a balance between pain and happiness. You can't have one without the other." He paused for a second as a thought came into his head. "How did 'perfection' actually come to be?"
On this perfect day,
"Well, turns out that by my powerful will, I gave her meaning. I guess I felt like life was perfect.... then I realized my life would never be perfect. Perfection wasn't a bad...uh.... person. Just felt betrayed. Why did the world create her if they didn't believe in her? But, in the end, I guess we stopped it." Sakura sighed- only to meet Syaoran's lips half way through.
When nothing can go wrong
"Enough depressing talk. I have a surprise for you."
It's the perfect day,
"Is it a cure from cancer?"
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon
"Hey, hey! Your responding to treatments! Don't push your luck!" Syaoran reached into a bag and brought out a box. "Open."
I could stay, forever as I am
"My birthday was two months ago! What's the occasion?" Sakura asked curiously.
On this perfect day
"Well, I think recovering from the ICU deserves a little something." Syaoran smirked. "Besides, this can't wait till your birthday."
Sun's down
"I guess I have to open it then." Sakura giggled. The box wasn't very big- not a very big gift could fit inside. "What could be so small?" Sakura ripped off the pink paper and opened a white box. She began to read the card...
A little after ten
Her jaw dropped.
I pick up all my friends
"Syaroan..." Sakura fingered seven pieces of paper, the card, and a cherry blossom headpiece.
In my Mercedes-Benz
"Front row, center seats. I have the eighth ticket." Syaoran took his girfriend's hand. " Me, Tomoyo, Eriol, Your Dad, Meiling, Touya and Yukito. Were all coming to see you win Nationals this spring."
Wake up
"Syaoran...Nationals are in May! That's....nine months away! And I'm gonna be stuck bed-bound for at least 6-8 weeks after I recover! That leaves me what- tops five, six months? And I haven't even started a routine yet!"
Don't tell me it's just a dream
"You never presented your last one, right? It was a routine to a flower type music? Sakura, whenever I see you dance....you remind me of cherry blossoms. This headpiece reminds me of your routine. Besides, I've seen you doing mental run throughs plently of times! Sakura?"
'Cause when I've had enough
Sakura had tears in her eyes. "Yes?"
You'll hear me say,
"Don't give up your dream to compete in Nationals. Every time you miss an oppertinuiy it opens two new doors and makes you work that much harder. When you get there, even if you don't win, it'll all be worth it. It's really your choice in the end- I can't make you do anything. I just thought you were the kinda girl who never gave up on anything."
Now don't you try to rain on my
"This headpiece will see Nationals, Syaoran, one way or another. I don't know when- but it will. I promise." Sakura smiled lovingly up at her boyfriend. "Thank you, Syaoran. Without you... I'd probably give up. Thanks for.... picking me back up again. I guess I just needed that extra confidence."
Perfect day,
"Any time, Sakura. I love you."
Nothing's standing in my way
"Love you too." Sakura kissed him gently. "Wanna go outside? Sunny.... mild clouds... and the cherry blossoms are coming out from hiding!"
On this perfect day,
"All the cherry blossoms are coming out of hiding."
Nothing can go wrong
"Exactly; it's a perfect day." Sakura's hand covered her mouth in surprise.
It's the perfect day,
Syaroan chuckled. "No. I think it's safe to say that today is the perfect day. Good weather, your results are coming back good and your going to be in Nationals. And you just figured out something you used to know- nothing can keep you down. Yes, I'd say today is perfect."
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon
Sakura sighed happily into Syaoran's arms as they walked outside. Cherry blossom petals floated from the trees above. "It's just like his letter said," Sakura whispered to herself. "It's the perfect day to start something new."
I could stay, forever as I am
On this perfect day
Look out 2005 Nationals. Sakura Kinomoto is coming.
A/N: It's over...or is it? Should I write a sequel? I have an idea of what would happen if I did...so tell me in a review: and I'll email you when it comes out (if it does ).