Chapter 18: Under The Sakura Tree
Karasuma sat up gasping from a dream she had and looked around. She got up and slipped her robe on, then walked out into the hall way. She walked into the living room and sighed seeing no one there.
" I could hear his voice," she thought, " Right next to me."
She went back to bed and woke up at 8, then got ready for work. She got Yuri up and headed in.
As she worked, she felt a presence near her and she thought it was Kyoushu.
" Kyoushu," she said
There was no answer and she continued to get strong feelings all around.
" What's going on?" she thought, " My craft…it's going crazy."
She placed her hand on her forehead and breathed deep. She sighed as it past, but she could feel it still.
By lunch she got Yuri and headed out to go out to eat. She didn't go to Harry's, but a little café just down the street from her work. Karasuma held Yuri in her arms and fed her, her bottle. She then ate a little bit as she held Yuri. The café door opened and Karasuma looked up feel a new feeling.
" During the 16 century witches were considered to be the wisdom givers. There were 3 elders and 10 other followers. The three elders were summoned by Ranpu. The emperor was called Ranpu because it meant light. And emperors were like gods to the people. It would only make sense that Ranpu was the name given to the emperor. Divine light as so to speak, but that was just the surface, the emperor's line of family all had the ability of light," a familiar voice said
Karasuma felt her heart beat and she felt tears fall from her face.
" Under the Sakura tree where we first met. I'll take your hand in mine and we'll live forever," the voice said, " It was March when we first met, the Sakura trees were in full bloom…that is why they mean so much to me. It was March when we met and when we were married two years after our first meeting."
" Haruto," she whispered
She turned around and looked at Sakaki standing there, he was alive. She got up still holding Yuri in her arms.
" Oh, Haruto," she whispered
Sakaki walked to her and kissed her on her lips.
" I'm from the 16 century, but I've lived my life here for 11 years," Sakaki said
He got down on one knee and looked at her, their eyes met one another's.
" Miho, can you still accept me?" Sakaki asked
" Of course," she said
Sakaki stood up and kissed her and then looked at the child in her arms.
" Our daughter," Sakaki said
Karasuma nodded and placed her in Sakaki's arms and he looked at her.
" Our future heiress," Sakaki said, " She's as beautiful as her mother."
Sakaki kissed her and wiped the tears from Karasuma's eyes.
" Miho, let's go home," he said, " Its been a long few months."
Karasuma nodded and paid then followed Sakaki out and Sakaki looked across the street.
" Amon" Karasuma said, " and Kyoushu."
They walked across the street and Kyoushu bowed to them.
" Hail to the Emperor and to his empress," Kyoushu said
Karasuma smiled and looked at Amon.
" You came back," Karasuma said
" I was sent back here to investigate an opening of time, there had been some strong activity coming from Japan. And I see now the cause of it," Amon said
" I see, where's Robin?" Karasuma asked
" Living her life, without me," Amon said
" It's time," Kyoushu said, " Majesties."
They both nodded and Amon gave a bow and Kyoushu opened time and the four vanished. Amon stuck his hands in his pocket.
" In time we will all meet again, life is full of both meetings and partings," Amon said
They appeared and to their surprise the palace were all on their knees bowing and Sakaki looked around.
" Hail to the royal family!" they shouted
Rinako and Miyako walked over to Sakaki and bowed.
" You have returned, and brought hope with you," she said
She slipped the crest around Sakaki's neck and kissed his cheek.
" Your heiress is beautiful," Rinako said
Sakaki smiled and looked in the distance to see his other half.
" So, you finally decided to come back finally," his self said
" Is that a problem?" Sakaki questioned
" I was getting us to it," his self said
Sakaki smirked and Miyako looked at them both.
" It's time for you to return to the throne your majesty," Miyako said
Sakaki looked at Miyako and she got to her knees and presented the sword. He took it and drew the blade, a bright light consumed the area around, then returned to the blade. His other half reunited with himself and he turned to Karasuma as she stood there.
" My empress," he said putting his hand out, " Let be the first to welcome you to your new home."
Karasuma walked over to him and took his hand and he kissed her hand.
" From this day forth Japan has been reborn," Sakaki announced.
" Hail Emperor Taiyou, Emperor of New Japan!" All cheered
" Hail Empress Miho, Empress of the New Japan!" They then cheered
Sakaki and Karasuma walked out towards the gate and there it seemed the whole country knew of their return.
" Under the Sakura tree," Sakaki whispered, " We will live forever."
Karasuma kissed Sakaki and Sakaki held their daughter in his arms. Kyoushu stood on the roof of the palace and looked at them.
" So, his majesty has reclaimed the throne and I am done here," Kyoushu said
He looked up at the sky and the smirked.
" I know, I got a lot to do before I'm welcomed back," Kyoushu said, " gods they think they know everything."
Kyoushu jumped off the roof and vanished into the forest.
THE END