CHAPTER 11

Landon stared at his daughter watching all emotions fly through her features. He wasn't sure on how she would react. He could understand if she hated him right now but the only thing he really wanted was for Sakura to come to him and hug him like she use to when she was younger. Behind him he heard Michael and Ella stand, also waiting for the reaction of Sakura.

"Dad?" Sakura said again almost as if she was trying to make herself believe that it was him. Landon took a step closer and touched his daughter's cheek. He wanted to be so close to her but he also knew that he needed to watch himself, Sakura could easily catch him off guard.

"Yes Sakura, it's me, it's your father." Landon said tears forming in his eyes. He saw Sakura bite her lower lip, undecided on how to react. Tears now forming in her eyes.

"You…you're dead. She…mom…killed you." Sakura said trying to make sense of the situation. Landon slowly nodded as he watched his daughter closely.

"Sakura, I'm so sorry for never coming home and for everything you've had to go through. I swear that I will do everything to make up for it. Please Sakura…please forgive me." Landon said as a tear traveled down his cheek. He watched his daughter fighting the tears back, but they spilled over any way. He held Sakura's face waiting for a reply of any kind. Suddenly Sakura turned her face away, almost like she couldn't stand the look of him. "I guess she's made her decision." Landon thought, hurt by his daughter's refusal.

Natashia sat in her office preparing herself for the battle between herself and Sakura. She knew that her daughter would refuse to join the vampires and Natashia already said that if she refused then she would kill Sakura. But there was a place deep down that hated to do it. After all it was her daughter that would be slaughtered by her own hands. But what had to be done needed to be done, and Natashia had to admit, she wasn't the same women she once was. Natashia sighed and stood up. She walked to the window and watched as the sun slowly rose over the horizon. Today was Judgment Day.

Sakura looked down at her feet ashamed by the very thought of hating her father. He was apart of her; his very genes ran in her blood. His knowledge that was taught to her stayed imprinted in her brain. Why would he ask for forgiveness when it should be her that would be apologizing? Sakura turned and saw her father looking at the ground. Sakura looked at Michael and Ella as they held hands and watched the scene unfold in front of them. Sakura walked up to her father and took his face in her hands, holding his head up so their eyes met.

"The questions is Dad, can you forgive me for ever doubting that you would come back for me?" Sakura said as fresh tears ran down her face. Her father searched her face, and all he could find was love and hope.

"Oh god Sakura I'm so sorry." Landon said still staring into Sakura's eyes. Sakura quickly wrapped her arms around her father's neck and hugged tightly, afraid that if she let go, she would wake up from this terrific dream. Landon continued to repeat I'm sorry in her ear over and over again as they held each other, both crying uncontrollably. Both Michael and Ella hugged, happy that Sakura's life as well as her fathers would soon be back to normal as soon as tonight was over.

Eli walked to the old brownstone house and looked through the window. He wanted to see how to out come of the family reunion went. He called Landon last night after finding out that Sakura was going to fight Natashia to the death. Eli thought that it would be a good idea to let his uncle in on the whole thing. Once Eli told Landon of the plan, Landon thanked him and told him that he would meet up with Sakura at once. He also asked Eli to meet with him and Sakura at Michael and Ella's house for a "family gathering." Eli nodded with improvement as he saw Landon and Sakura hug each other tightly, both afraid of letting go. He slowly lifted his hand and knocked on the door. He watched as Ella came to the door and slowly opened it.

"Hello?' Ella said carefully. She was being a little cautious with Landon being in the house and vampires being outside somewhere.

"Hello Ella, I'm told that the family meeting is being held here tonight." Eli joked. Landon turned and smiled and it. He then walked up to Eli and hugged him to.

"I haven't seen you since you were 11. My gods have you grown. How tall are you know? 6'1… 6'3…Come on in boy, join us." Landon said guiding his nephew into the living room where Sakura stood smiling. Eli walked up to his cousin and also hugged her. He then pulled away and looked at his uncle.

"I'm sorry to cut this reunion shot but we have some serious planning to do." Eli said seriously. Sakura, Landon, Michael and Ella nodded in agreement. They did have some planning to do, planning to take down Natashia.

Li stood in his bedroom trying to find a nice outfit to where tonight to the dance. He was going to open his heart to Sakura and beg her to forgive him and take him back. He loved Sakura, more then life itself. Li stared into the mirror looking at the green sweatshirt with khaki pants he was wearing and frowned.

"Nope, way to dressy." Li said and stripped off the shirt and pants then throwing them to the floor. He then went to his closet and dug around again. This time he came out with a green t-shirt with a pair of blue jeans that were a bit on the baggy side. Li smiled with approval and then went into the bathroom. He quickly brushed his teeth and looked at himself once more before heading out to Meilien's house. Together, along with Madison, the three were going go to the dance together and wait for Sakura to arrive. Li glanced at the clock before heading out the door. It was already a quarter till 7pm. The dance started at 8:30pm. Li grabbed his coat and headed out the door.

Sakura sat on the couch listening to Eli going through the plan another time. Sakura already had it memorized and was ready to go. She looked over at her father who sat next to her holding her hand tightly listening contently to Eli explain the situation and how it will be resolved. Sakura smiled as she watched her fathers face take in the information. He was really back, sitting next to her, helping her end a war.

"Ok, so does everyone understand what they are suppose to do? I already have 5 other agents undercover as chaperons at the dance. Once Natashia and her minions get inside, those men will block all entrances and exits trapping Natashia inside. That's when Sakura will go and take care of her, once and for all." Everyone nodded and then stood. Sakura also stood and went into the kitchen to get something to drink. She turned to find that her father had followed her.

"Sakura can we talk real quick…alone?" Landon said standing next to Sakura. She nodded and led her dad into the den where he shut the door and turned to Sakura.

"Sakura, there is something I need to talk to you about the night that…well… everything changed." Sakura nodded and sat on the chair. Her father also sat but in a chair across from him. Her cleared his throat and then looked at Sakura.

"The CIA told you that your mother killed me once she was a vampire right?" Sakura only nodded in agreement. Landon sighed and leaned forward a bit.

"Well your mother thought she did to. But I wasn't dead when your mother left me. I was close…damn close…but I was alive. Well that was until the werewolves came. They found out that I was still living and went to finish me off. They luckily only got one bite in before the rescue crew came in and saved me. Unfortunately the transformation still happened and well… Sakura…sweetie…I'm a werewolf." Before Landon could say anything else he was out of his seat and catching his daughter from hitting the floor, Sakura had fainted.