The Fairy of the Sakura Tree

By: Silver Moonlight Phoenix

Well, I guess I'm back. Someone asked me for an epilogue and since you guys kept on supporting me, I just couldn't say no. And I must admit; the ending was pretty lousy.

Disclaimer: I don't own CCS

Epilogue

Eriol was fuming.

Really fuming

Meilin rolled her eyes before returning her attention at the food she was cooking. "I swear cuz, if you don't start frowning, you're face will fall off."

She meant it as a joke but Eriol took it quite hardly. "Well sorry for not having a smiling face like yours!" he replied sarcastically. He returned his gaze to the window. "Hey Mei!" Eriol called.

Meilin narrowed her eyes. "And now you're talking to me? You have some nerve!"

Eriol looked at her, his eyes telling her that he's too tired to play games.

She gave up. "Fine! What the hell do you want anyway?"

Eriol thought over it for a while before facing her again. "Tonight is the full moon right Mei?"

Meilin looked at him curiously before nodding. "Yeah. Why'd you ask?"

Eriol sighed. "Just curious Mei. Just curious." So tonight is the night eh? Sakura would appear once again. Man, I feel sorry for Syaoran.

Eriol ran a hand over his face before making a decision. He stood up.

"If Syaoran won't go see her, then I'll have to force him to do it." He frowned. "Even though it breaks my heart to do so."

Syaoran hummed to himself while he watered his plants. His father was gone and he was all thankful.

"I guess a visit to the forest wouldn't hurt." Syaoran muttered. "I'll do it later."

The sun was slowly setting. Syaoran loved sunsets especially when the sky was all orange.

"SYAORAN!" Eriol yelled, banging on his front door.

Syaoran stood up, tousled and weary. He had been attending to his plants needs all day. Eriol doesn't expect him to attend to him as well!

"Damn it Syaoran! Open this goddamn…" Eriol stopped seeing Syaoran's tired face. "…door."

Eriol cleared his throat and stepped in. "You know what tonight is, right Syaoran?" Eriol asked.

Syaoran groaned. "Father's been reminding me. I don't need to hear it from you."

Eriol smiled, expecting an answer.

Syaoran sighed. "It's the night of the contest where all candidates at dad's useless clubs would compete and as tradition goes, it happens on the full moon. Happy?"

"I'm only happy with your last statement."

"Are you interested on hunter's history?" Syaoran gave him a dubious look. Eriol shook his head.

"No stupid! It's the full moon! Care to join me on a night stroll?"

Syaoran was tired but he recalled that little poem his father had told him.

During the night of the full moon

The magical creatures are sure to arrive soon.

In the trees, lakes and lagoons,

Each one of those creature looms.

"If it means escaping from father, his club and that obnoxious Ian then yes I would buddy."

Eriol smiled. "Then it's settled."

"My boy!" my father bellowed, his voice echoing in the night. "It's nearly time!"

I groaned. How am I supposed to get out of this? Eriol told me that he had a plan. Well I sure hope it's going to work against my father. I hate it when plans fail.

Just in case though, I brought my lucky charm.

I stared at the clear glass bottle. The single drop of water was there. Eriol said it was a tear shed by a fairy. I don't believe him but I feel really attached to this glass for some unknown reason.

I heard rocks being thrown to my window. I though that only happened in those sickening love movies?

I opened the window and was not surprised to find Eriol. Great plan Eriol. The usual sneak out your window. Nice plan… NOT!

"What? You're my lover now?" I joked. He frowned at me. Boy, he sure is in a foul mood.

"Hurry up! If uncle hears you I'm outta here!"

I trembled. I don't want my father going here. I jumped out the window and the next thing I knew we were sprinting.

"Where the hell are we going Eriol? I swear if we get lost I'll kill you!" he chuckled and went to a nearby cliff.

I nearly fell.

"What are we doing here?" I asked in a softer tone.

"Advice" he simply answered, leaning at the waters.

"I call forth the fairy of the sea

We have a question to ask thee

We are Eriol Hiirigizawa and Syaoran Li

We are here to uncover the feelings of The Fairy of the Cherry tree!"

Syaoran gave Eriol a weird look but before he could react, it had started.

All at once waves climbed up the cliff. Tomoyo emerged from the waters, a disturbed look on her pallid face.

"Eriol? Where did you learn that rhyme?"

"Dunno. I may be getting it from my uncle." Eriol smirked. "Nice meeting you again Tomoyo."

Tomoyo shook her head before turning to Syaoran. A frown was formed.

"Do… do I know you? You seem familiar." Syaoran said.

Tomoyo sighed. "So it is true. She has removed your recollections. Sakura must be deeply hurt."

Confused by all what's happening, Syaoran sat down on the ground clutching his head. He took a look at the wound in his arm.

"Sa…ku…ra?" he asked. That image appeared again. He groaned.

"Who is Sakura?" he asked, pain from forgotten memories enveloping him.

Eriol looked at his cousin. "Do you have any idea how to restore his memories? I hate seeing him like that."

Tomoyo looked doubtful but she slowly nodded, giving her Eriol's undivided attention.

"Take him to the tree. He might regain something." she turned to him, smiling. "A simple spark can create a burning flame my friend."

Eriol nodded, understanding what she meant. Grabbing his cousin by the arm, he took him to the mystical forest. Tomoyo stood there. She whistled and a gigantic bird flew beside her.

"I wouldn't want to miss this."

Sakura sat on the branch humming to her self. It had been so long since she had let go but the pain in her chest was worse than ever.

"I miss you so much." she mumbled, tears springing out of her eyes. She sat up when she heard a soft rustling on the bushes ahead. "Maybe it's the baby fox they were telling me about." she smiled and wiped her tears away before hopping down from her tree.

she parted the leaves and was surprised with what she saw.

"Eriol-san?" she squeaked, fear surrounding her. she stepped back before noticing what lay behind him.

"Is…I-Is that him?" Sakura averted her eyes from Syaoran to Eriol.

"What's happening?" she asked. Eriol looked deep into her emerald pools. He had long wished to stare at those innocent eyes again and now that he had the chance, he breathed out a sigh of satisfaction.

"You're still as beautiful as ever."

Sakura colored before dropping down next to Syaoran. "He still doesn't remember me, does he?" she asked, tears streaming down.

Eriol shook his head. "But he wants to."

He pointed at the healed wound on Syaoran's arm.

Sakura smiled sadly, remembering the day she had deprived him of his memories of her. "It had healed but had left a scar."

"Love includes sacrifices." Eriol said, looking away.

Sakura looked at him. "I'm sorry…"

"Don't be. I know you won't be mine anyway. Your heart belongs with him. It's not mine to take." Eriol ran a hand through his hair before looking at Syaoran. "He's waking up."

Sakura gasped but before she could hide, Syaoran had already caught a glimpse of her face.

She seems familiar…

I opened my eyes wide. She was the one that invaded my dreams every night! I can't believe I'm dreaming of her again! I could feel my stomach churning and my cheeks growing hot.

I slapped my face. The girl gasped. My face hurt. I'm so stupid! This is no dream!

I sat up and looked from the gril to Eriol then back to the girl again. She was exactly like in my dream… I cannot believe this is happening to me?

I looked at my arm and without realizing…

"Sakura?"

She looked at me. Eriol growled. I turned to him and saw that girl… Tomoyo… riding a large bird's back.

God, I can't believe this is happening?

"Drink the water." Tomoyo commanded. I didn't know whether she was talking to me or my cousin.

I stared at my charm. "This?" I asked, looking at her. She nodded.

I looked at it reluctantly. Although it had given me luck, I doubt that drop is safe to drink. Eriol growled, tore the cork off and shoved the bottle in my mouth.

What's with…?

And they all started coming back. And as each second passed I knew what had been missing in my life.

"Sakura…" I breathed out after the ritual was over. I stared from Eriol to Tomoyo and finally to Sakura.

I ran to her, capturing her in my arms. I'm glad this sin t a dream. Now everything makes sense. That's why I'm so nervous around her and now that I've realized it. I can't believe I forgot her!

I pulled back. "I'm so sorry! I forgot all about you! I can't believe…"

She stopped me short by placing a delicate finger on my lips.

"It doesn't matter. I could always feel you near me. I love you Syaoran."

I captured her lips before she could say anything else. I hated gushy love talks. I didn't want to tell her how I feel. I wanted her to feel it.

I could feel her tears merging with mine. I loved the feeling. God, I love you so much Sakura.

I pulled back, a big smile on my face. Finally I've made my decision.

"I know what to do now Sakura." I held her hand and tilted her face to mine.

"I'm going to stay with you forever Sakura..." I said before leaning in for another kiss.

Eriol smiled. "A happy ending." he whispered to Tomoyo.

"Indeed." she said and turned to face him in the same time he did. Their lips met. Their eyes widened but before they could part, they felt themselves indulge in a fiery, passionate kiss.

Meilin and her uncle walked nervously, clutching their lamps while searching for her cousins.

"Where have they gone?" Meilin asked. Her uncle shrugged before illuminating a strange bush. From the darkness, a man emerged holding a furry dog in its leash.

The man had dark hair and beautiful eyes that matched. He looked at them, tightening his cloak around himself.

"Yes?" he asked in a hoarse voice.

Meilin tried hard to see the dog but it was hidden in the shadows. Fear gripped her.

"Um sir… have you seen two kids on the prowl? One with hair just like yours and the other with dark brown hair. Well, have you?" Syaoran's father asked.

The stranger smiled mysteriously before nodding. "Yes… I believe I've seen them."

Meilin's grip on her lamp tightened. She had this sickening feeling that something bad was about to happen.

"Hello uncle." Eriol greeted. "Say hi to Syaoran." They gave him a strange look when he pointed at his dog.

"Are you alright sir?" her uncle asked. "You don't look like Eriol… he wears glasses and… his face is far more pleasant if that is safe to say."

Eriol smiled. They didn't recognize him but he didn't care. Love includes sacrifices. He thought of Tomoyo. His heart had fallen for the maiden. He would do anything and everything just to make her his.

The full moon was visible just above them. It shined on the dog and Meilin could feel herself trembling. The tree behind her glowed and water began piling at their feet.

"What is this?" her uncle asked voice full of panic. Two women emerged from the shadows, their faces grim yet apologetic.

And the next thing the mortals knew was a dog baring its teeth at them, a murderous look in his eyes.

Well… pretty lousy ending. I think I know what you are all thinking. Why would he kill them? Let's just say that it's a side-effect of Syaoran's transformation. Smiles.

Thanks for your support guys and please review. Good or bad, it's okay… as long as you have a reason. Smiles…