This is going to get a bit heavy people, but that is what Tsubasa: RC does I'm afraid. Towards the end it gets pretty emotionally heavy and the sequel, man...it took me a week to get over it! I still love it though!

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Chapter 9: Revelations of a Sort

The next morning brought a good breakfast then more discussion. At least they sort of know how their adventures and lives were known in this place but...what now?

Lucky for the travelers, fate always came around when it was needed for as they were speaking with the Emperor, Mokona visibly froze and his eyes began to glow.

Not but seconds later, Watanuki's face was projected above.

"It is good to see you all again." The 'other other Syaoran' smiled kindly through his glasses.

"Kimihiro…" Tsubasa acknowledged him.

"You must be the Crystal Emperor…" Watanuki acknowledged the local regent.

"The Dimensional Warlock…" The Crystal Emperor smiled. "I must say it is quite an honor."

"You flatter me too much, your imperial highness." Watanuki nodded then went back to the travelers. "I've discovered exactly where you are...It is quite an interesting land you have entered…"

Kurogane rolled his eyes and muttered a curse under his breath.

"It took me a while to gather information, still being new to my position and all...what I discovered was both interesting and intriguing."

"Do tell…" Fai smiled.

"It seems the world you have entered is what can be best described as the Dreamer World...Basically, the world you are in...can be considered the homeland of the dreamers."

"Seriously?" Kurogane raised an eyebrow.

Watanuki continued. "This world is one of the few that contains two worlds in one...the Earth you are on and another...the land of dreams...It is this land of dreams where the dreamers are first created. It is ruled over by a being known as Helios...An ageless being that is older than time itself. The dreamers are ruled over him, for he decides what they dream."

"And you were able to contact this being…" Fai deduced.

"Yes...through rather interesting circumstances…" Watanuki shook his head. "I'll not go into the details..but...I've also discovered something else…" His eyes were on Tsubasa. "You are still wishing to bring them back, aren't you?"

Tsubasa nodded. "Yeah…"

"There is a way for you to accomplish that...in this world."

The boy's brown eyes widened. "Really!?"

Watanuki nodded. "It seems that this is the end to your journey."

Tsubasa couldn't believe it...This was the end? Could he finally returned to her? Could he finally see HIM again?

"You must remember, there is always a price and this one will be quite steep…" Watanuki told him. "Before I explain, all parties involved will need to be present."

"Who else do we need?" Kurogane asked, ready to bring back Syaoran so he could beat his butt up.

"You will need the bearers of the Silver Imperium Crystal and the Golden Crystal."

"Ah...then you should travel back to Suna then." The Emperor smiled.

"That would be the best option, once you arrive there, contact me again and I will explain what it will take to bring back the other Syaoran and the other Sakura." Watanuki's stare became a bit hard. "Though I must warn you now...It will take a lot of sacrifice."

Tsubasa frowned.

"Whatever price it takes to bring them back, I'll pay it." And he meant it.

Watanuki smiled once again. "I had a feeling you would say that." Then he was gone.

About thirty minutes later the streets of Suna surrounded them yet again. They met Lord and Lady Suna outside the steps of the Kage tower.

"I hope my homelands were good to you all." Lady Selene smiled upon seeing them.

"They were quite revealing…" Fai chuckled, Kurogane merely gave him a glare.

"Then why are you back here?" Lord Suna was obviously none too pleased to see the travelers again.

Tsubasa approached them, his mind made up. With determination he went on bent knee, his head bowed low to them in deep respect.

"Please! Help me bring back two friends!" He knew he was pleading but according to Watanuki they were the way to accomplish his true wish.

Selene and Gaara looked at one another in confusion. When Selene's eyes widened, it became known. She gripped onto her husband.

"You...mean…"

"According to Watanuki, you're crystal things can bring back the brat and his lady." Kurogane huffed out.

"Yep! Yep!" Mokona jumped up and down excitedly. "Bring 'em back!"

The couple gave another glance at one another. Gaara visibly sighed.

"How is this feat accomplished?"

Tsubasa rose to his feet.

"Mokona…"

"You got it!" The little being jumped again and in a flash Watanuki was in the sky above them, his face projected on the building in front of them.

Selene gasped at seeing his face. Watanuki smiled.

"Hello...I am sure you know who I am…" He nodded his head. "It is a pleasure, your highnesses."

There were noises...chattering of voices that were drawing near. Very soon a curious crowd was forming of Suna residence and White Ninja wondering what was going on.

"Can we do this inside already!?" Kurogane growled.

"Actually, an audience is probably best because this will involve their rulers, Kurogane." Watanuki stated. "And I am sure the White Ninja would wish to see the ending of the Tsubasa Tales themselves." His eyes traveled to Selena and Gaara. "I am sure your wife has told you about Tsubasa's journey, Lord Kazekage...that it is to help him bring back the clones that were once destroyed...If all goes well, they will be able to return...They will be given bodies, families, and homes...able to lead lives as normal as can be...However, a price must be paid. Many in fact, for this will involve great a many people…And a lot of powerful magic."

"What must we do?" Selene asked him ready to help in any way she could.

"If the powers of the two ancient crystals are used, Syaoran and his Sakura will be reincarnated here in Suna. However, the problem is that their souls are tied to their originals. The price for the clone Sakura's soul has already been paid to an extent…"

Tsubasa didn't like hearing that. "You mean…?"

"Yes...The princess has already paid her price." Watanuki told him.

A sense of unease befell the young man. "Can I...know…?"

Watanuki's gaze was odd. He held the look of the dimensional witch, one without emotion.

"It is the same price that you, Tsubasa, must pay for Syaroan to live again." Watanuki told him. "There is but one way for time to flow correctly...Syaroan...No...Tsubasa...Your current existence...must end. It is the only way you will ever be able to see them again."

"Wh...What…?" Tsubasa shook.

"Basically, my friend…" Watanuki's gaze changed again...this time there was sadness in his eyes.

"You must die."

Next Time: The Decision, The Choice