Well here we are...the final chapter of the Land of the Crystal Moon series. This series has been so amazing to write and I hope you have enjoyed it! Let's end it on a happy note shall we?

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Chapter 12: Heart's True Endings

She had ran all the way here for a purpose...to prove herself worthy. She was not a dainty little girl...No...she was a White Ninja trainee, fresh from schooling.

She wasn't just any White Ninja...no...she was of one of the bloodlines...the sacred bloodlines, thus much was expected of her. That was why she ran here, ran all the way to Suna where the crystal bearers and their children resided.

Reaching the gates she began to walk into the city, her destination the Kage tower. Upon entering, she immediately pulled out the document stating her mission. Here she would be under the wing of her fellow White Ninja and be made to follow the Kazekage should the need arise. Up the tower she climbed, each step bringing her closer towards her goal. All that remained now was the door which lead to his office…

A knock and she entered upon hearing the summons. She didn't look at the man behind the desk, merely stepped forward and bowed. She held out the document of which the person took. The crackling of unrolled paper then a brief silence.

"You're the new recruit...Report to Lord Suna's manor immediately."

She was gone in a flash towards her new destination...the famous manor of Suna. It was here she heard that they resided and she was all too willing to be here to see them.

It was grand, this place...far grander than the barracks back home. This was expected for these were the rulers of Suna...In fact the people here were legends...the last reincarnations of the Moon Princess and the Earth Prince...And the parents of the great Tsubasa and Syaroan. Her parents and instructors had told her of them and every heart in her being made her believe her destiny was with them. Normally trainees would never be allowed outside of Crystal until they reached a certain status within the ninja community but when she received the orders, this specific White Ninja trainee knew in her heart it was destiny at work.

She stood in the grand receiving room, awaiting orders. Her curious mind wanted to venture into every corner of this fabulous palace-like manor but it would be rude to do so. These were the hallways of nobility and she was just a mere ninja sent here on a mission. Though she knew not what specifically that mission entailed, she knew it had to be protection at best. She was willing to do so to prove herself and become fully fledged with all the rights and privileges of the White Ninja name.

The first to greet her was Lord Suna himself, of which she took a knee in his presence. This was the reincarnation of the Earth Prince after all...Such a title deserved great respect.

"Your mission lies in the gardens, White Ninja." He spoke with authority but he also gave a hint of something else...a gentle nature perhaps? Lord Suna was never said to be a gentle man himself, especially concerning his family. It made her wonder just why he would request a trainee and not a full fledged ninja.

These thoughts were shaken from her mind. It wasn't her place to ask such questions. Rising she gave a brief nod and disappeared in smoke.

Lord Suna's gardens were beautiful to be sure. One had to wonder how grass could grow out here in the desert but again it wasn't truly her business. Lord Suna stated her objective was here in the small gardens but he did not give her specifics. Perhaps she had become too eager and rushed off before he could explain? It was possible.

Her mind made up, this White Ninja trainee planned to head back inside when a form in front of her halted her steps. It was a young man, around her age; his back was to her and he was wearing the fine clothes of Suna's nobility. Her calculating mind came to the conclusion that this was one of Lord Suna's sons.

She gripped her heart...Why was it suddenly beating so hard? Was she nervous? This WAS one of the persons from the Tsubasa stories after all...A revered figure who was led to be fictional until he dropped into this world several years ago with his retinue of a mage, a ninja, and small rabbit-like creature.

The young man turned around and her eyes couldn't tear away from those brown orbs of his. She found herself shaking a bit. She instantly forgot her manners, in fact she nearly forgot everything in that single moment for all that remained in her world right now...was him…

It was taboo to remove your hood in front of others but she found her hand moving on its own, her white hood fell behind her and she very nearly tore her face mask away.

"Ts...Tsubasa…?" Her instructor would have greatly admonisher her! Not only had she revealed herself but she also spoke without titles! Yet her mind cared not for such things right now...

The young man approached her, his eyes gentle as he gave a light laugh.

"My brother is inside in the library." He told her. "You will find him there...Princess Sakura…Or...should I call you Tsubasa as well?"

Her mind didn't registered that he knew her name or that he had given her a royal title. All that mattered was her feet as they rushed her into the manor. Empty rooms became blurs, her heart now completely in control. How it knew where to go she knew not in the moment but upon reaching her destination she gave a sharp breath.

Amongst the towering shelves filled with books of all categories, the other brother stood with a book in his hand. Thin glasses were bridged on his nose as he read his find's contents. He was so inthralled with his pick that he at first did not notice her…

That is...until she spoke.

"Tsubasa!"

His head rose and the book instantly dropped from his hands. The two were motionless for a long time, simply staring at the person in front of them.

In that one moment in time, all thoughts of her ninja training were swept away, replaced by haunting memories of a life long since past. Tears streamed down her face as her green eyes locked with his warm, gentle ones.

It was she that rushed him, nearly bulldozing him over in her giant heap of wails. Arms held the other tightly, refusing to let go.

"Tsubasa!" She cried into his shirt. "I...I…"

A smile and as he held her close; he closed his eyes, enjoying this moment to the fullest.

"I know...Sakura…No…Tsubasa…"

Meanwhile, in the gardens, Tsubasa's brother held his gaze up towards the window of the library.

"I'm glad you are finally happy…" He smiled.

"As am I…" Turning his head he held out a hand as the woman approached. Their fingers interlocked and he pulled her to him. She rested her head upon his broad shoulder, savoring the comfortable feeling of his arms around her.

"Did my mother…?" He asked quietly.

A giggle from the woman in his arms.

"She was most agreeable…" Green eyes locked with brown. "Are you sure…?"

He smiled. "Positive…" Their foreheads touched. "Come this time next week, you will be my wife. And this time…"

"Nothing will hinder the peace we made together." She smiled. "Syaroan...I love you…"

He held a hand to her cheek.

"I love you as well...Sakura…" A kiss between them. "Finally…"

Smiling she held his hand to her cheek, tears developing in her eyes.

"We're home…"

The End

Author's Note: To those new to my stories, I always try to leave a final Author's Note. This long, immense story filled with so many stories has taken me a LONG TIME to finally complete. Everything is as it should be. I hope you all enjoyed reading this vast story for I have greatly enjoyed writing it. To that end, create, inspire, and always, always...believe in happy endings!