Hey guys. Aww I feel so sad :( This is the last chapter for the story (other than the alternate ending). It's a sad one, but I hope good nontheless :) I just wanted to say a huge THANKS to everyone who stuck with this story! I greatly appreciate the reviews and all the encouragement. It makes me feel really happy and I'm glad that I was able to bring some enjoyment. Thanks to all the favs for this story and for me as an author. It feels fantastic to be appreciated. Now I guess...on to the ending.

Sakura's thoughts

Disclaimer: I don't own CCS. Clamp does.

Sakura's POV

I opened my eyes to see lights above me. Am I dead? How can I be? Nothing happened to me. Or did it? Oh...I remember now. Everything at the warehouse. I sit up too quickly when the thought of Maya and Jack comes to mind.

"Sakura!" I hear someone say. I turn to see Tomoyo run from the couch nearby the bed to sit next to me.

"Where am I? Where are Maya and Jack? Are they okay? Are they hurt?" I rushed.

"Sakura, calm down. Please. I'll explain."

I relax and lay back down.

"You're in the hospital. You had a couple broken ribs from a fall or a punch of some sort. You also have a couple bruises and scratches, but you'll be fine."

"Maya and Jack." I say.

"They are fine. The police got Hiro and Kimi to give up the location of the kids. They are in the childrens ward." My eyes widen at the thought of them hurt.

"The daycare hun. They are with other children. They have a few scratches, but nothing to worry about."

"They...they told them about Touya and Tina." Tomoyo says, looking at the floor.

"What?" I, again, get up too quickly.

"Chill. They actually took it well. The police allowed me to talk to them, and they're fine. They're upset that we didn't tell them, but they'll get over it. After all, their attention span isn't that large, right?" Tomoyo smiles.

I relax knowing that they are alright. The thought of Syaoran comes to me.

"What about..." I trail off.

"He's in police custody. They've called his father."

Good. Bastard needs a good ass whoopin.

"The other two have been arrested. Who know's what'll happen with them. Frankly, I don't give a shit, as long as it's painful." Tomoyo spits out.

I smile. Everything is normal again...sort of. But why do I have that nagging feeling? Something wet is on my cheeks. Is the ceiling leaking? No wait...they're tears. Why am I crying?

"Sakura...it's okay to cry. I know how you felt about him." Tomoyo holds my hand. She lets me cry for a bit. Eriol walks in a few minutes later.

"Hey." He says. "How are you feeling?"

"Better." I say and I wipe my tears.

"Do you need anything?" Eriol asks me.

"No. I'm fine. Um..Can I be alone for a bit please?"

"Sure." Tomoyo says.

When they both leave the room, I begin to cry again.

I mourn for my loving brother and sister-in-law and their unfortumate and preventable death...and for a lost love....

End of Sakura's POV

2 Weeks Later

"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Maya! Happy Birthday to you!" All the party guest sang for the beaming child.

"Make a wish!" Sakura says. Maya closes her eyes and waits a bit, then opens her eyes and blows out her candles. Everyone cheers. Sakura and Maya hold the knife and cut the cake together. Everyone cheers louder and take pictures.

"I'm older now!" Maya said.

"Yes you are!" Sakura says. She gives Maya and big hug. Tomoyo begins cutting the cake and serves it. Sakura walks outside into the backyard and begins to recollect. It's been 2 weeks since the incident in the warehouse. She remember's it as clear as day. She remember's what the judge had ruled. The punishment he chose for Hiro and Kimi. Kiro would go to prison for life for murder and kidnap, and Kimi would be sent to a mental institution for unstable poeple.

As for Syaoran...he was let off with probation for 5 years. Personally, Sakura didn't think that was punishment enough. He broke her heart into a million pieces and betrayed her. But then she heard that Syaoran would be living with his father only and no where else, and thought that's punishment enoough."

Sakura sighed. She looked at the beautiful sunset and wished things could have turned out differently. But wishing never got her anywhere.

"Aunt Sakuwa!" Maya and Jack were yelling. They ran over to Sakura and they each grabbed a hand.

"Pictures!" Jack says.

Sakura smiles. She squeezes their hands.

This is real. This is now. I have to forget about the past. For them.

They turned towards the party, and made their way back. To happiness and joy...where they belonged.

Wow. So this is what it feels like to end a story. It's a real depressing feeling. But don't worry. I will be posting the alternate ending. AND I'm still working on my other stories. Who knows? Maybe I'll be back with a new story! If I get an idea that is..lol.

Like I said, this was the sad ending because SS doesn't happen. BUT lucky for you guys, the happy ending DOES have SS! YAY! lol. So Wait a little bit until I post it. I am writing it at the moment and I don't know when I'll post it, but I wont take months, I promise :)

Again, I wanna thank EVERYONE from the bottom of my heart. Love you guys a lot :) Bye for now :)

-TwilighterSabby