Chap. 19: Myth Becomes Realty"

Author's note: I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY I hope that's enough for now.  god it takes me killing one character to ya'll blow up on me like that.  Thank god I didn't go ahead and kill Sakura right then and there!

Anyways I love Syaoran too; he's like my favorite anime character.  I would never kill him unless it was absolutely necessary and in this story was.  You'll find out, I do things for a reason.  Trust me.

Oh and I couldn't have him transform in dragon mode to protect Sakura.  if he did he wouldn't have gotten killed and people around him would have gotten hurt from his rage.  If you notice in the story, the only time he actually transformed was when there weren't any innocents around.

And he's not immortal. Sorry, I could have him being immortal because I wouldn't have been able to kill him!  see I do everything for a reason LOL. 

Anyways on with the story…

Rain fell from the heavens washing away blood from the stained streets of Europia. Civilians screams consumed the city, blending in with the howls of the unstable, harsh winds.  Rakanis looked at the devastation below him, and smiled wickedly getting ready for the final blow.  "Ah yes" he whispered turning his horse towards the Kilo Lake.  "Come my minions, rise and do the biddings of your master" he ordered holding his hand out.   

From the beginning he had planned on using Mei Lin.  He knew she was the daughter of Giya, and being so she could raise the dead.  And now that he was in control of her body and gifts he had complete control.

The Kilo Lake started to glow, and the waters trashed about getting the attention of the men defending the walls.  "What the fuck is going on?" one gasp when the water was parted and a bright light spread through the dark eerie depth.

"It's impossible," another whispered watching the horrid creatures that crawled out of the icy waters. "No" he backed up, when a man with a half eaten face stared at him.  The beast's mouth opened wide, and a shrilling scream echoed through the valley as more bounded out of the water.

"Send word to the Emperor!" a man ordered when the dead army raced towards the walls. "And fire!"

"How the hell is that possible?" Eriol shouted having heard the latest news. "We have to find Syaoran. He's out there somewhere fighting" he spoke looking at the city that was the bright with flames. 

He looked at the walls in the distance, wondering what was happening there. "Get the men ready, and the royal family to safety.  We'll fight to the end!" he ordered the men around him.  He knew that they would listen better to Syaoran, but he wasn't anywhere near them. 

"Right" the man spoke hurrying off to the positions.

A woman screamed in terror, looking at the thing that just flew over the wall.  Fear consumed her, and her legs wouldn't heed her.  The creature was half skeleton, the other half had skin hanging from the limps.  It growled lunging forward, her eyes widened in disbelief when it's sword protrude from her back. 

Slowly her eyes started to drop, as blood slipped through her lips.  Her world turned black, as she fell to the ground.  The beast walked over to her, and continued on it's death path, the crave of blood as if source of life.

The thundering march of Rakanis's new and dead army filled the capital killing anything that came in its path.  The war had now turned in his favor…

Alan looked at Sakura who was hugging Li Syaoran's lifeless body and felt joy spread through his form.  "It's about time" he laughed joyously, it echoed around him.  He lived for the day when he would strike down the mighty Li Clan leader.

"Isn't it?" a voice growled from behind him.  He spun around right when Nades swung at him, his eyes widened in disbelief.  The smile never left his lips, as he looked her over slowly. "I've fulfill my promise" she smiled menacingly.  He had been so caught up in feeling victory and superiority that he failed to notice her presence.

"It is" he choked, blood traced it's way across his throat, slowly falling down his neck. "Who would have thought?" he whispered before his head fell off his body rolling a few feet away.  She watched in pure satisfaction when his body crumpled to the ground, black smoke leaving it.

"He's gone, he's gone," Sakura repeated over and over rocking back and forth as she clutched to Syaoran's form.  Nades's smile faded instantly, she bent down to their level and felt for a pulse but there was nothing there. 

She looked at Sakura's face only to find that she was in a trance.  Frowning she looked forwards only to see people running their way in fear.  Something was going on, she wondered what it was.  Standing up, she narrowed her eyes. "Demons" a man shouted when a horrid cry echoed to her and a creature jumped over the crowd of people.

"Impossible" she found herself saying as she stared at the dead men heading in her direction.  The Kilo River had consumed them; they were supposed to be dead.  Looking at Sakura, she knew they had to get away. "Sakura, we have to go!" she ordered grabbing her by the shoulder but she was shrugged off.

I'm not leaving him," she hissed clutching Syaoran's body.  Nades frowned knowing if they didn't leave they were going to be overwhelmed.

"Please, let's take him to the sisters.  We can try to heal him" she lied intensely bending down to help in picking up the boy's dead body.  Sakura allowed her to, throwing Syaoran's form over her shoulder she struggled to run.

"Fire!" Sakura shouted holding Aurora in front of her.  She moved her hand across the blade, the pointed part pointing towards the heavens. "Come forth!" a ball of fire shot out surrounding the dead men that were heading towards them.

Turning she ran off to catch up with Nades. 

Rakanis laughed wickedly looking at the devastation below him. "What do you think now Giya?" he spoke in an amused tone.  Mei Lin and Giya looked at what he had done to the city, and felt their throats tighten.

"The girl is still alive.  You have not yet won" Giya replied in a calm tone.  Rakanis didn't like how she sounded so sure of herself.  He reached his senses out and found that only the boy was dead. "In fact, you've helped start the chain reaction that will cause your very own down fall.  Mei Lin hold him in place!"

"What are you doing?!?" Rakanis yelled feeling Mei Lin bind him in her body. "You won't win.  There's nothing you can do!"

"Oh my god!" Tomoyo cried in the middle of the city when Nades appeared carrying Syaoran's form. "What happened?" she asked when her sister placed him down.  She looked at his face and knew instantly. "No" she looked at Nades who looked away. "Where's Sakura?"

"There" Nades whispered when Sakura rounded the corner.  Tomoyo looked at her sister as she ran towards them.  When Sakura reached them, she fell next to Syaoran's body. 

"Let's try Nades.  Let's try" Sakura spoke feverishly when Tilda and Joe appeared at their side.  They looked at Syaoran, and felt their throat tighten.

"He's dead" Joe whispered making Sakura's haunted eyes shot to her in fury. 

"No he's not.  Nades said we could save him!" she hollered vehemently. "Let's do it before it's too late" she pleaded looking at his body.  "We have to save him," she pleaded in a hoarse tone. "I need him more than life" they knew she was deep in grief.  She wasn't allowing herself to accept the fact that he was really gone. 

We're sorry Sakura" Nades whispered making her push away from her hand.  Sakura buried her head in Syaoran's chest, ignoring the blood on her face.  Her sobs made their souls ache, and it hurt because there was nothing they could do to help.

We're needed to fight!" Tilda shouted watching the demons advance upon them. "We can't just stand here and watch people die" she looked at Sakura with sadness in her eyes. "She might have given up but we still have a fight" she ordered making the others shake their heads in full agreement.

"Let's get ready" Joe shouted getting her sword ready.  Before they could do anything, a blinding light flashed in front of them. Rakanis swooped down and grabbed her by the neck; pulling her off the ground the others screamed her name out.

"You're the first" He spat, his nails digging into her flesh.  She cried out trying to struggle against him as she stared into Mei Lin's crimson poles.

Sakura's screams of pain filled everyone's mind making him or her feel the pain she was going through.  The thunder crashed in the heavens telling them that it was time.  The bitingly cold raindrops pounded down up Sakura's form as she grieved.

"No!" a man screams when a demon jumped upon him.  It roared and brought its face down, biting deeply, savagely into his neck.  People witnessing it screamed running in the opposite direction trying to find safety. 

Swords met rapidly the force bouncing off each other.  The army fought off Rakanis's men as best as they could but they were slowly loosing the battle.  They weren't fighting mortals they were fighting the undead.

Eriol ran around a corner, and ducked.  Thrusting his sword forward, he embedded it in the abdomen of a man.  Pulling it back, he growled punching the creature across the jaw.  Staring coldly at its crumpled form he continued on it way.  Seeing Tomoyo's form, his heart skidded a beat, "Tomoyo!" he shouted watching her battle numerous men.

Killing the last, she spun around when he almost reached her.  Eriol threw his hand out to grasp hers but before they touched she disappeared right before his eyes. "What the fuck?" he yelled angrily.

Tomoyo appeared to the East of her, feeling disoriented.  She looked down, and felt her stomach jumped to her throat at how far up she was. "What's going on?" she whispered in fear, she gulped not moving a budge.

Joe's eyes widened feeling the end coming closer, before she lost consciousness she felt her body being pulled away.  She opened her eyes and found that she was standing on one of the four pillars surrounding the palace. "What the fuck?" she whispered in disbelief.

Nades appeared to the South of her, and Tilda West.  They cried out when their bodies started to glow a vibrant color matching that of their elements. 

Sakura's body glowed a vivid pure white light.  Rakanis's army struck at her shield but was not able to penetrate it.  "Sakura it's time to complete your task" a voice whispered to her, it seemed like it was coming from her mind.

"No. Leave me alone" she cried not opening her eyes.

"Are you going to let millions die because you lost one person?" it shot back in anger.

"I lost him and my baby.  It's not fair.  If life is pain why should anyone have to live it? What's the point of living if there's no happiness?" she hollered in a pained tone.  Images of children flashed through her mind.  She felt their pain and horror watching the sights in front of them.

"Think of the innocent people you'll save.  Do you want to punish them too?" 

"If everyone dies then there will be no more pain" she replied easily.  She blocked out the images of her sisters, and the many friends she had acquired over her journey. "Don't make me try to feel sorry because I'm not going to"

"You're being selfish!  Hurry and make your decision.  Mei Lin can't hold Rakanis much longer!"

"Get lost.  I've made up my mind.  There's nothing you can do to change it, nothing!" she screamed tightening her hold on Syaoran's body.  Her hot tears fell on his chest, and she begged for death. "I don't want to be with out him again.  Why did I have to loose him?" it wasn't fair.  Why did she have to loose everyone she cared about?  The rain pounded against her body, and thunder crashed. 

"You haven't lost me," a voice whispered surrounding her with warmth.

"Syaoran" she whispered, her headshot up but there was no sign of him. She could feel him he was all around her. 

"Isn't love worth living for?"  He questioned in a soft tone. "Isn't what we felt worth fighting for Sakura?" he continued in a pleading tone.  She shook her head, new tears streaming down her cheek. 

"It is," she answered finally making her light expand.  Giya and Mei Lin sighed seeing that she was going to fight. 

Tomoyo's hand shot up towards the thundering heavens, "Water!" her blue light shot towards the middle of the capital where Sakura was combining with her light.  Water made all life possible.

"Earth!" Joe smiled facing the heavens. This was what they had been chosen for, and she felt relieved to finally be accomplishing it.  Earth is what we were born from, and which we shall return to.

"Wind!" Tilda continued closing her eyes, as the rain beats against her face. Wind mixed water and earth together to build in a form.

"Fire!" Nades concluded joining the others mixing into Sakura's white light.  Fire made the form concrete before it was passed on to the giver, Life.

Life" Sakura whispered watching blue, green, gold and red mixed into one.  She was the choice; she breathed life into the body that was created by the elements.  She stiffened feeling someone's arms wrap around her body encircling her in a blanket of warmth.

"Death" Syaoran's voice whispered around her, black joined the swirling pool of elements.  To have life, one must have death to balance out the universe.  Syaoran wrapped his arms around her tiny waist, now understanding why Hala said he had to die.

Sakura's body consumed the powers given to her by her sisters and lover.  Her head shot towards the heavens, and her eyes seemed to roll back as a blinding white light tore from her throat.  People surrounding them, shielded their eyes from the horrible light.   It shot out moving throughout the city wiping out Rakanis's men…

Rakanis stared at the light heading towards him but was unable to move.  "No!" he cried out in gruesome pain when he was bounded in it.  His body felt like it was being torn apart from the inside out…

Takashi and Eriol shielded their eyes from the bright light.  It turned night into day, and thousands watched it happen knowing that they would never forget this day.  They like many others had watched the phenomenon happen in front of their eyes in disbelief. "Mei Lin" Takashi whispered in fear when the light started to subside.

"Tomoyo" Eriol repeated after him.  They looked at the spot where the light came from and took off towards it. They pushed through people making their way towards the center.  When they got there, they were shocked to find it empty. "Where are they?" he shouted looking at the people staring at the spot.

"They disappeared when the light consumed them" a man stammered, his eyes glued to the spot.  Eriol walked over to the spot where Sakura and Syaoran had been. Bending down, he touched it still feeling warmth. What had happened to them?

They looked up, when a body floated towards the ground.  The rain clouds started to vanish, and the rain ceased to fall. Stars peaked through, millions filling the sky as a soft wind began to blow.  The fire around them died out leaving smoke that soared towards the heavens.

Takashi's eyes widened in disbelief recognizing the body, it was Mei Lin.  Running he held out his hand, and allowed her body to fall into his arms.  She was asleep, he felt relieved that she wasn't harmed. 

When he turned around, Tomoyo and the sisters appeared surrounding the spot where Sakura and Syaoran had been.  They didn't know how they got back there but something felt out of place.  They walked over to the spot where Eriol was kneeling. "Where are they?" Tomoyo asked, when he looked at her she knew. "They can't be"

"They said they just disappeared," he answered in a sad tone.  He couldn't believe that his brother was truly gone.  How could this have happened?  Tomoyo touched the spot, and felt tears stream down her cheeks.

"No. She wasn't supposed to die" she cried she looked at the sisters who looked down. "She wasn't supposed to die, was she?" she screamed wanting an answer.  She felt her heartache knowing that her best friend's life was gone. "No," she sobbed when Eriol hugged her from behind. 

They looked up when a glowing light touched the ground in front of them.  A tall woman appeared, looking almost like Mei Lin, transparent in form. "Giya?" Nades whispered bowing in respect.  The people around them did the same to show their respect.

"Where are they?" Tomoyo asked the goddess of the earth with worry and dread. 

"They have passed on" Giya replied in a soft tone. "Don't worry you'll be with them again" she promised when Mei Lin started to come about.  She looked at her daughter who was in Takashi's arms and smiled softly. "There's much that I have to tell you, but not here" She spoke meaning the crowd of on lookers.  She waved her hand, and they found themselves in the grand hall of the palace.

"What is it that you have to tell us?" Nades asked in a soft tone.  Giya looked at the saviors of Nehru and smiled.   She had always known that they would accomplish their task.

"You are no longer immortal," they gasp in shock. "The power that made you live was that of the powers which you no longer possess.  Sakura was the reason why you had them, while she lived they flowed through your being.  Now she's gone, taking the elements with her" she explained shocking those who were listening.

"I see" Joe whispered trying to make the earth tremble but nothing happened. 

"All of you still have important rules to play," she continued in a soft tone when Mei Lin looked at her and smiled. "Joe you will lead the Lirin in Sakura's place" Joe inclined her head remembering the sister they lost.  "Nades and Tilda, you shall remain here unfortunately the Emperor and his wife didn't survive.  The children will need guidance, and the capital will need to be rebuilt"

It shall be done" Nades and Tilda spoke at the same tone.  Giya smiled turning to Eriol and Tomoyo.

"Eriol you shall rule the Li Clan, and become known as Clow-san.  A wise leader you shall be" she smiled softly, "Tomoyo you already know you're role" Tomoyo smiled softly though it was strained. She had always thought Sakura would be the mistress of the Li Clan.  "And Takashi," she looked him over slowly. Her eyes held sadness, "You shall return home" she didn't say anymore.

"I will" Takashi stated placing Mei Lin on her feet.  She looked at him and smiled gently before looking at her mother.

"Why did you want me to protect the children?" Mei Lin asked softly Giya looked down.

"I do everything for a reason. Rakanis needed a new body, and the only way he would have chosen you was if you were near him," She gasped hearing that leave her mother's lips. "Only a strong person could hold him in place so Sakura could get rid of him" she shook her head slowly wondering what else her mother had done to interfere. "There is also more you must know about"

"What's that?" Eriol inquired making a map appeared below their feet.

"This is Lehru as you know it" she spoke walking across the map. "My superiors think it's best for this continent to split.  It'll make it harder for any one person to try and conquer it.  Only you shall know of this change.  It must not be spoken off.  There's much that needs to be done, and much that needs to change," she stated looking at them when the continents started to drift apart under her feet before the map disappeared.

"I still want to know why Syaoran and Sakura had to be taken away" Tomoyo spoke up again.  Giya looked at her and smiled in a sad smile.

"I'm sorry.  The power they gave off was too much for they alone to handle.  It couldn't be helped.  Like I said, you shall be reunited with her.  Mei Lin" she looked at her daughter walking slowly towards her. "I must leave now, but I'll always be with you" she whispered in a sad tone.  She knew she had to tell Mei Lin the truth, tell her what role she really had to play in this whole tragedy.

"I know mother" Mei Lin threw her arms around Giya and hugged her tightly.  The others stood back and watched the mother daughter encounter. 

"I need to speak with in private" Giya whispered before they disappeared right before everyone's eyes. 

"I'll be back" Mei Lin's voice drifted to them breaking the silence of the room.  They stood in silence not knowing what to do.  They had been told what they were expected to do but it didn't make them feel any better about the loss of Sakura and Syaoran.

"The first thing we're going to do is give Syaoran and Sakura a proper burial" Nades said breaking the silence.  "Everyone shall gather to the center of the town.  We will honor the heroes of this war" she spoke already missing her cousin, even though she had thought of her as a daughter.

"Right" They said shaking their heads in agreement. 

Later in the day…

Mei Lin had been gone for hours, and Takashi was starting to worry.  He stood away from the others and watched them work.  Sighing he looked towards the steps, and slowly made his way to wards the balcony.

He had seen the priest hours ago and had gotten the answers he sought.  Now all he had to do was tell Mei Lin the news. "Let's hope she'll be as happy as I," he whispered, a gentle smile touching his lips.  Leaning against the wall, he stared at the center of the capital remembering the friends he had lost just hours ago.

Feeling a soft wind, he turned only to see Mei Lin standing there.  She was dressed in the finest red silk gown that had a sheer red cape falling gently over her shoulders.  He thought she was beautiful but the look in her eyes held pure sadness. "I've been waiting for you," he whispered walking slowly towards her. 

She watched him, knowing what it was that he had tell her.  Her heart broke because these were the words she had been dying to hear from since she knew she loved him. "Takashi" she whispered not wanting him to continue but he didn't listen.

"No let me speak first" he said not able to hold it any longer. "Mei Lin, I love you" he burst gently caressing her cheek. "I know it's wrong for me to love you because of Sonya" he said in a pained tone.  She closed her eyes momentarily, "But I've spoken with a priest and he said that I can be pardoned" he smiled brightly. "I can be with you, if you'll have me" to his utter shock, she burst into tears.  Tomoyo, Eriol and the sisters came to a halt coming upon them.  Their presence went unnoticed.

"I've waited so long just to hear you say those words" she got out through tears feeling her heart break again.  Takashi raised her face to his so that he might look her in the eyes, "Because I love you to with all my heart" she told him in a broken tone.  He smiled genuinely, slowly bending his head he kissed her gently on the lips.

Hers quivered against his; this was her first and her last.  He pulled her body to his, and kissed her with all the love he felt in his heart.  Before she could get lost in the sweet bliss, she pushed away shocking him and the others. "I can't!" she cried staggering back, weak with the need for him.

Why not?" he asked, a frown touching his lips. "Mei Lin, I love you" he whispered stepping towards her.  She looked at him, her eyes filled with great sorrow. "What's the matter?" he asked in concern.

"I do love you but it can never be" she told him; he didn't know what she meant. "That's what Hala told me in my tea" she whispered hugging her self. "You guys can come out and listen," she said making Takashi's eyes snap to his friends.

"What are you talking about?" he asked in confusion.  He knew she loved him but why was she doing this to him and her self? Mei Lin knew now what life felt like for Sakura, this must have been the emotion she felt.

"My mother is no longer" she whispered straightening her form.  Tomoyo and the sisters knew what she was talking about but kept their mouths closed.  This was for Mei Lin to explain to Takashi in the way she knew best.

"What does that have to do with you?"

"I'm her now" Mei Lin cried horribly.  His eyes widened in disbelief, "That's what I was here for.  To replace my mother and bring Earth into a new era, that was my cause just like Sakura had hers.  No matter how much I love you or you me we could never be" she told him, reaching up she wiped a stray tear away. "I was never meant to fall in love but I did" a cruel laugh escaped her lips, and she shook her head.

"There must be some other way" he cried walking briskly over to her.  She didn't move fast enough, he grabbed her by the wrists. "Mei Lin, I can't loose you!" he pleaded staring into her eyes. "Don't do this to me" if she believes that she couldn't feel any more pain, she was just proven wrong.

"There's nothing I can do about it! Nothing," she whispered preventing herself from falling into his arms.  "Nothing" remembering her mother's words she stared into his eyes. "You belong with your wife and son.  You are going to grow old watching your children grow and your grandchildren" she choked back a sob breaking free of his hold. "And I'm going to remain this way forever watching it all knowing that I'll never have you or any of it" she sobbed turning from him.  He felt his heart break because he knew that this was something they weren't able to change or move around.  "I'll always watch over you, remember that I'm always close by" she whispered to everyone. "All of you gave me the family I craved for, and love I never knew existed" she gave a sad laugh looking at anything but Takashi. "Think of it this way, at least our love will remain pure?  At least for me, forget about me Takashi.  Live a happy life"

"Mei Lin, no!" he shot towards her, ready to grab a hold of her but she disappeared before he reached.  He stood in silence, staring at the spot where she had been. "No" he whispered his hand falling lifelessly to his side.   Turning to his friends, he ran his hand through his hair, "It seems that today everyone is loosing apart of them" he smiled sadly blinking back his tears but they fell nonetheless…

Mei Lin watched the site unfold in front of her, swallowing a sob she turned from the image.  Giya looked at her daughter feeling her pain, "Will it go away mother?" she asked waving her hand to make the image vanish.

"No my child" she answered sadly, her voice surrounding her lonely daughter. "The people of the earth will forever remember you as Nu Wa, never again as Mei Lin" she told her daughter. Mei Lin shook her head when another image of Sakura and Syaoran's burial showed up.

"And Sakura and Syaoran?"

"They will be of the earth soon again" Mei Lin shivered feeling her mother's warmth starts to subside.    She knew that she was now gone, if only she'd gotten to her mother years earlier…

Follow up, lives paths…

Giya watched them set about to honor their lost friends and smiled.  She looked at the world she had mapped out, and wondered if it would help any.  The chance of one person conquering all the lands after the great migration was very slim. "It will have to do" she whispered sadly closing her eyes. "It will have to do" and her daughter would be there to watch over the earth, taking her place.

The Trumpets sounded, echoing through the large city of Europia.  The living residents of the once flourishing city gathered in the center.  Though there weren't any bodies to burn, a large fire was lit in honor of the sacrifice. 

Silence filled the city, as many stared at the dancing flames.  Tomoyo hugged Eriol and cried softly knowing that she was never going to see her sister again.    Takashi closed his eyes briefly thinking of Mei Lin before he stared sadly at the burning wood.  The sisters knelt to honor the passing of their queen.

Rika looked at Alex momentarily, she was glad that he had survived but sad that her friend Sakura and her lover Syaoran hadn't survived.  They were both amazing people.  Glancing around, her eyes landed on her sister who was standing in front of her people.  Their mother had fallen in battle.

They would return home, to give her a proper burial then she would take her leave with Alex.  It would be the last time for many years she would see her sister.  Lana looked at her the same time, and saluted her before she turned and walked off with the Amazons.  She reached up and wiped a tear away.  She was an Amazon at heart but she had chosen life with a man. "It's going to be okay," he whispered pressing a kiss to her hand.

"I know" she replied before they too turned and walked off like many other as the fire started to die.

Separate paths in life…

Nades stood on the balcony and watched as Joe and the Lirin marched out the capital.  It had been four days since the burial of Sakura and Syaoran.  It took them three days to erect a bridge going across their new Lake Kilo. "I shall miss you sister" she whistled to the winds only to have it returned.

"What are we going to do today?" Seoul asked looking at her with hopeful eyes.  Her brother squealed in the arms of Tilda who smiled looking at his big round eyes.

"We're going to teach you how to fight. You're also going to have studies while auntie Tilda and I work to rebuilt your father's kingdom" Nades answered as they walked off disappearing through the balcony doors.

Across the land…

Lana rode towards the tiny house that rested on a hill beside a temple.  Shielding her eyes from the sun, she knew she had to hurry because her people were waiting for her.  She was now Queen of the Amazon's, and had a battle ahead of her. 

Getting off her horse, she walked up the steps swallowing her nerves.  Stopping at the door, she went to knock but the door opened revealing a beautiful middle-aged woman. "Hello" she looked Lana over slowly.

"Hello.  My name is Lana" she replied in a soft tone. "I'm here to talk to you about Hu" she swallowed and looked in the woman's eyes.

"He always wanted to fight. I could not stop him from going" she sighed shaking her head sadly.  She tightened her hold on her apron, "Please do come in.  How did you know my son?"

"We fought together for the same cause.  I'm an Amazon" Lana answered seeing surprise flash cross the woman's eyes. She removed her cape showing her attire.

"I see" she muttered getting defensive.

"Your son, Hu, inspired me to change the ways of my people" Lana stated surprising the lady standing in front of her. "I fell in love with him.  I just want to know more about him" she spoke in a pleading tone.

"Sit" she sighed getting a grateful look from Lana. "I guess his Amazon blood couldn't keep him away from my kind.  It was always dominant in him" to Lana it was the first step in changing the ways of her people.  It was going to take many years of hard work, but it was something she was willing to work for…

Li Lands…

Eriol looked at the Li village that was slowly rebuilding when they rode in town.  People seeing them, started to cheer.  He knew they were wondering where Syaoran was from the looks he was receiving from them.

The army rode quietly behind him, they were still in mourning. When they arrived at very familiar steps, he got off his horse and looked at his mother and sisters who were waiting to receive them. "I see" Yelen whispered closing her eyes momentarily.

I'm sorry mother" Eriol spoke walking over to her.  He hugged her tightly, and she returned it with all she had. "I'm so very sorry" Yelen could hear the soft sobs of her daughters as she tried to hold in her own.  She had a feeling that something was off when she received news that the battle was over with.  She hadn't however expected both Syaoran and Sakura to fall in it.

"Come. You must be tired from your long ride" she spoke holding out her hand to welcome Tomoyo.  She knew that the girl had lost her sister as well, "Come" Tomoyo took her head and felt knew tears threaten to spill.

Takashi looked at his wife and son who stood off to the side. Sonya gazed at him with love in her eyes.  A smile touched her lips, and he knew she was holding tears in.  if she only knew he had lost his heart to the new guardian of the earth. "Father!" Teko exclaimed jumping into Takashi's arms. 

"Oh Teko" Takashi smiled hugging his son tightly to him. "I missed you so very much" he was glad to be home and hold his son after so long.  Turning he looked at Sonya and gestured for her to come over.

"Oh Takashi" Sonya cried hugging him tightly, he returned closing his eyes.  All he could think about was Mei Lin, god he missed her so badly.  He knew she could hear him, she was probably watching him and he wanted her to know what he felt.

When he didn't reply, she moved out of his arms and looked at him in wonder. "What you witnessed seems to have changed you" she observed but for the wrong reasons. "I'm sorry you lost your best friend," she whispered placing a soft kiss on his cheek.

"I'm sorry as well" he replied scooping Teko into his arms.  Mei Lin told him to grow old and watch his children grew up along with grandchildren.  She was wrong, he was going to grow old but that was in waiting for her.  He would only have one child, anymore that he would take part in rearing would be from her only.  He promised himself that, Sonya he loved but what he felt for Mei Lin overpowered everything else…

Not soon after their return was Tomoyo and Eriol married.  The celebration was small because they were still in mourning of their last leader.  Eriol promised himself that he would lead the people like Syaoran had.  He was going to be a just leader.  Now he stood on the balcony, and stared at the night sky, a soft wind blowing against his exposed chest. "What's the matter?" Tomoyo asked from behind him.

She was slowly recovering from the loss of Sakura.  It was hard to live without someone who had always been there. "Thinking" he answered turning to face her.  Reaching up, he gently touched her cheek. "I love you Tomoyo," he whispered bending his head.

I love you too Eriol" she smiled when he touched her lips gently. "Tell me we'll get through this" she asked him softly closing her eyes momentarily. 

"We will" he assured closing his eyes.  He knew they would survive; they had just conquered a great evil.  And even though they had lost three friends in the process, he couldn't say their deaths or sacrifice had been in vain.  For if he did, he would be lying…

in the small village below the manor, a shadow sat upon a tiny roof.  Gazing at the night sky, he inhaled the fresh night breeze, feeling it circle his form with all its warmth. "I might not be with you in this life.  But I shall count the days until we can be reunited" he whispered knowing that she heard every word. "You are the mother of Lehru, and I shall become Father time" Takashi promised himself and her.

You needn't survive a battle, to be a hero

The harder the battle the greater the victory…

Author's note:  LOOOK DOWN |  |!!!!!!!!!!!

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*DID YOU REALLY THINK I WOULD LEAVE YA'LL HANGING?  Maybe I would but not Today!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

The great battle that saved the Lehru, now known as planet Earth was turned into nothing more than a simple folk tale, though there are still members of great clans whose lineage started in the time of Lehru…

The year was 2004 A.D

The day was incredibly warm, but those about were able to hide from the sun's fading rays under the cherry blossom tress that lined the large Tomoeda botanical gardens.  Today was a very special day; it was the celebration of a new moon, this was the night that many believe the great battle took place. 

Families from all about, nobles or commoners alike came to celebrate in one of the oldest gardens in Tokyo. Folklores dated this garden to be around in the time of Lehru but many didn't believe.

Children squealed with laughter running about the grassy fields, hearing the ringing of a bell they halted and switched directions.  Under the largest tree in the gardens, a young woman sat on a fiery red blanket.  Her long black tresses piled atop her head, and her face lightly powdered a great contract to her burning crimson poles. "Mei, Mei! Please tell us the story!!" a little girl begged sitting in front of her.

"I shall" Mei Lin smiled looking at them with loving eyes. "Listen carefully now" she continued glancing around the courtyard.  When her eyes landed on a form in the distance, she smiled lovingly before turning her attention back to the children.  "Thousands of Years ago, there's an amazing tale filled with adventure and wonders" silence surrounded her.

"Was there a prince charming?" a little girl asked gleefully.  Mei Lin laughed looking at her partner walking closer to her. When he was closer she smiled warmly looking in the eyes of Takashi.  It had taken them four millenniums but they were finally together, mankind knew him as Father Time.

"Yes" she answered watching a black haired girl scold a little blue haired boy, who smiled warmly pushing his glasses up.

"And a beautiful princess?"

"Oh yes" she answered her eyes flowing the small form heading in the direction of the shallow river water.

Across the courtyard lay a small river that ran through the gardens.  Children of many ages played happily watching their boats sail down the gentle waters. "Oh look" a girl, laughed happily running with a boat

"Don't go too close to the water Sakura!" a teenage girl shouted watching her four-year-old cousin. "That girl always has me on my toes" she grumbled to her friends, Tilda and Joe.  They laughed knowing she was telling the truth.

"I won't Nades" Sakura called back, her long copper tresses bouncing animatedly behind her.  Looking across the water, she smiled at her best friends Chiharu and Naoko. 

She slowed making her way towards the water when a beautiful small boat caught her attention.

At the same time, a little boy from a neighboring clan made his way towards the craft.  When she reached out for it, their short stubby fingers made contact. "My boat" the little boy, with amazingly unruly hair, spoke possessively.

Sakura smiled picking up the boat, "our" she corrected taking his hands in hers. "Story time" he looked at her, his pupils switching reptilian momentarily but she didn't find it odd.   Looking at her found chubby face, he finally smiled tightening his hold on her hand. "What's your name?"

"Xiao Lang, what's your name?"

"Sakura"

Mei Lin watched them from the distance smiling fondly.  It was about time they found each other's souls again. "Yes time," she giggled continuing with the story she was telling.  She loved coming to this festival, it was one she looked forward to every year all her life.  And was the time she could interact with people once again.

In front of Sakura and Syaoran, in the vast distance the large orange sun was slowly fading outlining their forms as they walked towards it.  The farther they got, the more they grew until they were again reunited lovers, unknown of their past lives but eager for their future…

Author's note: okay finally the end.  I didn't know how to end this chapter.  I just added the last part, I wasn't planning to but I didn't want to write another chapter just to tie up loose ends!!!!!! And I couldn't live with you guys hating me, LOL.   Anyways this is the last chapter to this story, it's finally over YAY.  Review and tell me what you think, hopefully I won't have anyone yelling at me.

Whelp hopefully my inspiration comes back, cause I surely don't want to stop getting reviews from you guys.  I'm going to take this time off to really concentrate on getting my thoughts focused.   Anyways I'm sure you'll be hearing from me soon, I can't stop when I want to go to playwright school right? Anyways Ja….for now…^_^

Oh I WANT TO THANK EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU FOR READING MY AT FIRST VERY CONFUSING STORY THAT EVENTUALLY GOT LESS CONFUSING TO FINALLY NOT CONFUSING LOL.

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