In The End

In our lifetime we learn how to live for the moment because what matters is what's here and now. We see seasons and time pass us by and we watch friends as they come and goEverything that touches your life matters because it has helped you become who you are and we should be appreciative of it
One man in particular thought otherwise. He figured, What's the point? You study and learn for most your life, get job of your dreams, create many memories with friends and family and you find a special someone with whom you could spend the rest of your life with…. only to have everything taken away from you… In The End.

Bright lights illuminated the training area of one of the most prestigious families known to the world. The temperature dropped as the mist surrounded the arena clouding the vision of many spectators of the fight that is happening within. Only two silhouettes of men battling each other on a one on one fight could be seen and the sounds of the clashing swords could be heard. Though visibility was low, the crowd kept cheering for one of the men in the battle.

A gust of wind blew most of the mist away, revealing a man with tattered clothing, knocked out cold on the concrete floor. The another man standing with his beloved sword in one hand and a magical paper in the other, had his head facing downwards.

The crowd went wild, sending a loud deafening scream to the victor of the fight. Everyone loved him, his country, his fans, his family and especially the ladies.

Pathetic…the man thought looking at his unworthy opponent with disgust and then looked up to the judges of the fight. His piercing amber eyes caught sight of four wise elders in their traditional Chinese fighting clothes, sitting on the grandstand looking unfazed as if they didn't even care at all.

He called back his sword into a pendant and stood crossed arms facing the elders awaiting their decision. His chocolate brown hair swayed to the direction the breeze was blowing and his face looked emotionless, not even a hint of a smile could be seen.

The four elders stood up slowly showing their superiority over him and the rest of the crowd, sending them into silence. The eldest one took a step forward and stared directly into the victors cold amber eyes.

"Syaoran Li... You have been deemed worthy to take the role of the next Li clan leader." The elder said to him with a deep voice and no emotion and walked towards the exit with the other three elders.

Soon after, Syaoran left the arena and went back home to train his martial arts in his secret place, the one place he could get his privacy without anyone bothering him. The moon was full, and the night was calm. He had been practising for almost two hours and decided to take a rest, so he sat down slowly and leaned back on his favourite tree.

The cherry blossom tree was radiating in the moonlight. The petals were free falling onto the ground and sending sweet aromas in the air which was soothing and calming. This was where he came if he wanted to think, and clear his thoughts or to calm down after arguments with his family. It was his escape.

Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath of the sweet aroma and he could feel some of the soft petals landing gently on him. He loved these peaceful moments to himself.

"Syaoran" a high pitched voice yelled breaking the tranquil atmosphere state he was in. So much for privacy he thought as he stood up and stared harshly at the Ruby eyed girl standing in front of him, with a frown and hands on her hips.

"What do you want Meilin?" he asked in a low toned voice, "How did you know that I was here".

Meilin was unfazed by the coldness of her cousin; she had grown up with him and had gotten used to the constant frowns and glaring.

"I used the Lasin Board duh" she said holding up the board to his face, "Your mother and the elders are at home, waiting for you, saying it's some kind of urgent business"

Upon hearing that, he collected his gear and walked back to his house with Meilin trailing behind him.

When he arrived he was greeted by his mother, who looked very elegant and composed and the four elders, who were standing with their magical staff.

By the look on everyone's faces he knew that it couldn't be good.

"Syaoran…you finally decided join us" One elder spoke annoyed at the fact he had to wait for him. "We have urgent news to tell you, sit down".

Syaoran nodded and sat next to his mother in the meeting room. He examined his mother She looks worried he thought, and stared intently at the direction of the elders.

The Eldest of the elders spoke in his usual emotionless tone. "I will get straight to the point….. An evil force stronger than we can ever imagine has shown up and has been taking every magician's powers from around the world. We don't know when the evil is going to strike or where it's going to show up but what we do know is that if we don't do anything about it, then we will all perish"

"So how can we stop the evil force?" he asked now being serious

"Apparently it is after something….another magician just as strong or even stronger than it." said the youngest of the elder joining into the conversation.

"The evil has taken over almost half the countries around the world but we can feel a powerful evil presence in Japan and that is where we last felt the other magician's aura."

The Third eldest spoke. "We need you as the next leader of the Li clan to defeat that evil force before it brings destruction to the world and to search for the magician it is looking for before evil can destroy him or her"

Syaoran stood up and bowed, "I will not fail the Clan"

"Good" The second eldest replied "Your plane for Japan will leave tomorrow afternoon." All the elders stood up from their seats and bowed to their next leader.

"May you have a safe trip and guidance from our ancestors" they chorused and exited in an orderly fashion out the door.

Author's Note: Please be kind, this is my first fanfic. Please Review