chapter 18: Spring Brings New Things and Endings
~* Two months later *~
Since the big uproar a few months ago when the two leaders were at war, things had settled down dramtically. Li and Sakura had backed off, but had starting building up their friendship again and were happy. The Wolves had settled into their new roles and things had settled down for them as well.
* * *
Sakura sat in her room thnking hard. She had been doing it a lot lately. What was she thinking about? Li naturally. She had noticed that her feelings were building again and Li, she noticed, had noticed too.
She sighed and hit the 'on' button on her cd. Christina Aguilera started playing and Sakura sat up.
" Damn Meilin's been in here playing her cd's again. " Sakura said and stopped to listen as it caught her attention.
Young girl don't cry
I'll be right here when you world starts to fall
Young girl it's alright
Your tears will dry, you'll soon be free to fly
When your safe inside you room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothing's harder than what it seems
No one wants to bother to explain
Of the heasrtache life can bring and what it means
Sakura sat up still listening.
When there's no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strenght that will guide your way
You'll learn to trust the voice within
Young girl don't hide
You'll never change if you just run away
Young girl just hold tight
Soon your gonna see the brighter day
Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed
It's so hard to stand your ground when you're afraid
No one reaches out a hand to hold you
When you look outside look inside to your soul
Sakura smiled.
Life is a journey
It can take you anywhere you choose to go
As long as your learning
You'll find all you need to know
( Be strong )
You'll break it
( Hold on )
You'll make it
Just don't forsake it because
No one can tell you what you can't do
No one can stop you, you know that I'm talking to you.
Sakura knew what she wanted more than anything and she quickly reached over and grabbed her phone and dialed China, the song giving her strength she didn't know she had. She just did what the song had sad. She listened to herself within.
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The phone rang and Li picked it up.
" Xiao Lang? "
" Mother! " Li cried surprised.
" Li I want to ask you something. "
" Hai. Go ahead. "
" I want all the Wolves to come to China. "
" What?!! "
" Do as I say. "
The phone went dead.
" What was that all about? " Eriol asked.
" Beats me. "
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China
Yelan gracefully helped place the garment on the young girl. Maids sprinkled scented water across the room and others rushed in and out preparing for the arrival of the Wolves and the huge surprise. Excitement and anxiety pulsed through the room, everyone could feel it. The girl prayed that her plan would work! If it didn't, then her life would be ruined, leaving her utterly heartbroken. . . . .
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The Wolves arrived at the mansion and knew something was up. The mansion was alive and lights were lit everywhere and people rushed in and out in a hurry.
" Master Xiao Lang. You and the Wolves have been ordered to the Elders chambers imediately. " Wei said bowing formally.
" Wei what's going on? "
Wei just smiled secretly.
* * *
Li entered the chamber and glarred.
" What the hell are you doing in here? You're not a Wolf. " he spat at Tori.
" And thank god for that. " Tori muttered and turned away.
Aiden smiled at their behavior.
The door opened and the Elders filed into the ancient room. The door closed with a thudd and Yelan appeared before them, bowing.
" Begin. " said the Elder.
Li thought he saw a smile on his old face and Li blinked confused.
" Xiao Lang. We summoned you back here because we have found you a bride. "
Li went White.
" No. " Madison and Meilin breathed horrorfied thinking of Sakura.
" What? How come I only hear of it now? " Li demanded, his heart racing.
" It was your bride's wish that we wait until you were all here. "
Li clenched his fists.
" I refuse. I won't do it. "
" Maybe you should wait to see who it is before you judge. You might regret it later. "
Li turned away. Yelan smiled and turned to the Elders.
" Is she ready? "
Two Elders went off.
" Step forward Xiao Lang. " Yelan commanded.
Li did so.
A litter ( that's a box thing that they carry people on ) was brought out, the two elders carrying it. They layed it down on the ground and pulled back the curtain. The first thing Li saw was a Black Wolf Tattoo on the girl's back.
She was facing half away from him, but he could see that she flicked a fan back and forth.
" If am I to marry you, I'd at least like to see you face so I know who you are. " Li said coldly.
**
One of the Elders reached out a hand and the girl took it. Li gasped and the chamber went silent as Sakura stepped out into the light.
" Hello Xiao Lang. "
* * *
" Sakura?!! " Li asked stunned.
" Hai. "
" You- you're my - my - "
Sakura flicked her fan back and forth nervously.
" Hai. " she whispered, lowering her head.
Li walked up to her as if in a dream. He lifted her head and looked at her.
" You're afraid. "
" Hai. "
" Is that all you can say? "
" Hai. " she whispered.
" How did this happen? "
" I arranged it. "
Li looked at her.
" Why? "
" Isn't it obvious? " Sakura asked letting the mask fall and letting her love shine through brightly.
" If you'll have me. "
Li lifted her chin again and kissed her passionately, making all then Wolves cat call and whistle in delight. Madison fumed. Why hadn't she been told about this?!!! At least then she wouls have brought her camera!!
Li pulled away and looked at the Elders.
" What are you waiting for? Lets get on with it. "
Sakura giggled.
" What? " Li asked.
" You actually want Tori as a brother-in-law? "
Li growled and threw Tori a death glare.
" Even for you, I'll put up with it. "
Sakura reached up and kissed him passionately and the ceremony began. . .
THE END
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BW2 How did you like it?? A bit sudden for the ending I know, but I want it over and done with. Were you shocked that it was Sakura that came out into the light? and not some girl?? Did any of you actually know that it was Yelan that was helping Sakura on with the garments?? I hope you liked this story. Don't forget to review!!
Bye! x x x x Finished 7.10.03
~* Two months later *~
Since the big uproar a few months ago when the two leaders were at war, things had settled down dramtically. Li and Sakura had backed off, but had starting building up their friendship again and were happy. The Wolves had settled into their new roles and things had settled down for them as well.
* * *
Sakura sat in her room thnking hard. She had been doing it a lot lately. What was she thinking about? Li naturally. She had noticed that her feelings were building again and Li, she noticed, had noticed too.
She sighed and hit the 'on' button on her cd. Christina Aguilera started playing and Sakura sat up.
" Damn Meilin's been in here playing her cd's again. " Sakura said and stopped to listen as it caught her attention.
Young girl don't cry
I'll be right here when you world starts to fall
Young girl it's alright
Your tears will dry, you'll soon be free to fly
When your safe inside you room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothing's harder than what it seems
No one wants to bother to explain
Of the heasrtache life can bring and what it means
Sakura sat up still listening.
When there's no one else, look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strenght that will guide your way
You'll learn to trust the voice within
Young girl don't hide
You'll never change if you just run away
Young girl just hold tight
Soon your gonna see the brighter day
Now in a world where innocence is quickly claimed
It's so hard to stand your ground when you're afraid
No one reaches out a hand to hold you
When you look outside look inside to your soul
Sakura smiled.
Life is a journey
It can take you anywhere you choose to go
As long as your learning
You'll find all you need to know
( Be strong )
You'll break it
( Hold on )
You'll make it
Just don't forsake it because
No one can tell you what you can't do
No one can stop you, you know that I'm talking to you.
Sakura knew what she wanted more than anything and she quickly reached over and grabbed her phone and dialed China, the song giving her strength she didn't know she had. She just did what the song had sad. She listened to herself within.
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The phone rang and Li picked it up.
" Xiao Lang? "
" Mother! " Li cried surprised.
" Li I want to ask you something. "
" Hai. Go ahead. "
" I want all the Wolves to come to China. "
" What?!! "
" Do as I say. "
The phone went dead.
" What was that all about? " Eriol asked.
" Beats me. "
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China
Yelan gracefully helped place the garment on the young girl. Maids sprinkled scented water across the room and others rushed in and out preparing for the arrival of the Wolves and the huge surprise. Excitement and anxiety pulsed through the room, everyone could feel it. The girl prayed that her plan would work! If it didn't, then her life would be ruined, leaving her utterly heartbroken. . . . .
*************************************************************************************************
The Wolves arrived at the mansion and knew something was up. The mansion was alive and lights were lit everywhere and people rushed in and out in a hurry.
" Master Xiao Lang. You and the Wolves have been ordered to the Elders chambers imediately. " Wei said bowing formally.
" Wei what's going on? "
Wei just smiled secretly.
* * *
Li entered the chamber and glarred.
" What the hell are you doing in here? You're not a Wolf. " he spat at Tori.
" And thank god for that. " Tori muttered and turned away.
Aiden smiled at their behavior.
The door opened and the Elders filed into the ancient room. The door closed with a thudd and Yelan appeared before them, bowing.
" Begin. " said the Elder.
Li thought he saw a smile on his old face and Li blinked confused.
" Xiao Lang. We summoned you back here because we have found you a bride. "
Li went White.
" No. " Madison and Meilin breathed horrorfied thinking of Sakura.
" What? How come I only hear of it now? " Li demanded, his heart racing.
" It was your bride's wish that we wait until you were all here. "
Li clenched his fists.
" I refuse. I won't do it. "
" Maybe you should wait to see who it is before you judge. You might regret it later. "
Li turned away. Yelan smiled and turned to the Elders.
" Is she ready? "
Two Elders went off.
" Step forward Xiao Lang. " Yelan commanded.
Li did so.
A litter ( that's a box thing that they carry people on ) was brought out, the two elders carrying it. They layed it down on the ground and pulled back the curtain. The first thing Li saw was a Black Wolf Tattoo on the girl's back.
She was facing half away from him, but he could see that she flicked a fan back and forth.
" If am I to marry you, I'd at least like to see you face so I know who you are. " Li said coldly.
**
One of the Elders reached out a hand and the girl took it. Li gasped and the chamber went silent as Sakura stepped out into the light.
" Hello Xiao Lang. "
* * *
" Sakura?!! " Li asked stunned.
" Hai. "
" You- you're my - my - "
Sakura flicked her fan back and forth nervously.
" Hai. " she whispered, lowering her head.
Li walked up to her as if in a dream. He lifted her head and looked at her.
" You're afraid. "
" Hai. "
" Is that all you can say? "
" Hai. " she whispered.
" How did this happen? "
" I arranged it. "
Li looked at her.
" Why? "
" Isn't it obvious? " Sakura asked letting the mask fall and letting her love shine through brightly.
" If you'll have me. "
Li lifted her chin again and kissed her passionately, making all then Wolves cat call and whistle in delight. Madison fumed. Why hadn't she been told about this?!!! At least then she wouls have brought her camera!!
Li pulled away and looked at the Elders.
" What are you waiting for? Lets get on with it. "
Sakura giggled.
" What? " Li asked.
" You actually want Tori as a brother-in-law? "
Li growled and threw Tori a death glare.
" Even for you, I'll put up with it. "
Sakura reached up and kissed him passionately and the ceremony began. . .
THE END
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BW2 How did you like it?? A bit sudden for the ending I know, but I want it over and done with. Were you shocked that it was Sakura that came out into the light? and not some girl?? Did any of you actually know that it was Yelan that was helping Sakura on with the garments?? I hope you liked this story. Don't forget to review!!
Bye! x x x x Finished 7.10.03