http://clampfix.fanworks.net/ss-fix/illusion1.txt </head><body><pre> Written on March 8th 2001, edited on Dec 22nd, and posted on Dec 23rd 2001. Disclaimer: "X", "Tokyo Babylon", and characters belong to CLAMP and associates. Only the actual text and ideas are mine. This work is not intended for profit. Series: Subaru & Seishirou, set in the "X" timeline. SPOILERS: Up to "X16" and all of "Tokyo Babylon". This the third fic I had written. Yes, I have quite a few of them awaiting editing. I hope to get round to it soon. C&C is welcomed and appreciated, on the list or by the address below. I don't mind either way. taiphhingsailom@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------- "Illusions of Sakura" By Ariss Tenoh. Part One: My senses awaken and my powers unfold. Your presence has stirred me from the depths of my slumber. At last, you have come. Too long have I waited for you. Through my mind's eye, I watch you. You take a few steps towards me, then you stop. Why are you hesitating? I wonder. Is it in fear of what is to come? Or is it in pain of memories past? It is true. We share an inexplicable and intricate bond with one another. I have been to you what a human mother would have to her child. Watchful. Omnipresent. Regarding your every move with interest that is unnatural to me. And perhaps.. with a touch of affection as well. For I was there when you first met "him". I witnessed his marking of you. I even lingered to see your grandmother's shock and horror before she unravelled my spectre. I was there at your second encounter with him. I was there when your sister sacrificed herself for you. Even at your final meeting with him, I was present. I have always been there. With you, for you. So come child. Come to me... ~To Be Continued~ -------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: Image for this part are the first two pages of the "X Original Soundtrack" booklet.</pre><p><a href="./">Back</a></p><p><a href=http://www.dreamhost.com/donate.cgi?id=216><img border=0 alt="Donate towards our web hosting bill!" src=https://secure.newdream.net/donate1.gif></a></p></body></html>