Dear Sakura
by Amazoness Duo and G.P.
amazonessduo@hotmail.com
pearsong1954@yahoo.com

Dear Tomoyo-chan,

When angels descend and dreams come to earth, our hearts are touched
with a heavenly fire. At your most lovely wedding, I was blessed with
a greater happiness than ever seemed possible. There I saw a sight
even the Seven Sages might envy: surely the two most beautiful brides
to ever grace so solemn a betrothal. Sakura-chan was delightfully
nervous at first, making a most exquisite blushing bride. But seeing
her beloved, she glowed with a luminous ecstasy that seemed somehow
out of place so far away from the Celestial Realms. Her happiness
warmed the hearts of all who witnessed it, and left us with the
precious hope that perhaps someday, some portion of such bliss might
be ours. Mother once told me this is Sakura-chan’s true magic: that
she gently touches the innermost feelings of all those blessed with
meeting her. I felt that enchantment as never before when she gazed
into the eyes of her adoring Tomoyo-chan.

How sad that all the great poets of all time, and all the great
artists that ever were, could never hope to capture the resplendence
of the unearthly woman I saw with Sakura-chan. Your loveliness had
lingered in my heart since last we met, but so dazzling was the
beauty before me that I could only stare, transfixed in wonder. Words
are my sorry servants, who clumsily convey to you the sweet pain it
was to gaze upon so gorgeous a bride. It is said that to view a
goddess on earth is to be struck with a passionate longing that no
worldly joy can quench. I have seen two such divinities, and if the
price I pay is a yearning heart that will not heal, still I deem
myself graced with the memories. When bride kissed bride, I was
lifted on shimmering wings to a rapture beyond all care and pain.
That moment shall be a remembrance: a treasure to carry for all of my
life.

So, thank you for inviting me to your wedding. I was honored to
attend as representative of the House of Li, and very much pleased to
come as your friend. Please thank Sonomi-sama for her gracious
hospitality. I was a little nervous at first, knowing there had been
much hurt brought about by my family to yours. But her charming
consideration as a hostess made me feel as if I were the long lost
Daidouji Fanren. And thank you for taking me out with your family.
That night of dancing was like a dream. I think your Mother is the
finest dancer of us all, for she blends the energy and enthusiasm of
Sakura-chan with the effortless grace of Tomoyo-chan. To be in the
presence of such loveliness as the three of you was sweetly
overwhelming, and an evening I shall always remember.

Please know that Syaoran-chan seems quite content in his new life
with Meiling-chan. I would not mention this during my trip, lest it
bring bad luck for your cherished union, but they are now engaged and
shall be married next spring. Slow to forgive and slow to learn, he
has finally come to see that all has been for the best, and that his
ending will now be happier than ever he could have imagined. Though
he will not speak the words, he knows you will give to Sakura what he
could not, and in his heart wishes both of you well. Mother delighted
in the video of the wedding, and my sisters are frightfully jealous
that I went, which has pleased me to no end. 

Thank you again for all your kindness and consideration during my
visit. Finally, I understand the wise words in your letters, and
seeing your happiness brings happiness to me as well. If ever a
gentle heart deserved such bliss, it is yours, dear Tomoyo-chan. You
and Sakura-chan will always be cherished in my heart. May your new
life be prosperous and long, and may the blessings and joys of the
Nine Heavens be with you all of your days.

Love,

Li Fanren