Next Day, Night...
The sun was setting as they enter the gardens for the party Lord Goto is holding. The Sakura trees tonight are going to be illuminated by the crescents gaze of the moon.
Holding Akiyo's hand as he excitedly expressed how beautiful his sister was for everyone to here including Riyo who was non-stop giggling at the small boy's happiness.
It was true for today Rachel did dress good. She wasn't nervous but full of confidence there was no way that she wouldn't get Lord Goto recommendation to the Moon Ball.
Rachel rub the little boys head and took a breath of the gentle scents of the flowery garden.
After greeting the Host Lord Goto, he led the them to a tiny pagoda at the center of the garden, carved in the style of the old empire, this was where she will be being her dance.
Rachel turned to Akiyo and squatted to his level after Lord Goto left. "You must stay with Big Sister Akiyo alright. Remember what you promised me"
"That if I am good I can keep coming to your performances" He said his face serious this time.
"This is one of my big days, Akiyo, so please be good. Okay"
"Yes" He nodded his head.
"That's my boy" She smiled as she kissed his forehead and waved goodbye, when he was taken away to where the remaining guest whereby Riyo.
She took another deep breath since she was the first performer and began to set up her stage.
-Some Time Later-
Like a Certain that had risen. Rachel began her dance the music slow and soft, as the wild scent of flowers came.
And like a spell everyone was entranced unable to escape the spell she had casted. Her free-flowing Kimono that fluttered along with her moves, not once restricted her. And then she began to sing.
Somehow, I've gone and lost my way
All this time, I've led myself astray
By following your blinding light and fragile footsteps
Though lost, within a guideless haze
Looking for a way out of this maze
I'll never let a sole regret rain down on me
I will call infinitely
Screaming, until they hear me
Our breathtaking, endless journey starts at last,
Beginning with your cue –
It's time to shine, it's waiting for you!
The world you once created inside your dreams, is brought to life
As it now leads you and I across the distant sky
We'll set out toward that steady light,
And though our dreams may change,
We will always keep it in our sight
Hey, so bring it on my way
Barely visible ahead,
Is the hope we're searching for, you said
Although these scars are meant to heal, I'll keep them with me
At last, there's something I can gain,
So for this, I will take all the pain – and more
And this alone, is all I need, it's worth the price
Know if you still feel lonely
Inside your perfect story
This sky I have brought you is only just a taste of something more
Of what's in store
Even with no end sight
And though my feet are on the ground
The wind has made me light and suddenly I feel spellbound
The world you once created inside your dreams, lives on somewhere
It's a future I would like to find and live my life
We are unique, like two bright stars
And in this world we will be loved
For who we truly are
Ah, so bring it on my way
Let's go find a new adventure,
Traveling the world, though I know
In my heart, we may part separate ways
So for a little while more, can we just stay as we are?
I've put my faith in you and I'll always believe
The world you once created inside your dreams, is brought to life
As it now leads you and I across the distant sky
Our future melts into one dream
And in this miracle lies the boundary that we will transcend
Once more, it's not the end
The world you once created inside your dreams, is brought to life
As it now leads you and I across the distant sky
We'll set out toward that steady light,
And though our dreams may change,
We will always keep it in our sight
Till our dreams unite
Ah, so bring it on my way
(A/N:* Courage - Sword Art Online II (OP2), English Lyrics: AmaLee (LeeandLie))
When it ended Rachels spell left her spectators silent. She caught Tsiyi appearance in the crowd but abruptly moved away from it. before moving it to Riyo who was wiping her tears from her cheeks. A gentle sigh seemed to ripple through the clearing, as people began to slowly come back to reality albeit still in a daze.