Sakura P.O.V

After the brightness died down, I opened my eyes and I was surprised in my new surroundings

"Iris, where are we?" I asked

"We're in my memories. I'm going to show you why my evil self wants to bring you harm" Iris said as she lifted up her hand and she teleported us to back to the Land of Cherry Blossoms

"What are we doing here?" I asked and Iris lifted up her finger towards her lips telling me to be quiet and looked ahead

I looked in her direction and saw Konohana standing by a carriage with a man and a woman

"Are they...?"

"Yes. They're Konohana's parents" Iris said

"Please stay safe" Her father said

"I will, father" Konohana said

"Iris, please keep Konohana safe" Her mother said to Iris

"I will, your majesty" Iris in the memory bowed

"Mother, father, we'll be going now" Konohana said, and her mother and father hugged Konohana

After the hug, Konohana and Iris entered the carriage and the carriage took off into the sky. Konohana looked out the window and waved to her parents one more time

"Where were you guys going?" I asked

"To the Celestial Realm in China. The Jade Emperor invited you to his domain" Iris said

Iris snapped her fingers and our surroundings changed again. This time we're in the Celestial Realm. The carriage landed by the palace. A guard opened the carriage door, and both Konohana and Iris stepped out

"Princess Konohana, welcome to the Celestial Realm!" The guard said

"Thank you for the kind welcome" Konohana said to the guard

Then the guard started to lead both Konohana and Iris inside the palace, and we followed them inside

'I've read about the Jade Emperor's palace, it is truly magnificent sight to see' I thought to myself as we walked through the halls, and then I realized something

"Wait. Shouldn't we hide?" I asked worriedly, and Iris chuckled

"You ask that now after ran inside, don't worry too much. In memory viewing, no one in memories can see you" Iris said and I let out a breath of relief

The guards led Konohana and Iris to the throne room, and I saw the Jade Emperor himself

'Omg! It's the Jade Emperor!! If Uncle Tang was here he would go full on fan boy mode!' I thought to myself with excitement and I noticed three figures standing next to the Jade Emperor, it was Nezha, Erlang and Princess Iron Fan 'Princess Iron Fan?! Wow, she looks completely different, must before she met DBK'

"Princess Konohana from the Land of Cherry Blossoms, I welcome you to the Celestial Realm" The Jade Emperor said

"It's a great honor to meet you" Konohana bowed to the Jade Emperor and Iris did the same

"Princess, allow me to introduce my three trusted soldiers; the celestial maiden Princess Iron Fan, Erlang Shen warrior and the one with who can see the truth with his third eye, and the Third Lotus Prince Nezha" The Jade Emperor introduced them to Konohana, and I noticed Nezha blushing at Konohana

"It's a pleasure to meet all of you. As you all know, I am Konohana. Youngest princess in the Land of Cherry Blossoms, and this is my retainer Iris" Konohana said

"It's a great honor to meet you all" Iris said with a bow

"Why don't you rest? You and your retainer must be tired from your journey" The Jade Emperor said "Guards, send the princess and her retainer to their rooms" The guards nodded as they started to lead them

When they left, I was about to follow but Iris grabbed my arm for me to stay and watch. Princess Iron Fan looked at Nezha with smirk look

"Fallen for the princess already, Lotus Prince" Princess Iron Fan started to tease the prince and his face turned completely red

"I-It's not like that! I-I was just stunned by her beauty!" Nezha blurted out and quickly covered his mouth

"Don't embarrass the poor boy. It's the first time he ever actually started fall for someone. You do know how many marriage candidates he turned down over the years" Erlang said

"You would please stop..." Nezha pleaded as his face turned more red

"Actually, now that I think about it. I believe Konohana's name was written on the list for marriage candidates" Princess Iron Fan said and Nezha jumped when he heard about it

'Konohana's name was on the marriage candidates list for Nezha? Man, I'm learning so many things in one day' I thought to myself

"Lotus Prince Nezha" Nezha turned around to look at the Jade Emperor "Would you like for me to arrange a marriage meeting between you two?" The Jade Emperor asked making both Princess Iron and Erlang chuckle

"..." Nezha was silent "Yes please" Nezha said with a bright red look, making everyone chuckle at his answer

"Did they...?"

"Actually, Konohana did accept Nezha's proposal" Iris said

"But wouldn't that mean..."

"Since you're Konohana's descendent, technically you are Nezha's fiancé" Iris said

"Wwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttt?!?!?!?!?!" I shouted in both shock and surprised

"I've always love that reaction from Konohana, I'm so happy I get to see that once again" Iris said looking happy

"...Can we please go on now?" I asked with my face bright red

Iris snapped her fingers, and now it was nighttime

"This memory takes place a couple of days after we arrived to the Celestial Realm and a few days after Wukong's Havoc in Heaven incident" Iris said

"I see" I said

In the balcony, I saw Konohana let out a deep sigh

"Is something the matter?" Iris in the memory asked

"Iris... As much I appreciate the Jade Emperor's invitation, there isn't much for me to do" Konohana said "I explored the palace so many times that I actually know my way around without having to ask the servants for directions. The only exciting thing that I heard of was the stone monkey that caused Havoc in Heaven, Sun Wukong"

"Sun Wukong? Oh, the same monkey that cleaned up the horse's stables?" Iris asked

"Yes. Despite what he did, I'm kinda curious about him" Konohana said

Then I noticed two shadows sneaking inside her room, and Iris seems to notices and went into defensive position

"Show yourself now!" Iris pulled out her weapons and pointed at the shadows

"Woah, woah, woah! Put the weapon down! We mean you no harm!" Stepping out from the shadows was Monkey King "See, we're not gonna hurt you"

"We?" Konohana asked, and Macaque stepped out from the shadows too

"Hi" Macaque said with a hint of shyness in his tone

'Macaque was shy? That's cute' I thought to myself, I looked at Iris and noticed her smiling softly at him

"Iris, did you care about Macaque?" I asked and Iris's cheeks turned a bit pink

"I do. But I was rejected in the end" Iris said with a sad smile

"I'm sorry to hear that" I said

"This is actually one of the reasons why my evil half hates Konohana so much" Iris said

"She hates Konohana because of the love rejection?" I asked but she didn't answer as we continue to watch the memory

"Hello, Konohana and Iris. I am Sun Wukong and this is my best friend the Six-Eared Macaque" Monkey King introduced himself and Macaque

"May I ask what is it that you want?" Iris asked with her weapon still in her hand, and Monkey King cleared his throat

"Ahem. Konohana, I wish to invite to come to Flower Fruit Mountain" Monkey King said

"Flower Fruit Mountain? Is it somewhere around in the Celestial Realm?" Konohana asked, and Macaque shook his head

"Actually, it's in the mortal realm" Macaque said

"The mortal realm?!" Both Konohana and Iris were shocked

"Yeah. Cause the last time I was here, you looked really bored and I talked to my brothers about bringing you to visit the mountain" Monkey King said

"Are you sure? I've never been to the mortal realm before" Konohana confessed

"We're sure, and I bet you're gonna love it" Monkey King said

"Alright. I am curious to see what the mortal realm looks like. Iris, will you come with me?" Konohana asked

"Of course, I promised your family that I will protect you" Iris said

"Alright! Macaque open the portal please"

"You got it" Macaque opened his shadow portal

"Don't worry, it's safe" Monkey King took out his hand for Konohana to grab. Konohana placed her hand in Monkey King's and they started going through the portal with Iris close behind

After they went through, Iris snapped her fingers again, and now we're on Flower Fruit Mountain. We saw Konohana meeting DBK, the Azure Lion, Peng the Golden Winged bird and Yellowtusk. Konohana was a bit nervous meeting them the first time. Peng approached Konohana and started to flirt with her and unconsciously summoned her sword and Peng quickly backed away. Konohana quickly apologized for doing that, and DBK laughed. Iris was about to snap her fingers, but I stopped her for a moment

"Hey, Iris"

"Hm? What is it?" Iris turned to look at me

"About the sword... I'm really sorry" I apologized

"There's nothing for you to apologize about. You weren't prepared to face my evil self. Her anger towards Konohana is really strong. But don't worry, I promise you'll get a new sword soon" Iris said and she snapped her fingers again

We watched as Konohana experience different things and tastes different foods and drinks. She even enjoys playing with the baby monkeys. She and Iris spars with them to improve her fighting skills. Konohana looked really happy

"I think it's time to show you the root of my evil self's hatred" Iris said as she snapped her fingers. The scenery changed and it shows Iris and Macaque

"So, you said you wanted to tell me something?" Macaque said looking at Iris who was fidgeting

"U-Um... Macaque... I want to tell you something" Iris started off "I... I... I really like you Macaque" Iris confessed with her face completely red

"Iris"

"So, it'll really make me super happy if you accept my love" Iris said

"Iris, I'm sorry" Macaque said and Iris looked at Macaque with disbelief "I can't accept your feelings"

"Why?" Iris's voice started to creak

"Because I'm in love with someone else" Macaque said, and Iris started to cry

"It's Konohana isn't" Iris comment made Macaque flinch "You flinching like that proves it" Now Iris's voice sounded pure hatred

"Iris, you're not gonna do anything to hurt her, right? You're her retainer" Macaque said

"I don't care... For once, can't I get something that I deserve? Why her?! Out of everyone, why her?! Why not me?! You and I are the same! We're always in their shadows!" Iris shouted with tears streaming down her eyes and I can also see the anger through the tears as well "So now I'm gonna do something that I should've done a long time ago... I'm gonna get rid of that spoiled princess once and for all, then you'll be all mine!" Iris was about to leave, but Macaque quickly restrained her "Let me go now!!"

"No! I won't let you hurt Konohana!" Macaque shouted

"Tch! That gypsy was right. I should've gotten rid of her sooner before I told you how I felt" Iris said

I was shocked to see that

"Gypsy? Iris, do you remember this gypsy?" I asked

"I do. She was wearing a veil over mouth, but she was wearing these two red ornaments in her hair and her clothing was pale blue, and she had this chilling presence that surrounds her. The one thing I could never forget is the red eyes" Iris said

"Wait! That was the Lady Bone Demon you just described!" I said

"The Lady Bone Demon?" Iris looked confused

"The Lady Bone Demon was bad news. She even tried to destroy the whole realm, and I was also killed by her once" I said as I clench my chest where I was stabbed

"No way! You actually died once?!" Iris looked shocked at what I told her

"Yeah. But from what everyone told me, Konohana herself brought me back to life by using the last bit of her power" I said

"I see..." Iris said looking down with a sad look

"Please don't be sad, it doesn't suit you" I said

"I'll try" Iris took a minute to calm down "Sigh... I think I'm feeling a bit better, and now you know how my evil self was born"

"I don't blame you for hate" I said and Iris looked at me with a surprised look "If I was in your shoes, I'll be angry too if the one I love doesn't accept my feelings"

"Sakura..."

"But I know you'll find love again someday with the right person who will accept your love" I said with a smile

"Really?" Iris asked looking hopeful

"Yep! I can feeling!" I said

Then all of a sudden, a sinister laughter was heard throughout the our surroundings

"Found you!" We jumped out of the way and something crashed landed to where we were standing. There the evil part of Iris walked out from the crater and her form completely changed



(Minus the wings)

"So now you know why I hate you so much! Once I get rid you then Macaque will be mine and mine alone! Now do me a favor and die!" Evil Iris said as her hand changed into inky claws and charged towards me. I quickly dodged out of the way before I was hit

"Sakura, catch!" Good Iris threw my broken sword at me

"Ha! You're gonna fight me with a broken sword? Guess I win" Evil Iris charged towards me again with her inky claws ready to strike me, but I don't intend to give up. I held a grip on my broken sword and used it to block the attack

'I know I'll get hurt because how broken my sword is, but I won't give up! I'll continue to fight no matter what!' I thought to myself and Evil Iris's inky claws was about to strike me, but the attack didn't hit

I looked in front of me and saw my sword looking different and the blade is fixed





"What?! How?!" Evil Iris shouted

"It's because of Sakura's strong will to continue fighting for what's right and her strong will to protect her friends and uncles!" Good Iris shouted at her evil part glared at her

"Tell me something my pathetic good half, why are you helping that rotten woman like her?! She stole the one we love! Why don't we work together and destroy her?!" Evil Iris asked

"It's not right to destroy her. It's not Konohana's fault, it was that gypsy woman! She made you go against her!" Good Iris said

"No! She told me my love will never be noticed, and she was right! I should've gotten rid of her sooner!" Evil Iris said

"That woman was no gypsy!" I shouted

"Huh? What do mean she wasn't a gypsy?!"

"That woman was actually the Lady Bone Demon! She was angry that Konohana came this land, she was saying something how her being here wasn't part of destiny! So she disguised herself as a gypsy so you can turn against Konohana!" I said and the Evil Iris looked surprised

"No way... You have to be lying...!" Evil Iris refusing to believe what I said

"What milady has said is true" A voice echoed

We turned to the source of the voice and we saw a pink ball of light. The light started to change it's form and revealed Kyubi

"Kyubi..." I felt tears starting to form in my eyes

"Hello, milady. It's wonderful to see you again" Kyubi smiled, and I rushed towards him and hugged Kyubi

"I missed you so much Kyubi" I said as my tears flowing down my cheeks

"Me too, milady" Kyubi said as he turned and looked at the two Iris "So, you must Iris and the evil half born from hatred. Tell me, what is it that you love about Macaque"

"We have so much in common! We're always in our friend's shadows! We understand each other's pain and loneliness! So that's why..."

"That isn't love" Kyubi said, shocking Evil Iris "That's similarities. If you truly felt that way, then why not tell Konohana how you truly felt? She would've understood the feeling you felt all that time and figured out a way to make you feel better" Evil Iris started shaking "Love is indeed mysterious. But you'll know the one you love is near you when you feel it"

"Kyubi is right. You thought the feeling you had for Macaque was love, but you just wanted someone to understand you pain and loneliness. If you free yourself from this feeling, I promise to take you to someone who will give endless love and affection since she's been wanting a child for awhile" I said as I walked towards Evil Iris, who was looking at me and was ready to cry "Will you return to your other self and help me free my friends and uncles?" I asked softly, and Evil Iris ran towards me and hugged me. Her tears ran down her cheeks, Evil Iris was crying her heart and I patted her back to make her calm

"Milady is quite something" Kyubi chuckled

"Yeah. But that's what makes her reliable for her friends" Good Iris said, and Kyubi nodded in agreement

Finally, Evil Iris calmed down and walked towards her good half

"Are you ready to become one again?" Good Iris asked, and Evil Iris nodded

"I'm sorry for what I did. I should've been the one to sealed inside the scroll, not you" Evil Iris apologized

"It's okay. Now close your eyes" Good Iris said and they both closed their eyes, and something between them started to glow, and the light surrounded them both. I was worried and was about to approach them, but Kyubi stopped me

"They're alright. This ritual is normal for those who separated parts of themselves" Kyubi said to me

After a minute, the light dimmed down and I only see one Iris. Her eyes were still closed, and she started started to opened them. I was expecting her eyes to be either sliver or dark blue, but her eyes were purple

"Iris...?" I called out her name and she smiled

"I'm at your service, Sakura. I promise to protect you like I did for Konohana in the past" Iris said with a bow

"Then I believe it's time for me to go now. Milady, I am truly happy to see you again. Please take care of yourself" Kyubi said as his body started to disappear

"I'm happy to see you again too, Kyubi!" I said and Kyubi's body vanished into thin air

"Sakura, shall we go?" Iris said

"Yeah" We were about to leave when suddenly I heard Uncle Tang's voice

"Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!" Then heard something crashed behind us, we turned around and saw both Uncle Tang and Mei on the ground in pain

"Ow, you really need to work on teleportation, Tang" Mei said

"I'm sorry. I'm still working on it" Uncle Tang said as he got up from the ground "But where are we?"

"Uncle Tang! Mei!" I called out to them and they quickly turned to my direction

"Sakura!" They both ran towards me and tackled me into a hug

"Thank the Great Sage you're okay!" Uncle Tang cried

"Meow!" Mo's head popped out from Uncle Tang's robe and nuzzled against my cheek

"Mo! I didn't know you were dragged inside the scroll too, but I'm happy to see you that you're alright" I said

"Ah! She's here!" Mei shouted as she pointed her sword (Which looks new now) at Iris

"W-Wait a minute Mei!" I stood in between Iris and Mei

"Why are you protecting her, Sakura? She tried to kill you remember?!" Mei said

"I know, but look at her eyes carefully" I said

And both Mei and Uncle Tang looked at Iris's eyes

"Hey! Her eye's color are different!" Mei pointed out

"You're right. What happened when we were separated?" Uncle Tang asked

"Well, the Iris that tried to kill me was the evil half born from hatred and the Lady Bone Demon brought out that hatred by pretending to be a gypsy" I said and Mei groans

"Ugh... Of course it's that lady" Mei said

"Um... I apologize for what my evil half did. Please allow me to make to make it up by letting join you on your quest to find your friends" Iris said

"Alright. Now then, how about we start looking for the rest of the gang? I'm sure we'll find them including Monkey King and Sandy" Uncle Tang said

"Yeah. Oh yeah, before I forget" I pulled my new sword and showed it to them

"Woah! Your sword looks awesome, Sakura!" Mei said as she admired the new style of my sword "Now you and me have new swords!"

"Looks like it. Let's both try our best on not breaking them again" I said

"Agreed!" Mei said

Uncle Tang raised his staff up and hit the ground, and we teleported, but we ended up in a swamp full of alligators

To be continue in Show me the Monster

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