From: Utako [utakoac195@yahoo.com]
Subject: Asuka April X Translation

Asuka April Issue
X - Kekkai 23

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Copyright (C) Clamp 2000
This translation is only intended as a companion for those who are reading
the X story in the Asuka Magazine. It is not intended for public or
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% indicates lines not spoken
$ indicates flashback lines
[ ] indicates lines in handwriting or captions
{ } indicates the actions


P. 165
COLOR PAGE
Nataku and Chinese dragon.
TEASER
Kakyou agonized over his inability to change the future ...
Kamui worried about Yuzuriha ...

P. 167
{Hinoto smiled coldly while her reflection wept.}


P. 168-169
{Kakyou bowed his head in sorrow. Hinoto appeared behind him.}


P. 170
HINOTO
% This is the first time I meet you in the flesh.
% Kakyou.
KAKYOU
... She finally let you take over ...


P. 171
KAKYOU
Her body ... ?


P. 172
HINOTO
% She persisted longer than I gave her credit for. (Note 1)
% The strongest enemy is oneself.
% Your dream has come true.


P. 173
HINOTO
% Hinoto could not win against me.


P. 174
HINOTO
% As in your dream, the future is already decided.
{A vision of Kamui standing over the fallen Hinoto appeared in the
dreamscape.}


P. 175
HINOTO
% This dream will not come true.
% I will not be killed by "Kamui".
% And ...


P. 176-177
HINOTO
% The "Dragons of Heaven" will die.


P. 178
{Hinoto vanished.}


P. 179
FUUMA
The Dreamgazer of the "Dragons of Heaven" had her heart devoured?
The future that you dreamed of is one step closer to realization.
Kakyou.


P. 180
FUUMA
... Did you dream of that woman?
Her name is Hokuto, I believe.
Sumeragi Hokuto.
The sister of Sumeragi Subaru, one of the "Dragons of Heaven".


P. 181
FUUMA
... It hurts?
Your wish.
I will make it come true.


P. 182-183
{Kakyou held on to Fuuma.}


P. 184
YUZURIHA
I didn't contact Kamui-san and the others. They must be worried.
I have to get back soon!
{She spotted Fuuma.}


P. 185
YUZURIHA
It's him ...!!


P. 186-187
{She saw energy forming behind Fuuma in the shape of a dragon and wreaked
havoc on the city.}
YUZURIHA
Aah!!
{Rumbling sound.}


P. 188-189
{Yuzuriha created a Kekkai.}


P. 190
FUUMA
The Kekkai of a "Dragon of Heaven"?
YUZURIHA
% What should I do?
% I raised a Kekkai but Inuki isn't here anymore ...!


P. 191
YUZURIHA
% How do I fight him ...!
FUUMA
... So, you're the creator of this Kekkai.
{He appeared behind her, leaning on the wall.}
YUZURIHA
% When did he ...!?


P. 192
YUZURIHA
% I didn't sense him at all!
FUUMA
... We've met before.
You created a Kekkai, which means you're a "Dragon of Heaven".
In that case ...


P. 193
FUUMA
Let's play.
YUZURIHA
% I was right. He looks like Kusanagi-san!!


P. 194
{Yuzuriha fell through the ceiling. She ran while avoiding Fuuma's attack.}


P. 195
YUZURIHA
% He missed me on purpose!


P. 196
{She was hit at the ankle.}
YUZURIHA
Kya!
FUUMA
Are you done?


P. 197
{Fuuma smiled while Yuzuriha, sprawling on a block of concrete, glared at
him.}


P. 198
YUZURIHA
% Why can't I do something!
% I made a promise to Inuki!
% I promised him to try my best!
% ... Kusanagi-san!!
TEASER
Yuzuriha felt helpless, but ...


Note 1: I am not 100% sure of this translation. The original Japanese is
"Taeta hou darou."


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