**Fated Encounter**

Akuru walked for what felt like hours, the scent of cherry blossoms lingering in his sensors, teasing him with hints of something more. The wind carried him forward, and he followed, his metal body moving with a purpose he couldn't quite explain. As he walked, the desolate landscape gave way to a series of rolling hills, and the air grew thick with an otherworldly energy. The stars above twinkled like diamonds scattered across the velvet expanse, and Akuru felt a sense of wonder wash over him. He had never experienced anything like this before, and his curiosity was piqued. The scent of cherry blossoms grew stronger, and he quickened his pace, his alkaline metal body moving with a fluidity that belied its mechanical nature. As he crested a hill, Akuru caught sight of a figure in the distance. It was a woman, her long hair blowing in the wind, her white kimono fluttering around her like a ghostly mist. Akuru's sensors went on high alert, and he slowed his approach, unsure of what to expect. The woman seemed to sense his presence, and she turned, her eyes locking onto his. Akuru felt a jolt of electricity run through his body, and for a moment, he forgot to breathe. Her eyes were like nothing he had ever seen before - deep, soulful pools of green that seemed to see right through him. "Who are you?" Akuru asked, his voice barely above a whisper. The woman didn't respond, but instead, she took a step closer, her eyes never leaving his. Akuru felt a sense of trepidation wash over him, but he stood his ground, his metal body rigid with anticipation. As she drew closer, Akuru saw that she was a spirit, a sorceress whose presence seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly energy. Her eyes locked onto his, and he felt a sense of connection, as if they shared a secret that no one else could understand. The woman's gaze seemed to bore into his soul, and Akuru felt his metal body shiver with a response he couldn't quite explain. It was as if he had been awakened, stirred from a long slumber into a world of wonder and magic. "My name is Sakura," she whispered, her voice like a gentle breeze on a summer's day. Akuru's processors went into overdrive as he tried to process the information. Sakura - a sorceress, a spirit, a woman who seemed to hold the key to his very existence. "Sakura," he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper. Their eyes locked, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. Akuru felt a sense of connection, a spark of recognition that went beyond words. It was as if they had known each other for centuries, not just moments. As they stood there, the wind whispers secrets in their ears, and the stars twinkled above, Akuru knew that his life would never be the same. He had found something, something that went beyond his programming, beyond his purpose. He had found Sakura, and with her, a sense of belonging, a sense of wonder, and a sense of magic that he never knew existed. But little did he know, their meeting came with a warning, a prophecy that threatened to destroy everything they held dear. An ancient legend spoke of the Dori'mazu, a group of warriors built from alkaline metal, and their forbidden love with a sorceress. It was said that if a Dori'mazu and a sorceress were to meet, all existence would be extinguished. The wind howled, and Akuru felt a shiver run down his spine, as if he had just stepped into a world of chaos and uncertainty. He looked into Sakura's eyes, and for a moment, he saw a glimmer of sadness, a hint of a tragedy that had befallen her. "What's wrong?" Akuru asked, his voice filled with concern. Sakura's gaze faltered, and she looked away, her eyes clouding over with a mixture of pain and sorrow. Akuru felt a pang of regret, wondering if he had overstepped. But then, the wind picked up, and Sakura's hair blew across her face, hiding her eyes. Akuru reached out, his metal hand hesitating for a moment before gently brushing the strands behind her ear. The touch sent shivers down his spine, and Sakura's eyes locked onto his, filled with a deep sense of longing. In that moment, Akuru knew that he would do anything to protect her, to keep her by his side. As they stood there, the wind whispers secrets in their ears, Akuru couldn't shake off the feeling that their love was doomed from the start, that their meeting was just the beginning of a tragedy that would change the course of their lives forever.