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Usual reply to reviews of the last chapter and I'll do special thanks at the bottom. XD
Pharaoh Atemu's Angel : Hey, Tange! I nearly caught you on AIM today but you left. O.o Anyways, hope you enjoy my epilogue.
Akai Tenshi The Lovable Psyco : No, I don't live in places with hurricanes. I live in California. We're known for our earthquakes! /grins/ Yay, glad you liked the chapter! You'll miss it? Thanks! /huggles/ Aw... your Friday the 13th was bad? I don't really remember mines. Bad memory... /shakes head/
SilverWing147 : Yay! It was the bomb! Hey, have you updated any stories or wrote new ones lately? I haven't been able to check up on that... gomen.
Egypts : Bwahahahahah.... XD Glad you liked the little twist... was it a twist?
Jade McDohl AKA Sweet Madison : XD That's nice. Sadly, he doesn't have a grave. XD Er.... thanks. Wow, I never thought I was a good writer. /blushes/ Eheh but still, I'm grateful! Glad you love my fic. No no, I really do like you freaky girl! XD It's a cute nickname too... 'freaky girl'. Geh, don't mind me, I go up to strangers and complement them. XD Is that your mouse?
Anime Crazed : Ah, the last chapter was a tad over dramatic... don't you think? XD But yea, it was sad. Oh wells... they're still together! Bwahahaha!
The Chaotic Ones : Hey! I suffer from insomnia too! Anyway, it was sort of the happy ending but yea, I wanted an epilogue for some odd reason. O.O
Lily Maxwell The Dark Angel : Gomen for updating before you could review! It's just, I promised I'd update exactly every three days. Teehee. Anywho, glad you liked chapter 14 XD
Egads! You're related to Yami! XD So, do you wear leather? Heheh, just kidding. Wow... really? Great! I'm glad that the last chapter was my best one. I need one. I do have an idea for a sequel but I'm not sure if I can. I need a while and even if I am sure, it'll be a long time before I get it out. XD /grin/ OF COURSE I MISSED YOU! XD /huggles/
Yea, I hope this ending is good. /prays/ Yay! You're gonna read my RxB one! But er... which one? XD
Mystieka Senko : /blushes/ Gosh, after I read your review I was really really happy! How can you be able to say such wonderful things about this little story? /sniffles/ You are so nice. Aw.... it left you in tears? I never thought I'd be able to do that.... but I'll write more for you. Teehee, because you're so kind. XD
verdragon : Aw... T.T I'm sorry but a story must end someday, somehow. But I hope you enjoyed reading this ficcie! XD
Koishii No Tenshi1 : /pats your back/ It's okay, it's okay! Really? Yay! Someone notices why I made the last sentence like that! XD
Sansi : YESH! Running away rocks! XD It was unexpected? Yay! /hops around happily/ Anyways, I hope you'll like my attempt at an epilogue XP
Mafdet-TK : EGADS! Stop crying! You're making me guilty! T.T MORE! Eek... your poor house and poor you!
Panseru : EEEEEEEEEK! SORRY! T.T BUT I MISSED YOUUUUUUUUU!!! /in a off-key voice/ Go to sleeeeeeeep... go to sleep. /stomach growls/ Er... nevermind. Hope you like my ending and I'm sorrrrrrrrrry! X.x
crystal-chan : U-unpleasant? /runs awaycough/ Enjoy the epilogue!!! XD First time I've been threatened! YAY! . (by a reviewer, you rock!!! XD)
Angel Reaper : Ah, you don't like Sai? Okie dokie! XD Oh, but I like your insane logic. XD Yay! You liked the ending! Ugh, yea, SetoxMokuba scares me... /shudders/ Anywho, enjoy the epilogue, ya? XD
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Epilogue
Yuugi leaned against the tree, waiting for his love to return from the small town. He crossed his arms impatiently, now focusing his attention clouds floating above him, so calm and free.
"Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to float around endlessly? To fly?"
The teen sighed, reminiscing on the time they spent back at Domino City. Two years passed and Yuugi still couldn't forget his life back at the old city with his grandpa and elders. He often wondered how his grandfather had taken the news and how Sakura-chan and Maru sensei were faring. His thoughts stopped when Yami ran up to him, his arm waving enthusiastically. Smiling amusedly, he walked over to his panting boyfriend.
"Y-yuugi... I've... got... our.... supplies," the crimson eyed 'adult' managed to say.
"Breathe, Yami, breathe. Yuugi doesn't want you to die on him," he joked, earning himself a half-glare from his other.
"Must you always wish death upon me?" the elder muttered indignantly.
"Yes. It just shows how much Yuugi loves you and how easily jealous Yuugi gets." Yami knew his smaller version was just kidding around but he still shuddered at the thought. The short, infantile, adult Yuugi murdering him from jealousy? That was just disturbing. What kind of crazy people would murder their boyfriend or girlfriend because of jealousy? He just didn't understand but was glad that the short one would never do that.
Finally getting his breathing back to normal, he handed his other one of the large bags, taking his hand into his. The two look alikes walked down the path to their home. Though there was a town nearby, where they usually got their supplies, the two wanted to stay far away from society as much as possible. They feared what would happen if the incidents of the past were to replay themselves. "So... why were you late, Yami? It usually doesn't take you this long," Yuugi said.
"Well... there was this old lady who asked me to paint a picture for her..." Trailing off, he tightened his hold on his partner. The little one noticed the elder's discomfort and decided that he'd let the subject slide.
"Oh... well we're lucky that most of the people here are rich and that we can earn a living." Yami agreed whole heartedly.
They had been lucky to have found this place. During their two years, the two had gone from places to places, never really having a home. This little town that they found was the longest they ever stayed within and both were starting to feel like it was home. The two earned a living through Yami's painting and Yuugi's story writing. The town was very secluded from the rest of the world, oddly enough. It still held all the normal things that any city outside of town would. They had a library, hospital, and shops. It was just like any other city, except the fact that it was smaller in size and population.
Not really watching where he was going, Yuugi tripped over one of the loose tree roots, falling over and dragging Yami with him. He winced when he felt his knee coming in contact with something sharp. Getting off Yuugi, Yami checked the small one's cut. It wasn't that serious but he wanted to make sure that the little one was really fine. Putting both bags in one of his hands, he picked up Yuugi bridal style. The amethyst eyed boy found himself blushing in the hands of his boyfriend, yet again. "Yami?" The elder looked down at his lover's face and smiled.
"Don't want you getting hurt." Yuugi nodded against the elder's chest, happily agreeing.
Staying away from society meant that the two lived up on the hills. They were the only ones in the town that would live up in the hills. Both were very lucky to have found a house conveniently located at the top of the hill. It was a long way up and usually took the two several minutes to reach the top. They always had to be careful because the hill was surrounded by trees and wild animal.
Once they arrived at their house, a small but comfy place, Yami allowed Yuugi to stand on his own for a while. Taking out their keys, the elder unlocked the door, indicating to the other to come in . They entered the house and the elder flicked on the lights, glad that the electricity was working again. He took their two bags and put them in the kitchen, returning with the first aide kit.
"Sit," he commanded, pointing to the couch. Yami kneeled before his smaller version and began to expertly cleanse the cut and bandage it. Halfway through his cleaning he realized that Yuugi's pants were making it harder for him to clean it. "Strip."
The crimson eyed man glared at his boyfriend impassively, watching him squirm and blush. Quickly, the short teen took off his pants, leaving only his boxers and shirt on. The elder continued with his work until he was content with it. Yuugi sweatdropped. His whole knee was now bandaged and it had only been a small cut. Sometimes his boyfriend can overdo things a bit. A bit. Yuugi waited for Yami to stand up and join him on the couch so they'd watch some television together.
When his boyfriend didn't move and his head was still lowered, as if he was still intent on bandaging his knee some more, Yuugi kicked him lightly. He frowned when the elder didn't look up and poked his head. The teen pouted some. It seemed that his attempts were not working at all. Huffing as if he was offended , he crossed his arms. "Heh heh. Heh heh. Heh heh." Yuugi furrowed his eyebrows, scared out of his wits. Something was definitely wrong.
"Y-yami? A-are you okay?" The small one crouched beside his boyfriend, tapping him gently on the shoulder. "Yami? Answer me...what are you--WAH!"
Yuugi let out a grunt when he found himself on the ground and Yami sitting on top of him, an arrogant smirk on his face. "I've got a surprise for you..."
"Yea. Well, nice way to surprise Yuugi," he bit back sarcastically. "Now get off. You're heavy!"
"Why, Yuugi dear, I'm hurt!" The elder's smirk widened, baring his canines.
"But Yami!" He 'tsked' and waved the teen off.
"Uh uh. I said I've got a surprise for you..." Yuugi's eyes widened when the elder lowered his face to his, his hot breath breathing down on him.
"W-what kind of surprise?" The elder smiled, taking something out from his pocket.
"This!" He held the box to Yuugi's face triumphantly.
"That?" Yuugi prodded the box with a finger, not really interested by it. "What is that?"
"Eh? It's a box, isn't it?" The smaller of the two sweatdropped.
"Yea... what I meant is what's in it?" He prodded the box some more.
"Open it," Yami whispered, his smile now more warm than arrogant.
"Oh..." Yuugi couldn't believe his eyes. It was a ring. Yami bought him a ring then that meant...
"Marry me?" The elder asked.
"Of course," Yuugi smiled.
"You're supposed to say 'yes'." He blinked cluelessly, head titling in confusion.
"I am?" The elder nodded, his arrogant smile returning.
"Okay... then... yes?" Amethyst eyes widened when the little one felt himself being pulled into a gentle hug.
"Thank you, little one."
"What for?" Pulling away, Yuugi wiped the tears that was falling down the elder's face. "You're crying... why?"
"Thank you." The teen chuckled, patting the elder on the back.
Opening his eyes, Yuugi sat up on the bed. He couldn't sleep. He should be happy Yami had asked to marry him that day but he couldn't sleep, thoughts about how they'd have to leave the town soon haunting him. He wanted so badly to stay in one place and live with Yami until his life was over, but he wondered if the elder wanted the same.
Yuugi laid back down on the bed, scooting closer to the elder to get some body heat. Turning to his sides, he put an arm around his love's waist. He smiled lovingly when the gesture was returned and Yami began to stir. The elder turned to look into those amethyst eyes he loved so much. "Can't sleep?" was the first thing he asked once he woke up completely.
"Um.. i-it's okay... really... Yuugi's just... thinking." The petite teen finished blandly, for the lack of a better excuse.
"I can read your mind, you know..." the elder smiled, pulling Yuugi closer to him.
"So you know?" he asked.
"Yes... we can stay here if you want," he mumbled into Yuugi's hair.
"W-we can?"
"Yes...we can... it's our life. We choose what to do with it." Yuugi nodded, lifting a hand to play with his other's hair.
"Yami?"
"Hmm?" He smiled and snuggled into the elder.
"Yuugi's tired of running..."
[Another Time, Another Place]
Yuugi, a young boy of fifteen, raced through the streets of his city, already late to meeting his grandfather at the train station. He mentally slapped himself for forgetting and not getting the old man something. He kept running until he ran passed an antique store, feeling a strange power call out to him. Turning back, the young teen entered the antique store, heading over to an area in which he felt something call out to him.
Stopping before a canvas with a veil covering it, he touched it gently. "This one's rare. One of a kind." Yuugi jumped, turning around to meet the owner of the voice.
"W-what?" he asked incredulously.
"It's from a famous painter for many years ago. It's of his lover and himself, his first ever painting. It's also from where he spent most of his life with his lover... some place far away."
"Some place far away... " the teen duplicated, feeling the words fitting his lips. "May I see it?"
"Sure." The owner pulled off the veil, the painting finally visible to their eyes. Yuugi gasped, clasping a hand over his mouth in surprise. The painting held a seventeen year old version of himself and... a stranger he'd seen before, in his dreams.
He always had dreams of a crimson eyed stranger when he was little, always shrouded in shadows. He never really got to see his face but somehow he knew the other person on the painting was him, just had to be him. Yuugi turned to the owner, his eyes wide.
"I guess you like it. I'll also give this little drawing for free. They found it in an old orphanage around here that's been abandoned for quite some time. Okay?" The teen numbly nodded, speechless and lost.
Yuugi grabbed the painting and drawing when he finished paying and raced out the door. He was late. Running, he felt himself slip and the piece of paper with the drawing flew out of his hand. To think he didn't even get a chance to look at what it held. Brushing off dirt quite rapidly, he ran after the paper, one arm desperately holding onto the painting, the other reaching out to try and catch the paper slowly floating away.
Not watching where he was going, Yuugi bumped into another person at a corner. Landing on his face, he let out a tiny cry. He lifted his face to see two leather boots before him. He watched the legs bend down and a hand picking up his drawing. The hand held out the paper in front of his eyes and he blinked. He watched the picture on the drawing change in a second to something else and back to normal. Trying his best to calm himself, the teen let out a reluctant sigh. "Is this yours?" Yuugi inwardly flinched, recognizing the deep voice.
It was the same one from his dreams. The same voice that spoke so many things to him, about... something that involved the words 'orphanage', 'crash', and 'love'. He often wondered what it all meant. Brushing away the thoughts, he slowly raised his eyes to see who it was, only to be greeted by the one from his dreams. The one that took his breath away many times in his dream, even if he never saw the other's face. The one he felt strangely close to, like he knew him from somewhere before. The one with those alluring...
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Lots of thanks to : yaminakathy (my first reviewer for this here story, thankies), Pharaoh Atemu's Angel (friend and helping me throughout this story, hope school goes well for you), SilverWing147 (correcting and supporting this story), tears-in-the-dark (wonderful criticism, someone who actually GAVE me criticism, teehee), Emerald Dragon08, Sansi, Egypts, SoulDreamer (thanks for everything), lookingatglass, animestargirl, Lily Maxwell The Dark Angel (You rock Lily!), HikariEryaviel, stepho (she's one of my close friends dude), and ime back.
To make it not look like a big gigantic paragraph, here's the second part of the special thanks : Wandering Indigo Fire, verdragon (thanks for supporting this fic and others), Komachi, Anime Crazed (thank you!!), Geminidragon, kjcl rules, Kayla Tsukino, Thyrin, YugiYamiforever, Mafdet-TK (Such support! /giggles/ thanks!), Panseru, Akai Tenshi The Lovable Psyco, random ppl, Junsui-san, Angel Reaper, Amber Eyes, Ldy Pucca and Krabbie, I Forget, SonnyGoten, Jade McDohl AKA Sweet Madison, Koishii No Tenshi1 (you're a great author!), Elvlen-princess9744, The Chaotic Ones, Mystieka Senko, and crystal-chan.
Sorry, I couldn't say something but everyone but trust me, all of your reviews meant a lot to me. Each one was special in its own way and I couldn't have continued this story without every single one. Thanks again! Don't just think I didn't put anything near your name, that I neglect your special meaning to me. Trust me, you all affected me some way. Thanks again! Ta for now! This is the end, finale!
Misori Chan bids you farewell! Until next time!