Author Note: Just read on.

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Remius sat perched in a tree, watching down at the still body that adorned his makeshift alter. He had been waiting for the past three days for Death to arrive and he was growing quite impatient. Not that he wanted Trowa to be taken away from him, but he couldn't handle the torture of watching the boy he had found he cared for laying still in death. He was greeted by the soft call of a dove and he looked to it, knowing that it was in no way his brother.

"Why do you visit me, Goddess?", he asked, turning away, "I wish to be left alone."

He barely flinched at the bright light that washed over him before the bird was now a woman. He didn't turn to look at her, but he felt her eyes on him. She stood on the branch, looking down at him as he continued to sulk.

"For three days you have done nothing but hide and mourn.", the Goddess began, "I think it is time that you snap out of it."

"Go away, Rheana."

"You send me away so quickly?", she asked, lowering herself to the ground, "Before even seeing what I have come to give you?"

Remius watched her as she walked closer to the alter, her hand reaching out to touch a blanched cheek. He was there in only seconds, his hand holding tightly to her wrist as his eyes burned down at her.

"Do not touch him!", he ordered, pushing her away.

Rheana did as told, ignoring the fact that she had just been rudely handled. Her amber eyes watched as he stood protectively between the boy and her. His back was turned to her as he let his hand gently stroke the boy's hair, his eyes holding an amount of sorrow to make her want to cry. She stepped forward, resting a hand on his right shoulder, while her head rested on his left. Her free hand took hold of his and she tried her best to offer the comfort she knew he was too stubborn to ask for.

"I have seen your pain, father.", she muttered softly, "I know how much your heart aches. I could not stand it any longer."

Remius stood still, his hand lax as she tightened hers around it. He had very much known that she would come to him sooner or later. She was very much like Angelus, though she was his daughter, wanting to give comfort to those she cared about. Even if she was born of him, they were nothing alike.

"What do you want, Rheana?", he asked her, his voice weary, "What beside my sorrows has brought you here?"

She gently let go of him, circling the alter so that she was on the other side of Trowa. Her amber eyes looked into Remius' amber and she lifted her hand over Trowa's chest. With a small flash of lights a crystal rose to it, Rheana catching it before Remius could reach for it. She displayed it for him for only a few moments, before she caught it in her fist again, crushing it so that it turned into a fine powder. Remius gave a sound of dismay, watching as the powder blew away in the wind.

"Do not despair just yet, Remius.", Rheana warned, pulling out a dark crystal.

Remius knew whose crystal it was and he almost reached for it, but he caught himself, frowning in confusion and trying his best to think. He had given his heart to Angelus; why now did Rheana have it?

"Angelus gave this to me.", Rheana provided as if reading his thoughts.

She lowered the crystal to Trowa's chest, both watching as it disappeared.

"And now, I give it to him."

Green eyes opened in an instant, Remius watching in disbelief as the boy came to life before his eyes. He had never thought, had never dreamed, that Trowa could be returned to him. He had thought it impossible. How had she managed it? He watched as Rheana helped Trowa to sit up, the boy looking about as if he was seeing the world for the first time. It was only when he looked to Remius, did recognition set in and he sprang forward, locking his arms around the bewildered man.

"How?", was all he managed to ask.

"It helps to be a goddess.", she said with a smile, "With a sister that admires my father as much as I admire hers. So now that you have the one you love back, I don't have to see you sulk anymore. It was very depressing."

Love? Had she said love? Remius had never loved anyone other than his brother. And here was the Goddess of Light telling him that he loved Trowa. He felt as Trowa held him tighter, that their two hearts were rhythmically beating and he let himself agree. Yes, he did love him.

"It's good to see you happy again."

Gently pulling free from the embrace, Remius looked behind him to find the Seer and his lover had entered his little hideaway grove. As Angelus and the wind god stepped forward, he helped Trowa to stand, feeling as if he would never let the former assassin go. Angelus laughed as he took hold of Remius' shoulders in greeting, before he was looking to Trowa.

"Welcome back, Trowa. I'm glad that you've been returned to us."

"As am I.", Milliardo said, reaching out to greet Trowa with a hug, "Duo would be glad to know that you're well."

"We'll take you both to Rothelan to see him.", Angelus promised.

"Wait a minute.", Remius cried, everyone pausing, "Don't I get a say in all this?"

"Of course, father.", Rheana said, "Why wouldn't you?"

She motioned for him to take the floor and he silently thanked her, his eyes looking over the two deities and his young love.

"I don't mind that the young prince-"

"King.", he was corrected by Angelus, Trowa gaping.

"He's king?", he asked, the Seer nodding, "When did that happen?"

"Three days ago. When he slew Relena-"

"He slew Relena?", the green-eyed boy asked, cutting Milliardo off.

He wasn't able to get his answer though, Remius frustrated shout of "Quiet" put them all to silence once again. Only when he was sure that no one would interrupt him again, did Remius start.

"As I was saying, I don't much mind if the king wishes to see us, but I would rather that we didn't rush. I am still weary and I'm sure that Trowa is as well. Having been dead for three days, he'll need to regain his strength."

"But-"

Trowa's objection was cut short by the stern look he was given and the young man silently gave in. He was sure that Remius was feeling overprotective at the moment; he had been dead for three days straight. Now that he was alive, he was sure Remius would not let him out of his sight.

"Another time then, young one,.", Angelus promised.

He looked to Rheana, who had been silently watching the entire thing.

"Thank you, Goddess. For all you've done."

With a smile, she was gone, a white dove heading toward the blue skies. As Angelus watched her disappear, he then turned back to his brother's newly found lover.

"Angelus, how are Duo and the others?", Trowa questioned him.

"Oh, they're doing just fine.", Angelus answered with a smile, "Never better."

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Heero watched from the balcony of Duo's bedroom down into the gardens of the castle. The young dragons, having been gathered from Milthrop, had begged to visit Rothelan and their father gave in to their request. At the moment three fledglings wrestled with their father, the large dragon purposely allowing them to climb all over him. Not too far away, Ming Ue was seated in Quatre's lap, the girl showing Quatre the doll that Duo had given her.

The young ones had easily grown to like the Elvish king and had grown even happier when they had learned that Wufei and Quatre were to become mates. That had caused them to make the decision to dub the elf their honorary mother; oblivious to or just not caring about the fact the Quatre was male. Quatre had humbly accepted the position however, and now it seemed that even in that short space of time, they were a family.

He felt arms warp around him from behind and he melted into the touch.

"I was wondering when you'd show up.", he said turning to greet his lover with a kiss.

As the kiss ended, Duo leaned forward to muffle his groan in Heero's shirt. He was very tired and needed to be consoled. Since the day he had been crowned king, he had done nothing but work. Treaties had to be signed, laws had to be established and then there were the endless meetings with the counsel.

"I don't know how you do it.", he mumbled, snuggling closer to Heero, "Who knew that being king would be so much work?"

"It's not all that bad.", Heero told him, Duo groaning.

"I'm so tired.", he announced, his eyes closing, "I don't think I can do anything else."

"Surely, you can find the strength for one more thing."

At the tone in Heero's voice, Duo looked up at his lover who gave him a look her knew all too well. The braided king gave him a grin and Heero was soon pulled into the bedroom, the balcony doors slamming closed. He didn't have much time to say anything as his lips were soon caught in a hungry kiss, Duo leading him to the large bed that had only just been made a few minutes ago. As they both stumbled to and then fell on the bed, Heero broke the kiss to look in his lover's eyes. It had almost been a dream when he had first returned to him and now he wasn't sure if he could believe that Duo was right in front of him.

"I'lona yu, Duo.", he whispered, pulling Duo closer to him.

"I love you, too.", Duo whispered back, a smile on his face, "Always and forever."

With words of affection now said the two busied themselves with what they had originally planned on doing. Duo found that he had what he had always wanted, his fairy tale ending. And he was going to make sure the he and Heero lived happily ever after indeed.

Owari.

I finished it. I think it was a bit rushed, but I finished it. Oi, I hope you guys liked it. I'm going to go faint from weariness now. Reviews are welcome and wanted. Ciao for now!

Translations: From last chapter(s).

Heero, ala'h va. – Heero, let him go.

I'lona yu. – I love you.

Lano - Love as in a term of endearment.

I'awe suru. – I am sorry.