Epilogue

In less than a year, Ranma and Akane got married. It was a simple wedding with their closest friend and their families.

Nabiki who had some reservations on Ranma soon accepted him for her sister especially when he agreed to build another branch of the school in Yokohama.

Ryoga had been satisfied to see Akane happy again even though it wasn't in him. Ranma had entrusted him with the school's branch in Yokohama, after Ranma agreed with Nabiki's proposal.

Nodoka was happy for her son to be finally being with the one he loves.

The Morisaki's were contented to see Ranma having his smile back. They knew Hitomi would also want him to be happy.

Ranma and Akane, well, they lived happily at the dojo. Ranma had began teaching Martial Arts again. He had taken full charge with the dojo and had enjoyed every moment of it. And for Akane well, she still does some volunteering on the hospital but it wasn't that often anymore. She just comes there every Saturday when Ranma had no classes because he too had been convinced by her to volunteer.

During weekdays, Akane teaches the beginners class and in the afternoon, she attends to her husband. Ranma on the other hand teaches the advance class and also the adult classes. And when that was done, he would be found in his desk checking all their paperwork.

And at Sunday, they both enjoy each others company. They would often sit on the couch or in the dojo where they would cuddle together or indulge themselves in a deep conversation.

"Life couldn't be any happier than this," Ranma would sometimes mutter as he laid on their futon with Akane on his arms.

Five years later….

A man stood alone in the private cemetery. He had come there earlier so that he could visit her grave. It's been five years since he had been in the city and that was the only time he last visited her. He brought a bouquet of roses with him that he placed in her grave. She loved roses very much. He remembered how he had searched the whole city just to have three dozens of red roses on Valentines Day and he had paid dearly for every piece of it but it was worth it. When he saw the huge smile, she had and how her eyes twinkled that night, it was priceless. He made a little laugh at the memory then he squatted down to the ground and cleared the area from the wild grasses. One by one, he pulled every one of it that grew as he began talking to himself.

"I've gotten married, Hitomi. We've been together for five years now or is it our fourth year? You know I'm not really good with dates though you've thought me to love math but not dates."

"I've married Akane. Next to you, she had been like an angel to me… I missed you but I have someone else right now. I love you, Hitomi… and I'm very thankful that even for a short time, destiny brought you to me. I wouldn't be half the man I am today without you…"

"Don't worry about me; I'm happy and contented right now. And Akane is taking care of me, very well. "

Ranma smiled remembering the bittersweet memories they had together. He really did love Hitomi, maybe not just like Akane but for the years they had been together, he did love her.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

His train of thoughts was disturbed by the sudden ring of his celphone.

"Hello?"

"Ranma, where are you? We are waiting here for you."

"I'm sorry, 'Kane. I lost track of the time. Don't worry I'll be on my way."

"Ok. Hurry up then because Hitomi-chan is looking for her Daddy. She had been asking about you since you left last night."

"Really? Tell my little Mi-chan that I'll be there in no time and I'm bringing her a present."

"I'll tell her. But don't forget that you need to buy Hikaru some diapers on the way."

"I know and I won't forget. See you later, 'Kane."

"Ok, see you soon… and Ranma, BE CAREFUL."

"I will. Goodbye."

With that, Ranma stood up and dust himself off.

"I better go now, they are waiting for me. Goodbye Hitomi… and Thank you."

Ranma left immediately. His heart was now at peace, as he looked at his life that everything had been settled.

Author's Notes:

Thanks for reading the whole story. I'm not really contented with the ending but I hope you like it. My friends said its ok but I still think it is unsatisfactory. Hope you enjoyed reading it.

To Kyle/Matrias: Thank you for enlightening me. I really had that habit of putting a period every time I write a quotation. My friends have reprimanded me a few times about it but when ideas just pop out, I just keep on writing without bothering the periods and commas. I thought of it as a minor offense but I guess I was wrong. I'm really sorry. And thanks for reviewing. On my next story, I would definitely follow your suggestions.

Oh,.. about the title of this story... I don't really know if it fitted the plot and all. It was just the word that came into my mind when I had post the chapters. I'm asking my friends for the appropriate one but they too are quite confused on what to name it.

I'm making the first four chapters of my next Ranma fic and I really love it. I couldn't post it yet I have to dream the ending of this story first before I can post it. But I hope it will be sooner.