The final chapter I bring you which is named after a Sarah Brightman song, filled with angst and hope all in one. The song itself could very much fit the chapter overall as well as the entire end of DS9.

I'd read "One Door Over" by gluegirl56 for the end and the survival of Weyoun - particularly number 8 - and how he became a free man, but unlike in that story, he is happy to be away from the Dominion and seeks to find the woman he loves.

Chapter Ten

The War is Over Now

Nine whole months, and the Dominion War had come to an end.

Weyoun had been there when the peace treaty between the Federation and the Dominion was signed, beside the Female Changeling one last time and signing with her, but unlike the other Vorta present, he felt calm and at peace that this fighting was over...but that also meant he was entering a brave but frightening new realm. The Founder was going into custody now, so a replacement for her had to come.

And it was none other than Odo, who had decided to return to the Great Link. Hope filled him as he remembered Weyoun 6, the defect, had looked up to him and saw him as a new leader to make the Dominion a more cooperative, peaceful nation instead of conquering to prevent any further harm against the Changelings. Now Weyoun 8 wanted to serve Odo as number six had desired to do and risked his own life for.

The Cardassian Empire had all but fallen, the entire population but a few eradicated, and Damar had died trying to save his people from their conquerors. That had been his doing other than the Female Founder. Now he looked at the millions of dead and saw this was not means to impose order; this was genocide, as others would call it. Odo was entirely against it, and Weyoun would gladly trade everything he believed in the old Dominion for this new one.

He remembered after Colonel Kira and Garak stormed in to take him and the Founder, Odo came along to link with her and heal her before their eyes. It was then that, after nine long months of separation from his beloved Kilana, that he found the courage to speak to Odo about her and in front of the Female Founder; he was the last Weyoun and had a mate expecting his child to return to, who needed him now that the fighting was over. The looks on all their faces, notably the Founder, had been priceless but also serious. He had been allowed to live then, and today the Founder was taken out of the room after Admiral William Ross closed it all with his final words.

"Weyoun, I must tell you that I should not require your services any longer," the Founder said, outside the wardroom. "You have been the only solid I ever trusted and served, but alas, I cannot keep you anymore. It will sound strange, but I regret my actions regarding Kilana. No more having the Vorta killed and brought back by my hand; you must go and live in peace with your wife and child. Odo will see to it that neither of you will be harmed again, I promise you that."

He did not remember feeling so shocked; how Odo did anything to get her to change her point of view, he had no idea. Either way, his people were on the verge of becoming free? Like they had been so long ago? Back in those days, the Vorta were nothing but little animals, and they would still be if not for the Changelings' genetic evolution. "We did nothing but manipulate your people, Weyoun. It should never have happened, but then again, we made you far better than you were then. Now it's time you learned how to live like other solids, without our help."

Weyoun had never felt such happiness in his life. The last three lifetimes of pain and tragedy had come to this day. "And I would have traded my life had it been possible, Founder," he whispered, falling to his knees like he did as they were surrounded, "but I will gladly go quietly to my family and forever hold you in gratitude for serving you and the Dominion." He had long ago accepted that he could forgive her in time for almost taking Kilana from him, although the painful memory would always remain, as what Dukat did to his beloved would always remain. Neither crime was forgivable, but they had to move on.

That was the last time he ever saw the Female Founder, and Odo came to his side to help him to his feet. "I believe someone out there is waiting to see you, Weyoun," he told him. "I managed to find her on Risa where the Jem'Hadar had left her and held their distances, otherwise kept an eye on her and the child. She's due any day now, from my gatherings."

Odo surprised him by being generous enough to find his wife on the pleasure planet Weyoun had not been able to slip to visit, without exciting attention, but he was pleased that Kilana had been safe all this time there. If it was any consolation, he could gladly take her back to Kurill Prime, but first spend a few days or perhaps a week or two on Risa with her as they deserved it.

"I have plenty of time before I return to the Link, and Nerys will accompany me there," Odo was telling him, "but the three of us intend to drop you off at Risa. I'd be interested in meeting your wife."

Weyoun was not used to such kindness, but nevertheless, it made him happy. "I'd be honored if you did, Founder," he said, and shrunk instantly when Odo's blue eyes burned into his very being.

"This is the last time you call me a Founder or a god."

He bowed his head. "As you wish."

Odo shook his head as he led the way to the runabout Rio Grande, where Kira Nerys, the love of Odo's life, was waiting for them. They were not returning to the Link today, but that did not stop the couple from taking Weyoun to his own beloved. Seeing the colonel and the constable made him wish they would remain together, but Odo was a Changeling, and the rest of his people were dying. They needed him more than ever.

"So, the Female Changeling killed her once before," Kira stated while on the way to Risa. Weyoun nodded as he sat behind them.

"She did. She never once held Kilana in her favor, yet she let us marry so easily. I knew she had a hidden agenda; by the time I saw it, it was too late. But if it wasn't for Borath, I'd have lost my Kilana and our child forever."

Both Kira and Odo looked at him with sympathy before exchanging a longing look with each other he knew too well. Odo didn't want to leave her, the one woman who was his first and last love, but his people were dying and would make him the last if he didn't get to them - and Kira Nerys didn't want to lose her one true soul mate. Just as Weyoun did not want to lose his own once before.

~o~

For her inability to appreciate the environment, Kilana had felt utterly at peace when she first came to Risa, far from the Dominion's reaches. First Dira'tarak and the others kept their distances from the mountains, far from watchful eyes of the visitors and residents of the paradise planet, making sure a very pregnant Kilana was well-treated. When she first met Arandis, the hostess of the resort, the woman was very kind to her and said "where your pleasure is our pleasure". That did not mean getting involved with any of the handsome males tending to her every need.

Life had been so pleasant and relaxing, and she did her best to not lose touch with what was going on outside this island. Dira'tarak had done his best to send his men out to keep the news in check, even supplying with ketracel-white so they weren't deprived. She was given a beautiful residence near the resort, overlooking the ocean, beach and the lagoon, and Arandis had been shocked to learn of her background but promised she could stay as long as she wanted, until her husband ever came for her.

Kilana refused to believe Weyoun would die and leave her alone, no matter what. She heard about the destruction of the cloning facilities on Rondac III and began to fear for Weyoun, for whatever he was now, if he was the last in his line...

She still didn't know how to raise a baby by herself. She was just about near the end of her term, but Arandis and her staff had done everything they could to make sure she was happy. When the incoming guests were happy, herself included, so were the staff. Kilana had to say she'd been spoiled silly, given new clothing and lots of fun to do, and she wished her husband was here to share it with her. The food was filling even though she had difficulty tasting the majority. She'd also been given new jewels that she accepted with the help of Arandis, wearing around two fingers on both of her hands, the details given according to the jeweler:

On the first finger of her right hand, the intricate silver frame surrounded a pearlescent face centered with a glimmering red ruby. The next on the third finger was a sweet rosy combination of a diamond and a ruby like one of the many flora of the island, the gardens bearing them scenting the air with their perfume. As for her left, the first was a couple of diamonds on a vine and two leaves; the final was an artwork in the name of the planet itself, being a remarkable diamond surrounded with sapphires and emeralds in a stained glass floral effect.

Finally, the most beautiful necklace ever found and made on Risa. The stone was oval-shaped, colored with a swirl of greens and blues, for wisdom and good luck, it was said. It felt more good on her chest than the last one ever did, and she was never taking this off. Arandis even commented that it made her skin glow like moonlight. Called it the moonlight and the sea together; Kilana would take it as a compliment.

Right now, she was lounging before the vast window, the sheer curtains fluttering in the breeze and aiding her with her back that Arandis herself currently helped her with. "Not long now," the dark-skinned woman told her. "We have plenty to work with for a new baby. It's sad the daddy won't be here to see it born," she noted sadly, making Kilana sigh with her.

"I know," was all she could say, looking down and running her hand along the firm roundness of her abdomen.

It was also on this day that she learned of the Federation's win of the war, and the signing of the peace treaty which ended all hostilities between them and the Dominion. Arandis heard the news with her and cheered with her.

"There may be hope for Weyoun yet. I look forward to meeting him."

Weyoun had been there during the signing, and from what she also heard, the Female Changeling had been taken into custody, so Odo was left to run. Kilana knew him briefly enough to know he was a good man and would lead a new, better Dominion. Weyoun believed in him, too.

"And you've gotten your chance."

Both women gasped and whirled around to see HIM standing there, with Odo and Kira Nerys behind him. "Weyoun, my love!" Kilana gasped, helped onto her feet by Arandis before walking over to throw her arms around him. It seemed they'd been parted for a lifetime, but now that the war was over and peace would come, he was here with her. Their child was coming, and they could start over. Embracing him, she looked over his shoulder to see the colonel and constable watching them with smiles on their faces.

"The war is over, and we're going home now," Weyoun told her as he kissed her bared shoulder, then parted so they could look into each other's eyes. "I look forward to a new beginning and the birth of our child." He looked down then and put his hand on her belly; she mirrored putting her own over his.

"Our baby will be a blessing, my darling. The first of our free people to be born and not of the Founders' doing. We're getting our wish."

"Yes, beloved Kilana. The Vorta are free now."

Chapter is shorter than normal for a finale, but that was the goal: short and sweet. :)

What I never told anyone so far throughout the course was that Loreena McKennitt's "Night Ride Across the Caucasus" set the overall mood and tone of the story. Anyone interested, take a listen on YouTube to see why. :)

The necklace Kilana has was a work of art inspired by Cleopatra, with the same symbolic meanings of wisdom and good luck.

"It seems we've been parted for a lifetime..." Words of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith to his beloved Padme. (sighs dreamily)

Anyway, I am proud with how this lovely story of Weyoun and Kilana's powerful love came out. I couldn't have done it without the help of Vanillasiren, Irishchick1982, Windblazer Prime and sarah1228 who love Weyoun as much as I. Anyone read and review. :D Up next is a new Weyoun and Ezri story yet to be named, as well as a current Batman fic called "Shadows Nevermore", and very soon "Yelgrun and Lynet: Chosen for the Marriage Bed", the third and final in my Vorta Brides Trilogy.