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Swim
Moon Kitty 2005
Epilogue
April 8th, 2007
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The waves pushed gently against the sand of the beach, the light sea mist washing over the man and woman that stood there, small smiles on their faces and a sense of pride as they watched the wall that had been constructed so long ago be taken down. It was chipped away piece by piece, and Retasu leaned her head on her husband's shoulder.
It was amazing after all they had been through to finally have that taken down. The previous year, the King had passed away from a heart attack, and the Queen had committed suicide soon after. She wrote a note explaining that 'I know that it seems selfish of me, Ryou, but you will understand one day if Retasu dies before you, you will know what it's like... how you can't live without your love.'
He had understood; however, it had been some time later after much comforting from Retasu and time.
They had decided to take the wall down, feeling that it was an unnecessary barrier between their love and Retasu's family.
She had told him everything about the ring, and he had completely understood. He had told her that even if he could not give the ring to his son, he could give the necklace to his daughter.
A baby cooing distracted the two, and Retasu looked down at the small bundle of blankets in her arms. She smiled and ran a finger over the baby's delicate cheek, and smiled even wider when Ryou leaned over and planted a loving kiss on her cheek.
Things don't seem to be getting any better, she thought, turning around to glance at the sun. "Ryou, it's time. It's almost sunset."
He nodded and they waded out to the shallower parts of the water, and Retasu smiled as her father poked his head out from the surface, looking rather apprehensive, but as he saw his daughter, he smiled and reached up to enfold her in a loving hug.
Tears rimmed her eyes as they let go of each other and he saw the baby she was holding.
"Can I hold her?"
Retasu nodded quickly and leaned over, placing the baby in his arms, and he looked down at her, murmuring, "She looks exactly like you."
Retasu smiled and wrapped her arms around Ryou's waist, the sun slowly dipping behind the horizon, and he hugged her closer, noticing the breeze from the waves was making her shiver.
They sat like that for a few moments, and her father finally relinquished his hold on their child, and winked at Retasu. "So when are you going to tell him?"
"Father!" Retasu yelled, swatting at him to go back under the surface. He laughed and kissed her cheek, diving back under the surface before she could smack him again with a shouted, "See you tomorrow!"
"What was that all about?" Ryou asked suspiciously, looking at her.
"Um... Ryou, I wanted to wait until later to tell you... but, um... I'm pregnant."
His sapphire eyes bugged and there was complete silence for a moment as Retasu stared at the surface of the water. He leaped forward and kissed her - hard. She gasped and he took the advantage to slide his tongue against hers in a move that was anything but innocent. As they pulled apart for air, he bit down on her full bottom lip slightly and she muttered a bit breathlessly, "So I'm taking it that you're not mad at me?"
"Of course not... Retasu, you just made me the happiest man in the world."
She smacked him playfully and said, "So I didn't make you happy before?"
He laughed loudly and wrapped an arm around her shoulders and hooked one arm behind her knees, picking her up and carrying her through the part of the wall that had been taken down, into the garden. "We mustn't be late for Kishu, Ichigo, and their darling son's dinner."
She nodded in happiness and cuddled closer into his embrace, staring down at their daughter. So this is what true happiness is like...
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Authoress Notes
That's it! That's the end! I can't believe I actually finished it!! It's amazing how quick it's gone by. I'm sad to say that it's the end, but I'm happy, too. I'm glad you all enjoyed it, and I'll look forward to seeing you at Fearful. THANK YOU DEARLY FOR ALL THE SUPPORT! Bye bye!!
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