(A/N: I hate to say it, but it's almost over. Not quite yet, but almost. After this chapter, the end will be here. So please enjoy what's left.)

Disclaimer: For the last time, for real this time.

Epilogue

In the years that followed, much had changed, all for the better. Baron and Louise were married a week after they returned from the Cat Kingdom. It was a small ceremony held in the Cat Bureau. It wasn't much, but it was more than they could have ever hoped for.

A year later, shortly after Yuko and Sugimura's wedding, Seiji and Shizuku moved to Cremona, Italy. A few months later they were married and the two of them couldn't be happier; at least that's what they thought until their daughter came along.

Seiji became the violinmaker he had always wanted to be, and he made a good deal of money from it. He didn't become world famous, but he did become very well known throughout all of Italy. He enjoyed his work very much, but the only thing he enjoyed more was spending time with his wife and daughter.

Shizuku continued with her writing and sold many books. She became much more famous than Seiji, although he wasn't complaining or jealous; in fact he was very proud of her. Shizuku's first book 'Whisper of the Heart' became very popular and brought much joy to children of all ages. The sequel, entitled 'The Cat Returns', became just as popular, as did 'Porco Rosso', and many other books she wrote. The song she wrote, 'On Your Mark', became a music video that touched the hearts of millions. Her creative mind only continued to grow, and even the smallest bit of inspiration gave birth to new stories. One day she read 'Gulliver's Travels' and at the mention of the flying castle, Laputa, she wrote a whole story entitled 'Castle in the Sky'. Another time, a survivor of World War II asked Shizuku to write a story about her cousins who had gone through the terror of war. The story was entitled 'Grave of the Fireflies' and it became one of the greatest war stories ever told, and the fact that it was a true story made it all the more touching. In fact, it was even made into a movie; one that always brought tears to the eyes of those that saw it.

Shizuku also discovered that Baron was right when he said that when someone created something with all of their heart, that creation was given a soul. Not long after 'Porco Rosso' was finished, there had been sightings of a man flying in a red ship who was said to have the face of a pig. And after her newest story, 'Pom Poko', she and Seiji received a letter from Haru saying that the Cat Bureau had received a new member, a raccoon-dog with the ability to transform.

And speaking of Haru, she did eventually meet her true love, someone who was a lot like Baron in fact. After the two of them were married, she let her new husband in on her little secret of the Cat Bureau, much to the annoyance of Muta and the shock of her husband. She helped her friends whenever they needed help, assisting them anyway she could, since the Cat Bureau couldn't get any information from humans. She also continued to remain in contact with the Amasawas, and through her, Baron and the others kept contact with them, not so much Muta though. She also made sure to buy each and every one of Shizuku's books, and got a copy for Baron as well.

As for Baron and Louise, well, that's another story.

THE END

(A/N: It has come to an end. Shizuku and Seiji are happily married, as are Baron and Louise. Haru found her true love and everyone is happy. I hope you have all enjoyed my story, and I hope you will all check out my other Miyazaki stories. I just love his movies; they're incredible! Ah, I'm rambling. I hope you have all enjoyed my story, and thank you so much for reading and reviewing. This is your last chance to review, so please due so. Thank you. Bye.)