Warning: Fic is a bit more PG-13 for a bit of shonen-ai. This last chapter also contains foreshadowing of future events that take place in the manga.

Disclaimer: I do not own getbackers...still.

The Tear 6

Ban stepped into Hevn's bedroom. The room was mostly dark except for the bit of dim lighting coming from a small desk lamp that sat on the nightstand next to Ginji's resting form. His eyes were closed and the light was just enough to give Ban the chance to see most of Ginji's injuries. His shoulder was wrapped in bandages that were still lightly flushed with a bit of fresh blood that had seeped through. The bandages continued down to his ribcage and stopped just above his torso. Ban reflexively winced though he tried to remind himself what a fast healer Ginji was, that this would be mostly gone by tomorrow. Mostly…

At least from what Ban could tell that ridiculous suit Ginji was wearing not to long ago, when Ban had mistaken him as a rival recovery agent, had protected his body from the worst of the car's impact. Not as many scuffs and scrapes as they both usually got. Ban closed the door behind him with a soft click and Ginji's eyes opened wide in response. The chocolate brown eyes flashed over the room and then to Ban where they stopped.

"Ginji…"

Ginji said nothing to Ban in response but continued to stare at him.

That wasn't a good sign. Ban tried to still look casual as he glanced around Hevn's bedroom.

The room itself seemed to be suffocating in the overabundance of ruffles and lace. Ban couldn't help but feel the purple frilled bedspread, soft lighting, and white doilies on a near by nightstand made his partner seem grossly out of place. With the addition of the choking blend of potpourri and heavy perfume the experience almost seemed surreal.

"So you finally made it into a woman's bedroom, eh Gin?" Ban attempted his usual humor to lighten the mood.

It had obviously had the opposite effect as Ginji's stare turned into a scowl and he lay his head back to stare at the ceiling.

Ban growled a little to himself. Ginji was always the one who made his life easier, but he was not going to be of much help this time.

"Fine, so it's not funny, but really Ginji what do you want me to say here?"

Ban cursed mentally, all of Hevn's time spent to prep him, and he was already failing at this.

"You took a recovery job without me, and worked for a reposition service." Ginji stated flatly.

Ban noticed how Ginji had avoided saying his name and returned the flat tone. Two could play at this game.

"You also took a job without me."

Ginji looked stunned for a minute before he continued. Even for Ban this was not what he had expected.

"You broke our one big rule…"

"You also broke that rule." Ban retorted. He could see Ginji start to get flustered.

"You hit me with a car."

"And you knocked me out with electricity." That had done it.

"Ban-chan! I hardly think that an equal…"

Ginji stopped when he saw Ban trying to contain a chuckle at his now almost pouting tone and Ginji wasn't sure if he was insulted or just a little happy to see Ban okay again.

Ban couldn't help himself. Of course he knew the two acts were hardly equal but Ginji had said his name now, he had called him Ban-chan and Ban knew that everything would be okay from there.

Ban reached out one hand to gently tussle Ginjis wild locks of golden hair. He then used his other hand to lightly push Ginji back down on the bed careful not to put any pressure on his injured shoulder.

"Ginji," Ban said softly as he looked into the blonde's now lighter but still confused brown eyes, "I'm sorry."

Ban's muscles seemed to relax as he saw that familiar brilliant smile cross Ginji's soft features.

Closer now, he looked at Ginji's injured shoulder; at the ugly purplish black bruises some already fading to yellow that crept up almost to Ginji's neck. Feeling a sudden wave of unease Ban snapped his hand back from Ginjis head and looked away.

His tone sounded dark and serious then. "But, Ginji I'd never hurt you… if I could at all avoid…"

Frightened by Ban's sudden lack of contact and the pain caused by his words Ginji grasped Ban's hand again almost franticly.

"Ban-chan! Ban-chan, you know you'd never have to say that to me. I know you'd never hurt me."

"But, I did."

Ban's tone now was strangely quiet and sounded like nothing Ginji had ever heard from him before.

Ginji struggled for words and he laid Ban's hand over his heart and tightly held it there.

"Ban-chan, this wasn't exactly your fault."

"It doesn't matter Ginji, it doesn't change what happened."

Ginji's fear turned to determination now. He'd much rather have Ban mad at him for being stupid and reckless than self deprecating.

"And what did happen? I'm fine, well not fine, but I will be in a day or two at the most. And we pick up from there, learn from it, live from it, together."

Ban shook his head lightly. It was usually his place to say such things, to pick Ginji up, to be the fearless leader. But, Ban knew more of what he was, what the future held, and what a dangerous and potentially foolish choice it had been to even seek out Ginji in the limitless fortress. Midou Ban knew he was a cursed man. He had already lost loved ones by his own cursed hand and he could…Ban's thoughts were abruptly ended by something soft and wet on his lips. It took him a few more seconds to realize Ginji was kissing him and blushing lightly as he pulled away.

"And… you are the great invincible Midou Ban." Ginji added now in a soft but somewhat confident voice.

Ban continued to stare wide eyed at Ginji, not sure of what to say. Meanwhile Ginji waited patiently with a contented and accomplished smile on his face.

The kiss combined with Ginji's last statement did make one hell of an argument, and suddenly it was hard for Ban to focus on any of his afore melancholy thoughts.

"Well, you are right about that." Ban finally admitted adding his own crooked smile.

Ginji's smile tuned into a soft yawn and he gave Ban an apologetic look as he lay back down on the bed and patted the place next to him for Ban to do the same.

Ban rolled his eyes but lay down next to Ginji and very carefully wrapped his arms around him possessively.

"Still," he whispered in Ginji's ear, "I will be fine with just being your Ban-chan anytime."

Ginji's chest tightened as he fought back a tough sob of relief and happiness that things were back to normal, better than normal even.

Ginji turned his head to lightly nuzzle the back of Ban's hand.

"Ban-chan, let's just make sure we are not on opposite sides again."

Ban's breath caught for a moment. The words of his grandmother flodded his memory and he was once again reminded what the getbackers fates had in store, what they both were meant to be, what promises he should never make because he couldn't be sure if he would be able to keep them… but Ginji had just ensured him he was the Invincible Midou Ban. Ginji had faith in him, so he would have faith in Ginji. He'd know better next time than to not rely on Ginji for help for his faith in him.

"Ginji, I'll do everything in my power…" Ban had started to speak, but Ginji was already fast asleep.

Ban smiled, it was just as well. He wanted to enjoy as much of this time they still had together as he could. Together as partners, as friends… and maybe something a little more Ban thought, as the Getbackers.

The end...well, thats the end of this story any how.

Thanks for everyone who wrote lovely reviews and stuck with the story even though it took me far to long to write. You were all very encouraging! I hope I gave you all the happy ending you wanted and deserve.

And one more huge thanks to my beta lksugi for all of her hard work and also for inspiring me to write this last chapter with her amazing fan art. If you havn't seen her work yet be sure to look her up on livejournal's getbacker comm. Its breathtaking.