AN: And here it is. The Epilogue of Love Story. The final chapter. Wow.

Its short, so I hope its right to the point. The end is cheesy X)

Song is "18th Floor Balcony," by Blue October

"Make sure the thing you're living for is worth dying for." -Charles Mayes

Epilogue

5 Years Later

"I close my eyes, and I smile.
Knowing that everything is alright.
To the core, so close that door.
Is this happening?

She couldn't believe it.

She actually couldn't believe it.

She and Jack had made it through every twist and turn, every obstacle and every roadblock, every barrier and every wall; they had sustained it all. But not without sacrifices. Schuyler had lost her best friend since childhood and a potential best friend that only turned out to be a murderer. Jack had lost his soul mate, but she didn't think he cared so much about that. She was, after all, his soul mate now.

Or would be.

Because in the next five minutes, she was going to take a walk down the aisle.

God, you held my hand.
And we stand.
Just taking in everything.

And I knew it from the start.
My arms are open wide.
Your head is on my stomach and we're trying so hard not to fall asleep.

Surprisingly, Charles was okay with is. Granted, Jack did need to find something to do for the next two-hundred years, as he put it. They just ignored him and went on with their wedding planning. More than once, when Jack wasn't around, Charles commented that Jack was much happier than he had ever seen him. He also added that he hadn't seen Jack this happy or involved with planning weddings. She rolled her eyes and answered, "I wonder why?"

He also informed her that the Silver Blood problem was on "hiatus," as he put it. There hadn't been any sightings or any suspicious activity. He told her to watch out and keep her eyes wide open. "Yes, because you did such a great job of acknowledging the Silver Bloods' existence before," she told him sarcastically.

Schuyler was going to walking down the aisle alone. Even if Charles was her uncle, it just didn't feel right. She felt he wasn't entirely agreeable with the situation, but allowed it. She didn't feel like she was missing something either. Her real father had died before she was born, she didn't feel the need to fuss over that particular part. She was perfectly content walking alone. It wasn't like Jack was going to look anywhere but at her anyway.

She did, however mind about her mother.

Who shocked the hell out of Schuyler when she saw her sitting in the front pew for her wedding rehearsal.

"Mother?!"

Schuyler was in shock and disbelief. Allegra was looking at her with a similar expression of awe and disbelief when she nodded. Schuyler ran and tried not to trip on her dress as she practically tackled her mother. It didn't matter that they had never spoken, that they had never, consciously, acknowledged each other. They were mother and daughter reunited. They both had tears streaming down their face. Allegra was murmuring, "My daughter is grown up," over and over again. Schuyler reveled in her mother's soothing voice. She had never heard her speak. Vice versa for Allegra too.

"How and when did you wake up? Why did no one tell me?" Schuyler asked in reverence. They pulled back from each other so Allegra could answer.

"I woke up last week. Nobody notified you because I told them not too. I saw your engagement announcement in the paper, and decided that I would get better before your wedding so I could attend," Allegra looked at her closely and whispered, "You're so grown up. The only time I've ever seen you is when you were less than one years old. I've missed so much, and I hope you can forgive me for that, but I don't regret it. My decisions brought me you." Schuyler, overwhelmed, almost couldn't speak.

"I would never hold it against you," she told her mother. They embraced again, and Schuyler noticed that not many people were staring at them, considering that Allegra had just woken up from a twenty-one year coma. "Why isn't anyone as shocked as I am to see you?" Allegra smiled at her.

"Before I came here, I stopped by a Conclave meeting. To say in the least, they were shocked. I explained to them why I didn't want to tell you yet, and that I didn't want to be the center of attention at yourwedding." Schuyler shook her head laughing. Her mother was here, and she was worried about stealing the Schuyler's limelight. Schuyler didn't really care, it was a small wedding after all. Just the Conclave, the Regis and any Blue Bloods that wanted to come. She even sent a wedding invitation to Mimi.

Oh yeah. That felt good.

Schuyler remembered when she had gotten her hands on one of Mimi's and Jack's bonding invitation. If it hurt Schuyler that bad when she only knew Jack for a year, then she couldn't imagine what Mimi must be feeling after being with Jack for millennia. Sweet revenge that was satisfied by her sadistic side. Now that that was done with, she could focus on the happy plannings of her wedding.

She turned back to her mother.

"How did you wake up? Do you know?" Schuyler asked her. Why had she suddenly woke up after all these years? Schuyler had never heard of a coma patient waking up after more than twenty years.

Allegra smiled at her clandestinely.

"A certain angel named Gazardiel told me it was time I woke up. He said it was time for change and I awakened," Allegra told an awed Schuyler. "You wouldn't happen to know anything about this, would you?" Schuyler had a feeling that she already knew about her and Jack's encounter with the angels, but told her anyway.

"I was reading a book, that Lawrence wrote, and I unknowingly recited a chant calling up two angels that were supposed to help us. The angels Gazardiel and Hadraniel gave us answers. Gazardiel is the Angel of New Beginnings and Hadraniel is the Angel of Love," she explained to her mother. Allegra smirked in understanding and looked behind Schuyler.

"I better not keep you. Your fiancé looks eager to carry on with your rehearsal."

"Oh! Right- forgot about that. . ." Sorry Jack.

It's just fine. I know this reunion is important to you. But I'd like to continue with this if you don't mind.

Schuyler grinned. Jack was anxious to get this over with.

Whatever he wanted.

Our hearts were on display,
For all to see.
I can't believe this is happening to me and,

I raised my hand as if to show that I was yours,
That I was so yours for the taking and,
That's when I felt the wind pick up.
I grabbed the rail while choking up,
These words to say and then you kissed me.

This was it.

Time to get married.

Oh God.

Jack? She sent via the glom.

Are you alright? You seem nervous.

It's because I am.

Don't worry, Schuyler. This is what we've been waiting for. It's just me and you. We are ready.

Schuyler took a deep breath. Okay, I'm ready.

And she took the next step toward their new beginning.

I knew it from the start,
So my arms are open wide.
Your head is on my stomach and
No, we're not falling asleep.

Here we are.
On this 18th floor balcony.
We're flying away."

AN: AHHHHH!! Its finished!! Thank you to everyone who read, liked, loved, alerted, or reviewed this story!

Van Alen Legacy= hope Jack and Schuyler are together!

I love reviews.

The journey ends here. . .

Or does it?

"Keep your eyes wide open."