A Look Into A Heart

Chapter Ten

In An Alternate Universe, Far, Far Away

"There you are! You wouldn't believe how long I've looked for you!" I panted, catching my breath. There stood Wizard. In his natural habitat, I chuckled to myself. Under the brightly lit night sky, full of twinkling stars and a glowing full moon, at the meadow overlook.

He turned and a wave of confusion came over him," W-what are you doing here?"

I shifted uncomfortably,"I have to tell you something.. It's for the Island's sake!"

He titled his head,"You've already completed the ritual.. There's nothing more for you to do."

"But the Goddess said that I had to tell-"

"She was only trying to give you a happy ending also, Akari," he laughed skeptically and faced the sky once more. "How did Chase react to the news?" He rasped, sitting and swinging his long legs over the cliff's edge.

Now it was my turn to be confused,"What? What do I have to talk to him about.."

"You have to tell him you love him, remember?"

"No? Why would I do that?"

"Because, that is what is supposed to happen. You love Chase. He loves you. Happy ending, and many children."

"What makes you think that," I asked softly, sitting on the rocky edge with him.

"I know the future," he smiled bitterly,"One of those perks I have."

"Mmm.." I thought aloud,"Well..I think the future you've seen had changed."

He looked incredulously at me,"It cannot be changed, it is destiny."

"Well.. I wanted to say that.. I loved you."

He looked frightened and quickly put a hand over my mouth," Don't say that! You can't!"

I pushed him away and rebelliously spat,"And why not? It's the truth!"

He stood quickly," You cannot! It is not the Goddess' will! She will not allow it.."

"I don't care what the Goddess wants! I saved her sorry butt, so I can choose to do whatever I want."

"Akari.. You do realize I have to do what she says.. I am-"

"No, I "do not" know, and frankly, I don't care." I walked up to him, until we were centimeters apart. I pulled him close with his soft coat and kissed him softly. Maybe I wasn't acting myself, but I hadn't at all today anyway..

"Now, just answer me," I pleaded," Do you love me?"

He still looked dazed,"..Y-yes.."

I crossed my arms," Then, nothing else matters."

"I hope so.." He sighed.

We both sat on the plush grass, held hands and enjoyed the beauty of the heavens. "I'm old." He frowned," You should know, I'm really, really old."

"I kinda figured.. You talk funny sometimes.." I giggled.

He chuckled," So that does not..bother you?"

"Nope."

He smiled and thought for a moment or two,"All of this, my "powers", was a punishment."

"What did you do?" I grinned deviously.

"Well, I was a servant of the Goddess a long time ago, and she ordered my to marry The Witch." He shuddered.

"That's all you did..er, didn't do?"

He laughed," Yeah.. So, she put this curse on me. Besides all that you already know, I am immortal until I have a child."

"Why didn't you just get some random girl pregnant?" I frowned.

He stared at me,"...I am more.. Well, I wouldn't want to do anything with someone I didn't love.."

"Ah, a true gentleman then," I smiled," I guess I can understand."

"But, the curse will be passe down to my children.. That is why you should choose Chase. I do love you, so I.. want the best for you, not to cause more pain.."

"You deserve to be happy too," I smiled," I think we could handle it.. Kids, I mean.. They'll be okay."

"I..suppose we could, couldn't we." He grinned. "By the way, my name is Gale. If you would like to call me by that, it holds a certain power to it. Don't abuse it though."

"I like it.." I smiled up at him and his sparkling eyes. I loved him..

We sat quietly for hours maybe, comfortably and happily.

"Gale?"

"Hmm?"

"Kiss me." I commanded.

"You didn't have to ask," He pulled me warmly into an embrace.

-Author's Note-

Alternate ending! NOW IT IS FINISHED! Thanks to all of you for faving, watching and reviewing! It was very encouraging and I loved it ^^ Please check out some of my other stories, if you're interested!

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I do ont own Harvst Moon or any of the characters!