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Janus arrived at the castle, and spoke with the Guards, who led Janus to the King's throne, where Crono sat. Upon seeing Janus, he grinned, ear to ear, "Holy cow, Magus! How's the search goin'?" Janus shook his head, slightly, frowning, "The search is over. She is beyond my reach. Beyond all of our reaches. She ... she will be safe. ... The old man at the End of Time told me to ask you what you need of me..."

Crono frowned, "I'm so sorry, man...I truly am. Need? Well, I need nothing...but I do have a request...And maybe it'll cheer you up a bit..."

Janus nodded, slightly, "Then let's get it over with. What is it?"

Crono fetched out an invitation, from a pouch beside the throne, "Marle wanted me to get all of us from the ... 'Lavos Incident'...together... for a reunion. I didn't think we'd have a chance to invite you...given as you jump times like mad. The rest of us will be here...as will be some other friends I've made since then, and members of both our families. The Castle's dining room, just past Dusk."

Janus looked at the invitation, "You said a good number of people will be there? ...Then perhaps she'll be there..."

Crono tilted his head, "Who, Magus?"

Janus's eyes narrowed, "Someone I think I may...care about. Deeply. It's a long long story. Happened 20 years ago in this timeline...and only a few nights ago in reference to myself. Someone healed me when I was injured. I think... I think I grew to love her..."

Crono smiled, slightly, "I'll be damned. You ARE human!"

Janus rolled his eyes, but chuckled slightly, his fangs showing...

That evening, Janus arrived early, and upon mentioning his name, was escorted to the castle's dining chambers. There'd been a large large table set up, with placards in front of each seat. He walked around the table, spying the names: Of course, the 'Lavos Incident' group had been invited, entirely. Several politicians from Porre had been invited. The 33rd King of Guardia and his Chancellor...an empty spot had been set up in reverence to the dead queen of this era's Guardia...And as he came around the table, to the last placard, seated right beside his own, was Gina Turigga. Magus grinned. He'd get to meet her again after all. He'd had most the afternoon to think on it...and he'd finally decided that, with no other purpose in his life anymore, he could see about keeping his word to that girl who'd helped him. He carried in his pocket a set of Zealian engagement bands. He'd bought them for his 'Prophesier's Assistant' and the assistant's wife back in 12,000 BC,but the assistant had gone missing...and he'd never gotten around to returning them. The male one had been resized to fit his finger, then replaced in it's box. The female one sat in his cloak. Hey, if nothing else, he could break the Frog's mind when he proposed this evening...

"Holy God!"

Janus turned. It seems that someone else had come early: Gina. Janus smiled, "I told ya I'd come back. Sorry it's been so long...I hope it hasn't been difficult for you..."

Gina smiled, and pounced Janus, frenching him passionately, "Sunaj! Where have you been all this time?!"

Janus smiled, breaking his kiss with her, "I...I was searching for my family. They were lost. I had to walk thru time itself to find them...And then discovered I couldn't. They are ... gone. Where I cannot follow. I was in despair...but at least I still have you...and my name isn't Sunaj, honey...that's a pseudonym."

Gina raised an eyebrow, "A Time traveler... wow. Makes sense, though- wait, it's not Sunaj? ...Then what IS your name??"

Janus smiled, holding her, "I am Janus Zeal. I've had other names before. They are... unimportant, for now. I owe you an apology. I haven't aged...it's been mere days for me...but a couple decades for you.."

Gina chuckled, "Our son is going to be either upset because you haven't been around...or awestruck that you've returned..."

Janus's eyes went as wide as saucers, "...Son? ...I...WE ... have a son? ...I...I'm so sorry, Gina... you've had to raise him all without me...all alone..."

Gina shed a single tear, "...I had him. He kept me going, at least...Janus...did you mean...what you said? When you left?"

Janus breathed, "...I wasn't sure when I left. Took me a bit to realize it. I am now. Yes. Yes I am." He knelt on one knee, taking out the ring box. Gina's breath caught, as she realized what he was doing. Janus thought to himself, Well...we'll announce it tonight. Better to know ahead of time...

"Gina Turigga...Would you do me the honor...of becoming my wife?"

Gina smiled, and clenched her arms around Janus, "Of course I will!"

End of Chapter 3!