A/N: Alright, guys, this is it. The final chapter of this story [but I wouldn't worry, I'll be back with another Hatorhru story-I can't get enough of it.] But I wanted to thank all of you who favorited, reviewed, and alerted me. It's such a happy feeling, knowing that people love my writing.

Atarashii Jinsei

Neither of them had ever been so nervous before. And what was there even to be scared about? This was a happy, momentous occasion-end of an old life, beginning of a new life. But even still, they couldn't quell the furious butterflies, or their pounding hearts.

They could feel all eyes on them as they stood, waiting. He stood at the front, eyes fixed on the door as he waited for her entrance. And when she came in, his heart stopped.

"She looks beautiful," he murmured, watching her shyly enter the room. Despite the white face paint, he could still see her blush. He couldn't stop his smile. With a soft rustling of fabric, she came to stand by him. She peered up at him and looked away quickly as they locked eyes. In unison, they bowed and knelt beside a table that held an onyx sake set. Hatori took three sips of sake, each from a different cup, and then waited as Tohru followed suit. Once she had, they offered it to the other Juunishi. And then it was official. Their new life.

"Oh, look at these cranes!" Tohru cried, eyes filling. "Do you all make these for us?"

"Momiji and Kisa made the most," Shigure said, "Although the few that looked strangled were done by yours truly."

"Thank you all so much!"

One by one, the Sohma family offered forth their oshugi. Finally, Hana and Uo came to the front, holding a beautiful envelope adorned with gold and red strings.

"Tohru, we wanted to get you something for your new house," they said, "but we couldn't find anything that we knew you wouldn't feel guilty over. So this is from the two of us, to the two of you. Please do not feel guilty, or tell us it's too much. What you've done for us these past years of friendship is something we never thought we could have, and you proved to us over and over that we were worth something. And so it's our turn to prove that to you. We love you so much, Tohru."

"Uo, Hana," she said, her eyes spilling over. "I love you too!" she cried, flinging her arms around the two girls. "Please come and see us whenever you want!"

"Although I'd suggest calling first," Ayame said with a wink.

"Don't be such a pervert, Aya," Hatori said mildly. "Please, do feel free, girls."

"Thank you, Hatori," Hana said with a small bow. "You will take care of Tohru, I know it. You have lovely waves."

"I..uhm..tha-thank you?"

"It's a compliment, Hatori," Tohru said with a little giggle.

"Oh, I see. Well then, thank you, Hanajima."

"Shouldn't you two be leaving for your honeymoon by now?" Shigure asked, raising an eyebrow. What are you still doing here?"

"We're spending time with family, Shigure!" Tohru said, smiling.

"Well don't! Go, go! We'll still be here when you get back. It's time for you two to spend time together." Before they could protest, Ayame and Shigure were pushing them outside. "Go. Have fun. Be careful, and don't kill each other!" With a grin, they shut the doors in the couple's face.

"Do you really think we'll kill each other, Hatori?" Tohru asked, looking up at him. He took her face in his hands.

"Tohru," he said gently. "I have no doubts that there will be times when we argue. But despite all of that, we're a unit, you and I together. That will never change. I will never stop loving you, and that is all I ask of you in return."

"Of course, Hatori," she murmured. With a smile, he closed the space between them.

A/N: And that's it! I know it was short, but it was just a little epilogue to tie it all together. I hope you all like it. Review, as always! And I'll be back before you know it. Hatohru is just too cute to let die. Love you all!