A/N: Here you go, the closure. :) I really enjoyed writing this, even though it took me quite some time. I hope you enjoyed reading this as well. :)

Light in the Dark

Chapter 10

Masame sat down next to her bed where Michino was still fast asleep. She was soon joined by Ren, Ai, Hone-Onna, Wanyuudou and Kikuri.

Ai approached her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Ai-chan… What's going to happen now?" Masame asked, putting her hand on top of the other pale one.

"The contract has been fulfilled." Was all she said.

Masame pulled at her collar with her free hand as she glanced at the hell symbol now imprinted on her. She sighed and let it go before looking at the group. "Will I ever see you guys again?"

"Well I don't know about them, but I will try to visit as much as I can. Please, keep the house. I left you my money in the safe in my room. It's not like I'm going to need it anyway." Ren said, walking over to his koibito.

"Thank you, Ren." She stood up and embraced him lovingly. He hugged her back tightly, as if never wanting to let go.

Suddenly, they heard a small groan from Michino, who was finally starting to wake up.

Masame sadly pulled away from her boyfriend's arms and rushed to the bed. "Nee-san, can you hear me?"

"M-Masame?" Michino stirred as she sat up slowly, rubbing her eyes. "Wh-What happened?" She asked before looking at Ren. "Oh right, I almost got hit by a car, but you saved me… Thank you so much, Ren-kun." She smiled gratefully. He merely nodded and smiled back before she noticed everyone else in the room. "What's everyone doing here?" She asked before noticing the new mark on Masame's collarbone. "Masa-chan… You didn't…"

Masame only nodded. "I'm sorry nee-san. But she has done way too much. I'm just glad that she's finally gone." She smiled weakly.

"But that means you…"

"I know. But it's okay. As long as I've finally stopped her." She shrugged before Michino embraced her tightly. "Nee-san, relax. I'm not going to hell until after I die naturally." She giggled. For some reason, it didn't seem to bother her all that much.

Masame then stood up and turned to face the group. She then walked over to them and they shared their first and last group hug. She pulled away with a tear in her eye. She then walked over to Ai and took her hands. "If I never get to see you again, I just want to let you know now, you are amazing, and I will never regret meeting you."

Ai smiled. "I would like to thank you, Yamaoka Masame. You have taught me how to smile again. You have also taught me what friendship is." She said, looking to her helpers with that same smile still on her lips.

Before she knew it, Masame's arms were wrapped tightly around her small body. Ai, although quite shocked, found herself returning the action. Awkwardly, at first, but later on, she had tightly wrapped her arms around her friend. Finally, they pulled apart.

"Thank you… all of you." Masame said, looking at each of them.

Ren stepped in front of her again, stealing another sweet embrace. "I love you, Masame." He said sincerely. "Aishiteru." He repeated.

Her arms wound themselves around him. "I love you too, Ren. I love you so much…" She answered.

He pulled away a little and grabbed both sides of her face, before bringing it closer and connecting their lips for the first time. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed back passionately.

Hone-Onna, Wanyuudou, and Michino smiled at the couple while Kikuri stuck her tongue out in disgust. Ai leaned back on the dresser and just looked at the two, with the slightest hint of a smile gracing her face as well.

Finally, the lovers broke apart and shared one more embrace before Ren walked over to the rest of his "family". They bid the two girls farewell before they disappeared in a quick flash.

Masame walked over to Michino and embraced her. Finally, there was peace in their life once more.

~The end...?~

A/N: The story can actually end here, but if you want more, wait for the epilogue. ;)