Wow, I can't believe how far this simple little story has gone... I'll have you guys know, "Behind Those Teal Eyes" started out as a couple of lines in the back of one of my notebooks that I never thought would go anywhere. I certainly never expected it to explode into the huge amount of stories that it is! Eight stories, 170 combined pages on Microsoft Word, and a combined amount of over 73,000 words. I'm so amazed! And as much as I hate to do it, it's time to put this series to rest. It's been over a year and a half since this saga began, and now it's over... I am so blessed to have had so many incredible reviewers and readers.

I must say, the votes were pretty interesting to watch. The final tally is this...

Melting Ice 1

Obverse Tigers 3

Sky of Night 5

Dusk in Heaven 1

Lead Me from Dawn to the Azure Skies 3

So "Sky of Night" it is. Without futher ado, I present to you the Epilogue of "Outbreak," the final story in the Sky of Night Saga.

Epilogue

Sora closed his eyes, enjoying the feeling of the cool wind flowing across his skin. The sun was beating down on his skin, warm and inviting. He breathed deep, joy flooding through him as he opened his eyes to look out from his perch on the roof of their family home.

Things had never been better; he felt as though life couldn't improve anymore. Things had settled down, and they had been able to get back to their lives as though nothing had happened. Masaki was growing fast, already tall for her age of only 3. These past years with her had been nothing short of a miracle, and Sora was so glad that she was with them.

There was a touch at his waist, and then a strong and familiar arm wrapped around his middle. A smile lit up Sora's face and he turned to meet the identical teal eyes of his older twin. Yoru's face was glimmering with sweat; he had been sparring earlier.

"Hey Sora." Yoru murmured, his voice deep. These past three years had changed them a little, and even though they were both fully grown and had been for some time, Yoru's voice had deepened a little with their age. At nearly 23 years old, both twins were powerful and sturdy men, Yoru with a voice that was now deeper than both of their parents.

"What are you doing up here?" Yoru asked softly, looping his muscular arm around his twin's waist and pressing himself against his back, resting his chin on the younger's shoulder.

Sora rested his cheek against Yoru's, smiling as he laid his arms atop his twin's. "Just thinking, and enjoying the breeze."

Yoru closed his eyes slightly at the cool wind wafted over them, a smile crossing his lips. "Does feel good."

They stood in silence for a few more moments, and then Yoru turned his head, pressing a few kisses along Sora's throat. At the touch Sora tilted his head a little, purring softly in his throat and closing his eyes in pleasure.

Yoru's breath was warm and inviting against Sora's ear, his deep voice husky. "Wouldn't you rather be with me?"

Sora grinned, turning his head to kiss Yoru's lips. "Of course, dear one. But you have to remember, we have a curious little sister who knows how to open doors and seems to have no regard for personal space."

"Yes, we do." Yoru grumped slightly, plopping his chin back on his brother's shoulder.

Sora chuckled faintly, running his fingers through Yoru's hair gently; lovingly. "Horny bastard."

Yoru grinned, brushing his nose across Sora's cheek. "You love me anyway."

"Sometimes I wonder why." Sora returned playfully.

"Yoru-nii! Sora-nii!"

Both looked up at the familiar yell, smiles coming to both of their faces as Yoru allowed his arms to fall away from Sora's waist. Sora moved a little faster than his brother, leaping off the edge of the roof and falling to the ground, darting forward to scoop up Masaki as he did.

The little girl gave a delighted shriek, a smile across her face as she wrapped her arms around Sora's neck. "Sora-nii!"

Somehow she always knew them apart.

Sora tickled her playfully, laughing with her as she closed her warm chocolate eyes in happiness. Her downy light orange hair flowed over her shoulders, shifting across Sora's skin as he threw her over a shoulder and spun around.

Masaki screamed happily, fading off into excited giggles as her small hands wrapped in the back of Sora's shihakshou. "Sora-nii! Sora-nii!"

Yoru hit his brother in the midsection, lifting them both off the ground and earning a happy shout from Masaki and a shriek of surprise from Sora. Yoru overbalanced, and they all went toppling to the ground, Yoru letting out a grunt as Sora landed on his stomach.

Masaki scrambled across Sora's chest, shifting to Yoru, who had his eyes closed. "Yoru-nii, are you okay?"

He didn't respond to her, and she frowned, patting his cheek with a small hand. "Yoru-nii?"

Yoru grinned, opening his eyes and wrapping an arm around her waist, grabbing her. "Boo!"

Masaki shrieked, and then laughed happily, throwing her arms around Yoru's neck and nuzzling her face against his. "You scared me!"

The elder blew a raspberry against her cheek, at which she made a face and pushed him away. "Yucky!"

Sora laughed, rolling off of his brother to lay beside him. Masaki instantly threw herself onto her other sibling, making him let out an 'oof' sound as she landed on his chest. "I love you Sora-nii!"

The younger twin laughed. "I love you too, Masaki-chan."

"Can we go find Papa and Daddy?" Masaki asked, tilting her little head.

Sora nodded. "If you want. Are they hiding?"

She shrugged. "I went by their room to see them, but I couldn't get in. And I heard some loud noises! That's why I came to get you!"

Yoru snorted, quickly covering his mouth to keep the laughs in. Sora only barely restrained himself, grinning instead. "Let's leave them alone for a while, Masaki-chan. Come on, let's play some tag, would you like that?"

The little girl grinned, clapping her hands together. "Yay!" She quickly slapped a hand against Sora's chest, jumping up an instant later. "You're it, Sora-nii!"

"I'm gonna get you!"

Masaki's happy giggles were his only response.