AN: Well guys it is with bittersweet sadness that I say goodbye to Zero/Rei for now. I felt it was time for their story to come to an end even though I could forever about this couple. I just wanted a chance to end it properly without other commitments getting in the way leading me to leave this unfinished. This one's for ObsidianSunlight for her super sweet review.

During the time gap Zero and Rei have been adjusting to life on the road and vampire hunting whilst discreetly keeping in contact with Yuki and Master Cross.

This chapter I'm listening to The Chainsmokers – Roses.

AN (9/2016) On this story's one year anniversary I've just finished editing this. Haha until next time beautiful people.

Get Drunk On The Good Life I'll Take You To Paradise.

4 years later.

Rei smiled as she stretched her hand out and admired the way the delicate silver band wrapped around her finger. The deep purple amethyst in the centre reminded her of his eyes. She blushed. Was it possible to be too happy? Rei couldn't believe how much that ring felt so right on her finger and how wrong Kaname's had felt. She couldn't stop looking at it. She'd never thought she'd ever find someone that she could build a life with. As she lay in Zero's arms his bare chest pressed against her back feeling his steady heartbeat she knew this is what it meant to be truly happy. From the outside what they had may not look so great. Constantly on the move, living their lives in the shadows, they would never have a 'normal' life but then neither Zero or Rei had ever really had 'normal'. This was their 'normal.' She knew Zero still felt guilty about not being able to give her the things he thought he should. But Rei didn't want those things. Zero had given her the one thing that was most special to her in the entire world – himself.

Zero stirred behind her and kissed her shoulder blade gently. She felt a pleasurable shiver run up her spine.

"Why are you awake?" He asked his voice husky with sleep.

Rei smiled shyly.

"I'm too excited." She said gripping his hand in hers.

She felt their silver bands catch against one another's and thrilled at the feeling.

Zero chuckled.

"Why? We already got married."

Rei sighed and turned to face him.

"Yes but this is the first time we're actually meeting people as you know…husband and wife."

Zero rolled his eyes but she didn't fail to notice the way his cheeks flushed boyishly.

"It's only Yuki and Master Cross."

"And Kaname…and my mum and dad." Rei added her stomach beginning to churn nervously.

"Well they already know so relax. If you cared about what they thought you wouldn't be with me."

Rei pressed her face to his chest.

"I know. But I'm still nervous."

Zero tensed slightly beneath her and she pulled back to look at his face. He looked calm but she could tell he was thinking deeply. They'd been together long enough for her to tell something was wrong.

"What's wrong?" She asked her fingers tenderly caressing his tattoo in a now familiar gesture.

Zero rolled onto his back his eyes flickering closed. His body relaxed slightly at her touch.

"It's nothing." He said dismissively.

Rei groaned.

"Don't shut me out. You're my husband, have you already forgotten those vows we took last week? Whatever it is – tell me." She said softly as she crawled on top of him to see his face clearly.

Zero's eyes flickered open and he cradled her warm hands to his face. Oh how he loved those fingers and her concerned hazel eyes. Her warm skin pressed against his perfectly in the darkness. He loved all of her more than it was possible to love anyone but was it enough?

"Maybe-Do you ever think about…what would have happened if-"

Rei shook her head and placed her finger over his lips. She had the feeling he'd wanted to ask that question for a long time.

"Don't say it. Don't even think it. Have you any idea how crazy you sound right now? I bound myself to you heart, body and soul. You've given me everything. Happiness, love and a home."

Zero swallowed and cast his eyes away shyly.

Rei smiled.

"This isn't exactly a home." He said as he looked around the room.

They were currently renting a small flat that was badly in need of redecorating but they would be on the move soon again. She didn't care.

"Zero, anywhere you are is my home." She said as she leant down to capture his lips before he could retort.

She pulled back when she felt his hands gently run through her curls that were short and unruly once more.

"Forever." He mumbled against her throat.

"Forever." She whispered back.

He pulled her in for a kiss and they let their bodies join beneath the sheets. They had all the time in the world just to worship one another. No one could tear them apart. Not now. Not ever.

The next morning Rei begrudgingly rolled off of a very naked and a very beautiful Zero.

She dressed and popped a blade in her boot.

Zero raised his eyebrows.

"We're not working this weekend you know." He said smiling.

"You never know." She replied shrugging.

She always had Zero's back. She'd refused to let him hunt alone. They were together now. He'd fought for her so now she was going to fight alongside him forever. As strange a set up as it was they made it work. Being married to Zero and working with him was the most exciting adventure Rei had ever dared to dream about. Zero was the greatest adventure she'd ever dared to dream about and she couldn't wait for them to continue on their journey as husband and wife.

They boarded the train and as they sat holding hands Zero watched their silver bands glisten as the sunlight streamed through the window. He gripped her hand tighter. He would never let her go again. He never had to.

"So um-you know how I said I wrote to Yuki to say we wanted to visit because we felt bad about not having any wedding guests except Yagari as a witness?"

Zero nodded his fingers tensing around hers. He had a very bad feeling about this.

"Well that was only half true. The truth is Yuki is sort of celebrating her own thing tonight."

Zero gazed at her steadily and Rei bit her lip nervously.

"She didn't know how to tell you…she and Kaname are… getting engaged."

Zero froze. She'd chosen a public place on their way to Yuki's so he couldn't get too crazy or back out of going. So much for husbands and wives not keeping any secrets.

"Rei give me the knife in your boot."

Rei's eyes widened as she watched the woman across from her hide behind her paper.

"What? Why?" She whispered.

"So I can kill Kananme."

Rei squeezed his hands.

"Are you crazy?! Look I know you don't like him and I know this situation is really messed up but Yuki loves him and he loves her and that's all that matters. She'll be crushed if she doesn't have your blessing. I mean Yuki always supported us even after I really screwed things up." She said gently.

"You didn't screw anything up! He did! I mean how are they even going to make this work?" He replied sceptically.

Rei crossed her arms defiantly.

"Are we seriously having this conversation? All of that is in the past. We're together now. That's their business and we made this work so…" She added with a blush on her cheeks.

Zero sighed. He hated how right she was all the time.

"Fine."

Rei flung her arms around him and littered his face in kisses causing the woman across from them to slink away horrified.

"But just to be sure you still have that knife right?" He asked embracing her and inhaling her apple scented curls.

Rei wanted to scold him but she laughed as she clutched him tighter. Zero cradled her in his arms long after he felt her drifting off to sleep. This was happiness. This was forever. He hadn't known at the time when she'd come tumbling into his life like a pinwheel just how important she would become to him. He didn't believe in destiny or any of that stuff but he believed that Rei had come into his life when he'd been on the brink. She'd saved his life and he guessed in an odd way he'd saved hers too. Rei pulled Zero closer as she slept. This was the only the beginning of their forever.

AN: Thankyou so much to everyone that has taken this journey with me. It's only my first completed fic and I look forward to taking more journeys with you all in the future.