It was over, Antonio was safe. With the threat of her brother's death lifted, Emmie was triumphant and nicer than ever, Deidara thought. He moved in with her, unwilling to let their relationship go.
Deidara and Emmie were accosted a day later by Itachi and Kisame.
"Mr. Iwagakure, or should I say Mr. Hisaka, we want to thank you for your cooperation," Itachi began pleasantly. Deidara froze in the process of lifting his coffee mug to his lips.
"Congrats on saving Antonio Einaudi and cleaning out the Democratic party," Kisame continued cheerfully.
"What's going on?" Emmie asked, grabbing Deidara's hand under the table.
"Relax, you're not in trouble," Kisame pulled up a chair. Itachi sat down in another chair, "Allow me to elaborate. Kisame and I are a part of the FBI, the ANBU section. Our goal was to infiltrate major crime syndicates and discover how far they reached in politics. With your videos, we could discover who was involved with this Lithium scam. There was a full investigation by internal affairs and lots of people were fired or questioned. We couldn't take down the Akatsuki or the Triads but we did greatly reduce their influence. We'll get them soon enough, but we couldn't do it without you two."
Deidara and Emmie sat there trying to wrap their heads around what Itachi said. Itachi rose and spoke once more. "Mr. Hisaka, we'll keep an eye on you, try to stay out of trouble. Here's you second chance. Dr. Einaudi, keep him in line. Good luck," Itachi nodded graciously and like the last time, the 2 men swept away.
Deidara scanned the paper Itachi gave him and smiled widely. "What is it?" Emmie asked trying to peer at the paper.
"It's my record, it's been expunged! I'm clean!"
Emmie kissed him and Deidara felt warmth blossom in him like opened champagne. He was finally free, now it was time to put his final plan in action.
Working like mad for a month, Deidara was ready to show his new exhibit. Excitement and jitters built, giving Emmie a note advising her to dress up, he set up his exhibit.
On the lawn of the Modern Art Museum, he and his assistants set up for his work. People started arriving and mingling. Once he saw Emmie, his breath caught. She looked heartstoppingly gorgeous. Deidara felt dizzy just looking at her. Emmie wore a short rose gold dress covered in sequins with a plunging neckline. Her black glossy hair was swept up in an elegant updo. Emmie had on high black heels with red soles that showed off her toned, beautiful legs. The setting sun set off her sequins making her glow with light. She gave him a little smile and a wave.
Deidara grabbed the mic and spoke, "Thank you all for coming to my new exhibition. It's been a while but today, this exhibit will be a performance." Excited whispering swept through the crowd. It has been 6 years since the last time he had a performance. "This exhibit is to continue the story from my previous exhibit. From darkness and depression, I bring light and happiness. I want to thank the woman who made it possible. My muse, Emiliana Einaudi, please come here." Deidara held out his hand to her. Nodding his head to cue his assistant, music started.
"What's going on?" Emmie smiled at him, puzzled. Deidara pressed a button set off the volatile paints. Emmie jumped into him and watched amazed as the paints rose and fell with the music forming fantastical shapes and changed colors in the air. "Oh my God, it's beautiful," she breathed.
Deidara kissed her burgundy lips quickly, "Not as beautiful as you though. Princess, I've been thinking, I don't want to ever let you go. I can't live without you. Baby, I love you, I adore you and-" Here, he went down on one knee and grabbed her manicured right hand. It was now or never, his heart was beating so fast but he couldn't stop now. "Will you marry me?"
For 10 forevers, Emmie stared at him shocked while the paints and photographers exploded in the background. "Yes, yes, I never thought you'd ask. Yes, you asshole, I will!" She laughed jubilantly. Deidara slipped the ring he kept on him for months onto her finger. He picked her up and spun her and they laughed under the colorful sky with the setting sun as their witness.