Yo minna! I cannot believe this is the final chapter of this fic. -wipes away tear- I just want to thank you all for sticking with me through it all. Thank you to everyone who reviewed, favorited and alerted. Seeing those e-mails really pumped me up, and it was because of your encouragement and praise that I was able to write this fic, the longest fic I have written. I present to you the last chapter of Call It Fate!

Rui smiled as he watched Tsukushi sleep. He couldn't believe that in a few short hours, she'd finally be his. He'd finally get to watch her walk down the aisle; finally he'd be hers. Tsukushi turned over so that she was facing his chest and when he chuckled, she snuggled closer into him. As cute as she was when she was like this, they had to start getting ready. Tsukushi was going to go over to Manda's because she had stashed the dress there, insisting that he not see it till she was walking down the aisle. He had been a bit disappointed but had conceded; after all when it came to things like that, he really couldn't (wouldn't) argue with her. He was going to Tsukasa's, mainly because he wanted to make sure that his best friend (who had a tendency of sleeping in at the most inopportune times) was awake.

"Tsukushi… it's time to wake up."

She stirred but didn't open her eyes, obviously still tired from the night before. Rui blushed at his thought; that had been quite an experience… He shook his head attempting to get his mind out of the gutter. He looked at the clock; it was already nine. Rui moved from Tsukushi's side, instead moving over her, so that he could whisper in her ear.

"Time to wake up… Mrs. Hanazawa."

Sure enough Tsukushi's eyes opened wide, her sleep filled mind no doubt wondering if she had missed the ceremony or something. Her eyes focused and then the realization that today was the day, her face became exultant. She sat up and leaned against him; she was so warm…

"That's not for a few more hours Mr. Hanazawa."

She kissed him softly then got up, never taking her eyes off of him. That's when he noticed the playful smile on her face.

"I'm going to take a shower; care to join me?"

Rui blushed slightly, but got up out of the bed and followed her into the bathroom.

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Manda stared impatiently at her watch. Where the hell was Tsukushi? She sat down on the edge of Tsukasa's bed. She had come over to Tsukasa's house because she had thought that maybe Tsukushi had gotten a ride with Rui and was held up over here. Unfortunately she was wrong. Manda reached into her pocket and pulled out her phone, getting increasingly impatient.

Catch a ride with Rui; I'm over at Tsukasa's and I'll take you over to my house.

Manda closed her phone, not quite sure why she was so irritated. She should be happy for her friend. No, she was happy. But ever since her revelation the night before she had been on edge, mostly because she didn't know how to break the news to Tsukasa. Would he be happy that she was carrying their child? Would he be mad? She closed her eyes. She was driving herself insane by worrying over it. He wouldn't be mad. He'd probably be shocked, but then what man wouldn't be?

Manda jumped slightly when the bathroom door opened, revealing a freshly showered Tsukasa, with only a towel wrapped around his waist. Manda looked down, blushing as her thoughts flew to the other night.

"Rui and Makino still not here yet chibi?"

Manda stuck her tongue out at the nickname then shook her head. She looked back down at her hands, trying to decide whether or not she was making a mistake in telling him at that moment. He looked so happy… Manda felt her resolve flutter slightly. No! If she didn't tell him now, chances were, she wouldn't tell him until it became obvious. She looked back to see Tsukasa pulling on a white button down shirt, already in his pressed pants. She got up, her heart beating feverishly and went to him. When he didn't notice that she was behind him, she wrapped her arms around him.

He turned around, a smile on his face and hugged her close to him.

"Ano… Tsukasa… I have to tell you something… It's really important… but I don't know how to say it…"

Tsukasa softened his hold on her, so that he could look her in the eyes. Manda just blushed harder. Slowly she pulled out of his arms and then took a few steps back, still trying to harden her resolve.

"You see… last night… I-I noticed that I was behind on my… my p-p-eriod… and I freaked out and ran to the convenience store and picked up… p-picked up… a p-pregnancy t-test…"

God she was so nervous! She could hardly string the words together. She was tempted to sneak a peek at Tsukasa, just to gauge his reaction, but decided against it. She was afraid of what those eyes might hold.

"Anyway… umm… I-I-I'm…. pregn-"

Before she could finish the word, she was swept off her feet and being hugged insanely tight.

"Manda! We're going to be parents! For a moment at the beginning I thought you were going to break up with me but – Oh! We're going to have a child!"

Manda felt tears of joy run down her cheeks as she held him tighter. How could she have ever thought that he'd be mad?

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Tsukushi sat back in Rui's car, never taking her eyes off of him. In a few hours, they'd belong to each other forever. She smiled ecstatically when they pulled up to Tsukasa's mansion, confused when Rui motioned for her not to get out. He got out and then walked over to her side of the car and pulled open the door for her, offering her his hand.

Tsukushi giggled slightly, feeling buoyant and took his hand, intertwining his fingers with her own. He closed the door and then hand in hand they made their way up to the usually foreboding steps. Tsukushi opened the door, when two figures fell out, catching both her and Rui by surprise. Tsukushi felt the wind knocked out of her as someone fell on top of her. Her eyes widened as she saw who it was.

"Well this brings back some memories, doesn't it Makino?"

Tsukasa laughed, but it was short lived when Tsukushi pushed him off of her, remembering that time in her apartment all too clearly. Tsukasa landed with a soft 'oof' and Tsukushi turned to see Manda laughing at Rui, who had possibly the most shocked expression that either girl had ever seen before.

Tsukushi watched as Manda got up off of him and walked over to her. Then she was encased in a bone breaking hug.

"Tsukushi! Omigosh! I'm so happy. Finally you're getting married… and I'm pregnant!"

Tsukushi felt her eyes widen in surprise then she returned her friend's hug, feeling nothing but joy for her friend.

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"Don't squirm! We're almost finished!"

Manda made a few last adjustments then stood back to marvel at the masterpiece that was Tsukushi. The dress fit her perfectly, clinging in all the right places and then flowing down in a way that made the dress resemble an inverted calla lily. Tsukushi felt her eyes widened, as all of her nervousness went away. Her gaze was transfixed on the girl in the mirror.

She looked tall and graceful, in her white dress. The dress was long, reaching to the floor. It had beading down the sides of the bodice that went down diagonally then went up in a 'v' shape at the bottom of the bodice. It was strapless and relatively simple, but Tsukushi liked it. Her hair was up in an elegant bun with her bangs framing her face.

"Manda... Omigosh..."

The short girl appeared from behind her, looking nothing short of amazing in her pale blue gown with her curls flowing out around her.

"Go on, tell me I'm amazing; especially since Edra bailed on you today."

Tsukushi couldn't help but frown at that. A bit after she and Rui had gotten out of the shower, she had gotten a call from her wedding planner who sounded distraught. She had told Tsukushi that something came up, and she couldn't make it to the ceremony. After that she had hung up without further explanation. Hopefully the usually intense girl was alright... Something occurred to Tsukushi.

"You don't think Akira did something to her... Do you?"

Manda seemed to contemplate it, then shrug it off.

"If he did then it's something for him to deal with. I could understand if it involved Yuki or Saranghae but... Edra is really just someone you hired. You shouldn't have to worry about her on your big day!"

Tsukushi winced at the harshness of Manda's words but had to see the truth in her words. She shouldn't be worrying. After all she was marrying the person she loved the most in the entire universe. Just at the thought of her love waiting out there for her, Tsukushi felt a smile come up on her face and her expression lightened considerably. She was getting married to Rui ! With that thought all other train of thought flew out the window.

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Rui was nervous as hell- and it was all thanks to Tsukasa and his lack of a brain.

"So today's the big day! My best friend is finally getting married."

Rui just nodded, too lost in his musings of the ceremony. He had gotten ready in about ten minutes and he still had about 5 hours to wait.

"Come on show some enthusiasm! It's like talking to man on death row!"

Rui scowled at him, but it didn't last more than a few seconds. He was too filled with joy for Tsukasa to put a damper on his mood.

"I'm just a little nervous."

"I don't know why you're nervous; it's not like Makino is going to be kidnapped in the five hours that are left till the ceremony!"

Rui scowled; it was in fact possible that Tsukushi could be kidnapped- especially with what had happened the night before. Rui looked at his watch, tucked underneath the sleeve of his custom white tuxedo, and breathed out in relief. There were only ten minutes until the actual ceremony was supposed to start. Rui got up off the seat, and walked towards the door, wanting to peek at the guests.

He had invited his family- with the condition that they were not to cause trouble. Rui quietly opened the double doors to see that everything was perfect outside; both he and Tsukushi had wanted an outdoor wedding. Everything was gorgeous. The chairs were soft and white, with a periwinkle blue cloth draped over the middle section of the seats. On the side of the aisle seats, light blue bows with flowers fixed onto them were tied on. The alter at the very end of the aisle was under a white gazebo, with it's fair share of flowers and fabric affixed to the columns holding the roof up.

Rui tore his gaze away from the beautiful decorations and looked to the guests. Tsukushi's side was filled, with an extra row of chairs at the end. Everyone was dressed elegantly and looked absolutely happy. Rui had to smile; he was glad that Tsukushi had come from a family who cared so much about her. Slowly, he tore his gaze away from Tsukushi's family to glance over at his side. He didn't react when he saw it was almost empty.

His grandmother sat at the very front, looking dignified if angry, with her heavily embroidered silver and white kimono; no one sat next to her. In the row behind her sat Akira (who looked slightly dazed), Sojirou. Next to them sat Shigeru (a fixed engagement gone horribly wrong- not that he'd objected much) and a few of his cousins, who were probably only here for face value; he doubted that word hadn't gotten out about him not inheriting the company. They probably were just here to try and get on the old hag's good side.

Rui sighed and closed the door, slightly crestfallen. He shrugged; what had he been expecting? His father? His father wouldn't come if the Earth's existence depended on it. His mother? Rui snorted somewhat derisively at the thought. His mother was currently on an extended shopping excursion in France. Rui sighed again, trying desperately to regain the joy that had filled him so completely before he had made the mistake of looking out the door. Sure he didn't like the way that his parent's went about things, but in the end... Rui sighed again as he heard the fanfare start.

Then chaos erupted and Rui found it easier to shove his angst into the back of his mind and get caught up in the moment. Akira's sisters moved to the very front of the procession, visions of white and pale pink lace; they were the flower girls. Next came Manda, in an elegant light blue gown, followed closely by some of Tsukushi's friends, including Saranghae, who looked a perturbed as Akira. Rui shrugged to himself. Knowing Akira he had probably been escorted off the premises for getting drunk and causing a riot among the strippers the night before- it wouldn't have been the first time.

"Rui! What the hell are you doing in here? You're supposed to be at the end of the aisle with Tsukasa!"

Rui snapped out of his reverie to look down at Manda, who was sending him a glare filled with so much venom that it could've killed a python. Rui nodded to her, and then made his way out the door, reveling in the reality that it was the beginning of the end of an era; the next time he walked through those double doors, it would be with Tsukushi as his wife. And another era would start.

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(Okay so the next bit is a bit confusing. It is told from both Rui and Tsukushi's point of view. Tsukushi's part will be in Italics while Rui's POV is in regular font.)

Her heart was thundering in her chest, banging against her rib cage in an attempt to escape. Her palms were sweaty, and she was afraid that the bouquet of white lilies was going to slip out of her grip. Yuuki smiled at her then motioned her to follow after she passed through the doors. Tsukushi smiled, filled to the brink with joy. She looked at her dad, who looked like he was going to cry any moment. She smiled exultantly, wanting to record every moment of this in her mind. Her heartbeat sped up even more as the wedding march came on; with a deep breath she stepped out into the light of the sunny day.

Rui felt as though the air had been stolen from him the moment that Tsukushi walked out into the open daylight. She looked absolutely radiant; her cheeks were flushed, which served to make her even more beautiful. His own blushing bride. She was wearing the most amazing dress- it was perfect. She was perfect. Rui smiled so wide he thought his facewould split in two. Finally Tsukushi and her father reached them, and in one of the oldest symbols he had ever seen, Tsukushi's dad placed her hand in his.

"Take care of my daughter, Rui."

"I will."

Tsukushi looked at Rui, feeling a sense of peace come over her. He looked amazing; his white tux wasn't all that different from what he usually wore but then again she thought he always looked like an angel- her angel. He turned to her, never taking his eyes off of hers. The minister was about to start, but with a signal from Rui he paused. Rui reached into his pocket with his free hand and pulled out a red handkerchief. He wrapped it over his hand, then pulled it off revealing a vibrant red rose. Everyone gasped, including her; she would have to get Rui to show her that one. He smiled up at her, then winked as he put the rose in the middle of the white flowers of her bouquet. He took her hand in his again and then turned to the minister who began.

"Dearly beloved, today we gather here to witness the union of these two young people..."

Rui let his mind wander a bit, staring at Tsukushi, marveling at the fact that she was going to be his; she smiled at him, looking as though she was thinking the same thing. There was only her and him in that moment, a moment where there was absolute silence before the taking of the vows began. When the crossing of the final threshold.

"... Hanazawa Rui do you take Makino Tsukushi as your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part?"

Rui locked eyes with Tsukushi, and felt as though he was falling into her very soul...

"I do."

"... And do you Makino Tsukushi take Hanazawa Rui as your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do you part?"

Tsukushi felt the tears gather in her eyes. Finally after so much strife and so many trials that they had gone through together, they were finally going to belong to each other. Finally.

"I do."

"Please exchange rings."

Tsukushi was going to slip on Rui's ring first, but quicker than she could have anticipated, he slipped the ring onto her finger; his hand was warm on hers. He lifted her hand to his lips and kissed it, never taking his eyes off of her.

Rui pulled his lips away, still not breaking his gaze. Tsukushi took his hand and slipped on the ring, her hand smooth and cool on his own feverish one. She looked up at him, a shy blush lingering on her face.

".. By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife; you may now kiss the bride."

Rui leaned forward and pressed his lips to Tsukushi's, letting the passion flow out of him freely and go into that single kiss. His arms found their way around her waist just as Tsukushi's went up around his neck, hands tangling in his hair. As his lips moved with hers, he felt at peace with everything.

His lips were soft yet passionate against hers. Her hands tangled in his fiery locks, inadvertently pressing him closer to her. His arms held her closer to him, and at that moment it was as though they were both one; one person, one soul, one love.

Rui pulled away slowly, needing air. Then he heard the tittering of the crowd and felt a blush come over his cheeks. Just how long had they been kissing?

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"To the newlyweds; Mr. And Mrs. Hanazawa!"

Manda watched as Tsukushi and Rui stepped into the middle of the crowd, ready for their first dance as a married couple. She wiped at her eyes, remembering how utterly beautiful the ceremony had been. She could only hope that hers and Tsukasa's wedding would be like that. Manda turned around to see Tsukasa talking with Sojirou, a wide smile on his face. Manda sighed; he probably had already told everyone and their mother's that she was pregnant. He was so excited about being a father. She looked around the room, catching a glimpse of a certain spy-girl exiting the room.

Slightly worried Manda followed Saranghae out the door, almost losing sight of her as she walked into a small garden.
"What's wrong Saranghae?"

The brunette sat on a bench, looking down at the ground, looking even more perturbed than she had earlier. Maybe something had happened. Saranghae looked up at her, eyes darkened because she was under a tree. Something was off about them... But Manda couldn't put her finger on it.

"Akira kissed me and I don't know what to do!"

Manda felt her brows lift and, curious she sat down.

"When did it happen?"

"Last night; he did it to get Edra off his back."

Manda felt a fury consume her; she got up, wanting nothing more than to mangle the playboy. Nobody messed with her friend like that. Manda turned to face Saranghae, caught up in the moment.

"Don't worry! I'll take care of that idiot! You won't have to worry, Sarang..."

Her eyes widened as she looked into Saranghae's eyes; Saranghae didn't have green eyes. She backed away as a realization hit her- Sarina did though. But why lure her out here...? As the truth dawned on her Manda tried to run, only to be ambushed by people in camo suits. One grabbed her and injected something into her arm; it made the world blur. Weakly she struggled as she was carried, fighting to keep conscious. It wasn't until she was being loaded into a van that finally the world went black.

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Yes my lovelies, even at the very end there has to be a cliffie. However there will be an Epilogue posted in the next couple of days, in which I will post the link and title to the sequel. So it is not till the next chappie that I will write down those two fateful words and switch the status to 'Complete' Review?