*sob * this is the last chapter of this fic. This chapter is definitely a tearjerker. I don't know how I'm going to write it without crying myself. Anyways, before I start, I want to thank all my reviewers by name:

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Now, to get this disclaimer over with. *pushes disclaimer to front of the room *

Disclaimer-* sighs * Wishful Thinker does not own anything related to gundam wing (characters, gundam, exc.) *turns to back around * Am I done?

Yes, that was very good, you may have your cookie now. * Pats disclaimer on the head*

Disclaimer-* scowls * I will escape

Sure, sure. Now, to get one more thing cleared up before I write this last chapter, there will be NO sequel. All right, for the last time…

One Fateful Night

It was August 8th. Exactly one year from that one fateful night. The sun shone brilliantly down on a car as it turned around a corner and stopped infront of a low grass covered hill.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Heero asked seriously. Duo nodded, his eyes burning with determination. "Okay, I'll wait for you here then". Duo slowly opened the car door and stood up slowly. A warm wind blew by rustling the lush grass and making Duo shiver involuntary. Knowing that it wouldn't be any easier to wait, he started slowly up the hill. Duo had been released from rehab 2 months ago but he still wasn't sure about his balance. He had to go back twice a week for therapy but eventually, that would stop too.

"I can make it" Duo muttered to himself, trudging up the hill, stopping once in awhile to steady himself. His braces clanked together slightly. Duo scowled and kept going. 10 minutes later, he had reached the top of the hill and found what he had been looking for, Quatre's grave.

Duo stood stock still for a moment, basking in the sunlight and peacefulness. Almost fearing to draw a breath, he began walking forward. Step by step, he approached the grave. It almost had a calm feeling around it, not unlike the feeling Quatre had brought to every place that he went. As Duo stepped beside the grave, the wind came whistling by again. Duo glanced around at the scenery. It was the type of place anyone could feel comfortable in. 30 meters left to the grave was an oak tree, from the looks of it, an old one. To the right, it was a grassy field with daisies and wild pansies growing in it. The sky was a bright blue with not a cloud in it. Duo knew what he had to do.

Very slowly, he bent down and laid 2 single white feathers near the grave stone. Duo looked curiously at the stone. The message was written in Quatre's native tongue. Sighing, Duo stood up again. He knew what he had to do now.

"Goodbye Quatre and thank you" Duo said to the wind. Casting one final glance at the grave he began the long walk back down the hill. But, just as he was beginning to descend, something stopped him. Duo turned around and smiled. Quatre was there, standing on his grave, with Rose right beside him. They were grinning and waving furiously. Duo had to stifle a laugh as Rose slyly slid behind Quatre and tapped him on his opposite shoulder. When Quatre turned around to see who was behind him, Rose had already moved back to her original place.

"I'll always be there for you Duo". Quatre and Rose seemed to fade away and Duo started to walk again. Duo couldn't help thinking as he walked back down about something Lindsey had said to him.

*flashback *

"The stronger people over come all the challenges that life throws at them. That's what makes them strong. The weaker ones give up and once they do, they'll be too scared to face another one in fear that it might be too hard" Lindsey explained knowingly, looking Duo straight in the eye. "You are a strong person like me. Never, ever give up hope".

*end flashback *

"You were right Lindsey. I am stronger now and I intend to get even stronger" Duo thought happily as he spotted the car. As he completed his trek down, he stepped into a new life, with new friends, and a new outlook on life. An outlook that comes from experience only. "I'll never give up hope again" Duo decided as he got back into the car. Heero looked at him quizzically.

"There's something different about you" he commented. Duo decided to have a little fun.

"I've been trying something new with my hair, you like it?" Duo said innocently, fluffing his short brown braid. Duo grinned as he saw a hint of blush creep into Heero's cheeks.

"Is there anywhere else you want to go?" Heero muttered. Duo shook his head.

"I want to go home".

The end

Awwww, that was a sweet ending. It wasn't as sad as I thought it would be. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I know it's short but it's how I wanted to end it and I've been planning this from the very first chapter. Once again, I would like to thank everyone that had read this and all my reviewers too. This story couldn't have happened with out you. I wish everyone good luck in their future stories.

Oh, some of you maybe wondering where my lovely muse Maoz is…. He's currently at the unemployment office, looking for a new job and I have all his money. So, if anyone knows where I can find a good muse……..*hint hint * it would be appreciated.

Wishful Thinker