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A/N: …..well, this is it, folks. The last chapter. The epilogue. The grand finale. No more chappies here. No more reviews for me… no more Paris bashing… (unless I get inspired. Heh.) I'd like to thank all my reviewers, and I won't mention 'em here, because 1) there're too many! ^_^ yet not enough, you selfish bastards, find it too hard to click over the review icon and click a few keys on your keyboards, eh? –x 2) I'll forget ^^()
So here it is, the epilogue. Enjoy.
Oh, and if any of you have any Naruto themes on your pc, I'd recommend listening to Sadness and Sorrow. Fits well, ne? ^^()
What's Betrayal Among Friends?
~Epilogue~ (BOO HOO!)
It was a beautiful beath painted crimson with the light of the sunset. The young man stood there, tear marks fresh on his cheeks; his eyes, puffy and red; in his hand was a broken dream in aquamarine and silver. The ultimate declaration of love, discarded by his angel. The one he learned to be a demon.
'How could she do that to me?'
Another tear rolled down his cheek.
'How could she lie to me like that?'
There was no longer anger in his heart. Only sadness and self blame. He had attacked his best friend since childhood, but he turned out to be a bigger victim than he himself was.
He stared at the ring. So beautiful. Like her eyes. Her laughter. Her smile. Her…
His fist clenched as the anger returned, and the tears welled up more in his eyes. He pulled his hand back, with every intention of throwing it away…
"Goten."
That voice. One which he had known since he can remember. One which was with him since he was a baby, through their childhood, and on to adulthood. And one he had accused of the ultimate treason. Yet he only looked at him with kindness and concern, still believing in the friendship they shared.
The Son boy turned to face his best friend, utterly ashamed.
"Why did you follow me here?"
He bit his tongue immediately. Too harsh. Idiot! However, this only made the friend show more concern.
"I had to make sure you were ok."
A heavy sigh escaped Goten's lips.
"I am, just… I needed some time to gather myself."
"I know how you feel."
The two stood there for a while in silence, watching the silence. The wind blew past them, reminding them of times past, where they would let the breeze escort their laughter far away.
"I… I really thought she loved me, Trunks. I… she was everything for me."
"I'm sorry."
Guilt washed over Goten. Why would his best friend apologize?
"What for?"
"For…"
Fists clenching, Goten felt Trunks's frustration.
"For letting her play with you like that. For not telling you as soon as I found out, for…"
Anger subsiding, all that remained was hurt.
"…for not being a good enough friend."
The prince began shaking with emotions, a reflection of Goten's heart.
"I'm sorry."
Both said simultaneously, and before either knew what was happening, they hugged. They didn't know who made first contact, but the other had little choice but to reply.
"You did everything you could. It's not your fault, Trunks. It's hers and hers alone."
They broke apart slowly, and Goten watched as his friend wiped his tears, not caring about his own.
"I'm glad we're on speaking terms again."
The younger one nodded.
"Yeah. And… I have to thank you, Trunks. Without you, I'd probably ended up hurt much worse."
"Speaking of hurt… I don't suppose you'll tell your mom alone."
The thought scared both.
"Hide me."
The sun's rays reflected off of the ring returned both to seriousness.
"You know, when the right girl comes along…"
The jewel was thrown as far away as possible.
"…you're still welcome to ask for help to get a better ring."
And with two energy blasts, the ring exploded in a brilliant flash of light, and silvery blue sparkles rained into the ocean.
"I'll hold you up to that promise."
Warm smiles decorated their faces, both for the relief they felt, and both for the relief the other still needed.
"Friends again?"
Trunks asked, offering his pinky finger like they were both still 7.
"Friends again."
Goten answered, and the two walked off, giving their laughter to the wind.
~&~&~&~&~&~The End~&~&~&~&~&~
