(A/n: Hey all! Today is May 26, 2005—I just got done revising everything. I hope that there are people who see this! I'm sorry I've been gone for so long. But I was pre-occupied with school, and my job ((that I don't have anymore)), and family, and friend problems. I decided that I was going to revise my WHOLE entire story. I added some things, spell-checked, fixed paragraphs and sentences. For all of those people out there who have been loyal and faithful to this story, my heart goes out to you. Thank you, and I love you all. Please review if you ever get the time. And if you wanna chat, my screenname is Pure Evil Youkai. Thanks for staying with me throughout the bumpy journey ((especially The Divine Wings of Tragedy, Silver Dragon Youkai, and Alex. You 3 are the best! I love you all! Talk to me sometime!)

Serge was unbelievably happy. Harlequin was alive! Since he couldn't move all that well without pain, he attempted
to speak. His attempt was in vain and resulted in a hoarse fit of coughing.

The sleeping Harlequin heard this and began to stir. She opened her eyes slowly at first, but then opened them wide
in fear when she realized that it was Serge who was doing the coughing. She watched in horror as his body was painfully wracked with coughs and his eyes squeezed tightly shut. She jumped up from the chair with such momentum, that the chair toppled backwards and rushed to his side.

When Serge finally stopped coughing, he slowly opened his eyes. Staring at him with worry flickering emotionally in her eyes, was Harlequin. His coughing must have awakened her from her peaceful slumber. His lungs were in excruciating pain, making it difficult to breathe, so he couldn't apologize for his actions. Though he had not done it intentionally, he still felt guilty about awakening her.

"... Monsieur Serge? Daijoubu desu ka?" Harle asked in fluent Japanese.

(A/n: Daijoubu desu ka r u alright?)

Seeing as he was unable to talk, he simply nodded his head yes. Most of the worry disappeared from her eyes from
his response, but not all of it. Harle was still worried about his health.

It pained him to see her so worried. She also seemed to have lost a great deal of weight. And there were dark patches
underneath her eyes, appearing as though she hadn't slept in quite awhile. So to try to lessen her worry and fatigue, he smiled a weak, meek smile, doing the best he could to not wince in pain or start coughing again.

When Serge smiled at her, her hopes soared to a tremendous height. Suddenly, she didn't feel as though she would
collapse from exhaustion. She felt as though she could run a decathlon! But although her hopes were soaring, she could still see the pain in his eyes. He was trying with all of his might to hide the pain, though.

Serge decided to attempt to speak again. This time his attempt was successful. But his words came out in a hoarse
whisper.

"Harle, don't worry. We'll make it through this. I'll get better, trust me." He whispered reassuringly.

"Oh, Serge. I'm so happy that you're alive. I thought that you were gone. And you being alive, it iz the best thing that
ever happened to moi. YOU'RE the best thing that ever happened to moi. You saved moi from suicide, from my own turmoil, and zen you confessed your undying love to moi. This iz the happiest that I've ever been in moi entire life. Arigatou gozai masu, Monsieur Serge, arigatou gozai masu." She concluded, tears of happiness filling her eyes.

Then, as gently as she could, she wrapped her slender arms around Serge's sturdy frame, thus causing Serge to
forget any pain that he was feeling and wrap his strong, well-muscled arms around Harlequin's small, petite, graceful form.

"I love you, Harle." He whispered in her ear.

"I love you, too, Serge. I love you, too." She replied softly, tightening her grip on him as he did the same.

As the two lay there entwined, the sun slowly sank to its resting place and the moon rose and moonlight washed over the whole island of Archipelago, lulling both Harlequin and Serge to drift into a deep, sound sleep.

(A/n: Well? Did ya like it? I think it had a sweet ending if ya ask me. Shimatta, I can't believe that it's actually done!
Gods, thank you everyone for your undying support:

The Divine Wings of Tragedy--Thank you so much for everything, you helped me with my life!
Silver Dragon Youkai-- Arigatou gozai masu! And thank you so much for the b-day cards & presents.

Minerva Teller of Tales-- Thank you so much for everything! - Thanks for the drawing, I loved it!

Alex-- I dunno where ya are, or if you're even reading this, but THANK YOU SO MUCH! FROM CHAP. 12-17 WERE ALL 'CAUSE OF YOU!

Phew looks at my watch Damn! It's almost time for my relatives to come over for my b-day! Ah, screw it, it IS my b-day after all! I'm considering a sequel? Should I? Here's the summary:

Harle & Serge would always be together, no matter what came between them... or so they thought. When Kid
mysteriously reappears, she will stop at nothing to make Serge hers again.

Well? What do ya think? I think it would be a cool idea and it would give me something to do and help to improve my writing, BUT I WANNA KNOW WHAT YOU THINK I SHOULD DO: SEQUEL OR NO SEQUEL?
I may also put up an Epilogue up for this fic, but I won't if ya'll tell me I should do a sequel, cause that would give
the whole storyline away. Please remember to also read and review my poems. PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR COMMENTS & ANSWERS! Thank you so much for everything, everyone. I am moved to TEARS 'cause of your undying support. Thank you!
Ai Itsumo,
Pure Evil Youkai