I feel kinda sad...this is the epilogue. No more MT after this! *sniff sniff* But I already have a few new ideas for my next story, which may be a parody...perhaps, perhaps. We'll see how it works out ^_~
Please enjoy this chapter. Oh yeah, and if you compare this to the prologue, I think that you'll find it quite interesting...or you may just think that I'm a dork. Whatever floats your boat.
Disclaimer: I don't own Detective Conan. © Aoyama-sensei.
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Epilogue ~ Events on a Warm and Sunny Day
It was a warm and sunny spring morning. Every street was bright and lively, and the city was full of energy. A clock chimed nine times-the day had begun.
Two people could be seen walking down a street in Beika. They looked like they had recently graduated from college, a man and a woman of perhaps twenty-three or twenty-four years old. They were chatting happily, and smiles filled their entire visage. On their ring fingers were two wedding bands—they were just married two months ago.
They headed for the nearby church, where two of their best friends were having their wedding. They joked around with each other, the woman occasionally punching him (lightly) on the shoulder. The man would wince and remind her of her exceptional strength as a girl, and she would blush slightly and apologize. The sadness that used to appear so frequently in their eyes were gone; instead, they were filled with the light of joy.
Another couple of about the same age were sitting on the train from Osaka to Tokyo. The woman was sleeping, and her fiancé was reading a novel. Suddenly, she leaned over, her head against his shoulder. He gave a start and looked at her. She looked so peaceful, so beautiful, with the sunlight shining on her…he turned away, smiling happily.
She mumbled something in her sleep. "I'm cold, Heiji…" and snuggled closer to him. He just shook his head and took his jacket and gently covered her. She smiled contentedly in her sleep, and he smiled, too, a gentle smile that only she received.
A Jr. High schoolgirl was walking down the street with her three best friends—two boys and one girl. They were a group of young adults who called themselves "Detective Teens". They were chattering with excitement about the events and cases that have been going on. All four were smiling happily and proudly called themselves "Defenders of Truth"…
And the day was already beautiful.
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"…You may now kiss the bride," the reverend told Kaito, who grinned and gave Aoko a deep, passionate kiss. Everyone in the congregation clapped their hands.
"Congratulations!" Ayumi, Genta, Mitsuhiko, and Ai chimed. Each one of them held a wrapped box gift. "Aoko-neesan, Kaito-niisan, these are for you!" The newlyweds thanked them and happily accepted their presents.
Shinichi, Ran, Heiji, and Kazuha dashed over to the bride and groom. "Congratulations, you guys!" Ran and Kazuha squealed. "You look SOOOO beautiful, Aoko-chan!" They both hugged Aoko.
"Good going, Kuroba," Shinichi said. "Your wedding is almost as splendid as mine was." He grinned. Kaito glared at him and said, "One of these days, big-shot detective, I will get you!" He looked at Heiji. "Oi, Hattori, What do you think?"
"Hmmm…gotta agree with Kudo there," Heiji said, pretending to be serious. "After all, he is the best detective after me."
Now it's Shinchi's turn to glare. Kuroba chuckled lightly and asked, "So, when's your agency opening, anyway?"
They sighed. "Well, we're planning to open it in Kyoto, but Kazuha's family absolutely won't let me take her with me until we're married. And…we don't have enough money," Heiji replied.
Kaito nodded. "I see. Well, can't we all chip in a little? After all, what are friends for?" Shinichi nodded.
Heiji smiled. "Thanks," he said softly.
"How long are you guys going to talk?" Ran demanded.
"Yeah, Aoko-chan and Kuroba-kun have a honeymoon plane to catch!" Kazuha added.
"Okay, okay," Kaito said and grabbed Aoko's hand. "Come on, let's go!" he shouted. They ran outside to the lawn, where everyone has already gathered for the appearance of the newlyweds. Aoko smiled, turned around, closed her eyes, and tossed her bouquet.
"Oh my gosh! I can't believe that you caught it, Kazuha-chan!" Ran was saying. Ai and Ayumi were both beaming at their "Kazu-neechan". Heiji and Shinichi looked at each other and grinned.
"I guess everything's fine with that Haibara-chan now, huh?" Heiji whispered. Shinichi nodded and whispered back, "She erased her own memory, but it's looking a lot better for her. I think that she's very happy now…a lot happier than before. She's just an ordinary Jr. High student now."
The two detectives turned to watch the bride and groom dash for the car, both with big grins on their faces. The car, with the words "Just Married" painted on the rear window, zoomed off into the distance.
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"They're so happy together, aren't they, Shinichi?" Ran stepped up and took his arm. "Kuroba-kun and Aoko-chan." He didn't reply at first but put his arm around her and softly stroked her hair.
"Yes…but I'm happy too." He looked lovingly at his wife. "I'm very, very happy."
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Kaito and Aoko were traveling across the globe to New York for their honeymoon. "Ne, Kaito?" Aoko said.
"Hmm?"
"This is the most wonderful day of my life. I've never been so happy." She snuggled closer to him. "What about you?"
"Me?" Kaito grinned and kissed her on the forehead. "You're by my side, so how can I not be happy? I'm very, very happy."
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"Ne, Heiji?" Kazuha approached her fiancé. "Guess what? My parents are going to give us a gift."
"A gift?" Heiji asked. "What?"
"They—and your parents too—are going to chip so that we can have a wedding!"
Heiji's eyes widened. "R-really?" he asked.
She smiled and nodded. "Aren't you happy?"
He smiled back and wrapped his arms around her. "Yes…" he whispered. "I'm very, very happy."
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Well, there is the long-awaited end of [The Mysterious Truth]! I hope that all of you have enjoyed reading this story!
Thank to you to all those who read this story. Thanks to those who reviewed~~I couldn't have done it without your support!
Feel free to email me about new ideas for my next story!
~ Meitantei Lili @_@ (yes, that means I wear glasses and am a nerd) ~
Review Responses:
xxStarstruck272xx: Um, this was technically the ending. Part VII, Resolution (chapters 8 & 9), was SO long that I had to split them. Sorry that I confused you!
starfruit-22: I hope that you liked the epilogue! Heehee, I always read fanfics when I'm in Computer Science class, and the teacher never notices…
Ke: Well, here's the epilogue! Thank you for reading!
Eulene: Yeah, sorry about the paragraphing… . It's better now.
Kai: rEaLly? I'm so happy that you liked my story! And I believe that S/R, H/K, and K/A are meant-to-be couples so I HAD to get them all together! I hope that you liked the epilogue, too! Oh yeah, and sorry about calling you Kai-san… . I'm just used to adding –san and –chan to names…
Eulene: Thanks! I wanted a very happy ending for everybody! (And I got the Kaito's heart being stolen idea from the manga, Man of Many Faces!)
Ispreno: I'm glad that you liked all those sweet parts of my story!! Thank you SO much!!
Thalia-wong: Don't worry, Ai-chan is okay! She will live a good, long life full of everyday joys! (Heehee, at least to me, she will…)
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