A/N:
I give you the finale!
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Epilogue – Waiting for a Sign
Gloomy darkness consumed the land as the moon began to rise above the crested mountain peaks. The soft white light crept through the bamboo and pine forest, coming to rest upon a cloaked figure standing alone at the base of a sakura tree. In silence it stood, bracing against the gust of wind coming down from the star-studded sky.
The figure drew its trembling fingers into the dark cloak draped across its shoulders. The hands returned into the cool night, bringing out a piece of white cloth, ripped and torn at the edges. Pulling it open, there lay a cross-shaped stain upon the ivory silk, the dark dried blood soaking up the silvery tears trailing along the dove-soft cheeks. Moonlight glistened on the strands of raven-black locks dancing about its face, as the figure stepped into a clearing. Grasping the cloth tightly, the figure looked up to the bright sky, shimmering with stars. A soft wind rustled through the leaves of the trees, the bamboo creaking lightly; the crisp leaves snapping in the cool night air. Silver clouds fled in shame as the moon rose into the heavens, radiating its wondrous light across the land, and into a pair of sparkling emerald-green eyes.
The lips parted in a soft smile, and a sweet voice whispered, "Aishiteru."
Owari