Joy: (sniff) This is the last chapter of Total Eclipse. I am kind of sad to end this one, but it had to come to an end sometime. I mean, I can't write a never-ending story and expect you guys to stay with it, can I? Anyway, first responses and then it's off to read the chapter. Thank you's are at the end of the chapter as well as the spoiler.

Dark Angel: I love surprise parties!

Kurama'sdarkangel1: Glad you're enjoying this one. Maybe you can catch up before the next one gets out. Thanks for reviewing and keep it up! :o)

Midnights: Yep! Spoiler down at the bottom and next story already started!

Silver Moon Phoenix: Watch out! That dough monster might give me ideas! :o)

BabyGatomon: Sorry, still a no-go on ICQ. But I will try to keep in touch. After all, there's lots for us to talk about.

DMoS13: Tissues may or may not be needed. It is kind of a funny/sad ending.

Now the conclusion! Read on!

Going Home?

Joy's grandmother gave her a hug right outside the airport the evening of her flight. "I'm going to miss you, obaasan."

"And I'll miss you, too, my granddaughter. You must write more often. And next time, bring that stubborn son-in-law of mine with you."

Joy laughed. "It's a promise. I gotta go. But I'll write you and try to keep in touch."

"You better, young lady," Grandma said with a grin.

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Joy rushed through the airport toward her gate. She only had about ten minutes until she was going to be late for her flight, and she had yet to see any of her friends. Do not worry, aibou. I am sure they did not forget, Katilli assured her. She could feel Joy's anxiety over the possibility of having to leave without a proper farewell. It was important to say goodbye to those she cared about, since she had not had a chance to do so with her mother.

I'm not worried, just anxious.

And a poor liar, hikari. You know we are experiencing similar emotions.

I feel for you most, though, Katilli. You are having to say goodbye to your husband.

It is only temporary.

I didn't mean that. We are dealing with an only semi-sane spirit who until recently would kill first and ask questions later. Katilli laughed.

Well, that insane part of him belongs to me. It is his heart, and very few people are aware of his hidden nature. I am surprised he went for as long as he did with you without slitting your throat.

It's because I'm your reincarnate. But you know something? It's like I'm not really going home. I mean, it feels like I have two homes now. My home with my family, and now this home with my friends.

When she reached her gate, she found her friends standing there. Yugi, Ryou, and Seto were all there to send her off. She approached them with a huge grin. "Hey, guys!"

"About time you showed up. We were beginning to wonder," Seto said

"Well, excuse me. Anyway, we better make this quick, everyone. I'm running a bit late."

"Well, you know we'll keep in touch, so maybe it won't be so bad," Ryou said. "Though Bakura highly disagrees and is currently sulking in his soul room."

I AM NOT!

Ryou chose to ignore his dark side's comment. He knew the couple would miss each other. Yugi was making a similar statement to Joy about Yami, and he was sure the pharaoh was in deep denial of having said it.

"Well, you and Yugi bring out your darks and they can say goodbye to Katilli."

The Millennium Items glow dimly and Yami, Bakura, and Katilli take over. "I shall miss the both of you. Perhaps Joy can be convinced to allow me to send you messages as well."

I don't see why not.

"She will," Katilli reported. She gave Yami a hug and Bakura a kiss. "Oh…Kaiba, Sorcerer did not wish to say goodbye?"

Seto rolled his eyes. "He's being childish. And saying that goodbyes aren't his thing. But he says he'll keep in touch and see you around." Katilli nodded.

"All right, now it is our lights' turn, and it must be done quickly." The lights took over again.

"Okay, let's cut to the short goodbye, I think I just heard the last call for my flight." She gave Yugi and Ryou a hug, then she turned to Kaiba. Now comes the hardest one to say goodbye to.

Don't you have something to confess to him?

I can't confess and then just leave, Katilli!

Sure you can… Joy gave her a mental glare. Fine. At least give the boy something memorable to mark the event.

I'm going home, not getting married, Katilli. "I'll be back some time, Kaiba. You can't get rid of me that easily."

"Yeah…Joy?" Seto took a step forward, closing the gap between their bodies.

"Yeah?" Joy manages to whisper out, feeling herself go red with a furiously strong blush.

Seto leaned in and touched his lips with hers in a light kiss. Then he backed away and stuck his sweaty hands into his pockets. "Call me."

Joy found herself unable to form a response. Yugi looked at the gate. "Joy, you have to go…now!" He and Ryou steered the still stunned girl to the gate. She numbly walked through it and boarded her plane, still a bit shell-shocked even after the plane had taken off. She stared out the window, memories of her summer flashing though her mind in scenes not unlike those of a play or movie.

She remembered her first meeting with Yugi and Yami.

She remembered how she met Seto Kaiba and Mokuba.

She remembered how they defeated Yukia with the Wings of the Phoenix.

She remembered Vargon kidnapping Yugi and how she and Seto had to rescue him with Yami and Katilli's help.

She remembered the tournament and meeting a whole group of new friends.

And lastly, the defeat of Vargon and saying goodbye to all her friends.

Joy: Okay, that's it, folks. Total Eclipse is finally finished! 40 chapters and almost 300 reviews! I am so proud of all my loyal reviewers! I would like to thank everyone who reviewed this story and it's prequels. It has been quite a story to write, and I hope it was just as enjoyable to read, though from the looks of the reviews, it was. :o)

Now, many of you probably are curious about the sequel. Well, that's great! I've already started writing it, and the first chapter should be out soon. I'll give you some points of interest and add a little spoiler as well right here.

-Joy's dad will play a part in the story.

-A new villain will appear, another male one.

-Joy and Seto may actually confess their romantic feelings…okay, definitely.

-The story takes place a few months after this one ends…during the Halloween season.

-The title is…drum roll please… "Path of Light"

Now, here is a short, short spoiler. Just for your reading pleasure. If you don't like spoilers, read no further (by the way, the guy talking is the villain, I just don't want to spoil it too much by saying his name):

"Now that I have the Millennium Puzzle and all three Egyptian God Cards, it's only a matter of time before the Path of Light will be opened, and I shall reign supreme. There is just one more requirement to fulfill. I must marry a keeper of light." He turned to Joy, who stood defiantly even when she was chained to the wall. He went over to her with a sneer on his face.

"What do you want?" she asked with a hate-filled stare. "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Of course you did not know that you are a keeper of light, did you?"

"Nani?"

"Joy Houyoku, I wish to marry you. I want to ask your hand in marriage."

Joy's eyes widened to the maximum extent. "NANI?!?!"

Joy: There you go. Another story completed! See you next time, and look for "Path of Light" to come out soon!