A/N: SOOOOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!!!!! I know it took me over a year but a lot has happened in the past year. First, last summer I had my family from Alberta visiting and my cousin became my shadow, following me everywhere. That made for very little time to work on this fic. Then school started and it was my senior year. Then a guy I went to school with died in a car accident. I got into a fight with a really good friend because she was an insensitive bitch. Then school was really exhausting me. But now things are beginning to look up. I'm now happy and in a good state of mind. I probably could have worked on the fic but it wouldn't have turned out happy. So now that I'm happy I can write a happy ending. (at the bottom there is a big list of "thank you"s. I decided to thank everyone at the end)

SabrioneballZ- yea, I had to kill Van. I had built up such a hate for him while writing this fic that I HAD to kill him. Justice had to be served! lol!

Rai Dorian- I know I should have made Merle more shocked but at the time I didn't really understand the emotions one feels when they lose someone they have loved all their life. Now I sorta understand and perhaps when I re-post this fic I'll change it a bit.

MysticalDreamer32- read what I said to Rai about Merle's reaction. Now about Louise. Yes she is queen but since Folken is still alive he would have been king but he doesn't want to. Plus I want a cat to be queen :P lol! The dragonslayers were a distraction so Dilly-sama could save Hitomi and slaughter Allen and Van

Feye Morgan- opps, silly me

merlegirl- a sequel eh? I dunno. At the moment I have no ideas for a plot. I kinda killed off Allen(the big bad guy) so….oh! no…that wouldn't last long or would it……hehehe…I might have a plot now…..

Snarfburgalar- Jajuka seems a little old to be paired with Merle. I mean, when Celena was still a kid he was fully grown. Plus, I thought dog and cats didn't get along? lol!

Frostmourne- You shou;d really try killing Allen off in your writing. It's so much fun and such a relief! It gives you a tingly feeling….lol!

Crystal Alethia- Glad my fic cheered you up

Shannondoah- lol! Ya I know what you mean about spelling and grammar. That's why after I'm done this I'm going back and re-editing the entire fic.

imikittie- ummm……ok?

Kya77- here's the long awaited chapter! I know it took long I'm glad you enjoy my fic.

Here we are, safe at last
We can breath a sigh, seems the storm has passed
Through it all, no one knew,
That all the tears in heaven, would bring me back to you
No one I know, imagined we would make it
But it only matters that we both believe

[Chorus:]
You and me, we're a miracle; meant to be
And nothing can change it
Mountains move
And oceans part
When they are standing in our way
You and me, we're a mircale;
Angels stand watching over
And heaven shines upon us, everyday

Everytime, I felt near defeat
You were there for me oh
By my side completely
You give me strength ohh..
you set me free... hey yeah yeah
Its just because of you ohh..
I'm all that i can be ohh..
When im with you, the world is ours to reach for
Together there is nothing we can't do. ooh ooh..

[Chorus]

[Bridge:]
The chance was so unlikely
That we would ever win
Two stars among the heavens
Destiny brought you to me

[Chorus]

You and me, We're a miracle (miracle)
You and me, We're a miracle (miracle)
Miracle

We're A Miracle By Christina Aquilera

Chapter 23: We're A Miracle

A Month had passed since the chaos that changed many lives. Things were slowly settling down on both Gaea and the Mystic Moon. Merle, still shooken up, didn't know whether to curse Dilandau and Folken to the fiery pits of hell or to thank them. She knew deep in her hearth she would always hate them for what they did. Especially Dilandau. They had killed her childhood companion and her only family.

With Van's death, life became difficult for the young cat-woman. It was hard enough dealing with the loss of Van but she was hounded by advisors and had to comfort Louise. Folken…why did you throw this on me? I'm not ready for this…Merle thought as she read page after page of the pile of documents piled on the desk she sat at. Louise would make a better queen. She knows more about this stuff than me! Merle sighed and slumped back into the red cushioned chair. She knew life would never be the same but she would have to deal with it.

Life on Gaea may have been grim and grey but that wasn't the case for the Mystic Moon. Hitomi found herself feeling confused with her emotions. She was glad Van and Allen were dead but she couldn't help be feel a bit of remorse. Sure Van had used her power but they had been through so much. Allen had been her first kiss and even proposed to her at one point but he had abducted her and along with Van, tried to change her heart.

Upon Hitomi and Dilandau's return to school Yukari, being the lovely friend she was, hounded the two for answers. Hitomi easily explained their disappearance. Too bad she couldn't do the same for her other friends. Hitomi's original story was she was ill and Dilandau stayed and nursed her back to health.

The story changed drastically thanks to Yukari and her imaginative mind. Yukari's story resembled that of a smutty romance novel plot. Hitomi was abducted and held captive by a group of serial rapists. Dilandau heroically came to her rescue and killed her captors. Hitomi was in disbelief when she heard the story. Dilandau however just grinned slyly and asked why the original story couldn't have been more like Yukari's version? It was, in his mind, closer to the truth.

"Dilandau!" Hitomi shouted from the bottom of the stairs. "Are You ready!?"

"In a minute woman!" Dilandau barked back. Hitomi narrowed her eyes. He takes longer getting ready than most girls I know!

"Dilandau!" She yelled once more.

"Alright all ready!" came another bark from the top of the stairs. Hitomi raised a brow as she looked the albino up and down.

"It took you half an hour to look like that? What was the big hold up?" Dilandau eye twitched as he descended the stairs. Casually he approached her and draped his arm over her delicate shoulders.

"I just wanted to look perfect." He said and pulled her closer to his body.

A small smile crept to her lips as she shook her head. "Only you Dilandau…only you. But next time, try to move faster. We're gonna miss the excitement!"

"Where are we going exactly?" Dilandau asked at they existed the house.

"The Tanabata Matsuri festival. It's in Hiratsuka, Kanawaga Prefecture. I told you about last week baka!" Hitomi replied to Dilandau's blank expression. "Forget, get in the car." Dilandau shrugged and sat himself in the driver's seat.

It didn't take long for them to drive to Hiratsuka. Driving there was the easy part. Finding a place to park would prove to be more difficult. Dilandau grumbled and mumbled cursed and profanities under his breathe as he search for a place to park. "Now, had we left home earlier we wouldn't have this problem." Hitomi stated, trying to hide her amusement.

"Shut up." Dilandau snapped, his eyes focused on finding a spot, any spot. "Ah-ha!" Dilandau grinned victoriously as he found one and pulled in.

The two enjoyed an afternoon full of walking through the crowded streets, checking out the stalls selling souvenirs and watching the parades of brass bands, folk dancers and mikoshi, portable shrines. The streets were colourfully decorated with paper streamers and other festival decorations.

As day turned into night the hanabi taikai began. Hitomi and Dilandau were lucky enough to find a grassy hill to lay on to watch the display in the clear night sky. Dilandau was completely transfixed on the fireworks. He may have been living on the Mystic Moon for well over a year but in that year he never attended such festivals.

Hitomi rested her head on Dilandau's chest. She would have preferred Dilandau pay perhaps a little more attention to her but when she had told him that the hanabi taikai were like exploding balls of colourful fire, Dilandau could careless what was going on around him. But Hitomi smiled. She knew life could only get better from there on. And being in the arms of Dilandau were reassuring enough for her.

Hitomi lifted her head from Dilandau's chest as the display came to end. Slowly Dilandau sat up right and stared into the emerald orbs before him. His face softened and he leaned in towards her captive gaze. Both closed their eyes and let their lips and bodies fall into each other.

The End

A/N: I know it's short but at least I've finally finished it right? Actually, I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. Now I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed:

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