A/N: This is it! The last chapter! I guess everyone was expecting a more action packed one, but you'll be disappointed if that's they case. This one is to just calm everyone down and give a nice peaceful ending. I recommend you all read the author note at the bottom, it has some information you might care about.

Quote: (Mine)

To be profound is not always to be true.

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All right, now on with the show.

Chapter Fourteen: Good Bye

A soft beeping noise woke Daisuke up slowly. It's constant beep, beep, beep, was both oddly calming and extremely annoying. He sighed and opened his ruby eyes, leaving the peaceful world of dreams. Daisuke was met with a white ceiling and bright room. He blinked in confusion and sat up, glancing around confusedly.

"Finally up are you?" A voice to his left chuckled. "We were starting to think you weren't ever going to wake up."

"Dark?" Daisuke asked.

"Well ya, who else would it be?" Dark teased playfully. Daisuke grinned and looked around. Both he and Dark were in their own private hospital room. Only their beds were in the room along with some chairs. Dark had a large bandaged on his cheek and his hands were wrapped up in white wrapping. Daisuke looked at himself and saw that he was a lot worse off then Dark. His entire body was covered in white bindings except for a small part on his left arm where an IV was pumping nutrients into his system.

"What's going, Dark?" Daisuke asked after checking everything over.

Dark looked at him a little sadly. "Well, we've been here for about a month."

Daisuke looked at him strangely. "I can understand why I'm here, after everything that happened and all, but what happened to you?"

Dark suddenly looked sheepish. "Uh well…Damien said a few things that got me pretty upset and I kinda…went overboard."

"You mean you lost your temper and couldn't control your magic?" Daisuke teased.

Dark glared at him, "Ya, ya, shut up."

"What about everyone else? Are they ok?" Daisuke asked worriedly.

"Yup, they're all fine. You and I were the ones that got beat up," Dark smiled happily. "Man, your mom was scary when we finally got you back and she saw you."

Daisuke blinked, "Mom?"

"Oh right, you don't know," Dark hit himself lightly on the head. "After you got kidnapped Satoshi sent me to your parents' house and we told them everything. They were helping us to save you. Kosuke actually fought with us when we broke into the Master's castle."

"Cool," Daisuke grinned. "So, where are they now?"

"Um, Satoshi had to go back to his kingdom already, your parents had to go back to work but they'll be here pretty soon, they come everyday. Oh ya and Krad has been named the new honorary Head of Council until elections can be held."

"Head of Council?" Daisuke repeated. "Isn't that what that fat guy, Minomi was?"

"Yup, but your Mom got rid of him," Dark grinned.

"How?" Daisuke demanded. They spent the rest of the day talking about everything that had happened. Dark left out the details of his fight with Damien, only saying that he had killed him and they didn't have to worry about him anymore.

Eventually the Niwas showed up for their daily visit and were ecstatic to see Daisuke sitting up in bed and eating some food (the doctors and Dark had ordered him to). There were many tears and hugs as the family was reunited. They had to leave too soon though, because visiting hours were over.

When they had left, Daisuke removed his IV and climbed out of his own bed and crawled into Dark's. Dark smiled and moved the blankets so Daisuke could get comfortable.

"Hey, we forgot to tell you," Dark smiled, "Happy Birthday."

"Birthday?" Daisuke asked sleepily.

"Ya, it was your birthday two weeks ago. We'll celebrate it after we get out of here with a clean bill of health." Daisuke mumbled his agreement, his eyes were closed and he was cuddled up to Dark's chest.

"Hey Dai," Dark whispered, he received a soft grumble in response. "Did you have a brother once?"

Daisuke stirred a little, "Ya, a long time ago. I don't remember much about him, mom and dad don't think I remember him at all. But I remember he was older then me and somehow, he always knew when I was scared. I can't even remember his face, but I know he would always be there when I had a nightmare."

"What was his name?" Dark asked quietly.

"I'm not sure, mom and dad don't talk about him. Grandpa says it hurts them too much. But I think his name was Daigo." Dark hmm-ed in response.

"Why?" Daisuke asked.

"Just curious," he answered. "Go to sleep now, your parents will slaughter me if I keep you up too late. We'll talk more in the morning."

"K…night Dark," Daisuke yawned and cuddled closer to him.

"Night Daisuke," Dark murmured.

"Ya mean it!" Daisuke exclaimed. "We actually get to live with Satoshi in a palace!" He and Dark had just been released from the hospital a few hours ago and were told to take it easy. Currently, the Niwas, Dark, Satoshi and Krad were walking down the road to Dark and Krad's house.

"Yes Daisuke," Kosuke answered. "It's the only place we can ensure your safety."

"Safety?" Daisuke asked. "But, Dark said that Damien was gone."

"Yes, but we mean…political safety. If you're under the protection and citizenship of Satoshi's kingdom, then we don't have to worry about anyone trying to use you to get more power from themselves."

"Huh?" Daisuke blinked.

Kosuke laughed and ruffled his son's hair, "You'll understand when you're older."

"Ok," Daisuke smiled. "Can we get ice cream?"

"Ice cream?" Dark repeated, pulling himself away from Krad. "What about ice cream?"

"Why Dark, how nice of you to stop sucking Krad's face in public," Satoshi grumbled at the two.

"Anything for ice cream," Dark smiled. Krad half growled, half laughed at this statement. "So, we getten any or what?"

"Yes," Kosuke smiled. "Go on a head and pick what you want." He gestured to the ice cream shop that was coming up. Dark and Daisuke yelled in excitement and ran off.

"Those two are so adorable," Emiko squealed, leaning into her husbands arms as they continued walking.

"That reminds me," Kosuke glanced over at Satoshi. "Right before all the fighting started at the Master's castle, you and Dark said that Daisuke was innocent and got scared about the ritual. Why?"

"It doesn't matter," Satoshi answered. "What we feared didn't happen; we got to Daisuke in time."

"But what did you fear?" Kosuke pressed.

Satoshi sighed, "Sometimes, when someone as innocent as Daisuke is used for an evil ritual like that, a darkness will enter their body. This darkness will grow and consume whomever it inhabits until there is nothing left."

"What?" Emiko exclaimed. "But how do you know that something like that didn't happen to Daisuke?"

Krad smiled a little as he opened the door to the ice ream shop. "Because when something like that happens you notice it; Daisuke would be darker, crueler. Now look," he pointed at Dark and Dai, "Does he look evil to you?"

Dark and Daisuke had already gotten their ice cream and were sitting at a table eating it. Daisuke had just taken a lick of his strawberry cone when Dark reached over and gently shoved it in his face. Daisuke yelled indignantly as Dark laughed at the ice cream covering his face. Daisuke then reached over and shoved Dark's face in his own chocolate ice cream. They both laughed at their own antics.

"No," Emiko smiled at her son. "He doesn't."

It was late now. Everyone but Krad and Dark were sound asleep in their rooms. They would be moving the Niwas to the Raikou Kingdom tomorrow so everyone had gone to sleep early. Dark lay comfortably in Krad's arms, happily enjoying the feeling of finally being back with his lover. He snuggled closer and purred in pleasure.

Krad laughed at him, "Happy?"

"Yes, much happy," he answered. "Hey Krad?"

"Hmm?"

"Whatever happened to the Neshi?"

"I don't know, actually," Krad answered. "We searched for them, but never found anything."

"Oh," Dark glanced up at Krad. "Do you enjoy being Head of Council?"

Krad blanched. "No! I hate politics."

"Ya, but everything's running so smoothly with you in charge," Dark pointed out.

"That's only because everyone is afraid of me," Krad answered. "Once the damn elections are done, I'm resigning." Dark nodded and placed his head back on Krad's chest. "Why?"

"No reason," Dark shrugged. "You just seemed like you were having fun."

"Scaring people into submission usually is," Krad answered nonchalant.

Dark smirked, "I love you, Krad." They were silent for while and Dark had almost fallen asleep when Krad spoke again.

"Do you mean that?" He asked.

"Hmm, mean what?"

"That you love me," Krad elaborated.

Dark didn't even have to think about it, "Ya, I really do." They were silent again before Krad sat up. Dark did as well and looked at Krad curiously.

"What's wrong?" He asked, concerned.

"Marry me."

"What?"

"Dark, will you marry me?"

The next morning was a hectic one. The Niwas were trying to get everything into the car that Satoshi had prepared for them. Daisuke was running around happily, trying to help but being more of a hindrance than anything. Dark finally took pity on Emiko, (who couldn't say no when her son asked to help) and grabbed Daisuke, successfully distracting him by chasing him around the yard, away from Emiko.

When the car was finally packed up and they were ready to go, Emiko called for Daisuke and Kosuke climbed into the driver's seat. Daisuke ran to him mother, pulling Dark behind him.

"Come on, Dark," he smiled. "It's time to go!"

"Whoa, hey, hold on kid," Dark demanded and Daisuke obediently stopped.

"What's wrong? Did you forget something?" Daisuke asked.

"Dai, I'm not coming with you," Dark told him.

Daisuke cocked his head confused, "What?"

"Only you guys are going, Krad and I are staying here," Dark said gently.

"But…" Daisuke sniffed.

"Hey, we'll come and visit often, promise," Dark smirked.

"Pinky promise?" Daisuke asked and held out his tiny pinky.

"Pinky promise," Dark shook his pinky with his own. "We'll see you soon."

"Okay," Daisuke jumped on Dark and gave him a huge hug. "See ya later then." Dark hugged him back before walking Daisuke to the car and putting him in his seat. He gave Emiko a hug and shook Kosuke and Daiki's hands.

"Good luck to you all," Dark smiled. "We'll come and check up on ya soon."

"You take care too," Emiko smiled. "And thank you, thank you for everything you have done for us. Thank you for my son."

Dark smiled, lightly blushing. "What can say? I can't ignore a damsel in distress."

"Hey!" Daisuke cried and playfully pinched Dark's arm.

"So what'd he say?" Satoshi asked, leaning against the door to Krad's temporary office. The elections had finally ended and a new Head was being sworn in so Krad was free to go.

"Who?"

"Dark," Satoshi elaborated, "I know you asked him."

"Hmm, wouldn't you like to know?" Krad said, walking past Satoshi.

"Yes I do," Satoshi answered. "I think I deserve to know if I'm going to be related to an idiot pervert." Krad snorted.

"Now Satoshi," he smirked. "Watch what you say about my fiancé."

Always Win

I have always chased the stars in vain.

I have always jumped for the moon and fallen short.

I have never won the race against the sun.

I have never felt alive.

But now the stars are chasing me.

The moon is lower in the sky.

The sun has no chance when we race.

I have never felt so alive.

I no longer fight to live, because I am alive.

I was too stubborn to quit and so I survived.

I fought with my heart and now I know,

I will always win.

The End

A/N: Ok, that's it, all done! So…how'd everyone like? It wasn't too terrible was it? I'm not good with endings. Like I've said before, there will be sequel and I'm really anxious to start it. And yes, before anyone starts pestering me, the sequel will have the Satoshi/Daisuke pairing. But before I start the sequel I'm going to finish Escaping Expectations first. I've been neglecting that story in order to finish up this one, sorry about that.

About the poem that I ended it with, Always Win. It's the exact opposite of the poem at the beginning, Never Win. I know, not my best work, but it gets my point across. That point being, that at the beginning of the story, none of the characters really had any hope for the future, especially Daisuke who had cancer and no friends. But now, at the end of the story, everyone is happy and hopeful, they believe in their futures again. So ya, that's the purpose of the poem.

Anyways, watch E.E. for updates and I'll probably have news concerning the sequel to Power, which, by the way, is called Forgetful Darkness. In fact, here's a small preview of it.

Forgetful Darkness

A darkness surrounds me,

As tears fall down my face.

I scream for you to save me,

As I fade away, to some faraway place.

The voices are getting louder,

The pain is just too great.

Scars adorn my mind,

I can't remember your face.

I'm fading fast,

I'm too far lost.

My guiding light has gone,

There is nothing here.

Will you remember me,

Even after I'm gone?

Will you still love me,

When all is said and done?

And that will start things off for the sequel. I guess that's all from me, for now. Thanks a thousand plus one for everyone who read and/or reviewed my story. When I started this, I would have been happy to end this with fifty reviews, but you guys doubled that and I have over a hundred fifty! You have no idea how grateful I am to all of you, thanks so much for your support. Ah, great, I'm getten all sappy on ya. I'd better answer REVIEWS before I start crying or something…

Flidar- Ya that would be hilarious, having to find Krad. But no, since technically the hallway Krad ran down was an exit to the castle, it wouldn't get him lost. But can you imagine Krad wandering around lost, looking for Dark? Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Zage Illuster the Stamped- What an interesting name you have there. I like it. And there shouldn't be anymore tears in this chapter, unless they're happy tears. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Liliath- Fine, I'm evil! Happy now? Nope, no Power, this chapter was just to calm things down, no magic or fighting at all. And since I've confused you so badly I'll tell you a secret. About the Master raping Dai…it will be revealed in the sequel. Had ya going for a second, didn't I? Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Luthien-Defender- So glad you liked. Nope, Daisuke isn't evil, so yay! And yes, it would be fun if Dark was Dai's brother, (sigh). 44pages? Hmm, on my computer it's 72single space, times new roman 12 font. It's 145 double. That's a pretty quote, I really like it. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Classy Raven- the Master took Dai away for no other reason then because he wanted the Power. Everyone thought that there was another reason behind his actions, but there wasn't. He just wanted the Power, nothing else. Um, aftermath was in this chapter…Dark also lived, (tell you family and pets to calm down. Heh) Crow outfit? That was random. Um, I guess, when you think about it he would. So would Dai, definitely Dai would look !Hot! in that. Yup, the only connection to Dai that the Master has is the Power. If it wasn't for that, the Master wouldn't even know he existed. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Dimonyo-anghel- Yes, Krad saved his hunny bunny and Dai is saved, yay! Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Luna- Hey! Come on, it's the end! Haha, all right, I'll continue in the sequel. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it (even all you said was "continue"). Hope to see you for the sequel!

Golden-flame40- Glad you liked. Hope I answered any left-over questions. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Kute Anime Kitty- Heh, oops, nothing on Dark's history. Maybe in the sequel? Um, no not really, just hard to get all the fighting in. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

DarkSapphireDragon- (blush) Awe, you really liked it? Thanks…no! Don't pout there will be more later/soon. Heh…Dark's origins…sorry that plot bunny never appeared in this fic… Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Lord Scribbles- Personally, I don't like DBZ. It always annoyed me because, like you said, he "powers up" then ten episodes later something actually happens. Plus, they all sound constipated when they're powering up. I know I love that name. It's actually a different form of Daisuke; I thought it fit, don't you? Yes, or they follow them so that one day they can find their weakness and kill them. Nope, not all questions are answered. Dark's past is still hidden, Damien is still an enigma (just learned that word). Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel! It's been tons of fun.

Rekkaboziegirl- Hey, angry reviews are always fun, so long as you don't flame me or anything. Thankfully, no one ever has. Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really do appreciate it. Hope to see you for the sequel!

Well, goodbye for now, hope to see ya all next time! Thanks for all your kind words and support! By now!

Completed February 23, 2005