At long last, after over a year I have finally finished this story. I'll admit that there were times when I wanted to leave this story unfinished but I just couldn't do that and to be honest, I'm glad that I continued. You may notice that this chapter is only one page but I think it was a good way to finish up the story. That is also why I put it up on shortly after the last one. I mean, it doesn't really make sense to wait another week to put up such a small chapter.

Before I go, I want to thank all those who have reviewed this story, especially Psycho G as he was one of the only people who has reviewed nearly every chapter that I put up. If I forgot to mentioned any other review I apologize.


Chapter 19:
Journey Finished!
Returning To Those You Love

Three Years Later…

"I'm off brother. I won't be home until later tonight so don't bother waiting up for me." Rushing throughout the dojo, a now older Hikari quickly exited the building but before she left completely she was stopped by her sister-in-law Sora and her five year old niece Sakura. "Hold it up a minute Hikari. What's the rush?"

"Sorry about that. I'm just supposed to be meeting up with Takuya and Izumi in the town square and if I don't hurry I'll be late, so see ya." Having said what she wanted to say she hurried off. Once she was gone, Taichi stepped out to join his family.

"She's still depressed isn't she?" asked Sora to her husband. "It looks like it. Even after all these years she's still waits for him hoping that he returns." Gazing back into the dojo, Taichi looked at the wall where a all too familiar sword was hanging from. "Where are you my friend? You better return so because the ones that cares for you are starting to wonder if you'll ever comeback."

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Swerving in between people that were in her way, Hikari soon met up with Takuya and Izumi, who about a year ago moved into their own place that was on the other side of the town. "Hey you guys. What's up?" "As fine as things can be." answered Takuya. Even after three years Takuya continued to practice his swordsmanship and he has improved so much that there was hardly anyone who could beat him in a fight.

"Oh, but we recently got a letter from Takato and Ruki. They said that they're doing well and that their little boy, Ichiro is doing quite well." During the three years Hikari and the others keep in close contact with the people that they meet on their big adventure.

Last they heard both Henry and Suzie were still living in their village but were becoming somewhat popular for being able to create and mend terrific weapons. As for Takato and Ruki, they became closer and around two years ago got married and now had a one year old boy.

"It's good to hear that their relationship is doing well. Speaking of relationships, how are things going with you guys? Are the wedding preparations going well?" It was true that the two were going to get hitch. Following the advice that Daisuke gave her, Izumi confessed her feelings to Takuya and to her relief he returned them and now the two were planning on getting married later that spring."

"As of right now everything is going as plan." responded Izumi. "It's a shame though that it seems as though he won't be attending." It was obvious on who Izumi was referring to. "I know what you mean. After all this time, I'm starting to wonder if he'll ever return."

While the three of them were continuing their discussion, a large slab of stone from a building came falling down and it was falling right towards them. Looking up they noticed it coming and both Takuya and Izumi were able to run to safety but Hikari was frozen in place by fear. It seemed as though she was going to meet her end until a person in a black cloak came running in and pulled her out of the way just seconds before the rock slab crashed to the ground.

"Thank you. You just saved my life." "It's no problem. After all, it's not the first time I saved you." replied the cloaked figure in a very familiar voice. Hearing the man's voice, Hikari looked at him with a wide eyed expression just as Takuya and Izumi joined them.

Removing the cloak they were shocked that the person was Daisuke. "Hey you guys. I'm back. Did you miss me?" Instead of answering with words, Hikari walked over and gave him a huge kiss that lasted almost a minute until she broke it. "I think I'll take that as a yes." joked Daisuke as he walked off with them to have a long awaited reunion.


There it is people. I have long last finished this story and I'mglad how it turned out. Hopefully, all those who have read this story enjoyed reading it as I did in making it.