Author's Notes: Because I'm such a dork, this is the last chapter. But there will be a sequel to this fic. Please enjoy and review!

Morning…

Kazuki woke up from the knock on his door. He got out of bed, dressed up, went out of his room, and opened the door. He was shocked to see the one the only (no, Ban is still in Kazuki's bedroom) Jubei of the flying needles. "Ahh, Jubei! What are you doing here?" Kazuki tried to sound calm.

"I'm here to see you of course," Jubei responded, picking up his suitcase.

"But I thought you were going to stay in Greenland?"

"Well, I came back because my skills have rapidly improved from the training there. Now, I can protect you from that Ban Midou much better."

"Uhh…Jubei, I have to tell-"

"Kazuki, it's my job to protect you, and I will because I am your protector. The Kakeis were meant to protect the Fuchions from generation to generation. I'm not going to make the same mistake twice. I will protect you no matter what!" (Jubei does a victory pose.)

"Nice speech, needle boy," a voice interrupted. Its owner was standing by the bedroom door.

"Thank you, Ban, I practiced it, while I was-….Ban!"

"Why do you sound surprised?"

Jubei took out his black needles. "What are you doing here? Kazuki, why is he here?"

Kazuki tried to make an excuse. "Oh, Jubei…well…he…I-"

"Don't be so worried, needle boy, nothing happened to us last night," Ban lied.

"Is that so?" Jubei became suspicious.

"Yeah, last night, Kazuki and I just had a little chat. Then, he said that since it was dark he allowed me to stay here."

"Where did you sleep last night?"

"On the floor."

"Kazuki, is that true?"

Kazuki lied as well. "H-Hai, Jubei, nothing happened. Trust me."

The blind needle guy started to sniff Kazuki. "Please explain why you smell like mentholated saliva." (It's icky.)

"What?"

"You smell like mentholated saliva. The smell is stronger on your neck."

"Do I? Maybe it's Ban you smell."

Jubei sniffed Ban. "He smells like Vodka and tobacco. Kazuki, tell me the truth. Did something between you two happen last night?"

Kazuki looked at Ban. He stared back and nodded. "Jubei, Ban and I are together now."

"Oh, okay, why didn't you just tell me?"

"Well, Jubei-"

"Anyway, since it's settled, I'll just stay here for a while."

"Make yourself at home. I'm just going to take a bath."

Ban followed Kazuki. "I'll go with you."

Jubei stopped Ban. "Oh, no, you won't. You will stay right here, until he's done."

He dragged Ban to the couch.

"So, Ban, how long have you two been together?" he started, acting like he was Kazuki's father.

"Four weeks I guess. Not a big deal." Ban responded calmly.

"Where did you two meet?"

"I thought you knew that already."

"Just answer my question."

"On a roof, when Ginji and I were to retrieve the Stradivarius for Madoka."

"I see. Do you promise to love and take care of Kazuki forever?"

"With all my heart, I will."

"Will you promise to never hurt him?"

"I promise."

"Do you swear to respect Kazuki and never take advantage of him?"

"I swear."

"Do you promise that you will not give Kazuki a hard time and will not just sit lazily around the house?"

"Yeah, I promise. Can I take a bath now?"

"He's not done yet."

"Oh, I forgot."

"That reminds me. Do you promise not to forget Kazuki?"

"Yes, how many more times do I need to promise?"

Three Years Later…..

Kazuki sat patiently on the park bench. Ban told him to be there at 7 o'clock in the evening, and it was five minutes before the said time. The Jagan Master told him it was important so he had to be there. He heard someone coming. He quickly stood up, turned around, and said, "Ban?"

Unfortunately, it wasn't him but Fudo. Kazuki was shocked to see him. He tried to back away, but Fudo grasped his throat, choking him.

"Sorry, I'm not Midou. Don't worry. I'll call him for you," he grinned and punched Kazuki's stomach, causing the string master to spat out blood and become unconscious. The brunette's bells dropped to the ground, while Fudo dragged him away saying, "Too bad Ban wasn't able to finish me." (I forgot if Ban had already killed Fudo. If he did, let's just say he didn't.)

Honky Tonk…

"Ginji, I got to go now," Ban said, hurriedly pacing out of the shop. "Good luck, Ban!" Ginji cheerfully replied. He, Hev'n, Natsumi, and Paul watched as he scurried down the street.

"Where's Ban going?" Natsumi asked.

"He's going to the park and see Kazuki."

"They've been on for three years."

"Ban's finally going to ask him."

"So let's wish him good luck," Hev'n interrupted.

Ban ran as fast as he could to the park. Tonight was the night he was going to ask Kazuki for marriage. He had been practicing his speech and preparing for this night. He was totally ready. But when he arrived, he saw no one there. The Jagan Master searched for Kazuki, but he was no where in sight. By a bench, he saw the bells Kazuki always wore, and the grass was slightly stained with blood. Ban started to panic. The string master had been there, and something must have happened to him. He looked for Kazuki in the whole city, searching carefully. He even tried to see, if Kazuki was in his apartment, but no one was there. It was 11 o'clock, and he still hadn't found Kazuki. Ban was so worried sick about him. He sat down on a bench to think. Lighting a cigarette, his sadness turned into rage, because of the first thing that popped into his mind. Fudo's back. Slowly, he made his way to his car (it's still parked at Honky Tonk).

"I'm not going to lose you, Kazuki," he said, tightly holding the Kazuki's bells. "Just hang on, and I'm going to save you from that bastard. I'll never forgive him, if he hurts you."

Author's Notes: Yes, I know it's crap. I hate the ending. I'd like to thank the ff. for supporting me in this fic:

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