AN: Well, here it is! The very last chapter. And that means chapter. There is an epilogue coming, this I promise you. This is by far the fluffiest chapter. Hiei and Mukuro both go OOC. But then, these two getting fluffy is ooc all in itself. They won't fluff unless we writers force them to fluff! Anyway, I had a lot of fun writing this chapter and I hope you enjoy it too! Many thanks to Jessica, BlueWater26, xinsanexdreamerx and FortySevethLight for reviewing the last chapter. Love you guys!

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Forever Fornever

The next day, Hiei rose bright and early anticipating how the day he planned for himself and Mukuro would go. He dressed in his white outfit he almost forgot he had because he hadn't worn it since Yukina's wedding. After going over in his head what he planned to do with her, Hiei started over to Mukuro's suite to pick her up.

Hiei walked slowly unsure of whether or not he really wanted to do this. He carefully fingered the box in his pocket then took in a deep breath. Baka! Why are you so nervous? You determined to do this and you're not going to turn back now!

Hiei stopped in front of the door and with a nervous shake gently rapped on it. He heard footsteps shuffling around and a moment later the door inched open a crack. Mukuro stuck her head out and eyes lighting up in recognition, swung the door open and allowed Hiei to enter. As Hiei walked across the room, Mukuro's eyes followed him admiring how the white outfit contrasted with the usual black he wore.

Hiei walked gazing at Mukuro with loving eyes until she closed the door again and turned around to face him. Smiling, she turned to Hiei and said, "If you don't mind, I'm going to be a few minutes, ok?"

Hiei nodded. "All right."

Mukuro emerged from her bedroom a few minutes later wearing a long white flowing dress that reached down to her ankles. Hiei stood up when she appeared, awestruck by how the color of her clothing complimented her face and how the dress found and hugged every curve on her. She was the picture of beauty to him.

With that in mind, Hiei walked over to her and kissed her once on each cheek.

By mid-morning, Hiei and Mukuro were walking hand-in-hand along the sea cliffs, the breeze blowing all around them. Neither of them said a word to the other both content to just be with the other.

Deciding to break the silence, Mukuro suddenly asked, "Where are we going to eat lunch?"

Hiei looked at her and smiled. "Well, if you want to climb down the cliffs onto the beach, we can eat there or we can eat up here on the rocks if you wish. It's up to you."

Mukuro smirked. "I'll climb. I have to stay in shape somehow."

Hiei looked at her. "What do you need to stay in shape for?"

"So I can beat you to the bottom," Mukuro called laughingly over her shoulder as she started down.

"Not!" Hiei jumped over the rocks to the bottom and stood laughing as Mukuro got to the bottom

"Hiei Jaganshi, you cheated!" Mukuro shouted as she walked over to Hiei.

"Well, ok. I did. But let's eat first, shall we?"

For the next hour, Hiei and Mukuro ate their picnic lunch while chasing away many seagulls trying to be uninvited guests to the picnic lunch. After a while, Hiei lay down on the sand closing his eyes slightly a satisfied grin spreading across his face. Mukuro sat a little distance from him gazing at how cute he looked when he slept. I love him so much her heart screamed at her. Let's see, he's strong, protective, strong-willed, smart and... and... so handsome. What are you thinking? another voice countered. What am I thinking? What am I thinking? I'm thinking that I am totally and completely head-over-heals in love with him.

Hiei wasn't completely asleep. He had only closed his eyes in pure contentment with just being there at that moment with Mukuro. His lady. Well, that is if she accepts. Don't worry his conscience told him. She'll accept.

A little while later, Mukuro stood up and gazed out over the water an idea forming in her head. Turning around and looking at Hiei, she called out, "Hey, Hiei! Still feel like cheating?

Hiei sat up, confused. "What?"

Mukuro started racing toward the surf, her feet kicking up dust in its wake. "Last one to the water gets to kiss Yusuke!"

Hiei stood up. "That's not fair you cheater!" he shouted as he ran to catch up to Mukuro. He caught her arm as he caught up to her. Smirking, he said, "You cheated, Mukuro. Now you're going to pay."

Mukuro eyed him questionably. "What are you going to do?"

Hiei grinned. "This," he replied as he picked her up bridal-style and pulled her under the water.

Mukuro came up sputtering. "You trickster!" She proceeded to grab him and throw him under as well.

All the rest of the afternoon, the ocean shore was filled with the shrieks and laughter of Hiei and Mukuro who were having fun after a past of hurt and pain. Later, as the sun was setting, Hiei and Mukuro sat on the beach leaning their heads together and admiring the sunset.

Hiei fingered the box in his pocket and decided that this was the time. Turning to face her he said, "Mukuro?"

"Hmmmm?" she replied not wanting to end the spell between them.

"This is going to sound weird but... I love you Mukuro. So much, that I want to spend my life with you." Hiei paused to take the box out of his pocket and then proceeded to open it. Opening it, he revealed a silver band with a black onyx surrounded by tiny rubies and diamonds. "Will you marry me, M'Lady?"

Mukuro looked up at him, smiling with a tear in her eye. Wrapping her arms around his waist, she embraced him. "Hiei, I accept as long as you don't call me M'Lady."

Hiei slipped the ring onto her finger and then, taking her face in his hands, he gazed into her eyes. And as their eyes stared into the others, there faces continued to grow closer together and then they locked into a passionate kiss. A kiss that that sealed their love for the other promising that they would be together until the end of their days. Forever Fornever. Beginning with the close of that day.

AN: And an epilogue to follow...