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BloodyKitsune: Don't worry about it. My life's been busy too. :)

Chapter Five

"…I choose to remain mortal." Saronax declared.

The solar nodded. "As you wish, god child."

The fighter could feel the taint evaporating from him. He frowned when he realized that one part of him remained; the ability to change into the slayer. I'll deal with that when the time comes. Saronax turned around.

Relief shone on Viconia's face. She started to say something, but Saronax walked over to her and placed a finger on her lips. "There's no need to say anything. I love you far more than that taint, Vicky."

Viconia smiled. Saronax grinned as well. To Viconia's surprise, Saronax wrapped one arm around her waist, placed another on her back, and dipped her backwards as he placed a passionate kiss on her lips. Viconia soon recovered from being startled and returned the kiss.

When it was finished, Viconia looked up at Saronax. "What now?"

"You know how I hate to think about the future."

"Oh."

Saronax smiled. "But it won't be so unpleasant to think about anymore now that you're in it."

Viconia grinned as well and pressed another kiss to his lips.

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"And so, the tale is done." A large, bearded man sat at a table, writing away on a sheet of paper. "Most of the party went their separate ways, but continued to stay in contact throughout the years. Except for Viconia and Saronax, who were an inseparable pair. Soon after the defeat of Melissan, the couple was wed in the small town of Beregost. Saronax Gallisone eventually settled near the Cloakwood and Friendly Arm Inn, persuaded by Mrs. Gallisone's continual statements of, 'Hurry up and pick somewhere, you idiotic jaluk! I am NOT having this child on the road!' The details of Saronax and his family are unknown to this day."

"Not for much longer." A voice replied.

Volo spun around to see a teenage girl leaning against the wall, her arms crossed and her eyes looking directly at him. "What are you doing here?" He asked.

She shrugged. "It's my fic. I can make an appearance if I want to."

"You're going to angerall the flamers. You're upsetting the balance of the story!"

"So? I did that just by creating Zake. Nyah! Nyah! Nyah!" The girl taunted.

"Is there any particular reason you've decided to grace us with your presence?" The writer asked, mild irritation in his tone.

"Yep. That's not the ending."

"What?"

"Do you really think I'd end this story with such a happy ending? Please, they're Viconia and Saronax, not Snow White and Prince Charming."

"What do you plan to do, Arrow?"

She smiled. "I'll reveal that in time. For now, just know that this story is far from over." The teen started to leave but stopped and turned around, an annoyed expression painted across her face. "What are you still reading for? It's over for now dammit! Go or I'll sic my killer-attack dog on you! Shoo!" She sighed. "Fine. Keep reading if you must. I'm leaving." On that last note, she left the room. A few minutes later, she peered cautiously into the room, her cautious expression turning to one of irritation. "GO AWAY!"