Author's Note: This is the end of my first fanfic! Thank your for all your positive feedback! This final chapter will reveal all! Enjoy!


The endless sky is filled with vibrant warm colors of yellow, orange and red as everyone says their goodbyes. What a perfect way to end a happy party but a beautiful and radiant sunset! Tohru and her party guests are outside taking an awfully long time to fare each other a safe trip home.

Tohru: Thank you so much everyone! I cannot tell you how grateful I am.

She begins quickly bowing to every single of her guests.

Uo: Umm…the bowing?

Tohru: Oh! RIGHT!

Tohru stops and immediately tenses up!

Shigure: She meant to say you can stop. You can breathe, you know?

Tohru: Oh…ok. Hehehe.

Momiji: Hey, Is Kyo not back yet?

Hana: Yes, his waves are still missing from this area, but I can sense he is near by.

Uo laughs hysterically and tries to talk.

Uo: That poor boy is probably stuck in the toilet or having a fight with himself in there!

Everyone finally said their final goodbyes. Tohru stands on the porch in between Yuki and Shigure waving farewell to her guests. Hana and Uo went home one way while most of the Sohma group headed to the Sohma estate. Hana and Uo began talking about the wacky party as they head towards the glaring sun.

Hana: That cake was most delicious.

Uo: Yeah, it was! My favorite part was where that Kagura girl pummels Carrot top! Come to think of it, she did it a couple times throughout the whole party. Ah! It's so great to have her around making my goal to harass that boy so much easier!

Hana: That man-bra has certainly sparked my interests.

Uo: You've gotten to be kidding me. What do you want one for?

Hana: I just never knew that large men needed such support. Their despair and discontent shall now come to an end…yes….Suffering….It's all gone…

Uo: Hmm….Ok… You can think of it that way.

Hana gives out a long sigh, one that catches Uo's attention.

Uo: What's wrong Hana? Are you feeling ill?

Hana: I'm fine. I think the party has just worn me out.

Uo: You're telling me! Them Sohmas are as crazy as they come!

Hana: Their waves….they overwhelm me. I already said once already that Yuki and Kyo's hearts are in chaos. Today, with all the Sohmas in one place, I felt like I was young again. Their waves came crashing into me like waves onto the sand. Some of them are not who they seem to be. Some are trying to cover up something that's wrong with them. Some are lost or confuse about themselves.

Uo: Or some of them had too many snacks and cake and are worrying a little too much on people's waves.

Hana: Maybe…. It worries me, but I'm sure our Tohru will be fine.

Meanwhile as the group of Sohmas walk down the streets in their pack……

Hatori walks next to the chattering Ayame ignoring every word but Hatori looks concern.

Ayame: ….Oh my goodness, Hatori! This one sad woman came in wearing,can you believe it,purple and gold requesting for a custom work! That day was the one glorious day that her life shall be changed drastically! I became her fashion savior and….!

Hatori: Hey….

Ayame stops and is surprised of the interruption of his story.

Ayame: What is it?

Hatori: What do you think will happen when "he" finds out? He won't be very happy.

The whole Sohma group walks in silence for awhile taking in the question. It affected them deeply. Their faces bore deep sadness, fear, and anxiety.

Momiji: It can't be stopped. We're just going to have to deal with it.

Haru: Maybe "he" won't know but if he does, it's going to be hell.

Kisa looks extremely scared now and fights back to hold the tears and the sniffles.

Hatori: Let's just hope nothing leaks out and wish for the best…

Back in Shigure's house…

Shigure: Ay! Tiredness! Oh, how the day has weakened me to this old bodily state.

Yuki: I agree at the old bodily state part but I didn't see you do anything before, during, or after the party.

Shigure: Yuki! How can you say that! I helped out so much with the party preparations today.

Yuki: I recall you ordering people around while telling the stupid cat not to break your house.

Shigure: NONSENSE! I wrapped Tohru's present too! Ay me! Such laboring! I wanted it to be so perfect and I'll have to rate my presentation a perfect 10 because of the time and effort I put into it!

Yuki: Argh! Idiot! You put all your stuff in a basket with a bow on the handle!

Shigure: Exactly! It was neat, clean, elegant, and simple. That's why it's a perfect 10!

Yuki: Fine…Never mind….Forget I said anything.

Shigure: Tsk tsk! Respect for your elders, young one! Respect! I think I'm going to head off to bed now. All this excitement has worn me out.

Tohru: Oh, good night Shigure.

Shigure: Good night sweet Tohru! I will be looking forward to see you in the morning and your delicious breakfast.

Tohru smiles and begins to stuff some trash in a plastic bag while Yuki helps her.

Tohru: Thank you so much for helping me Yuki.

Yuki: Oh, its' my pleasure Miss Honda. I just want to say while you were doing the dishes with Kagura, I finally finished your present and I would love to give it to you.

Tohru: Aww. Yuki that's wonderful!

Yuki: Please give me a moment.

Yuki walks upstairs to get his special surprise. Tohru finishes cleaning up and opens up the door to sit on the edge of the porch. She gazes at the sky with the sun barely visible as it sinks into the horizon. She is mesmerized by the scene and continues to view the beautiful sky. While a small smile spreads on her face, a voice interrupts her meditative state.

Yuki: Beautiful, isn't it?

Tohru: Oh yes! It's breathtaking…

They silently watches the sky until the sun escapes their view. It was no longer light outside and the porch light came on. The night seems to have a very mysterious but warm feeling.

Yuki: Miss Honda, I want to say sorry for the delay. If I was a little bit more skillful, I would have gotten it done sooner.

Tohru: Oh no! It's fine! It really is!

Yuki smiles and a small chuckle leave his mouth. Tohru sees this and wishes he would open up to more people so everyone can see how nice his smile and chuckles are.

Yuki: The important thing is that I have it done now. If you don't mind, I would like to present it to you.

Tohru: No, I don't mind at all.

Yuki pulls out a rectangular item wrapped in blue paper from behind his back. He gently places the item in her hands. She looks up at his face and Yuki nods his head giving her the ok to open it. She tears the paper to find a very sweet gift. It was a handmade journal with a pastel blue silky hardcover. The edge of the journal where it opens has two pieces of blue silky ribbons where Tohru can tie theopening of the book close. The pages were not perfectly lined but it made the present even sweeter for it showed the Yuki tried his best. Tohru's favorite part was the embroidery on the front. It said "Tohru" in pink and a strawberry under the name. Tohru's eyes lit up with excitement!

Tohru: You did all this for me! Yuki, it's amazing! How did you do the embroidery?

Yuki scratches his head looking a little nervous.

Yuki: Well…that wasn't exactly easy. It's not that doing the embroidery was extremely hard I had to resort for some help on that part…

13 days ago….

Ayame: OH MY GOODNESS! Yuki! I knew you would come to seek great advice from your older brother some day! OH GLORIOUS DAY! MINE! MINE! MY GREATNESS HAS FINALLY BEEN SEEN BY YUKI!

Yuki: Stop it! It's already hard enough to walk to this store and asking for help! You can make this easier by …

Ayame: MINE! CALL UP HATORI ON THE PHONE AND BRING IT HERE! Oh! I'm so excited!

Ayame bounces around Yuki, shouting and gloating like there was no tomorrow! Yuki stands there with his hand on his head sweating profusely as confetti thrown by Ayame lands on his hair.

After hearing Yuki's brave expedition, Tohru smiles at his effort. Yuki smiles back and is glad that his embroidery lessons are over.

Yuki: Miss Honda, you told me once that I can talk to you about anything if I want. I'm going to offer you the same thing but if you ever just want to keep things for yourself or don't know how to release your feelings, I want you to use this journal. You always worry about others but you need to pay attention to your feelings too. I was worried when you never mentioned about your birthday at all. When you need to, just write whatever you feel like in this whether you're frustrated or worried and no one will ever know so you don't have to feel embarrass. Whatever you want, it's yours to use.

Tohru: Thank you for worrying about me. This present is perfect. You'll never know how much I appreciate it. I'll make sure your hard work and time is put into good use! I love this book and I'll promise that I'll use it the way you want me to. And it has a strawberry on it! I love strawberries! Thank you so much again.

A distant Kyo behind the trees threw a look at Yuki as Yuki and Tohru share a smile on the porch. Kyo looks for a bit and steers his face the other way.

Yuki: Miss Honda, if you don't mind, I'm going to go in now.

Tohru: No, please go ahead. Goodnight!

Yuki: Goodnight and Happy Birthday. Take care.

Yuki goes in and shuts the door behind him. Tohru gazes at the starless sky for a few more minutes. She feels an itchy feeling in her nose and lets out a small sneeze.

Tohru: Oh! I guess it's getting a little bit nippy. Maybe I should go in about now. Perhaps I can see the stars come out from my bedroom. It's such a nice night though.

She gets up to go in inside and holds the journal in her hand. She faces the door, ready to open it.

"HEY!"

Tohru: WAHH! Umm…Who is it!

Kyo: Well, turn around and you can find out for yourself!

Tohru: Oh. Hello Kyo. Where have you been? We've been wondering about you.

Kyo: Err..umm...It's not important.

Tohru: Oh, ok. Is there something you need?

Kyo: Well...umm…you see…

Kyo takes a deep breath and tries to speak to the confuse Tohru again.

Kyo: What I'm trying to say is… I have a present for you! So…do you want it or what?

Tohru looks nervous and is unsure what to do.

Tohru: Umm! That is if it's ok with you if I have it! but if you..I mean...Anything from you would be great, Kyo.

Kyo: Well, don't expect a fancy shmancy wrapping from me though. What a waste of time! You pay for it, you have to wrap it just right, and in a few seconds the person tears it and throws it away! Anyways, here it is.

He digs through his pocket and pulls out a very charming gift. It was a silver chain bracelet with a clear stone heart on it. Tohru stares at it as he holds in front of her.

Kyo: I didn't know what to get you and that pissed me off somehow. I decided to go to the dojo to let it out. While I was going home from the dojo, I found this on the ground.

He puts it around Tohru's left wrist and holds the stone heart.

Kyo: I thought the stone was all nice and stuff and looked like a heart. So I took it and carved it more into a heart and polished it. I…know it sounds kinda stupid giving you a rock attached to a chain but…

Tohru: No, no! I love it! It's so wonderful how you're thinking of me. And this rock, you really have an eye for these things! Who knew that a rock lying close to a dojo can make such a wonderful and pretty gift! Actually, it may be too nice for me! Thank you so much!

Kyo:(smiles) Well, that figures...

Tohru: Uhh..what figures?

Kyo: You're different. I mean, of course you are.Thequestion was if it was good enough for you.

Tohru looks at him, not knowing what to say next so she flashes a sweet smile.Kyo smiles but he was still tense. He looked away at her as he spoke to her.

Kyo: I just want to say that…Well…I've been acting anddoingpretty stupid thingslately….I didn't mean to do things to make you feel…I don't know…I just want to say that I'm s…

Tohru: WOW! IT FINALLY CAME!

Kyo looks at her and sees that Tohru is staring at the sky.

Tohru: I was waiting for the first star to come out tonight! Can you believe that star is so much farther than we can ever imagine? It's so neat.

Kyo smiles and is finally at ease.

Kyo: Come on! It's only a star.

Tohru: But Kyo! You get to see the stars so often being on the roof! You like them too I bet.

Kyo: Yeah, I guess you're right. but they're still not that great!

They sit on the porch looking at the stars that come out and talking about the pictures they can make by connecting the stars.

Kyo: Those three stars in a row there are called Orion's belt.

Tohru: Really? If I can name it, I would call it "The Walk to School."

Kyo: What! How in the world do you get that!

Tohru: Well, there's three stars. That one is you. I'm in the middle and yuki is on the other end. They're in the position like the position when we walk to school! Isn't that neat!

Kyo: How about not. I mean, that's kinda weird to think of it that way. "The Walk to School", who in their right mind would name a constellation that!

Tohru: Ehh..You think I'm weird?

Kyo: Forget I said anything!

Tohru: Hey Kyo, where were you when we were opening presents?

Kyo: Huh? Oh, it's not important. Why? HAS THAT DAMN YANKEE BEEN BADMOUTHING ME AGAIN?

Tohru: NO! NO! NOTHING LIKE THAT!

Kyo: YOU SUCK AT LYING!

A few momments later...

Tohru closes the bedroom door behind her and sets the presents on her table. She changes into her comfy pajamas and looks over at her presents. Then, something caught her eye.

Tohru: What is this? It wasn't there before. It can't be! MOM! YOU'RE BACK!

Tohru runs over to the picture and picks it up. It was definitely Kyoko's picture smiling holding out the peace sign as usual.

Tohru: You're looking different, Mom.

Tohru examines the silver frame and runs her finger over the carved out flowers on the frame. Its details were excellent and the frame was slightly heavy. Tohru felt a piece of paper. There was a note attached to the back. She flipped over the picture to find one word. It read "Sorry" and that was it. No name was signed. Tohru ponders over the identity of the robber/returnee. Tohru smiles because she was just glad Mom came back and looking better than ever.

Tohru: Welcome back, Mom. Looks like you got a new look too. I'm sure whoever took made sure you were never in any danger at all! I wonder who though. I sure would like to thank them in person but this mystery is interesting at the same time! Well, it's between you and the mystery person, Mom! Don't tell me because I might want to find out one day. Silly me! I was all worried for nothing too. I dented Shigure's pot lid, was almost late for work, mopped an area a couple of times, and ran into a wall too! All because of this funny little incident of your kidnap Mom! Life sure can be funny. Well, at least you're safe and sound and that's all that matters.

Tohru grins looking at the picture and sets it down. She looks through her presents and feels extremely

grateful for everything. She spots Shigure's present and then quickly runs downstairs and opens the door to

outside. She finds a rounded stone and goes back inside and back up to her bedroom. She takes out a brush

and some orange paint. She begins working with a smile on her face. Once she was done, she sets the orange

creation next to her other 12 collection of painted rocks.Once she completed that, she takes out her journal

and begins writing. She starts out by writing "Today was such a interesting one! First, Mom was kidnapped!

My heart nearly stopped..." After an hour or so of writing, Tohru finishes up her passage by "and so…here I

am fulfilling Yuki's wishes! All is well. Because of today, I can truly say, I'm so lucky to be alive." Tohru

closes the journal looks over her gifts once more. The Mogeta doll, the snow globe, the black belt…all those

gifts made her happy. Not because of the material possessions but they are proof of the people who care

about her. It's because people like them that makes life easier to move on no matter what you've been given

or you're holding on to. With that in mind, maybe happy endings don't just exist in fairy tales after all. With

these absolutely reassuring thoughts, Tohru climbs into bed, turns out her light, and falls asleep. Even when

she does wake up from her sleep, she still feels she is in a dream. This dream may be a nightmare at times but

it made her happy. This dream is her life.


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