Sorry about the delay. I got caught up with something else, but here's the epilogue, just like I promised. I guess it's better late than never.

Epilogue

I walked into 'The Mage.' I looked at the main desk and smiled. "Hi, Mrs. Thomas."

Mrs. Thomas smiled. "I told you Vivi, call me Linda."

Vivi nodded. "Right, sorry. Is Michael back yet?"

Linda nodded. "Nope, not yet. He's still at the castle."

Vivi nodded. "Okay, I guess I'll wait for him upstairs." I walked off and started to ascend the stairs.

'Man, so much has changed these past few weeks.' I thought.

He was right. Much had changed in Lindblum. After Shane's death, Vivi spoke with the Regent about building a new building in the Business District to shelter the poor and homeless. Regent Cid approved the idea and construction on that building was going on at this very moment. Vivi decided to name the building 'Saving Grace.' Vivi was planning on dedicating the building to Shane.

With Michael's help, Vivi was also able to convince Regent Cid to make a new law stating that everyone must be vaccinated for the Lindblum Flu, even if the person didn't have the money to pay for it. Regent Cid thought that people would try to abuse this policy, so Michael said that, before a vaccination, the doctor must make a background check on them to check their financial status. If anyone submitted a fake background check they would face severe consequences. Mainly, a fine of 500,000 gil or ten years in prison. Regent Cid liked the idea, and decided to okay it.

The music hall was still being constructed. Vivi got permission from the Regent to sing the first song in that building, and he knew which one he wanted to sing. Vivi had Baku help him find someone who could help Vivi write the music for Shane's song. Baku eventually found someone, and that person was currently trying to find the right music to fit the lyrics.

Thanks to Vivi and Michael, Shane was given a proper burial in the Lindblum National Cemetery. Shane was buried with Vivi's old gloves still on his hands. Vivi promised that he'd visit Shane's grave every Christmas Eve if he was able.

Linda Thomas was given a job by Michael as a new librarian. The pay was good in her eyes. It was much better than what she was making before.

She works very hard, and is being trained by Michael on how to handle the ancient and delicate text on the fourth floor. Michael still thinks it's too early to say whether she would make a good head librarian or not. Michael was also able to move her out of that old rundown house and into a much better one in the Education District.

Thanks to Vivi, Lindblum was seeing brighter days. To think, it never would've happened if Vivi had decided not to help a dying child. Shane's death affected Vivi more than anyone had thought. Shane would always be in Vivi's heart.

I reached the fifth floor, and looked out the window. People were walking around the Education District. All of them were bundled up, as it was very cold out. I sighed, and continued to watch for Michael to come down the path to the library.

That's when it started to snow. I watched the snow as it fell to the ground. Sometimes, I would pick out an individual flake and watch it descend towards the ground until I couldn't see it anymore.

I smiled and looked out across the buildings in the District. "Shane, I'm keeping my promise. My brother and I are making Lindblum a better place for everyone, and its all thanks to you." That's when I saw Michael walking up the path. I turned from the window, and decided to go and meet him.

Before I left, I turned back to the window. I smiled "Shane, I'm really glad I met you." After that, I walked down the stairs to meet my brother.

Well that's it for my Christmas Fic. I hoped you all enjoyed it.