Do you know what snow turns into when it melts?

Disclaimer- Ready? Here we go...I don't own Fruits Basket. It belongs to Natsuki Takaya, all characters belong to her, except for Mitsune Sohma...at least that's some compensation…

A/n- since this is the last chapter, this chapter will be in Hatori's point of view…

" Oh God… Please let her love be someone who can give her happiness..."

" Please hear my prayer…"

" Even if I am surrounded by an impenetrable wall of snow…"

" Even if it means my death…I will pay any price…"

" Please just grant me this wish…"

A thought has awoken in my brain. Kana's husband didn't do that. He didn't give her happiness. Why was he coming home late at night? Why was he not telling her things? Did God not answer my prayer? Why? Why can't her just answer this prayer of mine? I thought he answered it when I heard they got married, but now there are so many problems in their marriage… did God not answer my prayer for a reason?

Maybe he meant to answer it in another way? Kana said that she did not like her husband anymore…did it mean there was an open space for me in Kana's heart? Did it mean that I could finally be with Kana? Did it mean we could start our relationship anew? Does she like me again? My heart is rising with happiness…

No.

Another thought has awoken in my brain. Maybe Kana's husband still loved her…maybe he was just so busy in his life that he did not notice his wife was feeling lonely… maybe they just needed to have a private talk…after all, communication is the key to a successful relationship… but I can be with Kana should she leave him. After all… don't I deserve it? I have been suffering for so long… The other voice in my head argues. What should I do? What should I do? Thoughts in my mind contradict with each other. I have no idea what to do.

Kana is still leaning on me, silent. She must be lost in thought too, and she's waiting to hear my opinion on her problem. But what should I tell her… I close my eyes for a moment. And after a few seconds, I have decided what to do. I can never be with Kana. Akito will never approve of our relationship, and Kana will only get hurt again. And with Ayame and Shigure's help, my love for her...is somehow platonic. Maybe, I have really gone on with my life… and it is time that Kana goes on with her life too.

" Kana…"

" Yes, Hatori-san?"

" I think, that you should go home, and have a long talk with your husband. After all, he may have problems, and he may not want to tell you everything, as he's afraid of worrying you. You should try to understand him better, and so should him… if you and him discuss everything properly, you will not feel so lonely…and you can be at your husband's side, helping him should he have any problems. That, in my opinion, is the best advice I can give you. The rest… is up to you, Kana."

"…"

I watched as Kana sat up properly and pondered over what I had just said. A slow smile slowly crept over her face, and she nodded.

" Maybe, Hatori-san, you're right. I should have a long talk with my husband, and find out what's wrong with him...that's the best thing to do. Thank you, Hatori-san. I'll definitely take your advice…oh! I think I better go home now, and prepare dinner for him! Thanks Hatori-san! You've brightened up my life!"

She got up from the seat, and bowed. I smiled at her, and said that it was not a problem. As she made to walk off, she suddenly stopped at turned back to me. I looked at her, surprised, wondering what else she wanted.

" Hatori-san…. do you know what snow turns into when it melts?"

I froze. It was that very same question, said with the very same smile as two years ago…what should I answer her…

" It…turns into spring?" I heard my mouth say.

Kana smiled and nodded.

" I'm sure, that after this 'snow and cold' that me and my husband are suffering, it will turn into spring! And we'll be happy once again!" she said, happily.

And, with a final wave, she walked off, and disappeared into the crowd that had just entered the park. I watched her silently, and blinked as the snow started to fall again. Everyone was holding up their hands, catching snowflakes, people were laughing, everyone was cheerful as the snow fell from the heavens. I stood up, and straightened my coat, then headed towards the exit of the park. Somehow, my heart felt light, as if a great weight has been lifted off it. I felt inner peace, and a strange sense of relief. As some snow landed on my coat, I didn't brush it off quickly, like usual.

Maybe, the snow wasn't so bad after all...

To Mr. Hatori at the Sohma Estate

Mr. Hatori! You were right all along. We had a long talk, and it turned out my husband had problems at work, he was going to be retrenched, and he did not want to tell me, as he thought I would worry, he was coming home late as he was searching for another job! I was really touched, but I told him that as we were married, we would share the load together, and we've been happy since. Thank you once again for your help and advice, we are deeply indebted to you. I hope that you too, like us, will experience spring too.

Kana Sohma

The end

A/n- well...Thats the end, and its a happy ending...hope you all enjoyed it.