Sorry it took so long, but here it is: the final chapter of Love Beyond Death! Hope you liked it. I think it was decent for a first time fan fic, but that's up to you guys.

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Sora stared blankly with tear filled eyes at Riku's seemingly lifeless form sprawled out on the damp sand. A small drop of rain fell from the heavens and onto Riku's brow, and as the rain started to fall around the three friends, Sora's released his tears, and his grief. He fell limply on top of Riku's still body, and wept uncontrollably.

Kairi's tears fell alongside Sora's as she held onto him. "Riku . . . " she whispered softly. Suddenly, Riku's chest heaved, and water sputtered out of his mouth. Sora bolted upright with a cry. He grabbed Riku, and pulled him into a sitting position.

Kairi stared, amazed that he could actually be alive. She had been sure that he was . . . Riku's coughing brought Kairi back to the present. She smiled and observed the two together.

With the cold rain pouring around them, Sora and Riku emraced each other. Both were crying now, elated at being together.

"Riku . . . " Sora whispered into Riku's ear, "I'm sorry. I...I wasn't sure what... how I should-" Riku silenced Sora quickly by gently pressing his cold lips to Sora's.

"I'm the one who should be sorry. I... I shouldn't have acted like that. I should have spoken to you, I should have said something, but . . . I gave in to the darkness, again..." Riku tried to stare into Sora's cerulean eyes, but it was too difficult for him. He closed his eyes and turned his head away. "I'm sorry."

Sora pulled Riku into his arms, unshed tears beading at the corners of his eyes . "I'm just glad that you're here... with me." Sora smiled up at riku, and pulled him into another kiss, this one fierce with passion.

They reluctantly pulled apart, the need for air pulling at their lungs. Sora blushed as he remembered that Kairi was still there, watching the exchange.

She grinned at the couple before her and held out a large Paopu. "Here. You two deserve this more than anyone." She handed the star shaped fruit to Sora, who was grinning back at her. He broke it in two, giving one half to Riku and keeping the other for himself.

As Sora was about to take a bite out of the orange fruit, Riku said, "Sora?" He looked at the sound of Riku's voice. "I love you." Sora grabbed on tightly to Riku "I love you, too."

At the same time, they each took a bite into the ripe Paopu.

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I know it's really short, but, quality over quantity, right? Please tell me what you think.