I'm back! This chapter may be painfully short, I'm sorry. I figured that since I changed the entire storyline, it seems that Sweet Song just doesn't fit for the credits. So, I re-wrote them my way. Celine Dion-style!
Neo: Oh, hell no.
Also included in this chapter is the gigantic thank you note to everyone who reviewed. I love all of you, and I never could have done this without you.
Italics like this – Song lyrics
'Italics like this' – Inner thoughts
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Xenosaga Episode II: Die Kraft der Liebe
Chapter 18: End Credits (Celine Dion-style!)
The whispers in the morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling by like thunder now
As I look in your eyes
The bridge of the Durandal was bustling with activity, as it usually was. Shelley sat at her terminal, sighing as she watched the text scroll by on her monitor. "Back to the old grind, eh?" Mary chuckled, reading over her shoulder and causing the other woman to jump.
"I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't do that," the older woman grumbled.
"Well, it won't be so bad," Mary said in an optimistic tone. "We've got the original Zohar now." Her statement was met happily by a few of the 100-series that were working close by.
"They're going to be after us now, though," said Shelley. "U-TIC and the gnosis. We won't get a second to rest." Mary tilted her head to the side with a cocky grin.
"We've survived them before, we can do it again!" she proclaimed enthusiastically in her backwoods accent, grinning and pumping her fist in the air. "Besides, we've got all these lovely young ladies to help us," she said, smiling warmly at the realians scurrying around like worker bees. They blushed and giggled together at the recognition.
"…I guess you're right," Shelley sighed, getting back to work. Mary idly picked at her fingernail, plopping down at her own terminal. She flipped it on and made a grunt of revelation.
"It's getting kind of boring here on the bridge, isn't it?" the blonde asked absent-mindedly. "We should get a dog or something. That'd be pretty cool."
Shelley growled in frustration and laid rested head on the terminal.
"Mary, you're hopeless…"
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I hold on to your body
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love that I could not forsake
The man sat at his desk, reading holographic reports of the day's activities. He ran his fingers through his thinning brown hair, sighing deeply. "Sir, Mrs. Kaminski is here to see you," a chipper female voice said over his intercom.
"Very well, send her in," he replied in an elegant voice, raising his deep brown eyes to look at the door. A slender woman with short ginger hair and bright blue eyes strode into the room, an all too familiar cunning smile adorning her face. She wore a curve-hugging black dress that showed off a small yet prominent swell in her stomach.
"Good evening, Master Heinlein," she said in a refined voice, tilting her chin upwards strongly. Heinlein laughed quietly shaking his head.
"Haven't we worked together for long enough, Citrene?" he asked. "You can at least call me 'Heinlein'. I'm tired of the master thing."
"Whatever suits you, sir," Citrene smirked. "The plan has been set in motion. The Durandal is in possession of the original Zohar."
"Ah, good. They will be under constant attack from the gnosis. Good work."
"But, I have grave news. We've received word from the dogs at U-TIC that an old friend of yours has returned. And…"
"And?" Heinlein asked, waiting for her to continue.
"I saw her myself." Citrene pursed her lips, trying to convey the seriousness of the matter.
"The Divine Form…" Heinlein mused, closing his eyes. "Where is she now?"
"Nobody knows. I thought that we should find and destroy anyone who does."
"Only a choice few know, though," the man pointed out. "Mizrahi himself is dead, as well as the apprentice and the girl's family. The other young ones close to him...two work for U-TIC, so they'll get what's coming to them. But the third…nobody knows where he is now."
"I see," the pregnant woman nodded.
"Don't worry, Citrene," said Heinlein. "We will find the Divine Form eventually, and we will exterminate her for good. That way, Hyams and Ziggurat can finally reign free."
Citrene bowed her head. "I certainly hope so. Speaking of Ziggurat, you should tell him that we intercepted visual data from an Ormus stronghold of number eight murdering number nine, with what looks like distraction techniques by our little angel…"
The mechanical swish of the office door made them both turn their heads to look.
'Cause I'm your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
"Um…excuse me, but I believe this young man is looking for you, Mrs. Kaminski," the secretary stammered, stepping aside for a small child to run in. He had his mother's ginger hair and translucent gray eyes, which sparkled brightly as he smiled excitedly. He waved his arms in the air excitedly, revealing the number "668-2" emblazoned on his right palm.
"Mommy!" he exclaimed, running over and hugging Citrene, almost knocking her over. She gasped in surprise before bending over to pick him up.
"Cronin, what are you doing here?" she asked him. "I thought I told you to stay with the other children in the daycare area."
"I don't like the other kids," he muttered, staring at the number on his hand. "I'm different."
"Hm. The intelligence of his father with the recklessness of his uncles," Citrene smirked. Heinlein laughed softly.
"It's young master Cronin," he said, smiling at the child. "I haven't seen you since you were a little baby. How old are you now?" Cronin held up four fingers. "Oh my, you're growing very quickly!"
"Mommy's gonna have another baby. Then there'll be two of us," Cronin beamed. Citrene laughed.
"Daddy is excited too, isn't he?" the female U.R.T.V. asked her son. He smiled even wider.
"Well, I'll let you two enjoy the rest of the evening together," the older man spoke. Citrene bowed in a silent thank you and began for the door. "Oh, and Citrene…"
"Yes, Heinlein?"
"It's up to you to make sure that the Divine Form falls."
"…yes sir." And with that, Citrene and Cronin left the office.
Lost is how I'm feeling lying in your arms
When the world outside's too much to take
That all ends when I'm with you
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Albedo grunted as he dropped his bag of newly-purchased stuff on his bed in Gaignun's room in the Kukai Foundation Administrative Building. He had moved in with his brother since Jr. took Allen up on his offer (well, Shion's offer) and bought the apartment from him.
"Is that the last of it?" Gaignun asked from his desk, peering up from his paperwork. Albedo nodded and panted, wiping his brow. He collapsed on the bed, groaning.
"So…she woke up, didn't she?" the younger man asked.
"Hm? You mean Shion?" asked Albedo, lifting his head from the pillow.
Gaignun nodded. "Yes, I do."
"Wait," Albedo grunted and stood, walking over to the desk. "You knew?"
"I always knew," Gaignun replied, a soft and thoughtful smile making its way across his face.
"So, I guess the only one not clued in was Jr.," muttered the pallid-haired man, snickering. Gaignun half-sighed, half-laughed.
"Everyone's going to be after her now," the Kukai Foundation Chairman said in an ominous tone, closing his eyes and bridging his fingers.
"And we're going to be the ones to protect her," said Albedo, the determined look that Gaignun had seen so many times in Jr. sparkling in his amethyst eyes.
"You're a true visionary, you know that?" Gaignun smirked, raising his eyebrows at his brother. "I'm so glad to have you back. You have no idea how much Jr. and I missed you."
"Aww…" Albedo cooed. "Hug me, little brother!" Gaignun hesitated at first, but then walked around the desk and pulled Albedo into a warm, friendly hug.
"Let's agree to never do that again," said the younger man in a deadly tone, breaking out of Albedo's embrace.
"Good idea. That was a bit creepy," the other U.R.T.V. admitted. "Well, can I sing it, just once?"
"Sing what?"
A mischievous smile spread across Albedo's face as he sang, "Ebony and ivory, live together in perfect harmony…" Gaignun let out a grunt of extreme frustration and sat back down on his desk, pounding his forehead against the grainy wood.
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I'm always by your side
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"It won't be much longer now…" the brown-haired boy said with a wise smile. He looked at his surroundings; white, white, endless white. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath of air…for luck, for life, for the future.
"I'll save the world. I'll protect the future for all mankind," he proclaimed loudly and determinedly, bright green eyes shimmering. "I swear it!"
"You will…someday," a soft girlish voice came from behind him. Mystery Boy quickly turned to see the ethereal vision of Nephilim, her blue eyes and orange hair standing out against the pallid background.
"Nephilim!" he exclaimed. His eyes shone as bright as the Second Miltian sun as he scrambled to his feet in front of her, standing about one foot taller than the girl.
"You are the wave that will come into all of their lives and change them for the better," she mused strongly. "You will protect them all. You will make them proud."
"I hope I will," the teen sighed, looking upwards resolutely. "I'll never give up. I won't let them down!"
'Cause I'm your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
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The Second Miltian Space Port was busy as usual. Children ran around, laughing and playing. Ziggy and Juli stood opposite Jr. and Momo, preparing to say their temporary goodbyes. The cyborg idly looked at his newly-installed robotic arm, silently thanking Juli.
"Hey, I don't think they heard about Shion and Allen yet," Momo suddenly recalled. Juli and Ziggy tilted their heads to the side curiously.
"Shion isn't pregnant or anything, is she?" Juli asked concernedly. Jr. busted into hysterical laughter, falling on the floor as Ziggy shook his head.
"No!" Momo replied quickly, snickering. "Allen proposed to her during the fireworks!"
"Oh," said Juli, letting out a sigh of relief.
"It was really sudden," Jr. chimed in, smiling brightly. "I almost swallowed the ring! Man, it was so awesome!"
"I'm just glad you didn't ruin it," Ziggy muttered disdainfully. "Well, in any case, we're happy for them." Momo nodded enthusiastically.
"So…what's the situation?" Jr. asked, arms akimbo. "I'm moving into Allen's old apartment with chaos."
"Well, I'm planning on living with Momo for a while," Juli said, smiling at her "daughter". She turned to Ziggy and said, "I'd like to ask you to protect her again, should the need arise. What are your plans now?"
"Through the kindness of the representative trustee, I've been assigned to the Kukai Foundation. I am to be stationed on the Durandal, and if Momo requests, I will be loaned out to her as a matter of priority." Ziggy paused for dramatic effect, knowing what the reaction to his next statement was going to be. "For that purpose, I will also be undergoing life extension."
"Really?" Juli asked him excitedly, clasping her hands in front of her chest.
"Which representative trustee made the request?" the pink-haired woman queried curiously.
"The one who's not so little anymore." Ziggy smiled warmly.
"...Gaignun?" Jr. guessed, shrugging, completely not remembering.. Ziggy sighed and put his head in his hands as Juli laughed. "Oh!" he exclaimed. "Right, it was me. I'm not so little anymore." He grinned, blushing. Momo rolled her eyes and pulled him away by the hand.
"Come on," she said, "let's leave those two alone for a few minutes."
"…ahhh, I see," he smirked, pointing his fingers like a gun at the two of them. "Don't go Shion and Allen on us, okay?" Momo shook her head and dragged the laughing redhead off.
We're heading for something,
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I'm frightened,
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
"He's hopeless," Ziggy whispered.
"He wasn't always like that, though," Juli giggled. "He was always a charming young man back at the Institute…I wonder what happened."
"It must just be the author," Ziggy shrugged. The woman nodded in agreement.
"You're really going to get the life extension?" Juli blurted suddenly, blushing.
"Yes, I am," replied Ziggy straightforwardly. He felt content as he saw the smile spread across her face.
"I'm so happy that you decided to go with it," she said in almost a whisper. "I could have never been able to let such a great person like you go." They looked deep into each other's eyes, gazing down into the very soul.
"There's…something I need to get off of my chest," said the cyborg, self-consciously touching his metal arm. "Ever since I've known you, things in my life have been different. I used to have no hope. But…you were able to remind me of what I really am. I'm not completely emotionless and cold…I can still feel."
"You helped me too," Juli said softly, moving closer to him. "You convinced me that my life wasn't worthless. I'm important to plenty of people, like Momo. You taught me that I can love her without feeling any grief. And…" She paused, her face about an inch away from his. "This may sound crazy, but I've become quite captivated by you."
Slowly, as if in a dream, Juli pressed her lips softly against Ziggy's. After a second, she removed them. "Mmm…" she murmured, tilting her head backwards. "I can finally have hope."
Ziggy said nothing, shocked at Juli's sudden action. Yet, something had awakened inside of him, something that hadn't been there in a hundred years. Eventually, he heard himself speak.
"No, we can finally have hope," he said in a newfound soft and gentle tone. Juli smiled, having never seen this side of him. This time, it was Ziggy to claim her lips in his, holding her waist. She rested her arms around on wide shoulders, gently wrapping them around his neck.
Jr. and Momo screeched in glee and hugged each other. "I can't believe it!" the pink-haired woman exclaimed. "This is incredible!"
"There must be something in the air," Jr. said in a cocky tone, tilting his head to the side and smiling sexily. Momo giggled and looked up at him, moving into his embrace.
"Well…" he sighed, tightening his grip on her. "I think we know the moral of this whole story."
"What's that?" Momo asked.
"You don't need manbits to get chicks," Jr. proclaimed with a wide smile.
Momo quirked an eyebrow and looked up at him. "No, no it's not…the moral of the story is that love can conquer everything."
Jr.'s mouth curled down into a thoughtful frown. "KOS-MOSrox stole that from Romeo and Juliet, didn't she?"
Momo rolled her eyes and laughed softly. "You know, you're just lucky you're so cute."
"Thanks," Jr. grinned before realization of her statement dawned upon him. "Hey, wait a second!"
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The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear suddenly
The feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
Wilhelm's office on the Dammerung was eerily quiet. The Compass of Order revolved steadily on its axis, creating an illusion of peace and serenity in the events soon to come.
"You will not interfere," Wilhelm said, raising his eyes to the mask of the red-cloaked man standing in front of his desk. "You will let them live this out. Your time has passed…you could not do what was entrusted to you."
"But I did do it," the testament argued. "The way things turned out we had no control over."
"I suppose you are right," sighed Wilhelm. "But, in any case, things are going according to plan now."
Red Cloak said, "I just wish that I could have one more day with her. One more chance."
"I know," Wilhelm sympathized. "Now if you will excuse me, I have an important appointment with a client." The testament nodded and exited the office.
'You may come in now, Yeshua,' the Vector CEO thought. Less than a second later, chaos walked through the door, the ever-present wise look on his face.
"How much longer will it be?" Wilhelm looked at chaos. "How much longer until we win the war? How much longer until the salvation of humankind?"
"Just less than sixteen years," chaos replied, looking up at the stars.
"We've waited so long…" the other man said in a pensive tone. "We can wait a bit longer."
"I can't wait to finally see him." The swarthy-skinned teen closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Our little brother…"
"Me neither, Yeshua," agreed Wilhelm. "He will be great." A short silence followed.
"That android…she reminds you of Catherine, doesn't she? She reminds you of our protector?"
"Hm?" chaos suddenly looked up, confused at his brother's question. "What do you mean?"
"I can see it in your eyes," stated Wilhelm. "I can see it when you're around her. That look of nostalgia is unmistakable."
"Is it really that obvious?" the seraphim asked sheepishly. Wilhelm nodded. "I just wish she could know the feelings that we do."
"She will soon enough, Yeshua. Besides…this play would be nothing without her."
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"Come on, you morons, let's move!" Captain Matthews's voice boomed over the loudspeaker of the Elsa. The great ship was docked and waiting in the Dammerung's gigantic docking bay. Jin started down the walkway to the entrance of the spacecraft, slinging his purple duffel over his shoulder.
"Jin, you're really okay with Allen moving in with us?" Shion asked, walking up behind him.
"As long as he's housebroken," replied the samurai in a chuckle, using that dry sense of humor. Shion laughed as Allen came up behind her.
"I resent that, you know," he joked.
"I'm sorry." Jin smiled.
"You still haven't told us where you're off to," the brunette woman told him, crossing her arms in front of her chest.
'Well, Shion, your speech about me shutting down my medical practice got me thinking," her brother replied. "There still is one type of doctor needed in this day in age."
"What's that?" asked Allen. The corners of Jin's mouth turned upwards into a sly smirk.
"I'm going to be an obstetrician." Shion coughed loudly and Allen just stood there, a look of sheer shock on his face. "Oh, come on, you two…it's natural."
"And let me guess," Shion scoffed. "In six months, you'll be selling real estate?"
"I'll do the best I can," Jin chuckled. "Although…I don't know if time will wait another six months."
The samurai looked in awe at his sister, proud at the beautiful woman she had become. Even though she wasn't exactly normal, and her past had been difficult, she had a wonderful future to look forward to. She was getting married, and maybe sometime in a few years she would pop him out some nieces and nephews. He enjoyed so much watching her grow, and he couldn't wait to see the next chapter of her life unfold. They had their differences, but after all, she was his baby sister.
"Uh, Second Miltia to Jin," Allen spoke, waving his hand in front of his future brother-in-law's face. Jin shot him a death glare that Allen could feel in his very soul. He quickly retracted his hand.
"Anyways, I'm leaving for a two-week seminar on Keltia," Jin explained. "The Elsa's crew was kind enough to give me a lift. Oh, and while I'm gone, my bed is off-limits. You dig?"
"Yes, Jin," the young couple replied, voices flat.
"Am I talking to a vat of molasses here? Let's move!" the gruff voice of the ship's captain rang again, and loudspeaker crackling under his yell. Jin shrugged and continued down the walkway.
"Wait, Jin!" Shion exclaimed.
'Cause I'm your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
"Hm?" Jin looked over his shoulder. Shion ran to him, pulling him into an embrace. He drew in a sharp breath of air, shocked at the sudden contact. Eventually he relaxed, and he wrapped his arms around her. He had waited so long for this moment…
"Be careful, okay?" she whispered, pressing her cheek against his chest.
"Shion, why-"
"Let's just say that someone who's taller than me now gave me some advice," she replied, smiling softly.
"You're making me sick with your familial warmth, let's move!"
"I'd better head off," said Jin. "I don't want him to beat me in a drunken rage." The samurai waved at Allen before entering the ship. The Vector employees hustled back to the main walkway, waving as the ship began to warm up. Jin signaled to Shion and held up his left hand, pointing at his ring finger. Shion beamed and held up her hand, showing the ring to the crew as Allen put an arm around her, beaming.
Matthews nodded, smirking, and Tony sunk into the pilot seat, glaring straight ahead and muttering something angrily. Hammer grinned and gave them a double thumbs-up. He motioned his arms as if cradling a baby, holding up two fingers. Allen nudged Shion in the ribs, raising an eyebrow, a half-smile on his face, holding out his hands. Shion rolled her eyes and slightly pushed him away.
The deafening roar of the engine kicked in as the ship lifted off, flying into the blackness of space. Just when Shion and Allen thought they were alone at last…
"Shiiiiiiiion!"
"Oh, hell n-" Allen could barely get the statement out before they saw a blurred Vector uniform hurtling towards them at top speed.
"Miyuki!" Shion shouted excitedly. Suddenly, as if in slow-motion, Miyuki's foot caught on the floor and she fell flat on her face. Shion and Allen both tried to suppress their laughter, but it was to no avail. They held on to each other, laughing hysterically, tears running down their cheeks.
"I'm okay!" the fallen woman proclaimed proudly, hopping to her feet as if the fall didn't happen. "I'm not bleeding or anything!"
She started over to them again, walking this time to avoid tripping. Shion held out her left hand, showing off the ring. "Shion, that damn apple diet worked for a while, but then abruptly stopped when I started eating things other than app- buttery Christ spread evenly on a Triscuit, what is that?"
"It's called an engagement ring," said Shion sarcastically. Miyuki's jaw hit the floor as she almost broke Shion's fingers looking at it.
"Oh. Mah. Gawd," the woman sputtered, staring incredulously at the sparkling diamond. "Who when how where why?"
"Allen, last night, he put it in my wine, fireworks, and I'm not even going to answer the last one," Shion answered. Allen nodded contentedly.
"I didn't see that coming," Miyuki shrugged. "Damn KOS-MOSrox and her obsessions."
"We're also moving in together," Shion pointed out proudly.
"…can I come too?"
"No," Allen answered quickly, terrified at the very thought.
"I was kidding, Christ," Miyuki grumbled.
"So, what brings you down here?" Shion asked casually.
"Well, the instant I heard that the Elsa had docked, I knew you were here," the younger woman replied. "It sounds like a lot happened!"
"You can say that again," Allen laughed. "I wanna take a nice long vacation."
"Me too," Shion admitted. She looked at Allen sexily. "You know what else? I wanna take a nice long f-"
"Okay, alright, enough!" Miyuki exclaimed, desperately covering her ears. "I don't want to hear it! I just ate!"
"We dropped KOS-MOS off at Second Division Headquarters today," said the man.
"It was kind of hard to say goodbye." Shion sighed. "But at least we get a chance to relax now."
"True," Miyuki nodded. "Well, I'd better be off. Wilhelm loaded a mountain of reports on me…I've gotta get started. Smell you guys later!" The hyper young scientist sped off as quickly as she had arrived, almost tripping again. She should take some walking classes or something, honestly…
Shion and Allen looked at each other, sighing in relief. She smiled brightly and basically dove into his arms. Laughing, he picked her up and swung her around before she wrapped her legs around his waist. They shared a deep, passionate kiss, knowing that it was over. Or so they thought…
Shion allowed herself to drop to the floor, holding onto Allen tightly. As she looked into his eyes, she knew that he was the one. His bright blue eyes were so alive with passion and fire. Shion cupped his cheek in her hand, wanting to touch their heat and light. He leaned forward slightly and kissed her again. They pulled apart, noses touching, breathing silently. "You know what I just realized?" Shion asked in a whisper, resting her head on Allen's chest.
We're heading for something,
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened,
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
"Hm?" Allen asked, pressing a kiss against her forehead. Her hair smelled like fruit and vanilla, causing a shiver to run up his spine. It was amazing what her scent could do to him.
"We're getting married," Shion pointed out, laughing. Allen smiled and laced his fingers through hers, feeling the ring on her finger. "You know what else?"
"What else?"
"We've got the whole house to ourselves for two weeks!" she exclaimed. She wiggled her eyebrows at Allen, massing his shoulders. "There's nobody to stop us from doing anything…and I mean anything..."
Allen blushed furiously, scratching the back of his neck timidly. "I-I guess you're right…" he stammered, grinning. Shion smirked contentedly. She loved how she could do that to him.
There, in that virtually vacant docking bay, the lovers embraced each other, knowing that the future was going to be great. He had gained confidence, and her heart had opened to the world once more. Life and love were no longer deprived of them. They had overcome the odd, they had even cheated death…and there they were, in each other's arms.
'The power of love…' she mused to herself. 'I'm convinced.'
As Shion looked up at the man who had unexpectedly opened her eyes and shown her so much, she smiled and said the only think that came to mind:
"Well, Allen, shall we? It's time to go home."
The power of love…
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A/n: It's over.
I can't believe it.
…-cries-
I could have never done any of this without you. This is my first fanfic ever completed, and I'm feeling very nostalgic right now! The idea for this story was spawned as I watched The Matrix: Reloaded with my dad at my future stepmother's house. The Zion Rave scene really got the gears in my mind moving. I had recently finished Xenosaga Episode II, and was disappointed because no Shiallen. So…I formulated a plot for something completely different than this story.
…a lemon. A oneshot lemon. That's originally what this story was going to be…the first chapter would stand alone as a mature story. Then a good friend of mine –CoughAERISCough- told me that I should rewrite the whole story. Such was born Die Kraft der Liebe. The title, translated to English, is "The Power of Love". This story was my summer, autumn, and the majority of my winter…and I wouldn't have wanted to spend them any other way.
So about halfway through this story, I made up my mind to revise and redo my old chapter stories…both Mystery of the Night and It's Okay, I'm with the Band! will be receiving makeovers. I'm not sure when, but I'll do it.
Now it's time for thank-yous. I'll only use the initials of my real-life friends to PROTECT THEIR IDENTITY! –Mission Impossible Theme- And also, if you've reviewed this story before February 27, 2006, you'll be added in here.
Thank you to my parents, without whom I wouldn't be here. That goes without saying, but…
Thank you to my great friends CK, ATK, and AG for being just wonderfully random…and the inspiration for Jr.'s personality. I love you guys. Don't change.
Another thank you to NJ and AP, for just being there for me and giving me the occasional idea. One of AP's best is to be seen in the sequel…The Almighty Pizza Hut Song.
Thank you to my inspiration for writing, Dan Brown. I've read all of his books, and I'm currently in the process of re-reading Digital Fortress for the sixth time. I can't wait until May, when The Da Vinci Code will be released as a movie here.
A very, very, very, very, very special thank you to the Xenolegacy forum. Without you guys, I would've never had a place to pimp this story. Just kidding! You guys inspire me, especially the Gutter Commission. One year anniversary is past! Let's keep our friendships forever. No matter what, I'll never forget you.
Reviewers (From first to most recent)
Digi Chris: Even though you never reviewed, I feel that I must thank you deeply. First of all, for letting me steal your thank-a-thon idea. Thank you for mentioning me at the end of Borne Up on Angel Wings! The fact that I was in your thank-a-thon made me feel like a million bucks. The last reason is…thank you for keeping the competitive edge in me. Borne Up on Angel Wings was such and amazing story! I tried my hardest to make a ShionxAllen fanfic that could be as good, but I must say that I didn't succeed. Please, keep writing, and good luck in college!
NeoChick: Hate to say it, but I seriously wasn't expecting you to be my first reviewer. XD! Thank you so much for the review. You're the best ShionxGaignun loving Canadian I've ever met!
100-series: Where to start! You are one of my role models in art and writing. I can honestly say that you write and draw better than anyone I've ever met. Your constant support and compliments are truly what kept me going. I want Find Us Peace rewritten ASAP, get it? XD –Hugs-
suxx0rzehey: That gun had better not be loaded. XD! Thank you so much for the review. True, chapter one was just on the brink of a lemon.
chaosxShion: …help me, help me! I'm drowning in a load of Shaos! Haha, all kidding aside, you're one of my best friends, despite our pairing preferences. You keep writing, girl, and tell Fabian I said hi!
Akira Bane/Celeste Rose: Oh mah Gawd. You had to be my best reviewer. I'm so sorry that I didn't get to develop Jin very much, but I promise he'll be important in the sequel. Your constant support really got me off my ass and made me write. So, I have a surprise for you…you'll be a character in the sequel. If you review this chapter, tell me what name you want, okay? I promise you'll love this role. –Twisted grin- Oh, and Flogging Molly is indeed awesome.
Kos-mosMomo: You're an awesome person and reviewer. I'm looking forward to the update of your stories, and your review meant a lot to me!
Meltykisskirakira88: Thanks, I can't get enough romance either! I hope that the mushiness of this story touched your heart in places that…I'm grossing myself out here with fluff. P!
Monster Hospital: Yeah, chapter 1 was pretty hot Oo; Thank you so much for the review! I'll be sure to keep writing.
littlesnowfarie2005: Ahhh, it's my hundredth reviewer! I'll be sure you have your chaosxKOS-MOS oneshot done ASAP. Thank you so much for the reviews!
Ra: Litte sister! –Glomps- I hope you were happy with the ending. You're truly a zealous and awesome writer! Update The Secret Diary very soon, or else I'll whoop you. I'll whoop you bad. Just kidding! Thanks so much for your support –Hugs-
renderedvoice: Don't worry, there's sure to be some hot chaosxKOS-MOS stuff in the sequel, just for you. Thanks so much for the awesome review!
Aeris: EDEN! –Glomp hug kiss- -Gets very weirded out- Okay, let's not do that ever again. So…you are the wind beneath my wings, so to speak. You're awesome, exuberant, and you've been a great friend since we met two years ago on the XSF. You've given me so many ideas, so many laughs, and so much advice. Thank you for always being there for me. I'll always be there for you.
Tainted-Dreamz: It's Momo! Oh my gosh! You know what, I'm sorry I haven't been at XRM for a while. I promise I'm slowly migrating back! I promise to make more Jr. and Momo action in the sequel. You're a great friend and a great writer. Never change.
E.S. Simeon: Thanks so much for the review! That's an awesome username, my second-favorite mech in the games.
Chuckie: -Gives you 189347128374 lifesize Kosy synths- Thanks for the constant support, my fellow chaos-hater! I would've killed him off, but then the story wouldn't really work. You're hilarious. Don't ever let society conform you, bro. Dad. –Smiles innocently-
Luna-Starr: You're wrong! Jin puts marmalade on his toast! –Sticks out tongue- Hehehe…thank you so much for the review. I can see that you have a great sense of humor!
Ekplixi: Holy long review, Batman! Thank you so much for the advice. I know that I kinda tossed them together too quickly, but hey, it's pretty good for the obsessive soul that I am. You're an incredible author, and your most recent oneshot has intrigued me with Juli and Gaignun. Was that Juli and Gaignun? XD whatever pairing it was, I enjoyed it immensely.
RayxJade: Wondrous…I like that word. –Says it- It just kinda rolls off the tongue! LOL! Thank you so much for the review, it meant a lot to me.
screennameless: Thank you so much for the reviews! They kept me going. Be sure to get a screenname soon! LOL
Daemen Reisho: Thanks for the review! I like the title too…the whole "power of love" scene in the original game made me have a heart attack, so I figured that it would be a good title.
Leoth: I love Albedo too! He's so kawaii. Thank you so much for the review!
Avril: Oo; you're-you're seriously Avril Lavigne? If that's true, I'm really flattered. Even if you're not, then I still am flattered. Thanks a lot for the compliment!
RavensFirefly: Thanks so much! Yeah, adding in the battle phrases was tough. It sounded strange to me in a few places, but whatever. –Hugs-
Rockreaper: Allen was shirtless because he's sexy. LOL! Thank you so much for the review, it really meant a lot to me! You're also one of the only people to get my references. That's awesome. And I agree, "knuckle up" was kind of strange.
voyae: Yes, I agree…Allen vs. Albedo! –Sells tickets- It'll be the fight of the century! –Snickers- thank you so much for your review!
AmissatheAries: I can only understand things with dirty jokes too, so you're not alone there. Thanks for the review; I couldn't have done it without you!
Tsukiko Rain: …Toast is one of the best stories ever. EVER. Especially Margulie sliding out the window. That was incredible! Hehehe, thanks so much for the review! It's always great to find ShionxAllen lovers.
yuffiegal: You're possibly one of my most enthusiastic reviewers. Thank you for the support, dear!
I-luv-Dom: Yep, I'm Shion Ridgeley from Xenolegacy. I know who you are! Hehe, thanks for the review!
Albedo's Bitch: That is simply an awesome username. Thank you so much for the compliment!
JimHawking21: Yes! Allen should have caught Shion! Thanks so much for the compliment, I really appreciated it!
DiamondKing12: You. Are. Awesome. Hands down. I have a feeling that you'll be quite satisfied with yourself after the sequel. Thanks so much for the compliment. You made me feel like a million bucks.
ally: Yes, the tech attack…I don't know what came over me. Thanks for the review!
puchikonyu: …HALLO MY SHIALLEN LEMON FRIEND. –Breathes heavily- That cookie was really good, by way. You're an awesome person, and I reward you with buttcookies. No chocolate chips this time!
SJ: You'd better update Tangled Web soon. And I mean soon. Hehe! Thank you so much for the compliment. Keep writing, gutter buddy!
Blue Persuasion: Mwahaha, awesome review. I'm glad you liked the Tree Method. You're an awesome person! –Hugs-
Terri: I made someone love Jr. more than Albedo! Holy gosh! I've never done that before! Lol, thanks so much for your review.
Chaos and KOS-MOS 4ever: I agree with your username whole-heartedly. Thanks for the reviews!
Devilman666 redangeldemon: Thanks for your review! I'm glad you liked it.
Leoth: …-Puts on Kirschie hat- There. Thanks so much for the review!
raymond veenendaal rayveene: Thank you so much for the review! I'm glad you liked the story, and I hope the ending suited you.
renrinisadork: Aww, I'm no God. But thanks for the review! I hope you enjoyed the story. And stop slapping poor Jr., pwease ;.;
Kayako-sama: Thanks for the review! I'm glad you liked the story.
Patricia Nguyen qnn75243: Jr.xMomo is awesome, but kind of hard to write. I'm so glad you reviewed!
godofwar17: Haha, thanks for pointing out my German flub! Warehouse our Crossed –Lol- I think that'd make a good title.
Cyhara: There's a really funny story behind your review. I'm sitting in computer class and decided to check my email, and hey! I had a review. So I looked at your user page, and had a heart attack when I noticed that one of your favorite pairings was Shionxchaos. So I said out loud, "Holy Winnipeg, I was reviewed positively by a Shionxchaos fan who isn't Meg!" Everyone stared at me. –Blushes- Thanks so much for the compliment. And, I hate to do this, but…GO STEELERS! –Whacked- XD okay, I'll stop.
And now, KOS-MOS rox sleeps.
Well, I'm going to finish this sandwich first. Then I'll sleep.
Epilogue will be posted soon.