So sorry it took me so long to get this up. As you guys have seen, I normally get these things up rather quickly. But that really doesn't matter. It's up now! Thanks soooo much, everybody! Your suggestions were really helpful. It was a tough decision to make. I liked them all but the one from goldeneyedwildmage really stuck out. It just took me a little while to figure out how I was gonna put it in the story. I was easy after that. Now that that I know what I'm doing again, let's get on with it! By the way, this is the first time I've actually written a lovey-dovey sorta thing so don't hurt me if it sucks…please!

Disclaimer: The only person I can claim as my own is Harmonios, just in case you forgot. Other than that I don't own anyone or anything.

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Epilogue

Daine pulled a nightgown on and climbed into bed that evening. It was really early for anyone to be going to bed, but she was dead tired after the long journey home and her move in with her new husband. She smiled to herself; every thing has worked out for the best in the end. Harmonios had shaken the king of Tyra up so badly (In the most graceful of ways too, she thought) that he had agreed to hold off Maren without some dumb wedding. She laughed every time she thought of the look on Jonathan's face when they told him all that had happened in Tyra. He couldn't believe what had happened when they told them about Roald and Shinko falling in love, but they were a cute couple, a very cute couple.

The bedroom door opened and in came Numair. He raised a dark eyebrow. "Magelet, are you really going to bed this early? Did you forget you and I had plans?"

"I'm sorry, I must've forgotten. I'll get dress and I'll be with you in a minute," she said, grabbing some clothes. She was tired, but could never say "no" to the love of her life. Changed into a pair of breeches and a shirt, she joined him in the main room. "Okay, I'm ready."

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It couldn't have become a more perfect night. Daine had spent the whole evening in town with him and now there they were, curled up together under the covers of their bed. Her head resting against his chest and his arms wrapped around her, drawing her close to him.

"I love you, sweet," Numair said, kissing her softly. As a result, he felt her snuggle closer to him.

"I love you too." She slipped her arms around his neck, fingers burying in his dark hair. She brought her lips close to his, loving the sweet sensation that crossed her lips from his and spread out to every part of her body. Absently, she yawned when they drew away.

"Tired?" he asked.

"Mmm…a little," she replied.

"Try to get some sleep, love. Jon gave us some time off so we can spend as much time together tomorrow as we want." He rubbed her back lightly.

"Doesn't that mean we can be up as late as we want tonight together?" she asked; only to receive a serious look from him. Yawning again, she nodded. "Fine, I'll see you in the morning, then." As soon as her eyes had shut, she had sunk into a peaceful sleep.

He smiled. Smoothing her wild brown curls away from her face, he kissed her forehead softly. "Good night, sweet." He then closed his own eyes and drifted off to sleep.

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He had decided to let Daine sleep in that morning. He knew she'd be a little angry because she was expecting to see him there when she woke, but he had to go get something from in the city and it couldn't wait. He had proposed to her, they had gotten married, but something was missing. As he continued to walk, he ran into Roald and Shinko.

"Hello, Numair," the prince greeted warmly. "How are you and Daine?"

"We're fine, you?"

"As good as can be, in a couple months Shinko and I plan to get married ourselves."

The Yamani nodded. Turning to Roald, she spoke in Yamanian tongue, "Roald ga sukidesu." ("Roald, I love you.")

"Shinko ga sukida," he replied. (Same meaning only one's when speaking to a girl and the other's for a boy)

"I didn't know you could speak Yamanian, Roald," Numair remarked.

"Shinko's been teaching me a little. Although she's quite determine to have that one line burned into my mind." He let out a yelp when she elbowed him in the ribs hard.

The tall mage laughed. "I've got to go. I hope to see you two soon."

"Alright, then, Numair," Roald replied as he and Shinko wandered off.

Numair continued down to the city. On his way he passed by a couple and heard his name. Turning, he grinned as he found the couple was Raoul and Buri.

"Where are you off to?" The great knight asked.

"Just going to pick something up."

"And without Daine?" Buri remarked. "I thought you both got time off. Is she doing something for Jon?"

"No. I just let her sleep in. She was very tired last night. I caught her going to bed quite early and made her get out of bed because we had plans." Numair smiled in spite of himself. "She won't be too happy to wake up and find I'm not there."

His friends laughed.

"You're right about that," Raoul remarked. "She won't be too impressed."

"Oh, well. You meant to let her continue sleeping for an understandable reason," Buri added.

"Yes. Now I've got to go and pick up something and get back there before she goes looking for me." Numair grinned as that got another laugh out of them. "I'll see you two later then." He continued onwards. He reached his destination and entered the small shop.

"I was expecting you sooner, Master Numair," A silver haired man behind the counter remarked, recognizing the man who had entered. He had soft ice coloured eyes and along silver moustache and beard.

"I was...distracted. Anyways, it's ready, I presume?"

The man nodded, sliding a black velvet box across the counter to him. "It's utterly the best piece of work I've ever done. I hope its to your satisfaction."

Numair opened the box and examined the item inside. "It's perfect." He handed the man three silver nobles.

"Pleasure doing business with you," the man called as he left the shop.

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"Numair, when I find you…" Daine muttered, storming down the long corridor from their rooms. She rounded a corner and crashed into somebody.

"Good morning, Daine."

Oh gods, not him! Anybody but him! Daine looked up. As she had dreaded, it was Perin.

He grinned, his arm wrapping around her waist, he pulled her close to him, only to have her stomp on his foot. "What was that for?" he demanded.

"Have you forgotten? I'm married!" she said.

Perin raised an eyebrow. "Really? Just because a lesser god and says so? Where's the ring, then?"

Daine nervously looked down at her ring finger. He was right, there was no ring, the only proof she needed to get him to take a hike.

"Exactly," he told her, acting like the hell he had put everybody through hadn't happened, drawing her close again.

"Perin, stop it!" she screamed. She suddenly smelt something burning and found it was Perin. A small flame had sparked, catching his sleeve.

Perin released her and started trying to put out the flame. Not paying attention to where he was going, he ran into someone's out stretched arm and was clothes lined. He fell to the ground, unconscious. They flames were suffocated by black magic flecked with silver. Numair stood over the clerk and shook his head. "When will you ever learn, Perin?" Stepping over the body, he made his way over to Daine. "Are you alright?"

"Yes. Where were you?" she demanded.

"I was in town, picking up a little something for you." Reaching inside his breeches pocket, he pulled out the black case he had picked up from the shop. He opened it and removed its contents. Taking her hand, he gently slipped something on her ring finger.

Daine looked at it and gasped. She hugged him fiercely. "Numair, it's wonderful! Thank you!" What Numair had bought was a simple gold ring with a diamond in the shape of a wolf with a small speck of gold for its eye."

He smiled. "I knew you'd like it."

She grinned. "This makes up for not being there when I woke up, but you'd better be there tomorrow morning or else."

Pretending to be scared he asked, "Or else what?"

She laughed. "Do you really want to know?"

He shook his head, smiling. "Not really. You know I won't leave you."

They were about to walk off when Daine asked, "What're you going to do about him?"

The mage grinned wickedly. "At random times he'll catch fire as a reminder of what he did."

She laughed. "Numair, you are an evil man!"

"Only if you want me to be," he replied, wrapping an arm around her shoulders.

Standing tiptoed; she pulled his mouth down to hers and kissed him. When they parted, both breathing heavily, she said, "I don't want you to be too evil."

"Very well. Now, what do you say we both go and get something to eat?" He asked, leading her away from the courtyard.

They stopped when they heard a chirp behind them. Turning around, they found a very lonely dragonet standing not very far away.

Daine laughed. "Come on, Kit." She picked up the little dragon and they started walking to the mess hall again.

The End

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Awww… Well, that's the end of this story. Now I've got to find that damn Mulan video so I can get started on that Alanna/Mulan fic I told you guys about.

NealsChick: Okay, okay. This was the update. I thought about following the movie, but it didn't grab my attention too well. Yes, that does sound VERY Daineish.

nicolerenea: I could've done that, I suppose. It sounded kinda too mean for my likings, though. I'm too much of a nice person. It's one of my not so good qualities.

CodeRomance: Are you psychic or what? I couldn't follow the movie and you knew it! It sounds like Numair to have a very long talk with maybe a bit of a thrashing first. XDD

LeiaPrincess21: I couldn't have said it better myself. And no, we don't have to like him. I hope the ending was fluffy enough for you. I tried to put fluff in the story, but I may not be all that great at it.

Mikey's Kunoichi: I suppose that could've been done, but I suck at weddings so It might not work. Good thought though.

goldeneyedwildmage: YES! Ingenious! If I could grin any wider, my face would've split in two after reading your plan. Your toad thought was great, but fire? Brilliant!

Lady of the Rogue: I know it was bugging you. I'm used to spelling things as they sound to me, it's a habit I need to break if I'm gonna continue writing on fanfiction.