Well, son of a gun. It's been a rough couple of weeks regarding this fanfic. Sudden writer's block really is a bitch. But finally, it's the end of the road (at least for this story). If you sticked around so far (which I doubt), thank you from the bottom of my heart. Anyways, enough getting sappy (even though there's tons of that in this chapter), let's get into it!
"Stupid...Stupid mutt!" The Palmtop Tiger says with a shaky voice, tears starting to run down her face as she runs towards Ryuuji, who has just proposed to her, and slaps him in the face.
Everyone winces as she does that, thinking Taiga straight up rejected her boyfriend, yet Ryuuji simply smiles. She usually punched him, kicked his ass, etc., but she never just slapped him.
Streams of tears of happiness continue to run down the small girl's face as she starts talking again. "Why did you ask that?! You know my answer very well, I LOVE YOU, DAMN IT!" She yells as she takes the ring herself and puts it on her right ring finger, immediately kissing her dragon who, in turn, had tears of happiness trickling down his face too: His dream has come true.
Minori would immediately rush towards the freshly engaged couple, kneeling down in front of them. "TAKASU-KUN, PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF TAIGA!" She yells as she bawls out of happiness. ''Minorin, not again...'' Taiga scoffs while rolling her eyes, yet smiles at her best friend.
Meanwhile Max, Emily, Sumire and Kitamura smile proudly as Ami starts sniffling. "Kawashima, are you crying?" Sumire asks as Ami shakes her head. "Even if I was, it would be because of these crybabies, but it's the pollen allergy!" She says as Kitamura butts in. "You don't have a pollen-" He says as Ami gives him a glare that says ''Not another word.".
"They'll be so cute as a married couple..." Max says as Emily nods in agreement. "We'll be cute too, I bet.". "Definitely." Max replies as he and Emily share a tender kiss.
It's getting closer to 6:30 as everyone stands together. "Best week of my life, I'm telling ya." Kitamura says with a smile as Sumire, Max and Emily nod in agreement. "It was nice seeing you. And meeting you two, Max and Emily." Ryuuji says as Minori, Taiga and Ami nod in agreement. "Remember, let's chat once in a while!" Max says to Ryuuji as Emily smiles. "Exactly, don't forget about me!" She says to Taiga as everyone fist bumps, hugs and bows before each other.
After the gang said their goodbyes to Kitamura, Max, Emily and Sumire for now, they board the plane, Taiga and Ryuuji walking next to each other with their hands intertwined as Ami and Minori are behind them smiling. ''You really didn't have to break down like that, you know.'' Ami says as Minori sighs. ''Can you blame me? Look how cute they are...Plus, I'm pretty sure I saw tears welling up in your eyes too.'', she tries to defend herself, making Ami groan and pinch the bridge of her nose. ''I told you, pollen allergy.'' Ami says as Minori smiles. ''You do know we both can hear you loud and clearly?'' Ryuuji says as Taiga giggles. ''Fine, we'll shut up for now.'' The dumb chihuahua says as they sit down onto the plane, Ami and Minori sitting down in the seat row next to Taiga and Ryuuji.
Soon enough, the flight was half over and the Palmtop Tiger fell asleep leaning onto her dragon who immediately wraps an arm around her and falls asleep too. ''I swear, they're gonna be inseperable.'' Ami says as Minori giggles. ''Hey, they always have been inseperable. You heard Ryuuji at his proposal, that's the way it was always meant to be.'' She says as tears start welling up in the pink-haired girl's eyes again. ''Start crying during this flight and I swear I will throw you out the damn window.'' Ami warns as Minori wipes her tears away. ''S-sorry...No time to cry, honestly, I got tired watching these two...'' Minori says as she falls asleep, right on Ami's shoulder. ''W-what the...!'' She mutters as she starts blushing, yet she doesn't do anything against it.
At last, the flight was entirely over and they are back in Japan, at 10:30. ''Alriiiiiight, guess who's back, Japan!'' Minori says as she wakes up, Ami getting startled by the girl next to her waking up. ''Kushieda, how can you be so loud, damnit?!'' The dumb chihuahua asks as Minori shrugs. ''You do know I play baseball.'' She says as they get off the plane, looking at Ryuuji and Taiga who are still asleep. ''They'll get the hint eventually, let's go.'' Ami says as Minori shrugs. ''I expected that behaviour from Taiga, but not Takasu-kun...'' Minori says as they struggle to get through the other people.
It doesn't even take five minutes before the ToraDora couple wakes up, gasping as they realize they are the only ones on the plane. ''Crap, crap, crap, we gotta move!'' Ryuuji says as he shakes Taiga awake, her gasping. ''Damn, we're here already?!'' Taiga asks frantically as they finally get off the plane.
''Took you long enough!'' Minori says as Taiga sighs. ''The flight took twelve damn hours, what did you expect, Minorin?!'' She says as Ryuuji chuckles. ''True. Even I fell asleep.'' He says as Ami smirks. ''We can see that, you got her drool all over your shirt, Takasu. And YOU got your drool hanging from your mouth.'' Ami says as both immediately wipe the drool they got away. ''S-shut up!'' They both say in unison as they leave the airport.
All four start going around, taking in the feeling of being home at last before something catches Taiga's eye. ''You literally tricked me into believing you were out ''buying food'' to buy the ring here?'' She asks, pointing to the jewellery store as her boyfriend shrugs and smiles sheepishly. ''Uhhh...maybe...'' He answers as the Palmtop Tiger smiles. ''Normally I'd kick your butt for lying to me, but this time I'll make an exception.'' Taiga says as they give each other a loving gaze. ''Sorry to interrupt your lovey-dovey talk, but we gotta stop this before a certain someone starts crying again...'' Ami whispers, pointing to the pink haired gal behind her as Ryuuji and his tiger nod.
Soon enough, they reach a house. ''Hey, this is where I must leave you! Unless you want to come over for a while, of course.'' Minori says with a smile as Taiga looks the house over. ''YOU bought this?'' She asks as Minorin smirks. ''Well, with the side job money...'' The pinkette says as her best friend chuckles. ''Right.''. Ami smiles and shrugs. ''Guess I'll be joining you, why the heck not...'' Ami says as Ryuuji sighs. ''Sorry, guys, but I'm sure Yasuko misses us dearly.'' He says as Taiga butts in with ''And the fugly bird.'', making Ryuuji chuckle. ''Yes, and Inko-chan.''.
As they take a walk back to their home, Ryuuji smiles. ''Hey, you think Kawashima and Kushieda will end up together? She once mentioned that she might be a lesbian during our schooltime.'' Ryuuji mentions as Taiga scoffs. ''Ridiculous. Remember when you two chased me down the entire hallway? She confessed that she loved you.'' She says, earning a shrug from Ryuuji. ''Well, it could go either way. You see, when a woman loves a man, there's a possibility that that woman could love another wo-'' Ryuuji says before Taiga suddenly kicks him in the behind. ''Talk any further about this and it won't be just your butt.''
They open the door to the Takasu Residence, a squawk immediately audible. ''ARGH, THEY'RE BACK!'' Inko shouts as Ryuuji chuckles. ''We missed you too...'' He says as the door to Yasuko's room opens, Ryuuji's mother stumbling out. ''What's the matter, In-'' She mutters before seeing her son and his fiancée, letting out a squeal. ''THERE YOU ARE, FINALLY!'' She yells as she wraps her arms right around the Tiger and the Dragon. ''Can't breathe...'' Taiga mutters as Yasuko lets both go.
Ryuuji starts cooking up rice as he chuckles. ''Can't believe I'm cooking up lunch twice.'' He says to himself as Taiga and Yasuko sit across from each other. ''So, how was the trip?'' Yasuko asks as Ryuuji shrugs. ''Told you about most of the trip while we texted each other, right?'' He says as Yasuko smiles and nods. ''Well, we also made two new friends, they're pretty cool.'' Taiga explains as she smirks. ''Oh, besides...'' She adds as she shows Yasuko the engagement ring Ryuuji got her.
Yasuko immediately squeals at that revelation as she suddenly rushes towards Ryuuji, grabbing him and shaking him by the shoulder, making him gasp in surprise ''TREAT TAIGA-CHAN NICELY, GOT IT?! I DIDN'T RAISE A VILLAIN!'' She yells as Ryuuji groans in mild annoyance ''Let me cook in peace already!'' The dragon says as the Palmtop Tiger simply chuckles. ''Yaa-chan, you're not the first one to react this way. Plus, I'm more of the villain here, I did nothing too serious to him though.'' Taiga says as Ryuuji butts in. ''Except leaving me behind for a year which made me all depressed-'' ''WE GET IT, YOU MISSED ME!'' Taiga yells back as Yasuko laughs. ''You're already arguing like a real married couple!'' Yasuko says as both lovers blush.
''Speaking of marriage...how do we proceed now?'' Taiga asks as Ryuuji puts the food on the table. ''Good question...maybe during, I don't know, summer break or something, we start planning where the wedding will be, about the guests and all that. Speaking of the latter one, you're cool with your parents now, right?'' Ryuuji asks as Taiga shrugs. ''With my mother, yes, about my dad...well, let's just say I hope he doesn't leave out of nowhere. Don't trust him yet.'' She explains as Ryuuji shrugs. ''Our mothers should be enough regarding family.'' He says as Taiga and Ryuuji smile at each other while Yasuko just looks at the two lovers in a proud manner.
"Ryuu-chan, you do know Taiga-chan's birthday is coming up during summer break!" Yasuko remembers as Ryuuji sighs. "Crap..." He mutters as Taiga has an idea. "Maybe we can just celebrate twice, no?" Taiga asks as Ryuuji thinks. ''Hm...well, I could arrange that...like, a few weeks before our marriage.'' He explains as Taiga lets out a happy ''Hooray!''.
And so, their next step in life has been determined...their official union by marriage.
And that was it. La grande finale. endgame for this story, das große Ende, la gran final, la comedia é finita...y'all get the point, the story here is finished. Again, there was the writer's block, plus there was my 18th birthday (not that anyone gives a crap). And the fact that I'm 18 does give me a steamy idea, if y'all know what I'm saying. Can't be writing exclusively clean stuff, right? Anyway, until I write something up again (Whenever that may be): See y'all later, hasta luego, auf Wiedersehen and じゃあね! (Definitely didn't put the last one in with copy and paste, totally...)
