Disclaimer- I do not own any of the characters from Kingdom Hearts I or II, or Advent Children.

Notes- Well, I believe this may be my last chapter... one more is possible. I am really anxious to get this story done and get my other ideas up here, because I think they'll be better all around... better than this one. I hope any readers still here have enjoyed this, though, and I have to say I am sorry to see it end.

Chapter 25- Finale

"Maybe they could share a room..." Sora muttered.

"Sure thing," Fleur smiled, catching the hint. She stood and left the room to seek out Hilda and have a room prepared.

Sora sat up and sighed with relief. Finally home... my home... our home... for good.

He also straightened up, then kneeling beside the coffee table and peering underneath. Kairi was collapsed on Riku's chest.

"Hey, Kai, c'mon. Let's get him to a bed and get you guys something to eat and some clothes."

She smiled at the sight of her long lost friend and nodded. After crawling out from under the table, she and Sora moved it out of the way. With a bit of struggling, Sora managed Riku up around his shoulders and led the way for Kairi.

"What's wrong with him? Any idea?" Sora asked Kairi.

"Not sure... he's never traveled like that before. Maybe just stress and fatigue."

"But you've never..."

"Sora, I'm a princess... one of the Princesses. I have traveled in such a manner before. Unwillingly, yes, but only when I was taken from Riku by Maleficent. She did it, three times, to keep me away from him. But I guess her change of plans ruled for us to be kept together..."

"Why did she keep you separated?"

"Because I was of more value. After the fall of the kingdom, it was revealed to me that I was a Princess, and after that... well the faster I ran, the shorter my leash became, and Maleficent finally captured me."

At this moment, Riku flinched and groaned.

"Ah... my... head..." He mumbled.

Right in time, Fleur came scuttling down the hall towards them.

"Their room is this way," she said leading the way to a room around the corner and three doors down. She opened the door, and Sora, gently as possible, set Riku down on the bed. Kairi immediately ran to his bedside, sat down on the bed and began to fluff his pillow and push hair out of his face.

"I'll get him something hot to drink." Fleur said, taking Sora by the arm and leaving the room. Once outside the room, Fleur turned to Sora and looked into his eyes.

"What is it?" He cocked his head to the side.

"We're home..." She began, but impulsively decided to kiss him instead.

They stood outside the doorway, holding each other warmly and grasping the moment.

"I love you." He whispered in her ear.

"I love you too." She breathed.

There was a pause, and then reality came back into view.

"We need to help him..." She said. "I'll fix him some tea. You go get them some better clothes to wear and make sure they're comfortable."

"Anything you say, m'lady." He kissed her on the forehead. She smiled and looked down, but he lifted her chin and smiled back at her.

Fifteen minutes later, Kairi was knocking on Riku and Kairi's door with a tray of tea and salt crackers. Kairi answered the door on the verge of tears.

"He's not waking up!" She sobbed.

"Shh... it's alright..." Fleur set the tray down on the bedside table and sat on the sofa with Kairi in her arms. "Shhh... He'll be fine... I'll check his vitals, okay?" Kairi nodded with a sniffle.

Fleur knelt by Riku and checked his pulse and heart rate. "Just like I said. A little fever, but he's fine. Don't worry, Kairi."

Kairi approached Fleur and smiled. "Thanks for all this... and you can call me Kai." They hugged, and just as Kairi began to silently sob once again, Riku's eyelids wrinkled and he squirmed a bit.

"Riku?!" Kairi gasped with hope in her voice. "Are you awake?"

Riku lifted his head and looked at her with a smile, then letting his head fall back on the pillow. Kairi shot up from her kneeling position to sit on the bedside. She lifted his head in her hands and let it rest in her lap. Fleur handed her the tea and she slowly helped him sip it. Once he was able to sit up, Kairi gave him the crackers and he nibbled them too, all in silence. Fleur then left the room.

Sora was downstairs the entire time, speaking with Yajai. He ordered two outfits for each of their new residents.

The day went as such, turning into evening. Riku progressed well; by dinner he was able to walk aided by Kairi. His fever subsided and he gained his apatite back. At dinner, he ate well and afterwards was able to get himself back up to their room. Kairi accompanied him after saying goodnight to Fleur and Sora.

"Thanks, you guys have been great." She said with a smile. She hugged them both and followed Riku upstairs.

"Sleep well!" Fleur called after her.

"We should get some rest too." Sora looked at Fleur. She smiled and began to go upstairs.

They both retired to Fleur's suite and slept peacefully, holding each other through the night.

As the sun rose and Fleur awoke, Sora did the same.

"Mmm... Good morning, m'lady." Sora nuzzled her gently. "What's today's agenda?"

Fleur thought for a moment.

Everything was...

normal.

There was nothing they had to do.

For once in her life, she could so whatever she wanted.

Completed. She was completed.

The love of her life lay next to her, ready to serve her every whim.

She loved him.

She had a comfortable life. Money, a home... but most importantly, her beloved friends. What else could she want? Nothing.

Thus ends our adventure through the trials, troubles, and triumphs

of our princess and her loved ones.

Notes- And I apologize... I know I got lazy and rushed, but I hope you enjoyed it anyway. I promise I'll do better on my next one. So, one last time, R+R! And my next story will be up soon. Arigato and Sayonara!

-VarekaiSoleil

COMING SOON!!!

A merchant ship captained by two men of great status. All they could hope for is theirs: money, the most elite crew and ship in all of Geheim Plass, everything. But when the mystery of ultimate treasure tempts yet another ship to make berth in the foggy harbor of the Isla de Craneo, their bond may not survive the rocky truth.

Soon to be posted from VarekaiSoleil!