I wish to express my deepest thanks to everyone who has read and appreciated my story and took the time to say so. That's the best fan ever. Particularly when you know they actually exist. I hope you all love this ending and I certainly hope it was worth all the reading you did to get up to this point. :-)

Tohru had just finished telling Shuko not to worry about her brother's last words to her when a police officer visited the house. Temporarily he and Shuko were staying at Meiru's house. The police officer left information telling them about Shuko's father.

Mr. Kiddo's execution was scheduled to happen in only a few days after the murder. It was a quick trial, and the date that had been chosen for Shuko's brothers was chosen for the execution date. He was to die by lethal injection as opposed to more painful methods because of the nature of his crime.

Shuko and Tohru (as her soon to be wed husband) had to show up and sign papers the night of Mr. Kiddo's execution just a few hours before it actually happened. After they were done, Tohru turned Shuko's wheelchair to leave, but she stopped him.

"We can't leave yet, I need to speak to my Father first."

"But we can't speak to a man on death row." said Tohru. "The only possible opportunity to speak to him would be right during his execution."

"Then I'll have to talk to him then." said Shuko. "I must speak to him before he dies."

Tohru shook his head and knelt down in front of the wheelchair. "Shuko-chan, I really don't think you should. I don't know what could happen to you if you saw something like this."

Shuko leaned forward and clasped her hand in Tohru's. "Please, Tohru-kun. If anything I think I know if I can stand seeing something… Just… I just have to tell my Father I forgive him."

Tohru was stunned. "You… You want to tell him that you forgive him? After everything he did and what he could have prevented all this time!?"

Shuko nodded "Yes, I know all of that. But he's shown that he regrets it, and I don't what him to die like I almost did…" she leaned forward and kissed Tohru. "But you saved me. I can't save my Father, but if you can do what you did, I'm sure I can save him from dying in total despair."

Tohru was too mixed up in his mind to reply. He half-smiled half-frowned as he stood up and wheeled Shuko to the witness room.

TWO WEEKS LATER…

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Netto and Meiru and Tohru and Shuko were married on a double wedding. In a church of course. Everyone including Enzan and the Official Net Battlers Masa, Saloma and Miyuki were invited. It was a rather rushed wedding, and some people were worried that such an event might be unsafe for such new couples. Of course, as you and I know, nothing on earth would prove to be further from the truth in the many, many long and happy years to come. Which we all know will come because if it they didn't, this story would mean nothing at all.

Shuko insisted on standing through the whole ceremony. Her wedding dress was as beautiful as could be expected (it was given to her as a present from Yaito) and with her lovely smile she looked almost radiant. Meiru of course was beauty defined just by herself. But as Netto saw her walking down the aisle, every single thing in the world became dull in his sight. Tohru beamed brightly as he saw his bride coming towards him with the most joyous smile on her face.

The two couples stood side by side as the preacher asked each of them the normal questions one would ask them to answer publicly in front of everyone they knew. The pews of people were quietly amused when Shuko said she would take care of Tohru in sickness and in health, but she said it as sincere as Meiru did for Netto and the wedding went on.

Then the preacher asked them to read off their vows to each other, men first. Netto's fingers shakily extracted his paper from his pocket and he took Meiru's hands in his. Nervously he began to read. "Meiru Sakurai… You've been my friend ever since I met you-"

You know what? I'm going to be honest right now and tell you that I have no idea whatsoever of what a man would say in his vows. I've never been married or had a girlfriend. Not that I don't want one mind you, I simply need to find someone who can take that place in my life. However, I'm going to forget writing the bulk of the vows Netto read off and simply skip to the end where the few- yet sweetest most loving words I have ever heard spoken in a wedding are copied down for this story.

"And from this day on I thank the Lord for you. I consider you to be a treasure of heaven given to me from God himself. Nothing on earth can be more important to me as you are. I love you, my dear little Meiru-chan."

Netto's eloquent vows made Meiru (as well as a few guests) break down in tears. Meiru smiled through them and cleared her throat as best as she could. Curiously she did not take out a paper, she simply left her hands in Netto's and-

She began to sing!

I cherish the treasure
The treasure of you
Lifelong companion
I give myself to you
God has enabled me
To walk with you faithfully
And cherish the treasure
The treasure of you

As I obey the Spirit's voice
And seek to do His will
I then can see the wisdom of His plan
For as He works His will in me
I then can love you selflessly
And by His grace, can pledge my love to you

This sacred vow I make to you
Does not contain an "if"
Though I'm aware that trials lie ahead
I will love you and pray with you
And through it all, I will stay with you
Our home will be a refuge of
Unconditional love

If you wish to listen to someone actually singing this song, you can hear it by using this link I found on youtube. Don't worry, it's very romantic and is not rocky or jazzy at all. It's sung by a man and a woman.

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She finished the song and looked at Netto. Netto looked to the ceiling as if sending a little extra prayer of thanks to God. Then he smiled at Meiru and then to the people in the pews as if to say "And she's mine!".

Then Tohru took out his own vows and took Shuko's hands in his own. I'm sorry to tell you that this will not nearly be as beautiful or lovely as the match between Netto and Meiru (As the true love came mostly from Tohru himself), but the promises in his were as sweet as anything, and it was only to a fortunate few who knew the events concerning their marriage that could really know how true were the promises made.

And forgive me, but I'm going to have to do the same with Tohru and skip to the end.

"I promise to love you and take care of you. Nothing will be…. Nothing is more important to me than you are. And I promise from the bottom of my heart that I will never, never leave you, and I will not forsake you for someone else. I love you, Shuko-chan."

Poor Shuko could barely read her vows. She had to lean on Tohru for support as she choked back sobs of pure joy. Blinking out her tears she read from her paper.

"I…sob I promise to love you for as long as I live, Tohru-kun. I will do everything for you a wife can do for her husband. You're care and love for me has touched my heart, and I promise I'll do anything to make you happy in return for what you've done for me. I love you, Tohru-kun!"

It was short, but sweet. Many of the guests were crying now, some (including Yaito) had broken down into complete sobbing. The preacher spoke the final words, gave Netto and Tohru permission to kiss their brides and then bade the two couples turn from him and face the guests.

"I present to you, Mr. And Mrs. Hikari and Mr. And Mrs. Froid."

And then the wedding was over. The couples stepped down the aisle once more. They went to a dining hall attached to the church and- thanks to the relatively small amount of people invited, everyone was invited to the wedding party. All friends and relations came up to the wedding table and offered their congratulations. Some even took pictures.

Despite all other circumstances, it was Shuko who was the happiest. And no wonder, one might say. In less than two months her life had taken a total 180 degree spin and she was not only loved, but had just now been married; And by someone who not only loved her but was willing to risk his own life to protect hers.

It was sweet to see them after the meal as they walked around with their friends, talking about the wedding. Tohru pushed Shuko around in her wheelchair to meet all his relations and friends. Netto, despite Meiru's perfect health, led Meiru delicately around with one hand around her shoulders and the other hand holding hers.

Some would say even Enzan was impressed by the wedding, but really Enzan was a human being, and it's no surprise that he was as cheerful and courteous a guest as any man could have been. He often would remark at how happy the happy couples looked when they read off their vows, and he gave a hearty congratulations to both couples.

"You know, you're going to have to throw your bouquets of flowers soon." he pointed out. "I'm sure there are many people in this room who are dying to be as happy as you."

Netto nodded. "That's right! We won't torture any longer. Meiru dear?"

Enzan quickly announced the bouquet throw and everyone immediately gathered round. With their backs to the crowd, Shuko and Meiru hurled their bouquets spinning into the air above the heads of the guests. People shouted and screamed as they jumped and reached for the falling flowers.

Then they fell, and the crowd cheered and clapped. They made way for the two couples to see who had caught them. One of them was Saloma, who was laughing with surprise and excitement. "I caught it! I caught it, I'm going to be married!"

The people suddenly parted and Enzan stepped out in the open, holding the other bouquet. He looked neither excited or embarrassed. He merely smirked as the other girls sighed and groaned with frustration that a MAN had TAKEN the flowers from them.

Towards the end of the party a rumor circulated through the company that told a story of two bouquets thrown at a wedding. One was a woman, another a man. And as it so happened, that man and that woman were married a few years later. And strangely enough it never reached the ears of Enzan or Saloma. But it caused quite a few people to smirk and giggle at the flower toting individuals. What a ridiculous idea…

Everyone followed the couples outside once the part had ended. Netto and Tohru swept Meiru and Shuko off their feet and then carried them out to the two limos- courtesy of Enzan, waiting outside. They waved goodbye to the guests as they drove off to their honeymoon suites. Also provided for by Enzan.

Yaito joined him in waving as the limos drove out of sight. "You know, after today I want nothing more than to be married like Netto-kun and Meiru-chan."

Enzan smiled. "I don't blame you. Though I'd really be interested in how you'd find someone who you were sure loved you and didn't marry you for your money."

"My stunning beauty of course." said Yaito smirking. "But you're right. Be assured that you will be the first one to hear of it should it ever happen."

Enzan grinned. "Good. I look forward to it. Let's go home now. I'll take you in my limo."