A/N: It's the last chapter of this story. I know...it's sad! But don't you worry! If you really liked this one I am letting you know that there will possibly be a sequel later on. I will also write a story continuing the plot left off after Kingdom Hearts 2. Enjoy the ending and please review as always :) Thank you!

Is Love Joy or Sorrow?

Chap. 24 Life Keeps Going

You didn't think they'd forgive them just like that, would you?

The boys still weren't convinced, even after the lip lock action between them and their girls. Kairi, Namine', Selphie, and Natalie went all out to prove their loyalty, and for that their boyfriends were very grateful.

All was now okay between Satoshi and the guys, and Risa and him started hanging out with the gang and became good friends with them. At the end of the year they had to part, heading back home to Japan.

Time flew by for our friends. Soon, their high school years were coming to an end. On graduation day, everyone was quite excited, especially Sora's mom who came to visit:

"You're so adorable in your gown, Sora! C'mere and give your mamma a hug!"

"It's NOT a gown, mom! It's a ROBE!"

Following the ceremony, Kairi pulled Sora over to a corner.

"Hey, um...remember that day I talked about getting married after high school?" she asked him.

Sora immediately began to blush and was in complete shock, "Yes...but-"

"I don't think I'm ready yet..." she pouted her lips in a funny manner, "Forgive me, Sora?"

He breathed a sigh of relief, "Of course! You have no idea how happy I am!"

Kairi's expression now showed confusion, "Elaborate..."

"Well, I mean, I love you...but marriage? Maybe later on in our lives, but not...um..." he struggled for the words to say.

Kairi got on her tip toes and planted a kiss on his forehead, "Don't worry, I'm not mad."

Sora felt like melting in a puddle at that moment, smiling a cheesy grin from ear to ear. Every time she kissed him it still felt like the first one between them...still with as much love and passion as the last. It seemed as things could only go up from here for the two of them.

He then surprised Kairi when he placed his hand on her cheek, as his face changed from a goofy smile into a look of intensity. Kairi had never seen such a passion in his eyes before now. It was a true and pure emotion.

"Kairi..." her clear complexion and sheer beauty blew him away, "I do want to spend the rest of my life with you. Some day..."

He brought his other hand around her waist.

"You'll be with me...and only me."

Kairi couldn't help but shed tears of joy. Her knees were trying not to give out was as she felt her body tremble as he spoke every word.

Sora leaned in closer to her, and-

"Break it up, you two love birds!" Riku shouted.

They both looked up, and Sora was quite ticked off at his best friend.

Riku ignored the angry look and continued, "You guys need to get over here! We're having a group shot!"

Riku, Natalie, Namine', Roxas, Tidus, Selphie, Kairi, and Sora all got together outside at the school entryway as their parents took numerous photos with digital cameras and camcorders.

When they could finally stop posing for the shots, all the friends looked at each other in anticipation.

"College, huh?" Roxas cocked his head to one side in thought.

"Yeah. It's pretty exciting," Namine' agreed.

"Time to party!" Selphie yelled as she jumped in the air.

Tidus shouted with much enthusiasm, "No PARENTS!"

"...and more time together," Natalie said, "All of us."

Riku took off his cap, "To the future?"

Everyone else followed suit and did the same, "To the future!"

They all threw their caps in the air and screamed at the top of their lungs.

Kairi looked at Sora, "To us?"

Sora scooped her up in his arms, "To us."

Kairi wrapped her arms around his neck as their lips met. The noise of the world faded behind them.

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Was this the end, or just the beginning?

Whatever it was...life just kept on going...

THE END!

A/N: Cheesy ending, I know XD I hope you all have enjoyed my story. Look forward to more Kingdom Hearts fanfics by me! Especially this upcoming summer!

Tootles!

xxxAnime17xxx