So this is the last chapter. I'm sorry for the gaps in the stories and any inconsistencies.

Also I just relised that I forgot the disclaimer so...

I don't own anything. Except the five bucks in my pocket.

Kono sat slumped in her chair, watching the distant waves crash against the surf. It was so beautiful, it made her want to cry. She missed the waves so much. The sky was a blaze of colours as the sun sunk into the ocean. Kono's heart ached. If she closed her eyes, she could almost feel the waves beneath her as she glided along the surf.

Almost…

She felt a hand on her shoulder, and looked up. Chin gave her a small smile, and sat in a chair next to her.

They sat there for a while, just the two of them, watching the sun set low. Chin turned to her and took her hand in his.

"I'm sorry Kono."

She looked at him, puzzled. "For what?"

He took in a deep breath. "It's my fault that all this happened. If it weren't for me, you never would have joined 5-0 and you wouldn't have been recruited by Fryer."

Kono shook her head. "Chin, it's not your fault. Being with 5-0 was one of the most amazing things that happened to me. I don't regret it."

"But I should have been there for you. I should have stopped you from continuing on with the undercover operation." His voice broke and he looked away.

Kono placed her hand on his shoulder. "If anything, I feel bad that you have to watch my sorry ass." She smiled. "Chin, you've always been there for me. But if I hadn't done it, Trisha and who knows whom else would have died. The only thing I regret is not tackling Delano a little harder." She gave him a watery smile.

Chin reached over and gave her a long hug. "Since when did you get so brave?"

Kono chuckled. "I learned from the best."

"Thanks cuz."

"Wait, did you think I was talking about you? I meant Steve and Danny."

"Ouch. Thanks cuz."

Chin stood up and started pushing her out towards the car.

"Whoa, hang on, are you hijacking me? Where are we going?"

Chin helped her into the car and revved the engine. "Just trust me." He steered the pickup truck towards the beach, where he removed a surfboard from the flat bed and lifted Kono up.

At the edge of the beach, Steve was sitting in a lawn chair, drinking a beer. Danny and Grace were building sandcastles with Lori. Danny said something, and Lori burst out laughing and gave him a playful shove.

Steve looked up at the approaching cousins and grinned. He took the surfboard from Chin and started walking out into the water. Chin followed.

Kono looked at them both quizzically. "Are you going to take me out into the middle of the ocean and leave me there? If so, then I'm sorry, Chin. I didn't mean to eat your stash of chocolate. I was hungry."

"You what?"

Steve chuckled. "Relax. Just trust me."

"I seem to be told that a lot lately."

When Chin and Steve were about waist deep, they stopped and let the waves roll past them. It was a calm night, and the moon hung low, so low it seemed that it's silver essence was leaking into the water itself.

"Just close your eyes."

"And this is when you kill me and shove my body into the bag, right?"

"Just do it."

"What is this, a Nike commercial?"

"KONO!"

Kono closed her eyes and let the sound of the waves consume her. She felt Chin laying her on the surfboard, and the next thing she knew, it was moving slowly and gently, skimming the water. She opened her eyes and saw Chin and Steve on either side of her, swimming out further and dragging her and the surfboard along.

Kono dipped her hand into the ocean and let it drag. It was the same as surfing. Not even close. But it was peaceful and beautiful in its own way. The sky was an inky blue and the waves matched its rich, flawless colour.

"Mahalo," she whispered quietly, not wanting to disturb the peace, not only in the night, but also in herself.

Chin grinned up at her.

"No prob cuz."

Thanks for reading this hope it wasn't too me know if you are interested or have any ideas for a sequel.

- :) Anonymous