Epilogue to The Terrible Discovery:

Two Months Later:

As Vince sat behind his desk at Titan Towers, he couldn't help but feel thankful that things were going as smoothly as they had been during the present time. His three main shows of Raw, Smack Down, and the new ECW, were doing pretty well as far as ratings were concerned. However, as he watched the hands of the miniature clock that set before him on his mahogany desk, he began to grow impatient.

The two people he was scheduled to meet had not yet arrived. Where were they? Vince was beginning to wonder. They said they'd be on time, but if that was the case, they were already five minutes late.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. Smiling, Vince told whoever it was to enter. As he stood up from his seat, he saw the faces of none other than the two people themselves: Hunter Hearst Hemsley and Shawn Michaels.

"Hey, come on in. I've been waiting for," he glanced down at his clock, "the past five minutes. Where have you been?"

With Shawn following close behind, Hunter walked toward Vince's desk and placed his jacket carefully around the back of the leather chair facing the window. "Sorry, traffic was a bitch to get through. So, I guess you know what we wanted to talk to you about?"

Vince smiled, of course he knew. This meeting would determine the very future of the company itself!

"Yes, I do. With that in mind, let's begin." With that, Hunter sat down in the leather chair and remained silent as Vince grabbed the manila folder setting in front of him. "Now, with this new storyline, where do you two think we should go with it?"

Hunter thought for a brief moment before answering. "Well, that's what we were hoping you'd be able help us with. It's your company, Vince, and as far as Shawn and I are concerned, you can take this new storyline whichever way you think is best." Vince flipped through the many documents within the folder with a smile still showing on his face. He couldn't have said it better himself.

"Alright, Shawn," Vince looked up at him for a minute, "you have any suggestions?" Shawn placed his hands on Hunter's shoulders and let out a loud sigh.

"Well, as long as Hunter and I stay together on the air, I pretty much am willing to agree to whatever it is you want to see happen. It's up to you."

Vince continued to think to himself. Although he had a suspicion that Hunter and Shawn were more than just friends, there was nothing to support it. He had seen a few questionable things from the both of them in the past, but the past was done and over with; it was now the present time. Like any of it mattered, anyway. Still thinking, he pulled out a single pen from his coat pocket and began to write down an idea for the storyline itself.

The following Sunday: Vengeance:

Hunter searched through some of his old wrestling gear he had been keeping in his locker since the rebellious days of 1997. He couldn't believe this was actually happening. Tonight would be the night that everything would change; hopefully for the better. While he continued to look through his belongings, Shawn walked into the room.

"Hey Hunter, you have any luck finding your gear for tonight's match?" Hunter looked up at him and shook his head.

"No, I haven't found my shirt yet. Have you seen it?" As he pulled his jeans out from the bottom of his gym bag, Shawn approached him and knelt down beside him, holding the shirt in his hands.

"Yes, I have." Hunter looked into his lover's eyes and smiled. He couldn't help it, he loved Shawn so much.

"Thanks," Hunter finally said as he grabbed the shirt and put it on.

"You're welcome," Shawn responded. He then moved closer to Hunter, but before he could give him a kiss, one of the backstage managers opened the door.

"You're on in five minutes." The man said. Shawn, feeling startled, looked up at him briefly.

"Thanks." Then as soon as he had come, the man wearing a headset left the room and walked down the hallway.

Shawn turned his attention back to Hunter once again. Though the both of them had been through a lot since getting back together, Shawn was thankful for how things turned out in a way. He was thankful Hunter was still alive, and was thankful they were still together regardless of what had happened just two months earlier; and he was thankful for something else as well.

But Shawn knew that would have to wait until later. It was time for the match and neither of them could afford to be behind schedule.

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"….Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back, for the first time in over eight years, Degeneration X!" The crowd cheered as Hunter and Shawn made their way through the curtain and down the ramp. This was it, tonight was the night of their official reunion and in Shawn's opinion, it couldn't have come at a better time.

After Shawn and Hunter did their former signature "DX Crotch Chop" entrance, the bell was rung and the match began. The match itself ran smoothly, with Shawn and Hunter gaining the victory over each member of the Spirit Squad as planned. After the match was over, however, Shawn asked Hunter to escort him to the back. Worried, Hunter walked with him up the ramp and through the black curtain.

"Shawn, you are ok?"

Shawn responded with a quick nod.

"Then why did you ask me to literally escort you to the back? I thought we had made plans to meet each other in our locker room after the show?" Shawn smiled to himself; this was the perfect moment to surprise him. It was either now or never. Suddenly, he stopped Hunter in his tracks and held him close.

"Hunter, you know how much I love you, right?"

"Shawn, what-yea, why?"

Shawn looked down at his left hand; obviously Hunter hadn't noticed the surprise was on his ring finger throughout the entire match. Hesitantly, Shawn pulled the ring off of his finger and held it in his hand so that Hunter could see it clearly. He then knelt down upon one knee and began his well thought-out speech.

"Hunter, ever since that night after Wrestle Mania, I have come to realize just how much I care about you. With all that we have been through, you've remained standing right by my side, and I just wanted to let you know, that I have and always will love you." He took a deep breath as Hunter remained standing there with his mouth agape. "Hunter, it's because of you that I'm still alive. If you hadn't come for me when you did, I would not be here today, doing what I love to do best; and that is wrestling. Hunter, I want to be with you for the rest of my life. Will you marry me?"

Speechless, Hunter stood in silence until he found the words he was looking for. "Shawn, I, I can't believe this. You, you really are serious, aren't you?"

"Yea, Hunter, I am."

Hunter waited a few more seconds before finally giving Shawn the answer he deserved. How could he turn him down? After everything that had happened, they were meant to be together. Shawn knew that, and so did Hunter. It was then Hunter took the ring and put it on his ring finger.

"Shawn, I just want you to know that I love you too; and as for your question, my answer, is yes."

Shawn, feeling overwhelmed with emotion, kissed Hunter one last time before returning to the locker room with his lover hand-in-hand. Since the night after Wrestle Mania, Shawn knew that he and Hunter were meant to be together, despite everything that had happened between them in the past; and if he could say so himself, he had the feeling Hunter felt the same way.

The End

A/N: I would like to thank everyone who read and reviewed this story, you guys are great! As for my other stories, here are some updates:

I've Lost My Smile: As of right now, I don't have any new ideas for this story in particular. However, with time come possibilities, so we'll just have to see how this one turns out.

The Last Step: I'm now working on some new material for the next chapter; although I don't know which direction I am taking this story. If any of you have suggestions, feel free to email them to me, thanks.

The Lost and the Forgotten: I have put this story on hold for a while, but don't worry, be looking for updates soon.

The Wrestling Version of the Underworld: I am presently working on the next chapter, so be on the look-out for updates within the next few days or so.

Well, I think that's about it. Again, I would like to thank all of you for reading and reviewing this story, and I hope you have enjoyed this for what it was worth. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and I hope to hear from you guys very soon.