Vile: Well, here it is. The last chapter. It was kinda tough, but I got it done!

Tokunosuke: So does the scene everyone's been waiting for happen here, Ura? *wink wink*

Vile: *grins* Yes it does, Tokunosuke.

Yuma and Kotori: *look at each other and smile*

Vile: Akari's gonna gush after this, heh heh! Disclaimer's on the first page, readers. Hopefully you all enjoy the last chapter!

39 and 13 means Love

Chapter 11

A few hours after the Duel, the sun had started to set on the Heartland horizon. Yuma and Kotori stood on top of a small cliff that overlooked part of Heartland, their hands clasped. Kotori rested her head on his shoulder, making him blush but smile at the same time. Kotori had chosen not to put her ribbon back in her hair, so her green hair flowed freely in the gentle wind.

Astral saw them from above and smiled. "Kotori… she is a powerful Duelist, and her devotion to Yuma is stronger than anyone's could be." He mused. "She would no doubt be a good asset in the collection of the Numbers. I shall continue to lend her my power in future Duels, allowing her to use the Numbers just as Yuma does." He let out a sigh. "These two are a formidable team. May their bond never falter." He looked away from them. "But now... I must ponder over these." He held up Devoted Empress Love and Mistress Nekomusume. Astral put two fingers over Mistress's card, and a vision began to overtake him.

*Vision*

Astral found himself in an odd area that seemed like a town to him. Various beings that seemed to be of his race walked around. Then, among them, one caught his eyes. It was fully pink in color, but he could make out no discerning figures aside from a bright blue eye and what seemed to be long hair. It began to run toward him, but before it could reach him, his vision went white.

*End Vision*

Astral snapped back to reality. "That figure… what was it? It seemed... female." He de-materialized Mistress's card, and placed two fingers on Love's card, causing another vision to occur.

*Vision*

Someone stood in Astral's line of sight. It was the same pink from his last vision. Still, no features aside from the eye and hair. Then, the figure rushed forward and hugged him, and he could feel the impact. "Please... come back alive..." The figure said. The voice was clearly female. The female then moved up, and Astral felt a pressure on his lips: The figure was kissing him in his vision. His vision went white again.

*End Vision*

Astral had his fingers over his lips. He could not make sense of this. "This girl… what connection does she have with me?" He wondered. "Ngh… the only way I could figure this out is if we continue to gather the Numbers. Then this mystery will be solved." Astral retreated into the Emperor's Key.

Yuma and Kotori did not even notice. "You did really great today, Kotori." Yuma told her.

Kotori smiled. "Arigatou, Yuma. I had a great time today."

"Even when Cat-chan went crazy because of the Number?"

"Mm-hmm. Besides, Number 90 won't be too much trouble anymore now that she's been beaten." Yuma smiled and squeezed her hand tighter. "Yuma?"

"Hmm?" He asked.

"Since Cat-chan interrupted us the first time… can we pick up where we left off?" She asked him, looking at him with her cute eyes.

Yuma smiled at her. "How could I say no to that?" He said. Kotori's smile widened as they turned to face each other, red eyes meeting hazel eyes in a loving gaze.

"Kotori…"

"Yuma…"

The two young teens slowly moves closer to each other, their eyes closing. Finally, the moment they had been waiting for came when their lips connected softly. A surge of energy went through them both as they kissed. Kotori couldn't believe that she was finally kissing him, and she couldn't help but let out a soft moan. She wrapped her arms around his neck while he wrapped his arms around her waist. The two held each other tightly as their kiss intensified. The world around them slowly began to vanish. It became only the two of them, connected by the love they shared.

Had they been aware of their surroundings, they would've noticed their Numbers nearby, also sharing a kiss. It was inevitable, they thought, that they would fall in love. They were just like their owners. Granted, they weren't complaining. The armor protecting their faces gone, they were in the same position as their owners, Love's arms around Hope's neck and his arms around her waist. To both of them, it was paradise.

Yuma and Kotori continued their kiss for minutes, not wanting to stop. Kotori nearly flinched when Yuma's tongue gently prodded against her lips, but she quickly warmed up to it, wanting to be even closer to Yuma. She parted his lips and allowed his tongue into her mouth, shivering slightly at the contact. Both teens moaned as their tongues danced around each other. Kotori reached her hands into Yuma's hair, finding it surprisingly soft despite being in those unruly spikes. One of Yuma's hands caressed her back softly while the other sifted through her soft green hair, making her moan even more. It was heaven to the two of them.

Sadly, all good things must come to an end. After five minutes, Yuma and Kotori broke apart, gasping for air. They managed to catch their breath, then they looked at each other and smiled. Kotori rested her head on Yuma's chest.

"I love you, Yuma. I love you so much."

"I love you too, Kotori. I always will."

"So Yuma… was it a Kattobingu day like you wanted?"

"Trust me, it was more Kattobingu than I could've imagined." Yuma grinned his classic grin. Kotori smiled, and the two looked back at the sunset. Yuma took Kotori's right hand in his left hand, their fingers entwining. A 39 and 13 flashed on the backs of their hands before vanishing: obviously their Numbers signifying their own connection.

Astral had seen all of what had happened unfold from within the Emperor's Key and smiled. He held up Number 39: Aspiring Emperor Hope and Number 13: Devoted Empress Love. "Observation #24: 39 + 13 may equal 52 normally, but in their case, it equals love." A full laugh managed to escape him as the new couple enjoyed each other as well as the sunset.

Akari: Oh my god, that was so CUTE! *hearts in eyes*

Vile: I knew she would gush. ^^ There were two references in this chapter that everyone should know about. In the paragraph with Hope and Love, the word "paradise" at the end is a reference to what Devoted Empress Love's name would be if it was changed: "Number 13: Paradise". Also, Astral's observation at the end was a reference to the story's original title, "39 + 13 = Love". I had to change it because the section where the story title goes doesn't register plus and minus signs. -_-

Yuma: Man, that reeks.

Vile: I hear ya. This story may be over, but this isn't the last ZEXAL story I'll write! The Numbers have become a favorite of mine, so I'll be making various two-or-three-shots involving them! I have an idea for one, so you guys may be hearing from me quite soon!

Kotori: Hopefully Yuma and I are still together in those.

Vile: One step ahead of you, Kotori. ^^ Well, anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed this fic to the end! See ya next time, folks!

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