Author's Notes: This is it. I've been working on this story for so long and now it's finally coming to an end. I'll save the thanks for the end author's note. For now, just go and read the epilogue of Blood of the Moon.

For those who are interested in botany, moonflowers bloom at night, which is why I chose them out of all the other flowers. Plus, they're pretty (go check them out on Google).

Disclaimer: I don't own Link or anything else from the games. Nintendo has the honor to own it. I also don't own the quote. However, I own Celestria as well as my OCs.

"Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life."
- Aphra Behn

Epilogue: Retreat

Link sat on the mossy ground, observing his surroundings. Other than the sound of lapping water from the spring, everything was quiet. He glanced up at the sky where the moon was slowly disappearing. It was beginning.

The Hylian peered around the empty spring nervously. The lunar eclipse had come and she still hadn't arrived. What if it didn't work? What if the book's ritual had just been a load of hocus-pocus? Or worse, what if she just didn't want to come?

Link discarded his second theory immediately, knowing that she loved him as much as he loved her. She had promised she would come and he knew she would try to the best of her ability. But was that good enough?

A shimmer in the air drew Link's attention away from his grim thoughts. He smiled as the familiar runes were drawn in the air, a portal opening to connect the two realms.

Link stood up, dusting himself off and clutching the bouquet of moonflowers that he had gathered earlier. He approached the portal with a purposeful stride, all signs of weakness from before gone.

"Midna." He greeted cheerfully. "I thought you'd never come."

"Well, I did." Midna stepped from the portal. She looked exactly like he remembered her and he spent a few seconds drinking in the sight of her.

Midna stepped towards him, kissing him lightly on the lips. "You're looking much better than before."

Link nodded his head. "I've been feeling better for several weeks now." He held out the white blossoms for her. "These are for you."

Midna accepted the flowers, sniffing at their fragrance. "Thank you, Link. They're beautiful."

"Just like you." He mumbled before he could stop himself.

She looked up from the moonflowers, smiling. "You're just as cheesy as I remember." The boy blushed.

"You wouldn't want me any other way." Link gestured for Midna to follow him over to the spot he had been sitting at. They both sat down, close to one another, and then they shared another kiss.

"I've missed you." Midna said once she had pulled away. "How have things been here?"

"Almost the same as before I left. I'm still helping out at the ranch though I sometimes run deliveries to the castle. Ilia's finally accepted that I won't be returning her love. Epona's glad I'm back too."

"I'm glad you're living your life." She glanced out of him from the corner of her eyes. "There hasn't been any trouble here?"

Link shook his head. Peace had returned to Hyrule and besides the occasional Bulbin attack, violence was rare. "How have things been in the Twilight Realm? Have things in Celestria gotten back on track?"

"Things are good. Kamaria's doing a good job bringing Celestria under control and everyone seems to accept her. She needed some help at first, but I think she's finally getting the hang of ruling her kingdom." Midna paused. "Everyone says hello. Oh and Vei said that he wants to see you again to show off his new tricks." She rolled her eyes.

Link smiled. "Vei's a good kid… Tell him that I can't wait to see them."

"I'll make sure to let him know next time I visit."

The couple lapsed into a comfortable silence before Link leaned over to kiss Midna. "We better make the best of our time."

The Twili smiled back at him. "I've been waiting a while for this." She leaned into him, intensifying the kiss.

They spent the night together in bliss and happiness, their love for one another swelling. Soon they would have to leave another once again, doomed to live in separate realms until the next eclipse came around. But the love of this night, prior nights, and following nights would always linger with them.

The End

Author's Notes: And that's it. It's been a long journey writing this story and the prior one. Though there have been many frustrations, I've enjoyed writing it and I'm glad I shared it with all of you. Thank you for reading, thanks doubly for those who favorite the story, and eternal thanks for all my lovely reviews. I love hearing from you.

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