Epilogue
Welcome Home, Miranda…

At the hospital, Mikoto started to wake up. She saw that she was in a hospital room.

"Huh? How did I get here?" She thought.

"Oh, you're awake now?" A male voice called.

It was Harima, who brought along Miranda.

"Harima?" Mikoto asked, "What are you doing here?"

"Oh, she and I decided to visit you, after that terrible lashing we did to you," Harima said.

Mikoto was in pain, though she remembered that she was possessed.

"I deserved it. At least I'm glad you're all okay," Mikoto said, "You, Miranda, Eri, and Hanai… and even Yakumo…"

"It's okay," Harima stated, "Miranda is leaving soon. She just finished her duty, by freeing you of that evil witch."

Mikoto then asked why.

"Well, my visit was a forgery, made by Meiko," Miranda explained, "But we had to stall for time. We even saved Eri and the others."

Mikoto then started to cry, because she remembered that she killed three thugs; i.e. Maris, Bruce, and Runt.

"But…" she sobbed, "I… I killed three men… I..."

Miranda held her and said, "No, no, you didn't mean to. That was Meiko's doing. It wasn't your fault."

"Easy for you to say!" She whimpered, "I'll never live it down!"

Miranda then said to Mikoto, "Idiot… it's okay… if you keep this up, you'll never be happy! But, realize that it wasn't your fault. It was a ghost, or demon, that did this to you. YOU took care of her in the end, and it took British Spirit; or in this case, Japanese Spirit!"

She then wiped her tears and grumbled, "And if you stop your bleeding crying, you'll make me cry, as always!"

Harima then said to her to rest up and stop worrying.

"Listen, if you ever need any help, you come to Four-Eyes; and you can also see Rich Girl and me for some advice. Tenma's gone, but we're still here."

Mikoto nodded and said, "You're right. I'm so sorry for everything, Miss Maynard."

Miranda then chuckled, "Oh, it's okay. I forgive you! And even if I didn't, you'd regret it. Don't let that tiresome meddle get to you; live your life to its fullest and be happy! Forget the dark side and focus on your bright side! Because when it comes down to it, ther-!"

Harima covered her mouth and said to Mikoto, "Get well, Suo. See ya!"

They left the room, with Miranda muffling in shouts.

Mikoto then let out a giggle, and then a loud laugh.

"Oh, god! That was funny! Despite the fact that she saved me, her energetic attitude is just like Tenma! How priceless! HA, HA, HA, HA!"

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Later at the airport, Miranda and Erika came to say goodbye to Harima and Yakumo.

"Well, it's been real smashing!" Miranda smiled.

"Sorry again about what happened…" Erika apologized.

Yakumo then said, "It's okay."

Erika then looked at her and said, "You know, maybe we should get you training to be a hero of Argos. We'll start with a few basics, though, but you have spunk!"

Yakumo blushed.

"Erika! No!" Miranda scolded, "Yakumo is fine now! She is Tenma's sister, after all."

"But, Miranda, you should've seen her fight! She was like you!" Erika pleaded, "Remember, a true warrior-."
"ENOUGH!" Miranda shouted, "I said NO!"

"No, it's okay; I'll consider it one day, Miss Avery," Yakumo exclaimed.

Erika then grinned, "Please… call me Erika."

Harima then approached Miranda and shook her hand.

"If I ever visit you again, introduce me to your friends," he said.

"And if you ever see this Tenma bloke again, please introduce me to her when I come back to visit," Miranda smiled.

Erika was confused.

"By the way, any news on Mikoto?" She asked.

"She'll be fine," Harima stated, "The doctors said that she'll be out in a couple of days. It was a bunch of scratches."

Erika grinned, "See? Everything's okay, now."

Miranda then picked up her luggage and said, "Well, tell her that I wish her luck. And sorry again for the extreme beating she had."

"I hope you stay true to your journeys, Mira," Harima smiled.

"Miranda, be careful on your way home…" Yakumo added.

"WAIT!" A voice cried out.

A girl with long blond hair ran towards Miranda, dressed in the same attire she wears when she's fighting. It was Eri.

"Miranda! I want to show you… what I… am wearing…" She panted.

Harima and Erika let out a stifled snicker.

"Rich Girl, why the hell are you dressed as Miranda?" Harima giggled.

Erika added, "You look like a hot and sexy Miranda!"

They both laugh.

"Oh, sure, rip on me for being dressed as a hero, after everything that happened!" Eri snuffed angrily.

Miranda then smiled, "I didn't find it funny; but I'd say it works for you."

"Really?" Eri asked.

Erika smiled, "It's okay… but hey, as long as you wear it for fun. Everyone will remember Miranda Maynard here now."

Eri then giggled and said, "Thanks. The real credit goes to Whiskers. He broke free from Meiko's clutches and he has a very strong power like yours."

Erika and Miranda looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders, not knowing who Whiskers was again.

Harima then said, "Do you think of me as a hero?"

Miranda then smiled, "I do… one day our paths will meet again."

They high-fived each other and said goodbye; Yakumo stopped them and suggest they took a picture, before they go.

"Why not?" Erika smiled, "One for the scrapbook, right?"

She set up the automatic timer and went to the others.

"On 3," Miranda shouted, "1, 2, 3!"

They posed and smiled.

CLICK!

"Flight 1329: Tokyo to London will be departing; last call for boarding."

Miranda and Erika waved goodbye to the others and left.

As the plane took off, Harima looked at Eri.

"Hey, Whiskers," Eri asked, "Do you think we'll see them again?"

Harima answered, "Who knows? Maybe the King will grant permission this time."

Yakumo nodded and said, "At least Miranda is going home now. She even made us honorary heroes."

Eri was smug about what Yakumo said.

"Well, I am glad to be a hero! Miranda Maynard is my new idol!" She cheered.

But Harima ruined the moment, mocking Eri's cry: "Miranda, I'm sorry…"

Eri was fuming.

"HAH! Rich Girl had a heart for Miranda! I heard it from a distance!"

Eri stammered and was flushed beet red, "No… you got it all wrong!"

"I was there… Eri-senpai," Yakumo stated, "You did cry because you thought she was still dead."

Harima left both girls and snickered, "Well, it's obvious that our Rich Girl has feeling towards my best pal from Britain. Hey, maybe with that attire, you can cry like Miranda."

"SHUT UP!" Eri shouted.

Eri then tackled Harima in anger, while Yakumo tried to break up their outcry.

XXXXXX

Back at Argos, Miranda was all woozy. She walked with Erika back to her house.

"Man, what a disaster," she moaned, walking sluggishly, "Meiko returned, and we saved Japan. Plus, I died."

"Oh, don't feel bad about it," Erika said, "You'll meet those nice chaps again."

"I'm not feeling down!" Miranda griped, "I just want to lie down!"

"Also, I get that you've experienced that moment when Sara died," Erika exclaimed.

"Yeah, you're right," Miranda sighed, "Let's just hope that I won't die again."

They arrived at the front door. Erika opened it and party favors were fired at Miranda and Erika.

Kandy, Nick, and Emily cheered on, as they welcomed their friends home. They had a banner saying "Welcome home, Miranda!" over the fireplace.

"A welcome back party for me?" Miranda blushed.

Erika then smiled, "Well, thank Kandy and Nick for helping us out."

Nick gave them a thumbs-up, while Kandy giggled.

Emily leapt towards Miranda and hugged her, "Oh, Mommy, welcome home!"

"Aw, you little scamp. Did you miss me?"

Emily then asked how it was. Miranda smiled and said that she went to visit an old friend.

"Mommy, I overheard the whole story from Kandy; you nearly died back there."

"It's okay," Miranda smiled, "I'm still alive, aren't I? Miranda Maynard's not going anywhere!"

Kandy and Nick approached Erika and talked privately.

"So, what happened?" Nick asked.

Erika showed a picture of her, Miranda, Harima, Eri, and Yakumo.

"WOW!" Kandy smiled, "So these are Miss Miranda's friends from Japan?"

"Sort of," Erika said, "They did save Miranda… though, she was killed, but she survived."

"Miss Miranda… she was… dead?"

Nick then stated, "But she's still alive now. How's that possible?"

Erika suggested, "I think it's best that we never tell it to Emily."

"Oh, right," Kandy smiled, "As long as Miss Miranda is happy."

Nick then asked, "So, who exactly saved her: the blond girl or that Harima guy?"

Just then, a voice called to her.

"Emily… how's my favorite niece?"

Emily looked around and tried to find the voice.

"Who's that? Mommy, who was it?" Emily gasped.

"That voice…" Kandy said.

Nick then asked, "Who was it?"

Erika pointed at Miranda. Kandy and Nick were shocked.

"I'm right here, Emily," Miranda said, in Sara's voice.

"Mommy? Why are you talking like that?" Emily cried.

It seems Sara did a favor to Miranda. She wanted to see Emily, before she returns to the great beyond.

"It's me… I'm Sara…" she smiled.

"Wait… you're Aunt Sara?" Emily gasped.

Kandy was shocked, "Oh, my goodness! How did she do that?"

"It's a long story," Erika said, with tears in her eyes, "Right now, I want to hear her again."

Nick gasped, "Wait, does she mean… THE Sara Maynard?"

"Miss Sara?" Kandy cried.

Miranda then held Emily tight and said, "I understand you want to be like me one day, right?"

Emily nodded and asked, "Ye-, yes; why do you ask? Didn't you die in battle?"

"I did… but… your mother saved me. And it was thanks to those kind people in Japan that I can now rest in peace."

Emily then cringed, "But… don't go!"

Sara replied, "I have to. This body is only temporary, and I have one-shot at it. For now, Emily, take care of yourself… and remember to fight for Argos one day."

She gave her a kiss and started to close her eyes. Her body glowed white. Sara's spirit shot out of her and disappeared.

"I'll see you soon… Miranda…" She called out from the stars.

She fell to the floor, out cold. Emily tried to wake her, but Miranda, who was out cold, let out a tear in her eye. Emily then hugged her and said, "I love you, Mommy… I guess…"

"Miss Miranda!" Kandy gasped.

Nick pleaded, "Is she all right? What did Meiko do?"

"Nothing," Erika grinned, "Nothing at all."

She let out a smile and looked at Miranda, who was still unconscious, with Emily nuzzling at her.

"Sara… I think Miranda is gonna be all right."

XXXXXX

Meanwhile, back at Yakumo's house, she got a postcard from Miranda. She read it and was moved.

Luckily, Eri, Hanai, Mikoto, and even Harima read a different postcard from their respective houses. Except, they were the same writing:

Dear everyone in Japan, who are my friends,
I am doing okay. Thanks for everything, and for saving my arse. I couldn't have live, if it weren't for you.

I guess you could say that I've always wanted to travel the world, since I longed to visit you. But, now, I want to live the battles in Argos. I've got a HUGE agenda to complete. When I finish up, I promise we'll meet again eventually.
Remember, have heart and stay strong; and if you want, come visit me in Argos!
Ta!
From: Miranda Maynard, hero of Argos

P. S. Next time, inform me of these nicknames you give to each other, so I won't be confused.

Those words cut deep to Hanai and Mikoto. Yakumo blushed and was happy. Eri let out a smile and laughed. And as for Harima…

He stepped out to the balcony and held his pen high.

"FOR TENMA!" He bellowed at the top of his lungs, mimicking Miranda.

The reason for this is that he drew a manuscript, featuring Tenma and Miranda.

(And here's why!)

Miranda and Harima were running in the castle corridor, trying to find the evil villain responsible for Tenma's kidnapping.

(Scenario: Tenma Tsukamoto plays the princess in a dark castle. She is kidnapped by a powerful sorcerer, played by Oji Karasuma. Miranda Maynard & Kenji Harima portray the heroes and go into battle. Of course, knowing Tenma & Harima, I think we know who'll save the day.)

They arrived at the throne room and confronted an evil warlock, who looked like Karasuma.

"That's far enough, Sorcerer!" Miranda cried, "You're finished."

"That's what you think!" He bellowed. He launched a dark wave of energy at them; they dodged out of the way and charged at him. Harima delivered a swift kick to the head, while Miranda swiped her sword at Karasuma's legs, tripping him.

Miranda pointed her sword and shouted, "Where's Tenma, you blighter?"

"You'll never see her again!" He shouted, "I have her to myself. And when you two are dealt with, Tenma is ALL mine!"

He laughed evilly, as Miranda was confused.

"WHERE IS SHE?" She screamed.

He got up and struck Miranda in the chest area severely. She fell to the ground, in pain.

"MIRANDA!" Harima cried.

"Ken-, Kenji," she moaned, "I'm sorry…"

"No, don't be," Harima cried, "You came to my rescue, when you want to save Tenma…"

She then held his hand and said, "Remember, SHE loves you, not him! Fight for all of us, and Tenma!"

He clutched his fist and screamed, "No one does that to my friend and gets away with it!"

He glowed in a bright silver aura and charged at Karasuma.

"Oh, yeah?" He cried, as he held his hands up.

Harima dodged out of the way and launched a flaming punch.

"THIS IS FOR TENMA!" He screamed.

Harima penetrated his punch into his abdomen. Karasuma was destroyed, vaporizing him into dust.

Harima stood tall and clutched his fist tight, "Finally… it's over."

Tenma suddenly appeared in the white light. She was dressed in a long pink sequin dress. Miranda got up and grinned.

"Bully fight, Kenneth; Princess Tenma is saved." She said with a thumbs-up expression.

Harima then asked if she was all right.

"Harima? Did you come to save me?" Tenma asked.

"It's okay now; as long as your safe," he said, "With Miranda by my side, I wanted to make sure ALL of Yagami and Argos will be safe. I did it for Argos… for Yagami… and for you."

Tenma hugged Harima.

"Harima… I love you…"

"And I love you, Tenma…"

Miranda watched on with a smirk on her face.

"Gee… I wish Emily had an experience like this…"

XXXXXX

For some reason, Harima's comic did print. It was sold all over Japan. It only sold one book, outside of Japan. And we know who it belonged to.

Because meanwhile, Miranda, and her friends in Argos, looked at the manga they've got from Harima. However…

Miranda, Erika, Nick, and Kandy started to look confused, because Mira's friends couldn't understand Japanese text, either.

"Darn!" They all thought aloud, "I wish someone would read this foreign language for us."

Emily let out a shrug and said, "Those guys…"

The End