Everyone and everything got silent. All of that fighting for nothing. He was trying to be strong in front of everyone, but he felt like bursting into tears. He dropped to his knees and put his head in his hand. He was shaking his head and mumbling to himself.

"Tulio..." Miguel put his hand on his shoulder.

"It's all my fault."

"You didn't mean to. It was the jaguar that made you-"

"I'm not talking about that!" he was trying really hard not to be harsh. "I never should've brought her here."

"You're really blaming yourself? Tulio, you gave her another chance to live, to really live. Her life in Paris was hell and you helped her forget that. It was Tzekle-Kan that took it away from her, not you." He got up and started walking towards the temple.

"Wait!" Pocahontas grabbed his sleeve before he could go. He looked at her and she pointed to the cliff. He looked for a long time, but saw nothing.

"What are you pointing-" He sucked in a surprised breath. He saw a hand grab on to the cliff. Then, he saw black hair. He ran over to help her up.

"Esmeralda! Oh, my God, I thought I'd lost you!" She hugged him and they stood there for a long time. She never wanted to let him go. She realized that everyone was probably staring at them.

"Why didn't you fall?" He was so happy that he had a huge grin on his face.

"There was something underneath the cliff. It broke my fall. It was painfull, but I'm alive." It was like she was just now realizing it. She had just escaped death! "I'm alive!"

"Thank God for that." He took her hand and pulled her up. They were suddenly aware of all the people around them. Miguel was smiling like an idiot. Pocahontas was on the verge of tears. She walked up to her and pulled her into a hug.

"I thought I would never see you again," said Pocahontas.

"No more bad thoughts. I'm here now. I'll always be here."

"Tzekle-Kan is gone! We will celebrate the survival of our friends!" said the Chief. Cheers erupted through all the people. When most of the people were gone, Tulio got Esmeralda's attention.

"You know, I meant what I said at the party. I...love you." said Tulio.

"I know you did. I meant it, too. I just wish they would stop...interrupting us." She smiled and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"I don't think that will happen again." He took her face in his hands and leaned forward.

"Tulio?" He let go of her and turned to the voice. Esmeralda was trying not to laugh at him. She stopped laughing when she saw who it was. Chel was standing in front of them looking all innocent.

"Chel, get it through your head. I'm done."

"But-" Just to prove his point, he took Esmeralda's face in his hands again and kissed her. This time, no interruptions bothered them. It wasn't akward or hesitant. It was the most passionate thing they both had ever experienced. When they pulled away(reluctantly) Chel was gone. For good.

"That got rid of her." She was kind of breathless. It caught her by surprise. She wanted to do it again.

"I really like the feeling I have when I'm with you," said Tulio. He was almost lauging at how corny that sounded. "I don't ever want it to go away."

"It doesn't have to, ever. No matter what happens, I'm with you. Always" they smiled as each other. He kissed her again, and this time Miguel was watching them from inside the temple. He found a place where they couldn't see him. When they pulled away, they heard him moving around. He walked out and looked at them.

"What?" they both said together.

"Finally!" They laughed and walked hand-in-hand to the celebration.

FIN