KIA12: Hi, everyone! I am so sorry for not updating sooner. Everything has been hectic these past few weeks. For the first one and a half weeks since my last update, I've been cramming my science fair project, which I managed to finish on time. The funny thing is that it started raining the day it was due when all the other days were sunny. My friend told me it happened last year, too. Weird. Luckily, my project didn't get ruined. Then my crush, who is also one of my closest friends, and I got into an argument, but we resolved everything just earlier today. Bottom line is, there was a lot of drama and chaos. I'm probably boring you right now so I'll shut up and get on with the story.

DISCLAIMER: KazarinaIceAngel12, aka me, does not, has not, and will not EVER own Beyblade Metal Fusion/Masters/Fury. I only own Aurora.

KIA12: Please excuse any mistakes you may find.

Aurora's POV

The next day, after heading back to the palace and reuniting with Zeo and Masamune, Toby and I were out on a walk along the beach. It was sunset and the sky was burned with a fiery red and orange. The approaching of dusk tinted the clouds a violet-pink, the final rays of sunlight reflecting off the water. We listened to the crashing waves as the retreating form of the sun disappeared below the horizon, leaving the stars and moon to rule the night. Stopping and dropping Toby's hand, I took a few steps towards the water and smiled, staring out into the open sea.

"Do you miss being in the water?" Toby's voice broke me out of my trance as he came up and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I've been in the sea all of my life. A change is nice," I smiled, turning my head to look at him.

He looked at me with loving eyes and smiled before leaning down and kissing me. Immediately, I kissed back as my heart exploded with many emotions: happiness, joy, passion, and most of all, love. When the need for air became mandatory, we broke apart and caught our breath.

"You know, most people say you only fall in love once, but I don't believe it. Every time I look at you, I fall in love all over again," Toby smiled as I blushed.

"No matter how far you are, no matter how long I'm gone, you will always be with me. I will see you always as clear as day, for our love knows no boundaries and never will, because you see ... our hearts are one, and mine is always home." I whispered, laying my head on his chest as he rested his chin on top. It was soothing, just listening to his heartbeat while he held me in his arms.

Eventually, we began heading back to the palace. As we left, I couldn't help, but look back at the ocean, feeling a small smile tug at the corners of my mouth. The sea will always be my home, but my heart will forever be connected to the realm above the water.

'Maybe, just maybe, we'll live in peace once more' I hoped with all of my heart.

After taking one last, long glance back, the dark shadow of the beach grew smaller and smaller until it can no longer be seen from my eyes.

Toby's POV

When we entered through the doors of the palace, a light aroma lingered in the air as it was close to dinnertime. Feeling Aurora's small hand slip from mine, I turned towards her.

"I think I'm gonna skip dinner. I'm not that hungry," she smiled.

"Are you sure?" I asked, worried.

"Yeah. I'll be in my room if you need me," she placed a kiss on my cheek before heading upstairs.

All through dinner, I was silent, only making a few comments here and there. I was worried about Aurora and wanted to leave the table.

"Toby? Are you alright? You seem quieter than usual," Mother asked, concern in her voice.

"Yeah. I'm fine. My apologies, but may I be excused?" I smiled, standing up.

"Of course, dear," she smiled.

I could see Zeo and Masamune giving me worried looks, but I just smiled reassuringly at them. They shrugged before returning to their dinner and their conversation while I quietly slipped out of the dining room, heading for the staircase. Roaming the halls, hearing someone play the piano, I stopped at a white door decorated with pink and blue bubbles and seashells: Aurora's room. I stood there listening for a few more minutes before knocking as I heard the music stop.

"Come in," her soft voice called from the other side.

As I opened the door and stepped in, I saw her sitting at the piano on the balcony. When Aurora realized it was me, she smiled as I walked up next to her and leaned against the railing. Everything was silent for a moment until I saw my angel close her eyes and started to play. Soft lyrics flowed out of her mouth in time with the music.

("Akaneiro no Sora" by Nana Mizuki)

(A/N Since I couldn't find the English Translation (or if there's even one), I had to use the Japanese version. Because of that, I'm not exactly sure where the lyrics broke or if this song fits the story at all, but if it doesn't, this is the best song I've found in the past 3 hours so bear with me.)

Natsukashii michi hitori tadotteku
Osanai ano hi te wo tsunaide
Nani mo shiranai mujaki na egao wa
Kokoro no sumi wo akaruku suru

Awai enogu omoi de iro no
Uh toki wo kasane egaiteru

Akai chiisana kutsu ooki na senaka oikaketeita
Akaneiro no sora ga futari no kage tsutsundeiku

Ame no doori ni nureteru tanpopo
Shizuku ni awase utatteiru

Nakitaku naru yoru no fukasa mo
Uh kimi wa shitteirunda ne

Yume wo kanaeru nara naicha ikenai sou omotteita
Kakae kirenu omoi sotto kimi ni uchiaketa hi

Kimi to isshoni iru to fushigi na kurai
"Tokubetsu" ja nai watashi de irareta
Shinjiru koto wo oshiete kureta hito
Kondo watashi ga kimi wo mamoru

Samishiku natta nara itsudemo koko e katte oide
Kata wo narabe aruku futari no kage sora e todoke

"Beautiful," I whispered, lost in her melodious voice. When the final note faded into silence, I stood there in a trance while Nature's own orchestra filled the night air with its music.

"Toby, are you alright?" I snapped out of my daze to see Aurora looking at me with worry in her eyes. She stood from the piano and walked up to me before gently laying a hand on my cheek.

"I'm alright," I smiled reassuringly, reaching up to take a hold of her hand as she nodded.

Quietly, she slipped past me and leaned against the railing of the balcony while I stood off to the side and watched her. The moonlight bounced off her pale skin, making it glow, as her eyes sparkled and shone with the moonbeam. Her violet locks flittered around her in the breeze, increasing her beauty.

"Isn't it beautiful tonight?" Aurora asked, slightly tilting her head up towards the sky to glance at the stars. Moving behind my angel, I held her in my arms once again, feeling her slender body lean back against me.

"It is. I love watching the stars. But if I could reach up and hold a star for every time you made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand," I whispered in her ear, resting my chin on her shoulder.

"And if kisses were water, I'll give you the ocean," she pecked me on the lips, making me smile.

Aurora's POV

As we stood there stargazing in a comfortable silence, I thought about all the events that occurred so fast these past weeks: the kidnapping, the departure, the letter, the confession. We really were from two separate worlds, but I couldn't deny the fact my heart will always, and only, belong to Toby.

'There are hundreds of fish in the sea, but sometimes, maybe that special someone isn't there, and you have to look a little farther' I smiled, closing my eyes and feeling the wind on my skin.

For once, I was truly happy. I felt free, released from the chains bounding me to my life as a mermaid. I didn't need that. I didn't need to be a mermaid or have magic. All I needed was love, and now that I've found it, the puzzle in my heart found its final missing piece. I tilted my head to look at Toby just as he bent his head down to kiss me. When we broke apart and gazed into each other's eyes, we knew what the other was thinking from just that one look.

'I will love you until the day the seas run dry and the stars fall from the sky, till time ends and the sun doesn't rise'

KIA: Well, hope you enjoyed the final chapter. I know it was a bit cliche, but oh well. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with your family. I will be heading to New York City at 2 in the morning tomorrow, super early, for a wedding. So if you're like me and are traveling, stay safe. Until next time, KIA12 out!