(A/N: Yeah, I know it has been awhile...I was busy with school and work, but now that I have some free time :) time to work on this story again! Enjoy and don't forget to R&R!)

Disclaimer: Do not own Redwall. It belongs to the late Brian Jacques, but I do own the Tangers and Langis :D Yay me for owning something LOL

Chapter 9: Crazy, Stupid, Love

Bryana looked around anxiously for her love, but had no luck so far. On the other side, Dan had the same problem. It seemed no matter what the two young lovers did, they were unable to find the other. Mariella tried to assist her cousin, but it was difficult since the number of injuries were increasing. Bryana just finished wrapping a young mouse's paw when she finally caught a glimpse of Dan. He was running towards a fallen soldier that was about to be slain. Dan swung his sword, slaying the enemy squirrel, and saving his comrade's life. He held out his paw to the young otter, who took it gratefully.

"Thanks, General..." he said, smiling brightly.

"No problem, kiddo," Dan replied, "Just be careful out there now, hmm?"

"Yessir!" the young otter exclaimed, saluting.

"Dismissed!'

The otter ran off to held his fellow soldiers, not even checking whether his general was following him. Dan was not following him. He spaced out for a moment, thinking about Bryana and whether or not he would ever see her again. Bryana started running around like a mad beast when she saw that glimpse of Dan.

"I know I saw him," she said, softly, "Where are you, Dan...I need you..."

She dashed around some more and finally, her eyes found what they had been looking for. She hid behind a tree watching him give orders to some soldiers. He dismissed the soldiers and was finally alone. She carefully walked towards the mouse, looking around cautiously. Dan's ears twitched slightly, and he turned to see the mousemaid walking towards him. When she saw him looking at her, she abruptly stopped. Their eyes locked for a moment, and they both smiled. Their hearts finally relieved from the burning desire for each other. Bryana didn't wait a second more. She dashed towards Dan, who smiled broadly and held out his arms. Finally, she was in his arms. He held her tight to his chest, never wanting to let go. They stood there together, engulfed in each others' arms savoring the moment and feeling of being together after so long.

"I missed you..." Bryana whispered, softly.

He smiled slightly, "I missed you too...Bry, I have something extremely important to tell you..."

She pulled away slightly so she could look at him. He still had his arms wrapped around her slim waist and she had her paws on his chest. Dan smiled nervously, not knowing how to say what was in his heart. He exhaled loudly and started to speak from his heart.

"Bry, I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but for some reason, I can't get you out of my head. Whatever I do, the thought of you won't leave me alone. The memory of being with you and the time I spent with you, even though it was short, it haunts me. Not in a bad way of course, but a really good, awesome, and fantastic way. Ever since I left you the way I did, I felt miserable. Nothing seemed to cheer me up, not even seeing my family after months of not being with them. I know what this is. I know what I feel for you. I cannot deny it anymore. My heart won't let me. I know that I am madly in love with you. I don't care about the risks. I don't care that you are a Langi and I am a Tanger. I don't care that your father hates me. All I know and care about is you and how I feel about you. I just want to know one thing from you Bry; Do you feel the same way I do for you?"

Bryana felt her eyes well up with tears and she smiled slightly. Her heart started to beat faster and faster. Finally she found out his feelings, and it turns out he loves her as much as she loves him. Her smile widened and she threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. She pulled back slightly just to give her response.

"I love you too, Dan...Everything I feel for you is the same as you feel for me."

They embraced each other once more, holding on tightly, never wanting to ever let go.

(A/N: like i wrote on my fb status... I am a hopeless romantic! It's a short chapter but I could not spoil this moment for them 3 3 reviews are appreciated :D)