Alternate Revelation - Chapter 7: Lost then Found For Ever

Alrighty guys, here's the last chapter! I warn you, if you hate OOC-ness, don't read this. I don't care if you don't like it 'cause this was how the story was going to end no matter what! It's sappy, fluffy goodness just how I write it c: . And no, I really don't think I'm going to add another chapter after this, because (and I don't know how it did this!) but the ending worked out perfectly thanks to my rough draft notes and the final draft which is what I have here!

Also, I played the song "Namida" from the Card Captor Sakura Movie II continuously while writing this, so if you want a good sappy song to set the mood, youtube this song! (I use it frequently when writing/reading sappy fanfics!)

I would write back to my reviewers, but my friend will kill me if I don't upload this now. So on with the end!

*"still" - I meant this to be read as he isn't moving, not that he was continuing the action.

Updates!:

I decided to go back and edit Chapter 5 because I thought of something way cuter for it while I was taking a shower yesterday (don't ask).

Also, I changed the ending of Chapter 6 a bit and made it a smidgeon longer, so yes. Just for you all to know.

I ran into the small courtyard and looked toward the hole. It was almost pitch black at the very bottom and the ancient steps looked worn and unstable, but I forced my feet to carry me down.

The hallway was narrow and dark, and I started to feel claustrophobic in the shadow. The walls felt decrepit as I kept my hand along them to keep from falling. While I knew it was the wind, the howl that went through the passage made me nervous and I felt my whole body as I moved a little further, the darkness started to lift to a dim amount of light. I also heard a voice a little farther down,

"It was stupid of me to run... there could still be danger..."

Gilbert! I hear him! I called his name again, reaching my free hand out to try to find him,

"Gil...?" He stopped talking, became silent. I walked through the doorway into what still looked like a meadow underground, the sunlight shining down on the cross. But what took all of my attention was the tall, dark figure that was also shrouded in the rays. I took a tentative step forward, the sound echoing slightly. It was loud enough for him to hear, and he turned slowly to face me. His face was indescribable; I couldn't tell if he was happy to see me or ashamed for running away.

I bit my lip, clutching my hand close to the scar on my chest. I hid my eyes behind my hair slightly, but I could still see him. I tried to force back the tears, but I felt my eyes getting wet anyway. My breaths had become deep, just before that part where someone starts sobbing. I lost it when I saw his arms open, waiting for me.

I ran to him and that short distance never seemed so damned far. I crashed into his body and I was lifted off of my feet. He hugged me tightly, his warm hand cradling my head as he pressed his cheek against mine. His strong arm around my waist crushed me into him, and I was never so happy to not be able to breathe. I sobbed quietly against his neck, locking my fingers in his hair and clawing at his back, silently begging him to never let go of me.

"G-gil..." I sniffed, feeling the warm water against my cheeks, "I-... I-I thought-!" My voice cracked as I broke into another sob. I couldn't say it, it hurt thinking of it.

"Don't worry. I have you," his voice was pain-stricken as he comforted me, "I'm right here, Oz."

"Gilbert..." I'm such a child, "don't leave... don't go.. Just... just... stay with me..."

"Oz...!" His voice sounded so heart-broken at my pleas. I don't know how but he held me tighter. I buried myself deeper into the crook between his shoulder and neck.

"Gil... I thought I lost you...!" I cried harder, finally getting the words out. I felt his warm breath as he whispered softly against my ear,

"Oz... I'm here.. I'm here." He kissed my ear lightly and he lowered down to the ground. He sat so I was in his lap, still hidden against him, as his leg shielded me. We sat for a long time together, just holding, not wanting to let go, and he just let me cry into him.

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Our legs were tangled together as we lay on the soft grass near the grave. I was crying, but my sobbing had calmed and I was hidden against his chest. Gil's lips were still* against my hair and his arm was wrapped over my shoulder and back protectively. He held my head close and used his other arm as a rest for his head. I was tracing my finger softly over the edge of his scar- I wanted him to feel my touch while I felt the proof of Gilbert's identity.

The fear hit again, and I sniffed quietly and cuddled my forehead against him. I gripped at his shirt lightly and heard an audible "chu" as Gil kissed my hair.

My voice felt hoarse so I had to whisper, "Gil?"

He angled his head to look down at me but he didn't say anything.

"Why... did you run from me?" I gripped his shirt tighter. He sighed and held me closer.

"I didn't... want you to know that I'd changed."

"..Huh?" I looked up about him, "What do you..."

He looked deep into my eyes, "I... I thought... you might not want me around... if you thought I was different from the 'Gilbert' you knew."

I'm sure the pain was obvious on my face as I thought of Gil not being around.

His voice was low as he confessed to me, "I wouldn't be able to take a rejection from you like that... it would destroy me..." I nuzzled my nose against his but didn't pull back,

"Gilbert..." he reached his hand up to wipe the tears from my cheek.

I whispered to him, "I understand, but I... I still don't get... what you mean."

He looked at me quizzically. I gazed at him as I spoke my words, "I don't see anything different in you from the Gilbert I know."

His eyes widened then he lowered his gaze from me. I continued,

"I mean... you obviously look like Gil..." I reached up to kiss his eyes. I quickly got his attention and I saw a light blush creep over his cheeks.

"You think like Gil..." I reached further to kiss his forehead.

"You listen like Gil..." I kissed his ear.

"Your warm like Gil..." I wrapped my hand around his and turned it over, exposing his palm to me, and kissed the center.

"You still have the same scent as Gil..." I kissed his nose.

"You still sound like Gil..." I returned back to my original position against him and kissed his neck.

"And..." I reached my hand up, "you still feel like Gil..." and lightly dragged my finger tips from his temple down his jawline.

"Your taller than me and you use guns now... but so what? You haven't lost anything. It's been ten years, so of course you're going to gain things. But you haven't lost any part of yourself."

His eyes were wide as he watched me stand. I helped pull him up and I kept his hands in mine.

"You were the one with me when I first woke up, and you silently watched over me since then..."

He was speechless as he took my words in. I let go of his hands and walked over to the tombstone, tracing the even older grave with the tip of my finger.

"I still have faith... in the promise you made to me all those years ago."

"Besides," I turned to face him, "I have no intention of releasing you from my service... just because you're an aristocrat now."

He sighed and smiled at me, "You would still keep this servant... whose hands are stained with blood and betrayal...?"

I looked straight at him, a genuine smile on my face, "I would trust those hands with my life... for they have kept me safe this whole time."

Gilbert paused for a moment and then walked toward me, kneeling down slowly to one knee with his right hand over his heart.

He bent his head down, "I wish... to forever be your valet."

My body warmed over and I had to keep myself from getting choked up. I touched his hair lightly with my hand and smiled, chuckling very quietly.

He's so sweet. "It's been a long time, Gil."

I knelt down to him, but I had to look up to see him now. When he looked at me again, I saw the shy, blushing face I had come to love before this moment or time period. He placed his hands gently around the sides of my neck. I felt my cheeks get warm.

"Such a long time..." His voice sounded hushed with disbelief, like he still didn't believe that I was here. I knew exactly how he felt.

"How I've longed to see these emerald eyes again..." I blushed deeper at his words.

"Not a day went by where I didn't think about you."

"Gil..." He hugged me closer.

"I've missed you so much, Master." The pain from ten years gone by was plain on his face.

Oh my god. I felt like I could cry. I couldn't hold back my smile. I willed the tears away (I had cried enough for one day) and reached my arms up and around his neck. My fingers found their way back to his hair. My cheeks felt on fire as he leaned his head down and kissed me, holding me against his body.

I whispered softly, "I'm back... I'm here."

The End~