A/N: Today Another Chance comes to an end and I am sad to see it close. I looked at when I started this fic and it was over six months ago at the beginning of December. I never knew it was going to be as big as it was when I started and I couldn't be more ecstatic with the response it has gotten. I am now taking this story idea and converting into a book (changing the main characters is the hardest for me because we all love our Ouran people). I will let you know if anything happens with it. XD. It is a bittersweet day and I hope you like the final installment of the story. I am planning another Hunny/Haruhi pairing for very soon. Be on the lookout for that. I am glad everyone liked Kyoya's little bit of revenge. It is something I think he would do: a dress for a dress type thing (and Mtnikolle they do show up again). LOL.

Don't forget about the poll. Kyoya is in the lead with Mori in second and Nekozawa in third. (FYI… For those who are pushing for Nekozawa… I promise if he does not win, I am still writing a story for him and Haruhi and that will be written very soon.)

Epilogue

Haruhi stood in the bedroom as the twins put the final touches on her ensemble and smiled. Today was the day she was going to marry the man of her dreams. The one that had stood beside her since her first year in high school, and the man that had found her two years ago after she fell on the floor in their café.

It had been almost two years since the horror had finally subsided and Yasu had died. While she was going through everything, she wondered who would be standing by her on the other side and who would have left her again. In the end, all of her friends were still there and holding on to the threads of their friendship with both hands, and that included Tamaki.

As Haruhi thought back on the whole Suoh conspiracy, she shook her head. The patriarch had blocked her chances of getting certain internships that might have helped her career. She had not thought about it at the time because the one she did eventually intern for, while not high on the totem pole, were well known enough in the defense arena. It wasn't her first choice, but she wasn't going to be picky when she needed an internship to graduate and get her license. She wound up interning for the Ootori legal staff in the end though. The animosity from Yuzuru had stemmed from lies his son had told because Tamaki didn't want to admit that he had messed up, or face the fact that he very much hurt someone he cared for and loved. It had taken a lot of time and patience, but they finally worked through it and their friendship became stronger. Tamaki still went into daddy mode and still tried to "protect his little girl", but he also knew when to back off and leave her alone. Well, he was learning to at least. After the thrashing he was given by Hunny, he tried not to cross the line too much afraid of what would happen the next time. Of course there was still a time or two that Hunny would take Tamaki out to the dojo for hands on self-defense training, but he always came back intact and conscious just a little more battered from when they left.

The twins had also learned that they needed to think before they act. Their antics were the reason Yasu was able get to Haruhi and shoot Hikaru and Hunny. Then again, getting a bullet in the chest is liable to teach anyone to be a bit more cautious. It took a while for the hub bub of the photos to die down, but then when it did, a billboard was put up on their birthday with the message, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIKARU AND KAORU! MAY YOUR DAYS BE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER! MINE ARE!" Everyone knew where the billboard came from, and although they tried to get Kyoya back, they were never really successful at it; but when going up against the Shadow King, it was virtually impossible to get the jump on him.

Kyoya had been one of Haruhi's three rocks. He took charge and Yasu had been captured. After a brief investigation into the death of the lunatic, mandatory per Tokyo PD, everything was business as usual. When she got her license to practice law, he offered her a job with the Ootori zaibatsu, which she declined stating she wanted to do more than corporate law. He understood and promptly found her a job with another law firm that she had wanted to join. She almost declined the offer, but in the end it was her top choice and she would prove to them that she was more than who her friends were and that she had merits of her own. She later found out that he may have given them a glowing recommendation, but she was hired because she was the best candidate. Kyoya would still ask her legal advice from time to time, but he never pressured her into leaving a place that made her happy. He knew that she needed as much happiness and freedom as she could get after the nightmare she had lived. Although, he still checked up on the people that were working with her and did background checks on them. He wasn't going to get to take any chances.

The second rock was Mori. He helped her study for her law exams, protected her, supported her, and did whatever he could. When she and Hunny would fight, Mori would pat her head and listen to her sob and then tell her to talk to her fiancé knowing that Haruhi and Hunny belonged to together more than anyone else he knew. A few months after Yasu was killed, Mori finally confessed to the girl he was interested in and they got married last year, a couple months after Beth and Satoshi tied the knot.

Haruhi's third and final rock, more like boulder, was Hunny. He held her through the nightmares and crying, and taught her what it truly meant to be loved. After she had gotten out of the hospital, he had decided to take her away for a little bit. A vacation on the beach was a good place to relax and forget about any of their worries, and the perfect place to propose.

Flashback…

Towards the end of their vacation, Hunny had asked Haruhi if she would like to go for a walk on the beach. It was nearing sunset and the sky was clear, romantic. As they walked barefoot in the waves hand in hand, Haruhi was pulled to a stop when she realized that Hunny was not moving any longer. Looking behind her, she could tell he had something on his mind, "What is it Mitsukuni?"

Releasing her hand, Hunny put both of his hands in his pockets and looked at the sand surrounding his feet, "I need to ask you something."

"What?" Haruhi breathlessly asked. Her heart was lodged in her throat and her stomach felt like it was ready to lose whatever was still sitting in it at the serious expression on his face. Did she lose his love? Did he realize that he wanted to break up with her because his feelings were more of a childhood crush from high school? What was going on here? She wasn't prepared for what happened next.

Hunny took in a deep breath and released it slowly before sinking onto the sand on one knee. Bringing out his hands, he grasped one of Haruhi's and looked up into the deep pools of brown that made up her eyes. He could see the tears there and knew that she had been worried; smiling he started, "I know it is quick, and I know that you have been through a lot. I am not saying we have to get married tomorrow or even next month, but I can't let you go again or live without you in my life. I need to know that you will be there for the rest of my life. I love you and have since I first gave you Usa-Chan to hold. I knew the moment I gazed into your eyes that you were a girl and that I was caught. Something quickened in my soul that day and it has only grown since. The day you fell back into my life, was an answer to my prayers, dreams, and wishes. I just couldn't be without you any longer. I know that you might not be ready to walk down the aisle, but I wanted you to know that I am serious about us and that I will always be there for you. I have waited for you and I will continue to wait for you, but will you marry me one day?"

Tears were falling down Haruhi's face and she was unable to stem the flow; she wasn't sure if she wanted to stop them. She knew that she loved Hunny and that he was the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with, but she also knew that she was not ready to walk down the aisle with anyone right now. Just as she was about to say no, she looked into his eyes and saw the mistiness there and gave him her answer, "I am not ready to get married, but I know that I want to be with you and that I love you as I have not loved anyone before. You have been there for me since I can remember and stood beside me ready to slay the enemy and defend me; just like you did at the aqua garden. So if you will give me time before we say 'I do' then I will marry you."

Hunny jumped up and swung her around, both of them laughing. Setting her on her feet once again, he kissed her gently before speaking, "Take all the time you want Haru-Chan. I'm not going anywhere." He slipped the ring on her fingers and pulled her back into his arms for another kiss.

End flashback…

Hunny had given her time and almost two years later, they were finally taking the plunge. Smiling, Haruhi recalled the last couple of years. It had been full of memories with both Hunny and the rest of the Host Club. They had come back into her life full force and she didn't think a tsunami could get rid of them this time. That was a good thing too.

"Well Haruhi," Hikaru grinned.

Kaoru was beaming, "You are finally ready to face your groom."

Turning around to face the mirror, Haruhi gasped. Everything was perfect. Her hair was styled with gentle waves while her make-up was natural and flawless thanks to the stylists that had come in earlier. When they had left, the twins had started on what they called their masterpiece; and Haruhi had to agree that the dress and accessories were a work of art. The gown was an A-line floor length dress with a chapel train. The sweetheart neck line and slight rouging around the waist and bust accentuated her features. The one stipulation was that she didn't want a strapless gown, so the twins gave her one inch straps. At her hip where the skirt started to flair out was a crest of jewels and then the bottom part of the dress had a pick up skirt. At each point where the skirt gathered was a jewel. She wanted to believe that they weren't real, but she had a bad feeling they were. She pushed that thought away. On her head was a small tiara on which a veil and blusher was attached. The diamond and pearl drop earrings and matching necklace were a gift from Hunny the night before and she knew as soon as she saw them, she would wear them this day. The twins were kind enough to give her only one inch heals so she didn't kill herself and so her feet would not be hurting at the end of the night. Looking upon her visage, she felt like the most beautiful woman in the world.

"You look like a real princess now, and not just our secret one," the twins spoke together.

Giggling at the title the other hosts used to call her, she beamed, "Thanks guys."

"We'll see you out there Haruhi," Kaoru said as he kissed her cheek.

"I am happy you finally found someone that is worthy of you," Hikaru whispered and gave her a kiss on her other cheek before walking out of the room with his brother.

Soon her father knocked on the door and poked his head in, "You ready to go sweetheart?" When he saw his daughter standing there in her full wedding attire, he had to hold himself back from swinging her around and crushing her. Covering his mouth with his hand and trying to suppress the wetness that was threatening to fall, he said, "You are so gorgeous and remind me so much of your mother on our wedding day. It wasn't the lavish affair such as this, but the way you look standing there glowing… Your mother would be so proud of you, and she would have loved Mitsukuni."

"Thank you dad for everything," Haruhi gave him a soft smile knowing he was missing Kotoko.

Walking up to her, he pulled something out of his tuxedo jacket, "This was your grandmother's and it was passed down to your mother. Both of them wore it on their wedding day and today, you get to wear it also if you want to. Opening the wooden box, a jade and gold bracelet lay inside.

Haruhi raised a tentative hand and touched the piece of jewelry, "I would be honored to wear it."

Ranka lifted the bracelet out of the case and slipped it on her right wrist, "I love you baby."

Wrapping her arms around her father, Haruhi whispered, "I love you too daddy."

They stayed like that for a couple more minutes before breaking apart and walking out of the room. Now, she was standing next to her father waiting for the doors to the Haninozuka garden to open holding a bouquet of white hydrangeas with pink and red roses. The garden had always been a place that she loved and felt home in; a place she could find solace and peace. It was also a place she began to learn more and more about the man that became her fiancé. It seemed apt that they would get married in that place; and since they kept the guest list to only close friends and family, it was a place that could be used to welcome the less than fifty guests.

The doors slid open signaling to Haruhi and Ranka that it was time to begin. As she walked towards the makeshift altar, Haruhi's smile grew. The twins were standing on her side of the aisle and the other three hosts were standing next to Hunny. She didn't have any really close friends that were girls except for Beth, and she was her maid of honor. So with five guys and one girl as their attendants, the wedding began.

Haruhi's eyes quickly met those of her fiancé and her heart raced at seeing him in his tuxedo and pink cummerbund. All of the hosts were wearing their colors from high school with black tuxedos. She believed that Hunny was the most handsome of the lot though.

As soon as the music started Hunny had known that it was time and waited anxiously at seeing Haruhi walking down the aisle to him. It had been a long journey for him, but today was another dream come true for him. He found her, she fell in love with him, they got through the trials and tribulations together, and today they would say their vows. He was truly blessed.

When Haruhi turned the corner and started to walk down the aisle, his breath caught in his throat. She looked the picture of an angel and he was afraid that if he blinked she would disappear. The closer she got to him, the more excited he got; and when she was finally by his side, he knew he was smiling bigger than he has ever done before.

Once the ceremony was complete and the pictures were taken, it was time to celebrate the joining of two hosts. No one could deny that Haruhi and Hunny were made for each other. His parents were overjoyed that they had found each other again and that she returned their son to them whole once more. Ranka was grateful to the hosts for being there for his daughter when it mattered the most; even Tamaki he grudgingly admitted had turned out to be a real friend to Haruhi, but that did not mean he liked the blonde half Frenchman. Even Chika had to admit that this brother for all his crazy ways, deserved this; and as he looked down at his girlfriend, Masami, and wished the newly married couple the best of everything. The hosts and other guests watched the couple and knew that both Hunny and Haruhi finally got their happy ending.

A/N #2: That's it for this story. If you get a chance, please review. I will see you next story. If there is a story idea or pairing you would like to see, shoot me a pm or put it in the review and I will def try my best to do it justice. My final note… I want to say thank you to all of my readers! You are the best and this story is dedicated to all of you!

It's time for cake now… What do you think? Hunny is agreeing with me. I am sending a virtual slice to all of you.