This is the end of WBIEF. Thanks to all of my readers for my third succesful Fan-Fiction. Yeah.... On to the chappie!
The Last Chapter: Promise (Matchbook Romance)
Gerard hugged Asuka one last time. She cried on his shoulder and Gerard smiled back at her. He held his luggage in his fists. Some souveneirs from the trip and the cane Asuka gave him before. Tatsuki sat on the docking bay ramp as he watched Gerard run up the ramp. She hummed a tune softly and stood up. "Welcome back Gerard," Tatsuki smiled as she hugged him.
"It's nice to be back," Gerard smiled. He looked back at Asuka and blew a kiss to her with a wink. Asuka giggled. Gerard continued into the ship and was welcomed by several crew members. He stood in front of the door to his room.
"H-hi!" Marielle said timidly. Gerard turned and smiled at her.
"Hi Marielle. I missed you,"
"I missed you too. Umm... I kept your room the way it was before,"
"Thanks! But it wasn't necessary,"
"I sorta...Wanted to,"
"Aww... Thanks anyway," Gerard said. He hugged Marielle and picked up his bags. Marielle continued down the hallway. Gerard jumped onto his bed and looked out his window. The queen and the triplets were waving to him. Gerard smiled and waved back.
Gerard fell back on his bed and took a deep breath.
Finally. I'm going home he thought happily. He kicked his shoes off and put his hands behind his head. He got the chance to relax. He ended up relaxing himself to sleep.
What would you say if I asked you not to go
To forget everyone, forget everything and start over with me
Would you take my hand and never let me go
Promise me you'll never let me go
The ship started on it's way and broke orbit to get into space. As it zoomed through the mighty vaccuum of the unexplored, Gerard slept peacefully, with dreams of home and the one he loves.
And now the stars aren't out tonight,
But neither are we to look up at them
Why does hello feel like goodbye?
These memories can't replace,
These wishes I wished and dreams I chased
Take this broken heart and make it right
Slowly, Gerard began to awaken. His eyes droopy, he fell off his bed and stood up. He got up and his closet burst open. He was suddenly trampled by a wave of females. Asuka and the triplets had landed on top of him. Gerard struggled to get up. "WHAT'S GOING ON?!" He yelled confused.
I feel like I lost everything when you're gone
Left remembering what it's like to have you here with me
I thought you should know,
You're not making this easy
The triplets got off. Asuka rolled off as well and landed on the floor. Gerard helped Asuka up and they sat on the bed. Asuka curled up and Gerard stretched out next to her. "What's happening?" Gerard asked.
"Well... I'm coming with you,"
"Why?"
"Well, I just want to. I know you have Rikku, don't worry. The place you live is so beautiful,"
"It is. In the morning, the smell of the crisp ocean air enters your body. It feels like breathing in life. The sun shines brightly on your face. The wind blows gently towards you. It feels like a hug. The trees dance as you walk by, as if they were dancing to the beat of your feet walking on the pavement. And she's there,"
"Rikku?"
"Yeah..."
I never thought I'd be the one to say
Please don't, well please don't leave me
The ship started slowing down. Tatsuki called over the speakers. "Gerard, you're home." Gerard was overjoyed. He ran to the door, but looked at Asuka. She was smiling, but Gerard felt a little weird. He held his hand out and Asuka stood up and held it. The two ran out of the docking bay and stood on the shores of Besaid Island. "Home," Gerard said quietly.
Take my hand and never let me go,
Take my hand and never let me go,
Promise me...
You'll never let go
Make this last forever
"AH HAH!" a familiar voice yelled. Gerard was caught in a net from the head down to his waist.
"Looks like we got him, boss," Sora said standing in front of Gerard.
"Yep! Our first ghost!" Myra said happily. "C'mon Kaze!" Myra said as she pulled the leash that held Kaze by the neck. Krojee, Taylor, Aozora, and Piku knocked him down and tied Gerard up.
"Take that ghost!" Piku said happily.
"I'm not a ghost damnit!" Gerard yelled. Asuka giggled at the group.
"Who are you? ARE YOU HIS HOMEWRECKING, KAVA DRINKING, MUFFIN-STUFFING, PASTRY-FILLING, PENGUIN-SUCKING, UGLY, DISGUSTING, HOMEWRECKING AGAIN, HOMEWRECKING, HOMEWRECKING, STUPID, CHEESEY, UGLY, USING, ROBOTIC HAIRY MAN-BEAST GHOST GIRLFRIEND? YOU CAN'T BE! THERE'S A GIRL CRYING EVERYDAY BECAUSE THIS GHOST HAUNTS HER!" Piku yelled. Asuka pinched her cheeks.
"It's cute how you get so angry at someone you don't know," Asuka smiled. Piku blew up.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING! NO PINCY THE CHEEKY!" Piku yelled. She jumped on her and started pulling her hair. Sora untied Gerard.
"Is it really you Gerard?" Sora asked.
"Well, you can't capture ghosts with nets can you?" Gerard smiled. They gave each other a high five and Kaze gave him one too. "Have you guys been taking care of Rikku?"
"Well, here's a recap of the past year,"
"I've been gone for a year?!" Gerard asked.
"Oh yeah. A very long one. You see, when you left, Rikku broke down. They sent a search party for the fugitive, you, but no trace could be found. Then Gippal and Rikku started dating again. We tried our best, but they just kept going out. Piku was the leader of our operations," Sora explained pointing at Piku who was wrestling with Asuka. Piku threw a punch at Asuka's face.
"OH NO YOU DI'INT!" Asuka yelled. The triplets ran down the docking bay and started helping Asuka, but Piku kept up the four of them.
"Anyway," Kaze said, "We tried to stop Gippal from proposing to Rikku, but we couldn't. The two were going to get married. Then the High Summoner threw you a funeral. There, Rikku announced her love for you and declined Gippal a marriage. He was sure steamed. Anywho, yeah. She's a bit dull these days. Not the bright eyes you remembered."
"Oh really," Gerard smiled.
I feel like I lost everything when you're gone
Left remembering what it's like to have you here with me
I thought you should know,
You're not making this easy
Over the horizon, a scarf blown in the wind. It hung around the neck of the most beautiful person that Gerard had ever seen. Gerard ran to Rikku. Rikku ran to Gerard. She jumped into his arms and cried. Gerard wrapped his arms around her and the two kissed. "It really is you," Rikku cried softly.
"Of course," Gerard said.
So I'll fall asleep tonight, because it brings me closer to you
-Episode Complete-