So, this is the last chapter. Disclaimer: obviously don't own tin man, wish i did, glitch would soooo be mine. Anyway, i'm writing a part 2, it'll be called Wind beneath my wings.

Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the winter snow

The breeze off the lake tussled her hair, she sat with her feet in the warm water as the sun shone down upon them. Here she was content, nessled between Glitch's legs as they waited for the sun to set. Both knew they'd have to go home eventually, yet neither was ready to leave Finaqua.

To say they snuck out would be understating it. The moment the guards announced the return of the two Cain men, both were halfway out the door. That had been a week ago.

For his own protection, Zero'd agreed to tag along. It wasn't that he didn't like DG, in fact, she'd become the best friend he hadn't known he wanted. But tomorrow night was the ball reintroducing DG to the O.Z., so they had to leave after the sun went down.

"Glitch?" She sighed, finally breaking the silence. "What are balls like in the O.Z?"

"Probably the same as balls on the other side." He shrugged.

She laughed, looked at him over her shoulder. "I drove a motercycle and worked as a waitress in the middle of nowhere. Not exactly the type to get invited to balls on a regular basis. Closest I've ever been to was prom."

"Prom?" He kissed her cheek, "Positively barbaric."

She slanted him a look, "Are you going to answer the question or not?"

"Well, there'll be beautiful gowns, lovely music, dancing that will go on forever, and suitors who will throw themselves down at your feet. I imagine, to keep up appearances, your parents will suggest that you give your attention to a few of them." He smiled, remembered the last ball DG had been to. She'd been five, wearing the poofies dress on the planet. She had been so uncomfortable, squirming in her seat as she watched the adults dance. Somehow he knew she'd have more fun now.

She groaned, which of course, only amused Glitch more. "I don't want to even consider any one else, Glitch. I'm happy right here."

"I'm not going to like it either, sweetheart, watching other guys flirt with you shamelessly. However, being former advisor to the queen, I have an idea that will solve both of our problems." He stood up, pulled her up with him. His lips met hers as the sky began to turn orange.

"And just what is your idea?" She laughed.

He knelt down, kept her hand in his. "Princess DG, your kind and special. A one of a kind star that shines so bright that every other being in the universe seems insignificant in comparison. Do me the honor of becoming my wife, be the one person I'll be with for the rest of my life. Marry me.... marry me.... marry me."

She reached out to shake his shoulder gently, waited until she knew he had stopped glitching. "Yes, I'll marry you, Glitch. Nothing would make me happier."

He stood back up and wrapped his arms around her, buried his face in her hair. A single tear ran down her cheek, this was the perfect ending to her day.

Tomorrow may be bad, friendships may be broken, but tonight was perfect. Tonight was for them.

Is the seed that with the suns love

In the spring becomes the rose

In Wind beneath my wings: Cain confront's DG, Glitch and DG's wedding, and a new pairing. Hope you check it out.