A/N: Hello again, time for me to close off this story. For those disappointed with the ending, sorry. The original ending I had in mind was a little sad, so I gave myself an author filibuster, and opted for a good one instead. Anyway, from now on, I promise to end a story the way it should end, regardless of my personal feelings on the matter. For now, lets get this over with, and move on to the next world...

- Kode-Dekka

Kioku

Epilogue: Happiness

Nanoha emerged from the room several hours later, finding Fate sleeping against the wall. The woman smiled down at her girlfriend, the sadness on her face being replaced by joy. Yuuno walked up behind her, touching her shoulder, and seeing what she saw.

"I guess we did take our time."

"Yes." Nanoha faced him, pulling his forehead against hers. "Thank you, Yuuno-kun, thank you for being so understanding, and thank you for giving me some of the best years of my life. We may not be together now, but I will always love you." He blushed a little.

"I feel the same way, Nanoha." Sighing he pulled back away from her. "Now, go on, you should wake her up and get going. We'll talk tomorrow about moving your things."

"Okay." The two of them hugged, and for the very last time, Nanoha kissed Yuuno. She stepped outside the condo, and Yuuno closed the door, separating them forever.

Nanoha knelt down to Fate's level, and poked her cheek.

"hmm..." The blond's eyes slowly opened, and she was greeted to the most beautiful sight she'd ever seen.

"Good morning, Fate-chan." Nanoha said, even though it was already the afternoon.

"Nanoha..." Without warning, Fate tackled her, wrapping her arms around the woman's neck. The two of them fell down, landing on one another. They kissed there, and let the kiss linger for a full minute before pulling away.

"Geez... at least warn me next time." They laughed, and pulled each up to their feet, since continuing in that hallway would be more than a little embarrassing. Holding hands, the they faced the door.

"Is it really over?" Nanoha nodded, squeezing her hand. "You don't have any regrets, do you?"

"Yes, many." She said, giving Fate a sad smile. "But, but now on we'll be together, so I wont have to regret anything else." Both of their faces became red, and they kissed again, a shorter one this time. Nanoha squeezed Fate's hand again. "Lets go home, Fate-chan."

Home. That word rung in Fate's head, bouncing all around. An emotion started to fill her up, one that she hadn't truly felt until this moment. And as the two of them walked away from Yuuno's home, and made their way back to their own, Fate finally understood what it was.

She... they were happy.

The End