Thanks to ColtBrony, Iluvvanellopevonschweetz, annabre24, PrankK1ng, CookiesxMilkEXCITEMe, The Not-So-Ultimate Writer, Emiliee D, marioguy681, I support PewDieCry, ShadowTails130, LuluCalliope, Tellingitlikeitis154, ilypandaz, Sam L. Manson, Kozaky97, Afiction, Just a Crazy-Man, Awena-Sachi, Lonewo1f28, Katyuana, ZePuKa, Goomba300, xXxGuardian SinxXx, El Ohkin, diastermovieguy, nyancatgirl11, Swiftshadow2000, Jacob R. Davis, SpinelStar The true Beatlemaniac, vanellopesweets17, Pixelina Pixie, Anonymous, D Mysterious, The Bowser Monster and Juggernaut141 for reviewing/following/favoriting!

Chapter 15: Carry You
The demons are screaming so loud in your head. You're tired, you're broken, you're cut and you're bruised; but nothing's too heavy – just hold on, I'll carry you

Candlehead POV

I ran with a speed I didn't know I had in me. I kept Vanellope close to my chest as I leapt over bushes and roots and ducked low hanging branches. I couldn't- no- I wouldn't stop running. Vanellope hang on I thought.

I ran into the swamp like area and jumped across several of the small islands of spongy grass before stopping on one that seemed to be in the center. I set Vanellope down on the soft grass with half of her body in the water. The water melted away her heavy samurai armor and restored her back to her normal clothes.

I knelt on the island just behind her.
"Please come, please come" I begged quietly. For several long minutes I stay like that. Kneeling just behind Vanellope and silently praying. Then I heard the faintest sound of water dripping. I looked up and saw the Shishigami walking gracefully towards us. I ducked my head again but my eyes continued to watch the stag-like god. He stopped just before Vanellope and seemingly breathed on her forehead. Then he smiled at me and trotted off into the shadows of the forest.

I got up quickly and jumped in the water besides Vanellope. My heart was racing. Did he heal her? I thought. Her eyes had closed but other than that, she still looked…dead. Tears brimmed my eyes and I hugged her tightly, one of her arms were draped over my shoulder, while the other hung limply at her side. I thought I was gonna break down sobbing….but then I heard her cough and the arm that was hanging limply by her side seemed to wrap around me. My eyes widened.
"Candlehead?" She croaked. I blinked hard and breathed out relieved "Wha-what happened?"
"A lot of bad things Omae, but it's okay now" I couldn't help but nuzzle her neck some "You're okay" I said softly. I heard her gasp and I thought it was because how close we were to each other but instead grip on me tightened slightly.
"What are those?" She whispered. I looked around us and saw several kodama had gathered around us, watching us curiously. I smiled.
"They're just kodama, Omae, forest spirits. They won't harm us" I said. She nodded slightly and pulled out of the hug. I let her but kept my hands on her waist.

As I assumed she almost immediately crumpled but I caught her.
"Ugh, I feel like I just ran a ten mile marathon" She said and I smirked.
"Battles have a tendency to do that to people" I said. She looked into my eyes and a blush painted her face. I smiled softly and brushed a few strands of hair out of her face, my own cheeks were burning but I didn't care much.
"Why am I so weak?" She asked. I sighed and scooped her up bridal style.
"I'll explain everything but right now you need to rest" I said. Her face turned crimson and I smiled softly at her.
"What?" She asked.
"Oh! I've just never seen with your hair down" I said.
"Oh yeah, I um-" She started to stammer out.
"You look beautiful" I said. Her eyes widened but she smiled softly. I walked out of the forest carrying the wet girl and feeling happier than I had in a long time.

OooOOOooO

I walked into the village with Vanellope still in my arms. When Taffyta saw us she clicked her tongue and moved her eyebrows up and down. I rolled my eyes at her but secretly I was pleased. Ama walked towards us and Vanellope's eyes widened.
"He healed her" I said to the wolf goddess.
"Are you okay?" She asked me. I looked at my arm and nodded.
"Domo arigatou Amaterasu" I said to the wolf goddess. Her black lips pulled back in a smile then she barked sharply, and Akihiko and she ran back into the Seishin Shinrin.

"Firefly, I think I can walk now" Vanellope said.
"Okay" I said and let her put her feet down. I kept one arm around her waist which was a good thing; because she swayed on her feet and nearly fell again. But she leaned against me and was okay.
"Arigatou" She thanked me quietly.
"It's no problem Omae" I said back to her. Minty Zaki gasped at the Japanese I said and giggled but I gave her a glare that said: 'If you tell anyone what that means, I will kill you'. The lime-green haired racer shrugged and I rolled my eyes.
"We'll take each step together, okay?" I told Vanellope. She nodded and together we walked to a porch that she could sit on. Kichiro approached us and I bowed to him.
"I believe now is a time for celebration" He said then turned to the villagers, the warriors, the Sugar Rush characters "A celebration for all who helped defend this game! And saved it!"

Everyone cheered and I smiled. Vanellope also smiled tiredly and put her head on my shoulder. I blushed but grinned one of my famous, goofy grins. Looking down at the raven haired president, I couldn't help it. While everyone was giving each other high fives and the villagers were busting out the fireworks, I leaned over and planted a soft kiss on the top of Vanellope's head. Luckily, the president had passed out but I still felt happy. The Kenmei Na Jixyose and a few of her helpers came over to help Vanellope out and they carried her to the wise woman's hut. I sighed and got up. Kichiro was right, it was time for celebration.

OooOOOooO

Despite all I had done today, when night fell I found my feet carried me away from the village and the celebration and to the Place of Peace. I sat down at the water's edge and breathed out happily.
"It's over" I said to myself "It's all over"
"That it is" Someone said. I turned slightly and saw Vanellope standing there. She looked a ton better and came at sat down next to me.
"You look better" I commented. She smiled at me.
"Thanks. Your wise woman fixed me up" She said and looked at the moon "You don't get a moon like that in Sugar Rush"
"No you don't" I said but honestly that wasn't what I was paying attention to. I was paying attention to how the moonlight made her midnight black hair gleam and eyes sparkle. How her hazel eyes were soft and filled with happiness. How beautiful she looked.
"Candlehead?" She asked suddenly.
"Yeah Omae?" I asked back.
"What does Omae mean?" She asked. I smirked.
"I said I wouldn't tell" I said and looked away from her.
"Oh come on! Please?" She begged. I made the mistake of looking at her. In between how beautiful she looked and her puppy-dog eyes; I crumpled. But it also made me braver.
"Okay fine" I said. She smiled and I took her hand in mine. I saw a pink tint on her cheeks.
"Firefly?" She asked and gulped. I leaned forward.
"Omae means my love" I whispered in her ear.
"M-m-my l-lo-" Before she could finish the question I kissed her right on the lips.

Her lips were soft and sweet, and I cupped the side of her face. For a second Vanellope didn't do anything; but suddenly wrapped her arms around my waist and angled her head better to make the kiss deeper. After several long seconds we pulled apart. Her eyes were sparkling.
"That took you long enough" She said and I laughed.
"Whatever my love" I said. She smiled and we kissed again.

I never felt happier in my entire life.

OH MY GOSH! IT'S OVER! Thanks again to all of you wonderful FanFictioneers who followed, faved and reviewed this, it made it worth writing! You guys are awesome!

Peace out my peeps and write on! *collapses onto keyboard*