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Did it work? The sword disappeared. Everything disappeared. It's so bright now I can barely see.
So bright... Did it not work? But you're still in front of me. Are we...?
I probably look just as surprised as you do. But I think it's over. All over. And I can't help but smile.
You smile back, but you close your eyes as you do. Are you crying? Did it work? Or did it not work? No, you look happy, though.
Suddenly, you're right in front of me. No thorns, but maybe we're not close enough yet? You're still getting closer. You gently take my hand, and I know.
It worked! I wrap my arms around you. It's nice, to finally feel you like this without the thorns hurting me. I would have still loved you even if you still had them, but--
Oh yeah, I wanted to tell you--
I don't get the chance when you kiss me. Your lips really are that soft--wow, we're actually kissing?!
You pull away and hug me tight. Your hair smells nice too, like flowers.
"I love you," you say.
So calm, so plain, like you loved me for years, and like we didn't just save the whole world together. You look up at me, and your smile shines brighter than whatever's around us.
"Hey... I was going to say that..." I say as I wipe away your tears.
We both laugh before we fade away. I don't know where we're going, but I'm going to hold you tight.