Yes, here it is. The last chapter of Against All Odds. Thank you my wonderful reviewers for giving your input and thoughts on this. I really appreciated it.

This might just be one of the most heartfelt chapters I've written to date. Yes, even MoonDaisuki, my lovely beta reader says that. I do hope you enjoy it.

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Haruka sat by Usagi’s side, looking ready to cry. Her Princess looked so defeated. It was simply heartbreaking. The blonde finally fell into herself and started to cry. “I’m sorry, Usagi, I wasn’t quick enough. If I had figured it out sooner, you wouldn’t be like this.”

“Haruka, come on…” Michiru said softly.

“No, I don’t want to leave her. I don’t like seeing her in this state.”

“Haruka, you need to sleep. Please, we’re all worried about you.” Michiru put a hand on the blonde’s shoulder.

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Seiya stared at the ceiling of his hospital room. It’s still my fault. Odango got hurt because of me. I shouldn’t be allowed to live…

“Hey…”

“Hi Taiki.”

“Are you okay?”

“I want to give up.”

“But, you didn’t. Seiya, you were stronger than any of us. Mamoru expected you do die, but you didn’t. Please, don’t give up. I need you, we need you, and she needs you.”

Seiya looked at Taiki. “It’s my fault.”

“Please, don’t give up. We need you.” Taiki left the room.

If everyone needs me, why do I want to die? My Princess doesn’t deserve someone like me protecting her. Why can’t I just die?

“You idiot.”

“Go away Yaten.”

“No.”

“I don’t want to hear it from you.” Seiya turned his head away from the silver haired man.

“I’ll tell you anyways. I know how you’re feeling right now. I know you simply want to give up. Down in Mamoru’s basement, all the times he wanted you to give up and die. You didn’t, every day we where trapped there, you defied him. You did not let him win. If you let him win now, I’m going to be ashamed to call you my leader.” Yaten walked out of the room.

If I had died, I wouldn’t have had to see Odango cry. She shouldn’t have been put through that. Her pain, her suffering, it’s my fault…

“Seiya…”

The dark haired man sat up, with some struggling, and stared at the shaky form of Usagi. “Odango…”

“I know you probably don’t want to see me, but… I need to tell you something.”

“Odango, I always want to see you.”

“Seiya, I know you probably blame this whole thing on me, and you must hate me. But, I can’t hate you. You were strong. So many times Mamoru wanted you to give up, to die. But, you didn’t.” tears began to fall down her face, “And I just wanted to say…”

“Say what?”

“Thank you.” She then left the room, crying softly.

Seiya stared at the spot where Usagi had been, his mouth agape. Usagi just thanked him, and took all the blame onto herself. She didn’t hate him, or want him to die.

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“Usagi! Why are you out of bed?” Haruka snapped putting her hands on her hips.

The blonde smiled sheepishly at the taller woman. “Haruka, I was just thanking Seiya.”

“For what?”

“When we where trapped, Mamoru wanted him to die. But, he never gave up, just like he never let me give up in the fight against Galaxia.” Usagi looked at the ground, smiling.

“You really love him, don’t you?” Haruka placed a hand on Usagi’s shoulder.

“You’re not mad that I do, are you?” Usagi looked at the older woman.

Haruka shook her head. “No, I’m not. I am extremely happy for you.”

Usagi threw her arms around Haruka, hugging her tightly. “Thank you, Haruka, thank you.”

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“Odango, may I come in?”

Usagi looked up and saw Seiya, sitting in a wheelchair, in the doorway of her hospital room. “Sure.” She put her manga aside.

Seiya wheeled into the room, and stopped near Usagi’s bed. “I managed to escape the clutches of the evil nurse.”

“That’s good.” Usagi looked down at her lap.

“Usagi…”

The blonde looked up and stared at Seiya. He hardly ever called her by her name. “Yes?”

“Where do we go from here?”

“Huh?”

“I mean, with us. I love you. I don’t want to hurt you.” Seiya said slowly, “and I feel right now, that I have, because of what happened. Maybe if I hadn’t fallen in love with you… You wouldn’t be sitting in the bed.”

“SHUT UP!” Usagi snapped, tears trickling down her face.

Seiya stared at Usagi, his eyes wide.

“I love you too. I don’t want you to take the blame for what happened.” Usagi got out of the bed and moved to stand in front of Seiya.

Seiya stared up at Usagi. “Odango…”

Usagi smiled and kissed is forehead. “Don’t blame yourself, Seiya…” She placed a hand over his, smiling.

“Thank you.”

“For what?” Usagi leaned her head to one side.

“For not letting me give up.” Seiya moved and kissed Usagi gently on the lips.

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I really like the last bit of interaction between Seiya and Usagi. I thought it was sincerly sweet. Heh, I'm a sucker for that stuff, since my life is a bit drab right now.

Thank you to everyone who was worried about my roommate. She's doign fine now. Her car is a beast. It took the hit wonderfully and it's all fixed up and working perfectly again. damn, '89 Nissan Maximas are brutes. Heh...

Thank you everyone for reading and reviewing, now please do it one more time!