Hey people! Welcome back to the show! Well…this is it. This is the final chapter. I know I've said this time and time again, but I seriously mean it. From the bottom of my heart…thank you for all of your support. When I first started writing this series, meaning with Sweet & Delicate, I never thought it would ever blossom into anything. It's amazing to see how close you're all becoming with my OC, and how much you love the shipping. Every time I get an email about a new review, favorite, follow, or PM, it brightens my day. Now, when I started writing this story, I never thought it would grow into what it is today. Over 100 reviews, and now, 5000+ views? How?! Also, I've looked at some of your stories, and I've seen some of the same names I see on my reviews on there, and it warms my heart. It's like we've formed a small community of writers, and it's truly a beautiful thing. So again…from the deepest corners of my heart…thank you. I would be nothing without all of you, and as long as I'm able, and as long as the gears in my brain continue to turn, I'll do my best to keep pumping out stories for you all. Now, the sequel might take a little bit to come out, because I'm trying to figure out how to execute it, but I have definitively decided to do a Sunset Shimmer and OC ship. If you haven't already, make sure you follow me to be notified when it comes out. It'll be called Colors of the Sun, just so you know what to look out for! I'll also update the ending A/N here when it's published. Now, enough of these long-ass author's notes…let's get this show on the road!

By the way, sorry if this chapter took some time. I had some school work to do, but also XCOM 2 came out, and I've been binging that game. I based all my soldiers off of MLP characters, including my OC, because that's how I roll. But I digress, back to the story.

Thanks to my Ch.18 reviewers: Omegafrost, Silvershine, SmartyPants001, XXUnicornXX123, Fluttershy 2059123, MMM, RustyWarhead, bluecatcinema, Webbowriter (PM), and Starshine89.

I don't own any of the MLP FiM characters, but I DO own Coppermane and the plot. Enjoy!

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Loveliest of Trees

Ch.19: Stars

Tranquility. Serenity. Nothing but the rustling cherry blossom trees in the wind making a sound on the cliff ledge. Cherry blossoms dotted the cool grass, and in the distance, lanterns outlined tents and stands, adding to the amazing view. The moon shined in its full glory, making the landscape glow, and complementing the millions of stars. Even the belt of the galaxy was visible, igniting the sky with colors. A breathtaking sight, and a certain couple was taking it all in.

Coppermane laid against a tree, beholding the gorgeous sight, and holding his beautiful girlfriend in his arms. Despite the breezy conditions on the ledge, Fluttershy's body provided all the warmth he needed. It felt so good to hold her. When she was in his arms, he felt almost at one with her. She looked adorable lying on his chest, and it felt great to have her hands over his. He gave her a kiss on the cheek, making her giggle. Before he could totally pull away, she lifted her hand to bring him back, connecting their lips once again. Coppermane didn't fight one bit. The one thing he liked more than cuddling with her was kissing her. Her lips were like candy. He was the luckiest guy in the world to have a girl as sweet as her.

After a moment of total bliss, they pulled away, and returned their attention to the gorgeous vista.

"Have you ever seen such a beautiful view?" Coppermane asked.

"It's breathtaking," Fluttershy agreed. She snuggled up more with her boyfriend. "Thank you so much for bringing me here, Coppermane."

Coppermane gave her a light, loving squeeze. "Anything for you, Fluttershy," he said, kissing her on the cheek again.

Fluttershy smiled, feeling his lips on her cheek. There was no place she would rather be than with her loving boyfriend. He was so affectionate and sweet, and always made her feel special. His warmth felt like his love radiating from his body, melting Fluttershy's heart with every passing second. She was so lucky to have him.

Fluttershy glanced to her side, and saw something that perplexed her, but also warmed her heart.

"Coppermane…look," Fluttershy said, pointing to her side.

Coppermane turned to his head to see something rather mystifying, yet sweet at the same time.

Lying close to the edge, not too far from where they sat, were two ponies. One was a white unicorn, and the other was a creamy-tan pegasus. They laid next to each other, cuddling. The pegasus laid her head on the unicorn's shoulder as they marveled at the outlook. As weird as it probably should be to see two random ponies next to them, Coppermane and Fluttershy found themselves more heart-warmed by the sight than anything.

"Isn't that just the cutest thing you've ever seen?" Fluttershy said, ever the animal-lover.

Coppermane chuckled in agreement. "They sure look happy."

Coppermane and Fluttershy found themselves watching the two ponies as the pegasus lifted her head from the unicorn's shoulder. They looked into each other's eyes before sharing a loving kiss.

"Aww…" Fluttershy said. Coppermane couldn't help but smile as well.

The two ponies pulled away, and the pegasus snuggled up with her unicorn again. The unicorn kissed her on the forehead before leaning his head on hers.

"I love you, Fluttershy," the unicorn said tenderly.

The pegasus smiled as she nuzzled the unicorn lovingly. "I love you too, Coppermane."

Wait…what did they just say?

Coppermane and Fluttershy glanced at each other, both with a mystified expression. Did they just say…Coppermane and Fluttershy? They looked back at the ponies, and studied them a little further. The pegasus had a flowing pink mane, and a cream-colored coat…looking a lot like Fluttershy. The unicorn had a pastel-white coat, and a uniquely colored reddish-brown, unkempt mane…looking like Coppermane.

"Coppermane…is…is that…us?" Fluttershy asked.

"It…it is…" Coppermane said in shock.

As admittedly eerie as this was, Fluttershy and Coppermane found themselves in a state of total wonder. They observed the pony couple some more, and after this revelation, found the sight even more heartwarming. The ponies looked so happy together. So serene. So…in love. Was that really them?

The couple slowly turned their attention from the ponies back at each other. Their faces conveyed one expression: amazement. Slowly, they felt their faces gravitating closer. Coppermane brought his hand up to cup her face. Fluttershy felt her eyes close as Coppermane leaned in…

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Time: 6:15 AM, Wednesday, Fluttershy's House

RING RING RING

Coppermane's phone alarm suddenly went off, jolting the couple awake. Coppermane and Fluttershy blinked for a moment, a little flustered. Fluttershy laid on top of Coppermane, looking down on him as he gazed back up at her. They must've accidentally fallen asleep together. Coppermane shook his head to wake himself up before reaching over to the coffee table to turn his alarm off. He looked back up at Fluttershy, and started to blush.

"Um…g-good morning…" Coppermane said bashfully.

Fluttershy blushed. "G-Good morning."

Fluttershy slowly sat up on the couch, allowing Coppermane to sit up too. Both of them were still a bit flustered, and sat awkwardly on the couch for a moment to process their thoughts. They couldn't even remember much of what happened last night. The last thing they remembered was watching movies while eating soup. Their empty bowls were still on the table, so maybe they just drifted off? Either way, they didn't mind sleeping together at all. In fact, after spending a few consecutive nights together, they admittedly felt a little withdrawal when they slept alone. Coppermane wouldn't deny feeling rather empty at night without Fluttershy in his arms, and Fluttershy missed Coppermane's warmth.

"Um…Fluttershy?"

"Yes?"

"Did…did you dream about a ledge?" Coppermane asked.

Fluttershy bit her lip. "Um…I…I did."

Coppermane pursed his lips. "Did…did you see the pony couple too?"

Fluttershy looked at Coppermane, and smiled. "Yes…I did," she said, placing her hand on his knee.

Coppermane felt her hand on his knee, and turned to look at her. Her heartwarming smile made him smile.

"They looked so happy together," Fluttershy said.

Coppermane turned himself towards Fluttershy, lifting his hand to caress her face. He gave her a quick, yet tender kiss.

"We looked so happy together," Coppermane said, his hand lingering on her face.

Fluttershy smiled, lifting her hands to caress his. As soon as she touched his hands, his eyes went wide.

"Oh…s-sorry…do…do you not like that?" Fluttershy asked, pulling her hand back.

"No…I…I just figured out why my alarm went off," Coppermane said.

Suddenly, the same epiphany occurred to Fluttershy too. It was a school day. That would explain why it was still dawn outside. Coppermane immediately went for his phone to check the time. 6:20.

"Oh thank goodness. We're fine," Coppermane said, sounding relieved.

"Do you need to go home?" Fluttershy asked.

"Nah, I have my backpack. It's got everything I need," Coppermane said. "Hey, this means I can give you a ride."

Fluttershy's face lit up. That's right, he could! With that thought in mind, Coppermane and Fluttershy proceeded to get ready for school.

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Time: 3:10 PM, Friday, Coppermane's House

Coppermane sat alone in his room, doing some work and just relaxing. After being sick last weekend, and a crazy week at school, he was looking forward to a few hours of unwinding. Not to say he wasn't excited for what was happening later today. This evening would be spent with none other than his beautiful princess. Usually, they have their weekend date on Saturday, but they decided to reschedule for tonight since Applejack invited everyone to her house tomorrow for a bonfire. Coppermane couldn't be more excited for that. A bonfire was something he always wanted to do, but never could since he had no friends. Now, he had a plethora of them! This weekend was going to be fun, and what better way to start it off than with his gorgeous Fluttershy. He wouldn't have to go pick her up for a couple more hours though, so he had this time to unwind.

As Coppermane relaxed, he took the time to reflect. His mind wandered all the way back to his first day at Canterlot High. He thought he couldn't escape the bullying. Hoops and Score showed up and took the role of his Crystal Prep bullies, and continued to make his life miserable. He thought he was doomed to live like that forever. He thought every day would be spent trying to survive physically and mentally from the bullying. He thought he was worthless, and his life had no meaning. He thought he was a mistake, and never meant for this world. He thought his life would forever be a cold, infinite void with his inner demons taunting him, and no escape in sight.

But then…all of a sudden…his demons ceased speaking. For the first time ever, it was silent. In the distance, a faint light appeared. A glimmer of hope…in the form of a beautiful girl. Fluttershy. At the time, Coppermane had no idea how fateful that first encounter with Fluttershy truly was. Little did he know, this gorgeous, timid girl was his savior. She would be the one to illuminate the darkness, and silence his inner demons once and for all. She would be the one to not only become his best friend, but give him a plethora of best friends who all loved and cared about him. She would take his sad, pathetic life, and make it amazing. She would become his entire world. She would become his most precious…

Coppermane almost laughed when he thought about how much his life has changed. Granted, he was still very shy, but with one major difference. He wasn't scared anymore. He felt free, and he had his best friends to thank. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Flash Sentry, Rarity, Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, and of course, Fluttershy. Coppermane was truly lucky to have such an amazing group of friends. Each one was unique in their own way, and Coppermane loved them all.

He needed a special way to thank them all. Realistically, there would be no way to completely repay them for everything they've done for him, but he'd be damned if he didn't try. They've completely turned his life around for the better. He was forever in their debt. But how was he going to thank them? Well, he's been working on that all week. He decided the best and easiest way to thank all of them…would be with personal letters. Unoriginal? Sure, but it would be a great way to express his appreciation for everyone individually. Each one of them has done something unique to help him, and there were many things he wanted to say personally. He's been working on these all week, and tomorrow would be the perfect time to present them.

With that in mind, Coppermane ramped up production. He had a lot of work to get done before tomorrow. He would have a break when Fluttershy came over, but after that, it was back to work. He had to make sure these letters were flawless. His friends deserved nothing but perfection. These letters, at the very least, would give his friends some insight to his appreciation for what they've done for him. He only hoped they would like the gesture.

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Time 8:00 PM, Saturday, Applejack's House

"Thank ya kindly for coming y'all," Applejack said to all her friend around the fire pit.

"No prob, AJ," Rainbow Dash said.

"I wouldn't miss it," Sunset said.

"Thank you for inviting us, darling," Rarity said. "This is simply delightful."

"Agreed," Flash said.

"The pleasure's all mine!" Applejack said.

Coppermane was having a great time. Just sitting around the warm fire-pit at dusk surrounded by his closest friends, chatting and laughing. Even better, Fluttershy sat next to him, holding his hand. There was no place he'd rather be.

Coppermane was a little antsy though. He knew at some point he was going to have to give everyone their letters. He was still apprehensive about what they would think. Would they like them? Well, the only way he was going to find out was if he spoke up. Why was he so worried, anyways? These were his best friends. They wouldn't ridicule him for trying to do something nice for them, right?

Apparently, he wasn't doing a good job at hiding his stress, because he felt Fluttershy squeeze his hand. When he looked over at her, she had a worried expression.

"Are you alright, Coppermane?" Fluttershy asked.

Coppermane pursed his lips. Great…he was worrying her.

Alright, Coppermane. You're going to have to do this at some point. You need to thank them. They deserve it.

Coppermane offered a smile to Fluttershy, making her worried expression diminish.

"Yeah…I'm fine," Coppermane said.

"Everything okay over there?" Twilight asked.

Coppermane looked at Twilight to see everyone staring back at him.

Well...I have their attention. Let's do this…

Coppermane smiled. "Yeah…yeah…I'm fine. Um…c-can I say something?"

"Of course!" Pinkie Pie said excitedly.

Coppermane took a deep breath. "I…I just want to say to all of you…thank you."

"For what, darling?" Rarity asked.

"F-For everything. For the best three weeks of my life," Coppermane said. "I…I don't think you all really understand how much you've done for me. You've changed my life. Completely turned it around for the better. Thanks to you all, I have an amazing life. I'm truly lucky to have met you. If I never knew you all…I don't know where I'd be. Honestly…I probably wouldn't even be here anymore. You're the friends I've wanted my whole life. And…I didn't realize how much I truly need you all until the week leading up to the Formal. That week, as awful as it was, it made me realize how much you all mean to me. Y'know, I almost have to thank the jocks, because after that whole debacle, I just feel so much closer to you all. These past three weeks have been absolutely insane. Filled with ups and downs…but I wouldn't trade it for the world…because now I have the greatest friends I could ever ask for. I still have that collage you all gave me for my birthday. It's hanging right above my bed, so it's the first thing I see every morning. Every time I look at it, I'm reminded that I'm not alone anymore. You all have given me the greatest gift of all. Friendship. I can't even articulate how grateful I am for everything you've done for me. It goes above and beyond anything I could've imagined…or anything I thought I deserved. All I can really say is…thank you. From the bottom of my heart…thank you."

Coppermane was so lost in his speech, he failed to notice half the girls, namely Rarity, Twilight, Fluttershy, and Sunset, were in tears. They all had big smiles on their faces.

Applejack sniffled. She was on the verge of tears as well, and Applejack usually wasn't one to cry. "Y'all are absolutely welcome, sugarcube."

"Coppermane, it's been amazing getting to know you," Sunset said, wiping her tears.

"And you've grown so much," Rarity said, cleaning the tears off her face.

Rainbow Dash snickered. "I don't even recognize you as the shy guy we first met."

"I know, right?" Pinkie Pie said.

"I remember him being so scared to perform in front of everyone," Flash said, making everyone chuckle.

"It's an honor to have you in the group, darling," Rarity said.

Coppermane felt tears building up behind his eyes from hearing their praise. But he wasn't done.

"Well…thank you guys. But…that's not all I have," Coppermane said. Before anyone could say anything, he got up out of his seat. He reached into his pocket and withdrew seven envelopes. "As a way of thanking you all on a more personal level…I…well…did something really cheesy. I…um…wr-wrote you all letters."

Rarity gasped. "Oh, sweetheart! You didn't have to do that."

Coppermane chuckled. "Well…I did anyways…and I have them right here," he said, holding them up. He proceeded to walk around the circle, and give everyone their respective letters. He took the time to customize each envelope to fit their various personalities, using colored envelopes and graphics. It was extremely cheesy, but he had to make this as meaningful as possible. He was happy to go the extra effort for his friends. He was happy to see everyone smile when he handed them their letter.

"Can we open them now?" Pinkie Pie asked eagerly.

"Yeah, of course," Coppermane said. Immediately, everyone tore their envelopes open, anxious to read what Coppermane had written to each of them.

Applejack's envelope was orange, with a graphic of three red apples on the back.

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Dear Applejack,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you for helping me on my birthday when I had that meltdown concerning Fluttershy's safety. Thank you for giving me the reassurance I needed to get back on my feet. I know I can't protect her from everything, but I'll be damned if I don't try. I can promise all of you that I will do everything in my power to keep Fluttershy safe.

Thank you for just being a great friend. You are one of the coolest girls I know. You're smart, talented, strong, honest, pretty, and hardworking. You're a great bassist, and I love your southern drawl. I really admire how you put so much effort into everything you do, no matter how trivial it may be. I wish I could have that kind of dedication.

Most of all though, thank you for being one of the few people to turn my life around. Thanks for being a great friend, and thanks for being you. I am evermore in your debt for everything you've done for me. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. It's the least I could do. It's truly an honor to call you my best friend.

I wish you the best of luck with all of your future endeavors. Again, thank you. Thank you so much.

Your Best Friend,
Coppermane

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"Aww, sugarcube! C'mere!" Applejack said, standing up to give Coppermane a big hug. "Thank ya kindly for the letter. Y'all are just the sweetest thing! Ah'm proud to call you ma friend."

"You're welcome, Applejack. Right back at you," Coppermane said, reciprocating her hug.

Rainbow Dash's envelope was blue, with a rainbow lightning bolt on the back.

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Dear Rainbow Dash,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you for standing up for me against the jocks. If it weren't for you, I probably would've ended up in the hospital. Thank you for vouching for me when we were in the principal's office. I can't believe they had the audacity to defend themselves like that.

Rainbow, you are indeed awesome. You're cool, talented, pretty, energetic, passionate, and loyal. You're an amazing guitarist. I seriously wish I could play as good as you. Honestly…I wish I could play period. It's amazing how great you are at sports. Seriously, captain of every sports team at CHS? That's impressive.

Most of all, thank you for just being you, for being awesome, and for always being there for me. Thank you for being one of the few people to help make my life amazing. I am forever indebted to you. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. It's the least I could do. It's been awesome getting to know you, and I'm humbled to call you my best friend.

Good luck in all your future endeavors, and again, thank you for everything.

Your Best Friend,
Coppermane

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"Darn it, Coppermane, c'mere!" Rainbow Dash said, getting up to give Coppermane a big hug. "Thanks a lot. I'm so glad we've been able to help you."

Wow…Coppermane must've done something right to get a hug from Rainbow Dash.

Pinkie Pie's letter was pink, of course, with a graphic of three balloons on the back.

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Dear Pinkie Pie,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you for throwing me my first ever birthday party. I can't wait to see what other parties you come up with. I'm usually not a big fan of parties, but when you throw them, I just have a blast! If you ever throw a party, you better believe I'll be there (unless you don't want me there, that is).

You are by far the bubbliest and most energetic girl I've ever met. You're unpredictable, and I never know what to expect from you next. That uncertainty about you is one of the reasons why you're so awesome to have around. You never fail to spice things up. You're cool, pretty, talented, enthusiastic, and so much fun to be around. You always know how to brighten up anybody's day, no matter how bad their day is, and I really admire that. I wish I had your ability to make people smile.

Most of all, Pinkie, thank you for being you, and for being one of the few people to help me. It means so much to me, and I'm forever in your debt. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. It's the least I could do. You're amazing, and I can't wait to see what my future holds with all of you.

Good luck in all your future endeavors, and again, thank you for everything.

Your Best Friend,
Coppermane

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"AAH!" Pinkie Pie squealed before lunging at Coppermane, pulling him into her arms. "You're the best!" When she got no response, she realized she was squeezing the life out of him again, and lessened her embrace a little, allowing him some oxygen. "Sorry."

"It's…fine…" Coppermane said panting.

"Thank you so much for the sweet letter!" Pinkie Pie said, giving him a light squeeze in her arms.

"The pleasure was mine, Pinkie," Coppermane said.

"And don't worry! If I throw a party, you'll absolutely be invited!" Pinkie Pie said, making Coppermane smile.

Flash's letter was blue with a shield graphic on the back.

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Dear Flash Sentry,

Thanks for everything you've done for me. Thank you for being the one to reach out to me when Fluttershy and I broke up. If it wasn't for you, I would've lost you, the girls, and worst of all, Fluttershy. Thanks for giving me a spot in your band. It's so much fun, and it's awesome that you and I can pony up now.

You're the best guy I know, and you're the greatest bro I could ask for. Whenever we hang out, it's a total blast. It feels great to have a best guy friend I can turn to whenever I need it. I really wish I had your skills on guitar. I honestly wish I could play guitar period. I feel very privileged to have a talented friend like you.

Most of all, thank you for being you. Thank you for helping me when I needed it, and for being a great friend. I am forever in your debt. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. It's the least I could do. I'm proud to call you my best friend.

Good luck in all your future endeavors, and again, thank you for everything.

Your Best Bro,
Coppermane

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"Copper, you're the best," Flash said, giving Coppermane a high-five. He gave him a pat on the shoulder. "It's an honor to have you in the band."

Coppermane smiled. "It's an honor to be in the band."

Rarity's letter was indigo with a graphic of three blue diamonds on the back.

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Dear Rarity,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you for putting up with me when I asked about my first date with Fluttershy. It helped more than you know. And just for the record, my first date with her was amazing, and your reassurance helped me be confident, or more confident than I would've been on my own.

Rarity, you are one of the nicest girls I know. You're generous, talented, caring, beautiful, and…well…fabulous. I admire your attention to detail. No matter what, you always go the extra mile to make sure something will be perfect, especially in the amazing outfits you create. Seriously, how do you do it? It's really impressive. I admire your skills on the keytar. I wish I was half as good as you. You have no idea how proud I was of you when you told me about scoffing at Blueblood. You deserve better than that idiot, and like I said at the Formal, your prince is out there somewhere. It's only a matter of time.

Most of all, thank you for being one of the few people to reach out to me. Thanks for being you. You have done so much for me, and I am forever in your debt. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. And if you feel upset and want a shoulder to cry on, I'm always here for you. It's an honor to call you my best friend.

I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors, and again, thank you for everything.

Your Best Friend,
Coppermane

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"Darling…thank you so much!" Rarity said, getting up to give Coppermane a hug. "You are just the sweetest thing. It's an honor to call you my friend, dear."

Coppermane reciprocated. "I'm always here for you, Rarity. Thank you for everything."

Sunset's letter was red with a graphic of a sun on the back.

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Dear Sunset Shimmer,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you for being the first to get Fluttershy and I alone. I look back on the first time Fluttershy and I really talked, and I laugh. We were so nervous, and I was completely oblivious to the signs she dropped hinting that she had a crush on me. Thanks for being the one to break the ice for us. If you hadn't done that, I don't think we would be together today.

You are one of the coolest girls I know. You're nice, awesome, talented, beautiful, and smart. Honestly, if I didn't have physics with you, I'd be screwed. And it's still hard for me to picture you being anything other than awesome. Everyone deserves a second chance, and I think you're using yours beautifully. After the day we talked, I have much more respect for you. Anybody who can carry themselves like you do is one to be admired.

Most of all, thank you for being you, and for being one of the few people to save me. Your help has done more for me than you know, and I owe you everything. If you ever need help, don't hesitate to ask. If anyone ever bullies you because of your past, you better believe I'll be all over them. You're a good person, Sunset. Remember that, please? I feel privileged to call you my best friend.

I wish you nothing but good fortune in all your future endeavors, and again, thank you for everything.

Your Best Friend,
Coppermane

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"Coppermane, get over here!" Sunset said, holding her arms out. Coppermane gladly obliged, walking over to Sunset to be pulled into a big hug. "You've grown so much. We're so proud of you. Thank you for everything. I'm so glad we're friends."

"It's been amazing, Sunset. It's been amazing getting to know you," Coppermane said.

Twilight's letter was purple with a sparkling star graphic on the back.

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Dear Twilight Sparkle,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. Thank you for helping me with my stuff that one day after the jocks jumped me. I had no idea how fateful that encounter would be, and I had no idea it would be love at first sight for Fluttershy and I. Though, I guess you knew about us from the beginning, right, Miss Princess of Friendship? But seriously, thank you for helping me. You and Fluttershy gave me the first glimmer of hope I'd seen in a while.

Twilight, you are quite the enigma to me. I'm still trying to process everything you told me after the showcase, but I think I have a general idea. Nevertheless, it's still mystifying to me. That being said, it doesn't change the fact that you're one of the nicest girls I've ever met. Or one of the nicest mares I've ever met. I'm not sure what to call you at this point, but you're still awesome. All joking aside, you're pretty, talented, compassionate, nice, and super smart. You're a fantastic singer, and a great friend. I can definitely see why you're the Princess of Friendship. In my eyes, you've definitely earned the title.

Most of all, thank you for being you, and for being one of the first people to reach out to me. You've done more for me than you realize, and I'm forever in your debt. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. It's the least I could do.

Good luck in all your endeavors, and again, thank you for everything.

Your Best Friend,
Coppermane

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"Aww, c'mere, you!" Twilight said, hugging Coppermane. "You're so sweet! Just like back in Equestria. Thank you so much! Y'know, pony Coppermane wrote me a letter as well. Now I have two of them!"

"Well, hopefully mine's as good as his," Coppermane said, making Twilight laugh.

Coppermane was released from Twilight's embrace, and looked around to see everyone smiling back at him. Success. Seeing their smiles made all the work worth it.

Rainbow Dash looked at Fluttershy, and realized something. "Hey, doesn't your girlfriend get a letter?"

Coppermane and Fluttershy shared a glance, and smiled at each other.

"She already got hers," Coppermane said, making Fluttershy blush.

"Ooh! A love letter, I presume?" Rarity asked teasingly.

Coppermane blushed. "Um…maybe?"

Fluttershy was blushing quite profusely as well.

"Aww, you two are so sweet!" Rarity said.

"Ah'm so glad y'all found each other," Applejack said.

"You two are perfect together," Sunset said. "I'll bet Coppermane wrote you the sweetest love letter ever."

Coppermane blushed profusely. He heard Fluttershy giggling next to him, making his face heat up even more.

"Well…I mean…I tried…"

Fluttershy giggled. "And you did an amazing job, Coppermane."

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FLASHBACK TO YESTERDAY: Time: 9:00 PM, Friday, Coppermane's House

Coppermane and Fluttershy spent their weekend date as they usually do: cuddling while watching movies. It was reminiscent of their first date, and has become one of their favorite activities. Though half the time, they didn't even watch the movie. They just used it as background noise as they cuddled together. They would get so lost in each other's eyes that the world around them would seem to fade out, leaving just the two of them.

"Alright, I'm going to go to the bathroom real quick. Be right back," Coppermane said, giving Fluttershy a peck before heading to the lavatory.

Fluttershy watched in admiration as her boyfriend walked away. How did Fluttershy get such a cute guy? She didn't know, but she wasn't complaining one bit.

By force of habit, she panned around the room, and in the corner of her eye, she spotted a piece of paper beneath Coppermane's bed.

What in the world? What was it? Oh no…was it another suicide note? No…it couldn't be. She immediately grabbed the piece of paper. If her boyfriend was having suicidal thoughts again, she wanted to know.

As she looked at the sheet of paper, her face shifted to one of, not horror, but astonishment. This wasn't a suicide note. It was something else entirely. At the top, her name was written in black pen. Why would her name be at the top like that? As she read further down, her heart was sent aflutter.

"Birthday: March 15th, favorite movie: The Aristocats, favorite things: animals, spending time with her friends…" Fluttershy read. This was all information…about her. She continued to read, and as she did so, her heart melted in happiness.

Tell her she's beautiful? Shower her with affection? Random gifts? Protect her? How lucky you are to have an amazing, beautiful, adorable girl like her in your life? Oh my gosh…Coppermane…

Fluttershy was beside herself. Tears streamed down her face. A list…all about her. She couldn't believe it. But that wasn't the end. At the end of the list, there was a bullet point that had been circled numerous times. Inside, it read: Finish your love letter to her. Show her all the reasons why you love her so much.

Coppermane came back from the bathroom, and saw the piece of paper in Fluttershy's hand. He also saw her crying.

"I'm not having suicidal thoughts again, I promise," Coppermane said, assuming the worst.

"I…I know…" Fluttershy said, unable to stop crying.

"Huh?" Coppermane said, puzzled.

Fluttershy showed him what she found, and upon seeing it, Coppermane's face flushed red.

"Oh…you…you found that?" Coppermane said, rubbing his neck.

"Coppermane…you…you wrote a list about me?" Fluttershy asked.

Coppermane knelt down next to Fluttershy, drying her tears with his fingers.

"Yeah…I…I did," Coppermane said. "I made it the day after we got together. You're my first girlfriend, and I didn't want to mess up. I wanted to make you smile, so I began jotting down ideas for how to make that happen."

Fluttershy sniffled, unable to stop the tears of joy. "You…You thought about all of this?"

Coppermane nodded, his face still bright red, clearly embarrassed that she discovered his list. "Yeah…I did. I…I just want to make you happy, Fluttershy."

Fluttershy couldn't believe it. "Coppermane…you're just the sweetest guy in the world." She pulled him into a big, warm hug. "I love you so much."

Coppermane's face was hot with embarrassment, but felt a little better when Fluttershy hugged him. He embraced her back, feeling her relax in his arms.

"I love you too," Coppermane said.

They stayed in each other's arms for a while, just savoring the warmth of their significant other.

"Um…Coppermane?" Fluttershy said.

Coppermane released her from his embrace, placing his hands on her waist as she rested hers on his shoulders.

"Yes?"

"Um…d-did you write me…um…a love letter?" Fluttershy asked with hope in her eyes.

Coppermane's face went even redder. It would appear that she saw the end of the list.

"Um…y-yeah I did," he said, making Fluttershy beam. "I…I was going to give it to you after our date today…but I guess since you know about it…I-I could give it to you now."

Coppermane got up and walked to his desk, picking up a light-green envelope with a graphic of three butterflies on the back.

"I…I wrote it the week we broke up," Coppermane said.

"R-Really?" Fluttershy asked.

"Y-Yeah," Coppermane said, rubbing his neck. "I…I missed you more than I could bear, and I needed to get my feelings out." He held the letter out to Fluttershy, who gladly accepted it.

Fluttershy felt a sudden urge to reveal a certain secret of her own.

"Coppermane…thank you. Um…I…I actually…um…I wrote you a letter too," Fluttershy said.

Coppermane's face lit up. "You did?" he asked as he sat down across from her.

Fluttershy nodded, blushing profusely. She went into her backpack, and pulled out a white letter with a treble clef graphic on the back. "I…I was going to give it to you after our date. I wrote this the week we broke up too. I…I missed you so much…and…oh gosh I still feel awful about what I did…" she said, starting to tear up.

"Hey, don't cry," Coppermane said, lifting her chin up. "That's all history. We're together now, and that's all that matters, right?"

Fluttershy smiled. He always knew what to say to cheer her up. "You're right. But either way, I-I wrote this for you," she said timidly, holding the envelope out to him.

"Wow…thank you, Fluttershy," Coppermane said. "So…um…d-do you want to go first?"

"You…you want me to read it now?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well…if you want…I could read mine first," Coppermane said, trying to steer the conversation. Not that he didn't want her to read his, but he was apprehensive about how she would react.

"I mean…I could go first," Fluttershy said, trying to subtly maneuver the conversation in her favor.

Coppermane could already see this going back and forth for a long time, so he came up with a solution. He stood up, and walked over to his desk. He had his back turned to Fluttershy so she couldn't see what he was doing. Once he was ready, he walked back and sat across from Fluttershy with two fists out.

"Okay, in one of my hands is a quarter. If you find it, you read yours first. If you don't, I go first," Coppermane said. Sure, he could've flipped it instead, but he wanted to save himself the embarrassment.

Fluttershy giggled at his idea, but she was willing to go with it. It was a fifty-fifty chance, so it was fair.

"Okay," Fluttershy said. She took a moment, but eventually selected Coppermane's left fist. He opened it up to reveal…a quarter.

"Crap," Coppermane bluntly said, making Fluttershy giggle. "I…I guess you're going first then."

Fluttershy smiled, and immediately went for her letter. However, before she opened it…

"A-Are you sure, Coppermane?" Fluttershy asked.

Coppermane nodded. "Y-Yeah. You won fair and square. G-Go ahead."

Fluttershy smiled, and opened the envelope up. She took a light-green piece of paper out, folded up into thirds. She took a deep breath, and unfolded the letter…

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To the love of my life,

When I first saw you, you instantly captivated me. You took my breath away. The moment I met you, I knew you were special. I thought you were one of the most beautiful girls in the world. Little did I know how amazing you truly are, and how much of an impact you would have on my life.

You were the first person to take a chance on me. You reached out to me when nobody else would, and rescued me from my internal nightmare. On our first date, you promised you would always be there for me, and you've never left my side since. You saved my life. You found me, and led me to the light. You are my light. For that, I am forever in your debt. Because of you, I feel like I'm worth something. Because of you, I'm happy.

When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I think about is how I'm going to make you smile today. If I can make you smile, I've succeeded for the day. I live every day of my life to make you happy. I would give up everything just to see that pretty smile. You make me feel whole. You make my life worth living. You take care of me when I'm sick. You show me that I'm a good person. You give me the strength to keep going, yet you still make my knees weak. You are the reason I get up in the morning. You've given me so much, and it has done more for me than you realize.

But Fluttershy, this letter isn't about me, it's about you. You are the most amazing girl I've ever met. I've never wanted anyone more than I want you. I adore you so much. You never cease to amaze me with everything you do. You're sweet, delicate, kind, generous, compassionate, selfless, and just the cutest thing. Watching you take care of your animals is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. I admire your kindness so much, and I have the utmost respect for you. You're the sweetest girl I've ever met; the biggest sweetheart in the world. That cute little voice of yours is music to my ears. I love cuddling with you, and holding you in my arms. You look adorable when you lie on my chest, and when you nuzzle me, it melts my heart. It's the cutest thing ever when you act shy, especially when you blush or play with your hair. Your lips are as sweet as candy, and I could kiss them all day. When we kiss, I feel my troubles fade away, and all is right in the world.

When I said I thought you were one of the most beautiful girls in the world, I was lying. Fluttershy, you ARE the most beautiful girl in the world. Your infinite beauty knows no bounds. Somehow, against all odds, you get prettier every time I look at you. When I see you, my heart skips a beat. Your soft, cascading pink hair, your perfect figure, and your gorgeous teal eyes. The stars are jealous because your eyes twinkle brighter than they ever could. When you smile, there's not a prettier sight in the world. I love singing for you because I know it's a surefire way to make you smile. You're just gorgeous. I don't deserve you.

But Fluttershy, the biggest reason why I love you is because you saved me. When you came into my life, for the first time ever, I felt happy. YOU make me happy. I spend every day trying to thank you for everything you've done for me, because it goes above and beyond anything I could've ever imagined. Anything I thought I deserved. You gave me a chance when nobody else would, and for that, I will be forever thankful.

If I listed all the things I love about you, it would take the rest of my life. Just know this, Fluttershy. I love you with all my heart. The magic of friendship is strong, but my love for you is stronger. You're the one. I found you.

You're my beautiful princess, Fluttershy, and I will love and adore you for all eternity.

With all my love,
Your Prince, Coppermane

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Fluttershy was beside herself yet again. Her hand was over her mouth in disbelief as tears of joy drenched her face. She read certain sentences over again, taking in the sheer sweetness of it all, melting her heart over and over again. She would cherish this letter until the day she died. A constant reminder of how much Coppermane truly loved her.

She bashfully looked up at her boyfriend. His face was bright red…probably as red as her.

"Well…d-did you like it?" Coppermane asked.

Fluttershy tried drying her tears, but it was no use. She was too happy. She could barely speak. All she could muster was a small, yet sincere nod.

Coppermane scooted closer to Fluttershy, lifting her chin up to look at him. Her eyes were completely bloodshot, and she had the biggest smile on her face.

"I meant every word and more, Fluttershy," Coppermane said. "Even that letter doesn't come close to describing how much I love you."

Fluttershy couldn't hold back any longer. She tossed the letter off to the side, and lunged into Coppermane's arms, tackling him to the floor as she gave him a passionate kiss, pouring all her love and joy into it.

Coppermane was surprised at her tenacity, but didn't fight it one bit. She's never kissed him so passionately before, and Coppermane melted in total bliss. Some of her tears fell on his face, but he didn't mind. It thrilled him to know how happy she was. He let her lead for the most part, enjoying every second. He could feel her love through her lips, exciting his heart with every passing second.

When Fluttershy's lust finally subsided, she pulled away, allowing Coppermane to sit up. Both were left panting for breath, and Fluttershy's face was bright red.

"Coppermane…that was the sweetest thing I've ever read. I loved every word. Thank you…thank you so much," Fluttershy said, giving Coppermane a big hug. She felt Coppermane embrace her, making her melt in his arms. His warmth was like feeling his love emanate from his body. His love for her. Fluttershy was truly the luckiest girl in the world.

"So…I guess it's my turn now?" Coppermane said.

Fluttershy's heart dropped. She completely forgot. Coppermane still had her letter to read. They pulled away from their embrace.

"Y-Yeah…it…it is," Fluttershy said, clearly nervous.

"I mean…if you don't want me to…"

"Oh no, it's fine. I want you to read it. Besides, I-I read yours. It's only fair," Fluttershy said, playing with her hair.

Coppermane smiled, and grabbed her letter. Opening it up, he found that she had packaged it much like he did, with the white piece of paper inside folded into thirds. He looked up at Fluttershy one more time. She was playing with her hair, blushing majorly. She made eye contact with him, and offered the cutest little timid smile. Coppermane smiled back, and returned his attention to her letter. He took a deep breath, and proceeded to unfold the paper…

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To my amazing Coppermane,

When I first met you, I knew there was something special about you. To say you're amazing would be a huge understatement. I have so much respect for you. You survived years of bullying, abuse, and isolation, yet despite that, you didn't become bitter. You are the sweetest, kindest, most empathetic guy in the world.

I can still remember the day we first met, and how you acted. You were so shy. So scared. Now, I don't even recognize you as that frightened little boy. You have grown so much as a person, and it makes me so proud to think about how far you've come. You don't pretend to be someone you're not. You're just…Coppermane. I love how honest you are with yourself. I love how genuine you are.

Coppermane, you are just the cutest guy in the world! I love how you always go the distance, just to make me smile. When I'm with you, I feel beautiful. When you blush or act shy, it's so adorable! I love it when you play with my hair and cup my face. It makes me melt every time. You're always so gentle and affectionate. You always know what to say to cheer me up when I'm sad. You tell the corniest jokes, but I love every one of them! When I see your smile, my heart skips a beat. I love it when you hold me. You're so much stronger than you look! When I'm in your arms, I feel safe. I rest easy at night knowing you'll protect me no matter what. I love gazing into your warm, chocolaty brown eyes. Your hair is amazing. Its coppery highlights take my breath away every time. You're just so handsome! When you kiss me, I feel at peace.

You're not alone anymore. No matter what happens, no matter what challenges we face, and no matter what obstacles we encounter, I will always stand by you. The past is history, and you shouldn't dwell on your mistakes. What's important is who you are now, and Coppermane, you are the most amazing guy I've ever met. Remember, the future is always bright, and this time, I will be there for you the whole way.

You put me on a pedestal. You treat me like a princess. You make me feel special. You make me feel safe. You make me feel beautiful. You make me feel loved. I know you've said many times that you've been a bad boyfriend, but nothing could be further from the truth. I couldn't ask for a more perfect prince if I tried.

Most of all…you make me happy. You've made me happier than I've ever been in my entire life, and I feel truly humbled to call you mine.

You're the guy of my dreams, Coppermane, and I love you. Forever and always.

With all my love and affection,
Fluttershy

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Wow…

Coppermane was speechless. He was trying his hardest not to cry, but the last line forced a tear down his face, followed by many others. He reread certain lines over and over again, relishing the sheer beauty of each sentence.

What an amazing letter.

Coppermane could finally see how much Fluttershy truly loved him, and it warmed his heart unlike anything else could. He had the biggest smile on his face. His happiness was unfathomable.

Coppermane looked up at his girlfriend, whom was blushing majorly while playing with her hair. Upon making eye contact with him, her cheeks went even redder.

"D-Did you like it?" Fluttershy asked bashfully.

Coppermane's heart exploded with lust, and he pulled Fluttershy into his arms, giving her sweet lips a passionate kiss.

Fluttershy was initially startled, but quickly relaxed into it. His lips were overflowing with passion, joy, and love. Fluttershy drank it all in as she melted in Coppermane's arms. She savored every passing second of his soft lips. There was no better feeling in the world. His lips were intoxicating.

Coppermane's lustful spell eventually abated, and he pulled back, leaving both of them panting for air.

"Fluttershy…that was the most amazing thing I've ever read. Every word…every sentence…it was beautiful," Coppermane said. "Y-You really love me that much?"

Fluttershy smiled, and cupped his face. "With all my heart."

Coppermane's heart melted at her words. He felt the lustful ember within him reignite, and he pulled Fluttershy into another passionate kiss. Her lips were so intoxicating and sweet.

The couple kissed in total euphoria. Their love emanated from their lips. Now, their passion for each other was fueled even more by their respective letters, making it feel even more incredible. In that moment, the world around them seemed to vanish, and nothing but their love mattered.

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PRESENT TIME

"Aww!" the girls said, making Flash chuckle at their reaction. Coppermane and Fluttershy felt their faces heat up. Their mutual bashfulness made everyone giggle even more.

"I've already got your whole wedding planned!" Pinkie Pie said.

"I've started thinking about how I'm going to design your wedding dress, Fluttershy!" Rarity said.

Applejack chuckled. "Seriously, girls?"

"Oh, come on, Applejack! There's no way they're not going to get married," Pinkie Pie said excitedly.

The couple's faces were bright red, too embarrassed to speak. The girls just giggled again. Coppermane and Fluttershy knew where they were, though. They were still young, and had all the time in the world to think about serious things like that. Though…in their own heads…they entertained the thought of being married one day.

"In time, Applejack. You never know!" Rarity said with a giggle.

The other girls giggled with her, and then everyone returned to doing their own thing. Some of them looked back at the fire, and some looked at their letters again. Some looked up to the sky to stargaze. Some talked to amongst each other. Coppermane, on the other hand, looked around at each one of them with a smile on his face. As crazy as these past three weeks have been, this was just the beginning. The beginning of an era. A beautiful era of happiness for Coppermane, and he wouldn't be alone. These amazing people around him would always be there for him. With his friends, he was unstoppable.

Coppermane leaned back, and looked to his side to behold his lovely princess as she gazed up at the stars. He took a moment to drink in her infinite beauty. The astral sea reflected so wonderfully in her gorgeous eyes. The fire and starlight illuminated her flawless skin, making her practically glow. There wasn't a prettier sight in the world. He squeezed her hand, making her look down at him with that adorable smile. He blushed and pat his lap, gesturing for Fluttershy to sit there. She gladly obliged, walking over to Coppermane, and sitting down as he embraced her. She took his hand, interlacing their fingers. Coppermane offered a smile, and leaned in to give her a tender kiss. Her lips were as sweet as she was. Coppermane could kiss his Fluttershy till the end of time.

They pulled away and Fluttershy gave Coppermane a nuzzle before they returned their attention to the night sky.

As they took in the celestial beauty of the night sky, a shooting star pierced the astral void, evoking a gasp from everyone.

"Oh my!" Rarity said in amazement.

"That was awesome!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

"Ah'll say," Applejack said.

"Make a wish everyone!" Pinkie Pie said.

Coppermane glanced around to see everyone close their eyes, making their wishes. He kept his own eyes open, though.

"Coppermane?" Fluttershy asked, placing her hand on his heart.

"Hmm?" Coppermane asked.

"Aren't you going to make a wish?" Fluttershy asked with a smile.

Coppermane shook his head.

"Why not?" Fluttershy asked.

Coppermane looked around the bonfire, making eye contact with some of his best friends. They offered him a smile, warming his heart. He looked back at Fluttershy, and gave her a loving squeeze.

"I already got my wish," Coppermane said tenderly, taking Fluttershy's hand, and interlacing their fingers.

Coppermane watched in glee as Fluttershy's face beamed from his words, offering an adorable smile. To Coppermane, Fluttershy's smile was the most beautiful thing in the world. Not even the astral sea of stars in the night sky could compare. He leaned in to give her a passionate, yet tender kiss, feeling her melt in his arms as he did so. As they kissed, Coppermane and Fluttershy felt one thing. Love. True love, speaking to them through their lips, like magic. Their relationship was still young, but their love for each other was undeniable. Whatever the future held, they would traverse it hand-in-hand. As long as they had each other, they could conquer anything.

They pulled away, and gazed lovingly into each other's eyes as they held hands.

"I love you so much…my beautiful princess," Coppermane said.

Fluttershy blushed, and smiled back. "I-I love you so much…my handsome prince."

Coppermane blushed, and gave Fluttershy one more peck before she returned her attention to the night sky. Coppermane gave her a light squeeze, and took a moment to look around the circle.

As Coppermane panned around the bonfire at his friends, and looked up at the celestial sea in the dark sky, he did come up with one wish. All he wanted was for this single moment to last forever. A little silly, sure, but sincere nonetheless. It was a rare moment where everything was perfect. Spending time with his friends, holding his lovely princess in his arms, and gazing up at the night sky in all its astral majesty. The world around them seemed to disappear. In that moment, only him and his friends existed. Nothing but the crackling of the fire made a sound. Nothing but the flames and night sky offered illumination. So peaceful…so serene…so tranquil…

He gave Fluttershy a kiss on the cheek before returning his attention to the celestial night sky. His mind drew lines between the stars, forming a vague constellation of two ponies. It was probably Coppermane's mind perceiving things from nothing, but nevertheless, it was heartwarming. It was like the universe was speaking to him.

Coppermane let out a contented sigh as he cuddled with his sweetheart. He could almost see his future. The image was distorted by uncertainty, but he knew one thing for sure. It was brighter than ever. For now, though, the future could wait. For now, this moment belonged to him and his friends; to him and his beautiful princess. For now, nothing else mattered. For now…all was right in the world.

THE END

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And folks…that's it for this one. Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I hope you enjoyed the final chapter. I know the letters probably weren't as good as they were in the previous story, but I think they were genuine nonetheless, and that's all that matters, right? My favorite chapters to write in this story were probably 3, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 18, and 19 (this one). You guys are seriously the best readers I could ask for. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. I hope you'll keep an eye on my profile, because I have quite a bit planned. I've got a oneshot outlined, and of course, the sequel/spinoff to this story will be coming out eventually. It will be called Colors of the Sun. The best way to know when I post is by following me, so if you haven't done that yet, please do so! It would mean a lot to me. I hope to see you all there when it comes out, and I hope to see you in the oneshots I post. Again, thank you for joining me on this journey, and thank you for your support in my endeavors. All reviews are greatly appreciated, so don't forget to leave one letting me know what you think and…until next time…in Colors of the Sun…PEACE!

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