*sniff* *sob* This is the last chapter. Thank you to every single person who stuck through this to the end, reading this story and enjoying it. I absolutely loved seeing your comments and feedback and knowing that I had written something that people really liked. So thank you again.

And it sounds kinda weird, but I'm thanking Daesung too, for sticking with it and not giving up after his accident. I and every other VIP is looking forward to him returning strong and confident as Big Bang member number five. Daesung Hwaiting!

And the lyrics in this chapter were written by Jaiya, and I absolutely love them! They really capture their feelings, so thanks Jaiya!

If you want to get in the mood of this chapter, please listen to Yiruma's Dreams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyCDKKjO-Yo

=) Aiko

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The four members of Big Bang sat quietly in the waiting room of their comeback stage. Anyone who walked by did a double take, because Big Bang in the waiting room was never quiet. They were usually loud and hyper, getting ready to perform. Now, they were all in separate parts of the room, each lost in their own thoughts, not talking to one another.

This perfomance was different, no one could deny that. It wasn't their first time perfomring as four members, but performing as permanent four members was hard to take in.

When tickets for their comeback went on sale, they sold 10,000 within five minutes. The entire concert was sold out by the end of the day. Every seat in the huge stadium would be filled when Big Bang made their first appearance in over a month.

Seungri sat in front of a mirror, staring blankly at his reflection, completely ignoring everyone else in the room. In the past four weeks, he'd seen the changes in his eyes slowly fade, until the anger was gone. It made him happy not to see it anymore.

Top was standing by the door, mentally reviewing the short dance for one of the songs they were performing that night.

GD was studying his lyrics for the tenth time since they'd arrived, certain something was wrong and no one would like it. He'd never felt so anxious about a song before. Maybe it was because this one was so important to him.

Taeyang sat on the floor in the corner, playing listlessly with his mic. He'd never been so scared before a concert before. He'd never done this with only three backup members, knowing the fourth wasn't coming back.

Give me strength, Daesung. Please. I thought I was okay with this, but now that we're actually doing it, maybe it wasn't such a good idea. He thought, feeling himself getting more scared by the second.

"Young-bae, I'm sorry. There's not much I can say. But what I can say is that I understand how you're feeling. This must be incredibly difficult for you. I know I'm asking a lot from you, but I know beyond anything that you can do this. Go out and show them what Big Bang is really about."

Taeyang felt an upsurge of gratitude to Daesung, feeling almost like he was with them in his usual place in the waiting room, grinning at them, waiting to be called up to the stage. Thank you Daesung-ah. We'll make you proud.

A stage-hand poked his head around the door. "We're ready when you are." then he stepped aside, allowing them room to pass him on their way to the stage.

Seungri squeezed his eyes shut and stood up. Top stopped reviewing the dance and took a step forward. GD placed his lyrics gently on the table. Taeyang shot a terrified look at the floor, took a deep breath, and stood up.

They made their way through the hall, coming to a stop right before the steps leading onto the stage. They could hear the screams and cheers coming from the massive crowd just on the other side of the stage. Top, who was in front, put a foot on the step, ready to go on. He stopped at GDs voice.

"Wait." they all turned to him. He gathered them into a small circle and spoke quietly. "What we're about to do is going to be the hardest thing Big Bang has faced. We're scared, but we can do this. For Daesung, okay?"

They nodded. They put their hands in the middle and chanted softly, "Big Bang, hwaiting."

And with a final nod at each other, the members of Big Bang made their way onto the stage.

They were greeted with a deafening roar from the packed stadium. They felt the thrill that comes from a crowd like this, and for the first time, felt confident in their performance. The music started, and their performance began.

After going through most of the concert, there was one more song left to sing. The audience was still screaming from their last song when GD raised his mic to his lips. The stadium gradually fell silent.

"Big Bang has gone through some tough times in the past few weeks, and we'd like to thank each and every one of you for all your wonderful support." he paused. "This comeback stage is for Kang Daesung. We wish as much as you do that he was here with us. But we're going to make sure he's remembered. We'll....we'll make you proud Daesung-ah." his voice broke, and the sound of sobbing could be heard from more than one area of the stadium. GD gave the signal to the sound crew.

The music came over the speakers. As they had wanted, it was very simple. The only instrument that would be accompanying their voices was the piano.

When Taeyang began the first verse, on cue, the screen behind them lit up.

As slide show of pictures and short clips began on the giant screen. Every single one starred Daesung. Pictures of him from photo shoots, casual pictures caught by fans, clips of him from Family Outing and variety shows, pictures Big Bang had taken of him being silly and serious. It was all there.

The members on the stage felt themselves getting choked up as they continued the song.

The last line hovered in the air. The stadium was completely silent. Not a sound could be heard. It was hard to believe so many people could create a silence so absolute that their sorrow could literally be felt.

Taeyang closed his eyes and heard Daesung in his mind, and he could hear the big smile in his voice.

"Thanks guys. I knew you could do it." but something was wrong. His voice was getting fainter in Taeyang's head. He couldn't hear him as clearly anymore.

Daesung? What's happening? Why can't I hear you anymore?

Daesung's voice held a combination of pride, sadness, and happiness that Taeyang could hear even as his voice got fainter. "You don't need me anymore, hyung. My voice has done it's part in helping you heal. The rest is up to you."

Taeyang's eyes flew open as thunderous applause began to fill the stadium. No Daesung! Don't leave yet, please! I can't go on without you! I can't lose you again! Taeyang started crying silently. The audience saw and clapped harder for him, feeling his pain, standing up from their seats.

"Yes you can, Young-bae. All of you can."

Daesung.....

Then there was one last echoing word before his voice was gone,

"Hwaiting."