Disclaimer: I don't own The Last Story. I wish I did.

The Last Day

Syrenne had asked him to meet her in their usual spot. Lowell had been expecting it, she usually asked him to meet there alone on the last day of summer vacation.

Only this time it was different. It was their Senior year in highschool. Soon they'd be off to college. Lowell could tell Syrenne was worried already about the possibility of being separated from her friends. She was a worrier, that was for certain.

So when it got to be six o'clock, Lowell left to go meet her.

A few short minutes later, Lowell was at the lake that was near their houses. At this point in his life, he didn't even need to look for where the tree was. He instinctively knew where the large willow tree that overlooked the lake was.

They didn't frequently get to go to their usual spot often anymore with their busy lives. Lowell came out here when he needed to think, and he secretly suspected Syrenne and Dagran did the same. There was just…something about a place of fond memories. Something that made you want to smile and relax. Something that made the world seem kinder.

Lowell stood below the massive tree and looked up and saw his best friend's legs hanging down. Lowell reached up to the lowest branch and hoisted himself up. He thought back to years ago when this climb had actually been hard to make. Now, with his long arms and height, it was easy.

Syrenne scooted over as Lowell climbed up and sat next to her, watching the lake from their perch. At the start of summer he and Dagran had cleared away the hanging willow vines that had obstructed their view of the lake. Stupid willow trees with their fast growing vines. But Dagran had fallen into the lake, which made it worth it.

"What's up?" Lowell said cheerfully. Just like always.

"The sky," Syrenne said in a very not cheerful voice.

"Oh, come on! It's just school. It's supposed to be our best year, isn't it? Everyone says Senior year is the best." Lowell said.

"I don't give much of a damn about school. You know that. It's what comes next year," Syrenne said.

That was Syrenne. Always thinking too far ahead. Lowell hadn't really expected when he first met her in their first year of school, but now that he knew her better, it made perfect sense.

Lowell decided to change the subject for now, "No Dagran, huh?"

Syrenne only shook her head, "Not today."

The two fell into the usual comfortable silence they were accustomed to. They had known each other for over ten years. Silence often worked better than words.

"It's not like we'll never see each other again," Lowell said, trying to be reassuring.

Syrenne bit her lip, "But we'll make new friends. It's inevitable. Then we won't have time for our old ones."

Lowell wrapped an arm around her comfortingly. This kind of gesture used to earn him a punch to the face. But now… "Syrenne, I'm never going to stop being your friend. You're my mate. Mates stick together."

Syrenne leaned into him and rested her head on his shoulder. Both of them knew why Syrenne was so worried. The real reason.

In their Freshman year of highschool, Syrenne had gotten involved with a bad crowd. She had done… things she wasn't proud of. Lowell had helped her through that time, but the two of them knew Syrenne was worried she might descend back to doing drugs and other disgusting things if she didn't have a friend like Lowell alongside her.

"Syrenne…" Lowell began quietly.

"Hmm?" Syrenne said, eyes closed.

"I did apply to some of the universities you did. I got into that one you're planning on going to…" Lowell said, fighting to keep the small smile off is face.

Syrenne jolted up, "You mean we can go to the same school!? Why didn't you tell me sooner!?"

Typical Syrenne.

"I didn't think you were so worried. I was going to surprise you on your birthday. I even think I found an apartment we can share if you'd like…" Lowell started.

Syrenne did three things. First, she hugged Lowell.

Second, she whispered, "Thank you."

And third, she pushed him out of the tree.

"That's for not telling me sooner, you ass!" she shouted from above.

Lowell moaned on the ground, "That's gonna leave a mark."

But you know what? He didn't care.

He'd just made the woman he loved's day.

Author Notes: With school coming up, I thought it was appropriate. I'm like Syrenne, always worried for when college will come for me. I got a few years before that though thankfully. But it was a more serious oneshot, though I love my happy endings. You'll never see me writing super angsty crap.

"But the Muruk was no match!"

-Damn, I don't even know whether it was Jeffrey or Franklin