Disclaimer: I do not own the Young Wizard Series.
There is some blood and violence in this chapter. You have been warned.
This is the last chapter! Because you guys are so amazing, I decided to give you the last chapter tonight. Thanks for sticking with me you guys! Through both Irrevocable, and Insuppressible! You are the best!
Eternity: Well it is a very long name! lol =]
Curlscat: I meant it was one word to describe it. I hope I didn't sound rude or anything! Sorry 'bout that! I'm glad you like the story though! :]
Techno: I have no third story planned. I guess I didn't think the readers would want yet another story following when I was outlining this sequel. I will continue writing Young Wizards stuff (I'm addicted now) lol
Books: Yay! I wasn't originally planning for him to have wings but I have to admit it; flying tigers are awesome =]
Stargazer: I'm glad you think so! I know what you mean – this seemed to go by so fast =[ I'm pretty sure this is the end. I didn't have a third story planned.
And now what you've all been waiting for!
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The wind whipped my hair back as we wove in between the shadowed buildings. It was like a never ending maze of bricks and staring glass windows. Atin's wings beat on either side of me as we dipped and swerved. He apparently knew exactly where we were going and I didn't make any comment, trusting his intuition. I tightened my grip around his neck as he suddenly rose, climbing higher. Then we were clear of the buildings, the dark city sprawling out beneath us. Atin didn't miss a beat and shot towards one of tallest buildings that stood with a slight sag. It was forbidding looking, all dark bricks and black windows, only which half of which were still intact.
As we got closer, I could see a tall figure standing on the buildings roof, near the edge. We circled, coming closer and I saw there was also something else there, huddled on the ground. Atin landed gracefully across from the figure, putting as much distance between us as possible.
It was then I recognized that red-gold hair, sharp eyes, and amused smirk.
"You!" I gasped. "But we took care of you!"
The Lone One gave a dark chuckle. "Hardly. When will you annoying little wizards learn that you cant take care of me quiet so easily? Even she made that same mistake."
My attention was draw downward, towards the huddle beside him. "Nita!" He had his hand entwined in her hair, and there were some bloody scratches on her pale face. She gave a gasp as he pulled on her hair, forcing her to shift her body upward. I could see she wasn't even fighting back. She was spent, and looked utterly defeated.
"Let her go!"
The Lone One lifted his other hand and inspected his fingernails calmly. "Not likely. You didn't think I'd give up this easily did you? You two have caused me so much grief in the past. I think its time to return the favor, don't you?"
"Just let Nita go." I said grimly. "I won't let you take her away again."
He raised a golden eyebrow. "You think I put here? No, it's entirely her fault she is stuck here, though I did have fun playing with her." He gave another vicious yank on her hair as he said this and Nita gave a muffled noise of pain. "Consider it a favor; me taking her off your hands. It's impossible to bring her back anyway."
What he said caught me off guard. "You're lying."
"No. You see it's the same reason why she was banished here in the first place. The weapon she used against Gwen took her soul and turned it into a weapon, trapping her in this place. Now she can't get out either. She no longer possesses a soul."
I stood there stunned. In my mind, I could hear the conversation I had had with Atin.
Missing. S-ssss. So-ul. Soul. Her. He had been trying to tell me that her soul was missing! That was why she was trapped!
The Lone One turned his gaze back to Nita and despite the brave look she put on, I could see her shrink back away from him. He took a step back, closer towards the edge of the building, dragging her with him.
"Stop!" I yelled, but he didn't seem to even hear me.
"You know, she really is quite useless in this state. I'm, surprised she could hide from me here as long as she did. But the game is over now, and I may as well have a little more fun while she lasts. Go get her." Then he shoved her over the side of the building. I saw the startled frantic look in her eyes before she disappeared over the edge.
"Nita! No!" I leapt on Atin and he raced across the roof top, right past the grinning Lone One, and jumped from the building. Atin immediately went into a nose dive and below us I could see Nita falling, her long hair whipping around her face. I guess I should have been thankful the building was so tall or we would never have had a chance. But at that moment my mind was a chaotic world wind with one goal in mind; get Nita.
We were gaining on her, getting dangerously close to the pavement too and she reached a hand upward for me. I stretched out my hand towards her arm, my body leaning precariously off of Atins back. My fingers were only inches from hers, and then a dark shadow swooped down and plucked her from the air. Nita let out a shriek and Atin pulled up out of his dive just in time, before we could make pancakes of ourselves on the ground. Above us wheeled a massive jet black panther, with glossy black wings. Its glowing red eyes leered down on us and clutched in its claws was a limply dangling Nita.
I swore and with a snarl, Atin raced upward, but the panther veered off, flying steadily away from the buildings. "Follow him!" I yelled at Atin, and he didn't need a second command. The Lone One led us away from the city, and we saw it dive into a raggedy park, filled with twisted trees and scraggly bushes. I could see a statue nearby of a horse and rider. Only the horse was balanced on three legs and the Rider was missing most of his head.
Atin landed on the hard ground, growling at the black panther before us as I jumped off his back. As it shifted its large black paws, I caught a glimpse of Nita behind it, huddled against a tree. Atin continued to growl low in his throat.
To think you believed I would hand her over that easily. You really are as foolish as you look. The panther sneered at us, its lips curling back to reveal gleaming white fangs. Atin mimicked the gesture with an added snarl.
Then I noticed something familiar. At the panthers feet were a few small purple flowers, just like the ones I had seen before. They seemed to bring a little hope. But then the Lone One took a step forward, crushing them with his massive paw. I could see their petals wither and turn the same grey as everything around them.
If you want her. Come and get her. That was when Atin leapt. His muscles bulged under his fur and he slashed at the panther with wicked looking claws. Then with a snarl, the Lone One retaliated and the two cats smashed together in a snarling whirlwind of fur and fangs.
I tried to get to Nita but the fight seemed to be were everywhere. I narrowly avoided getting smashed against a tree as Atin threw the panther off of him and into a rock just feet away. Then they were slashing at each other. The park was filled with their growls and roars.
I winced as the Lone One scored his claws along Atin's flank, bringing up three bright lines of blood. But then Atin unfolded his wings and leapt into the air, only to drop back down onto the panthers back, scratching at him with his back paws. The panther was bigger, but Atin was quicker.
The Lone One reared back and grabbed Atin with a paw, flinging him off his back and across the ground, and then he lunged for his throat. But Atin flipped around, slipping away as the panthers teeth bit down were his head had been seconds before. The panther twisted his head and grabbed one of Atin's wings before he could get out of the way. Atin let out a scream of pain and rage as the Lone One ripped his head sideways, pulled out a clump of flesh and feathers. Bright beads of scarlet rained down on the gray earth.
As Atin tried to pull his wings in, the Lone One swiped at him with his heavy paw and ripped at his wing again, scattering bloody feathers across the ground. He then bit into his flank, and when he brought his head back, Atin's side was matted with red. Atin stumbled and back pedaled, leaving a trail of red across the ground. The panther was radiating smugness.
Quick as a flash, Atin leapt sideways and grasped the panthers lashing tail in his teeth as it whipped past his face. He bit down hard and I heard something crack loudly. The Lone One let out a screech and tried to pull away but Atin bit down harder. Suddenly, he let go and jumped on the panthers back again. He reared up, balancing on the panthers back for a second before lunging down and sinking his teeth into its neck. But there was no crack this time. Atin had missed his mark.
The Lone one tried to dislodge Atin but the purple tiger had his claws embedded tightly into the panthers flesh. He lifted his head and bit down again. This time I heard something, a strangled cry that cut off suddenly as a snap cut the air. The dark cat stumbled and fell, its red eyes glazing over. A heavy silence hung over the scene, then a darkness seemed to congeal over the body, growing thicker by the second. I could feel the malice and dark intent in the air and saw a flash of red eyes, then it was flowing upward, towards the dark sky, leaving a trail of revenge and hate.
Atin watched it go, and then started to limp slowly to where Nita was. I ran towards her too, and we reached her at the same time.
"Oh Kit!" she cried and then flung her arms around me. I crouched to the ground and hugged her back, my tears dripping into her hair. This was no dream. This was real.
"Nita." I whispered. After a while, I felt something nudge my side and I looked up to see Atin staring at me. One foot was held gingerly above the ground and a cut above his eye dripped blood down his fur. I withdrew my arms from Nita and put them around Atins neck. "Thank you." I said. "You did it. Thank you."
Atin then turned to Nita, staring straight into her eyes. Nita had a slightly confused expression. "I've never seen you." She said quietly. "But I feel like I know you."
Atin nodded his head then pressed his nose to her forehead. A subtle sparkle started to grow on his fur and Nita gasped, her body going ridged.
"Nita? Atin?" I asked bewildered. Neither answered me. Atin was glowing brighter, his outline blurring. Soon, I could barely see him, just a figure of light. Then suddenly he was gone. I gasped and looked at Nita, realization hitting me. Atin. He had been the final puzzle piece, the rest of Nita. He had been her soul.
Nita's face was no longer pale white, but flushed and she was no longer dull and muted, but as bright and vivid as she had been on earth. She lifted her hands and started at them in awe. Then she gently pressed them to the ground.
Color blossomed beneath her fingers, flooding the earth and spreading outward. The grass turned green and colorful flowers bloomed in patches of sunlight. Color raced up the tree trunks and as I looked into the sky, I saw blue replacing its former dark covering. Soon everything looked normal. I could even hear tentative bird songs from deep within the trees.
I noticed something then, my colors didn't match this new vibrant world. They were slightly duller than they should be - my skin ashy. Loss and sorrow had bleached away some of my color, as it had previously done to this world.
Nita reached down and took my hands in her warm ones. Suddenly it was like a light had gone on inside me, and was shining out. My skin returned to its normal color and my windbreaker resumed its normal green. I looked at Nita in wonder and found her eyes sparkling with breathless happiness.
She leaned forward, and pressed her lips to mine. As I kissed her back I felt space tighten around us and soft whispering voices trading secrets of the worlds. Then I felt cool air and grass against my back. We broke apart and beyond her, I could see the night sky with its shining stars above us. We were home.
Nita put her head on my chest and I held her in silence, just happy to have her here, her presence, and the solid reality of our skin touching. After a minute, she propped herself up on her elbows and looked at me with a smile. Behind her gray eyes I could see a shadow of familiar purple.
"I'm back." She said.
"Welcome home."
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The end! I hope you are all satisfied. Please review and tell me how I did! Oh and for all of you who were wondering about the title, I guess its symbolic for how even though Nita appeared to be gone, Kit didn't give up hope for her and she struggled as long as she could against The Lone One as she waited for Kit. They couldn't be suppressed! Lol, anyway…
I'd like to thank all my reviewers! Especially those who have been reading and reviewing since the first chapters of Irrevocable! You guys are the best and I could never have done it without you! You can't imagine how good it makes me feel when I check my mail and see half a dozen emails from Fanfiction telling me I have reviews! =]
I also have another Young Wizard story going on right now called Collision Course so I'd love it if you checked it out (if you haven't already.) It has less action but it's a different type of story than Irrevocable/Insuppressible. Thanks so much! -Ivy
