Epilogue
The sound of King Julian's music boomed through the zoo. The lemur king was dancing wildly, while his subjects, Maurice and Mort, danced tiredly behind him. Stars decorated the night sky, and the full moon shone brightly, not a single thing blocking its radiance.
All of a sudden, the penguin team jumped in front of them. Maurice tapped his king on the shoulder, "Your Majesty?" he asked.
Julian questioned in annoyance, still dancing, "Yes? What is it you that are to be wanting from me?"
The rotund lemur answered, "The penguins seem pretty annoyed."
Skipper rolled his eyes, "Gee, what was your first clue?"
The lemur king snapped, "Well, am I not stopping my dancing. So you are going to have to be living with it!"
"Oh yeah? Well I'll break your feet so you can't dance!" growled the penguin leader.
Mort gasped, "No! Not the feet!" he cried.
Skipper glared at him, "Stay out of it Sad Eyes," he sneered.
He took a step forward, when a blur suddenly cut in front of him. Private stood between him and Julian, "Sir, please don't make a scene. The girls are going to be here in a minute," he said.
As if on cue, a familiar female voice jeered, "Hey Mina, looks like your mate is trying to impress you."
The reply was a playful, "Shut up Faith."
The vampire and hybrid walked up to the lemur habitat. The blonde smiled at her mate, "Hey Private," she said.
"Hey," he replied shyly.
Iris suddenly flew down to them, her golden wings shinning in the moonlight. "Any of you need a lift?" she joked.
They shook their heads, "Nah, we'll just stay here," they answered in unison.
Skipper looked around, "Where's Leah?" he asked.
"Right here," she replied. The Guardian walked out from her hiding place, Aaron following. Unlike his sister, the Nettle boy's wings were not on display.
Iris's eyes softened, "How are your wings?" she questioned.
He shrugged, "They're getting better." He looked at Faith, "Did Mina's healing spell fully work?"
"Yeah. I don't even feel like I have those injuries anymore," answered the half-breed.
Julian questioned, "Um, where is the fox lady? The one that made the lightning?"
Everyone went silent.
Leah took a deep breath, "She's dead. I killed her. It's just as well though Julian. She…she was evil. She killed…people."
The lemur king muttered, "Do not be minding then."
Aaron put a comforting hand on his mate's shoulder. Genevieve's death had been like a great weight had been lifted from the Guardian, but it had also been horrid. It had reminded her of the death of her parents. Sometimes, she would wake from bed crying because of a nightmare about them.
Still, the magical community was celebrating the death of the evil fox. She had been a threat to the entire world. Leah had even been presented with a bravery award from the Blue Blood Queen.
Wanting to change the topic, Aaron asked, "How have you penguins been?"
Skipper responded, "Well, it's pretty much back to life as usual," he glanced at the youngest penguin, "Although the fact that Private here is a vampire means that we get stuff done a lot more efficiently with his high senses and that awesome speed."
Mina wrapped an arm around Faith, "Oh, and guys, I nearly forgot. Faith as something to tell you" she said in a sing-song voice.
Her best friend drew in a deep breath, "Everyone…my father is coming to live at the palace. The orphanage is reopening, but it's being run by his son. My step-brother, Christopher."
Mina nudged her, "That means that those kids will still get to call the owner 'Mr. Crestwood'" she joked.
Skipper asked, "So, let me get this straight. You, Faith, Leah, Iris and Aaron are all going to be living at the Blue Blood palace….and now Faith's father is going to be as well?"
Faith nodded, "Yep, and since we're Alphas, both of us are going to be high-ranking guards!"
Leah smirked, "Hey, that means you'll be under my control," she pointed out.
The half-breed matched her expression and teasingly saluted, "Yes sir!" Her smirk vanished as she looked at Mina, "Did I ever say how sorry I was for betraying you?"
"Many times," she answered.
"Well I am. I should have never listened to that stupid bottlenose," responded Faith.
Julian commented, "If you ask me, you're still a freak."
She whirled around to him, "What was that?" she snapped.
The lemur king swallowed nervously, "Um…nothing?" he offered.
Mina pressed a hand to her forehead, "Julian, you idiot," she groaned.
Before anyone could stop her, Faith phased and lunged into the habitat. She accidently knocked over a few items in the process of chasing the lemur out and around the zoo. She snapped at his heels, growling.
Skipper asked with a smile, "Do we really have to save him?"
Kowalski replied, "It would be the right thing to do, sir."
The leader sighed, "Fine," he turned to Private, "You're the fastest, so you can go and bring him back," he responded. Before he could move, however, Faith returned, holding something in her mouth.
Mina gasped, "Faith! Spit him out!" she cried.
The hybrid rolled her eyes, before opening her mouth and letting the lemur fall out. He jumped up into his habitat, covered in drool.
Once he was clean, Julian immediately curled up on the ground. He shivered, his eyes wide with terror, "So….scary….so…slimy."
Faith merely smirked. She phased back into her human form, before asking, looking around at her friends, "Do you think he's learnt his lesson now?"
Aaron and Leah laughed, and then smiled. Wrapping their arms around each others' bodies, they pressed their lips mouths together in a passionate, heated kiss.
The moment of bliss was cut short when Skipper groaned, "Urgh, could you quit the PDA?" The couple broke apart instantly, mumbling apologise.
Private, who had had his eyes closed, opened them. He sped down to Mina and perched on her shoulder. She smiled and gave him a peck on the beak.
Faith threw her hands up, "For God's sake! Could all the couples please restrain from kissing in public?" she asked irritably.
Everyone burst into laughter, grateful for the opportunity to finally be together in peace.
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Well, there we have it! The Immortal Series is completed. I hope you have all enjoyed reading this as much as I have writing it. I would like to thank everyone who read and reviewed this series. You wonderful people have kept me inspired and have given me the strength to keep writing. I know that this series didn't really focus on the penguins, but I wanted it to focus on my characters. I know that it's not exactly perfect, but nothing really is.
The only thing that really matters is that people have liked it.
I'm very sad to see this series at a close. But don't worry, as usual, there will be plenty of related one-shots soon.
To conclude, I wish everyone the best, and I hope that you've all loved the story of Leah, Faith and Mina.
-Babetteisawesome.
P.S: If you want me to write a particular one-shot for you, just tell me in your review. I'd be happy to do anything :)
