Author's Note: I am sorry that it took me this long to update this story but I had the best ending planned in my mind but then school ate it up for lunch. I finally remembered what I wanted to happen so here I am, writing this. Oh, I am writing another one shot so check that out after this because this is the final chapter.
Chapter 14: Returning Home
Logan POV
We were all on the airship headed toward Glaive Le Gable because time was not on our side. The portal would only stay open for a short time and once it was closed then we would be stuck here, forever. Ashley pushed the engines of the airship to their limit as we raced through the sky.
"We don't have time for goodbyes once we get there, so if you want to say anything do it now." I ordered the group pulling Lilka off to the side. I noticed Carlos dragging Tim away from Ashley, Marivel dragged James into another room and Kendall stood next to Ashley.
I wanted to give Lilka everything that I had when I arrived here. The book, trinkets, potions and some advice because I think she felt useless as a mage.
"Here Lilka, you can have these, I won't be needing them when I get home. Also, I wanted to tell you something." I said handing her my bag and giving her the book.
"Sure Logan. I'm really going to miss having you around even if we only knew each other for a short time." She smiled and fiddled with her hair. I wondered if we would even remember these events once we got home.
"You are an amazing mage Lilka, don't let anyone tell you different. And don't be afraid to make mistakes, that's a huge part of the learning process." I gave her a small hug and she let a little sob escape.
Carlos POV
After dragging Tim out of Ashley's range of hearing I began to say my goodbye. I had to make sure that he understood what I was trying to tell him because I didn't want him to never know.
"Tim, you should ask Ashley out. He could surprise you. Trust me, I wouldn't be dating Logan if I didn't work up the courage to ask him out." He nodded slightly before glancing at Ashley's direction. When Ashley turned his head he looked away while his face turned a deep red.
"You're right Carlos. I won't be able to forget him until I know how he feels, if he feels anything that is." Tim gave me a hug before whispering 'Thank you' in my ear.
James POV
Marivel dragged me into the hallway before the main cabin muttering something about the engine. I didn't notice any unusual sounds coming from the engines so I didn't know why she was forcing me into the hall.
"James, I want you to know something. I think you're brilliant and I know you don't think that but it's true. Please remember that for me ok?" Marivel said giving me a sad grin. I didn't know what she meant by it until she began explaining herself.
"I see the way you look at him and I notice that he can't stop looking at you. Don't sell yourself short just because you don't think you are worth him. He truly loves you and that won't change, ever. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about." She said laughing. I nodded and wondered how much of an open book I became. Usually only Kendall could tell what I was thinking.
Before we returned to the cabin I gave her all my bombs and materials. I didn't want to return home to accidentally blow it up so I decided that she could remember me by using them.
Kendall POV
"You know Ashley, I thought you were someone that I couldn't trust, but you are a true friend. Oh, and it could just be me but I think Tim is checking you out." Ashley turned to look at Tim and laughed when Tim turned away quickly.
"You may be right Kendall but I don't know how to approach him. He almost risked his life to save the world once, but I talked him out of it. I couldn't live if he wasn't around." Ashley said staring off into space obviously remembering the times he and Tim shared.
"It couldn't hurt to ask. I think he feels the same way you do. I think we will be there in 5 minutes." I said, "Guys we will be there shortly! Get over here! I got a surprise!"
I pulled a primitive camera out and saw the smile on everyone's face light up. It was a Polaroid camera, thanks to Logan for filling in the detail. Marivel had HobNob take the picture and I made sure to take two. One for us and another for them, that way we will always have something to remember this crazy adventure by.
At Glaive Le Gable
Logan POV
Just as I predicted, the portal was there and waiting except there was another person there. I wouldn't have seen this coming even if someone had told me before hand. I stared at the face of Nanaki, the insane shop owner. Unfortunately Ashley and the others couldn't enter Glaive Le Gable due to the fact that they wouldn't be able to exit after the portal closed. This left the four of us to deal with one crazy shop owner.
"Logan! Don't leave! Just think of everything that we could do together! You don't have to do this! Come back with me and I will treat you better than HE ever would!" He yelled standing in front of the portal, blocking out only way home and time was ticking. I couldn't believe that he was so blind. I didn't want him nor would I ever want him.
Kendall drew his blade and rushed at Nanaki, who moved to the left and let Kendall fly into the portal. James and Carlos charged at him but instead of moving he stood there. When James and Carlos were within striking distance Nanaki did something that I didn't expect. He threw a bomb behind them and the shock wave sent James and Carlos flying into the portal, leaving my criminally insane stalker and me.
"Now that there aren't any distractions what do you say Logan? Would you live with me? I could show you a love so true that it would last for all eternity." I shook with fear because I wasn't strong enough to get past him and into the ever shrinking portal.
"Nanaki…" His face lit up when I said his name, "….go to hell!" I snapped my fingers and called a wall of ice to surround him. I ran toward the portal and jumped, closing my eyes.
"Logan! Snap out of it!" Where was I? I blinked a few times trying to get used to the bright light of apartment 2J. I wasn't asleep so I couldn't be dreaming but I had a feeling that I just woke up. It wasn't until I noticed a photo in my hand did I really begun to question what happened.
"Guys! Come check this out!" I called to my friends who were walking toward the front door. I handed them the photo once they sat down on the orange sofa.
"Ashley?" Kendall asked to no one when he looked at the picture.
"Tim looks happy." Carlos said referring to the boy in the photo. Ashley, I think, had his arm around Tim's shoulder with a grin on his face.
"Marivel, I won't forget." James muttered to himself when he saw the pale girl in the photo.
"Lilka, I hope you're okay." I said to the smiling girl in the weird red dress in the photo.
It's still not quite clear what happened but I do know a lot happened. Mrs. Knight said we all zoned out for about ten minutes. Apparently we were getting ready to school when we just stopped doing whatever we were doing at the time. Ten minutes in this world, was that all? We spent nearly a week there so how could mere minutes pass here in the same span of time.
Other than the photo that seemed to appear in my hand, there were a lot of strange occurrences that happened to each one of us. Whenever I touched something I felt a surge of electricity. And I noticed that the water would start to flow out of the faucet whenever I got really mad. Kendall said that sometimes he felt like there were pieces of cool metal touching his right leg and just above his hip. Carlos swore that he could jump across the pool width and to our surprise he did. And finally James shorted out a lot of the appliances in our apartment, or he would cause them to explode.
We may not know exactly what happened during the ten minutes but I still remember the times we had in the world that seemed so far away. One day when I went to drive to the mall with Carlos I noticed a billboard advertising a movie. From the general information posted on the board I noticed that it looked exactly like where we were for that week. The movie's title was 'Gaia.'
A/N: sorry if this totally sucked! As I mentioned earlier, I lost the original idea for this ending so I had to try and remember everything. This is the last chapter and I want to thank everyone who reviewed, alerted and remained patient while I dealt with college. Have an excellent day and thanks again!
~Ray