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I am so sorry to say this, but this is going to be the last chapter.
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So, without further ado, our last chapter in Courage: a Tale of Three Sisters.
Rosy's POV
Let my parents tell me.
I lost all other train of thought. I was only thinking of something that I had dared not hope.
My mom is alive.
All I had of my mom were memories, and while most of them were good, they would always lead up to the memory that left me in tears. The thought that I was going to see her again was overwhelming. I then thought of myself.
Would they approve of us living in the streets and managing to survive, or would they scold us for not being able to do better? What if I am not good enough for them? What if they don't want me anymore?
"Where are they?" I asked them, anxious.
"They should be here in a few seconds," replied Mia.
"A few seconds?" questioned Simon, "But that's impo-"
I suddenly hear a whooshing sound come from outside. Then three 'thuds' were heard right outside the ambulance. I heard the sound of running, and then before I could do anything three animals ran into the ambulance.
They were all wearing black jumpsuits. Two of them were dogs and had golden fur. One of them was a little plump and wearing pigtails tied up in green ponytail-holders, green eyes, and smelled like cinnamon for some weird reason.
The one without golden fur was a cat. She was light brown with dark brown stripes and brown eyes that looked like they had a flame in them. She wasn't as plump as the first dog, but she wasn't super thin.
But I was focused on the other dog. She had golden fur like the first dog. She was a little thinner than the cat and had blue eyes that, unlike when we were attacked, weren't blocked by glasses. In the lighting, they looked violet.
Mom.
We locked eyes for a moment before my mom ran over to me faster than a cheetah and hugged me tightly. I clung to her, not wanting to let her go for fear of losing her again. We both sobbed.
"Oh, my Rosy," she said. She kissed my cheek and cupped my head in her paws.
"You are so big and beautiful!" she gushed, "I just wish I was there to witness it."
"Don't worry," I said, "I am here now."
"I am so, so sorry. I should have been there for you. I shouldn't have needed to send you away to make sure you were safe! The memory of that night must have haunted you like nobody's business."
"It's alright," I said, smiling, "We can make new memories."
I hugged her tightly.
Bella's POV
My mom was here. She was really here.
After Aunt Emily (Rosy's mom) ran up to Rosy, I let them have their moment. When I couldn't take it anymore, I ran up to my mom.
"Mom!" I said as I ran up to her.
My mom lit up and held out her arms. I ran into them and got buried in a warm hug.
"Bella, you have no idea how much I missed you!" she said before kissing me three times: one on each cheek and one on my nose. I laughed, hugging her tighter.
"You still smell like cinnamon!" I said to her, making her laugh.
"Well, I do spend a lot of time in the kitchen," she replied, "and I spent a lot of time there this afternoon. I wanted to make you something special, but I didn't know what to make. So I-"
"Just whipped up everything you had?" I finished.
"Right."
"I can't wait!"
"Me neither. Oh! I nearly forgot!"
She reached into a pocket in her jumpsuit and pulled out…
"A teddy bear!" I exclaimed, taking the giant bear from her. It was green and smelled like green apples.
"It smells good," I said, burying my noise into it.
"I know. It is supposed to do that. Do you like it?"
"I love it, but not at much as I love you!"
My mom's eyes were filled with joy as I was wrapped in another hug.
Star's POV
I wasn't able to move. If I was able to, I would have been there first.
I smiled at Rosy and Bella embraced their parents. They looked so happy, and when they were happy, I was happy. I looked at my mom. She looked like me, but didn't look as wild as I was. Her warm smile made every single feature look gentle, not like a beast. She waited for my Aunt Emily and Aunt Rosella to have some time with their daughters before turning to me.
I saw shock, concern, and even a hint of anger flash in her eyes, which were just like mine. She slowly walked over to me. She just looked at me, and I stared right back at those flaming eyes. Then, slowly and gently so I didn't get hurt, she hugged me. I ignored my cast and hugged her using both arms. I would have cried out in pain if I wasn't already crying.
"My little Star," she said, "I am so sorry. How can I ever make it up to you?"
"Mom," I said, "It isn't your fault. And we made it in the end. We are all together."
"But if it wasn't for Mia and Jack, it would have been maybe a few more years at least to find you!"
"It doesn't matter how you found me. All that matters is that you did find me."
"You're right," said my mom, wiping away a tear, "but if we hadn't taken you memories…"
"What do you mean, you took my memories?" I asked.
"Star, I think it is time that you and your cousins are enlightened."
She slowly touched my forehead, while at the same time Aunt Emily touched Rosy and Aunt Rosella touched Bella. When the paw touched my head, everything faded.
I saw the night we were attacked again as if it was being played from a camera. I saw us like I was a different person. This time, everything was clearer. I could hear us sing 'The Cup Song' better than I remember. The gunshots all threatened to break my eardrums. The man with the mask came in. Aunt Isabelle and Uncle Sam grabbed us and ran out. I saw the other men coming in. Before we were taken out of the house, I saw the flashing light. I now knew what caused it.
There was a glowing orb that was being held by my mom. The light managed to blind the men. Aunt Rosella threw the end of the ribbon that she was holding at the man. As the other side of the ribbon came in contact with the man's side, the ribbon changed. It became a live snake, and the man screamed in terror.
Aunt Emily thrust out her hand. A geyser of water shot out of her arms like they were a cannon, drenching the man and even knocking a few off their feet. A few managed to recover, but a few stayed to the ground, unconscious.
All of the men ran towards them. The three woman linked arms and closed their eyes. When they opened them, they were glowing: My mom's were glowing bright red like lasers. Aunt Emily's were glowing bright blue. Aunt Rosella's were glowing bright green.
The men stopped in their tracks, hypnotized. Their eyes suddenly clouded black, even the white parts. Then their eyes rolled back and they fell unconscious.
The scene switched back to us. We suddenly stopped. I knew that this was the part when Bella was given to me and we were told to go to New York. But instead, I was surprised to see a dialogue that I didn't remember before.
"Aunt Isabelle," Rosy said, "What is going on? Who is attacking us?"
"Whoever it is, I won't let them get away with this!" other me said, "Let me go back! I want to fight!"
"No," said Aunt Isabelle, "It is you they want. You are younger than us. You have to hide. Take these."
She handed us three plane tickets.
"Go to New York. But before you go, I need to do something."
She placed a paw on baby Bella's forehead, which glowed white for a moment before fading. Bella fell asleep.
"I need to take you memories."
"No!" Rosy protested, "I won't remember you! I won't know who I am!"
"You will know both of those things," she said, "but you won't remember your powers, so if they get you, you won't know what they are talking about and they won't hurt you."
"O-ok," other me stammered, stepping forward, "I'm r-ready."
Isabelle put a hand on my forehead and my eyes drooped. I fell into some sort of coma.
"Your turn," said Aunt Isabelle to Rosy.
Rosy hesitated, but eventually let Isabelle put her paw on her forehead. She fell into the same coma. After a few seconds, Isabelle snapped her fingers. We both woke up with a start. She gave Bella to Rosy.
"Go," she said, "Good luck."
She and Uncle Sam ran back into the direction they came in. Rosy led me to the airport. We landed to New York and started our new life there.
As I was brought back to the present world, I just stared dumbfounded at my mom.
"You took our memories?" I asked her.
"Yes," she said guiltily, "It was necessary. And it worked, right?"
"Um, I think so."
"Did you constantly have short-term memory loss?" asked Aunt Emily.
"Well, no. I don't think so."
"Wait, in the story you said that you came to New York on a plane," said Eleanor, "but when we came here, you said it was your first time on a plane."
I was about to reply, but then I stopped, confused. She was right.
"So, do you m-mean to say th-that we can…"
"Yes."
She lightly tapped my cast. It broke apart like it was an egg. I yelped, but then realized that there was no pain. My mom had healed my arm.
"So that was how you got us," said Jeanette to Mia, "You grabbed us with the tree."
"Yes," Mia replied.
"Wait, you did what?" said Aunt Emily.
Mia looked sheepish.
"How many times do I have to tell you?" said Aunt Emily, "Think before you cast!"
"Sorry," mumbled Mia.
"It's alright, but don't forget again."
"But how is that possible?" asked Simon.
"It is a long story," said my mom.
"Stories shmories," said Alvin, "How many do we have to hear?"
"Um, I have a question," said Theodor.
"Yes?" said Aunt Rosella.
"If magic is real, is there such thing as fairies or trolls?"
"Yes. I have actually met a few, and they are really nice. The fairies, not the trolls."
"Well, if you found your parents, it looked like Alvin's idea worked," said Eleanor.
"Wow," said Simon, "I never thought I would see the day."
"Well, you did," said Alvin smirking, "Wait, hey!"
"And since you met your parents again, that means that you will be going back home with them," said Theodor.
The room was silent. Finally, Bella broke the silence.
"It isn't goodbye forever. We will see you again sometime, right?" she asked.
"Of course! You are always welcome!" said Eleanor.
"Well then, I guess it is goodbye," I said.
I hugged Alvin, startling him. I then gave him a quick peck on the cheek. I then gave Simon and Jeanette a hug. As I hugged Simon, I whispered in his ear, 'Go get her, tiger', making him blush. I hugged Theodor and then Eleanor.
"Thank you for everything," I said to her, "Without you, we would have never met you."
"Thank you. Please keep singing."
"We will," I smiled at her.
My sisters hugged everyone and then went to stand beside me.
"Come on girls," said my mom.
We followed out parents out of the ambulance. As they walked out, I saw Simon pull Jeanette over. I heard him say something inaudible, but I instantly knew its meaning when Jeanette all the sudden said 'YES!' and hugged him. I saw Rosy wink at him.
As everyone came over to see us off, I started to sing.
Star: You're not alone, together we stand
I'll be by your side you know I'll take your hand
Rosy sang along with me.
Rosy: When it gets cold, and it feels like the end
There's no place to go you know I won't give in
Bella joined in.
Star and Bella: Ah, Ah
Bella: No I won't give in
Star and Rosy: Ah, Ah-Ah
We sang the chorus together.
All Three: Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
Star: We'll make it through
All Three: Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
Star: I'm here for you
Bella: There's nothing you can say
Star and Rosy: (Nothing you can say)
Bella: Nothing you could do
(Nothing you could do)
Bella: There's no other way when it comes to the truth so
All Three: Keep holding on
Rosy: 'Cause you know we'll make it through
Star: We'll make it through
Suddenly, Theodor started singing.
Theodor: So far away, I wish you were here
Before it's too late this could all disappear
Catching his drift, Eleanor sang with him.
Eleanor: Before the doors close, and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
The rest joined in.
Alvin, Simon, and Jeanette; (Ah, Ah)
Theodor and Eleanor: I'll fight and defend
Alvin, Simon, and Jeanette: (Ah, Ah-Ah)
Jeanette: Yeah, Yeah
All Five: Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
Alvin: We'll make it through
All Five: Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
Simon: I'm here for you
Jeanette and Eleanor: There's nothing you can say
Alvin, Simon, and Theodor: (Nothing you can say)
Jeanette and Eleanor: Nothing you could do
Alvin, Simon, and Theodor: (Nothing you could do)
Jeanette and Eleanor: There's no other way when it
All Five: comes to the truth so Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
Eleanor: We'll make it through
Courage: Hear me when I say when I say "I believe"
Chipmunks and Chipettes: Nothing's gonna change nothing's gonna change destiny
Alvin and Star: Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
I was shocked to hear another voice. I think I was imagining it, but I think it might have been Brittany.
Brittany: Yea-Eh, Yea-Eh, Yea-Eh, Yea-Eh-Ah-Ah
Courage: (Ah-Ah, Ah-Ah)
Chipettes: La-Da-Da-Da, La-Da-Da-Da, La-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da-Da
Everyone: Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
Star: We'll make it through (Brittany: Make it through!)
Everyone: Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you
Rosy: I'm here for you (Jeanette: here for you!)
Bella and Eleanor: There's nothing you can say
Everyone Else: (Nothing you can say)
Bella and Eleanor: Nothing you could do
Everyone Else: (Nothing you could do)
Rosy and Simon: There's no other way
Bella and Theodor: when it comes to the truth
Eleanor: so
Everyone: Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through
Bella: We'll make it through
Chipmunks and Chipettes: (Ah-Ah, Ah-Ah)
Courage: Keep holding on
Chipmunks and Chipettes: (Ah-Ah, Ah-Ah)
Courage: Keep holding on
Theodor, Eleanor, and Bella: There's nothing you can say
Everyone Else:(Nothing you can say)
Theodor, Eleanor, and Bella: Nothing you could do
(Nothing you could do)
Simon, Jeanette, and Rosy: There's no other way when it comes to the truth
Rosy: so
Everyone: Keep holding on
(Alvin, Brittany, and Star: Keep holding on)
Star: 'Cause you know we'll make it through
Star and Brittany: We'll make it through-Oh-Oh
As the last note rang out, my mom waved her arms. The area in front of us started to glow. Our parents, Mia, and Jack ran through it and disappeared. Bella and Rosy cast one more look at their new friends before following. I looked at everyone and waved. Then I saw, just behind them a little bit, was Brittany, confirming that she was singing along with us. It was just a small one, but she smiled. Not one like she was smirking, like she was glad I was going, but it was a sign of acceptance. That maybe, someday, we could be friends. I returned the smile, and then entered the portal, where my old (and new) life began.
*The End*
And that is the end of our story! I hoped you liked it!
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Oh, and I will not be writing a sequel to this story called 'Courage: The Power Within'. Just thought you would want to know.
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