A/N: So this is the last chapter, thanks so much to everyone who actually took the time to read this story, it was my first story and I hope to write more in the future so your comments are appreciated, and any suggestions to help me improve are wanted as well. So without further ado...

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Chapter 20: End

Federal City, January 2nd, 8:00 hours.

A huge tent was set up in the middle of the Federal Square, where thousands of medical workers, doctors, nurses, wounded soldiers, and even civilians were bustling about. In the center of the tent was where officers and higher ranked officials were being treated, and the foot soldiers and other wounded were treated in the surrounding units.

A small room read B34, and inside was a makeshift patient room, with a poor excuse for a bed was in the middle of the room. IV scanners and other medical information was displayed by various medical instruments. On the bed was a young looking girl who was badly injured. She had bandages on her skin where the very flesh was torn away.

The girl stared straight up at the ceiling with a peculiar stare, her mouth hung slightly ajar and her saliva began to build up on the edge of her lower lip, it began to drool down her mouth and onto her neck. A nurse walked in with three other figures, two tall blondes, male and female; and a red headed female. The nurse quickly checked the equipment, turned around and gave the three a short bow and left the room.

They looked at her for a while and then the red head began to break out into tears and had to lean against one of the flimsy rods of that made up the room.

"She was so young…" the red head cried.

"Damn it," the blonde male yelled, hot headedly.

"I…who the hell was with them!" the blonde female yelled.

"I dunno, but one of us should have been with them! We knew they were the least combat experienced members of the party…" the male yelled furiously.

"Cliff, shh, calm down, we musn't blame ourselves…" the blonde female yelled.

"Yeah I know but…Look Ophelia is dead, and Peppita is brain dead! They couldn't even identify Ophelia's body at first! Mirage! This is madness, Peppita was so young!"

"Yes it is tragic, but we must keep our heads together, the rest of the camp look to us for leadership! What will they think if they see their leaders breaking down like this!" Mirage yelled back.

Cliff merely turned away. "Look even Fayt is in a coma…and the doctors said he was totally fine…but for some reason he isn't waking up. And they have no idea what is wrong with him…pardon me if I am worried."

"I understand…anyways Maria and Albel are with him right? I really don't want to leave him alone right now, we don't know who we can trust yet in this camp. And for all we know a renegade Nedian could still kill him. And I don't want anyone to know that Fayt is in a coma."

"Yeah, I left him in good company, his mom dropped by, as I left the room."

They were silent for a while, but suddenly the nurse returned with a doctor and they had a grim look about their faces.

"Hello, I'm Dr. Tamada," the doctor shook their hands and gestured for them to take a seat.

"Are you people the immediate family?" he asked.

"No, but we have recently confirmed that Ms. Rosetti's family was tragically killed during the Nedian takeover, why?" Mirage replied.

"Well I am sorry but we have officially come to a decision, that being me and 5 other of my colleagues, that she is unfortunately…brain dead. The only thing keeping her alive right now are the life support systems. With that said, there are only two options." The doctor paused and from the look on his face, he had done this many times before. "We either take her off life support now or you can leave her like this in her vegetative state until technology advances."

They were silent, how could they decide the fate of their friend? "Hey pal, we don't live in the 21st century, years even before the Space Date. We should be able to modify brain cells or some shit like that!" Cliff roared.

The doctor seemed terrified and was about to open his mouth to rebuke Cliff's reply, but Mirage spoke instead. "No Cliff, he is right. When dealing with the human brain, it is nearly impossible to alter the cells so that they will still function normally. The only thing is giving her the brain of an AI, but that will only make her an android, a ghost of the person she once was."

"Well said, I am truly sorry for your loss, the nurse will handle whichever decision you choose to take." The doctor solemnly walked out the room, pushing the curtains away as he walked out.

"Cliff…we have to…we have to cut the life support…by the time we do find a way to help her…her body systems will have deteriorated, not to mention the effect it will have on her muscular system," Mirage said, in almost a whisper.

Cliff closed his eyes and slowly nodded. Nel sobbed a bit more and left the room, Mirage went after her. Then the nurse slowly turned her head to eye Cliff, who just nodded and looked away as the nurse moved to turn off the light support. Cliff clenched his teeth and punched his hand when he heard the IV machine flatline and Peppita was gone.

The nurse patted Cliff's shoulder, and left the room. Cliff took a quick glance over his shoulder and saw her neck had fallen limp and her drool had begun to soak the pillow. Cliff stormed out the room and couldn't take another look back.

Fayt awoke and was laying in a field of beautiful flowers. Purple, red, pink, blue, and violet flowers, of different breeds. He picked himself up and saw blonde haired man standing about 20 feet away.

"Ronyx!" Fayt called out to him. His pseudo-self turned around with a big smile on his face and walked over to him. The two stood awkwardly silent, facing each other.

"Well it took you long enough to wake up."

"Haha, well…hang on a second. Where the hell are we?"

"Well we are in between reality and the other side of things where they don't make sense."

"Umm ok…so am I dead?"

"No, I brought you here."

"For what purpose?"

"Just to have a chat I suppose, I mean we are practically brothers."

"Ok…I guess I do have a question, how come you have never appeared before? I have been angry loads of times before, how come you've never appeared before?"

"Well you could say that your gene evolved, or rather it mutated. Just as normal genes mutate. Your body sensed that you had been losing control of your powers multiple times. And even though the effect produced through your loss of control, it causes your body to deteriorate. So the gene created me to be able to regulate you, and help you control it."

"Ahh…that makes sense. So why did u really bring me here?"

"I just wanted to warn you. That…a time will come when you will have to let go of the ones you love."

"What? Of course I know that, there is no way of escaping death!"

"No I meant that…well you see. The gene slows the aging process, slightly…" his voice slightly trailed off at the end.

"Wait, specify what 'slightly' means," Fayt inquired, his voice was shaky.

"Well your aging process will come to a standstill when you are about 25 or 26 years old."

"And then when do I die?"

"Well….never…until you are killed."

Fayt couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Wait, so let me get this straight…I am basically immortal?"

"Well yes."

Fayt gawked at Ronyx, and fumed at the fact that he was remaining so calm about it. "Ok so tell me this, if I get married to someone, will I remain young while they age and die."

"Yes. But I know who you have in mind and the same goes for her, Maria will not die until she is killed. Sophia as well, but I know you have no interest in her," he sneered.

"So we are like…gods?"

"Essentially yes, but don't let it get to her head. Oh and there is one more thing you should know about Maria's gene."

"Yes what is that?"

"Well you know that you have me, almost as an altar ego, you could call me. Well Maria…"

"Maria has…?" Fayt asked.

Ronyx brushed some perspiration off his forehead with a flick of his hand, then said. "Well she doesn't! Go figure?"

"Ronyx, you joke way too much. So how do I get out of here?"

"Just wake up, Oh wait here is a gift." Ronyx smiled. Ronyx unbelted his sword and tossed it at him. Fayt looked at him like a madman for a second then he suddenly disappeared from Ronyx's sight. "My man," Ronyx whispered under his breath. After a second, this blonde-haired female appeared next to Ronyx.

"Whoa Renna, where the hell did you come from?" he asked her. She strongly resembled Maria.

"You didn't tell him everything, did you?"

"Sorry babe, but you know you are a bit of a bitch at times," he smiled cutely then he bent over and planted a sweet kiss on her lips.

"You jerk," she said as she slapped him playfully on the cheek.

Fayt awoke in a small cramped room and looked around quickly. The lights were off, it was nighttime, it was very quiet, and one could slightly hear crickets in the distance. He felt some weight on his thigh and found it pecuiliar and looked down. He saw Maria with her head lying on the bed, her hair a mess.

He laughed and fell back on his pillow. He found it surreal that he had been fighting for so long, and finally he had caught a moment of peace. He heard footsteps outside the room and stood ready, should the need arise. The curtains ruffled and he saw Cliff's familiar face.

Cliff immediately smiled, "Fayt you're awake!" Cliff rushed over and gave him a crushing bear hug. "Oh my god I can't believe you're ok! You were in a coma and we thought the worse! Maria's heart nearly gave out, we've all been worried sick!"

"Cliff," Fayt gasped between breaths, "You're choking me…y-you doofus!"

"Oh sorry!" he let go instantly and took a seat next to Maria. Maria began to stir, definitely awoken by the ruckus Cliff had made.

She awoke groggily and looked from Cliff to Fayt, and her eyes slowly widened as she saw Fayt. She flung her arms around him and grasped him tightly.

"Maria…." Fayt whispered. Cliff whistled and slowly exited the room, not before winking to Fayt.

"I-I was so worried about you! The doctors said they didn't know what was wrong, and oh don't you ever scare me like that again!" she yelled as she smacked him on the shoulder.

Fayt just smiled, "I love you too," he said and leaned in and gave her a deep kiss. Maria smiled and just looked at him. He suddenly remembered his chat with Ronyx. "Right I forgot, we have to talk." Maria looked apprehensive, but Fayt eased her worries.

A dark haired woman, who was about middle-aged sat at a desk with a blonde Klausian, an Aldian, and a Vendeen officer stood in front of her desk.

"Madam President, they are calling for your resignation," Mirage blatantly stated.

"Yes, yes I know, and I have already considered my successor, and I believe she will be accepted by the Federation."

"Madam the Federation is gone, it no longer exists!" Mirage contested.

"The Federation exists as long as it has a leader and people that support it!" she roared in response. "In any case, Federation or no Federation, Earth needs a leader, and I believe that leader can be Ryoko Leingod." It was silent for a while and no one spoke up.

"Well frankly, that may be the wisest choice you have ever made as the President of the Pangalactic Federation. And although the choice must be approved by not only Earth but other leaders, I think she will be accepted."

"Good. I have already called a Grand Summit of all the former nations of the Federation. We will be meeting in 2 days time. And I believe that we should extend the invitation to the Aldians and Vendeeni, along with the other allied nations. And I must say you are correct, the Federation is no more. I got an idea from your friends Fayt Leingod and Miss. Traydor. I propose we shift our imperialistic policies to a more friendly, Galactic Republic, where planet systems will not be forced by any higher power."

"I see, a Galactic Republic, something along the lines of an alliance of nations, supporting one another, is this the vision you speak of?" Mirage asked.

"Yes, yes it is."

"And Fayt was the one that proposed the idea to you?"

"Yes, that man himself."

"Interesting, you will have to remind myself to commend his wisdom on the matter."

"He is quite a character, that Fayt."

"Yeah he is a great kid."

"So let's go ahead and bring him in," the President said. Mirage nodded and exited the door and returned a second later with Fayt walking in. He was still bandaged up and his left arm was in a sling. "Fayt, please sit down."

"What did you want Madam?" he asked.

"Fayt you did a great deed. You saved countless lives today, across the galaxy."

"Thank you m'am. Why did you want to talk to me? Besides that?"

"Well, as you probably realize I have been asked to step down as leader of Earth and the Federation is no more. So I am going to ask your mother to step up to the position."

"Well I am overjoyed at your decision, and I believe it is the right one, but what does it have to do with me?"

"Well I wanted to offer you a military position, believe me I am not trying to use you like last time. Some of the former Federation generals are already talking about approaching you about it. I just wanted to let you know before they start to beleaguer you. And I think you should strongly consider it. Your mother is going to need a strong leader to support her during her first years in office. And we are going to see some tough years ahead, with all that has happened to this galaxy."

"Madam, I already told you I don't want to be in a military position."

"Fayt you misunderstand me. I don't know if you recall our conversation before, but you spoke about a Galactic Republic, cohesively supporting one another, without having to pledge allegiance to anyone."

"Yes I remember our conversation," Fayt said.

"I really think we will need you as a fleet commander, not to just kill people senselessly or seem like a posterboy, but who knows what the new galactic order will face. We will need someone like you. Not just Earth, but all the systems that will eventually become a part of this government."

"Madam, I believe you are right. But please give me some time to think about it. It has been a nonstop whirlwind, this past year, and I want some time to rest for now. And not just for myself but for my friends as well, because I know they will follow me on whatever crazy venture I embark on next," Fayt said grinning.

"He is right you know, we would," Mirage said with a laugh.

"Of course, but that is the leadership I am talking about. You would be an inspiration to not just your friends but to other soldiers and people galaxy wide. It is a rare trait to possess, so I urge you to think about this carefully."

"But of course Madam President," Fayt said. He stood up and gave her a quick bow and exited the room. General Fayt Leingod…He liked the sound of that as he walked out of the room with a wry smile on his face.

Federal Conference Hall, Jan. 5th, 9:00 hours.

The Federal Conference hall was a huge domed building, it was right outside the Federal Square. Inside was a huge area, called the Grand Chamber, filled with floating platforms, along the walls. There was a different platform for each different star system. In the center of the platform there was a hologram projector that switched between the planets of the star system and the name of the system.

Thousands of Senators and other officials were piling into the Grand Chamber, the Chamber was essentially a closed top sports stadium, but at least twice as big. There were supposed to be an estimated representation of 20,000 star systems present. Which was only a quarter of the total amount of platforms available.

In the center of the Grand Chamber, there was a big platform where the Federation's president usually sat with his/her advisors. Today, the newly established "Defense Council" sat there. It was made up of representatives from Klaus, the Aldians, the Vendeeni, the Tetragenians, the Expellians, and Earth. All members of the Allied nations that defeated the Nedians.

More specifically, Mirage, Commander Gordon, Commander Wifra, Ophelia's father, King Elmond, and Ryoko Leingod sat in chairs, on the main platform. They were quietly conversing with one another, as they waited for the others to get settled into the Grand Chamber. On the "Earth" platform, Fayt and Maria sat there with two other generals and two other officers. Right next to them was the "Klaus" platform where Cliff sat with one of the new Quark members, with a few people from the Klausian government.

Then finally to their left was the new "Elicoor" platform. Nel and Albel sat there with this unknown warrior that they took to be from Greeton.

Maria looked at Fayt and studied his face for a moment. "Fayt are you going to accept the appointment?"

Fayt looked at her for a second, "I really don't know. It is for a good cause, and I definitely think my mother will need support during this time, and I also want to be able to protect her from any political issues she will face. But…I just don't feel right leading an army. Are you going to accept the appointment?"

"Hell if I know, it is for a good cause…but what about us?" she asked. She looked at him fiercely and attempted to detect any emotions his demeanor might give away.

"Look, I already told you, I love you, and I want to marry you, but I don't want to rush it just because of this, even if we accept the offer or not."

"Alright, I trust you, and I have faith in your word, than in anyone else's. We already know that Cliff accepted his appointment."

"Oh gosh don't even bring that up. He is the Senator of Klaus, and Commander of the 7th Fleet, his head is big enough!" Fayt snorted.

"And Nel and Albel are already on board to become Captains, under Cliff," Maria said shaking her head.

"So what are you saying? We should conform to them and accept our appointments as well? I don't want to be Grand General of this whole thing!" he growled.

"No I wasn't saying that at all! Gosh, you are so stubborn sometimes."

"So what are you saying?"

"I think it is a good cause. The government has changed, it is no longer an imperialistic body, but rather a Republic. A Galactic Republic, and I think it would be great to help your mother! If her enemies, not that she has any, knew she had you and me under her administration, no one would dare try anything."

"But that is exactly what I don't want! I don't want to be a figure to be feared, even if it is for my mother, and she has already told me that she understands my position."

"Look, relax, please? I wasn't trying to upset you, I was just voicing my opinion," Maria said cooly.

Fayt's hard aggressive face softened and realized he had begun to raise his voice. "Look I am sorry, you are right. I am sorry I rose my voice."

"Hey no worries, I just wanted to know how you felt about the issue," she replied. They were silent for a while then the lights in the room began to dim and it slowly got darker. "I think that we about to start." Fayt nodded and they focused towards the center platform.

Mirage stepped up to the main podium where there was a microphone connected to the sound system of the Chamber.

"Esteemed guests and colleagues, senators and chancellors, thank you for joining us today. We are here to discuss the state of the galaxy's security. After the attack of the Executioners and the Nedian threat, we have all been left in a state of vulnerability." Mirage paused but as she did, a platform floated out, the "Kaos" platform, to be specific.

Their representative was a young woman with dark brown hair. "Miss Koas, are you proposing another Pangalactic Federation? The system was a flawed farce, and a disgrace, we were part of the Federation for centuries, but we never ever benefited from the alliance!"

"Please hear us out! We have no wish to establish another Federation, we propose a Galactic Republic."

"A Republic! Who is to say that one of the members of this "Defense Council" doesn't abuse their position and make themselves a self-proclaimed dictator, which will cause the beginning of a new Galactic Empire!" the senator fumed.

"Look, this government has no power without its people. It is a limited form of government, that can only do what it is given by the members of its body! Alright, before we go any further, who else has any apprehension to forming this government!" Mirage yelled.

There was no motion at first, but the various platforms began to shift in movement and moved towards the main platform.

"Well is that so…" Mirage whispered. Fayt watched on as Mirage was being torn apart by their political peers. He stood up and began to operate the platform's controls. He moved it to the center of the Chamber, almost right next to the main platform.

"All of you just hear us out!" Fayt yelled. Everyone stopped arguing and they looked at Fayt. The people began to stare at him and whisper things.

"Look its that Leingod kid," he heard, aa well as other whispers.

"You all should open your minds and give us a chance. We are attempting to work for the greater good here! I understand your fears of getting into another alliance. But this isn't the Federation all over again. You aren't pledging your allegiance to anyone! The idea is to have a network of systems to support one another, and hopefully someday we will be able to establish galactic peace by having every single star system a part of this beautiful partnership! And if we should fail we will fail, but at least we tried. At first I wasn't sure I wanted to be a part of this…But this is history in the making! Don't you want to be able to say you were part of this great step? Maybe people will be able to look back and say yeah these people were true leaders because they weren't afraid to take a chance and see if it works out. I promise you, this government will not fall to corruption. I myself will protect the future of our Republic and …and..well I have nothing left to say, its your choice," he finished. The platform returned to its position and Fayt exited the Grand Chamber from there. Maria followed after him, and the chamber was silenced by Fayt's nerve.

At first no one spoke but Mirage began to clap, then another platform of people began to clap. Then the senator from Kaos herself began to clap and soon the entire Chamber burst into clapping and it slowly died down as Mirage beckoned for them to quiet down.

"Well I can't say anything to top what Fayt just said, this was his idea to begin with, and I was fool to attempt to describe his idea, no his vision. As he said the decision is yours and the voting to establish the government will commence in 2 hours, for now I call a break. Return in two hours to vote and we will go from there, thank you again for your time." The center platform lowered and then disappeared from a opening door in the ground.

The chambers moved back to their respective places and people began to exit the chamber, the lights turned back on and the Chamber was soon silent.

Mirage exited the Council Room and went to look for Fayt. He found Maria and Fayt on one of the outer balconies facing out towards the city. Fayt was hunched on the railing and Maria had her back resting against it. Mirage approached him and tapped him lightly on the shoulder.

"That was quite a speech Fayt."

"Yeah well, I dunno, someone had to speak out," he said without turning to look at her. Maria shook her head and muttered something about him always being stubborn.

"Look whatever happens will happen, we won't lose anything if it doesn't go through. So why don't you two just join me for a nice lunch then we'll return to the chamber and wait for the verdict, agreed?"

Fayt got off the guardrail and stubbornly nodded but at that moment his stomach released a monstrous growl. The three began to break out in laughter and went somewhere to get some lunch.

2 hours later the meeting had commenced and there were still a few late stragglers who were still returning to their platforms. Fayt and Maria were among the late stragglers and hastily returned to their seats.

Mirage hesitated for a second then headed to the podium and turned on the microphone. "Alright, so we will continue our session from where we left off. In a minute a voting pad will appear on your touchscreens to either vote yes or no to support this new republic. If you say no then you don't have to join the republic, no questions asked. If you choose to support us, great, and even if you want to back out we will let you." She checked her watch and waited for the clock to hit exactly 2:00. "Let the voting begin."

On the "Earth" platform, a hologram projector switched to a projection that had 2 3d boxes floating in the air, one "yes" and one "no". The other Earth officials gestured for Fayt to step up and make the decision and he confidently streaked his hand through the "yes" box. He returned to his seat and watched as the rest of the summit members did the same.

Fayt exhaled and waited as the voting commenced. Maria put a hand on his thigh to calm him down and he tightly grasped it.

After about 5 minutes Mirage returned to the podium to reveal the results. "Well voting has come to a close and we have received the results, we will first reveal the votes, without saying which tally was for which count." In the middle of the Chamber huge projections of 3D images were displayed. The number 15,000 and 5,000 were shown. People gasped and wondered which count was for which decision.

"So as you can see, it is a unanimous decision that we are mostly undivided on the matter," she said as she was handed an envelope that had the final results. "So the number 15,000…is for supporting the bid to form a Galactic Republic!" she yelled as she read the last words. There were numerous raucous cheers all around the Grand Chamber and very few boos.

"Well thank you call for coming, and we all respect your individual decisions. This meeting is adjourned and will come together in 3 days time to come together and begin legislation and framing a constitution which our Republic will be built on."

Fayt and Maria were hugging each other furiously and Maria was actually crying.

"What's wrong?" Fayt asked her.

"I am just happy, I just never thought I'd live to see and be a part of something such as this!"

"You dork," Fayt said and gave her a kiss. People were cheering all around them and people began to climb over into the main platform to congratulate the Defense Council as well as the earth platform to congratulate Fayt.

Mirage made one last final announcement, "Let us all remember this day as a gigantic step for all races and planets galaxy wide! Let us all work together to become a prosperous and truthful alliance!"

People cheered again and the noise in the Grand Chamber seemed loud enough to blow the roof off.

Two hooded figures exited the Grand Chamber and walked out towards the balcony.

"The Sphere Company has lost total control of the Eternal Sphere."

"Yes, if they achieve this total peace, their progression to becoming full-sentient beings will be complete. Our experts are already confused as how we were able to manufacture an entirely parallel dimension, one that is as real as us."

"I heard that they tried just pulling the plug on the whole project, and nothing hapanned, the entire universe continued to, dare I say, "live" on."

"At any rate we will have to keep an eye on these developments. If it comes to it we will have to send the Executioners in again, and we'll have to use our governmental contacts."

"Yes, it is a pecuiliar situation indeed. What about that Leingod kid? He is extraordinary, we don't even have beings as him on our world. He is like one of the things that they regard as "supernatural" in their movies and videogames, its shocking, it really is."

"I suppose so, anyways I think Luther got what he deserved anyways." one figure said as he rummaged through his cloak for something. He pulled out a cube and then tossed it into the air. A blue rift appeared right in the middle of the air.

"I heard they sent him to some asylum."

"Oh he isn't dead?"

"No, no. That Leingod kid just did a number on him and he is so scared shitless now, that he doesn't even know what or who the hell he is." The two figures continued to laugh and hopped into the rift and it disappeared after 5 seconds.

"General Leingod, you wanted to speak with me?" a blue haired woman spoke.

"Mom, jeez come on! You don't have to be so formal!" Fayt cried.

"I know, I know so what did you want to talk about?"

"Well you see, I wanted to talk about my position. I think you remember the terms of my acceptance of the position," he said seriously.

"Yes I remember. Are you sure about this?"

"Yes, I think I am too young to accept such responsibility and I think he has more experience to deal with this sort of thing."

"Well If you say so," Mrs. Leingod replied. She grabbed two files from the side, one was labeled "F. Leingod" the other said "C. Fittir". She shuffled a few papers around and shifted a few forms from one file to the other, stamped each paper twice with the official seals and placed them on the side again.

"Thanks mum," Fayt mumbled. He took a quick seat, and looked out the windows of her new office in the Federal Tower. "I see they've fixed the top floor that we tore up, hehe."

"Yes, good thing too, I was able to get them to change the interior and everything! The previous upholstery was ghastly!"

"Heh, well mom how goes being the leader of Earth, on the Defense Council of the strongest political governing body in the world?"

"Well we have just finished going over the major lawmaking, we just have to finalize the specific military parameters and other complex framework of the government. How about you? Have you asked Maria yet?'

"Erm, no. But I will get around to it."

"Well all will come to pass. Oh don't you have a ship to catch? I think its leaving soon."

"Oh shoot you're right, its about to leave! I lost track of time, here hand me Cliff's file!"

"Here you go, oh and good luck son, save the galaxy for me," she said with a smile.

Fayt grabbed the file quickly, winked at her, and stormed out the double doors of her office. Ryoko Leingod shook her head and pulled some papers from underneath her desk.

She grabbed another file lableled "CLASSIFIED" stamped in big red letters across the cover. She opened it and began to read it. Damn, so the nations that opposed the Republic are trying to rally other countries, before we can get to them. They are currently rallying in the….Rylar System. Hmm, gah this whole thing is a pain. I'm sorry Fayt, but you will be forced into this war, that is just beyond the horizon. I know that this is exactly what you wanted to avoid…but it is inevitable that a new form of government will have to face this…

She put the papers down and sighed and looked out the window and spotted the staging area of the starships. Be careful son.

Fayt piloted his hovercraft over to the military staging station quickly. He landed in the area between two large starships. The ship to his left was F, the on to his right was G, so he paced down the staging area down towards the other ships. He soon found lot A, and found the Justice Avenger that had been fully repaired right in front of him.

He saw Cliff right outside the boarding ramp, about to board the ship. "Hey Cliff, get your butt over here!" he yelled happily. Cliff turned around and smiled at him and ran over to him.

"Hey Fayt? How are you, what's up? Shouldn't you be in the Board Room, oh Grand General?" he mused.

"I don't know you tell me," Fayt said as he slapped the file he had taken from his mother, onto his chest. Cliff looked confused for a second then he took a look at the file. He skimmed the content for a second then gasped.

"Me…? Grand General…?" Cliff gawked, he just couldn't believe it. "But they offered it to you…"

"Yes and I declined and referred you. My second choice was Mirage, but she is already on the Defense Council."

"But, I can't, I'm not nearly as strong as you!"

"Ha! You kiddin? You could take the entire universe on. Besides, I think we are going to need your experience. Besides when the time will come, I will step up, but for now, I'm not needed."

"I…thanks Fayt, I appreciate it, I won't let you down."

"Hey hey, I won't let you down…General."

"Haha touché," he replied and looked at him for a while. He suddenly gave him a huge hug and then released him. "You've really grown in a short period of time. I feel as if I'm the younger one now, hehe. Well good luck on your mission commander."

Fayt gave him a short wink and he boarded the entrance ramp. Cliff watched as the ramp closed and he made his way back to the main building of the Staging Area.

Fayt walked through the hallways, the cool steel plating, and the climate control made the interior of the ship very cold. He reached the transporter room and transported to the deck level. He exited the room and made his way up to the command bridge. The door slid open and he saw the two captain chairs at the head of the bridge. Maria was sitting in one of them.

He spotted Nel and Albel on the lower level of the bridge and put a finger to his lips, telling them to keep quiet, as he snuck behind Maria. Fayt popped up from behind the chair and surprised her.

"Fayt! What the..? Where's Cliff."

"Oh, we switched jobs," Fayt said casually. Maria was about to open her mouth, but he stopped her. "Look take my hand."

"Umm what?"

"Just take it!" Maria reluctantly took it, and then she tightly grasped it. They disappeared from the ship and appeared in space, right next to the sun. They were surrounded by a blue bubble.

"Wow, this is beautiful…" Maria said and she was speechless. Fayt looked amusedly at her face and then felt around for the rings in his pocket. He pulled them out, they were both crystal clear crystal gemenite rings that he had made himself.

"Maria, mary me?" he asked as he kneeled down.

Maria couldn't believe it as he saw Fayt down on his knee. "I…don't you think we're rushing things?"

"Believe me Maria, I know what I am getting into, I've asked myself the question a million times, but I know that you are the one I have to be with. And every time I asked myself I was sure, it only confirmed what I already knew. And I think we should really live life on the edge, because we don't know how much longer we will really have peace."

"I, I, what about this, all this?"

"All what? This war I realize we will have to end up fighting? Doesn't that give us more of a reason to get married?"

"I, I uh…YES!!" she exclaimed. Fayt beamed, and put the ring on her finger. As he did, the ring shined bright ethereal blue. It looked like a little star in space. Fayt kissed her deeply and they just lay there, floating in front of the sun.

Suddenly,the Justice Avenger, floated past them and Fayt looked up. "Looks like we are needed." Maria nodded and they teleported back into the ship.

"Nice to have you two maggots back," Albel said casually as he got back into his chair.

Fayt smiled and Fayt and Maria sat down in the Captain's chairs. "Navigator plot the course, um exactly where are we going?"

"The mission log has us routed to the Rylar System, Commander."

"Uh huh, alright Pilot power up the gravitic warp."

"Copy sir," the pilot replied.

"Alright everyone get strapped in, Pilot punch it," Fayt said cooly. The engines roared and the conventional space began to turn to gravitic space then, the engines suddenly whimpered and stopped.

"Did you remember to disengage the Gravitic Power Displacer?" Maria asked.

"Um, sorry m'am, erm disengaging Gravitic Power Displacer." Everyone on the bridge sighed and Albel yelled 'fool' at the pilot.

Fayt sighed then resumed, "Alright Pilot engage the warp engine."

"Engaging captain," the pilot replied.

"Hit i-," Fayt started but he was suddenly cut off. Maria stopped him.

"Let me do the honors, if you don't mind hun, hit it!" Maria yelled. Fayt gave her a deadly stare but let it go and everyone on the bridge sniggered. The pilot increased the speed to full and the ship disappeared from the conventional space.

THE END...

A/N: well thats all for now folks, comments please!!!! Expect a sequel to this not soon tho, i need a break!! I might make a high school fic tho, the the thought has always appealed to me. At any rate, see ya guys!