Final chapter, people! Feel the feels~

Disclaimer: I do not own Grand Chase and the characters. This whole plot is for fan purposes only C:

Chapter 20

Where are you?

I've been waiting for him for several minutes but it felt like hours! He promised that he'll come over at one o'clock sharp. Look at the time.

It's five to one.

"Alright, let's make a deal."

"You're into that kind of stuff?"

Nod. "Of course~ it's a study date we're having. Our first study date. Now, what time should you get here?"

A sigh. "I'm free in the morning. If you want, I can get there at seven thirty sharp,"

WHAT? "w-wait, I'm still asleep in that time! Make it – uhh… after lunch time..?"

"Okay."

"About the deal – if you make it here at about one o' clock sharp, you can have all the fun you want."

"Ohh~?"

Triumphant nod. "…however, if you don't, you're gonna have to do forty push-ups. In the middle of the road." That was the most evil thing I've ever said.

"Ohh…kay,… riiight…."

"I mean it! ONE O'CLOCK SHARP. And your time starts now,"

I bet he's standing in the middle of the asphalt to execute his punishment. I'm sure forty push-ups will do. I mean, guys can handle that repetition, right?

Time's up. How come I don't see you outside?

How arrogant. He even has the nerve to hide. However, part of me thought that he might have gotten involved in a fight or an accident. With that, I grew worried.

Lass? Are you still there?

Oh no. Something must have happened to him. I have to go out there quick.

I felt something heavy, something landed on my back. Why is my neck feeling something hot? I'm getting scared. Something invisible has captured me. My mouth quivered and my heart pounded. All I can do was to whimper and mewl when some carbon dioxide landed on the skin of my nape.

"Look at the time."

I snuck a glance towards my clock. The big hand is pointed directly at 12. It's one o'clock.

"LASS, WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?!"

Well, it took me a moment to recognize that voice. Lass decided to play tricks on me by turning himself invisible and infiltrate my room which explains that I wasn't alone the whole time.

"I came on time," he showed up behind me. And this explains the heavy thingy behind me because right now he is giving me that bear hug!

"Auuu… s-stahp!" For crying out loud, he's seducing me already! I struggled while he, the witty pervert, brushed his lips against my neck. Well… sniffing it then snuggling on it.

"Vanilla perfume, really?" I cringed when Lass commented. I don't remember dousing myself with some flavored perfume. I don't even have one!

Oh, right. Who wouldn't dare breaking the fourth wall while I was clueless about what's happening around me? I know someone – the only one – who does that. Every time there's a mushy "go-go-tango" going on.

I abruptly pushed Lass away from me.

"Don't get the wrong idea, Lass! I swear I don't wear perfume,"

Lass gave me that look again. "You said I can have all the fun that I want."

Damn it. "Okay, okay. First, I don't wear perfume. Second, don't you ever do that invisibility thingy. You're scaring the Samsara out of me!"

Lass gave me a smirk. "That's what assassins are for~"

Tch! "I get it. Just don't, okay? Or else I'll turn you to stone – no, I'll summon back my Gorgos to fry your ass!"

"…and get into trouble with Elena?"

Snap. "I know the reverse spell! I've studied it for days and nights. I've tested it already and it was an absolutely positive result! And yeah, he's the same Gorgos who devours bacon,"

I screamed when Lass pounced on me, pinning me on my bed. This can't be happening again! I'm looking up at a pair of azure eyes looking back at me seductively. He is looking at me like a predator about to feast on his prey.

"Not in front of the kids, Lass!" I protested when I felt his hand touch my mouth. He's gonna deflower you in front of the audience. Do something! I shook my head violently. I couldn't move my hands because of his strong grapple on them. "My mom's going to hear you down there!"

"Your mom and little sister went out to town. They sent me to watch over you," Gghh.

"LET GO OF ME ALREADY! We're having a study date, remember?"

"You said it's a date,"

"Yeah. What did I just say?"

"It's still a date." Oh finally, Lass loosened his grip but his gaze is still locked on me. I sat up and took out my textbooks.

"Okay, let's start. We're having History first!" I directed as I leafed through the pages. I'm used to reading dates and significant events. Lass took the textbook and replaced it with Algebra.

"This will be our first exam followed by Biology," I want to review History, dammit! He leafed through the pages and dictated the odd numbers from page two hundred fifty I-don't-know. I peered as I see the words Equations on Lines and Circles. My face fell. Don't tell me I'm gonna –

"This is where you failed the fifty-item quiz yesterday. You have to pass the exams and this will be your last chance to pull it up," Lass eyed me intently. He looks serious. And I know the whole story. Before that bathroom incident, we've had a 50-item quiz which served as a review for the exams. I barely answered the items because I barely read my notes. And you've focused entirely on magic.

The worse news: It was Lass (for the love of Ernasis, it HAD to be him!) who corrected my paper.

"I'm gonna fail, okay – ow!" His strong hand hit my head.

"How about you take supplementary lessons if you do?"

It's just supplementary lessons, right? "Well, it's just make-up subjects and exams, right?"

Lass sighed in exasperation. Was it something I said? I mean, c'mon! I'm used to supplementary lessons. I just hope the administration doesn't get too strict with the rules (because I've heard that they're going to reform the system soon).

Find the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line passing through (-3,4) and is parallel to line [sub-1] = 5x-4y=20.

For him, this is the easiest problem. If you've read some of the previous chapter, it is implied that Mathematics is my waterloo subject.

I don't get it. How come Lass is a straight-A student? The author couldn't have put some sorcery onto him, could she?

"First, you have to get the slope of the first line – the equation given at the end…"

While he's at it, I gave my all just to pay attention and try to understand the solving steps. The mixtures of numbers, letters and symbols are enough to drive me insane. A lot of people don't mind them as long as the lesson's understandable.

"…then apply the point-slope form like this…"

I wonder what will be the contents of the test? I took my notebook, leafed through the pages and found the pointers.

-Identification

-Modified True or False (I HATE THIS)

-Application Type

From Sets to Domains of Functions

Please tell me this is a joke.

"Do you understand now?" I realized that Lass is looking at me directly. I couldn't remember what he was talking about. I blinked at him in silence.

"Yes~!" I just don't understand it, okay?!

"So let's go to the Relations and Functions, should we?"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on!" I restrained him from turning the pages of the textbook as I put my hands over the pages. "Can we… solve some examples… perhaps..?"

"You weren't listening, were you?" Eep.

"Can we review English, Geometry, History – gah! I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"

Lass put down his pen. "Do you want to pass?"

"Of course, I do!" I retorted.

"Do you want to get in trouble with Elena?"

Freak. "Of course not,"

He smirked. "Good. If you will pass all the exams, I'll treat you for the stuff you want."

There he goes again. He uses his powers to enlighten me until I give in to his ministrations. He bought me a hamster for Armenian's sake! What is he trying to do? He doesn't have to give me all these stuff. But I decided to give it a rest as long as he's not turning himself into a personal automated teller machine of a girl who has no idea what –

"If you fail the tests, the punishment is between you and me."

Punishment? What punishment? Is he going to toss me in a cliff?

EXAMINATION WEEK:

Algebra and Trigonometry

"Please pack away your things and place your bags in front. Pens and calculators should only be on your desks. Put away your phones, turn them off or set them into vibrate mode. If I caught any of you doing all sorts of communication, I'll confiscate your test paper and mark you zero."

Lass is looking at me. WHY IS HE LOOKING AT ME?!

"Miss Glenstid, notebook."

"O-Oh! …sorry,"

Biology

"The test is merely multiple choice and identification type. Do not write anything on the questionnaire. An answer sheet will be provided for you. And please do not write in pencil."

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! This is what I've been waiting for! If I don't know the answer, the answers are right in the Multiple Choice! How lucky are we?

"Wrong spelling is wrong. No superimpositions. No erasures."

And the whole class roared in loud groans and looks of disbelief.

English

"Read the instructions carefully and write your final answers. Again, no erasures and impositions. Please check your spelling and grammar when constructing sentences especially on the essay part."

Test III: Rearrange the adjectives in their proper order

Oh no, not this again.

History

Match the pictures of the flags with the descriptions below.

Skip this.

Arrange the following events from 1-15.

Skip this.

ESSAY: Choose one of the questions below and answer in not more than five sentences.

You've gotta be kidding me.

Geometry

"I'll go around and inspect your calculators and school IDs."

Here I face my greatest enemy.

Proving.

Magic and Witchcraft

Elena, we meet again. Your "favorite" student is right here, eager for your test. Don't worry, I won't fail you, I promise.

"Umm… good afternoon…" Huh?

I look towards the door and saw a girl. She has the same blue hair as Elena's but her demeanor's different. She holds the stack of papers close to her shyly. She looks strange. Why is she so timid all of a sudden?

"G…Good afternoon, everyone!" she greeted us and gave us a timid smile, her face turning red.

"I'll be your proctor for the exam. My name is Eluna. Nice to meet you all~…!"

Eluna? Is this some kind of a name wordplay?

"Um.. please put your things inside your bag. We're about to start,"

If that's not Elena, then who is that girl? Elena, Eluna. Small differences, huh?

"Arme, if you'll keep on looking at her like that, she'll get scared. And think you're creepy," said Jin who is seated behind me. "And that's Elena's little sister. Ain't she cute~?"

"Elena has a sister?" I realized that I've said it out loud.

Oh gawd. Eluna's looking at me.

"Umm.. yes, I'm your Professor Elena's sister. Why do you ask?"

"O-Oh, aa-ah… ahahahahaha! I-I – " Nice going, genius.

Oh, finally. Hell week's over. I can finally relax and recharge! It has been announced that the final grades will be distributed in the website (because Mari has influenced the school with technology, the Internet is now reliable).

I can't wait for Christmas! I'm excited to open the gifts that Dad and Mom bought for us! I can finally relax with a book, a mug of hot cocoa, sleep as long as I want to, do whatever I wanna do –

"Armeee~!"

Lire pounced behind me as I felt her arms encircle around my waist.

"How did the tests go?" she asked in her usual cheerful demeanor. Aah, her angelic smile always relaxes me. Lire's such an angel~

"U-uhh.." What should I tell her? I can't tell her that I've suffered from amnesia during the tests! "I did great, Lire. The exams are a piece of cake. Hahahahaha!"

Lire pouted. "At least you get to answer the items. Biology wasn't really my thing but I had study sessions with Ryan. Because he taught me a lot, I did fine on the test~"

"Wow, good for you, Lire!"

As we talked about our experiences during the previous tests, we sat on a bench until Elesis came out and joined us. The students are trickling out of the classrooms and the halls are now bustling. Amy soon joined us, then Mari, then Lime.

"Yay, winter break is here!" Lime cried in delight and threw her arms in the air.

"Ooh, ooh, let's go to the five-star restaurant I found two days ago. The buffet fee is affordable and the food tastes great!" Amy proposed. "I got stubs~"

Elesis eyed her incredulously. "You spent for those?"

"Uh-huh. For you, guys~"

I've never felt so happy. Amy is so sweet. She's not so bad, after all.

"You better make sure it's worth the money you've spent for!" the red knight retorted as she took a stub.

"So when will we meet at this event?" Lire asked.

"December twenty-third, seven-thirty sharp at the snack bar. Private ride on the way there,"

Lime sighed in relief. "I thought we'll take a cab…"

"And that's not all. We'll go to the Serdin Park right after~!" Amy said cheerfully as we discussed our plans. Meanwhile, Lass is waiting for me by the gate.

"I gotta go now, guys. I'll see you there!" I waved goodbye to them and ran towards Lass.

"How did it go?" he asked.

I sighed. "I did fine," I looked down to my shoes and averted my gaze. "…thanks, by the way…"

He put his hand on my head, petting me like a cat. "Don't mention it. Anything for you,"

Silence. Well? Isn't he going to say anything more? I'm starting to feel a bit awkward here.

"I think we're missing something," Lass put a finger on his chin, thinking about something.

"Huh?"

"I think we are. Everybody's expecting this. I'm trying to figure out what it is,"

What's he talking about?

"I remember,"

"What are you – eh?!" Suddenly, Lass grabbed me by the shoulders, looking at me straight in the eyes.

"What are you doing?!"

"This is what we're supposed to do," He leaned, drew closer and kissed me.

KISSED ME.

ON THE LIPS.

STOP SQUEALING, YOU MORONS!

I pulled away from him and spat out some droplets of saliva.

"What was that for?!"

"Strange, you pulled away. And then I'll say those three words to enlighten you and we kiss again. This time we'll prolong it,"

"SHADDAP!" I slammed my book on his head. He didn't seem to be hurt.

"More," I prepared my book towards him but he grabbed the back of my head and pulled me towards him. I quickly pushed him off of me.

"Idiot, this is embarrassing!"

"No big deal. It's part of the script."

"I'm not talking about that. These people are witnessing this scene! Can't you at least get them to stop squealing and pushing us to go on?!"

Lass looked towards the fourth wall. "Really, they are?"

"C'mon, you two, kiss already!" the author appeared out of nowhere. "The fans are waiting. What are you standing there for?!"

"Ohhh no! Not you, again! And I'm not done with you yet,"

"Lass… do it.."

"I hate you! Because of you, he has stolen my kiss!"

"No big deal. Besides, it's all over. You can have your vacation while I'll have mine."

Over? "Wait, that means this saga is over?" She can't be serious.

"Umm, yeah? I'm going to focus on other stuff,"

I grabbed her shoulders. "B-But I thought there's supposed to be another chapter. You can't end my story just like that!"

"Never said I did. But there'll be a sequel, promise,"

"Is it about me? Huh? Huh?"

The author winced. "I don't know! Just – give me a break, will you?!"

"Aww c'mon! I know what I've said in the previous chapters. But I'm starting to get the hang of you writing my misadventures and entertaining the audience. Please continue the story. Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease – "

"No,"

"You're a meanie!"

"You'll be in the story but – "

"I will? Yay! I love you~!" I pulled her into a tight hug and I quickly loosened my hold. "Hang on, I never even got to know your name. What's your name?"

The author pulled away from me. "That's none of your business. I'm out of here!"

"Hey, wait! I was just asking for your name!"

"Don't bother! I'll be getting out of the fourth wall while you stay there!"

"What?! C'mon, can't you at least stay here for a while? I'll introduce you to the Chase!"

"Some other time. Buh-bye!"

And the whole saga of SU ends here. I hope you like the ending, though xDD

And I would like to thank you all guys for supporting this story and for the reviews. I very much appreciated them. I heart you all, guys! *hugs*

Stay tuned for the sequel. The main character is yet to be decided. Ciao~!

And oh, check out Wishes on Fallen Stars (sequel of Broken and Solitary for those who are following it). That story will be my focus for now.

UPDATE: 02/9/14