Yes, I wrote it all on Saturday night so I made sure that I had it finished before I officially got into the swing of college life again.

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Enjoy the final chapter of this sequel!

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P.O.E: Rowan's Return

Chapter 26: The Ultimate Gift (Peach)

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Peach felt her heart drop. Never in her life has she ever been more terrified. Everyone was counting on her to succeed. She had stood on the sidelines, and watched her close friends battle to the near death. Marth laid unconscious and Link and Zelda both teamed up against Amilyn, despite the weakness in them. Peach was the last Elemental to play her part. The thought made her sick to her stomach.

The brown haired mentor paced himself toward Roy. The Donavon finally spotted them near the pavilion with an accomplished grin across his face. He waited for them. Peach's eyes widened as she reached her hand out following Pit. What was his plans now? Peach frowned. Was he going to battle again?

"Pit." Peach called.

Pit spun and held his hand out stopping her in her tracks. She studied his expression seeing the solemn frown across his face. Determination sparked in his eyes as he lowered his arm looking down at her. "You will know when it is time."

"What?" She whispered. "Are you going to…"

Pit nodded cutting her off. "Remember. It all rests in your hands."

Without another word he turned and ran. He left Peach staggered as he immediately jumped into combat against Roy. Peach lowered to her knees, and took a deep breath concentrating. She was ready to play her part. She was ready to make a stand, but found herself not being able to truly believe. Everyone was making sacrifices, and she would sacrifice it all to get Roy back.

Use that love to get him back.

Rachael's words arose in her mind. She understood clearly. It was love that drove Peach this far in the war. It was the love that caused her to be strong and fight to get Roy back. She became courageous and strong because of it, and in her mind she it was true. Love was a powerful thing.

Peach opened her eyes and lifted her head to the intense battle. She wasn't able to tell who had the lead, but saw a decrease in strength in both of them. Peach watched Pit carefully. She saw the effort and determination he had put into the battle. He was their mentor. Even though he was able to use each of the Elements was considerably weak against Roy.

They had lost Pit once and Peach didn't want to lose him again. She couldn't sit back and wait for the right moment to come. She knew she needed to act fast. It was by her own free will. It was her choice to make a stand and fight. She was just as strong as the other Elementals, and wanted to show her strength in front of everyone.

Peach stood to her feet and headed over toward Roy and Pit battling. She didn't get far as she suddenly stopped watching what was going to occur next. Roy grabbed the wounded Pit by the shirt and held his hand up in front of him. Peach's eyes widened as Roy exchanged words with Pit before devilishly grinning, and firing three tiny crystals at the helpless teenager.

The young Elemental shrieked astonished by her own actions watching as Pit fell back to the ground. Time seemed have stopped as Peach watched Pit turn his head. He looked at her with his weak eyes and smiled.

Peach…now is the time. You will do great. Pit's words echoed through her ears.

A tear was seen rolling down Pit's cheek as Peach frowned shaking her head. "No…." She whispered.

Her feet suddenly moved running across the park toward Roy. She held her hand out activating her necklace as it began to glow. She let the tears roll down her cheeks finding no use to hold them back. She let all of her emotions pour out of her as she screamed.

The surrounding area was engulfed in a bright light causing Peach to fall to the ground. She opened her eyes as the light diminished revealing the damage she has done. Her eyes fell upon Roy who laid on the ground motionless a few feet from both Marth and Pit. Peach immediately stood. It was time.

She never knew she could have ran as fast as she did that moment. The wind greeted her face as a new form of energy filled her with determination and belief that this was it. No one could stop her. No one could prevent her from doing what she was here to do.

It was what she believed, but sometimes it never turns out the way she hoped.

"I will not fail!" Ganondorf's voice boomed into the midnight sky.

Peach felt her heart pound against her chest as she continued to run. She was just a few feet in front of Roy before she felt her life flash in front of her eyes. Immense pain exploded inside of her from her back as she immediately fell to the ground below. Her face greeted the hard grass as she remained on the ground sobbing from the attack that put in her terrible agony.

She glanced at her hand resting in front of her face, watching as her fingers trembled. Tears rolled down her cheeks as the white glow from her necklace shined in front of her. Her body felt weak and her legs couldn't move. The pain was unbearable. Her entire body throbbed as if something gripped her tightly never wanting to let go.

Her eyes closed as she tried to catch her breath.

This is one thing you should never forget…

Peach opened her eyes as pain failed to cease. That voice…

I never changed.

"Roy…" His name escaped her lips.

I am always with you.

Peach used the rest of the strength in her body to lift her head. She looked in front of her seeing Roy's unconscious body lying above her. She reached her hand out and grabbed the bottom of his pants fighting the pain. She closed her eyes tightly as she crawled up to him finally able to get to her knees. She took a deep breath and sat next to him looking down at his peaceful slightly bruised face. She brushed her hand across his cheek watching as her tears continued to fall.

"NO!" Ganondorf cried. Peach shot her head in the direction the noise. Ganondorf was seen heading toward her causing her to panic. "You will be mine!"

"Leave her alone!" Link was heard shouting.

Ganondorf suddenly stopped as Zelda and Link both appeared attacking Ganondorf using the rest of their strength. Peach felt herself trying to smile as the evil lord was now distracted with the two Elementals.

Peach! Paul shouted.

Peach lowered her head back to Roy as she closed her eyes and leaned forward. It was finally the moment of truth, and Peach prayed that it would work. She felt her heart pound against her once her lips had met with his causing his necklace to finally light up. She felt her energy flowing into his mixing with the darkness surrounding him. She felt herself getting weaker as the pain continued to grow.

Ganondorf's scream was heard in the distance as Peach pulled back. Before she was able to understand what was happening around her, she collapsed on top of Roy finally letting her body rest.

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There's always a brighter side to everything…

Peach felt her body slightly jump as she opened her heavy eyes. She felt the warmth from the sun shining down on her face. Her head slightly throbbed as she sat up from the couch she was lying on. She placed her hand on her head waiting for her eyes to adjust to the light. Once she was able to comprehend what was occurring, she found her location back at the hideout.

On the couch across from her Peach saw Marth sitting up sleeping. He sat with his elbow on the arm of the couch supporting his head as it rested within his hand. Peach swung her feet around, and looking around the room. Zelda and Link were both sitting at the table cuddling with each other as they talked softly. Pit was nowhere to be found.

She moaned softly to herself as she stretched her arms in the air. Her movements had startled Zelda who immediately looked from the sudden sound. She smiled standing to her feet as her and Link both went to greet her.

"Good afternoon, Peach." Zelda smiled.

Peach frowned. "Good afternoon?"

Link stood next to Zelda putting his arm around her shoulder. "It's one o'clock."

Peach looked out the window seeing the clear blue sky and sun shining brightly. The wind was faintly heard blowing against the house. One o'clock? Peach couldn't believe it. How long had she been out? Then it caused to her remember…the battle…the plan. What had happened?

"What happened?" Peach questioned abruptly.

She caused Marth to jump startled by her sudden cry waking up the Elemental. Marth rubbed his eyes before noticing Peach had awaken. He stood to his feet looking down at the young perplexed teen.

"Peach."

"Are you okay?" Peach questioned Marth.

Marth nodded in response, but his expression proved otherwise. "A little. I'm going to manage." He held his arm from the slight pain that developed.

Peach stood and turned back to Zelda. "Now what happened? Where's Pit? What happened to Roy?"

Zelda grinned looking up at Link. He returned the gaze and nodded as Zelda's bright eyes turned back to the teen. "Peach you know it's Christmas Eve right?"

Peach raised an eyebrow. She exchanged glances with everyone in the room wondering why the day was brought it up. She shrugged. "Yes. I guess it is."

"Well we have a gift for you." Link finished.

Marth stepped to the side as the front door slowly opened. Peach turned her attention to the noise as someone stepped into the room. She felt her heart stop as her eyes had fallen upon Roy. He wore the same outfit from the night before, but had cleaned up from the battle. She felt herself gasp as a smile formed across her face. Roy sheepishly chuckled and returned the smile. She tried hard to keep her composure. It was him. She saw it within him. No hatred and no darkness consumed. He was back as an Elemental.

"Roy…" She whispered.

Roy nodded. "Yeah?"

Without hesitation she ran around the couch and immediately embraced him in a hug catching him off guard. Roy caught himself before tumbling over, and returned the embrace hugging her tightly in return.

"I never knew I would be missed this much." He spoke softly mainly to her.

She grinned. "You have no idea."

Roy pulled back from the embrace keeping his hands on her shoulders. He looked down at her raising his eyebrows with a smirk. "Wow. You have surely gotten stronger from the last time I saw you."

Peach bit her lip anxiously. "Well, you've missed a lot."

Roy agreed. "True that." His eyes lifted to Zelda. "Zelda informed me of everything that happened when I was…away."

Peach seemed staggered. Her eyes widened as she turned her head back to the Elemental of Wind. Zelda smiled proudly as she leaned against Link. Peach smiled and chuckled turning back to Roy who was now focused on her. Already things were looking up. They had succeeded in getting Roy back and in a sense had one that battle. Everything that happened that night completely left her mind as she set her herself to the future. They were a group again. They were team once more, and Peach was determined to keep it that way.

"You know…" Roy lowered one of his arms while the other pulled her closer to him. "It's a shame I didn't remember the kiss…" Peach nearly choked as her face reddened. She bit her lip and trying hard not to smile. Roy laughed softly. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Peach whispered.

Roy smiled as he steadily lowered his head towards her. Peach's heart pounded as she closed her eyes feeling his lips brush against hers once more. Their necklaces lit up in union as Peach wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer. It was the moment she waited for since the day they first met. They were finally together after everything that occurred in the past. It was her lovely happily ever after even though it wasn't the end. The best part about it Roy was conscious; they both were well aware of the moment.

It was the ultimate gift.

Peach was the first to pull back as she grinned brightly resting her head on his chest. Roy kept his arms around her as he rested his cheek in her soft blonde hair. Zelda and Link both smiled as Marth crossed his arms laughing.

Peach turned back to the others as Roy waved them off. "Who told you guys to watch?"

Marth shook his head. "All I can say…it's about time."

The front door opened as Pit walked into the room. Peach smiled as he returned the friendly gesture with an approving nod. He appeared perfectly fine as if he never went through the battle last night. He stepped deeper into the room looking at everyone recovering well.

"I'm glad to see everything turned out all right." He looked at Roy. "It's good to have you back."

Roy lifted his arms into the air stretching as Peach remained embracing him. "It's really good to be back. I knew you guys had it in you."

"We went through a lot for you." Zelda placed her hands on hips.

Link agreed. "You owe us." He added.

Roy shrugged in defeat. "What do you guys want from me?"

"To not leave again." Marth answered.

Roy laughed and placed his arm around Peach smiling. "Trust me." He looked down at her as she smiled in response. "I won't."

Pit crossed his arms. "With Roy on our side we can finally get back to business. It is time for the Donavons to fall. We are strong enough to end this war." Pit stopped, and watched as everyone nodded agreeing.

"It's time for us to end this." Peach called out.

Pit agreed. "It's time to make the final stand."

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The End.

Wow. I was actually excited to write this chapter because our lovely Roy returns! I'm really sad that another story is finished and even though I am back in school I'm glad I had gotten it done.

I want to take the time to thank my faithful reviewers especially those who stuck by me till the end. I'm excited about the next and final story in the Element trilogy because so much more will occur. I'm hoping to start it sometime when I get out of school in May…hopefully people are still with me then. Everything will finally come together along with a few questions left hanging.

The final story is called Power of the Elements III: Final Stand.

Thank you all once again!!

Also a quick note with the cameos. All of the cameos will return in the next story, but like I said before only under certain circumstances that I mentioned in Chapter 22.

Until Next Time!!