Authors Note: Guys This one will be short and You'll find out why, the AN, not the chapter... Honestly R&R and enjoy? By the way y'alls reviews had me dying laughing XD Especially Alysia's and Noufs was memorable as well.

leah10161 chapter 34 . Aug 11

Holy mother of pearl! Did that just happen? It did! Ahhhhh that was just...EPIC! I dont have any other words for it! Awesome job Madaleine. Mina was real kick-ass!

Dear Leah,

Yeah it did. I was thrilled to get that email you sent me about this chapter! That was a humorous conversation we had! I'm glad you liked it!

Alysia chapter 34 . Aug 11

I was very lost when I started this chapter. Apparently I skipped chapter 33. Anyway, DID THAT JUST HAPPEN? Mina should definitely be like this in REIGN. I cannot wait for the final chapter

Dear Alysia,

I was in the supermarket when I got your review, I looked like an idiot dying of laughter in the self check out line. I hope Mina will be like this too! I'm glad you loved it!

Fluffy chapter 34 . Aug 11

Jared would just leave Ever? I mean, I know she tried to kill him but he DID love her. I just... I don't know. It seems totally Jaredlike to do that, but wow.
And I LOVE LOVE LOVE badass Mina. If she was like this in the books, she'd be doing good on the quests.

Dear Fluffy,

Yes...Like did I upset you by having him do that? I'm glad you loved the Teague shots! :D

Guest chapter 34 . Aug 11

Oh my God so intense! Mina was such a bad ass. It was amazing. I really hope she is like this in the books. She'll need to be to get Jared back. Ever kinda redeemed herself...a little. Not completely. But she did throw herself in front of a knife and its obvious she wouldn't of killed him in the original plan. I like how Mina told her communication was the problem and that Jared was a douche bag. So true.. Im really glad Jenny and Logan made it out alive too. I can't wait for the final chapter! And JCB. Do update soon!

Dear Guest,

Yay! Intense! So you said you would be ok with Mina killing herself, and that you wanted her to die I believe at one point. What did you think about all of that? But if you remember Ariel couldn't kill the Prince in the end as well... Thanks for the support as always!

DellyIsKawaii chapter 34 . Aug 12

Woa this. Chapter. Blew. Me. AWAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Oh my gaaad so intense man, so cray but also satisfying. I approve of the bad a Mina, I approve. But I can't lie, it was a little bit disturbing the way Mina and jenny beat Kelly Lauren and Ever, let's just say I don't really handle that kind of violence well. My motto is that death should be quick not long and drawn out. Way to painful and inhumane but I completely get why they did it. I mean I sometimes feel like killing people too because of how much of a pain they are but I can't because the police will be on me like the other case with the theft of a hold popping chicken. Wink wink

Mina's dialogue was insane! Great chapter but I'm sad it's going to end

Dear Delly,

Yay! Is that a good thing you were blown away? The women who wanted Mina to go Assassins Creed on the Fae didn't like the violence? Haha, but I think we've all been in that position girl. And I share the same opinions, unless your a criminal like serial killer, child murders and rapists, let them fry in the electric chair...And shhhhh! Delly! The CIA is watching us all! *looks around in a paranoid manner*

Your Best Taco chapter 34 . Aug 12

That's my NUGGET! ;D

Dear My Best Taco,

JO JO! Is that You!? :O

xxwildcatxxchapter 34 . Aug 12

... Where do I begin? First of all, thank you Madz! Now I'm very bloodthirsty and I want to bash someone's head into a table! If I get thrown in jail will you bail me out? And second, WHERE THE HELL WAS TEAGUE?! He was supposed to help kick ass, not trying to fix communication problems with the story ! Brothers first, books second. And is Ever dead ? I really wish she is. The bitch deserves to rott in hell... See! See! I'm very voilent right now !

Over all, LOVED IT ! xxx

Dear Nouf,

Your welcome Nouf! I hope this chapter is more peaceful! And ooooo thats not good...I'll bail you out! Just send me message tell me where you are! Its the least I can do! XD I told y'all! Teague wasn't going to be in it after chapter 32! Lol You'll find out if she's dead or not in this chapter...I see! I see!

avaevachapter 34 . Aug 18

Wow, im only two chapters in and i already love this fan-fiction! Good job!

Wow, this story is truly amazing. I cant wait till the next chapter!

Dear Avaeva,

Thanks girl! Thats very sweet of you to say! Thank you very much!

CeCe3o3chapter 34 . Aug 28

Hey girl. That was great! But this review is not gonna b all good. Ok so I loved the fighting and action and excitment. I loved how Mina finally saved Jared instead of him always saving her. I liked how badass she was. I loved your Mina way more then the actual Mina in this fic. I hope that Mina in the rest of the books starts actng a little more tougher and smarter then she has been so far and I hope she starts acting more like your Mina. And I like Jenny she seems pretty cool. But I must say this and I hope this dosnt offend you but in my opinion your dialogue sucks. I found it unrealistic, cliche and kinda ridiculous. It made me feel like I was watching a play with really bad actors. I mean no one would say these things in a life or death fight and it all seemed really cliche. It wasnt like in the princess bride with the whole "My name Indigo Montoya you killed my father, prepare to die". It wasnt smooth and fitted in. It all felt very forced to me. Now I hope I didnt offend u in any way or make u feel bad but this is just what I think. I love you and yur writing and thats why I wanted to be honest with you about it. Okay plz update soon. :D

Dear CeCe,

Lol, You know your hard to please CeCe? Lol I feel like I did nothing right now...Should I change it? Would that make you happy? I felt like a lot of people loved it...Are you saying that my dialogue always sucks though? Or just in this chapter. I mean I'm sure you know how it is, but I typed that up when I got home from work, and I was tired. So I'll grant you that this may have not been written when I was fully functioning for a lack of a better term. But I'm glad you adored this chapter. And Hey! Do not knock on the Princess Bride! Thats the best book ever! Lol no CeCe I got off of work and after reading your review I felt better about myself afterwards. Lol I felt like you actually hated the chapter and your just being nice, which I appreciate that your telling me what you think. I really do, and I want you to know that, and I appreciate you not being so rude about it. Like cursing me out and telling me how horrible of a writer I am... Honestly the whole scene was meant to be "Out there" for a lack of a better term. But eh, to each their own. Now you've got me second guessing this last chapter...I hope you like it...

Madaleine

Chapter 35: End of story... Resolution

How it all ended that day was with Jenny, Mina, Logan and Jared helping Ever, when she finally came around. Amelia, surprisingly, came shortly after as well.

"AMELIA!" Jenny cried in panic, her mind racing. She stood protectively over Logan.

"What's going on here...?" Amelia raised an eyebrow.

Man, the woman knows how to dress, Mina thought. She had on a high waisted skirt, and a high-low dress; it looked like the skirt of a Victorian dress, modernized. Very steam punk. It was a three tiered tail skirt, in a gothic, black-grey pinstriped material, with a black lace material underneath it. She wore black kitten heels, paired with a white, ruffled, tucked in shirt, and a velvet Victorian steampunk coat. She looked fabulous.

Jenny looked like she wanted to break down, like a nightmare she had reoccurring was coming to life before her eyes.

Amelia waited patiently, while they concocted a story that didn't reveal Jenny and Logan's secret romance, but told an icky story of betrayal, led by Lauren and Kelly, and how they used Ever as a pawn to achieve their own horrible goals. They told her about the curse, and Mina, Jared, and Ever's part in it.

Amelia was patient. "So, let me get this straight. You're telling me that some curse made you relive the Little Mermaid, Ever was Ariel, and you all were pawns? And, Jenny and Logan, you two just happened to be hanging out doing homework, when Miss Grimm implored you for help on finding Ever's location, and you two volunteered your services?"

Jenny and Logan nodded, grinning.

"And you two decided to help her from the goodness of your hearts?"

"Well-" Jenny began

"We were-" Logan broke off

"And the-" Jenny stammered, moving her hands.

"It was the right thing to do." Logan finished. Jenny nodded, clasping her hands together.

Amelia did not look convinced to Mina. "I'm not an idiot," She proved her right, "but I'm not sure I want to know the real reason. And- oh my GOD! Ever!" Amelia ran to her. "And due to Ever's injury, which you should have told me of in the first place, I'm going to let you slide by." She slapped Jenny in the arm.

"I will not press it any further." She warned.

Jenny nodded, rubbing her arm. She looked immensely relieved, however.

They all visibly relaxed as she dialed 911. They left so she could call the police and report that she'd stumbled across a young girl getting raped, and they got scared and stabbed her when she wouldn't corporate.

Then, once they were sure the police and an ambulance were on their way, they left Amelia- who Jenny assured could take care of her self- and waited; all of them carefully trying not to think about the one thing Mina was pretty sure they were all thinking: Ever.

Before Mina left, though, there was a question she wanted to ask Amelia.

"It was you who was banished to that house, wasn't it?"

Amelia was a little stunned. "It was."

"But you seem so nice..."

Amelia smiled slightly, and Mina shook her head. "You're a brave person, for doing all that you did for your daughter. It must be hard to not have her around." Amelia was speechless. "I'm sorry those women were so cruel to you."

"And I'm sorry that Ever was so mean to you." Amelia replied.

Mina smiled. Amelia had this way of connecting to you and making you feel special, like she understood you.

"You know, from what I have observed and gone through myself, you should not feel like you have to hide your relationship from the world, my dear."

Mina sighed; she didn't have the energy to play dumb or try and cover it up. "But, what about-"

"Who? His parents? Teague and Ever know. Were they not the reason you never told the world?"

Mina slowly nodded her head.

"Well, they already know. Yes, I guarantee someone will try and take advantage of your and his relationship. But I promise you that the feelings you two have for one another is something that only few are able to find and obtain. You two are the lucky ones."

Mina looked up to Amelia, then to Jared, and back to her.

"I guess you're right. I never thought of it like that." Mina turned her head to face her. "Thank you, Amelia, for everything." She hugged her. Amelia, who was stunned, stiffened. But, after a few moments, she hugged her back.

And with that, they parted ways.

Afterwards, Jenny and Logan invited Jared and Mina to eat. "We can go to my work, since I get my employee discount?"

Logan and Jared were quick to turn her offer down. Both agreeing to not wanting to go where there were Succubi, even if they knew that they wouldn't eat them. Mina and Jenny laughed, and they ended up at Fuddruckers instead.

"I would like to propose a toast," Jenny said, standing up. They all turned to look at her. Mina couldn't help but feel a little jealous. Gosh, she's beautiful. "I would like thank you, Mina. Without you, I would have probably lost my head and mind. So thank you. And, as much as I like you, the next time we see each other will be all too soon. But, if you guys ever need help from our side of the supernatural world, don't be afraid to give me call." She laughed.

"Amen." Jared laughed.

"That's very sweet of you." Mina added gratefully. Having a succubus on their side could come in handy. Maybe she could ask her to take Teague down a few notches. Maybe then he wouldn't be as cocky when she was done with him. Hah!

"Yeah, thanks again. And, to show my own gratitude for saving my ass, I'll pay." Logan offered, getting out his wallet.

"Oh no-" Mina exclaimed, but was stopped by Jared. "Well, if you insist." He said, gladly handing over the bill.

Mina inwardly rolled her eyes. As if sensing it, Jared draped his arm around her and pulled her close to him, kissing her head.

Mina sighed, leaning into him, enjoying the rest of the evening.

For the next few days, Ever hung low. She wasn't at school the next day. And neither were Jared or Mina. The day after, though, they did show up for school, and noticed she wasn't there.

And the next day, and the next day after that.

But everyone kinda moved along. Well, it worried Mina. But Jared didn't seem to care that much, which Mina knew was an act. Because he did care, but he wasn't going to show that.

Ever, though, had been out cold for three days. Well, that whole separation crap and Grimoire power was pretty nuts and strong. On the fourth day, she mustered up what was left of her dignity and showed up at school, where she promptly avoided everyone. She was ashamed of what she had done.

She couldn't lose Jared- but she had already lost him.

Earlier that morning, she had left his ring on his doorstep, with a note saying she was sorry. She doubted it did much. Jared was the kind of guy to hold a grudge...

There was only one person she hadn't said she was sorry to, and she was waiting to do so after school...

Mina was at her locker. When she turned around and saw Ever, her mood soured.

"Ever-"

"Wait! Hear me out. I- I want to apologize."

Mina stared, eyeing her suspiciously.

"Look, I'm sorry about what happened. And I'm being serious. I'm so sorry. I hope there is some way that you can forgive me one day.

Mina's mouth hardened. "It's going to take me a while to let it go, but I can forgive you. But it's not me that you hurt the most Ever, it's Jared."

"I know." She hung her head in shame. "I'm sorry. I hope you can forgive me. And I hope that maybe one day he can forgive me too."

And with that, she walked away.

Mina watched Ever walk down the hall. She swallowed. Fuck! She didn't want to necessarily forgive her, but she didn't want to hate her for the rest of her life, after Ever said something like that. She slammed her locker shut and walked away.

Jared stared at Mina. He had a look of, I-can't-believe-you're-making-me-do-this-and-yet-I'm-relieved. An odd combination. It had all started, with…

"Jared, we need to talk."

Jared looked at her, "What?"

"You have to forgive Ever. Or, at least, tell her no hard feelings, but we still can't talk. Like ever, Ever."

Jared had looked at her like she was nuts.

He agreed, but he said he would make her wait a week or two. It had been almost three weeks since it happened, and the sad, lonely looks Ever had been giving him was becoming unbearable. So she was forcing him to at least say that they were okay, but whatever he wanted to after that.

"Ever!" He called out. She was slinking across the lunchroom, trying to remain unseen.

Ever looked up. Me? She motioned.

Jared nodded. She walked over to him.

"Look. Let's get this over with. I'll forgive you, but we're not going to be as 'tight' as we were before. It's going to be a looooong time before we ever are going to be like best friends, and that's a stretch. Keep your mouth shut if you have misgivings over my relationship with Mina. I'm with her now. We're NEVER getting back together. Like ever. And, if you touch or look at Mina the wrong way, I will kill you."

Ever smiled and laughed nervously. "Deal." She rubbed the back of her head.

"Okay. Now sit."

Ever sat down immediately. The rest of the gang came and joined them.

"Ever! Hey, you're back!" Nan called.

Everyone was happy to see her. Lunch was slightly awkward, but they somehow made it through.

After lunch, though, Jared decided to make an important decision.

They walked out of the cafeteria.

"Mina, I think we should admit that we're dating to people. I'm tired of trying to hide it."

Mina stopped. "Are you sure?" She asked.

He nodded and Mina smiled. "But only if you want to." He added.

Mina's grin broadened. "There's nothing that I want more, than to let the whole world know you're mine." She whispered. He pulled her closer.

"So, you really want to do this?" Mina asked Jared, looking up at him.

He turned towards her, his eyes becoming heavy. That's sounded so strange, but she didn't know how to describe his look in one word. It was soft, but carried so much weight. Passionate, maybe? They were intensely focused on her. He walked over and wrapped his arms around her.

"Why not? Why should I have to hide my feelings for you?" He whispered. She couldn't speak. She stared silently up at him, lost in his eyes. "Mina, I love you. I don't want to hide that anymore. Why should only the people I wanted to hide my feelings for you from, know about our relationship, but not our friends, or the people we do care about?" He murmured, pressing his forehead against hers, their mouths only inches apart.

Mina could feel his lips moving as he talked against hers, causing her own lips to tingle.

Jared swallowed the words he was about to say. They tasted like poison, making his mouth dry. "But, if you want to keep it secret-" He whispered.

Mina shook her head. "What's the point? Teague already knows. Your parents probably know..." She whispered, her voice barely audible.

He lifted his head to look down at her. His heart was racing, and his knees felt slightly weak. "Mina, will you go out with me?" He asked.

Mina smiled. "I thought we already were."

"No, we agreed to see other people, but not actually see other people. So it was never really official..." His whisper sounded a bit strained.

Mina put a finger over his mouth to silence him. He stopped talking and stared at her. "

"Yes, Jared. I will go out with you." She whispered back.

Jared's jaw opened to say something, but he couldn't. For once, he was lost for words. She was smiling.

"Well, are you going to kiss me or not?" Mina teased.

He held her tightly and kissed her. There was nothing sweet about it. It was pure, unbridled passion that even continued as the bell rang for lunch to end.

"Get a room!" Nick teased, as he and Elena left the cafeteria...

The End.

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