This is it! Final chapter guys! Can't believe the time has come already. I've got to say I love all you readers for being so supportive! This was a really fun story to write and something I've been dying to share for quite some time. Thank you EVERYONE!

Good news people!. I will be continuing to write multiple Almia fanfics which I promise differ between each & every single one. My next fanfic I'll work on as soon as this chapter's up and posted. It'll be here within 24 hours….3-4 days tops. Keep your eyes open and I very much hope to see you all reading, reviewing and enjoying your little hearts out when it's posted!

(*) appears for the last time in the story! The song this time around is 'Solsbury Hill' by Peter Gabriel. I did change the lyrics a touch in the chapter for pokemon/appropriateness/? reasons

Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon or any of the songs.

Claimer: I do own change in character and plot changes

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Almia was slowly starting to recover from the drastic events that were Dim Sun. Blake was questioned but is still in debate about what the punishment should be. Many Dim Sun grunts were let go, as they were following orders from higher-ups. Numerous admins did get punishments depending on what they were did. Kincaid was eventually caught and put in prison; not a moment sooner, as it was discovered he was going to attempt to revive Dim Sun. While the majority of the organization was caught by the rangers, there were a few that managed to escape.

Both girls from the Crimson Unit left Almia for a fresh new start, to start designing beauty supplies. The researchers that helped the rangers accepted their new job offers and immediately went to peruse new dreams in successful careers. Heath went back to the countryside in a far off region, where his family was. Lavana was rumored to have fled to Johto. Ice was never seen again.

The Union was kept busy with requests of citizens as well as fixing the base itself from damages. Altru would soon be back in business again, asking Issac to rejoin them. The genius said no, as it had too much history, and accepted Professor Hastings offer as his assistant. Pokemon across the region were happy again, living their lives alongside humans peacefully. None was happier than Darkrai though, who kept a vigilant watch over the Luminous Crystal.

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"Hey Crawford! Luana!"

The group of friends welcomed the Vientown rangers as they picnicked over Lookout Ridge. Since it was a slow day, they were all allowed the day off. Kate was strumming a few chords on her new guitar, relaxed with Keith beside her. Wendy, Sven, Rhythmi and Marus rolled out the food and started munching on some sandwiches.

"Food looks great!" Crawford sat down, reaching for one. "Who made it?"

"I did!" Wendy raised her hand. "But Rhyth did help me out some."

"Hey Rhythmi? Is that an egg?" Sven asked, noticing the pokemon egg in the operator's lap.

"Yep!" Rhythmi stroking the egg carefully. "Kate and Keith let me keep it."

"Whose the mommy and daddy?" Luana asked.

"Chia and Wave." Kate gestured to the pachirisu and buizel playing with the other partner pokemon.

"No way!"

"Well I'll be darned!"

"Those two are together?"

"Well…" Rhythmi smirked. "Not just the pokemon."

Everyone stared at Kate and Keith. They could feel themselves turning red at the remark. Their friends had devious smiles crossing their faces.

"Get out!"

"You two?"

"I didn't think he'd ever tell her…"

"Oh my gosh!"

"Now when was this?" Sven chuckled.

"A…a few days ago….during Operation Brighton….." Kate nervously responded.

"You know, we're not the only couple here!" Keith pointed out, trying to move the spotlight off of them. "Like, oh I don't know, Rhythmi and Marcus."

"You idiot! I was keeping it a surprise!" Rhythmi snapped, ready to tear into him if Marcus didn't intervene.

"While we're out in the open here…" Sven grabbed Wendy's hand. "We're dating too."

"Us too as of last night!" Luana chimed in, locking arms with red-faced Crawford. "Plus Ollie proposed to Elaine recently! Their wedding's going to be soon!"

"Wow it seems like everyone is hooking up!"

"I know! Is love in the air or what?"

"Cupid's gotta be working overtime."

"Who'll be the next couple? Murph and Linda?"

"No but Linda seems to like Issac."

"Get out! I thought Linda went for guys like Sven."

"No you're thinking of one of the bottom floor operators, Sakra."

Kate smiled, listening to the hilarious conversation her best friends were sharing. She strummed the guitar a little, playing a few notes from a song she forgot a long time ago. Sven seemed to take notice.

"I know that song." He said. "Isn't that 'Lookout Ridge'?"

"Yep." Kate replied. "I remember the notes but forgot the actual lyrics."

"I remember them!" Luana perked up.

"Me too!" Marcus raised his hand.

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Kate played the song, just as she knew. Sven, Marcus and Luana started singing.

Climbing up on Lookout Ridge, I could see the city light

Wind was blowing, time stood still. Starly flew out of the night

He was something to observe. Came in close, I heard a voice

Standing stretching every nerve. Had to listen, had no choice.

I did not believe the information. Just left it to imagination.

My heart goin boom boom boom

"Son" He said. "Grab your things, I'm gonna take you home."

At around this point, the others started to remember the rest the song. One by one they started to sing along with them.

To keep in silence I resigned. My friends would think I was a nut

Turning water into wine. Open doors would soon be shut

So I went from day to day. Thought my life was in a rut

Till I thought of what'd I say, and which connection I should cut

I was feelin part of the scenery. I walked right out of the machinery.

My heart goin boom boom boom.

Son, he said, grab your things I've come to take you home

Kate felt herself get lost in the music and melody of her friends. She started singing, feeling whatever stopped her in the past had vanished.

When illusion spin her net, I'm never where I want to be

I'd never dreamed she'd pirouette. When I think that I am free

Watched by empty silhouettes. Close their eyes but still can see

No one taught them etiquette, so I show another me

Today I don't need a replacement. I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant.

My heart goin boom boom boom

Hey, I said, you can keep my things they've come to take me home

Come back home. Come back home. Come back home….

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Happy ending to your satisfactory? I could envision this entire scene happening; so peaceful (sigh). Again, thank you so much for reading (and reviewing & enjoying!). Keep an eye out for my next fanfic!

*gives ice cream to those who have read my long winded note in the beginning of the chapter*