A/N: Two updates in one week?! You must be dreaming! Or am I just getting faster at typing? Meh, who cares! It means we're closer to the ending and the epilogue story. Plus I couldn't wait to share all the events that happen in this one with you guys, let alone the rest of the story!

That being said I may have more speedy updates on their way since there aren't too many chapters left. But I won't hold you up any longer.

Enjoy your read,

D.L.D


Lindsay's P.O.V

"So you can get them on?" Katie asked, her tone nervous as she spoke into her phone.

We'd been speaking to Sierra for the past half hour going over all we needed to know for B and Dawn's episode. So far all we'd been told is that she can get them on and that she had a plan to make them go on a blind date. Sierra described it as being some kind of grand plan, a heist of sorts, by making me take B around and Katie, Dawn. Then at the end of the day, the two would meet up in the nature reserve and be left alone. The perfect setup for the introverted and quiet couple.

"Well, that's why I'm talking to you guys right?" Sierra laughed, but it seemed to hide something.

"Yeah, we just wanted to make sure though," Katie sighed, biting her lip as she thought. She was right. Both of us have been working hard all day to make sure everything was perfect for the two. We'd been through millions of plans and explanations, before even calling Sierra. Even then we were considering a backup in case Sierra wouldn't let us on. "Are you sure we're not asking too much?"

"No not at all," Sierra chuckled, making me smile slightly. She sounded ok, the laugh being her usual one, but not totally ok. Like something was distracting her. Something that was niggling at the back of her mind, like when I kept trying to tell myself about Heather being mean. It just keeps bothering you.

"Are you sure you're not stressed out?" I ask, hoping that she might tell me. I am nice after all. Oh and trustworthy! You know I've never told a secret in my life, I'm that loyal. Plus I give great advice, like what earrings to wear to events and whether you should stay with a guy or not. "We can help with anything you know."

"Aww thanks, but I'm ok," Sierra insisted her tone remaining cheery. The sound of mouse clicks and a keyboard filled the background. "I just had a lot of submissions to fill. Sky's successful match actually brought in a lot of viewers, so I haven't had much time to have a break."

"Well, we can help," Katie and I both say it at the same time.

We giggle at the situation before focusing on the phone call. Now was not the time for giggles. We needed to make sure that B and Dawn got their spot and we needed to make sure Sierra was well enough to do it. If she cancelled then we wouldn't get the spot and then Dawn and B won't hook up. Not to mention my new favourite show would be off the air. Plus something told me that whatever's bothering Sierra will probably affect her show. After all she started sounding depressed shortly after the first episode, which is odd as it was a huge success.

"Ok you can go through some submissions," Sierra yielded, clearly tired of rejecting the help. "I'll email them over to you guys."

"Ok and thanks," Katie spoke.

"Oh no problem," Sierra responded and I could see the smile on her face. Hopefully she was a little more cheerier thanks to us. "See you next week."

"See you next week!"

The call ended and we both sighed. Now that one issue was over and we had secured a date for B and Dawn, another issue decided to arise. This time in the form of a distracted Sierra. Is the universe really that hellbent on not getting B and Dawn together? I think they make a great match.

"You felt that too right?" Katie spoke, her tone thoughtful. It broke me from my inner cussing of the universe. "That Sierra was off."

"Yeah I did," I nod, recalling how she seemed distracted and far off. "But she's probably just stressed. Let's just get through those submissions and hope for the best."

"Yeah," Katie nodded and soon we were going through submissions, ticking and crossing each one. Trust me, it's as boring as it sounds and it took ages.


Sierra's P.O.V

"Wow, thanks for forcing me to go out tonight," I can't help but smile as Sky and I eat burritos from a nearby Mexican food stand.

We're standing outside, the wind barely bothering us as we enjoy the evening. I wore a jacket and scarf, both articles of clothing keeping me warm, while Sky opted for a leather jacket and hat. She had decided to take me to a nearby Drama Bros concert, saying that she knew that it'd cheer me up. Surprise, surprise it had.

"Well, you shouldn't thank me immediately," Sky chuckled slightly, a hand reaching up to scratch her head. "You could say I have something else planned and I'm not sure how you'll take it."

"Hm?" I tilt my head in surprise and interest as I process her words. Something else planned? What else could be planned after a concert? Is it something like a giftcard or a free pass? Maybe even something to show that we were official friends, or a gift.

As if reading my thoughts, she then revealed two backstage passes. They were on a lanyard, both rectangular passes hanging from the string. On the black passes, in bold all caps white writing, were the words VIP All Access. Then on the other side was art themed for the Drama Bros and some more writing. However I didn't need to read it to know that these things were legit and not a fabrication. They were right there in front of me and available to be used and worn.

"Backstage passes?!" I withhold a squeal as I reach out for one. Sky laughs at this and passes me the pass.

"I guess it's a good thing then," She nods before walking off, causing me to follow in confusion.

I'm not sure where she's leading us, let alone what she has planned, but somehow I find myself trusting Sky. In fact I'm following her blindly, wondering if what she has planned has something to do with the backstage passes. After all these things were hard to get as well as extremely expensive. No-one's ever spent so much money on cheering me up, let alone on a surprise thing that they weren't sure would cheer me up. Well my mom did, but she only does when she has free time.

"And here we are," Sky stopped outside of a plain black door, the paint glossy.

"What are we doing here?" I ask, but she's already knocking.

Then the door opens, a bodyguard opening it but letting Sky and I through. Like we were expected to have come - no we were meant to have come. In fact he even guided us to the right door and then left, clearly going back to guard the first door that we came through. Then we went through that second door, arriving in a stark white room with a dressing table and four familiar men sitting around on bean bags.

"Oop is it that time already?" Justin looked shocked as he spotted Sky and myself. The four band members had been on their phones, clearly looking at social media or something equivalent to that.

"Yep," Sky nodded and they seemed to take a cue from that.

"Oh, we'd better go then," Harold spoke and then three of the four members had gotten up. They then left the room, leaving me with Sky and Cody.

I couldn't help but feel odd at the situation. I mean who wouldn't? Imagine being led backstage to meet some guys you've known since high school, thinking it was probably just some meeting your friend planned to cheer you up since you love their band, but instead end up seeing just one of the members. Oh and all alone with only your friend there too, not knowing why anyone was acting odd. You'd think that something amiss had to be going on right?

Or maybe I'm just rambling because my mind is so confused?

"So, I heard that you've been down lately," Cody began his tone seeming awkward.

I hadn't actually seen Cody in a while. In fact my weird 'obsession' as I quote, had seemed to dissipate over the year I spent at Pahkitew. In fact I don't think I feel the overwhelming desire to hug or marry him anymore; I feel like I should just be friends or civil with him. After all I must've messed up his mentality after acting so crazy and stalkerish around him. However he always said that we could be friends because he knows that I'm a good person beneath all the stalkerish acts I've committed.

"Yeah I have," I answer, the words coming out in a mumble as I fidget with my scarf.

Why did Sky bring me here?

"Well, tell her what you told me Cody," Sky looked at him expectantly, a smile on her face. "Or I will."

"Fine," He rolled his eyes before sighing. He then gave me a smile. "Don't let the fame or business get to your head Sierra. I remember when first starting out that I felt like I wasn't part of the Drama Bros because I wanted to be. But over time I found that I enjoyed it, and I feel like you're going through the same thing with your show. Or that's what I got from Sky."

I freeze, stunned that he knew what was going on in my mind. The shift that I had had over the past week, wondering if I was really built for snooping and reporting or was just acting out. I look over to Sky and she flashes me a smile.

"How did you - ?"

"I just know," Cody shrugged. "And since I consider you as I great friend I knew you had to hear this from me. You're born to report Sierra, it's just who you are. It's your passion."

I smile, overwhelmed with all these words. I then wrap Cody into a hug thanking him for cheering me up, as I slowly felt myself coming back.

"Thanks guys," I give them both a smile, the expression showing all of my gratitude.

"No problem," They both respond easily, and I find myself grateful for having such great friends.


Dawn's P.O.V

The end is near. I can feel it. From the way that nature is slowly returning to the campus, to how everyone seems a lot happier and lighter these days. All of these signs and indications seem like things are moving on for once. That I'm moving on with it for once.

After my talk with Mike, I began to see how I had shut myself off from society after isolating Break. I spent my whole life fighting against becoming the 'bad' version of myself and pushing to be the best iI could be, that I had forgotten about belonging somewhere. About feeling welcomed and being accepted. I found it at times, often through good friends and kind, supporting figures. But I had never known what it was like to move on and become part of the future. I was always moving towards the future, but I never got to it.

I was perpetually stuck in the present. Watching as everyone and everything changed without me.

"You coming to say goodbye to Zoey?" Amy raised a brow, concern etched into her features.

I give her a smile, knowing that it would be a non-questionable answer. Zoey was a friend from years ago and so I had to bid her farewell and good luck on her new journey. Hope that she would end up with a nice ending and a happy life.

"Yeah," I nod and we head down towards the others.

They had all gathered into a group, hugging and saying goodbye to yet another member of our childhood social group. It was another departure to mark a new beginning, however it wasn't goodbye for forever. It was so we could all grow and develop as individuals. Live a life without Chris' constant control and surveillance.

"I'm glad you made it Dawn," Zoey gave me a smile, hugging me close. "Thank you for helping Mike. For helping everyone."

I fall silent, a small smile forming but still faltering from where I was recovering. Recovering for blaming myself over so many things that were out of my control. For things such as Scarlett and Izzy and the threat of their families. Of Chris and his controlling plans and nature. But now I know it wasn't my fault. I'm slowly letting them go and coming to terms with not having the world on my shoulders. With not being responsible for every little imbalance in the world.

"No problem," I respond softly, "It's a fairy's job after all."

This earned a laugh from Zoey as she separated from the hug. She swiped away invisible tears, sniffling as she looked at us all for a final time. I could see and sense the happiness from her aura, the colours bright and soft. Calming like gentle rays during a summer day. However soon the moment was over and she was getting into her car, saying her final goodbyes to Mike. A moment we all decided should be private between them.

The two separated with smiles, what looked like a promise transpiring between them, before she got into her car and drove off.

"Good luck!" All of us seemed to call out after her, waving and smiling and hugging. Tears escaped the most emotional, while some of us tried to remind them that it won't be forever. That we'd all reunite sooner or later.

"Well, let's go grab something to eat," Duncan sniffed, "I'm starving."

"Of course you think about food," Gwen elbowed him, before shaking her head. "I swear you ate not too long ago."

"What can I say I have a healthy appetite," Was his response.

"Nah I say we get something to eat anyway," Amy nodded in agreement, before becoming dramatic and placing a hand to her head. She then proceeded to drop, me catching her as she got into a faint position. "To honor our loss."

This earned a round of laughs and agreements from the group, all of us settling to head to somewhere in town. So we all left as a group smiling, a warm feeling spreading over me as I knew that soon everything would be well. That everything would be peaceful.

After all, happy endings aren't entirely impossible. Aura reading and experience had taught me that.


Zoey's P.O.V

I can't help but have tears in my eyes as I say goodbye to my friends. All of them had gathered to see me go, just as they had with Ella, expect this time they were a lot more emotional as we had gone through a lot together.

I can name several experiences where it's just been us. Where we've all been left to deal with things on our own and somehow find a solution. Scarlett, Mal and even Halloween during high school were examples of that. Halloween...

This year we all wouldn't have a fashion show or some kind of crazy event. Not many of us would be able to make it anyway, not with all the state changes and career paths. We'd be lucky to see each other for birthdays and other social events much more important that Halloween. We wouldn't be able to see each other nearly everyday and go on the wacky and crazy adventures we usually did. We wouldn't be able to moan about our crazy and unrealistic lives just as much as we could moan about our more normal and adult ones.

Soon I had said goodbye to everyone. All of my friends stepping aside to reveal the person who I've shared the most with for the past two years. The person who I know has been through a lot and might find this separation hard. A person who I feel bad about leaving behind but have to. I have to if I want to pursue my dream and find out what makes Zoey, Zoey. What made me dye my hair red, what made me like Indies fashion, what made me so kind and forgiving. I had to do a little deep diving and I think separating from Mike for a while might be good for us both.

"So...you're leaving?" He looked a wreck, but not in a bad way. In fact he looked better than he had in a while, the creases and dark circles removed from his face as well as the bloodshot and bleary eyes.

"Yeah," I give a sheepish smile, feeling bad as I hadn't told him about my departure. Instead I had dreaded telling him. I had dreaded leaving him so far away. So I hid it away until the confrontation came. Till when I had to face Mike and tell him the truth. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you...I just didn't want this separation to be hard. I know that I know that I want to do this, but I don't want to leave you behind."

He looked at me, sadness and understanding in his gaze. It hurt to look into those eyes, those sad dark eyes. Mike's already been through so much and I don't want to push him over the edge by leaving. I want to do the opposite. To build his strength and make him independent. To show him that whatever happens he is strong.

"So we're breaking up?" The words come out silent, quiet. As if he didn't want to say them but had to.

"What no!" I shake my head, ashamed that he would even think I would do that. "I just - I'll see you when I can and even when we can't speak in person we can via video calls and stuff. I'll always try for you Mike because I love you."

"Me too," We both seem to share a sigh as we share a final hug, me knowing that it's the last I'll get in a while.

Not thinking I give him a peck on the lips, my face turning red as I turn away and get into my car. He seems shocked. Astounded. His gaze happy but distant as if he'd just seen something amazing. Something incredible.

"Bye Mike," I give him a smile and he returns it.

Then I drive off, holding back the tears that threaten to break from leaving everyone. When I know that I'm getting further away and closer to growing up. To forgetting about all our adventures and memories. But I fend it all off and focus on the road. Focusing on the road is what stops me from breaking down and crying into the next day.


Mike's P.O.V

She's gone. She just told me she loved me and left. Like that.

But I'm not upset. I'm not even crying. Instead I'm still standing there, fingers reaching up to my lips in disbelief. That she had once been there but was now gone. Gone on her journey to better herself and encouraging me to do the same. To do what would make me happy and improve me. And so I'll do that. I'll do what helps me to stay true to myself and make me the best I can be for Zoey.

No matter what happens.

"Hey Mike, we're all gonna grab a bite to eat," Amy puts her arms around my shoulders, a wide grin on her face as she wiggles her brows. Sometimes she acts more like a guy, especially these days. I blame her association with the Drama bros, because of her relationship with Trent. But something tells me that this side has always been buried inside of her. That this was the true Amy. "Wanna come? We might even discuss riot plans~"

I pretend to think on the offer, but already know what I'm going to do.

"Yeah, sure," I nod, a smile on my face. "Sounds like fun."

She nods, approving of my response before dragging me towards the group. They were already ahead, but we soon caught up since they were walking quite slowly. Everyone was mucking about, happily chatting and enjoying the pleasant afternoon. One of the last few we'd get before the rally begins. The plan Gwen and the others had formed wasn't too peaceful after all and if it wasn't stopped could result in a burned down college.

However we all seemed to ignore that and focus on the present, saying goodbye to Zoey but knowing that it won't be forever. She wouldn't disappear from our lives. We all that we'd go to the ends of the earth to find her if she did.