AN: Chapter 2! I had a long car trip and wrote almost all of this during the drive.

Sorry it is so short, but this is where this chapter felt complete.

I am trying to come up with Trollhunter titles for Jim and Claire, if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

I don't own Trollhunters

Toby cried into AAARRRGGHH!'s embrace as he watched Claire turn to stone. "It's not fair, we would all be dead if not for them. They have already lost so much, sacrificed so much, why can't it be someone else this time?" Toby whispered as he ran out of tears to cry.

Suddenly the flaming pillar turned a familiar shade of green. Merlin extinguished the eternal night and drifted over to them tiredly. "I am glad to see that you survived."

Blinky wheeled to face him. "You vile wizard! How could you drag these poor children in to your schemes! Because of you, Jim is dead, Claire is dead! My children are dead and it is your fault!"

Blinky lunged at the wizard, punching him across the face. "How could you place such a burden on ones so innocent?"

"Because they were the only hope this world had!" Merlin yelled, his temper flaring. "I chose Jim because he alone would be able to destroy the line of Gunmar, and he alone could bring this group together. A group that would not hesitate to step into the line of fire to protect each other, to risk themselves for the good of many. You saw what those two did. You all knew the risks, if it was you would you not have done the same as them? Their sacrifice saved us all." Merlin sighed and bowed his head, "I can't apologize for bringing them into this fight, but I am sorry for your loss." Blinky sighed, placing his head in his hands.

"War is sacrifice," AAARRRGGHH! said, "Jim and Claire had choice. Chose to save us."

Merlin nodded. "They chose to sacrifice themselves for others, they are better people than I ever was."

Merlin turned to face Toby "Tobias, you also have a choice. Morgana and Gunmar are defeated, you now have a chance to return to your previous life, regain the childhood you have lost. Other than your friends, you have given more than anyone else to protect this world." He said, looking sadly at where Jim and Claire lay, "You have more than earned a normal life. Or…" Summoning the amulet, he held it out to Toby, "You can follow the footsteps of your friends, and take on the mantle of Trollhunter. It is up to you."

Toby looked to his remaining friends, silently asking them what to do. AAARRRGGHH! just watched him quietly. He turned to Blinky, who shook his head.

"This is your choice Master Tobias. Whatever you choose, we will be there to support you."

Toby sighed, "I promised them that I would protect Arcadia, I can't go back on that. One way or another I will be watching over this town." Toby took a deep breath, "I will accept the mantle of Trollhunter, to protect the citizens of Arcadia, be they troll or human."

The amulet glowed. "Tobias Domzalski…"

Hearing his friend's voice, Toby's eyes began to glisten with barely repressed tears. "Claire" He whispered her name quietly.

He accepted the amulet, silently grieving for his lost friends. "For the glory of Merlin, Daylight is mine to command!"

Toby rose into the air, blue light enveloping him. The light sunk into his armor, slowly transforming it into the armor of the Trollhunter. As he floated down to the ground, he summoned Daylight, tears finally falling as he remembered all the times he had seen his best friend wield the sword.

Straightening as he dried his tears, he walked over to where his friends lay. Keeling he spoke to them, "We'll take care of Arcadia for you, I won't let you down."

Merlin came and kneeled beside him. Head bowed, he spoke to the fallen couple. "I am forever in your debt Trollhunters. I'm sorry that it came to this, and hope you can forgive me. Rest well, you have earned it."

Merlin summoned his sword and sunk it into the bridge, Toby following suit. They left them there, a tribute to fallen heroes.

"This war is over Trollhunters. Grieve for your friends, I can start repairing the city."

Merlin stood. Leaving them to grieve in private.