Yay! Last chapter is FINALLY up! IT'S FINISHED!! Aren't ya'll happy? I'm not too happy about the ending, but well, let's see what you guys think of it- if you like it, I'll keep it up. If you don't, then I'll change it. K? So, please, R/R guys.
* I know that you can't kill a vampire the way I killed him… but I really didn't kill him ::that annoying suspense music plays:: I merely made Peter send him back to hell. So technically, a spell could do that. Wow I need a life.
Thanks for all of your reviews- I feel so loved lol. I really hope you guys liked this and weren't just reviewing to shut me up… lol my egos going to decide it was the first. And yes Lyss, it does take me forever to post the next chapter... I wanted to reach twenty reviews. Sorry for the wait guys!
* Oh yeah, dude. I'm lost at Pheobe's review so if Pheobe, if you'd be so kind as to email me, and explain it one more time, I'd answer what your confused about, but I really don't understand what your asking about… I really thought I made it clear without any little things left out… guess I didn't… well, I'll know for next time.
A/N: I'm sorry, I'm very lazy. These next chapters are going to be switching POV's- from Peter, then to 3rd person, then to Fi, then to Clu.
I know how annoying this must seem, and how much you people probably want to kill me for this, but this is the last chapter and then you'll never see POV's from me again!! YAY!!! ::halleluiah chorus begins:: Now onto our final chapter…
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Loving you like I never have before.
I'm needing you. To open up that door.
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(Peter's POV)
" You just had to be a hero Clu, didn't you?" I whispered, looking at my friend. Duh retard, he won't answer you. " God, there's got to be a way to get you back… she shouldn't be this unhappy."
" Such a shame… " A voice said and I jumped, turning around. The owner of the voice was standing near Clu and I, and I recognized him from somewhere. " Rick? Rick Phillips?"
" That's me…" He smiled, walking closer to us. " I knew that boy would do something like this one of these days… I just was hoping I would be wrong…"
" He's gone isn't he?"
" Not yet." Rick said softly, placing a hand on Clu's forehead.
" What do you mean?" I asked, trying to sound oblivious.
" He could be saved." Rick said and gave me a look. So much for playing stupid…
" I-"
" The choice is yours Peter." Rick said, looking at me. Great… just lay the guilt trip on me… Why do adults ALWAYS do that to us younger people? It's like yeah, the choice is yours, but really, it's the choice you don't want to make, or the one that they WANT you to make.
" Would I be able to say goodbye to her?" I asked softly, closing my eyes for a moment. When I opened them again, Rick was smiling slightly, and he nodded. " How long?"
" It has to be done within the hour…"
" Ok." I sighed heavily. Clu man, you owe me big time.
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If begging you, might somehow turn the tides.
Then tell me to, I've gotta get this off my mind.
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(3rd person)
Peter made his way to their house. The usually short walk seemed like eternity to him, and when he finally got to the window, he felt his heart break in two at the sight he saw. There was Fiona, her face streaked with tears, grasping her pillow as if her life depended on it. He didn't want to tap the window at first- she looked like she had just gotten to sleep. But he had to say goodbye, he couldn't leave without doing it. He finally tapped on the glass, wincing when she jumped up, looking around. He tried to push away the heartache he felt, knowing that she hoped he was Clu. She squinted at the sunlight, and when she recognized him as Peter she scrambled out of bed, walking towards the window.
" Peter?" Fiona hissed, opening the window. " Where have you been? I was so worried-"
" Can we go somewhere to talk?" He asked softly.
" Sure." Fiona went to her closet, grabbing a sweatshirt. " I'll meet you in the back in a few minutes." She said, and went out of her room, leaving the window open. I jumped off the balcony, landing softly in the sand. " Hey…" Fiona said, scaring him as she climbed out of Annie's window.
" What-"
" I didn't want to have to hear Annie's questions, explain where I was going or have Jack offer to come with me." Fiona quickly explained. Peter nodded, leading the way as they walked down the beach, towards the black hole.
" I'm sorry Fi." Peter said stopping a few yards from the hole. He sat down, bringing his knees to his chest.
" What are you sorry about Peter?" Fiona asked, sinking to the sand next to him.
" If I hadn't agreed-"
" Peter, this wasn't your fault. You didn't have a choice, just like Clu didn't. You couldn't control what Shane did to you…"
" Fiona, I've been too selfish." Peter said softly, gazing into the water.
" How?"
" I should have stopped him. I could have stopped him. But I just stood there, let Clu take my place."
" Peter don't blame yourself. Please. I don't want to hear it. You didn't do anything wrong, and there's no way you could have stopped Clu from doing what he did."
" Yes I could have." Peter said softly. He gazed back at where the black hole had been, and the two sat in silence for a while.
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I never thought I'd be speaking these words,
I never thought I'd need to say.
Another day alone is more than I can take.
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" We should go in…" Fiona said quietly, breaking the silence. She couldn't stay here anymore, she couldn't be so close to that hole. It was driving her insane, and she knew it was driving him crazy too. Peter tore his gaze from the black hole, looking at the girl.
" I'm not going back." Peter responded, looking towards the black hole.
" What?"
" Someone needs to close the hole. Someone needs to watch my brothers, make sure the two of them and my father don't get any crazy ideas- they're reunited now, and more dangerous then ever." Peter said softly.
" Peter, Clu did-" Fiona protested but was interrupted as Peter kissed her. Her eyes widened and she stiffened, but then kissed back, fixed in the moment. Finally, Peter pulled away, taking her hand.
" I have to go, I'm the only one who can stop them if they got any crazy ideas."
" But-"
" Fi… I'll be with my mother, I'll finally be with her once again."
" What about me? What am I supposed to do until then Peter? I need you. Please… don't leave me… don't leave me like everyone else."
" No one's left you Fiona… we both know it's not me you need. You know in your heart who you need- you've known all along. I'll return one day Fiona… but we can never be what I want us to be. We both know it, and it's time that I stop returning, interfering with fate. I love you Fiona." Peter said quietly, releasing her hand. Silent tears fell from Fiona's eyes as she watched Peter walk towards the black hole, and that walk felt like eternity to the girl. Peter turned once more, winking before he entered the black hole, and he was gone from her life. Fiona stood there for a moment, watching the hole shrink. After it closed she broke down, kneeling in the sand as sobs took over her body.
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Won't you save me? 'Cause saving's what I need.
I just want to be,
by your side.
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" Two guys in one night… that's gotta be a record dad…" She whispered, shaking her head. Finally, she regained control of her emotions and stood, brushing the sand from her jeans. Pulling her sleeves so they covered her hands, she began the walk back to the summer house, thinking of the events that had just happened. She dried her eyes with her sleeve, sighing. She heard Carey and Kat's voices coming near her and she stood.
" Fi? What are you doing here? I thought you were back in the house." Kat asked, walking up to the girl. " Hey… what's wrong? It's ok… he's not hurting anymore…" She said softly, seeing her friend's tearstained face.
" Fi? Aw Fi, don't cry… you know he's somewhere better… probably getting a kick out of seeing us so upset over him…" Carey said softly, hugging the girl.
" I'm ok… really." Fiona said, pulling away from Carey. " I was talking to Peter."
" Really? Where'd he go?" Carey asked, looking around.
" He left." Fiona said glumly.
" He left?" Carey stammered, looking at the girl.
" Yeah."
" Well what did he say?"
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Won't you save me? I don't wanna be.
Just drifting through the sea of life.
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" He said he was leaving… and that he was interfering with fate by coming back everytime… Oh my God." Fiona whispered, finally realizing what he had done. " Oh my god!! He said he was going to close the hole!!"
" But Clu-" Carey started, then stopped, his eyes widening as a smile formed on his face. " I always did like that guy." He muttered. He smiled, taking off in the direction Clu had been.
" Well?" Kat looked at Fiona, smiling.
" What?"
" You coming?"
" Yeah." Fiona shrugged.
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Want to.
Listen please.
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(Fi's POV)
I raced as quickly as I could towards that beach- I don't think I've ever run so hard in my life. All I knew was that he was still alive, and that I needed to see him, to make sure that it was real and that I wasn't dreaming.
" Where is he?" Carey asked, looking around wildly. " Peter didn't lie- did he??"
" He's here." I said. " Somewhere…"
" I hope he's not hurt." Kat said softly. I began to say something but stopped when I heard someone else.
" Looking for someone?" Clu called and I saw him leaning against a tree. I saw Carey run pass me, pulling his brother in a hug. I smiled a little, seeing Clu gingerly hug him back. " Hey… I didn't know you missed me that much big bro."
" Don't you ever do that to me again Clu, or I swear, I'll kill you myself." I heard Carey hiss and Kat laughed.
" I won't… I promise." Clu said and I saw the smile from Clu's face disappear. " I won't do it again ever…"
" Good." Carey whispered, letting go of Clu. I nodded at Kat, smiling.
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Baby don't walk out that door.
I'm on my knees.
You're all I'm living for…
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" You go first." I said softly and she smiled at me, walking to Clu.
" Don't ever do that to me again." She hissed, hitting him in the arm. " The next time you get a genius idea like that, whose going to save your ass?"
" Aw, you know you missed me." Clu teased and Kat laughed, hugging him. I saw Kat wipe a few tears from her eyes as she pulled away, walking back towards Carey. " Fi?"
" I…" I couldn't find anything to say as I hugged him tightly, feeling the tears from before come back. " God don't do that to me again Clu."
" I'm sorry Fi." Clu whispered, kissing my forehead. " I'm sorry about Peter.."
" It's ok Clu." I said softly. " It's ok… your back, he did it for you."
" I know. But it wasn't right." Clu said, pulling away from me. " I took away another guy from you Fi." Clu said softly.
" Clu this isn't your fault."
" Yeah, it is." Clu sighed. " I knew this would happen. God, this wouldn't have happened if I hadn't come Fi-"
" If you hadn't come Clu, who the hell would have helped me? You saw what Shane did to Peter… and Kat and Carey were too far away. Clu if you hadn't been there-"
" Fi, don't make me out to be your hero. I'm not." Clu said, walking away.
" Clu-"
" Let him go Fi… let's go back." Carey said softly, placing a hand on my shoulder. I sighed, nodding.
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" Still no Clu?" Jack asked, sitting next to me. Annie's party was in full blast, complete with loud music and lots of people. I shook my head, sighing.
" I'm going to go look for him."
" I think you should." Jack put in.
" This a first, you actually agree with me."
" Very funny little sis. For what its worth Fi, I still say he cares for you." Jack said, smiling at me as I stood. I walked out of the house, pushing past a few people. I quickly walked down towards the beach, looking for Clu. I smiled, seeing him sitting on a tree stump, a mile from the party.
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I never thought I'd be speaking these words,
Heaven thought I'd find a way.
Another day alone is more than I can take.
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(Clu's POV)
I had been sitting in the same spot for a few hours, thinking about what had happened.
" Hey..." I looked up to see Fiona standing in front of me, smiling a little.
" Hi..." I said quietly, kicking the sand around.
" Wanna go for a walk?" She asked, looking at me hopefully. I glanced around, and seeing my friends all busy dancing or talking, I shrugged and stood. We began to walk along the beach, close to the water. " I just wanted to say, that I'm sorry."
" For what?" I asked.
" For being such an asshole towards you. You were right about Peter... he wasn't what he seemed... I guess I just wanted someone so badly, that I didn't care what he was like..."
" I shouldn't have said that stuff Fi, I was just so mad... I should have told you the truth a while ago, it would have saved you so much trouble-"
" Clu I won't let you pin this on yourself. If you had told me that at the dance, I would never have believed you, I was so focused on the fact that you rejected me that I wouldn't have heard a word of your explanation..."
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Won't you save me? 'Cause saving's what I need.
I just want to be, by your side.
Won't you save me? I don't wanna be.
Just drifting through the sea of life.
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We walked for a while until we could barely hear the music. I stopped, turning to look at Fi. I felt my breath catch in my throat for the second time seeing her. With the breeze blowing her hair and dress softly, she looked like an angel to me. " Your beautiful Fi." I whispered, not realizing what I had just said out loud until I said it.
" Did you just call me beautiful Clu?" Fiona asked quietly, her eyes widening. I bit my lip, unsure of what to answer. Ah, what the hell. I've already been thrown into Hell, her reaction couldn't be half as bad as that.
" Yeah... you, your beautiful Fiona."
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Suddenly the sky is falling
Could it be it's too late for me?
If I never said I'm sorry.
Well I'm wrong, yes I'm wrong.
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" Why?"
" What do you mean?"
" Why are you calling me beautiful? I'm not." Fiona sighed, looking down. I smiled, shaking my head. I lifted her chin gently so that she was looking at me.
" You are Fi. Your the prettiest girl here..."
" No one-"
" No ones ever told you that?" I asked, looking at her. Fiona shook her head, biting her lip as her lip wavered.
" Just my mom... and Jack once or twice..."
" Well then let me be the first Fiona. You are beautiful." I repeated, and a tear fell from Fiona's cheek. " I didn't mean to make you cry Fi..." I grinned, my grin widening as she blushed.
" I don't know why I'm crying." Fiona admitted, smiling a little. " Clu? Can I ask you something?"
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Then I hear my spirit calling.
Wondering if she's longing for me?
And then I know, that I can't live without her.
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" Ask away Fi."
" Did you tell me you wouldn't date me because of Shane? Or do you really not want me?"
" Fiona... I really like you. Fi I would have been there... but I was so afraid I'd hurt you... I couldn't protect you from Brent..."
" Clu, you did protect me from Brent." Fiona said, placing her hand on my shoulder. " I only have one more question for you, and then I'm done." She said, smiling.
" Sure Fi." I nodded, looking at her.
" If you could do that whole night over... would you change it?" She whispered.
" Fi..." I started, looking into her eyes. " I would. I never wanted to make you cry, and I hated myself for saying no to you. But I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to stop someone from hurting you... and... I couldn't bear that... " I whispered, and Fiona bit her lip, closing her eyes. " I think I'm falling in love with you Fiona, and for the first time in my life, I'm scared. I don't want to hurt you, and I cant bare to see you get hurt... but every time I'm away from you, I'm so scared I'll lose you."
" Do you know how long I've dreamed you'd say those words to me?" Fiona asked, tears falling freely from her eyes. " I've dreamed, and dreamed of you saying those words, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd hear you say them in real life... Clu, when I'm with you, I feel safe, like no one can harm me... You'll never lose me Clu... I promise." Fiona said, and I smiled, wrapping my arms around her.
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Won't you save me? 'Cause saving is what I need.
I just want to be, by your side.
Won't you save me? I don't wanna be.
Just drifting through the sea of life.
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" There's only one thing that would make this night complete." I whispered, looking at her.
" And what's that?"
" You dancing with me." I said, grinning. Fiona laughed, shaking her head. " A little bird told me that's the way to win your heart completely." I said, winking. I could faintly hear the music still blasting from the summer house, but I could tell that a slow song had just begun. We began to dance to the song, Fiona leaning her head on my shoulder.
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Won't you save me? 'Cause saving is what I need.
I just want to be, by your side.
Won't you save me? I don't wanna be.
Just drifting through the sea of life.
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" This doesn't seem real to me... it's like I'm still dreaming, and I'll wake up soon." Fiona whispered, looking at me.
" If this is a dream, I never want to wake up either." I said softly, smiling at her. " But it's not a dream…" I whispered, kissing her softly. Fiona pulled away after a moment, smiling.
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Won't you save me?
Won't you save me?
Won't you save me?
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** Musical credit to Hanson- 'Save Me' **
