"Pikachu's Goodbye (The Time Has Come)" is copyright it's authors and is off of the "Pokemon: 2 B A Master" CD. Yes… ANOTHER pokemon song, but you know what? It fits, just like the other two have. Umm.. *Obligatory Warning*….. Not even gonna bother anymore. All characters and settings are copyright J.K. Rowling , save the ones you don't recognize. I don't feel like typing anymore in here so… on with the story…..

The Time Has Come

Ron awoke to the early morning light streaming in from the window beside his bed. Reaching a hand up to wipe at his still sleepy eyes, he smiled at the feeling of the warm body beside him. Last night had been the most Magical night of his life. Gently moving Harry's arm off of his chest, he rose slowly to stand naked before the morning light. As he gazed out the window at the waking world, a smile crept up upon his lips. If only he could stay in this moment forever, with his lover at his side, and the beautiful sunrise greeting him. Sadly, nothing is ever that easy. Very soon, he would be on a train bound for Romania, and he would have to say goodbye to the one person he had ever truly loved. Just as he closed his eyes against the impending tears that stung at them threateningly, a gentle arm came to rest across his chest. He leaned back against his lover, and for this moment, all was sheer perfection.

I close my eyes,

And I can see,

The day we met.

Just one moment and I knew,

You're my best friend.

Do anything,

For you.

"Good morning sunshine," was quietly whispered into his ear as a gentle kiss was placed upon his neck. Harry pulled Ron as close to him as he possibly could, not wanting to let him go until it was absolutely necessary.

"G… good morning Harry…" his voice was trembling as finally the tears began to overflow his eyes. He turned around in Harry's embrace and clung to him tightly, burying his face into his beloved's neck and letting the tears flow like rain.

Harry was shocked by this sudden display of emotion. He held tightly to Ron and asked in a gentle, soothing voice, "What is it Ron, what's wrong??"

"I don't want to go… I don't want to leave you. All of my dreams finally came true… and now I have to let go of them. I don't want to let go of them Harry! I want to stay right here… with you… forever!! We aren't supposed to have to say goodbye!! We're supposed to stay here like this forever!" and he slowly fell to his knees, sobs of pain and anguish issuing forth from his chest. "We've gone through so much, Harry. So much pain, so many trying times and we've always faced them together. And now we have to face the hardest challenges of our lives alone! It's not fair…. "

We've gone so far,

And done so much,

And I feel,

Like we've always been together.

Right by my side,

Through thick and thin.

You're the part of my life,

I'll always remember.

Harry did his best to remain calm. It wouldn't do either of them any good if he were to fall to pieces as well. In a very soft voice, he said, "Ron, I know it isn't fair. Life seldom is, but we can't let ourselves fall apart. Everything changes, and although it doesn't always seem it, usually those changes are for the better. We need to take this next step, and, as much as it hurts, we have to do it alone. You'll Always be in my heart, and in my thoughts Ron. I love you, and I always will. Nothing is going to change that. As long as that stays alive, we're never really going to be alone. It's just time for us to grow up."

"I just can't help but feel like this is the end of everything. That I'm never going to see you again." He reached a shaky hand up to gently touch Harry's silken cheek.

Harry smiled softly, "This is far from the end, Ron, it's only the beginning. You'll see me again, I promise. Now come on… let's get you dressed. Your train leaves in a half an hour." He slowly stood, taking Ron's hand and gently pulled him to his feet.

The time has come.

It's for the best,

I know it.

Who could have guessed that you and I,

Somehow, some day,

We'd have to say,

Goodbye.

As he got himself dressed and finished packing a few last minute items, Ron couldn't help but think back on all of the adventures they had been through together. All of the times when he had felt like giving up, but Harry had pushed him on, showing him that he could make it. It was going to be hard facing this new challenge without his best friend by his side, but he knew, deep down, that Harry was right. As long as he kept all of the memories alive and the love in his heart remained, they would never truly be without each other. This one small thought gave him the strength he needed to proceed. When the time came to finally leave for the train station. He felt like he would be alright. All of his dreams had come true, and if he held onto those dreams, he would never lose the love that he and Harry had shared over the past few months.

You've helped me find,

The strength inside,

And the courage,

To make my dreams come true.

How will I find,

Another friend,

Like you?

They stood on the train platform, the entire Weasley family, with the addition of Hermione, her parents, and Harry, all there to see Ron off. He successively hugged each one of them tightly, being nearly strangled to death by his overzealous mother. The tears were flowing steadily from the eyes of everyone, but none more than Ron and Harry. They held to each other tightly, not wanting to let go. But as the train whistle blew, they both knew that the time had come for Ron to depart. He gently kissed Harry's lips and waved a final goodbye to everyone as he picked up his bag and began towards the train.

Two of a kind,

That's what we are.

And it seemed,

Like we were always winning.

But as our team,

Is torn apart…

I wish we could go back to the beginning…

It only took Ron a couple of moments to find a vacant compartment. He got himself situated and sat down in the seat closest to the window. As the train slowly began to pull away from the platform, he looked out to see Harry running alongside the train, waving furiously and shouting the words I love you. He lifted his hand to the pane of the window as a tear rolled down his cheek.

The time has come.

It's for the best,

I know it.

Who would have guessed that you and I,

Somehow, some way,

We'd have to say,

Goodbye.

"I love you too Harry, forever." he whispered as the train reached the end of the platform.

Somehow today,

We have to say…

The image of Harry's glistening green eyes and tearstained face as the train rolled further and further away from the platform stayed with Ron, emblazoned in his mind for the remainder of the train ride and well into the coming months. every time he recalled the image it brought tears to his soft blue eyes. "I love you Harry, Forever."

Goodbye.