~ Here we go the last chapter. Thanks for the reviews. If anyone else is reading please let me know what you think? Happy Reading! And Happy Holidays!

Ch9 The End

When I woke up, I sat straight up, not recognizing where I was. The room was decorated in blue hues and lots of pictures of Japan and spiritual pictures. Standing up, my body felt sore as I hobbled over to the window and looked out. I was in the turtle's lair. Looking around I assumed Leonardo's room. Going back to the bed, I lay down and drifted back into sleep.

Feeling a hand touch my cheek I turned towards it and tried to say Leonardo's name. My throat was so dry all I could do was cough and accept some water offered to me in a cup. Opening my eyes I saw Katie and Logan. I tried to sit up and looked around seeing it was my room I was in.

"Where, how.." I couldn't finish. Where was the lair, Leonardo? Katie had a soft smile as she sat next to me.

"You'll be all right Melody," Katie said rubbing my back.

"Yeah, you had a tough time," Logan said.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"I am only Katie's friend," Logan said.

"Me on the other hand is apprenticing being a witch. That was my grandmother you met yesterday," Katie said. "Her group has been looking for you for a while, they knew about the spell that was cast on you and tried to get to you before the bad guys." I nodded, remembering what James had said.

"James," I gasped.

"Is gone," Logan said. "We took care of him before we rescued you.

"What about Shredder," I asked. Katie and Logan sighed.

"Shredder took the opportunity to escape when we were concentrating on helping Leonardo, and Leo, well…" Logan let the sentence hang. For a moment my vocal cords forgot how to work.

"And Leonardo," I grasped Katie's arm looking in her eyes. She looked away and Logan bit his lip. I help my breath scared of what they were going to say. I was waiting for them to say that…

"Hold on, we'll be right back," Katie said interrupting my thoughts and went out followed by Logan. I put my head in my hands and started to cry. When I felt a hand on my shoulder I pushed it away thinking it was Katie or Logan.

"Hey now, it that how you treat an old friend?" Looking up I saw, Leonardo. Practically leaping out of the bed, I jumped on him kissing his face all over.

"Oh, Leo, you're all right," I said between kisses. Calming down, I got off of him and stood up. I was wearing a cotton nightgown but I didn't care.

"Now before you say anything I have to tell you something, no don't interrupt," I said. Leonardo closed his mouth. " I have been waiting five years to tell you that I love you and I won't wait any longer. I love you, Leona…" Leonardo swept me up in a hug kissing me then held me tight.

"I love you too Melody, all these years," Leonardo said, then looked in my eyes. "I'll never leave you alone again," He finished. I smiled at him, feeling peace and happiness for the first time, in five years. It seemed that music was playing around us.

Anytime you want to be right here
Just imagine me and all this will appear
You can keep this moment all your life forever near.
A dream worth keeping.

	Leonardo put me down and offered his hand. I accepted it looking into his eyes as we started to dance. 

When you're feeling lost I'll be your star
Just reach out and touch me no matter where you are
In a world where precious things are disappearing overnight
Just keep my star in sight.

	"Leo," I said quietly. "Do you hear music?"
	"Yes," he replied.
	"Where is it coming from?"
	"From inside our hearts," Leonardo said. I smiled and laid my head down on his shoulder closing my eyes.

I believe
We've found a dream that's worth keeping
For more than just today
And even though
The winds of change may come sweeping
It's still a dream worth keeping
So don't let it fade away.

Maybe you'll be in some distant land
Feeling all alone, but I'll be close at hand
And every time you see a rainbow paint the sky behind the rain
You'll be here again.

I believe
We've found a dream that's worth keeping
For more than just a day
And even though
The winds of change may come sweeping
It's still a dream worth keeping
So don't let it fade away.

Some day you might be thinking
That life has passed you by
Your spirits might be sinking
With hope in short supply
And that's the reason why
That's the reason why
I know this dream's worth keeping
As long as it will stay
And even when you see the darkness come creeping
A dream worth keeping
Will never fade away....

~ That's A Dream Worth Keeping By Sheena Easton from FernGully, Which I don't own. I hope everyone enjoyed this story, the song seemed to fit for the ending. Thanks for all who reviewed. ::Takes award for another romance and bows ::Thank you thank you!