Disclaimer- I've got a little sneaky suspicion in the very back most furthest recesses of my twisted, scary little mind that I don't the own the characters I'm using in this story. I think (on occasion!) that it's right. That means... I can't even keep Lucas! Oh please? I'm sure no one will miss him. Please?

A/N- I can't believe it! I actually finished this fic! My one quick fic turned in to an 11 chapter monster and I have had so much fun writing each and every one of them chapters that presented itself, despite the ridiculously small size of some, that I don't want it to end. And you all seem to have such a good time reading this, at least your reviews say so any way. Thank you all, I would never had gone on with this if the feedback hadn't been so positive and I hope I can think of something else to write about so as I can hear from you all again. Sorry Sara, not 40 chapters, but I hope this one will do. You didn't really thunk I was going to leave it there did you?

Well, here it is, the final chapter of this story. Sorry about the Lawrence mix up, and thank you to the two reviewers who pointed it out to me. I don't want to disappoint anyone so, fingers crossed, deep breath, and here we go...



Hope 11. The end.

A soft sigh echoed through the dimly lit room and a thin, fragile figure stirred. Eyes seemingly untouched by age flickered open, a mischievous twinkle still showing in their blue depths.
You are awake?

The soft voice brought a smile to the age ravaged face, as one of a million memories was relived.
Yes, I'm awake.

The once clear voice was little more than a whisper, a sign of how short a time the speaker had left.
I wont be for long. But I've had such a good life, I don't mind dying now. I just... I just wish I could see Earth once more. I wonder if seaQuest really is as beautiful as I remember her being. She was in port when I first saw her. She really is a great sub.

The quiet voice carried on, but no more was necessary. For almost 90 years the location had been spoken by this voice, chosen by this person. Now was no exception, only this time, something was different.

This time, the location wasn't just miles away, it was years ago.
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Bridger heard other people yelling as the shuddering continued and wanted to raise his head to see what was happening, but he was more concerned about Lucas, knowing his crew could handle anything that occurred.

Abruptly, the shuddering stopped. Bridger cautiously raised his head, checking that Lucas was all right. The teen nodded at the unspoken question, sitting up as he did. Satisfied that Lucas was ok, Bridger looked around the bridge, checking the damage and the state of his crew. From what he could see there was no major damage and no serious injuries. The only exception was the console that had exploded over him and Lucas.

Ford walked up to him, his calm demeanour still in place. He extended his hand to help Bridger up and did the same for Lucas.
Are you both all right?
Bridger nodded. When he didn't hear a response from Lucas he turned, and was surprised to see him rubbing his head.
Lucas? Are you all right? Lucas didn't seem to hear the question and the Captain's concern grew, twisting his stomach.


Taking a step forward as he spoke, Bridger gripped the boy's narrow shoulders in his hands and was relived to see his eyes regain their focus.
Sorry. I was just... um... I was just wondering how long it's gonna take me to get that fixed, he finished, gesturing towards the decimated console.
Bridger grinned and then turned back to Ford.

Every one on the bridge was busy, checking consoles or running scans, so no one noticed Lucas looking around him with an expression of pure wonder on his face. He seemed excited by everything he saw, and spent a lot of time staring at people's faces, as though committing them to memory.

I'm really back, he whispered to himself, slowly turning around to see Darwin waving at him from the aqua- tube. Lucas quickly ran to the moon- pool.

Lucas back with pod, came the dolphin's computerised voice. Lucas stay with pod now, keep other life as well. Lucas nodded, knowing exactly what Darwin was talking about.

Lucas, what are you doing in here?
Lucas turned to see Bridger standing in the door way.
I was just checking Darwin was ok after being thrown around. What caused that?
A grimace passed across the Captain's face and Lucas laughed.

One of the boilers overheated and almost blew out.
Was anyone hurt?
No. It was brought under control before any real damage could be done. Repairs shouldn't take all that long.

Lucas smiled, I'd hate for any thing really bad to happen to this sub. If you haven't seen her for a while, you quickly realise she's really quite beautiful.

The two walked back on to the bridge. Lucas knew Bridger was confused about his statement, but didn't elaborate. As they walked through the clam doors Tim looked over at Lucas.

A call's just come thorough for you Lucas. It's your father.
Lucas winced and slowly walked to the ward room, knowing that he was going to be ordered off seaQuest.

When he left the room as few minutes later he had a grin on his face bright enough to be seen from space.
What did he say kiddo?
He's experienced a few set backs in his rebuilding of World Power, answered Lucas, forcing the smile off his face with great difficulty. He's... uh... he's not going to be able to make it to my birthday.

The crew gathered around to offer their condolences. but Lucas wasn't really listening. He wasn't focusing on what was being said, he was focusing on what was going on. He was focusing on his life that was finally returning to what he classed as normal.

High above the earth, a small craft sped away from the Milky Way, it's occupants listening in joy as a dolphin's voice echoed around them, telling them how thankful their young friend was to be back with his pod, telling them how happy their young friend was to be back on his beautiful sub, telling them of the promise their young friend made, never to forget the memories they made for him, or the second chance they gave him.


O M G!!!!! It's over! sniff... sniff... sob :-( I can't believe I've written a whole story. In case you can't figure it out I guess that the aliens can manipulate events as well as time which is why Lawrence was experiencing set backs in this chapter as opposed to earlier when all was going well.

I can't believe people have read it all the way. I can't believe the reviews I have received. R&R, let me know how you rate my ending. Oh... it's the end! WAAAAAH!!!!