Love Line

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Chapter 17 - All Good Things Must Come to an End

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Ivan stared at the three pairs of bodies below the hill which used to be Mt. Aleph. He had never seen people that happy or close, yet something seemed so... right with it.

He had wished that he had someone like they did, happiness, but he had some one in mind, someone like him.

*Feihzi does find you attractive, Ivan.*

He smiled at the sudden intrusion in his head, pleased that his sister cared for him, even though they had only met mere months before. *Does she?*

*Yes, she does,* replied Hama. *In fact, when she asked me how your friends were doing, she seemed especially happy when I mentioned your name.*

Ivan smiled at the thought, and turned back to the six sitting in three seperate benches. His thoughts were adrift to the point that he didn't notice the figures approaching from behind.

"Ivan."

He turned to face Piers and Alex, their personal items bundled for a trip of some kind. "Off to Lemuria?"

Alex nodded. "You?"

He smiled, thinking of her. "I have plans. I may return to Kalay soon." *And visit a certain temple...*

"Well, it was a trip worthy of legend, my friend. May we cross paths again."

"Thanks, Piers. Good luck, Alex."

He stared after the two water mages, thinking of how the trip had ended so well. Now that the journey was over, it was only natural that they would split up. But he would remember them all, every minute...

*Forever, my brother...*

He smiled...

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Mia sat next to her love, staring into his eyes. If she could slow time, she would never let him go, content holding him right where she was.

Nearby, two other couples sat, enjoying the cool breeze of the night, enjoying the star-lit sky. She knew that they were happy, for some had their family returned, others had found a purpose in life.

Her?

She found that everything turned out all right. Despite the things that her father did, what things Alex did, what had happened through the entire journey... She was glad that he had helped her, showed her that love lies in the least likely of places...

And she was happy that he felt the same.

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The End... Or is it?

Sheba - Thinking of a sequal?

Maybe... Depends on whether or not an idea hits me. I could always try to do a tie-in with Curse of the Sages, but that depends on the reviewers. I have no idea at this time as to how this will end, so please feel free to offer ideas and input.

And tell me what you liked about this story!!

And now to answer last chaps reviews:

Dragona - Howly cow... you actually posted a review?! Thanks!

Rain Child - What do you think?

phishykiss - Sorry for skipping around so much, but I was trying to show areas that had enough material to show relationships. What do you think of it now?

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