Welcome, welcome all to the last chapter (or, as I call it, 'epilogue') of
Diana: Die No Tamer.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!
I always feel a little sad when I end a long fic everyone likes. Which means I've felt this way once (ending April). ^.^
What a day to end a fic. I've been in school for three weeks, and I've already got a cold that's been going around. GEEEZ! WHERE IS THE HUMANITY?! AND I'm supposed to be going to a riding lesson tomorrow and Busch Gardens with my best friend on Sunday. Me, sick?! No, no. I can't be.
But it might explain why the above made no sense ;D
Anyway, since it's my birthday in exactly 31 days, my evil ex-mother sent me a box full of. . .junk. I'm serious. Some gum, some cheap ankle bracelets, some REALLY ugly rings. . .and a cell phone with no service that has the antenna glued on. And I thought IIII was insane. . .
Enough of that. I don't want to stall you. . .wait, yes I do. Doooon't leeeet itttt enddd. Hehehe.
Okay now I'm just being stupid. Must be a result of that Advil I just took. Geez, they work fast on me, don't they?! Then why does my tissue pile keep growing?!
Okay, okay, I'm sorry. I'll shut up for the moment. Please enjoy the Epilogue of "Diana: Die No Tamer" and join us for the backstage party after the chapter where we will have pie, cookies, and lemon drops.
~Epilogue~
After they were gone, Shane tried to convince me to go on a trail ride, but I just couldn't look at Rapidashes and Ponytas that second. I made up some lame excuse about a family thing, and ran home, trying not to cry.
To my surprise, Dad was home and on the couch, talking with Mom. They both looked up when I stepped inside the house.
"I thought you had to work today," I said to Dad lamely.
He gave a little shrug. "I got time off." He looked at Mom, who was staring at the floor. She gave a little nod.
"We have to go to the Den," Dad said.
My eyes widened. "Why? You know, no offense, but I really don't want to go there. Princess just left and I just want to hang out in my room, and maybe- --"
"Get in the car Diana," Mom said in a sharp, low voice. The kind you can't ignore---so I did as she said.
Nobody said a word the whole way over to Ecruteak City. I could tell Dad wanted to talk about something, but Mom was staring down at her hands, and I was looking glumly out the window, wondering where Princess was.
"Here we are," Dad said hours lately. He parked in front of the Pokemon Center, and we all got out of the car. Without saying anything, we began walking towards the forest that led to the lake.
Funny---I had only been to this lake once, yet my feet knew exactly where to go. What did THAT mean?
Once we reached the lake---Mom and Dad holding hands the whole time---we stopped about a foot in front of it. I stared at the huge body of water--- crystal clear, perfect, almost as if it was there just for people and Pokemon to look it. Who knew it held such a different world under it?
We all stood there for awhile, just staring at the lake. Then Mom walked forward, holding that weird book I kept seeing her with. The book had a worn blue cover, and was pretty big, but it didn't look like it had many pages.
She opened it to a particular page, and began reading something. At least--- I think she was reading. She wasn't speaking any words I could understand--- it was more like music. The more I listened. . .the more it sounded familiar.
My head snapped up. The sound she was making---it was just like a Dragonair!
Before I could say anything, she suddenly stopped, dropped the book, and ran to Dad. She buried her head in his chest, and I was suddenly reminded of Shane and I that morning.
Mom whispered something to Dad, and they stayed hugging for so long it was starting to feel awkward. But they finally let go, and I suddenly found myself being hugged by my mother, like I was nine again.
Mom kissed the top of my head. "Diana," she whispered.
"Mom, what's going on?"
She sighed. "When the time is right. . .you'll know. As long as you have the key and your heart is with the Dragons, you will someday know."
"Mom," I said slowly. "What. . ."
"And I'm so glad you found Shane. He'll be a wonderful addition to the family. Just make sure he takes care of you."
"He always does." I paused. "Mom, why does it sound like you're going away?"
Mom let go of me and smiled the saddest smile I could ever imagine. "Just remember, the Dragons are here for you. They are your destiny." She sighed again and started walking backwards away from me.
"Perhaps we will meet again," she said, walking backwards even further. She was making it clear she was not going to stop---and tripped backwards into the lake.
"MOM!" I cried, and started to run after her, but Dad grabbed my shoulder and held me back.
"Dad, what's going on?!" I cried hysterically. Nobody was telling me anything. As usual.
Dad didn't answer, but stared straight ahead at the lake.
There were a few bubbles. I could see Mom's shadowy form in the crystal- clear color of the lake.
Suddenly, the clearness was clouded out by a bright blue light. You couldn't see anything anymore.
"MOM!" I screamed again.
Of course no one answered me. The light got brighter, and suddenly, a huge amount of water shot straight up, like a geyser. The sound of the rushing liquid blocked out my screams, but I heard, very softly, the same music Mom had been speaking. It got louder and louder, until suddenly, the music and water stopped as abruptly as they had come.
The water was still, and the light was gone. I couldn't see anything---or anyone---in the water.
"Mom?" I echoed into the empty lake.
Something landed at my feet. I looked down in surprise---it was the key. Without even thinking, I put it over my neck and clutched it for dear life.
Dad grabbed my shoulder again and shook his head, still not saying a word. He handed me the book Mom had been chanting from, and pulled me up.
"Let's go home," he finally said flatly.
~*~
At first I yelled at Dad, trying to get him to tell me what happened, but his mouth didn't move an inch, so after we drove through Goldenrod City, I gave up.
I realized the book was still in my hand, so I opened it up. To my surprise, there were no words any human could possibly read---weird symbols covered every page. I was frustrated as I flipped through the book some more, until I came to the last page. A poem-like piece of writing was written in English.
I was about to start reading it, but Dad said, "We're home," so I closed the book and trudged inside. I ran straight up to my room, threw the book on the floor, and buried myself in my pillows.
"Where did Mom go?" I cried into the pillows. "What is going on? Is this my punishment for not going back to the Den?"
I suddenly heard a noise, and my head shot up. To my surprise, Mystical had let herself out of her Pokeball. She hopped onto my bed and snuggled next to me.
"One thing Princess could never do," I smiled, stroking Mystical's smooth skin. "Trying to make me feel better?" I asked the Dratini.
"Draaaatini," she answered, and hopped from my bed to the window that looked over the Mavens' property. I somehow hoisted myself from my bed, wiped my tears, and looked out the window. Shane was mucking out Mars's stall.
I smiled to myself. That was just like Shane---he was probably still crumbling inside from Red Spot leaving, but he threw himself into work so he didn't have to think about it.
"C'mon Mystical," I said, feeling the tiniest bit happier. "Let's go distract Shane."
~*~
"So. . .she just disappeared in the water?" Shane repeated.
I nodded sadly. We were sitting by the tack shed, like we had so many times. Mystical was sniffing around like a Growlithe in the grass.
"And then Dad gave me this weird book. . ." I paused. "But hey, whatever. I don't know what happened. I'll probably never know."
Shane shrugged, his light brown hair falling over his face. "Do you think this has anything to do with the Dragon's power in the Den?"
I shrugged back. "I really don't know. . .I think this is some sort of punishment for not going back to the Den, like Mom wanted me to."
Shane sighed. "I'm sorry you have to go through all of this," he said sadly. "First Princess leaves, and now this weird thing with the Den. . .you're so strong."
I laughed pitifully. "Sure, whatever you say. I'm just distracted easily."
Shane gave me a crooked smile. "Distracted? How?"
"Here's how," I said, before surprising him with a kiss. Mystical suddenly jumped on my lap, mad she wasn't getting any attention. I laughed and told her to find her own boyfriend.
"You mean fiancé," Shane laughed, before pulling me next to him for another kiss, with Mystical and about ten horse Pokemon watching.
Perfect.
Well, for the moment.
~*~*~*~
THE END.
-sobs- It's the EEEEEEND! NOOOOO! -cries-
Well, I guess this means soon we must have a THIRD Tamer thing. . .muhahaha. There you will find the answers. And some more problems. And I promise, more Dragons. I know this fic was sort of lacking in them. Some Dragon Tamer! _
Thank you, thank you to all of my reviewers who are too numerous to mention. . .
Well, actually, not really!
Thanks to everyone (in the order in which they reviewed):
Moonlit Shadow-Well, I'm glad you've liked this, but have you ever come back?!
Raymound-Quit being a silent reader!
Edgar-Thank you for Shane -bows- I hope your ankle's okay. . .but how would I know?! You lacked reviewing in these last chapters! MOO! MOO I SAY!
Lauren Black/Karania Avalon-When have I ever not continued? ~.^ Thanks for being such a loyal reviewer!
Pokemaniac Hanni-YOU! Thanks to you I had the courage, the words, the pie to go on writing this. I love your reviews, they kick arse! And so do you! PINNEAPPPLE! Here! Have a zillion, million, billion lemon drops you lucky lucky monkey! WOOOO! -bows-
Meep-Only about the Ponyta thing. . .and those killer Pikachus. Them Pikachus are out to get us. . .
Aurora-Eh. . .I haven't seen you around. . .but I'm glad you liked up to chapter 7?
Kim-Well, I'm glad you LOVE my story, but you haven't reviewed much. . .and cliffhangers are evil, as football.
veralidaine-sarrasri-Wow. . .I have no clue who you are. Yay!
Samicat/Melani-Thanks for yer support towards the end. Who knows when this thing would be posted if you didn't ask me?! Why. . .I probably would've saved this for Christmas. Muhahaha. I'm going to hurry up and type this so you can read it ;D
dan ferna-See comment about veralidaine-sarrasri.
Violet Angel1-Hmm, haven't seen much of you, but I'm glad you've liked what you've reviewed!
Dinosaur2-I dunno who you are. . .but WOW you know how to give compliments to someone who thinks she can't write. Thanks! ;D
Liz-- See comment about veralidaine-sarrasri. (There is a pattern here. . .)
Lori C-8 stars out of how many?!?!
Hakura-Uhh. . .thanks for the comments? Diana no baka. Erm. . .Anthony baka ;D
DUDE! A lot of different people have reviewed this. COOL! Thank you, thank you a bazillion times to everyone. I love you all. Please have some cookies, Oreo pie, and lemon drops.
On second thought, stay away from the lemon drops. Hanni will probably eat you if you touch them.
Okay, okay, I know you're all wondering when the third Tamer installment will be posted. . .right? Okay, even if you're too busy stuffing your face with my free pie, the prologue to "Lindsey: Tamer's Prophecy" will most likely be posted on Monday. . .Labor Day! W00t! So make sure to check!!!
And with those final words, I'm off to watch Pet Star.
Toodles.
-eats pie-
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!
I always feel a little sad when I end a long fic everyone likes. Which means I've felt this way once (ending April). ^.^
What a day to end a fic. I've been in school for three weeks, and I've already got a cold that's been going around. GEEEZ! WHERE IS THE HUMANITY?! AND I'm supposed to be going to a riding lesson tomorrow and Busch Gardens with my best friend on Sunday. Me, sick?! No, no. I can't be.
But it might explain why the above made no sense ;D
Anyway, since it's my birthday in exactly 31 days, my evil ex-mother sent me a box full of. . .junk. I'm serious. Some gum, some cheap ankle bracelets, some REALLY ugly rings. . .and a cell phone with no service that has the antenna glued on. And I thought IIII was insane. . .
Enough of that. I don't want to stall you. . .wait, yes I do. Doooon't leeeet itttt enddd. Hehehe.
Okay now I'm just being stupid. Must be a result of that Advil I just took. Geez, they work fast on me, don't they?! Then why does my tissue pile keep growing?!
Okay, okay, I'm sorry. I'll shut up for the moment. Please enjoy the Epilogue of "Diana: Die No Tamer" and join us for the backstage party after the chapter where we will have pie, cookies, and lemon drops.
~Epilogue~
After they were gone, Shane tried to convince me to go on a trail ride, but I just couldn't look at Rapidashes and Ponytas that second. I made up some lame excuse about a family thing, and ran home, trying not to cry.
To my surprise, Dad was home and on the couch, talking with Mom. They both looked up when I stepped inside the house.
"I thought you had to work today," I said to Dad lamely.
He gave a little shrug. "I got time off." He looked at Mom, who was staring at the floor. She gave a little nod.
"We have to go to the Den," Dad said.
My eyes widened. "Why? You know, no offense, but I really don't want to go there. Princess just left and I just want to hang out in my room, and maybe- --"
"Get in the car Diana," Mom said in a sharp, low voice. The kind you can't ignore---so I did as she said.
Nobody said a word the whole way over to Ecruteak City. I could tell Dad wanted to talk about something, but Mom was staring down at her hands, and I was looking glumly out the window, wondering where Princess was.
"Here we are," Dad said hours lately. He parked in front of the Pokemon Center, and we all got out of the car. Without saying anything, we began walking towards the forest that led to the lake.
Funny---I had only been to this lake once, yet my feet knew exactly where to go. What did THAT mean?
Once we reached the lake---Mom and Dad holding hands the whole time---we stopped about a foot in front of it. I stared at the huge body of water--- crystal clear, perfect, almost as if it was there just for people and Pokemon to look it. Who knew it held such a different world under it?
We all stood there for awhile, just staring at the lake. Then Mom walked forward, holding that weird book I kept seeing her with. The book had a worn blue cover, and was pretty big, but it didn't look like it had many pages.
She opened it to a particular page, and began reading something. At least--- I think she was reading. She wasn't speaking any words I could understand--- it was more like music. The more I listened. . .the more it sounded familiar.
My head snapped up. The sound she was making---it was just like a Dragonair!
Before I could say anything, she suddenly stopped, dropped the book, and ran to Dad. She buried her head in his chest, and I was suddenly reminded of Shane and I that morning.
Mom whispered something to Dad, and they stayed hugging for so long it was starting to feel awkward. But they finally let go, and I suddenly found myself being hugged by my mother, like I was nine again.
Mom kissed the top of my head. "Diana," she whispered.
"Mom, what's going on?"
She sighed. "When the time is right. . .you'll know. As long as you have the key and your heart is with the Dragons, you will someday know."
"Mom," I said slowly. "What. . ."
"And I'm so glad you found Shane. He'll be a wonderful addition to the family. Just make sure he takes care of you."
"He always does." I paused. "Mom, why does it sound like you're going away?"
Mom let go of me and smiled the saddest smile I could ever imagine. "Just remember, the Dragons are here for you. They are your destiny." She sighed again and started walking backwards away from me.
"Perhaps we will meet again," she said, walking backwards even further. She was making it clear she was not going to stop---and tripped backwards into the lake.
"MOM!" I cried, and started to run after her, but Dad grabbed my shoulder and held me back.
"Dad, what's going on?!" I cried hysterically. Nobody was telling me anything. As usual.
Dad didn't answer, but stared straight ahead at the lake.
There were a few bubbles. I could see Mom's shadowy form in the crystal- clear color of the lake.
Suddenly, the clearness was clouded out by a bright blue light. You couldn't see anything anymore.
"MOM!" I screamed again.
Of course no one answered me. The light got brighter, and suddenly, a huge amount of water shot straight up, like a geyser. The sound of the rushing liquid blocked out my screams, but I heard, very softly, the same music Mom had been speaking. It got louder and louder, until suddenly, the music and water stopped as abruptly as they had come.
The water was still, and the light was gone. I couldn't see anything---or anyone---in the water.
"Mom?" I echoed into the empty lake.
Something landed at my feet. I looked down in surprise---it was the key. Without even thinking, I put it over my neck and clutched it for dear life.
Dad grabbed my shoulder again and shook his head, still not saying a word. He handed me the book Mom had been chanting from, and pulled me up.
"Let's go home," he finally said flatly.
~*~
At first I yelled at Dad, trying to get him to tell me what happened, but his mouth didn't move an inch, so after we drove through Goldenrod City, I gave up.
I realized the book was still in my hand, so I opened it up. To my surprise, there were no words any human could possibly read---weird symbols covered every page. I was frustrated as I flipped through the book some more, until I came to the last page. A poem-like piece of writing was written in English.
I was about to start reading it, but Dad said, "We're home," so I closed the book and trudged inside. I ran straight up to my room, threw the book on the floor, and buried myself in my pillows.
"Where did Mom go?" I cried into the pillows. "What is going on? Is this my punishment for not going back to the Den?"
I suddenly heard a noise, and my head shot up. To my surprise, Mystical had let herself out of her Pokeball. She hopped onto my bed and snuggled next to me.
"One thing Princess could never do," I smiled, stroking Mystical's smooth skin. "Trying to make me feel better?" I asked the Dratini.
"Draaaatini," she answered, and hopped from my bed to the window that looked over the Mavens' property. I somehow hoisted myself from my bed, wiped my tears, and looked out the window. Shane was mucking out Mars's stall.
I smiled to myself. That was just like Shane---he was probably still crumbling inside from Red Spot leaving, but he threw himself into work so he didn't have to think about it.
"C'mon Mystical," I said, feeling the tiniest bit happier. "Let's go distract Shane."
~*~
"So. . .she just disappeared in the water?" Shane repeated.
I nodded sadly. We were sitting by the tack shed, like we had so many times. Mystical was sniffing around like a Growlithe in the grass.
"And then Dad gave me this weird book. . ." I paused. "But hey, whatever. I don't know what happened. I'll probably never know."
Shane shrugged, his light brown hair falling over his face. "Do you think this has anything to do with the Dragon's power in the Den?"
I shrugged back. "I really don't know. . .I think this is some sort of punishment for not going back to the Den, like Mom wanted me to."
Shane sighed. "I'm sorry you have to go through all of this," he said sadly. "First Princess leaves, and now this weird thing with the Den. . .you're so strong."
I laughed pitifully. "Sure, whatever you say. I'm just distracted easily."
Shane gave me a crooked smile. "Distracted? How?"
"Here's how," I said, before surprising him with a kiss. Mystical suddenly jumped on my lap, mad she wasn't getting any attention. I laughed and told her to find her own boyfriend.
"You mean fiancé," Shane laughed, before pulling me next to him for another kiss, with Mystical and about ten horse Pokemon watching.
Perfect.
Well, for the moment.
~*~*~*~
THE END.
-sobs- It's the EEEEEEND! NOOOOO! -cries-
Well, I guess this means soon we must have a THIRD Tamer thing. . .muhahaha. There you will find the answers. And some more problems. And I promise, more Dragons. I know this fic was sort of lacking in them. Some Dragon Tamer! _
Thank you, thank you to all of my reviewers who are too numerous to mention. . .
Well, actually, not really!
Thanks to everyone (in the order in which they reviewed):
Moonlit Shadow-Well, I'm glad you've liked this, but have you ever come back?!
Raymound-Quit being a silent reader!
Edgar-Thank you for Shane -bows- I hope your ankle's okay. . .but how would I know?! You lacked reviewing in these last chapters! MOO! MOO I SAY!
Lauren Black/Karania Avalon-When have I ever not continued? ~.^ Thanks for being such a loyal reviewer!
Pokemaniac Hanni-YOU! Thanks to you I had the courage, the words, the pie to go on writing this. I love your reviews, they kick arse! And so do you! PINNEAPPPLE! Here! Have a zillion, million, billion lemon drops you lucky lucky monkey! WOOOO! -bows-
Meep-Only about the Ponyta thing. . .and those killer Pikachus. Them Pikachus are out to get us. . .
Aurora-Eh. . .I haven't seen you around. . .but I'm glad you liked up to chapter 7?
Kim-Well, I'm glad you LOVE my story, but you haven't reviewed much. . .and cliffhangers are evil, as football.
veralidaine-sarrasri-Wow. . .I have no clue who you are. Yay!
Samicat/Melani-Thanks for yer support towards the end. Who knows when this thing would be posted if you didn't ask me?! Why. . .I probably would've saved this for Christmas. Muhahaha. I'm going to hurry up and type this so you can read it ;D
dan ferna-See comment about veralidaine-sarrasri.
Violet Angel1-Hmm, haven't seen much of you, but I'm glad you've liked what you've reviewed!
Dinosaur2-I dunno who you are. . .but WOW you know how to give compliments to someone who thinks she can't write. Thanks! ;D
Liz-- See comment about veralidaine-sarrasri. (There is a pattern here. . .)
Lori C-8 stars out of how many?!?!
Hakura-Uhh. . .thanks for the comments? Diana no baka. Erm. . .Anthony baka ;D
DUDE! A lot of different people have reviewed this. COOL! Thank you, thank you a bazillion times to everyone. I love you all. Please have some cookies, Oreo pie, and lemon drops.
On second thought, stay away from the lemon drops. Hanni will probably eat you if you touch them.
Okay, okay, I know you're all wondering when the third Tamer installment will be posted. . .right? Okay, even if you're too busy stuffing your face with my free pie, the prologue to "Lindsey: Tamer's Prophecy" will most likely be posted on Monday. . .Labor Day! W00t! So make sure to check!!!
And with those final words, I'm off to watch Pet Star.
Toodles.
-eats pie-