Destiny Of A Hero 8
Epilogue
By: slickboy444
AN: Hey, this is it, the final conclusion to this story! Some real Jack/Rogue and minor Scott/Jean ahead. Despite the terrible LACK of reviews I am uncertain if I will continue. However, I have been greatly enjoying writing this series so that may not be a factor if I get a good idea. Remember, if you want to know the whole series to this point, the stories are "Xtra Member," "Matchmaker," and "Worse Than Death." Before I get started I wish to thank one of my reviewers, Krall, for helping me with this story. And don't forget to REVIEW! Please tell me what you all think by posting it on fanfiction.net or send it to me at slickboy444@aol.com. Remember, I don't own the X-men, Zelda, or any of the songs I may mention in this story so please don't sue. I have nothing. Thanks and I hope you enjoy this story.
All my x-men evolution fics are dedicated to Jen (aka: littlesortaredheadedgirl) the author of the x-men evolution fic "Snow." I highly recommend you all read it.
AN: 'These mean character thoughts.'
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The X-men were victorious. They had triumphed over the evil king Ganondorf and banished him once and for all. Now, the tired team went home and savored their victory. While some had gone off to tend to their injuries, most had gathered in the living room for a celebratory meal. Unlike the victory over Morris, Jack actually smiled in content. Rogue stayed by his side, not that anybody was surprise by that. However, Scott and Jean couldn't help but take notice of this all too familiar situation.
"Hey Red, you seeing what I'm seeing?" said Scott as he observed Jack and Rogue from the other side of the room.
"You bet...Definitely giving me a major case of de ja vu," replied Jean with a wry smile.
They watched as the two kept looking at each other, but turning away. However, Scott and Jean both had a pretty good idea why.
"Man, were we really that oblivious?" said Scott as he saw them.
Jean just sighed, "Well now that I think about it...Yeah, we were."
They both couldn't help but laugh as they saw themselves in Jack and Rogue's situation. It was all too familiar to them and it gave the couple a kind of surreal feeling. It showed how their feelings for each other went a lot deeper than simple puppy love. They saw themselves as if they were right in front of a mirror. Although it was a little sad that they didn't realized it sooner; it was a warm feeling that made them appreciate what had together. Scott soon found himself holding Jean's hand, for no other reason then wanting to feel it's warmth. She entwined her fingers with his as they kept watching Jack and Rogue.
"You think Jack will be okay now?" asked Jean as she held his hand.
"Well, like I said earlier, mental pain can never be cured, only treated. And I think for now, Jack has found the best way to treat that pain," said Scott.
As the night grew darker and the jubilation died down, Jack Robinson couldn't help but feel at peace. Even if it was only brief, it was still a welcomed feeling. He had triumphed over evil like so many others before him had. Now he felt that he truly was...And shall forever be the hero of time. The darkness of his past would never be completely alleviated. He knew that it was still his gravest weakness and it didn't take much to cause him great pain when he was forced to face it. However, he accepted this as his curse. It was something that couldn't go away, but with friends...And family like the ones he had with him now, maybe it didn't have to.
His thoughts then drifted to Rogue; the one he felt knew him the best. She had been a major reason why he was able to stay alive. He felt he owed her his life. With everything he did to help the team, she was the one who helped him in the end. Being around her helped make his pain all the more bearable in a world that never ceases to dish it out. He didn't know it, but she felt the same way. It was like a symbiotic bond where one helped the other feel happy. And happiness for them was all the more precious when so little had been experienced in times past.
As it appeared everybody was about to retire for the night, Jack had one last thing to say to his family.
"You all should be very proud of what you accomplished today. Defeating a man like Ganondorf is not something that should be taken lightly. We all went in to battle against astronomical odds. In the first fight, I had lost to him very badly and I didn't think I could do much better the second time around...But I was wrong. I was wrong because you all proved it to me. You all believed in me when I didn't even believe in myself. I don't know how I'll ever be able to thank you all. But I can say that as long as there is life in my soul, I will always use the great power that I have been blessed with to help and protect all of you. However, I know sometimes it will be you...Who protects me. You all fight for a truly noble purpose."
"Hey, that's what makes us X-men bub," said Logan with a smile.
Jack smiled back as he shook his head, "No, it doesn't just make you X-men...It makes you all true heroes. My master once told me what makes a hero. He said 'A hero is more than one who protects all that he or she believes in for the sake of heart, it is one who isn't afraid to use the time they have been given to bring a change for the better in a world that is constantly unbalanced.' So you see in the end, that's what you all truly are. And even in times of doubt, confusion, or insecurity...Never forget that we are all who we choose to be. And never forget that the choice you all have made...Is one of true honor."
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It was past midnight and most of the institute was sleeping. The events of the past day were finally over and they could all breathe a major sigh of relief. However, some were still awake. Rogue was one of them, she had found herself unable to sleep and was occupying herself with one of her books. However, she couldn't quite get over Jack's little speech earlier. He was the real deal...A true hero. And he had called her and the rest of the team heroes. It was a feeling unlike anything she had felt before. To fight evil in one of its purest forms and come out victorious was something she never thought she could experience. Jack had told her and the rest of the crew that they were largely responsible for the beast's destruction, not him. Even though she felt he was just being modest, she knew there was some truth in his words. She had found herself staying by Jack's side in spite of the events. She felt that his mind was at peace for now. Still unable to sleep she got up and walked down the hallway to Jack's room. Something drew her there, but she wasn't sure what. When she got to his door she realized it was open.
"Jack..." she said as she peeked in.
"Rogue, come in. I had a feeling you'd still be up," replied Jack.
"And what made you think that?" she asked with a grin.
"I wish I knew...I just did for some reason," he responded truthfully. He had come to know Rogue better than anybody else in his short time since joining the institute. And this was largely because...She let him.
She walked in and immediately blushed. Jack wasn't wearing a shirt, just long dark sleeping pants. She hid it as best as she could, but Jack couldn't help but laugh lightly. As Rogue shook it off, she realized Jack was holding something. However, she couldn't quite see what it was.
"What cha got there?" she asked as she tried to get a glimpse of what he was holding.
Jack grew silent for brief moment before looking deeply in to Rogue's eyes. She could tell he had something to say...Something important.
"Rogue, remember when you first told me about your powers? And how you felt that you were destined to never feel another human being for the rest of your life?" Rogue nodded, unsure of what he was getting at. "Well, do you honestly believe that?"
"What do ya mean?" asked Rogue.
Jack paused again for a brief moment for reasons unknown.
"Rogue...If there's one thing I've come to believe in my life, it's that there is no such thing as destiny or fate. Like I said earlier, we are who we choose to be. We are all in control of our own lives...And our futures. Like my master said, 'we have the power, it's just a matter of how we use it.'"
Just then Jack showed he what he had in his hand. It was a necklace, but it didn't look ordinary. It had a small blue jewel that gave off a soft light. It was like the glow of the brightest star in the night sky captured in something one could hold. The southern mutant couldn't help but be entranced by its beauty. Then, he put the necklace in her hand and she felt the gentle warmth it gave off.
"Jack...What is this?" she asked almost completely dumbstruck.
"I'm just making good on a promise I made you," replied Jack.
"What promise?"
"Remember that night at the Bayville spring dance? Remember that promise I made you? This is to break you out of your prison."
Rogue suddenly understood what he was saying. She knew what this necklace must do.
"But...How..."
"I've been working on it for quite a while now," said Jack as he cut her off to explain, "I can't tell you how many attempts it took before it came to this. But I was able to realize in the last few hours that I had been going about this all wrong. I guess I tried to use my brain...When I should have been using my heart."
Rogue felt herself blush upon hearing that last part.
"Does this mean what I think it does?" she asked with a hopeful tone.
"It's not a perfect fix...But for now it'll give you what you need until I can make it permanent. Go ahead...Try it on," said Jack.
Slowly, she put it on her neck and immediately she felt something strange. The light the necklace was giving off was beginning to intensify. She felt a warm sensation and a feeling of calm come over her. All of the sudden, every person she ever absorbed and every image of that person that had been floating in her head, vanished. For the first time in a long time the only thing in her mind was herself.
"Now take my hand..." said Jack as he held it out for her to touch.
The glowing in the necklace died down as she slowly raised her hand to his. Her anxiety grew as it had been so long since she experienced something as simple as touch. Finally, her hand met his and...Nothing happened. No pain, no flashing images, nothing. Jack saw tears forming in her eyes as he gently squeezed her hand and smiled.
"You're free now Rogue...I always keep my promise. And if you ever want to use your powers all you have to do is take the necklace..."
But he didn't finish, he couldn't. Rogue had cut him off with a long, deep kiss. Her lips crashed on to his as she savored the feeling. Jack didn't fight it; he could only kiss back. Somehow he knew his master was watching this and for that he thanked him. This was something the both of them never thought they could share with anybody else ever, but they had found they out now they could. Slowly, they separated. Jack could only look at the smiling Rogue who still had tears in her eyes.
"Is that your way of saying thanks?" asked Jack with a smile.
"Well, maybe it can be from now on," replied Rogue as she smiled back.
"Is that so? Well, then why don't I show you how I say thanks?"
"Be ma guest hero."
And with that, they shared another deep kiss.
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AN: Well, that's it! That's all for "Destiny of a Hero." I hope you all enjoyed it even though I am saddened by the terrible lack of reviews. My whole Zelda/X-men crossover hasn't had a lot of them. I seem to have gotten much more with my "Chosen One" series. So for now, I will stop writing stories that follow this crossover. That means no sequel to this one. Sorry, but there just isn't any demand. Just please review by posting them at fanfiction.net or send them to me at slickboy444@aol.com. Thanks for reading and best wishes to you all.
Epilogue
By: slickboy444
AN: Hey, this is it, the final conclusion to this story! Some real Jack/Rogue and minor Scott/Jean ahead. Despite the terrible LACK of reviews I am uncertain if I will continue. However, I have been greatly enjoying writing this series so that may not be a factor if I get a good idea. Remember, if you want to know the whole series to this point, the stories are "Xtra Member," "Matchmaker," and "Worse Than Death." Before I get started I wish to thank one of my reviewers, Krall, for helping me with this story. And don't forget to REVIEW! Please tell me what you all think by posting it on fanfiction.net or send it to me at slickboy444@aol.com. Remember, I don't own the X-men, Zelda, or any of the songs I may mention in this story so please don't sue. I have nothing. Thanks and I hope you enjoy this story.
All my x-men evolution fics are dedicated to Jen (aka: littlesortaredheadedgirl) the author of the x-men evolution fic "Snow." I highly recommend you all read it.
AN: 'These mean character thoughts.'
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The X-men were victorious. They had triumphed over the evil king Ganondorf and banished him once and for all. Now, the tired team went home and savored their victory. While some had gone off to tend to their injuries, most had gathered in the living room for a celebratory meal. Unlike the victory over Morris, Jack actually smiled in content. Rogue stayed by his side, not that anybody was surprise by that. However, Scott and Jean couldn't help but take notice of this all too familiar situation.
"Hey Red, you seeing what I'm seeing?" said Scott as he observed Jack and Rogue from the other side of the room.
"You bet...Definitely giving me a major case of de ja vu," replied Jean with a wry smile.
They watched as the two kept looking at each other, but turning away. However, Scott and Jean both had a pretty good idea why.
"Man, were we really that oblivious?" said Scott as he saw them.
Jean just sighed, "Well now that I think about it...Yeah, we were."
They both couldn't help but laugh as they saw themselves in Jack and Rogue's situation. It was all too familiar to them and it gave the couple a kind of surreal feeling. It showed how their feelings for each other went a lot deeper than simple puppy love. They saw themselves as if they were right in front of a mirror. Although it was a little sad that they didn't realized it sooner; it was a warm feeling that made them appreciate what had together. Scott soon found himself holding Jean's hand, for no other reason then wanting to feel it's warmth. She entwined her fingers with his as they kept watching Jack and Rogue.
"You think Jack will be okay now?" asked Jean as she held his hand.
"Well, like I said earlier, mental pain can never be cured, only treated. And I think for now, Jack has found the best way to treat that pain," said Scott.
As the night grew darker and the jubilation died down, Jack Robinson couldn't help but feel at peace. Even if it was only brief, it was still a welcomed feeling. He had triumphed over evil like so many others before him had. Now he felt that he truly was...And shall forever be the hero of time. The darkness of his past would never be completely alleviated. He knew that it was still his gravest weakness and it didn't take much to cause him great pain when he was forced to face it. However, he accepted this as his curse. It was something that couldn't go away, but with friends...And family like the ones he had with him now, maybe it didn't have to.
His thoughts then drifted to Rogue; the one he felt knew him the best. She had been a major reason why he was able to stay alive. He felt he owed her his life. With everything he did to help the team, she was the one who helped him in the end. Being around her helped make his pain all the more bearable in a world that never ceases to dish it out. He didn't know it, but she felt the same way. It was like a symbiotic bond where one helped the other feel happy. And happiness for them was all the more precious when so little had been experienced in times past.
As it appeared everybody was about to retire for the night, Jack had one last thing to say to his family.
"You all should be very proud of what you accomplished today. Defeating a man like Ganondorf is not something that should be taken lightly. We all went in to battle against astronomical odds. In the first fight, I had lost to him very badly and I didn't think I could do much better the second time around...But I was wrong. I was wrong because you all proved it to me. You all believed in me when I didn't even believe in myself. I don't know how I'll ever be able to thank you all. But I can say that as long as there is life in my soul, I will always use the great power that I have been blessed with to help and protect all of you. However, I know sometimes it will be you...Who protects me. You all fight for a truly noble purpose."
"Hey, that's what makes us X-men bub," said Logan with a smile.
Jack smiled back as he shook his head, "No, it doesn't just make you X-men...It makes you all true heroes. My master once told me what makes a hero. He said 'A hero is more than one who protects all that he or she believes in for the sake of heart, it is one who isn't afraid to use the time they have been given to bring a change for the better in a world that is constantly unbalanced.' So you see in the end, that's what you all truly are. And even in times of doubt, confusion, or insecurity...Never forget that we are all who we choose to be. And never forget that the choice you all have made...Is one of true honor."
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It was past midnight and most of the institute was sleeping. The events of the past day were finally over and they could all breathe a major sigh of relief. However, some were still awake. Rogue was one of them, she had found herself unable to sleep and was occupying herself with one of her books. However, she couldn't quite get over Jack's little speech earlier. He was the real deal...A true hero. And he had called her and the rest of the team heroes. It was a feeling unlike anything she had felt before. To fight evil in one of its purest forms and come out victorious was something she never thought she could experience. Jack had told her and the rest of the crew that they were largely responsible for the beast's destruction, not him. Even though she felt he was just being modest, she knew there was some truth in his words. She had found herself staying by Jack's side in spite of the events. She felt that his mind was at peace for now. Still unable to sleep she got up and walked down the hallway to Jack's room. Something drew her there, but she wasn't sure what. When she got to his door she realized it was open.
"Jack..." she said as she peeked in.
"Rogue, come in. I had a feeling you'd still be up," replied Jack.
"And what made you think that?" she asked with a grin.
"I wish I knew...I just did for some reason," he responded truthfully. He had come to know Rogue better than anybody else in his short time since joining the institute. And this was largely because...She let him.
She walked in and immediately blushed. Jack wasn't wearing a shirt, just long dark sleeping pants. She hid it as best as she could, but Jack couldn't help but laugh lightly. As Rogue shook it off, she realized Jack was holding something. However, she couldn't quite see what it was.
"What cha got there?" she asked as she tried to get a glimpse of what he was holding.
Jack grew silent for brief moment before looking deeply in to Rogue's eyes. She could tell he had something to say...Something important.
"Rogue, remember when you first told me about your powers? And how you felt that you were destined to never feel another human being for the rest of your life?" Rogue nodded, unsure of what he was getting at. "Well, do you honestly believe that?"
"What do ya mean?" asked Rogue.
Jack paused again for a brief moment for reasons unknown.
"Rogue...If there's one thing I've come to believe in my life, it's that there is no such thing as destiny or fate. Like I said earlier, we are who we choose to be. We are all in control of our own lives...And our futures. Like my master said, 'we have the power, it's just a matter of how we use it.'"
Just then Jack showed he what he had in his hand. It was a necklace, but it didn't look ordinary. It had a small blue jewel that gave off a soft light. It was like the glow of the brightest star in the night sky captured in something one could hold. The southern mutant couldn't help but be entranced by its beauty. Then, he put the necklace in her hand and she felt the gentle warmth it gave off.
"Jack...What is this?" she asked almost completely dumbstruck.
"I'm just making good on a promise I made you," replied Jack.
"What promise?"
"Remember that night at the Bayville spring dance? Remember that promise I made you? This is to break you out of your prison."
Rogue suddenly understood what he was saying. She knew what this necklace must do.
"But...How..."
"I've been working on it for quite a while now," said Jack as he cut her off to explain, "I can't tell you how many attempts it took before it came to this. But I was able to realize in the last few hours that I had been going about this all wrong. I guess I tried to use my brain...When I should have been using my heart."
Rogue felt herself blush upon hearing that last part.
"Does this mean what I think it does?" she asked with a hopeful tone.
"It's not a perfect fix...But for now it'll give you what you need until I can make it permanent. Go ahead...Try it on," said Jack.
Slowly, she put it on her neck and immediately she felt something strange. The light the necklace was giving off was beginning to intensify. She felt a warm sensation and a feeling of calm come over her. All of the sudden, every person she ever absorbed and every image of that person that had been floating in her head, vanished. For the first time in a long time the only thing in her mind was herself.
"Now take my hand..." said Jack as he held it out for her to touch.
The glowing in the necklace died down as she slowly raised her hand to his. Her anxiety grew as it had been so long since she experienced something as simple as touch. Finally, her hand met his and...Nothing happened. No pain, no flashing images, nothing. Jack saw tears forming in her eyes as he gently squeezed her hand and smiled.
"You're free now Rogue...I always keep my promise. And if you ever want to use your powers all you have to do is take the necklace..."
But he didn't finish, he couldn't. Rogue had cut him off with a long, deep kiss. Her lips crashed on to his as she savored the feeling. Jack didn't fight it; he could only kiss back. Somehow he knew his master was watching this and for that he thanked him. This was something the both of them never thought they could share with anybody else ever, but they had found they out now they could. Slowly, they separated. Jack could only look at the smiling Rogue who still had tears in her eyes.
"Is that your way of saying thanks?" asked Jack with a smile.
"Well, maybe it can be from now on," replied Rogue as she smiled back.
"Is that so? Well, then why don't I show you how I say thanks?"
"Be ma guest hero."
And with that, they shared another deep kiss.
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AN: Well, that's it! That's all for "Destiny of a Hero." I hope you all enjoyed it even though I am saddened by the terrible lack of reviews. My whole Zelda/X-men crossover hasn't had a lot of them. I seem to have gotten much more with my "Chosen One" series. So for now, I will stop writing stories that follow this crossover. That means no sequel to this one. Sorry, but there just isn't any demand. Just please review by posting them at fanfiction.net or send them to me at slickboy444@aol.com. Thanks for reading and best wishes to you all.