Josh was packing his bags when Linna walked in and closed the door.

"So just like that it's over?" Linna asked sitting on the bed.

Josh set his bag on the bed and sat next to her. "It will never be over." Josh said putting his arm around her.

But your leaving." Linna said choking back the tears.

"I'll be back." Josh said. "I'm just gonna go take care of a few things and then I'll be coming back." He said.

"How long?" Linna asked looking at him.

"3 days." Josh said and kissed her. "I promise."

"You better come back or I'll come to you." Linna said and kissed him.

"Josh we're all packed and ready to go." Mike said as he walked passed his door.

"Ok I'll be right out." Josh said and stood up. "Well lets go."

"Where?" Linna asked.

"To the airport." Josh said. "Or do you not want to see us off." He said smiling.

"Very funny." Linna said standing. "I've grown close to the whole team and obviously fallen in love with you." She said.

"Ok then lets go the sooner I leave the sooner I get back." Josh said.

Mike and the others along with Nigel Leon Mackey and the rest of the Knight sabers all except Linna that is.

"I feel bad for Linna." Nene said.

"Why?" Kenny asked.

"Well I don't know where you have been these past few days but I'll fill you." Nene said.

"Linna is in love with Josh. They aren't even trying to hide it."

"I know." Kenny said. "But to tell you the truth I don't think Josh is gonna go back with us. I think he is gonna stay."

"You think so?" Mike asked.

"Yea I do." Kenny said.

Josh and Linna came down the hallway Josh had his 2 duffle bags in one hand and Linna's hand in the other.

"Are we ready?" Josh asked.

"Yea we are." Mike said.

"We are all gonna go with you to the airport to see you off." Syila said.

"Ok then lets go." Josh said and he and Linna walked down out the door.

It took them a few minutes to get the cars situated but they were soon off. They reached the airport an 30 minutes before their flight was to leave.

"Well I guess this is good bye." Syila said shaking their hands. "I wish I could have gone with you into battle just one time." She added.

Nene gave Terry a big hug.

"I'm gonna miss you." She said.

"I'll miss you to Nene." Terry said hugging her back.

"Well Mike the pranks were fun wail they lasted." Mackey said shaking his hand.

"Yea but look on the bright side now Josh can't get you back." Mike said smiling. "Me on the other hand he has all the time in the world."

Nigel shook Kenny's hand.

"Its been fun." He said.

"Yea it has." Kenny said. "Oh and by the way when you get back look in the pit under the sheet that you set up so the girls to change."

"Why?" Nigel asked.

"Just look." Kenny said.

Priss and Leon shook their hands one at a time.

"Now that I know you I can finally say I trust all of you." Priss said.

"And Josh someday your ganna have to come back for a rematch one on one." Leon said.

"Ha ha Your on." Josh said shaking his hand.

Linna gave Mike, Kenny and Terry a hug and stopped in front of Josh.

"Now remember what you told me." She said and wrapped her arms around him.

"I will." Josh said and wrapped his arms around her and lifted her off the ground so she was eye to eye with him.

They starred into each others eyes for a moment before they kissed. As soon as they did Mike looked at his watch and started timing. The others either looked on or looked around so not to seem rude. Linna and Josh stood there deep in their kiss for about 45 seconds until Kenny cleared his thought. They finally separated and looked at the others Linna was a little red but she didn't care.

"Ok lets get going." Josh said and gave Linna one final hug and boarded the plain

They stowed their carry on baggage and took their seats as the flight attendant began the safety lecture.

Linna and the others watched the plain take off and she let out a small sob.

"Linna its ok." Syila said.

"Yea you'll meet someone else." Nene said giving her a small hug.

"No I won't." Linna said as a tear rolled down her cheek.

"Yes you will Linna." Priss said putting her arm around Linna's neck as they started walking out of the airport. 

"No you guys don't get it." Linna said.

"Yes we do.' Priss said. "You fell in love and then he left."

"That's not it at all." Linna said.

"Linna it happens you'll get over it." Syila said.

"Yea you will so cheer up." Nene said.

"Ok I'll try." Linna said knowing they would not let her tell them he was coming back.

Japan Airlines Flight 316

The flight attendant got on the inter com as soon as the plane reached 31,000 feet.

"Ladies and gentlemen thank you for flying Japan Air. We will be making 3 stops before the end of our flight. The first will be in New York, New York. The seconded will be in Arlington West Virginia then nonstop to San Diego." She said and turned off the intercom.

Josh and the others fell silent.

"Arlington." Mike said.

"Sherry." Josh said under his breath. 'I need to tell her.' He thought.

Silky Doll

Linna and the others were sitting in the living room having some tea when Nigel stood up.

"Where are you going?" Syila asked.

"Down to the pit." Nigel said.

"Why?" Syila asked.

"Kenny tolled me he left something there for us." Nigel said and walked into the Elevator.

He took it down to the pit and walked right up to the sheet that was set on the ground with something under it. Nigel pulled the sheet off the floor and looked at what was there.

"Well I'll be." He said.

Linna was just about to leave when Nigel came walking back in with the sheet in his arms.

"What's that?" Syila asked seeing the sheet was wrapped around something.

"Kenny left these for you." Nigel said and set the sheet down and opened it.

"Oh my God." Nene exclaimed as she picked up one of the items.

It was a Katana in a pink sheath. Syila picked up the one in the white sheath. Priss took the one with the red sheath. Linna heard Nene and turned around. She saw the others holding swords that were the colors of their suits. She walked to the sheet and picked up the Katana in the Green sheath. It was decorated with a single Jade inlay. Attached was a note from Josh.

"Linna if you are reading this one of three things has happened. If I am dead do not cry for me I don't know what you think about poetry here is something that will help comfort you.

If I should die and leave you
Be not like others, quick undone
Who keep long vigil by the silent
dust and weep.

For my sake turn to life and smile
Nerving thy heart and trembling
hand to comfort weaker souls than thee.
Complete these unfinished tasks of mine
And I perchance may therein comfort thee.
~ Thomas Gray ~

If I'm alive I am either standing there with you or I'm on my way home. If I'm on my way home I hope it is only to take care of some things and then I am coming back to you.

Whatever the circumstance for your reading this I want you to remember one thing….I love you.

 Linna's eyes filled with tears as she read the letter. Priss looked up at her and saw that she was on the verge of crying.

"Linna are you ok?' She asked setting down her sword.

"Yea I'm fine." Linna chocked.

"Are you sure?" Priss asked.

"Yea." Linna said and walked out of the store and drove home with the sword and the note.

Arlington National Cemetery.

Josh stood in front of a head stone Kenny and Terry stood to the right and Mike to the left. Josh kneeled down and placed his hand on the name. The head stone read.

                                                            Sherry Walther

                                         Born Jan. 17. 2017 Died Oct. 25. 2038

                                                       U.S Army Special Forces

                                         "My life is my God, My Country, My Core."

They were all silent for a moment then Josh spoke.

"Hi Sherry. Its me. We are all her except Jack he don't know we are here. We all miss you so much, not a day goes by that we don't think of you." He said tears filling his eyes.

He stood and stepped to the side so Mike could say something.

"Sherry its Mike. I'm sorry I could not protect you it should be me there not you. I'm sorry." He said and stepped aside for Terry.

"Its Terry I am here to finally say good bye. I-I could not bring myself to come earlier. You were like a sister to me, when you died part of me died with you. Goodbye." She said and kissed her hand and placed it on the head stone.

Kenny was the last to kneel.

"There is nothing I can say excepted I'm sorry." He said and stood.

They all stood in silence until Josh finally yelled.

"Squad atten-tion." He yelled and they all snapped to attention. "Pre-sent arms." He yelled and they snapped a salute.

They held the salute for a few seconds then snapped it down to their sides.

"Hey guys I'll meet you back at the car. There is one more thing I need to do before we go."  Josh said and the others walked back to the car.

When they were far enough away he kneeled again as it started to rain.

"Sherry there is one last thing I need to say before I go." He said. "Umm. I don't really know how to sat this. I meet a woman in Tokyo that makes me feel the way only you could. I know its been 4 years but I have not been able to let you go. I guess that is why I'm here today to finally say goodbye." Josh said starting to cry. "Goodbye Sherry." He cried kissing his finger tips and placing them on the head stone transferring the kiss.

He reached around his neck and pulled a necklace off. It was a silver necklace with a ring hanging from it. He took the ring from the necklace and held it in his hand.

"I've kept this on me sense the day you died." He said and placed the wedding ring on the head stone and stood.  

He snapped one final salute and whispered.

"Carryon soldier until the day we meet again." He whispered and walked away.

(Ok that whole graveside memorial had me in tears I'm not sure what it did to you all. Let me know through E-mails or reviews. Final few chapters will be up soon."