A/N: well guys, this is the last chapter! Wow. Well, tell me what you thought. Currently I do have another Tamora Pierce story in the works, but I am seriously thinking about possibly doing a joint project with that one. If your interested in writing a story with me and like D/N, email me at or AIM me at ladykannie. Thank you all for all the support throughout this story. When I got this idea, I had no idea what a problem Mary Sue stories were. I have tried my hardest to keep my story as original as possible. I really hope I succeeded. Though, as far as I know, I have the only story where the character beats someone up with her high- heeled shoe and talks to walls! It is possible I might do a sequel, but it would not have Annie in it. It would pretty much be all about Kala. Well, I'm going to shut up now and let y'all read my final chapter. Please enjoy and remember to review!

Emily

Disclaimer: still not mine
Light streamed through the window as Annie woke up. She realized she must have slept in pretty late. It had been two days since the war had ended and the past two days had been spent helping clean up the palace. She yawned as she rolled herself out of bed. She quickly threw on a tank top and a pair of denim shorts, ran a brush through her hair, and went to eat something.
Later that day as Annie and Kala strolled down the halls, they ran into a group of pages.

"Well if it isn't my favorite whores" one boy said cruelly. Annie stopped and stared at him. Kala anxiously tugged at Annie's shirt.

"Lets go. He just wants to get you into his bed." She whispered to Annie, who let out a hearty laugh.

"I can't say I blame him. I mean, considering the only woman who would every have sex with that would have to be paid a healthy sum, and drunk." She looked him over. "Very very drunk."

"Bitch!" he snarled.

"Jackass!" she retorted.

"You little..."

"Oh fuck off freak. Get the hell away from me." She rudely pushed her way through the group of slightly stunned boys. She tried to pull a smooth walk away act and it worked, well up to the part where the guys decided to chase her.

"OH SHIT!!! THIS ISN'T HOW IT WORKS IT STORY BOOKS!" she screamed as she and Kala bounded down the hall.

BAM!"

"DAMNIT! I thought I already killed this wall!" if Annie had not been busy yelling at the evil wall, she might have noticed Kala frantically tapping her and yelling that the boys were almost to them. But, sadly, Annie was busy yelling at the wall, and ignored Kala's warnings. That is, until a page slipped into the wall.

"I'M GOING TO..."

"Take a number! I'm killing it first." She turned around and smiled sheepishly. "You know, this is why I really wish I didn't have such a potty mouth."

"What's going on here?" the teens slowly turned around to see Alanna glaring at them.

"They called me a whore and I simply followed the script, you know, telling them off and then smoothly walking away leaving them stunned. But then they kinda chases me and ya." Alanna just stared at the girl and shook her head. She was about to say something when Numair came running up to them.

"I'VE GOT IT! I KNOW HOW TO SEND YOU BACK!!!!" Annie looked up at him.

"Oh my gosh." She stuttered.

"Well, would you like to go back?" She rose to her feet.

"I, I don't know. I just, I need to think about this." She managed to say as she quickly walked off. She made her way to the stables and tacked up Pita. As she got on the big geldings back, she thought about what Numair had said.

"Do I want to go back?" she thought. She was happy here. Did she want to go back home? What would she do once she was back? Would she go back to her parents, back to the pain? She knew now she couldn't just run from her troubles. She couldn't just push her problems back forever. She would eventually have to face them.

But could she really live here for the rest of her life? She would have to wear their clothes. Could she live here, in a completely different place? Where there was no technology? She would be treated well, she was relatively sure of that. But would she want to live with a bunch of sexist pigs?

"I have to go back." She said this realization out loud. Pita let out a low whinny, as if to agree. She patted his neck and dismounted. Three hours later, she was in the pages wing, saying goodbye to her friends.

"I'm going to miss y'all." Her voice was choked with emotion. Tears clouded her eyes as she hugged Kel, Neal, Daine, and Kala goodbye. "Kala, remember, don't give up, and stay strong. Kel, Neal, make sure Kala stays aggressive. And Daine thanks. Thanks for helping me out here." Tears now flowed freely down her face. She swung her bag over her shoulder, took a deep breath, and walked outside, to join Pita and Numair.

The mage started to chant something softly and before Annie knew it, a black cloud had engulfed her and Pita. She felt some invisible force slam into her and suddenly, she hit solid earth. She opened her eyes and looked around.

"We're back," she murmured in disbelief. "Was this all a dream?" she wondered out loud. She glanced down at her arm. Sure enough, a scar left from the battle proudly adorned her arm. She shakily picked herself off the ground and mounted Pita. Some time later, they reached a large barn. Here Annie sometimes took lessons. She walked the large bay up to the entrance. A girl, about Annie's age approached her.

"Hey. Can you do me a huge favor and take care of Pita for me? I have something I have to take care of." The girl nodded and Annie smiled gratefully. She quickly threw her bag into the tack room and set off for her next destination.
Half an hour later, Annie stood in front of a large building in town. "Thank god the barn is near town." She panted. She took a deep breath as she walked through the heavy doors of the police station. Nervously, she walked up to a receptionist. The lady looked up.

"How may I help you?"

"Hi. I am here to report a case of child abuse."

THE END

A/N: wow, I finished! Yeah! Well, what did you think? Please tell me by reviewing. I love to hear from y'all. Well, as I said. I might do a sequel, if enough people want me to, but right now, there are no plans for one. It just depends on if I end up doing a joint story with someone or if I end up being the sole author. I really hoped you enjoyed this story. I certainly enjoyed writing it. Well, remember to review! Even though the story is done, I still love to hear what you think out it. So, keep those reviews coming in.

Emily