A/N: this was going to be two chapters, but I saw how short it was, and I decided to make it one. Hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: still don't own.

Ch. 7: Aftermath

"When did he disappear?" Z asked.

"When Josie was telling Corrine about the world being erased." Lucas seemed in shock.

"And then there were two," M. Z said.

"Stop it. We are being wiped out, how can you joke about that?" M. Marshall asked.

"Because it's either that or completely lose it and I don't think that is a very attractive option," M. Z replied.

"Look, stop it. Both of you. I know you are feeling the pressure of not knowing what will happen to you, but we have to trust that he was telling you the truth. If you want we will stay here till it happens. It's the least we can do," Corrine sighed.

"It's up to Marshall. He will be here the longest. He was the only one with a real connection to any of you. If you don't mind, I will be in my office," M. Z responded.

"I just want to say good bye to Corrine. Then you all can leave," M. Marshall replied.

"Ok, you guys wait here, I'll be back," Corrine promised, moving slowly away from Marshall, assuring him with her eyes she would be ok.

They walked around to the trellis and stopped at the bottom. Neither seemed to want to speak first. Finally Corrine spoke up.

"I'm sorry. I know you liked me too. It must suck to find out you don't measure up to yourself," she attempted a joke.

"Don't worry about it. You had no future with me and we both know that. I just wanted you to be happy. And knowing that you are happy with me, even if it is not actually me, that gives me comfort. Look, I don't want to bum you out, but I will never forget you. If where I am going there is anyway to contact you to let you know whether the janitor was telling the truth, I will do it. I promise. I'm not going to say I hope to see you again, because I think if I do it will be under bad circumstances. Now, you go and take care of my double. Keep him in line. And take care of your self," he wrapped her in a hug before ascending the trellis.

She waited till he was out of sight before turning and walking away. When she walked back into the theater they all turned and walked away, except for Marshall who waited to give her a hug before they both turned and walked back to the mirror. Once back they all went into the science room they sat in silence for a while, waiting for something to change, as if they would be able to somehow tell that the mirror world was gone.

Epilogue: four weeks later.

"Look, I don't care how much you beg, we are going to study before curfew if it's the last thing we do," Corrine told Marshall firmly. He didn't reply, instead he bent his head and kissed her neck, trying to persuade her to keep doing what he wanted to do.

"No fair, that's cheating," she murmured, trying to ignore what he was doing to her and focus on the book open in front of her.

"I'm not cheating, I'm just trying to effectively persuade. Is it working?" he asked teasingly.

"If I say no, I'll be lying, but if I say yes, I'll fail tomorrow's test. And so will you," she reminded him playfully.

"Fine, but I want you to know that I'm studying under duress," he pouted.

"It has been noted," she replied, pecking him on the lips.

They had just started studying when Josie burst into the room.

"Is this some sick joke?" Corrine asked tilting her head up as if questioning God.

"Corrine, the janitor just gave me this and told me to give it to you right away. He said it was urgent, and that you were waiting for it," Josie said puzzled, handing Corrine a letter.

Curious, she opened the letter and was met with Marshall's handwriting.

Dear Corrine, she read. I promised you if I could I would let you know I was ok. I waited till now because this might be a one time offer from the janitor, and I wanted to make sure we were all settled before I wrote you.

We are all ok, Josie had a hard time adjusting, as there was already one of her here, and Josie2 is kind of weird. They don't let her have much human contact other than us, so before we got here, she was mainly alone.

Vaughn is a little miffed that the only books they are giving him to read are falling apart and very worn.

Z is trying to find a way to come visit you all, so we can thank you for coming when you didn't have to.

Lucas says hi, and then kind of zoned out and walked away, to follow a crack in the wall. Needless to say, he hasn't changed much.

Now, about my double. If he ever hurts you, tell the janitor to tell me and I will kick his arse.(Sorry. one of the 'keepers' is British). Any way, I have to keep this short, they are bringing us dinner soon. I still hope to never see you again, but if I do, and you are unhappy I will kidnap you and force you to be happy if I have to.

Take care of yourself,

Marshall.

P.S. Don't forget, you still go to Black Hole High.

"Who is it from?" Josie asked.

"A reflection," Corrine answered simply.

The End

A/N: It is finished. I don't think I will do a sequel, but I will probably write more once the new season (yea!!) Starts. Read and review. Luv-Kat.