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Thanks Especially to: Furie, Lunar Elf, Seren Lunar Echo, Demonkitty2007, Black Mage of Darkness, koldy and Celtic Glory. These are the people who reviewed my last chapter and to everyone who have reviewed my story . . . just to let you know while doing this last chapter, I was crying because I am greatly moved that many of you liked my story. Hope this ending will meet to your satisfaction:
Epilogue: A New Beginning????
I never believed in the stories that when you die you will see a light and that everything around you is white. But if you ask me now! Well I will say that its true 'coz it is! After I had said my good-byes, if you could call them that, everything went black . . .which is typical if you would think about it . . . dying . . . black . . . they go together right? Well anyway lets continue . . . as I was saying, everything went black then something caught my sight, I could not explain it how a dead person could see but I saw something in the distant. It was like a speck of light . . . I felt being pulled to this speck so I made my way to it. As I got nearer, the light became brighter, stronger and bigger. And as I got to the light, I find myself in this place . . . this pristine white place . . . everything is white . . . there were no walls, no sights not even a single sound. I kept wondering what am I to do in this place? Where am I? Am I doomed to stay here for eternity? What did I do to deserve this? I just could not stand the eerie silence anymore so I tried using my magic but it did not work anymore so I ran but everywhere I went was just the same. I would go crazy if I spend another minute here! I was about to scream my lungs out when I heard laughter . . . someone was laughing . . . it was a child's laugh, so using my ear as a guide I followed the sound. Now its not only one child that was laughing it sounded like there were more and the laughter was the kind you hear when children are playing and having fun. It was difficult looking for the source of the laughter but my persistence finally paid off. I finally found the source . . . a big flat-screen tv showing a picture of kids playing! What the hell is a tv doing in this place? Will it be used to show me what I did when I was living? Some sort of high tech version of my memories where-in one will just rewind and fast-forward the events in my life especially those events where I was bad! This could be a long movie if it were the case. Anyway I don't think any type of questioning would occur so I would just make use of my time and enjoy watching the kids play. I always enjoy watching children play because of their innocence you could see their real emotions when they play.
I was bored sitting and watching the tv, it had seemed that ages had already passed by. As I got up to leave, I felt invisible hands restrain me. As the hands slowly materialize, I could see it was them! . . . . Rei, Ami, Mako and Mina.
" My sisters! You are here! " I exclaimed as I proceeded to hug each one.
" Its also good to see you Serenity " They chorused..
" Did you enjoy watching? " Rei asked.
" At first, then it started to get boring watching all these happy people. " I replied.
" What am I watching anyway? " I asked.
" It is earth, you just seen what you did for earth! See everyone is safe and happy " Ami replied.
" You did good Sere! " Mako and Mina chimed.
I was enjoying talking with my sisters when I remembered that I did not have any clue as to where I am.
" Where am I? What am I doing here? Where is Spike? " I rapidly blurted out these questions.
" You are what we call limbo. " Mako replied.
" You are here to receive your judgement. " Mina added.
"As for Spike, we cannot answer that question. " Ami spoke this time.
" We cannot answer you question about Spike because the elders prohibited us from telling you. " Rei explained before I had even asked the question.
" The elders? "
" Yes. The elders, we are to bring you to them now. " Rei answered.
" Ok, lead the way! " I replied.
We walked for what seemed like hours; no words were exchanged among us. But many questions were in my head. What could the elders want from me? Was the biggest question on my mind. But I would not be worrying about that any longer because, I can ask them myself, for sitting in front me now is the whole council of elders and some god-like beings.
" Come child and stand in the middle! "
My brow creased when I heard one elder called me child. I am no longer a child! But comparing my age with them, well I guess I am still a child to their standards. So I took a deep breath and walked to the middle of a star, which had magically appeared, on the floor.
" We know that you have lots on questions on your mind dear child, but before you ask them here us first. " Another elder spoke up.
" You were created to protect our people . . . but you have failed in more than one occasion Serenity. . . But you have redeemed yourself from these mistakes over the time. "
" You had the choice before to be with your sisters and us, but you declined because of your love of this vampire, which you know that it is prohibited. You stayed on with the mortals, hiding in the shadows while following the vampire called Spike. You have constantly disobeyed us in this matter Serenity and for this you should be punished! "
" But even though you have done all these, we still appreciate the things you had done. You did not forget your duty to defend the innocent and even though you could have stayed away from this recent fight, you chose to stay. Whatever your reason for fighting in this battle, we would not delve into it. The only thing is that you gave up your life to save humanity. "
" For years we have met to decide on your faith Serenity, and for years we have debated on what to do with you. But now we have finally agreed on something. "
" Wait before you . . . " I started to speak up.
" Silence! Our decision is final, Serenity! Nothing you will say or do will change our minds! "
I was stunned! I have met the elders many time before but they were never this strict. I am now surely in trouble. But whatever may happen I just wish they could grant me one request . . . to be able to see Spike for the last time.
" The council and the gods have made a decision. We have decided that because you have disobeyed us by pursuing this prohibited relationship with the vampire . . . we will send you back to earth. Just like Angelus you would have to prove yourself worthy before you will be able to join your sisters and family. You will aid Angelus in L.A. and in other places that might require your abilities. You will still posses the powers you have. Be glad that this is the only punished upon you Serenity. "
I was speechless. I did not know what to say anymore. I could not believe what had just happened.
" And before we conclude this council, we have one more thing to add. The council have also decided that the vampire called Spike be returned to earth and redeem himself from his mistakes. He will be needing a guide and a sort of watcher to make sure he will not go astray. So we have also decided to appoint you as his watcher. And so the council has spoken! "
I could not believe it! Did I just hear what I heard? They are sending me back with Spike? They might call this punishment but for me its more like a reward!
After the council left, my sisters came to give me hugs and wish me luck. For the first time I see them happy for me! They have finally accepted Spike and for that I am very happy. Endymion too was there to wish me luck and to tell me that whenever I am finished with my work on earth, he will be the first one to meet me. Endy is very sweet, I am lucky to have him as a best-friend even though he is a demon.
The goodbye now was both happy and sad. Tears of sadness and happiness fell from our eyes. Parting ways is such a sad event, but I still have a smile on my face because I know I will be joining my sisters, family and best-friend in the future.
SSSBBBSSSBBBSSSI was the first one out of the rubble and I frantically began searching for Spike.
I searched for hours for him but, because with the enormous rubble I was not able to locate his last known place. I now begin to doubt whether or not the elders were telling the truth. I began to loose hope, when I heard some noise behind me. That's when I noticed some of the rubble moving then a hand reaches out. I immediately knew that it was Spike. Grabbing hold of his hand with my right hand, I used my left hand to start digging. Soon after, I got Spike out of it. When I was sure that he was ok, I gave him a hug and a soul-shattering kiss.
After the kiss, I gave s sly smile, I always feel good after I leave a man dazed after a kiss. With him still dazed, I then popped some questions.
" So when and where are we going to have our wedding? And when can I get my engagement ring? "
A. N.
I hope you like this ending . . . sorry it took a long time to post it but I was busy with my work. Thanks to everyone who supported me in my story. Will be updating and revising the other chapters later. Hope you will like them. Take care to everyone. And thanks once again.
Sulianna