Nova

Epilogue: New beginning

(Minutes before the Supernova)

(Knives)

It was time. It was finally time for me to die. Wasn't it? Weakly I clutched Kestrel in my arms and held her close.

I barely had the strength to breath, much less move. I took one last look at Kestrels face before closing my eyes.

Suddenly I felt a surge of energy flow through my body. My eyes shot open and I quickly got to my feet, Kestrel was still in my arms.

How I managed to get free was beyond me... but I didn't have time to question it as I heard the echoing computerized voice blare through the corridors. "Tekac ur kesk deska ioc."

"Tekac ur kesk deska mok."

"Tekac ur kesk deska yiu."

It was a countdown. I don't know how... but I could understand Seldokas' language. Just after Seldokas' body had exploded back there... I had felt a wave of information flow into my mind. I don't know where it came from. But the psychic signature was definitely that of Seldokas.

Franticly I wondered what I should do. I looked at Kestrels face, serene even with the caked blood on her face.

Suddenly I remembered... There were ships in the docking bay. I could still get us out of here.

I hauled Kestrels limp body up into my arms and ran as fast as I could towards the docking bays.

"Tekac ur kesk deska toi."

I ran faster, hoping that I could make it in time before the count down reached zero.

Seconds later I was in the docking bay, I didn't hesitate in choosing one of the small alien ships, I just picked one and hoped that it still ran.

I set Kestrel on the floor of the small ship and settled into the oddly shaped pilot's seat.

Fortunately it only took me a few moments to figure out the simple controls and then I had the ship up in the air and blasted the ship out of there just at fiery shockwave soared towards us.

The little ship was surprisingly fast in the void of space and in seconds we were already halfway back to Gunsmoke.

Finally I let out a sigh and set a direct course for the planet. Then I slipped out of the seat and knelt next to Kestrel lifting her up. I cradled her upper body in my arms and stared down at her.

"I want you to know I didn't save you because I like you. As with anything... I did it for my people. And like with Legato you will help me. This is a new beginning. For the both of us. We have survived the fire to be reborn."

Of course she didn't respond. How could she? I knew Vash would never go forward with saving our people. He loved the humand too much. I had to take matters into my own hands again.

Are you sure that's the only reason? A small voice in the back of my mind said.

I turned my head away from her and towards the view screen. "Of course it is."

I pushed the nagging doubts into the back of my mind. And began to think about what I needed to do.

Of course it is...

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THE END

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Well... I don't really know what to say. It's over. Nova is finished.

I'm both happy and sad to see the end.

There are so many people I want to thank... Jeez...

Ok first off I would like to thank my Beta reader LegacyRBluesummers for going over my chapters and suggesting stuff when she though it was needed.

Second I'd like to thank my very first beta Foofighta, your help in the beginning of my Fanfiction carrer is forever immortal.

Thirdly I'd like to thank all my reviewers, especially Rosebud(for sticking with me from the start) and El Hustino (For your very uplifting and funny reviews), all of you have kept me going and have helped me to gain some manner of confidance in my work. Your continued support has effected me in more ways then I can list here.

Last but not least... all you people who read but never review! I know you are out there! I love ya all! XD

I hope everyone stays tuned for Learning to Live the sequal to Nova. I don't know when i'll be able to get it out to you folks but I can promise it within a month.