Joy: As promised, here comes the final chapter of Path of Light. I hope you enjoy this ending, even though it is so short. I have a bit of a vote at the end for the next story.

Just the Beginning

Joy's father was packed and ready by Monday, just as planned. Joy went to see him off at the airport. Remembering that they may not be able to see each other as often as they normally would, Joy found herself sad to see him leave.

Katilli had tried to reassure her light, being able to sense Joy's disturbance. Please be assured, Joy, that this is not the last time you will meet. Remember what you said? You can contact your father any time you need to. He is always by your side, as am I and your friends…and Kaiba.

Yes…but…he is my father. Friends are important, but not the same as family, Katilli. Even Kaiba has Mokuba living with him. I won't be able to see my father for maybe a good deal of time from now. I am already missing him.

You two were separated during the summer, were you not?

Well…yes, but that was different. I have the branch to run now…I can't just hop on a plane and go back to Montana, Katilli, as you yourself said several days ago.

"All right, princess. My flight was just called. I don't want to miss it." Joy bit her bottom lip, giving her father a sad look. "What's this? Why the sad look, my dear?"

"It's just that…I don't know when we will be able to see each other…and…oh, I'm gonna miss you, daddy!" Joy jumped forward into her father's arms, nearly knocking him over in the process.

"I will miss you, too, honey. But it is not like this is forever, Joy. We will still see each other, just not everyday. It'll be like a long business trip not unlike those I always go on. Now am I right?"

"I suppose…"

"There now…try to be happy, Joy. That is what I really want, you know. Your happiness. Now you have plenty to keep you busy and happy, and we can call each other everyday, if you like. How does that sound to you?"

Joy managed to smile a bit. "That sounds okay, I guess." The announcer called Steven's flight again. "Oh! You don't want to be late for your flight, dad. And remember to call me when you get to the estate, okay?"

"It's a deal." Steven gave his daughter another hug and a kiss on the forehead, then turned and walked through the gate to the awaiting plane.

Well, now. This is a terrific ending to a great adventure, is it not, hikari?

Actually, Katilli…with Akujin's whereabouts still a mystery, this may be just the beginning of our adventure.

Joy: There is was! The SUPER SHORT ending to Path of Light! Now…you may be anticipating a grand little skit about the next story, right? Well, if you recall, I said I had several possibilities for the next story, but I have having a dilemma deciding which one to do. All the stories are a possibility and I may do them all, but I need to know which one you all want first. Here are the three choices…no real titles yet, sorry.

1.) Joy looses her memory after hitting her head and the gang has to find a way to rebuild her memory will Katilli takes a turn at being a businesswoman in Joy's absence.

2.) Marik has done nothing but think of Joy since the events of Total Eclipse. He finds that he has fallen in love with her. But he knows she is with Seto, but he is determined to win Joy's heart. It is this notion that spirals Kaiba and Marik into a bit of a contest for Joy's love!

3.) A look into the pasts of the dark sides. A deeper kind of angsty background story about Katilli, Yami, Sorcerer, and Bakura.

Well, you all can vote on what you want to see. If you can't decide, just remember I can do them all, I just want to know which to do first. I might have to use some sort of scientific method if no one votes.

Now, I would like to thank each and every single person who reviewed or ever will review to this story. It has been truly a joy (no pun intended, lol) to write and I am glad that everyone enjoyed it. This one stands at over one hundred and fifteen reviews so far! I am so happy! Yeah! The next one will come as soon as I can get it up, so until then, be happy and prosperous, everyone! And Happy New Year to all!