Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot.
A/N: Yes, this is the end, the much awaited end. I'm so glad I finished it.
When we finally we got the place, we had to stop to get Jeremy's equipment, we weren't the only people running late. It seems scientists are famous for it, along with their illegible handwriting. I shooed the gang into the room to socialize a bit before dinner. Jeremy fled to set up everything.
"You alright?" Jeremy asked, sneaking up on me. I turned around quickly, almost hitting him with my fan.
"A little tired, but I'll live, what's up?"
"Okay, we're going into dinner. Survive that and then we present. I have the Fellowship's stuff by the switch that you need to pull to send them home. Make sure they've changed first though." I nodded, and then thought about something.
"Jeremy, what about you and Boromir?" I asked. Jeremy ran his hand through his hair.
"I'll just go with them. I'm not quite sure where they'll come out, but from where ever I can hike back to the nearest elf city. I can stay there until I figure something out."
"But, but." He was saved by the bell ringing to send us all dinner.
Dinner ended too quickly, and I only had to hit the hobbits once or twice each. The rest were rather well behaved. When Jeremy started his technical speech about what would happen, I grabbed the guys and lead them to a bathroom. I sent them to change then headed toward the stage. Jeremy was just finishing his speech when we showed up.
"Well, thank you ladies and gentlemen. Please remember that this is a permanent thing and will not be reversed tonight. Thank you for your time. Miss Katherine, if you would please switch the lever when I say so." I nodded and shoved the hobbits to the circle where Jeremy was standing. Suddenly I noticed Boromir looking rather edgy. Jeremy had him by his wrist so he couldn't get out and nodded to me. I smiled and pulled the lever.
Winds gusted as a spiral of light came up around the border of the circle. I stared at Jeremy's fading form. I clutched Jaycie close to me. It felt like I was being run over by a bulldozer, thinking about how Jeremy was gone. When the light faded, the room filled with applause and I took my leave.
I don't remember how I managed to drive home and tuck Jaycie in bed before I collapsed in tears on my sofa. I missed Jeremy already. My two best friends in life were gone. It felt like the sun had fallen out of the sky. Of course as Jeremy said that would never happen as the sun wasn't even in the sky in the first place. Whatever. I reached into my purse to pull out a tissue and found a piece of paper instead. I turned it over and saw Jeremy's neatest handwriting.
Dear Katherine, as I have the right to call you that now
I know that you're probably sitting on the sofa crying, but you really shouldn't worry. It's not like I'm dead, and I'm happy here. I can't be reminded of Meredith, and we both know it all comes down to her. I'm sorry, but life just wasn't the same, and I couldn't stand the constant reminder. Maybe the first experiment failed, but it brought about something suitable. Sorry for any pain I will cause, but please keep in mind this is what I wanted.
Jeremy Thompson