Farther Still

Hours it went on, and by the time we stopped, I could not lift my right arm, and both of us were exhausted from fighting. I knew it was hopeless, I would never get a chance to use the weapon. I was kneeling on the floor, hurt badly, probably mortally wounded. Rin only smiled, and he too was in bad shape. He spoke suddenly.

Rin: You don't fight so bad...Maybe I should turn things up a little.

I didn't know what he planned to do, he was already immortal. Whatever it was, it was probably either a faster or more painful way of my death. We were the banes of each other existances, niether could live while the other was thriving. He spread out his arms...I realized what the plan was...He was going into his normal dark maker form. The earth was shuddering and shaking violently. With the familiar flash of light and an explosion like quake from the immense power, I stared upon the enourmous face of Lord of the Dark Makers. I stood up slowly and painfully, ready to take him on. But before I could make a move, a massive, clawed foot came down on top of me. I was pinned with my stomach to the ground, suffocating. A horrible, monstrous voice apoke in the wind.

Rin: Run, run, run, as fast you can. Can't catch me, I'M THE GINGERBREAD MAN!

I felt suddenly ill with his sick humor. I struggled to get free, but my whole midsection was trapped. But then I realized, this was my chance! I reached into my the tank top, and out on a chain I pulled the seal, which I had taken from Torn's body, and then out of small pocket in my outfit I pulled out a coin like object...the weapon. It was a shining gold color, and on it was written "One Destiny". It was the key to unlocking my lineage to Mar...the final Light Power. I turned the seal and, saw the whole in which the piece went into. The final peice of the puzzle.

With force I put the coin in...the air was gone from my lungs. I could not breathe...The seal grew warm in my hand. On the top of Rin's head I could see a blast growing, aimed right for me. The words "One Destiny" glowed. The blast grew larger. The whole seal glowed red. I felt energy growing in my body...The whole world seem to shake. My whole body glowed, as though I were becoming Light Janovah, but instead of a magnificent blue, the light was red.

Rin: What's this? NO! THE WEAPON HAS BEEN ACTIVATED!

My large wings exploded from my back, I had enormous strength. I broke free of the grip and flew high above. I closed my eyes...I felt the power gathering...My heart raced. This was it. I was about to vanquish this evil power forever. Finally, it exploded. A blast, a light that made the world suck in its breath. All was still and quiet as I heard a voice speak to me in the blinding light. Iit was deep, mystic sounding yet somewhat gruff.

Voice: It is finished. You have completed your legacy, fulfulled the one destiny given to you at birth. For your courage, we grant life to those you life who have gone. Take hold, heroine. The world is in your hands.

It was the last thing I heard, before I slid into darkness. I felt light, weightless, yet I fell, slowly...

I came to, finally. After a dreamless sleep. The material under me was soft...like fabric...wait, I was in a bed. I opened my eyes, staring at a ceiling. The room I was in was a royal looking place. The walls were a cream color, the decour fancy looking. I was in the Palace. I sat up, observing the room, when all of the sudden, I was met with two green-blue eyes. It startled me badly, I yelped and drew back, to see Kat standing there, grinning. I smiled too.

Janovah: Why do you always have to look?
Kat: I'm sorry, I can't help it.

We laughed. We laughed to ourselves. The war was over, for the most part. Rin was dead. I had all my friends back.

Kat: DASH! GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE! Jan, Dash has something to show you...it's weird.

I heard footsteps, and someone appeared in the door way. She was tall, her hair a pink and black gradient. Her skin was dark, her eyes exotic red...No way in hell...

Janovah: She isn't who I think she is, is she?

It was. The tattoos were all the same, the same soft features...

Janovah: OH MY GOD! DASH IS A DENZIAN!
Dash: I'm not sure what happened. I guess when were brought back to life, something in the process reversed my Precursor blood.

Her accent was the same, too. She was really pretty too.

Janovah: That is so different. I'm going to have to get used to this.
Dash: I'm going to miss my tail, though. And this isn't the only suprise...Janovah, your dad is here! But we haven't much time!

Dash took me by the hand and dragged me out of bed. I wasn't just happy...I was spinning. After a flight down the corridor of matching decour, we entered a round room. Inside, there was a large table, and people were there talking. Torn was there, talking to my dad. Both looking uninjured, and healthy. Samos, Onin and Pecker were conversing around the table, Pecker talking for Onin as always. The talking stopped and all eyes were on me.

Jak: You're awake, finally! I thought I would miss the chance to say goodbye to my little girl!
Janovah: Say goodbye?
Jak: I have to back in time, and I have to finish Haven City. I'm glad I got the chance to watch my daughter become a great young woman...besides, you have alot ahead of you. Seeing as you're going to be married soon. But I have to go now, the Precursors can't wait any longer. Are you ready, Dash?
Dash: Yep, I'm ready to go.
Janovah: You're leaving too?
Dash: Yes. I'm finished here. I'm going back to whom I belong.

I was confused, sad...Dash and my father had to leave. But alas, I assumed they had their reasons.

Janovah: Well, I'm through with adventures. If I ever hear the word "adventure" again, I'll scream.
Samos: Well then I hope everyone brought earplugs becuase this war isn't over yet. You may have killed Rin, but there are still thousands upon thousands of dark makers left. They have lost their immortality, so that shoud put us at an advantage.

I shook my aching head. It was going to be a looooong day.

Jak: I see they washed the black out of your hair. It was really ugly, to be honest.

Torn made kind of a difficult snort from the corner.

Jak: Well, it's time. Don't worry, I'll be back for the celebration when you win...farewell!
Dash: Bye, everyone!

A chorus of goodbyes filled the room, and suddenly my father and Dash seemed to vanish in a split second. I sighed, prepared for what was going to hit me next.