Okay, people, this will most likely be the last chapter. Of the book, of the series. It makes me so sad. . . . anyway, I want a lot of reviews, so try your best. Here goes, the last chapter in the genius series. . .
Cindy knew that she didn't have time to wallow in pity and self-loathing at the moment. She felt extremely guilty that she hadn't been able to save Tara, but the ship was going to explode at any moment, and she had to get out.
Cindy slowly picked herself off of the floor, and noticed that Goobot had already left the room. She knew basically how to get out of the ship, but she was unsure if she would be able to make it the whole way. Cindy's head was pounding ferociously from where she had been struck by Tara. She'd been hit square on the nose, and knew that it was probably broken.
"Okay, Vortex" she told herself, aloud, "You got yourself in to this mess, your just going to have to get out. . . "
Jimmy looked at his watch once more as he ran towards the throne room. He had encountered a guard on the way and had threatened to disinigrate him if he didn't tell Jimmy where Goobot was. Jimmy knew that Goobot had caught Cindy, so she would most likely be in his presence.
Only one minute left.thought Jimmy. He had to find Cindy. There was no way he would abandon her when they had only a minute left before the ship blew up.
Jimmy passed a normal looking door, and for a second thought nothing of it. Then he backtracked when he heard Cindy talking aloud to herself. . .
"I don't know how long I've got left, but I have to make it out by myself. Grrr. . . I'm such an idiot, I should have listened to Jimmy and none of this would have happened"
Jimmy smiled at this statement. Cindy had actually admitted she was wrong.
Cindy ran towards the door and flung it open, coming face to face with Jimmy.
"Jimmy! What are you doing here? The ship is going to explode we have to leave!" she said.
"I know, I was just looking for you. . . "
"Really? You stayed behind just for me?"
"Well, I couldn't just leave you here. . . I mean. . . "
"Thanks. . . "
"Come on, we have to get out of here, only 30 seconds before the ship explodes, and we go with it."
Cindy nodded her head as they began to make their way towards the exit. Cindy knew that she had to do something before they left, though.
"Jimmy?" she asked, as he turned quickly around to face her.
With one swift motion, she kissed him.
It wasn't the first time they had kissed since that night at Retroland when they had admitted their true feelings for each other. This time was diferent, though. Although, he was only eleven, Jimmy now knew what it felt like to actually love another human being besides his friends and family. Jimmy pulled away and grabbed Cindy's hand as they made a dash for the exit.
Jimmy heard the beeping of his watch as it counted down the last ten seconds. At five, they had broken into the daylight. Cindy had no idea that she had been held captive for a whole night and was surprised to see the sun rising over the horizon.
"We have to get farther away. . . " she said, as the swiftly ran as fast as their legs to carry them. They got just out of reach when the ship finally exploded.
"Look, It's Jimmy and Cindy." said Libby, who was seated in front of Jimmy's monitor in his lab.
"Guys, let us in. " said Jimmy, apparently worn out.
In a few moments, everyone was seated in the lab, comfortably, wating for the entire story.
While Cindy told most of it, Jimmy added a few details, but just happened to leave out the fact that it was his fault that the ship had blown up in the first place.
After hearing the entire story, Sheen, Carl, and Libby decided to go to the Candy Bar for a milkshake.
Jimmy and Cindy were seated alone now in the lab.
"Cindy?" asked Jimmy, looking at her. "There's one thing I don't get. . . what happened to Tara?" he asked.
Cindy took a deep breath and explained to him how she had tried to save Tara, but Tara had let go, anyway.
"It's all my fault, Jimmy. . . " Cindy said, tears now forming in her eyes. " You know that I didn't exactly like Tara, but it makes me feel horrible that I'm responsible for someone's death. . . "
"Cindy, you know it's not your fault. Tara's the one who let go, not you."
Cindy's eyes grew wide as she realized that he was right. She had tried with all her might to save Tara, but Tara apparently did not want to be saved.
"So," asked Jimmy, " Do you want to head over to the Candy Bar and meet up with the guys?"
"You know what? I think I'd rather stay here, if that's alright with you. We can watch a movie or something."
Jimmy nodded his head in reply. After slipping a movie into the VCR, Jimmy sat down next to Cindy and slipped his arm around her shoulders.
"Thank you" said Cindy, snuggling closer. That's all that needed to be said.
I know, I know, the ending wasn't actually an ending really. But, I always end my stories like that. I also know that it was kind of fluffy, but if you are reading this story, you probably were hoping for it. . . please review.
Oh, and if you read my other story , A cold winter's day, the one where Cindy gets taking hostage, I'm working on a sequel for it. If you haven't read it, please do. REVIEW!
TeeJay
