I'd like to thank all of you for your everlasting support in this project of mine! Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, and I hope to see you review to any of my future fanfics! Now, as a promise and a treat, I give you the final chapter…

This last chapter contains song lyrics, just for your enjoyment. They include 'Whisper' by Evanescence.


The coming of the sun was quiet, serene, languid. Playing with the hem of her moisture-ridden cloak, she stared into the dawning horizon, her face expressionless and her heart full of conflicting emotions.

Yes, he was gone. She was wholly sure of it and knew he would not come back. She also knew that she would probably never see him again.

Never.

That's a really long period of time, she mused. Yet it some way it gave her both comfort and sorrow, knowing the end had come. In her heart of hearts, she really knew that he would always and forever hold a spot in her heart that could not be filled, and she would not let it.

A door opened behind her. She could vaguely comprehend that footsteps pattered lightly upon the pavement and came to stop beside her. A small, scratchy voice broke the peaceful silence.

"This seat taken?"

She shook her head, not looking up. Somehow, she knew he wouldn't mind that she didn't look at him. She knew how he felt about her, and knew that it would be time to tell him how she felt. He had risked so much to save her tonight. It was only fair..

'Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now'

"Raven…."

Knowing this was inevitable, he turned to face him. His face was hidden beneath layers of ash, yet she could see the fiercely concentrated emotion in his eyes, the way they flickered when her own dazzling orbs met his. It was a brief moment of intensity.

"I'm sorry, Beast Boy," she said breathily. "I'm sorry for what I put you through." Her voice was hollow, yet inside she felt that in the end, she had nothing to be sorry about. It was over and there was no use blaming anyone or saying anything that would change the way they felt.

'Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drives me into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away'

"Don't be a dope," he answered softly.

"I'm a dope?" It was more of a statement than anything else, but still she looked questioningly at him.

He smiled slightly. "Sometimes." He paused, simply looking at her with such an awed expression that she was forced to look away.

"Beast Boy, you know I can't…" she began.

"Look Raven, I know you think you can't, but I don't think you give yourself enough credit." He was staring at her with a penetrating, almost disapproving gaze.

'Don't turn away
Don't give in to the pain
Don't try to hide though they're screaming your name
Don't close your eyes
Who knows what lies behind them
Don't turn out the light
Never sleep never die'

She didn't want to talk about it at the moment, so he left it pass. They sat there for quite some time, watching the moon gently fall and the sun break the patch of blackness still clinging to the atmosphere. It was several minutes before he said anything.

"Raven…I want you to know that what I said down there, what I said was the truth."

"I know," she answered kindly. She sighed heavily, inhaling the perfumed scent of the ocean. "Is it enough to feel this way? To be so empty, yet so full?"

He didn't understand, but nonetheless he turned her gaze towards him. "Anything is enough."

'I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away'

She looked at him tenderly. "He's really gone," she assured him. He believed her entirely.

"And all because of you." He gulped. "Wh-what you d-did, Raven….it was r-really brave." He was apprehensive. The scene he had witnessed was enough to shake his whole perception.

"Oh," she said lightly. He turned to look at her, interrogative. "I…well, you know I had to. It…." Just trying to make up an excuse exhausted her, and she chided herself for trying. She didn't need to explain it to him. He wouldn't understand.

But that's not fair, a voice said modestly. Give him a change to understand.

"I knew he wouldn't give up, Beast Boy. Our lives were in danger. And…somehow, I knew that not all of us are destined to live happily ever after. Especially him."

Beast Boy took her hands into his and nodded. "I understand." He gulped again, this time less nervously.

'She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end'

A single tear rolled down her cheek. Beast Boy gasped as he watched its progress. Whether it was from grief or happiness, neither of them knew, but as suddenly as Raven stood up, she knew she was no longer afraid. She didn't need the talisman, nor Figaro, nor anyone else. Perhaps, only, her friends. And Beast Boy.


Okay, so not my best. But I had to end it somewhere. Here's the answers to your reviews. Once more, I applaud you guys, thanks!

scathac's warrior: You're right. Lol. I don't know if you've seen The Phantom of the Opera, but it's the 19th century. I guess I should of made it more today if you noticed that, lol. And yupp, Figaro's demise was exactly what I wanted it to be. You feel sorry for the character in the end. Thanks again for all your helpful reviews!

kimnronforever: Gee wiz, thanks!

whereismybook: Well, didn't quite finish it...but now it is! Lol. Thanks for reviewing!

BlondeShadowcat: I'm glad you enjoyed this fic! Yupp, this character didn't get NEARLY as much props as the Phantom. See, if I were writing a POTO phic (which I'm going to!) I'd put in SO much more sympathy and, of course, the Christine character would end up with him. Because that's how it supposed to happen. Hope I didn't give away too much..

Kate: NO WONDER I GOT YOU TWO MIXED UP! YOU GUYS ARE MY MOST POPULAR REVIEWERS! Wow, that is such a big mistake on my part! I'm super sorry, but I'm not going to make a sequel. But hey! Good news! Keep me on your favorite authors list and watch out for a new POTO phic, okay? I promise it'll come soon! If not, you can e-mail me and bug me for it.

For the last time (at least in this phic),
I remain your obedient servant,
StakeMeSpike04