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Ashley HammondAstro Yellow: It really did. Thanks a bunch. You're the best.

Phantom Rogue: That helped. Thank you. And no worries, I've got a lot planned for the future of this story.

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The Forest

Ashley was the first to actually come to. She felt so secure and so safe with her true loves arms wrapped around her in a protective gesture. She didn't have a care in the world whenever she was with him. She felt so loved and so much warmth. 'Why must this end,' she thought to herself.

When Andros finally came to, he ran his fingers gently through her hair, so happy that he was with her but sad that he must leave her soon.

It was still dark out when they both fully woke up still in each other's arms happier then they have ever been before, but dreading the fact that it would soon come to an end. They would, unfortunately, have to say good bye once more, not knowing if their paths will ever cross again.

They just stayed there a while, wishing for it to be possible that time would just stop. But eventually they had to get dressed. When they finally had, they embraced each other once again. A few moments later, the sun was about to come up. They pulled apart and Andros sat down on the ground in Indian style with Ashley sitting on his lap. He held her tightly as she laid her back against his stomach. Together they watched the most beautiful sunrise.

Sadly, it was time for Andros to leave.

"I'm sorry Ash, but it's time for me to go," he whispered to her.

She sighed, and reluctantly got up holding back her tears.

He took both of her hands into his, just like he did last time. They just stared at each other thinking how unfair all of this truly was.

Andros- 'This is so unfair. She is perfect, so beautiful and with a laugh that could brighten up any bad mood. I finally found someone to love, and she lives so far away.'

Ashley- 'This is so totally unfair. Why does he have to leave? I love him so much. He has a smile that makes me weak at the knees.'

"I will always love you Ashley, don't ever forget that," he whispered to her.

"I won't," she started. "I love you too, and I always will no matter where life takes up."

Then he leaned in to kiss her, and she met him half way. It was a long and tender kiss.

Once they finally broke apart, they had to say their goodbyes again.

Andros

When that was done, Andros walked off with a heavy heart, looking back now and then until she was no longer in sight. He ached for leaving. He really had no choice. KO-35 needed him, and if they didn't he would have stayed.

He also couldn't have just asked her to come back with him. It wouldn't be fair to ask her to give up the only home she has ever known for him.

His thoughts came to an end when he reached his shuttle. Once he was boarded and the controls were set, he took one last look at the earth and with a sigh he took off. He then shed some tears of his own.

Ashley

She just stayed there watching him leave until she could no longer see him. Once he was no longer in sight she fell to the floor crying for what seemed forever, but was actually about fifteen minutes.

When she finally picked herself up, she dried off her tears and headed home.

She was happy that she got her wish, but 'how much had it really helped,' she thought. 'I love him even more now.' There was also something else, but she just couldn't put her finger on it.

Once she got home, she took a shower and went to bed; crying herself to sleep. She didn't wake up until the next morning.

KO-35

When Andros landed on the surface of KO-35, both Zhane and Karone were there to meet him.

Karone ran to her brother once she saw him, and gave him a giant hug. He laughed, trying his best to look as though he wasn't depressed and he was actually happy to be home again.

"Hey man, how was that meeting," Zhane asked him.

Andros had to work fast, for he didn't even consider thinking of what to say about this so called meeting ahead of time. "Um, it was pretty boring," he answered. "I don't really remember any of it; I'm just glad to be back." It looked as though Zhane bought his pretend story, but you can never be so sure.

"What, did you fall asleep or something," Zhane laughed.

Andros just pretended to laugh.

"Well it's good to have you back," Karone pitched in. "Lets get home." (the three of them live together in the same house, by the way)

That night Andros had a terrible time falling asleep. He just couldn't stop thinking about her. He prayed that their paths will cross again some day; and it does, it will be permanent.

Well, how'd I do on this one. I'll try the make the next chapter longer.