In response to the last two reviews I got no that was not the last chapter though my friend and I argued about it. We decided to leave the ending to you make sure you read the end of this chapter and submit your answer in the review.

ONE YEAR LATER

The sun was warm and friendly on Serras back. She was on her hands and knees pulling weeds in the rose garden. Her long pink hair was in a bun at the nap of her neck. A straw hat kept the sun from her face. Since coming back to the abbey her whole attitude had changed. Mother Superior was very pleased. You could say Serra grew up in that one year in Hectors army.

"Sister Serra you surprise me. You don't sneak out to go skinny dipping in the lake, or flirt with that cute monk that comes to buy our herbs. Now you love the garden." Dain commented kneeling down next to Serra with the watering can.

Dain and Serra had been partners in crime since they were ten. Dain had black hair and blue eyes that could break a man's heart in a second.

"Since I was in Hectors group, I've missed the outdoors." Serra said straitening up and looking at the wall that surrounded the abbey.

"I think it's more than that. You've been moping around. You're in love." Dain said shaking her finger at her.

"No. You know me Dain I'm in love with every man I meet." Serra said turning her face away because it was turning pink.

"Well someone defiantly misses you. A messenger just came with a letter for you." Dain said waving a letter in front of Serra's nose.

"For me." Serra said excitedly as she snatched it from Dains out stretched hand and began ripping it open.

"Well read it aloud. We are so sheltered here that I crave info from the outside." Dain said dramatically throwing herself on the ground her long black hair fanning out.

"Dear Serra

You are invited to join the union of Erk and Priscilla in marriage. You are also in the wedding party as a bride's maid. EVERY ONE will be there.

Sincerely

Priscilla and Erk"

"A wedding! How exciting. I'm sure Mother Superior will allow us to go. That's right, I want to go too you have all the fun. I'm going to ask." Dain announced as she got up and ran inside.

Serra just sat and looked at the letter. Everyone was in capital letters. So that meant Lucius would be there. Serras hear began beating fast. I can't breath, I'll see Lucius. Serra though a smile formed on her face as she remembered his strong arms pulling her out of the stream. The way his lips felt on hers. Even when he called her a child or told everyone she was suicidal around water. She loved him. She loved Lucius. But could she do it. Could she leave the abbey for him? Leave Dain and her sisters. Was her love for Lucius strong enough?

"Mother superior said yes." Dain screamed.

Only on way to find out. I'm coming Lucius.

A WEEK LATER

"I don't see her." Priscilla said pulling the lacy curtains aside and looking out at the crowd of people.

"I sent the invitation." Rebecca said shaking out her green maid of honor dress.

"What about Lucius's invitation?" Priscilla asked as she scanned the crowd below.

"Yes Raven went personally and invited Lucius. I am not wearing this, it is wrong on so many levels. First the high heels I can not walk in. And this." Karla said waving her hand at the low cut green dress.

"Hey the only reason your in this wedding is because your with Raven." Rebecca said angrily waving her flowers at Karla.

"I am not with Raven. And Priscilla chose me as a bride's maid." Karla said angrily as she grabbed her blade from a nearby chair and pointing it at Rebecca's neck. "Want to say anything else?"

"No am good." Rebecca said wincing.

"She's here. She came let the wedding begin." Priscilla shouted running out of the room her whit wedding gown flowing around her elegantly. Then came Rebecca, who was visible trying to trip Karla down the stairs and almost succeeding too because of Karla's high heels.

"You look lovely Priscilla." Serra gushed hugging Priscilla. She was also wearing a green dress.

"I was afraid my last bride's maid was not coming." Priscilla said smiling.

"Oh and this is Dain." Serra introduced.

"Hey who is that red head over there by the wedding gifts." Dain asked. Pointing at Mathew who was a little to close to the expensive wedding gifts.

"That's Mathew someone better go over there and make sure he's not stealing again." Rebecca said.

"I'll go." Dain said and headed over before anyone could say anything.

"Is she a cleric?" Priscilla asked.

"Yep. Oh hello Rebecca Karla." Serra said finally acknowledging them.

"Stow it." Karla said limping past.

"Ok Karla and Raven will walk down. Rebecca and Lowen. And you and Lucius" Priscilla said smiling. "Ok let's begin."

Raven stepped out from a room nodded his head to Serra smiling slyly as he walked over to Karla and offered his arm. Karla unsteadily on her high heels took his arm and glared at him.

"Don't get used to this. I don't usually depend on a man for any help." Karla said pinching his arm as they proceeded out of the manor and beginning the ceremony.

Next Lowen walked out offered his arm to Rebecca and proceeded after.

"DO you want me to lead Lowen? It looks like you can't see. I thought I told you to get a hair cut." Rebecca lectured as they walked.

"I did get a hair cut." Lowen replied.

"You did!" Rebecca said in shock.

Serra held her breath as she stared at the door waiting for Lucius to come. The door handle turned and opened and out came Lucius. He stood there and looked at her then offered his arm. Serra took his arm and they proceeded to walk slowly.

"Lucius I..." Serra said trying to find the words to tell him how she felt.

"Why did you leave with out saying goodbye?" Lucius asked in a whisper looking straight ahead.

"Because… I was ashamed of what I put you through." Serra said softly.

"I was never mad at you." Lucius replied.

"Lucius I have to tell you…" before she could explain they parted Serra next to Rebecca and Karla and Lucius next to Raven and Lowen.

During the wedding vows. The exchanging of rings and the kiss. Serra and Lucius never broke eye contact. Even after Erk and Priscilla ran down the lane hand in hand husband and wife. Even after everyone left they just stared at each other. Gaining courage Serra took a step forward toward Lucius. They met in the spot where Erk and Priscilla had exchanged vows.

"Lucius. I'm sorry. I got scared and ran." Serra said looking at Lucius.

"I know you did. I've missed you Serra more than you'll ever know." Lucius said hugging Serra tightly.

"You said my name." Serra said pulling away and smiling up at him.

"You've earned it. You have grown into a lovely woman." Lucius said softly as he leaned down slowly.

"Don't you think I've earned a reward?" Serra whispered their lips so close she could hardly stand it.

"What do you think I'm doing?" Lucius whispered as his lips touched hers. Serra moaned as his pulled her closer. Serra put her arms around his neck running her fingers through his short blond hair sending shivers down his spine.

"BROTHER LUCIUS. What is going on? Serra." Renault yelled angrily as he pulled Dain along. "I can't believe it you're up to your old tricks again Serra."

"Sorry Serra. I just couldn't help myself he's so devilishly handsome one little kiss couldn't hurt." Dain said in a sad voice her hair was visible messy and her lipstick smeared.

Lucius and Serra jumped apart. Serras face was pink and Lucius was bright red.

"Come I have a carriage out back you are both going back to the abbey and Mother Superior will have a letter on your behavior." Renault said grabbing Serras arm and dragging her and Dain to the carriage.

"But... Lucius." Serra began but Renault had already shut the door of the carriage.

"Lucius do you realize what you've done this could get you removed if you don't beg forgiveness for this sin." Renault lectured.

"It is not a sin to love." Lucius replied.

"I'm going to ask you a question. If you give up your position for her are you sure Serra will do the same for you?" Renault asked gravely.

"What's going on?" Raven asked walking in and noticing the pained expression on Lucius face.

"It's ok Raven. I'm doing something I should have done a year ago when we last spoke. Renault that's what love does it makes you put trust in others. I know she will go through a month's time of reflection on her actions before she gives her answer. I will wait for Serra and at the end of the month ask her to be my wife." Lucius said.

"I take it that you're leaving the monastery." Renault said sadly.

"Yes I am leaving." Lucius said as he took off his cross and holy book and with shaky hands gave them to Renault.

"May you find happiness Lucius." Renault said before he turned around and left.

"What now Lucius?" Raven asked.

"Now I wait. I just hope I have not asked too much of her." Lucius said nervously.

"She loves you Lucius. I can see it on her face when she looks at you." Raven said.

"I just hope love is strong enough for her to leave the safety she has always had." Lucius said.

"If she's not, she doesn't deserve you." Raven reasoned.

"Or I don't deserve her." Lucius replied.

"I'll wait with you my friend." Raven said giving Lucius a playful punch in the arm "Loosen up she'll come back to you. She already did once. She'll be back again. Come on lets wish my sister and new brother in law good luck on their new life together." Raven suggested as the two headed for the party.

What do you think should Serra give up the abbey for Lucius?

Or should she stay and Lucius kill himself over the grief of losing her? And then Serra hearing that Lucius killed himself decided to prove her suicidal rumors true and drown herself in water. Hey another Romeo and Juliet.

You decide in the reviews.