An: Another story finished, wow so far this year I've finished 4 stories which is a record for me. Anyway here's the last chapter… oh and this song is by Hilary Duff...
It was three days after the accident and Bloom sat surrounded by friends at Sky's funeral. Bloom had expected Jade to be there but she hadn't shown up and it was nearly over. But then Jade hadn't been Sky's closest friend. She could even Princess Diaspora was there. Years, months even a few days that would have bothered her but she couldn't blame her she had loved Sky as well. She had been asked by Sky's parent's to give a small speech on his behalf but she couldn't bring herself to do it. To give that speech meant that Sky was dead, that he wouldn't return. She might have offended them but she just couldn't bring herself to do it. Bloom tried to keep the tears out of her eyes as they slowly lowered the coffin into the grave.
The service was over, and people were already leaving. "Bloom we've got to go," Musa said.
Bloom gave them a weak smile, "I'll stay here for a bit, don't worry I'll catch up."
"Are you sure you'll be okay," Flora said hugging her.
"Yeah, I'm sure," Bloom said as she watched them leave. She hadn't expected Diaspora to approach but she did, and Bloom automatically prepared for the worst.
"You know I loved him," Diaspora began, "Even if it was an arranged marriage, but he chose you instead." Years, months, weeks, and even a few days ago Bloom would have rubbed Diaspora's face in the fact that she was getting married to Sky, but that was then and this was now. "I never understood why he'd pick someone as simple and as common as you, but he really loved you and I can see that you really loved him." Diaspora finished.
"Thank you… I guess I'm sorry for being such a bitch to you," Bloom apologized. The two talked for a bit before Diaspora left. It wasn't long till she was left alone just staring at his tombstone.
Found myself today
Oh I found myself and ran away
Something pulled me back
The voice of reason I forgot I had
All I know is you're not here to say
What you always used to say
But it's written in the sky tonight
As the sun dropped the air became chillier causing Bloom to shiver involuntarily. She looked to the stars. "The stars they're beautiful aren't they…Jade," Bloom said without turning to look at Jade. Jade who had been sitting up in a tree glanced upwards.
"Yeah they are… when did you finally sense me?" she asked her as she jumped out of the tree.
"Right after they lowered the casket, why didn't you show up?" Bloom asked.
"I've been too to many funerals in the past three years," Jade answered simply.
"Oh," Bloom said simply.
"Do you think that we can win?" another question this time from Jade.
"If we give up now then we've already defeated ourselves," Bloom answered, "besides even if he isn't here exactly with us I can still feel him watching over me," Bloom said. "Why are you so worried?" she asked.
So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me
Jade shrugged, "Don't know, but from what I've been reading we might have something to worry about."
"We can't afford to think like that, not with Sky's life on the line," Bloom said.
"I never said we should give up Bloom I said we might have something to worry about," Jade said touching the Tear that she wore around her neck.
"There's no use in being worried in afraid it only holds you back," Bloom said.
Seen that ray of light
And it's shining on my destiny
Shining all the time
And I wont be afraid
To follow everywhere it's taking me
All I know is yesterday is gone
And right now I belong
To this moment to my dreams
"I guess you right," Jade said even though she had a while from being totally convinced. She had no intention of giving up without a fight and she wouldn't admit it to anyone but the thought of going one on one with the Beast frightened her. To the point where she had had recurring nightmares about the Beast. However as she had found out that being afraid of something or someone usually made her stronger when the time came for it, past experience told her.
"We usually win by not giving up, so that's what we do, we don't give up," Bloom said confidently.
"When did you become so confident?" Jade asked.
"Since I realized we have no room for error, especially with Sky's life on the line, the time I spend worrying the more room I make for error," Bloom said. "When did you lose yours, weren't you the person who would smash someone's head into a wall first and then ask questions later?"
So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me
Jade shrugged, "About the time the Angel of Death got himself involved in this," Jade answered her truthfully.
"When the time comes will you fight your best, Sky's life is on the line," Bloom said once again.
Jade didn't answer her, but sat down in the grass, and simply stared at the sky.
"Are you going to answer me?" Bloom asked.
"Why ask a question you already know the answer to?" Jade said giving Bloom a small smile. They were quiet for a minute, "Do you believe that I can beat her?"
"Yes you've beaten every challenge that's been set before you she's just another hurdle that you must cross," Bloom said patting Jade on the back.
It doesn't matter what people say
And it doesn't matter how long it takes
Believe in yourself and you'll find
And it only matters how true you are
Be true to yourself and follow your heart
"Yes a really big hurdle," Jade muttered to herself.
"Even still Sky will be helping us," Bloom said confidently. Jade gave a Bloom a look, but said nothing. Whether Jade believed her or not Bloom could feel him and that's all that mattered wasn't it.
A gentle breeze blew through the trees gently playing with the leaves. Jade stood up and looked at Bloom, "I gotta go Bloom, coming?" Jade asked her.
"Give me a minute Jade," Bloom said. Jade nodded and walked away. Bloom looked at Sky's tombstone one more time. "Don't worry Sky I will be strong for the both of us, and I will defeat Lilith so we can be together again." Bloom got to her feet and walked away.
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even when it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That someone's watching over
Someone's watching over
Someone's watching over me
Someone's watching over me
Prince Sky of Eraklion
1985-2005
Hero and Friend