She read the note over and over again. She couldn't understand, didn't understand what had happened. The words written in a flowing handwriting cut her deeply. They were meant to be words of comfort, of sorrow but were nothing of the kind to her burning eyes. She felt as if she had been ripped in two and her solitary heart beat loudly in her head as she read the note for what seemed like the thousandth time.

'Princess,

I'm so so sorry. By the time you get this note I'll be gone. Where I'm going I don't know but I had to leave. We're from two different worlds, princess, and I've tasted yours and even though it was all anyone could want your paradise isn't for me.

As you know I've been a drifter for fifteen years now and can never stay anywhere for too long. It's neither my way nor my nature. I can only hope that you'll understand and I'm sorry for any hurt I've done you. I wish you all the best for the future and hope all will be well for you soon.

Fondest wishes and saddest farewells,

Kit'

Tears of anguish rolled slowly down her fair cheeks. Her world had been torn to pieces again. Just as things seemed right and she was happy another piece of the jigsaw went missing and left her feeling incomplete. Whilst the world was still moving for everyone else the world had stopped for her and would never resume its ancient turning.

She looked upon the bench that had been the bed of her newest friend, the blanket had been folded neatly and the pillow placed on top of it. The occupant she had hoped to see was no longer there, he'd left some hours before and had left a lonely piece of paper as a substitute with an explanation written upon it.

Tears continued their gravity influenced course down Robyn's cheeks and her heart continued its solemn beat in her head. Nothing seemed right anymore, how could it? Shattered dreams hurt but not as much as shattered hearts.

Slowly Robyn sank to the ground and didn't feel the strong but gentle hands catch her before she fell all the way and injured herself. In her grief clouded mind she was half aware of moving but not moving. Someone was carrying her, she didn't know or care who or where. The third sensation to reach her was that she was floating and the ground was far below her. Again she was unstirred and her vicious mind played over memories which spread the splinters of her heart all round her body and made her ache. Her strength had evaporated and she couldn't fight the pain or stop the memories. The memories were of the handsome stranger who had stolen her heart and disregarded it without a care.

Sportacus laid Robyn softly down on her bed. Intense pain radiated around her and he could feel it as if it was his own. Gently he took possession of the small piece of paper he knew to be the cause of Robyn's pain. Once he'd read the note he covered his face with his hands. The cause had been much more than he thought it had been and he couldn't begin to understand how Robyn was feeling. He also had no idea what he was going to do to rectify it. What could he do? Was there a cure for a broken heart?

Robyn sobbed and Sportacus turned to sit on the edge of her bed. Gently he stroked Robyn's back in an attempt to soothe her but it had little or no effect. His heart cried for her but he had to stay strong despite Robyn's pain being his pain. It all seemed so familiar somehow and he remembered back to the days shortly after Robbie's death when Robyn would cry all night and nothing could pacify her want for her father. Once again the scenario was being played out and finding an end to the harsh circle would be just as difficult as before.

Kit sat under a tree and for the three thousandth time battled the tears that threatened to spill from his eyes. He had thought on going back and had almost done so but it was too late. The damage had already been done and could never be repaired. In sheer frustration at himself he shouted insults and kicked himself mentally over and over again. It always felt like whatever he did was wrong and this time he'd outdone everything he'd ever done wrong in his life.

"I do hope those insults aren't intended for me," a strange voice said from the other side of the tree.

Kit jumped out of his skin at the unexpected words of another person. Collecting himself Kit replied as casually as he could, "no, they were intended for me."

"Insult yourself often?" the voice asked with a slight mocking tone.

Kit ire had been struck and he spat sarcastically, "talk to people from behind trees often?"

The stranger laughed and moved from behind the tree with deliberate slowness.

The hairs on the back of Kit's neck rose when he recognised the leg that appeared from behind the tree before the rest of the body emerged. He stifled a shout when he saw the face of the person that had been speaking to him. He shook his head in disbelief and rubbed his eyes as if trying to awake from a dream but the man was still standing there. His heart pounded in his chest and his throat became dry.

"This….this isn't real. You're…..you're dead. You're Robyn's dad and you're dead. I'm dreaming. I've gone mad. I shouldn't be able to see you, hear you or speak to you. You're dead!" Kit raved in hysteria his voice hoarse. Suddenly this whole scene appeared funny and he laughed. He pointed at Robbie and laughed.

Robbie stood watching Kit with his arms crossed. When Kit seemed to calm a little he spoke again, "you can see me because I'm using a trick I was taught by a friend of mine. It lets me appear in solid form to people like you and talk to you. I can't see why you're reacting so badly when I'm not your father. Robyn reacted to me quite well."

Kit stopped laughing and looked at Robbie quizzically, "you showed up to her too?"

"Yes. Unlike you she can see me when others can't. I don't have to make myself appear to her, she can just see me."

"How?"

"She has a gift, not that it concerns you. I'm here to speak to you about you not her. Do you have any idea what you've done to my little girl?" Robbie growled.

Kit looked away, his tears threatening again. "I left her. What I did was best for her. I'm a drifter, drifting is what I do."

Robbie frowned, "that's a load of crap and you know it! You might be a drifter but you're the drifter she just happens to be in love with."

Kit turned back to Robbie sharply looking as if he'd just been slapped in the face. "What could she see in me? I'm just a clown."

Robbie slapped his forehead in exasperation, "she sees in you what you see in her. You love her, I know you do."

"Maybe I do. It doesn't change what I've done. I've hurt her and nothing can change that. What makes you think she'd have me back?" Kit asked with a hint of anger.

"I know she will. She has a wonderfully forgiving nature which will only give you reprieve if you go back now. You have spent your whole life running from Mr Snail and if you carry on running you'll be running from yourself and Robyn. Mr Snail stopped chasing you a long time ago and now is the time to stop running. This is a one time thing, now or never." Robbie then rounded on Kit, "and be warned, if you don't go back I'll haunt you for the rest of your life!" Robbie hissed.

Kit opened his eyes wide in fear and Robbie took a few steps back. Kit shook his head and walked in the opposite direction of Lazytown but stopped. Sighing deeply Kit shook his head and turned around to walk back in the direction of Lazytown. He came to a stop next to Robbie, "you better be right about what you said. I'm going back and you better be right about Robyn forgiving me or we'll be pals for a long long time."

Kit continued on his course leaving Robbie smiling triumphantly. His job done Robbie disappeared back into the nothingness from which he'd come and also hoped he was right about Robyn forgiving Kit.

Sportacus had spent the best part of an hour trying to coax Robyn into eating something. Her strength was all but exhausted and she needed sustenance but nothing would persuade her to eat or drink. He didn't want to force feed her but he knew he'd have to if his continued efforts failed to bear fruit.

After ten more minutes of trying to get Robyn to eat Sportacus did something he hated to do, he gave in. There was nothing he could do and the bitter reality of that fact made him place his head in his hands. A few minutes later Sportacus quietly got up and climbed down the ladder to reach the ground, perhaps if someone else tried there'd be a chance that they'd be successful.

Sportacus wasn't surprised to see a small gathering at the bottom of the ladder waiting for him. Everyone had heard what had happened and were sincerely sorry for Robyn. All of them felt differently about what had happened, some felt angry at Kit and some extremely disappointed in the young rogue who had done such a great amount of harm to Robyn.

Bessie opened her mouth to say something but stopped when she heard a strange noise coming from somewhere outside of the town and it was getting closer. As the sound moved closer everyone recognised the noises as those made by squeaky shoes. Everyone looked to where the sound was coming from and could see a lone figure walking towards them. When they recognised him they bristled.

Kit came to a stop near the small crowd and looked at each of them. It was with some trepidation he said, "I know you all want to rip me to pieces for what I've done and I'd be happy to let you do that but first I want to try to fix some of the damage I've done. To do that I need to speak to Robyn," Kit then looked at Sportacus, "If you'll let me."

Everyone looked to Sportacus and waited for his answer. Sportacus thought for a few moments taking on board the fact that Kit seemed to be sincerely sorry for what he'd done and really wanted to change things. Despite his better judgment he stepped aside to allow Kit access to the ladder. Kit seemed extremely surprised at this and quickly made his way up the ladder after depositing his bag on the ground.

Robyn heard footsteps in the airship and guessed Sportacus had come back. She felt the bed shift a little under the weight of someone sitting down and was aware of someone sitting next to her.

"You know princess it only seems like yesterday we were cuddled up together in here." An all too familiar voice commented.

Robyn sat up and spun round in surprise. She couldn't believe it, "Kit?" she asked feeling as if this was all a dream.

Kit nodded with a smile that conveyed mixed emotions on his face; he then looked at Robyn with concern. "You look pale. You've not eaten all day have you?"

Robyn shook her head, "I haven't been hungry. Why did you come back?"

Kit walked around the bed to the side Robyn was sitting on and knelt down in front of her on both knees, "because you've stolen my heart. I couldn't go any further than I did, I didn't have it in me. I love you and I was stupid not to realise it sooner. Love me too princess?"

Robyn stifled a sob, she knew every word Kit said was true and her world was coming back together again. Unable to say anything she nodded and was gathered up into an almighty hug by Kit. He lifted himself and her from the ground and spun her round with joy. Placing her softly on her feet Kit gazed deeply into Robyn's eyes and could see the love they held.

"Before we let everyone know we need to get some food in you," Kit stated and walked over to the fruit dispenser. Hearing Robyn laugh he turned round and answered her questioning look, "Clown shoes. I was a clown to leave you and thought they'd be fitting."

Ten minutes later Robyn and Kit descended the ladder. Once they'd reached the ground everyone knew what had happened before they were told and their anger and disappointment in Kit turned to happiness and pride.

"Forgiven?" Kit asked simply.

Sportacus put his hand to his chin and thought for a second before smiling and nodding, "I'm sure we can give you another chance."

Kit smiled and then laughed.

Everyone in the crowd gave Kit a pat on the back for returning and welcomed him as Lazytown's newest resident. As for Kit he couldn't be happier. He had everything he'd ever dreamed about; friends, someone to love and who loved him and most of all a home. His drifting days were well and truly over and he vowed this to everyone and received applause in response.

Robyn had the happy ending she'd always longed for and hoped that none of this would ever come to an end. Seeing Robbie out of the corner of eye she turned and smiled knowingly at him guessing he'd interfered in Kit's plan to remove himself from her life. Robbie winked in response and vanished.

Once again everything was as it should be and Robyn thanked whatever force it was that had gathered up the shards of her life and put them back together in such a wonderful way.