ProtoMan. EXE checked his internal clock. The set meeting time was 4:00 AM. It was 4:06. "She's late." He stated to no one in particular. Who would hear him anyways? He was standing in a remote section of the Internet, which was practically the boundary line between civilized Internet and the Undernet.

"You're late."

Turning, the tall Navi watched his partner approach.

Starfire approached, a small smile perched on her lips. "Aren't I always?" She asked, sliding her hand into Proto's as she drew level with him.

Smiling, ProtoMan turned and kissed Star's forehead. "I know it's hard for you to do this, but it's his choice."

Placing her chin on ProtoMan's shoulder, Star nodded. "Yeah…I know…I just can't believe that it's already been two months since we defeated ShadowMan."

"We?" Asked the red Navi. "What we? You were the one who killed him. If I recall correctly, Bass and I were kind of dead!"

A barking laugh sounded and the couple turned to see Bass approaching, a smile spread across his face. Walking over the invisible boundary to the Undernet, Bass turned back to look at his sister. "Well, I suppose this is it."

Sighing, the blonde moved away from ProtoMan, who let her go without complaint. "You sure about this Bass?" She asked, and the black Navi smirked.

"You know what I wanted Starry! I told you this right after I quit. I want to see every last bit of the Undernet and I will." Ruffling her hair, the Black Shadow was being uncharacteristically sweet. "Don't worry, I'll come back to visit. Just let me know when the wedding is."

"ONIICHAN!"

Putting up his hands in a gesture of submission, Bass laughed. "Kidding, kidding! But if I hear you two got married and I wasn't invited, there will be trouble." Looking over his sister, Bass raised his eyebrows at ProtoMan. "D'you remember that night in the cave?"

Shuddering, ProtoMan couldn't help but smile. "Don't remind me… I'm still seeing that in my nightmares!"

A tug on his cloak made Bass return his attention to Starfire, who was staring up at him with serious blue eyes.

"You remember the conditions of this, don't you Bass?"

Sighing, the cloaked Navi spoke. "If I'm hurt, I come to you. If I need help, contact you. Come visit when I'm within the limits of Net City, and don't die."

Clapping him on the helmet, Star grinned. "Good boy! Now go get that horizon Bass."

Walking, Bass turned and waved at his two friends, who waved until he was nothing more than a speck against the landscape.

Lowering his hand, ProtoMan looked at Starfire. "Wanna go for coffee? I'm driving."

Smiling up at her friend, Star kissed him on the nose. "I think I'll take you up on that offer." She remarked as they turned to walk back to where ProtoMan had parked his motorcycle.

Kicking up the kickstand, ProtoMan smiled as Starfire wrapped her arms around him. A red sun was just peeking over the horizon as they sped off, enjoying the company of the other. For as they had found out, life is short and each day could be your last.

It was up to them to make them count.

The End

Well, that's the end. I cannot promise you more adventures in this series like I could before. I sincerely hope that all of you enjoyed the adventures I've spun for you. If I am not severely mistaken, some thanks are in order.

First and foremost thanks go to HydraMan. EXE. I cannot tell you how much your friendship and reviews have meant to me, seeing as you give me your honest opinion. Sith gives me good opinions too, but he's a little biased because I'm his little sister. I continue to look forward to your updates on Blades of Time!

Sithking Zero, my favorite (and only) brother! You'd better get a move on with Sigma. EXE: Wrath of the Mavericks, or there'll be consequences. But you've been great (except for when I'm doing homework and you come in to see if I have anything and end up asking me who would win, Darth Vader or Bass and at that point I feel like chucking my geometry book at your face) during the creation of my trilogy!

Chise-chan, I love ya to pieces! Seriously, pick up the pace with your story. I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE! And don't think I'm not going to exploit that for all it's worth. But you've given me some good reviews and such.

Vulpix1000, you are such a great author! I look forward to reading and reviewing tons more of your works. And be sure to keep on Sith's case about Sigma. EXE, otherwise he'll never get it done.

Galaxia and Golden-eyed-miko (Yeah, I know I spelled them wrong…) you're the newest additions to my list of thank you's. You two jumped in for Red Sun Rising but your reviews have been much appreciated. As soon as I get the time I'll read and review your work, I swear. I just happen to be very busy.

Telith (who is NOT an author) you rock my socks. Even though I went through a rough period when I wrote this you kept asking me how it was going and never pressured me to write more. (STARE AT SITHKING) I couldn't ask for any better friend. Next story, I swear you'll be in it.

All my friends and reviewers, thanks and keep reading! Love you all and be on the lookout for more stuff from the insanity known as my imagination!

FINAL STATS:

(All stats are taken from the Word Document format of the stories)

Light In The Darkness

34 Pages long

1,328 Lines long

12,658 Words total

Created Sunday April 24, 2005 at 4:36 PM

Light In The Darkness II: Ultimate Threat

38 Pages long

1,476 Lines long

15,257 Words total

Created Monday July 11, 2005 at 7:38 PM

Light In The Darkness III: Red Sun Rising

59 Pages long

2,312 Lines long

23,017 Words total

Created Thursday August 25, 2005 at 8:09 PM

Date Started Trilogy: Sunday April 24, 2005 at 4:36 PM

Date Finished Trilogy: Friday January 13, 2006 at 4:02 PM