IN A LAND, FAR AWAY
A/N: Okay, this is the chapter 12 and also last one of this far stretched story. I hope you'll like it.
Time and Place: Another time, another world.
Summary: Scott and Juliet are respectively prince and princess and are forced by their parents to marry each other. But they aren't in love with each other…
Rating: T/M. It depends of the chapters. It will probably have some violence and sexual content in some chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except my mind! Also, this story is completely AU. The owner of the song I could not ask for more is Edwin Mc Cain.
Characters: All of the cliffhangers and their family, Peter and Sophie, maybe some OC. Elaine is still evil but in another style…means no raping or seducing Scott. Walt is just as disgusting as in the show… Oh, and Susan, Scott's mother was nearly killed several years ago…
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Here is the new chap, for you all…
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Chapter Twelve: Destiny
"This is the end now. You don't have anything to do. Either you kill the two of us, or you let me reign." Elaine/Scott said with a dark smile. Shelby had pinned her against the wall and she couldn't move anymore.
"Shelby she's too dangerous to be kept alive. You must kill her." Ezra said as Daisy walked down the hallway with Yellow asleep in her arms. But Shelby wasn't paying any attention. "Shelby Merrick, are you even listening to me?"
"Look I'm going to save him, whether you like it or not, but he needs me, Elaine hasn't taken him fully. I can feel it"
"Did you see what he did to the soldiers that were guarding my house, to the horse that was tied outside, what she can do to others? He's gone, he's not coming back and you have to accept it and kill the body." Ezra was telling Shelby. She stopped in the middle of the hall and grabbed him by the throat and shoved him to the wall with a violence anybody had ever witnessed, not even Daisy.
"I'm sick of you telling me what I can and can't do. I've had it. Scott still can be saved. He's fighting her."
"Okay, break it up." Daisy went between the two, trying to separate them. "We aren't going to do anything if we fight like this." Shelby's grip loosened and Ezra was able to breathe again. Then the group heard a noise coming and a woman appeared. It was Susan, accompanied of a group of Wise men.
"How did you find us?" Shelby asked her soon to be mother in law, who only gave her a small smile to let her know she had everything in good hands. Shelby watched as Susan approached her son and slapped him in the face.
"Elaine, you won't go away with this. Give me back my son!"
"Why should I? What do I win if I do so?"
"Don't you think you did enough? First trying to kill me, then killing Martin and everyone who was in your way? Don't you have any remorse?"
"I'm not like you, humans. I don't have those feelings. They weaken you."
"But you are Human."
"I will not leave Scott's body."
"Well, then…we have no other choice than killing the both of you!" Susan said then saw a look in her son's eyes. Scott was fighting to talk.
"Do it Mom!" He whimpered. Shelby broke out into tears and ran to him. "Shelby, I'm sorry I wasn't that good enough." Scott began then watched as Daisy approached him, Yellow in her arms. "Yellow…let me kiss her a last time please, Shelby." Scott asked, forcefully pushing Elaine's spirit away. "Just a last time?"
"Scott I can't do that." Shelby replied still crying. She took his face between her hands and kissed him one last time. His mouth tasted salt and blood mixed but it was still the sweetest she had ever tasted. "Gods I love you, so much." She said then looked at him right in the eye before stabbing him once, then twice. Scott and Elaine's voices both screamed in agony and Yellow awoke and began to cry. She knew something had happened to her father. Blood began to flow out of Scott's abdomen and Shelby closed her eyes. Their deaths were almost immediate. It was too painful for her. She could feel Scott's spirit already hanging in the air. She knew he was dead. Please forgive me and never look back at the past. Scott sent mentally to Shelby.
Shelby…Shelby, please help me coming back
Shelby woke up to the sound of the voice, and then realized it was Scott's. But Scott was dead since almost a week. She refused to believe there was still a chance. She knew it would only make her hopes fall. And she felt so guilty that she couldn't think of him without regretting her act. She got out of bed and walked to Yellow's crib. Her young baby was sleeping peacefully, sucking her thumb. Shelby placed a hand on her cheek gently stroking it then felt a cold wind hit her low backed nightdress… Scott's spirit invaded her and she let him rock her body.
Shelby…let me in; allow your eyes to see me
It said. Shelby turned around and saw nothing else than what was usually in her bedroom: a bed, two chairs, a huge sideboard, and a mirror. She hugged herself tightly then turned to her daughter. Yellow wasn't in her bed anymore. Shelby panicked until she noticed a shadow at the very back of the room. She walked towards it like a magnet and stopped a few centimetres away from the tall person.
I love you Shelby
Scott's translucent head turned to look at the woman he loved. The mother of his daughter. He still wasn't completely healed and parts of his body were still missing. But it wouldn't be late before he found back his whole old body. For the moment, it was like he had no skin, no corporal covering. He was similar to a phantom except he wasn't one. Shelby covered her mouth with her hand, a tiny cry escaping from her mouth. They both stood up, not moving an inch.
Our love is our strength
Scott closed his eyes and took a step ahead, handing Yellow back to Shelby. He grabbed Shelby's left hand in his and let her see what he just had. What could be her future if he hadn't fight in heaven to come back to her and their daughter?
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Years Later
Yellow ran away from her mother's grip and laughed as this one started chasing her through the fields. Shelby noticed her eight year old daughter was as skilled as herself and smiled inside. She tried to laugh back but couldn't. It was today the eighth anniversary of Scott's death and everybody in the Kingdom was partying. Scott was dead for their freedom. He was considered as a hero by every people. Yellow stopped in front of her father's grave and knelt, crossing her fingers in front of her face. She would have loved to know him. Her mother always related stories of the Great Prince Scott to every person who wanted to hear it but Yellow felt like she didn't really knew him. She intensely looked down at the painting Princess Juliet had made of her father and waited for her mother to join her. "Mommy, why dad couldn't go back?"
"Yellow, your father wasn't like us. He didn't have any powers. He was just a simple man and that was what was exceptional. He risked his life for us, for our safety by going affronting Elaine. Of course you can think it was silly, but it was nothing but that. He was so courageous." Shelby said then felt a pain in her heart.
"Are you going to marry someone, one day?"
"What are you talking about?" She asked greatly astonished. It was completely out of question. Her heart belonged and would always go to Scott.
"Bray seems close."
"Bray is a friend and could never replace your father. You know what grandmother Susan told me once?" Shelby started then placed her daughter on her laps and hugged her, Yellow's back against her chest. Yellow shook her head, placing her tiny hands on top of her mother's. "Well, she told me that Destiny only brought one soulmate to another. Meaning that there is only one person that could correspond to me. And this person was your father." But why separate us so soon, oh why? Shelby reasoned, tears streaming down her pretty but very sad face.
"Do you think you will meet him again?"
"In fact, I'm sure of it. I believe he's watching us right now, from the place he is staying, while waiting for us to join him." Shelby replied then kissed her daughter's head. "Do you want me to begin?"
"Yes please." Yellow answered then climbed out of her mother's arms, sitting next to her as this one looked at Scott's painting. Shelby placed a hand on top of Scott's handprint. It was a habit in the Kingdom to prepare graves and engrave the top with prints of the person.
"Scott Barringer, you don't know how much I miss you. Your daughter is growing and you're not here to see it. Gods, I…I know I promised you to never look back at the past but it is too hard. I wake up almost every night, searching for a sign you're still here but I'm deceived every moment of my life when I realize you've been gone, for good. I know I should not say that, but I would give my soul to the Evil to see you again, to touch your face…to kiss your full lips." Shelby sniffed and wiped her nose with the back of her hand. "Daisy… Daisy is still working on the formula I talked to you about. I'll be the one to say it. I know we're going against every force but didn't your death go against all reason also? I know you're probably happy and in peace where you are… I love you 'til the ends of times." Shelby finished then placed a white rose on the grave. She sniffed again and took her daughter's hand in hers. "Yellow? Tell something to your dad?" Yellow nodded, and then placed her small hand in Scott's handprint.
"Daddy, I love you through Mom and the others' eyes. And I would have loved to really know you. I love you. Please make us happy, come back! Mom's so sad without you by her side! I hear her crying at night because she misses you and when finally slumber comes; it's to dream of you."
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"Would it really be like this?" Shelby asked, a tear escaping from her eye, still holding his hand.
"And I choose to show you one of the best moments." Scott replied smiling and bringing her hand to his mouth. He kissed it softly then placed it on his cheek. Shelby thought the sensations were weird since he wasn't completely looking like himself but she didn't dare saying anything. She delicately grazed his face with the tip of her fingers.
"Why did you come back? I heard that people didn't want to come back from heaven…" She asked, trying to change her mind.
"I had nothing there. People always are pretending, but I am positive they regret being dead. A week passed and I thought I would feel good. But I couldn't stop thinking of you, and Yellow, and mom. I never needed someone like I need you. You are my reason to live. My essence to feel." Scott said beautifully.
"What happened to your body?" She suddenly asked as she just couldn't help herself.
"Nothing. It's just that bodies are useless in the Higher World. Only spirit works."
"You won't stay like this, will you?"
"I thought you loved me for my personality?" He asked with a small tease.
"I do, but your body is a great part of you. And I love all of you." She said then hugged him tightly. Yellow woke up as she felt a heartbeat against her ear and looked up at her father. She had recognized him.
"Don't worry, I won't. The Supreme Mother told me it was a matter of minutes. Look, it has already started." He whispered, showing her his arms that were slowly transforming into skin. Shelby smiled then went to put Yellow back into her crib.
"Goodnight baby." She wished and joined Scott as he sat down on the bed. She leaned a little and kissed his lips as they were also looking like they used to be. Scott responded and pulled her to her feet. He swayed her in some dancing steps and she wrapped her arms tightly around his body, stopping their moves. "I love you." She said looking up into his blue eyes. She noticed they were floating in the air and knew it wasn't her actions, it was Scott. He had come back from the Higher World with a newfound strength and levitating powers.
"I love you too." He said then captured her lips again, feeling her relaxing in his arms. He led her to bed and fell backwards with her on top.
Two weddings and a christening…
Juliet and Shelby both walked down the path, having bunch of flowers in their hands. Juliet was wearing a delicious mauve wedding dress with a veil that went to her feet, while Shelby was wearing white, as it was her first ceremonial wedding, with a long woof that was held by her two maids of honour: Jess and Daisy. Juliet had chosen Katherine as her maid of honour. Auggie was wearing nice light-coloured grey attire and Scott was dressed in white attire that fit him perfectly. Auggie had chosen Ezra as his best man and Scott had chosen David. Juliet reached Auggie and Shelby joined Scott, as this one held his hand out. The two couple were having a double wedding and people were coming from ends of the earth to see their unions. The minister smiled and the ceremony began. Juliet and Auggie approached the aisle and tied their hands together with a light magical string that promised eternal love. They repeated their vows after the minister had said them once and kissed as soon as they were proclaimed husband and wife. They walked down the aisle hand in hand and kissed again, smiled plastered on their joyous faces. A second musical theme began. Scott had picked it especially for his fiancé soon to be wife. It was a beautiful song of a famous vocalist of the Kingdom. Everyone in the castle already knew the song.
Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smiling just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments
I'll remember all my life
I found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything to me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
These are the moments I know all I need is this
I have all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've got all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Chorus
I could not ask for more than the love you give me 'Coz it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more
Shelby wiped tears of happiness off of her face and smiled brightly. Her soon to be husband was standing right next to her, clutching her hand tightly. He was nervous. Shelby sent him smothering feelings and he calmed down, ready to face the minister. They both heard him carefully then repeated the vows. As the big question was finally asked to Shelby, Susan held her breath in apprehension even if she knew there was no doubt she would say 'yes'.
"Yes, I do." Everyone clasped and Scott kissed her even before the minister could introduce them as husband and wife. They had both grins on their face and were happy like they never had been.
Eight Years Later
Scott chased a very pregnant Shelby, and his two young daughters Yellow and Amber through the crown hearing giggles escaping from their mouths. He laughed to himself as he turned to see Shelby hidden behind a tree. He discreetly walked to the chestnut tree and grabbed his wife from behind. Shelby welcomed the hug and turned in his arms, smiling brightly at her husband. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him gently. They both heard young girls' giggles and turned around amused, seeing their two daughters grinning at them. Shelby unwrapped herself from his comfortable arms and clasped her two young blonde children in her arms. She kissed each one's top of head and smiled down at them. Yellow put her arms around her mother's tummy, trying to find out any sound of her baby sibling who she knew will be another girl. The family heard commotion and saw Daisy, David and their six year old boy coming over. Today, Scott was making a party for the celebration of the Eight Years of Peace in the Kingdom. The life of almost each citizen was prosperous and good, though some of them were still guided by The Darkness…or the Malefic Witch who in the past was known as Elaine. But Scott, Shelby, Daisy and all the others that had participated to the fight knew that they weren't in danger anymore. Shelby was the strongest being of the World and Daisy was the wiser. They had no fear to have.
The End
A/N: Thanks to all the reviewers that made me continue and finish this story:
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