OK, Here it is, 3 versions, many ways to tell it, the Questions and secreats answerd and the Old Man Revealed, Im assuming you worked out the rest. May get a little confusing in parts but I wanted the twist at the end (for those who not worked out whats happening) and this seemend the best way, alot of thoughts in this
OK, here goes The Final Chapter and Twist
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The Puzzle
A week had past and so had the funeral. The tragic event was fading into the past, well for some anyway. Zack was still Quiet, not knowing what to do, unable to fully accept Cody was gone, many times he waited for Cody to come out of school or the Room, many times he wanted him to pull him out of trouble, for the first time he was alone in body and words. He spent along time in the Hotel room, or wandering the halls of Tipton like a lost Ghost boy searching for his dog, other days he barely wanted to be there.
However he had noticed changes to the hotel, Moesby had changed, more stressed out and snappy, also he seemed to be lacking in being dressed smart, he was being pounded by inspectors and the press. Yet through him Zack seeked a place, for the first time they would sit and talk, sharing memories and emotions, you see Zack had lost a love one and Moesby was about to.
Maddie was suffering; she was not as jolly as before and not spoke much to anyone. London seemed different, maybe she knew something was wrong, silent yet still annoying. The other staff where fading, many left due to the lack of jobs, customers was low. Arwin however was something else, he talked to Zack, kept reassuring him that something will come his way, something that will make everything right, he seemed to be absent, appearing and disappearing, carrying junk and busy. Carey had distant herself, she still sang but a few songs was like a marathon, she had lost Cody and it was tearing at her like a lion, to her she had lost both, Zack had noticed a decline and a number of knifes and pills found in the bathroom.
But it was Friday that the last chapter of History was to be written.
Friday morning Zack awoke to the morning sun, it was like another great day, it was like nothing had happened, he even felt and hear Cody sleeping in the bed near him (which now was a shrine). Zack entered the Lobby from the lift and stopped, again he thought he heard Cody and for the 3rd time that week he felt his brother's arms around him
Zack, remember our promise
Zack looked around "but that wasn't you it was the ghost boy" whispered Zack
"I was their Zack, he gave me a chance to say goodbye. Please remember. I will always be here, I've always been their for you and done everything, all I ask is one little favour." Whispered Cody "Its Time Zack"
What do I have to do, this is Cody's work, I'm not good at this, but then I've always let Cody do it for me. OK I'm ready, show me
Moesby, I have to help him, how, why. He is suffering and feels responsible, is he, I know when he sees me he sees Cody, the cave, why has he not done anything.
Maddie, she goes to the cave everyday, I love her but she ignores me now, Its like me and Cody where one, now we both gone
Mum, I don't know what's happening, she feels she lost both of us, just like Maddie, but she's taking it to hard, its killing her, literally
I think I understand now, Cody was more than a brother, he was a candle, a life line, a foundation now I must carry the light
He looked around and started to remember everything, piecing together the puzzle. He saw Moesby being surrounded by press and inspectors, he saw a glance from his eyes as he pleaded for interruption, that's what would happen now and that's what Moesby was missing, Maddie was at the counter staring into space, thinking. Not many in the Hotel that seemed to be loosing its look. It was then like a bolt of lightning and it all fell into place and he knew what he had to do………….
The Final Twist
It was morning, the sun lit the room awaking the Old man, his eyes opened to a new day, peaceful and different. He slipped out of his bed and got dressed just like he always did, he was a little dazed but this was normal.
His bare feet met the warm floor causing him to stop as it should have been cold and hard, the room was warm instead of cold and he was wrapped in a dressing down, he thought someone must have settled him in after collapsing yesterday, but how he was the only one in the Ruined Tipton. He continued to get ready, have breakfast and he sat as he gained his bearings, but he felt like his mind had been punched, shaken and filled with fresh memories. The door opening brought him back to reality.
"There you are, come on were waiting" said Maddie the old man looked surprised and confused
"Maddie" whispered The old man, "Waiting for what, where am I" asked the old man. Shaking her head and placing a hand on his shoulder,
"Its happened again, ever since Cody died in the Cave you've had these odd periods, we all took this hard, especially you, many even suicidal. But we all pulled through, with your faith, come on Its time" as she walked out and headed toward the lift, a few min later he followed meeting Arwin in the lift
"Arwin, you always been at my side, helped me and best friend, tell me what's going on, I thought….."
"It worked, It really Worked" interrupted Arwin
"I don't understand, I thought the Tipton fell to ruins, abandoned after Carey Killed herself and Moesby fell into despair, London gave everything up and Lost everything trying to help" said the Old Man as he entered the bright Lobby, It was more lively than he last remembered, but that was just like yesterday.
"Come, we all waiting" said Arwin as he led him into the cave room
The old man stopped and looked on, a tear ran down his face as emotions came with a smile. He saw Moesby, Neatly dressed and a smile, Carey stood beside him holding hands. Maddie was neatly dressed, she gave him a hug and kiss then handed him the candle and led him to the boulder that stood in the entrance blocking the Cave. He got closer and placed a hand on it, a flood of fresh memories came as he read the carvings, and plaque that was placed above them, he smiled
"It really worked, It worked" he whispered
arms wrapped around him as he read the plack again, just like he had done years before.
In memory of Zackary and Coderic Jaccobe 1906
In memory of my brother, Cody, I will always be here, 2006
Zack 2046
Moesby placed a hand on his shoulder and whispered a few words
"You done us all proud, and thank you again for helping us to pull through, helping to get Tipton back on his feet. Cody would be proud, I know he would"
"well done Zack"
He then read the final part, again no one knows how or who placed it their but Zack believes Cody and Coderic had something to do with it
We are 2 but our spirit is One, Brotherly Love Never Dies,
We will always be here
OK, Hope you enjoyed it, reviews please
