From the earth below, the sun was a mere sliver of light. The Black Moon had almost succeeded in its conquest of the sun! "How do we stop it?" Misavi asked in a panic. "We can't reach all the altars in time."

"Put 'em on your belt and get outta here," said an exhausted voice. Everyone turned to see Tezur leaning against the huge doors.

"Tezur!" Misavi rushed over to him.

"Don't worry about me," he said in a soft, low voice, much unlike his normal tone. "Take the dragons and go. The imbalance of nature you've caused will blow this place up. I'll stay here and make sure they don't escape." He gestured towards the dragon and its master.

"I can't leave without you!" she told him. Tezur pulled her gently towards him. He placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled. Misavi stared up at him, and her lips twitched; she wanted to smile, but could not. It was too sad of a moment. Tezur leaned in and pressed his lips softly against hers. They stayed that way for a moment, and then he pulled away.

"I'll be fine. Just knowing you're alive will keep me going." He smiled, and then they embraced.

"I love you," whispered Misavi.

"You idiots!" shouted Haruko irritably. "We have to get outta here before this place explodes." Misavi pulled away from Tezur and clipped the Sun Symbols she dropped onto her belt. They instantly began glowing. As Misavi mounted her dragon, she glanced back at the castle where Tezur still stood. She could not help but smile; it was a perfect way to remember him.

As the dragons flew back towards the earth, Misavi turned around only to witness the Black Moon explode. She looked at the master less dragon that flew beside hers, and felt her eyes begin to water. "Is it...gone forever?" she asked the two remaining boys.

"No, answered Lyruc, "it will return in a thousand years."

The black dragon opened a shining red eye. It knew not where it was, nor what had happened. The only thought in its mind was to resurrect the Black Moon. Bit by bit, it arranged the pieces into a sphere. Soon enough, Eternity would rise again. Soon enough…darkness will reign.

Misavi looked back yet again at what once was the Black Moon, the glowing sun, and the sky around them. It felt good to see the sun once again.