Here is the last chapter. There will be an epilouge. The song I use here is by Jordan Hill "Remember Me This Way" from the Casper sound track. I tried to get the fic to match the song as well as I could, but I think that it's more the feeling of the song and the story that goes together. I don't own Static, nor do I own the song.
Every now and then
We find a special friend
Who never lets us down
I watched Richie and the others as they got fixed up by my people. We were going to have a bit of a relax session. They needed to rest after the ride through space, and after the fight. I was still exhausted from the healing they had performed, and really hungry. It was all side effects, but that was alright, it was better than the alternative. I was now dressed in a royal gown, in soft shades of rose and green. It was really pretty, and the crown they put on my head frightened me at first, because it resembled the headbands that I had worn most of my time on earth. Richie had told me I looked stunning, after he had picked his jaw up off the floor anyway.
Who understands it all
Reaches out each time you fall
You're the best friend that I've found
I hadn't told any of them what my choice was. I had to stay with my people, I was next in line, and they needed a lot of help to clean things up that had gotten out of hand. They were still trying to take care of things that had gone bad after the war that had spurred my being taken from the planet in the first place. I sat on a couch, watching the Teen Titans talk, while Virgil and Richie talked. Soon enough Richie came over to me, and sat down next to me. He put his head in my lap, and I smiled down at him as he stared up at me.
"It's almost time to go." He said. I nodded.
I know you can't stay
A part of you will never ever go away
Your heart will stay
"It's going to be a long trip. They're packing the ship now with some things for the trip. It'll be ready in a few minutes no doubt. They've got amazing control, and work so quickly." I said.
"Yeah, I was surprised. They've got amazing technology here." Richie said dreamily.
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
"You should stay then, get to know it. I'm sure you could make some contributions to it." I said.
"I can't. I've got a duty to Dakota. I've got my parents and everything." He said.
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
"I know." I said with a grin, hiding my sadness.
"Princess, the ship is ready."
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
"Thank you. It's about time then, isn't it?" I said, standing.
"Yes it is." He replied.
We walked down to the ship; I was surrounded by all my friends. I felt like my heart was being torn in half. It was my duty, or my heart that I had to decide for. I hated this decision. I wondered if maybe in the future such a choice wouldn't have to be made, and things would work out to benefit everyone. We reached the ship, the Titans boarding and getting things ready to take off. I stopped with my guards, and Richie walked on a couple more feet before he realized I had stopped. He turned and ran back to me.
I don't need eyes to see
The love you bring to me
No matter where I go
"It's alright. This time, Slade isn't here to hurt you." He said.
"That's not it Richie." I said softly, looking into his eyes.
And I know that you'll be there
Forever more a part of me, you're everywhere
I'll always care
"You're staying, aren't you?" He asked.
"It's my duty." I whispered.
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
"I know, I know. But what about everything you've left on earth?"
"I have no place on earth anymore Richie. That man was never my father. By now my home is empty of all evidence I was there, and all my records have been purged. I have nothing left there." I said.
"You have me." He said. "You always will."
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
"Are you sure? Your human Richie, you have better things to do." I said.
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
"I am sure. I'll never forget you, and I'll never stop loving you." He said.
"Me too." I said.
I took off my pendant, and put it in his hand, the small stone glowing softly as I wrapped his hand around it. I kissed him softly, and then backed away. He stared at it, and then looked up at me.
And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll be standing by your side and all you do
You'll always have a piece of my heart." I said. "As long as you believe, I'll always be there, right by your side."
And I won't ever leave
As long as you believe
You just believe"
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
He stood there, dumbfounded. He ran up to me, holding me tightly. Tears rolled down my cheeks, as I held in a sob.
"I won't let it go."
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
"Goodbye Richie. I love you." I said.
"I'll always remember you." He said.
Remember me this way
He was dragged away by Virgil, and rain started to fall around us. I sighed as I felt I couldn't hold it in any longer. The door shut, and I began to cry in earnest. My father, my real father, came up to me, his hand on my shoulder. My mother held me tightly as I cried. Soon they were beyond our system, and well on their way to earth.
"I love you Richie." I whispered.
Remember me this way
Ok, I admit that wasn't the greatest in the world, but it was my first attempt. It was supposed to be all sappy and stuff. I hope you enjoyed it, because it was a bit of a bastard putting the durned thing together. Next chapter will also have a song.
And the only reason I'm doing this is because as I was writing this part of the chapter... this song started playing on my AMVs... and as I wrote the epilouge... well... yeah. sigh it sounded so much better in my head.