The two dancers began to fly about the room, doing loops and spins, and showing off their skills. At one point Ariel pretended to fall, only to have Alex catch her before she hit the ground. The whole room clapped and cheered. For the first time, Alex felt like he belonged somewhere. But as he scanned the room, he noticed something amiss. "Hey Ariel, where's Jack?" Alex asked. Ariel searched the room, and saw that Jack was not there. "I don't know, he was with us a second ago……" Ariel replied. The two flew to the window, to see the Black Pearl was right where they left it, but they saw a small figure heading for it, it was Jack! "Where's Jack going?" Ariel asked. "I don't know, let's find out! "Alex said. Stitch hung on tight as the two jumped out the window and slowly floated down to the ground. When they were firmly planted on the ground, the two ran toward the pirate.

Chapter 39: Farewell

"JACK!" Alex called as they ran over. Jack turned around and saw Ariel, Stitch and Alex. "Ah, ship mates, I was hoping I would run into you before I left." Jack said. "You're not staying?" Ariel asked. "Pirate love, one good deed can't redeem a man for a lifetime of wickedness, although it seems enough to condemn him…." Jack answered. Alex went wide eyed. "B-b-but, you save my life quite a few times, and you helped me save the lives of millions of people! That's way more than one good deed!" Alex begged. Jack sighed. "Sorry mate, not all people can see goodness in a Pirate like you can, besides, I'm not comfortable around "Civilized" people" Jack responded. Alex groaned. "Do you really have to go?" Ariel asked. "Afraid so love, The Sea is my place, and your place is with Alex in this here castle…" Jack said staring into the horizon. Jack the turned toward Ariel again. "Ariel, you're a princess, I'm a Pirate, it wouldn't have worked between us, I'm sorry" Jack said, pretending to sound sad. Ariel just rolled her eyes before smiling. "Jack." Ariel sighed. Ariel knew she would regret this later, but she quickly went and peck Jack on the cheek. "For luck" Ariel smiled.

Jack was in shock, the girl who must likely hated him, actually kissed him. All Jack did was grin a goofy smile. Jack suddenly felt something on his leg; it was Stitch clinging to his leg while whimpering. Jack petted his head. "Too bad your afraid of water, you're more useful than any crew of all! You little monster…" Jack then looked at Alex; the two stared at each other for a moment. Both of them had their differences, and since they were both natural leaders, it lead to conflicts a lot. But despite their differences, despite the fact Jack was always flirting with Ariel. The Disney Warrior and the Half-Drunk Pirate had become best friends. They trusted each other with their lives, and fought side by side with loyalty and courage. After a few seconds of staring Jack broke the silence. "Alex, you would have made an excellent Pirate. If you ever want to leave the cushy lifestyle and come for an adventure, call me, I'll be happy to make you me first mate" Alex chuckled, just the kind of response he was expecting from Jack Sparrow. "Thanks Jack, that means a lot, but I've had enough adventure for awhile. Right now, I wanna relax."

Jack smiled warmly, just the kind of response he was expecting from Alex. "Well then, I guess this is where we part ways." Jack held out his hand. Alex gripped his hand firmly and shook. Never taking his eyes of Jack. 'Stay outta trouble, you old scalawag…" Alex grinned. Jack walked aboard The Black Pearl and walked over to the steering wheel. Never taking his eyes off Alex, Ariel, and Stitch. "I can't promise that mate, I'm Captain Jack Sparrow!" Jack called. The black sails of the Pearl flapped down and caught the wind. The Black Pearl slowly pulled out of its landing place and set sail into the sunset. Alex stood on the beach and smiled. He looked up at Stitch who was sitting on his head. "Hey Stitch, you think we'll ever see that old seadog again?" Alex asked. "Jack Sparrow Ohana, Ohana means family, family means no one gets left behind, or forgotten." Stitch replied.

The sun was slowly setting and the moon was rising. Alex looked up at the stars as they appeared in the night sky. It had taken a long time but Alex did it. He made it to Bald Mountain, and he defeated Chernabog, stopped an Asteroid from destroying the planet, and met Xela, the Disney Warrior. And he had fallen in love. As Alex reflected on the past events, he knew that this was his purpose; this is what he was born to do. Alex knew though, that his parents would have been proud. Alex was yanked out of his thoughts by Ariel placing her hand on Alex's shoulder. Alex turned around only to have Ariel kiss him deeply. Alex closed his eyes and just stayed there. After a few second Ariel pulled away from Alex. "Was THAT for luck?" Alex asked. "No, THAT was an invitation to join me!" Ariel pointed upwards. Alex looked up and saw that Tinkerbell was hovering above them. She blasted the two with Pixie Dust and they slowly rose into the air. "C'mon Stitch!" Alex said holding out his hand. Stitch jumped up and climbed up his arm and onto is usual spot on his shoulder. "Hang on tight buddy!" Alex suddenly zoomed off across the ocean at high speed. Ariel laughed and zipped after him.

As Jack sailed into the distance he looked to the side and saw the figure of Alex fly by. Alex stopped and waved to Jack before rising into the air and began to aerial acrobatics in the moonlit sky. Jack smiled as he looked onto the deck of the Black Pearl There he saw the Forest Sprite sitting on the railing smiling. "You know I taught the lad everything he knows…" Jack said bragging. The Forest Sprite giggled before taking off, over the ocean and heading back to the Great Forest. Jack looked straight ahead into the nighttime sky. "Now then, bring me that horizon…" Jack said to himself whipping out his compass.

If you were to look up into the moon that night, you would see something; you would see the silhouette of a boy. A boy who came out of nowhere, concurred all odds, and became a hero. The Disney Warrior. And if you were to gaze up at the boy's silhouette, and listen very closely, you would hear him, singing a song. "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay!
My, oh my, what a wonderful day! Plenty of sunshine heading my way Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! Mister Bluebird on my shoulder it's the truth, its actch'll! Ev'rything is satisfactch'll! Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! Wonderful feeling, wonderful day!

The End