Thanks for all your reviews but there's not much to say now. This is the last chapter of the story ((BTW, I'll explain all the weird stuff in the story, like Kirsten's age in the epilogue)). Any questions you have within the next week or so, I'll take and gladly answer. Thanks for all the R&R, I'll get to work on the good-byes in a bit, but enjoy the last chapter, first!

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I stood on the edge of the rather large platform, staring up at the over-sized machine. Jak stood next to me in anger and shock. I could feel the dark vibration next to me, but I wasn't scared, I felt sympathetic. I rested my hand on his shoulder for a moment and he looked at me. Smiling, we both nodded and went our separate ways.

Errol cackled and mocked us as he shot beams at us tauntingly. I felt invigorated, yet I didn't have a game-plan. How were we going to kill Errol off without hurting Daxter and Ashelin? I hadn't a clue, but I was sure Jak had something in mind. Or at least I hoped.

I skipped over lasers and dodged them best I could. But everything was getting so fast, and I had a feeling our enemy had something in mind for each of us. It didn't feel right, but we just had to bear it for a while. My hair was sticking to my face with sweat, and I could feel the armor getting unbearable.

Jak was shooting vigorously and looked as though he were going insane. I shook my head and watched him as I hopped around. His features were deep and he looked as though he were hiding something beneath those psychotic features. It looked as though Dark Jak may burst out any second. The lines in his face were almost shadowed from concentration. His gun was thrust forward and his eyes never left the cockpit. It was moving around too much for me to get a clear look at Daxter and Ashelin, yet Jak seemed like everything was perfectly clear to him.

And then, right as I had turned around to see where I was going, I realized the edge was inches in front of me. I yelled and swayed around, and I heard Jak say something sort of something between a gasp and yip. I knew I was going to fall, but I turned my head towards Jak before I stumbled off and into the air. He was down on his knees, and his gun fell off beside of me. My eyes grew wide and I fell through the air, toward the sand.

The thud wasn't loud and was muffled by the wind and machinery. But I lay there, the wind knocked out of me. This felt worse than the feeling of being dropped by a mosh pit. I tried to breath, but wheezing sounds escaped my throat as I stared blearily at the sky above me. I raised my arms and pressed my chest and then started to choke on a few grains of sand.

After a few seconds, I realized I didn't have much time. I sat up and put my arms around my knees, trying to think of what to do. I heard a gun shot and looked up. Then, I remembered that I had left my gun up there. Jak was using it, but it seemed as though he were still bellowing in pain. I got my feet and quivered a little, but I was able to move.

The sand scratched my face and the wind made me sway. This was going to get bad. I began to walk forward and make my way around the monstrosity. As I reached the other side, the wind was blocked a little and I could see properly. As I felt around the base of the engine, I looked for a way in or at least something to slow Errol down. But there was basically nothing there; no pipes or cords or switches.

I squinted and saw the light emitting from Spargus, but decided that would be no help, and I might be too late with help. Jak howled and I could hear Errol laughing at his misery.

And then, it hit me like a brick. I felt around my armor for a small pocket. And then, on the jointing section of my armor, around my knee, I unzipped a small pocket and reached in. I pulled the small pearly bottle of light eco out. It was the tube I found in Errol's storage area. But I didn't know how to use it. I doubted drinking it would help.

An idea hit me, although I wasn't sure it would work. I searched around my belt and grabbed hold of my utility knife. I had never used it and had forgotten about it up until now. Pushing the blade out, I sat it next to me and pushed my back against the wall behind me. I yanked my right leg guard off and tore the leather lining off too. The inner part of my leg was exposed and I opened the bottle of eco, making sure no sand got into it. I reached next to me and held the utility knife. Holding my breath, I looked away and cut clean across my leg. Looking down, I saw the inch-long cut emitting drips of blood. Holding the bottle above it, I poured it across the wound. Rubbing it, I did it one more time until the bottle was half-empty.

At first, nothing happened. The clear white liquid mixed in with the blood, making a pink color. It disgusted me, and I scrunched my nose up. But then I felt tingling throughout my leg. It wasn't a sort of painful iodine tingle, but a rather pleasant one. I smiled excitedly as the feeling spread to my other leg and throughout my skin. The cut disappeared and I corked the bottle, stuffing it back into my pocket. I stood up and closed my eyes. The feeling turned into a sensation and I felt clean. Cleaner than ever, in body and spirit.

And then, I arched my back and spread my arms wide. The sensation stopped and all of a sudden and burst of white light blocked my vision and an exhausting power swept through me in every single inch of my body. My muscles no longer ached and my wounds felt numb. Then, opening my eyes, I stared at everything around me. Trails swept around lazily in my vision and I felt so care-free. I clenched my fists and leaned back a little. Wings grew out of my back and it felt so natural. They were not very tall like Jaks, but longer than his. They were…pretty. I jumped into the air and peeked over the edge of the platform. Jak was on all fours and out of breath. Blood trickled down his arm and I let myself up. Looking at Errol I smiled and stepped back so he couldn't see me. Then, I lifted off again, stretching up the long neck of the adversary.

When I reached the top, I stood on the head. Before it could move, I reached my hands up and they collided together, sending a shocking force through my arms. But everything stopped. And when I looked down at Jak, he was frozen in place, staring at me like I was a ghost. I actually giggled a little. And then, I got down on my knees and looked into a small window. Daxter and Ashelin were strapped to a wall behind Errol. Daxter looked as though her were sleeping or he passed out. But Ashelin's mouth was open like she was screaming angrily. Grabbing the edge of the window, I flipped down and kicked it in. My wings disappeared and I slid through. I reached out and helped Daxter out of his straps. And then the same for Ashelin.

I know I was in Light mode, but a small hint of hate crept into me as I spotted Errol in mad laughter. I walked over, Ashelin slung on my shoulder and Daxter hanging out of my hand. I sat him down in the chair beside of me. Then, I turned and tore the steering device away and smashed very control I could find. The last thing I destroyed was the windshield, which just burst into all kinds of cracks and shattering shards. But it remained in the air. Reaching forward, I pulled a pieced down and turned back to Errol. I bent over and carefully carved a small dot into the side of his actual eye. I knew what it felt like to have a cut in your eye and the tiniest wound made you half blind and the pain was tearfully unbearable. I had the impulse to tear at him with the glass but the light nature stopped me.

I picked up the other two and made my way out. I jumped out and my wings emerged halfway down. Time resumed and I caught the air, breaking the fall. Ashelin was staring at the ground as though the confusion were frying her brain. Daxter was screaming and he saw me. He stopped and gave me a questioning look "Jak?"

I shook my head and looked back to where I was going.

When we landed, I set them on the ground and Ashelin looked at me. I smiled, trying not to look show-offy. But thinking she would hate me, I was surprised to see her smile back in a friendly way

"I twenty years old and you're thirteen. Yet, you still have the ability of a grown woman, but the heart of a small child."

I smiled even more and looked at the ground modestly.

But an explosion came from the battle overhead. Fire shot in every direction and rubble flew through the air. I ran to Ashelin and Daxter and sent a shield over us. Bits and pieces of what looked like Errol's device flew everywhere. Some of them as large as people. They clanked against the field around us and fire spit at the ground. But I could feel the energy draining out of me. Each hit sent a spike through the Light energy, making me feel less cleansed, and more like my normal self. This light eco was like a drug.

And then, a large section of burnt metal collided with the shield and I felt as though something were sucking the light energy right out of my body and with a faint little whoosh. Small sparkles fell through the air from the impact and I swayed for a moment. But luckily, everything was on the ground and not falling anymore. But….where was Jak?

I grabbed Ashelin's hand and Daxter hopped on my shoulder, "Come on."

But what I didn't understand was why I was holding her hand. She ran behind me without a word. Maybe something had developed after I saved her. For the first time I felt no dislike toward her. It felt…friendly. Just like I would grab my best-friend's hand. But all that mattered right now was Jak.

We ran through the storm apprehensively, yet bravely. The sand was now so hard, it was leaving pink patches on our faces. We stood beside it and I let go of Ashelin and stared upward. Nothing happened. They weren't battling, but there wasn't any movement. Ashelin and I looked at each other. Then we began to call out "Jak?"

Daxter yelled with us and we continued for at least a minute.

When things seemed to have no hope, something fell off the edge above us. We walked over to it and bent over. It was Jak. He sat up and rubbed his head, a tired look on his face.

"JAK!", Daxter boomed and started to flash around him like an insane orange streak. I laughed and helped him up. Ashelin patted his shoulder and nodded. He smiled at her softly and turned to me. I grinned at him and murmured in a cliché manner, "You're my hero."

Later on, we all found ourselves standing around the Precursors, grinning happily and talking to everybody in some big fancy pavilion area that seemed to stretch for ages. Brightly lit lights and colors made everybody feel like they were at a top-notch museum. Except cooler.

I leaned against Jak and he had his arm around me as we talked to Tess who was standing next to Jak. We nodded as we spoke and everything seemed so happy and beautiful that I couldn't even describe the floating sensation I had in the pit of my stomach.

And then, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked next to me and Ashelin smiled. I said hi and we both shook hands. I really did feel better about her now. I don't know what happened, but I didn't care.

And then, everybody had there attention to the Precursors who were saying their speeches proudly. We watched with interest as the leader offered a wish to Daxter. Then Tess was united with him as an ottsel. This made me feel even happier. Daxter and Tess held each other's hands and Jak and I smiled at each other.

Realizing that I had no idea what might happen I continued to smile and kissed him quickly before the small ottsels grabbed his attention. They were going to show Jak the universe. The things that came upon other things and what people like us couldn't quite see. I wasn't sure if he was actually going to go or not. But I was happy for him either way. Jak stepped onto the surface in front of him, the other Precursors following him.

Everybody waved and cheered. I jumped up and down not even knowing if he could see me. I waved and laughed with Ashelin and the others. Things got a little quiet and then I realized that the leader was still here. I cocked my head and he gestured for me to come toward him. I walked to him slowly. What did he have to offer me?

"Kirsten", he began, "You've been such a great help to Mar and we wanted to thank you."

I smiled softly, "And I'm very glad I could help."

"We brought you here, you know. And you must know that with a human missing from your home on Earth, time isn't going fast enough for the galaxy to run properly."

I frowned sadly, "Do I have to leave?"

He stared at me and nodded wisely, "My dear girl, I am afraid you must."

I heard a few disappointed noises from behind me but everybody knew not to question him. And neither did I.

My small time I spent here flashed before my eyes and I felt infatuated with it. But I had to leave. I knew it. The life I left behind was waiting along with the people with it. I may not be able to be with Jak and the other great friends I made…but I'd never forget them.

I looked at him before me and nodded without hesitation. He stepped away and the energy around me seemed to disappear and focused on me and me only. The light even seemed to flicker. I felt the same feeling I did when I poured the light eco on the cut on my leg. The tingling didn't last and the floating feeling arose within me again. I felt so light and pure. When I looked down, I saw that I really was floating. My feet had risen a few inches off the ground and my long hair bellowed slowly around me. I felt my armor slowly float off me by itself. It was like the gravity had been switched off. I looked upward at a bright white light. That was where I was going. I just knew. A tear slid down my face as a single thought ran across my mind

Your life here is done.

That's when I looked below me and saw him. Jak was watching like a small kid who was the only one who didn't know what was going on. Ashelin walked over to him and put her hands on his shoulder. I was above their heads now and Jak was staring at me, his mouth open a little. I pushed my face downwards and my body slowly flipped but still floated upwards. Reaching down, I touched Jak's face and the tear on my face fell below his eye. It now ran down his cheek. His hand reached forward and touched mine. His skin brushed mine as I tried to say 'I love you'. But nothing came out. He understood and said it back.

Another tear fell down my cheek and this time he caught it and looked at the palm of his hand. I felt the light above me ripple and I suddenly didn't want to leave at all. More tears continuously fell down and around him. He spotted them and looked at me again. My lip curled sadly and I couldn't help but want to bawl. But I held it back.

The light blocked my vision as I lingered to the image of Jak's smiling face.

Your life here is done.

Everybody was gone and I closed my eyes and went with the flow. Wind blew against me and a pink sky surrounded just like it had before.

Your life here is done.

I floated without confusion this time, but actually enjoyed the beauty that lied around me and within me. Life there was the greatest thing that had ever happened to me. Haven was gone and I was lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling as the thoughts crossed my mind. I wasn't depressed. I was thankful I had been there.

Your life was a wish you dreamt up carefully.