Chapter twenty six:

"Actually I did." Spire brings the wand out and looks over it in some sadness. "I was going to put it on display so that Darcy's story would be there for future generations. So that they can learn from it." He turns to look to Burnie with a new determination in his gaze. "However. If it will save that witch that was taken from us all too soon then you may use it." He offers it to Burnie who rises then heads over.

Burnie gently takes the wand from the king and he bows his head. "Thank you." He turns and heads off to return to where the others are waiting for him. He shows them the wand and Ryan turns to Ray after seeing the wand that is needed. "Okay." He puts the scroll down and takes both wands. He looks to the part that tells him how to cast the spell. He finds that it is simple so he first brings the jewel on Ray's wand close to his chest. He closes his eyes and he concentrates on the part of Ray's presence that he can feel inside of himself. He opens his eyes that now are white and glowing. He can see Ray's ghost float around a little in front of him.

Ray's ghost floats to in front of his partner moving his limbs almost as if slightly dog paddling in the air. He stops with his legs stretched back a bit, and his arms hanging down. He smiles at Ryan who smiles back and the glow seems to stop him from being able to cry in happiness to see the other.

Ryan's hands seem to be controlled by the spell and he brings the wand that once belonged to Darcy to be between Ray's wand as well as Ray's body.

Rays wand shines and a projection of light is sent over to Darcy's wand which then projects it a bit brighter onto Ray's body.

Ryan watches as Ray's ghost fades away into nothing and he truly hopes that this really will work. He feels like the presence of his partner that had attached itself to him is flowing out and away. He lets it like he was instructed to do by the scroll. He then blinks and his eyes are no longer glowing when he opens them as they are back to normal. He looks down as the projections of light fade away and the wands stop glowing. He looks up from the wands to look to his partner filled with hope.

For a few moments Ray just lays there on the table then he seems to twitch for a moment before he starts to cough a little. He shifts to sit up a little, after rolling on his side, and catches his breath just in time for his eyes to open.

This time nothing stops Ryan's tears and he quickly hugs Ray dropping the wands onto the table. He holds his partner close as the other hugs him back.

"I knew you could do it." Ray tells Ryan as he is also crying in happiness that he has another chance with his partner. He finds Ryan bring their lips together in an act of happiness. He closes his eyes and kisses back.

Their kiss doesn't last long though their hug continues on even after their kiss ends.

The others give the two a moment though they are grinning in happy relief to see that the young witch gets to live once more. They then join in on the hug when the two start to pull apart causing Ray to chuckle warmly at this.

Ryan closes his wet eyes as he can't wait to go around with Ray once more.

The group stays at the castle for awhile to heal their wounds though Burnie did send a message to the school telling them that it is safe now. They do join Spire and Lyra, along with the castle staff in the burial of Gus a week after the battle.

Spire stands by the silver and gold coffin that holds his father's body inside of it that is ready to be lowered into the hole that was dug. "Gus was a wonderful leader in his time as ruler." He says with his hands folded respectfully in front of himself. "I know that he is happy and reunited with his familiar partner in the after life. So I wish them well their after life spent together. He was a wonderful father who deserves a happy after life after all."

"He really was." Lyra agrees to this joining her witch partner to stand next to him. He eyes on the fancy coffin. "He was a drinker though in the long run he was still wonderful. May he rest in peace."

They all give their own words of farewell then the coffin is lowered into the ground. They then are allowed to toss in their gifts of flowers of all sorts down to be with the coffin. They leave as those in charge of filling in the hole step forward prepared to do so.

Spire and Lyra hold hands as they like the others help use each other to help with the sadness of losing a great king.

The group is getting ready to head on their way back to the school after a month of healing from their wounds.

The familiars of their group are in their animal forms as they are being loaded with some stuff that they'll need for their journey back. They are letting their partners do this as they patiently wait.

Spire and Lyra come over just as the group has finished getting ready to go. Their presence causes them to turn to the royal pair. They had already put Darcy's wand up on display with her story as was planned.

"We wish you safe travels." Spire informs them smiling at them. "And thank you for helping to stop Darcy." He really means it as he is glad that it is all over because then he can rule the kingdom in peace without having to worry about her. "Feel free to come to me or to send a message if you ever need some help. Consider it a gift of gratitude for all that you have done to help. Thus you are all welcome in the castle at any time." He then looks to Ray and Ryan still smiling. "And I know that the two of you will make a wonderful pair. I wish you luck on your studies."

"Thank you your majesty." Ray bows his head slightly then he turns to look to his partner.

Ryan gestures with his head in an offer to climb onto his back. He stays still as Ray climbs up onto him then he raises from laying on the ground. He spreads his wings and takes off into the sky with Ray calling a goodbye to Spire and Lyra. He flies high up in the air feeling the slight breeze from where they are in the air.

Ray looks around himself enjoying the view that one can truly only see when riding on their familiar that can fly. He reaches out as Ryan moves close to a cloud. His fingers enter it feeling the cold moist fog that shifts wispily as he moves his hand. He wipes his fingers dry on his jacket then turns as Gavin and Michael join them in the air.

The two witches share smiles of warm greeting and stay on their familiars as they head off flying around in the sky almost playfully.

Gavin does a loop around Ryan and Ray causing Ray to laugh a little.

Ryan flies up higher and breathes fire into the air before stopping and turning. He swoops down a little going under Gavin before going up to be a bit in front of him.

In the mean time Burnie, Joel, Geoff and Jack are all moving along on the ground smiling at seeing the young partners enjoying their lives; Especially after having survived what had happened.

The end.