Two days after the celebration at Central the whole gang was gathered in the living room of Yoyo Manor. Al leaned against a wall and thought about all the good things that had happened.

A family has been reunited, the enemy of everyone has been defeated, many of our friends have a second chance at achieving their dream, Dixie is saying real words and Chanticleer has a girlfriend! Looks like everything is at peace once again.

"Pwease? Pwetty pwease?"

"Oh fine."

"Yay!"

Ren couldn't resist Dixie's soft eyes and plea to get on his shoulders and run around the house. It didn't matter where you were you could've heard her giggling from any corner of the building. After Ren tired out Lame suggested that everyone get on their swimwear and jump in the pool. If you blinked you would've missed seeing everyone race upstairs to get their suits.

"Gox," Chanticleer stopped Goxlin before he could go upstairs.

"Yeah, what is it Chanty? Don't you wanna go swimming to?"

"Yeah but…"

"What is it? Is there something you want to say?"

"There is…I um." He inhaled deeply. "Would you like to see again?"

Even the cricket was too surprised to make the silent chirp.

"You could do that?" Gox breathed.

"Yes. Along with alchemy power the Gem contained alchemy knowledge. All sorts of knew doors were opened, some I thought couldn't be done, others I never imagined to exist. Within that mass of wisdom…I know a way that I could fix your retinas, allowing you to see again."

"Well, having my sight once again is something I've wanted since I lost it…but-"

"But!?" Lame had come down first and heard most of what Chanticleer had said to Gox. "There should be no 'buts' about it! You're blind, he can make it so you can see and you're hesitant to say yes!?!?! Has part of your brain gone dead with your eyes?"

"That's rich coming from someone with no toes! But, I say that because even though seeing again has been my greatest wish…I'm also content the way I am. I've been able to adapt using the ability I had tried perfect for the good of everyone, I've had people other than my friends accept me for being different, and I'm content with it. The only thing that I regret is not knowing what my friends look like."

"You're ok with sharing the ability of sight with earthworms?" Lame wasn't sure if he was completely following Goxlin's reasoning.

"If you want to put it that way then yes. Chanty? Is there a way you could make it temporary?"

Within only minutes of preparation Gox's wish was granted. The rest of the day was spent swimming with friends in the sun and the next morning was greeted with blackness, but Goxlin didn't care. Memories had been made and you don't need your eyes to cherish a beloved memory.

Two days ago at the Central celebration a young man, not of the military but still in uniform snuck in and stole something that could be greatly misused. He didn't need to do much acting to look as though he were pleased with the death of Caradon Corius…he was equally pleased but for a different reason. His uniform and expression of if blissfulness made him blend in perfectly. A bunch of idiots were outside singing and causing many cheers but he didn't come here to celebrate like a fool. Following given instructions through the corridors of Central he came to a room and in it a vault with a heavy steel door. Using the stolen password he twisted the lock. 9…21…0…it opened. Inside cabinets of important or confidential files lined the walls. He knew where to look and after a bit of thumbing through folders he found the one he was sent to retrieve. He grinned, this was way too easy.

Only feel free to be the student making faces when the teacher isn't looking.

That was something that he'd been told since childhood and now he swelled with self-satisfaction, he was making faces at the military and they weren't paying attention at all. As easily as he snuck in he snuck out. Just outside Central's front gate a black vehicle waited for him. He got in and the driver slowly entered into the night so they wouldn't raise any suspicion.

"So, you got it then?"

The young man handed the stolen folder to Mitsuku Owston who maliciously grinned and flipped through the pages.

"This is perfect. All the information I need is in these pages! It shouldn't be long before this information can be applied to my latest project and once it succeeds," He turned to the young man. "We shall be rich enough to bribe the Fuhrer himself out of office!"

It all sounded too good to be true. The steal had been easy, Owston had nearly unlimited resources and this project should be accomplished easily. He looked at the title of the file, Precious Gems and their Composition. He didn't know what the grinning man was planning but it would result in enormous amounts of money so he didn't care.

Devin Owston was going to enjoy working for his father.

Chibi me – So…(sniff) this is the end?

Me –yes this is the end of The Rising Dawn 2. So, good-bye, so long, hope you enjoyed it, see you later!

Chibi me – But you are going to make this a trilogy aren't you? (puppy eyes)

Me – I might.

Chibi me – YOU'D BETTER! You left the ending wide open.

Me -That all depends on what readers think. You know I like to work by popular demand.

Chibi me – Doesn't my demand count?

Me – Think about it.

Chibi me - ………….. Oh yuck! Will you stop playing with that!

Me- (playing with a can of Flarp) Why? This stuff is awesome! 88cents at Wal-mart!

Chibi me- what is the fascination of silly puddy that makes the sound of passing gas?

Me – Because it's cool! Hours of uninterrupted fun! And it annoys you! So, while I'm having the time of my life I want to know what you readers think, continue with another story or end with a cliffhanger? You decide.