AN: Alright, wonderful ladies. This is the final chapter. I realize that it's a bit of a short story compared to others out there. But, I really wanted this story to be solely about them finding each other. Now, this chapter may not be what you expected or wanted, but it's the ending that I felt appropriate. With that said, I want to seriously thank everyone for reading. It feels amazing to know that I can do something that I love and connect with people through it without there being any pressure to support myself with it (if that makes sense). I thoroughly enjoy reading what you have to say, so this one last time let me know what you're thinking. Have a gigantically amazing day!

Callie's POV

"Well, that was unexpected, but not undesired." I vaguely registered O'Malley's snigger as I embraced Arizona, lowering her to the thinning grass beneath us. Blood pooled from her chest and spread maliciously like a crimson beacon of doom.

"Arizona! No, come on. Stay with me. Keep your eyes open. Please. Come on." I begged her to fight as I watched her face pale, and her beautiful blue eyes begin to glaze and fade. It couldn't be real. No way did she just step in front of a knife for me. Losing her isn't an option.

"I'm sorry, Callie. I shouldn't have given up on us." Her breathy whisper felt like knives plunging into my heart. Her body shuddered in my arms as I barely recognized the sounds of a battle clashing around us.

"No, don't apologize...What were you thinking, taking that knife for me?" I croaked out as tears flowed freely from my eyes, splashing helplessly on her porcelain cheeks. I desperately stared into her eyes, willing her not to go.

"I couldn't let you die." A new wave of sobs squeezed my body with her simple confession. She couldn't let me die. Now, I have to watch her die. The irony and injustice stung my already gaping wounds. When the pain seemed to reach unbearable heights, with the last flickers of light in her deep ocean eyes, she stared straight into my soul, "I couldn't tell you before, but…I love you." My heart completely shattered, and my concept of pain adapted a whole new meaning as I witnessed the life drain out of her. Managing to mumble that I loved her in return, I hugged her limp form tightly to my chest, stupidly hoping the action would somehow bring her back.

"No…Arizona…you c-can't…I'm not done with you…please, come back…p-p-please…" I cried harder into her neck, sucking in harsh breaths filled with her scent. I felt as if I waited my whole existence for her, only to have her ripped away once I found her.

I don't know how long I sat with her, rocking back and forth, weeping my sorrow on what was left of the love of my life. Time didn't matter anymore. Nothing mattered. Everything that had mattered just died in my arms. However, a nagging feeling began pestering me, gradually registering to my numbed mind as someone shaking me. Gathering strength and will, I slightly pulled away from Arizona, looking for the source of intrusion.

"Callie! You need to get up, now! You're not safe here!" A woman I mildly recognized, searched my eyes for some sort of comprehension. Obviously not finding it, she pressed, "Please, I know you're hurting, but please come with me." I managed to catch the gut-wrenching anguish in her eyes as she glanced at the delicate form I cradled. Teddy?

As I struggled to understand the words coming from her mouth, another voice broke through my haze, "Teddy! I can't hold them off much longer! Get her out of here!" I recognized Addison's faintly panicked voice, which finally broke through to my foggy brain. The other person I cared most about and Arizona's best friend were putting themselves in danger for me. If I ended up dying, Arizona's death would be for nothing. She'd kill me if I let that happen.

Gritting my teeth, I gazed down at my exquisite angel, knowing this would be the last time. I gently brushed a strand of golden hair away from her face, and placed my lips on hers, tenderly conveying my love and farewell. With a gasping sob, I lowered her fully to the ground, "Good bye, Arizona." Before trying to stand, I looked up into Teddy's eyes, silently asking her what I couldn't say out loud.

Teddy nodded, and laid a hand on Arizona's chest, instantly causing Arizona to fade away.

Accepting her action, I yelped in pain as I tried to stand. I had forgotten how badly I was injured. Physical pain traveled through my entire body, making me light headed.

Teddy immediately looped an arm around my waist to support as much weight as she could. Gasping, I leaned into her, "Thank you for staying to help me."

"Yeah, well, Arizona would never forgive me if I didn't get you out of here." Her wavering voice betrayed her attempt at levity.

Something like a cross between a sob and a chuckle escaped my mouth as I began to hobble along next to Teddy. My entire being felt depleted of energy and will to fight, but I continued to shuffle one foot in front of the other. I caught Addison's eye as we headed toward cover. She nodded and began to clear our path. I don't know what I'd do without her. Just as we moved to dive behind a large SUV, I glimpsed O'Malley stalking toward us. I should have kept running with Teddy, but his smirk mixed with flashes of Arizona dying in my arms, fostering a fierce surge of rage deep within me. Pushing Teddy off me, I staggered toward O'Malley, fully intending to face him head on and make him pay for Arizona's death.

Teddy followed a second later, stepping beside me, "Callie, stop! You're not strong enough to take him on right now." Teddy's plea fell on deaf ears as I moved unevenly across the lawn. "I promise, we'll get him, but not now. Please, let's go."

I ignored her as my blazing brown eyes connected with O'Malley's steely green. This was happening now. We came to a halt about twenty yards from each other, me glaring daggers while he cocked an eyebrow in an arrogant challenge. Fury bubbled in my stomach, scorching outward until my body seemed to be on fire. My fists clenched tightly at my sides.

"Are you really going to try to fight me again? Do you really think this time will be any different? Well, except that this time, I don't get to kill your pretty girlfriend…" O'Malley mocked in a cold tone. "How does it feel to know that she died in your place? She died because you are weak. And, not only is she dead, but now you're going to join her, making her sacrifice completely pointless…"

Red flashed behind my eyes, nearly blinding me with anger. How dare he? Flames sparked from my hands, preparing to attack with every intense emotion raging inside of me. As I raised my hands, O'Malley suddenly wheezed as his body flew violently backwards, slamming into dark van. After rolling roughly to the ground, he struggled clumsily to his feet. He flicked his eyes toward me, enraged and confused. He began to charge toward me, then suddenly skidded to a jerky stop when he glanced over my shoulder. "What the hell?"

A dazzling ball of light whizzed over my shoulder, connecting ruthlessly with his center of mass, causing him to collapse to the ground. Once again, shocked by what I saw, I could only stare dumbly at him as he weakly pushed himself up.

"I suggest you get your men and leave. Now." Her voice was stern and cool, but it made my heart explode with overwhelming hope and joy.

Arizona stepped up from behind me, putting herself between me and O'Malley, again. Her shoulders were squared defiantly, and her stance was wide as she glared at his shaky form. The sound of rushing blood filled my ears as I glued my eyes to her glowing form. How is she here? She died. She died in my arms. Yet, she's here, protecting me again. "Arizona?" My voice came in barely a whisper, her posture faltered for a second, but her eyes stayed trained on the fuming warrior in front of us. O'Malley quickly fired off an energy ball toward Arizona, who swiftly deflected it and sent him flying with a flourish of her hand. Damn. She's good.

When he picked himself up again, he snarled and disappeared. The warriors watching the showdown quickly followed their beaten leader, none willing to take on the new adversary.

Still standing in stunned silence, I gaped as I watched Arizona's body relax slightly and turn slowly around to face me. She looked perfect. Not the kind of perfect that I've always viewed her as, but perfect like only an angel could look. Her hair shone softly in the dwindling light, her skin almost glimmered, her eyes sparkled, and a vibrating strength rolled off her in warm waves. Our eyes locked, allowing everything that wasn't us to fade away. Finding a shred of my voice, I exhaled a reverent, "Arizona."

Arizona's POV

Instantly spurred into action by her quiet plea, I strode to her and crushed her lips to mine. Our mouths moved eagerly against the other, each grateful for a moment we never thought would come again. My arms wound around her neck as her circled my waist. I poured every ounce of warmth and strength that I contained into that kiss. A few moments passed before I pulled back gently. "Feel better?" I asked vaguely, unable to form any other words or thoughts.

She quirked an eyebrow and flashed a blinding smile, "That's an odd response to you dying, nearly drowning me in grief, then coming back to save me."

I chuckled deeply, "I meant, your wounds."

Callie furrowed her brows before quickly scanning her body and testing her leg, "Ok, now, you're just showing off," She quipped upon realizing her injuries were gone, thanks to my healing powers during our kiss. Gazing contently at my cheeky grin, her features suddenly dropped to a very serious and concerned expression, "Never do that again."

Before I could answer her, a deep voice boomed behind us, "She won't be able to do that again." We turned to take in the intimating form of Webber, one of the Elders. "Now that she is an angel again, she is to have no more contact with you."

I hissed and nearly glared at him, "I know what I promised, ok? You could have let me tell her."

I turned to Callie who wore a look of fear, confusion, and betrayal, "Wait. You promised to never see me again?"

I grasped her hand and took a deep breath, trying to hold back the scorching tears threatening to burst from me, "Yes. When I…I died, they offered two choices, to make me an angel again or allow me to move on. However, if I chose to be an angel again I would be forbidden from any interaction with you. Honestly, I had no idea what I wanted. Then, I heard you call to me, and I heard Teddy begging you to not confront O'Malley. I knew how badly you were hurt, and didn't want you entering a battle you couldn't finish. So…I agreed to become an angel again and stop seeing you, under the condition I was allowed to save you." My heart clenched at my words. It would be one thing to be dead and never see Callie again, but being around and never able to see her sounded horrific.

Callie bit her lip, her voice trembling with emotion, "I'll still find you."

Webber spoke up, "No, you won't. We will be cloaking Arizona so that you can't find her. She will also be restricted to the OverWorld for the foreseeable future to ensure her clear head and loyalty." His statement was authoritative, but somewhat apologetic.

Surprising myself, I snapped, "Why?"

"Why, what?"

"Why can't I see her? It wouldn't be all the time, just sometimes? Why do I also have to be cloaked and restricted?" I felt desperation suddenly spring into me, overwhelming me with need.

"Arizona, we've discussed this. An angel and an agent of the UnderWorld CANNOT be together, in any capacity. It's not the way." Webber warned me with a stern look.

"That's not really a good reason, is it? I'd accept, 'because we'd spontaneously combust', 'because the world will explode', or even because you received information that she was going to kill me. But, 'that's not the way', is not acceptable." My chest heaved as I rambled at him, frantic for any way to change his mind.

"Arizona, don't. You were meant to be an angel. You're fantastic. Maybe this is for the best…" Callie offered with a valiant effort at a reassuring smile, but her eyes were dull and sad.

"For the best? Is that really what you think?" My stomach rolled with the thought of her letting me go.

Before she could answer, Webber cut in, "Arizona, I didn't want it to come to this, but…come with me now and accept responsibility for your actions and decisions, or I will do what I'm supposed to do and imprison the UnderWorld siren I just came across."

Glancing at Callie, I saw her eyes widen to match mine, "What? You'd lock up Callie because of this?"

Webber shook his head, "No, I'd lock up Calliope for being a siren that we've been trying to stop for a long time. I am willing to not lock up Callie because of this. However, I will only let her leave if you honor your commitment."

His considerate differentiation between the two sides of Callie, touched me, causing me to sob as I felt myself give in to what I would have to do. Callie stood a few feet away from me, stiff and defeated. She must have recognized the expression of resignation cover my face. I looked up and locked my eyes with hers, an emotional storm brewing between us, setting every nerve ending ablaze, "I meant what I said."

She nodded slowly and muttered, "I know. So did I…you do what you need to do." She flicked her eyes around her, taking in the situationally odd serenity of the area, "Either way, I'm not going back to the UnderWorld…All that time running gave me time to think. I realized that I never chose to be a part of that world. And, since meeting you, I don't…I don't know. I don't want it anymore. I'm going to live on Earth, as much as a human as possible…well, or I'm going to OverWorld prison." She shot me a smirk, then looked deeply in my eyes, "Whatever happens, know that I'm keeping you with me. I love you, Arizona. From the moment I saw you, until the day I die, I love you." Her head hung again, as I stood gaping at her in stunned silence.

Gulping the anxiety rising my stomach and throat, I bit my lip. This was going to be the hardest thing I've ever done or will do. I shifted my eyes between Callie, Webber, Addison and Teddy. All stood silently, awaiting my next move, even though each knew what it would be. The only sane and possible choice was to step to Webber and follow him to my rightful place in the OverWorld.

I studied the wilted Dandelion at my feet, taking a deep breath to steady my racing heart. Several seconds passed before I felt ready to move. Finally, I whispered in a quiet plea of understanding, "I'm so sorry. But, I have to go." A tidal wave of pain and panic flooded my senses as Callie's heart cracked wide open next to me. Choosing to forgo looking in her eyes at this moment, I locked eyes with Teddy's, holding them as I stepped a few strides back and slightly to my right. Without breaking eye contact with my best friend, I slipped my hand into Callie's and laced our fingers together. I was foolish to believe that I could entertain any existence that didn't include her. Despite the severity of the situation, I winked and shrugged my shoulders at Teddy, willing her to forgive my actions.

"Arizona, this is a irreversible decision you are making." Webber's booming voice broke through the air of emotional tension.

Not sparing him a glance, I let my eyes drift to Callie's now elated brown orbs, "I know." With that, I nodded to Callie, who immediately whisked us away from the battle scene. Traveling with her felt very different than transporting as an angel. With her I felt warm and tingly, completely enveloped in passion. When my feet came into contact with solid ground, I blinked and gasped. She deposited us on the edge of a cliff overlooking a turbulent ocean and a dazzling setting sun. Letting out a small giggle, I breathed, "Who knew you were such a romantic?"

Callie grinned and squeezed my hand, "I'm not, I just have a thing for sunsets. Plus, it felt appropriately grand for what you just did." She stepped sideways, pressing her front into my back and wrapped her strong arms around my waist. Her unique spicy scent invaded my nostrils, combining with the feel of her soft curves to instantly comfort me. After tucking her chin into the crook of my neck on my shoulder, she whispered, "Are you sure about this? You realize we're going to be chased and hunted by…probably everyone. And, you're never going to be an true angel again."

I sighed and leaned into her, "Yes, but the trade off is this. I'm good with that deal." It felt like we were standing on the edge of the world. A cool, salty breeze whipped around us, causing our hair to flutter around our faces. The crash of waves and the rustling of leaves provided a soothing soundtrack for our moment of infinite possibilities. Warm light embraced our joined bodies, beautifully complementing the hope and love filling our hearts. For once, I wasn't confused. I wasn't doubting my choices, actions, or feelings. I simply existed in a single moment that seemed like the natural conclusion to my old life and beginning of my new one. All that stood before me now was an amazing, soul altering, and powerful journey with a woman that made me feel…complete. Many unknowns awaited us, but if anyone could take them on, it would be a rebel angel and a reformed siren.

AN: Well, there it is. Now, besides wanting to know your final thoughts on this story, I have another question. I have some ideas for a story about their life after this. However, I know that I don't like when an author continues to write when the story should be done. So, my question is, do you feel like an epilogue showing a picture of what their life is like after this would be enough, or would you like to see a whole other story about the next chapter of their lives? It would probably turn out a little shorter than this one, but it would be a multi-chapter endeavor. Let me know, epilogue or sequel? And, thank you again for all your support and encouragement. I was a little nervous about this idea, but you guys received it very well. Lots of good vibes to you all!