Author's Notes - Yay last part! And for those who watch it yes I totally based this prom part on the 'Queer as Folk' first season finally.

Summary – Tommy and Zedd deal with the ramifications of their bond.

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What the Future Holds

Zedd

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(5 months later, Reefside High, Prom…)

Standing at the back of the room, Hayley by my side we watch with matching smiles as Thomas takes the stage, signaling for the music to be silenced. Black dress pants, black silk shirt, hair nicely spiked and bruises from his last battle against Mesagog hidden expertly under tan cover up, you'd never know that only three hours ago he was staring down death while making sarcastic remarks in its scale covered face.

"Wow it has been one hell of a year hasn't it." Smiling as he gets a chorus of cheers in response, along with one chiding look by the re-humanized principle Randal he continues calmly. "We've definitely had our share of trouble, far more then any normal group of kids should have." Giving Connor, Trent, and Ethan a pointed look, they return it with ones of their own, silent acknowledgment that they had done the impossible and come out on the winning end.

"But it all seems to have turned out okay in the end. Everyone here should be very prod of themselves. You've finished your final year of high school, you've survived, and now you're going to go out into the world and do amazing things, though some of you already have I'm sure. So for you're last night as students of Reefside High have fun, get into trouble, though not too much, and enjoy your freedom. And of course to help you do that I give you the musical stylings of the one, the only, Kira Ford."

Stepping to the side and clapping along with the rest of the student body, we're left to see the curtains pulled back revealing Kira along with her band. And look there she wore the outfit I bought her. Who says I can't take care of kids.

Beginning her song I listen to the first few bars before Hayley and myself are joined by the rest of our adult party.

"Zedd. Hayley." Nodding to each of us in turn Mercer, while seeming fairly relaxed after our heroic rescue of him from his brought to life split personality, still wisely stays a good few feet out of my striking distance.

"Mercer." Giving him a warning glare just for good measure I don't want him to forget just who helped save his pitiful life and who can also end it just as easily if he ever hurts my mate again.

"So how'd I look? No blood stains showing or anything right?" Checking himself over for good measure Thomas moves to my side, slipping an arm around my waits casually, but also just a bit tellingly as well. He's still shaken from that last battle; I honestly think we all are. It was just brought on so quickly and ended so intensely it will be a good bit of time before we all settle back down completely.

"No, but you know even if there were I don't think anyone would have noticed what with your pants being unzipped and all." Smirking in amusement as she gets him too instantly look down to check himself, Hayley laughs happily at his displeased scowl due to her joke.

"Haha very funny." Leaning further into me when I draw him closer he nevertheless settles into a comfortable position smiling at me happily.

"Hey no cozying up over there, you're supposed to be my date if I remember correctly." Not on your life woman.

"Aw can't I have both?" Reaching out to pull her to us Tommy let's loose a charming laugh as the female and myself both respond with a simultaneous 'no'. "Spoilsports." Turning to me eyes shining though he places a discrete kiss on my lips using our surrounding party to block the actions from the majority of the student body. "Still I'm glad you decided to come after all."

"Yes well I couldn't very well let you face this horror alone now could I." Looking around the room and finding it a tad less horrific then I had originally expected I nevertheless make a firm mental note to get myself and the human out of here as early as possible.

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(10 hours ago….)

"Come with me." His voice steady but yet betrayed by just the slightest hint of wanting, I calmly avoid gazing into his pleading eyes as I head down into the lair.

"Not a chance." Jumping the last few steps and landing gracefully onto the stone floor I move to see how Hayley is coming with the last configurations for our latest mobile weapon. If we're going to launch a full blown attack on Mesagog it's going to have to happen soon.

"But why not? It's tradition. Besides the kids will be upset if you don't go." He's reaching now.

Heaving a sigh and turning back to face my better half, I fix him with a slightly annoyed look. "Thomas I will fight giant monsters with you. Put up with Zordon's presence for you." Though thank the higher powers that be that he FINALLY returned to Eltar. "I will even stand this female's constant presence in our lives for you."

Not even glancing up from the main computer at which she's seated Hayely's response is clipped and biting. "Hey this female is currently working on something that will keep your ungrateful ass safe so why don't you just back off of former evil one."

Ignoring her for the most part as I've become accustom to doing I continue on in the same tone and manner I'd begun with. "However I will not be caught dead in a confined space full of loud, hyperactive, teenage humans for you. I'm sorry, I love you, but that is my breaking point. It will not happen Thomas. Not in this life time or any other."

Pout seeming to be on the horizon, I suppose I should at the very least be grateful he's not instead turning to anger. In all fairness though he is in fact getting much better at controlling his temper and new found abilities. "But-"

"No Thomas, no buts. I will aid in Mesagog's death and regrettably save Trent's father now that he is a separate entity from the monster, however I will not under any circumstances attend this prom event that you and the children seem set upon going to." Dropping down in front of the only computer not currently being utilized by the fiery redhead, I pull up my own schematics and begin work.

"Fine, I'll just get another date." Arms crossed he waits expectantly for my protest, it's a protest which unfortunately for him will not come.

"Right and who exactly would said date be? Connor? Ethan? No wait Elsa perhaps?" Voice just a touch too smug for my own good I'm sure, I nevertheless shake my head in amusement. "Please Thomas don't make ideal threats, I don't think my brain could take it right now."

Scowling hotly he apparently is less then pleased with my response. "No not Ethan, or Connor, or Elsa. Hayley."

"Oh of course Hay…wait what?"

Turning to his long time friend he offers a highly charming smile, one which up until now has been reserved souly for me. "Will you go to prom with me?"

Continuing to work her response is automatic. "Okay but you're not getting past second base." I find that incredibly not funny.

"We'll see how the night goes." Point made he childishly sticks out his tongue at my scowling face before heading back up the stairs, walk and body language all portraying the message of 'so there'.

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As the song ends and Kira accepts the clapping and cheering with grace she repositions her guitar before searching through the crowd, looking for the White Ranger I'd imagine.

Eyes passing the young man though and finally resting on myself and Tom, she gives us a very sweet smile. Now what's she up to? Just abut to turn to my lover and question it she signals to the band to begin the next tune.

"This is next song is for two very important people. They've been like fathers to me and I don't know how I or the rest of our little family would have gotten through some very rough spots without them. This is for you guys."

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"You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man"

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Watching as the now human Elsa appears, gracefully holding her hand out to Mercer, I can't resist a smile as the two depart from us with smiles to go join the children on the dance floor.

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"Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me"

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Just about to comment on Kira's little speech, I catch a faint flicker of longing in my mate's eyes. Knowing fairly well just what it's over I gently slip free of his arm, taking his hand instead and guiding him towards the main floor.

"W-what are you doing?" Freezing after only a few steps he shakes his head clearly already knowing what my intentions are.

"What I would assume you came here wanting to do."

"We can't." And why not?

"Yes you can." Nudging him forward Hayley gives me a wink of agreement, knowing as well as I do that it will be alright. If any of the humans have an issue, something I truly don't understand about this planet, then she will take care of it before I even have to. "Go."

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"Oh I know that the music's fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone"

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Swallowing but knowing her tone is not one to be messed with he reluctantly allows me to pull him to the floor, apprehension as obvious as his want.

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"But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me

Baby don't you know I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never never let you go
I love you oh so much"

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Arms holding his tightly as we begin to dance rather well in my opinion, or at least better then the children, I take note that the floor is quickly being cleared for us.

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"You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he walk you home, you must tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
Save the last dance for me"

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"Everyone's watching." Voice low but also much less concerned then it was a few moments ago, he allows me to lead, growing increasingly confident with his moves.

"Why wouldn't they? After all it's not every day they get to observe two such stunning male specimens."

Smiling he gazes deeply into my eyes, his own shining with love and just the faintest traces of lust. "You're such an idiot."

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"'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling, save the last dance for me
Save the last dance for me
Save the last dance for me."

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Song coming to an end I slow my steps moving to press my lips to his. "I love you."

"Enough to marry me?" Words coming before he even really has time to think about them, his expression however speaks volumes.

Smiling I give a slow nod of aggreeance. "Seems only fitting considering we already have children."

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"Yes darling save the last dance for me"

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"What's say we let said children take back the dance floor and head home. I can think of a much better 'dance' that we could be doing right now."

"I love it when you're bad." Kissing him soundly and giving our audience something to remember I only begin leading him away when Kira finishes her ballad to us, her smirk just as knowing and amused as the rest of our family's.

The End

Wehoo it's over! Freaken finally!

Now to start the fifth and FINAL and I stress FINAL installment of the Zedd Chronicles. It will be titled 'A Purple Illusion' simply for the fact I could not think up a better name. I will post the first chapter of it…um at some point in the next two weeks just keep checking my page for it as I honestly do not have even the first chapter completed yet.

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