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After a long time, (Two weeks?! Jeez!) I have finally returned with another chapter for you, my wonderful readers, reviewers, favouriters and followers! Thank you so much for your continued support. You guys will never ever know how much it means to me.

Disclaimer: Do I really have to? Okay. I solemnly swear that I do not own the Power of Five series (see what I did there? If you like HP, you'll understand).

Jamie stomped downstairs. He glanced around, looking for a place to be alone. He was so angry and he needed a timeout. This is why he hated fights, especially with Scott. He felt bad anyway, but with Scott's voice not lurking in the back of his mind, he felt worse.

A little thought formed in the back of his mind. Was this how moody Scott felt all the time? Jamie didn't think he'd like it. He felt like the weight of the world had been thrown onto his shoulders and a black storm cloud was floating over his head. Not the nicest feeling in the world, he thought.

He walked into the garden, marvelling at the plants. Thinking about positive things made him feel happier. He should do that then. He instantly felt better.

He didn't understand how all the plants and wildlife had survived and thrived in the Old Ones' reign. Everything around the world had rotted and died. It was crazy, but brilliant. Everyone felt better to have living nature around. He picked a raspberry off a small bush, biting off the top. He liked to eat off the berry bushes outside. The fruit was fresh and delicious. But, obviously, the snacking spoiled his appetite, which made him leave much food on his plate at mealtimes. Oh, well. He ate a couple more of the pink berries before he walked off, licking the juice on his fingers.

He saw Holly under the oak tree. He felt his lips curl into a smile. He was definitely going to feel better now. She looked over and waved, grinning. He sat beside her and looped his arm around her waist. She tilted her head and kissed him on the lips. He returned the kiss eagerly. She smiled beneath his lips.

They broke apart, eyes locked. Jamie grinned and Holly let out a small giggle. He sighed and wrapped his arm around her shoulders and she leant her head on his shoulder. Jamie watched her and he knew that nothing could spoil this moment. Nothing.

Or so he thought.

'Jamie?' Holly said hesitantly.

'Yeah?'

'Umm...' she began, wriggling out of his grasp to face him properly.

Jamie looked at her in confusion. 'What's wrong?'

She bit her lip. 'I... I'm leaving soon.'

Jamie's eyes widened. No. No, she had to be joking. 'What?' he exclaimed.

She closed her eyes. Jamie immediately tapped into her thoughts.

Please, Jamie, don't make this any harder. Please.

Make what any harder? Leaving?

Huh? Jamie? Get out of my head!

Oh. Right. Sorry.

Holly held his hand. 'I need to go, Jamie. I need to find the village. You know why.'

'But – but there's nothing left there! You know that!'

'I need to go back and just... see it... one last time. To say goodbye properly.' Her gaze dropped to the ground. 'I don't know if you understand that...'

'I do. Believe me, I do.' He pulled her closer and embraced her tightly. She rested her head on his shoulder again. He really didn't want her to leave him, but if she really needed too...

'If you need to go, then go. Just promise me you'll come back.'

'I will. I promise.' She pulled away and stroked his cheek with her fingers. She kissed him again. 'Bye, Jamie.'

'Bye, Holly. Good luck.' He stood and watched his girlfriend walk away, a backpack he hadn't noticed before on her shoulders. He closed his eyes and hoped that she'd come back soon. He needed her.

Matt swung his legs back and forth, back and forth, again and again. He was sitting on the side of the lake across from the building they were all staying in, in a cluster of rocks. He stared at his feet, marvelling that there was actually something that he could control, even if it was little. And it was little. Unlike his power, which was not little or in his control. He buried his head in his hands. Great. Another bloody problem for Matthew Freeman, so-called Leader of the legendary Gatekeepers, to deal with. His right leg swung faster than he wanted because of his anger and his foot slammed into the rock. Pain shot through his entire leg. He swore loudly. Okay, now he couldn't even control his own two feet. He clutched his foot, silently admitting that he was losing it.

His thoughts drifted to earlier. He remembered Scott. Oh, shit. No, don't go there, Matt, seriously, you're going to-

A medium-sized rock in front of him exploded into smithereens. He groaned in frustration.

'Anger issues?' said a voice behind him. He shut his eyes. Oh no. And he thought this couldn't get any worse. He forced himself to calm down.

Scarlett sat down beside him. She was wearing the most beautiful green dress and gold sandals. She looked really pretty. Matt was acutely aware of every inch that separated them. He really needed to calm down.

'Yeah,' he said, pleased that he sounded exhausted and not like he was freaking out. 'Kind of annoying, sense my power's out of my control.'

'I know how you feel.' She sighed. 'My feelings still affect the weather.'

'Oh so that's why there's so much sunshine these days.'

She nodded.

'Well, at least I have someone to blame if it starts raining again,' he said jokingly and she elbowed him, smiling.

Matt glanced at her hand and had the sudden, unexplainable urge to hold it in his. He closed his eyes. He really needed to sort this out.

He felt Scarlett hold his hand. His heart began to pump faster. He didn't know what to do.

'Hey, listen...are you still embarrassed about earlier?' she asked.

He looked at her and something of his inner turmoil must have showed on his face.

'Oh, you are! I-I'm sorry...' she trailed off.

'I'll get over it,' Matt said, smiling. He was confused when her eyes seemed to light up when he smiled. He gave himself a mental shake.

He curled his fingers around Scarlett's.

I'm so sorry about the wait! I've been suffering from writer's block and it's really annoying. That's also why this is really, really short.

As a notice, I'll be starting school again next week (ugh...) and soon, I won't be able to update very often. Expect month long absences. Sorry!

Hope you enjoyed this chapter!

Farewell,

CharmedGatekeeper.