Hey there! Sooo...this is the LAST chapter of the actual story! :( However...if you want an epilogue, I need at least two reviews, please!
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"I am Zoe, the Spirit of life." She continued. I figured that name suited her, because I remember Rachel telling me once that in Greek the name Zoe means life. "I watch over the humans, making sure everything is right with them, and that they are on their right path. When I saw where you were headed, I needed to do something about it, quick. So I sent Rachel back down."
I looked at Rachel, who was still shining. She stared back at me, and I couldn't help noticed that in the month that she had been with me, and how tired she looked, she looked happy and healthy right now, when she was taking her new true form.
Then Zoe continued, "She has done what she can, Finn Hudson. Now you need to take matters into your own hands and make your own choices."
"What are you talking about? I do make my own choices. I chose to hang out with my friends and family, right?" I asked the Spirit, although I was looking at Rachel for backup.
"Actually, Finn, I made that deal with you about only coming to see you when you had seen a friend or family member that day, remember? And I am the reason that Quinn decided to come back to Lima. I planted a memory in her brain, making her want to come back." She looked at me apologetically, then added, "I just wanted to show you that there is life outside of me. And I have. You're ready, Finn. You may not know it, but you can do so much."
Suddenly I realized that she was right. I didn't need Rachel anymore. Did I want her? Of course! I would always want her. She's the love of my life. But I know that I can continue without her, even if at times I may not want to.
"All my life, Rachel, I've depended on you. You are my best friend, the love of my life, my rock. When things got tough I would always go to you. And I'll probably still go to you when I'm in a tough situation. But I promise you, I won't join you up there until our paths are supposed to meet again." I told her, referring to my attempt at suicide which seemed so long ago.
She smiled at me, and I'd never seen her look so proud.
"Congratulations, Finn Hudson. You've found yourself. It is time for us to let you go now." The Spirit of life said wisely.
"Wait!" I said quickly. "This whole time that Rachel's been with me on earth since she died, I haven't been able to touch her. And I know why now. You knew I'd need her, but you didn't want me depending on her touches, her hugs, or kisses." I paused, and the beautiful Spirit of Life raised an eyebrow. "I don't need them anymore, but I want a kiss. Please, just one last kiss."
The Spirit breathed in, as though she was contemplating what to say. She then placed a single finger on Rachel, and in a beautiful instant Rachel looked human again. Her straight brown hair flowing, and her normal, big, chocolaty eyes replaced the grey ones I had become so accustomed to seeing.
"Quickly." Zoe told me. "I only have enough energy to keep her this way for a few minutes."
I looked at Rachel, and she smiled huge. I ran towards her, and kissed her. It was perfect. The most perfect kiss you could ever ask for. It was passionate yet sweet, hard but soft, and sad, yet happy. I pulled away slowly and unhappily, knowing this was the last time I'd be able to do that.
"I love you." I told her. "I know you're leaving, but you need to know that I will always love you."
"Remember what I told you when I died? I will never, ever leave you Finn. I'll always be apart of you, right in here." She told me, putting a hand on my heart. I grabbed her hand like I did when she died. "I love you Finn."
Suddenly I felt my hand grabbing nothing, and noticed she was once again a ghostly figure, glowing. She rose off the ground again, but this time she floated higher and higher into the sky, not stopping. She looked down and smiled at me. I smiled back, and let a few tears escape. They were a mixture of happy and sad tears. Sad because I knew she was leaving for good this time, but happy because I knew that we would be okay, even if we aren't together.
Then, her figure turned into what looked like a star, and for the second time, me and Rachel Berry parted worlds.
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