Hey guys, so I just wanted to do a quick update real fast. This story is finally coming close to the end now as we draw near to the war coming up. Now just a heads up things are about to get pretty intense and maybe even tragic. However, despite that I'm doing what I think is best for the story. Don't worry to much though as I have possibly exciting news for you guys later on. Anyways the next chapter is where all the real action starts so be sure to stay tune as the next chapter will be long as I plan a lot for it. I might even have it guys ready for you tonight, or this weekend for sure. Anyways guys please remember to review, favorite, follow, and leave a question or comment for me as it really helps me out a lot! Enjoy!

No Turning Back

Alice's POV

I felt Shun squeeze his hand tightly in mine, not want to let go. I could taste his emotions and as he felt nervous, afraid, concerned, determined, and worried. I glanced at him as we sat in our special place watching the sunset slowly in the horizon. The wind blew slightly as I saw his hair blow through the wind along with mine. I watched as he stared at the sunset not looking at me as I could tell he was really worried for me. I squeezed his hand a little to get his attention as he finally looked at me, but with sadness in his eyes as I stared at him trying not to look sad as well.

"Shun, we've talked about this. There's nothing you need to worry about remember? You'll be by my side along with our friends and allies!" I exclaimed, but I watched as sighed and then spoke.

"I know, but you can't complain about your boyfriend just being worried for his girlfriend's safety. I just have a bad feeling about tomorrow . . . I know you're strong, brave, and selfless but I can't help but think something might happen to you. You could get hurt, or even worse be killed by Beria and that thought just scares me!" Shun admitted as he wasn't even afraid to say Beria's name.

"I can't lose you Alice . . . Your all I have left in this world and I just can't live without you. We've been through so much together and I don't want everything we've fought for to stay together end up being for me to just lose you again. I love you, but right now I'm just worried and paranoid by my thoughts or predictions." Shun continued, but then I moved closer to him laid my head on his shoulder and wrapped my arms around him hold him tight as I spoke.

"You won't lose me . . . You'll never lose me. I'm not leaving your side ever again. Sure tomorrow war will start, but no matter what I'll fight till the end where we have defeated Beria and we can live happily ever after together just like we wanted." I spoke to Shun as he didn't look at me, until I placed a small kiss on his cheek as he turned to me still unsure as I gave a warm smile.

"Besides I'll have nothing to worry about, since I'll have you by my side right?" I grinned as he gave a small laugh and nodded.

"Right," He grinned.

As the sun was slowly disappearing, I could still feel the warmth all around me as stared into each other's eyes intensely. Soon he leaned forward and captured my lips to his. As we kissed I felt my body getting warmer. The kiss felt warm, sweet, and tender. I love Shun and even though war would start tomorrow, I wasn't afraid. I knew he would protect me just like our friends would also. If anything, the only thing I was concerned about was me facing of Beria. Tomorrow I'll have to kill her . . . The only problem is, I don't know if I have it in me to kill her. I've never killed anyone before and now tomorrow I might just have to in order to save everyone I love and care for . . .

Shun's POV

Soon Alice and I headed to High Court. We along with the other court regents have decided it was best we'd stay there the night before the tomorrow comes. All the other Fay as well will be gather here tonight to fight in the war. However, not every Fay from their courts will be here as some will be back at their own court guarding them just in case. As we arrived we saw millions upon millions of Fay here tonight getting ready to fight. I had never see High Court packed before like this. Soon though Alice and I spotted Travis, Mira, and Alex and went to speak with them for a while. We just made small talk and helped Alice practice a little on her "gifts". Soon though I watched as Luke came by with Fabia and asked to steal Alice away for a little while. I watched as Alice looked to me for permission as I nodded to her. I watched as she stood up and left with Luke to talk as Fabia told here with us and spoke.

"I'd thought I'd never see the day where Fay from all different courts join here today." Alex remarked as Fabia nodded.

"I guess when war calls; we have no choice but to join forces." Fabia agreed.

"Still it's not all that bad to be here in one room together." Mira smiled as she looked at the people around us as Travis smiled to her and placed his arm around her as she grinned to him.

"How's Alice doing?" Fabia asked suddenly to me as I saw the seriousness in her eyes as she looked to me.

I glanced at Alice as I saw her and Luke talking outside the balcony. She looked ok now, but I truly don't know what she's really feeling. Was she nervous like we all are? Is she prepared to go against Beria? Is she putting on a mask to hide her true feelings? In the end I really didn't know how she was doing.

Alice's POV

"I can assure you Luke, that Summer Court has never been better, since you left me as it's sole regent." I grinned as he laughed and nodded.

"I guess it just needed a woman's touch after all." He grinned as we both laughed.

"Summer really does suit you. I mean your practically glowing." Luke grinned as I smiled.

"That's just because I'm Fay." I replied, but he shook his head.

"You've always glowed brightly Alice. With your pure heart and kindness toward everyone and everything, you've shined more brightly then even a star in the night sky." Luke complemented as I smiled to him warmly.

"So how are you Alice? You seem to be taking all of this rather well, then I expected." Luke said and my expression changed a little as I moved my gaze from him to the night sky now.

"I'm fine, I mean I'm not really sure what to feel. When tomorrow comes I'll have to face Beria and I'll have to kill her . . . Even though I'll have to kill her, my only concern is that can I bring myself to actually do it? Could I really kill someone who to me has just lost their way?" I explained.

"If there was another choice, I'd be telling you to take that choice. However, in the end you ultimately have to do what is best not only for you, but the people who are fighting for the same reason as you are. If it were me, I'd do whatever it takes to restore peace throughout our courts again even if it costs a small sacrifice in the end." Luke said, but I still felt uneasy about the topic and decided to change it.

"So how are things with you and Fabia? Last time I talked to her, she mentioned how you keep trying to win her back." I asked turning to him as he looked at me and gave a small smile.

"Yeah, but as of right now I guess you can say we're on ok terms. I mean at least she doesn't seem to hate me as much. Still, I know she can't forgive me after all I've done to her and I understand completely, but . . . I guess a part of me really hoped we could rekindle our relationship again and start over. I guess maybe I was expecting for too much." Luke replied as I gave him a sad look, but then I slowly placed my hand on his shoulder and shook it slightly.

"I'm sure everything will work out for the both of you in the end. You just have to be patient. I mean you've waited centuries to be with her. I'm sure you can wait a little longer." I smiled as he nodded to me.

"I should probably get back inside and help Fabia more with her people." Luke said and I nodded.

He took my hand though and placed a kiss on the top of my hand like he used to do when he was with me and watched as he started to walk away. Suddenly though he stopped and looked back at me and spoke.

"In case I forget to tell you later . . . Thank you, Alice for everything. It has been a pleasure getting to know the real you." He grinned as I smiled to him before he turned away.

I watched as he walked back inside as I smiled at him as he left. Soon my eyes shifted toward the shadows as I saw a figure standing there and I already knew who it was.

"You can come out anytime Fang." I grinned as I heard a dark chuckle as he emerged from the shadows grinning to me.

"I thought Kingly would never leave." He joked as I smiled to him as he walked up to me and sat on the balcony railing next to me.

"So what brings you here Fang?" I asked.

"Simply living life to the fullest." He replied as he looked up at the night sky with a small smile on his face.

"How are you doing, my dear Alice?" He asked gentlemen like to my surprise.

"Fine, I mean you heard what I said to Luke." I stated, but he shook his head and then turned to look at me with seriousness in his eyes.

"That may have been what you said to Kingly, but I know there's more to it than that. I have a feeling you're afraid to show your true feelings as it may be a sign of weakness that you don't want Beria to see tomorrow." The Dark King explained.

My eyes shifted to him a little shocked by his statement. I wanted to deny it, but in my heart a part of me knew he was right. I was afraid . . . How can I kill someone, when I've never killed anyone before? How can they expect me to do this, even if I'm a Sighted One? I'm still me; I'm still the same girl as before minus becoming Fay, but still me . . . How can I defeat someone who might be stronger than me? I suddenly felt a cold hand on my shoulder as I shuddered a little and looked up to Fang as he looked down to me.

"You worry too much. You have your friends and allies here. It's ok to be scare, but you're not alone Alice, remember that. So relax and don't worry. Shun would probably sacrifice himself for you anyways." He pointed out, but I frowned.

"That's exactly why I'm afraid. I don't want anyone to die for me tomorrow. Especially not Shun! Losing him would be losing everything to me! After everything he's done for me, he certainly doesn't deserve to risk his life for me. I owe him, not the other way around." I replied feeling a little depressed and upset, but then Fang spoke again.

"You really do love him, don't you?" He replied.

"With all my heart." I answered as he nodded.

"Then how about this, I'll make sure he doesn't make any irrational decisions and make sure he lives. It's the least I can offer to him after everything I've put him through and you as well." He offered as I looked to him.

"Even for you that's too much, I mean you already have my forgiveness, Fang."

"I don't have Shun's . . . I owe him." He said with seriousness in his voice and eyes as I looked at him.

"Then I ask one selfish favor of you to add on to your favor." I asked him as he looked to me and nodded as I sighed a little.

"No matter what happens to me . . . Shun lives, not me. I love him and I can't bear to see him get hurt or worse killed. It would break my heart inside and I know I wouldn't be able to take care of my court or myself for that matter if something were to happen to him. I need you to promise me that no matter what happens you have to make sure Shun lives." I explained as I glanced to the window and could see him speaking with Travis and everyone.

"There are people that would miss him, like I would." I continued.

"There are people that would miss you as well." Fang said as I turned to him as he gave a small smile on his face.

"In either case can you promise me that you will do this for me?" I asked of Fang.

I watched his expression changed as he looked away from me and looked to the night sky again. I knew this was a lot to ask of Fang, but I needed to know if I could trust him with this task.

"As Dark King, I cannot keep such promise as I can't keep them." Fang said to my surprise as I stared at him a little hurt, until he spoke again.

"However, as your friend I promise you. You have my word Alice, Shun will be protected." Fang said looking to me with a grin as I gave a warm smile to him in relief.

"Thank you, Fang." I said.

"I mean it." I continued.

. . . . .

"I know this is probably not the time to ask this, but what exactly do your mortal friends think you guys are right now? I mean you haven't seen them in months." Mira asked me as Shun and I exchanged looks.

"Well I told Runo that I was actually in Russia with you due to a family emergency. It took a while to convince them that I was ok and that they didn't need to see me, but in the end everything was ok. I still contact everyone from time to time since then, but I haven't physically seen them since my change. I wanted to be sure that I can control my powers and handle being around other mortals before them first." I explained sadly as Shun also answered.

"I saw Dan and the other about five days ago and said that if they didn't hear or see me for a while, that I'd be busy doing hardcore ninja training for a while. I told them I needed just sometime to myself for a while, but I told them I'd keep in touch." Shun answered as Mira nodded.

"I guess it is pretty hard keeping a secret like this from them." Mira said as we nodded.

"Which begs the question, are you ever going to tell them?" Alex inputted as we looked to him.

"I honestly am not sure right now. I mean I wouldn't even know where to begin." I shrugged as Shun placed and arm around my shoulder and nudged me slightly.

"One day we might have to tell them, but not anytime soon." Shun answered for us as Alex nodded and gave a warm smile.

"I think I'm going to get something to drink and leave you two lovebirds alone. If I stay here any longer, I might just vomit. Anyone care to join me?" Alex said as Mira giggled and nodded.

"I could use a drink. Travis?" Mira questioned as he smiled to her.

"I'll be with you guys in a second." Travis replied as they walked away.

"Is he always like that?" I laughed a little as I looked to Travis who smiled.

"Truth be told he used to be a real gentlemen. He used to be kind and sweet, instead of sarcastic and blunt." Travis explained.

"What changed?" I asked, but then I looked to Shun and Travis's faces and saw them change as it then hit me.

"Oh . . . sorry I forgot." I replied as Travis gave a small smile.

"I believe he really just misses her, that's all. He's still is grieving, but one day he'll move on. He may not change back into his old self, but he'll be fine." Travis reassured before standing up and leaving to catch up with them.

I leaned my head on Shun's shoulder and sighed as I felt his head lean on mine. I felt his hand squeeze mine a little as I smiled. It was nice being in his arms like this sometimes. It was moments like these, I didn't want to end. I looked up to Shun who smiled to me as I smiled back.

"Aren't you tried?" I asked as he chuckled.

"That what I should be saying to you." He grinned as I smiled.

"Seriously you look tried. You should rest for a little while, I'll wake you when it gets close to sunrise." I offered.

"If that's the case then let's rest together. Besides you need it more than I do for tomorrow. Don't you dare say you don't either, because you know I'm right. Besides you look tired as well." Shun replied and soon I yawned all of a sudden as he gave a small quiet laugh as I nodded.

"Yeah ok, your right. Let's just tell someone to wake us up when it gets close to sunrise." I agreed.

Shun and I got up from our seats and walked hand in hand and went to find anyone we knew to wake us up later. Eventually we ran into Fabia and Luke and asked if they could get us later as they agreed. Soon Shun took my hand and led me down a long hallway and into a guest bed room. As we closed the door behind us, I felt a little flushed all of the sudden. Shun and I have already slept together before, but even so I still felt nervous being in a room with him. Soon though I felt his strong arms wrap around my waist making me flinch a little in surprise. I looked to him though and could see his grinning face and I didn't feel so nervous anymore. Soon I felt him start to place kisses from my shoulder to my neck that made me shiver. Soon as I turned to him, I felt his lips on mine and how sweet it tasted. Soon I felt him lift me bridal style still kissing me as he used his speed to get to the bed and laid me gently on it. I giggled between our kisses as he was on top of me now and then turned my head a little as he placed light kissed on my neck again as I spoke.

"I thought you were going to rest?" I laughed as I felt him grin as he kissed me lightly before speaking.

"I will, but right now I'm pretty hungry." He grinned as I laughed.

As we spent a while making out, we eventually laid in bed under the covers later just taking a break for a little while. We stared into each other's eyes I couldn't help, but feel worried now and all of a sudden scared. Shun noticed this as I felt him take my hand in his and looked at me concerned.

"Alice?" He whispered to me as I tried to lock my feelings away and smiled.

"Yeah?" I replied smiling as he looked to me with seriousness.

"You know you can always talk to me about anything, right?" Shun said surprisingly.

"Yeah, of course." I answered.

"Then why aren't you telling me, what you really feel? I feel you locking your emotions away. Is there something you don't want me to know about?" He asked and I quickly shook my head.

"No, it's not like that." I replied as he lifted an eyebrow.

"Then what is it?"

As I gazed into his hazel eyes, I saw the concern look on his face and I knew that I should tell him. All my fears and concerns, but . . . I can't let him worry about me tomorrow. I can't show him how weak I am right now. If I do, I might not be able to convince myself tomorrow that I can defeat Beria alone . . . Soon I smiled at him and leaned forward and kissed him gently letting summer's heat flow within him to help him relax. Then I pulled back and smiled.

"I'm just a little nervous is all really. Don't worry though, it's like you said you'll be by my side tomorrow along with our friends. So I'll have nothing to worry about, right?" I replied fake smiling as he grinned to me.

"Right," He answered as he leaned forward and sealed his lips to mine once more.

That night we embraced letting all our emotions out and letting passion and love fill us with our deep and tender kisses. I was glad we spent one last night together like this in each other's arms holding each other tightly. I am happy now that I could spend possibly one last night with the one I love before heading into war tomorrow not knowing what awaits us.

. . . . . .

Soon Fabia and Luke came to get us as they knocked on the door and told us that it was about time now. As Shun and I got ready we looked at each other and gave small smiles. Both of us were scared and nervous for today, but we knew this had to come to an end. I held the sword the High Queen gave to Luke and I before in my hands as I would need it to defend myself today. Before I used to think that the only reason I would fight was because I was forced by the High Queen in order to stay alive. However, since then things have changed. I got to meet and become friends with the Fay here and now that I have become one myself, I realized why this war meant so much for them. It's because they weren't just fighting for their lives, but also for their homes. Now that I have become the sole ruler of Summer Court, I now have to protect my people and court from the hands of Beria. I want to protect my new friends and our home. As Shun and I walked into the High Court we already saw billions of Fay ready to fight as the High Queen approached us.

"My sister is drawing near; I can feel her getting close to the barrier. I'm not sure how strong it will hold though before she passes." She told me as I watched all the court regents and Travis, Alex, and Mira come toward us.

"It's time," Travis spoke as we all nodded.

Suddenly though it was like the wind got knocked out right in front of me as I felt a sudden strange feeling inside. I took a few steps back as the impact was a little hard on me. Soon everyone's eyes laid on me now. I could feel it now as I took deep breaths . . . A strange presence nearby at the barrier. Beria was here now . . . Before anyone could asked I used my speed to the High Court door and slowly began to push it wide open as I slowly walked forward with my eyes widen. Soon everyone came forward along with the Fay behind them as I looked right in front of me. I could see millions of Fay from a distance at the entrance to the barrier. In front of them, I could see Beria as her wicked smile was noticeable even from here. I gripped the sword tightly in my hand. Soon I heard thunder above us and the clouds became darker as it looked like night was approaching us. Suddenly I started to see some of the Fay with Beria using their powers to destroy the barrier.

I looked around and noticed she had Fay all around the barrier trying to break in. I felt like a trapped like a mouse with nowhere to turn to. I looked and saw as the barrier started to look like it was crumpling. Pure magic falling from the sky like rain drops. I looked at my friends and the Fay behind them as they were all ready to fight back. I was too shocked to even speak a word as turned and watched the barrier slowly begin to crumple and fall. War had just begun . . .