Author's Notes: I hope that the last chapter wasn't to short and that the spacing wasn't as bad. Again, reviewing and commenting is encouraged.

(Silver's POV)

I almost didn't notice it as first, but something in the voice that had said my name was both familiar and soothing. I turned around to see the source of he voice and I froze when I saw Blaze walking towards me with a look of uncertainty on her face, as though she was unsure if it was me. I stood up and replied, in utter disbelief, "Blaze?" She could only nod, so I asked, "Is it really you?" And she nodded again. I added, "Prove it."

She lit a fire in her hand and shot a flame over my head. Now sure it was her, I ran to her and gave her a hug. I was excited to see her, but it seemed that she was even more excited to see me, because she was hugging me much harder. We ended our embrace and stood at arm's length. I was first to speak, and I had a million questions, "What are you doing here? How did you get here? What happened to Iblis?" Slightly overwhelmed at first, she answered each of my questions in sequence, "I came to find you. I got here through a portal caused by a gem. And I got rid of Iblis."

I was so excited that she was back, I didn't even think to ask how she got rid of Iblis. Wanting a better explanation, I asked, "Why did you come here, I thought you were in a different dimension, or worse." She gave me a warm smile and replied. "I came to find you; I have a question I need to ask you." And I replied, "Sure, what is it?" She answered, "I am in posession of a gem that I can use to open up a one time portal to another dimension, such as the one I came from. And I wanted to ask you if you wanted to come with me back to my world." My eyes went wide and an ear to ear smile stretched across my face, and I replied, "Of course I would! I cant wait to tell everyone. They'll be so excited when they learn that they get to leave this world."

I looked at Blaze for confirmation of my ambition, thinking it would be impolite to just invite ourselves to her world. Blaze, however, did not return my smile, but instead, a frown formed on her face. My smile faded as well and she answered my unasked question. "I'm afraid to tell you this Silver, but, the portal can only move two people and my gem is only good for one use." My heart sank, I knew what she was getting at. She spoke to me again, "I know what your feeling, but trust me, it would be best if you came with me. My world is beautiful, the people are great, and it would be much better than here." She wasn't making me feel any better, and as much as I wanted to go, I couldn't just leave."

As though she read my mind, she spoke again, "You're really intent on staying; you've really grown. What else has changed? Look Silver, sometimes you need to leave in order for something to prosper. When I left, you thought you needed me, and after only six months, look how much you've grown." I snapped, "Stop talking to me like I'm a child." I was getting really angry now, and she was getting really upset.

I shouldn't have yelled at her, she was only trying to help me. "I'm sorry Blaze. I'm just frustrated." I put my head in my hands and sighed. She took a step closer and ran a hand through my quills. "I know Silver. It's just that, no one has fought harder than you and now you deserve a reward. And the truth is..." She leaned in close and dropped a voice to a whisper, "...I love you." I looked up at her in utter shock. I hadn't seen that one coming and was at a loss for words.

She spoke again, "But it's okay, I know you don't like me that way; I just thought you should know." I was shocked even more. She really didn't know how I feel. I had to let her know, so I leaned up and kissed her, a real kiss, on the lips. She was shocked even more so I pulled back, and we were both blushing in a furious shade of red. I was the first to speak, "I love you too; that's why I'm so frustrated." Now feeling more confident in my answer, she asked, "So do you want to come with me or not." I smiled and said, "I will...under one condition." She looked at me, waiting for my one request. "Let's wait a bit, just so I can train the colony how to fend for themselves." She conceded this point and I wrapped her in a hug.

So we set off back to the colony, and we arrived back just as they were making breakfast. So I led Blaze inside and had her wit in a room adjacent to the mess hall while I could introduce her. But there was something strange as I entered the mess hall, everyone was on one side of the table, and the kids were nowhere to be seen. They all noticed my perplexed look and a voice in the crowed addressed me. It was my biggest critic, Xavier, "Have a seat Silver." He emerged a motioned to a chair, all alone opposite the group. I did as I was told but kept my wits about me.

Xavier spoke again, "The group and I have decided that while you are an excellent fighter, we feel that you are unfit to lead." Finally grasping the gravity of the situation, I responded, "Is this a coup?" And he replied, now pacing around, "A bloodless one, but a coup none the less. We have no intention of harming you. It's just that, the others and I agree that we need a new leader." And I retorted, "And who is my replacement, you?" He shot me a small smile and continued, "It does not matter. What is more important is what it means for you. You are still a part of a colony, just...not like you were. Don't take it personally Silver, I'm looking out for everyone here."

I scanned the group, and they all avoided eye contact. Now I stood up and addressed them, "This is outrageous! How could you do this to me after all I've done for you!" Xavier spoke, "No one is denying that..." But I cut him off, "I have risked life and limb for you people. I lost my childhood fighting and my best friend winning. Sure, back when I was the champion of Iblis, you people were bowing at me feet to guide you. But only six months later, you "overthrow" me." Xavier placed a hand on my shoulder and tried to speak, but I threw him against the wall with my psychokinesis. "Don't you dare touch me traitor." I turned now to the group who were cowering in fear.

I knew that nobody would stand with me, so I stormed out of the colony with Blaze following close behind. "Are you okay?" She asked, and I only replied, "Let's go, forget them."