Guyssssss this is the last chapter! I'm gonna miss this but yk what I think I did good. I would've liked to have the battle scene be a bit longer but with my idea flow today it wasn't going to happen. The big rant Hope goes on about fictional men, is honestly me. I think that part was influenced by the song Fictional by Khloe Rose. Amazing song, you should check it out. Thank you to MysteryFan1997 for sticking with me all this time. I honestly can't thank you enough for reading. I;m pretty sure my next fanfic is going to be Harry Potter something so yeah. Thanks for reading. Theres more to come at the bottom of this lolll.
"You can't!"
"Yes, I can! And there's no way you can talk me out of it. Look at yourself, I can't risk you coming into battle with me and possibly getting yourself killed!"
"It's a few bruises."
"That Regan gave you herself. I'm sorry, Kyron, I'm going after her alone!"
"Look, Hope, I love you, but you can't go alone." He grabs my arms.
"I'm going alone and it's final alright?" I pull away.
Stop fighting your boyfriend, come fight now!
I clutch my hair and start mumbling.
"Get out of my brain you bitch."
"Hey, hey, hey. Is it Regan? Is she in your head again?"
I nod my head and sit down.
Kyron kneels down in front of me, placing his hands on my shoulders.
"Breathe, Hope. Focus on me. You're in control, not her."
I close my eyes and take a deep breath, letting Kyron's words sink in. He's right. I can't let Regan control me like this. I have to take charge.
Kyron takes my hand, and I look at him.
"I love you, Hope," he says, his eyes locking onto mine.
"I love you too," I reply, feeling my heart fill with warmth.
He leans in, and our lips meet in a soft, gentle kiss. It's a moment of pure bliss, and I know that I never want to let go of this feeling.
As we pull away, I feel a sense of contentment wash over me. Kyron stands up and offers his hand to help me up. I take it, feeling a surge of gratitude towards him. He's always been there for me, supporting me through thick and thin.
I'm about to go do something dangerous where I would most likely die. I'd like to spend some time with him.
"Hey. You remember our first date and how we were going to go to a restaurant?"
"Yeah of course I do. I'm the one who asked you out." He laughed.
"Why don't we go there for dinner tonight?" I smile.
"Sure, let's do it."
"Alright let me grab my jacket."
I go upstairs to my room and grab the red leather jacket. I also put on some boots and headed back downstairs. I link arms with Kyron and we head out the door. I lean my head on his shoulder.
It takes us maybe ten minutes to get to the restaurant. I sit down in the lobby and Kyron goes to ask for a table. He comes to sit over by me and we sit there.
After dinner, Kyron and I decide to take a romantic walk through the streets. The moon is shining bright, and the stars are twinkling in the sky. We hold hands, and I feel a sense of peace and contentment.
As we walk, we come across an empty place to sit in the forest.
Kyron looks at me, a soft smile on his face. "What's on your mind, Hope?"
I turn to him, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. "I'm just so happy, Kyron. Being with you makes me feel like I'm finally living my own fairy tale."
Kyron's eyes light up. "What do you mean?"
"I don't know, I guess I just always thought that the guy for me was out there, somewhere. And I always stuck with the guys who were fictional, in books or movies. But then I met you, and everything changed. You're real, and you're here, and you make me feel like anything is possible. I never thought it was possible to find someone like you. Someone who will help me through my tough battles. When I was younger I used to make up little boyfriends for myself, and they always stuck with me throughout maybe five or six years of my life. I remember one was named Kenny. Don't ask where that came from" I chuckle. "All those boys were what I was looking for but they were all fake. I guess just being here with you makes it all that much better. You were what I was looking for, and it took some time and an evil witch to get you here."
Kyron takes my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine. "And I wouldn't trade it for anything. Hope, you make my life better in every way. I'm so grateful to have you in my life."
I lean in and give him a kiss, feeling a sense of joy and contentment.
We sat there for a while, just enjoying each other's company. As we get up to leave, Kyron takes my hand and twirls me around. I laugh, feeling carefree and happy.
We continue walking until we are outside the forest. Kyron points to a street performer playing a guitar. He takes my hand and starts dancing with me. We dance in the middle of the street, not caring who's watching.
It's moments like this that I'll treasure forever. Being with Kyron makes me feel alive, and I know that I never want to let go of this feeling.
Eventually, we make our way back home, and Kyron walks me to my door. We stood there for a moment, not wanting the night to end.
Kyron leans in and kisses me. It's a sweet, gentle kiss, filled with love and tenderness. As we pull away, I know that I'll always cherish this night and the memories we've made.
We say our goodbyes, and I watch as Kyron walks away, a smile on his face. I turn to go inside, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. No matter what happens in the battle tomorrow, I know that I have him by my side, and that's all I need to face whatever comes my way.
As the sun begins to rise, I feel a sense of hope wash over me.
"This doesn't feel real." It's a phrase I've been saying a lot lately, but being with Kyron reminds me that some things are real and worth holding onto.
"How's this for real?" Kyron whispers in my ear, his voice filled with love and tenderness.
I turn to him, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. "This is real, Kyron. Being with you makes everything feel real."
Kyron smiles, his eyes locking onto mine. "I love you, Hope. I'll always be here for you, no matter what."
"I love you too, Kyron," I reply, feeling my heart fill with warmth.
We sit there for a moment, just enjoying each other's company. As the sun continues to rise, I know that I never want to let go of this next morning, I wake up early, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. I get dressed and pack my bag, making sure I have everything I need for the battle ahead.
As I walk towards the battlefield, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over me. But then, I remember the previous night with Kyron, and how happy I was to have him by my side. It gave me the courage I needed to face my fears.
As I approach the battlefield, I see Regan, the witch who has been controlling my mind. She looks at me with a smirk on her face, but I refuse to let her get the best of me.
I take a deep breath and focus on my training. I had been preparing for this battle for months, and I knew that I was ready. I channel my magic, drawing power from within, and charge towards Regan.
The battle is intense, and I can feel my energy draining. But I keep my focus on the task at hand. I block Regan's spells and counterattack with my own.
As the battle rages on, I can feel my strength waning. But then, I remember Kyron and the love he has for me. It gives me the boost I need to keep fighting.
Finally, I see an opening and unleash a powerful spell. Regan falls to the ground almost dead
"Finish me. I don't deserve to live after what I've done."
"No."
I walk over to her and kneel down. I wrap my arms around her and her outward dark and brooding appearance melts away. When I release her, her hair was red again, she was Sadie again.
Sadie looks at me, her eyes filled with tears. "Thank you, Hope. I don't know how to repay you."
"You don't have to. I just want you to know that I forgive you."
Sadie nods, a small smile on her lips. "I won't forget this, Hope. You've shown me that there is redemption even for the darkest of souls."
I smile at her, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. "I'm just glad that you're back to being yourself again."
We stand up and start walking away from the battlefield. I feel a sense of relief wash over me, knowing that the battle is finally over.
As I make my way through the crowds of people, I see Kyron waiting for me. He's standing by the edge of the battlefield, watching me with a look of concern on his face.
When I finally reach him, I feel tears streaming down my face. I throw my arms around him and hold him tight.
Kyron wraps his arms around me, holding me close. "Are you okay, Hope?"
I nod, burying my face in his chest. "I'm okay, Kyron. I'm just so glad to be alive, and to have you by my side."
Kyron pulls back, cupping my face in his hands. "I love you, Hope. I'm so glad that you're safe."
"I love you too, Kyron," I reply, feeling my heart fill with warmth.
We stand there for a moment, just holding each other. I feel a sense of peace and contentment wash over me, knowing that I have him by my side.
Finally, Kyron pulls back and takes my hand. "Come on, let's go home."
I nod, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. We walk away from the battlefield, leaving the chaos and destruction behind us.
As we make our way home, I feel a sense of gratitude wash over me. I'm so grateful to have Kyron in my life, and I know that I never want to let him go.
When we finally reach home, Kyron wraps his arms around me and holds me close. We sit down on the couch, just holding each other.
Kyron gives me a kiss on the forehead and heads out the door. I watch him leave, feeling a sense of longing wash over me. But then, I remember what I promised Sadie, and I call her.
"Hey, Sadie. You want to come over to my place? We can talk about what happened today."
"I'd like that, Hope. Thank you."
She finally gets to my house and I invite her in. We sit down on the couch, and I make us some tea.
As we sip our tea, Sadie looks at me, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for everything, Hope. You've shown me that there is still goodness in this world."
I smile at her, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. "I'm just glad that you're back to being yourself again."
Sadie nods, a small smile on her lips. "I won't forget this, Hope. You've shown me that there is redemption even for the darkest of souls."
We sit there for a while, just talking and sharing stories. I can feel a sense of bonding between us, and I know that we'll always have each other's backs.
Eventually, it's time for Sadie to leave. We stand up, and I walk her to the door.
"Thank you, Hope. You've given me a new lease on life."
I smile at her, feeling a sense of warmth wash over me. "You're welcome, Sadie. I'm just glad that you're back to being yourself again."
Sadie nods, a small smile on her lips.
We say our goodbyes, and I watch as Sadie walks away, a sense of peace and contentment washing over me. Knowing that I was able to help someone in need gives me a sense of purpose, and I know that I'll continue to do so in the future.
As we stand there in the park, surrounded by the people we love, I know that everything we've been through – the battles, the losses, the struggles – has been worth it to lead us to this moment of pure happiness. And I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with Kyron, by my side through all the ups and downs yet to come.
Epilogue
6 years later…
"Come on! We're gonna be late!" Sadie calls from the hallway.
"Where are we going?" I say with a laugh.
"You'll see!" She starts giggling.
I finish up my look. She said to look somewhat fancy so I am wearing a little white dress and my mother's red leather jacket. My hair was pulled back in a bun and small stands were hanging down by my face.
Sadie walks in and gasps as she covers her mouth with her hands.
"Oh my god!" She says under her breath. She said something else I couldn't hear. "Let's go!"
She seems so giddy for no reason. She grabs my hand and basically pulls me out of my room.
"Slow down!"
We hop into her car and she drives us to this park that had been developed a few years ago in the woods.
"Stay here." She grabs the tiniest bag from the back and then goes into the park and soon enough she disappears. A few minutes pass and I see lights come on.
It's probably just because it's getting dark.
Sadie came out of the park.
"Alright let's go."
We walk in the beautiful gate. It was covered with wild irises. I love irises. We walk down the path and the lights get brighter. We make our way to the center of the park and that's when I see a gazebo filled with roses and irises and little fairy lights decorated. All my family and friends were surrounding the gazebo. Kyron walks out from behind everyone.
My heart starts racing as I realize what's happening. Sadie must have known all along. She was leading me to Kyron.
"Hope, will you come here for a minute?" Kyron says with a smile.
I walk over to him, my heart pounding with excitement and anticipation.
"Hope, it's been six amazing years since we first met, and I knew from the moment I saw you that you were the one for me. You make me feel so happy and alive, and I can't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else but you."
He gets down on one knee and takes a small box out of his pocket.
"Oh my god," I gasp, my hands flying to my mouth as tears prick at my eyes.
"Hope, will you marry me?" Kyron asks, opening the box to reveal a beautiful diamond ring.
I nod, tears streaming down my face as I say yes. He slips the ring onto my finger and stands up, pulling me into a tight embrace. Our family and friends cheer and clap around us.
Sadie comes over and hugs us both. "I knew it! I knew you two were meant to be together!" she exclaims.
Kyron and I share a kiss, lost in the moment and the joy of our love.
As we stand there in the park, surrounded by the people we love, I know that everything we've been through – the battles, the losses, the struggles – has been worth it to lead us to this moment of pure happiness. And I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with Kyron, by my side through all the ups and downs yet to come.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING It means so much to me you have no idea. If im being honest I wrote the epilogue at the same time as chapter 8 so hello future! Thank you to my best friends J, J , J, and L. (Not using their names because privacy! Yes three of them have names starting with J) They have encouraged me so much, put up with all my texts like OMG GUYS I GOT AN IDEA! Thank you to One of the J's for supporting me, letting me put her into the story as Sadie/Regan and for all those late night, ok i gotta get this down otherwise ill forget becaus its 10:30 pm and i'm about to go to sleep. Thank you to another J for always being interested in what I'm writing even if he won't read this. I've had so much fun writing this. It also took up most of my time so I have no idea what I'm going to do after this considering schools almost over for the year. Thank you for sticking with me and reading and remember. This wasn't a happy ending, it was a happy beginning. ❤
Ok one last thing before i end this. Word count! I used google docs to write this so without all the like intros and exit stuff:
Words: 19098
Pages: 88
Characters: 96541
Characters Excluding Spaces: 78373
Holy thats a lot ok now goodbye! Til we meet again and when i decide when to write something else when i have time over the summer!