Alriiiiiiiiiiight it's time for the last chapter! Disclaimer: I own nothing :(


Grandma Verdona looked at me. "Gwen, it's time to decide."

Kevin and Ben both looked at me. "Time to decide what?" Ben asked.

"I'm not doing it." I said ignoring Ben.

Grandma Verdona looked surprised. Her gaze fell on Kevin. "Don't tell me you're giving it all up for him." She said in disgust.

"What's she talking about?" Kevin asked.

I took a step towards Grandma Verdona. "No, that's not why I'm giving it up." I glanced at Kevin knowing he was part of the reason. "Grandma Verdona what you ask of me, no what you demand of me, is to much. I wouldn't be happy."

Grandma Verdona lifted her arms up. "Then you will lose your powers."

"Hold on." Kevin yelled. He got in front of me. "What's going on Gwen?"

I took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. "If I don't marry Landon I will lose my powers."

An understanding look flashed in Kevin's eyes. "That's why you broke up with me?" He asked softly.

I nodded as tears filled my eyes. "I couldn't lose my powers, I was afraid if I didn't fight with you guys something bad might happen to one of you." I said looking at Ben, then back at Kevin. "I was also afraid you wouldn't care about me anymore." I whispered. A tear rolled down my cheek.

Kevin placed his rough, calloused hand on my cheek. He rubbed his thumb against the tear. "Powers or not I would still care about you. Nothing will change that."

"Yeah, we still would care about you Gwen. You didn't have powers before and I still liked you even if you were annoying and nagged a lot." Ben jumped in.

I glared at Ben. "I never nagged."

"Yeah you did, and you still do sometimes."

"Ahem." Landon cleared his throat trying to get our attention. "You aren't really going to give up your powers, are you?"

"Yes, I am. I'm a free spirit so I should be free to decide who I want to be with. I should get to be happy."

Grandma Verdona smiled. "Yes, free spirits have that right. Come along Landon, she passed." Grandma Verdona turned.

My mouth fell open. "What do you mean I passed?"

Grandma Verdona turned back and smiled. "This was a test."

"What do you mean a test?" Kevin asked confused.

"When an Anodite reaches a certain age they get tested in some way." Grandma Verdona looked at me. "Your test was to see if you would be true to yourself. If you would choose to be a free spirit even if it meant losing your powers. You passed, so you get to keep your powers."

I blinked twice. I couldn't believe what she was saying. "So, I get to keep my powers?"

Grandma Verdona nodded.

"What if I had chosen to keep my powers?" I asked slowly.

"You mean if you chose to marry me? You would have until it was time to get married. If you didn't back out we would have stopped the wedding and taken your powers away. Only someone true to themselves deserves to be a free spirit." Landon explained.

"Now, we need to go. I will see you kids later." Grandma Verdona said warmly, and with that she and Landon disappeared.

I just stood there, shocked at what had happened. It was a test? I get to keep my powers? I couldn't believe it.

"Wait, what just happened?" Kevin asked.

"I have no clue. I'm so confused." Ben replied.

I smiled slightly. I wrapped my arm around Kevin's waist and he immediately put his arm around my shoulders. "Let's go to Mr. Smoothies and I'll explain."

"Alright, race ya there." Ben yelled as he ran to his car.

Kevin let go of me and ran to his car. "Come on Gwen." He yelled.

I grinned. Things were back to normal, just the way I liked it. I ran to Kevin's car and got in as Ben took off in his car. My eyes sparkled. "Let's go."


Eh, not sure how I feel about this chapter. I'm not to great with endings. Oh well. R&R please, and be on the look out for another Ben 10 story where Kevin acts like a fool thanks to Ben. :D