It's the finale! And if you haven't figured it out from the last three chapters- I don't possess the ownership rights to Ben10.

Kevin brought Gwen back to the hotel, and laid her on the bed. She was still out, but on the whole, she hadn't been…touched. Kevin shook with rage as his mind flooded with images…Gwen being held down, being violated against her will, Ben and Kevin not able to help…he heard soft moaning, and saw Gwen stirring from her sleep. He had to admit, she looked a lot like a sleeping princess…She is my princess, Kevin thought. "Uhhhh, my head….what's going on? Kevin?" She said, startled.

Kevin responded, "Shhh. It's OK. I'm here, Gwen. Are you alright?"

Gwen rubbed her temples, and said, "I feel like I fought Vilgax, the Forever Knights, and the HighBreed-at the same time. What happened?"

Kevin replied, "Well, Dave spiked your drink. He took you upstairs, and he would have…well, you know. I've heard of parties on schools where this kind of thing happens. Guys spike the girls drinks, and get them alone to have sex with them. You were lucky."

Gwen shook her head, and said, "I'm such a fool. I wanted friends so badly, I went to a party and put myself in danger. And all because I was missing you, Kevin. I don't know how you can ever forgive…"

Gwen never finished…because Kevin had captured her lips with a kiss. Gwen closed her eyes, enjoying the kiss-born of true love, not lust. And she knew...that Kevin loved her….

And then, suddenly, Kevin broke the kiss, and backed away. Gwen looked at Kevin, confused. "What? Did I do something wrong?" Gwen asked.

Kevin replied, "Uhh, it's just…with what you've been through, I wasn't sure…"

Gwen said, "It's OK Kevin. I think I'm fine…but I could use a little bite to eat."

Kevin said, "There's a burger joint a few blocks away. You gonna be alright while I step out?"

Gwen said, "I'll be alright."

Kevin returned in a few minutes with two bags of food, and two large sodas. He looked on the bed and saw a black skirt and blue shirt sitting on the bed. Seconds later, he heard the sound of the shower jets turning off. The bathroom door opened, and Gwen came out…wearing one of Kevin's shirts. Kevin nearly dropped the food, but recovered. Gwen smiled shyly, saying, "it was this, or nothing at all. But I'd but you'd like nothing at all"

Kevin stuttered, unable to come up with any kind of retort. Instead, he just said, "Dinner's ready."

Gwen and Kevin ate in relative silence, until Gwen asked, "What are you going to do now? You came to see me, so what now? Are you going back to Bellwood?"

Kevin replied, "No. I left everything behind…all for you Gwen. That's why I came here. I am staying."

Gwen replied, "How? I appreciate the idea, but …"

Kevin then said, "It's going to be taken care of. By next week, I'll have an apartment, a job, and we will have everything we need to make it. And you're not staying on campus. You're staying with me."

Gwen nodded. It seemed Kevin had everything planned out. Suddenly something occurred to her. "Hey, what about money?"

Kevin replied, "I got my mom to help. Since my dad-my realdad- was a Plumber who was killed in the line of duty, she receives a very nice pension. So she has been saving the money for a long time. And she has told me that if I needed it I could use it."

Gwen said, "Your mom is a great woman. I'm sure she's proud of you."

Kevin said, "Thanks. But I'm a little worn out. Let's hit the sack and we can talk more about it tomorrow." Kevin then stripped to his boxers, and got into the bed. As he was getting in, Gwen held the covers and got in, and lay her head on his chest. She signed contentedly, feeling safer and happier than she had in the past few weeks. Kevin put his arms protectively around Gwen, thinking No one-NO ONE- will ever put their hands on you and not pay the price, Kevin thought.

The next day…

Kevin and Gwen returned to Gwen's dorm. Gwen explained everything to her roommate, who understood. The talked to the dean, and told him of the party. The dean, shocked, said the culprits would be located and expelled. Kevin and Gwen then found an apartment close to the campus-which was a short drive from their hotel. They headed to San Francisco, which was a short drive away. After a day of sightseeing and shopping, they returned to their hotel.

Gwen then asked, "So, Kevin…about this job…what kind of work are you looking at?"

Kevin then said, "Well, I discovered an agency devoted to alien activities. I called them earlier and got an interview for Tuesday. I know I can get the job."

They spend the night the same, having dinner and sleeping in each others arms. And as darkness falls, so too must the curtain on this chapter…when Gwen took the biggest step she ever has in her life…and more steps are sure to follow…but that is another story…
THE END…

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