Chapter 26

"Before I try to change Rose back, there's something else that needs to be done," I said, walking over to Nick.

I cast a spell to remove the inky substance from his mouth. Then, I punched him as hard as I could across the face.

His head turned with the force of the punch, then slowly turned back to face me with a glare. I gave him one of my own before pulling his shirt collar so we were directly face-to-face.

"Believe me, I would love nothing more than to kill you. After you tricked Rose, turned her into a Dark witch and made inappropriate comments to her, I would love nothing more than to destroy you. However, no matter how evil you may be, I know Rose would be upset if I killed someone. I don't want her to see me as a murderer."

He rose an eyebrow, regarding me with a cocky grin. "Then what do you plan to do with me, Your Majesty?"

"Nothing physical...have fun rotting in Limbo."

His eyes widened in sudden fear, but it wasn't enough to make me change my decision. Without any sympathy I cast the spell to transport him there.

The wall was bare, just as it had been before we arrived here. He wasn't going to bother anyone for a long time.

"What did you do?!" Rose shrieked when I walked back over to her, as she struggled against the black stuff.

I ignored her as I faced Jimmy and Alex. "I think I know how to change her back. It's never been attempted before, it's just a theory, but-"

"Do it," Alex ordered. She glanced sadly at her, "I can't stand to see my best friend like this."

Jimmy nodded.

"Me neither," I whispered. "Do you guys remember that scene from The Little Mermaid when Ursula took Ariel's voice?"

"Yeah...why?" Alex asked, confused.

"That's how I'm going to try to suck the black magic out of her, by reaching in and taking it," I replied with conviction.

"You're going to stick your arm down her throat?!" Jimmy exclaimed.

I rolled my eyes, "no. I'm going to create two magical arms made purely of Light magic, then they will reach down and suck the black magic out of her." I stopped to pick up a bottle from a nearby desk, so I would have a place to put the black magic. "She won't be hurt...but I might be."

"Wait, what?" Alex questioned.

"It's going to take a lot of power to do this spell," I glanced down at the Crystal, taking it and using my finger to glide over the smooth surface, "hopefully this will help."

They didn't say anything.

"Stand behind me, I'm going to cast the spell now."

They complied.

I looked at the struggling, screaming girl. "I'm going to bring you back, Rose. I promise."

I breathed in deep, then slowly let it out.

"This girl is truly sweet and pure

She was changed by an evil force

A grave mistake, but I know a cure.

My magic must be the source.

I need a helping hand, to pull out the black magic.

For her to stay a Dark witch forever, would be tragic."

A bright orange hand appeared out of my palm, giving a quick look to the Crystal I saw that it was glowing. I ignored the growing sweat on my face as I went ahead and controlled the arm to go down Rose's throat.

I kept it there for a couple seconds, but it was enough. I was beginning to get really tired by the engery required for this. Gritting my teeth, I slowly lifted my arm up which would make the magical one rise as well.

I grunted as I turned to Jimmy and Alex. "Take this bottle, then make sure all the black magic gets inside it!" I didn't think I'd have enough energy left to do that on my own.

Jimmy hurriedly took the bottle.

"Get ready," I warned through clenched teeth.

He nodded.

"Now!" I gripped my right arm with my left, helping it to lift the magical one. Finally, my orange magical arm came out, in it's grip a trail of black magic. I guided it towards Jimmy, who was able to start sucking it up.

I was beginning to get lightheaded.

The magical arm was gradually disappearing as more and more black magic came out of Rose. I fought to keep awake, to keep standing, to save her.

What felt like an eternity later came Jimmy's voice.

"I got it all!"

I let the arm disappear. My own were by my side. Black spots were starting to invade my vision. My surroundings were beginning to tilt.

"Darren?" I heard Rose's confused voice. She sounded far away. "Darren!"

I let the darkness welcome me.

A/N: Next chapter will be the last one, readers! Thank you all so much for your reviews, they're wonderful! :D Unfortunately, I'm tired and have a slight headache, so I won't be able to reply to every review. But as always, I appreciate EVERY SINGLE ONE! :D

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