Epilogue:

The next morning, Valla and Kormac got ready to leave. "Well, it's been a pleasure Leah." Kormac said cordially as he hefted his equipment over his shoulders.

Valla gave Leah a quick hug. "Don't be a stranger. If you need anything, contact us." She said to her friend.

"I will. Thanks guys. I hope to see you soon!" Leah said back.

"Us too." Agreed the demon huntress.

Jason stood next to Leah, wishing to see her friends off as well. He handed the huntress her bag. "You're a good man Jason. Be nice to your boss." She told him.

He gave her a nod. "Don't worry. I will."

With a nod Valla turned to join her friend at the doorway. "See you around!" Kormac yelled from the threshold as he waved goodbye. With a final shut of the door, they were gone.

Leah just stood where she was for a while, thinking seriously about the plans they had discussed the night before.

A few minutes passed before Jason finally broke the silence. "You have great friends."

She nodded in agreement. "The best."

"So you're really going to do it? Sell the inn and move? To Westmarch?" Jason asked genuinely.

Leah didn't hesitate with her reply. "Yes, I am."

She turned towards him. "I don't expect you to come with me Jason. You have a home here. You can even take over the inn if you want. I just… need a change of scenery. I'm still young, and I don't think I'm quite ready to settle down permanently just yet."

Jason was thoughtful for a moment, pondering her offer. "No. I think I will come with you. I settled down here hoping to find a stable job and forget the call of adventure, but seeing you and your friends, what they do? I would love to be a part of that, in any way I can." He paused, "If you'll have me that is."

Leah smiled at him. "Jason, you're welcome to come along. And I wouldn't rather have anyone else as company."

He gave her a warm smile. "Well, I wouldn't rather have anyone else for a demonic boss. My mistress." He smirked as he gave a mock bow, and Leah flicked him on the head.

"If you start calling me that I will royally fire you." She chided, and he laughed.

"Okay okay, partners?" Jason countered.

Leah nodded. "Partners."

"So what next? Is this the end of the Lonely Demon?" Asked Jason.

Leah chuckled to herself. "Yes it is. But you know what?" She turned to look at her friend. "I like to think of it as just a new beginning."


A/N: I debated whether or not I should post this last bit for a while. I left it open ended so that I could possibly write another story as a continuation, because after reading my finished product, it felt more like an act 1 than a story on itself.

That being said, I am taking a creative writing course this semester in University, so here's hoping I get some much needed professional instruction at dialogue, pacing, subplot, and tension. (All things I feel I desperately need to work on)

Anyway, I may or may not write the next story. My film degree is my main focus, but I have a soft spot for writing. Plus I have a love for this story. Who knows what the future holds?

Feel free to write your own sequel if you feel inspired, Fanfiction should be a place of free expression, and I love reading just as much as writing.

Enough introspection! Hope you guys enjoyed "Old Friends and New Beginings". As always feel free to leave comments, suggestions etc.

Until next time.