Finally! The last chapter! Also heads up… I'm sticking with a cliché ending so sorry for all you people who hate cliché endings. But I really do hope that you guys have enjoyed this story a lot! Thatnks again for all of the reviews and shouts out to everyone who has been following/ favouriting my story!

Also the beginning might be a little confusing since Jewel isn't supposed to know who she is bc of reasons but whenever it says SHE, it refers to Jewel. You'll probs understand what I mean later.

Anyways hope you guys like this last chapter!

Chapter 15- Jewel's POV

There was no light in her world. Just darkness. She couldn't feel a single nerve in her body. If she even had one anymore, that is. There were only disarrayed thoughts that swarmed around in the emptiness. And she wasn't even sure they were hers. She couldn't even think. Her mind was too jumbled up too. But she did hear the voices.

You can't die! I haven't even told you how I felt!

You promised me you'd come back. Liar.

I love you.

Please, come back to me.

But soon, she couldn't even hear anything. She couldn't even remember who she was. She couldn't remember the pain she felt a second ago. All she remembered was a single word: Keefe. The name seemed familiar but as it was like a secret buried so deep that she couldn't reach it.

The darkness carried on. However, there was this one speck of white in this black world. She reached for it. But like the word, she couldn't touch it. She had no physical arms or legs or any limb at all. It was only her mind. Like a ghost. She couldn't touch anything. But when she looked down, she had a body. Perhaps it was her soul. But she knew she was once a person. Though she did not understand how she got to such an empty place. Each time she stepped forward with her nonexistent legs, she saw the darkness ripple like water. Yet she couldn't feel it. It was as if she was stepping on air. Still, despite all her silent confusion, she headed off towards the light. Even though she knew she couldn't touch it, but just seeing it was enough. She didn't like the darkness. And being in it forever. Was she trapped? She wasn't even sure. But her mind was like a whisper, telling her to follow the light. So she did. And when she got close enough, she realized that it wasn't just light, it was a doorway. A doorway emitted with such light, it blinded her, filling the dark black with a white light.

She could hear it. The breeze. She could feel it too. It was inviting. So she stepped closer and entered the light. She let her eyelids closed and reopened them when she felt the scenery change. It wasn't just darkness anymore. There were sounds now. There was light. She could feel again. She could feel each little piece of grass tickle in between each of her toes. The breeze brushed past her glowing skin, sending a relaxing aura with it. The place smelled like fresh flowers blooming all around her. And water. She could hear it. Running water from the small stream beside her. She looked around, feeling at peace. Was this where her soul would be laid to rest? She would enjoy it just fine. But that was before she saw the girl on the other side of the stream. She narrowed her eyes at the young girl.

"Who are you?" She called out to her. The girl turned around, the wind whipping her golden hair around perfectly. Her bright purple eyes shined under the light.

"Do you even know own self?" The girl asked. She shook her head and the girl smiled.

"Remember it. Remember your life. The past that you lived. The future that you still need to live in. Remember who you are." The girl said. So she thought. She tried to remember. But nothing came in her blank little mind.

"What is your name?" The girl asked. A little word popped into her mind.

"Jewel. Jewel Parisi." She answered automatically. The pretty girl smiled again.

"Now you remember. Who was it that you loved? And still do love?" The girl questioned. She thought for another second but the answer was obviously etched in her mind.

"Keefe." She spoke with confidence. The girl brightened at this radiating her warmth.

"Will you return to him? Or stay with me?" The girl posed, extending her small, beautiful hands. She looked at the hand in front of her and hesitantly reached for it. But the voice stopped her.

Jewel please wake up! Open your eyes! Please! Stay with me! Stay by my side!

She looked up at the azure blue sky. There was not a single cloud in it. And there certainly wasn't a person standing in the air, talking to her either. But she heard him. The voice she's always longed for. It was him. And he needed her. Now. She stood up straight and confident as she approached the kind, young girl.

"I can't go with you. I have to go back." She spoke with determination and finality. The girl didn't reply but only gave a warm smile. Then the lovely meadow faded away and soon darkness returned. But this time, she could feel something. Pain. A LOT of it. And the darkness didn't last long. Light appeared once again, and this time, it pulled her in. Shining on her, waiting to show her, her future.

It all came crashing in way too fast. Jewel let out a sharp gasp as a throbbing pain engulfed her body. Her eyelids peeled opened.

"Don't get up. You might reopen you wound." A male voice said. It seemed oddly familiar but at the same time it wasn't. Jewel peeked at the old looking man beside her.

"Who— Where am I?" She asked, her brain too disoriented to think straight. The man frowned at her.

"Just a minute ago, you were in heaven, I bet." He remarked with a bit of sarcasm. Then reality hit her hard. She blinked. Too stunned to even react.

"I'm dead." Was all she said. Too no one in particular either. The man grumbled under his breath. Something that's sounded like you darn kids.

"Correction. You were dead. Not anymore." He replied. She glanced at him, confused.

"Then how am I alive? It's impossible to bring someone dead back alive." She retorted, sounding ungrateful that her life was saved. He scoffed.

"Oh, you would be permanently dead if we had found you a second later. But luckily, we got there just in the nick of time to save your life." He answered. "It's a similar process to CPR." Suddenly Jewel got the chills. She shuddered as she looked at the man in front of her. Seeming to figure out the conclusion she came too, he quickly spoke to reassure her.

"Oh no. Don't worry. I didn't do the mouth to mouth part." He grumbled. Jewel frowned and raised an eyebrow.

"But someone else did?" She asked. The man sighed.

"Your annoying boyfriend did. Wouldn't shut up. That kid." He grumbled. Jewel's eyebrow arched up higher but quickly furrowed together.

"What? I don't have a—" She started before the door was knocked down. Familiar faces crowded around her. Her eyes widened as she recognized her friends.

"Sophie! Dex! Fitz and Biana!" Jewel cheered. Sophie grabbed her into a bear hug, nearly chocking her to death.

"I was so worried about you!" She sobbed, tears rushing down her face. Jewel felt her heart being tugged and quickly wrapped her arms around Sophie. Jewel gave a small smile.

"I told you I'd come back though." She said with a soft voice. Sophie sobbed harder as she heard this. Jewel smiled at her crying sister. She never thought that she'd ever have such a touching moment in her life. Then she frowned as she looked through the faces of her friends again.

"Wait. Where's Keefe?" She asked. Fitz and Biana exchanged a concerned look.

"He kind of broke down when you um… died." Fitz said, wincing at the last word. It made Jewel cringed when she heard it too. Her frown deepened as her anxiety increased.

"What happened to him?" She asked, dreading the answer. Dex frowned and scratched his ear.

"He was um… kind of… sedated. And well put down, I guess." Dex replied nerviously. Jewel sighed and shook her head.

"He's okay though, right?" Sophie nodded and quickly reassured her. After chatting for a bit more, the man, as Sophie called Mr. Forkle, ushered them out. He patched up her cuts and wrapped a bandage around her burnt mark on her arm. Since she had the opportunity, she really examined her broken body. It was already established that she broke a few ribs and that her arm had gotten burned by Brant. She shuddered at the horrid memory. After she was all bandaged up, Mr. Forkle left her alone to rest. But no later than a couple of minutes was the peaceful silence interrupted by a loud crash. The door swung open and Keefe stood in front of her, out of breath. She gaped at him. His eyes seemed sunken in and had dark circles under the. Not to mention his face seemed paler too. He looked horrible. Well as much as an extremely hot guy could look bad anyways. His eyes widened and he collapsed by her side. He looked down at his hands which were left lifelessly on the ground.

"Jewel." His voice came out all choked up. Jewel's heart sunk as she noticed how depressed he looked. All his normal Keefe spirit completely disappeared. It wasn't like him. She's never seen him so… lifeless. Jewel's hand reached out to him and softly touched his cheek. He lifted his head up at her, surprised. His eyes seemed teary as his hand cupped over Jewel's. He closed his eyes and let out a shaky breath. He lightly held her hand, as if she would break anytime and leave him again.

"I was so scared." He started. "I was so scared that you'd leave me. When I saw your body on the ground, I—I lost it. I just couldn't…" Keefe took in a deep breath, trying to calm himself. Jewel felt her own eyes tear up. She put her forehead against his. A single tear dropped on the white blanket.

"I heard you, you know." She whispered, feeling her emotions surge. "There was this girl (who I swear was myself or something), telling me to remember who I was. I didn't know though. I forgot. But the only name that stuck to me, was yours. But then, she asked me, to stay with her or to go back. And I almost went to her. Who knows if I'd ever wake up if I did. But the thing is, I didn't go with her. I heard you calling for me. So I came back. And now, I'm here, alive." She grabbed his hand with both of hers. She gave him a grateful smile.

"Keefe you brought me back. I heard you. Don't leave. Stay with me. And I will. I promise." She said. He looked at her, staring intensely into her purple eyes before he leaned back. His heart-capturing blue eyes shone with life again and his trademark smirked appeared genuine.

"Yeah and you kept your promise with Sophie just fine." He said sarcastically. Jewel laughed. Way to let Keefe be the first to crack a joke at her life-death event. But then again, it was always Keefe who lightened up the mood. No matter how bad he felt. Jewel swung their hands slightly.

"I kept it though. I'm alive and well." She chirped. He rolled his eyes.

"'Well' as in half of your body is covered with bandages and all sorts of medicines." He grinned. But a moment later, the smile faded. He gazed into her eyes.

"I need to tell you something. I can't ignore my feelings anymore." He started. But then he stopped himself short and shook his head, as if he changed his mind.

"You know what. I'll tell you when we're back home." He decided. Jewel frowned.

"Home? I don't have one. I was only staying at your place for the time being. I can't keep on intruding on you now that everything is solved. I completed my mission. I don't have a reason to stay anymore." She realized. Keefe shook his head.

"You have a reason for staying! To live the life like a normal elf. And I want you by my side. Stay… for me." His eyes begged. He put his hands on her shoulder. "My home is your home. Plus my mom would be completely fine with it." He said the last sentence with a cocky smile. Jewel's eyes widened.

"What?!" She exclaimed. Keefe smiled sheepishly as he scratched his ear.

"Well that one time when we were talking about my mom. You were right. And she helped me escape from the hideout. Now, she's good, for real." He said, his grin broadening. Jewel felt her own smile widen. She hugged Keefe and cheered.

"That's great!" She said happily. Keefe nodded.

"Yeah. So when you're all healed up. We're going home. Together. The both of us." He said, giving Jewel's hand a light squeeze. Jewel smiled filled her face as she closed her eyes and reopened them, gazing through the ceiling and to the sky. For the first time, she will finally have that one place she belongs at.

Epilogue

It was a week after the Neverseen incident and Jewel's life was finally returning back to normal. She was attending school like normal and was treated like a celebrating. Or actually, more like a hero. Everyone has already heard the news of Neverseen being taken down once again for the final time. But even with all the attention on her, it wasn't as uncomfortable as before. And as usual, she'd always talk to Sophie in the halls whenever they see each other. And obviously say hi to Dex and Fitz. Even her relationship with Biana turned out to be great, despite their rocky start. And now, she's walking through the halls of Firefox academy, having a nostalgic feeling. It was nice, actually, felt like she belonged. Had a place to stay. The world around her became bright and beautiful. And she knew it was the help of one certain elf who she had a crush on since forever. She giggled to herself as she made her way down to lunch. Just as she walked in, a familiar girl headed her way. The sight of her black hair and blue eyes instantly drove her mind back to the first day of school. It was Tina, the girl who invited her to sit at lunch. Tina, now, was standing in front of her again and a big smile was stretched across her face.

"Looks like you've became quite a star." Tina giggled. Jewel laughed and gave a bright smile.

"I guess so." She replied. Tina side stepped and pointed to a table near them.

"My friends and I have been dying to talk to you! You seem really cool and nice! And we have a lot of classes together so I'm sure we'll be great friends! So do ya want to have lunch with us?" Tina asked kindly. There wasn't a hint of arrogance or snobbishness behind her words. Jewel glanced over at her usual table and saw all her friends giving her a thumbs up and a big smile. She laughed at them before looking back at Tina.

"Sure, I'd love to!" Jewel replied. She sat down next to Tina and was introduced to the other girls sitting with them. Soon the conversation exploded and they couldn't stop talking. Their lunch table was probably the loudest, considering the endless amounts of laughter and jokes they projected. Jewel felt her cheeks burn with all the excitement she felt. In between the laughter, Jewel snuck a look at Keefe, who as always, was looking at her too. He gave her a smirk, making her heart feel light and giddy. She looked back at all her new friends and shared a smile with Tina. Even now, she's found a new place of where she belonged. She smiled at the sky. But there was still one more home she had to go back too. Soon.

After school ended, Jewel rushed out of the classroom, waving a quick goodbye to Tina. She heard her shoes tapping against the floor as she made a dash to their meeting place. Keefe told her to meet with him before they left on their special errand. He seemed a bit nervous but mostly excited. For what? She didn't know. But she had a clue on what it would be about. Her footsteps echoed throughout the empty halls as she finally saw the figure ahead. She ran with all her might and willed her legs to go faster. When she finally got close enough to Keefe, she knelt down to catch her breath. Then she stood up fast, excited to hear what Keefe was going to say. He looked down at his shoes and his hand brushed through his perfect blonde hair. His cheeks turned a slight pink as he let out a small nervous laugh. Then, he raised his head to look at her straight in the eye. His face became serious but his smug smile never wavered.

"I put this off before but now is the right time to say it, before I lose the nerve too." He smiled as he took a deep breath in.

"Jewel Parisi, I like you. Will you be my girl?" He asked. Jewel almost cheered in happiness. Her heart thumped so fast, it felt like it'll burn a hole through her chest. Her mouth was so giddy and excited that she couldn't form the right words so all she did was squeal. Her face flushed with a cherry red and her eyes sparkled. She nodded her head and jumped up and down. She flung herself into his arms and he laughed, twirling her.

"So I'm taking that as a yes?" Keefe chuckled. Jewel smiled brightly.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! A thousand times YES!" She screamed, happily. She embraced Keefe tightly and leaned closer to him. He let out another laugh, his breath tickling against her nose.

"You know, I didn't give you a proper kiss last time." He teased, his eyes sparked with love and amusement. She smiled, their faces inching closer and closer together.

"Oh? And when was that?" She asked with her eyebrow arched. She recalls Mr. Forkle saying how her so called "boyfriend" did the mouth to mouth process.

"You know, when you were all unconscious and dying." He replied with a smirk. Yep, still making jokes about such a serious case at the time. Jewel gave a mischievous smile of her own now.

"Then I assume you'll give me a proper one this time?" She taunted. Keefe smiled and she closed her eyes. The very moment their lips brushed together, Jewel could feel sparks explode around them. His lips were warm and comforting, practically completing her soul. They stood there in each other's arms, neither of them wanting to break apart. But of course, due to their next little mission they had going on, their next kiss would have to wait a bit. Once they separated, they linked arms. As they walked together, the same black void cracked open in the air. Keefe smiled at Jewel.

"Ready?" He asked. She returned a grin.

"Yeah, let's do this." She answered and looked into the swirling hole.

They stepped in and Jewel's mind filled with memories of her brother Jake. She was finally allowed to see him again. It took a while to convince the councilors but eventually they gave in. And now she was on her way to see him, as she promised. She giggled to herself. Hopefully he's ready for a little surprise. And with that last thought, she was on her way to visit her loving family. Another place she loved. Another place she belonged. But she was not alone at all. Because Keefe was always by her side. For now and forever. She wasn't even nervous about meeting her brother again. He'd definitely ask her a bunch of questions and she might run into her human mom. But none of that matters. Because whatever happens, Keefe was there with her. And with him by her side, she was invincible.

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