What will it take to find you?

The end of darkness

Ruckus laughed hysterically as Eric screamed in pain and agony.

There is no hope for you. You were bait but it seems they have deserted you.

Loser.

You think they're like you. They are my friends and I promise you will not exist much longer. Eric said.

Ruckus laughed and said

Do not bother, I shall make your passing swift.

He was about to raise his poisoned dagger to his heart when he was blinded by a great light.He fell to his knees and trembled.

Who is this imposter?

Guards, where are all of you?

We shan't be needing them.

This is between you and I. Ashley said.

I see, he said.

So the tale of the lady in glass is true and who are these beside you, puppets?

I defeated you before and I will again.

Cease her, he commanded.

Magdalene drew her dagger and fought his men.

She destroyed his army in the flash of a second and said to him

Is this all you've got?

Ruckus laughed scornfully and said

I see you are stronger than the last time I met you. You ran away .

Pity.

That's what you think, Erica begun.

It is not running that's the essence but living to fight another day.

Really, he said we'll see about that

He raised his hand and gathered forces as we was about to attack her but she fought it before he could strike.

This bought Magdalene time to free Eric. She freed him and helped him up.

Listen to me. You must not let him touch your temples. Do you understand?

Why? he asked.

If he does then it's over.

Remember, you touched Ashley's head and she rose ,if he does it to you.

Ashley will die, please.

What do I do then?

Hold him down,

Ashley will do the rest.

Alright.

Erica fought with all her strength and finally there was a ceasefire.

So you came back stronger. He said.

Surely.

Let's end this. Ruckus said.

He was about to attack a second time when Ashley intervened.

She touched him with her finger and he fell backwards.

You, little brat.

How dare you?.

Hold him down Ashley said.

Never. Ruckus turned and saw Eric had broken free.

I see you escaped. No matter, her power is from you so I will just take you instead.

He rushed towards Eric to touch him but Magdalene rushed and stabbed his back with the dagger Ashley gave her.

(Authors suggestion: Listen to Enya's" May it be" while she runs to stab him)

He stopped in his tracks and kneeled at Eric's feet.

Eric pulled back and Ashley poured the substance she had brought earlier in to his mouth and he screamed as he faded away.

A great light shone and there was peace restored to Cartridge once again as it was before.

People prospered and their hearts were glad.

It's time, I guess said Magdalene remembering what she was told at the crystal cave.

Take this with you, you can see anything with it.

She said and was about leaving when she stopped in her tracks when she heard his voice.

Really? Like this. He asked.

I guess so, she said tearfully.

Why?

You have to leave. I made a sacrifice at the crystal cave to find you.

What, why?

I couldn't bear to lose you. It had a second part though. It said we can only be together if you wish to.

He walked up to her, bridging the distance between them.

Do you want me to?

He raised her face and she looked into his eyes and said.

Why not?

Their lips locked and the rest was history.

Eric returned and told his friend not to bother about the forces he may have gathered.

There is more to give when love is involved.