AT LAST

They all remained silent as the sun burns their helpless skin not knowing what else to do. Alex was gone, Lyn was nowhere to be found and them, they have nowhere to go. They watched the sun till it settled as the darkness covers the sky again taking them back in the land of sweet dreams. Mr Tan didn't bother to close his eyes again. He kept on cursing himself for not dying and bringing all this troubles which will never end. Who would have thought A SHADOW IN THE MIRROR would be so stubborn, even to die. Surely this was meant to be done.' Us to die all.' He wondered while on their back something shiny was forming itself back to life. It was just a blank mirror. Who knew even a mirror itself will still haunt them to their deaths. Will they win this time?

Early in the mornings the sun rosen quite late. The chattering of the birds and the waves that came from huge trees brought them back from their sweet dreams. They had forgotten that they were still in the land of the pure. Amaya quickly stood up observing the quiet area and for a moment, Andy too woke up as the old man follows.

' Woow! What a bright day? Does this means we are already blessed? At last we are free from war. ' Andy asked squeezing his neck to the other side.'

' Somehow, See, everything is back to normal now. The silent trees are now swinging happily opening a new day. We should really appreciate this day.'

' Yeah! I support you. Hey, Old man, how did you sleep? Were you restless in your sleep? '

' Hey, stop that. Why ask if my night wasn't good at all? '

' You look bothered. Tell me did something happened in your sleep? Did you see me beating you up and l was the winner? '

' Jeez! Stop your early mornings interrogations. We should be heading back home. Somehow it feels safe even here.'

' No. Home is far and boring. Also it's full of bad memories which they'll never escape my mind. If you wanna go back just go but I'll follow my way.' Amaya sadly suggested staring towards another end of the mountains beyond her already ruined city.'

' If she doesn't want to go back, then we shouldn't too. I have nothing left there except the memories that we had. I have nothing special to loose nor gain.'

' So, now you want me the old man to return alone, especially in that house where that kid was sliced to death? No. I won't accept too. Am not being left behind especially right now even though it feels safe a bit.'

' We weren't going to dumb you here all by yourself old man. It was a decision to make, and now already decided you ain't leaving yourself behind, we're all going to start a new life. Me and my already new wife, Mrs Amaya Freshly.'

' Whaaat....??? Ooh noo. You're ashaming me Andy. Oooh! Fuck! '

' I don't care. Even if my friends could be here, l would have still said the same words. ' Will you Marry me and be my only sweet wife, for the rest of our lives. Till death part us, eeh? ' he asked kneeling down like a real gentleman.'

' Andy..... '

'' Please, accept me. I have no one in my life apart from this dying man here.'

' Kid, am not dying. How many times have l escaped death? '

' Ghoosh! Old man when will you ever learn to keep quiet? Can't you see how busy l am. Am proposing man, what the hell? What if the words that l had struggled to memories gets lost? Will you interpret it for me? '

' Oow! Am that awful. Am sorry, you may continue.'

' No, l can't now.'

' Why? Did l ruin anything?'

' Nop. I want you to act as a priest. Now, pretend that we are standing Infront of the alter then you're there giving us.... Errrmm.... What do we can it. Is it call lectures or what? '

' Hahhhh! Don't be stupid. Is to engage us. We need to vow from our hearts.'

' Oow! I didn't know. I only saw my father and mother wedding in my dreams. So don't blame me.'

' Fine. Enough of your sad words. We are here to celebrate. So, Amaya Freshly, will you take Andy.... Andy..... Andy... '

' Old man, why are you stammering? Have you lost you tongue? '

' Hey, idiot. That's not it. I don't know your second name.'

' Oow! Is that so. Me too l don't know.... '

' Andy? You told me that you are ... '

' It's fine. No need to get angry now especially when you're having sweet times. I'll call you Andy Tan then. You shall be using my name from now on.'

' Really. Hahh! Hahhh! Am now known as Andy Tan. Haah! What the hell. Now, continue with your verse Mr. Hurry! l have no time to waste.'

' As you wish. Now, Amaya Freshly, will you take Andy Tan to be your forever future husband, for goodness and for worse and to cherish him like you cherish yourself, till death part you?' he asked silently smiling.'

' Ummm.... Priest, l mean, Mr Tan, you didn't say the correct words.'

' Uhh! Come-on, Just say yes. He is a fake priest anyway. No need to struggle.' Andy cut impatiently.'

' Fine. I, Amaya Freshly, am willingly to take Andy Tan to be my husband for better and for worse till death do us part.'

' Good. Andy Tan, are you willingly taking Amaya Freshly to be your future.... '

' Yes! Yes! Absolutely. Am willing to rest with her forever. Till death do us part. I may now kiss the bride, right?'

The old man was left with nothing more to say. He kept on staring at the stupid boy Infront of him and wondered what If he was his real son. Would he be behaving like that? No, still he cares about him even though they aren't related. He might be stubborn and boring sometimes but he's a good boy. Still predicamenting on whether to answer him, they were already kissing at that moment he blinked. He cursed himself deeply and turned around giving them a space to enjoy their happiness. He was too in love like them once upon a time but he never enjoyed his love life. Why shouldn't he not give them time to enjoy?

' Don't bite each other's tongue. Leave the rest for tomorrow. ' he shouted walking away from them as they chuckle between their lips.

' Ghoosh! What a romantic Sloppy love story.' he murmured leaving them with their silly romance.'

He took few strolls away from them his eyes surveying the whole forest and wondered which way could Alex have gone to. He never thought, he'll get heartbroken this badly. But again, he tried placing himself inside his shoes and he saw he would have done the same. Leave and start your new life. Maybe he was afraid to trust again when he heard, Young Lyn would be behind all this. But it wasn't possible. She can't be. He made sure Alah was burned to death and even the mirror disappeared right after the stab, there's no possibility she would be alive. Never. But again, what if the Gem is the only key to raise her back? Will they be able to finish her despite them remaining three. Where will their luck fall this time when she'll return? They'll have to fight for the sake of their lives or else they won't survive this coming war. It might be dangerous than before. And if she happens to come back, she won't spare them especially him, the traitor. She'll finish him without mercy. So, what is the easy way to get hold of this, to find the Gem and destroy it.' Those were his thoughts that disturbed him before he was jerked by the two couples.

' Hey, still thinking? '

' Nope little one. Am just looking at the area..... '

' As you wonder where Alex might have gone, Mmhh? '

' Yes! He didn't have to leave in that way. He deserves to find out the truth by himself.'

' Don't worry, I'll go find him and bring him back to you. I might know where he is gone. So, just cheer up and appreciate this new day. Thank you for your blessings, father.' The last words brought joy in his heart, and as he glare at him once more, he took him in his huge arms embracing him like his own son. He has been yearning for that word for so long and here it is, and already having a son he could call for his own too. Why let go the already fallen angel? '

' Thank you? Thank you so much. You don't know how much longer have been waiting to hear that word from you. Thank you again. Amaya please take care of him. He might be stubborn but crazy sometimes.'

' Yes! I'll surely do so.'

' Hey, did you just said Crazy and Stubborn? Am l that stubborn? '

' More than anyone have passed across wirh. Anyway, l do enjoy your craziness. We should get going. My stomach is rambling already.'

' Me too, Mr Tan, what should we do? 'Amaya dramatically asked hands falling on her stomach.'

' Uh--ooh! I almost forgot. My father and my wife, they are hungry. So who should l serve first? '

' Me..... '

' No. Serve your father first. Your wife might... '

' No. Am your only darling. Serve me first. You know.... '

' He doesn't know. My food.... '

' Ok, Okay! Quiet now. I have only two ears. I think l should start serving.... Errmm... My... My....Myself.'

' Whaat??? They shouted running after him while he runs down the slope areas before they could catch him. Time after time, they found themselves in a long silent and isolated place, which through its presence, no one has ever live there for almost decades of years. But at last, they had a memorable day with only happiness. Truly without togetherness, one bad conquerer can destroy an army of many including plants. Hope, Trust and togetherness, are the only strong Keys to weaken the evils.

If you can't even Trust yourself, then artilist Trust those who understands and care about you. Believe yourself and you can make it, till END..... '

At Last they are all Free and Safe BUT who knows what next is going to happen? Life starts again once upon a time...

THE END.... PART 1

Comments my readers, if l should continue writing. The next season might be dangerous than this. Who has the Gem??? Please I'll feel good to answer you when l see your comments and complains. The book is wide open for questions. Thank you for being with me right from the start till the end. God Bless You All.