A/n: It's my Birthday and I like to party - I mean update stories. I mean seriously, since it's my birthday, I would like to finally update this story for the last and final time. My gift to all you wonderful Beyblade fans and reviewers!
Yoo-hoo! Last chapter! It took me about 2 years to finish this story! So the last time for this story, I would like to thank my reviewers for sticking by me through all this while. Your reviews and comments have only made me a better and more motivated writer.

Thank you… Merffles, Bladerprincess, ILoveAnime89, RoseOfSharon28, MyStIc BlAcK PhOeNix, brezzybrez, dark Alley, crystal, Calli Maxwell, LadyOfTheBluePhoenix, Lady Helena, faith, Yasashii Tenshi, moi? Okami, BluePhoenix01, blaznXrapture, the chibi pink wolf, baby angel and anonymous.
I love you guys!
And there will be sequel up soon. I've already planned it and started on it. So keep an eye out for it! On with the story!

Chapter 48 – Epilogue

The sun was out and it felt good against their skins. The gloominess of the events that occurred in the last few weeks seemed to have faded away with the storm that poured down two days ago. Two days since she came out from her coma. Her recovery was amazing in terms of science and medicine. A miracle as some doctors proclaimed it. Upon her own insistence and under Mr. Dickenson's approval of course, the hospital had allowed her to leave yesterday.

Today it was time to pay a visit to an old friend.

"It was weird seeing her again." Jade was saying. "She was different yet…she was the same person I remembered when I was kid. And the things she said…"

Kai glanced alongside at her. He didn't say anything for he knew his presence here today was enough for her. All he did was listened. They walked among the headstones, along a clear path that led away from the black car waiting for them outside the gates. She was telling him about what happened, about the dream she had while she was in a coma. To someone who didn't know sacred spirits like they do, it sounded impossible but he didn't doubt a word she was saying.

Now she looked up at him, smiling softly. "I really appreciate you being here. You didn't have to come."

"But I want to."

"I know. Thanks." she sighed as she cradled the bouquet of flowers in her hand and gently smoothened out the petals of one of the lilies. "These were her favorite."

"How long has it been?" he asked, shifting his eyes to stare ahead.

She shrugged. "Who knows. It has been so long." a pause then she hesitated. "Kai, being back here…it feels strange. As if I don't deserve to be here."

"It takes time." he told her. "But I know you're ready for this."

They came to a stop under a tree –not just any tree– the very tree she had stood under with her mother while they had talked in her dream and he turned to look at her. He reached into his pocket and held out something in his hand.

"This belongs to you." Kai said.

Rested in his palm was the necklace he had given her. She thought she had lost it at the abbey. Gratefully, she turned and allowed him to slip it around her throat. His slender fingers brushed against her flesh and she took a deep breath, gazing out at her destination. Preparing herself.

"Sure you don't want me to come with you the rest of the way?" he asked softly.

"I'm sure. I'll be okay." she answered.

Reluctantly, he sighed and nodded. "Fine. But don't take too long."

Remembering, she nodded curtly and walked on alone. The light cool breeze toyed with her hair and she brushed it back as she made her way to her mother's grave.

Kneeling, she placed the flowers before the black headstone. The white of the lilies stood out well against the black marble color of the headstone. Despite the years that have passed and the stone and the words engraved upon it were as clear and as beautiful as the day they were made.

"Hey, mom. It's me. I never did get to thank you…for helping me when I needed you most." a soft smile graced Jade's lips as she reached out wistfully to trace the words. "Thank you."

IVY RAVEN
1965-1993
HERE LIES AN ANGEL
DEVOTED MOTHER.
CHERISHED FRIEND
REST IN PEACE.

"AND MAY I PRESENT TO YOU THE REIGNING FOUR TIME WORLD BEYBLADING CHAMPIONS, THE BLADEBREAKERS!"

The roars and cheers of the crowd that flocked the Russian stadium were positively defending. The noises shook the ceiling of the stadium and the vibration could be felt beneath their feet from where the team stood in the center, waiting for their turns respectively to receive their medals. The flashes of the cameras were blinding.

"Kai Hiwatari, Tyson Granger, Max Tate, Ray Kon and last but not least, Jade Raven!"

As their names were called, each blader came forward to receive their medals. They shook Mr. Dickenson's hand and allowed him to slip the medal over their necks. After the medal presentation, Tyson stepped forward to begin his speech. The audience applauded and it felt as though the whole world was inside that stadium, cheering along as well. In the crowd, seated in the VIP box were the Majestics, the White Tigers and several of the teams they have battled during their journey here. The Demolition Boys were not within sight but they were here somewhere.

"So this is what it feels like to be here." Jade mused aloud.

"Trust me. It gets boring after awhile." Kai said shortly as Tyson launched into his well-prepared speech.

She chuckled under her breath and settled in to listen to her teammate's speech which she has unfortunately heard many times. Ten minutes later, it didn't seem as though Tyson was coming to the end of his speech.

Max was already fidgeting on the spot. "Remind me again why we agreed to let him do the speech?" he asked the rest of his team with a pleading look.

"Because it was either him or Kai." Kenny answered smartly. "And you know how Kai feels about speeches."

"I can't take this anymore." the blonde kid muttered.

Ray having overheard their conversation leaned in. "Just hang in there. It'll be over soon." he said encouragingly.

After another five minutes, Tyson finally ended his speech and stepped back into the podium to join his team. Mr. Dickenson came forward and announced the presentation of the championship trophy. The whole world watched Kai as he stepped forward to receive the gold-plated trophy. The crowd clapped their hands as he shook Mr. Dickenson's hand and the team ran forward to join him.

All but her.

Jade hung back a little, maintaining a distance as the boys crowded their captain and the trophy. The way Tyson was demanding Kai for a rematch over the trophy was amusing. For the corner of her eye, she noticed the chairman approaching her.

"So what'll you do now, Jade?" when she looked at him with mild curiosity, he continued. "I did promise you I'll let you do anything you wish at the end of this."

As if in answer to his question, she smiled and stepped toward her team. Kenny, Max and Ray greeted her warmly with open arms. Kai was watching her with a guarded expression but the brief flicker of love within his dark eyes was clear to her. A sigh escaped her. Some people just never change.

And some do.

I guess it doesn't hurt to have friends sometimes. I suppose it's also alright to fall in love and have someone who cares about you. Because after all, in the end we're all still humans.

And if anything…it makes us stronger.

A/n: For the last time….R&R! And don't forget to look out for the sequel. Thank you and Ja ne!