A/n: Hey. Yes, It's the boring part that no one likes to read. Probably half my readers actually read this. Anyways, I just want to thank you all. This is my last installment of Glass Images and my very last installment of what has now been dubbed my 'shiny objects' series. I'm really going to miss writing this story, but all things must come to an end. I would like to thank my beta, Kim, better known to fan fiction as Lyoko's Princess. She was a ton of help. Also Lune-Solei, she was so much help. Thanks to everyone, this story wouldn't have gotten as far as it did with out you guys. Anyways, go ahead and read my last chapter. See you at the end.
Nicole's Pov
So it took alot of explaining, and a little bit of lying and persuading, but Kai lee finally believed our stories and forgave Dylan for ignoring her. We finished up at the stabled and left. Well, actually Jas and I left. Dyl and Kai were.. Otherwise busy. I said good bye to my grandparents and mom and dad took them to the airport. One less problem to worry about I guess. Of course that's only my and my dad's opinion.
It's still only about 2. We've all agreed on a picnic lunch at 3 so I have an hour of Jason all to myself. Well, almost all to myself. In truth I'm sharing him with Kiki. Did I mention that mom and dad found out about Kiki? They love her, though it took some coaxing. Grandpa called Jason a bad influence and him and dad had a good laugh.
So here we lay, on the floor of my living room. Playing the "I don't know, what do you want to do?" game. Ah normality. I wonder if this is what they mean when they say 'happy ever after'. We'll be heading to the park soon. This is practically one of the last nice, warm days of the year. Yay winter. Not really. Heh. I look over and see that Kiki has made herself comfortable on Jason's stomach. She's curled up into a little ball, snoring lightly. She should be tired after annoying the horses all day. I think Celeste has come to the conclusion that she doesn't like dogs. Or at least doesn't like Kiki.
"well, we can never say life is boring," he finally says. We both laugh. What are we suppose to say after practically saving the world? Sure, it's routine to our parents, but not to us. I'm glad I don't have to get used to it. Dad loves adrenalin. I could live with out that huge amount of it.
I don't remember exactly when I stopped calling everyone aunt and uncle. Probably when I got home when I was six from the past. Normal kids can't say that can they? Thinking about it, I don't think anyone in the world can say that other than me. Why bring this up now? It's been running through my head lately. My parents when they were my age, now that was funny. Of course they didn't even know they were my parents when I first met them. I freaked them out a little. Ok I freaked everyone out a lot. I'm pulled out of my thoughts as I hear Jason shift. He moves Kiki on to the floor and rolls over onto this stomach so he's looking down at me. I blink and smile. Funny how life can change so fast isn't it?
"Monday will be fun," he said with a grin. I know that grin, he's planning something.
"yeah," I say suspiciously. He laughs and kisses me again. This time it's deeper. The kind of kiss that makes the world melt away. I smile against his mouth and wrap my arms around his neck. We break away for air but I don't let go of him. We just smile as the sun comes streaming through the window.
"Bryan should be crushed," he teased. Yes, life keeps getting better. I lean up and give him another quick kiss before sitting up. Kiki runs over and jumps er… crashes into my lap.
"we should head to the park," I sigh. I'd love to avoid my parents.. And … his parents and our friends for practically the rest my life. But we'll have to face them sooner or later. He stands up and helps me up. Kiki jumps up and tries to nip at my hands.
"I need to get one of those purses for her," I laugh. Jas stares at me for a minute. I roll my eyes and pick up Kiki.
"do you seriously think that I would carry one of those?" I ask. He shakes his head at me.
"let's just go, ok?" I lock the door behind me as we head out. Jason keeps stealing glances at me. I can see it out of the corner of my eye.
"would you stop?" I laugh. Kiki jumps up nipping at my dangling fingers. It isn't long before we're at the park. I see the others setting up. Mom and Aelita stretched a blanket out and Odd and Jeremy had a huge basket of food that took both of them to carry. Dylan's sitting with Kai lee and they're both laughing at something. Dad and Sam are standing off to the side talking about something. Sam sees us and waves. Kiki takes a running start and jumps onto her.
"about time," Dylan snorts. "what were you two doing?" Kai lee asks with a bit of an evil grin. Are we so sure Xana's gone?
"Oh wait, don't tell me I don't want to know." I feel my face go red. I know Jason's probably matches mine. Odd and Jeremy set the basket on the blanket and sat down next to Mom and Aelita. Sam and Dad came over too and I took my spot. Which was on Jason's lap next to Dylan and Kai. Mom put a death grip on dad's arm as he gritted his teeth. He was not taking this well.
"you're acting like my father," mom said in a matter-o-fact way. His eye twitched.
Normal POV
The gang seemed to go back to normal within minutes. All sharing stories, alot to embarrass Dylan in front Kai lee.
"Hey, what about that time Yumi and Ulrich got locked in the closet?" Odd asked with a large grin.
"Oh Odd!" Yumi said in a warning tone.
"if I remember correctly you were the one who locked the door," Ulrich said rolling his eyes. Sam was laughing so hard she had tears spilling down her cheeks.
"..And.. Jim.. Found… you were on the floor.. With.." she gasped for air.
"she means," Odd said clearing his throat.
"Jim found you one the floor of the closet, in a less and comfortable position," Yumi rolled her eyes.
"that was your fault, we were shoved and I fell in," she defended. Jason, Nicole, Dylan, and Kai lee were now joining in on the laughter.
"oh! What about that summer Odd practically lived at Sam's house?" Aelita asked. Odd's face turned red.
"Let's not discuss that," he coughed.
"no, let's," Sam laughed.
"we have some movies still from then!" Ulrich said as he reached for another bag of chips. Odd was covering his face.
"well tell us about it!" Nicole said leaning back as Kiki jumped on her.
"Well, I'm not ashamed to say I didn't know how to swim that summer," Sam said with a laugh.
"No Sam! Not that story, any story but that one!" Odd said in humiliation.
"So, Odd promised to teach me. I was scared to death of the deep end of my pool. So he pulled me into the shallow end and promised her wouldn't let me drown. So we start getting farther into the pool and I start to panic, so he tries to calm me down. Did not go well," by now everyone had a smile, they knew what was coming. Odd still had his face covered.
"well he wasn't going to let drown, so he tries to swim me over to the edge. And I tried to get out and kicked him in the face. So then a little while later he decides he's going to try again. Odd, my dear evil Odd, picks me up and carries me over the edge of the deep end with me kicking and screaming, and about that time my friend Luke shows up. He doesn't know what's going on so he yells and tries to tackle Odd," Sam and the other are in hysterical laughter.
"alright enough." He covered her mouth.
"that wasn't even a fair fight, Luke was like twice the size of me!" he defended. Sam bit his hand and he pulled away.
"that's what you get for holding me over the pool when I explained for two hours before we ever went outside that I couldn't swim," she shoved him. Nicole got off of Jason and moved over onto ground. Just as she did a little girl fell backwards onto Jason. She had bright blonde hair and dark green eyes. She looked about three.
"saw-we daddy," she said in a squeaky, small, voice. Ulrich, Yumi, Odd, Jeremy, and Aelita's face all turned bright red. There was a dead silence. Just as Jason went to open his mouth a woman ran over to them. The little boy under her arm was crying and she looked embarrassed and flustered.
"I'm so sorry," she said grabbing the smaller girl up in her other arm.
"Ava, I told you to be careful," She corrected her. She turned back to the others.
"I'm really sorry, I wasn't paying attention. She just gets away from me sometimes." Nicole started laughing. The laughter caught on and soon everyone but Kai lee was laughing.
"Did you…?" Nicole looked at Ulrich laughing. He looked at Yumi and they burst out laughing.
"Oh, you all thought that-"
"So did you Odd!" Sam laughed.
"I was just playing along,"
"oh sure we all know," Jeremy snorted.
"That was set up," Ulrich said heart rate still not its normal speed. The woman smiled at them before hurrying little Ava away. Nicole smiled leaning back against Jason. She smiled at her family and friends as they childishly fought and laughed together. Jason rested his chin on her shoulder.
"Now I see why they're so close," he laughed.
"we'll always be this close, forever," Nicole said with a bright smile.
"forever," he agreed.
"promise?" Nicole teased. He tickled her.
"forever, I promise."
Live, Laugh, Love, Learn,
Midnight calls,
Bridges burned,
Useless fight,
Sleepless nights,
Morning talks,
And Summer walks.
You've seen me weak,
You've seen me strong,
We've both been right,
Though never wrong.
My shoulder to cry on,
You keep my strong,
You've helped me dream,
Continuous schemes,
I'll always remember,
And till the end,
You'll always be,
My best friend.
a/n So there you have it. Glass Images is officially done. I just want to thank all my reviewers and future reviewers. You guys have made this so fun. I'm not done writing, not by far. This years summer story will be out soon. (closer to summer though, hence the summer part) I love you guys so much for all your support. I'll be waiting for your reviews. I would also like to add that Lune-solei created Luke a while ago, and I stole..er .. borrowed him.
REQUEST: Myself and Lune-solei both in role playing game. We're currently looking for a new Odd, and a Sissi if you're interested. Leave it in a review, or E-mail me. It's a lot of fun!
Lyoko's Princess- Kim you have been so much help! Thanks so much.
PrincessYumi44- Romance and fluff are me. Lol. I love writing it. It gives you that sigh happy feeling.
CrazyCreator33- Lol. This really is then end. Thank you for reviewing! Hopefully you'll read my next story.
AngelBolt- Thanks so much! I added extra fluff on the end, just for you. I thought of your review as I wrote the living room scene. Lol.
Yumi Stern- Thanks for reading! Just incase you didn't know.. This is the last of my trilogy. Lol.
Vic92091- Yes! Thanks alot Vic. You know you were bunches of help to me.
Top20fan13- Thanks. I loved the monster counting, I've always wanted to write that.
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