The final chapter! First, I would like to say thanks to everyone who has written reviews on this story, offered any ideas for it, or added it to your list. I am so happy that another one of my stories has turned out to be a success. Now, on with the last chapter, I know everyone is eager to see what happens.

Well, in my famous words...as the story turns…....

Chapter 13: The Destiny for All

Everything was dark. I wondered to myself if I was dead, but I knew that my entire strength had not been used up. The battle was not as challenging as I anticipated.

I was drifting in and out of consciousness, at least until I heard my name being called.

"Serenity." The figure of Calypso appeared in my mind. She smiled at me and said "Thank you." Just then the figure of Davy Jones appeared. He gave me a small bow and a smile. I could not help but feel overjoyed. The two of them finally found happiness. Their destiny's were intertwined with each other, and even though it took a lifetime for their paths to finally meet again—they did. They were finally free.

Their figures disappeared, and I once again heard my name being called.

"Usagi! Usagi!" It was Jack. I slowly opened my eyes to be greeted with his worried face. His eyes widened and a large grin formed on his face. He gathered me up in a hug that knocked the air out of my lungs.

"Can't breathe." I managed to gasp out.

He quickly let go of his death grip on me, and then he screamed "Don't you ever scare me like that again!"

I smiled, and then I took in my surroundings. I was still on the deck of the Flying Dutchman, and I was still in my Princess form.

"How long was I out?" I asked.

"Not more than five minutes." I did a double take and my smile widened.

"Will! You're alright!"

"Thanks to you." Elizabeth replied "I don't think I could ever repay you for what you've done." She gave me a genuine smile, and I realized that this was the first time I had ever witnessed one.

I moved to stand up, and while Jack allowed me to do so, he kept a firm hand around my waist. Normally, I would have argued against this, but I chose to keep my mouth shut…relishing the moment.

I lifted my face up to meet Jack's eyes, and my heart began to beat rapidly at the realization that he actually had unshed tears in his eyes.

"You really had me worried luv." He said in a soft voice.

"I told you I would be alright." He ignored my comment, and brought me into another embrace. I allowed his presence to take over my senses. I loved the feel of his strong arms around me, and I truly felt content with my current surroundings. I closed my eyes and sighed as I fell deeper into his hold on me.

I don't know exactly how long we were in that position, but we were interrupted by a strong current. I opened my eyes and was in complete shock to see Calypso standing aboard the ship.

She gave me a small smile before she looked at the rest of the crew and said, "The Dutchman must always have a Captain." She glanced at each individual before her eyes settled on Jack.

"Jack Sparrow, I appoint this task to you. Your heart desires it, and your place belongs at sea." His face lit up at her declaration. "However," she said quickly, "the same rules apply. One year on land, ten at sea. It is a heavy price to pay. Are you willing to accept?"

He looked at me and I said, "You have to make your own choice. Follow what your heart desires." He looked back at Calypso and nodded in confirmation.

"Very well." Essence from her flew to Jack, and encircled him. "As for you, my Lady." Calypso's eyes fell on me. "Your time is drawing to an end here." My breath hitched at this, and Jack's arms tightened around me. "While your presence has been a true blessing, you have your own world that you must return to. That is your home, and your duty there is not complete."

I hung my head in defeat. I knew she was right. There was still much left to my story back in Japan, and I could not abandon that future. I looked up at Jack as tears began to stream down my face. He gave me a questioning look before he said, "Usagi, I can't be parted from you. Not now. You're the only woman I have ever fully allowed to see the real me. Please, don't go. I..." His voice stuttered, "I love you, and you know it's true."

"Jack," I sobbed out. "This isn't something I have control over." The tears continued to flow. "She's right. My destiny awaits me in another world. I can't forgo the safety of that world. The peace of Earth depends on me."

"But my heart depends on you." He said softly in argument. "I have never given my heart away to anyone."

"You're not making this any easier." I sniffled out.

He gave me a crooked smile before he said, "Of course not."

I gave a shaky laugh before I turned to Calypso. "May I ask, that I am able to spend a moment more here. There is still much to say, and much to do. I want to know my heart is at ease before I go back to my time."

Calypso stared at me for a moment longer and then said, "You have till dawn tomorrow. After that, you will be transported home."

I gave her a weak smile before I said "Thank you."

She disappeared from sight, and I took a moment to look at the faces of the people I have met. They all look sullen at the news delivered to them. I walked up to each of them and gave them a hug, wishing them the best in their journeys of life. Will was the last I approached, and I had to fight off more tears that threatened to spill.

"I'm going to really miss you. You always knew how to put my heart at ease." I said to him.

"I owe you my life. I shall never forget you…Princess." I threw myself at him and gave him the biggest hug out of them all. Tears flowed freely down his face, and I wiped them away. I turned to Elizabeth and said, "Take care of him." She nodded in return.

I walked back over to Jack, and we both began to head down below deck. The Flying Dutchman was his ship now, and he easily found his way to the Captain's quarters.

We entered the room and sat down on the bed. Silence enveloped us. Neither one of us willing to speak of the event we knew to come. I felt his hand under my chin, forcing me to look up at him. He stared into my eyes for what seemed like eternity, and then he grabbed my hand. He took his ring off his finger and placed it onto mine, and then he whispered, "So you'll always remember me."

I leaned in and placed a soft kiss on his lips. "I want you to know," I said to him as I broke the kiss, "that I love you too." In an instant his mouth was on mine again. The kiss was intense, and there was an unspoken message that passed between both of our lips. The kiss deepened as I allowed my mouth to open to give him access.

Our bodies quickly laid flat on the bed, and Jack's weight was upon me once again. Our bodies were pressed intimately together, and I enjoyed every minute of it. All necessary clothing was shed, and I gave myself to him completely.

While we made love, it felt as if my heart was breaking. I knew our paths would probably never cross again, and it made my heart burn. I clung to him desperately, determined to never let him go, even though I knew that decision was taken from me.

It was complete bliss, the feeling of our bodies being together, even if it was for the first and last time. Jack gathered me up in his arms, and we just laid there in the aftermath of our intimacy. He continued to lay light kisses on me as the night passed by, but neither of us spoke. We just lived in the moment that we were in.

Before I knew it, the sun was rising, and I looked over to find Jack's sleeping face. I smiled at his innocence and beauty. I looked down at the ring he had given me, and I quickly made my way around the room to find his sword.

When I found it, I cut a lock of my hair with it. I laid it down on the pillow next to him. I was crying once again, but I did not have the courage to wake him. I found a piece of parchment, and scribbled down "To remember me." And left it lying next to the lock of hair.

I looked back out the window, and I knew that dawn had arrived. I looked down at my body, and I noticed that it was becoming translucent. I gave one more glance at Jack before everything turned into darkness.

My eyes opened, and I found myself in my room once again. It was in the exact same shape I had left it.

Was it a dream? I asked myself. I looked at the TV to notice that the credits of the movie were still scrolling.

It felt so real.

I lifted my hand up to brush my bangs out of my face. That is when I noticed it…

Jack's ring was still on my hand. I smiled as I stared at the simple piece of jewelry that meant so much. The ache in my heart was still present, but I knew that this was where I belonged.

Who knows, perhaps we'll meet again someday.

-The End-

And there it is. I do hope that you aren't too upset that Usagi didn't stay with Jack, but I figured that this is the more likely scenario. Look on the bright side though; it leaves room for a sequel! I know this is the final chapter, but don't slack…PLEASE REVIEW and let me know what you think! Thanks again to all my faithful viewers, and keep a look out for the sequel to Prince Caspian and the Moon Princess. It is next on my list of stories!

-Lizzy