The End.

[awashmods]

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If turnips were watches, I'd wear one by my side. If "if's" and "and's" were pots and pans, There'd be no work for tinkers' hands.

nce upon a time... There was a Town. And in this Town, there were many brave people who worked together to return color to its walls, its trees, its life. For many, many months they toiled, and in the end, they were able to avoid the pitfalls of those who had come before, and save not only themselves, but a Town that had originally borne no connection to them. And in the end, they were given the opportunity to write out the ending to their own tale. Two wrote into existence doors, leading back to the homes of these brave people. One wrote keys, another the way to find them. Another purified and protected the fairy tale, keeping it safe from evil. One found herself holding a multitude of pastries, and was delighted. Two worked together to find a way to access another, blue dimension that had always been a part of their lives, and two more focused on making certain that memories could be retained or forgotten by the wishes of the townsfolk -- in the form of red and blue pills. Yet another wrote to give courage to everyone who remained. Others thought more personally. Two chose to make certain that they could follow their loves home. One chose to remember all he had learned in the Town, to carry those lessons back home. And the Town itself was not forgotten. One chose to keep supplies generating in the Town, and another to keep a cafe there running for those who remained after. Another wrote to make certain that any that came after would remember the sacrifices, heroism and efforts of everyone in the Town. Another summoned a grandiose place that would remain no matter what, a place of refuge for any who might wander into the Town. And so the end came, and with keys in hand, the doors to their homes opened, and those who were in the Town were granted the choice -- to return home, or remain. They looked deep inside of themselves, knowing that such a decision could come only from the heart, and one by one, made their choices. The Town was left as it was, colorful and bright and vibrant, but empty of all but those who chose to stay. And the others...? They returned home, standing tall, new hardships conquered, and ready to face their own struggles in their own worlds. THE END Thank you for sticking with us to the end, everyone! We hope you've had a good time -- and that you're satisfied with the outcome of this story. If there are any questions, please ask them here. A final, proper farewell from the mods can be found here. Thank you!

Comments

[shizun]

I'm uncertain if I can do something like that.

[ Did she think that he could tell the disasters to put a pin in it? Please!

However, he smiles at her. It is an easy-going, friendly smile. It is one that doesn't even seem troubled by her comment about him being a big softy. ]

If it gets to be too much, how about I find your door and call your name?

[queenofminiskirts]

[Are you saying you can't put a marker on the map and come back to it when you've levelled up or added more members to your party?]

You better! If you're just saying it so I'll let the subject go I'll be mad!

[...now that she thinks about it, she has an idea.

She reached into her pocket to take our her spare Limiter.] Sensei should take this. There's a communicator built in. I don't think we get coverage in different dimensions but when we come we'll be able to contact you.

[shizun]

Of course, of course.

[ He lightly pats the top of her head as usual. It feels like it'll be the last time that he will do so.

No. It won't be. It'll be many times in the future. He'll be happy to see her grow up and continue to ruffle her hair like the troublesome disciple that she is.

Hm?

He looks at the Limiter that she holds out to him. Yeah, I don't think Huawei or Oppo would be willing to support that! But ah? Maybe if it costs more?! How does one charge interdimensionally?!?! ]

I'll be sure to try it. [ Still, he takes it. ]

[queenofminiskirts]

[She leaned into that headpat. This definitely won't be the last time they do this! They'll meet again. She'll make sure of it!]

And if Sensei needs anything, just let me know and I'll bring it for you!

[Maybe they can achieve interdimensional coverage if they use the preserved esper dolphin brain as a hub instead.]

Ah, but it doesn't work in the forest. [She's tried.]

[shizun]

[ If he needs anything, hm? He wonders what it is that he'd need -- he can't really think of anything at the moment. But since she's being so cute-- ]

I'll keep that in mind.

[ Shen Qingqiu lets out a small sigh. ]

I suppose it would be too good if it did.