Release - Septiplier

Chapter Thirty Eight

A/N: For those who wanted to be in one of my future stories, I just wanted to quick say that I'm picking people without bias. The people who will be chosen are being picked simply if I believe they'll fit in the part best, meaning that I can't just pick someone I know or have spoken with because I like the person. It's entirely based off who they would be as a character because the parts aren't immerse or complicated. I'm happy so many people are interested, it's just hard to explain the parts without giving away the concept of the book!

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"It feels like forever since we last saw you," Jack smiled at Felix while we walked. It was refreshing to breath in the cool, autumn air to remind us this is real and it's over. 

"You've both been through a lot, Ida tells me," He nodded and half-hugged Jack quick. "I'm just happy you're both safe. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"Probably throw a party," I muttered, making Jack giggle a bit. 

"Um, well I do have to throw a party soon," Felix laughed and I gave him a funny look, wondering what he was talking about. "You know, for your wedding."

"What?! How did you know we're getting married?!" I grinned, happily reminded of the fact that Jack and I will be together forever. 

"Ida," Was all he needed to say and I chuckled a bit, though slightly upset that Jack and I couldn't break the news to him, but we'll have plenty of other people to tell - plus we have the fans to tell. They are going to freak the fuck out. 

"Oh shit," Jack suddenly stopped walking and I stood beside him, concern overwhelming me instantly.

"What? What's wrong? Are you hurt? Did Dark hurt you?" I quickly asked, wondering if the soreness was setting in sooner for him, as I figured mine would come in the morning. 

"No, no, I'm fine, don't worry. I just haven't replied to fans or anything in a while," He pouted and I smiled, going to kiss his cheek. 

"Speaking of things we've forgotten about, we need to check in with Miles Upshur. I bet he's scared shitless that I haven't called in awhile, probably thinking I skipped my meds and went on a killing spree," I sighed and gave Jack a small smile. "I still want you to talk to him, Jack. It'll be good for you. Plus, we have to move out of the cabin and now that Dark's out of the picture, we can actually live in L.A. again."

"But I really loved the cabin," He frowned and let his eyes take in the view of the forest around us. "I won't get to see the snow this year or enjoy the last few weeks of fall."

"How about this," I put my hands on his shoulders and smiled as I looked into his perfect, blue eyes. "We get married and come out here for our honeymoon. We'll book a room at the local hotel and we can come back every year for our anniversaries." 

"Really?" His eyes lit up in excitement and I chuckled, nodding and kissing him softly, grabbing his cheeks. 

"Get a room," Felix groaned and I broke my kiss with Jack to give Felix a playful glare.

"Careful or we'll make you listen to us again," I smirked and he cringed.

"Nope, nope, nope. I'm good, thanks," He quickly refused and we started walking again. "I'm glad I didn't leave yet, I wouldn't want to miss out on the end of this disaster."

"I'm glad you're here too! It's nice to have a friendly face around," Jack smiled and Chica started heading in the direction of the cabin. "It looks like Chica's ready to go back. Think Ida's done with Dark and Eli?"

"Hopefully," Felix spat and shook his head. "I hate Dark. I really truly hate him. He fucked with my head way too much. I can still remember those... those dreams he made me have."

"Maybe you should see a therapist too, Fe," I suggested and he gave me a doubtful look. "Come on, it's not that bad. It'll really help you."

"I'll think about it," He settled with and I saw the cabin in the near distance. "How's your arm feeling, Jack?"

"It's okay," He shrugged and bit his lower lip. "I haven't taken pain medication in a while, but um..."

"He's been smoking weed," I pipped up and Felix gave Jack a small smile.

"Hey, I get it. I used to smoke a little bud. I don't want any smoke going in your lungs though," Felix said as though he was a concerned parent. 

"The parallels are crazy between now and the last time this happened," I noted aloud. "Dark buried me alive like he had to Felix. Jack discovered me before Dark could kill me, like he had to you. Jack started smoking weed like he had to cigarettes... It's so weird."

"Very," Jack agreed and sighed sadly once we approached the cabin, seeing it wasn't in too bad of shape, but the interior was destroyed. We walked into the house, seeing Eli sitting on the floor next to Ida, looking extremely tired. "Hey."

"Hi," Eli gave a small smile, which quickly turned into a frown. "Guys, I'm so sorry about everything. I just got really messed up with Dark taking me over. If I could've resisted him, I would've, I'd never do anything to hurt you all."

"It's okay, E," Jack assured him, though I wasn't on the same page as Jack. "What're you going to do now that you're alive and free?"

"I... Tonight I'm staying in the hotel, tomorrow... Well, I'm heading back home," He had tears in his eyes as he spoke. "I was such an asshole to my ex husband, it was so unfair to him. I need to go back to him and patch things up, maybe he'll take me back."

"I hope things work out for you, but didn't you try turning him into Jack?" I asked and he sighed, nodding.

"Yeah, but I loved him for who he was, I just loved Jack more. I realize it all now, I'm not meant to be with Jack, you are," He admitted with a disappointed smile. "And I'm meant to be with my husband. I have a lot to make up for, but I'm willing to put in the work."

"What about you, Ida? What are you going to do?" Felix asked, taking the attention off of Eli. The psychic smiled at him and looked at us.

"Well, I'll certainly be attending the wedding of you sweet babies, otherwise, I'm just going to continue my work. You're not the only people I've tried to help," She smiled and went up to us, kissing us all on the cheek. "But first of all, I deserve a nap."

"Me too," Everyone said at once and shared a small smile. The disaster seems to finally be over.