Tasha took one more look out into the battlefield, she watched her comrades were being struck down one by one. They were losing the fight.

She looked back to the open fortress doors and saw a glimpse of Shane and Dana squaring off. Her friends needed more time, time that Tasha would buy them even if it meant using her last breath.

Don’t take too long guys

She looked down to the Motar beside her and gave it a quick pet on the head. She gripped her staff tightly in hand and charged toward the closest enemy she could find.

*****

"You love her"

It was a statement not a question, one that Amy didn’t feel the need to admit to. She knew it was written all over her face and as she looked into Tina’s eyes, that fact was only further confirmed. Tina took another slow, painful step forward.

"You love Jodi but you still saved me. That only proves that you know what she’s doing is wrong"

Amy looked at Tina, wanting to say something but nothing came out. She was really starting to see the truth about Jodi but that didn’t stop her heart from changing how it felt. Love was crazy that way sometimes.

"TINA!"

Tina’s heart nearly stopped at the sound of that voice. It was like heaven to her ears, the perfect melody to end such a horrific nightmare. Both she and Amy turned their heads and watched as Bette ran towards them, a sword in hand and tears in her eyes. Tears were streaming down Tina’s face too as she half laughed, half cried while limping to her beautiful lover. They met at the foot of the stairs, a reunion that made both of their hearts swell with so much love. Bette scooped Tina up with one arm, wrapping it around the slender waist and twirling the Princess around.

As Bette placed Tina back down on her feet, she swiftly leaned down and placed the most passionate kiss on Tina’s lips. Suddenly there was no more pain, no more sadness. All Tina felt was the love she had for this woman, for her savior, her Caretaker.