Chapter 30 (EPILOGUE)

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1 year later

"Hey, Jo! Today marks one year since the incident with The Core.
I've been avoiding my journal ever since we got back from Amphibia out of shame, or guilt, or fear... probably a mix of it all. But I'm finally ready to face it and give this story a happy ending.
As I expected, when we got home, my mom was both relieved to see me and horrified at the state we were all in.
I had a lot of explaining to do. I didn't want to, but I finally told my mother about The Core, about 'Darcy', and about the mindscape. I told her all about the Ultra Stone and what The Core wanted it for. I told her how it had wiped my memory and tried to turn me against my friends. But I also told her how it was thanks to them that we all survived.
Obviously, my mom was sickened by this information. Both of us cried a lot, and she was upset that I hadn't told her about this sooner. But she tried her best to be as understanding as she could, and she made me promise to tell her everything from then on. I had no choice but to oblige.
The first few weeks after coming back from Amphibia were hard. I had these terrible nightmares almost every night, and I'd panic every time my head would start to hurt even a little. I was also in a lot of pain from my wound. It was rough.
But I started with a new therapist a few weeks after, and it's been great. My situation was very complex and unusual, to say the least, but my therapist has still managed to help me a ton over the past year. I've learned not to blame myself for The Core's actions and how to be at peace with myself. I don't panic anymore when my head hurts, because I know they aren't the migraines The Core would cause. Just regular ol' headaches! God, I've never been so happy to have a regular headache...
Anyways, you're probably wondering how my friends are doing. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that me and Anise are still very close! Their parents finally finalized their divorce a few months ago, and they're spending most of their time with their dad now. I was finally able to go over to their house after that, and it was so fun! They have this adorable German Shepherd named Bentley, and he's so cute and playful!
I started back at school around a month after I got back from Amphibia. Now that The Core isn't something I have to worry about anymore, I was finally able to focus on my work and get my grades up. My teachers were all ecstatic over my improvement.
I also still go to chess club where I hang out with Avery, and we hang out as a group with Harper and Briar sometimes as well. Those three had a lot of questions when Anise and I returned from Amphibia, but for their sakes and our own, we decided to be as general as possible with our explanations. Thankfully, they were understanding enough not to push us very far.
Anise and I hang out as much as possible nowadays. I would consider them my best friend.
Now you're probably asking, "But Marcy, aren't Anne and Sasha your best friends?". And you'd be right, they were. But get this...
They're actually my girlfriends now!
Yep, you heard me right! A few weeks after we got home, Anne and Sasha reminded me of the proposal they had given me to join their relationship, and told me that I still could if I wanted to... and of course, I said yes. How could I refuse? I've loved those two for as long as I could remember. <3
We've been doing long-distance for the most part, and I can't lie, it's difficult to be so far away from them. But we're making it work. We're basically on the phone or texting all day, and we always keep each other up to date on our lives. I've honestly never been happier.
Oh! You're probably wondering about Sasha's arm. Well, guess what: A few months ago, the doctors actually found an enzyme capable of breaking down the solidified blood in her arm! The process has been slow, but every day, she's gaining more and more feeling and motion in her arm. It's amazing!
The darkening of his veins was something the doctors couldn't reverse, though, but Sasha doesn't seem to mind. He thinks it looks cool.
We're just hoping Sprig had the same luck in Amphibia with his leg.
Anne has also recovered from her injuries, but the scar on her face will likely be permanent. At first, looking at it made me feel terrible, but Anne always assured me that it was okay, and that she didn't blame me for it. Over time, it got easier to look her in the eye again. Of course, it's still difficult to look at her scar and not feel bad, but I'm working on it. And besides... I honestly think it makes her even more beautiful.
So yeah, the last year has been all about recovery and healing. I think this goes to show that, despite how heavy your struggles may seem in the moment, things can always turn around for the better.
And I believe that brings us to today! Currently, I am at the airport waiting to board my flight to LA. It's my birthday week, and this year, I'm meeting Sasha and Anne back in California. I'm so excited to see them and spend my birthday with them back in my hometown! It's going to be so much fun!
Oh! They're starting to board passengers onto my flight. I'd better get going. Thanks for listening, Jo; see you when I get to LA!"

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A/n - aaaaaand that's the end of Eyes! After 2 years, it's finally done! thank you to everyone who has supported this story and any way shape or form. i appreciate all of your reads, votes and comments more than you know. this was just a silly idea i came up with back in 2022 that i never expected to get very far, but im so glad you guys enjoyed it!

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