~* All finished with the sequel! Man that took a while. But it was lotsa fun. Even though there were times I hated this ficcie more than I could say. Thank you to those who took the time to review. You guys rule! I have already started my third ficcie, the third in this series, and so far it's going really well. I have three parts written already, and I'm enjoying it. Exploring new regions and new characters are quite fun. *rubs hands together gleefully* It's kind of fun to determine what a character looks like, their past, and what motivates them. Pairing them up isn't too bad either. JK. Well, knowing me I'll probable have the conclusion up today, or tomorrow. God how I love vacation. But today is the last day! NOOOOO! Ah well, least I can make the most of it and go play Jak and Daxter for the billionth time. So like I said, I'll release the title of the third on in this part. It's at the bottom, so you'll have to read to get to it there! How I love being evil! *CACKLES* Shutting up now so you can ready. Hope you like it!*~

I was flying through super mode. The only thought that flashed in my mind like a blinking neon sign was Solaris.

Solaris was an herb that could kill a MoonWalker. There's a 50% chance that the person would live, but there was still a 50% chance that they could die. I'm not completely sure on all the effects of Solaris has on a being, but I do know that it causes the body temperature to fluctuate, the person to become extremely tired, the mind to think differently, to have the symptoms of a high fever, and to have uncontrollable spasms and convulsions.

Tide was slowing down, worrying me further.

" Aris, slow down-I'm starting to get tired."

" Keep moving Tide! Oh Lady help us please!"

We barreled into the mansion, surprising my brother.

" What in the-"

" Deimos! Take this!" I stated hurriedly, stuffing the pearl into his hands. " I've got to get Tide home! Beam drugged him."

" Lady's hellfire! With what?" Deimos demanded. As much as he disliked letting me hang out with Tide, his dislike for Beam rivaled mine.

" Solaris." I stated, not able to hide the rapidly growing worry from me eyes. Deimos bit his lip, a habit he had always had since he was little.

" Go then. I'll get this to mom. I'll swing by later."

I nodded, calling up another portal.

" Thanks bro, I owe you!" I called over my shoulder, continuing my exercise spree.

I got Tide to his home as fast as I could. Explaining the dilemma to his relatives there, I hoped the healer would come fast enough. Minutes passed, but still no healer. I beat my fist in frustration upon the wall. I was a healer, not a certified one, but I could heal. Heart pounding, I asked for different herbs. It was a slow task of preparing an antidote. Each second that ticked by felt like lead in my gut. I became more and more anxious, and more and more exhausted.

Finally I went over and sat at Tide's bedside. He was pale, and his breathing was shallow. Every so often the shuddering convulsions that were typical of Solaris overcame Tide, and with a grim determination I tended to him.

" Damn I hate Beam." I muttered darkly, folding my arms. To my surprise, a strange mark appeared on Tide's forehead, glowing with an eerie neon incandescence. It was a skull, with two sticks crossing through it, and four points coming out from the four cardinal points, the four directions. Between each gap of stick and spike was a strange letter or symbol.

Gingerly I put two fingers to it. It was warm to the touch. Thinking I would sleep on it and discover what it was later, I closed my eyes and leaned back against the chair. Sometime later I heard Tide thrash about. Quickly I opened my eyes. It took a minute for my eyes to adjust before I saw what was going on. Someone wearing a hood was hauling him out of bed and into a portal.

As I bolted up, the hood fell back, revealing unruly red hair. Beam.

" What are you doing?" I cried, running after them, into the portal without thinking. It was black all around, shadows forming the whole tunnel. I tried catching up to them, but I couldn't. When I got close enough to Tide, reaching out my hand, he was yanked away. Finally I collapsed on the shadowy ground, beating my fists upon the ebony surface. Hot tears streamed down my face.

" Aris-help!" I heard Tide call, but there was nothing I could do.

I jerked awake, my eyes adjusting to the light. Thank goodness it was just a dream. Relief flooded through me like water through a floodgate. But then I saw his bed. Empty. I looked around his room for him. Nothing. I put a hand to my face. It came away wet. Realization dawned on me and I rushed out of his room to the top of the stairs.

Expectant, but confused faces peered up at me as I caught my breath.

" Is something wrong Aris?" My brother asked. He had made it here like he promised. I swallowed the lump in my throat.

" Tide's gone."

~* Sorry! Sorry! I know you all hate cliffhangers, but that's how it ended up! I swear! Besides, cliffhangers are a great way to keep you interested so you'll want to read the conclusion. Either that or I piss you off so much you don't read anything of mine anymore. But don't worry, the last one will not be a cliff hanger. On my honor, and my sanity! And my other ficcie is not a cliffhanger. So, to get down to business. The title of the last story in my trilogy * pauses and looks down at the paper in hand to check if I'm right* MoonWalkers: The Next Dimension. Yes, my brilliant mind came up with that one too. You'll want to check that one out, cause I promise you, it's nothing like the previous ones. In terms of plot. Other than that, I stick to my writing style, which could be a good thing or a bad thing. I am probably going to have an 'extra author notes' section in the sequel to the sequel in which I can answer questions, put up comments or explanations, and how you pronounce certain names! Well, see you then. Hope you stay tuned! Buh-byez!*~