AN: The song is Airplane by Kat Blackwood

Build me an airplane, so I can fly outta here

I’m underwater, soon I will disappear

I take a deep breath and hover my cursor over the payment button. One click. Just one click and it’s done. As much as I’ve been looking forward to this moment, I’m scared at the same time. It’s only just now hitting me how entrenched I’ve made myself here. Not the town; I greatly dislike most of the people here in Hidden Springs. However, I’ve really come to love my family. All of them. But I have to go. A cold chill spreads through me as I remember my last moments with Alex; I click the payment through. He’s had to wait almost a month while I had to drudge through the rest of school and graduate. I’m not making him wait any longer.

Draw me a new map, and I will take the road that

I am afraid of, the world was never flat

I’m afraid. I’ve always been afraid but as I pack my last things into my suitcase it really hits me. Leaving is for the best. It’s the only way to keep everyone safe. Only moments ago I sent over the money for a small house in Moonlight Falls. It’s got a rift in it that makes moving from Death to Life easier. The other heirs in Death found that Evelyn’s hiding spot is somewhere around there. It’s easier for her to gather and control all of her minions. This is it. I’m going to fight my great-grandmother. I’m going to avenge my family members, Jack, Alex, everyone I know, and I might die in the process.

I’m not who you think I am,

I’ve made mistakes, I’m just human

Autumn raps softly on the door and opens it. A smile is on her face but her eyes hold sadness. She comes in and leans against the wall near my bookcase. For a moment I stop what I’m doing and just look at her. I’ll miss her the most.

“If you’re not ready you know that you’re welcome to stay.” She says.

“I know. But I have to go. It’s time.”

A nod. “I understand. I know you’re not telling us everything. I know there’s more to your move than getting away from the townspeople. Just know that you always have a home here. And if…” She takes a deep breath and I can see her eyes starting to water, “If you ever need me or any of us, we’re only a phone call away. Don’t ever hesitate to call us.”

This train moves fast, I can’t get off

I’ve got to jump if there’s no stop

I frown slightly and look away. “I know.”

Autumn steps closer, suddenly very serious. “Zoey, I’m always here for you. There is nothing you can ever do that will change that. Do you understand me? Nothing. We’ve all done things we regret.”

Shocked, I nod. “Okay Autumn. I understand.”

She nods. “Good. The Belle heirs have never had easy choices to make. Just follow your heart.”

Can you hear me as I scream?

“I will.” I mutter as now I start to get teary eyed.

“Well, I’ll let you finish up. We’re all waiting for you downstairs when you’re ready.”

As she shuts the door I let out a sigh. She’s always known more than she let on.

I can’t wake up from this bad dream,

And if I stay, I’m sure to die

Wake me up, wake me up,

Keep me alive

“Don’t let her take me, again”

His words reverberate through my mind, making me shiver. It doesn’t matter if I’m scared or if I’ll miss Autumn and everyone else. Evelyn took him away, against his will. I can’t leave him. I can’t.

“Autumn.” I call out just as the door is shutting. Within moments she’s back in the room. She says nothing. Instead she stands statuesque, waiting for me to speak. “I-I was just wondering…about you and Levi.”

Build me my own clock, so I can set the time

To what is waiting, this town was never kind

“What about us?” Autumn asks, moving closer to me.

“I guess I was wondering about how you two figured out you liked each other.”

A soft smile. “We always knew, really. I knew the moment that he saved me from the bullies on my first day of school. If you ask him he’ll tell you he knew the first moment he looked at me, all sad and scared behind them.” She pauses and looks at me. “But that doesn’t help you, does it?”

I shrug, pretending not to care, pretending that I’m not thoroughly confused myself.

“Is this about Jack?” She asks.

I’ve got a big heart, and I’ve got lots of plans,

But they will fade fast, it’s getting hard to stand

“No, it’s not.” Alex’s face and last words run through my mind again.

“Well, Levi and I were willing to go through hell for each other, and when I was taken he was willing to search the whole Earth to find me. There was nowhere Evelyn’s clan could have taken me that could have kept me from him. While we were separated he was all I thought about and all that kept me going. If I could beat Death, I would bring him back to me even if it meant whatever balance this world has would be thrown off. There’s nothing we wouldn’t do for each other.”

I’m not who I thought I was,

I’m wearing thin, I’ve lost my trust

“Oh…” I close my suitcase and stand. “Well, thanks. I’m glad you had him, even for a time.”

Autumn smiles. “You’ll find your Levi, one day. I promise.”

I plaster on a smile and nod. Can I have my Levi, even if it means I rip apart Death to do so?

I don’t have long before the storm,

I’m breaking fast rain starts to pour

“Time to go.” I look around my room one final time, making sure I have everything.

“Okay. I’ll take Mogget to the car. “Autumn leaves the room, letting the door shut behind her.

I take a deep breath and take one more look at the area where Alex had cried out for me. “I’m coming.” I whisper, hoping he knows.

Can you hear me as I scream?

I can’t wake up from this bad dream,

And if I stay I’m sure to die,

Wake me up, wake me up,

Keep me alive

And if I don’t go, then it will swallow me

In the shadow there’s got to be something else,

And if I don’t go, then it will swallow me

In the shadow there’s got to be something else,

Build me an airplane, so I can fly outta here