Well, it's finally here. It's finally done. The entire saga. 65 000 words, which officially makes it the longest, continuing piece I have ever written. (I *will* get that novel done someday!) Subsequently, this is a long introduction so please bear with me.

This, the fifth part, is quite different from the rest. Most of it can be read without knowing the back story as I have attempted to re-explain significant ideas. (Well, it has been a while since the last part of this was posted!) "The Dream, the Dark and the Light" offers a change of focus from part IV, and yes, Julia finally puts in an appearance!

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If you've missed any previous parts, they can be found on my web site :

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/8356/fanfic.htm

or you can email me for them. NOTE : Let me know if you can handle attachments if you choose this option!

Previous instalments in "Devon, Alone" :

I - The Shattering of the Dream (NC-17 rated)
II - Gathering the Fragments (NC-17 rated)
III - A Fragile Existence
IV - The Legacy of Tears

Thank you to Sue Sadler, for putting up with my many questions and finding the time to give me detailed feedback. Without her help, several scenes would never have made it into this part or the entire series. Thanks, Sue!

Special thanks also to Robin Carter, for editing this part and being 'picky' (but in a good way!) Her help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you also to everyone who has written to me about this saga, especially Alvar, Janice, Becky, Kathleen, Ellie, Mary, Ashley, Carol, Erik, Nancy, Michael; and the TQ and Deb for answering my "Emergency Question"! (Yes, you will finally find out why I was asking about people fitting underneath the transrover ).

The wonderful feedback from everyone - and in many cases, the suggestions and ideas - have helped shape "Devon, Alone" into something far beyond what was originally envisioned. And I had a wonderful time writing it. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

DISCLAIMER : The characters and situations contained within are the property of Universal/Amblin Entertainment. No copyright infringement is intended.

Whew! Now that you've made it through the intro, on to the story...