Final Destination
The plane glided upwards gracefully, slightly resembling the form of a bird taking flight. The lone passenger inside smiled ruefully, for his last view of the place he held dear to his heart grew smaller and smaller. Each tick of the watch on his hand counted down the remaining time until the end.
No vows were broken that day, and a victory was made.
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In a small dilapidated shack, a shot was heard that resonated throughout the world. With one last shuddering breath, a wish rose to the heavens like smoke out of a tobacco pipe.
A vow was broken that day, but a loss was avoided.
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The scans were wrong; it was a boy all along. The proud parents shared their little happiness with friends alike, and everyone in the hospital that rejoiced in the dawn of new life.
Although a cheerful event, the absence of one man lurked on the conscious of all present that day.
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The certificate read: "Sherlock Hamish Watson."