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Lacy here kids, back with Katie. It's begun, our sequel to Universe in the Night. I gotta tell ya, we're stepping into uncharted waters again. *nods* Yeah, Nick. This is gonna take place about fifteen years ahead of where the first story ended. Dara is in her second year at Tulane with her ever present best friend at her side. Otto took his role as Dara's 'nanny' very seriously as she grew and they were now inseparable. He thankfully didn't look much older then Dara because of Ash making him immortal, which he also did with Dara, thus ensuring his best friend would never be without his daughter. Alright, after a long opening AN, sit back, grab a nice cold drink and have fun! *looks at Katie* You're still underage, no beer.
Disclaimer: I, Roman, own Grace and Dara. Katie, Greek, owns Sara.
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Dara knelt down and brushed the leaves off the top of the head stone. She smiled as she traced her father's name and placed her flowers in front of it.
"Hey David," she didn't call him Dad. Savitar was her dad. "I'm in town for a bit visiting Nana and Grampa and I thought I'd stop by. Otto's here, he's hiding a couple rows back."
"I'm giving you privacy!" Otto shouted.
Dara laughed. "He's hiding. Anyway, I'm starting my second year at Tulane in week. I haven't picked my major yet but with this family, I think I'll be covered no matter what." she stared at the ground. She always found it weird, talking to a stone but for her mom, she tried. "I, uh, gotta get back. Otto and I are heading back to New Orleans in a few hours." she stood up. "I'll see ya later."
Otto stepped up to Dara's side as she stared at the grave. "You okay?"
Dara nodded. "It's still weird for me, thinking of him as my father when Dad's all I've ever known."
Otto wrapped an arm around Dara's shoulders as they walked. "Well, I'll tell ya, for a while it seemed like Sav was the only father Grace wanted you to know. It was actually Ash who thought it would be best if you knew exactly where you came from."
Dara frowned. "Really? I didn't know that."
Otto winced a bit. "You weren't really supposed to so let's keep that between us."
Dara laughed. "Always saying what you shouldn't."
Otto laughed too. "And doing things I shouldn't. How do you think I ended up immortal?"
Dara smirked. "If Mom's story is true, you took the job as my 'nanny' and Uncle Ash made you immortal so Dad couldn't kill you."
Otto nodded. "Best thing Ash ever did for me. I honestly thought I was gone when I lost you at the park when you were six."
Dara snorted. "Little did you know, I was just hiding to see what would happen."
Otto gave Dara a look. "Yeah, I don't think I've ever thanked you for that heart failure."
Dara reached over and patted Otto's head. "Poor baby. I'd feel bad but you're immortal, you can't have heart failure."
Otto playfully shoved Dara away. "Come on you, we gotta go." he grabbed Dara's hand. "Is Fie still picking us up?"
Dara nodded. "Yup, she should be waiting."
Otto pulled on Dara's hand. "Alright, let's not keep her waiting."
Dara laughed as Otto pulled her out of the grave yard. "How could we keep her waiting? Otto! Otto!"
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He didn't get it. They'd all forgotten about him, like he was no big deal. Like he was never a part of their lives. He'd expected the man who called himself his best friend to remember but no, even he'd moved on. Well, soon they'd remember him and they'd never forget him again.
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Okay, the first chapter is all mine. So if it sucks, *dodges Katie's swing* that's all on me. Let us know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.
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