Well, here is the happy ending I promised. Sorry about the shorter length. Enjoy!
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Sophitia knelt next to her sister as the burial procession began. The entire country had turned up to pay their respects. Word had spread quickly of the sister of a legend who had had enough with living in the shadow of her sibling, and tried to kill because of a misunderstanding.
No one blamed her, yet she blamed herself more and more as time went by. Cassandra's face was peaceful and devoid of hatred. Almost like it was when they were kids.
Just when she began to contemplate what she would say before she gave a speech, she noticed a very familiar boy in black approaching her. She gaped. "It's you! How did you get here?" He ignored her.
Glancing momentarily at Cassandra's body, he said, " I see you had to come to a rather... distasteful conclusion to your relationship."
Turning around and facing her directly he said, "Do you wish you could have another chance? Another chance to speak to her and beg for forgiveness?" Sophitia gave him a weary look. "I would give anything to have that chance! How could you even ask that?"
Her newly emerged temper did nothing to move him. "Listen to me, and listen good," he said with a voice so serious she snapped to alert. "Some people make mistakes in their life that they can never truly atone for. People such as you and I know this better than anyone. These events haunt our lives and our memories for as long as we will live. I was never important, though. I never fought evil men and traversed entire continents to destroy an evil sword to become a hero. No, I was selfish. I used my double-edged gifts to hurt myself and everyone around me. I corrupted my soul and spread misery to make myself hurt less. It worked very little, but it was the only thing that helped."
I know that you are not aware of the conversation I had with your sister back in the woods those many months ago. I know I am at least partly responsible for what happened here. I committed crimes against my own family, including murdering my brother, and was never able to atone for it. You and your sister, however, have been nothing but selfless. Granted you were a little prideful, but still. You both deserve a second chance, and I will give it to you. Never mention my name if you speak of me in a text or something along that line. If you wish to know my story, ask Cassandra, for she knows my name and whole history."
Turning, he walked over to Cassandra's body, moving through the line next to her casket. Cracking his hands he held them over Cassandra's body. Suddenly, energy began to flow through them. Just as Sophitia began to worry, she realized it was not demon energy, but angelic energy, purifying all of the evil traces of the demon. Then he collapsed. A crowd rushed over, but parted when Sophitia rushed off the podium.
She heard a gasp come from the crowd and heard them back up. Turning, she said, "What is it?" Her question was answered, however, when she felt a soft hand press to her cheek. She looked up...
"Cassandra?" The softness in her voice was not lost as her resurrected sister swept her in an embrace.
"I am so sorry," Cassandra breathed out, voice choked up with raw emotion. Resting her head on Cassandra's shoulder, Sophitia looked at the boy. She did not even know his name, but he had given his life for her sister.
Leaving Cassandra's embrace, she turned to the whole of her people. "This boy has given me and my dear sister a second chance. We shall have a wonderful burial for him!" The crowd broke into applause.
Just when she was at her best, she felt Cassandra put a hand on her shoulder, saying, "No, that isn't what he would've wanted. Let us just do what he would have wanted us to do."
Sophitia looked at her. "And what did he want?" Cassandra smiled.
"...To start anew."
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Aww... happy ending for everyone. Yes, I know the pacing was awful, but I have been hard at work on some of my other stories. I just did not want to leave this one unfinished. Oh well, reviews are appreciated and whatnot. Until next time!
The~Intensity