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Chapter Ten
Death's Ballad
"I remembered how frightened I had been when we infiltrated Radu's hide out," Esther said. She remembered her younger self clinging to Father Nightroad until they had safely entered the building.
"So do I," Ion said with a smirk, his arm hanging lazily around her shoulders. "You wouldn't budge from Abel's side, and glared at me if I wandered too far away. It was kind of amusing." Esther pouted, even though she was now a grown Methuselah, Ion still thought it was a cute look on her.
"Well, at least I jumped into action when we met all of his followers." Esther defended herself, prided at how many she had taken down.
"We fought our way through, and we thought we were going to get out with out losing anyone," Ion said slowly. Here came the part they hated; the part that made Esther break down as though it was happening right before her eyes again.
"Please, you know I can never recount this part," Esther said, her voice shaking.
"Radu had shown himself, a maniacal mess. You were too busy trying to defend yourself from the remaining Terrans that you didn't see him coming. Where he got that weapon, I don't even know." Esther began to tear up. "Abel moved to defend you, blocking the hit while killing Radu with his Scythe, but…" Ion sighed. "Whatever that sword was, it did Abel in. You were in hysterics, you wouldn't move. The Terrans all fled after Radu was killed, but there was nothing we could do."
Esther wiped her eyes, holding tightly to Ion's free hand.
"At least we were able to help put a stop to it."
On the other side of the tree was Abel Nightroad's head stone. The two came here every year on the anniversary. It was the only way they knew how to honor their friend, teacher, and comrade in battle.
The defeat of Radu brought peace among the Terrans and Methuselah for all time.
Author's Note:
Alright, the end, not so grand. I believe it gives some closure. One day when I have the time I may go back and fix this up, especially the ending, but until then, this is it. I don't know how many of you stuck with it after such a long time. Either way, there's the end for you, permanent until inspiration suggests other wise. Thank you!