Daryl Plunkett had a mother, a father, a grandmother, a grandfather, an uncle, a cousin, a little sister, a baby sister, and a boyfriend.
Shelby Plunkett, his mother, taught him how to bake, how to garden. She taught him how to hold a baby, and how to read. The best thing he learned from her was how to take care of others.
Herbert Plunkett, his father, taught him how to ride a bike, how to sing his ABC's. He taught him songs, about girls, and heartbreak. Mostly Daryl learned to never give up.
Hattie Plunkett, his grandmother, taught him how to sew, how to tell a story. She taught him how to pick up a chicken, and taught him about her life, and old riddles. He learned about passion for things from her.
Daniel Plunkett, his grandfather, taught him to belch, and to make rude jokes. He taught him how to swear, how to tap a keg the muggle way, he taught him pull pranks. He got the lesson to be yourself from his grandfather the most.
Ethan Plunkett, his uncle, taught him to tie his shoes, to make lunch, to make his bed. He taught him how to do anything, and everything the muggle's way of doing things. Daryl learned to be self reliant from him.
Ivan Plunkett, his cousin, taught him how to dream, how to chase butterflies, and ask questions. He taught him how to make up things, and tells lies. The biggest lesson there was how to use one's mind.
Liliana Plunkett, his little sister, taught him how to be overprotective, to be kind, an older brother. She taught him how to fix yourself after you've lost your other half, how to laugh through the heartache, how to still be beautiful as you grieve. He learned from her how to pull yourself back up, and keep going.
Caitlin Plunkett, his baby sister, taught him about kindness, and friendship, and letting the other side win. She taught him about helping the ducks cross the street, and climbing trees. He got his hope in the world from her.
Gabe Johnson, his boyfriend, taught him how to love with all of your heart, how to french kiss, to be jealous, and throw away stereotypes. He taught him how to be brave, to ignore what everyone else says, to love someone more then anyone else. Daryl learned passion from Gabe.
From each of these nine he learned how to live his life to the fullest. How to be a better person. But none of them ever taught him the one thing they all hoped he never learned how to do. To die. But sometimes one must learn to do that, even when they are still to young to hold the scars of war. But through his sacrifice and many others no other child should have to bear those scars again.
Yo! Long time no see. Basically school started up, and so did my fall sport, and yeah... I will probably have some slow updates from here on out. So just fair warning there.
Also, told you we'd see Lilian again. I also noted I spelled her name wrong towards the end of last chapter. Please ignore it, I'm to lazy to fix it.
~Andy