So here it is…the end. Its been amazing guys. Thanks so much. Without you…this story would have never been created. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the end of REUNION…
LUCY POV
It's been 3 days since we left. Life was still not returning to normal. I felt empty somehow. Jay, Iggy, and Robin had come to visit yesterday but I didn't say much. They didn't stay long and probably at my Mom's request, didn't mention anything about the reunion or our sudden departure.
I walked downstairs to dinner and found mom sitting at the table just like normal and sipping a large cup of coffee. I poured myself some orange juice and sat down. We hadn't talked much since we left and somehow, the silence was comforting. I didn't WANT to talk about it. I just wanted everything to go back to normal. I just wanted to forget everything that had happened and move on.
"Lucy."
I was surprised. "Yeah Mom?"
"Um, Lucy, something came for you today. It was on the step outside."
"What?"
She stood and went to the counter. She was back a few seconds later and sat down on the chair next to me facing me. She handed me an envelope. I looked at her and she nodded encouragingly.
It was addressed:
Lucy
And it had no return address. I turned it over and pulled out a folded piece of paper. I opened it slowly and my eyes widened as I read it. I felt a tear slide slowly down my cheek.
Dear Lucy,
I truly am sorry. I never should have left and I couldn't stand it if I lost you again. You are my daughter Lucy. No matte what, I will always be here for you, whether you want me to be or not. You're stuck with me Lucy. You're so amazing and I am so happy that you snuck out and came to the reunion. I know that you must be having regrets, but if you hadn't come…I would have never known what an amazing and beautiful girl you are. If you had never come Lucy, I would still be miserable. You saved me Lucy.
I Love you Lucy,
Fang
P.S. This belongs to you.
I read the letter a thousand times over and some of the words smeared from the tears that fell from my eyes. I took the envelope again and emptied the contents into my hand. A sob shook my body as I help the silver necklace with the small silver wing hanging from it. I started to put the letter and necklace back into the envelope when I realized why it was so thick. There was another, smaller envelope enclosed within it. I pulled it out and looked at the address.
My Maximum
As much as I wanted to read it, I knew that is wasn't mine to read.
"Mom." She looked up and as I handed her the envelope her eyes widened. "Go ahead Mom. It's your turn." She took from me and slowly opened it. Her eyes gradually filled with tears as she read it and as she finished, she looked up at me.
"Switch?" we said at the exact same time and in spite of our tears we both smiled. I handed her my letter and she handed me hers.
Dear Maximum,
I know things between us have been very confusing and I just wanted to tell you that I never meant for any of this to happen. Do you remember that night on the beach? When I asked you to marry me? God we were so young but I knew that you were the one for me. I loved you so much Max and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. I still love you Max. I always will. I don't want to lose you Max but want you to know that I understand. I screwed up Max. I know I did. And I'm sure you're thinking, "who the hell wrote this and what did he do with the real fang!" but this is me Max. This is me inside. You're the only one who has ever seen ME Max. You know me better then anyone so you should know that I will never give up and I will always be waiting. I'm not going to lose you again Max. I love you too damn much.
Yours Forever and Always,
Fang
P.S. I never got to put this on your finger, but it was yours from the start.
I wondered what he meant by that and then I saw it, grasped tightly in my Moms hand. It was a ring. I beautiful diamond ring.
We looked at each other and at each others red, tear soaked faces. We couldn't help it: We both burst out laughing. I hugged my mom and she hugged me back...
"God look at us!" I said "Crying over these stupid letters."
She laughed but then her face got serious again. "Lucy,"
"I know Mom. We've got to go after him don't we?"
"Only if you're sure Lucy. It's up to you."
"But you want to don't you?"
She nodded.
"Ok then. Let's go."
We jumped up from the table and ran out the door. I gave my mom one last look and then we jumped into the sky. He had to be here somewhere. I erupted into super speed and I saw my Mom next to me flying just as fast. All of a sudden, I stopped.
Far below us, walking slowly on the empty sidewalk was a single, dark figure and I knew instantly that it was home. Mom and I landed about 10 meters away from him.
I was frozen. Torn between the normal life I thought I wanted again and the life I knew I could have…with my true family.
"Lucy…" whispered my Mom and I came back to reality. Ahead of us, Fang was shaking out his wings getting ready to take off.
"DAD!!" I yelled as loud as I could. He looked startled but stopped and turned around slowly. I ran as fast as I could toward him. Toward the man I had wished for my whole life. I finally had him and there was no way I was going to let him disappear again.
I crashed into him hard and wrapped my arms around his neck burying my head in his neck. He stiffened for a moment and then his arms came around me hugging me to him. "Lucy, Oh god I'm so sorry Lucy." He whispered to me.
"I love you daddy." I whispered to him and I could hear him smiling against my hair. He kissed my head.
"I love you so much Lucy." He whispered and then we broke apart. I smiled at him and he smiled back. He took my hand in his and then together we turned to walk back toward Mom.
Mom stood there with her hand on her mouth tears falling from her eyes. When we reached her Fang stared into her eyes.
"Hey Max." he said.
"Don't you ever leave me again you bastard." She said and then she threw herself at him. He caught her in a hug and swung her in a circle lifting her off the ground.
When they came full circle he set her gently back down and looked deeply into her eyes. She looked back.
"God Dad. Just kiss her already!" I shouted at them and Dad smiled still not taking his eyes off Mom. He leaned down and kissed her passionately. She responded enthusiastically.
I couldn't stop smiling. I had a family. We were back together and I was never going to let us break apart again. When they broke apart finally. Mom opened her arm inviting me in and I rushed forward to meet them. It was like a big group hug. I knew this is where I was truly meant to be. With my parents back together and for the first time, I was completely happy.
"By the way Lucy," said Fang, "I talked to the flock, and we decided once a year wasn't good enough."
"What do you mean?" I asked confused.
"Nudge, Gazzy and Angel are moving back. They'll be close by from now on. No more need for a flock reunion. Well all be together." He said and I smiled even wider.
"Let's go home." I said and together, the three of us, we took us spreading out beautiful wings and leaping into the air.
I know that things will be different now, and I know that no matter what, my life will never go back to normal, but I also know that I had a family and we were together at last and there was nothing, nothing that could change that.
So we flew off into the sunset. As cheesy as that may sound, to me, it was more amazing and more beautiful then I could have ever imagined.
Ok…so Im sobbing! Its over. Wow. I just can not believe it. I really hope that you like the ending and that you enjoyed reading my story. I sure had fun writing it.
So…please review because it will be the last time that you can review on this story.
Thank you so much for being such great readers and for encouraging me to continue and write to the best of my abilities.
And also….im sorry that I sound like such an idiot right now.
Forever…
Maxride08
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