SIX YEARS LATER…
The whirling of Rafe's plane grew more
distant. It landed smoothly. Evelyn and
Danny clambered on board. With a loud sputter, the engine roared to life again.
Glancing at his parents, Danny could
not help thinking that they were hiding something from him. Their uneasiness
was showing on their faces by the time they ascended into the clouds.
Finally, Evelyn took a deep breath and
begin speaking. "Danny, your Dad and I want to tell you something," she paused,
waiting for Danny to react. He nodded.
"We want to…to tell you that…" Danny
noticed that her bottom lip was trembling. "I can't say it, Rafe." She was
almost in tears by then.
Even Rafe was looking pale. "Danny,
have you ever wondered whose tombstone was the one outside our home?"
"You said it was one of your
friend's," Danny replied.
"It is but that friend of mine, is
your dad," tears filled Rafe's eyes.
"Dad, you're kidding me," Danny looked
horrified, looking at his mother for assurance.
"It's true, Danny," Evelyn was sobbing
hard into Rafe's shirt.
"Your father left you this," Rafe
handed Danny a package.
When the plane landed, Danny hopped
out and dashed into his room, slamming the door. With trembling hands, he slit
the package open. Two letters and a photograph fell out.
Picking up one letter, he read…
Dear
Evelyn,
In case I'm not here now,
please look after Rafe for me. Knowing him, he may do something stupid. Be
strong, Evelyn, you have to live on. I was stupid Evelyn; I don't want you to
follow in my footsteps. But I know I'll never love anyone except you. The hours
I spent with you were priceless. But I want you to know that we need to take
revenge for the lives the Japanese took. Even if it means sacrificing my life,
I'm willing. I'm not trying to be a hero or anything but I just want to make up
for what I did to Rafe. But I know, no matter how many times I save Rafe's life
in the war, it'll never be enough for what I owe him. I just couldn't help what
happened, but deep down in your heart, I know that Rafe is the only one you
love. You must hate me, now that I left you but there is still Rafe, he is your
one true love. I can rest in peace now that I've tried my best to make up for
my wrongs. I will love you forever.
Love, Danny
Danny
picked up the other letter. He was crying for the first time in three years. He
knew how remorse his father felt (Rafe had explained it on the plane).
Dear
Rafe,
If anyone asked me what was the best time I had in my life, I would say
that it was being with you. Rafe, I just want to tell you that I'm sorry. I'm
sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The real reason I went on the mission was because
I wanted to protect you. It may sound ridiculous but I did. I'd rather die than
see you dead, in a coffin. I know Evelyn loves you. I'm the odd one out so if
anyone has to die I should be the one. I really admire you, Rafe. You were
always there to protect me since we were kids and taught me everything. Every
time I see you, I feel guilty; it was as if I owed you something. I'm not
worthy to be your friend, Rafe. If I die, I want you to tell Evelyn that I
broke the promise to return to her, I failed her. I will never forget the times
we had together, the joy, the fun and the sad times, but most of all, the
flying. The memory that you stood up to my father after he hit me stands out in
my mind. You were always so brave, so fearless. But forget me, Rafe; I'll never
be able to be the kind of friend I want to be .
Love,
Danny
Danny picked up the photograph. It was a
photo of his dad and Rafe looking a decade younger in their military
uniform. Danny wiped off the tears on
the photo with his sleeve as Rafe and Evelyn strode in.
"Have you finished reading the
letters?" Rafe asked. Danny nodded.
"What do you think of your dad,
Danny?"
"He is the bravest and most unselfish
person I'll ever know. I'm proud of being his son," Danny replied almost
immediately.
From the Land Of Paradise, Danny (the
older one) watched his son with a growing pride, " I'm proud of you too, Danny.
I love you, my son."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~THE END~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
A/N:
Thanks for reading. Hope you dun burst out crying or anything. But this story
is rather ridiculous. All flames will be added to the atomic bomb and sent to
Japan. Please r/r!!!
