Galerians: Ron

Funeral for a Friend

The sun shone brightly in the cloudless sky as birds chirped cheerily.  It was truly a beautiful day.  But for those who stood in the graveyard for the service in wasn't right.  It just seemed like it was mocking them.  Or perhaps merely provided light to an otherwise grim atmosphere.

The graveyard had to be closed off for Ron's funeral.  He was a hero to many now.  It was sad how he achieved that in death when in life he was usually overlooked.  Over a hundred people came to the service.  Hundreds more were locked outside the gates.  Many reporters among them hoping to get a comment from friends and family.

Some of the people they had helped on their missions had come to the service.  Those who had actually acknowledge Ron to begin with anyways.  The leaders of several countries also came to pay last respects to a man who had given his life for theirs.  Even a group of students from their school came.  Surprisingly Bonnie was among them.  All had tears in their eyes, but no more so than the close friends and family.

This funeral was about closure.  It was purely symbolic.  It was no secret that the casket being laid into the earth was empty.  Ron's body wasn't here.  The government had it in some lab somewhere doing research into the Galerians.  Even Wade couldn't find out where it was.

As the service came to an end people began to walk up to the open grave.  They would toss a red rose in and say their own goodbyes.

Wade walked up to the grave, his mother trailing behind him.  He had actually left his room and come in person.  It only seemed right.  Some things have to be done in the flesh.  Like goodbyes.

"I'm sorry I couldn't help you."  He whispered as he tossed in his rose.  Wade openly cried as his mother led him away.

When Monique came up her face was streaked with tear tracks and she clutched two slips of paper in her hands.

"Hey Ron.  I picked up tickets for the GWA a few weeks ago.  I wanted to surprise you with them.  I wish I could go with you and argue over who was better, Pain King or Steel Toe.  Now it just doesn't seem important."

As she threw the tickets in she told him.  "I'm going to miss you."

Bonnie came up after her.  She looked uncomfortable and her eyes were watery.

"I know we weren't friends.  I was always horrible to you."  She admitted.  "Even then you were always nice.  I want you to know that I'm going to make an effort to be nicer to people.  Just don't expect me to change overnight."

With that said she tossed in her rose and walked away.

Soon after Steve Barkin approached the grave.  He wore his old military dress uniform and gave a perfect salute.

"I think you deserve this more than me."  He said simply as he pulled out a military metal, a Silver Cross, and dropped it in.

"I wish I had the chance to know you better."  Lilia said as she came up to the grave.  "From what I saw you were an amazing person and if even half the things I've heard these last few days are true then you were far more than that."

She dropped her rose and left as the Possible family, minus Kim, approached.

"You always looked out for Kim.  I don't think we ever told you how much that meant to us."  Mrs. Possible said.

After a moment her husband spoke.  "We're proud of you."

Jim and Tim couldn't think of anything to say.  They cried as they held onto their parents.  Rufus was between them crying as well.  He walked to the edge of the grave and as the family placed roses in he placed a packet of diablo sauce.

The former Stoppables came next, desperately clinging to each other as they said goodbye to their only son.  "We want you to know how proud we are of everything you have ever done."  His father said as his voice caught.

"Know that we miss you and that we will always love you.  But we'll be together again one day.  So be good up there ok?"  His mother finished.

They continued to cling to each other as they placed their roses and slowly made there way out.

Kim had waited until all the others had finished before going up.  She idly played with the rose in her hand.

"Ron, I don't know what I'm going to do without you.  I can't remember a time where I've had to be without you."  She told him as tears streamed down her face.

"You said you love me before you died.  I just want you to know that I love you too.  Now and forever."

Carefully she placed her rose in and walked to where he family was waiting by the car.  In Ron's grave a mass of red covered the empty coffin save for one spec of white.  A single white rose.

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The reception was held at the Possibles' home.  They had offered since their home was larger than the Stoppables'.  Kim didn't bother to make idle chitchat though.  She went straight up to her room and pulled out a large photo album.  Every page contained a set of memories of her and Ron together.

She sobbed quietly as she remembered, not bother to acknowledge when her door was opened and someone came in.

"I thought you'd be up here."  Lilia said as she sat down beside her.

"So many memories."  Kim said as she continued to stare at the photos.  "I don't remember a time without him in my life.  There are so many stories in these pictures."

"I'd like to hear them."  Lilia said as she placed a comforting hand on Kim's shoulder.  "If you'd like to tell them."

For a moment Kim did nothing.  Then she slowly met her gaze with a small smile.  "I'd like that."

Turning back to the first page Kim pointed out the first picture.  "Ron and I met in pre-k.  I was being picked on by some bullies and Ron…"

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First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who reviewed.  It's nice to know people actually read this and I hope you enjoyed it.  The general consensus seemed to be weird but interesting.

Now I guess I better get off my ass and finish Divided We Stand.