Okay, I have NO earthly clue how the last chapter had this chapter's title. Maybe it was an author's mistake. But anyway, I fixed it and have now added the real epilogue. I hope you like it!
Epilogue: David's Funeral
That night, the Titans and the cats gathered at a tombstone marked "David Messalah Rose: Our Brother and Hero." Merlina brought the bouquet of roses and lillies and laid them in front of the stone. Daniel laid his hand on it in silent tears. He said nothing; there was nothing he hadn't told David already.
"We love you, Dave," he finally said, "Wait up for us." They headed for the T-Car.
"You sure you don't want to come with us?" Merlina asked Jonathan.
"I'm sure, Merley," he responded and kissed her on the forehead. He then ruffled Daniel's hair, smiled, and walked in the opposite direction of the street. A few feet from them, he said, "Don't worry, you two! You'll be hearing from me!" and then turned and walked off without another word. Daniel had his hand on Merlina's shoulder.
"He'll be alright, Merlina," he assured her, "He's a Rose." Smiling sadly, Merlina nodded, thinking 'I just wish our family didn't have to be separated the way we are.' Umbra rubbed up against her leg. That snapped her out of her train of thought, and she scratched and picked up her pet and got in the car with the others (Cyborg put more seats in) and went home to start her life over. And if you're wondering about the mob, they went to the chair, confirming Daniel & Merlina's final speech.
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Author's Review:
Okay, this was a short chapter, and I'm sorry it took so long, but how was that for an ending? Eventually, I'll probably write up the family history of the Roses, but that's still under mental construction. Enjoy my other fics!
samuraistar