Epilogue: Babies, Escaping Death & Stuff
God, I hate my fucking life. I mean, shit, I'm damned if I do, and I'm damned if I don't!
"Delia?" a voice called.
Dammit, I was a med student- a med student! Then I get dumped into a fucking hell dimension where I have to play hero, and-
"Delia." Insisted the voice
It's not like I don't mind, Garrett's cool in a big brother kinda way. But then that bitch Mary Sunderland dumps me into this white, empty nothing like I'm a fucking reject from "The Matrix" or some shit like that, and-
"DELIA!" bellowed the voice.
I snapped towards the sound, roaring, "WHAT!"
Then I shrieked when I realized who I was talking to.
"Garrett!" I cried happily. I threw myself into his arms, and I felt the first sting of tears behind my eyes.
He held me to him, and we stayed like that for a bit. Just quietly clinging to each other.
I looked up into his eyes, and I noticed that there was a distinct shine to them.
Not wanting to push, I just smiled up at him. Snuffling, I asked. "So, now where are we?"
He smiled back, but it looked a little forced. "I don't know." He paused, and chuckled almost bitterly. "You'd think I'd know the fucking meaning of life now or something, but nooooo. It's like nothing's different!" He bitched. He seemed to be annoyed.
His grip tightened around me. Confused, I looked up at him.
"What's going on?" I asked, instantly suspicious.
He sighed. "Well, at least they let me have the chance to talk to you for a bit."
His gaze turned serious. Quietly, he said, "Take care of my babies…"
The suspicion that had been wiggling around in the back of my brain quickly became full-blown panic. "What in the freaking furry hell are you babbling about?"
"I think you know…" Garrett whispered.
"No!" I yelled. "Fuck that! Fuck that all to hell! You can still make it out of town! We both can! Let's go!" I pleaded.
Garrett leaned down, and he gave me the gentlest of kisses. I started to weep.
He was right. I did know.
Garrett Daniels was already dead.
"When?" I whispered.
"A couple of hours ago…I think." He looked around. "It's not like there's a clock around here or anything." Garrett muttered. "Christ, and I gotta fucking stay here too. What a bum deal!"
I laughed. I couldn't help myself. He was dead, and it sounded as though he was bound to Silent Hill for about… ever, and all he was doing was bitching.
Admirable. Possibly insane… but admirable.
I only knew him for about a day, but I knew I was going to miss him.
Hey, wait a minute-
" Sweet Mary Margaret! Am I dead TOO?" I screeched.
He laughed. "Nah, but it would serve you right- having to spend eternity here with the likes of me!"
Somewhere in the distance, I heard a little voice call: "Daddy!"
Garrett looked towards the voice. Then he turned back to me. "I guess that means that time's up." He sighed.
"But Garrett-" I began.
He put his finger to my lips, and gave me another kiss, this time on my forehead. "You watch over my babies, Missy, or so help me…" he paused, seemingly searching for a valid threat. "I'll- I'll… haunt you!"
Though I was smiling, I replied seriously. "I promise. Cross my heart, and hope to live."
"Isn't 'hope to die'?"
I just looked at him.
"Good point." He replied.
"Daddy!" Insisted the child's voice.
"Crud." He grumbled.
Suddenly, he wasn't standing there anymore. I was alone again.
And now I was pissed off, too.
"Goddammit!" I yelled. "How the fuck do I get out of here!"
"And NOW, by request, here's that big hit from H.I.M, "Join Me in Death", right here on 94 KROQ!"
"Huh?"
We are so young,
Our lives have just begun.
But already, we're considering,
Escape from this world…
Suddenly, I found myself slumped against a steering wheel.
What the fuck is this about?
Won't you die tonight for love?
Baby, join me in death.
Won't you die?
Baby, join me in death.
I sat up, and turned off the radio. I wasn't in the mood for poetic irony bullshit.
I looked around. "Holy fuck, I'm in my car?"
Black interior, shitty radio, and Happy Bunny fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror.
Yep, I'm in my car.
I got out, wondering where the hell I was.
I was standing in a parking lot, and there was a sign that read, "Toluca Lake" pointing to a downward walkway…
Holy shit…
I was outside Silent Hill!
I ran to the wall that flanked the stairs, and I leaned over it-
And yowled in pain as something dug into my stomach.
I lifted up my shirt, and discovered a tattoo! Some fucker tattooed me!
Upon examination, I realized that it was some sort of mystical thing. A ring filled with what I knew to be runes, and three rings inside it with runes flanking them.
I sighed. Then growled to myself, it was another problem for another day.
I looked toward Silent Hill. Though it was clear at this vantage point, a thick dome of fog enveloped the once rustic community.
The fog alone brought back my memories of Garrett, and the walk to his home…
I shook my head, and started to walk back to my car. I knew a bad omen when I saw one, and I sure as shit wasn't going back into town anytime soon!
A few feet from my piece of crap Sedan, I heard: "DAAAAAAAA!"
"What the fuck!" It was coming from my car…
"DAAAAAAA!"
I crept up to it slowly, perfectly willing to just walk to the nearest town…
I peered in my back window.
"AAAAAAHHHHH!" I screamed.
"WAAAAAAAHHHHH!" wailed Garrett's infant daughters.
I opened my back door, and leaned in. "It's okay. It's okay. I didn't know you guys were here, that's all. I'm just a big, dumb, doody-head." I crooned.
After a few minutes, they quieted down, and I got the chance to survey the little buggers. Somehow, someone had gotten the two of them into their car seats, and into the backseat of my car. They were each wrapped in an embroidered blanket. The one behind my seat had a blue blanket that said Anna. The one behind the passenger seat had a green blanket that said Leah.
I looked at Leah. She was the one who had the cool, pink butterfly birthmark on her neck.
As though she realized she was being watched, Leah beamed sunnily up at me. I grinned despite myself.
Curious, I got out, and popped the trunk of my car. It was absolutely loaded with baby stuff. This explained why their bedroom was so empty.
I looked towards town. "Okay, Garrett. I can take a hint." I grumbled. I guess the kids were in my hands now.
I climbed back into the car. I looked at the girls through my mirror. "Okay you two, I'm in charge now, so don't. Mess. With. Me." I warned.
They laughed at me.
I sighed for the millionth time, started the car, and left Silent Hill behind me.
For now, anyway.
THE END! (Seriously.)
:AUTHOR'S NOTES: Okay, what's my grade? I bet you're all POed- or at least marginally irritated- that I left a few details unanswered. That's cuz I saw sequel potential. HOWEVER, since I'm a lazy thing, and probably wouldn't do one for a likely LONG time- someone else can take the job! Just tell me what the title is if you do decide to one- so I can find it!
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