Title: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for
Author: moonie
Pairing/Character:Veronica Mars
Word Count: 347
Rating: G
Summary: Set after the season one finale
When Veronica opened her eyes, it took her a long moment before the events of the previous night started to come back to torment her. She'd finally done it… she'd found Lilly's killer and he would pay. But then so would so many others. Her father was in the hospital because of Aaron Echolls, she herself had almost died…
Logan had to deal with this double whammy of a revelation. Not only had Aaron killed his girlfriend, but he'd been sleeping with her too. The Kanes had to deal with this new truth, no doubt regretting some actions made on false assumptions… the list went on.
Of course, no one had paid a bigger price than Lilly. She had been herself, never knowing that it was going to get her killed. And after all this time working to avenge her, now Veronica was left to face what it would mean for her life now.
It had been her 'raison d'être' for so long, now that it was accomplished, there was nothing left to do for Lilly. She was still gone. Veronica hadn't been so far gone that she'd think this would bring her back, but she was at least expecting something. For almost two years she'd gone on, having lost her best friend, hoping her work would bring her… something. Closure? Justice? Peace? Would she ever have those? Really have them?
The image of Lilly's body, the pool of blood soaking her hair… No matter what she did, it would always be there, it would continue to assault her from time to time, when she least expected it and when she was least protected from it. The only comfort she could have was to know that Aaron Echolls wouldn't be able to do it again.
Still he'd destroyed so many lives in the process, and they too would continue to suffer from the memories. They would all try to go on, but their journey would never be over. It didn't mean they wouldn't try. So Veronica got up, got dressed, and she went to visit her father.
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