Unseen Revenge: Chapter 29, Saying Good-Bye

It was a cold morning, the sky a dull grey. In a graveyard in Corneria's capital, a mass of mourners stood waiting to hear of a lost hero. Mostly military, just as it was expected. Fox stood by an empty casket that had many flowers resting on top, along with a photo of Slippy. He remembered the last time he had stood next to an empty casket, at his father's funeral. He sighed heavily as all eye's rested on him, waiting to hear what he had to say. He took a deep breath before speaking to the crowd.

" Slippy Toad was a great man." Fox started, trying to keep his voice steady. " He was smart, brave, loyal, and a true friend to the end. Though he kept to himself often, he still managed to make many friends and those of you who knew him, knew how kind he was. He never hesitated to help someone if they needed it. He gave his life to protect us from those who threatened our lives and the lives of those we love. He made a great sacrifice to ensure we lived, and he did not die in vain. Though he may be gone, he is still with us in spirit and in the hearts of those who knew him. His memory will live on with us, his friends and loved ones, he will not be forgotten. Knowing he is gone brings us sorrow, but we must not dwell on the thought that he is gone, instead we should think of what he gave us when he was here. And what he gave us, when he died. He gave us the chance to live longer, with those we love, and hold dear. We must make the most of the time he gave us and treasure every precious moment."

Fox stood there, trying to keep his composure. No matter how many times he did this, it never got any easier. He waited a moment as he tired to think of anything else he could say, placing his hand on top of the empty casket. There was only one thing that came to mind as a tear escaped his eyes and his fingers caressed the smooth wood.

" Good-bye Slippy, my dear friend." Fox said, in no more then a whisper.

Then Fox pulled his hand away from the casket and returned to Krystal's side. He couldn't take his eye's off the picture of Slippy as the funeral continued on. He just wished he could have done something to prevent things from turning out the way they had. Krystal gently gripped Fox's shoulder to comfort him, and he placed his hand over hers. And they stayed there like that, even after the funeral service was over. When it was just Fox and Krystal standing in front of the grave she gently squeezed Fox's shoulder. Fox pulled his eye's from Slippy's gravestone and the two of them walked off to Fox's car.

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The End

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Ok, that's it, Unseen Revenge is officially over. Sorry it's so short, but I couldn't think of anything else to write. I'll admit, seeing something that I poured nearly two years into creating end is a bit saddening, but I will still continue to write. I would like to take a moment to thank all my reviewing readers in order of reviews received. Thanks to duestchlanda vut, Lone Wolfs Darkness, Daniel Thwaites, Tobias, Fox The Cave II, CBK, Boondock Jake, Recon Unit 01, GamefreakCC, Fan Boy 101, and Crystalfox2. And an Extra Big Thanks to those who helped me move this story along, they know who they are. Now, I ask for one final review from those reading, to let me know what you thought of the story as a whole, Please. And thanks again to all those who read and reviewed.