A/N: For those who don't know or those who aren't too keen on US History, 9/11 was a tragic terrorist attack that took place in New York and Washington D.C. on September 11th, 2001. Three planes were flown into the two twin towers at the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon killing over 2,000 people and injuring 6,000 more. I myself was not born around this time, I was born less than a year after (May 2nd, 2002) so I personally didn't experience the trauma my country went through at the time. But there are families today that are still affected by the sudden horrific event that took place 17 years ago. If you or a loved one lost a family member, or a friend, or a loved one, I give you my condolences and my prayers. Now without further ado, here's the short. Here's to this never ever happening to America again.
Destiny, Bailey and Hank are taking a drive to the cemetery. For today is the day that Destiny had lost her girlfriend, Faith on 9/11. She was only 10 years old and was with her mom who was working in the first building as a secretary. It was bring your child to work day and Faith was so excited to see where her dearest mother works at. Sadly that didn't last long, for she was at the floor the plane struck and died from the impact. It's now been 17 years since Destiny saw her. The two used to be very close friends, every recess they would play together, every lunch they would eat together, every weekend they'd have a sleepover and every secret they had, they'd share together. Destiny one day confessed to Faith that she liked her and was shocked to learn that she liked her back. The two then became a couple. They'd hold hands, kiss on the cheek, hug, and cuddle. Some of the students thought they were weird but they didn't really care as long as they loved each other. After Faith passed away, Destiny was taken to the disabled hospital for people with very rare and special needs. She was put in for her bad eye sight. She then met her now best friend, Dory at the hospital and would talk to her through the piping system throughout the building. Destiny was sitting in the back with Bailey to her left and was looking out the car window. The memories of Faith flowed back to her like they had just happened yesterday. She started to cry, letting her tears fall down her cheeks. Bailey noticed this and held her hand tighter, stroking it with his thumb in an assuring manner. Hank stopped the car and parked by the area where Faith's grave stood. He turned around to face Destiny and set a hand on her shoulder. "It'll be alright, Destiny." She wipes away her tears and nods. "Do you want us to go with you?" Asked Bailey. Destiny said nothing and shook her head. Hank and Bailey understood and nodded. Destiny got out of the car but Bailey stopped her before she could take another step. He then leaned forward and kissed her forehead. Destiny sadly smiled and kissed his cheek before walking over to Faith's grave. Her favorite flowers, marigolds, were placed all around it. In front of the grave, there sat a framed picture of Faith and her family and another framed picture with her and Destiny when they were only 8 years old. Destiny gently picked up the picture of her and Faith, kissed two of her fingers and rested them onto Faith in the picture. She then set the picture back down where it was, stood up and took out a piece of paper. She cleared her throat before speaking.
Dearest Faith,
It's been 17 years now, yet the pain of you gone still haunts me to this day. I hope you're having a nice life up there and I hope to meet you there again. Things have changed since last year. I got out of this hospital for the disabled with the help of a few friends, including my pipe pal, Dory. I wish you got to meet her, she has short term memory loss and is forgetful at times, but she has a lot of care and empathy for others and is really sweet. I also started dating again. I know you would've wanted me to be happy and share my life with another and I think he might be the one. His name is Bailey and he was my roommate when I was still in the hospital. I at first hated him and was annoyed at how delusional he was about a head injury he claimed to have, but as we got to know one another more, I started to see a more lighter, loyal, caring, and more determined side to him. After he and I escaped the hospital, we pretty much hit it off from there. He would always help me out with navigation and sight much more than that hospital ever did. I have a feeling that you chose for me to have met Bailey at the hospital and end up falling in love with him. If that's the case, then I'm grateful for your decision and I thank you. I promise to continue to visit you as soon as I can. May you continue to be happy. And if you're watching me from up above, then I hope to continue making you proud.
Love, Destiny.
A/N: Yes I'm aware this one is short but I hope you guys liked it and I pray for those who lost a loved one on this day. Thanks for reading and I hope to see you in the next short.
~Rxin3?￢ﾘﾔ️