A Mate's Rebirth Chapter 20, an it fanfic

*Chapter 20: Good-bye...*

A day after IT's defeat, everyone are at the Derry Cemetery to pay respects to one grave. Belle's grave. It had been around months after she went to hibernation. People who knew her believed her dead, except the Losers Club. Now, they stood around her grave. They place roses by the tombstone. Both red and white. Georgie placed a portrait of Belle in front for everyone to see. She had a beautiful smile. Georgie lowers his head as Bill wrapped his arm around his shoulders.

"She will watch over us. Like she did before." Mike spoke.

"She will never be forgotten." Beverly said, holding Ben's hand. "She was one of the best."

"She's in a better place now." Bill whispered.
After saying their last goodbye, they left the cemetery. They couldn't make a grave for Stan, Jacob, or Eddie. Their families must know what had happened. It'll be hard to tell, but Mike will be the one who will handle it. First thing tomorrow, the others will leave town.

Georgie and his wife were putting their boxes in the moving truck. Georgia sat on the front porch, watching the movers help her parents pack the boxes. They are moving out of Derry after the experience. Georgie came over to his daughter, sat next to her.

"Everything's loaded." He said. Georgia nodded. "It's for the best, sweetie. Everything here reminds us of bad memories. But, we will remember the good times."

"Bowdoin is far." Georgia spoke, fiddling with her fingers.

"I know, but...we must be far away from here as possible." Georgie said. Valerie shuts the trunk of the car. She had to quit her job as a high school librarian to move. She will always be a new school librarian at the new town they will be living in. "Ready?" Georgie asked his daughter.

"Yeah." Georgia said with a nod. They got up to get to the car. As soon as his wife and daughter are in the car, Georgie hears a car honk in the street. He turned to see Bill pulling over and got out.

"Hey." Bill said.

"Bill? I thought you already left town." Georgie asked.

"Well...I wanted to see you all go before I do." Bill said with a smile. They hug each other one last time.

I wish I had something more to give you.
You've been feeling bad this time of year.
If I could I would drive out to see you.
Things are finally looking up for me this time.

Bill said goody-bye to his brother, Valerie, and Georgia before getting back to the car to leave town. He must go back to his wife and finish writing his novel. Maybe this time he will write a good ending. After Bill got in his car to drive away, Georgie stood and look up at his house that is now empty. He will finally start a life anew with his family. He will no longer be scarred for life. He touches his arm socket.

"George?" Valerie spoke. "Are we ready?" Georgie got in the car and smiled at his wife.

"Let's go to Bowdoin." He said. Georgia sat quietly in the backseat. The car is out of the driveway. Georgie drives down the street as the movers are following them.

Take it from me, I'd be lost without you.
I try to run away, but you're running up on me faster, and I,
I could barely breathe, I couldn't even turn around.
I only hope we make it home,
Safe & Sound.
Safe & Sound.

There is a family waiting outside their house. They are moving out of Derry too, but they must wait for their new arrival. The Kramers knew Mike for a while, and when they got a call that he had a child for them to adopt, they happily accept. Better than waiting in a list. A woman with short black hair is pacing around the front lawn. Her husband and 7 year old daughter watched her being nervous and excited at the same time.
A car pulled up. Mike got out with Nadia wrapped in a pink blanket with a smile. He looked down at her. Nadia opened her eyes. They are gold.

"Right on time, kiddo." Mike told her. He walked up to the driveway as a woman stood by with a smile. "Here she is." Mike said. "Suzanne, meet Nadia."

"Oh my god, Mike. She's so precious." The woman spoke, having her arms out. Mike hands Nadia over to her. "Craig, Jane, come over here." Suzanne holds the baby, looking down at her. The husband and daughter walked over. Mike went back to the car to grab Nadia's things. Especially for the road since they are moving out. They will be living in Castle Rock where Suzanne's parents live and want to move there to be close to them.

"So, what happened to her mother? She died?" Craig asked, taking the carrier from Mike's hand. Mike had to tell them something, but the truth of what really happened to Belle is out of the question. Mike told Craig that Belle died after birth, and the father is never around. So Nadia must be raised with a loving family. And since they are moving out of Derry, it's perfect. Nadia won't have to know the dark history.

If I had a dime, for the days I've spent,
Just trying to unwind, sitting on the steps,
I'd buy a star in your name, like I heard on the radio.
I would buy a brand new house, where we can go.

"You take good care of Nadia. She is very special to Belle." Mike said, walking back with Craig. The man nodded. Suzanne lets Jane hold Nadia. Jane has blonde hair and light blue eyes. She smiled down at her new baby sister. Mike kneeled down to see the baby one last time.

"Good luck, Nadia." He whispered. "Be good." He gave her a kiss on the head. He stood up and shake Suzanne's and Craig's hands. "Thank you so much. I knew I could count on you. I'll miss you both."

"We'll miss you too, Mike. You're a great friend. So, where are you gonna go from here?" Craig asked.

"When I was a kid, I've always want to go to Florida." Mike said with a smile. "That's where I will go from here. Away from this hometown."

"Good luck, Mike. I hope you find what you are looking for there." Craig said. "We gotta finish up packing and...we will hit the road. Nadia will be happy with us. Castle Rock is a great town." Mike smiled with a nod. He said goodbye to them and head back to his car.
Nadia has a family who will look after her and take care of her. Nadia Gray will always be loved.

Mike drove through the town of Derry to leave. He is remembering the good times he had. The Losers Club saved him from Henry in the rock fight. They let him join in and he helped trying to get Belle back.

'Wherever you are, Belle. We are finally moving on. And your daughter will have a life. Just like you want.' Mike thought to himself. He drove down the street and see a sign coming up. You Are Leaving Derry. We'll Miss you!

Richie visits the kissing bridge to see his old carvings on the bridge. He got out a knife to carve an E. Since he was kid, he had feelings for Eddie. He was scared to tell anyone. Richie never got a chance to tell Eddie how he really felt before. Eddie will always be in Richie's heart.

R + E

Richie smiled at it. He puts away the knife before heading back to his car to leave town. He must go back to business for stand-up comedy. Little does he know, the carving of Belle and Pennywise have disappeared after they are dead. The memories of them are gone. Just like the Neibolt house. Except their daughter who will live on.

Ben and Beverly are together as they should be. They are engaged. All her life, Beverly was in love with Bill, but she was married to a horrible man, Tom, but she left him after she had a phone call. Now, she is with the man who has been in love with her since they were kids. Ben was the one who wrote her the poem. They live happily outside of Derry.

"You sleep well?" Ben asked, sitting next to her on the boat, petting a dog.

"Yes. And I had a wonderful dream." Beverly said with a loving smile.

If I had one wish, I would give it up.
To be standing here, just like this, up on the rooftop.
But it's so hard to look down, when I see your face.
There's no more time to spend, no time to waste.

"What's it about?" Ben asked, holding her hand. Beverly looked down at her engagement ring with a smile. He looked over at Ben.

"Us with a baby." She said. "He looks just like you." Ben raise his eyebrows at her.

"You...saw our-"

"And Belle." Beverly said. "She was there. She knew when I'm gonna have a baby." Ben let out a laugh, hugging his fiancée. Soon, Beverly will be pregnant with a baby boy.

Take it from me I'd be lost without you.
I try to run away, but you're running up on me faster, and I,
I could barely breathe, I couldn't even turn around.
I only hope we make it home,
Safe & Sound.
Safe & Sound.

Derry is at peace. The town was confused by the earthquake, but the citizens are unharmed. The Neibolt house is gone. IT is gone for good. IT will no longer control the town to terrorize anyone. The children will no longer be eaten or taken. All thanks to Belle Whitehurst. The Guardian of all Children in Derry. A hero.
Belle will not be forgotten.

Safe & Sound.
Safe & Sound.

*Song: Safe and Sound by Hannah Jern-Miller*