"Hey, Linc! Watch me ride this bicycle!" Lincoln sat on the bench, watching the happy Lily ride around in the bike, once his. She laughed with joy, trying to handle the movement of thr bike.

"Good job, Lilster!" Lincoln clapped. Ronnie Anne was leaning against his shoulder, watching her play as well. "Aww, she's so precious, Lame-O!" He chuckled. "That's my sister, the one, the only Lily L. Loud!" Lincoln had just returned from college, and tried to make the most out of it for spring break. Lucy was on the verge of graduating, and he was eager to see her walk the stage. Ronnie Anne tagged along, knowing what his family meant to him. She also took advantage to visit her mother. Everything was perfect.

Lily stopped in front of him. "Did you see me? I did great, right?" Lincoln smiled.

"Yeah, you did awesome. High five!" She slammed her hand into his. She sat next to him. "I missed you so much, big brother." Half of the kids were gone, and those ones were already settling down with their own families. Lincoln was already of thinking such things with Ronnie Anne. But that was a surprise for another day. "You'll always have me, Lilster." Lily's smile faded into that of a sad one. "The others said the same thing.." She looked away. "What'll make this any different?" Lincoln was shocked to hear this. "Hey, now. I came back, didn't I? I came back cause I didn't want to leave you alone." She looked up at him. "You did..."

"And I always will..." He held out his hand. "I promise." Lily looked on.

"No, I can't..." She looked at her bike. "I don't feel like riding my bike anymore. Take me home." Ronnie Anne gave him a look. "Would you want some ice cream? I know you like it." She did not look up. "I'll pass. I just remember I have homework." The sadness became clear. "Lily..." She lifted up her bike. "Actually, I'll ride my bike home. Its not that far." She began to ride away. "Lily!" She didn't stop.

Ronnie Anne spoke. "It must've been hard for her. Seeing all her sisters leave her behind. You'd think they'd visit. But they forgot, they can't make the time. It makes my blood boil." He placed his hand over hers. "Ronnie Anne..." She settled down. "I'm sorry, its just painful... You know?" Lincoln nodded. "I know. I had to see them go as well. I do miss them."

"I miss my brother, but its life. We're all bound to go separate ways. Its normal to feel, well, alone. But the way she does... Its too much for her." She had a good heart, and he knew it. That's why he fell in love with her. "Let's go. I gotta talk to her. Yeah, you have to." The two walked to his car.

Later

He returned home, but saw a strange sight. Three patrol cars were surrounding the front. Lincoln parked at the driveway, barely fitting. His parents were standing outside, crying. "Mom, dad, what's going on?" They were too bawled out to answer. One of the officers walked over to him. "Excuse me, are you Lincoln Loud?" He froze, terrified. "Yeah, what's going on?" The officer took off his hat. "I'm very sorry to inform you, that your sister, Lily Loud, has passed away awhile ago." Time stopped. The leaves stopped falling, the trees stopped blowing. The birda stopped their song. The crying ceased. All that Lincoln heard was his heartbeat racing. "No, it can't be!" The cop continued. "She was struck by a car two blocks down. My sincerest condolences." He went back to the other cops. Lincoln raced inside.

"Not her, not my sweet sister!" The older twins were crying on the couch. Lisa was in her room, locked away. He shut the world away, after closing the bathroom door. Lily... No, oh my god. Don't let this be true. A dream. This is only a dream. Snap out of it, Lincoln!

He began to punch the mirror, letting it shatter. He did not stop, taking the shards into his knuckles. He bled profusely, but did not care. He wasn't waking up, so it had to be true. Why her? Why now? Lily...

He dropped to the floor and began to break down, crying more heavily than the others, screaming why it was happening, while losing his voice.

"You could have saved me..." He opened his eyes. There she stood. "You could have saved me... I thought you loved and cared about. You got me killed, Lincoln. You killed me." He raised his hand as she slowly approached. "YOU LET ME DIE!"

"I'M SO SORRY, I DIDN'T WANT YOU TO LOSE YOUR LIFE FOR MINE!" She stopped. "It should have been me. You didn't deserve what you went through..." Lily only stared. "For the rest of my life, I'll carry it with me. Your death, on my hands. And I'm sorry..." He cried. "But the one thing I can't truly ever take back, is, never telling you I loved you. And I'm so sorry." Lily crossed her arms. "Why didn't you tell me when I was alive? Why didn't you tell me everything was going to be better?" She turned to the door. "There's someone you need to seek forgiveness from, but I am not that person. I'll see you in heaven, if you redeem yourself." She left.

"No! Lily, don't leave me again-! Don't-!"

He woke up, and looked around. No Lily, nobody around. Was it better or worse for her this way? The guilt took over, and formed it into a beautiful reality that never was, and never will be. The guilt over losing the sweet Lily Loud was breaking him down. There was no atonement for such a thing. Lincoln left his place. There was a 7-11 down the block. It was a little after morning. He craved for a mocha, not knowing he was gonna bump into Luan in the most sickest way ever.

Linka climbed on him. "I want a ride!" He lifted her on his back and sprinted around. I won't fail again. I won't see anyone else die. I'll do this for you, Lily... Goodbye, sweet baby sister. I won't forget you.

Lincoln joined her in laughter, feeling something warm inside.

AN; A glimpse inside the mind of the broken Lincoln. Now that Linka has entered the story, can Lincoln be able to redeem himself by watching over her? This is his second chance. But, will he succeed, or blow it?