Well guys, here is the last chapter of this story! I hope you enjoyed it!

Now this last chapter is directly inspired by the funeral scene in the movie, Act of Valor. If you have not seen it, you should! It's the best movie I ever saw about the Navy Seals!

Lets finally finish this story!

Chapter 8: The Funeral

Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C.

It was another crisp, clear, and slightly warm day in Arlington National Cemetery and a funeral car with Staff Sergeant Jameson's body stopped at its destination. As the car stopped, Alex, now a major, stepped out of the passenger side to take out the coffin of his brother in arms. Alex opened the back door to take him out, Blu and Ethan standing on the left side while Joe and Zach stood on the right side of the coffin.

As Alex pulled out the coffin, the four standing on the side grabbed on as it came out. They then slowly took the coffin to its resting spot. At the burial spot, there were the families and loved ones of the squad members along with other Navy Seals there as well. Also present was Colonel Eduardo and a rifle team to give the gun salute. As the coffin was placed down, Kelly was in front, tears coming out as she looked at it. Taking out a handkerchief, Kelly wiped away her tears as she tried to stay calm.

With the coffin in place, Alex, Blu, Ethan, Joe, and Zach stretched out the American flag that was resting on the coffin while the rest of the team looked on in silence. Taking the flag, the five processed to fold it up in the traditional triangle while the commander of the rifle team ordered the gun salute. The seven bird rifle team clicked the safety off their rifles and aiming it in an angle to the air, they fired off three shots each.

Major Alex then, holding the flag triangle, walked to Colonel Eduardo who took the flag gently and kneed in front of Kelly with it.

"On behalf of the president of the United States and a grateful nation, I present you this flag, in recognition of your loved one's heroic achievements." And Eduardo paused for a few seconds before continuing. "You have my deepest condolences."

Kelly didn't say anything and just swallowed, trying very hard not to burst into tears. As Eduardo saluted and stepped aside, Alex came and kneed in front of her and put a wing on her shoulder. Alex took out a piece of paper, but not just any piece of paper, it was Jameson's letter to Kelly in case he should die. Jameson kept it a secret and Alex found it while the funeral was being prepared, he decided Kelly should have it.

"One more thing Kelly." Alex said as he put the folded up piece of paper on the flag. "Jameson wrote this in case of his death." And Alex stood up and saluted, going back to his position.

The letter read:

"To my dearest, loving elf owl, Kelly,

There are so many things that I wish I could do in my life, but first, I want to be with you so we can share many adventures together. I regret every day that I didn't tell you that I want to marry you, I thought I had all the time in the world to do so, I thought I was immortal. How wrong I was, my life would be complete if I told you that I love you and I want to be your mate forever.

How I wish I could have lived to at least see my owlets grow up, big and strong like they should under our guidance and protection. I was really looking froward to being a daddy, even thought it meant changing diapers and getting throw up all over me. I wanted to spend every night that they are little, reading them bedtime stories and kissing them goodnight and when they grow older, attend their school plays, dance recitals, and ball games that they are in and maybe, if we have a boy, watch him follow in his daddy's footsteps and become a Navy Seal.

Kelly, ever since we met, I loved you more and more, you never get old with that beautiful smile and face that I love to wake up to. I'm so sorry that I put you through my death, I know it hurts a lot knowing I'm no longer there to hug and comfort you. But please know I will still remain in your heart forever and I'm looking down from heaven knowing you are looking up at me. I will always love you with all of my heart.

From your black owl who loves you, Jameson."

As Kelly folded the letter and put it away for later, the bugler started playing "taps" while Jameson's squad members, one by one, started pounding the Navy Seal tridents onto the coffin. The last one to put his trident was Alex and as he pounded it on the coffin, a tear fell out and landed on the metal symbol, he then stood up and saluted his friend.

As the funeral ended, everyone, except for Alex, Kelly, and Lisa left. The three stood looking down at the coffin until the burial team would come later to lower the coffin and bury it. As Kelly looked, she sobbed quietly, while Lisa put a wing around the elf owl, for comfort. Alex just stood there quietly, not saying anything yet as he let Kelly let her sorrow out.

Alex finally spoke to his sister besides him.

"Lisa, can you and Kelly leave me and Jameson alone for a few minutes?"

"Sure thing big bro." Lisa replied. "Come on Kelly."

And the female Scarlet macaw and Elf Owl left to leave Alex alone with the coffin.

"Well buddy, I hope heaven treats you well, much better than in that fucking desert. Don't worry, I'll look after Kelly for you and make sure she is safe."

And Alex took out a small picture. It was a picture of him and Jameson having drinks at the bar back in Moose Lake, they were all smiles and laughing, having a good time as two brothers in arms.

"For you buddy." And Alex put the picture on the coffin and let it rest.

Alex sighed and walked to Kelly and Lisa.

"You okay big bro?" Lisa asked.

"Yeah, I'm okay." Alex replied softly. "At least I still have you little sis."

The three then went to join the other squad members and their families and loved ones in a nearby bar to remember Jameson. And as Alex drove the car to the bar, he looked in the rearview mirror at Jameson's coffin and then at his sister besides him. He was happy, because his sister was safe, his friend got a proper burial, and he would continue to serve his country in the field of duty, nothing could be better.

The End.

Well I hoped you guys enjoyed this story!

Now here is the sad part…

This is the last post before I go back to school… Which means… I'm at a slower pace now when it comes to posting updates. I hope you guys understand!

Other than that, I'll see you in the next update!