This probably sounds strange, but has anyone wrote anything about Molly's funeral? I'm really interested on someone else's point of view. I know I couldn't probably write it well so I'm not sure if I'll write about it - or I might do a one-shot. But yeah anyway, if anyone has or knows someone who has, can you pm me or put it in the reviews section:) x
A/N: Hope you all enjoyed the last chapter, it probably dragged on a bit yeah, but that one and this one has been stuck in my head for ages.
A/N 2: I'm assuming a 'table' on a train has 6 seats altogether - 3 seats on each side (even though I've never actually been a train before..)
A/N 3: I'm also not sure on what would happen when you get the MC, this is just what I think what would happen but I don't know.
Charles was woken up by his alarm at 6 it went of 3 times before any of them woken up. It was at 5:30 she was meant to have a shower but Molly was still asleep, "Molly! Wake the fuck up!"
Molly jumped in surprise, "Bloody hell Charles, you nearly gave me a Julius Seizure!"
"Sorry Molls. But your mum has booked your hairdresser for 8:30 and we need to get to hers."
"Oh shit yeah. Order us room service please?"
"We aren't going to have time Molls. We might gonna need to pick up something from the train station. Oh no, think I've taken up cockney; that's a fate worse than hell Dawesy!"
"I'll 'ave you know, cockney is the nuts! And sure, but I Baggsy going in the shower first and make sure the boys are up. Don't want them being late now."
Charles chuckled, "If you go in the shower first, You have to wake the boys up. They won't attack you like they'll attack me."
"Awww, you getting a big softy now Charlie?"
"No! And plus, you might gonna need someone to get in the shower and help you get dressed, don't think we want a repeat of yesterday eh Molls?"
"Fuck off you cheeky bugger! Get 'em up now or I ain't sleeping with you for a month!" Molly walked towards the bathroom half-naked.
"Aw Molls. That's unfair!" But Molly didn't reply as she was in the bathroom, running the shower, "urghhhh!" Charles opened the door to the hotel hallway then knocked on 2 sections door.
"Fuuucckkkk offfffff!" You could hear Nude Nut's voice from outside the room.
"Nude Nut! Open this door now or I'll kick it down!"
"Coming Sir!" You could hear Nude Nut scramble to the door.
Nude Nut unlocked the door and Charles stepped through the door in army uniform, "bloody hell! What have you done to 2 section?" Charles rubbed his eyes as he saw 2 section stood in army uniform standing to attention, "you've changed."
"Well it's Molls' special day ain't it? We will be on best behaviour today, until we are clear of her Majesty. What's Molls doing now anyway?"
"She's having her shower now. But we are leaving at 6:30 as we need to get to her parent's house. I assume you've all had breakfast?"
"Yes Boss." They replied in unison.
"Great me and Molls are going to get something on the train as we haven't ate anything yet. Right, I will be back at 6:30 and if you're not ready, you're not coming. Period." Charles turned on his heels and shut their door behind him and went back into his and Molly's room.
He opened the door and heard crying from inside the bathroom, "Molls? Molly!" He ran towards the bathroom and went to open the door but it was locked.
"What?" The reply was sharp and quick.
"Open the door, please? I can't help you otherwise. The boys are ready and I'm not going to have a shower as I had one while you were asleep last night. Please open the door Molls."
"I'm fine just give me a few minutes. I'm fine I promise."
"You have until 20 past, then I'm kicking the door down and getting the boys. You have 5 minutes, just open the door Molls."
"Not yet. Just leave me alone, I'll be out soon."
Charles leant against the wall and put a timer on his phone for 5 minutes.
Exactly 5 minutes later...
"Open the door Molls, please."
Molly opened the door and Charles stood in front of her, arms wide open. She collapsed into his arms and cried even more, "what's wrong Molls?"
"I-I-I don't deserve this Charles. I got Smurf on death's bed when he went into the minefield, and I nearly got myself killed. All because of one stupid mistake with Bashira!"
"We have gone over this lots of times Molls. If you didn't step in, you would have never gave that girl a life. She would have been married at 11 and probably pregnant at 12. She wouldn't have had the opportunity to get an education and a decent family if you didn't step in, just think of the life she'll be living now." Charles kissed the top of Molly's head, "I love you Dawesy, don't forget that."
There was a knock on the door, "knock knock! It's 6:30 and we are ready, but you're not. Thought you said we had to put a Dawesy's parents house at 8?"
"Just coming!" Then he said quieter, "you got everything Molls?"
She nodded in reply, "I'm sorry Charles."
"Don't be. Now let's get to your parents' house eh? I've booked a hairdresser for 8:30 at your parent's house."
Charles opened the door to let Molly out first and then he followed her out and shut their door, "Molls, have you been crying?" Smurf asked as soon as Charles shut the door.
"I've been crying with laughter yeah." She smiled weakly back at him.
"Right, let's get this show on the road?" Charles took Molly's hand and they led 2 section to reception, then called taxi's for them all. They had to go in 2 taxis; one was a 7 seater and the other was a 5 seater. After a short ride they ended up at the train station, 15 minutes before their train left. Molly and Charles ordered breakfast from a café at the train station whilst 2 section all ordered coffees for the journey to keep them awake and an extra 2 coffees for Molly and Charles from Costa. They managed to board the train before all the seats were filled up and they got 2 tables with 6 seats on each. Molly was sat at in the middle of one of the tables with Charles sat on the left of her and the seat on the right empty next to her. Charles was talking to Kinders, Fingers and Dangles opposite him about how Molly was coping with her injury whilst Molly was staring blankly, twiddling with her fingers. On the other table, the rest of 2 section were playing cards with each other.
Suddenly, some random guy, about the same age as Molly, sat next to her and draped his arm her chair, "so how old are you then darling?"
Molly looked up from her seat and seen a big, muscly bloke next to her, "20, now fuck off." Charles heard Molly's voice and immediately turned to face her and seen the guy next to her.
"How about me and you go and get a table to ourselves instead of sat next to these twats."
"Listen mate. I suggest you back off. If you can't see, we are all in the British Army. Speak to Molly again and you'll be gone without even knowing it."
"Calm down, calm down." The guy got up to leave but he slipped something into Molly's hands, "use it if you need a break."
Molly opened the piece of paper, 'ring me 02758381741 x'. She gave the note to Charles and he ripped it up because where she could only realistically use one arm, she wasn't able to. He put his arm around her and she leant into his chest and before she knew it, she was falling asleep.
After 40 minutes, she was woken up by Smurf poking her cheek, "Molls. Molly. Molls. Molly. Molls. Molly. Molls. Molly." She was starting to stir from her sleep, "wakey wakey Molls. You might wanna wake up sleeping beauty next to you or we will miss your stop."
"Bugger!" Molly leaned off Charles' chest and shook him with one arm, "Charles, get your ass up!"
Charles woke with a shock, "I'm not sleeping, just resting my eyes. Let's go Molls." Charles and Molly got up and walked off the train where the rest of 2 section were waiting, "so Molls, lead the way."
"It's only about a 20 minute walk so it'll give us some fresh air." She led the group towards her house. She was walking at the front with Charles holding his hand and 2 section were plodding along behind them.
2 section were a bunch of wimps walking to Molly's house. None of them liked any of the estates they walked through and they always stuck close to Molly and Charles at the front. Molly kept getting interrupted by old friends saying 'hi' or 'what've you done to your arm' or 'we need to get a drink sometime'. But the worse encounter of them all was Proud Mary. Mary was on the other side of the street and seen Molly walking hand in hand with Charles and bunch of lads walking behind them, she shouted to the other side of the street, "I see you're still the same Molls then. Going from one bloke to the next!"
Molly kept on walking towards her house as they were only a minutes away now and so she started to pick up the pace, "who's that Molls?" 2 section bombarded her with questions.
"Just someone who shagged my ex behind my back. Nothing to worry about." Molly turned around and smiled back at them, "we are only a few minutes away now guys." She then carried on walking, but Mary walked across the street to her.
"I see you're still the same then Molls. One bloke to the next." Molly just walked straight past her and didn't retaliate, whereas if it was the old Molly, there would've been fights, "Bitch!", she shouted out to her.
They eventually reached Molly's flat and they walked up 2 flights of stairs, dodging piss stains and vomit. Molly walked in first and a bunch of kids ran to the door, "Molly!" They all hugged her and then moved on to Charles, "Charles!" And bombarded him with hugs. They didn't hug 2 section because to them, they were random strangers.
"Go upstairs, ya little bleeders!" Belinda managed to get the kids to play somewhere else. She walked up to Molly and hugged her, then hugged Charles. Dave followed Belinda but shook Charles' hand.
"Mum, Dad. This is Kinders, Baz, Dangles, Brains, Fingers, Nude-Nut and last but not least, Mansfield. 2 section this is Belinda and Dave."
They all shook hands with Dave and they all hugged Belinda, "'Ere Molls, ya Nan's in the living room trying to make a conversation with ya hairdresser. Barbara her name is I think. Ya better 'elp ya Nan."
"Yeah. Is there anywhere for the lads to put their clothes?"
"Yeah. I'll put 'em in your room. Jade is staying over at her boyfriends tonight so your room is spare."
"Cheers Mum." They all walked into the living room, "'ello Nan!"
"Aw, it's good to see ya Molls. 'Ello Charles."
"Hiya Nan." Charles replied.
"2 section this is my Nan, Ruth. Also known as Nan to some people. Nan, this is Kinders, Baz, Dangles, Brains, Fingers, Nude-Nut and Mansfield."
They all said 'hi' and made small-talk about their families or different football teams - if it were Dave whilst Molly was having her hair done.
"There you go Molly. All done!" Barbara was in her early forties and she seemed like she has been a hairdresser forever because of her skills and her pace. She was well-spoken and well-educated but Molly decided that she probably was a 'well dodgy geezer' deep down.
Molly stood up, "cheers Barbara! It looks just like it used to be when I was in the army." Barbara smiled in return; assuming it was a compliment.
Charles gave Barbara the money and she left, "I guess you lot are staying at my gaff tonight then seeming you'll probably all be too pissed to get yourselves home!"
"Cheers Dawesy!" 2 section replied in unison and took their mugs of tea in to the kitchen and put them by the sink.
"D'ya want me to take a photo of you all? You all look well-smart." Belinda asked, taking Molly's phone from her hand and turning on the camera and Molly nodded in return. They all huddled in a group with Charles' arm wrapped around her waist and 2 section either side of them with their arms on the person's next to them shoulders, "1, 2, 3!"
Belinda returned the phone to Molly, "cheers mum!" 2 section gathered round Molly's phone to take a look at the photo and they all said 'thank you' to Belinda in their own ways. Molly sent the photos to them all and they all put it as their lock screens, "we best be off then! Can't be late for the Queen!" As they were walking Charles and Molly interlocked their hands to lead the way, whilst 2 section, Dave, Belinda and Nan chatted away.
Molly pulled her phone out of her pocket and decided to put the photo of them in combats on Facebook and Instagram as her profile picture. Charles shook his head and took Molly's phone off her. He scrolled through her photos and found a different one of them before the party after the medal presentation. Molly was wearing a black dress and black high heels to match. Charles was wearing a slim fit black dress suit. In the photo, Charles and Molly were facing each other at angle with Molly's right hand round Charles' waist and Charles' left hand round Molly's waist. He decided that that should be Molly's profile picture on Facebook and Instagram and the recent one that was just taken, should be her cover photo.
"That's better!" Charles said proudly.
"Only because you look proper smokin' in that and you want my friends to be jealous of me. It's been up less than 5 minutes and it's got 16 likes and 14 comments, most of them saying about you. Cheeky bugger!" Molly reached up on her tiptoes and kissed Charles on the cheek and he smiled back at her.
They finished the walk in about 15 minutes and boarded the train straight away. 2 section split themselves across 2 tables and Belinda, Dave, Nan, Molly and Charles shared a table behind them. The train journey took about 30 minutes and they arrived at the palace 2 hours early! They decided to get somes taxi's to the London Eye which was about a 15 minute drive. Charles paid for Molly and her family, saying it was a treat for creating a wonderful daughter. The ride was about 30 minutes long and they all enjoyed the views. Even though Belinda and Dave were born and bred in London, they have never been sightseeing before and according to them, it was 'proper nice'.
Unfortunately, the ride seemed to go too quickly for their liking so they had an hour and a bit spare. 2 section then decided they wanted to see Big Ben, so they got a couple more taxi's to transport them there, which Smurf loved! They spent about 30 minutes looking there and to make up some spare time, they walked back to Buckingham Palace with 15 minutes spare.
"Charles and Molly, how great it is to see you again." Charles shook his hand and Beck hugged Molly, with a kiss on the cheek, "2 section. It's nice to see you as well, how are you all keeping?"
"Very well thanks sir!" Most of them replied.
"That's good to hear but please, call me Daniel." He smiled back at them, "let's get this show on the road then, shall we?"
They walked up to one of the beefeaters and they all had to show their ID. The beefeater nodded in return and marched into the palace and was met by a man, who looked like a bodyguard. The beefeater handed them over to the bodyguard and they all saluted back to him, "so I understand you are all here for Private Molly Dawes who has been awarded the Military Cross from Major Daniel Beck, Corporal David Kinders and Captain Charles James. Please may I see all four of your military ID's." They handed over their ID's, "follow me please." They followed him over to a red rope which 4 more bodyguards were guarding and they detached the rope, so they could walk through. They then walked into a lift, which was once again, guarded by 4 other bodyguards.
"It's a bit of a fuc- tight fit in here ain't it?" Molly tried to make a joke out of the situation and stop herself from saying 'fucking' because there was 16 of them (including the 5 bodyguards) crammed into a lift which could probably only hold about 13 people in. Beck, Charles, Molly's family and 2 section tried not to laugh at Molly's mistake.
A bell rang to signal that the lift journey was at an end. They expected the door to open the same way they came in, but were mistaken and nearly walked into the lift door. They all turned around and were in awe of the sights, "this way please." They walked through a long walk way, surrounded by paintings.
They eventually reached two wide doors and on the side of one, there was a scanner. The bodyguard walked over and put his eye in front of the scanner and the doors opened. They all walked in and they were met by Prince William, Harry, Kate and little George. They bowed or curtseyed down to them and then shook hands. Belinda asked if she could take a photo of them altogether, which they happily accepted. They talked for a while about the tour until George started crying so Kate took him away. Prince Harry walked at the front with Molly, leading them where to go whilst Charles, Molly's family and 2 section were walking behind them at a slower pace.
"So Miss Dawes. I want to congratulate you separately to just show how important it is that you have saved lives."
"I was only doing my job, your royal highness." She then curtseyed to him again.
"Call me Harry. But still, thank you." Harry then carried on walking with Molly and they were met by Prince Charles, "hello father. This is Private Molly Dawes. I am sure you are already aware but she is here for the Military Cross, with her section and family."
"Ah yes. Miss Dawes, it's a pleasure to meet you." He shook her hand gently.
"And you, your Royal Highness. And please, call me Molly." Molly curtseyed down to him.
"If it's first name basis, call me Charles. I believe we should be heading off to see Mother now." They followed Prince Charles' lead to a door.
He pushed it open and the Queen and Prince Phillip were sat on two thrones. Charles, Harry and William led the party to the Queen and Prince Phillip, "it is an incredible honour to meet you, Your Majesty. And you sir." Molly curtseyed to them and was closely followed by every one else who either bowed or curtseyed.
"It is also an honour to meet you Private Dawes. After hearing about your story on the news, we have all been excited to meet you and present you with the Military Cross. Please, take a seat and feel free to share your tour with us."
Molly sat down on one of the comfiest chairs she has ever sat on and retold the story of her tour.
"Right. I believe we should give you the Military Cross now but again, thank you for your bravery." The Queen was handed the MC by a beefeater and she walked over to Molly, closely followed by the rest of the Royal Family, "Private Molly Dawes. On September the 7th, I give you this award for you bravery and valour on the battlefield. We, as a country, give you our respect and hope that you can continue your services in the British Army. Private Molly Dawes, please rise for your Military Cross." Molly stood up and the medal was pinned onto her army uniform. Photos and videos were being taken from some photographers for newspapers and the TV. They were also being taken by 2 section and her family.
After Molly looked down at her medal, she had tears in her eyes and managed to whisper, "thank you, your Royal Highnesses." The photographers were escorted out the room and out of the building.
"Molly dear, come here." The Queen wrapped her arms around Molly and vice-versa.
"I'm sorry, I just couldn't hold it in any longer." Molly separated from her hug.
The Queen handed her a piece of paper, "if you ever need someone, ring this number and someone will be with you shortly. We wouldn't normally do this, but your story is incredible! It's our house phone and someone will always be here if you need something or someone. Never forget it."
Molly then cried again, "thank you, so so much."
"No problem dear." The Queen then left the room with Phillip and they were left with Harry and William.
Harry walked over to Molly, "she means it you know. If you ever need me, ring me." Harry handed over another piece of paper with his personal number on it and 2 kisses and the end of it.
Molly then walked over to her parents and her Nan who hugged her tightly. William walked over to them, "as much as we would love you to stay here, you're going to have to leave. There is only a certain time limit that you can stay in this room." William and Harry led the group out of the room and towards another bodyguard to escort them out. They all said goodbye and left.
After they left the palace, they caught a train back to Molly's house. They reached there in about 30 minutes and by the time they did it was time for tea. Molly, Charles and 2 section walked to the chippy whilst Dave, Belinda and Nan walked back home, "your Private Dawes? As in the private who was just awarded the Military Cross?"
"News travels round fast round 'ere." Molly muttered under her breath, "yeah I am why? And how did you know?"
"Oh, it was on the news. And it's an honour to meet you Private Dawes." He handed Molly, Charles and 2 section their food and gave it to them for free because of her MC.
They left the chip shop with Molly in shock. Charles wrapped his arm around her shoulder, "this is the respect you should be getting Molls." Molly looked up at Charles and smiled.
2 section were walking along side them and agreed. Fingers was next to Molly and said, "you really deserve this respect Molly. You saved this Welsh wankers life and you risked your life to help a little girl. People finally give you the respect you need."
"Thank you guys. It means a lot."
"No worries Molly. But anyway, are you going to ring Prince Ging or not? If not, Mansfield can have his number and they could go out somewhere pretending they were twins." Fingers said cheekily, which earned him a slap on the back from Smurf but a slap round the head from Mansfield.
"That bloody hurt!"
"Well you deserve it. How long is it until we get to yours Molls? I'm starving!"
Charles butted in, "I'm Charles, nice to meet you." Mansfield gave Charles a glare, "what? Everyone does it."