WG: *sitting at the computer* Lets see... what to update?

Moonlesscat: Whatcha doin', WG?

WG: Ah, I've been struck with insomnia. Again. Trying to figure out what story to update- we're preparing the first chapter of Security Authors but I'm stuck on it; I've already updated my Ni No Kuni fic twice; And I decided to update this story, but have no ideas.

Moon: ...speaking of which, when are you going to update 'Pugs Gets Prankified'?

WG: *pause, looks at calendar* Holy snap... yeah, that may be on hiatus a bit longer... especially since I've been undergoing a 'guilt' trip over harassing the guy lately- and want to pick on the villains instead.

*Somewhere else*

(The villains are playing poker)

Marlow: *pause* Ever have the feeling you should run away, change your name, and beg God for mercy?

Finneas: Good grief, have you've been watching Oprah again?!

*Back with the authors*

Moon: Okay... Hey, how about an idea for a 'Memorial Day' special?

WG: Memorial Day was over a week ago...

Moon: So? You once wrote an 'April Fools' chapter for Missing in Fiction 3, twenty-two days past the holiday.

WG: ...Good point. Thanks for the inspiration!

Moon: Anytime! *takes off, flying out window with Jack Frost*

Pugsy: *walks in* ...What's going on?

WG: Sit down, Pugs, we've got another fluffy to write!

Pugsy: ...Oh, I was thinking it was put on hiatus and forgotten like that prank-story you centered around me.

WG: T_T You know, I might update it one of these days...

Pugsy: *frantically* Fluff first! Fluff first!

Disclaimer: Still own nothing.

Note: Rules still apply, no death or romance... though we broke the 'swearing' rule...

Also, despite this is late, this shall also count for all the heroes- whether they be soldiers, police, firefighters, etc, or just brave souls- who fought for those in need, for our country, and those who have lost their lives doing so. God bless our heroes!

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Setting: After the events of Missing In Fiction 3

"I feel so rotten,"

Puggsy had been sitting with WG outside in their usual 'peaceful' sanctuary- by the pond located deep in the woods- after they both needed some time to clear their heads: Pugs because of the typical werewolf problems, and WG because of her typical babysitting stress. The cartoon gave her a look. "What have you've done now?" he asked.

"Nothing, it's just... I was thinking about all that's happened when we took out Finneas... all the lives lost," WG looked out at the pond. "Everyone lost someone very close to them... yet me, FF2, and Tracker come out of it alright, despite we should have died. And everyone else who didn't die had to lose someone they loved."

"You forgot Lamone, too. ...But, I understand. You feel bad that you couldn't have saved the ones lost. I do too," he sighed. "I remember watching Nightshade- Joanne's werewolf-half- give her life just to save Silver... I wanted to stop her, but I knew I couldn't- she did it to save his life, and there wasn't anything I could do to change her mind." he looked at her. "Just like how no one could change your mind about saving my life,"

WG sat there silently. "But there's a difference... I got another chance... there's so many who deserved it more than I did."

He only nodded. "I felt the same way when I learned you switched places with me, just to get hit with the kill-spell. I wanted to protect you, keep you from harm... but you ended up getting struckified anyway, in my place. I felt horrible, kept asking 'Why her? She didn't do anything wrong... she picked on me a lot, but nothing worthy of a death-penalty.' I felt guilty too, that I was to blame for it- the spell was meant for me, but you took it."

"Yeah... but I chose to take it."

"Exactly... you chose to take the sacrifice. I think all of us were willing to take that risk... We're all heroes, living or dead. You shouldn't feel bad that someone died trying to protect someone or something they loved- you should show some appreciation. ...Plus, in case you've forgotten, it just means we've got some more guardian angels on our side now,"

WG nodded, sighing. "...I still wish there was something I could have done,"

"I wish I knew what to say to get you off a guilt-trip... We both have to move on- all of us do." Puggsy looked up at the sky. "I'm just thankful that... someone believed my life was worth fighting for,"

"Yeah, me too." she leaned against him. "You know what else I wish?"

"What?"

"That I could choose whether to torment you or just enjoy your company,"

Puggsy shrugged. "As long as we're both alive, it's up to you. Now, c'mon, lets go..."

She stood up, following him through the woods. "Where to?"

"To the cemetery. It's Memorial Day, right? A time to show appreciation for heroes,"

WG nodded, following him, guilt suddenly not having a weight on her anymore.

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A/N: Short, sweet, but a good tribute... okay, could've written it better, so we're open to suggestions here.

Puggsy: Plus, I don't write well around midnight and WG was lacking ideas.

ATF: *pops up* IIIII'VE got an idea!

WG: Oh, crud, what?

ATF: I came across this idea after reading Tye-Dye Flag's "From Colds To Waltzes" story.

WG: You mean that Ni No Kuni story where Swaine and Esther get into a fight and the genie Al-Khemi makes them do something humiliating as an act of payback? 0_o

Puggsy: Oh, crud... what do you have planned?!

ATF: I figured we'd have a similar plot- completely original though. ...even though it would be hilarious to see you two slow-dance in a tuxedo and a dress! XD

Puggsy: I feel sorry for Swaine, for some reason T_T

WG: Especially since he had to wear the dress. ...ATF, what sort of sick-yet-fluffy idea have you've come up with NOW?!

ATF: You shall see, in the NEXT chapter!

Puggsy: Hey, hold it! WG and I are writing this! You shouldn't have a say!

ATF: Too late, we already put it to a vote and it one, 50-1!

WG: It's still not... wait, 50-1? That's it?

ATF: Well, yeah... FF2 was the only one who voted against it, for obvious reasons. ...Well, see you in the next chapter! *takes off*

Pugsy and WG: 0_0

WG: ANTI! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!

Puggsy: ...suddenly 'Pugs Gets Prankified' isn't sounding so bad...

While we try to hunt down my deranged brother, please review.

[But no flames- we've got enough people to throttle!]