Lucy looked at the wreckage around her. Her home... was gone. And her father was no where in sight. She walked through the wreckage and found her father's sword - charred. Her eyes began to water up.
"You're father wouldn't want you in tears," said a voice, "Not on his behalf." Lucy turned around and saw her fairy godmother.
"Tiger Lily!" she said, "What has happened here? Where is father?"
"I don't know," Tiger Lily said, "But it is clear that he fought valiantly so you can escape."
"I never should've left," Lucy whispered, "I should've fought with him!"
"No," Tiger Lily said, "You were right to follow his instructions. Because you did the book is safe. We need to take it to your mother now. She's waiting for us."
"But what about father?" Lucy asked.
"You'll be reunited someday, I promise," Tiger Lily said, "Fairies have foreseen it."
"They have?" Lucy said in astonishment, "We're going to be okay?" There was a pause.
"The future is cloudy, but you will be reunited," Tiger Lily said, "After that... you just need to remember the lesson imparted by this book. Never lose hope." They looked at each other for a long time.
As Henry and Lucy walked into the diner, a bell jingled, announcing their arrival. A women at the counter turned around.
"Hey Roni," Henry said.
"Hey Henry," Roni said, "What bring you here?"
"I'm just taking this girl for a snack, and then find a place where she can stay," Henry said.
"She can stay with me," Roni suggested.
"Roni, I can't ask you to do that..." Henry started.
"Oh it's no trouble," Roni said, "I'd be happy to take her in. Now, what can I get you?"
"Hot cocoa with cinnamon," Henry and Lucy said at the same time. Then, they looked at each other. Maybe they were related after all.