Fandom A Chance Meeting at Ilex Forest

[JessieSune]

Words appear on the screen.

"Until the subject recieves a proper burial we will remain in this state."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Alright then.. we give her one." She said, determined, she had planned on doing that later when morale was higher but it only seemed right, right now. She walked back to the house. "Hey, Akira, we got a new job."

 

[JessieSune]

Akira looks back.

"We need to lay her to rest, don't we? Very well. Let's get to it..."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Yes we do.. and I wanted to ask your permission to put her by your shrine." She asked, it only seemed fitting.

 

[JessieSune]

"I wouldn't have it any other way. We shall bury her in her old skins."

Akira's demeanor is quiet, with authority.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Well then, can you teleport us there? We shouldn't be out to late, and I want to do it the right way, without powers." She said a determination filing her.

 

[JessieSune]

"Yes. Only the two of us will go with her."

A moment later they're by the shrine.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Let's get started then." Danielle said, a rather glum mood setting in.

 

[JessieSune]

The whole process is solemn and they remain undisturbed.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"I think this it's deep enough... She deserves a proper funeral as well." Danielle says, her face flushing slightly.

 

[JessieSune]

"Yes...but... I think...you should speak first."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"We.. we should have everyone else here... I think that Mother would've wanted the lurios and.... Shelby here." Danielle said, her head hung.

 

[JessieSune]

"You're right...I can bring them here, if you want," says Akira.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Yeah... " She said simply,

 

[JessieSune]

A flash of light -- and the others have arrived.

"I'm sorry...but I feel like we need to do this together," says Akira.

The others look around, then nod.

 

[AmethystRoze]

Danielle looked around at everyone. "I..I guess I'm speaking first.. mother.. and father I suppose heh... "Danielle choked just a little. "She was a lot of things.. kind.. overly protective... Controlling some times. But.." She choked once more. "I'm sorry..."

 

[JessieSune]

Akira pats Shelby gently. "Balaa was a kind old heart in a very tough place. She went through a lot of changes in a short time, and even cheated death once out of sheer love for her daughter. She was dedicated and stubborn, gentle yet fierce -- she meant the world to us both."

The others nod.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"She was dyingly loyal.. to her job, to the forest.. but most if all to those she loved she proved that ...She proved that twice" Danielle continued.

 

[JessieSune]

"Her passing will be felt for a very long time -- each of us will miss her, knowing how much she meant -- but her life was well-lived, and her heart was well-intentioned. Her gifts were put to good use, even bringing me the friends I have now. For that I am grateful. Goodbye, Balaa. Rest peacefully."

Akira raises their hands, and a flurry of petals and bubbles descend over the grave site.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Goodbye..... Mother" she said over the grave, a tear hitting the ground.

 

[JessieSune]

Shelby places her hand gently on Danielle's back. The bots each stand in silent observation, heads respectfully bowed.

Akira spreads their arms -- and the petals cover the body, then a mound of earth surrounds it, sealing it up.

"It is done."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Thanks. Everyone, I knew we.. Heh.. we kinda forced you here, but thanks for staying I suppose.. it would mean to her."

 

[JessieSune]

The others nod.

"You can go home," says Akira gently. "We'll stay a while longer."

 

[AmethystRoze]

Danielle stood there over the grave mourning, knowing nothing else to do..

 

[JessieSune]

Akira sits on their friends' back.

"If we end up having to part because of our diversions in paths...I hope you know I always loved you. That Simon loved you. Cass too. Our shared loss only highlights how much...how much it means to me. How much you mean to me. Perhaps tomorrow will bring great changes -- but this quiet time...to breathe...I think we both need it."