Felicity

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"How... how did you... they said you died..." Keith whispers as the woman's eyes turn downcast, the group watches the two as the woman turns to him in confusion. "I... they said that you stopped breathing after the first few days of observation. They said that you were too premature and that your lungs were too weak to keep you on life support. I... why didn't anyone contact me? They... they had me believe that you were taken from me."

"Who... are you?" The woman tilts her head in confusion as tears fill Keith's eyes. His hand shakily reaches out to her face, gently caressing it as she squints at the omega. "Do I...?"

"You shouldn't know who I am... I would be very surprised if you did, considering the last you've seen me was three days after your birth. Happy birthday by the way... if I knew you were alive, I would have celebrated with you. You're 22, correct?" Keith questions as the woman nods slowly, crawling closer to the ravenette as he opens his arms for a hug. "I've missed you.... Ashlyn..."

Gasps fill the air as the huge group watches the two hug near the tombstone, all questioning the life of the girl as Keith squeezes her gently; running a hand down her hair. "M-ma? Can I call you that...? Is it really you? H-how do I know it's you? How do you know I know this is real? Where's Pa? Who are all these people?"

"One thing at a time, but I know it's you... You would have responded different if it weren't you, Ashlyn. But this is your family... well, my family and I hope you'd like to meet them." Keith smiles gently as she tears up, looking over at all the people who watch them in awe.

"Ok... um, I have to close up the cemetery. You were the only ones who reserved it for the day... and were the only ones to get mad at the removal of the grave. Most just assumed it got relocated or pray for good luck when they feel lost. I pray for whenever I need guidance... from you..." Ashlyn wipes her tears, smiling brightly at Keith who returns it with a small smile. "But um, you all came here for a service. I'm sorry I can't provide one for y-!"

"Actually, Keith. Isn't this where...?" James trails off as Keith's ears stand at attention, causing for the omega to gasp and stand up; looking around area before walking three rows down and kneel again.

Pouring water on top of the stone, he lightly wipes it clean before lighting incense and clapping twice. "Hi Pa, I've missed you so much. This time, I've brought the whole family. Remember how I asked for you to watch over someone last time I was here? Well, turns out that she's alive and well. Thank you for watching over her. You are missed dearly."

"Is this grandpa...?" Ashlyn hums, kneeling beside the older ravenette who nods. She claps twice as well before sitting in silence. Eight more feet walk up to the grave, all kneeling beside the two. "Who...?"

"Hey Nathan... I hope you're doing well. It's been awhile since I've visited with our little wild fox. He's grown to be such a good person and has done so much good in his life. I'm glad the stars aligned for us to be reunited again and for me to get another shot at being a better mother to him." Krolia hums before getting up, lightly petting Keith's head. "I love you, Akira."

"Love you more, Mom." He smiles gently to her as Ashlyn's eyes widen in shock, turning to look at the fully alien family. Her eyes shift to the kids beside her who all look at her, then the grave.

"So this is grandpa... Nathaniel 'Texas' Kogane..." Salvador mumbles, clapping twice as he rolls his eyes. "Hey Pop-pop, this is my first time speaking to you directly. Ma would always say how I remind him of you, but I haven't heard enough to compare the facts. Thank you for watching over us, we appreciate it. You're probably the reason Ma hasn't broken down as of yet."