My New Life
Epilogue
Mesa, Arizona - 3rd Person POV
‘It’s been three months since the world was taken over and then released in Antarctic. Officials say that a castle of ice still remains in the South Pole but that it is entirely devoid of life as a degree of radiation emanates from a crater in the center of the structure. We may never understand exactly what occurred in Antarctica. At least it is safe to that it is over.’ The TV blared.
“Dan, will you turn off that dribble?” Katie told her husband from the kitchen.
“Sure honey.” He clicked the remote and the TV turned off.
Katie walked out of the kitchen with a casserole. Come on, we are going to help the new neighbors.”
“It’s amazing how fast the Karblon’s moved out.”
“Yeah, they just up and left. Their house didn’t even go on the market.” They walked across the street to the moving van.
They saw a man with his back turned carrying out a sofa off the truck. He was struggling to keep hold of it and was about drop it.
“I gotcha.” Dan said, rushing to the other side of the couch.
“Thank you very much.” They carried the couch into the house and up the stairs to the living room, setting down against the banister.
“There we go.” Dan said, wiping his brow with a rag from his pocket. “Dan.” He said, holding out his hand, but his hand curled when he saw the man’s face. “Zach?”
The man smiled. “Hey Dad.”
Dan walked over to him and stared. “It can’t be.”
“It is.”
Dan hugged him tight. “But you died.”
“He does that.” A blue haired woman said, walking out of the hall.
“Jeez, you dies 3 or 4 times and suddenly everyone thinks he does it on purpose.” Zach laughed. He turned to Dan. “Dad, this is my wife, Luna.”
She held out her hand. “Pleasure to meet you.”
Dan shook her hand. “The pleasure is mine.”
“We baked you a casserole.” Katie said, walking up the stairs, but dropped the dish when she saw Zach. “Zach?”
“Actually, it’s Pure Heart now.”
“Who cares? You’re alive!” She rushed over and hugged him. “I am so glad you are alive.” She stepped back. “And who is this?”
“My name is Luna. I’m his wife.”
Just then, the children came running up the stairs.
“And these are our children: Moonbeam, Starfire and-”
“Nightshade!” Katie exclaimed, hugging him closely. “We thought you had been kidnapped.”
“I’m fine grandma, except you’re squishing me.”
“Sorry, I just can’t believe it. And you two.” She turned to Moonbeam and Starfire. “I guess you can call me grandma.”
“Awesome. We’ve never had grandparents before.” Starfire said.
Katie turned back to Pure Heart. “So other than having a family and getting your ears pierced.” She paused and pointed at his ears. “What have you been doing for the past several years?”
Pure Heart turned to Luna who winked at him. “It’s a long story.”
“Come on grandma and grandpa, let me show you my new room.” Nightshade said.
“No I want to show them my room first.” Moonbeam whined.
“Now kids, I am sure they have plenty of time to see all of your rooms.” Luna said.
“Uhh, um. Sure. But we will be talking later.” Katie said, pointing at Pure Heart.
“Come on, come on.” The triplets urged their new grandparents, almost pushing them down the stairs.
Luna and Pure Heart laughed.
Luna then turned to Pure Heart.
“So you think Equestria will be fine without us?”
“Of course. It’s only until the kids graduate high school. And if anything happens, then we are only a portal away.”
“More than 10 years. That’s a lot of time.”
“More time to spend with you without any insanity.” He kissed her passionately.
When they broke their kiss, she hugged him and him back. “So this is our new life.”
He nodded. “And it will be a great one.”