Title: Epilogue
Author: Shadow/Phantomness
Pairing: Championshipping (Lance x Ash/Red)
Fandom: Pokémon
Theme: #50, Epilogue (Theme Set #2)
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Pokemon belongs to Nintendo and Shogakukan Comics. This non-profit, non-copyright infringing fanfiction belongs to me under international copyright laws and taking it is plagiarism. Thank you. *Phantomness bows*

Notes: <> for telepathy, ** for thoughts, italics if a pokemon talks

Warnings: Shonen-ai, AU, fanon

“I’m sorry.” Red whispered, as he traced his fingers over clear crystal, shimmering blue-glass keeping life sealed in eternal sleep. Inside Lance lay, his golden eyes closed, crimson hair pillowing behind him, his hands crossed over his chest, and the Sacred Sword between them.

“I’m so sorry…!”

There was no reply, but Red expected none. Ash lay in the back of his mind, sealed and soul-worn, as tears trickled down the Champion’s cheeks. “I let him out, and he hurt you… he destroyed you! I can never forgive him for that…!”

There was no reply, and Red did not expect one. He took one last look at the coffin, before he held out his hands, watching as the Scales of Fate and Destiny appeared. Two clear glass balls tipped on their plates, while a yellow ball glowed brightly on the higher end.

The tears ran down his cheeks, but there was nothing he could do to bring the one he loved back to life.

End Fic

Completed 12/5/06

And thus, the angst ends! Takes place after Theme #6