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35. Hope & Determination
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2024-10-29 19:42:56RAVEN
I pushed open the low white fence that surrounded the graveyard. Not all children were buried here, as some would be buried with their parents, but there were still many graves. It was strange to know that I had a brother that I had never gotten to meet.
I looked down at the grass that was sprinkled with daisies and buttercups. Scattered between the small graves were several cherry blossoms. I walked through the graves, scanning the names for my brothers, stopping when I saw a young woman bending over, placing an orchid on each grave.
She turned, sensing me watching her, and gave me a small smile. It took me a moment to realise she was the Omega who I had seen in the kitchen the other night.
"Sorry…" She said, stepping away from the grave.
I waved my hand.
"Oh, don’t apologise! I'm just searching for a grave…" I said, giving her a small smile.
"Whose?" She asked. "I might know, I visit often."
"Oh… Renji Jacobs."<
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