The Bloody Moon

Epilog

- I still can't believe all this. So your father knew? - I walked with Liam through the village, enjoying his presence. In the distance we could hear our six friends laughing. Yes I know, this whole situation is irrational and yet it happened.

- He found out when he got here.

- So he sent us here because of you, was that your cunning plan? Couldn't you have informed us normally?

- I'm sorry, but...

- Okay, you don't have to explain. The important thing is that I have you back.

- You sure you don't want an explanation?

- I mean, if you want, I won't be offended if you tell me how the fuck you're still alive when you died in my hands, plus three of my friends who've been dead for four years are suddenly alive!?

- Maybe we should sit down. - I laughed and I pulled Liam by the hand to sit on the bench.

- Good idea.

- So where to begin. When I was trapped by the void, Kinko got me out of there. She then showed me the only way to kill Ginko once and for all. "The fox would die by its own hands from a blow with its own katana", and since Ginko was controlling my body, the fire goddess survived and moved to the temple with me. I regained my life here.

- That makes sense, but how did you bring Don, Raphael and Michael back?

- When you become a full fox and receive your katana you fully belong to the fox that created you, in this case it was me. If the fox created from the tail dies being faithful to its creator, it will not be separated from its host and will disappear, but will be transferred to the katana of the mistress. This is how protected foxes wait until their sensei needs their help. They gave me the strength to do what I did. When I pierced myself with the katana all the power flew out of it, including the souls of the three foxes. When I regained consciousness I could fully bring them back to life.

- So you're all back? Permanently? No surprises?

- Yes. - Liam hugged me with all his strength.

- Thank god. I couldn't bear another loss. - I grabbed his hand and looked deep into his eyes.

- And you won't.

- Well, I guess they really are back together.

- You owe me $5.

- Michael, that bet was made four years ago. Let it go.

- It's not an option, Don. I want my money. - Michael threatened Donatello with his fist. I laughed looking at the stupid trio. They hadn't changed a thing. Behind them stood the other three friends also arguing. Kai was separating a young couple yelling at each other for some reason. Each of them was literally a representation of each other. It felt like everything was finally going to be perfect.

- I love you. - I said to my lover and he anwsered with a smile and then a kiss. - Everything will be perfect.