21 | a goodbye to earth

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CHAPTER 21,

A GOODBYE TO EARTH

A GOODBYE TO EARTH

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TIME SET:

Present, 2023 ( two weeks later )
South Dakota

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REYNA SITS ON the couch with her head lays on Druig's shoulder as his arm lazily rests on the leather fabric of the couch behind her. A bowl of popcorn is resting on Druig's lap that he constantly picks out of while watching the TV, but Reyna also joins him in doing so. Makkari is seated beside the couple, but it doesn't seem to phase her that they are being more affectionate than usual since she had figured this day would arrive at some point.

The news is currently playing on the television as the reporters inform the whole world about their recent and bizarre findings. The camera footage from one of their drones can be seen playing on the screen as the news shows the golden stone figure emerging out of the water while being completely frozen over by a thick layer of ice. Ben listens to the reporters explain the findings where a crease then starts to form on his forehead as his eyebrows furrow together. The man then turn around to look at the Eternals sitting in the room with him right now.

"You guys did that?" Ben questions.

"Mhm." Phastos hums while taking a bite out of the pizza. "I love you so much."

A few seconds pass before Phastos suddenly begins to freak out with zero explanation. Phastos swiftly shifts in his seat and places the plate of pizza onto Makkari's lap as he shoots up to his feet. Makkari's brows just furrow together in confusion at why the plate has suddenly been handed to her. However, Makkari reaches out to slap Reyna's hand away as the blonde attempts to steal the last slide of pizza from the plate.

"Ow!" Reyna signs.

"That didn't hurt, you baby." Makkari replies.

Finishing the remainder of their food, which only takes a minute or so, the three rise from their places on the couch so that they are able to place the bowls into the dishwater. Both Phastos and Thena can be seen standing in the kitchen with Jack idling nearby, a large orange held in his hand. Druig throws a piece of popcorn into the air, which Jack responds by then trying to catch it with his mouth. A grin splits across Druig's face at the sight of this before Reyna takes the empty bowl away and carefully places it inside of the dishwasher.

"Ah, yes, there's Druig." Phastos comments before turning to his son. "Don't go anywhere near him. I know he's Auntie Rey's boyfriend, but don't do it, okay?"

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