Hidden demon

Funeral

(Lily: Mum) (Amy: Mom)

It's finally the day of the funeral of our parents. I was getting ready, Robin was still in hospital because they were worried about how their mental health would be. The hospital is keeping him in just for a 72 hour observation and after that he would be in therapy for at least two years. I went downstairs to see my parents were ready. Today would be hard especially without Robin. My parents hugged me immediately as soon as I was down. I tried not to cry but it was hard not to.

They didn't mind though and just comforted me. My partner is home now. Their mum was too and they were both going to the funeral. Their mum has a month off because of what happened and Midnight is also off school. Midnight needed a wheelchair for now which is how the hospital allowed them to go to the funeral as well as home. They needed bed rest still for at least a few weeks plus someone to take care of them which would be their mum.

We didn't eat much because even my parents were sad. They knew my biological parents well so it definitely wasn't easy for any of us. As soon as we were ready we got to the car. My mom decided to drive since my mum was too sad. The church wasn't too far away and when we got there I immediately saw Midnight and their mum.

"Hi," I called over to both of them when we got out.

"Hey," Midnight replied.

I went over and hugged them making sure to be gentle so I didn't hurt them. I kissed their cheek as well and felt them blush. They are so adorable and will definitely help with making this day easier.

"How is Robin doing?" Midnight asked.

Robin is mostly resting or talking with the hospital psychologist.

"He's ok ok right now, we only talked a bit yesterday," I replied.

They nodded and before we knew it, it was time to go in. I offered to help Midnight but they declined politely which I respected. I knew Midnight wanted at least a bit of independence but I would be nearby in case they changed their mind. Honestly when we walked in, for a church it was beautiful. The strained glass shimmered and shined. Surprisingly it was a sunny day.

We all got in our seats, Midnight did let me help them get in the chair. They could walk, the hospital was just worried about the injury on their chest. It was still healing so they needed to take it easy. We had to wait a bit for the person to arrive.

"It might be sad what happened but I will help you through this," they promised making me smell.

"And I will help you through recovery, I wish I discovered it sooner," I did feel guilty because if I did figure it out Midnight would be ok.

"Hey no need for that, who would think your brother was possessed by a demon, I'm still alive thanks to you and that's what counts," they didn't want me to feel bad for what happened.

They had a point though they were alive which I was happy about because I got to spend my life with them.

"We still need to do our first date," they reminded me.

"Yeah true but you get better first and I promise as soon as your chest is completely healed I will take you somewhere you will love," that made them smile which made me smile.

I could see my parents awwing us silently which made me blush slightly. A few more people arrived who I assume were friends of theirs and other close people. Not long after the person arrived.

"This has definitely been a long wait, I'm sorry to the close family members through this tough investigation but it's finally over, your parents or friend can finally be laid to rest, these two were the parents of Robin and Jess Smith, Robin is currently in hospital and was the host of a demon but the demon is gone now, Jess if you would come to front and say a few words," he called to me.

Midnight said I didn't have to but I wanted to because it was the least I could do. The last time I saw them was before I went to school. I didn't get to say goodbye in their final moments. I wished to see them again to at least have that but they are gone now. Maybe I could still say goodbye because they were right here. I made my way to the front and started speaking but not to the others but to my parents.

"Mum, dad I'm sorry that I didn't get to see you before you passed away but know that I love you so much, I hope wherever you are, you're happy and...," I paused to wipe the tears from my eyes.

"I promise to protect Robin for as long as I can and that he has the best life possible, at first I was worried because I lost my whole world but now I have two amazing parents who will do their best to make sure me and Robin have the greatest life possible," I looked over to them and smiled.

"Goodbye mum and dad, I love you, I promise to bring Robin to visit you as soon as he is out of hospital so he can also say goodbye," I promised before going back to my seat.

I was in tears and Midnight opened their arms. They held me and rocked me gently to soothe me, giving me small kisses on my head. That helped a bit. My parents also comforted me.

"Your mum and dad would be so proud of you, you've been so strong through all this and Robin has been, I promise things will get better now," my mum promised me, from what I could hear she was also crying.

"Thank you Jess for being so brave, let's go outside to finally put these two to rest and they definitely deserve it after all the time of being part of being in an investigation," he spoke.

He started walking out then we all followed after him and my parents coffin. I helped Midnight back into their chair before following. It was so sad to think I would never get to see them again but I had to look ahead. Nearly all of us were crying now even Midnight was a bit and she is usually not emotional. They slowly moved the coffin into the ground. One by one we put a bit of dirt over it.

"Goodbye forever, I love you so much and will never forget you," I spoke before putting dirt over it.

My parents then got it completely covered making sure it was smooth. No one else had the strength to do it. The tombstone read Amelia and Radford Smith, loving parents to Jess and Robin. Everyone else left but we stayed a bit before leaving also. We agreed to have a relaxing day tomorrow. We were finally able to grieve now and everything would be ok, not immediately but one day everything would be ok again.