Stark and Amber just sit there, shocked and a mixture of emotions all over their faces. Fred and Yang stand before them, having just told them the story of the world, the true history. They are completely stunned and not moving at all. Fred and Yang glance at one another then back at their kids.
Fred: There you go.
Stark: WHAT THE FUCK?!
Fred and Yang: Stark!
Stark: Sorry, sorry. It's just...how? Why? Why keep this a secret? Why from us?! And this whole "Guardian of Flame" thing, what is that even about and-and-
Fred: Calm down. Look, we all the same questions. But we hide this for a good reason.
Amber: And those relics? Where are they?
Fred and Yang glanced to one another. Yang sighed.
Yang: Destroyed. It was the only way of preventing the gods from returning. There was no other options.
Stark: So...just...those guys were followers of Salem and Onyx? And Uncle Oscar is a reincarnated old wizard man. And that aura wasn't his semblance but magic?
Fred: Correct. On all fronts.
Amber: But...why keep this history a secret from the world?
Yang: Well...there are somethings we decided were fine being historical records, others...not so much. Prime example is the mythical stuff we told you about. The magic, maidens, relics, Salem, Onyx and so forth and so on.
Amber: But Lavenza, Watts and the others are fine because...?
Yang: Easy to pin targets. You try explaining to a world that a witch goddess and gladiator general immortals tried to rule the world and summon back brother gods for them to be massacred. I know it all seems insane and overly complicated but we did it to protect the world.
Stark and Amber look to one another still with some level of confusion on their faces. They turned back to their parents and gave them questioning looks.
Stark: I...I still am having trouble processing this. I mean, how are you certain about all of this and-
Fred: Maybe it's best that I show you.
Fred took a step back and let his eyes glowed. His eyes changed color to a black shade and he then grips the back of his neck.
Fred: (In Abraham's voice) It's been awhile.
Yang: Abe?
Fred: (In Abraham Scorch's voice) Yang. It is good to see you again.
Yang: Likewise.
Abraham turned his attention towards Stark and Amber.
Fred: (In Abraham's voice) So...these are the grandkids. I can already see why you and Frederic had comments about appearance.
Stark: Uh...Dad?
Fred: (In Abraham's voice) Not exactly. Physically, yes. Mentally, he's handed over the reins for a bit. I am-
Amber: Grandpa Abraham? I...weren't you dead?!
Fred: (In Abraham's voice): (Chuckles) Yes. Still am. But, as a Guardian, I am able to live again through the current, that being Frederic. Just here to prove a point is all.
Amber: Wait, wait, wait!!! How many are you? Why and and-
Fred: (In every Guardian's voice): We are many and powerful.
Fred's eyes glow red and he sighs, coming back to the world. He looks at his kids and they stare back at him. He sighs and goes to sit down beside Yang.
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Everything Stays: In the Future
FanfictionYears after the defeat of Salem, there are still plenty of stories left to be told from all walks of life. However, Fred and Yang have concluded one chapter and now they must tackle the next half of their lives with...other people in their home. D...
