Epilogue

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Arthur Pendragon was eventually elected president of the new nation. He is noted for his fair and just rule, his integration of science and magic, and for his two most trusted advisors, his wife, Guinevere, and twice lifetime friend, Merlin.
Tony Stark married Pepper Potts and moved to District 3 where he developed weaponry and armor for the new law enforcement squad colloquially known as the Avengers, that hunted down criminals and the monsters that still haunted the edges of the nation. He was particularly proud of the full body suits he produced for the armored division. He kept his favorite for himself, but also produced one for his friend and associate Bruce Banner, who had earned his doctorate in the years after the war. It was green. Bruce was delighted.
He hadn't forgotten old friends from 10. He started a nationwide initiative to build monuments to the fallen tributes. Ten's featured statues of Clint and Natasha with hands intertwined. The pedestal held the names of all the fallen.
He also designed a special suit for Steve Rogers that compensated for his health problems and frailty. Steve joined the Avengers, where he served with distinction and enthusiasm. Bucky commissioned his own suit and followed after him in order to keep an eye on him.
After Steve and Peggy's first child was born, Steve retired from law enforcement and turned to politics. Despite his unimposing frame, he did well. Bucky Barnes stayed on at the Avengers, eventually becoming director, but he was also Steve's most vocal supporter and unofficial PR director.
The Rangers were offered induction as a branch of the Avengers, but they voted to remain autonomous. Halt served for many more years, now the happy husband of Pauline. The two never had children, but they did officially adopt Will. When Halt eventually retired, Will was offered his position, but he turned it down. Instead, Gilan became head of the Corps, much to his wife, famous chef Jenny's, pride.
Will became the Corps' most celebrated Ranger and was legendary in his own lifetime. He married Alyss and had two children with her. His son became a diplomat; his daughter, a Ranger.
Mycroft became an indispensable part of the new government, although he assured anyone who asked that he occupied only a minor position.
Sherlock purchased an apartment in the Capital and became Panem's first consulting detective. John went to medical school and found work as a pediatrician. He shared the flat with Sherlock and helped him with his cases. He also wrote a collection of highly praised memoirs about his life and that of his friend. Books were "in" at the moment, reality TV being most definitely "out".
After five years of waiting, Tonks gave up and told Lupin point blank that she wanted a wedding for Christmas. Lupin took the hint. Sirius was the best man at his wedding. Lupin panicked when Tonks announced she was pregnant for the first time. Fortunately, Sirius and Harry were there to knock some sense into him. He handled Tonks's next two announcements much better, and only panicked about the twins for obvious reasons.
Harry married Ginny and was godfather to Ron and Hermione's children. Despite his protests at the time, his ribs did eventually recover from the bear hugs he received after he returned home. Sirius and Molly still argue over who was most responsible for the bruising. The entire Weasley family, and Harry's extended family in the form of Sirius and the Lupins, went to Luna's grave each year. When a new magizoology discovery was made, it was named the Crumple-horned Snorckack in her honor. The Weasley twins started a joke shop. They might have owned it, but suggestions from family were always welcome.
Merlin eventually returned Harry's cloak.
Leah and Merlin eventually married. She is somewhat curious as to what affect mixing the werewolf and wizarding genes will produce, but she'll cross that bridge when she comes to it. She remains in touch with Ruby, and the two women are close friends. Gwaine swears he'll get the woman to go on a date with him one day.
The Cullens were relieved to have Edward home again. After hearing the shape England was in, they decided to head off and see what shape the rest of the world was in. Their reports have been interesting, to say the least.
Mr. Gold stayed more or less on the straight and narrow with Belle and Baelfire's help. He and Belle were married a year after the final Hunger Games. Although he sometimes missed his power, he knew the loss was worth it.
Anna blamed Flynn for Elsa's death. She greeted him with a frying pan when he first returned to the district. Their relationship could really only go up from there.
Anna gradually forgave Flynn, and herself, for what had happened. Flynn came to regard her as a younger sister. Flynn had an obelisk erected with 5's tributes on it. He placed Rapunzel's name on the east side, and Elsa's on the north. When the sun first rose on Rapunzel's name, the carved letters were filled with a substance that resembled gold. It glows especially brightly in the first rays of dawn. Elsa's name filled with snow when the north wind touched it. Every snowflake that falls in the district seems to kiss her name. On more than one winter morning, someone has found Flynn and Anna asleep on their respective sides of the obelisk and holding hands. It is the unspoken law of the district that no one is to mention it.
Tia Dolma is presumably doing quite well. Will and Elizabeth Turner named their first child after their childhood friend, Jack. Captain Morgan, with equal emotion, rechristened his ship after his lost son.
Gandalf, much to his surprise, found himself voted mayor of 3. Although he feared he had failed his many tributes, he did his best for the people there, which was far more than he knew. He was eventually succeeded by Aragorn with his wife, Arwen.
Galadriel went to Gimli's grave and buried a locket with three locks of her hair in it to replace the one he had lost to Morgana's fire. Both he and Eowyn were much grieved.
The boys of the orphanage never forgot Peter. One of them, James, grew up to join the Avengers. The others each did well in their own way.
Jack Frost accidentally acquired a pile of stardust. Obviously, he was already an immortal flyer, but he finds children - and a surprising number of adults - can see him now.
Butler missed his sister deeply. In his grief, he devoted himself even more deeply to his work.
Artemis never forgave himself for Juliet's death, but he was otherwise well pleased with the fruit of his plan. He served as a diplomat between Panem and the Lower Elements Council. The Little People were finally able to come above ground once more. He married Minerva Paradizo.
The inhabitants of District 13 did quite well, although the Jedi Council was criticized for not acting sooner.
In short, they lived. They lived beautiful, terrifying, grand, world changing, heartbreaking, hilarious, wonderful lives.
They owed the dead no less.

Author's Note: Wow. It's been a fun ride, and I'm sorrow to see it end. If you have any questions about any of the characters' fates, please ask.
I might return to their world someday with one shots or a prequel about the Dark Days. Right now though I'm tossing around doing either a Merlin or Harry Potter fanfic. We'll have to see.
Thank you for all your reads, comments, and votes! It's been amazing!

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