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// Intermission: What About Kaitlin? 
// Story: A Hero's Story 
// by TheBlackPanda 
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And now, for Kaitlin's conclusion.

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My eyes shot open, staring at a clear blue sky. I sat up, and looked around. I was surrounded by a field of sunflowers. The air smelled nice. It was warm, but the gentle breeze cooled my skin. I stood up. Looking down at what I was wearing, I was I was wearing a tank top, a miniskirt, knee socks, and a single sleeve on my right arm. I reached up and felt for my bandanna that covered my cat ears. Neither was there. Instead I just felt my smooth hair. I was scared. The last thing I remembered was getting stabbed by Apocalypse. I began to walk, unsure of where I was. Finally, a man stopped me.

"Are you lost?" 

I nodded. "Yes."

"Well then, follow me." 

He grabbed my hand. Usually I would pull away, but now I felt right with him. I had no clue. Finally, we stopped at a pair of pure gold gates. They glowed, and behind them was a city. The streets were nothing but gold. No asphalt. There was a warm sensation coming from below my feet. I looked down, to see a flame under where I was standing. I heard faint screaming from there. People were burning. I wanted to cry. I knew where I was. I knew that I was seriously going to burn in Hell. 

Then he turned to me. "It appears that a believer was watching out for you, and he prayed for your placement here. Only once, will I allow this." 

The gates opened to me, "Thank you, Lord!" I shouted, tear falling down from my face at this point. I fell at his feet, crying. Partly because I had gotten a free ticket, basically, and partly because he was looking out for me even though I had betrayed him. I regained my composure. I stood up, and walked to the gates. 

I'll wait. Forever.

Because then I can see everybody I know here. 

This is my story.

And it's still going.

I've got some time here.

Until he shows up.

There's an eternity waiting for me. 

I can't afford to stand aside and let time fly.

So please, don't allow time to stand still for me.

I'd like to see him soon.