Grief

Kai is wearing a black suit and Az is wearing the same. They are sitting next to each other while the pastor talks at Jaik and Zuri's funeral. They are both buried in separate caskets next to each other. The caskets are in the ground, but not covered. Friends and Family of Zuri and Jaik are sitting all around.

Pastor: These two died protecting the city. They were not only heroes, These two were family. Would anyone like to say a few words?

Az goes up to the stand.

Az: I knew Zuri and Jaik for years, and they were both nice people. Even if Jaik was a little stuck up at times he had a good heart. He always tried to help people. Zuri was a very kind-hearted person. She could read people like a book, and she used her gift to help out her friends. I am going to miss both of them.

Az sits down. Everyone grabs a flower and throws the flower on top of the caskets. Then everyone starts to hug each other and help each other get over death. Kai stands in front of the grave just looking down at it. Once Az finishes talking to someone he walks over to Kai, and puts his hand on his shoulder. Kai just stares at the grave even though Az is there. They start talking to each other quietly so no one can hear.

Kai: I'm glad that they will be remembered as heroes.

Az: They are remembered as heroes because that's what they were. You saw all the good they did.

Kai: I also watched an undead wife kill her husband.

Az: That wasn't Zuri.

Kai: I know, but it's different when you watch it unfold in front of your eyes.

Az: Go home Kai. Get some rest, and I'll meet you at bibble and Sip tomorrow.

Kai: Alright.

Az: See ya.

Kai goes home, and the next day Kai is drinking coffee at Bibble and Sip. Az grabs a coffee and sits down. Kai was lost in thought. Him and Jaik just left a bowling alley.

Kai: I'm really proud of you. You went from this guy that was jealous that I was the demon head to a guy who's settling down. You even protect over Star City.

Jaik: I couldn't have done it without Zuri. There were times that I just wanted to leave Star City, but I've made Star City. The people I love are there. Thank you, Kai. You helped me become a better person too.

Then Kai's flashbacks change. As soon as he thinks about the good times his mind switches to their deaths.

Jaik: Zuri? Zuri, what are you doing?!

Zuri picks up a gigantic metal bar with her telekinesis. She stabbed the bar straight through Jaik.

Az: Still thinking about them?

Kai: Yeah. Everytime I think of a good memory I just switch right over to what she did to him.

Az: Hey, we're here now. They wouldn't want you to think like that. And besides, it was EOL.

Kai: I know what you mean. But it was still Zuri's face.

Az and Kai spent a little time talking to each other. Before Az brought up his final point.

Az: I just wanted to tell you that I'm leaving for a little while.

Kai: Really, again?

Az: Yeah, my New York restaurant is blowing up, but my Star City restaurant is starting to not do so well. So if you ever need me you can call me, but-

Kai: I'll be fine, Az. I don't need to call anyone when I need help.

Az: I was hoping you would say that because I think we should disband the team.

Kai: The team has been disbanded. As soon as Jaik and Zuri died the team broke up.

Az sighs.

Az: We were a good team. I hope I can be apart of a team again one day.

Az stands up.

Az: I'll talk to you later Kai.

Kai: Bye, Az.

Az leaves and Kai goes back home. Kai just lays in bed and chills. Then Cal walks in.

Cal: Wow, you just came home, and you're not on the couch? I didn't think this day would ever come.

Kai: The day has come.

Cal: Alright, well I'll see you later.

Kai: Where are you going?

Cal: Shopping. Now stop asking questions!

Kai: You don't need to be so protective.

Cal: It's necessary.

Cal leaves and Kai just lays on his bed staring at the ceiling. His mind wonders to the last good memory of Zuri. Kai was holding out forty grand, and Zuri takes twenty.

Kai(Whispering): What about the other half?

Zuri(Whispering): Kai, this whole time you have been upset because you're not in our lives more. You thought you were upset because you didn't know what was going on in our lives. You were more upset about the fact that nothing had happened in yours while others were getting married, or living their own lives. We'll just say we got the other twenty from marriage gifts.

Zuri hugs Kai.

Kai(Whispering): How did you know?

Zuri: I'm a woman, and I know emotions. Take the next year off Kai. Bounty hunting is a good way to make money. Just don't get yourself wrapped up in it okay?

Kai: Zuri was right. I can't waste my life away because I can die at any second. Zuri and Jaik had a life that they didn't regret. They both got married. If I ever die I want to die without regrets.

Kai goes on google and starts looking for jobs that he could get, but he doesn't find anything. Kai goes outside at dusk, and gets in his car. He drives out to the forest. Kai gets out of his car, and walks deep into the forest. Eventually, he finds a small pond. Kai climbs up a tree and just looks at the pond. The sunlight reflects off the water and right onto Kai, and it looks beautiful.

Kai: I've hated forests ever since Detective Steel, but I'll let this one time be an exception.

Kai takes a nap. When Kai awakes it's the next day. Kai drives back home. When he opens the door he sees Cal talking to a woman. The woman is wearing a white shirt with blue jeans and regular blue sneakers. Her hair is long and pink. She has pale skin and dark eyes with a pink tint to them.

Cal: So your a friend of Kai's?

Pink Haired Woman: Yeah, we're old friends.

Kai: Luna?

Cal and Luna are sitting on the couch while Kai is sitting on a chair.

Cal: Well, it was nice meeting you Luna. I'll let you guys have some alone time.

Cal leaves the room. Kai is just looking at Luna in shock.

Luna: Nothing to say?

Kai: How? You fell off a cliff. How did you survive?

Luna: I wasn't the one to save myself. When I was falling a man with a rocket launcher used magic to teleport me over to him when he saw I was falling.

Kai: Um, what? You sure he didn't drop you on you're head?

Luna: He called himself Constantine.

Kai: Why have I heard that name before? I can't remember where I heard it before. Wait, if you found a guy with a rocket launcher around the time the helicopter crashed. Did he shoot the rocket launcher?

Luna: Of course he did! What else would he have it for?

Kai: That motherfucker shot my helicopter down.

Luna: He's looking for you for some reason.

Kai: I don't know why, but I hope I don't have to fight an RPG carrying magician.

Luna: Don't act like I'm stupid.

They both laugh.

Kai gets up from the seat, and Luna hugs him.

Kai: It's been a while.

Luna: It's been too long.

They hold each other for a while. Then They both sit back down on the couch.

Kai: Are you hungry?

Luna: I haven't had breakfast yet, so, sure.

Kai: Do you know any of the places around here, or do I get the luxury of picking?

Luna: I haven't been to New York before. So it's your pick.

Kai: Well then follow me.

They both leave the house and get in the car. They drive to Samba Kitchen, and the waitress sits them down.

Waitress: What would you like to drink?

Kai: Water, please.

Luna: Um, a sprite for me, please.

Waitress: I will be back with your drinks soon.

Luna: Why don't we have a menu?

Kai: This is a buffet.

Luna: Oh, I've heard of these. You get to stand up and go get your food, right?

Kai: Yup, I thought it would be perfect for you since you haven't been to New York.

They both get up and grab food. Kai sits down first. A few minutes after Kai sat down Luna sits down.

Kai: So, I have a question.

Luna: What's the question?

Kai: How did you find me?

Luna: Well, after the guy saved me I went into the town and got a job so that I could leave. Then once I left I just started traveling around the world. I always wanted to just be able to experience the world, and I was happy. Then, I decided to come to New York because I had never been there. That's when I saw jaik on television, and then I saw you at his funeral.

Kai: You were at his funeral?

Luna: Yeah, but I didn't see you until you were leaving. Then I found out where you lived, and you know the story from there.

Kai: You're telling me that if Jaik wasn't on TV we might have never seen each other again?

Luna: I guess so.

Kai: Jaik's even helping me out after death.

Luna: So, I told you what I have been up to. So what about you?

Kai: Well, once I got to new york I needed a job. So I became a bounty hunter to pay the bills. I made a superhero team. Now since the big TV thing I am no longer a bounty hunter, or in a team.

Luna: It sounds like you've just been put back to the start.

Kai: It feels like that a lot of the time.

Luna: Well, I'm here now. So, at least your starting off with something different.

Kai(sarcasm): That makes me feel so much better!

Luna: You can't keep looking at life like its one narrow path. You have many paths. You took one path, and now that path has ended. Now you have a choice for another path.

Kai: When did you become so wise?

Luna: When you talk to a bunch of people all over the world they really like to share wisdom.

They both finish their food and go up to get some more a few more times before leaving. They were walking to Kai's car.

Kai: You wanna go to a movie?

Luna's face lights up.

Luna: Sure!

They both get in the car and drive off. They end up at the movie theater. They buy tickets for a movie and buy food. Then they both sit down and start watching the movie. Halfway into the movie, Luna snuggles herself into Kai's arm. Kai gets shocked and nervous so he ends up just doing nothing. Once the movie is over they are both tired. Then they get back in the car. Luna yawns as she sits down.

Kai: Tired?

Luna: I'm just gonna take a short nap.

She reclines the seatback, and they drive off. Once they get home Luna ends up falling asleep in Kai's bed at eight pm.

Cal: Why the hell is an adult woman sleeping in your bed at 11 pm?

Kai: Maybe she had a long day.

Cal: Whatever, I gotta go. She better not become a roommate, or else she is going to have to help pay!

Kai: Alright!

Kai sits down on the couch. In the other room, Luna is sleeping. Then A man in a black ninja suit slowly opens the window in the room and sneaks in. He silently takes out a katana. He slashes down.