The afternoon was shiny and hot like any afternoon on the tropical belt, and for Edulcore it was a shame. A shame that it was not cold and full of snow, being the last day of the year, and not grey and windy being himself standing in the middle of the cemetery of Puerta Mibela.
And looking at the tombstone of a friend under a deep blue sky, with the sun rays burning over your skin is just not right.
Especially when your friend was younger than you, smarter and always right. A true hero, one than never failed and never let himself to indulge into his weakness.
"Like I did", though bitter Edulcore. "You died as an hero, to save your friend and the world. I schemed to subdue it" whispered the Italian.
Tears began to run down Euro's cheeks. "It should have been me, not you". But then, his eyes where caught by Eddie's playful run across the tombstones. He shook his head. "No, I can't even say that."
The Raptor kneeled, and began wiping away from the marble the sand brought from the sea by the constant breeze. "Maybe that time you asked me help to find a way back to your Universe, and I asked you to wait for me to rescue Eddie, before leaving... maybe if I should have not stopped you, now you will be alive... who knows?"
Euro stood up. "I hope to be at last half as good as you have been, friend. Farewell, Chance".
The Italian walked away, followed by his son.
The colors of the day warmed up, as the sun began to set.
