Chapter 26: Independence Day

We drive down the highway, towards the border crossing. But as we got there, it was already blocked off by a squad of police cars. "Shit." Sean grumbles as he stops the truck some feet in front of them. "Oh fuck." I whispered in despair. "Guys... what are we gonna do?" Daniel asked as we see Agent Flores comes up and pulls out a megaphone.


"Sean! Sean Diaz! It's over! Don't make this worse! Get out of the car... SLOW... with your hands above your head! Do EXACTLY what I say!" She shouts through the megaphone while Sean turns off the engine and rests his head on the wheel. Then he sits up and turns to the backseat to look at Daniel. "You know, that day... in Seattle...The day Dad was shot. I think about it every day...and I would give anything to change what happened...but I can't. I'm sorry for my mistakes... (y/n) and I tried our best, I swear..." he said, tears pouring down his face.


"Sean..." Daniel said, his voice shaking, as Police cars arrive from behind js, blocking our escape. "I'm so proud of you, enano...just like Dad would be...we learned a lot together...but you can make your own rules now. If we surrender, they will separate us, Daniel. And if that happens, promise me that...You will always do the right thing, okay? Don't waste your power...Be smart...like you already are." Sean said as Daniel starts to cry. "I don't wanna be separated!" He cries as we hear Flores pleading for us to get out of the truck.


"Whatever happens...always remember that you're Daniel Diaz..." Sean said to Daniel. "I promise, Sean..." Daniel said and the two hug. Then Sean pulls back from the embrace then turns to me. "(Y/n), I am so glad that we met you back at that park. You've been a great help, a great friend and an awesome girlfriend. Whatever happens, I love you...so much. And if we surrender, I want you to help watch over Daniel...when you can. Promise me?" He said and I nod at him as tears pour down my face.


"I want to say that you two are the best things that have happened to me. I love you two dearly. And both of you are my family, no matter what." I said, tearfully. The boys smile at me as I look over at Daniel then place an arm around him and hug him then kissed the top of his head. "I love you, munckin." I whispered to him. "I love you too, (y/n)." He said, tearfully. 


Then I turn to Sean and more tears formed in my eyes then falls onto my face. "Sean...I..I'm glad I stuck around with you guys...and have this awesome and terrifying adventure with you guys. It has been one helluva ride." I said as I look into his eyes then lean forward and kiss him. The kiss last for a good long moment before I pull back and we stare at each other in the eyes. "I love you, wolf boy." I said, smiling. "I love you too, vixen." Sean said and we smiled while Flores continues to shout at us.


"You can trust me! Please, get out of the car! Come on! There's no way out! This is your last warning!" She shouts as we look out at the cops. "So... how does the story of the wolf brothers and their friend, the fox, end?" Daniel asked Sean as we continue to stare at the cops. "Listen up! Step out of the car! NOW!" Flores said as Sean looks at her then turns to me. "I'll go with whatever you chose, Sean." I said as he looks down then back towards the cops.





"They make it to the other side..." Sean said with determination. "W-what?" Daniel said, shocked. "You sure?" I asked him. "Trust me, okay?" He said and I nod then he looks through the rearview mirror at Daniel. "Just... get us through. Hold on tight." Sean said then he starts the car and drives towards the barrier and the blockade.


"I don't wanna! I'm not hurting anyone else!" Daniel exclaims just as the cops started to fire at us. "It's too late! They're shooting at us, Daniel! This is the only way!" Sean shouted at him and Daniel begins forcing cars away, though not deliberately targeting people.


"I'm sorry, guys...but I have to go." Daniel said, tearfully. "What?! What are you talking about?" Sean and I asked at the same time, fearfully. "Don't turn back for me." Daniel said, tearsnin his voice, then he blows the barrier away, allowing us to drive to freedom. He then blasts the car door off and jumps out at the last second. "Daniel!!" Sean and I screamed as we make it pass the gate.







*3rd Person POV*


The two teens drive off as Daniel lays on the ground, watching them. "I hope you guys will be happy in Mexico." Daniel mutters, tearfully, then he lays down on the ground as the cops come up to him. Daniel lays his arms out and one of the cops come up and start to handcuff him then pull him up to his feet. Agent Flores stood there in bewilderment at the young boy and the destruction around her.






Six Years After The Events At The Border


Daniel leans against the back sliding door of his grandparents house as he talks to his mom on the cellphone, watching Stephen mowing the backyard.


He smiles as he continues his conversation with his mom as, in the back of his mind, he started to think about the last six years.


After he was arrested, Daniel was taken back to Claire and Stephen and started to live with them, although he was put under house arrest. But despite that, he was still able to live a life. He got to go to school, hang out with Chris and even was able to go visit his mom in Arizona when he could. All the while, his grandparents took care of him.


But a day didn't do go by that he didn't missed his older brother and his best friend, or his sister-in-law as he should call her now. He wished he could've been there but, luckily, Sean and (y/n) sent him pictures of their wedding. They kept in contact via through letters in the mail about what they've been up to while also sending pictures.


Daniel did think it sucked that he wasn't with them, but he felt that this was better. And he'd rather to see the two people he cared about so much be happy. Sean definitely deserved it and (y/n) was the perfect person to provide that happiness to him. He also thought, maybe once he finishes his house arrest sentence, he could go visit Mexico and see them.


He heard the front door open and he turns around to see Claire coming towards him, holding a white envelope. He smiles as he realizes that this had to be a letter from Sean and (y/n). Claire hands him the letter as Daniel hands the phone to her so she could talk to Karen. Daniel was happy that Karen, Claire and Stephen were able to make up and keep in contact with each other.


Claire takes the phone and starts to talk to Karen while Daniel opens up the letter and sees some pictures inside. The first photo was a beautiful shot of a palm tree on a beach with a sunset background.


Daniel smiles as he flips to the next picture to see it was of Sean and (y/n), their arms around each other and huge smiles on their faces. They looked so happy together.
He flips to the next picture and sees it's of Sean as he had a little boy, about five years old, sitting on his shoulder. The boy seemed to be having the time of his life while Sean smiles up at his son.


Daniel flips to the next picture and his eyes widen in shock. No way! He thought in shock. The picture was of (y/n) standing on a beach with her hands on her belly, which had gotten bigger. Her son standing in front of her and one of his little hand on her belly as he looks up at his mother, almost like he was confused but curious as to why her stomach was bigger. 


Daniel let's out a small laugh as Claire comes back in the living room, wondering what he was laughing about. Daniel looks over at his grandmother then used his power to send the pictures to her. She looks over the pictures and she let's out a small gasp of surprise and tears fall down her face. Claire let's out a small chuckle as Daniel smiles over at her and she goes to put the pictures up.


Daniel then realized that there was something inside the envelope. He tips the envelope over his other hand and some sand pours into the palm of his hand. He smiles then look back outside. Yeah, he was sad that he wasn't with them but he was happy with his decision of staying behind and letting Sean and (y/n) go to Mexico. He got to live a decent life and it looks like Sean and (y/n) were happy and had a family together.


If that wasn't a happy ending then Daniel didn't know what was.

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