#13 - Gravestone

LiveJournal: 13drabbles
Theme: Beta
Pairing: Mild Rick/Danny (Jack/Farmer Boy)
Fandom: Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town

13. Gravestone
Danny sighed, seeing the glistening tears that Rick tried so hard to hold back. They along with Pastor Carter stood before a gravestone with the name Sky engraved on it.

"Today Kasai Farm has lost one of its fellow animals. We pray to the Harvest Goddess that Sky is in a better place now. May you rest in peace," Carter stated solemnly.

Rick took off his round spectacles, wiping them with a tissue that Danny had handed him since the quiet funeral started, "I know they have to go away sometimes... but still..." Rick paused, letting a tear trail down his pale cheek and he sniffed, "I hate it when it happens!"

Danny nodded silently, "Sky was a great chicken. She laid good eggs for sure..." He scowled, feeling his hazel eyes becoming wet from the salty tears that were forming, "She was... my first chicken."

Rick sniffled again before placing a hand on Danny's shoulder in a comforting manner, "Let's not be sad. Sky's in a better place now and you did a good job taking care of her."

Danny wiped his eyes and nodded again, "Let's go."