EPILOGUE

SHIELD HELICARRIER

ABOVE NEW YORK

SOME TIME LATER

Castle wasn't big on goodbyes. But, he took the time just this once. He couldn't have finished this battle without his allies. The wounded were healed. Blade was already gone, being as much the social animal Castle was.

Domino: "Can't say it hasn't been interesting, Frank."

Curtis Elkins, of the Jury: "Maybe we'll meet again."

Maverick: "Any more jobs like that, I'm your man."

Elsa Bloodstone: "Cheers, guv."

Gorilla Man: "See ya around."

Nina Price: "Nice working with you."

Warwolf: "Likewise."

Frankenstein: "Goodbye."

Solo: "Anytime you need back up, brother, I'm there."

Dugan: "Thanks for the assist, Castle."

Castle: "Likewise, Dugan. Everyone."

Sharon Carter: "Come on, I'll drop you off."

Carter let him go near on of his safehouses.

Carter: "Watch yourself, stay frosty, soldier."

Castle: "You too, Carter."

The Punisher went back to his safehouse. Alone.

He turned on his computer. Check his e-mails. Things haven't slowed down when he was gone. People were still fighting to fill the vacuum. Many of his informants had tips for him.

Drug dealers. Pimps. Hitmen. Smugglers.

Business as usual.

Loading up with guns and gear, Castle went out.

No rest for the wicked.

The war went on.