And here it is! The conclusion to this story. Enjoy! c:
-Chapter Four-
It had been about a week since his tonsillectomy, yet Apollo was still quite a bit out of it. This was not surprising at all, as the doctor who operated on him established this would happen. While we wasn't in pain, his throat was still a bit sore, and he still had to avoid using his voice too much. He was also quite fatigued, and spent about half of his time in recuperation sleeping. The other half was spent playing card games or video games with his friends. Today would be no exception, as Apollo heard a knock on the door just minutes after awaking from a very refreshing afternoon nap.
"Apollo~ Are you up?" he heard Athena chime as he went to unlock the door. As he let them in to his apartment, he noticed there was only Athena and Trucy.
'Where's Mr. Wright?' he asked, writing the question on his notepad, and presenting it to both of them.
"Daddy has a new case to take on, so he said to go ahead without him." Trucy answered, to which Apollo nodded in understanding. "But guess what?"
Apollo cocked his head as if to ask 'what?'.
"Ta-da!" she exclaimed as she magically conjured a package of popsicles, since he had run out the day before. Apollo beamed as Trucy opened the package and handed him a popsicle, which he happily accepted.
"He also said as long as it was okay with you, we could have a sleepover." Athena added.
'Yeah, that's fine.' he said on the notepad. Apollo didn't have sleepovers often, so this was a real treat for him.
"Ready to play?" Athena asked, after getting the gaming system she brought over previously set up.
"Heck yes!" Trucy said while Apollo nodded in agreement. With that, their gaming marathon began.
They ended up playing video games on and off for nearly six hours. In-between games, both of the girls had changed into their pjs, and both each had two popsicles, while Apollo went through at least four. Not surprising, since he had to stay hydrated. They had also ordered take-out for Chinese, since they all got hungry. It was well into the evening when they finished playing their current game.
"What should we play next?" Trucy asked, before noticing Apollo rubbing the sleep out of his eyes, and realizing fatigue was taking over him again.
"Maybe we should take a break." Athena suggested as she got up to turn off the gaming system.
Apollo nodded in agreement. 'I'm really tired. Can we just go to sleep?' he asked on the notepad.
"Sounds good." said Trucy as she grabbed the nearby blankets for the three of them.
"Count me in." Athena added, as she came back to join them. As the three tried to sleep on the couch, they realized they were just a little bit snug; and all three of them like to spread out while they slept. So, they decided to lay their pillows on the floor, before laying down on the floor themselves before covering up with the blankets.
"Sweet dreams, Polly." Trucy muttered.
"Bella note, Apollo." Athena mumbled.
"Good night, girls." Apollo managed to whisper.
-The End-
And that's the story! Dang, this chapter was short! Shortest one, yet, in fact! But there's no real reason for it to be long, honestly. It's the epilogue, after all! Not my best work, I may rewrite this story one day, but I'm glad I got it done.
So post-tonsillectomy, one will be mute/limited verbal speaking for about two weeks after the surgery. Also, one will want anything soft, cold, or easy to eat during those two weeks, and one will also want to stay hydrated. (the popsicles, for instance).
As always, honest reviews, please! c: