Title: Epic
Author: HMC
Pairing: Jay/Silent Bob
Rated: R for Horror and Mature/Religious themes
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. I'm poor, don't sue 
me.
Notes: This fic took a lot out of me, but I'd like to thank everyone 
who gave any feedback, you encouraged and gave me strength to finish 
this fucker.
Summary: Silent Bob is put to the ultimate test.

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Epilogue

"Been a while since I picked up the sword," mused Metatron, flexing 
his wings a little. "First time since Lucifer that I ever truly 
wanted to." He turned towards God, handing her the flower he'd picked 
from an earthly garden. She took it, sniffed it, smiled and then 
stuck it in Her hair. 

*They did well, did they not?*

"Of course they did. And I'm sure you're already aware, but I have 
grown quite fond of them. It's rare that two humans as different as 
them find true love."

*They need each other*

Metatron smiled just a little, turning towards the reflecting pool 
that showed the image of their two Prophets, lounging on their couch, 
in each other's arms. Jay had been walking with a limp for the past 
three weeks; the cuts on his face had faded away slightly, leaving 
little pink scars, barely noticeable. The larger gash on his forehead 
had turned into a slight delve in his skin, one that would probably be 
there the rest of his life. But he was alive, and he had Bob with 
him.

Bob had said less then two words since Jay's "death," meanwhile Jay 
couldn't stop talking. Instead of talking when they were alone, Bob 
stayed in Silent Mode all the time, choosing to merely observe 
full-time instead of when they were dealing. 

Metatron raised an eyebrow. "Why hasn't he talked at all? I know 
he's called Silent Bob for a good reason, but why more so than usual 
lately?"

*Because Jay is music to his ears*

"Hm," was all Metatron said. "I don't blame him, though. Having to 
watch Jay die.... must have knocked a screw loose." 

*Sometimes even I do not like the way protocol works. But it had to 
happen, or I could not have interfered*

"Speaking of which. Lucifer. He wants to meet with you. I'd tell 
him to bugger off, but...."

She nodded, turning and gathering her skirt in one hand. 

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/...../

*You underestimated them*

/I did/

*Azrael overstepped my authority. You overstepped my authority*

/I envy what they have. You know I do/

*Perhaps if you were capable of unconditional love, you would 
understand my creations*

/You created me/

*But you are capable of choosing*

/I was not created to choose. I was not given a choice/

*If that were true, Lucifer, you would still be in Heaven with Me and 
my children*

/..../

*I still regret the day you decided to leave me. As much as you 
refuse to believe it, unconditional love does exist. It will always 
exist. And I will let you in on something, Lucifer. Even I cannot 
break unconditional love*

/..../ 

*Goodbye Lucifer*

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"Bob?"

"Hm?"

"I love you."

"I love you too, Jay."



THE END

PHew!