Warning for those who have different religions, this mentions Christianity..simply because it's part of the song. I'd never disrespect my fam like that o3o

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There's two things I know for sure

  I sat at the table, watching [YDN/Your Daughter's Name] dash around Keefe's legs while he hung up her latest drawing on the bright blue wall. He laughed softly, trying to get our hyperactive daughter to stop running everywhere. I remember that smile..the smile he wore when we met 20 years ago, right before he left for the Neverseen.

  And that smile came back when he found out I was pregnant. And he left everything behind for me.

  Now our little bundle of joy was hopping around Candleshade, knocking some stuff over from time to time. "Baby, you gotta stop. C'mon, let's go say our prayers. It's about time for bed."Keefe chided her playfully. I used to live in the Forbidden Cities. I had adopted the Christian religion, so Keefe followed in it for me.

  [YDN]'s face lit up so brightly. She jumped up and down, trying to jump into her daddy's arms. I saw the way he looked down at her. He saw an angel that he would love for the rest of his eternal life.

She was sent here from Heaven,
And she's Daddy's little girl!

  He picked her up and stepped onto the stairs, being bolted up to [YDN]'s room. I followed suit, walking to the doorway to see her sitting on her bed, hands pressed together as her eyes squeezed shut. Keefe laughed and got to his knees next to her bed, leaning on her mattress with his hands clenched together pressed to his forehead. "Dear Jesus, thank you for everything we have. Thank you for my daddy. Thank you for my mommy."

  I watched Keefe seize up a little, but he simply smiled and relaxed.

As I dropped to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes,
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life..
Oh but most of all...

  I could hear his thoughts. Thanking God for our daughter. Thanking God He didn't take her away. He thanked God for their daddy-daughter relationship. Deep down he was asking God about me..

  [YDN] leaned over, batting her eyelashes. She brushed a strand of blonde hair from her face, kissing Keefe softly. He smiled, hugging his daughter. "I love you Daddy."She chirped. Tears slipped down his face as he replied.

For butterfly kisses,
After bedtime prayers,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair!

"Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny Daddy, but I sure tried!"
Oh with all that I've done wrong, I must've done something right!
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

  "I love you too, Mallowmelt..."

Timeskip

  I examined [YDN] as she gossiped with Deiamara Vacker, daughter of Fitz Vacker. They looked like they were having fun. Trying on dresses Fitz had bought Deiamara, applying some makeup for fun. Talking about boys they wanted on their matchmaking list. [YDN] loved to talk about this other boy, Zach Luminescence.

Sweet 16 today,
She's looking like her mama a little more every day

  Keefe walked up to the door, hesitating to knock. [YDN] must've noticed, because she rushed to put on a dress and shoes. Deiamara quickly did her hair, putting on some eyeliner and eye shadow that brought out those brilliant shades of [YEC] in [YDN]'s irises. Keefe took in a deep breath and knocked. I giggled slightly. He practically acted scared of his daughter.

  "M-Mallowmelt! It's time to come out, baby. Everyone's waiting."

  [YDN] opened the door. She wore a shimmering [YFC] dress with hoop earrings and iridescent glass heels. She smiled widely at her father. Keefe was speechless. I was too, my baby looked so grown. She was beautiful. So beautiful. I wanted to hug her so bad, but I couldn't.

One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls,
Trying her wings out in a great big world!

  Keefe gasped softly."Mallowmelt, honey, you look amazing. What's..what's that?"He peered at a necklace she wore.

  She pulled out the necklace, which had your birthstone on a white leather string hanging next to Keefe's birthstone."It's the necklace you got for Mommy on your first date. Is it okay if I wear it? Sh-She won't be mad at me, will she Daddy?"She stuttered.

  Keefe's solid facade broke and he cried, placing his hands on her shoulders. I shook my head no."No, no, of course not. She is not going to be mad at you, just wear it..you look just like her anyways."He smiled. [YDN] broke out into a grin and jumped up, wrapping her arms around his neck. Pulling him down for a hug.

But I remember,
Those butterfly kisses!
After bedtime prayers,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair!

"You know how much I love you, Daddy, but if you don't mind..
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."

  She pecked his cheek and ran down the stairs."Thanks for everything, Daddy! I love you!"She called, Deiamara running after her as they laughed.

  Keefe stared at the steps she walked down on, like her ghost was stuck running on repeat. Smiling back at him beautifully. He walked down, looking at Fitz who stood next to Sophie.

  Sophie smiled."She looks exactly like [YN], Keefe. I'm so proud of you for raising her right, considering your own parents."She remarked. Keefe nodded gently. I stood next to him, smiling at Fitz and Sophie's joined hands. (I FUCKING SHIP SOPHITZ LIKE AMAZON.)

  Fitz put his hand on his best friend's shoulder."We all love [YDN]. We all love [YN]. Keefe..it's okay. Buddy, your daughter is growing up a strong beautiful elf. She'll probably inherit [YN]'s amazing [YT] powers."

  They watched as she had a nervous conversation with Zach, who decided to attend her party because hey, he's not an asshole.

  I was so proud of [YDN]. She kept it together. Unlike me when I met Keefe, I was all over the place flustered. But I didn't let him take control too often.

  Keefe sighed, dragging a hand through his hair as he gripped his glass of slumberry tea. Which he drank more often now. It worried me.

  "That's what concerns me, Fitz.. She's almost exactly like [YN]..I can hardly bare to look at her sometimes. And it's killing me. I love my daughter. But she's almost an exact goddamn replica of my wife. How am I supposed to live with that? The angst. It happened 16 years ago, and I'm still in limbo! I still haven't processed it. But when I saw [YDN] wearing [YN]'s necklace..it finally occured to me."He cried, dropping his glass and falling to his knees.

  [YDN] rushed over immediately."Daddy?"She asked, scared. I wanted to reach out and reassure her. Keefe let out a heart wrenching sob. "I'm sorry you have to see me like this, Mallowmelt.."

  [YDN] got to her knees, moving away the shards of glass. "I-It's okay Daddy..it's okay. I know why you're like this. I love Mommy too."She pulled Keefe to rest his head in her lap, cradling him as he cried. It hurt to know he was still not over me.

Timeskip

(I don't feel like posting the damn chorus again)

She'll change her name today..
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away..

  I wanted to cry, I couldn't believe it was happening today. Keefe sat in the bride's room with [YDN], watching her happily prance about in her long white dress. Zach Luminescence had been number one on her matchmaking list, and it was the same way with him. They were getting married.

Standing in the bride's room,
Just staring at her..

  Keefe stared what it seemed blankly at [YDN], massaging his knuckles nervously. She looked over at him and her smile faded. She walked over to Keefe, frowning."What's wrong, Daddy?"She asked, putting her small hands on his big ones.

  Keefe looked up at our daughter. Her long blonde hair, color inherited by him but it's style was mine. It was [Long/Short] and [Curly/Straight] with a [Crazy/Calm] twist to it. She was my height. But she had her daddy's gorgeous smile. Everything else was mine. Humor, personality, beauty.

  "I don't know, Mallowmelt..I just..I feel like I'm losing you."He croaked.

She asks me what I'm thinking,
And I said I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my babygirl..

  [YDN] smiled and leaned in, kissing Keefe like she used to when she was just a little tyke. Tears streamed down Keefe's face in rivers. He looked over at where I was standing and his eyes widened.

  "[YN]?"

  "Mommy?"

  I was visible?

And she leaned over and gave me butterfly kisses
With her mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair!

"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time!"
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"
Oh with all that I've done wrong,
I must've done something right!

"I'm so proud of you [YDN].. getting married. You're so beautiful, baby girl. So beautiful..I love you Keefe, but you need to move on..it's been, what, 26 years since I died? Honey, everyone else is okay. I'll always be here. I'll never stop loving you. I promise. When you die, I'll be waiting for you. Now go walk our daughter down the aisle and keep your emotions in check. You cheap Empath."I smiled and laughed, watching my family gape at me.

To deserve a hug every mornin'
And butterfly kisses

I missed being among the living I really did. But they were okay without me.

I couldn't ask God for more,
Man this is what love is!

  My daughter was getting married. And my loyal amazing husband finally got his peace..

I know I gotta let her go!
But I'll always remember...

  And that's just how I wanted it to be.

Every hug in the mornin',
And butterfly kisses...