[ WP ] A super-hero/heroine returns home , having failed to save the world . He/She has but a few minutes with his/her family before the world is destroyed .

... I knew this would happen. 
 
 The plan... it was too grand, and... optimistic. 
 
 My feet slowly pushing forward, I simply took in my surroundings. Picture after picture was stacked upon the wall, of a family that used to be. I smiled slowly, placing my hand on my mother's picture, and pushing it down. Next came my father. He died of an alcohol problem... I've forgotten the name of it... was it pneumonia? Probably so. 
 
 And then my brother, one as heroic who could be. He was a majestic human, always planning ahead. He would've saved up, if it had n't been for... that. 
 
 It just was n't right. It should've been me who died. Not him! 
 
 `` God...'' I muttered softly, to the dark room. 
 
 A familiar weight pushed against my leg, and I smiled darkly. I picked her up, and faced her. She looked sympathetic with me... or maybe it was was me. Her feline features had aged with time. 
 
 I placed her on my shoulder, and we turned to the window. 
 
 `` I should n't have brought this upon us,'' I remarked ruefully to my cat. 
 
 I could feel her move, as if agreeing with me. I sighed, and slowly began petting her. 
 
 `` Well, we had a good run, I guess. Nearly made it as well.'' 
 
 The weight slowly lifted off my shoulder, and I realized it was beginning. 
 
 I faced the empty space where my cat used to be, and I could swear I heard a departing whimper. 
 
 Tears slowly rolled down my eyes, as it became a reality. 
 
 One that came too soon. 
 
 `` Well hello there, Jack.''
