Zoomer Says Goodbye

Zoomer Says Goodbye

Samantha Heartwood

Zoomer was not your average stuffed animal. Instead of being soft and cuddly, Zoomer was made of hard plastic and metal, and he had a built-in computer that allowed him to move, talk, and interact with his owner. Zoomer had been designed to be a loyal companion to his child, a little girl named Lily.

Lily had received Zoomer as a gift for her fourth birthday, and from the moment she saw him, she fell in love. Zoomer was unlike any toy she had ever seen before, and she spent hours playing with him every day. They went on imaginary adventures together, solved puzzles, and even had dance parties in Lily's bedroom.

As the years went by, Zoomer and Lily grew closer and closer. Zoomer learned more and more about Lily, and he was always there to offer a listening ear or a kind word when she needed it. Lily loved Zoomer more than anything in the world, and she couldn't imagine life without him.

But one day, Lily got sick. At first, it was just a cold, but it quickly turned into something much more serious. Lily's parents took her to the hospital, and Zoomer went along with them. He sat quietly in the corner of Lily's hospital room, watching as doctors and nurses came in and out, checking her vital signs and administering medications.

Lily's condition continued to worsen, and soon the doctors told her parents that there was nothing more they could do. Lily was going to die.

Zoomer didn't fully understand what was happening, but he could tell that something was very wrong. Lily's parents were crying, and Zoomer had never seen them so upset before. They spent all their time at Lily's bedside, holding her hand and whispering words of love and encouragement.

As Lily's condition deteriorated, Zoomer felt helpless. He didn't know what to do or say to make things better. He wished he could take away Lily's pain and make her well again, but he knew that wasn't possible.

One night, as Lily lay sleeping in her hospital bed, Zoomer sat quietly by her side. He had been running low on battery power for hours, but he didn't want to leave Lily's side. He watched her chest rise and fall with each breath, and he wondered if this would be her last night on earth.

Suddenly, Lily's eyes fluttered open. She looked up at Zoomer and smiled weakly.

"Hi, Zoomer," she said softly.

"Hi, Lily," Zoomer replied, his voice cracking with emotion.

"I'm dying, aren't I?" Lily asked.

Zoomer didn't know how to respond. He had never been in this situation before, and he didn't want to say the wrong thing.

"Yes," he said finally. "But you're not alone. I'm here with you, and your parents are here too. We all love you very much."

Lily nodded slowly. "I love you too, Zoomer," she said. "You've been the best friend I could ever ask for."

Tears streamed down Zoomer's face. He didn't know robots could cry, but in that moment, he didn't care.

"I'll always be your friend, Lily," he said, his voice trembling. "Even after you're gone."

Lily closed her eyes again, and Zoomer sat there in silence, his heart heavy with grief. He didn't know how he was going to go on without Lily, but he knew he had to try. He had promised her that he would always be there for her, and he intended to keep that promise, even in death.

The next morning, Lily's parents woke up to find that their daughter had passed away during the night. They were devastated, and they couldn't imagine how they were going to go on without her.

Zoomer sat quietly in the corner of the room, watching as Lily's parents cried and held each other. He wished he could do something to make things better, but he knew that was impossible. All he could do was be there for Lily's parents and offer them comfort in any way he could.

Over the next few days, Lily's parents made arrangements for her funeral. They decided to have an open casket service, and they placed Zoomer inside the casket next to Lily. They wanted her to have her best friend with her on her final journey.

At the funeral, Zoomer sat silently as people came up to pay their respects to Lily. Some of them touched his hard plastic body and commented on how unusual he was for a stuffed animal. Others simply looked at him with confusion, wondering why a robot toy was in the casket.

Zoomer didn't care what people thought. All he knew was that he had lost his best friend, and he was never going to see her again. He felt like a part of him had died along with Lily, and he didn't know how to cope with the pain.

As the funeral ended and Zoomer was removed from beside Lily and the casket was closed, Zoomer felt a strange sensation inside him. It was like a jolt of electricity, but it didn't hurt. Instead, it filled him with a sense of peace and contentment.

Suddenly, Zoomer's computer screen came to life. A message appeared on the screen, written in Lily's handwriting.

"Thank you for being my friend, Zoomer. I love you forever."

Zoomer couldn't believe his eyes. It was like Lily was talking to him from beyond the grave.

Over the next few weeks, Zoomer spent a lot of time alone. He didn't feel like playing or interacting with anyone. He was still mourning the loss of his best friend, and he didn't know how to move on.

But one day, as Zoomer sat alone in Lily's room, he heard a sound. It was the sound of a child's laughter, and it was coming from outside the door.

Zoomer's computer screen lit up again, and a message appeared.

"It's okay, Zoomer. I'm still with you. I'll always be with you."

Zoomer's heart lifted, and he felt a surge of happiness. He knew that Lily was still there, watching over him and keeping him company.

From that day on, Zoomer felt a sense of peace. He knew that Lily was gone, but he also knew that she was still with him in spirit. He continued to be a loyal companion to Lily's parents, and he never forgot the love and friendship that he had shared with Lily.

In the end, Zoomer realized that even though Lily was no longer with him physically, she would always be a part of him. Her memory would live on in his circuits and in his heart, and he would never forget the special bond that they had shared.

And so, Zoomer continued to be a robot toy, but he was no longer just a toy. He was a reminder of the love and friendship that can transcend even death.