Prologue
Sam struggled, trying to break out from the restricting ectoplasm, the greenish embrace searing deeply into her skin. She was forced to watch Danny fighting against his future- no, his other self.
He would save them, he had to, she knew it to be true, or at first she believed so; but for every stroke Dan took against him, Danny got worse. Every punch and shot he received made him weaker. She winced at their power, she thought he might not be able to overcome his adversary, but he bested all expectations as the two ghosts faced each other, a mirroring of old and younger self.
Sam shuddered at Danny's ghostly wail, it surprised everyone, and the intensity of it threw Dan against the nearby buildings. Danny fell on his knees, panting in fatigue while the white rings turned him human again, but there was no time for him to rest.
Sam was covered in sweat from the scorching heat of the tanks, Tucker was next to her, already fainted. Her mind filled with fog, limbs numb from the burning metal but she had to stay focused.
Slowly and painfully Danny stood up, he approached his enemy's inert body, his hand on the thermos that was prepared to swallow the ghost. The green beam aimed at the weakened and evil creature, a shiver crawling down Sam's back at the view of his red eyes full of hatred.
"Even in the end, I'm still here! No matter what you do, you will become ME! I Am Your Future!" He disappeared with those words, they sunk into her mind as if they became truth. She ignored them.
Danny was running, trying to get there in time. Their eyes met, and she could see the ocean of his own, so full of promises and hope. The shock was so violent that Sam didn't have time to react. The air knocked out of her lungs and it all went black.
The first thing she felt was pain. It was everywhere, as if her body was torn apart- acid in her veins, the fire burning her skin, like a beast that needed to be feed. She wanted to scream, to cry but only silence came from her. Her head was buzzing, a slick liquid sliding from her forehead, black hair impeding her sight. She wasn't able to feel the left part of her body, as if it never existed.
The weight on her back restrained any movement, so Sam turned her head and stared in shock.
The face…The fire consumed all the features, leaving small patches of skin and covered most of it in ash. There wasn't eyes anymore, only black holes. Then she saw it, the familiar orange suit. She felt her heart give in. Her breath wild, she couldn't control it-
She stopped breathing.
His head on my lap, my fingers playing with his black hair.
I smiled, trailing my hands to his face, mine nearer to his, lips parted, I kissed him.
His eyes opened, I wanted to see his baby blue eyes again, but only saw blood in them.
I run, the flames chasing, not far behind.
They are near, I feel their heat licking the back of my neck.
Their screams haunt me, I don't dare glance at them.
I know I should be burning with them.
"-mantha? …-my poor baby… What-... Did they..."
"-get her out! … -too dangerous… Hide her from-..."
"My Sammy-kins… Today-... I love you so much."
"Pamela! She-... -waking! Call the doctors!"
"Ok, … -going to use electrodes."
"Samantha, do you hear me? If you do, tap one time."
She did.
Well, I hope you enjoyed the beginning of this serie! It was incredibly thrilling to write! (I'd like to see reviews and know what you think about the story!)
I've mainly be inspired by MiroirTwin's art and ideas, they helped (a lot) as Beta (probably for the next chapters too!).
And if you like DarkAmethyst (or dark themed) you can read their work: Trickery with Faces! (its really awesome!)
Thanks for reading!